Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday November 13th, 2024 4:42:16 AM General reconnaissance information is useful, the road conditions, waypoints and signs. Also an idea, even vague, of what the pits are like? Additionally is there anyone that visits the area regularly, have there been any strangers sighted, or indeed strange sightings, in recent times?
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Wednesday November 13th, 2024 11:19:30 AM
Falco chuckles loudly as the youths scamper off talking to himself. "Well that was fun." He shakes his head and goes back to rejoin the others and learn about the acid pits.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday November 13th, 2024 8:55:13 PM "As creatures, Hellhounds usually just slip through the weakened connection to the planar connection, correct? And they are about the least powerful, so they have it the easiest to sneak across. What else has made it in the last few years, I haven't heard much, but that's mostly because I hadn't been back to the Isles before I and Panzer joined the Petals, in a few years... But I imagine if something uncommon had made it, we'd have heard at least rumors. So, anything slip across besides hounds?"
JonS Co-DM - "Dry ground is better than a wet Taur" Wednesday November 13th, 2024 11:27:34 PM
Panzer makes a very astute proclamation, that "acid and living things don't mix," which draws a half-smile from their guest
Falco wanders in with a grin in his eye and sees that someone indeed has joined the party, (and no, it's not bologna)
Ayotnom knows he saw the youth vanish back through the slit spot, but no one outside made any cries for help or to slow down
Beech mentions Hellhounds, and the Taur, loses some color in his face, before clearing his throat ...
Tsak then lays out all the information he is looking for ... The road conditions - "There isn't a road per say, its just a windblown path, that might or might not have been a road at one time."
Waypoints and signs - "None that I know of, other than the smell of the acid and burnt earth are hard to miss."
An idea, even vague, of what the pits are like - "So, as we discussed, acid and Taurs don't mix. We used to send youngsters down there to bring proof that they had visited the pools, but that stopped a while ago after we lost three youngsters."
Is there anyone that visits the area regularly - "Uhm, no. Why would you want to spend time there if you don't have to?"
Have there been any strangers sighted - "Your group is the only other people we've seen in some time."
Any strange sightings, in recent times - The Taur takes a long pull of his wine and looks in the stein he was drinking from, without looking up he says, "Yes Beech, I know who you are. Your mother isn't around." he then finishes his mulled wine, and gets a very grave look on his face, "We've had rumors of Hellhounds in the region, but no one has actually sighted any. Is that why you fellas are out here, hunting possible Hellhounds?"
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday November 14th, 2024 2:17:05 AM
Ayotnom having done his good deed for the day goes over to where the other party members are discussing the acid pits.
He says, "We have it on authority of a patron that another expedition possibly by an evil death cult is looking for a potent magic item in the acid fields."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday November 14th, 2024 5:06:29 AM
Tsak's eye twitches as Ayotnom drops the party's business in the lap of anyone within earshot. Sheesh has the guy never played poker? As he thinks about it further he realises that they are among 'friends' and anything bad happening in the area is indeed the business of these taurs.
We've already come across some Hellhounds, we dispatched them as quickly as possible. Thank you for your insights, err, I didn't catch your name?
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) Thursday November 14th, 2024 10:36:33 AM
Mak cut a look at Tsak and had to agree with the rangers reaction. Their mission was need to know, and these taurs didn't need to know. When Tsak asked the taur his name, Mak paid close attention to the creatures response.
"So, by your estimation navigating the acid pits is going to be difficult because there is no trail and the landmarks are scarce. Lads, we'll need to be extra careful as we move into them. Would your people be willing to watch after my horse while we investigate?" Mak replied. His last request seemed wise if only to spare the mount should the ground be thin and give way.
"Ever hear of anyone falling through the ground into an acid pit?" Mak asked at last.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Thursday November 14th, 2024 10:48:11 AM
Flaco shakes his head as Ayotnom spills their business out to complete strangers.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday November 14th, 2024 2:58:02 PM
Panzer is disturbed that the cat is out of the bag.He hides his shock and listens to the responses, hoping to glean something that will help them.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Thursday November 14th, 2024 4:19:11 PM
As Beech's name is used, he should have figured that the members of the council or at least the guards would recognize him, In response he nods to speaker, once he looks up. "Magic will help a bit, I can make each of us resistant, the protection version, I don't know. We can at least get directions and hopefully landmarks so when we head out we will know at least the location of the pit, the rest will be up to us, it already was anyways. I know Aztyr will find out I was through here, she has so many eyes and ears that pass her information, I'm just hoping that we will be done with our goal before they manage to get word to her. I'll write a letter to be hand delivered when she arrives, it'll keep the chaos down to close to normal. I also believe we interrupted a coming of age test, but when the Hellhounds charged at us, we had to defend ourselves. We didn't encounter the youths until after we had sprung the Hound's ambush." After the meeting and dinner is over, Beech will spend a bit of time writing a message for Aztyr and inform her what is going on, as well as ask if she recognizes the name the Elven woman gave them. He will also politely ask her to stay out of it, except as a source of information.... Signing it, Your Ever-Loving Son Beech.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Thursday November 14th, 2024 11:37:08 PM " Resistance will help keep us from getting totally melted, unless we are unconcious or something when we fall in. We should be fine."
