Chapter 9: Hermits Find Themselves With Allies.

Jun 4, 2021 10:40 pm
Kallbacken-Wise - determine composition of Flodmynningstead Ob2 doubled to Ob4

Rolls

Help from others - beginner's luck - (8d6)

(65153224) = 28

Jun 4, 2021 11:05 pm
Vasil rides stealthily into the town. Final test to open Riding.

Taft gives save advice to Vasil as he clambers onto Shadow's back.

This was against Ob2, doubled to Ob4. This was the last Beginner's Luck test. Failed by 1, but Riding is now open.
Last edited June 4, 2021 11:24 pm

Rolls

Speed B4 + 2D help from Shadow + 2D help from Taft - (8d6)

(26231361) = 24

Reroll aces - (2d6, RA)

(43) = 7

Jun 4, 2021 11:10 pm
Sneakin' an' grabbin', grabbin' an' sneakin'.

Rolls

Stealthy + 2 Help + FoRKs + Persona - (8d6)

(33424136) = 26

Fate - (1d6, RA)

(3) = 3

Call-on - (6d6, RA)

(1446432) = 24

Jun 4, 2021 11:24 pm
Circles test - do we know the two people that Shadow and Vasil picked up?

Ob4

Rolls

B3 +1D Rep +2D Help +2D Persona - (8d6)

(45631336) = 31

+1 Fate reroll 6's - (2d6, RA)

(44) = 8

Jun 4, 2021 11:49 pm
Persuasion B4 +FoRK Almanac Forest Wise Haggling +2D Help Ob4

Rolls

Ob4 - (9d6)

(236333165) = 32

Fate to hopefully pass - (2d6, RA)

(43) = 7

Jun 5, 2021 12:09 am
Travelling with the Watercarriers in tow, the group cross the river back into Flodmynningstead.
Scouting around the Stead Vasil and Shadow grab two scouts. Upon dragging them back to camp, both women are known to the group. Froda, the sister of Bohn; Taft's hunting companion, and Sofia; who once helped a wounded Vasil.

Put bluntly, Taft and Vasil described their intent to remove the Tower's influence from the Stead. They narrowly convince the women to go along with their plan. Approaching the Stead under the cover of a setting sun, the group have plans to extinguish fires, and extinguish lives.
Aug 20, 2021 10:16 pm
Vasil is using Ugly Truth (beginner's luck) on Froda and Sofia - "If we cannot convince him, he has to die..."
First step towards convincing Vaccar to step outside of the steading.

Ugly Truth - B4 + 1D Help from Taft + 2D Help from Shadow + 1D Help from Vakseli + 1D Help from Summer + 1D Persona
Last edited August 20, 2021 10:26 pm

Rolls

Ugly Truth (beginner's luck) 10d6 against ob3(6) - (10d6, RA)

(21442564321) = 34

Forthright (Call-on for Ugly Truth) Reroll failures - (6d6, RA)

(151134) = 15

Aug 20, 2021 10:21 pm
OOC:
Rolling for Grandfather's Song

Rolls

Grandfather's song + Forks + Help - (5d6, RA)

(24455) = 20

Aug 20, 2021 10:26 pm
Deceiving Vaccar
OOC:
B5 Will, Ob 4

Rolls

Will + Advantage + Help - (9d6)

(151261463) = 29

Aug 20, 2021 10:59 pm
Vaccar, Sergeant of the forces of the Tower, watches Vasil fetch the jerky.

Rolls

Perception (untrained Observation) - (4d6)

(5224) = 13

Aug 20, 2021 11:01 pm
Vasil reaches into the fire to grab the discarded jerky. Casual like.

Vasil is trying to keep the Firetaming subtle.

Rolls

Slight of Hand (beginner's luck) 4d - (4d6)

(6335) = 17

Spending a Fate to Reroll the 6 - (1d6, RA)

(3) = 3

Aug 20, 2021 11:47 pm
Vasil attempts to force an alliance with Vaccar. He offers the possibility of a sword that can cut men of stone.

Persuasion B3 FoRKs: Fire Artifice + Artisan Wise + Ridiculous Request Wise + Oratory
Help: Hunting, Persuasion

+ 2 Persona

11d6 against Ob4

Rolls

Persuasion vs Ob4 Will - (11d6, RA)

(553152633552) = 45

Aug 21, 2021 12:10 am
Taft, Shadow, and Vasil spoke with Froda and Sofia about the leadership of the Steading.
They discover that the Steading is lead by a man named Vaccar - a huge iron willed warrior from the West. A survivor of The Tower's spread through Vasil's homelands. Vaccar leads his people as best he can, having been defeated by the Tower's forces.

Assisted by Summer and Vaksii, the group extract information from Froda and Sofia about Vaccar - his motivations, his desires.
Shadow crept into the Steading, where alongside the Longhouse, spoke softly into Vaccar's mind, beckoning him into the nearby forest with promises of rewards.

