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A Fiery Attack

A Fiery Attack


Stew's up! - DM Jess- Maps and documents  
Friday October 11th, 2024 9:58:56 AM
Ezekiel is alarmed and a bit concerned by Siolo chatting with Ebrath. Siolo continues his conversation, which Yofiel listens in on. Falkwyn also attends the conversation, but not following it, he asks Siolo to relay it to me.

“He has never been false to me,” she replies. She preens at Siolo’s compliments, fluffing her feather. If you can grow wings and keep up, we shall hunt.”

After a day of meeting new friends and allies, our heroes go to bed. Kaze retires to the roof, where the vines cradle him. Dapple curls up by the fire. Yoifiel finds that there are four empty beds in the dormitory, and Gwenestri assures her that Yarissa won’t mind if uses hers while she’s away on a supply run. Calbark explains to Einar that usually someone would stand guard, but with only he and Gwenestri present, it’s been difficult to manage. If the party is willing to help, he’ll take first watch. Gwenestri quickly volunteers to help him. Einar also joins them.

Yofiel says her prayers and rests. Around 2 am, she relieves those on watch. She peers out into the quiet of the jungle weapon in hand, when, suddenly, the serenity of the night is disturbed by the shattering of glass, as flames erupt on and in front of the wall of vines. In the damp air of the jungle, the living vine of the wall should not catch so easily!

Yofiel with your elvish vision and in the light of the fire, you are able to make out 5 figures in the treeline, who must have sneaked through the jungle to the outpost to launch this attack.

We are in initiative! Map is on slide 2. The fire icons represent the location of the fire. It is located toward the bottom of the wall, so the flames are not affecting those on top of it yet.

To climb up and down the wall takes 25 feet of movement.

For those asleep, it will take you 1 round to get up on the wall.

Wall- 9 points of damage.

Combatant 1- No Damage
Combatant 2- No Damage
Combatant 3- No Damage
Combatant 4- No Damage
Combatant 5- No Damage


Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Friday October 11th, 2024 10:54:58 AM
Ezekiel wakes up. "Huh? What's going on?" He climbs up the wall.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 33/33  d8=5 ; d20+16=22 ;
Friday October 11th, 2024 2:50:47 PM

Yofiel thanks heaven that she felt that urging. Seeing the attackers grouped roughly with 3 to the right of the entrance and 2 to the left, she moves forward to get in range of the larger group. She casts sound burst, catching those three, #3, #4, & #5, in the radius [unless the map squares are 10' rather than 5', in which case she centers it to include only #3 & #4].

The cacophonous noise renders every creature in the area 1d8=5 points of sonic damage and each must succeed on a DC15 Fortitude save to avoid being stunned for 1 round. Creatures that cannot hear are not stunned but are still damaged.

The loud report of her spell should also alert even the most sound sleepers, even though they are outside the area of aural damage.

"FIVE ATTACK WITH FLASKS OF FLAMES! THREE TO OUR LEFT, TWO TO OUR RIGHT!" the bard's well-trained voice broadcasts to jungle friends and foes alike.

Their faces lit up by the flames, she tries to identify what sort of creatures they might be. If she can tell, she shouts out what she discerns.

If she perceives any are likely to throw or toss something at her, she ducks down slightly and moves her head a foot or two from where she shouted out. The wall should provide fair cover, but we will see.

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Perception: 22 - to tell what sort of creatures are attacking the outpost (I added +2 circumstantial due to them being lit up by flames to help in the identification)

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Saturday October 12th, 2024 9:52:07 AM
Thoom!

The cacophonous noise, only slightly muffled bt the wall, startles Siolo awake and into a sitting position. With adrenaline pumping, he hears Yofiel's shouts.

"FIVE ATTACK WITH FLASKS OF FLAMES! THREE TO OUR LEFT, TWO TO OUR RIGHT!"

His mind races to process what Yofiel said. He thinks of where he is and of the wall. A picture of a larger version of Ebrath appears in his mind and, like many times before, he forces his body to match. When the magic is finished, he looks like a bald eagle with several red feathers on the top of his head instead of white.

He flaps several times to get airborne and heads for the wall.

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Saturday October 12th, 2024 12:21:38 PM
"Uggnnngg," Dapple groans in protest as she is awakened from a sound sleep. The smell of fire and Yofiel's call to arms ensure she is fully awake by the time she stands up.

She looks around for a moment, then begins organizing the noncombatants into a bucket brigade, to convey water from the stream to the burning wall.

Colt Human Rogue (Kim subs for Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20 
Saturday October 12th, 2024 1:55:34 PM
Colt awakens with a start, holding his arms crossed over his face. Three bullies once gathered around his sleeping form, then all yelled at once, and one of them punched him as he went to sit up, startled. He is ready this time. Wait - that is Yofiel yelling something!

As he quickly stands, Fogbank presses against his leg and whines. "Stay here, boy," he tells his dog as he tosses his chain shirt over his head and then grabs his weapons.

He races toward the sound's source, seeing Ezekiel almost at the top of the ladder, silhouetted by dancing flames on the far side of the thorny boundary. He bounds up after him. He strings his bow, ready to nock an arrow once that is done.

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Saturday October 12th, 2024 3:13:42 PM
Falkwyn gasps as he comes awake, startled out of slumber by the calls to battle. The ranger sends Ebrath airborne for her own protection as he looks back and forth trying to make sense of the smells and noises surrounding him. Smoke fills his nostrils and the area is lit with a chaotically flickering light.

Rising, he dashes up the wall, reaching back over his shoulder as he reaches the top. "Bow" he says quietly, and without a sound, his composite bow suddenly emerges from the enchanted quiver to fit his outstretched hand.

Einar (Kim subs for StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21  d20+9=28 ; d8=7 ;
Monday October 14th, 2024 1:15:47 AM

Einar already had been on watch. His bow he planned to leave strung until a peaceful morning came. His falchion is strapped to his back. He climbs up the ladder two rungs at a time. Once up top, he draws the bow with arrow nocked and looses it almost straight down on combatant #2.

Nearly a critical hit 1d20+9=28 (+1 is from higher ground), his arrow strikes well for 7 hp damage to that attacker.

"These the ones?" he asks after taking action.

Kaze (Kim sub for JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Monday October 14th, 2024 2:01:59 AM

His enjoyment of snoozing among the amiable vines is interrupted by a WHOOM, joined next by Patches' deep growl. Seeing bits of flame starting to appear from low on the other side of the wall, and taking advantage of his position on the roof, Kaze uses his twisted-shaped wooden wand to cast entangle centered on a point about 40' beyond the outer edge of the thorny wall.

Those within the area of effect (#1 & #2) need to make a Reflex save DC 13 or gain the entangled condition. [Entangled: The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) or lose the spell.] "Creatures that make their save can move as normal, but those that remain in the area must save again at the end of your turn. Creatures that move into the area must save immediately. Those that fail must end their movement and gain the entangled condition. Entangled creatures can attempt to break free as a move action, making a Strength or Escape Artist check. The DC for this check is equal to the DC of the spell. The entire area of effect is considered difficult terrain while the effect lasts."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 33/33 
Monday October 14th, 2024 2:12:24 AM

[OOC: If anyone I subbed for wants to put in a different post than I wrote for you, feel free. If you simply want to add some detail, or a correction, go for it.

We're in combat. Every post counts. Or, make every post count. --Kim ]

Einar (StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21 
Monday October 14th, 2024 3:08:32 AM
(omg... have I jinxed the game with my last ooc post?!?)

(ooc - just wrong omg comment and then noticed Einar's already got some actions in - thanks for keeping an eye out Kim - I was about to post but I'm not going to alter anything right now. I'll change my own posting time to evenings instead of early morning only a few hours before DM post.)



Stew's up! - DM Jess- Maps and documents   d20+6=8 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+5=16 ; d20=16 ; d20=6 ; d20+1=2 ; d6=2 ; d20-1=2 ; d20+1=17 ; d6=1 ; 2d6=5 ;
Monday October 14th, 2024 10:08:18 AM
Yofiel sounds the alarm, yelling for her companions and casting Sound Burst at three of the attackers. One is stunned (3), but the others recover more quickly. In the light of the flames, she can make out that there are three humans (1, 2, 3), a very large half-orc (3), and a red-haired dwarf (5).

Ezekiel wakes and darts to the top of the wall.

Siolo transforms into a red-headed bald eagle and flies to the wall.

Colt wakes from a nightmare, only to find the compound under attack. He rushes up the ladder and nocks and arrow.

Falkwyn wakes and runs to the wall. He summons his bow.

Einar, on watch, attacks with his bow.

Kaze, climbs up the wall and casts Entangle, ensnaring on the the attackers.

Dapple begins filling buckets to put out the fire, Gwenestri and Calbark join her. “The wall must not fall!” Calbark says.

It is a free action to fill a bucket, one action to pour the water out on the flames, and 25 feet of movement to up and down the wall (12.5 feet of movement each way)..

Map is 5 foot squares.

#1 and #2 throw two more flasks at the wall.

The flask slips from the first human’s hands as he tries to throw it. It erupts on the ground around him and he takes 2 points of fire damage. He is currently on fire.

Hearing the shrieks of his companion and currently entangled, the #2 bungles his throw as well, though not as badly.

The third human is stunned and cannot act.

