Act I-I: The Village of Mayfield

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Feb 11, 2022 5:18 am
Long has the day been that the party has ridden since their departure from the city of Khanwohr. Their exploits during the great festival of drinking only a few weeks behind now as they decided to head west into the country of Imprei. The caravan that offered to given them food and ride is bound for the growing village of Mayfield, lying just a day past the borders.
Mayfield, as you've all been told, is a farming village, well on its way to becoming more of a small town as people come to settle there. It's fields are rich and fertile, allowing many a crop to grow and grow well. Orchards, wide fields of wavering grain and barley, corn, and all others are found within the village's vast acreage.
Many nearby settlements, towns, and cities often purchase a great deal of these crops for a swell price. Perhaps the most sought, however, is their fine brews. From their orchards of apples, ciders both sweet and sour are concocted. Ales and beer are threshed from the fields from the golden wheat that grows aplenty. And maybe the best of them all, the "cream of the crop," is their mead, for a great field of apiaries offer various flavors of honey to imbue the bee-wine.
Many whom you ride with also gaze in awe at the oddity that is your band. Two goblins, a kobold, a drow(or dusk elf as they might prefer to be called), and a sentinel of yore. The heroes of the festival ride with them. Much curiosity surrounds them.
All was well under the rising autumnal sun. Until the caravan came to a sudden halt, those in the lead wagon screaming in horror!
OOC:
Aaand action!
Feb 11, 2022 7:54 am
Judea raises her hand as if she was launching a bird off her wrist. Just so a raven takes flight. Looking through its eyes she gets a birds eye perspective on the caravan and what is happening in the front.
[ +- ] Raven
Feb 11, 2022 8:59 am
From the bird's eye view, Judea can see well ahead of the caravan. Maybe 30 feet ahead lies the first few buildings of Mayfield, while roughly 60 feet ahead lies a building with a small mass of sheep surrounding it. They seem to be headbutting and bashing the walls and door, albeit sluggishly. Additionally, two sheep are only about 15 feet ahead of the lead wagon. They seem to be consuming another as it lies dead and bloody on the ground.
Feb 11, 2022 9:17 am
Prusx, annoyed by stopping and say some nasty words in goblin (something like what the hell) get out out of the wagon and go to the lead wagon to check out the reason of a panic.
When she spot sheep, she is going to use "Speech of the Woods" to ask them what's going on, but she is confused and first thing she ask is something like "who did it to you?"
[ +- ] Speech of the Woods
Feb 11, 2022 9:32 am
Is it normal for the white woolly creatures to eat each other?
Judea is curious but she is also showing some lack of surface world knowledge.

She gets down and starts to walk forward towards the scene. She wears nothing but the dwarven belt tied twice around her slender frame, and from it hangs her sword, a book, and her belt pouch.
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Feb 11, 2022 3:01 pm
"Not at all." G'nark answers. "They eat grass and flowers, never each other. Don't smash buildings either." He matches her stride as they approach the grisly scene.
Feb 11, 2022 5:19 pm
"Why can't these strange things happen at night?" Talyn grumbled, his dusk elf eyes coming out of their preferred darkness into the rapidly brightening light of day. A finger lazily outlined a circle in the air from which an imp shimmered into sight.
[ +- ] Morden the imp
"Take flight as another raven, Morden. Let me see what's going on, and play nice."

The imp gave a brief bow, shifted into a raven, and flew up to join Judea's bird. Talyn was perplexed by what he saw through his familiar's eyes: sheep eating each other and being randomly violent to themselves and buildings. With his own sight back, he followed the goblin and the golem.

"Don't get too close. It could be some kind of mad sheep disease. That may be no issue for you, Judea, but it may be for us if other creatures might catch it."
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Feb 11, 2022 5:50 pm
I've never known sheep that consumed meat before. he says stunned Let alone ones that were cannibals. Karn gets up from his seat and makes his wait to the front to get a better sight.
Feb 11, 2022 7:23 pm
As Prusx attempts to speak with the sheep consuming the one on the ground, she is given no response. They only continue to feast on the flesh of their kin.
As others draw near, one of the sheep raises its head, and the horror is there, plain as day: undeath. Portions of the face are putrid and rotten, some bits have even totally fallen off at some point. The eyes that remain in the sockets are glazed over with only the icy blue hue that many recall about their encounters with the undead.

From the building, a older voice calls out: "Be you passersby or heroes, I cannot tell - but please, either help us deal with these wretched things or run! Another group went another way and we can only pray that they don't kill any more! We've already got wounded in here from their bites!"
Feb 11, 2022 8:36 pm
G'nark's hands curl into fists and then uncurl to be ready for the battle ahead. With the words of a prayer on his lips, he strides forward to send these foul things to their rest.

(Assuming we'll need an initiative roll.)

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+4)

(6) + 4 = 10

Feb 11, 2022 8:53 pm
Varn readies his shortbow in preparation for the battle with the sheep

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(7) + 5 = 12

Feb 11, 2022 9:22 pm
"Merciless Zinzerena!" Talyn cursed as the undead nature of the sheep became clear. "We definitely don't want to get close. You're supposed to eat grass, little puffballs, not each other's brains... or ours."

While the others dealt with the closer threats, Talyn prepared to call down blazing luminosity on the cannibal zombie ewes near the building.

