A Job Offer - DM BrianZ Thursday November 21st, 2024 7:25:10 AM
-Zarsellet collects his gear, has a bite to eat, and receives the potion of see invisibility -Lothlo grabs his gear and has an interesting snack. Sophie provides the potion of flying as requested -Rhys is watchful for observers, though none are noticed. The food is good and the beastfolk are happy to see him. Rhys is told the trip takes 2 days. It can be completed in one, but that adds some danger. He recieves the potion of cat's grace from Sophie -Kwarsk selects a potion of flying, then enjoys a quiet lunch. -Paige does a little detective work before leaving. Cosmo is not evil. He still seems out of sorts though. Zolbur is very welcoming and invites you to dine in his office. The food is better than what is served to the average guests. Paige receives a potion of flying and Sophie seems to be glad that she made a fresh batch recently -Fingers selects a potion of cure moderate wounds, just in case. He conceals any equipment that he feels should remain hidden, and has a nice lunch on the way back -Naithi prepares for the trip. She also finds that the shop is well stocked, and is able to get the requested magic oil of ghost weapon -Burton talks to Cosmo about the ritual. The monstrologer perks up at the inquiry and happily explains that it is really more of a spell than a ritual, but with a longer casting time. You s-see, I can shrink a monster, just like a shrink it-ahem, item spell! Burton is expected to go along, and may choose a potion
Once everyone has gathered, Thaddeus approaches the group. Allright, so you will be escorting Cosmo and we also need two empty wagons taken back. He points at the stables area near the front of the shop, where two wagons are ready, already hitched to horses. Simple enough. We'll have some coin for you upon your return for doing this service. Try to keep Cosmo out of trouble. Just take the elevators out of the City, after that, Cosmo will lead you to the Compound. Any questions?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday November 21st, 2024 8:18:54 AM ”Yeah I have a question or two. What danger is Cosmo in that he needs an armed guard, and from who or what? Who’s paying the toll to get these wagons down the lifts and paying to get us back up?” Rhys awaits answers.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday November 21st, 2024 8:43:16 AM
Naithi also asks a question. How much control does Cosmo have over that snake of his? What I mean is, if we were to get attacked and he were to take it out in battle, would we have to worry about it turning on us, and would we be expected to try and subdue it is possible?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+16=17 ; Thursday November 21st, 2024 4:32:30 PM
Zarsellet moves up by Cosmo and tries to start a conversation and keep him calm. "Hi Cosmo. Sorry about the incident with your basilisk. How'd you happen to come up with such an interesting creature? Most people I know are just so worried about how dangerous they are...."
OOC: Diplomacy 17 LOL!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) Thursday November 21st, 2024 5:37:33 PM
Lothlo thanks them for the job opportunity. I've never had the pleasure of taking the elevators. I agree, from the potions we were generously given it sounds like you have a particular threat you are expecting, it would be helpful to know what kinds of dangers we are expecting to run into so we can keep an extra eye out for that specific threat and make it harder for them to get the drop on us.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday November 21st, 2024 10:40:38 PM
Paige will surreptitiously let her friends know that Cosmo is not evil, but all is not copasetic with the fellow. ”He seems out of sorts, if you know what I mean she volunteers.
Stashing the potion from Sophie in her pocket, the-cleric-now-guard/caravan escort wonders what else Cosmo might have in his, besides the basilisk. She keeps her 10GP mirror stashed in a place where it will be easily accessible - should she need it.
A Job Offer - DM BrianZ Friday November 22nd, 2024 7:20:46 AM
Thaddeus answers the questions, as best he can.
Well, he is not in specific danger, but the road is sometimes dangerous. And of course, the Alliance will pay for all the tolls.
He has plenty of control. It didn't turn anyone to stone did it? Anyway, it shouldn't be a problem.
Threats? Well there is nothing specific, though we do have enemies. Just be vigilant. Oh and make sure no one follows you to the Compound. We wouldn't want THAT information getting out.
Paige passes along some information she learned to the team.
Zarsellet engages Cosmo in some conversation. He seems pleased by the interest in his craft. Oh, well we needed some phlegm and weren't sure if there was any available. So I v-volunteered to go an capture a live basilisk to get what we need. I quite like her, I'm planning on giving her some upgraded abilities later on. Distracted by the conversation he calms a bit but after he finishes speaking, becomes nervous and jittery again. Looking around, he asks if it is time to leave.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday November 22nd, 2024 12:25:35 PM
Zarsellet grins at Cosmo's response. Obviously he likes talking about the basilisk, but what did he mean by 'upgraded abilities'?
"Right. We're just being sure that we're all ready and you'll be safe. I'll be sure to stay right here by your side and let the really strong guys handle any problems away from you."
"So. Tell me more about the basilisk. Didn't I here you calling it by name? Is it like a let for you? How do you keep from getting petrified by her gaze? Oh, and what are you planning? You mentioned upgraded abilities? How do you do that? Sounds like magic and I'm very interested."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday November 22nd, 2024 12:41:07 PM
OOC: Burton will ask for a potion of 'Tongues'.
IC: Burton stands to one side and engages Cosmo (and Zar) in conversation about magic while everything is got ready. When it is he will climb up on to one of the wagons.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday November 22nd, 2024 4:53:51 PM
Rhys has some training from the WLA in handling animals and carts or wagons, not that he will announce where he was trained. He will either drive one of the wagons or lead the animals by hand, walking stride for stride with them.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) Friday November 22nd, 2024 10:59:42 PM
Lothlo notes that there is a very real chance that this location could be where the last piece is being hidden and wonders briefly whether the threat could be the actual city guards, but fears it's much more likely to be some group of cultists. After the fright we just had, I'm sure the adrenaline will keep us extra vigilant in checking for anyone following us.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Friday November 22nd, 2024 11:49:58 PM I can drive a wagon too. I figured I should learn since I'm too big to ride a horse.
This is true, although he leaves out the part that his wagon is typically loaded with dungeon loot.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. Saturday November 23rd, 2024 11:07:41 PM
Kwarsk gets aboard the wagon driven by Fingers. "Well, this should be interesting... just remember not to look at that one wall, right, old friend?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+7=25 ; d20+8=24 ; Monday November 25th, 2024 12:00:55 AM
Paige will climb aboard the wagon driven by Rhys. She’ll sit at the very back and keep a watch for anything that might follow the mini caravan. Since there is likely to be other traffic on the way out of town, she’ll try to sense the motives of those that are in any proximity to the group and Cosmo.
Perception=25 Sense motive=24
A Job Offer - DM BrianZ Monday November 25th, 2024 7:02:51 AM
The team loads up into the wagons and is underway. Cosmo seems a bit relieved to finally get moving.
Rhys is driving one of the horse-drawn wagons and Fingers controls the other. Cosmo rides in whichever one is in front, to lead the way. You already know the way to the elevators, but that doesn't stop him from excitedly stuttering out directions and when to turn.
The wagons do contain a small amount of supplies. A few blankets, coils of rope, and enough food and water to last about 3 days. Before leaving, Cosmo received a purse of coin for the tolls, and Burton picks up his potion.
Zarsellet and Burton continue to discuss magic with Cosmo. He seems distracted and unfocused, but you manage to have him explain that as a monstrologer, he can try to breed enhanced abilities into the offspring of a monster, among other things. He returns his focus to the road and his level of agitation increases whenever the wagons need to slow down due to crowds or other obstacles.
Upon arrival at the elevators, Cosmo again displays irritation. Ugh I hate this part. It's too slow. I need to get out of this infernal City.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+16=17 ; Monday November 25th, 2024 9:52:31 AM
Hearing Cosmo's comment about the city Zarsellet tries again. "Really? I kind of like this part. You're away from the city regular and get a great view of the lands around. Look out on the countryside and just relax. Soon we'll be rolling away!"