The half orc throws another flask at the wall, hitting it and flames erupt, doing 1 point of fire damage.

#5, the red haired dwarf, yells to the others. “BRING DOWN THAT WALL, YOU IDIOTS, AND KILL THEM ALL” before darting into the forest. He has full cover from the trees.

The fires that ignited in the initial round continue to burn, doing an additional 5 points of damage to the throne wall, which continues to stand.

Wall- 15 points of damage.

Combatant 1 (human)- 2
Combatant 2 (human)- 7 -Entangled
Combatant 3 (human)- 5 - Stunned
Combatant 4 (half-orc)- 5
Combatant 5 (dwarf)- 5


Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Monday October 14th, 2024 12:28:07 PM
Dapple fills a bucket and hands it to Gwenestri. "Calback!" she shouts. "Climb up the wall and let us hand you buckets!"

Her friends are fighting the attackers, but Dapple's offensive capability is pretty laughable. She's better off helping fight the fire, at least until somebody gets hurt.

"Holler if you need healing," she calls out.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 33/33  d20+14=21 ; d20+10=20 ; d6+3=5 ;
Monday October 14th, 2024 1:16:11 PM

"Siolo," Yofiel yells, noting the red feathers on the big hawk. In elvish she tells him, "Follow the red-haired dwarf, use this tanglefoot bag, stop him dead." She sets the bag on the platform where he can pick it up with his talons.

She shoots the half-orc AC 20 for 6 hp damage (forgot to add +1 for point blank range, did add in attack roll +1 from higher attack).

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 33/33  d8=8 ;
Monday October 14th, 2024 1:27:05 PM

Drawing on heroic resources, Yofiel casts sound burst, encompassing #3 & #4 again, this time for 8 hp sonic damage. Fort save DC15, or stunned.

[Sorry, I'd planned on doing this in my post already, but hit submit too soon.]

Roll in prior post of d20+14=21 is for Perception

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8  d20+9=27 ; d8+2=10 ;
Monday October 14th, 2024 3:45:55 PM
From atop the wall, Falkwyn assesses the chaotic battleground and fires off an arrow at the unfortunate attacker who is both entangled and on fire. "Let's see if we can put you out of your misery."

(Attack: 27 AC, DMG: 10 hp)

Einar (StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21 
Monday October 14th, 2024 4:28:32 PM
"We need to get down... stop them from throwing fire... help me get down..."

(I’ll finish my post depending on if there’s a way to jump down)

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Monday October 14th, 2024 5:15:24 PM
Ezekiel casts mage armor to get his defenses up as he takes in the situation.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 33/33 
Monday October 14th, 2024 5:48:23 PM

"Shoot an arrow, Einar - I'll get you down after you do!" yells Yofiel. She can cast featherfall, or give him a rope. Just no actions available to her this round.

[If you shoot or attack from above, you get a +1 to hit]

Einar (StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21  d20+9=18 ; d6+4=8 ;
Monday October 14th, 2024 6:31:23 PM
Einar nods at Yofiel and prepares another sling bullet (ooc sorry but Einar doesn’t own a bow yet...)

Sling bullet hits AC18 damage 8HP

"I jump next...", Einar adds hoping he gets down safe... it’s a 15ft drop so...

Colt Human Rogue (Kim subs for Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20  d20+9=13 ; d8=5 ;
Monday October 14th, 2024 7:53:06 PM

Colt lets loose an arrow against the flaming human beneath him, but unless his armor class is compromised by trying to put out the fire, or being inside an area of entanglement, AC 13 may not be enough. Just in case it is... the fellow takes 5 hp of piercing damage.

"Lots of fire over here!" he says.

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Monday October 14th, 2024 9:39:46 PM
Siolo screeches as he beats his wings, carrying his lighter body just over the edge of the wall next to Yofiel.

With another screech and quick and sporadic talon movements, a decent sized sheet of water appears above the fire below him. Soon after it appears, the sheet of water drops upon the fire.

((Move; cast Create Water <10 gallons of water>. Hopefully that much can put out the two adjacent fires below Siolo))

Kaze (Kim sub for JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7  d20+10=17 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 2:30:19 AM

[Note: JonS - I'd prefer you post for Kaze - he's your PC. As we are in combat, and you have not posted for him following the Monday DM post, and it's nearing time for the Tuesday DM post, I'm subbing. If you see this before the DM post, please write your post, and I'll delete this one. Oh, and, I love Kaze's wand!]

Kaze decides the apparent leader of these attackers should not get away, and since Siolo is occupied in helping to quench the flames, he again uses his wand to cast entangle, this time centered on a point about 40' beyond where the stone wall of the foot of the plateau and the thorny wall meet not too far from where he stands. And the center is about 10' beyond (below on the map) where #5 is at the moment [The 2nd lime-green circle on the map shows its placement.]

Then he turns and says, "If someone gets me a bucket of water, I have a fire to put out over here." He looks over the edge of the inner wall to those down below. He lowers 20' of rope for someone - Gwen? - to tie a water-filled bucket to. If such is done, he will pull it up, then go water the flames nearest to #4.

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Perception: 17

Stew's up! - DM Jess- Maps and documents   d20+6=8 ; d20+6=15 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+1=20 ; d6=1 ; d20+1=9 ; d20=11 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d20=17 ; d6=5 ; d20+6=19 ; d8+1=5 ; d20+4=24 ; 2d6=11 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 9:05:20 AM
Dapple directs Calbark to the top of the wall, telling him that she and Gwenestri will fill buckets and hand up water. Calbark does as Dapple says, and climbs up the wall. He is able to pour one bucket of water on the flames, dousing them in one section of the wall.

Yofiel directs Siolo to use a tanglefoot bag to stop the red-haired dwarf.

She shoots an arrow at the half-orc, and just hits (AC is 20)! She also casts another sound burst. The human is once again stunned, but the half-orc (barely) manages to shake off the effect. However, the last of the flasks they are carrying break, both of them encased by flame. (Since this should have happened last turn as well, I am going to roll 2 d6 damage each--thanks for pointing that out, Kim!) In addition to the sonic damage, the human takes 11 points of fire damage and half-orc takes 6.

Falkwyn shoots at Human #1, his bolt hitting the leg of the burning man for 10 points of damage. He lets out another howl of pain.

Ezekiel casts mage armor on himself.

Einar flings a bullet at one of the attackers, but misses! He wants to get off the wall and face them on the ground.

Colt shoots, but does not hit.

Siolo creates water and extinguishes some of the flames.

Kaze casts entangle and directs the others to hand up water to him by tying a rope around a bucket.

Human #1 manages to save from being entangled, but he is still on fire and takes 1 point of fire damage. Desperate to be free of the flames, he drops to the ground and begins rolling around to extinguish them, standing up again when they are finally out.

Human #2 fails to save from being entangled. He chucks a flask at the wall. It hits and does 1 point of fire damage.

Human #3 is stunned and entangled and on fire. He takes 3 points of fire damage.

The half-orc manages to save being entangled. He is on fire and takes 5 points of damage. He lets out a roar and shoots his crossbow at Yofiel doing 5 points of damage.

Both he and the human next to him are looking pretty rough.

The dwarf is unaffected by Kaze’s entangle spell and escapes into the woods.

The wall continues to burn, taking 11 points of damage! Smoke from the burning green wood grows thick.

Wall- 27 points of damage.

Combatant 1 (human)- 13
Combatant 2 (human)- 7 -Entangled
Combatant 3 (human)- 36 - Stunned
Combatant 4 (half-orc)- 30
Combatant 5 (dwarf)- 5


Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 1/14 - HP78/78 - AC17/11/14 - CMD 23  d20+9=13 ; d20+13=22 ; 2d4+10=16 ; d20+13=28 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 9:42:50 AM
With his Falchion in hand Einar jumps of the wall - hoping Yofiel will help him down safely - if not Einar uses his acrobatics to land (Acrobatics 13)

Roaring as he jumps down Einar rages and lands right next to combatant 2... as he lands he crashes down on #2 with his blade...

Flachion hits AC22 - damage 16

With a wild grin on his face he shouts at the combatants : "Stand and fight you weasels!!" (Intimidate 28 to demoralize)

Einar just jumped outside of the entangling vines.

**** STATUS ****
Rage: 1/14

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33  d20+10=26 ; d8=2 ; d20+14=32 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 9:44:23 AM

Yofiel casts feather fall on Einar when she sees him jump (immediate action), so he should land softly.

The elf answers the half-orc's crossbow bolt with an arrow from her quiver. AC 26 for 2+3=5 hp damage. Like for like.

She recalls she has 4 waterskins in her haversack. She moves over above the flames 10' in front of #4, and empties the contents of those skins onto that area.

"Why did you come, what do you want?" she asks the half-orc and human below her.

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Perception: 32 - Trying to remain aware of general activities of attackers.

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 1:04:53 PM
"Stay out of the smoke if you can!" Dapple calls. She fills another bucket and hands it up the line.

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 2:14:22 PM
"You cannot see what you cannot burn!" says Ezekiel as he casts Glitterdust on two of the humans ( 1 & 2).

Sv Will DC 17 or blinded

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8  d20+9=20 ; d8+2=4 ;
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 6:04:21 PM
Falkwyn grits his teeth in frustration, seeing the flames leap higher and higher, with little he can do to stop it at the moment. I've only got the one waterskin...not much I can cover with that.

