DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Monday November 18th, 2024 6:51:18 AM Drack tells Loendir that they appreciate him guarding the package and supplying the keep. He opens his box and grins when he sees the shiny mithril full plate before starting to change into his new one. Loryn thanks Loendir also as he looks out at the ever closer growing storm and pulls his hat down a little tighter. The storm wasn’t there yet but he was feeling the need to tie himself to drack to keep from blowing away. He tells the others back into the breach and pulls his hat down again. Hank is excited by the new goodies and asks what needs doing next Manolo wears the cloak with pride as something about it gives him inspiration while uplifting his soul and making him more resistant to the challenges ahead. 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 and finds a new headband. The cleric swaps out his existing one for the new one and places it in the box. He asks if they were going to pick up any items in return
Just as Loryn is about to head back out to resume the patrol a great bell sounds over the town. Thrice it rings out it’s clear note the signal to everyone to start heading towards the keep.
Loendir grimaces at the sound. ”We’re behind. We still have to load the wagon and get the last few things upstairs. I don’t suppose I could impose on you to help finish our preparations?”
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J 8d6=34 ; Monday November 18th, 2024 10:24:56 AM
"Of course we will assist. The town will need the food. Just tell us what you need, and we will help get it done. We definitely need to get moving. things are likely getting worse if the bells are ringing." Drack sticks his old armor in Loryn's bag of holding for now, and ponders that he needs to get one of those.
Drack then lays hands twice on Hank to give him a boost. 34 healing for Hank.
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday November 18th, 2024 2:11:58 PM
Gnuberts spell removes all signs of trauma from the gnome, "Thanks cousin, I feel like a new gnome. Now" he adds with a nod to Loendir, "Let's get these supplies loaded and to the Keep before it's too late."
Loryn moves to hop up and into the wagon so that the supplies might be dropped quickly and he can start to truly pack for maximum space
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: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Monday November 18th, 2024 4:32:59 PM
Gnubert jumps up behind Loryn, "I am with you!" Gnubert says over the bell and storm. "Whatever you need."
OOC: Character sheet is updated with the breastplate, and new headband.
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Monday November 18th, 2024 5:22:59 PM
Hank accepts the healing from Sir Drack with gusto. "Aw yiss, that's the good stuff. Thank you. Now, let's go get those wagons. I can carry about 500 pounds, no biggie. Should be helpful. Let's go help some townies!"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=2 ; Monday November 18th, 2024 7:36:51 PM
Manolo volunteers to help gleefully but he probably wasn't useful as the others.
d20=2
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday November 18th, 2024 10:51:08 PM
Ash says thanks for his payment. " Yes, sorry.. I was undecided and couldn't pick. "
Ash does his best to follow the others, nodding affirmative for helping.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision Tuesday November 19th, 2024 8:41:51 AM
Mortimer silently helps with the loading of supplies. He also employs one of his Unseen Servants to help as well.
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Tuesday November 19th, 2024 10:36:52 AM Drack says of course they’ll assist as the town will need the food. He says the town’s needs will be met but they need to get moving as things will be getting worse if the bells are ringing. He sticks his old armor in Loryn’s bag of holding and lays hands on Hank to give him a boost. Loryn thanks his cousin and tells Leondir they need to load up the supplies before it is too late. He hops into the wagon to pack for maximum space Gnubert jumps up behind Loryn and says he is with him for whatever he needs. Hank accepts the healing from Sir Drack with gusto and then suggests they get those wagons as he can carry about 500 pounds Manolo Volunteers to help but he knows he won’t be as useful as the others Ash says thanks for the payment and explains he was undecided and didn’t know what to get while doing his best to follow the others. Mortimer summons and unseen servant to help and pitches in himself.
The party pitch in to help. The big strong fighter type help move the furniture up a floor, out of danger from the floodwaters. Anyone crafty can help redo the boards torn down by the octopus on the back windows and door. The rest can load up the two large carts, thought they end up only half full. ”On our way to the keep we’ll need to stop by Grog’s place to pick up the remaining supplies.” a young elf man explains. The party recognizes him as the one who delivered Hiroshi’s first message and he introduces himself as Ailen, Loendir’s son.
With the many extra hands the work goes quickly and soon they are locking up the inn and making ready to leave. ”You’ve been a great help. Thank you.” Loendir says. Though he sounds grateful, he looks mournful - he just has one of those faces where even pleased he looks sad.
