DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Monday October 28th, 2024 8:44:59 AM Manolo agrees they could hire everyone but questions if they could work together and get along as well as being able to defend themselves Drack agrees they could afford it and suggests either renovating the boarding house or building a full inn Loryn first says Minerva’s isn’t big enough to need so many staff but then he says if they want to make the house more available while the are out he could see hiring all in question. He then thinks they should get their prospective hirees together first to make sure they can work together and that it is understood Miss Snowguard would be in charge while the party was gone. He explains the shipwreck was too far from where they first met the fish and he wants to do more. Loryn also wants to visit the deserted homestead they consecrated from evil and requests company to ride out with him. Hank asks why not upgrade Minerva’s further until it becomes a flying tower Gnubert laughs deeply at Hank’s suggestion and decides to go with Loryn Mortimer comments on past ambitions.
In the end it is decided to hire everyone. There’s a busy week of onboarding, working out who’s in charge of who/what, and getting everything settled. Throughout the storms continue, almost every other day, and whispers around town speak of a devil storm - terrible storms that sometimes roll in from the ocean and can destroy the whole town.
At the end of the week the party gets a message; Captain Phaedra Swiftshine, head of the Windguard, a small local militia and guard force, requests to meet with the entire party as soon as possible.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday October 28th, 2024 9:13:04 AM "Not without my legal counsel present." Realization dawns on Hank's face. "Oh, right. You guys have worked with local police before. Probably something to do with this coming storm. Let's head over after breakfast."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday October 28th, 2024 9:30:15 AM
Ash helps the new staff get acclimated. Spends the rest of his time going over his spells and repertoire. When summoned he waits with the others before going to speak to the Windguard
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Monday October 28th, 2024 11:10:51 AM
Drack returns from the catacombs with 7 equal bags full of gold. The Paladin hands one to each person. each bag contains 7,802 gold.(update your character sheets).
Drack is fine with hiring everyone, and is strongly in favor of returning to the evil shrine to make sure that nothing else has occurred there.
"I like your thinking Hank. a flying tower sounds pretty cool." Drack then smiles broadly before continuing."I think we need to give our spell casters a little more time before they can make it happen."
When the request to meet with Captain Swiftshine arrives, Drack mumbles out loud. "This can't be good. It better not be more water." He then starts putting on his armor and gear, preparing for anything that may come.
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday October 28th, 2024 1:14:25 PM
Humor of the humans often eluded Loryn. The gnome bobs his head in reply to Hank and Mortimer and then heads into the kitchen. The storm looks to put off the trip to the homestead and even while it is still in force, the Windguard have come knocking.
The staff is set, Loryn lays out expectations of when they would be onsite at the House and for the most part, it would only be when the Argentium is not about or if there are other boarders.
"As long as it has nothing to do with that accursed box." Loryn chimes and he pulls on a heavy cloak as the group heads out to see what has roused the 4 man militia.
Upoin entering the Keep, Loryn pulls his cloak off to find a hook and and greets the Captain, [b]"Phaedra, please tell me you have a warm cider nearby to chase off the damp chill from our bones ."[/]
Loryn finds a seat assuming things to be serious for her to have made the request in such weather
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Monday October 28th, 2024 5:55:40 PM
(Drack will hold off on a return trip to the catacombs until after meeting with Phaedra.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 22 T: 14 F: 20 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Monday October 28th, 2024 9:12:11 PM
Gnubert pulls on his cloak and follows Loryn into the rain. By the time they arrive the cleric is shivering. Gnubert smiles at the captain knowing something bad is on the horizon.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Monday October 28th, 2024 10:59:19 PM
Manolo will follow Gnubert for the time being.
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Tuesday October 29th, 2024 7:15:01 AM Hank suggests they not take the meeting without his legal counsel present until he realizes the party has worked with the local police before and this likely has to do with the gathering storm so he suggests they go after breakfast. Ash helps the new staff get acclimated and also goes over his spells and repertoire. When summoned he waits with the others before going to speak to the Windguard. Drack returns from the catacombs with sacks of gold for all. He’s fine with hiring everyone and likes the idea of returning to the evil shrine.He also likes Hank’s flying tower idea but thinks the spellcasters will need more time. He opines the meeting with the windguard can’t be good and hopes it isn’t more water. Loryn has the humor of the humans elude him so he merely bobs his head at Hank and Mortimer. The storm looks to have put off their planned trip for the homestead now that the Windguard have come knocking. The gnome had laid out expectations for the staff with most of their duties occurring while the Argentum is not about or if there are other boarders. He dons his long cloak and hopes the meeting has nothing to do with the accursed box.
When they reach the keep he asks Phaedra for a warm cider and looks for a seat. Gnubert dons his own cloak and follows Loryn into the rain. By the time they arrive the cleric is shivering. He smiles at the captain knowing something bad is on the horizon Manolo follows Gnubert for the time being.
The messenger clarifies; the captain will come to the party, she just wants to know when is a good time for you guys. She wants to meet the whole group, not whomever happens to be around when she shows up. A time is arranged.
The captain arrives soaking wet and a big grumpy. A fit, older woman she wears her shortsword and chain mail with confidence, though it’s mostly hidden by the big cloak she’s wearing to try to keep the rain off her today. She thanks the party for meeting her and settles in.
”I’m sure you’ve noticed the weather lately. It’s hard not to. Folk are talking about a devil storm coming, and the signs are all there. The old folk are talking about feeling it in their bones and my husband saw animals fleeing the area yesterday. That means we all need to get ready for it, and I’m calling all hands in. As the toughest folk in town your help will be especially important.
These things tend to drive animals to the high ground and that can cause a lot of problems, especially with more dangerous ones. I’d like to ask you guys to figure out some sort of patrol rotation around the edges of town for the next few days while I wrangle the rest of the volunteers to help people prepare their homes and make sure we have everything ready up at the keep. The whole town will shelter there once the storm hits.
I know it’s asking a lot in this weather, but you’re the best people for it. If some bear or other dangerous wildlife comes charging through town or stops to steal food on its way upland you guys can drive it off without much worry.”
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday October 29th, 2024 10:16:45 AM
Loryn makes sure HE has warm cider for the good captain at the arranged time, knowing a walk though this weather is something that will put anyone off.