Maintaining his position, he shrugs and simply fires again at the human below him as the arsonist rolls on the ground, trying to put the fire on himself, out.

Drawing back and arrow, he fires!
(Attack: 20 Roll +1 PBS +1 Shot from above = 22 AC / 4 hp damage)

(58/60 Ammunition Remain)

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Tuesday October 15th, 2024 10:36:33 PM
OOC: Thanks for covering, work is getting busier, and my wife was in the ER last night until 10 ... ugh

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0  d10=7 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 12:07:26 AM
Siolo-eagle's head looks far to his right and spots a little more distant fire. He banks hard in the air and flies toward the fire.

When he gets closer, around when he is above the raging Einar, he gives another screech accompanied with talon movements. A large globe of water appears above the fire and then engulfs it.

((Move, cast Create Water to put out the fire on the far left on the map))

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20  d20+8=22 ; d8=6 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 8:27:12 AM
Colt looks down on the chaotic scene. He'd like to help Einar, but the angle is not good for a shot at the foe he's battling. Colt chooses the next closest target. He sweeps an arrow from his quiver, bridges it on the forefinger of his hand gripping the bow, fits nock to string and draws back. He holds everything in equilibrium while he steadies his breathing, then imperceptibly loosens his grip on the arrow's nock ...

[ooc] 22 to hit, 6 damage [/ooc]

Where there's smoke... - DM Jess- Maps and documents   d20+1=2 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=15 ; d20-3=1 ; d20-5=-4 ; d20-4=12 ; d20+8=16 ; d6=5 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=16 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 9:07:08 AM
Einar jumps from the wall, and with Yofiel’s feather fall assistance, he lands softly in front of combatant 2, swinging his flachion down on him. He then shouts a challenge at him. The human is shaken for 6 rounds!

Yofiel shoots an arrow at the half orc, hitting him for 5 point. She asks him why they are there, but gets the sense that he isn’t in the mood to chat.

Dapple fills another bucket and hands it up the line.

Ezekiel casts Glitterdust on the two human combatants. They both fail and are blinded!

Frustrated that he can’t do more to extinguish the flames, Falkwyn hits human number with an arrow for another 4 points of damage!

Siolo assists with the fire, by creating more water. Calbark also helps, pouring the bucket of water that Dapple and Gwenestri passed to him, extinguishing the remainder of the flames on the wall, though some of the jungle--and the attackers are still burning.

Colt shoots at human 1, doing 6 points of damage!

Blinded and injured, human 1 attempts to flee. But in the thick undergrowth from Kaze’s entangle spell, he makes it only a step before tripping and falling prone!

The human beside him continues to be entangled. He has a general idea of where Einar is and swings wildly in his direction, but misses!

The third human finally comes out of his stunned state. He screams as he takes another 5 points of fire damage, and runs to the stream, dropping into and rolling in the water to put out the flames.

The half-orc growls “Ain’t worth dying over,” he retreats into the forest. Taking cover in the trees, before rolling on the jungle floor to put out the flames, but not before taking another 6 points of fire damage.

Combatant 1 (human)- 23 blinded; prone
Combatant 2 (human)- 23 -Entangled; Shaken; blinded
Combatant 3 (human)- 41
Combatant 4 (half-orc)- 41- cover
Combatant 5 (dwarf)- Fled


Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38  d20+7=17 ; d8+2=7 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 11:16:24 AM
Ezekiel readies an arrow to fire at the first combatbant to take hostile action.

Precise Shot
Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 (if within 30') = 17.
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 (if within 30') + 1d6 (electricity) = 7 + 1 = 8.



Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 1:55:07 PM
Dapple fills another bucket, just in case, and hands it to Gwenestri. Then she climbs the wall to see what she can do to help with the fight.

Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 1/14 - HP78/78 - AC17/11/14 - CMD 23  d20+13=23 ; 2d4+10=15 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 4:34:25 PM
"Brave but stupid..." Einar hisses as Combatant 2 attempts to hit him. He returns the favour and swings his Falchion a second time.

HITS AC23 - damage 15HP

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 10:36:25 PM
Siolo-eagle spots the half-orc fleeing and begins pursuit. With a screech he glides down a little more and weaves through the trees.

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7  intimidation check: d20+11=22 ;
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 10:38:06 PM
Kaze gauges whether jumping down to fight is a good or bad decision, he suddenly grins and yells out at the half-ord "Hey ugly, did your mother drop you as a child, you better stop right there or I'll prayer to the forest to turn you into mulch!"

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33  d20+8=12 ; d20+8=21 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2024 12:33:53 AM

Yofiel tosses one end of her silk rope into the stream beyond where the fellow is rolling in the water. Then she draws it in a bit until it contacts him. "Tie and knot," Yofiel says. The animate rope spell causes the strong rope to loop around the splashing body, and tie and knot. She then pulls her end taut. "Fella, if you want to live, you have a job. Make sure the fire you fellas started is quenched."

"Let's capture those still near the wall who are not fighting. If they fight, fight back," recommends Yofiel. But her particular focus is on the human in the water.

She ties a mid-point of the rope to a couple of the thicker pieces of wood on the wall, then pushes off, using the other end of the rope to slow her descent toward the water.

"Hello, Toasty. What's your name?" she asks as she scoops a splash of water on some smoldering clothing just behind his shoulder. "I decided not to shoot you again. Whether that stands depends on your decision to help us, or not."

Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 1/14 - HP78/78 - AC17/11/14 - CMD 23 
Thursday October 17th, 2024 4:23:56 AM
"How do I get through these pesky vines?!" Einar shouts... he's no spellcaster and those squirming vines are not welcoming at all... There's no way he can try to chase or melee fight anyone entangled.

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20  d20+8=10 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2024 7:49:53 AM
Capture those near the wall.

Colt draws another arrow and sends it into the dark after the fleeing half-orc.

Where there's smoke... - DM Jess- Maps and documents   d20+1=4 ; d20+1=12 ; d20=12 ; d20+8=28 ; d100=91 ; d20+8=11 ; d10+6=13 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+1=15 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2024 9:00:37 AM
Dapple one another bucket and heads to the top of the wall.

Einar attacks human 2 for 15 points of damage. He asks Kaze how he can navigate the tangle of vines that the ranger called forth.

Ezekiel readies an attack.

Siolo pursues the fleeing half-orc, while Kaze attempts to intimidate him.

Yofiel enchants her rope to restrain the badly burned and now sopping wet human #3. She tells him that he needs to help putting out the fires and asks him his name.

Colt shoots an arrow at the fleeing half-orc, but misses!

The first human, having fallen prone, gets to his feet, using his movement for this turn. Desperate and panicking, he strikes out with his bastard sword, swinging wildly at nothing, as Kaze’s undergrowth wraps around his feet. Ezekiel lets an arrow fly in his direction for 8 points of damage.

The second human is also entangled--in addition to being blinded and shaken. He swings his bastard sword in Einar’s direction, and hits him for 13 points of damage.

The third human attempts to escape from being grappled by the rope. He attempts to break free of the rope. But fails. “Can’t very well put out fires if I’m tied up like this, you stupid hag,” he sneers at [b] Yofiel , spitting in her direction.

The half orc breaks free of the entanglement, and dashes 60 feet south, away from the fight.

There is a flash of green arcane energy and the trunk of the great tree in the center of the compound shimmer and then split. A elvish woman--appearing about 70 in human years, with wrinkled nut-brown skin, long white hair, and green eyes, sharp with intelligence and flashing with anger emerges. “Who dares to attack my home? My people?” she calls out, her voice unyielding.

She moves toward the wall where the battle continues.

Combatant 1 (human)- 31 blinded; entangled
Combatant 2 (human)- 38 -Entangled; Shaken; blinded
Combatant 3 (human)- 41 - Tied Up
Combatant 4 (half-orc)- 41- Fleeing, Cover
Combatant 5 (dwarf)- Fled


Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33  d20+8=21 ; d6+2=7 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2024 9:20:05 AM

"You're answer is displeasing," Yofiel says calmly. She draws her rapier and skewers him for 7 hp damage. "Care to rephrase your reply?" she asks.

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8  d20+9=29 ; d20+9=18 ; d8=3 ; d8+2=6 ; d8+2=5 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2024 9:22:09 AM
"Einar!" Seeing the entangled and blinded human is still making himself somehow a threat, Falkwyn turns his attention and bow on him and fires an arrow, straight at the man's throat!

(Attack: 29 (Natural 20!) (Roll to Confim Crit: 18) Damage: d8+2 =5 + 6 + 5 = 16 Damage!)

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Thursday October 17th, 2024 9:51:03 AM
(Ooc: Whoops. I added the +2 for the composite bow damage 3 times with the critical dmg. So please subtract 4. Should be 12 dmg.)

"Einar (StevenVdB) RAGE 3/14 - HP65/78 - AC17/11/14 - CMD 23"  d20+13=30 ; d20+13=16 ; 2d4+10=15 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2024 6:20:10 PM
"Impressive" Einar says as the entangled, blinded and shaken combatant strikes hard, "Most impressive!

Falchion hits AC30 - nat 20 - no crit - damage 15 HP

"Surrender... this has no use... you brave fighter fighting on wrong side... die another day... surrender

***** STATS *****
RAGE 3/14

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20  d20+8=12 ; d8=3 ;
Thursday October 17th, 2024 10:14:55 PM
"Put your sword down!" It's not clear how effective Colt really means te command to be because he doesn't wait for compliance. He lines up a shot at the second man and looses without waiting.

