Feb 3, 2021 10:21 pm
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Okay as in Hill Giant Sized and currently the mists makes the shape shadowy so hard to tell the details.Episode 2 Scene 1 The Journey North
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Feb 4, 2021 7:16 pm
Brindel says to Shump, "We'll go by the tower, but first we'll greet the person resting next to it. I don't want to surprise him." Brindel smiles. "He's even bigger than you."
Brindel stops the party about 50-60 feet away from the sitting figure. He calls out to the giant-sized person, "Hail friend! We arrive with peaceful intentions and with invitation from the ruler of the marsh."
Brindel stops the party about 50-60 feet away from the sitting figure. He calls out to the giant-sized person, "Hail friend! We arrive with peaceful intentions and with invitation from the ruler of the marsh."
Last edited February 4, 2021 7:17 pm
Feb 4, 2021 9:29 pm
At that range the form takes on more semblance and appears to be a scantly clad male humanoid that looks like he could stand nearly 10 feet tall, however it does not respond to Brindel's call. However, nearby the mist coalesces once more into the now familiar Mist Lady. "Do not concern yourself with them they are mere tools that I have placed there to discourage the unwelcome. They will cause you no concern. Please explore the tower if you like and utilize it for rest if you find it safe. You will went to be fully rested prior to your departure. I will return at first light, to see if you are ready to leave." She does not leave immediately, perhaps incase there were questions.
Feb 4, 2021 10:10 pm
"We will probably be ready to leave tomorrow, Your Highness, but my companions will have final say. Will our access to the jungle island be available in the tower or outside of it?"
Feb 4, 2021 10:21 pm
"There is an ancient circle of stones over there," she points off to to her and the towers left, "that I will use to make the doorway to the isle and there is no rush if you feel ready by tomorrow at first light then I will create the doorway, if not the next morning will do fine. I do not believe there is anything within the tower but we have not entered it and there is a faint ancient magic about it so do be careful. Further I make no claim to anything that resides within the tower. If there be anything remaining within feel to do with it what you will."
Feb 4, 2021 11:12 pm
When we go by the giant, Shump looks him over. Sizing him up. Yep he is bigger. Shump does see many people bigger than him. Tall. is all he says as he passes with Haelga next to him.
Feb 4, 2021 11:48 pm
Haelga appreciates her escort's comment, and follows up with, "Not ofn ai see peepl bigrr den ju, Shump.
"So oke doe."
She straps her shield to her left forearm, and draws her longsword as they continue their approach.
"So oke doe."
She straps her shield to her left forearm, and draws her longsword as they continue their approach.
[ +- ] Common Translation
"It's not often that I see people larger than you, Shump.
"It's okay, though."
"It's okay, though."
Feb 5, 2021 12:18 am
He replies back with a "Shump" and reaches into his pouch and withdraws a sweet meat and hands it to Haelga.
Feb 5, 2021 12:49 am
As the group passes by the giant they notice that he is quite dead and has probably been dead for quite sometime and that there is also another one on the opposite side of the tower as well in basically the same condition.
Feb 6, 2021 12:49 am
Lex walks behind Brindel. "Brindel, since we're here, we should check this out."
Brindel hears the eager anticipation in Lex's voice and says to the Mist Lady, "Thank you, Your Highness. We would like to explore the tower. Did you build it?"
Brindel hears the eager anticipation in Lex's voice and says to the Mist Lady, "Thank you, Your Highness. We would like to explore the tower. Did you build it?"
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Questions: What are the dimensions of the tower? Is the shape cylindrical, a rectangular prism, or something else? Can the party tell what material it is made of? Does the party see any doors or windows?Last edited February 6, 2021 12:52 am
Feb 6, 2021 3:02 am
As the group gets even closer to the tower and it takes on clarity so does the smell from the two giant rotting corpses flanking it. The Mist Lady replies, "You must be distracted, I believe I have answered that question already." Here tone sounds as if she were a bit annoyed at the question.
At first impression the tower appears to be cylindrical however upon getting much closer it can be seen to have edges and the group can see five sides from the side they are on and if the building continues this way on the back side it would have a total of eight sides in all. The width of the building appears to be maybe 60 feet while the height is not clearly visible and could be at least as tall as it is wide or taller. There is a narrow tall pointed-arched doorway on the side of the tower they are facing (maybe 3 feet wide by 8 or 9 feet tall) which means the doorway faces west but it is not in the center of the wall but sort of in the center of the left half of the wall. Other than the open doorway there does not appear to be any other openings on any parts of the three walls that they can see.
At first impression the tower appears to be cylindrical however upon getting much closer it can be seen to have edges and the group can see five sides from the side they are on and if the building continues this way on the back side it would have a total of eight sides in all. The width of the building appears to be maybe 60 feet while the height is not clearly visible and could be at least as tall as it is wide or taller. There is a narrow tall pointed-arched doorway on the side of the tower they are facing (maybe 3 feet wide by 8 or 9 feet tall) which means the doorway faces west but it is not in the center of the wall but sort of in the center of the left half of the wall. Other than the open doorway there does not appear to be any other openings on any parts of the three walls that they can see.
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For clarity your clear visibility range is about 30 feet and at about 60 feet details are nearly impossible to make out.Rolls
Secret Roll
Feb 8, 2021 6:36 pm
Lex walks over to the circle of stones, then looks at the Mist Lady. "Your Highness, with the right magic, could this circle also be a portal to Far Reach?"
Lex will walk around the stones, being careful not to enter the circle itself. He tries to recognize the type/school of magic that powers the circle.