Loryn nods at her assessment and looks over at Drack with a grin, "Well at least it's not on the water itself."
The Argentium is certainly able to handle this and while it's not as glamorous as smiting evil or uncovering an ancient relic, it was protecting the people of Windhorne and Loryn was certainly up for a noble cause such as this.
"Absolutely Captain, we will do all we can."
Loryn does not think too much on plans and such, should be very straight forward. The gnome does think the group should split into 3 teams. "We have to cover quite alot of ground. Thinking aloud, Drack and I, Hank and Gnubert, Mortimer Manolo and Ash?"
And to the Catacombs Loryn goes
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday October 29th, 2024 10:40:55 AM "I think those are good teams. We should make certain everyone has a signal whistle. Does the town have watchtowers? Nothing fancy, just logs lashed together with rope so that we can have the high ground? Perhaps a tree stand?"
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday October 29th, 2024 11:19:20 AM
Drack just nods at the Captains request, and nods again as Loryn lays out teams.
"Good call on the whistles Hank. if the storm gets that bad, we won't hear them though. Perhaps a light show by one of the spell casters that each group will have. Loryn, you thinking we are all circling the town constantly throughout the storm, or taking shifts? Perhaps two groups circling the perimeter, and one group working through town to help the people and address any dire emergencies?"
"If anyone starts dragging from the fatigue, find me. my healing can remedy that. Horses might help us move more efficiently, but if the storm gets bad they will be more hindrance than help. We will need to have vision capability in the darkness if you all can manage it amongst you. Either that or we take a very quick trip to the catacombs."
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Tuesday October 29th, 2024 12:08:39 PM "I have the fastest steed ... maybe I should patrol the far outlying areas, yea'. An' this weather won't hinder this beast." Mortimer proposes going solo because the others wouldn't be able to keep up with his phantom steed.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism Tuesday October 29th, 2024 12:19:24 PM
(ooc: I take that back, just reread the Phantom Steed spell. Mortimer can cast multiple steeds, for another rider other than himself.)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 22 T: 14 F: 20 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday October 29th, 2024 9:10:38 PM
Gnubert nods his agreement at Loryn's plan, "me, you, and your bat...what could go wrong?" Gnubert smiles at Hank
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Wednesday October 30th, 2024 7:06:57 AM Loryn makes sure he has some warm cider for the captain. He tells Drack at least it’s not on the water itself. While it wasn’t fighting evil or recovering an ancient artifact it was protecting the people of Windhorne and Loryn was up for it. He agrees they’ll do all they can then thinks they should split into three groups in order to cover all the ground they have to and then proceeds to the catacombs. Hank agrees with the teams and that everyone should have a signal whistle. He also asks about watchtowers or tree stands. Drack nods at the captain’s request and nods again at Loryn’s team assignments. He tells Hank the whistles are a good call but if the storm gets that bad they won’t be able to hear them. He suggests maybe a light show by spellcasters instead. He asks if they are circling the town or taking shifts or 2 groups circling the perimeter and one group working through town to help the people and address any dire emergencies. He also volunteers his healing to reduce fatigue and suggests horses and darkvision or a trip to the catacombs. Mortimer says he has the fastest steed and suggests he should patrol outlying areas because his horse is undeterred by weather. He proposes going solo until he realizes he can create multiple such magic steeds Gnubert nods his agreement at Loryn’s plans. He wonders what could go wrong between him, Hank and Hank’s bat
The party agrees and create two patrol groups and discuss ideas. The captain is able to confirm there are no watch towers, but various businesses do have rooftop access for getting some height. Of course with how dark and stormy it’s been lately getting high up may not let you see anything.
Fortified by the warm drink and having said her piece the captain takes her leave. The next few days of patrol are, as expected, miserable. It’s cold, it’s wet, and even if the devil storm hasn’t hit yet the unusual amount of rain continues on and off ensuring things stay that way.
As they are out and about the party sees the town begin to prepare. Windows are boarded up, things that could be blown about taken inside buildings, and hard discussions, sometimes arguments, are made over what to bring to the keep and what has to stay. Each person gets a little space in the keep for their most valuable things. The party’s new hires prove apt help. Cynthia fells and drags over an entire tree, which Olf and Willie quickly turn into boards to fortify the building against the coming storm. Miss Snowguard keeps things organized and proves able to enchant people to keep them warm in the rain, at least for a couple hours, a godsend to everyone involved, while Jorgi’s hot food is a welcome relief each time people come in out of the storm.
The patrol itself also quickly proves it’s worth. Over the next two days there are repeated incidents, everything from a bear trying to break into a storeroom for some food to an entire herd of deer moving through the outskirts of town. The sharp eyes and skill of the party prevent to much damage, either by driving off the animals or getting people out of the way.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday October 30th, 2024 9:21:53 AM
Drack continues his patrols as asked with Loryn, helping out the people in town. “Probably a good thing we hired all those folks to run things for us” he mentions while he is on patrol with him. “They are already very handy and doing a great job. Money well spent.”
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Wednesday October 30th, 2024 10:31:45 AM
Hank, Gnubert, and Hank's bat continue their patrols around town. "Hmm... I'm no spellcaster, but I wonder how many people you could fit in a Leomund's Tiny Hut. That would be good against even a hurricane."
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday October 30th, 2024 11:51:18 AM
Loryn continues with Drack and tries to make the best of the situation. Rain and wind were not high on the gnome's favorite things, but the company was good and after having diverted a herd of deer pouring through the town, Loryn's spirits are lifted as what they are doing matters.
"Let's make a run to the outlying farms Drack, Check in on the folks further out and see if they need to be brought in. We could use Minerva's for a couple families if need be."
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday October 30th, 2024 6:26:13 PM
“Good idea Loryn. I should have thought of that myself. We might need to fill up Minerva’s before this storm is over.”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Wednesday October 30th, 2024 9:28:25 PM
Manolo patrols as well.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday October 30th, 2024 10:42:47 PM
Ash partners up with whoever to patrol the area. He does his best to keep his wet hair out of his face.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 22 T: 14 F: 20 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday October 31st, 2024 7:53:00 AM
Gnubert patrols with Hank. The cleric is startled by several bears, a badger, and is nearly impaled on the antlers of a spooked deer. However, nothing bad happens thanks to Hank's quick thinking and experience.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday October 31st, 2024 10:57:14 AM
Drack continues to work with Loryn, doing all he can to help the people in town and ward off errant critters.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism d20+6=19 ; Thursday October 31st, 2024 11:24:41 AM
On patrol, Mortimer is lightning fast on his phantom steed. The wet and muddy terrain is no problem for the shadowy beast ... as if it were dry, solid earth. (perception: 19) The ride is also a great way to distract him from the flood of memories assaulting his mind; much like this storm.
