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Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 261/261 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:51) DR 5/-
Monday December 16th, 2024 5:40:17 PM
Hmerrin races through Grubbertown and the rest of the city, turning his partnership with Dez into a competition on who can reach the most lights.

At the end of the night, he arrives at Tide House.

"That was fun! But I really need a nap. Good night, er, day all."

The young man heads to his room and gets a few hours sleep.

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC36/24(touch) HP 190/190 CMD38
Monday December 16th, 2024 7:06:44 PM
That felt...good. We should do that every year.

I'm a little hungry after all that running around. Are there any cookies?

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 235/235; AC:29/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 38], DR 10/evil
Monday December 16th, 2024 7:07:38 PM
Desdichado is quite surprised to meet Darmious Foxx -- the paladin never has quite completely trusted him -- and even more surprised to be handing him a gift!

"Enjoy your gift" he exclaims, "and maybe you can share one of the cookies if you have a mind to."

On his way back to Tide House, he looks around to see what effects the gift giving has had on the town. Maybe Dirt City is a little more peaceful, even if just for one night.

RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 35*/19*/29* -- CMD 27 -- HP 170/170 -- Arcane Sight, DarkVision, See Invisibility
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 3:12:24 AM
Nira enters the house, her eyes scanning for any signs of their guests from the night before.

"I'm not sure about cookies" she replies with a small smile, "but breakfast sounds good. Bacon and toast, definitely."

She gives the room one last look, before turning her attention back to the morning preparations.

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 217/217 AC: 39(T:22/FF:32) CMD:43)
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 5:45:20 AM
Gaffer doesn't regroup with the Tide straight away, but takes in the sun rise with a morning flight. The whole night has been a great reminder of what, and who they are protecting, and he wants to savour it for moment longer.

A Morning of Recovery... coDM SteveK
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 7:09:08 AM
There had been surprises all about on the Tide's 'night of gifts'. Yrûl was able to entice a running monologue from Nira on the City Below; that nearly half the City lived down in the tunnels that were once sewers but have been made much more habitable over many generations. That there was a truce among the Houses to not have violence or other... activities in the City Below: it was a safe space dating all the way back to two star-crossed lovers who died: Violet and Arturo.

Desdichado notices that Darmious Foxx is as surprised as the paladin, but his schooled expression betrays no thought other than a murmured "I thank you for the Gift", and a consideration in his eyes.

Gaffer notices near the end of the night that there are significantly less lights coming out of his acorn, and he is able to count them down as he and his friends race across the City. 3... 2... 1... And when the last Gift is delivered, the acorn jingles once and disappears.

..................

In the gathering dining room, Jasper and Tombo are there to greet the returning heroes because they are just setting up a continental-style meal, the sideboard having slices of meats, cheeses, and melons; warm rolls of wheat or rye or barley that when the crust is torn with a satisfying 'crackle' the aroma fills the room with mouthwatering yeastiness; and strong herbal tea or coffee or spring water for drinks. Tombo beams. "Ah, I missed you last night, very busy, but I am glad to see you in the morn! I am just off for my own bed but thought I could bring over some victuals as a little birdy told me you were quite active last night!"

OOC: Next Game... coDM SteveK
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 10:48:24 AM
OOC: For Thistleport Restart Game (this will be deleted NLT 20 DEC)

We have 5 of 7 PCs announced for Thistleport, but Rob and SteveK still need some infomation:

Brian Zappe - Species, Lineage, and Class
Courtney Henson - Species, Lineage, and Class
Yves Bouchard - Species, Lineage for your Fighter
Ryan Baker - Lineage for your Gnome Bard

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 217/217 AC: 39(T:22/FF:32) CMD:43)
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 1:09:33 PM
[Thistleport]

I am thinking a Dwarf; Sorcerer (eventually clockwork soul)
Are we restricted to the three listed abilities scores for a background? I'm unclear if those are suggestions or required.

Dan K DM CMTC
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 2:39:44 PM
DM Dan K: the ability scores listed in Background are the only option for that background. Increase one ability by 2 points and another by 1 point OR increase each ability by 1 Point

Yrûl (Nick K) HP:205/211 AC:33 F:16 R:30 W:9. CMD:40
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 5:07:28 PM
~~~

”Oh yes, that was strange – strange but very satisfying – just like that food. Um, not that it’s strange, I mean. I’ll just be quiet and eat something” Yrûl declared before promptly filling her mouth with some fresh bread mounted with a particularly pungent hard cheese, which in turn was topped with a beetroot relish. She washed it down with some cool water.

A bath or magical clean up and some time in a soft bed seemed most appealing.
~~~

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 235/235; AC:29/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 38], DR 10/evil
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 5:47:33 PM
Desdichado gives a friendly slap on the back to Tombo. "I'm glad you could stop by! Thanks for the vittles last night - they were delicious."