[ooc] Hits AC 12 for 3 damage. Not! [/ooc]



Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Thursday October 17th, 2024 10:18:22 PM
Kaze gives the lady a bow and then points, "The idiots over there. There were five, but a half-orc and a dwarf seem to have run away. He then reaches out and touches the wall, "Those bastards tried to burn the wall down ... that's deplorable ... since they knew this place was here, I'm guessing someone hired them, my money is on Maya."

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Friday October 18th, 2024 1:49:47 AM
Siolo-eagle weaves through the trees in pursuit of the half- orc.

I wonder if he'll lead me to something.., He thinks to himself as he goes.

Ezekiel (Jess Sub) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38   d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ; d8+2=5 ; d6=1 ;
Friday October 18th, 2024 8:55:54 AM
Ezekiel shoots another electrified arrow at Human #1.

Precise Shot
Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 (if within 30') = 27; confirm critical 8
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 (if within 30') + 1d6 (electricity) = 5 + 1 = 6.

OOC
Sorry I do not have an Ezekiel quip to add.

Where there's smoke... - DM Jess- Maps and documents  
Friday October 18th, 2024 9:29:30 AM
Yofiel responds to the vile human’s insults by stabbing him and asking if he’d like to rephrase. Maybe he would have. Maybe he wouldn’t. We shall never know, because he is dead.

Einar swings his fauchion at the man he is in combat with, the blade sinking deep into the man’s flesh, killing him.

Colt tells the second man to surrender, lining up a shot that goes wide. Falkwyn and Eziekel shoot him as well. Falkwyn’s arrow goes straight through the man’s heart, killing him instantly. OOC Both Falkwyn and Einar did enough damage to kill Human #2, so to avoid overkill redundancy, I am redirecting your target, so that Falkwyn doesn’t waste his shot and Einar doesn’t have to roll for retroactive entanglement. If you’d rather not have this redirect, let me know, and we can retcon it on Monday.

Siolo, in hawk form continues to follow the half-orc, who is tearing through the woods in a panicked run heading south.

Kaze explains to the elvish woman about the attack, suggesting that Maya was behind it.

The elvish woman furrows her brow. “Maya? She wouldn’t. Perhaps she would. But not with humans.”

The fires doused, smoke hangs heavy in the air. The wall of thorns remains standing, though it is charred and blackened.

The older elf woman climbs atop the wall, where most of the party has gathered. “I am not sure how you came to be here. Though if Calbark allowed you entry, I am certain that he had good reason. And it is fortunate he did. I am Selara, and I am most grateful for your assistance in protecting my family, my home, and my life’s work.”


Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Friday October 18th, 2024 11:13:55 AM
"I don't think Maya would send such a feeble force," says Ezekiel. "Especially not without 'enhancing' them in some way first."

Ezekiel will use mage hand to retrieve the spend arrows.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Friday October 18th, 2024 11:38:15 AM

The elf feels a little bit bad that her final point was deadly - and a possible source of information was silenced. But the fellow was wicked in both deed and word.

"Hello, Lady Selara. Good Calbark was suitably cautious at our approach and asked astute questions before allowing us entry. He and Gwenestri are most hospitable. We come from Cloudhaven. I am Yofiel, of Emerald City. And I could use a bucket down here!"

As she awaits a bucket, she drags the body out of the stream and about 10 feet up the bank 5 feet away from the wall, after untying him from her rope.

Once a bucket arrives, she will go along the wall and quench any burning or smoldering areas.

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Friday October 18th, 2024 12:59:20 PM
(OOC: No issue with the arrow redirecting here. :) )

Falkwyn lowers his bow when the elven woman approaches. "Len Sulion." I greet you, Selara. "It was an honor to aid your family and home, especially after the hospitality shown."

The elven ranger reaches back to his quiver and says quietly, "Home." and his bow disappears into the enchanted container. "I also agree, Ezekiel. I doubt this Maya would send so small a crew...unless perhaps it was meant as a diversion of some kind?"

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Friday October 18th, 2024 2:37:13 PM
"It is nice to meet you, Selara," Dapple says. "I'm Dapple." She looks at the aftermath of the battle, frowning. "Could this have been some kind of diversion?" She looks around at the little outpost. "A diversion from what, I couldn't say."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Friday October 18th, 2024 6:13:42 PM
From the ground below, Yofiel says, "I would guess it was a 'get them in the middle of the night when no one is watching' attack. Sleep would count as the diversionary element in that event, and flames were their means of attack. Remember the red-haired dwarf bellowed, 'BRING DOWN THAT WALL, YOU IDIOTS, AND KILL THEM ALL'

"It seemed straightforward to me. Now, bucket, please!"

Once someone actually gets her a bucket, she displays verbal gratitude, and then adds this thought. "But who are they, and why did they want to take down or take over this pocket paradise?"

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20 
Friday October 18th, 2024 8:28:20 PM
Colt clambers down from the wall. He stows his bow and arrows against a hut. Then he hurries outside the vine wall to help damp the fires.

"When the light is better, we could try tracking them," He suggests to Yofiel.

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Friday October 18th, 2024 8:44:46 PM
Falkwyn decends from the top of the wall as well, joining the others just outside the compound. "A good idea, that. Far easier and safer to track them that way...though...has anyone seen Siolo??"

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Friday October 18th, 2024 10:42:21 PM

"From what I saw, after dropping water on several fires, Siolo flew off after the half orc. I don't know whether he figured he'd attack him - maybe switch forms to do so. Or, he stays as he is, and learns who Reddy & the other fellow are going back to. That's a decent line of thinking, though, Colt."

Yofiel lifts a hand in the air and intones, "Wise Alemi, brave Domi, creative Maab, grant Siolo wisdom, courage, and cleverness to do what is best - and allows him to return to us tonight. And, Wardd - grant him luck. Selah."

Once the fires are extinguished, she casts detect magic, and checks through the possessions of the three dead.

She wants to hear Gwen's and Calbark's thoughts, and especially those of Lady Selana.

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Friday October 18th, 2024 11:11:44 PM
Kaze will concentrate and cancel his entangle's. He'll then bury his hands into the wall that was burned the most, and start his lullaby in beastspeech

OOC: I've read everything and posted as a Co-DM my thoughts

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Friday October 18th, 2024 11:39:06 PM
Siolo-eagle continues following the half-orc fleeing through the trees.

I wonder if this is a good idea. I mean, he seems pretty injured. But, going off on my own seems unwise. Unwise? You are fine. You were alone before you met up with them and managed to do alright. Yeah, but that was before Maya and friends made this place a lot more dangerous. Hmmm...

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Saturday October 19th, 2024 1:24:47 PM
"Yofiel?" Dapple says. "Do you want me to heal you?"

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Saturday October 19th, 2024 10:25:11 PM

When she is within visual range of Dapple, Yofiel smiles at the halfling. "You are so sweet. Yes, please," she responds to her offer of healing.

Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 3 rounds - HP55/68 - AC18/12/16 - CMD 19 
Sunday October 20th, 2024 8:06:20 AM
Still enraged Einar turns around to see if there are any others... one after the other the bandits go down... most of the fire is out... slowly he comes down from his rage again (Fatigued for 3 rounds)

Instinctively he wants to wipe his sword with his sleeve but... Lady Yofiel did her best to make Einar look somewhat presentable so he will look for a piece of cloth to clean his sword inside.

He kneels next to the the one that feel by his sword and the arrows from his friends and checks his belongings and pockets. Who was he? Local?

Then he notices the gash on his upper arm... he'll need to look at that so it doesn't get infected.

After he has checked the first one, he'll look for the other two that died in this futile assault.
He'll bring all three in front of the gate for closer inspection perhaps and later to give them a proper burial.

Three hours until sunrise - DM Jess- Maps and documents  
Monday October 21st, 2024 9:32:40 AM
In the aftermath of the battle, Yofiel greets Selara and introduces herself. She puts out the remaining fires. Dapple heals her.

Ezekiel suggests that Maya would have sent a stronger force--or at least a more augmented one. Falkwyn also introduces himself to Selara. He wonders if this attack was meant to be a diversion. Yofiel argues that their purpose was to burn down the wall and kill the members of the compound.

Colt suggests that once it is light, they could follow the red-hair dwarf’s tracks. Falkwyn agrees and wonders about Silo. Yofiel is also concerned about her friend and says a prayer for him.

Kaze will sing to the burned vines. He feels their presence reach toward him, though their touch feels feeble. Selara joins him. She closes her eyes and reaches toward the wall. A greenish glow surrounds her and the vines extend toward her in response. “They are injured, but they will mend and grow.” She looks to Kaze. “Thank you for caring for them.”

Einar feels tired as he comes down from his rage. He checks the pockets of the dead humans. They are all a bit burned, but the armor and weapons are in good repair. From the quality, you surmise that these are men who earn their living through the blade. From what you can see of their unburned features, they are rough, scarred, dirty; they don’t look to be the sort to make a home in a place like Cloudhaven. You find a total of 83 gold pieces on them.

After she inspects the wall, Selara says to the heroes, “There are three hours until sunrise. I doubt that I will be able to sleep myself, though I will not keep you from your beds should you wish to return to them. If any would like to join me, I think I will brew some tea. I imagine there is quite a bit to discuss, when you are ready.”