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Thursday November 14th, 2024 11:44:18 PM
The taur blinks when the party mentions another group in the area, an evil group at that, and then he pales when they announce that they have already slain several, "I'm known as Yadroll. I'm one of the scouts who ensures these grounds are safe. I'll need to report this information to the Elder's, but I'll wait until you all, including Beech, are a good day or two away." He looks at Beech and smiles, "Your mother is a power unto her own, so a letter would be good ... I'll make myself sparse so I don't have to explain where her son went and why." He looks over his shoulder and whistles, and a passing Taur hands him another stein, of what smells like another mulled wine, "Now then. Land marks, there aren't any, other than the ground is dry, hard-panned, from the water being leeched away years ago. There is no plant life except for some sparse, hard-to-kill weeds and bushes. Yes, we'll keep and eye on your, hmmm, horse. As to breaking through the ground and landing in a acid pit ... I'd advise not to do that, but I haven't heard of that ever happening. It sounds like Beech can aid in using magic to protect you. I'll have one of the youngsters leave a package of face wraps. Inhaling the fumes can be bad, and these wraps should stay together for a few days. Now, anything else you youngsters want to know, there's a fine looking woman over there I'd like to talk to..."
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday November 15th, 2024 1:32:11 AM
Ayotnom observing the others says, "Does not this tribe who offered us their friendship and hospitality deserve to know who or what is potentially on their border? There is a possibility we fail in our mission and this other group comes through here on their way back. They should know what they are potentially up against."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday November 15th, 2024 6:23:36 AM Yeah, they should. Tsak reassures Ayotnom. You'll have to excuse us, some of us have been embroiled in politics more than once or twice and have learned to be a little more, umm, subtle, or circumspect if you will. Realistically anyone with half a brain will realise something is up just by the fact that the Petals are here.
To Yadroll Tsak replies Thank you for your time and your expertise and the face wraps are very thoughtful. We intend to make the trip to the pits first thing tomorrow and will ensure that we make you aware of our return so that any fears for us or other dangers are alleviated.
Tsak will look to make his way to a place where he can get some sleep before facing the challenges that tomorrow promise.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Friday November 15th, 2024 9:15:06 AM
Woldians, you have email and a decision to make. :)
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday November 15th, 2024 9:37:08 AM "I can cast spells allowing us to resist acid or to have some protection from it as well. As long as we don't go swimming we should be ok, were a pretty hardy group at this point but it is a good though with the face coverings. I am sure the acid will be bad for my feathers."
Once they are alone Falco responds to Ayotnom. "Some information is warranted but information can also put them in danger. I would hate someone less principled, who is on the same quest, to cause harm to these folks to get information. That is the main reason I would be a bit more cautious."
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) Friday November 15th, 2024 2:29:38 PM "Falco is correct. Now that he knows our quest, others might question him to find out what he knows. If he knew nothing it would have benefited him more than harmed him." Mak added. "It is a fair point that simply by knowing who we are, our adversaries would be able to guess our intent and we didn't hide that either."
Later, Mak went to Elmer and unpacked what was needed the horse carried, placing those items in the portable hole they carried. As he did so, he went ahead and placed everything Elmer carried except his bridle into the container. He then brushed the beast down carefully and explained to the horse he'd return when he was able and to try not to get eaten by a lion thing.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday November 15th, 2024 2:56:22 PM
Beech lets the others discuss about the passing along the minor amount of information they have... He heads off to leave a letter to his mom, at her permanent residence here at the Gathering. After writing it, he heads back to the assigned sleeping area and nods off....
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Friday November 15th, 2024 11:13:09 PM
Panzer follows Beech's lead and gets some rest. He is not a political expert and would probably just muddy the waters .