OOC: That's 2 natural 1's in a row for Diplomacy, +16.... Technically you can't 'fumble' a skill roll, right?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) Monday November 25th, 2024 4:06:48 PM
Lothlo takes a look at the view the slow moving elevator will provide. This is my first time on the elevator, I've never had the pleasure of seeing this view before. Though I bet that the splendor quickly wears off for anyone that has to make this trip regularly. Still, as slow as it is I'm guessing it's still way faster than going the long way around.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+5=20 ; Monday November 25th, 2024 4:26:03 PM
Rhys jumps down from the wagon once they reach the lifts and guides their horses by hand, keeping them calm as they load. [Handle Animal 20]. ”Best to stay close to the horses on the lift as they might be easily spooked.”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. Monday November 25th, 2024 7:28:05 PM
Kwarsk says to Fingers, "So open... I've gotten used to having a sky, but it's still... unusual..."
Kwarsk lets the next part of the ride pass in silence.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Monday November 25th, 2024 9:33:41 PM Lothlo: ...Still, as slow as it is I'm guessing it's still way faster than going the long way around.
Well, it's not the fastest way... Fingers peers over the edge to the vast distance below. But it's sure preferable!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=7 ; Tuesday November 26th, 2024 12:06:00 AM
Paige moves around the animals, wagons, and individuals on the lift until she is next to Cosmo. The plain spoken cleric (rolled a great roll…on the wrong board *sigh*…nat 1 for 7 Diplomacy) asks the greasy haired human: ”so, Cosmo…you ever meet the boss? What does he think about your messin’ around with beasties like wot’s in your pocket?”
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=12 ; Tuesday November 26th, 2024 1:08:26 AM
Naithi keeps an eye out for troub...oh look at the view and those squirrels over there!
Perception= 12 (nat 1)
Monsters and monstology- DM BrianZ Tuesday November 26th, 2024 7:09:56 AM
The elevators proceed as normal, and a few other passengers smile in amusement at anyone who is obviously here for the first time, and looking around like a tourist. The workers are used to dealing with animals, horses and donkeys and keep them all calm. The horses seem especially calm under Rhys' care and are not the least bit skittish.
Cosmo is unconvinced with Zarsellet's observation and simply sulks and says We're not out of the City yet.
He seems to be caught unprepared for Paige's question. Which boss? He stutters a bit. He gently pats a hand on his pocket before continuing. Ah yes, well anyway, it's all approved. I don't get as much funding for my umm experiments as I used to but they want to see what I might be able to do. I'm thinking about trying to give her special powers. Maybe flight? or tentacles. He looks around at his escort before continuing. Or maybe just the ability to look at allies without turning them to stone. As finishes speaking, he becomes sullen again, and stares at the workers, as if silently wishing they would speed this along.
Looking around as the elevators continue their work, you get the distinct impression of being watched.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+7=24 ; d20+3=9 ; Tuesday November 26th, 2024 7:37:17 AM
Paige gets the distinct impression that she (and her companions) are being watched. She tries to get an idea who’s doing the watching, without being obvious about it.
Perception = 24 Stealth = 9
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=23 ; Tuesday November 26th, 2024 9:45:11 AM
Rhys scans the other passengers for any familiar faces or any showing undue attention to the group. (Perception 23). It’s probably just his imagination, but you can’t be too careful when travelling with the likes of Cosmo.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday November 26th, 2024 10:42:45 AM
Zarsellet shrugs at Cosmo's comment. Of course they weren't out of the city yet. But the view from the elevator was as great as he remembered.
Hearing the comment about the basilisk being able to look at someone and not petrify them gets his attention again. "Look at allies and not turn them to stone? That would be great! I'm sure there are other creatures that'd like that ability too! Have you tried a second eyelid? Maybe if there's something in the gaze, a special almost invisible light that comes out of the basilisk's eyes? If it could be filtered without shutting out all light? Might be funny seeing goggles on a basilisk, but if it worked.... Right!?!"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) Tuesday November 26th, 2024 5:01:56 PM
Lothlo nods in agreement Yes, the ability to look at allies without turning them to stone would be most helpful, though giving it tentacles would be absolutely terrifying.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. Tuesday November 26th, 2024 7:29:37 PM
Kwarsk contemplates Cosmo's strange career choices... Ick! I hope the Scab never has to face one of his ilk...
He turns to Fingers and says, "Fingers, old friend... you're... uh... you're not planning on doing anything with your magic similar to Cosmo... are you?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Tuesday November 26th, 2024 10:57:02 PM
Fingers glances around nervously. Cosmo doesn't seem to have heard Kwarsk. He speaks quietly to the dwarf.
I thought we were still incognito! Do we want Cosmo knowing what we really do for a living?
Monsters and monstology- DM BrianZ Wednesday November 27th, 2024 7:18:51 AM
Paige and Rhys look around.....there are a number of birds around the elevators as usual, many of them nesting in the cliffs. But one of them seems to be showing a little bit of unusual behavior. A black raven perches on a nearby outcropping of rock and seems to be watching the group. As the elevators descend, the same one flies lower, finds a new perch and watches some more. Eventually it notices that it is being observed, and flies off. Or maybe it spotted a tasty treat.
Was it really watching? Or just a trick of the imagination?
Zarsellet, Lothlo, and Burton continue to engage Cosmo in conversation, inquiring about the 'upgrades'. Oh no, not goggles. I mean ac-tual enhancements directly to Peggy. It would take some time and experimenting, but many t-things could be possible. Cosmo goes back to daydreaming, hopefully not about adding tentacles.
Kwarsk and Fingers have a quick side discussion. Cosmo seems completely preoccupied with his own conversation and the fact that the elevators don't seem to be moving quickly enough for his liking. Fortunately for him, you will soon be at the bottom.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday November 27th, 2024 11:08:59 AM
Paige settles in and waits for the lifts to reach the bottom/last plateau.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday November 27th, 2024 11:39:50 AM ”Lothlo…is that raven the same one you’ve been seeing these past days and weeks? Seems to be watching us.. Rhys keeps his eyes on the bird until it is no longer in sight.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday November 27th, 2024 12:49:30 PM
Burton nods at the conversation about modifications; "How would Peggy know who were allies?"
OOC: Sorry for being a bit quiet busy trying to sort out my house sale.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=31 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2024 2:49:09 PM
Naithi continues watching out for danger or anyone watching them. This time her concentration on the matter is much better. Although she wants to participate in the conversation, such topics wouldn't match up with her cover story.
Perception = 31
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday November 27th, 2024 3:49:48 PM "No Cosmo, I don't mean putting goggles on, uh, Peggy. I said maybe a secondary eyelid. It would be mostly transparent so Peggy could see through it. It would protect Peggy's eyes AND filter out whatever comes from her eyes that petrifies what she looks at. Then, Peggy could see whatever she wanted to without petrifying living things, but could lift the second eyelid if she is threatened and needs to petrify a target. You see?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=14 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2024 5:52:02 PM
Lothlo turns his head in the direction Rhys indicated, but is too slow to catch a glimpse of the bird.
Perception = 14 (nat 1) I have no idea, but trouble always seems to follow when we spot birds watching us. At least I have my bow with be, I feel much more confident with it than with a sling.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=21 ; Wednesday November 27th, 2024 10:17:58 PM
(OOC - Perception to see bird = 21)
Kwarsk replies to Fingers,, "Uh, right... huh - look there - just one bird as we go down the elevators? I thought birds only travelled in... uh... I forget the word... groups?
Seems odd... was it... watching us? Or maybe just watching Cosmo?"
Monsters and monstology- DM BrianZ Thursday November 28th, 2024 7:27:38 AM
The raven does not return, and the elevators soon reach the bottom. The wagons and other passengers on this lift disembark and head out.
Cosmo ponders the suggestion from Zarsellet. Hmm, yes, that is an interesting idea
Cosmo indicates north, and you steer the wagons in that direction on the road towards Middleden.