He grabs a bite to eat, goes to his room to get some rest, and comes back downstairs a while later hoping to enjoy some more 'downtime' with friends and visitors before they have to face the final element from the time device.

(OOC: Forest gnome for the 5E character.)

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 217/217 AC: 39(T:22/FF:32) CMD:43)
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 6:50:37 PM
Gaffer watches with a smile as the final light vanishes, the acorn held expectantly in his hand as it vanishes.

He is happy to join the others for a meal and relax a while without a dire fight quite on the immediate horizon.

He also makes sure to pick up a replacement for his whiskey seeing as the last came in so handy. Possible evacuation plans for the city can wait a day at least.

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 261/261 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:51) DR 5/-
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 7:07:30 PM
Hmerrin naps a good four or five hours, but the smell of coffee from downstairs reminds his sleeping self that he is hungry.

The fellow gets dressed and bounds down the stairs.

"Good morning!"
He glances outside.
"Or maybe afternoon. Whatever, did you leave any food?"
His eyes light up as he spies the sideboard and he dives in.

As he chews, he wonders aloud, "we're still here. Maybe we meet the next one here in Dirt City? Though not sure we want to wait and just hit Gaffer's teleporter once more. Thoughts?"

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC36/24(touch) HP 190/190 CMD38
Tuesday December 17th, 2024 8:43:24 PM
Well, I think we can wait to decide until after we eat and rest. Ramirez says with a wink. And then he tucks into the food, thanking Jasper and Tombo in between bites.

Danko Pureheart (Yves) AC 31/35/36 haste-- CMD 37 -- 111/145 HP
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 6:32:08 AM
" ..... Baaaaaacon..... Ilike bacon..... and some bread and jam please.... and a cold mug of milk... "

A Little R&R... coDM SteveK
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 7:23:24 AM
The heroes all seem happily tired and hungry, and each make a beeline for their heart's desire. Dirt City is just a little nicer place than before, and many hundreds of people who otherwise would look upon the mighty and powerful as if expecting the back of a hand (on a good day) now see that not all the mighty are that way, and the Tide is the living example of that.

Danko wants bacon and he looks around, but since bacon isn't on the sideboard, there is none to be found. Does that stop the Sorcerer? Ha! The dragonblood simply said: If I can't see some bacon, I'll find some instead. Aaaand he trots over to a seaside tavern that is serving breakfast, including bacon, for the sailors in port.

...............

It is feeling a little strange to the heroes. Dirt City is exactly as it was before the Maharaja's monsters leveled the city; but they are all certain there is one more charge on the Time Stone and one more monster. But they haven't been whisked back to their present like they had done three times in the past. Almost like they are in a limbo, expecting disaster, waiting for the other shoe ...

Yrûl (Nick K) HP:205/211 AC:33 F:16 R:30 W:9. CMD:40
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 10:30:50 AM
~~~

”Well, we’ve discussed it...” Yrûl pronounced with a nod to her weapons and floating menagerie. ”We think that we should probably use this time to get into tip top shape ready for the final Big Bad. AND…. We should make some plans – Cunning Plans. They’re usually the best.” Having made this extremely helpful proclamation she partook of some ‘breakfast grateful that there was no stinky bacon around.

~~~

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 261/261 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:51) DR 5/-
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 5:39:04 PM
Hmerrin laughs heartily at Yrul's suggestion.
"Oh, Yrul. You don't know us at all. These 'plans' you speak of...."

The fighter chuckles a little more, before turning serious.
"Well, perhaps a bit of planning wouldn't hurt. Last one is 'Earth' right? So, earth elementals, underground nasties, basically dark and rocky, yes?"

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 235/235; AC:29/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 38], DR 10/evil
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 6:48:10 PM
Desdichado nods along. "Yeah, although at this point I feel like we should expect anything. We've had a few surprises up to this point, so who knows what's coming next."

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC36/24(touch) HP 190/190 CMD38
Wednesday December 18th, 2024 6:57:33 PM
Plans are always a great idea, right up until you meet the enemy

We should probably just cover all the basics, some energy resistance, movement ability, then hope for the best.

RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 35*/19*/29* -- CMD 27 -- HP 170/170 -- Arcane Sight, DarkVision, See Invisibility
Thursday December 19th, 2024 2:38:25 AM
Nira grins. Yes, planning has never been a strength for the party, but they always seem to make it through. "I might pay a visit to the Catacombs. Stock up on a few items."