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight d100=23 ; Thursday October 31st, 2024 3:44:02 PM Drack continues his patrols as asked with Loryn. He remarks it was probably a good thing they hired all those folks to run things for them as they are already doing a good job so money well spent. Hank patrols with Gnubert and his bat and asks Gnubert how many people could fit in a Tiny Hut as that would be a good protection against even a hurricane. Loryn continues with Drack as he continues to make the best of the situation. Rain and wind were not high on Loryn’s list of favorite things but the company was good and they were making a difference. He suggests they make a run to the outlying farms and see if the folks there need to be brought in. Drack thinks Loryn has a good idea Manolo patrols as well Ash also patrols and partners with whoever is available and tries to keep his hair out of his face Gnubert patrols with Hank. There are problems but nothing to bad. Drack works with Loryn. Mortimer is lightning fast with his steed on patrol and is glad for the distraction.
Late on the second day, when Drack and Loryn are on patrol (rolled randomly for it). They’re just rounding the north end of town near the eastern river when they hear a loud crashing sound, like wood being ripped off something. It’s coming from the south somewhere, and loud enough to alert any other people nearby (not sure where the party’s base is, it doesn’t seem to be on the map…)
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday October 31st, 2024 7:08:20 PM
Hank makes haste toward the loud crashing sound.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=8 ; Thursday October 31st, 2024 11:01:25 PM
Manolo runs towards the loud crashing sound as well( if he hears it)
Perception 20
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 d20+7=9 ; Friday November 1st, 2024 12:00:10 AM
Ash is pondering the meaning of life when the crash happens. Luckily he sees the others taking over and doesn't even ask, but follows.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 22 T: 14 F: 20 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Friday November 1st, 2024 7:47:16 AM
Gnubert is dozing in a chair near the fire when the crashing is heard. The cleric rouses himself and rushes out behind Manolo and Ash.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday November 1st, 2024 9:46:00 AM "Oh that does not sound good at all and not likely something we can immediately do anything about."
That said though, the gnome heads towards the sound with all the speed he can muster.
(not on map, but immediately due south of 6 -Bearclaw Keep.) Minerva's Boarding House.
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Friday November 1st, 2024 10:50:04 AM
Drack moves with Loryn as fast as he can, fearing for the safety of whoever was near the damaged building.
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Friday November 1st, 2024 6:07:41 PM Hank makes haste toward the loud crashing sound. Manolo runs towards the loud crashing sound as well Ash is pondering the meaning of life when the noise summons him. Gnubert is rudely woken from a nap. Loryn says that does not sound good at all. Drack moves with Loryn.
(meant to address this last post but got digging into PC home base location and forgot…)
On the first day (the day before the current post) Drack and Loryn run by the outlying farms to check on them. They find them aware of the situation and preparing; the captain sent a runner that morning and they’ll be in town to shelter in the keep before the storm hits. They thank the pair for checking on them.
Back to the current day, Loryn and Drack, on patrol, are the closest to the noise and arrive first. They see the back of the Heathfire Inn under attack by an enormous octopus. The aquatic creature seems to be having no problem navigating on land and it has 4 tentacles ripping and tearing at the boarded up window and door trying to get in. One manages to squeeze through and pulls out a salted fish from inside which is instantly eaten - there must be a storage room on the other side.
The rest of the party, rushing from home, will arrive next round.
Note: Due to the storm it is very dark and a light source will be needed. Given Loryn and Drack are on patrol they presumably had one handy, but the rest of the party will have to state what light source they have. The wind and rain extinguishes torches or other light sources relying on an open flame.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Friday November 1st, 2024 10:22:50 PM
Manolo runs towards the direction of the sounds. Manolo uses or tries to use his ever burning torch. OOC: Is it useful in the current conditions?
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Friday November 1st, 2024 11:43:01 PM
Hank arrives, sans a light source. "What's going on?! Something smells like seafood and sounds like a dog eating peanut butter!"
DM Mitch and Hugh Beach Fight Saturday November 2nd, 2024 7:25:08 AM
Everburning Torch should work since it can't be put out by the wind and rain.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 22 T: 14 F: 20 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Sunday November 3rd, 2024 8:45:38 PM
Gnubert casts light on his buckler as he rushes towards the noise.
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Monday November 4th, 2024 9:14:06 AM Manolo runs towards the direction of the sound with his everburning torch Hank arrives sans a light source and says it smells like seafood but sounds like a dog eating peanut butter Gnubert casts light on his buckler and rushes toward the noise
With no one yet disrupting the octopus it continues its quest for food. It somehow manages to drag a whole barrel out, throwing it behind itself towards the water and spilling food everywhere.
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Monday November 4th, 2024 9:15:33 AM
Everyone has arrived in the general area this round. I added a map and put on it the direction people are coming from; place yourself appropriately.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Monday November 4th, 2024 9:30:09 AM
Hank hurries towards the sound, keeping the buildings on his left as a guide in the darkness.
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J d20+15=20 ; d10+7=14 ; Monday November 4th, 2024 9:45:03 AM
(Sorry Mitch. you posted after me on Friday)
Drack runs towards the Octopus, taking a swing if he can reach it. attack ac 20, damage 14
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 20 HP 84 Drack ; Chris J Monday November 4th, 2024 9:47:40 AM
(I am unable to mark map. you will have to move me please)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism, darkvision Monday November 4th, 2024 2:30:28 PM
Mortimer his heading back from one of his outlying patrols to discover the giant octopus wreaking havoc on the hamlet. He spurs his ghostly steed to full speed.
(ooc: If it is as dark as you say, Moritmer would have cast his Darkvision since he has no light source.)