He occasionally mumbles as you travel, as if counting landmarks. Pretty soon, another hour perhaps. Then we get to the exciting part.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+7=17 ; Thursday November 28th, 2024 11:53:45 AM
Rhys continues to drive the wagon as they follow Cosmo’s directions. The elf surreptitiously keeps a small sketch map as they travel, noting any obvious landmarks along their way. If he recognizes anything along the way from his last adventure away from the city he will keep it to himself for the moment. (Survival 17)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday November 28th, 2024 4:50:46 PM
Paige registers Cosmo’s comment about there being an ‘exciting part’ and shakes her head.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) Thursday November 28th, 2024 5:20:52 PM
Lothlo realizes that Cosmo maybe the perfect person to ask about the raven. Cosmo, there was just a raven that was acting odd, almost looked like it was watching you. You seem to be pretty aware of the animal behavior. By any chance have you noticed local ravens acting unusual lately? Perhaps being used by someone to track your movements? Or heard any rumors of someone using them for such things around here?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday November 28th, 2024 5:59:22 PM
As the conversation turns to talk about birds Burton will ask Cosmo "Have you heard anything about an eyeless black bird before? It might not actually be eyeless but the eyes could be so dark you can't see them."
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Thursday November 28th, 2024 6:16:06 PM
Fingers maneuvers his cart to be behind the one Cosmo is in. That way, the man won't notice Fingers pulling out his wand of Mage Armor and casting it on himself.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=21 ; Thursday November 28th, 2024 10:16:35 PM
Kwarsk nods at Fingers' surreptitious action, and with Rhys driving the front wagon Kwarsk then turns and watches the caravan's back for suspicious individuals... or ambushes.
(OOC Perception = 21)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday November 29th, 2024 1:31:59 AM
Remembering the last time the group headed out of the city Zarsellet enjoys riding on a wagon. Once they get going he unpacks his harp and starts playing. In his opinion he hasn't had enough time to practice lately and focuses on some of the songs that he has performed in the inns around town. Thinking about the group trying to maintain some sort of disguise or anonymity he chuckles, "I should have stuck with just being an entertainer. It wasn't steady pay, but it was a lot more fun...."
A fork in the road- DM BrianZ Friday November 29th, 2024 7:22:08 AM
Rhys is able to take some notes while driving the first wagon
Lothlo and Burton ask about the raven. Well, I don't pay much attention to animals really. My focus and training is in monsters and monster lore. No, I don't recall anything about darkly eyed birds. Hmm I wonder if that's something I could use to enhance Peggy's gaze? His thoughts seem to wander again but you do notice his behavior has changed noticeably since leaving the City. He much calmer, and the stutter is gone.
Fingers uses a wand, unnoticed
As Kwarsk looks around, he notices Cosmo looks around too. There is no one on the road within sight. Cosmo looks back to the road, and seems to be mentally counting something. Ah, yes here we are. Or close enough anyway. He points Rhys to a small break in the trees. Make a left there, in that space large enough to fit the wagons. We're going into the Preserve.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=4 ; Friday November 29th, 2024 8:47:39 AM
Paige wrestles in her pack, and pulls out her collection of maps acquired over the course of her diverse adventures in and around Plateau City. She tries to figure out where they are, and pinpoint this ‘preserve’ mentioned by Cosmo.
Figuring Cosmo might have a better idea, she holds up one of the maps and asks the Monstrologer if he can point out the site’s co-ordinates on the map.
Knowledge ? = 4
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday November 29th, 2024 12:24:31 PM
Burton falls silent as the journey continues. He pulls his notebook from his pack and reads through his notes.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+8=12 ; Friday November 29th, 2024 12:26:52 PM
Zarsellet glances at the map and thinks about the road that they were on, and realizes that he wasn't paying attention....
OOC: Knowledge-Geography 12....
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=33 ; Friday November 29th, 2024 12:30:27 PM
Kwarsk thinks to himself, Preserve? How is he using that word? Preserve what? Doesn't sound right, so better keep to watching for ambushes... these born-here surface dwellers use strange language sometimes...
(OOC - Perception (ambushes in the Preserve) = 33)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+7=18 ; Friday November 29th, 2024 1:15:28 PM
From the rear wagon, Fingers sees Cosmo point off to the left, and the lead wagon turn off the road. Did he hear what Cosmo said about a "preserve"? (Perception d20+12-5 (Eyes of the Eagle won't apply to hearing) = 18)
He turns his wagon to follow. Before leaving the road, he quickly loads his crossbow and fires a bolt into a tree trunk, about where eye-level would be (for him). He has a vague suspicion that he'll need to identify this point in the road later.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=25 ; Friday November 29th, 2024 6:13:06 PM
Lothlo looks at the break in the trees, a clever place to hide the route to their destination, but the same covertness makes is a dangerous place for a possible ambush. Lothlo looks around for any signs indicating that there may be danger waiting for them within the break in the trees.
Perception = 25
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday November 29th, 2024 6:25:35 PM
Rhys steps down from the wagon to lead the horses through the narrow opening. In doing so he tries to rub the side of the cart up against a tree trunk to leave a mark they might be able to recognize later.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=12 ; Saturday November 30th, 2024 12:02:03 AM
Naithi continues to look out for danger as she listens to the conversations.
Mr. Cosmos, how much can you modify an animal? Could you give my horse a gaze attack like that basilisk? What about classes effects such as replicating or removing abilities a lost child and their wild companion have?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday November 30th, 2024 10:23:02 AM
Burton continues to ride on the wagon he notes his friends marking the turning off the 'main' road.
The path that is taken- DM BrianZ Monday December 2nd, 2024 7:41:08 AM
Cosmo replies to Paige, Well, it's not precisely marked you know. But I have been this way several times, and I'm pretty sure we won't get lost.
Burton checks his notes, and Zarsellet tries to recall his knowledge of the area. You can't be certain, but it seems likely Cosmo means the Monster Preserve, which is located in this area.(OOC- can be found on the Woldipedia map)
Kwarsk keeps a lookout for a possible ambush. Nothing so far, but the Monster Preserve is known to be dangerous.
Fingers heard the comment, and with some quick thinking, marks the spot. Cosmo doesn't seem to notice.
Lothlo keeps watch for possible danger.
Rhys takes some time to steer the wagons carefully into the opening, and scuffs a tree in the process.
Cosmo replies to Naithi, I'm sorry if I wasn't clear. I can only enhance creatures which are monsters. My abilities simply don't work on animals or people. You lot have given me some fine ideas though for Peggy. I am looking forward to working with her.
It is slower going now, off the road. But by the estimate you had been given previously, you should be where Cosmo is leading you in a few hours, before it gets dark.
OOC- please indicate if you are in the front or second wagon, a sort of 'traveling order'.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=22 ; d20+7=9 Monday December 2nd, 2024 8:11:14 AM
Rhys climbs back up onto the drivers bench in the first wagon and continues on as directed. He keeps a sharp eye out for landmarks and trouble. (Perception 23; bonus is really a +9, survival =9)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=4 ; Monday December 2nd, 2024 8:23:16 AM
Paige sits at the back of the wagon driven by her friend Rhys. She looks from side to side, and occasionally straight back at the second wagon that is following.
(Perception = 4+7=11)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday December 2nd, 2024 8:47:21 AM
Zarsellet is actually glad to hear that Cosmo isn't working with animals or people. The 'augments' the man seems interested in would turn either into 'monsters'....
OOC: Zarsellet is in whichever wagon Cosmo is in.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday December 2nd, 2024 5:40:41 PM
Burton rides in the wagon with Cosmo (as he is having a conversation with him).
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=32 ; Monday December 2nd, 2024 6:02:48 PM
Lothlo scratches his head as he listens to the discussion of monsters and animals. I'd never really considered whether there was a distinct difference between animals and monsters. Is that why a rooster can't have the same abilities as a cockatrice?
Lothlo will be in the second wagon to give better ranges support
Perception = 32
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=29 Monday December 2nd, 2024 9:23:23 PM
Kwarsk continues to watch for danger. He's speaking even less now than he was before, his nerves on edge, perhaps because the terrain is so... open. As he scans, he thinks, how do these surface-dwellers do it? One could be shot by a crossbow from the horizon... or something... no safe stone walls to hide behind!