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Friday November 15th, 2024 11:40:35 PM
Ayotnom defends his position that telling Yadroll about the Hellhounds and other aspects of why you're all here is a good thing.
Tsak offers his support to Aytonom and also shares that "anyone with half a brain will realize something is up just by the fact that the Petals are here." He also thanks Yadroll for his time and the facewraps.
Falco shares he can use magic to protect us from the acid, just do go swimming he then seeks out Ayotnom in private and explains that "less-principled" people might take advantage of the Taur's for their knowledge
Mak agrees with Falco, that the information shared may bring Yadroll harm, especially as Yadroll now knows what your quest is. Later that evening he checks on Elmer, and all the supplies ELmer was carrying ends up in the portable hole. Mak lets Elmer know that he will be back, and to not get eaten by the lion things.
Beech writes his letter, drops it off, heads for the yurt, which is nicely warmed by a small dry fire, the wood has a smell, borderline to incense, it's pleasant but not overpowering.
[Hey David, if you want to add something for Panzer go ahead. I'm going to find the map I had made up for your journey from here to the pits. When I find it, I'll post it tomorrow.]
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday November 17th, 2024 10:15:51 PM
Ayotnom grabs a facewrap. He tells Falco, "I prefer to be open with my allies as to what threat they might potentially face in the future. We are trying to unite the taurs as one people as Imod intended. Might people get the wrong impression if the evil cult does come through here and we could have said something to warn this tribe and didn't? Might they think we are keeping something from them and breed distrust between the Taurs even if they didn't by not telling them what we know?"
He takes consideration in preparing his spells the next day
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall 2nd: Extended Mage Armor, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd: Fly, Protection From Energy, Protection From Energy
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Monday November 18th, 2024 9:11:49 AM
Falco sighs. "Your point is well made but telling anyone we chance upon our business is not uniting races. With luck these cultists are avoiding population centers to move secretly and not trying to actively gather information from locals."
Falco takes time thinking about this spell load out to maximize what he can do about the threat of acid.
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) Monday November 18th, 2024 11:05:17 AM
Mak considers everything that's been said and settles down for the night with his sword close by and in easy reach.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday November 18th, 2024 11:33:15 AM
Beech tosses and turns as he sleeps. While he gets rest, he's still a bit tired when he wakes.... He drinks strongly brewed coffee in the morning, while he enjoys the aroma he manages to get it down without coughing.... A lot of it back up again. He brews enough that the rest can have some, knowing some people actually enjoy it....
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Monday November 18th, 2024 9:13:47 PM
Panzer walks the camp for most of the night. He gets enough sleep to be fresh in the morning but he wants to provide some security to the camp in case more hell hounds or the cultists show up. He sees Ayotnom's point, but a secret mission is only as secret as you keep it. Wearing a sandwich board touting that you are "on a secret mission....shhhh" will most likely cause more problems than it solves. In the morning he is happy to have some of Beech's coffee. After breakfast he gets a face mask and is ready to soldier on.
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Monday November 18th, 2024 10:00:54 PM The promised map
OOC: I'll figure out to make avatar things for y'all to use as we traverse this wilderness area
IC: Ayotnom and Falco discuss the possible aftermath of sharing the Petals' purpose in being in the region. While Ayotnom sought to maintain the idea of all 'Taurs' becoming one people as Imod intended, Falco was quick to point out that if there are evil cultists out here, they aren't exactly walking around out in the open, but moving in stealth. They both then carefully consider what spells to prepare for the following days' visit to the Acid Pits.
Panzer spends most of the night walking the area before taking a power nap. In the morning, the scent of Beech's coffee brings hope of a great new day.
Mak spent the night snuggling with his sword, to which he may or may have been singing to
Beech's night was restless. While he did get some sleep, he is not as perky as Panzer who looks ready to eat a dragon. The coffee he makes draws the attention of his friends.
While the group discusses their plans, and drinks yummy coffee, the three young Taurs who were testing the boundaries walk up and lay down several baskets, the one that speaks is the one that Ayotnom messaged, "Um, my, no our mothers told us to come apologize for our actions last night. And sent us here with food to break your fast with." The other two are standing in the background muttering to each other, which turns almost into a shouting match of, "You ask him!" and the other, "NO, you ask him." After several rounds the one that Falco scared the crap out of finally shouts, "FINE, I'LL ASK HIM." The youth turns to Beech, "Will you tell this idiot that your mom isn't as scary as everyone says, she's always been nice to me."