Meanwhile…. Siolo continues to fly south after the half-orc. From his vantage point, Siolo notices rustling in the underbrush on both sides and behind the half-orc. The half-orc in his desperate flight does not, so he is surprised by the first velociraptor that leaps from the brush to attack him--and by the other three that follow as they feast on him.

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy)  d8+4=7 ;
Monday October 21st, 2024 1:32:20 PM
Dapple heals Yofiel for 7.

"I'd like some tea," Dapple says. And some biscuits, she adds in her head. And tea sandwiches. And cake. Oh, what I wouldn't give for a proper halfling tea!

Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 2 rounds - HP55/68 - AC18/12/16 - CMD 19 
Monday October 21st, 2024 2:41:28 PM
"What do you want to do with them and their belongings?" Einar asks Calbark. After all they attacked this outpost... perhaps some of their belongings can be used for repairs or pay for them if needed.

As he joins the others for tea he walks up to Yofiel.
"Nice catch with that feather fall... thank you."

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20 
Monday October 21st, 2024 2:48:58 PM
Tea? Now? Colt hears his bedroll calling him, but Selara's been the hot topic of conversation and speculation. "Dead cats," he mutters to Fogbank.

"I'll take some of that tea.... Thank you, very much." While he waits for the brew, he seeks out Calbark.

"Selara seemed surprised that you let us in yesterday. Said you must have had a good reason. Why did you let in a bunch of armed strangers, but not Einar when he came alone?"

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Monday October 21st, 2024 2:50:03 PM
Kaze smiles at Selara, "No thanks are necessary, it was my pleasure. I'm but a simple ranger, and I hate to see such life damaged needlessly."

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Monday October 21st, 2024 3:29:35 PM
"Tea sounds delightful..." Falkwyn begins before overhearing Einar's question, and then he offers to assist if necessary.

Either way, afterwards the elven archer will then make his way to the rest of the group, find a seat, and say to Selara, "Your home is truly unique and quite beautiful. If not Maya, then have you any idea who might have wanted to burn it all down?"

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Monday October 21st, 2024 4:22:11 PM
OOC: I know this is way early, but, when the switch happens, can Kaze change from Beastfolk to a Forest Gnome? Same size, and has some abilities that make him suited to be a Ranger

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Monday October 21st, 2024 5:40:16 PM
(OOC: Howsabout we all start an email chain to discuss our thoughts for our characters for after the switch? Unless there's an OOC area on the site we can focus to just this group? < --- Still new here)

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Monday October 21st, 2024 10:48:19 PM
Siolo watches for the first few moments, the velociraptor attack on the half-orc. When it is clear the will not make it through, he banks to turn around and head back to the camp.

Well, that was disappointing..

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 2:57:04 AM

"Those men, half-orc, and dwarf. They are hard-hearted. Can they be reached with reason?" She ponders the question. "I do not wish to become hard of heart as they are. Yet, I do not wish to be so soft of heart as to let such people carry out evil against others."

"Has such an attack, or other sorts, come against Vinevale before?" asks Yofiel.

Three hours until sunrise - DM Jess- Maps and documents  
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 8:59:41 AM
Siolo sees the half-orc being torn to pieces by the pack of raptors before heading north to return to the outpost. He is disappointed that he did not learn more from following the half orc, but at least the raptors were too busy feasting on the half-orc to notice him.

Dapple would enjoy a full halfling tea, but is happy to partake in whatever the outpost has to offer.

Einar asks Calbark what to do with the loot from the attackers. “You fought well. Bravely. They were your kills,” he replies. “You keep what you can from them. We have little want or need for what they carry.”

Colt is torn between trying to get back to sleep and staying up, but opts for the latter. He asks Calbark why the group was allowed in. “Yofiel made a strong case for you. And, you knew of Master Waelius--and that he was missing. Said you were looking for him.” He shrugs. “But you also have the air of good folks around you. Sometimes you have to trust your gut about these sorts of things. Glad I did.”

“Agreed,” Selara says to Kaze. “I abhor any loss of life.” She looks pointedly at the dead outside the walls of the outpost. “Though sometimes exceptions must be made.”

Falkwyn also joins for tea. Gwenestri heats water and brews a very large pot of very strong, slightly bitter tea, also supplying some of the honey. She sets out some more berries and nuts, along with flat brown bread and mango jam.

“Now, that we have tea,” Selara says, taking a long sip from her cup, “to answer your questions.” Her eyes move from Falkwyn to Yofiel. “I do not believe that Maya was responsible for this attack. She is reckless and dangerous and--I am afraid--on the verge of madness if she has not yet tumbled off that precipice. But she would not have attacked us with dwarves and humans and half-orcs.

“I believe this attack came from the Hunters. A group of mercenaries and poachers. They are also interested in the dinosaurs here. In training them to become even fiercer fighters. Even more dangerous. Turning them into weapons.

“They attacked once before, but I and Ebin were here, and made very short work of them. They have been getting bolder. And if they somehow knew that we were both away, that only Gwenestri and Calbark were here, perhaps that is the reason for the attack. Perhaps they thought this place would be an easier target. I am very glad that you were here to prove them wrong.”


Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 9:46:29 AM
"Ah, more people trying to turn dinos into weapons," says Ezekiel. "That always ends well. But they picked the wrong day to attack for now these Hunted will become the Hunters."

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 2:18:11 PM
"I'm no expert," Dapple says. "But I'm pretty sure that Maya is completely round the bend."

"These Hunters," she says. "Any idea where they hang out?"

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 3:15:33 PM
Kaze pushes a bit of food around with his finger, "How long have these hunters been operating in the area. It seems weird that they would feel confident enough to wander around the jungle with little regard for the creatures that live here."

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 3:36:55 PM
Falkwyn actually blinks, "Turning those creatures into trained weapons? That's horrifying. This simply can't be allowed." The elf actually shakes his head once and then continues, "Once daylight hits, we should indeed see if we can track them to their lair."

"Master Waelius plight is relevant still, but this threat, so bold as it was, would seem to need the most immediate attention." The elf pauses and then adds to Yofiel, "Whether they can be reasoned with or not, they need to be dealt with, one way or the other."

Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 2 rounds - HP55/68 - AC18/12/16 - CMD 19 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 4:55:42 PM
He would have loved something stronger but Einar doesn’t complain and sips his tea as he listens the tale of the Hunters.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 9:28:27 PM

Yofiel has added honey to her tea. She listens to the conversation, and gives a sad smile in response to Dapple's evaluation of Maya. She nods her head to Falkwyn's comment to her. After a few sips, she says, "I am worried for Siolo. I will go and await his return. May I take the tea with me?" she asks.

With or without her tea, the elf goes out to climb back up onto the wall. She begins to sing songs, some in the tongue of elves, one in praise of Maab, some in the common language, hoping to give her friend an audible point of reference to return to.

As she sings, she takes her silk rope off the wall and recoils it to rest on her hip as before.

If, when, she sees the eagle fly back - or some other creature approach with red upon its head - she opens her arms wide and says, "SIOLO! My prayers were answered!"

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 8:53:30 AM
When Siolo-eagle is almost back to the encampment, he begins hearing Yofiel's singing. He heads toward it.

The red topped eagle emerges from the trees and lands upon the wall next to Yofiel. His eagle body extends and shifts into the half-elf form of Siolo.

"I am honored Lady Yofiel that you would pray for me. Unfortunately," he bows his head in disappointment, "The half-orc was killed by a pack of velociraptors as he fled. I was unable to find out more." His eyes focus on Selara, somewhere behind Yofiel. "Who is she?"

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 9:02:12 AM
"What did you pray for?" asks Ezekiel. "Nevermind, don't tell me. Then it wont's come true."

Three hours until sunrise - DM Jess- Maps and documents  
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 9:41:08 AM
Einar would have preferred a stronger drink, but contents himself with tea and listening to the conversation.

Ezekiel notes that trying to turn dinos into weapons rarely ends well. He states that the hunters picked the wrong day to attack.

Falkwyn is horrified by what the hunters are doing and suggests that the party should track them.

Dapple suggests that Maya is insane. She asks if Selara knows where the hunters have a base camp.

“They have a camp located to the south. Fayora and Danser--two of our numbers currently away on a supply run--were able to get close, but not infiltrate it. They said it was a rather unpleasant place.”

Kaze asks how long they’ve been here and questions their disregard for the dangers of the jungle.

“They arrived recently. Some years back. Ten, perhaps?” Selara says, looking to Calbark for confirmation.

“Eight was when we first got wind of them,” he says.

“So, very recently,” she says. “At least very recently when one has seen as many years as I have. As for their disregard for the dangers of this place, they seem to have little regard or respect for the natural world. Whether they can be reasoned with…. I have my doubts. They are hard men--in many senses of the world. I do not think they will care to listen, though you might still wish to speak to them.”

“They’re a bunch of arrogant idiots,” Gwenestri mutters under her breath.

Yofiel worried for Siolo so she goes to the still blackened wall to sing and keep watch for him. After witnessing the demise of the half-orc, Siolo returns to the wall and tells Yofiel what he witnessed.


Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 2:13:39 PM
"Sounds like somebody needs to have a little chat with these lads," Dapple says.