Lex will walk around the stones, being careful not to enter the circle itself. He tries to recognize the type/school of magic that powers the circle.
Last edited February 9, 2021 10:59 pm
Rolls
Inspecting the portal stones (Arcana) - (1d20+5)
(13) + 5 = 18
Feb 8, 2021 6:57 pm
Look about its size of the tower, Big. he doesn't seem to be impressed really. Just notes it.
Feb 9, 2021 10:45 pm
Egret lingers by Shump and Haelga, clearly not very enthusiastic about the tower or talking with the mist-clad lady. In fact, he's been quiet ever since his earlier questions about the jungle island, only silently following the group while keeping the eye on the lady - either lost in thought or simply unwilling to interrupt Brindel. Only now he finally stops drilling holes in the back of their half-transparent guide with his eyes, to instead watch Lex inspect the portal circle.
After watching the alchemist for a while, he finally addresses the lady again. "Do you know if there's anything living - or unliving, - in the area? If we are to rest here, we might need to take precautions against an ambush. Unless, of course, you guarantee our safety as guests?" His tone, while still polite, has a small mischievous note to it, and the last question sounds almost like a challenge.
After watching the alchemist for a while, he finally addresses the lady again. "Do you know if there's anything living - or unliving, - in the area? If we are to rest here, we might need to take precautions against an ambush. Unless, of course, you guarantee our safety as guests?" His tone, while still polite, has a small mischievous note to it, and the last question sounds almost like a challenge.
Feb 9, 2021 11:12 pm
Lex, after getting some directions since the circle of stones were not within visual range, walks about 100 feet or so to the north of the tower over another supplied bridge to another small islet that is dominate by a large dark flat stone. Part of this large flat 20 foot diameter structure that appears to be crisply cornered and yet gives one the sense of antiquity, are 8 stones that stand about 3 feet high. Each one of these 3 foot stones is also octagonal in shape and about 1 foot in diameter at the top and 2 foot in diameter at their base and covered in wizardly symbols. Now while Lex recognizes them as Draconic in nature, he is not familiar with these and it would take some time of study to decipher them and their purpose. Although the large sigil that appears on the surface of the base seems to indicate or translate into Gate but he might not be correct on that one either as again its form while Draconic is quite different than any he has seen before. He does notice that upon the top of each stone is a small octagonal indentation about 3 inches in diameter and currently filled with water so not able to tell how deep.
Feb 9, 2021 11:22 pm
Looks that we will be here a while so not looking to stand around outside, Shump guides Haelga to the inside.
Feb 9, 2021 11:25 pm
Before Shump and Haelga move more than a step or two, Egret suddenly feels the wind whip up around him and feels pressure as he is lifted into the air meanwhile the Mist Lady is speaking harshly in High Old Sylvan which is extremely uncommon. The harshness of her tone continues as she switches to Common, "Yes there are living creatures within this marsh, and as I said before the forever unliving are far to the east within their contested forest. What if anything exists within the tower, as I have also said, I do not know nor do I care. Further, I never said I would protect your worthless hide, I simply agreed not to kill it. I will return tomorrow morning to see if you are still alive and ready to travel perhaps by then you will all have learned more proper respect."
With that she swirls out of existence and Egret drops to the ground. Apparently the Lady took the mischievous innuendo quite seriously but all in all not something completely unexpected from a Fae being who speaks High Old Sylvan as that is a Fae Courtly tongue.
[ +- ] For those who understand Sylvan
"You would challenge me you insignificant little Raglikin. I could tear you to pieces and feed you to the fish.
With that she swirls out of existence and Egret drops to the ground. Apparently the Lady took the mischievous innuendo quite seriously but all in all not something completely unexpected from a Fae being who speaks High Old Sylvan as that is a Fae Courtly tongue.
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Egret needs to make a Acrobatics(Dexterity) save DC 10 to avoid taking damage from the short fall.Feb 10, 2021 12:09 am
Egret seems non-plussed as he is yanked into the air and then dropped back on the ground, only slight surprise quickly passing over his features. He unsuccessfully tries to make the landing graceful, winces at the impact, and once back on his feet, absent-mindely dusts his clothes. "A blatant threat and a short flight, what a delightful lady." His words are slightly sarcastic, but with no real malice. "Though it seems that our new acquaintance might be a Fae, and while I rarely had a pleasure of dealing with this kin, it explain quite a lot."
He pauses thoughtfully, then adds. "And in case you are still listening to us, I would prefer to not take any more flying sessions right now. What I say is meant more in jest."
Edit: 1d6 damage, right?
He pauses thoughtfully, then adds. "And in case you are still listening to us, I would prefer to not take any more flying sessions right now. What I say is meant more in jest."
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Do I know anything about the word Raglikin? Is it just Sylvan insult for Tieflings, or does it point to the area of the lady's origin, maybe?Edit: 1d6 damage, right?
Last edited February 10, 2021 12:11 am
Rolls
Acrobatics - (1d20+2)
(3) + 2 = 5
Feb 10, 2021 12:18 am
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Fae or fae Knowledge is a Nature check make one and we will see how much more Egret knowsRolls
Egrets Damage - (1d3+1)
(1) + 1 = 2
Feb 10, 2021 12:34 am
Shump stand still as the mess begins. His thoughts are to reach over and grab him except he is sure the misty lady is causing it and her voice sounds mad. Not that Shump can figure out what he did to upset her, but seems she is rather feisty. After Egrets lands and the misty lady is gone, he helps Egrets up Not good. and then pays more attention to the tower he is about to enter.
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