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Tuesday November 19th, 2024 11:41:17 AM "No problem. What needs doing next?" Hank is ready to go back on patrol around town.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday November 19th, 2024 11:50:41 AM
"Glad to help Hank"
"I'm thinking we should see these carts to the keep, and check in with the captain of the guard before deciding what next. Loryn? thoughts?"
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Tuesday November 19th, 2024 9:44:13 PM
"Always nice to see Grog, hopefully he will be there", Manolo says, thinking about the few times that Grog helped them quite a lot.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday November 19th, 2024 10:30:42 PM
Gnubert isn't handy but he is enthusiastic about helping. The cleric says little as the group completes their tasks just wanting to helpful
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday November 20th, 2024 9:23:54 AM "Solid idea Drack, Let's play escort and make sure nothing happens to the supplies. To Grog's it is"
Loryn hunkers down in the back of the cart and rides to Grog's for the additional supplies and then onto the keep proper.
Ever a wary eye out for trouble - Perception 22 (take 10)
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
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Wednesday November 20th, 2024 10:23:30 AM Hank asks what needs doing next Drack suggests they take the carts to the keep and check in with guard captain. He asks for Loryn’s opinion Manolo hopes Grog will be in the keep Gnubert makes up for what he lacks in handiness with enthusiasm and says little generally just wanting to be helpful Loryn agrees they should play expert and rides in the back.
With everything loaded up the party heads towards Grog’s. The weather is definitely getting worse, the wind howling through the alleys of town in eerie roars and whistles. People fill the streets as they finish their last preparations and head towards shelter, heads down and bracing against the wind and rain.
At Grog’s the party are seen coming. Valma, the half-ogre granddaughter of Grog, and her human husband Cedric the Tall, come out to meet them. ”We’ve got everything packed and ready to go just inside!” she yells over the rain. ”We’d best get moving before it gets even worse out here!”
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday November 20th, 2024 12:24:12 PM
Ash pulls his cloak tight around himself to block as much rain as possible. He's not too pleased, but understands they're needed to help. Going to Grogs was a plus. Once there, he waves to Valma and Cedric before heading inside to start helping load up.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday November 20th, 2024 1:31:44 PM
Drack helps load everything as quickly as possible. “This seems to get worse every minute. We should get a move on.”
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Wednesday November 20th, 2024 8:02:56 PM "Yeah, yeah, the work's never done. Let's go load up everything that needs loading." Hanks stretches his hammies and cracks his knuckles in preparation.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday November 20th, 2024 9:59:17 PM
Gnubert stays in the wagon helping load and stack items as they come out. The cleric throws a quick wave to Grog, Valma, and Cedric and continues working
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Thursday November 21st, 2024 9:08:16 AM Ash pulls his cloak tight to help block out the rain. He’s not too pleased by the turn of events but understands they’re needed to help. He waves to Cedric and Velma before helping to load up. Drack helps load everything as quickly as possible and observes how things continue to get worse so they should probably move Hank says the work is never done and that they should load everything that needs loading stretching and cracking in preparation Gnubert stays in the wagon on stacking and loading duty. He throws a quick wave to Grog, Thelma and Cedric then concentrates on his task.
Once out of the wind and rain everyone gets a better look at each other. Velma, as a half ogre, is a huge woman, towering over most anyone else. With an easy smile and a charming disposition she’s skilled at making people relax despite her size. Her husband Cedric is one of the few people who can match his wife in height, if less broad then her. An easygoing, friendly sort he’s nevertheless a skilled fighter and bouncer when people get too drunk.
Grog, the namesake of the tavern, sits in the back in his great chair. The old half-ogre is wrinkled and lost a lot of his hair over the years, but he’s just as covered in muscle and fat as ever, though he rarely walks around much these days. The trio recognize the party in the light and thank them for all the help their patrols have been doing. ”Last time we had a devil storm a whole herd of deer stampede through town.” Grog shares. ”A lot of broken bones that day, but luckily no one died. Hopefully things go smoothly this time and we only have to deal with the property damage.”
With the able hands of everyone the rest of the goods are quickly loaded. Though there are a lot, it’s not enough to feed the whole town; this must be the last load of several. Grog and his family ask for a ride since the old man’s health has been failing him lately. It takes both of his grandchildren helping him for him to get into the cart, then it's time to go to the keep.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday November 21st, 2024 2:27:23 PM
Drack helps load everything as quickly as possible. “This seems to get worse every minute. We should get a move on.”