Ambushed by the great wolf, Vaccar was held to listen to Vasil. Eventually, the two spoke over the campfire, while Shadow and Taft hunted game.

Vasil reached calmly into the campfire, to retrieve some fallen meat, and received a small burn for his troubles.

Together, the group was able to convince Vaccar to shift his alliances - no longer an enemy, but not yet a friend. Promises have been made, and hopes stoked.

The situation is primed: the group has a place to leave the water carriers. They'll need to take care of themselves, but may fit in well with another group of liberated Tower followers.

If Vasil is able to forge Vaccar a weapon capable of fighting spirit and stone, he may buy an ally.
Aug 27, 2021 10:26 pm
Taft Forest-Wise Ob3 B5 +1D fork Orienteering +1D Help

Rolls

Forest-Wise - (7d6)

(3654123) = 24

Fate - (1d6, RA)

(3) = 3

Aug 27, 2021 10:29 pm
Taft informs the group of an island - Flovaer, where the group might perform the ritual to summon Wildfire.
Aug 27, 2021 10:37 pm
Venturing forth to the island promised by Taft, the four travel through the forest.

Vasil riding upon Shadow's back, Taft and Summer jogging alongside.

Ob2 riding test. +1Ob for Vasil's burnt hand.

Rolls

3D Riding - 3D Help - (6d6, RA)

(2512362) = 21

Aug 27, 2021 10:38 pm
Failure condition:
"Unbeknownst to the four of them, there is another cohort of the forces of the tower on this side of the river, closing in.
...but not quite yet. We'll come back to that."
Last edited August 27, 2021 10:38 pm
Aug 27, 2021 10:39 pm
OOC:
Forte test because ridin'

Rolls

Forte + Help - (5d6)

(65634) = 24

Aug 27, 2021 11:02 pm
Taft Warmth-Taking Ob3 (Ob6 Learning) - Will B6, Shadow Help +1D Vasil Help +1D Working Carefully +2D

Rolls

10D - (10d6, RA)

(53665633316512) = 55

Aug 27, 2021 11:06 pm
OOC:
Perception

Rolls

Perception - (4d6)

(4635) = 18

Fate - (1d6, RA)

(61) = 7

Aug 27, 2021 11:28 pm
Taft Nature of All Things Ob 2 (Ob4) - B6 Will +2D Summers Fourth Howl +1D Shadow

Rolls

9 dice - (9d6)

(323565644) = 38

Aug 27, 2021 11:48 pm
Vasil begins the ritual to summon Wildfire.

Ob3 Firetaming.

B4 + Materials Wise + Carpentry + Scavenging (Shadow Help) + Carpentry (Taft Help)

Rolls

8d6 Firetaming - (8d6, RA)

(261442152) = 27

Reroll from Fate - (1d6, RA)

(65) = 11

Aug 27, 2021 11:57 pm
Ritual (Beginner's Luck) Ob5 (Doubles to 10)

6D + Working Carefully 1D + 2D from Taft + 1D Help from Shadow (reluctant) + 1D Help from Summer + 1D Knowing the Spirit's Name.

Rolls

11d6 Rituals - (11d6, RA)

(261516246634255) = 58

DEEDS. Reroll successes. - (5d6, RA)

(326142) = 18

Aug 28, 2021 11:45 am
Session wrap:

Vasil came to the group with a plan - a multi-stage process to summon the spirit Heart of the Wildfire.
Wildfire is a greedy, dangerous spirit, left unchecked, it will consume forest as far as the eye can see.

Vasil's plan was comprehensive, but Taft's was better. "What if we just did it on an island?"
This was much better. No enchanted axes, and water jugs imbued with Taft's frost. Just an island. It so happens that Taft knew of an island nearby.

Vasil rode upon Shadow's back, while Taft and Summer loped alongside. Taft made a bridge of ice to allow Vasil to cross safely. Shadow and Summer swam happily in the water - claiming it a pleasant temperature.

Once on the island, Shadow lead Taft in a spiritual investigation, teaching him the beginnings of a new lupine philosophy, a new path into understanding the world.

Vasil, assisted by everyone began the ritual to summon Heart of the Wildfire; carving its symbol upon a tree, before setting it alight.
The fire was easy, the ritual was not. Still barely-understanding ritual spirit etiquette, Vasil was just, barely able to summon the great conflagration into essence without causing offence.

It spoke its terms:
A larger mark upon the flesh of the one who would wield its power. A limb.
In return, it will teach Vasil to summon flames of a heroic ferocity.

The price is too high, however tempting the prize. A freedom fighter cannot function without his limbs.

A negotiation shall be had.
Jan 3, 2022 5:00 am
OOC:
Wildfire's Flames are yet bound by the working, and its willingness to burn further and faster.