Breakfast consists of handpies, meat and eggs, and fruit. Cold milk, and cold cider are also provided
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Monday November 18th, 2024 10:30:02 PM
Pies, meats, eggs and coffee Breakfast of Champions! Tsak proclaims.
He spends some time cleaning his gear, sharpening his sword and knife and generally getting prepared.
When the Petals all seem pretty ready to go he asks Anyone been to an area like this before? Know what to expect? I suggest we take it real slow once we get to the pits. We're not being chased, yet, and so far seem to be the only party in the area. No use rushing into an accident.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday November 19th, 2024 12:59:46 AM
Ayotnom smiles at the young taur that came to apologize and says to him
"With a little reminding you did the right thing in the end. Keep in mind moving forward that you never know who is watching you. You'll be of age one day soon enough and be able to enjoy all the things that come with it including adult beverages, but for now you should enjoy your youth while you have it and do the things only youths can do. You are at a time in your life that will never come again and you might not realize just how great things are now until years down the road and by then you may have regrets. You probably think I'm just an old minotaur who doesn't know what he's talking about but everyone including your mothers were young once. Perhaps ask them about how good you have it now and how things change as you grow up if you don't believe me"
Ayotnom adds some of the cold milk to a mug of Beech's Coffee and eats some handpies, fruit and cider as well.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Tuesday November 19th, 2024 9:29:35 AM
Falco gives the youth he scared a conspiratorial wink as they talk with Beech. He happily eats some of the newly arrived breakfast and prepares his gear, anxious to get underway.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Tuesday November 19th, 2024 2:32:51 PM " You guys have met Aztyr too? I have to agree with you, she is always nice to me too. But Beech seems to think she is , I don't know, overbearing somehow. I think it is because she is looking out for him. Like she has already been is some situations that she wants him to be prepared for, you know?" Panzer can feel the cold stare from Beech and he knows he will be in for it if he keeps going so he stops talking about Beech's mom. " Pushing boundaries though, there you have to be careful. Liquor is a poison. It is mild, and can make you feel good sometimes, but too much can make you sick, or even hurt you. But even knowing this you will probably try it sometime, and you'll learn If things don't seem right, and I think you know what I mean, question them. It's how you learn and how you grow." " Now if you'll excuse us we need to go see a cult about a sword, or something. Nasty business that somehow doesn't feel right."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+12=13 ; d20+12=30 ; Tuesday November 19th, 2024 2:51:07 PM
Beech refrains from breaking out in a smile... He takes a sip of the coffee, and that makes him get the slightly sour look on his face he wants... "She's as sour as a person can get, most of the time if something irritates her, she'll use a fire spell and turn it into ash so it's no longer a problem for her. Why do you think I made sure she wasn't here for my stopping by. Half the time I think she'd rather turn me to ash, I tend to be trouble for her, mainly because I don't things her way. If she's be nice to you, you may have something she's interested in. You can never tell what she wants, just don't promise to do something and then fail to do it, that's a sure way to make her mad. I learned early, the less seen, the better, but when she calls, be there and don't make her wait, I imagine your parents are similar, but mine is a Shaman and a High Priest of Alemi, I couldn't hide. So all of you, mind your manners and listen to those who are your teachers, they sometimes do what they are telling you."
Highlight to display spoiler: { used a hero point to reroll the Bluff check} Bluff Check, 13 then became a 30
Beech turns around and to his group of friends gives a wink, showing them without alerting the youth it was mostly a whole lot of poo that he just told them. But it should keep her reputation just about where she liked it, but the youth she's been nice too, may be a latent spell caster, he'll pass it on to one of the instructors but he expects his mom already has....
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) Tuesday November 19th, 2024 4:20:10 PM
Mak, having no idea who everyone was carrying on about, politely ignored the conversation and grabbed a meat pie as he exited the yurt. Once outside he practiced bullseyeing a target a couple hundred yards away.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday November 19th, 2024 11:19:42 PM
(OOC: checking in)
Ayotnom munches on a piece of fruit while reflecting on his own childhood
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Wednesday November 20th, 2024 12:05:14 AM
Tsak eats heartily and then begins sharpening his weapons and preparing his gear to move out, asking his fellow Petals whether any of them have visited a place such as these pits and pools
Mak enjoys a meat pie, while pretty much ignoring the conversation occurring and finds a target to bullseye while his friends do their own thing
Ayotnom, after imparting some words of wisdom to the young Taur, reflects on his own childhood while eating breakfast and waiting for his friends to head out on the next leg of their adventure
Falco, being Falco, gives a "conspiratorial wink" to the youth he had scared the night before, and then dives into the breakfast goodies
Panzer shares his thoughts about how nice Beech's mom is, and then shares his own wisdom on pushing boundaries ... all the while believing that Beech is giving him the evil eye
Beech uses this moment to "explain" to the youngsters about his mom's proclivity to turn to fire based magics when "things irritate her." By the time he is finished with his spiel all three youngsters look pale and scared, and they scamper away, which is when Beech turns around and winks at his friends.