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday November 21st, 2024 2:29:57 PM
Drack walks next to the wagon, on the look out for any issues
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Thursday November 21st, 2024 4:42:57 PM
Loryn gets inside and rings our his hat with his eternal grin, "I don't think the heavy stuff is going to come down for some time."
Loryn casts Prestidigitation even though he knows he will be wet again soon enough, but why slop about the tavern if you don't have to.
"Just before i got here that. I do remember some folks talking about it Down in Edenmoor we never saw such things. High Plateau probably acts as a weather block to stuff coming out of Dragon bay and all. [/b Loryn gives a glance about, [b]"Well if you are ready to make the run I think we should get moving."
Loryn walks next to the wagon and a bit to the front of the left side. His new magical boots allowing him to keep up quite well.
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
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday November 21st, 2024 8:45:35 PM
Manolo feels sad as Grog is getting old and frail....even for a non human. He glances a look at Grog, ' he can still fight alright', he thinks as the group make a way for it (or prepares). Manolo doesn't like the current weather condition.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday November 21st, 2024 10:38:52 PM
Gnubert shivers as the rain slips down his cloak but smiles as he works quickly to help the others
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Friday November 22nd, 2024 12:14:52 AM
(Thursday post)
"If this isn't the heavy stuff... Then, yeah. We need to get this moved ASAP before the heavy stuff actually shows up. Nothing sucks morale like a downpour." Hank is ready to go.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday November 22nd, 2024 1:04:58 AM
Ash continues to block the rain while helping grab the supplies. " It can't rain all the time"
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Friday November 22nd, 2024 10:18:07 AM Drack next to the wagon helps load everything as quickly as possible noting how things seem to be getting worse by the minute. Loryn gets inside and wrings his hat out. He suggests the heavy stuff isn’t going to come down for a while. He takes the time to dry off with prestidigitation even though he’ll be wet again soon enough. He makes some small talk about how the high probably spares Edenmoor and then suggests they get moving. He walks next to the wagon and a bit to the front left side thanks to his new boots Manolo feels sad Grog is aging even for a demihuman but he reasons Grog can still fight alright as the group heads out. Manolo does not like current conditions. Gnubert shivers as the rain drips down his cloak but smiles while helping others Hank notes if this isn’t the heavy stuff then they need to move everything before the heavy stuff shows up as downpours sap morale Ash continues to help block the rain while grabbing supplies. He reasons it can’t rain all the time.
The party gathers everything quickly and moves on with the owners of both inns. They make their way through the rough weather and on to the keep, which is awash in activity. People are all over the place trying to sort themselves and what few things they brought all sorted. Captain Swiftshine, her husband, and the few full time militia members are trying to keep it all organized, directing people and stuff to all the right places.
Theobald Swiftshine, the captain’s husband, sees the large carts and comes over. ”Thanks for bringing all this! Come on, I’ll show you the basement storage area so we can get this settled and get out of the rain!” he yells over said rain.
Fortunately there is a cellar entrance nearby and he leads the wagons to it. Everyone who can hops out to help unload; Grog is led inside by the captain to get out of the rain. He seems to need support to walk any long distance these days.
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Friday November 22nd, 2024 8:01:24 PM
Hanks hops out and starts unloading cargo. "I think a good ol' work song will help rouse everyone's spirits. Does anyone know Roll the Old Chariot?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=20 ; d20=5 ; Friday November 22nd, 2024 9:52:44 PM
Manolo recalls the song perfectly, vividly....
He tries to sing it, "Come on and roll the old chariot along...."
OOC: First roll for knowledge Second roll for singing/performance (didn't add any mods or skills)
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Saturday November 23rd, 2024 9:13:00 AM
Drack helps unload the cart and get everything to the cellar. “When this is done, we need to find out what the captain wants us to do. Shelter here? Or go back on patrol?”
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Sunday November 24th, 2024 7:43:43 PM
Gnubert helps unload the cart and follows the others back inside to warm up and drive off.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Sunday November 24th, 2024 11:06:34 PM
Ash begins grabbing some of the load. The weather is making him miserable, and to Hanks question he just replies with a snort.