Rolls

Bargaining G4+3 FoRKs; spend 1 P. - (8d6)

(63315135) = 27

Jan 3, 2022 5:00 am
Vasil attempts to sway the great spirit, Haggling B4.
Help from Shadow: Man-wise
Help from Taft: Haggling

Persuasion, Firetaming, 3 Persona

Haggling 11d6

A profoundly bad failure. The spirit wishes to burn Taft. Vasil rejects this offer. Wildfire attempts to consume the four of them.
Last edited January 3, 2022 5:28 am

Rolls

Haggling - (11d6)

(53311226223) = 30

Jan 3, 2022 5:16 am
OOC:
Activating Ancestral jaw before biting wildfire
Vasil will snatch up his spear and lunge at Windfire, distracting it. Now that my jaws are active, I will bite at Wildfire, ripping and tearing at its essence until it cowers before me and my humans.
Last edited January 3, 2022 5:29 am

Rolls

NoAT + FoRK - (5d6, RA)

(13325) = 14

Reroll - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Biting Wildfire (3 Savage Attack + 5 FoRK + 1 Help [Vasil] + 2 Persona + 1 Fate) - (11d6, RA)

(342562216316261) = 50

Call-On (Unhesitating Fangs) - (9d6, RA)

(34516464545) = 47

Jan 3, 2022 5:29 am
OOC:
Fire Ignites, Fire Spreads, Fire Destroys

Rolls

Burninating G9 - (9d6, RA)

(542122525) = 28

Jan 3, 2022 5:34 am
Warmth-Taking - Taft throws himself at Wildfire's retributive flame, sucking away the heat to protect his allies. Intent - to subdue Wildfire and entrap (Lock) it in a lack of warmth.

Ob 4x2 = 8: Will B6 +2D Help from Summer's Fourth Howl +2 Persona +Fate
Last edited January 3, 2022 5:35 am

Rolls

10d6 - (10d6)

(2465451531) = 36

Fate - (1d6, RA)

(2) = 2

Jan 3, 2022 5:47 am
Die of Fate - 1 means Wildfire is relationship: Enemy

Rolls

DoF - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Jan 3, 2022 5:48 am
DoF - on a 1, the Spirit Wildfire is a permanent enemy.

Rolls

Die of Fate - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Jan 3, 2022 5:48 am
OOC:
Wildfire as enemy?

Rolls

Enemies?? - (1d6)

(5) = 5

Jan 3, 2022 6:22 am
OOC:
Perception with + 2 dice

Rolls

Perc + 2 - (7d6)

(1666131) = 24

Fate - (3d6)

(146) = 11

Reroll Aces - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Jan 3, 2022 6:22 am
OOC:
The forces of the Tower lie in wait for their prey, having been drawn by their fires...

Rolls

Stealthy B3+3 - (6d6)

(614264) = 23

Jan 3, 2022 6:39 am
Clambering across the ice in the dark. Vasil's lamed leg causes problems.

Speed B4 vs Ob3 + 1 for Lame.

Rolls

Hobbling across ice bridge - (4d6)

(3156) = 15

RA - (1d6, RA)

(2) = 2

Jan 3, 2022 6:45 am
Testing against the cold of the ocean water.

Forte B4 vs Cold Water Ob3

Rolls

Forte - (4d6, RA)

(22624) = 16

Jan 3, 2022 6:54 am
Slowest and loudest - Stealthy as we climb back onto the shore.

Speed (Stealthy Beginner's Luck) 4 -1 for Tax (3)
1D help from Summer, 1D help from Winter, 1D help from Taft.

6D unskilled.

Rolls

6d6 Stealthy - (6d6, RA)

(664226222) = 32

Jan 3, 2022 6:54 am
OOC:
The ambush has not worked, yet...

Rolls

Observation (Scouts) - (6d6)

(153331) = 16

Jan 3, 2022 8:10 am
End of session recap:

Vasil stood before the great fire spirit, and offered many things. He offered violence in the spirit's name, he offered precious goods, favours. None would sate its appetite.

The attempt at haggling was a disaster, the spirit asking even more - for Vasil to burn "an innocent" a friend or ally.
He rejected its offer outright.

The spirit attacked the group, offended. It desired to see them all burn. The group fought back - Taft sapping the heat from its flames, as Summer called spirits to assist. Shadow called upon its ancestry, using its powerful jaws to crush the spirit, pinning it. Under duress, the Heart of the Wildfire acquiesced, yielding to terms far more favourable to Vasil.

It would still get to possess Vasil's body for a period - something that should happen before the longest day, the solstice.

The group left the island, with Taft creating an ice bridge. Shadow's keen ears noticed humans lying in wait on the far shore - an ambush of the tower's forces, it would turn out. Though Vasil fell into the water, shocked by the cold, the group successfully made their way to shore without alerting the ambush. The wolves made quick work of the scouts.