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+7=17 ; d20+7=15 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=16 ; Monday November 4th, 2024 3:25:15 PM
Loryn skitters to a stop. [b]” wha-what are we looking at?[b]. An octopus is just so far removed from what he thought he was going to come across. It passes and Calamari quickly becomes the order of the day
Loryn sends a pair of Scorching Rays into it Touch AC 17/15 Dmg 16/16
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 22 T: 14 F: 20 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Monday November 4th, 2024 7:36:23 PM
Gnubert double moves to M33 in an attempt to stay close to Hank. "Where the blazes is everyone else?"
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday November 4th, 2024 11:57:30 PM
Ash moves south of Hank, pulling out his lightning bolt want as he goes. " An octopus? Really?" He asks.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Tuesday November 5th, 2024 6:57:06 AM
Manolo moves closer and readies a his light crossbow.
Ooc: I have problems with the map...
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism, darkvision Tuesday November 5th, 2024 8:25:55 AM
(ooc: The map is mostly blacked out for me.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight d20+19=26 ; d20+19=21 ; d4=4 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d20+9=20 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2024 8:27:26 AM Hank hurries towards the sound while keeping the buildings on his left as a guide in the darkness. Drack runs towards the Octopus ready to take a swing. As he does so an arm swings out and grabs him, stopping his charge. Mortimer spurs his ghostly steed to full speed to go after the giant octopi attacking the hamlet Loryn skitters to a stop, momentarily perplexed by the giant octopus before deciding to send scorching rays into it and both hit their mark. Gnubert double moves to stay close to hank asking where everyone else is Ash moves south of Hank Manolo moves closer and pulls out his crossbow.
The octopus now grappling Drack moves him closer to look at him. Deciding he’s not food, it loses interest but then Loryn’s rays scorch into it causing it to scream in pain. It throws Drack at the Gnome.
25 to maintain grapple. Throwing isn’t actually listed as a grapple action, but we’ll treat Drack as an improvised weapon. Drack takes 6 damage from the constriction and 12 from being thrown. 20 to hit Loryn for 14 damage.
Giant Octopi - 32
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Tuesday November 5th, 2024 8:59:22 AM
Hank rounds the corner of the building, not quite going at full speed to make sure he doesn't run into anything in the dark.
OOC: What are the current lighting conditions near the octopus? Complete darkness? Can I see anything?
AC 20 HP 68 Drack ; Chris J d20=1 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2024 9:59:11 AM
Drack fails the grapple attempt horribly, and is flung into Loryn. "Sorry about that. Apparently ranged attacks will be best here." Drack stands up and positions himself between Loryn and the Octopi. "You fry it. I will take the hits."
Lay hands 11/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 20 HP 68 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday November 5th, 2024 10:00:34 AM
"Have any good recipes for octopus Loryn?"
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Tuesday November 5th, 2024 4:04:47 PM
(Assuming Drack or Loryn has some sort of light on him they are close enough the Octopus can be seen.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight d20+11=17 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=28 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d20=4 ; d4=4 ; d20=4 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=17 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2024 8:25:45 AM Hank rounds the corner of the building, not quite going at full speed to make sure he doesn’t run into anything in the dark. Drack fails the grapple attempt horribly and is flung into Loryn. He apologizes for the collision and suggests ranged attacks. He positions himself between Loryn and the Octopi and tells Loryn to fry it while he takes the hits. He also asks Loryn if there are any good recipes for Octopi.
Enraged and in pain, the giant octopus advances and sends out it’s tentacles towards Loryn. He is hit 8 times for 35 damage and grabbed (23 to grapple, another 6 damage from constrict for 41 total)
Hearing the cry of it’s injured fellow, a second octopus surfaces in the water. It lashes out at Hank with all of it’s tentacles. His armor mostly protects him, only letting 1 hit through, but he is grabbed and pulled into the water. (12 damage)
(Updated map to indicate location of current light sources. Bright yellow is normal light, softer yellow is dim light)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:57/57. heroism, darkvision d20+10=16 ; d6+4=5 ; d20+10=15 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2024 8:47:12 AM
Mortimer finally arrives and leaps off his steed. A series of black rays shoot from his extended hand.
(Mortimer casts Ray of Enfeeblement on Octopus that grapples Loryn. Hit Ranged Touch AC:16. Damage: -5 Strength Penalty. Fort Save DC: 17 for half.)
He heroically casts a second spell and another black ray streaks from his hand.
(Hero point: 2nd Action. Mortimer casts Ray of Exhaustion on same Octopus. Hit Ranged Touch: 15. Effect: Exhausted condition: -6 to Strength and Dex. Can't run or charge. Fort Save: 19. On save it becomes Fatigued instead.)
He hopes the beast will drop Loryn.
AC 17 HP -4/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday November 6th, 2024 9:30:33 AM
Loryn slumps unconscious
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 8/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 68 Drack ; Chris J 4d6=11 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2024 10:14:52 AM
Willing to take the hits if they come, Drack quickly moves to lay hands on Loryn, seeing that he has gone limp. Lay hands for 11.
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 22 T: 14 F: 20 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday November 6th, 2024 6:53:03 PM
OOC: Sorry for missing yesterday's post. PT is kicking my rear.
Gnubert moves to T32 just behind Hank just as the second octopus snatches Hank and pulls him into the water. Gnubert watches Loryn and bites off a curse as he notices Drack heal him just a bit. The cleric shakes his head as he sees his friends dropping like flies. Gnubert casts sanctuary on himself and moves to the waters edge to follow Hank. " Drack! Take care of Loryn! I'm going after Hank!" Gnubert yells out
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+14=32 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d3=1 ; d20+9=27 ; d3=2 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=8 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2024 9:39:03 PM
Hank grunts as he is grabbed and squeezed by the octopus. He draws his dagger and snarls. "Time for some calamari!" He slashes twice.
Attack 32 Damage 10
Attack 27 Damage 8
HP 65/77
(Ignore the d3s. I am posting on my phone and the buttons are too close together.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight d20+23=35 ; Thursday November 7th, 2024 8:04:12 AM Mortimer finally arrives and leaps off his steed firing black rays from his hands as he does so and heroically following that up with more rays. The Octopi makes the save against the first ray (17) and only takes a -2 Strength penalty and it also makes its save against the second ray (27) and is only fatigued however it still unceremoniously drops Loryn Loryn slumps unconscious Drack quickly moves up to lay hands on Loryn seeing as how he has gone limp Gnubert moves to T32 just behind Hank as the second Octopi snatches Hank and pulls him into the water. He notices Loryn slump and see Drack heal for a piddling, shakes his head, casts sanctuary on himself and tells Drack to take care of Loryn as he goes after Hank Hank grunts as he is grabbed and squeezed by the octopus before drawing his dagger and strikes
Magically weakened and hurt, the first Ocotpus screams at the party and retreats towards the water. A third surfaces and waves tentacles menacingly, threatening any who attack the retreating one.