"I think it's probably a good idea to issue a warning to the city to evacuate just before we activate the timestone. I was thinking about a divination spell, but those can only forecast for events in the next week, so..."

She pauses mid-sentence, her brow furrowing as a thought hits her with sudden clarity. "'Earth' could mean dirt, as in Dirt City. Could it be that we need to fight or stop everyone in town?" Nira's mind races. She’s seen how easily people can be controlled or charmed, and given the enemies they’ve faced so far, it’s not outside the realm of possibility that something powerful could take control of the entire town.

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 217/217 AC: 39(T:22/FF:32) CMD:43) d20+25=32 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2024 5:22:12 AM
Gaffer tries to recall the destruction they saw before they last activated the time stone. If they account for the capabilities of the creatures they fought, it should be possible to get a clearer idea of what the remaining damage was done.

"I'm not sure it would be the city folk from what the damage was like. I'll prepare extra spells to avoid any of us being grappled or restrained like last time, and a few for moving stone." Gaffer adds his thoughts to the pile as he thinks back.

He also gets in the habit of keeping a Barkskin and Magic Fang spells active for however long they wait until activating the stone, just in case they get a surprise before then.

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Nature(?): 32

A Little Discussion... coDM SteveK
Thursday December 19th, 2024 6:42:07 AM
Over breakfast, the heroes start talking about the possibilities of the last monster. According to Gimp's Riddle, it is about 'earth', so countering earth powers is high on their list, and being able to freely move themselves. Nira thinks of how it could be the people of Dirt City themselves are the monsters! And Gaffer considers the type of destruction the team saw that they haven't stopped yet. Flooding? check. Tornadoes? yep. Systematic levelling? had to be that Jericho Space monster. Fire? Yeah, there was a bit of that with the Bandersnatch. What's left?

Oh, yeah, the swath of destruction, like a child running through leaves...

...........

The heroes have the initiative

Yrûl (Nick K) HP:205/211 AC:33 F:16 R:30 W:9. CMD:40
Thursday December 19th, 2024 1:12:28 PM
~~~

”Maybe it’s a really big thing, like maybe a Titan or something.” Yrûl offered after some thought. She had no idea how to handle such a thing except to puncture a few holes in it, courtesy of Snickit and Dabz and hope for the best. As to preparations, she was very much reliant on the others. She’d just turn up and do her shadowy thing whilst hoping for the best.

~~~

Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 217/217 AC: 39(T:22/FF:32) CMD:43)
Thursday December 19th, 2024 6:48:37 PM
"I don't mind spending some of the goodwill we have earned on telling those who will listen to leave the city for a day or two when we know the attack will happen. We could spread the word today, and then activate the stone tomorrow?" Gaffer suggests a course of action.

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 235/235; AC:29/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 38], DR 10/evil
Thursday December 19th, 2024 6:58:18 PM
"If you all think we should try warning a few people, fine by me. But I'd rather make haste to put an end to whatever this last threat is. Then the warning won't even have been needed."

Ramirez (BrianZ) AC36/24(touch) HP 190/190 CMD38
Thursday December 19th, 2024 7:52:32 PM
Warning them could start a panic, which could do a lot of damage. And leaving the town might not save them if we fail.

Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 261/261 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:51) DR 5/-
Thursday December 19th, 2024 8:28:09 PM
Upon deciding the last critter hit Dirt City like a child running through leaves, Hmerrin is inclined to agree with Yrul.

"Really big, probably."
Hmerrin considers his own trip to the Catacombs.

In the meantime, "What if we got word to Darmious Foxx? He could let the Prince know, and the Houses could work out an evacuation. Even if they got everybody to the City Below, it might save folks. All of that assumes we fail though."

A Little More Discussion... coDM SteveK
Friday December 20th, 2024 8:01:37 AM
The heroes are divided about what to do and settle in for a drink around the Yule Log while they discuss options.

……

Friends, it is officially Yule, and I’m not posting until 4 Jan. Happy Holidays!

Yrûl (Nick K) HP:205/211 AC:33 F:16 R:30 W:9. CMD:40
Friday December 20th, 2024 9:55:53 AM
~~~

”Actually, if we DO stop the big nasty then there’s no need to evacuate.” Yrûl decided after some rumination. ”I suppose though it might be wise to have a contingency if we fail. How that could work though, I really have no idea. So it’s probably best if we don’t fail.” She settled back to listen to what everyone else had to say, even Snickit and Dabz, albeit they really didn’t have anything constructive to add.

~~~

Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 235/235; AC:29/15/32 (75%fortification) - CMD 38], DR 10/evil
Saturday December 21st, 2024 8:22:30 PM
Desdichado grabs a mug and sits down for a nice long think.

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