Sitting around a fire, the group discussed how they should respectfully dispose of the corpses of the slain. Taft sang a song of lament for the fallen. Their bodies would be left to the creatures of the forest, to nourish the soil. The iron of their weapons and armour, Vasil collected in the light of the morning, ready to be melted into something new.
Jan 7, 2022 11:12 pm
Nature of all Things - Beginners Luck - (How) Can Humans Destroy / Discorporate Spirits (Cryptic Advice) - 2D Summer Helping + B6 Will + 1D Vasil Tool-Wise + Shadow Nature of All Things +1D: Ob3

Failure means its possible but the price is really really really high.

Rolls

10D Total - (10d6)

(6124654521) = 36

May 15, 2022 3:07 pm
Vasil wants to find a forge in Flodmynningstead.

Ob3. Craftsman-wise B2 + Carpentry, Materials-wise, Ridiculous Request-wise, Tools-wise, Mending, Blacksmith
Help from Taft - Carpentry, from Shadow - Scavenging.

10d6 vs Ob3

Rolls

Find a forge - (10d6)

(2313264565) = 37

RA - (2d6, RA)

(51) = 6

May 15, 2022 4:02 pm
Summer's Fourth Howl Begs Winter's Third Bite to come and be the leader of the pack; even if denied, it will be angry at Taft and make sure that Taft is aware of the responsibilities and place of the "Last Wolf" of a Pack.

Rolls

Begging B31Help - (4d6)

(3352) = 13

May 15, 2022 4:06 pm
Winter's Third Bite suggests that Summer and Taft should go scout and hunt together while it and Vasil forge and practice riding.

Rolls

Will 5 + 2 - (7d6)

(4464335) = 29

May 15, 2022 4:30 pm
Taft Circles (B3) +1D Sophia +1D Reputation Hunter and Guide Ob1

Rolls

Ob1 - (5d6)

(11113) = 7

May 15, 2022 4:33 pm
B1 Resources against Ob2 to get food in Flod. +2 Persona

Rolls

3D6 Yikes! - (3d6)

(432) = 9

May 15, 2022 4:36 pm
Vasil prepares Taft's gear for the long journey to come.
His clothing, weapons, traps and tools.

Mending B4. Blacksmith, Weaponsmith, Armourer, Tools-wise, Appraisal (B9)
Dedicated Trait (+1D)

Rolls

Test to repair and maintain all of Taft's gear - (10d6)

(4451412445) = 34

May 15, 2022 4:41 pm
Summer and Shadow go hunting for fun and profit

Rolls

B4 Hunt +2 Help +5 FoRK - (11d6)

(43453555563) = 48

May 15, 2022 5:13 pm
Session wrap:

The Gang travels back to Flodmynningstead. A conversation is had, in which it is established that spirits cannot eavesdrop without the Wolves' knowledge. Vasil lays his plan before his comrades; create shackles imbued with anti-fire magic, and allow Wildfire to possess him, while bound in chain, sitting in a river.

While it was generally agreed that this plan would work - honouring the terms of the deal, but not the spirit of the bargain, such an action would make Wildfire a powerful, angry enemy.

Vasil suggested a different approach. The wolves and Taft scout ahead, looking for a location. Somewhere near to a major town, city, or outpost of The Tower's forces. Perhaps it's the capitol of the Tower's empire, more likely it's just a large forward base. Find a place with favourable winds, terrain, where Wildfire can take control and sow destruction as it is wont to do. The fallout should wreak havoc on the Tower's base. If it is made from things that do not burn, then at least it will clear the food, shelter and fuel in the lands surrounding this node of their power. The group agreed to this plan.

An argument took place as to if Shadow should join Taft and Summer. Vasil and Summer arguing for Shadow to join the scouting expedition. Taft and Shadow argued for Shadow to stay with Shadow. Ultimately Shadow's commanding presence, as a newly dominant wolf, entering its prime conquered Summer's begging.

Then, it was all action. Vasil hastily worked to maintain Taft's decaying gear. He sharpened weapons, patched clothing, maintained traps and tools. He discovered a long-waiting timebomb: the bow he'd made for Taft many moons ago was rubbish. A conversation needs to be had.

Taft looked for help and goods, to less success. He was unable to find Sophia, and his lack of local guidance left his shopping wanting. Taft is now in debt, his material wealth depleted. With no human resources to his name, he steps lightly when running with the wolves.

Summer and Shadow went hunting, bringing down an enormous Elk. Flodmynningstead eats well this week.
May 22, 2022 3:48 pm
OOC:
Agents of the Tower Patrol as they march.

Rolls

B4 Observation+2Help - (6d6)

(415533) = 21

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