The second, now holding Hank, drags him beneath the surface of the water, vanishing from sight. (35 to maintain grapple).
Giant Octopi 1 - 32 damage, -2 Strength penalty; Fatigued (A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.) Giant Octopi 2 - 18 damage (underwater, cannot be seen)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight d4=4 ; Thursday November 7th, 2024 8:06:28 AM
Almost forgot, Hank takes 6 constrict damage.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Thursday November 7th, 2024 8:58:29 AM
Ash panicks for a second. Not being good in stressful situations was his forte. He starts motioning with his hands and casts Summon Monster IV, summoning a medium water elemental.
"Bring my friend Hank back to us" he says to the elemental, "rescue him from the clutches of the octopi."
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+14=29 ; d20+9=17 ; d4+6=10 ; d3=1 ; d4+6=10 ; Thursday November 7th, 2024 9:33:51 AM
Hank continues slashing at the octopus, trying to remain calm and avoid panicking as the cold water engulfs him.
Attack 29 Damage 10
Attack 17 Damage 10
HP: 59/77 Drowning: 26/28
AC 20 HP 68 Drack ; Chris J 4d6=15 ; Thursday November 7th, 2024 9:42:19 AM
Drack considers taking a swing at the retreating Octopi, but believes it more important to give Loryn a little more healing. Lay hands on Loryn for 15. The Paladin stays where he is to make sure that the menacing Octopi doesn't come out to grab a quick snack and haul Loryn into the water.
Drack then looks to the water. "I am fully armored. if i go after Hank, a will sink like a stone, and then you will have two people to rescue. Hopefully you guys have something to bring him back."
Lay hands 10/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 22/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+18=20 ; Thursday November 7th, 2024 9:43:56 AM
Loryn's eyes flutter back open and he grins looking up into the rain and Drack's face. With a cough he sits up, "My hero" he says, trying to sound nonchalant.
Knowing that too much movement would put him in danger once again, Loryn remains where he is and defensively casts Glitterdust, Concentration Check 20 Pass to blind the Octopus in front of him and Drack O3 Will Save DC 20 or Blind
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 3/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 7/8 2nd lvl: 6/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. heroism, darkvision d4=2 ; d20+12=26 ; 4d6=13 ; Thursday November 7th, 2024 3:31:21 PM
Mortimer grimaces when his spells aren't as effective as they should have been (they always save, blah!), but is happy they were effective enough to drop Loryn from its grasp.
He then turns to the other octopus that has Hank tangled up. Mortimer begins a series to quick somatics and dark speech. A ghostly hand extends from his own, becomes charged with dark energy and streaks toward the second octopus. He becomes noticeably paler.
(Moritmer casts Spectral Hand. He takes -2 hit points. Then Hero point action: Mortimer casts Vampiric Touch. Hit Touch AC: 26. Damage: 13 damage. Mortimer receives +13 temporary hit points.)
Mortimer appears physcially invigorated by the attack.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday November 7th, 2024 7:20:05 PM
Gnubert pulls 50' of rope from his haversack, holds one end, and drops the rest at his feet, "Someone grab the other end!" The cleric shouts just before casting water breathing on himself. Gnubert will jump in the water next round.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday November 7th, 2024 10:26:30 PM
Manolo moves closer in disbelief of how dangerous the giant octopus is.
AC 20 HP 68 Drack ; Chris J Friday November 8th, 2024 9:40:40 AM
Drack quickly moves to take the end of the rope to keep Gnubert from going to far in the water. Hopefully Hank is still close by.
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight d20+10=27 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=23 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d20+7=23 ; Friday November 8th, 2024 10:39:27 AM Ash panics for a second before deciding to cast Summon Monster IV which takes a full round to complete. On his next turn he can tell it what to do. Hank continues slashing at the octopus hitting once and just missing this time. Drack considers taking a swing at the Octopus that has hank but decides to heal Loryn for a bit more instead and positions himself to protect Loryn should the 3rd octopus come looking for a snack. Loryn’s eyes flutter back open and he grins looking up into Drack’s face. He calls Drack his hero sardonically before casting glitterdust to try to blind the 3rd octopus which fails. Mortimer grimaces when his spells don’t seem as effective as they should have been but is happy enough he caused Loryn to be dropped. Mortimer summons a spectral hand then heroically adds vampiric touch and directs it to attack the octopus that has hank.
Gnubert pulls 50 feet of rope out from his haversack. He grabs one end, drops the other and calls for someone to grab the other end before casting water breathing on himself as he prepares to jump in the water next round Manolo moves closer in disbelief as to how dangerous the giant octopus is
Hissing at the flash of light, the third octopus retreats beneath the waves. Inky blackness spreads in the water and starts flowing downstream, making it impossible to see.
The second octopus hisses in pain at Hank’s continued assault and lets go. The first joins it and together they try to pummel the warrior unconscious. He is hit 7 total times for 30 total damage (but is no longer grappled)
Giant Octopi 1 - 32 damage, -2 Strength penalty; Fatigued (A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.) Giant Octopi 2 - 41damage (underwater, cannot be seen) Giant Octopi 3 - blinded
AC 17 HP 22/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 5d4+5=15 ; Friday November 8th, 2024 5:27:35 PM
Loryn, still on the ground, pulls his Empower rod from his Pants and casts Magic Missile at O1 in hopes to completely put that Octopus out of the fight
Magic Missile Empowered Dmg 15+7 =22
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 2/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 6/8 2nd lvl: 6/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+16=19 ; d20+11=25 ; 2d4+14=18 ; 2d4+14=21 ; Friday November 8th, 2024 10:29:04 PM
Finally free to act, Hank draws his bat and swings at the octopus who dragged him underwater.