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Monday November 25th, 2024 9:31:52 AM Hank hops out and starts unloading cargo while suggesting a work song. Manolo recalls the song perfectly and vividly and then tries to sing it which doesn’t go too well Drack helps unload the cart and gets everything in the cellar. He figures they need to find out what the captain wants them to do with respect to sheltering there or going back out on patrol. Gnubert helps unload the cart and follows the others back inside to warm up and drive up Ash begins grabbing some of the load. The weather is making him miserable so he just snorts at Hank’s question
With the last of the supplies loaded the party’s job is finally done. They’re lead to a nice room with a roaring fire and over the next hour the rest of the town are settled in the various areas of the keep. The place is big enough to hold everyone and it’s held up to the worst storms in the past; now there is only a long wait and the worry of if people will have homes to come back to after the storm.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Monday November 25th, 2024 10:04:42 AM
Drack takes a minute to warm up, and asks one of the spell casters for a quick dry. "Well Loryn? we stay here with everyone, or go back out. Seems like it's probably going to get pretty ugly out there. There might be a lot of help needed in rebuilding when this is over."
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision Monday November 25th, 2024 10:24:14 AM "Oy, this 'ere are proper digs, yea'," Mortimer says as he warms himself by the fire. He's not really cold ... the cold has always agreed with him, but warming ones self by a roaring fire is whimsical to him.
He then tells his unseen servant to help dry off Drack. The paladin suddenly feels the invisible hands of an unseen valet assisting in the drying process. Once Mortimer is done drying himself, he will throw a prestidigitation Drack's way.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Monday November 25th, 2024 11:19:56 AM
Manolo will take this time to sleep and rest a bit. 'Lots to do after this', Manolo thinks as he drifts into sleep.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday November 25th, 2024 12:19:26 PM
Ash takes over his damp over clothes and starts to dry off by the fire. He'll take a seat close to the fire and warm up, while hoping the time will go by fast
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday November 25th, 2024 2:10:21 PM
Loryn immediately assists any who want a head start in drying off with magic. The much appreciated fire can do the rest.
I was thinking the same thing Drack and I also think that having a look about for as good as a look can be from the keep to be a good idea. Don't want to just hole up and hope, Hope is not a plane or so says a great many of people. Personally i think you just need to plan your hope to hope for the right plan. he eyes Drack with a whimsical grin
Lets get a bite and then take an interior tour and see what vantage points we can from an arrow slit or some such. While you are not likely to sail off with a strong wind, my chances are less
Glancing at the other he shakes his head, more to himself than anything else. Was a time not so long ago when he would have been perfectly happy to sit by the fire, pipe and wine in hand while the stormed raged outside and pick up whatever pieces were about after. Now here he was, concerned, not only that, but he was going to actively try and do something. Paladin was starting to rub off.
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 Monday November 25th, 2024 8:14:21 PM "Go ahead and find a vantage point to watch the perimeter. I will watch the main entrance." Hank sits down and lets out a sigh. "While sitting. And eating. And drinking. And even snoozing if the storm isn't too loud."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday November 26th, 2024 7:39:39 AM
Gnubert shivers as the water drips from him. The cleric warms himself by the fire, "I will help do an interior sweep, and then take a watch. Is everyone in the village safe and accounted for"
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Tuesday November 26th, 2024 9:53:44 AM Drack takes a moment to warm up and asks a spellcaster for a quick dry. He suggests to Loryn it will probably get ugly out there and that rebuilding help will probably be needed in the future Mortimer says this ere are proper digs as he warms himself though he isn’t really cold. He then orders his unseen servant to help dry Drack and will throw in a prestidigitation after he dries himself Manolo will take this time to rest Ash takes a seat by the fire, trying to warm up while hoping the time will go fast Loryn immediately assists any who want a head start in drying off with magic as he figures the fire can do the rest. He tells Drack he was thinking the same thing and that they should also take a look from the keep. He makes a pun about holing up and hoping then suggests they get food then scout vantage points. He shakes his head as he reflects how the paladin had rubbed off on him. Hank tells Loryn to find a vantage point while he watches the main door while sitting, eating and drinking and sleeping if possible Gnubert plans to do an interior sweep and then take a watch.
A couple of hours pass while the party warm up. A few do a watch or quick patrol but everything seems to be fine, though outside the weather continues to deteriorate and it is no longer safe to leave the keep. People did what they could to secure things but there’s still the occasional limb or bucket hurled at great speed by the wind or falling off of a tree. The lower areas of town must be flooding by now.
With lots of people with nothing to do but wait all stuck inside the inevitable happens. Board games, card games, riddles, all kinds of ways to burn time and distract yourself start to be started up as people settle down for the long wait.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday November 26th, 2024 10:41:45 AM
"Sounds like a plan Loryn"
As the weather intensifies, Drack simply says "I don't think there is anything we need to watch for. This weather isn't fit for man or beast. When it is over, we will see what we can do. Perhaps a trip to the catacombs is in order while we are riding this out. I will start pondering what i want. Got a little gold i can spend."