(OOC - Kwarsk rides shotgun (crossbow?) in the second wagon, alongside Fingers, who is driving the wagon. Edit - forgot - Perception = 29 for ambushes)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Monday December 2nd, 2024 10:39:37 PM
It was Fingers who decided his wagon would be second. He watches for any kind of trouble (Perception: d20+12 =
(OOC: Cosmo mentioned a "preserve" a while back. If "Monster Preserve" is actually on a map, is there a small chance that Fingers has heard of it? Knowledge (Dungeoneering): d20+7 = 10)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=21 ; Monday December 2nd, 2024 11:44:09 PM
Naithi continues looking for danger as she rides on Camalayaas, following along side Cosmo's wagon.
Perception=21
The path that is taken- DM BrianZ Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 6:36:27 AM
OOC- It is very likely all of the PCs would have at least heard about the Monster preserve.
Cosmo continues to give 'directions' from the front wagon as you travel. You do seem to be heading in the same direction and not traveling in circles. He is also almost completely calm now, none of his previous jittery nerves or anxiety is noticeable.
Cosmo chuckles at Lothlo's suggestion. Of course! A rooster is just an animal, They are completely different. I'm not sure who created the original cockatrice monsters, but what magnificent specimens they are. I'd love to study one one day.
As you travel, the observant Patchers notice the forested area seems to grow quieter, and then a strange chirping noise can be heard....
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 d20+11=24 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 9:08:27 AM
OOC: Perception 24
Hearing the strange chirping noise Zarsellet looks around for the source. "Cosmo? Do you recognize that sound?"
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+1=7 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 3:25:02 PM
Rhys also notices the change in Cosmo’s behaviour and can’t help but wonder why? (Sense Motive 7)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 5:01:08 PM
Burton doesn't notice the change in the forest, but he does notice the change in his companions alertness. He keeps his notebook up as he reads but slips his wand into his hand.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=27 ; d20+15=27 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 6:09:28 PM
As they travel on, Lothlo thinks about how wonderful it would be to create a monster that's part pig and part centipede, so that you have 600 bbq ribs and and sides of bacon with each one
When he notices the forest get quiet and the chirping start he readies his bow and scans for the bird that seems to be following them, or any other threats that may be surrounding them, preparing a ricochet shot if it appears the danger is hiding behind a tree.
He signals to the wagon in front of them to see if Cosmo identifies this as normal or a sign of danger. Perception = 27
Ricochet Trick Shot around corner (as if attacking an opponent with total concealment (50% miss chance, cover bonus to AC -1) = 27
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+12=21 ; Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 10:40:31 PM
With Lothlo having his bow ready, Fingers just watches and keeps driving. Perception: 21
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+4=14 ; d20+14=22 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2024 12:27:41 AM
Kwarsk slyly pulls a Javelin from his back and keeps it across his lap for the moment. If only I were back in the Scab, I'd know what creature that sound came from! Up here... a... bird? Then he readies his Heavy Shield, just in case.
(OOC - Slyly pull javelin - Stealth +6 -2 (chain shirt) = 14 Readying a Heavy Shield - not so sly. Watch for ambush from the chirping creature (or any other creature) - Perception = 22)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday December 4th, 2024 2:07:40 AM
Paige registers the odd chirping sound.
The path that is taken- DM BrianZ Wednesday December 4th, 2024 9:23:27 AM
Cosmo appears to concentrate for a few moments. Hmm, it sounds a little like an axe beak, but it is off somehow.
A few moments later, there a crashing sound through the underbrush. An axe beak does come crashing through the forest, directly across the 'road' that you are on. It is followed shortly by a small pack of gnolls which are chasing it, and then by a leucrotta which continues to mimic the chirping of an axe beak. Some of the creatures glance your way, but they are focused on what they are doing and do not stop.
Ah, that explains it. The leucrotta was copying their chirping sound. Anyway, don't worry. I'm pretty sure nothing will attack as long as I'm with you. Shall we continue?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Wednesday December 4th, 2024 12:10:00 PM
Zarsellet watches as the creatures chase what is obviously their prey, across the road and disappearing, completely ignoring the group.... "Ah, sure. The gnolls looked hungry. Let's keep going."
He wonders to himself, 'So now who is protecting who?'
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=14 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2024 3:13:01 PM
Rhys grips the reins a little tighter and tenses at the sight of the gnolls. He flicks the reins and hopes to urge the horses on before the gnolls take a second look their way. He tries to be more vigilant as they proceed but every creak from the wheels distracts him. (Perception 14)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=20 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2024 4:25:35 PM
Lothlo watches as the unusual creatures cross in front of them. Looks like things are relatively normal, hopefully there are no other surprises on the way.
Perception = 20
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday December 4th, 2024 5:19:13 PM
Paige likes the idea of dispatching scary things, but she won’t attack a creature without provocation.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=20 ; Wednesday December 4th, 2024 10:17:19 PM
Kwarsk checks for more creatures coming from behind, his nerves still on edge.
(OOC - Perception = 20)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Wednesday December 4th, 2024 10:45:41 PM
Fingers chuckles. That's interesting, he says to his copilots, using a mimicking creature to lure prey. Also that gnolls didn't attack us on sight like in dungeon tales.
Still...if you boys hear anything out here -- a cry for help or a wounded animal or something -- well, don't let your guard down.
A bird in the bush?- DM BrianZ Thursday December 5th, 2024 6:21:49 AM
The 2 wagon caravan continues along. Every so often, Cosmo notes an oddly shaped tree-stump, a clearing with a tree in the middle of it, a large, shaped boulder or some other landmark that he seems to be following. If any of the Patchers decide to 'mark' any of these locations somehow, Cosmo either doesn't notice, or makes no mention of it if he does.
As you travel there are occasional rumblings in the brush, or odd chirps, squawks, yelps, growls or howls. But whatever is making those noises always seems to be just out of sight. Cosmo is completely unconcerned about the noises and merrily chats about how he caught Peggy 'not that far from here' or other creatures he tried to capture. He seems completely at ease in this place, a far removal from his behavior in the City.
An hour later, and you reach an area where the canopy is much more dense and the lighting level drops almost, but not quite to what would be considered low-light. Cosmo insists this is the way, but a little bit further the forest suddenly grows much quieter. As uncanny as the sounds of the various creatures were, now that they are absent, maybe it is worse? Cosmo stops explaining the possible origins of creatures which seem to have been mated with magic and looks around. Hmm, now that's peculiar.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=24 ; Thursday December 5th, 2024 6:35:22 AM
Rhys notes each of the passing landmarks on his sketch map of their route. Once they reach the deeper forest and the sounds die off, the elf becomes more alert to his surroundings (Perception 24)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday December 5th, 2024 7:08:56 AM ”What, specifically do you find peculiar, Cosmo?” Paige asks. The cleric finds just about everything about this place peculiar!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=19 ; Thursday December 5th, 2024 7:20:32 AM
Naithi prepares for the worst and looks for anything unusual.
Perception= 19
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday December 5th, 2024 4:23:15 PM
Burton stops reading his notes as the light levels drop. He thinks about casting a light but feels as a poor wannabe alchemist that might be showing off.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=26 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+7=18 ; Thursday December 5th, 2024 6:05:33 PM
The trees become eerily quiet, making Lothlo's skin crawl. Is there something lurking near by that the other animals are afraid of?
He draws an arrow scans the area for danger, ready to shoot should Cosmo indicate they are in danger.
Perception = 26
Roll each once: D20 + 12(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +6 (+1 within 30')
Attack = 14 Damage = 18
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 d20+11=17 ; Thursday December 5th, 2024 6:52:18 PM
With the light dropping Zarsellet quietly sings a couple of words causing Dancing Lights to appear floating around a little bit paste the distance that he can see.