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 5:47:32 PM
"Aye." Falkwyn gives Dapple a grim smile. "Might as well be us. Depending on their group's reach, it's even possible that these wretches could supply us with some answers regarding our other inquiries."

A pause, and the elf looks over at Ezekiel and adds, "We need to help these 'Hunters' learn the error of their ways."

Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 2 rounds - HP55/68 - AC18/12/16 - CMD 19 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 6:39:51 PM
There’s a hint of a smile on Einar’s lips when he hears Dapple and Falkwyn suggesting someone needs to go talk to these Hunters... might as well be us indeed he thinks as he drinks some more tea... tea that tastes a lot better after also adding some honey like Yofiel did.

"Before we go... euhm... "talk" to these people... can anyone close this wound before it festers?", Einar takes of the bandage and shows the gash that Combatants bastard sword did...

Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 2 rounds - HP55/68 - AC18/12/16 - CMD 19 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 6:39:51 PM
There’s a hint of a smile on Einar’s lips when he hears Dapple and Falkwyn suggesting someone needs to go talk to these Hunters... might as well be us indeed he thinks as he drinks some more tea... tea that tastes a lot better after also adding some honey like Yofiel did.

"Before we go... euhm... "talk" to these people... can anyone close this wound before it festers?", Einar takes of the bandage and shows the gash that Combatants bastard sword did...

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 8:14:00 PM
Colt tips back his cup. The tea has gone cold and he swallows it down. "How many of these hunters are there? Do you know? When they go abroad, in what strength? Are there spell casters among them?"

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024 9:59:51 PM
Kaze drinks his tea and ponders several thoughts. "Since I don't know. The hunters, they capture the local creatures, and do what with them. If they sell them, how do the buyers get to their camp. I can't imagine a parade of shackled dinos willingly going anywhere."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Thursday October 24th, 2024 3:22:07 AM

"Siolo, she is Selara, of whom Calbark and Gwenestri spoke. She created this place. Years she has, wisdom, and power. Come, I will introduce you."

Yofiel descends the ladder, and walks with her friend back to the dining room.

"Lady Selara, this is our friend, Siolo, a druid. The red hair dwarf who commanded the group seems to have gotten away. But, in eagle form, he," indicating the half-elf, "followed the half-orc. The latter succumbed to an attack by velociraptors while fleeing."

After talking and listening more, Yofiel tells Selara of the request by a WLA representative of their desire to locate Master Waelius. "I'll wager most of us also are eager to stop the threat of the hunting group since they have made plain their desire to burn down Vinevale and kill all within.

"If you have the ways or means of helping us find the Master, perhaps you can help us towards that end after we deal with the hunters.

"Before we do that, however, I can use a few more hours of sleep and meditation."

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Thursday October 24th, 2024 8:58:50 AM
Siolo waves timidly when introduced.

"I'm not sure about this hunting group you speak of, but if the folks we just fought are part of that group, I am interested."

Three hours until sunrise - DM Jess- Maps and documents  
Thursday October 24th, 2024 9:12:26 AM
Dapple and Falkwyn agree that the party had best seek out the hunters for a chat. Einar is also on board, but wonders if he might get some healing for the wounds he took in battle beforehand.

“An excellent question,” Selara says to Colt, “and one I wish I had a better answer to. We’ve been able to observe anywhere from seven to sixteen in the camp. They seem to come and go--perhaps on some sort of rotation. The attack that you fended off thinned their numbers a bit, so it would seem that now would be a good time to strike--lest they replenish their numbers. Though the choice to do so, of course, is your own.”

To Kaze, she says, “We have seen caged dinosaurs in their camp. What they do with them beyond that, I am afraid I cannot say, though we suspect that they--somehow--transfer them to a larger operation.”

“Well met, Siolo. Maab’s blessings upon you,” she says, in the language of the druids.

Selara listens to Yofiel’s explanation of their mission. “That does sound like Ebin not checking in when he ought to. He left some months back in search of a rare book about alchemy and fungi that might help us to develop some new potions--and render some other more powerful. He believed there was a copy of the tome in a monastery in Rattledam. Give me one moment.” She leaves and returns with a shell. “If you wish to speak with him, whisper your message into the shell and he’ll hear them--and can reply, should he dain to. Just make sure not to wake him, he can be quite prickly when he’s cranky.” She smiles, wrinkles creasing around her eyes, and there is a friendly fondness in her voice.


Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy)  d8=3 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ;
Thursday October 24th, 2024 2:03:47 PM
"Sorry, Einar, I didn't see the wound," Dapple says. She casts Cure Moderate Wounds, but it only heals 10 damage.

"Darn it, Wardd," she mutters. She casts Cure Light Wounds, and heals 9 more.

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Thursday October 24th, 2024 2:40:34 PM
"Does cursing your deity make your divine magic work better?" asks Ezekiel. "I would have thought it would work the other way around."

"Maybe I should start cursing my bloodline to make my magic more potent."

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Thursday October 24th, 2024 6:20:59 PM
"I ...wouldn't advise that." Falkwyn chuckles. He then turns to Yofiel and says, "It would seem you're the wordsmith around here, Madam. What shall we ask Master Waelius...once we're sure he's awake?"

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Thursday October 24th, 2024 10:53:38 PM
While Siolo did suspect Selara was a fellow druid, it still was a surprise to him to hear druidic.

"Oh," Siolo starts in common with surprise. He then continues in druidic, "Hello. It is nice to hear these words. What circle did you learn from? Alder was mine."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Thursday October 24th, 2024 11:17:25 PM

Yofiel receives the shell proffered by Selara with a curtsy. She enjoys the woman's smile of reminiscence, and smiles herself. "As it's still nighttime, we shall refrain from whispering to him at this moment."

When asked what to say to him when we do think he is awake, elf replies to elf, "Let us put on our thinking caps for that one, eh? We had a gnomish friend, a crafter, who, when he had something important to ponder, placed a wrinkled and well-worn hat upon his head. He called it his thinking cap. Since we plan to whisper to a gnome, let us marshall our thoughts."

After stifling a yawn, Yofiel says, "Whether we are about to rush out to hunt the hunters, or off to Rattledam to seek the seeker, I really need to rest my eyes, dream some dreams, and then be ready to face the new day. Would anyone mind if we finish our conversation over a late breakfast?" she asks.

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Thursday October 24th, 2024 11:51:48 PM
Kaze leans forward as the shell is brought forward, "I have heard that the ocean can be heard in those, but this one has a cranky wizard on the other end, hmmmm."

Three hours until sunrise - DM Jess- Maps and documents  
Friday October 25th, 2024 9:27:53 AM
Dapple apologizes to Einar for not noticing the cut on his arm. She heals him--twice.

Ezekiel wonders if he, like Dapple, should curse the source of his power.

Falkwyn advises against it.

Selara replies to Siolo in the tongue of the druids. “You are far from the Floating City, Siolo of the Circle of the Alder. But there are many places where balance is needed. I hope you have been able to bring it here. I trained in the Circle of the Oak.”

Yofiel takes the shell from Selara, She suggests that they take some time to think about what to say to Master Waelius. But first she needs to sleep.

Kaze inspects the shell. “Only thanks to that cranky wizard’s magic. He enchanted the shell so that we could communicate by sending each other brief messages, if needed. The need rarely arises, though every once in a while he’ll ask about our stock. I was gathering a particularly rare fungi that only grows to the southeast of this jungle that he very excitedly told me was mentioned in the book he is transcribing. You are wise to chose your words with care--the spell does not allow for many of them.” OOC This is a Sending Shell. Messages are limited to 25 words

Those of the party who wish to do so, return to their beds. The rest of the night passes quietly and dawn breaks, though the acrid smell of smoke lingers over Vinevale.


Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Friday October 25th, 2024 9:55:29 AM
"Does it have to be a crank wizard?" asks Ezekiel. "Or can we use it to talk to anyone. Maybe we could call Maya and barrage her with the sounds of thunder."

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Friday October 25th, 2024 10:42:25 PM
Kaze yawns, then looks at the shell and shakes his head. "Sleep, breakfast, conversation. That sounds like a great game plan."

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Saturday October 26th, 2024 12:21:04 PM
"Fine by me," Dapple agrees. "Anybody still hurt?"

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Sunday October 27th, 2024 9:32:12 AM
Siolo smiles at Selara's recognition of his Circle's teachings. "I have certainly been trying. The peoples and fauna here seem to have found the extremes on either end of that balance. It is jarring. As you mentioned Maab earlier, I was thinking for asking help from her. Is there an easy way to do so?"

During her response, Siolo finds himself yawning and rubbing his eyes.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Sunday October 27th, 2024 4:32:50 PM

Yofiel, just before she departs to sleep, says, "We have a friend. She is a bloodwitch, an alchemist, and is very bright. She is always gathering herbs and roots for this and that potion. I am wondering if there might be a place for her here? With the work you do, she might fit in well. I can tell you more if you'd care to hear - but that, in the morning!"

She then returns to the dorm, writes a few notes on this middle-of-the-night encounter, briefly prays, and falls into a deep slumber.

Einar (StevenVdB) FATIGUED 2 rounds - HP55/68 - AC18/12/16 - CMD 19 
Sunday October 27th, 2024 7:22:18 PM
"Thanks.. perhaps I should have brought some healing potions..., Einar says to Dapple after she healed him.

The next morning Einar appears refreshed at breakfast... eager to hunt some hunters...