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday November 26th, 2024 4:54:10 PM
As the storm intensifies, Loryn finds himself in the mind of huddle in the interior, keep the fires going and get some tales, music and games started to distract folks from what might be going on.
A good tale a good tale, what did know of a good tale. Loryn sets his keen mind to thinking for one. or perhaps a bunch of wondrously gnomish jokes would be the answer.
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 Tuesday November 26th, 2024 9:17:37 PM "Alright, everyone. Gather 'round. We're going to play a game." Hank pulls several chairs up to a table. "Loryn, we need some parchment and pen. Manolo, I need you to whittle some dice. Drack, Mortimer, Ash, Gnubert, come on over. We're going to pass the time the best way I know how... playing the world's greatest roleplaying game. Oubliettes and Owlbears! Playing is easy, and we can help you learn if you don't know how. Start thinking of some character concepts and I will draw some dungeon maps."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Tuesday November 26th, 2024 9:55:14 PM
Manolo looks out for a few dices..."ok then Hank, tell me the rules because I don't know this game", Manolo says.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday November 26th, 2024 10:36:52 PM
Ash pretends to dose off in the chair while Hank explains the rules. He keeps his eyes closed, relaxing to the sound of rainfall
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Wednesday November 27th, 2024 9:30:56 AM Drack agrees with Loryn’s plan to look around, but as the weather worsens decides there’s not much to look out for. Loryn finds himself working to keep fires going and telling tales to keep people busy. Hank goes full inception with games within games within games… Manolo doesn’t know this game and asks about rules. Ash pretends to doze off. Gnubert is confused and stumbles over to where Hank is.
A variety of activities get started up.
Hank finds several players for his Oubeliettes and Owlbear’s game, including Captain Swiftshine herself, but during some downtime one of the PCs tries to convince the other players to have their characters play Mazes and Minotaurs. It’s getting a bit silly.
In a nearby area someone suggests starting up a drinking contest. Valma, a known champion of such contests, quickly agrees and brags she can drink everyone in the fort under the table, one after another!
Anyone who wants to join needs to make a DC 10 fort save to start the contest - failure inflicts escalating penalties until the you surrender or pass out.
Gnuberts suggested story time is taken up by a lot of people, but one particular group decides the great storm and the dark keep the perfect place for a ghost story contest. Each story teller goes in turn telling a story (perform); the rest have to make a will save. On failure you are shaken, on a second you are frightened, on a third you are forced out of the contest. If you want to participate say so and I’ll give you the first save, then randomly choose someone to be the next storyteller.
Grog on the other hand finds a nice quiet spot near a roaring fire to rest his old bones. He starts up a riddle contest, starting with a relatively easy one. If you know the answer your can give it, or you can roll a wisdom check to have your character try to figure it out. After answering you may give your own, or pass.
Grog’s first riddle:
You are on your way to Truth town for a very important appointment. Long ago a wizard cast a spell on it, compelling everyone who lives there to tell the truth. Similarly the near by Lie town was cursed so that all citizens must speak only in lies.
You reach a crossroads a short way from the two towns. You’re close enough you know that the two paths must lead to the two towns, but there is no clear marker indicating which leads where. A man passes by and could give you directions, but there’s no way to know what town he is from. Being in a hurry, you need to learn how to get to your destination as quickly as possible.
What single question can you ask the man to get directions to where you are going regardless of what town he is from?
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday November 28th, 2024 5:45:19 AM
Drack just watches and listens to the activities.(with family for thanksgiving until Saturday)
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Thursday November 28th, 2024 6:46:31 AM
The storm continues.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=10 ; Thursday November 28th, 2024 7:33:21 PM
Manolo quietly runs away from all the arguing and begins to sit and listen to grog. He tries to think about the riddle and to find a solution to it. Wisdom roll 11
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday November 28th, 2024 8:45:19 PM
OOC: Sorry I missed Wednesday's post. I was preparing to cook and just forgot.
Gnubert wanders from group to group and activity to activity. The young gnome listens to bits and pieces of the various conversations, finally stopping when Grog asks his riddle. Gnubert ponders the question but is stumped.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Friday November 29th, 2024 6:30:56 AM
Drack listens to the riddles, but solving them was not something he was good at.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday November 29th, 2024 9:17:47 AM
Ash knew the answer to the riddle, but he liked his relaxing time and decided to let someone else answer. He smiled, to himself, and kept pretending to sleep.