Attack 19 Damage 9
Attack 25 Damage 10
HP: 29/77 Drowning: 24/28
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 4d4+4=12 ; Saturday November 9th, 2024 1:33:33 PM
" Go rescue Hank from the cold water" Ash tells the elemental.
Ash holds his magic missle spell to catch Octopi 3 if it pops back out of the water.
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Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+20=33 ; Sunday November 10th, 2024 10:04:38 PM
Gnubert dives, well flops into the water and looks for Hank (Perception DC 33)
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. heroism, darkvision d20+12=30 ; Monday November 11th, 2024 8:33:11 AM
Mortimer sends his ghostly hand to the blinded octopus, since the others are not seen. It delivers a touch and suddenly the blind octopus is shaken with fear of the grave.
(Mortimer casts Grave Touch on the Blind Octopus. Hit Touch AC: 30. Damage: Shaken condition. No Save. Duration: 4 rounds.)
Like most animals, he hopes these octopus have a health survival instinct.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. heroism, darkvision Monday November 11th, 2024 8:34:44 AM
(ooc: healthy, not health.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight d20+11=21 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=29 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; Monday November 11th, 2024 9:31:57 AM Loryn pulls his empower rod from his pants and casts Magic Missile at O1 in the hopes of completely putting the Octopus out of the fight. Hank draws his bat and swings it at the octopus who dragged him underwater Ash commands the elemental to rescue Hank and readies his magic missile if octopi 3 pops out of the water Gnubert flops into the water to look for Hank Mortimer wants to send his hand to the blinded octopus, but it spread ink all through the water and he has no line of sight to it.
Ash’s Water elemental appears at the start of the round. Under his direction it goes to the water and then to Hank, but that takes both actions it has this round.
The two octopi fighting Hank look fairly injured now. With a series of strange clicks to each other, they seem to decide this isn’t worth it as they turn sideways and vanish upriver in the blink of an eye on jets of water.
The third one, uninjured and having made it’s save vs blindness last round (you save and are cured at the end of the round), bursts from it’s ink on it’s own jet, past Hank. It strikes and grabs the man on it’s way by. Two hits, 3 and 4 damage, and it successfully grabs you.
Giant Octopi 1 - 54 damage, -2 Strength penalty; Fatigued (A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.) Giant Octopi 2 - 60 damage (underwater, cannot be seen) Giant Octopi 3 -
AC 20 HP 68 Drack ; Chris J 4d6=18 ; Monday November 11th, 2024 10:11:52 AM
Drack waits on the shore, holding Gnuberts lifeline and hoping the spellcasters can retrieve Hank. While holding the rope for Gnubert, he takes a quick moment to lay hands on himself in case something else pops up. heal for 18.
Lay hands 9/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Monday November 11th, 2024 10:12:57 AM
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Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+14=28 ; d20+9=19 ; d4+6=10 ; d4+6=8 ; Monday November 11th, 2024 10:29:09 AM
Hank swaps for his dagger again and tries to stab the octopus.
Attack 28 Damage 10
Attack 19 Damage 8
HP: 22/77 Drowning: 22/28
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. heroism, darkvision Monday November 11th, 2024 2:42:34 PM
(ooc: Are any of the octopuses visible?)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 d20+20=24 ; Monday November 11th, 2024 8:08:17 PM
OOC: Did I see Hank last round?
Gnubert founders around until he settles on the bottom at which time he walks away from Drack holding the rope as he continues to look for Hank (Perception DC 24)
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20+10=17 ; d8=1 ; Monday November 11th, 2024 8:20:30 PM
Manolo moves closer and will shot at the visible octopi. Attack#1 17 Damage #1 1
+1 to attack and damage if in point blank range. Didn't apply negative modifications.
AC 17 HP 22/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 5d4+5=15 ; Monday November 11th, 2024 9:51:24 PM
Loryn heads south towards Grogs and sends another Empowered Magic Missile barrage at octupus3 this time.
Magic Missile Empowered Dmg 15+7 =22
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 1/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl:5/8 2nd lvl: 6/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday November 11th, 2024 10:49:35 PM
Ash keeps waiting for the octopus to pop out, but also hopes his elemental is doing it's job.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. heroism, darkvision 4d4+4=16 ; Tuesday November 12th, 2024 8:30:02 AM
Mortimer sends a barrage of Shadow Bolts (aka magic missiles) to whatever octopus he can see.
(Magic Missile Damage: 16 force damage.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight d4=4 ; d20=6 ; d20=5 ; Tuesday November 12th, 2024 10:24:34 AM Drack waits on the shore while holding Gnubert’s lifeline and hoping the spellcasters can retrieve Hank. While holding the rope for Gnubert, he takes a quick moment to lay hands on himself in case something else pops up Hank swaps for his dagger again and tries to stab the octopus succeeding twice. Mortimer tries to determine if any of the octopi are visible Gnubert founders around until he settles on the bottom at which time he walks away from Drack holding the rope as he continues to look for Hank Manolo moves closer and shoots at the visible octopus but misses Loryn heads south towards Grogs and sends another empowered magic missile barrage at octopus 3 Ash keeps waiting for the octopus to pop out but also hopes his elemental is doing it’s job. (see e-mail)
Gnubert finds himself in the dark water. Though the lights of the party above water help some and he can sort of see the fight it’s hard to make out details in all the silt being stirred up. (I believe from the party lights the pair should be in dim light)
Ash’s water elemental can’t bring Hank to the surface while he’s grabbed so it attacks the octopus. It does not beat the AC of the octopus.
The third octopus squeezes Hank tightly and tries to move away with him, staying under the surface of the water (29 to maintain grapple). Hank takes 6 more damage.
Giant Octopi 1 - 54 damage, -2 Strength penalty; Fatigued (A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.) Giant Octopi 2 - 78 damage (underwater, cannot be seen) Giant Octopi 3 - 38 damage
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday November 12th, 2024 10:45:02 AM
Drack continues to hold the rope. "Can anyone send some light down there to help them see? i would like to know what is going on as well. Anyone have more of those water elementals?"
Lay hands 9/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:70/57. heroism, darkvision Tuesday November 12th, 2024 11:05:01 AM
(ooc: Same Question as yesterday: Are any of the octopuses visible?)