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20 
Sunday October 27th, 2024 9:22:03 PM
Colt opts for bed.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Monday October 28th, 2024 3:17:50 AM

Yofiel awakens, washes her face in the pure stream, and checks to see who is up, and learn how they fare. She again offers to help with breakfast, if it's not already prepared.

Over breakfast, she asks, "Lady Selara, would you have us drive off the hunters? If the red-haired dwarf managed to survive his return to his mates, he will likely have told them of us."

She asks her friends what they think of the notion of pursuing them.

Regarding the other matter, after coming near to finishing her breakfast Yofiel says, "I jotted down a message for Master Waelius of 25 words." She sets a piece of paper on the table for anyone who wants to see it.
Bard Yofiel here. WLA asked us seven Cloudhaven adventurers to seek you, Waelius. We thwarted Hunters' attack against Vinevale. You want help? We can come.
"I'm open to suggestions on improving it."

She is also anxious to hear if Selara or the others have any questions or suggestions. She really would like to get to know more about Vinevale's work and the various people who appear to be scattered here and there on various errands yet make up the regular dwellers at this unique outpost. She would also like to explore notions of how Vinevale and Cloudhaven might help each other from this point forward.

============
Addendum: Thinking it over, Yofiel later thinks to replace the last six words of the message with these: Can we meet? If so, where?

This Thing On?? - Co_GM Ryan Maps and Documents 
Monday October 28th, 2024 11:36:19 AM
Selara shakes her head at Ezekiel’s question. “The shell only reaches Ebin only and only if he feels like caring and is not busy."

Siolo asks more about help from Maab but Selara shakes her head. “If you mean direct intervention, that is unlikely. This is an area of extremes as you say but most of it is just nature. Jungles are harsh places to live for any species and they will grow harsher to match the environment.”

The discussion turns to sleep, breakfast, and conversation which and at this point the excitement of the night seems to have worn off leaving people tired. Before calling it a night Yofiel mentioned Marest, though not by name wondering if this may be a good spot for her. Selara gives a non-committal nod of the head. “It may be possible if that was their wish. We keep our numbers low due to space and resources but you never know. It does sound like Cloudhaven is in more need, however. Someone with those skills, if they are content to help, is a good addition to a community.”

The party rests as they feel the need and wake to a late breakfast being prepared allowing normal morning preparations.

Yofiel wakes and asks if Selara would like the group to drive off the hunters which certainly would be appreciated. When everyone is together she reveals her messages and asks for input from the group. Selara reads the message and her only comment is about asking if he needs help. “If he responds will depend on his mood and I am interested in the offer for help. He will ask if needed but may bluster about being self-sufficient and powerful if he doesn’t, he is powerful but not so much as he would say I am sure.”

{Love that you fill a 1/3 page in Word and it looks so tiny here.}

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Monday October 28th, 2024 1:48:51 PM
Dapple tucks into breakfast, laying aside some items to pack for second breakfast. "Let's go hunt some Hunters," she sats when she is done.

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20 
Monday October 28th, 2024 8:03:26 PM
Colt sits beside Dapple and dives into breakfast. "How far is it again? Can we travel without the travois?"

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 28/28 , NL 0 
Monday October 28th, 2024 8:43:53 PM
The multitudinous sounds of the jungle provide a minor cacophonous background as a large deciduous leaf runs across Siolo's scaled head. The sound is louder in his head but he doesn't focus on it. Instead he is focused on the sound of humanoid steps nearby. A pack of humanoids romp through the jungle single file, following a winding trail blazed by the native creatures of this place. They call it bushwhacking. As they go along the trail, they hack and slash the vegetation to make it more humanoid friendly. To make it easier for them to traverse next time. Offensive... Regardless, with the racket they are causing and the consistent background noise, sneaking around them would be of little challenge.

Snap

Really? Did I just..?...Really?

At the sound of the stick breaking, the humanoids go silent. They look over to Siolo's position, point, and yell. Immediately a persuit begins. Siolo runs away from the 'hunters' as they attempt to chase him through the jungle underbrush.

At first the flight instinct takes over. The underbrush is of no impediment to Siolo. He ducks and weaves through it as if he were doing some sort of dance across a plains. He soon realizes it as he hears the humanoids quickly become fainter. I could do something about this, he thinks to himself and then slows down. He begins enjoying playing with the 'hunters', leading them on a wild chase in which they stand no chance of succeeding.

Siolo opens his eyes at the sound of a particularly loud and proud bird's call. It was a dream. But not a bad idea...

When Siolo joins the group for breakfast and planning, he listens to Selara, Yofiel and the others. Once he has a chance he gives his input. "So, I had an idea last night. If they pride themselves as hunters, I might be able to draw some away to make the assault on their camp easier. I could keep at least two to three busy for a while. Also, if we are going to assault the camp, maybe we should hold off on contacting the WLA person until we are done."

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 34/34 , NL 0 
Monday October 28th, 2024 8:48:20 PM
((Fixed my header))

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Monday October 28th, 2024 9:37:07 PM
Falkwyn munches contentedly on his morning meal, Pointing with his fork to Yofiel, he says, "Your message sounds fine. Can't think of any improvements, myself."

Seated across from Colt and Dapple, while still chewing, he asks, "Travois?"

"Do we have cause to question this Waelius's motives, Siolo?" the elf asks the Druid, finally. "Do you think he might be aligned with these 'Hunters'?"


Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Monday October 28th, 2024 10:57:24 PM
Kaze stopped himself from putting another bite of food in his mouth and stared at Siolo. Then his face twitches, then he bursts out laughing and almost falls off his seat, "You change shape, get them to chase you, and then lead them into our trap, that's hilarious." He then stops, look around and shoves his food in his mouth, blushing

"Einar (StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 2:47:33 AM
Einar quietly has his breakfast with some of the honey he really got to like a lot out here. He takes a bit more care of his beard as he eats but you can’t change everything...

He listens to Siolo... then to Kaze’s laughter... unsure if Kaze was exagerating or if Siolo was in fact joking he holds his bread in mid air : "That does sound interesting... if we’re quiet we can spend some time preparing a trap... when done Siolo turns into an animal these Hunters will WANT to kill... leading them to us... perhaps then we wait... long enough for the rest of the hunters to wonder where they have gone and they send a couple more to go look for the first lot...
But I’m not a tactician...


Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 7:39:56 AM
"Nor am I, but the plan has merit. IF Siolo is certain he can do this at least somewhat safely." Falkwyn turns to the Druid, "Can you? There's no rush to needlessly endanger yourself...There are many ways we can do this."

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 11:14:03 AM
"Just don't turn into something we would want to hunt, Siolo," suggests Ezekiel. "We might forget it's you."

This Thing On?? - Co_GM Ryan Maps and Documents 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 11:19:09 AM
The few residents of the Outpost go about their normal day as the group share breakfast. SIlo has an idea for drawing some of the poachers away and Falkwyn wonders if he questions the intent of Waelius. Kaze thinks Siolo’s idea has some comic value.

Selara joins the group after the conversation has been going for some time and smiles at the comradery the group displays finally chiming in. “If you try that you may need to scout what they are hunting before you act. Our guess is they are acting on orders so they may only need specific animals. That said, it sounds quite dangerous.”


Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 1:51:48 PM
"Do you have a stash of Goodberries?" Dapple asks Siolo. "And can you cast Cure spells? 'Cause if you can, you might want to think about preparing one for yourself. You're going to be far away from us."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 7:25:08 PM

"No, Falkwyn, Siolo is not at all questioning the Master's loyalties. Rather he means we ought first to deal with the local threat before engaging with Ebin Waelius on another matters," Yofiel answers the ranger.

"Travois? Two long sticks tied near one end, with a small platform near the other end, used to drag heavy loads over the ground for long distances. We use it for taking things along with us, or even bearing someone who is wounded with less effort than it would take to carry them.

"And, Colt, we'll see whether we need to or not. We can always make a fresh one as needed later."

Then she smiles and says, "I know, we can rig it so that Siolo in saurian form draws a travois behind himself, and really confuse people!"

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 10:00:12 PM
Kaze is ready to go when his friends are. Gathering edible food along the way should be easy with as many folks in the group can determine what is safe and what isn't.

Spells he readied: Longstrider, Speak with Animals

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 34/34 , NL 0 
Tuesday October 29th, 2024 11:28:36 PM
Siolo is proud that his idea has gotten the reception that it has. No one has shot it down yet..

"I agree, it is dangerous. And yes, I do think that i can pull it off." He turns to Selara, "I agree that shifting into a form that they are looking for is a good idea." Siolo turns next to Dapple, "I can prepare a few incantations of healing just to be safe. I have find that I can still incant while in a different form. So, we're good there."

"Einar (StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 5:41:43 AM
"Lady Selara gives good advice... we must know what they hunt for so Siolo can turn into something they really want... it will be dangerous though friend..., Einar says looking at Siolo, "and we can't help you untill you lure them out... would it be enough for them to hear the specific sound of the animal or must you really show yourself...?"



This Thing On?? - Co_GM Ryan Maps and Documents 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 9:43:00 AM
Einar cautions Siolo of the danger of the plan again and the others discuss food for travel and making sure that Siolo has some means of healing. There is agreement to not attempt to contact the wizard until things are sorted with the hunters, one thing at a time rather then add to their issues. IF there are not other preparations to be made the party will set out, it sound as if the trip will take a day and a half to complete as you have the best directions that can be given and their is no path to follow, clearly.