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Friday November 29th, 2024 9:22:35 AM Drack just watches and listens to the activities Manolo quietly runs away from the arguing and decides to sit and listen to Grog. Gnubert wanders from group to group and activity to activity. He listens to various bits and pieces of various conversations. He finally stops when Grog asks his riddle but is stumped. Drack listens to the riddle but it’s not something he’s good at.
Grog looks around at all the stumped faces. Smiling, he gives a hint. ”You do not care where the man comes from, only your destination. The answer must be a question that gets directions to truth town whether he lies or tells the truth.”
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Saturday November 30th, 2024 1:27:04 PM
Loryn ponders the riddle, not his strong suit to be sure, but the gnome was not one to easily give up either. Which one of you lies? No, that simply get them pointing fingers. Seems like any direct question gets them pointing fingers. Which way, which is not the way, can you give correct directions....hmmm
Looking to Grog, "Not sure what to ask the guard, but I think i would ask Drack to jog his memory. It seems you have to ask one guard without actually asking the guard you're talking to. How would that work i wonder.
I do know the answer to the riddle What do you do if she weighs as much as a duck" he offers at last with a smile
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Saturday November 30th, 2024 11:27:47 PM
Ash laughs at Loryn's joke, knowing being on the receiving end of Drack would be bad...
"Its easy if you think about it.... " Point to where you live... If you ask the liar,he'll point to truth town.. if you ask the truth teller, he'll also point town also. "
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Sunday December 1st, 2024 7:17:32 PM
Gnubert nods his head at Ash's answer, "That sounds about right, although I still didn't come up with an answer of my own."
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Monday December 2nd, 2024 9:23:49 AM Lorryn ponders the riddle and tells Grog that he isn’t sure what to ask the guard but he would ask Drack to jog his memory. He suggests you have to somehow ask one guard without asking the guard you are talking to. He suggests the answer to the riddle is “What do you do if she weighs as much as a duck?” Ash laughs at Lorryn’s joke and suggests the answer point to where you live and then if you ask the liar he’ll point to truth town as would the truthteller Gnubert agrees that Ash’s answer sounds about right but he didn’t come up with the answer on his own
Grog concedes with a smile. ”Correct. You just want directions to truth town, so as you stated directions to the man’s hometown will lead you to it no matter which he’s from.”
Having answered the riddle Ash has a chance to ask his own; or, if he passes, someone else can if they know one and want to participate.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Monday December 2nd, 2024 9:40:29 AM
Drack just watches and listens, silently pondering what he would like to purchase from the catacombs when he has time.
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Monday December 2nd, 2024 9:56:09 AM
With his roll of 11 Manalo also gets it
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision Monday December 2nd, 2024 11:24:55 AM
(ooc: I checked out during Thanksgiving holiday. I did way too much sleeping, but it still doesn't feel like enough.)
Mortimer ponders Grog's riddle and finds it quite perplexing. His face remains frozen with a confused expression; even after hearing the answer.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday December 2nd, 2024 3:29:14 PM "Check out the big brain on Ash" Loryn exclaims with a laugh His side eyes the wizard for a moment to see if Ash has a return riddle or something along that line.
"The Glitterfall family was more about jokes, practical and mental, than riddles. But i do find the exercise quite delightful. Like What question can you never answer 'Yes', truthfully."
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Monday December 2nd, 2024 7:12:09 PM
Gnubert looks over at Loryn and smiles, "Are you dead?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=12 ; Monday December 2nd, 2024 8:05:59 PM
Manolo ponders more on the riddle. He doesn't say the answer and lets someone else answer. Wisdom 13
OOC: Didn't want to participate and say the answer as I already checked it on Chat GPT before thinking...
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 12:03:29 AM
Ash nods to Loryn for the compliment. " I'll pass Grog. I feel some of the others already have some lined up and I'm sure they're good."
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 12:16:01 AM "May I?" Hank clears his throat. "There was once a merchant who had a magic pouch. When the merchant put one coin in it and waited overnight, he found two coins in it the next day. So he waited until the following morning, and lo and behold there was now four coins, and the morning after that, there were eight. And so on, and so forth. After sixty days the pouch was completely full. My question is this. In how many days would the pouch have filled up, if the merchant had put in two coins instead of one on the first day?"