OOC: He has low-light vision but knows that not everyone does. Perception17
"So what's peculiar?"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=33 ; Thursday December 5th, 2024 9:27:34 PM
Kwarsk is most definitely on edge now, alert for ambushes.
(OOC - Perception = 33)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+12=31 ; Thursday December 5th, 2024 10:30:09 PM
Just to be safe, Fingers loads his crossbow and continues to be watchful. (Perception: 31, +2 vs traps)
Eight is enough- DM BrianZ Friday December 6th, 2024 7:17:31 AM This me reminds me of....well no it couldn't be that. That happened a long time ago. Surely it's forgotten all about that misunderstanding. Or maybe not.
As Cosmo finishes speaking, something moves through the underbrush and trees. Something....large. As it gets closer, you can see multiple eyes and they seem to all be staring at Cosmo as if in recognition.
Cosmo says Ah, we may have to drive it off. But don't kill it, that is very important, trust me.
OOC- we are in combat rounds. The 'creature' currently has a cover bonus vs ranged attacks. It is 40 feet away from the front of the first wagon. Second wagon is 10 feet further back.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Friday December 6th, 2024 4:49:19 PM
Zarsellet hears.... "Don't kill it? What is it?"
He considers his spells and decides that possibly blinding it might work? He casts glitterdust on the eyes, hoping it works. At the very least it would make it easier to see....
OOC: Covers a 10' radius area. Will save DC16 or it is blind for 6 rounds.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+11=28 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+5=18 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=13 ; Friday December 6th, 2024 6:06:28 PM
Lothlo pulls out a few arrows. Being in the second wagon, he is unsure if they are attacking or not so he waits for If Zarsellet's spell causes the creature to attack, or is anyone in the front wagon attacks, Lothlo will send his first volley of arrows flying towards the enemy.
Attack 1 = 27 (-1 from roll... wrong distance from monster) Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 29 (-1 from roll... wrong distance from monster) Damage 2 = 9
Attack 3 = 18 Damage 3 = 13
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Bless for 6 minutes - Inspire Courage for 14 Rounds - Remove Fear for 10 minutes - Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 4 arrows, 0 hero points
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday December 6th, 2024 6:54:35 PM
Burton palms his wand but holds his action until the 'thing' does something aggressive.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+6=20 ; d20+14=21 ; Friday December 6th, 2024 7:11:11 PM
Kwarsk readies to throw his javelin... he hesitates as if not entirely sure that multiple eyes is meaningful.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+8=17 ; Friday December 6th, 2024 10:21:36 PM
Naithi asks Zaraellet and the others to wait to attach until she has had a chance to influence the creature, but that they can hold the action is her attempts sing work. Naithi rides Camalayaas closer and begins trying to influence the creature.
Wild empathy= 18 (Naithi can use wild empathy on plant creatures and magic beasts as well with no potentially)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday December 6th, 2024 10:27:43 PM
Naithi makes air to point out the face that the creature has shown no again yet... And we don't know what it is or why Cosmo is being evasive.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Friday December 6th, 2024 11:17:22 PM
Finger knows his Mage Armor has worn off by now, but he still has the advantage of range. He cocks his crossbow and waits (holds) to see what transpires.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Saturday December 7th, 2024 9:19:42 AM
Paige moves forward from the back of the wagon and reaches out to tap Rhys with the wand of bears endurance.
DM Sanity notes:
Rhys gains greater vitality and stamina. The spell grants the him a +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution, which adds the usual benefits to hit points, Fortitude saves, Constitution checks, and so forth. Hit points gained by a temporary increase in Constitution score are not temporary hit points. They go away when the subject's Constitution drops back to normal. They are not lost first as temporary hit points are.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 d20+5=15 ; Saturday December 7th, 2024 10:19:38 AM
Rhys jumps down from his seat on the wagon and holds the horses in place, comforting them with his closeness (Handle Animal 15).
Active Effects (Bears Endurance 30 rnds)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Saturday December 7th, 2024 7:08:30 PM
Hearing the requests to 'wait' Zarsellet pauses before casting his spell.
OOC:Change standard action to inspire courage, just in case there is combat. +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Eight is enough- DM BrianZ d20+3=5 ; d20+15=22 ; 3d6+7=18 ; Monday December 9th, 2024 7:06:24 AM
Zarsellet plays a tune to inspire the team Lothlo fires a few arrows, hitting it twice Burton readies a wand Kwarsk readies a javelin to throw(kn nature will reveal information about the creature) Naithi attempts to calm the creature but it is not an animal Fingers readies a crossbow Paige applies a spell to Rhys, providing some extra toughness Rhys calms the horses, and perhaps just in time, they are skittish with the creature nearby
The 'creature' is a type of giant spider. You can see it more clearly as it approaches, very large and covered in some type of fur. Continuing to look menacingly at Cosmo, it moves closer, and then decides a horse will be a tastier treat than the monstrologer.
The spider attacks a horse, killing it with one bite. It then tries to drag the horse off, but it is still attached to the other horse and wagon!
Despite this, Cosmo still urges that it needs to be driven off, but not killed. You may have to hurt it a little, but please, be careful!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+8=20 d8+2=10 Monday December 9th, 2024 8:12:39 AM
Paige steadies herself when the spider attacks the horse and the wagon jerks. The cleric casts a spell, and summons a spiritual weapon in anticipation that the party will need all the help rounding up Cosmos friend.
The spiritual mace appears above the creature, and smashes down hard (hit AC 20, 10 pts force dmg)
Position of SW - 4E?
DM Sanity Info:
Bears Endurance on Rhys (wand - 3 charges remaining) Inspire Courage from Zarsellet +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 Atk 1 d20+16=22 ; Atk 2 d20+11=29 ; Crit confirm d20+11=30 ; dmg 1 d10+9=14 ; dmg 2 d10+9=10 ; Crit dmg d10=10 ; Monday December 9th, 2024 9:06:27 AM
Rhys springs into action, albeit a bit too late for the horse. Encouraged by Zarsellet’s song, he lashes out with his curved elven blade (Hit AC 22 and 29 (confirmed Crit with 30) for 14 plus 20 hp of slashing damage)
Active effects: Bears Endurance 29, Inspiration
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Monday December 9th, 2024 10:59:43 AM
Zarsellet continues his bardic music to inspire his friends and moves forward a little to try and cut the lines attaching the dead horse....
"Cosmo? It looks hungry. I don't think it will 'run off', but we'll try."
OOC: Inspire courage continues. +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+7=15 ; 4d6=12 ; Monday December 9th, 2024 1:33:45 PM
Burton will use his wand on the spider, Scorching Ray Touch Attack AC 15 Damage (Fire) 4d6 = 12 +1 Total 13 HP.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. Monday December 9th, 2024 4:19:27 PM
Kwarsk leaps down from the wagon and moves quickly (double-move) from the second wagon to near the spider (H7), slinging his heavy shield onto his arm on the way, javelin still in hand.
(OOC - Acrobatics +11; Kwarsk cannot fail to exit the wagon and reach the ground. Also, Slow Fall 20' is his backup.)
If the spider survives the Patchers' lethal onslaught, then Kwarsk looks over the area for a way to step in safely and strike for nonlethal damage next round.)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+10=16 ; d3=2 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=7 ; Monday December 9th, 2024 6:03:02 PM
As the Patchers spring into action Lothlo prepares his bow to make another attack, making sure to keep an eye on the gargantuan spider, and will halt his attack should Cosmo be right and the spider starts to leave. The movements of the gargantuan spider are a little more unpredictable than Lothlo had expected, but he does his best to hit the creature.
Attack 1 = 16 Damage 1 = 12
Attack 2 = 11 Damage 2 = 12
Attack 3 = 19 Damage 3 = 7
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Bless for 6 minutes - Inspire Courage for 14 Rounds - Remove Fear for 10 minutes - Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 3 arrows, 0 hero points
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+8=9 ; d20+8=15 ; Monday December 9th, 2024 10:26:19 PM
"Hurt it a little?" Great. The only way to do that is to magically throw his blackjack, but that "spell" has a limited range. Fingers could get close enough he didn't take up so much space...or if Bunnyzilla wasn't standing where it was.