OOC1: So the maps ... the pretty colorful one is what you encounter several miles away from the yurt. The ground is still "healthy," although there isn't much plant or animal life around. I think I know where I may have y'alls avatars from the Lich campaign, I'll either find them or find new ones, although David sent me Panzer's, I'll come up with something so we can track movement
OOC2: Any of y'all own a 3D printer? My wife got me one for my birthday, but it didn't give me any information on how to download cool shit for it to print ... I feel really really old right now
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday November 20th, 2024 12:15:41 AM
(OOC sorry Jon, no 3D printer or experience with such. Must not be old enough...)
As everyone seems to be ready but mainly just sitting around talking and winking at each other, Tsak decides to prod the bear Ok people Christmas is just around the corner, we're walking, follow me.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=33 ; Wednesday November 20th, 2024 1:06:45 AM
Ayotnom follows Tsak (Perception: 33) keeping an eye out for threats
(OOC: I think 3-d printers are cool. I haven't used one though )
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Wednesday November 20th, 2024 9:17:34 AM
Falco happily enjoys himself until the group is ready to move out.
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) Wednesday November 20th, 2024 3:22:02 PM
Mak walked around camp slowly and scanned the horizon for signs of movement. He was concerned that they'd been followed.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday November 20th, 2024 8:13:36 PM
After the youth leave and the group heads off, "Mom's not as bad as I made her sound, but she does have a reputation she wants to maintain with the younger adults and the youth. It usually takes a few years for the Adults to catch onto her "game" because no one really lives at the sight we stayed last night. Even mom doesn't live there full time, as you noticed because she wasn't around. But having the more Adventurous Liontaurs be careful in dealing with her, helps the tribes keep the peace...."
(I emailed Beech's token to you, and while I own a 3d Printer, I haven't set it up, I'm not fully comfortable assembling it. There are a few "free" site for downloads though...)
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Wednesday November 20th, 2024 11:55:24 PM
Tsak learns to "herd cats" as he gathers his friends up to head out to the wonderland that is the Acid Pits, reminding them that they are on kind of a schedule
Falco enjoys himself until Tsak rounds the Petals up to head out
Ayotnom keeps a "weather eye" out for any dangers
Mak searches the skyline and horizon for any signs of movement, concerned that the group may have been followed
Beech shares some truths about his Mother, and the need to instill some amount of "caution" to the Adventurous Liontaurs when dealing with her
OOC: Ok, I'm gonna post this, then play around and see if I can get y'alls avatars saved onto the map as my Google sheets is giving me a head ache lol ... yall are entering the map at G & H 1
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 32; Touch 27; Flat 26 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=26 ; Thursday November 21st, 2024 12:19:52 AM
Ayotnom continues to keep an eye out for anything that could be harmful to the party while sticking in the middle of the group (Perception: 26)
Tsak arrives at a fork in the path and stops. As the party bunches around him he looks up to those who are flying Looks like left is it to me, less vegetation that way. What can you see from up there?
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet d20=8 ; Thursday November 21st, 2024 9:51:00 AM
Like the others Falco keeps his eyes moving as they travel trying not to miss any detail that may point to the cultists activity. {Perception 34) Part of him would like to find the local cultists and either dissuade them of subdue them.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+23=30 ; Thursday November 21st, 2024 8:12:49 PM
Beech looks around.... "Want Resist Energy now that we're closer?"
Perception check = 30
Spells in effect (besides Permentcied) Overland Flight
(What Map?)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+27=35 ; Thursday November 21st, 2024 10:51:49 PM
Panzer just marches along with the group, taking in the sights and looking for trouble. Perception 35
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Hmmmm: d20+25=40 ; d20+25=28 ; d20+25=45 ; d20+25=28 ; d20+25=27 ; d20+25=36 ; Thursday November 21st, 2024 11:37:04 PM
OOC: So Beech is flying, and the rest of y'all are on the ground?