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 9:19:02 AM Drack just watches and listens pondering his future catacombs purchase. Mortimer ponders Grog’s riddle and finds it quite perplexing. His face remains frozen with a confused expression even after hearing the answer Loryn praises Ash’s big brain teasingly then explains the Glitterfall family was more about jokes than riddles but finds the exercise delightful Gnubert looks at Lorryn and asks i f Lorryn is dead Manolo ponders more on riddles not saying answers but letting someone else do so Ash passes on Grog’s offer feeling someone else would have a good riddle Hank volunteers a riddle about a merchant with a pouch that doubled coins placed in it. Starting with 1 coin it grew to 2 to 4 to 8 etc and it ultimately took 60 days to fill the pouch, Hank’s question is how many days would it take to fill the pouch had they started with 2 coins instead of 1
Grog considers Gnubert’s question for a moment, then Hank’s question clearly sends him down a rabbit hole. He waves his daughter over and soon they’re both doing math in the little book she uses to write down orders.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11 ( 15 Mage Armor)(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 10:05:31 AM
Ash scrunches his nose, because the answer seems obvious but there has to be a trick. " 59?" He asks.. it just starts a doubling a day early and would reschedule the max a day early. "
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 11:20:52 AM
Drack just listens and watches, every now and then taking a look outside to see how bad things had gotten. There would be a lot of damage and flooding to deal with after this was over. the majority of the town might need to be rebuilt.
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 4:08:05 PM
Loryn blanches a bit at Gnubert's answer, "Eww, but i suppose so. I thought the answer was asleep, but yea....Dead would kinda be one to, though if you're dead, it may be a bit hard to answer in the first place. Suppose magic could aid the one asking and well i suppose that could be done for being a sleep as well.. huh not only have you foiled the riddle cousin with a new answer, but i do believe that in providing that second answer you have completely defeate3d the riddle itself. Well done."
The gnomes large nose twitches and he scrunches his face, "Ack math. Be gone demon spawn." and pointing to his head he adds, [b]"You'll find no purchase here I pray tell you["/b]
He feigns stumbling away and finds a chair to plop down in. All the while looking to Grog and awaiting the old adventurers answer
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 7:04:44 PM
Gnubert smiles at Loryn, "it was the first thing I thought of," he says shrugging. Gnubert turns to Hank,"double the first day so half the time. 30 days?"
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 d20=8 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 8:47:58 PM
Manolo simply says, " one day less". He quickly continues " you just save one day because you start with two coins instead of one", he tries to reason with logic and convince the others in his answer. D20=8 ( to convince the others that whoever chose this solution is correct)
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 9:03:45 PM "Correct!" Hank claps his hands. "You may think the pouch will fill in only half the time, but really you will save only the first day, when the one coin became two. 59 days is the answer."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision Wednesday December 4th, 2024 8:39:07 AM
Mortimer comments as he gazes across the horizon of memory, "Recall 'avin' a love for quadrivium an' cyphers at one time, I do."
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Wednesday December 4th, 2024 10:11:17 AM Ash scrunches his nose because the answer seems obvious as in the second scenario the Merchant just started doubling a day early so 59 Drack just listens and watches every now and then taking a look outside to see how bad things had gotten. There would be a lot of flooding and damage to deal with after this was over and the town might need to be rebuilt Loryn blanches at Gnubert’s answer and says he suppose so though he thought the answer was asleep though if one is dead it is kind of hard to answer a question in the first place though magic could arrange for it to happen. He congratulates his cousin on the new answer which completely defeated the riddle itself and then tells the math of the second question to be gone Gnubert asks Hank if doubling the first day results in half the time of 30 days Manolo says 1 day less because you started with 2 coins instead of 1 Hank says that Ash and Manolo are correct because only a single day is saved when one coin becomes 2
The tavern owners hear the answer given and pause in their math. ”A much simpler way to get the answer I suppose, but our method works as well. It would take 59 days to fill the bag with 2 coins, and it holds 576,460,752,303,424,488 gold. It’s a good thing such things do not exist, or such a massive amount would make gold coins worthless rather quickly.” Grog notes.
Valma is amused by Loryn’s riddle and answers. ”If you account for magic then I’m not sure there is an answer. After all I’ve heard of spells that let you visit dreams or talk to the dead.”
With Grog and his daughter finding the answer as well as a few PCs Grog gets the next turn. ”Well I think it’s time I asked my hardest riddle. I’ll be truly impressed if anyone can solve this one.
In the land of Ooo there is a kingdom with twin princesses. Cursed in their birth year, the first twin, Amalia, can only speak in truths, while the second, Lilia, can only speak in falsehoods. This curse had caused difficulty in the king finding a proper hand for his daughters among other nearby kingdoms; only one of the two managed to marry, while the other remained single. Eventually it was decided that if marriage could not secure a political alliance, it could secure a proper champion of the land to fortify the bloodline.