Okay, try the swashbuckling thing.
Fingers leaps forward from the cart, bounces off the ground, and lands in the forward cart! (Acrobatics: d20+8 = 9) No! Really! He lands in the forward cart! (Spends 1 hero point. Reroll Acrobatics: 15)
From his new position, the mighty minotaur pulls out his blackjack, flips it into the air, and points at the giant spider. The weapon, now wielded by the Hand of the Ancients, races toward the beast!
Att: d20+4+1
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+4=22 ; d8+3=5 ; Monday December 9th, 2024 10:31:30 PM
(OOC: sorry, hit that stupid button again...)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=14 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+11=16 ; d20+9=27 ; d3+4=5 ; Monday December 9th, 2024 11:42:56 PM
Naithi can't believe that she didn't see this thing sneaking up on her, and that she couldn't identify it as a spider until just now. She briefly envisions grappling the spider, but realizes that it would be impossible.
Having already jumped off her horse, she punches the spider to release some of her anger.
Actions: Fast Dismount= 14, fail. Dismount is now a move action Perception= 16 Hit AC 27 for 5 dmg
ooc: I couldn't open the map until after I began my post, so I didn't realize that the giant spider was so large and therefore not grappleable.
Eight is enough- DM BrianZ d20+15=34 ; 3d6+7=18 ; d20+3=9 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2024 7:24:46 AM
-Paige casts a spell, and a spiritual mace smashes at the spider, the result however is less than desired as it does not quite penetrate the armored carapace this time -Rhys moves in, and, since he is the first to do so, the spider bites at him, not wanting to lose its' prize. Rhys is hit for 18 damage(need a fort save please, DC is 24). Once closer, Rhys does connect twice, one of the hits takes satisfying chunk of a leg -Zarsellet continues to inspire, and starts cutting the ropes tethering the dead horse -Burton fires his wand at the spider, causing some fire damage -Kwarsk makes an acrobatic move out of the wagon, and hustles into position near the spider -Lothlo launches a series of arrows at the spider, but they fail to penetrate the creature's tough carapace this time -Fingers also makes an acrobatic leap, jumping into the front wagon, then sends his blackjack speeding towards the spider, which then smacks it in the face -Naithi moves in, leaving her 'horse' behind and punches the spider in the leg
Cosmo casts a spell, directed at the spider. It stops for a moment and looks at him as the spell takes hold. Then the creature turns around and shambles away. Hmmph. Don't worry, it won't bother us again before we get to the compound. DC 25 spellcraft check to reveal spoilerHighlight to display spoiler: { dominate monster}
Well done my friends in driving it off. It's important that we send them away without killing them, so they learn who their masters are. Shall we continue?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 38/56 d20+19=33 ; d20+1=21 Tuesday December 10th, 2024 8:17:58 AM
Rhys watches the wounded spider shamble off and he in turn does the same. He fights off the effects of the spiders poison (Fort 33…used a hero point for +8 luck) before turning to Cosmo. ”what spell did you cast to make it leave? Do you control all of these monsters?”. The elf watches their travel companion very closely, looking to see if he evades or simply lies. (Sense Motive 21, nat 20)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+8=10 d2=2 Tuesday December 10th, 2024 8:49:20 AM
Paige steadies herself when the wagon rocks with the unexpected arrival of the Minotaur. Her view of the spider now blocked, she climbs over the side of the vehicle and creeps up behind those who are engaging the creature more directly.
The cleric casts another spell - bane hoping to reduce the creature’s ability to hit effectively. (Will vs DC 15 negates). Meanwhile, the spiritual weapon takes another swipe at the spider - but is ineffective (hit AC 10)
DM Sanity Info:
Bears Endurance on Rhys (wand - 3 charges remaining) Inspire Courage from Zarsellet +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Tuesday December 10th, 2024 4:55:39 PM
Zarsellet finishes cutting the dead horse loose from the wagon. Seeing Fingers in his place he moves to the rear wagon.
"Hopefully one horse can pull the front wagon? If not we may need to adjust the load."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+10=25 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+5=10 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=12 ; d8+6=10 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2024 6:02:13 PM
Lothlo watches as the spider shambles away, but keeps his bow ready just in case the spider decides to attack again or should another creature attack. As before, he will try not to kill the spider and will stop shooting should the spider turn away.
Attack 1 = 25 Damage 1 = 13
Attack 2 = 25 Damage 2 = 12
Attack 3 = 10 Damage 3 = 10
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Bless for 6 minutes - Inspire Courage for 14 Rounds - Remove Fear for 10 minutes - Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 6 arrows, 0 hero points
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+7=14 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2024 7:30:02 PM
Kwarsk watches Cosmo as Rhys questions Cosmo.
(OOC - Sense Motive = 14)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20=18 ; Tuesday December 10th, 2024 10:44:39 PM Say, Cosmo -- once the spider killed this poor horse, should we have just let it escape with the body? Or was it important that we fight back?
Fingers also tries to determine an answer to Zar's question. Can they jury-rig the two-horse harness for a single horse to use? And could they keep the wagon light enough so as not to overwork the beast?
Handle Animal: d20 + 0 = 18
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d3=3 ; d20+11=29 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2024 1:31:13 AM
Naithi returns to keeping watch, this time making sure to identify what creature is approaching them.
Perception= 29
Back into the forest- DM BrianZ Wednesday December 11th, 2024 8:03:46 AM
Cosmo does not appear flustered by the question from Rhys. Ah, that was one of the tricks of the trade. A variant of a dominate spell. It doesn't last very long, but we should be underway shortly I guess hmm? The only monster I have control of is Peggy. Well, mostly anyway. It's not a fully developed magical discipline yet you know.
Cosmo then waits patiently for the wagons to get underway.
OOC- -The wagons are essentially empty except for the passengers. One horse should prove sufficient for awhile. -You don't feel that Cosmo lied, but he doesn't seem to be giving away extra information either. -kn arcana DC 15- you know that the spell he mentioned higher level than any of you can currently cast
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 3d6=15 ; 3d6=4 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2024 11:59:24 AM
Paige cedes her place in the wagon, choosing instead to walk beside it.
Before the wagon train resumes its forward momentum, she’ll get Lothlo, Rhys, and anyone else wounded in the confrontation with the spider creature to huddle up - before providing a little spiritual healing. (15+4=19 HP restored to any injured Patcher within range.)
The spiritual weapon hangs around for a while (6 rounds total), before eventually winking out.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 d20+14=22 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2024 12:15:37 PM
Once the group gets going Zarsellet magically summons a small tambourine and uses it to quietly accompany himself while he sings a marching tune. He doesn't empower it with magic but figures it might help inspire the team members that are walking....
OOC: Quietly (don't want to draw attention from other dangerous critters!) performing to get us moving again. Perform 22. He stopped the bardic performance once the creature turned away.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 Wednesday December 11th, 2024 12:30:10 PM
Rhys thanks Paige for her healing before once again mounting the wagon and proceeding down the path as directed by Cosmo. The elf keeps his own counsel but does not trust that Cosmo is being straight with them. He will keep his guard up while around this one.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=18 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2024 2:25:43 PM
Kwarsk returns to the rear wagon, keeping the javelin across his lap, alert for more dangers.
(Perception = 18)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=33 ; Wednesday December 11th, 2024 6:07:12 PM
Lothlo keeps an eye out for danger, thankfully a gargantuan spider is hard to lose track of once you know it's there.
Perception = 33 (nat 20)
ooc: Lothlo isn't actually injured, I updated my header on a different computer when traveling a long time ago and never noticed that my pc didn't have the updated health after resting
Fingers helps rig up the front wagon's harness, then resumes his place driving the rear wagon
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday December 12th, 2024 1:23:43 AM
Naithi mounts Camalayaas again and continues following the caravan
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=14 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 2:34:23 AM
Burton will ask Cosmo about the spell he used on the spider, discussing it's capabilities etc. Knowledge (arcana) 14 :(
OOC: Sorry for the lack of posts RL been very busy.