About the time the party gets to I-11, Most of y'all are fairly certain that you are being stalked by several somethings ... which are somewhere between M5-P11
If y'all would like to place yourselves on our handy dandy map ... then we've get this party started =)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+27=39 ; Friday November 22nd, 2024 12:17:38 AM
Panzer draws his blades and moves towards whatever seems to be stalking them Perception 39
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 36; Touch 27; Flat 30 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday November 22nd, 2024 12:25:08 AM
Ayotnom realized he forgot to cast his extended mage armor and does so.
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall 2nd: Extended Mage Armor-cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd: Fly, Protection From Energy, Protection From Energy
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday November 22nd, 2024 3:54:51 AM
Tsak also draws his sword and moves with Panzer in the direction where he thought he heard a noise. In a loud enough voice for the whole party to hear: Could be cultists, Hell hounds or it could be Liontaur young-uns wanting to see what the Petals are all about. Everybody keep a cool head until we know what we're dealing with.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Friday November 22nd, 2024 9:15:58 AM
Falco considers flying with his handy boots but holds off.
"Let them come to us, we should be able to see them approaching easy enough."
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) Friday November 22nd, 2024 3:09:05 PM
OOC: Move Mak to L20
Mak scanned the area with his bow out and ready.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday November 22nd, 2024 4:00:16 PM
Beech hovers 20 feet up in the air, pulls his bow out and is ready, He's not front line his job is to throw, or shoot various party favors as needed....
Readies a bow shot, if a fight breaks out....
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) Saturday November 23rd, 2024 9:06:23 AM
OOC: Got a text from Jon last night. He’s stuck someplace with no internet. He’ll get a post out this weekend if he can.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Sunday November 24th, 2024 9:27:47 AM
Panzer searches the bushes for whatever is stalking them.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 36; Touch 27; Flat 30 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+22=28 ; Monday November 25th, 2024 1:27:16 AM
Perception: 28
Ayotnom tries to also figure out what is after them
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Monday November 25th, 2024 5:26:27 AM
Tsak sticks near as Panzer combs the bushland.
You've been spotted, you should come out now. We can talk. If you're not an enemy just stand up slowly. If you are an enemy but not fire retardant you should do the same... He gives Beech a wink and hand signs to Panzer their escape route should things err on the side of fireballs at 20 paces.
Mak(JamesM)(142/146)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 36|CSB: Arrows|13/8/3/13(RS)/-|(FA,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS)**|1d6+12(MS)(20)x3)) d20+20=21 ; Monday November 25th, 2024 9:00:48 AM
From atop the rock Mak scanned the surroundings.
Perception, Roll 21
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Status: Shield Monday November 25th, 2024 1:28:39 PM
Falco keeps an eyes out and casts Shield Of Faith on himself.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday November 25th, 2024 4:32:57 PM
Under his breath, he says, "Working on learning all elements, it's just fire is the easiest, almost like I was born with it...." He remains ready to either shoot, or add a spell, if appropriate...
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 36; Touch 27; Flat 30 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday November 25th, 2024 9:46:31 PM
Time slows down for Ayotnom (OOC: Checking In)
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Monday November 25th, 2024 11:13:36 PM
OOC: I really gotta apologize, Friday I had to drive some stuff up to Gresham, so about 2 hours from where I work, I hit traffic on the way up, and on the way down, so I didn't get home until late ... not as bad as LA traffic, but annoying as hell ... and now my mom is on day 3 of being in the hospital
IC: Panzer pokes and prods, then Tsak says "Come out now" Everyone one else is ready for anything. Expecting younglings to come tumbling out, the party is surprised when three larger and meaner looking hell hounds jump out in front of the party, and then Falco hears a noise and 3 more jump out behind him
OOC2: So I know y'all had readied spells and weapons, so do all that stuff, and I'll figure out if any of the warm fuzzy doggies are left to play with =)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+28=32 ; d20+28=35 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+28=36 ; d3+13=16 ; d3+13=14 ; d3+13=15 ; d3+13=14 ; d3=2 ; d3+13=16 ; Monday November 25th, 2024 11:27:29 PM
None of the hell hounds are within reach of Panzer's blades so they live for now. Panzer has combat reflexes so I'll roll you a bunch of AoO and you can apply them whenever an of then trigger an AoO. They get off lucky because I can't designate the AoO's as power attacks AoO's Hits AC 32 for 16 damage Hits AC 35 for 14 damage Hits AC 42 for 15 damage Hits AC 42 for 14 damage Hits AC 36 for 16 damage That's it for reactions, other than that Panzer wasn't readied.