(ooc: Im assuming Octopus 3 is visible since you're allowing Loryn to hit him with magic missiles. Mortimer cast magic missiles, the previous round, at any visible octopus, did they hit their target? You didn't include my action in your post. That's 16 points of damage to any visible octopus.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Tuesday November 12th, 2024 2:18:06 PM
Per the DM post 3 is visible in dim light. 1 and 2 have fled. I did add the 16 damage from magic missile.
AC 17 HP 22/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 4d4+4=15 ; Tuesday November 12th, 2024 4:25:30 PM
Loryn continues moving South (with the move last round, it puts him at T/30) and yells for Drack to move with him
The gnome has Low light vision and is still able to pick out the octopus with Hank and uses the last of his rods power, casting Empowered Magic Missile barrage at octopus3.
Magic Missile Empowered Dmg 15+7 =22
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 0/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 6/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday November 12th, 2024 8:13:02 PM
Gnubert walks the bottom towards Hank, the light from his buckler helping to guide him, and possibly his friends up above. The cleric casts sanctuary on himself and walks to V38 where he prepares to heal Hank
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Tuesday November 12th, 2024 8:23:18 PM
Manolo moves closer and reloads the crossbow and waits to see what is going on in this fight.
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 d20+14=16 ; d20+9=26 ; d4+6=9 ; d4+6=9 ; Tuesday November 12th, 2024 9:22:58 PM
Hank continues stabbing with his knife, starting to feel the accumulated damage inflicted by the octopi.
Attack 16 Damage 9
Attack 26 Damage 9
HP: 16/77 Drowning: 20/28
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision d20+12=31 ; 4d6=15 ; Wednesday November 13th, 2024 8:34:58 AM
Mortimer moves closer and sends his ghostly hand to slap the remaining octopus with another vampiric touch.
(Mortimer attacks octopus with Vampiric Touch. Hit Touch AC: 31, almost a crit. Damage: 15. Mortimer gets an additional +2 temporary hit points. Too bad temporary hit points don't stack.)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Wednesday November 13th, 2024 10:06:25 AM Drack continues to hold the rope while asking for a light and more elementals Mortimer still tries to determine which octopi are visible Loryn continues moving south and yells for Drack to move with him. Using his low light vision and the last of his rod’s power he hits octopus 3 with an empowered magic missile barrage Gnubert walks towards Hank and casts sanctuary on himself as he prepares to heal hank Manolo moves closer and reloads his crossbow Hank continues stabbing w/ his knife missing with one attack while hitting with the other Mortimer sends his hand to slap the last octopus.
The final octopus finally gives up the fight. Hank is released and a cloud of ink suddenly surrounds him before the octopus jets off out of sight in the dark water.
With the octopus gone the water elemental cna finally full fill it’s command of getting Hank out of the water and promptly does so.
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday November 13th, 2024 12:40:43 PM
Drack Does as Loryn requests, and moves with him as long as he still has enough rope to do so. As soon as he sees Hank moving towards the surface without an octopi attached, he starts pulling in Gnubert with the rope.
Lay hands 9/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Wednesday November 13th, 2024 1:17:01 PM
Hank surfaces, sucking in air in big gulps. "Blood and ashes! What just happened? I'm running in the dark and then drowning in a heartbeat. Thank you! Thank you for helping me." He staggers onto shore. "I could use some love from Gnubert. When you have a moment."
AC 17 HP 22/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+12=21 ; Wednesday November 13th, 2024 5:10:13 PM
Loryn relaxes some as Hank surfaces, "Well thank goodness for that" The gnome casts Light spell upon his hook hammer and begins looking about to survey the damage caused.
So As Hank and Gnubert are ashore, we need to get back to moving and making sure the rest of the place is doing all right Drack
perception 21
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 0/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 6/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision Wednesday November 13th, 2024 6:05:10 PM
Mortimer forms a wicked smile on his face. That octopus will think twice before coming back. As things calm down, he begins to feel the extra vitality he had leeched from those creatures. He looks down at his arms and hands. They feel strange and bumping; a very odd texture he wasn't familiar with. On his palms and underside of his arms, there are rows and columns of small indentions. Much like the suckers on an octopus. "Bloody Hells!" he exclaims! [b]" 'ow long is this gonna last?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=15 ; Wednesday November 13th, 2024 7:53:00 PM
Manolo help Loryn for the time being. He tries to help with surveying the area. Aid another 15
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday November 13th, 2024 11:07:06 PM
Ash shrugs his shoulders when the octopi leaves, never getting to release his spell.
"Thank you" he says to the elemental. "You're free to leave" . As he dismisses it, he checks on Hank
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Thursday November 14th, 2024 11:00:37 AM Drack does as Loryn requests and moves with him as long as he still has enough rope. As soon as he sees hank moving towards the surface sans octopi he starts pulling Gnubert back. Hank surfaces, sucking in air in big gulps. He asks what just happened, running in the dark and drowning in a heartbeat. He thanks folks for helping him and asks Gnubert for aid. Loryn relaxes as Hank surfaces and casts light on his hook hammer and starts surveying the damage. He says they need to get back to moving and making sure the rest of the place is doing all right Mortimer forms a wicket smile on his face as that octopus will think twice before coming back. As things calm down he begins to feel the extra vitality he had leached from those creatures. He looks down at his arms and hands and they feel strange and bumpy. He realizes his skin now resembles suckers on an octopus and wonders how long it will last Manolo helps Loren for the time being trying to do another area survey Ash shrugs his shoulder when the octopi leave not getting to release his spell. He thanks the elemental and tells it it is free to go.
Things calm down for a bit and the party has a moment to breathe. At the back of the business that was under attack a light comes and an elf the party recognizes from their meetings with Hiroshi sticks his head out cautiously along with a lantern. The rain continues to fall and the winds howls so he has to yell for the party to hear him. ”Are you all right? Is the thing gone?”
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J 4d6=14 ; d3=3 ; 4d6=10 ; Thursday November 14th, 2024 11:47:17 AM
(Tanner, please put your current hp in your header)
Hank (Tanner) -- AC 24/12/22 -- CMD 26 -- HP 77 Thursday November 14th, 2024 12:03:29 PM
(Keeping my current hp in my header messes up my auto fill settings, and I get a separate auto fill for every instance my hp changes, so I just keep it in my posts.)