On the road again- DM BrianZ Thursday December 12th, 2024 7:16:30 AM
After rigging up the front wagon to accommodate only one horse, the small caravan gets underway again. Paige heals the team and Zarsellet gets everyone moving with a mostly quiet marching song. Many keep an eye out for danger, just in case the spider or something else decides to cause a ruckus.
As you travel, the occasional odd noise or motion of 'something' deeper in the forest is present, but no other creatures come close enough to cause any alarm.
Cosmo, is happy to continue discussing his vocation and he seems quite proud of it. His former uneasiness and odd behavior is now completely gone, replaced by a demeanor which shows he is sure of himself and confident of his ability. (speaking directly to Burton, but he doesn't seem to mind if anyone else listens in) Ah yes, that spell. It is one of my favorites. It is a type of dominate spell that monstrologers can learn. I find it invaluable in my field of work. Are you learned with magic? I might be able to take on an apprentice eventually. That could prove useful at times.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Thursday December 12th, 2024 2:17:02 PM
Zarsellet listens in. He is curious about the spell. Many Bard spells were enchantment/compulsion.... but he didn't like them much. And how would you command a monster if it didn't understand your speech?
He continues listening, and watching for dangers like everyone else.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday December 12th, 2024 3:34:49 PM
Burton nods "I have some small skill in magic and alchemy.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=18 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 6:05:11 PM
Lothlo continues riding in the second caravan. I suppose we now have some idea why we were asked to keep Cosmo safe. I wonder what other creatures we may run into before we get Cosmo back safe.
Perception = 18
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=19 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 9:31:49 PM
Kwarsk listens to the conversations while keeping watch in the back wagon.
(OOC - Perception = 19)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+7=27 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 10:32:05 PM
Paige marches along beside the foremost wagon. She peers into the forest attempting to spot what might be making the odd noises.
Perception = 27 (nat. 20)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+12=20 ; Thursday December 12th, 2024 10:39:39 PM
As he drives the second wagon keeps watch (Perception: 20, +2 for traps), Fingers keeps his blackjack by his side. Whatever they attack next, Cosmo will certainly insist that we don't kill it.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 Thursday December 12th, 2024 10:43:04 PM
Rhys continues to annotate his rough sketch map with turns and landmarks as they pass them. He does his best to account for their slower pace with one less horse to pull the wagon.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=31 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 2:01:11 AM
Naithi returns to keeping watch, this time making sure to identify what creature is approaching them.
Perception= 31
something blue, something new- DM BrianZ Friday December 13th, 2024 7:57:17 AM
Continuing along, as the wagons roll through the brush, the sounds of something large making its' way through the forest grows closer, and louder. The creature is not making any attempt to disguise its' passage.
As the creature stumbles near, Cosmo calls for a halt. Stepping out of the brush, you see a huge slithering, multilegged blue reptile which has a fearsome head crowned with two large, curling horns. It looks at the wagons with obvious malice and appears ready to attack. But then it spots Cosmo and waits. With a signal from the monstrologer, the creature reluctantly turns away and heads back into the forest.
Hmm, that went well. Apparently it remembers our last meeting. I will need to remember to continue bringing bribes with me when venturing out. Cosmo motions to get moving again. We're getting close, not too far now.
kn arcana or nature check DC15Highlight to display spoiler: { the creature is identified as a behir}
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+4=19 ; d20+8=9 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 11:14:32 AM
Paige’s eyes grow round at the appearance of the monster that she recognizes as a behir. She doesn’t know what to make of Cosmo at this point, so just continues to trudge along beside the wagon as the caravan rolls deeper into the forest.
Knowledge Arcana = 19 Sense Motive = 9 (nat. 1)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 d20+8=26 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 11:18:57 AM
OOC: Know-Either of those 26.
Zarsellet calls out to Cosmo. "Interesting. I didn't know that you could negotiate with a Behir. What language do you use? Draconic?"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 30/T 18/FF 23, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=33 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 1:48:52 PM
Kwarsk lacks good feelings about the whole situation, but... unless and until Cosmo turns on them with his horde of monsters, best to gain intelligence - it's what we're here for.
Burton turn between horror and fascination of the monstrologer art.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+3=22 ; Friday December 13th, 2024 4:18:45 PM
Before the start moving on again Lothlo asks Cosmo about the creature. I'm glad you are on good terms with that one. Exactly what kind of bribe is it you give them? It must be something they like more than the taste of a horse... or us for that matter.
Sheesh, did you see the look that thing gave us? I think that's called "the Eye of the old Behir"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=28 ; Sunday December 15th, 2024 9:08:31 PM
Naithi watches the creature with fascination and wonders what other creatures they will see, and is glad and doesn't have to fight them. I appreciate you helping us get to our destination safely. Do you have any advice for our return trip? I would hate to have had to face that thing without you.
Naithi hopes someone has some teleport magic or something similar. . Perception= 28
something blue, something new- DM BrianZ Monday December 16th, 2024 9:19:04 AM
Cosmo replies, first to Zarsellet. No, no nothing like that. They only understand common. Food offerings are usually well received. They also like shiny objects they can claim as part of their territory.
Ah, the return trip? Don't worry Thaddeus worked out all that kind of stuff awhile ago. It won't be a problem.
As the wagons continue, after a few minutes a very loud, and echoing 'hoot' sound is heard. Cosmo takes notice. Hmm, that is perhaps a bit concerning, I think we'll need to pick up the pace a bit. But don't worry, we'll be safe once we enter the compound.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday December 16th, 2024 9:36:56 AM
Paige just shrugs her shoulders at Cosmo’s comment. The tour of the Monster Preserve seems to be going okay. Okay for the Patchers that is…not necessarily for the horse that got dragged away. The group will have to think up a way to explain that one to the bosses.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 d20+6=7 ; d20+1=17 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 12:28:59 PM
Rhys pulls the wagon to an immediate stop. ”Now Cosmo, you should know I am not a particularly trusting sort. Your last comment sounded a bit ominous, so maybe you should be a bit clearer about what the plans for our return to Plateau City are. I get a bit edgy about stuff like this…and you don’t want me to be edgy, right?”. The elf tries to sound intimidating (7) and listens carefully to Cosmo’s reply (Sense Motive 17)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+5=22 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 3:44:18 PM
Burton scans the sky to try and identify the creature that hooted. (Perception 22)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Monday December 16th, 2024 5:56:39 PM
Zarsellet hears the 'hoot' and wonders what it came from. Something that concerns Cosmo? "Cosmo? If that hoot was from something dangerous maybe you should tell us what. Your wagon only has one horse. And unless you can make it stronger it won't be able to race pulling that wagon."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=14 ; d20+12=14 ; d8+6=7 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 6:00:52 PM Cosmo, I'm sure we will all breath easier once inside the compound, but from your concern does that mean we need to be on the lookout for some sort of monstrous owl trying to swoop down on us from above in near silence? Or was that a regular own we can ignore and the concern is that it's dangerous to be out at night? Upon hearing the hoot and scans the skies for signs of what could be a silent attack from above, and keeps his bow ready in case it does turn out they are being hunted.
Perception = 14
Attack = 14 Damage = 7
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 14/FF 19, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=21 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 9:41:01 PM
Kwarsk's nerves just don't seem to get a break - What threat will soon face us... now? - he ponders...
(OOC - Perception = 21)
(OOC - adjusted AC in header to reflect Kwarsk's 'disguise' of non-magical heavy shield and chain shirt; I think the header included not only his typical AC, but the bonus from using a Ki point; sorry it went unadjusted for so long!)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+12=18 ; Monday December 16th, 2024 9:56:34 PM
With half the team interrogating Cosmo, Fingers just keeps an eye out for the next creature. (Perception: 18, +2 if we run across any traps)
movin on up - DM BrianZ Tuesday December 17th, 2024 8:13:57 AM
Cosmo answers Rhys, with a small amount of alarm. Edgy? Why I would guess you were selected to join as a guard for exactly those sorts of qualities. Erm, we really should get moving again.