Tsak sees Hellhounds emerge from the surrounding rocks and crevices. They probably are somewhat fire-resistant but they came when called. Good doggies. He's not really sure what they'll do, the last lot didn't last very long. He readies some attacks for anything that makes it within reach of his sword.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Status: Shield d20=17 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday November 26th, 2024 9:17:13 AM
Falco quickly moves so he is not completely exposed to the hellhounds from behind. He spins looking around. "Flame Strike is my best spell and won't do much to them I fear." {@G14 Hit: 28 | Dam: 5}
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character 14d6=55 ; Tuesday November 26th, 2024 6:05:42 PM
Using his bow, Beech casts Cone of cold, targeting H/15 as the originating point, covering a 90* area from "9-12 O'clock" It avoids everyone, he hopes.... (should get the 3 hounds back there) He calls out, "Fire in the Hole" then he realizes its freezing... "Ice Cubes isn't as synonymous. Not that the hounds care."
Damage 55, DC 21 for 1/2
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix" Tuesday November 26th, 2024 11:36:34 PM
so, can you make a spell resistance for the two spells going off ... then I can figure out how much of the country side, and the hell hounds that y'all just blew up =)
I'll also update the map and post it once I get all these actions accounted for ...
OOC: Panzer, Tsak, Mak, and Ayotnom ... did you guys want some chairs and popcorn until your old ass GM gets this all figured out?
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 36; Touch 27; Flat 30 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=33 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+17=23 ; d8+9=14 ; d8+9=16 ; d20+12=27 ; d8+9=12 ; d8+9=13 ; d8+9=13 ; d20+17=22 ; d8+4=9 ; Tuesday November 26th, 2024 11:48:33 PM
Ayotnom takes a full attack against the nearest hellhound of his 10 foot range and if the hellhounds are out of his range he'll throw and retrieve the rapier using hand of the apprentice
33 vs AC natural 16 so threat of crit = 23 to confirm = 14 damage + 16 if crit 27 vs AC natural 15 so threat of crit = 27 to confirm = 12 damage + 13 if crit 14 vs AC 13 if that hit
otherwise hand of apprentice: 22 vs AC; 9 damage
Spells Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Toros Taur Try 1st: Shield, True Strike, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall 2nd: Extended Mage Armor-cast, Extended Shield, Resist Energy, Resist Energy 3rd: Fly, Protection From Energy, Protection From Energy
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+14=31 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=33 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2024 9:40:33 AM
For the hounds inside the spell effect SR 31, 23, 33
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday November 27th, 2024 1:19:40 PM
OOc Maybe a cot Ic Panzer waits for the dust to settle before moving to cut up the Hell hounds.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Wednesday November 27th, 2024 7:38:07 PM
OOC Maybe a full sized bed if people don't read your post and roll their stuff IC Panzer waits for the hounds to resist the magic of the Flame Strike, or not
JonS Co-DM - "Acid and everything don't mix"
HH1: G6 - REF: d20+12=21 ; HH2: F10 - REF: d20+12=18 ; HH3: G14 - REF: d20+12=20 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2024 11:39:42 PM So, im numbering these guys from top to bottom, starting with the side Beech just froze
Ok, Beechs's very nasty and mean Cone of Cold arrow goes off. The hound at G6 glares at Beech as his fur gets iced over before melting and making him wet. The one at F10 howls in pain as snow and ice almost encompass its entire body before melting away, it is soaked; G14 also howls in pain as snow and ice almost encompass its entire body before melting away, it is soaked;
Following Beech's Cone of Cold, Falco spins and summons a column of fire that strikes G14 ... ever heard a hyena laugh, that's what G14 does is laugh
Ayotnom then moves and attacks G6 (as it's within 10'), he strikes at it 4 times. The first two hits seem to bite into its hide, the last one doesn't appear to have done any damage. The Hand of Apprentice attack also doesn't seem to do any damage though it did hit
Panzer spins into action, as M11 launches itself at the Mighty Badger Warrior Highlight to display spoiler: { So do me a flavor, designate which of those attacks have all your cool effects, since these three are moving in to attack while the Petals are concentrating on the other "pack" }
Tsak, Mak - Y'all have a hellhound headed straight at you guys If y'all had anything readied, then add it now, otherwise, it's eyeballing Tsak as one might select a tasty treat
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday November 27th, 2024 11:49:18 PM
Time seems to slow for Tsak even as everything happens at once. He has a little bit of time luxury to take it all in as the mages and ranged experts in the group 'fire-up' before an enemy has entered thwacking range for him. Thoughts of popcorn and marshmallows disappear as Beech ruins it all with a cold spell. Oh well, it'll probably be hella effective. He can even see his breath a little as a cool breeze rolls over him, thankfully he's outside of the effective radius of the spells full force. Ayotnom is throwing his weapon around like it owes him money and Panzer is a coiled spring of viciousness waiting to be unleashed. Ye gods it good to be alive!