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 9:55:19 AM
After resting and restoring his spell slots, Ezekiel will cast Mage Armor before heading out.

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 11:52:42 AM
"All this being said, some levels of scouting and reconnaissance is probably wise, as Selara said." Falkwyn shrugs. "We don't even know where their camp is or how many of them there are, let alone where and what they're hunting. " The elf ticks off a finger with each item he mentions.

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 12:14:22 PM

"Siolo, how many times a day are you able to take a form other than that with which you were born?" asks Yofiel. "I ask, because, if you can do so twice or thrice, then perhaps you might scout ahead in the form of a creature of flight."

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 34/34 , NL 0 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 1:25:11 PM
"I can manage it twice per day at the moment, Lady Yofiel. Yes, scouting with flight was what I was thinking as well. Though, our new friend can fly as well."

((Siolo will be swapping in at lvl 1 entangle and cure, lvl 2 cure))

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 5:06:49 PM
"Right. I think that's us on our way, then," Dapple says. She dons her pack and takes up a position somewhere near the center of the group.

"Einar (StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21  d20+6=15 ; d20+8=27 ;
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 7:35:51 PM
Einar nods at Dapple and resumes his position in the front of the group. ( perception 15, survival 27)

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 8:24:03 PM
"Figured we'd get some native guidance to the camp, Falkwyn. Or at least instructions. This by the way is the travois. In the flesh. Do you want to try it out?" Colt smiles broadly.

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7 
Wednesday October 30th, 2024 9:18:46 PM
Kaze is willing to take point ... he is kinda stealthy (+11), and trained in survival (+8), and in tracking (+10), and in spotting stuff (Perception +10)

This Thing On?? - Co_GM Ryan Maps and Documents 
Thursday October 31st, 2024 10:01:50 AM
The party gets some last guidance, the best directions that can be mustered at the very least should get them in the general area. The group travels for several hours following what directions they have been given and while there are the normal jungle noises there are not problems to deal with. The odd animal passes and the closest to danger is a poisonous snake that is easily avoided by the group. The canopy above is quite dense in this area so flying would not help on this first section. {ooc: Also helping you save resources.}

Kaze keeps point and sees no sign of people having been though the area until the end of the fourth hour when he spots a couple of poorly hidden foothold traps near a small pool of water. There is no movement around and the traps are either poorly made or have been there a while.


Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy) 
Thursday October 31st, 2024 2:09:02 PM
"I thought they were the Hunters, not the Trappers," Dapple says, peering at the devices. "Seems like cheating somehow."

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Thursday October 31st, 2024 3:13:25 PM
"Perhaps they are a Hunter and Trapper society," suggests Ezekiel. "They hunt for meat, and trap for fruits and berries so they don't get the scurvy. One needs a balanced diet."

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8 
Thursday October 31st, 2024 4:48:28 PM
"Or perhaps you give them too much credit. Their attack was sloppy and ill prepared. Perhaps this is just how they operate? Though I suppose it might be better not to underestimate them..." His bow at the ready, taking up the rear position of the party, Falkwyn adds, "Nevermind me. Just thinking out loud."

(OOC: Perception +8, Stealth +10, Survival +7)

Colt Human Rogue (Tim) AC 18 T 14 FF 14 HP 50/50 CMD 20  d20+8=13 ; d20+10=24 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2024 9:23:58 PM
"Let's spring the traps." Colt looks around for a sturdy fallen branch that he can use to trigger the traps.

Once he has one he looks around carefully before approaching the traps to set them off.

Perception: 13 looking around. 24 looking for more traps.



Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7  Trap Triggering Shot: d20+6=25 ; d20+6=25 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday October 31st, 2024 9:31:45 PM
Kaze grins at Colt, "This may throw them for a loop." Kaze will get his light xbow and load a bolt, see if he can trigger a trap

OOC: If that counts as a Crit, then its 10 damage

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 34/34 , NL 0 
Thursday October 31st, 2024 11:28:17 PM
Siolo carefully looks over the devices before they get sorting. Listening to the others guesses he forms his own. "Honestly, this is probably just an indicator that we are getting closer. Hunters, like many other territorial animals, have a general maximum range they are willing to hunt from their nest. This," gesturing at one of the traps with a small stick he had picked up, "is probably a trap that was set up a bit ago that rarely if at all gets checked. For hunters, their nest is safety and where they carry their prey to one they've made a kill. If the trek back is too long, it is more opportunity for another predator to Intercept."

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33  d20+15=18 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+4=19 ;
Friday November 1st, 2024 12:38:28 AM

Yofiel has been walking along with the group. Though often talkative, she is not so much during this journey. She travels toward the front of the party after Kaze (is he riding on Patches?), perhaps one other if someone else wants to also be toward the front. She does not want too many of her friends' tracks to obscure what she may observe.

Her bow is strung, and an arrow nocked. Should someone or something suddenly emerge, her ability to draw the string close to another thirty inches and release should be near instantaneous.

==============
Knowledge, geography: 18 - Acquaintance with this area, mapping as we go along
Knowledge, nature: 26 - Recognizing local flora, fauna
Perception: 23 - Noticing things in general
Survival: 19 - Picking up fresh tracks along the trail - humanoid, dinosaur.

Out Of Place Stranger - Co_GM Ryan Maps and Documents 
Friday November 1st, 2024 10:10:22 AM

There is a good deal of discussion about the traps and speculation as to the group they are looking for. Dapple is surprised by the traps thinking they are hunters, the traps were not really hidden so they are probably meant to snare small animals. Siolo has some potentially good insight into the traps they found and what they are meant for. Falkwyn thinks they may have been giving the group too much credit as he feels their attack on the outpost was sloppy and ill-prepared though he does not want to underestimate them either. Ezekiel has an interesting theory that the traps are meant for fruits and berries which does not seem to get the attention due from the party.

The snares are disabled and the party keeps moving albeit a little slower. The journey becomes a little slower as the party naturally is more careful about traps. You find one other area that has a sprung trap for a small animal in it and there is a trace of blood, probably they caught dinner and didn’t bother to clean up.

After a bit more there is movement noticed by those bringing up the rear, a twig snaps off to the right and a young man can be heard cursing, as the party turns he steps out with his hands up. He is in his late twenties. He is slim with light curly blond hair and brown eyes and clearly nervous as he looks at the party, his clothes are well made and while there is a short sword on his hip he does not make a move for it.

“Don’t shoot!”

Perception DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear him whisper “Please don’t be the poachers,” very quietly.}

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38  d20=1 ;
Friday November 1st, 2024 11:54:36 AM
Perception: 1.

Ezekiel readies his bow. "Are you hunter or are you trapper?"

Yofiel (Kim McCoy), female elf bard 5th AC 16/16/14 HP: 28/33  d20+14=23 ; d20+11=15 ;
Friday November 1st, 2024 12:15:04 PM

At the sound of the snapping twig, Yofiel's bow is drawn and arrow aimed in that direction, ready to loose. Then she sees and hears the sotto voce wish expressed. "You're worried about poachers, young man?" Yofiel asks, lowering her aim to the ground right before the fellow. "And who might you be?"

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Perception: 23
Sense motive: 15

Ezekiel (BrianW) - AC 17/13/14; HP 38/38 
Friday November 1st, 2024 3:39:57 PM
"Poachers?" asks Ezekiels. "There are three groups out here now?"

Kaze (JonS) HP 42/45 AC 19/Touch & Flat Footed AC 14/ CMD: 18/ CMB: 6/ Grapple: 7  Perception: d20+10=12 ;
Friday November 1st, 2024 10:41:09 PM
Kaze, and Patches turn around, to look at the newcomer, Kaze says something under his breath, and Patches moves up next to Yofiel, while Kaze draws his longsword

Dapple [AC 18; HP 28/28] (Kathy)  d20+5=18 ;
Saturday November 2nd, 2024 5:38:51 PM
"Not poachers," Dapple says in a mournful tone, shaking her head. "It's much, much worse. We're adventurers."

Einar (StevenVdB) - HP68/68 - AC19/13/16 - CMD 21  d20+6=13 ;
Sunday November 3rd, 2024 11:59:02 AM
When the twig snaps Einar turns to face the noise while drawing his Falchion.
He doesn't say a word as others will do that. He just watches the person and keeps an eye out on the jungle around them... (perception 13)

Falkwyn (Steven P) HP 37/37; AC 16/15/16; CMD 22; Male Elf Ranger 3/Wiz 2; Perception +8  d20+8=11 ;
Sunday November 3rd, 2024 4:18:09 PM
With an arrow drawn and aimed at the "poacher", Falkwyn does his utmost not to openly laugh at Dapple's comment. Instead, he holds his tongue and scans the area for anyone else that might not be visible.

(Perception = 11)

Siolo (Joe) - AC 15/13/13 ; HP 34/34 , NL 0  d20=9 ;
Sunday November 3rd, 2024 8:47:04 PM
((Perception 9+12=21))

Siolo's ears twitch a second time after the twig snap. His hand that was reaching for his sickle paused and then joined his other arm crossing his chest. "Easy there friends, this one is avoiding those we are after. It is unlikely he will betray us to them." He then smiles, "Though...there is one way to assure that..."

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