That was no owl of course, it was a warning call from a dinosaur. Not the dangerous kind, but when they hoot like that it means a predator is about. And predators around here tend to be the sort of thing you don't want to run into. So looking out is fine, but moving along is better.
As for plans, there are none, specifically. I expect you'll be sent out on these very same wagons once they are loaded and ready to go for the next caravan.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 d20+11=26 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 12:58:49 PM
Zarsellet hears and focuses on watching around for whatever predator would scare dinosaurs....
OOC: Perception 26
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday December 17th, 2024 3:41:30 PM
Paige goes through a mental list of the things the Patchers have encountered in the last while in an attempt to come up with a new ranking for ‘the scariest thing’ she’s ever fought…
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 14/FF 19, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=29 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 4:17:53 PM
Kwarsk continues to be on alert... he knows he has little to add to the "magic" conversation, but guard duty... that's something he can do!
And he does that while absentmindedly and covertly doing some joint flexibility exercises the Monks of Pantheon taught him...
(OOC - Perception = 29)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=26 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 5:48:21 PM
Naithi keeps watching for trouble and considers this location for a druid grove. Fey might enjoy it and trouble makers would stay away
Perception= 26
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) d20+13=18 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 5:50:43 PM I agree, if predators have been spotted close by we don't want to delay. It's best if we get to safety as soon as possible.
Lothlo keeps an eye out for the predators that are roaming the area. Perception = 18
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 Tuesday December 17th, 2024 9:44:27 PM
Rhys continues to have his doubts about Cosmo and what may lie in store for them once they arrive at wherever they are going. He has yet to get a clear read on the man. He gets the wagon going again and hopes his fears are unjustified.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 d20+12=32 ; Tuesday December 17th, 2024 10:35:46 PM
Fingers just keeps an eye out for the next creature. (Perception: 32 - (Natural 20), +2 if we run across any traps)
The Arrival - DM BrianZ Wednesday December 18th, 2024 7:21:38 AM
As the wagons continue on their way, the sounds of the hooting and honking dinosaurs diminish, and hopefully whatever predator was after them is also further away.
Another thirty minutes of travel brings you to the Compound. The first thing you'll be able to take note of, is that the perimeter is lined with the same magical fencing that keeps the various creatures of the monster preserve from entering the roads in the region and threatening travel. The Compound would appear to be safe from random attacks from anything that lives in the preserve due to this protected zone.
You can see several buildings, a few people moving about and the sounds of hammers and chisels can be heard, not far off. As you enter the Zone, a guard waves in recognition of Cosmo and indicates the wagons should go to a building which appears to be a stable. Near the stable, a Satyr seems to be giving instructions to some workers.
Cosmo dismounts from the wagon and stretches his legs. Ahh, yes. It's good to be back. What do you think?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday December 18th, 2024 9:10:09 AM
Paige is all astonishment when the group pulls into the compound.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Wednesday December 18th, 2024 10:34:38 AM
Zarsellet jumps down and approaches Cosmo. "Impressive so far. The fence keeps all of the predators out?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) Wednesday December 18th, 2024 6:01:29 PM
Lothlo watches in anticipation as the safety of the fence draws near. A few minutes later he finds everyone inside the gate's safety and he feels he is able to breath a little easier. Wow, I've never seen magical fences like this. I suppose they are necessary considering everything we've seen wandering around outside.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday December 18th, 2024 9:10:24 PM
Naithi looks at the fence and wonders how much it would cost to put something similar up around The Patch.
Who built and maintains these fences and the preserve? Is it the city, or a private entity?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 14/FF 19, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=27 ; Wednesday December 18th, 2024 9:45:40 PM
Kwarsk gapes at the vast and magical construction for a moment, and then gets a hold of himself and starts looking around and assessing potential threats, if any.
(Profession: Soldier - Take 10 = 17. Perception = 27)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Wednesday December 18th, 2024 10:17:43 PM I also have a question. Why build in the middle of the preserve? Wouldn't it be safer at the side of the road? Or at least closer to it?
The Arrival - DM BrianZ Thursday December 19th, 2024 7:57:17 AM Yes, the fence keeps all the predators out, along with creatures that are less dangerous, but still considered monsters.
We needed to be further away from the road, to keep from prying eyes. The preserve naturally prevents most people from finding us. And for me, it gives direct access to continue to further my research.
Cosmo points at the Satyr by the stables. That's Zoz. Why don't you leave the wagons near the stables and then check in with him. His people will take care of the horses. I need to report in, and then check on my experiments.
OOC- The woldipedia is down atm, I will post the relevant information on the Preserve at a later date.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 d20=17 ; d20+9=17 ; Thursday December 19th, 2024 9:12:37 AM
Rhys leads the wagon over to the stables and sees to the horses before reporting to Zoz. He does his best to scan the surroundings without looking to conspicuous (Perception 17, ignore first roll, clumsy fingers)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday December 19th, 2024 11:37:17 AM
Paige follows Rhys and the wagon.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 14/FF 19, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. d20+14=20 ; Thursday December 19th, 2024 3:14:57 PM
Kwarsk falls in line behind Rhys, as rear guard. Why can't I stop thinking about ambushes???
(OOC - Perception = 20)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:13 T:12 FF:11; HP: 39/39 Fort: 5 Ref: 5 Will: 8 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday December 19th, 2024 5:27:29 PM
Burton looks around at the fences. "That is a relief the fences would indicate that they haven't so far done any of their monster tweaking on monsters that can fly yet."
OOC: Sorry for being quiet have been out on a work event for two days.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Thursday December 19th, 2024 5:55:16 PM
Hearing that the fence keeps 'everything' out Zarsellet wonders, but accepts it for now. "OK. We'll get the wagons over to Zoz."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday December 19th, 2024 7:27:15 PM
Naithi follows the group, but keeps Camalayaas at her side. It might become awkward if the stables discovers she isn't really a horse.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: reduced to (19/13/17) HP: 55/46, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=21 ; Thursday December 19th, 2024 7:27:48 PM
Perception to check for traps, ambushes, etc = 21
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Thursday December 19th, 2024 11:50:01 PM Hey, I want to hear about your experiments, okay? Fingers leads the rear wagon to the stable.
The Arrival - DM BrianZ Friday December 20th, 2024 11:14:17 AM
As you approach the stables, there is a shimmering in the air before you. As you watch a portal opens. Looking inside, you see what looks like a festive tavern, filled with people eating, drinking and having a lot of fun. You may choose to step inside if you wish....
OOC- The portal leads to the Giggling Ghost. You are welcome to have your character join the activities there, or remain here during yuletide. There is no danger, and no combat during yuletide.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 17, CMD 16, HP 49/49 | Fort: +6, Ref: +9, Will: +6 | Perception +11 Friday December 20th, 2024 1:17:21 PM
Zarsellet heads to the Giggling Ghost. See y'all back here next year!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 (Bless, Inspire Courage) Friday December 20th, 2024 6:41:16 PM
Lothlo heads towards the Giggling Ghost with the others. Flaming Gnomish, here I come!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday December 20th, 2024 7:47:58 PM
Paige follows her companions through the illusion…
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 22/T 14/FF 19, HP 62/62, CMD 22/26 vs. Bull Rush & Trip, Ki 5/5. Friday December 20th, 2024 9:07:12 PM
Kwarsk contemplates the portal and... that would be telling!
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 47/47 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:6 Friday December 20th, 2024 11:33:12 PM
Fingers looks at the portal. Is it Yuletide already? Huh. He turns back to Cosmo. Cos, I'm heading out to that tavern for a while. You want anything?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 56/56 Saturday December 21st, 2024 12:39:10 PM
Rhys follows the others through the portal after seeing to the horses.
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