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday November 27th, 2024 11:51:52 PM
(OOC Tsak had 3 strikes readied [is that the way it works, let me know if not] and he's lookin at that hot dog the same way its lookin at him.)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 36; Touch 27; Flat 30 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+17=32 ; d20+17=36 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=15 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=16 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=17 ; d8+9=12 ; d8+9=10 ; Thursday November 28th, 2024 1:02:02 AM
Ayotnom readies to attack the next hellhound that comes within his reach again
32 vs AC; rolled 15 threat of critical w/ keen rapier; 36 to confirm = 10 + 15 when crit is confirmed
31 vs AC; rolled 19 threat of critical w/ keen rapier; 22 to confirm = 10 + 16 if crit is confirmed
27vs AC; rolled nat 20 threat of critical w/ keen rapier; 17 to confirm = 12 + 10 if crit is confirmed
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet d20+22=24 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+19=26 ; d3+22=25 ; d3+22=25 ; d3+16=18 ; d6=6 ; d3+16=18 ; d6=6 ; d3+16=18 ; d10=2 ; d3+16=18 ; d6=4 ; d4+15=16 ; d4+15=16 ; Thursday November 28th, 2024 3:19:36 AM
As the Hellhound steps to him panzer swings at it and sheds some blood ( no special effects, I didn't roll crits so just a +2 lifestealing adamantine kukri that didn't proc) Once it is range and gets a couple of bites in the Badgerkin tries to shred it Main hand is +2 Adamantine lifestealing Kukri and off hand is +1 adamantine kukri of frost Power attack is now in effect
Main hand 1 Hits AC 24 for 25 damage Off hand 1 Hits AC 29 for 18 damage +6 frost damage Main Hand 2 Hits AC 30 for 25 damage Off Hand 2 Hits AC 32 and confirms to AC 24 for 18 damage +6 frost damage if not a crit 36 damage +2 frost damage if it is a crit Main Hand 3 misses Off Hand 3 Hits AC 25 for 18 damage +4 frost damage Bite Hits AC 39 and confirms to AC 26 for 16 (normal) damage if it is not a crit or 32 (normal) damage if it is a crit Panzer spits out the gob of flesh he tore from the hound and pants from the exertion of his attacks. " Feel free to AoE them Beech, I'll probably be able to dodge it."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 87/94 Channel 6/7 (7d6) | Hero Points: 5 Loot Sheet Status: Shield d20+21=31 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+5=10 ; d6+2=6 ; Thursday November 28th, 2024 11:46:41 AM
{All Falco did was fire an arrow thinking Flame Strike would not work on a hellhound.}
Falco sighs kind of hating hellhounds as they are hard for him to hurt. He fires three more arrows only one of which might hit. {Hit: 31/14/10 Dam: 6}
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+14=25 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=15 ; 14d6=39 ; Thursday November 28th, 2024 3:42:00 PM
Beech hears Panzer call for help. spins to look. Taking in the layout of the combat, he nocks another arrow and casts another Cone of Cold..... His target is L/9 and the straight line is straight to the south.... He'll catch all 3 of the hounds there in the effect. "Hold out your Beer, I'll cool it down if you're careful enough to just stick the stein out far enough."
SR North to South, 25, 21, 15 Damage 39 (way way below average...)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C 102/102 AC : 36; Touch 27; Flat 30 CMD 39(41vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday November 29th, 2024 10:17:48 PM
TIme slows down for Ayotnom once again as he waits to see how things playout with the hellhounds
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 34 (T17, FF29) CMD 35 HP 180/180 ) Character Sheet Saturday November 30th, 2024 1:10:01 PM
Panzer ducks under the newest cloud of freezing ice.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 103/103 See Invis/Darkvision Character Saturday November 30th, 2024 1:27:07 PM "I know, I know, but I didn't even hit your toe nails this time. I'm getting better at avoiding hitting you, unless you need me too...." Beech calls out....
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 140/140 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+6|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday November 30th, 2024 8:12:55 PM
Another wave of cold washes over Tsak as Beech fires off another spell at the hound nearest him. Having worked amongst spell slingers for years he's used to it. Hopefully the hound isn't and a hole opens in its defenses.
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