As such the king began hosting great tournaments where people could come and prove their martial might. The winner would then get a chance to prove their intelligence, or at least luck, by deducing which of the two daughters was eligible to be married.
The winner would be allowed one question of one of the twins, but would not know which they were speaking to. Furthermore the question must be no more than 3 words and be a yes or no question.
The night of the first tourney a great champion did arise. Defeating every challenger with ease, he seemed confident in his ability to win the hand of the unmarried daughter. He asked his yes or know question, then without hesitation answered which daughter he would marry. To everyone’s astonishment he was right, and he claimed to have no foreknowledge or other unfair advantage.”
Grog leans back with a grin. ”So, the question you must answer is how did he do it?”
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Wednesday December 4th, 2024 2:32:57 PM
(Did we have stuff to sell or divvy up? can't remember)
Drack gets up, tired of riddles. "Since we are here with nothing to do at the moment, i am going to pay a visit to the catacombs if anyone wishes to join me."
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
AC 17 HP 50/50 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday December 4th, 2024 3:48:21 PM
Loryn listens to Grog's next riddle and suddenly finds himself not actually listening, which would surprise no one if they knew. He does though, think to a very similar tale told at weddings in the Glitterfall clan and since part of his mind is indeed listening and therefore pondering what the question may be his nose is quite busy bobbing about as the two stories work themselves out in his mind.
And then , quite as a flash of thought, something strikes him and his nose stops bobbing and he looks over in awe at Gnubert. "Cousin, you are indeed a wonder"
Loryn smiles at Grog and answers, "He asked 'Am I dead.' Or rather at least he could have asked 'Am I Dead' as it is a Yes or No question that would allow that questioner to immediately determine if the person that question was posed to were speaking the truth in their answer."
"Now have you heard the tale of the king who wished his daughter to be married to a clever, creative and industrious man and thus challenged all would be suitors to design and craft a cup from which the bride and groom could drink from at the same time with spilling?"
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Wednesday December 4th, 2024 6:52:42 PM
Gnubert wandersaway from the riddles and finds an empty chair near the fire to settle into. After a few minutes uses he can be hears softly snoring.
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Thursday December 5th, 2024 12:22:38 AM "Well, you can tell which lies and which tells the truth easily enough, but to also figure out if they are married? Hmmm..... I have no idea."
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:72/57. heroism, darkvision Thursday December 5th, 2024 8:23:29 AM
Mortimer winces as another memory comes to the surface. "I was married once, but I'm presently a lifelong bachelor."
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Thursday December 5th, 2024 11:12:00 AM
Drack returns from the catacombs with a smile on his face, and begins to pace around the room, looking outside frequently to see if the storm has subsided at all.
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
DM Mitch and Hugh Octopi Fight Thursday December 5th, 2024 11:33:34 AM Drack gets tired of the riddles and visits the catacombs. Loryn gives an answer. Gnubert wanders off. Hank has no idea, though identifying the princess your talking to should be easy. Mortimer has a memory of being married once.
Grog nods at Loryn’s answer. By all means that would tell you which daughter you were talking to. But then you know not which is married and have wasted your question, so that cannot be how the knight did it. The objective is not to learn who you are talking to, but to learn which sister, the truth teller or the liar, is already married regardless of which you are talking to.”
He looks like he’s about to continue, but a sudden crash and scream from upstairs interrupts the old ogre. It sounds like trouble might be starting up.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 23 T: 14 F: 21 R: 10 F: 6 W: 12 HPS: 59/59 CMD: 6 Thursday December 5th, 2024 7:22:57 PM
Gnubert wakes suddenly as the scream resonates downstairs. The cleric stands and attempts to move but doesn't get very far.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/51 Thursday December 5th, 2024 9:00:26 PM
Manolo rushes upstairs, with a drawn weapon. Ready to stop intruders or a drunken fight.
Hank (Tanner) AC 26/12/24 - CMD 26 - HP 77 Thursday December 5th, 2024 11:50:29 PM
Hank readies his weapon, but does not rush upstairs. Too risky in tight confines.
AC 24 HP 84/84 Drack ; Chris J Friday December 6th, 2024 9:49:02 AM
Drack rushes toward the sound to investigate, but leaves his weapon sheathed for now.
Lay hands 7/11 spells: 1st: Divine Favor, bless, prot. from evil 2nd: Bulls strength, shield other
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