"Gnubert! Don't leave me hanging, buddy! I need some healing." He turns to the elf. "The things, plural, are gone. You may thank us at your leisure. The brave heroes are successful yet again!"
HP: 49/77 (updated)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 4d8+12=33 ; Thursday November 14th, 2024 2:29:27 PM
Gnubert follows the rope back to shore after healing Hank with a cure serious wounds for 33 healing.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday November 14th, 2024 2:31:00 PM
Gnubert smiles at Hank, " Just did my friend, just did." Gnubert shakes off as much water as he can when the elf pops out.
AC 17 HP 33/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K 2d8+5=11 ; Thursday November 14th, 2024 3:01:02 PM
Loryn takes out a potion and drinks it. CMW 11"Must've been expired" he says though it certainly cured one of the larger deep tissue bruises to his chest.
"As he said, yes and things stay inside please Cannot be sure if more sea critters are not about I once heard told of a water spout throwing sharks around Let's hope that was wild fantasy."
Loryn wants to follow the river line through the rest of town to make sure the Octopi didn't simply stop further on.
perception 21
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 0/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 6/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday November 14th, 2024 5:25:56 PM
“Let’s hope not Loryn. Last thing we need is flying sharks eating people. I like my limbs where they are.”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday November 14th, 2024 6:54:34 PM
Manolo sighs and thinks,' great more troubles coming our way for sure'
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday November 15th, 2024 12:26:43 AM
Octopi first... and now rumors of flying sharks. What was this world coming to Ash thought to himself.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision Friday November 15th, 2024 8:29:46 AM "Flying sharks?" Mortimer muses, "Give'm fire breath an' you 'ave a dragon."
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Friday November 15th, 2024 8:34:01 AM Hank asks Gnubert not to leave him hanging as he needs some healing before telling the elf the things plural are gone Gnubert follows the rope back to the shore after healing Hank with cure serious wounds for 33 healing and then smiles at hank as he shakes off water while the elf pops up Loryn takes out a potions and drinks it suggesting it was expired despite the fact it helped w/ a bruise. He wants to follow the river line through the rest of town to make sure the Octopi didn’t stop further on. Drack hopes there aren’t flying sharks as he likes his limbs where they are Manolo sighs and thinks that more trouble is headed their way Ash wonders what the world is coming to between the octopi and flying sharks
The elf brightens slightly at recognizing the party and opens the back door wide. Now with a better look at him the party recognize him as the man who brought them to Hiroshi’s meeting back at the start of the last adventure. He has a narrow face, sallow skin, and a stern expression even when he’s pleased. ”Thank you Argentium. Come in out of the rain for a spell, someone left a package for you.”
He leads the party inside. It seems this back room the octopus was after was a storeroom for the Hearthfire Inn’s food. The elf introduces himself as Loendir, the owner of the place. ”Apologies for not introducing myself the last time we met. I’m afraid not many rich visitors have come to town these days and I was embarrassed to have to act as a servant in my own inn.”
Going out of the storeroom and through a very large kitchen the party ends up in a dining room mostly cleared out of tables and chairs. One of the few remaining has a large sack on it. ”A man left this here, saying you would visit soon and I should give it to you. A bit odd, but you get all kinds of rich eccentrics this business.”
Inside the sack are many large boxes labeled with names and containing the magic items the party asked for as reward for finding the lost box. (see bottom of post)
As the party start to dig out their items Loendir continues. ”We’ve been moving everything upstairs to escape the flood water, everything except the supplies we’ve set aside for the keep. It’s a good thing you came when you did or those beasts would have eaten the food to keep the towns folk fed during the storm. Still so much to do before it arrives.” he finishes with a sigh and morrose look.
Sack contents: Drack: +2 Mithril Fullplate Gnubert: +2 to +4 headband Hank: armor from +2 to +4 Loryn: Ring of Minor Elemental Resistance Cold Mortimer: Cloak of Resistance upgrade from 2-4 Manolo Cloak of Resistance +3 Ash: 10,000g and a lump of coal (cannot find an item request for you anywhere)
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Friday November 15th, 2024 9:15:25 AM
Woldians, you have email and a decision to make. :)
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Friday November 15th, 2024 11:46:26 AM
"Thank you Loendir. greatly appreciate that you guarded this for us, and are supplying the keep."
Drack opens his box and grins when he sees the shiny mithral full plate.(Will deduct 2k when i sell my current armor.)
The Paladin immediately begins changing into his new armor.
If anyone needs healing still, Drack will deal with whatever Gnubert doesn't.
Lay hands 9/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Friday November 15th, 2024 12:10:22 PM
(correction. updated cs and already deducted 2k gp from my total)
AC 20 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Friday November 15th, 2024 12:11:12 PM
(header update)
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Friday November 15th, 2024 12:11:33 PM
(again)
AC 17 HP 33/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday November 15th, 2024 12:46:58 PM " Yes, Thank you Loendir." Loryn looks out at the ever closer growing storm and pulls his hat down a little tighter The storm was not even on top of them yet and he was already feeling the need to tie himself to Drack to keep from blowing away.
He gives his big friend a wanning smile, "Back into the breech I suppose then" Though it is not possible, he pulls down on his wide hat some more, takes a breath and with the wrinkle of his nose, heads back into the storm. Take 10 Perception 22
Active Spell: Mage Armor +4AC 8 hours Empower rod 0/3 Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate Used: 1st lvl: 4/8 2nd lvl: 6/8 3rd lvl: 6/6 4th lvl: 4/4
Hank (Tanner) - AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Friday November 15th, 2024 2:12:48 PM "Ha ha! New goodies! Always a way to brighten the day. What needs doing next?" Hank follows outside.
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Friday November 15th, 2024 2:13:49 PM
(updated header) HP 49/77
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Friday November 15th, 2024 6:46:06 PM
Manolo wears the cloak with pride..... something in this cloak gave him inspiration, uplifting his soul and making him more resistant towards the challenges ahead.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 20 T: 14 F: 18 R: 9 F: 14 W: 11 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 2d8+8=14 ; Sunday November 17th, 2024 7:34:38 PM
Gnubert reaches out to heal Loryn with a cure moderate wounds healing him for 21 points of healing. Seeing the box Gnubert rips it open to find a new headband. The cleric swaps out his existing one for the new and places it in the box. "Did they say they would be by to pick up any items in return?" he asks.
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