Rolls

Init to win it! - (1D20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Feb 12, 2022 8:25 am
Judea draws her sword and approaches the sheep with the intent of casting a cone spell that will engulf the maximum amount of sheep without hitting her comrades.
OOC:

Intented spell
[ +- ] 3p(P): Rime's Binding Ice

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(10) + 3 = 13

Feb 12, 2022 8:28 am
Someone is going to pay for making animal zombies! Prusix say quietly. Then cry to the build "we will certainly deal with undead"
And you could see Prusx shaking and her the anger when she say word undead.
But she is not too fast to deal with the sheep. She think - there must a humanoind behind this, most probably human. But seems like best way figure out something is to help people so they could share what they know.
OOC:
Since undead do not show sign of aggression I am not rolling initiative yet. If a battle begins I would gladly accept last place in initiative order or a surprise status of my PC.
Feb 14, 2022 11:43 pm
The zombified sheep barely register the threats coming to them, but the noise draws their attention to fresh meat.

Round 1 - Start
OOC:
Didn't expect most of everyone to fly into battle XD The initiative has the two sheep at last, with Prusx either taking their turn before or after them as they see fit.
Feb 15, 2022 2:33 am
When he saw the building-butting sheep ignored them, Talyn shifted his focus to one of the cannibal sheep.

"Ssussun orthae!" Talyn incanted in the dusk elf tongue as one hand formed a fist at the sky and pulled down a column of searing brilliance over one of the undead! Since being close to any enemy, especially undead ones, wasn't his usual position, the warlock took several steps back while keeping his eye on them.
OOC:
Action: Sacred Flame! The zombiewe must make a DC 16 DEX save or take the radiant damage below, no damage on a save.
Minor action: None.
Move: 30 feet back.

Rolls

Sacred Flame radiant damage - (2d8+4)

(38) + 4 = 15

Feb 15, 2022 2:59 am
OOC:
Really? Were you expecting us to try diplomacy with the undead sheep?
G'nark takes in which undead sheep has taken the most damage and then sends forth a sonorous clang of bells to help it to its rest.
OOC:
Toll the Dead Wisdom save DC 15. If damaged 2d12 necrotic. If undamaged 2d8
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Feb 15, 2022 4:58 am
OOC:
Nah, I was wondering if anyone was going to try and draw them with a distraction of sorts. But alas, battle is at hand!
With swift action, Talyn's strike of radiant energy causes the undead farm animal that was targeted to singe and fall over in a slump. True death has taken the husk.
Meanwhile, G'nark lets ring a dull tone, much like a funeral bell announcing the loss of a life and their imminent burial. The second sheep shudders violently, but managed to remain standing, but very weakly.

Rolls

Dex Save(DC 16} - (1d20-4)

(13) - 4 = 9

Wis Save(DC 15) - (1d20-4)

(7) - 4 = 3

Toll the Dead - (2d12, 2d8)

2d12 : (1011) = 21

2d8 : (28) = 10

Feb 15, 2022 6:40 am
Glacies Tempestas Old, old words flow of her young lips. From her open free mechanical hand, a torrent of ice-cold air covers several sheeps. A bucket of water freezes, but that is the extent of collateral damage her spell does to the farm.
OOC:
I am of the belief that in PBP I should make as many of the rolls that I can. That is why I also roll saves for a handful of sheeps. If there are more sheeps the GM can add a few save, if there are fewer, the surplus can be ignored. Our GM just have to add the sheeps mods to my roll and tally the damage (and note the effects)
[ +- ] 3p(P): Rime's Binding Ice

Rolls

cold damage - (3d8)

(816) = 15

Unmodded con save DC 16 - (1d20, 1d20, 1d20, 1d20, 1d20, 1d20)

1d20 : (18) = 18

1d20 : (15) = 15

1d20 : (18) = 18

1d20 : (2) = 2

1d20 : (8) = 8

1d20 : (8) = 8

Feb 15, 2022 6:21 pm
OOC:
If there are any sheep still "alive" Varn will shoot the closest one to him with an arrow lol

Rolls

Shortbow Hit - (1d20+8)

(20) + 8 = 28

Shortbow Damage - (1d6+7)

(5) + 7 = 12

Feb 15, 2022 8:17 pm
OOC:
I allow DM to decide if my PC goes before or after enemy in initiative, but just to speed things up I describe my action as it is regardless of initiative - as a goblin I can take disengage as BA so
Prusx moves 30 feet away from the sheep obviously not liking them and takes here new acquired spell casting focus to cast
[ +- ] Summon Beast at 4th level
As she is saying magic rods and interacting with the gilded acorn and you see a bat-like creature appear in the space where Prusx were at the beginning of her turn and the bat fly attacking two of the sheep ending it's turn some 15 feel in the air.
Attack undead sheep ! But stay in the air she command.
OOC:
I'm summoning air creature which has Flyby (Air Only) and fly speed 60 ft. and due to lvl 4 spell slot has two attacks:

Rolls

Bestial Spirit attack1 to hit - (1d20+9)

(18) + 9 = 27

Bestial Spirit attack2 to hit - (1d20+9)

(20) + 9 = 29

Possible piercing damage 1 - (1d8+8)

(3) + 8 = 11

Possible piercing damage 2 - (1d8+8)

(2) + 8 = 10

Feb 15, 2022 8:45 pm
OOC:
@KirinOfDarkness that is a crit, that is an extra die, an extra 1d6 damage
Feb 15, 2022 11:24 pm
runekyndig says:
OOC:
@KirinOfDarkness that is a crit, that is an extra die, an extra 1d6 damage
OOC:
5. Crits
Whenever you land a crit, instead of simply doubling the damage rolled, max out the first set and then roll for additional damage. (Ex. 2d10+2 on a crit would be 20+2d10+2)
Feb 15, 2022 11:43 pm
Varn takes aim with their crossbow at the feeble sheep that G'nark maimed horribly. With absolute precision, the bolt embeddeds itself smack dab in the center of its cranium, right between the eyes! The sheep slumps down, still in death as nature would have it.
With a threat downed, the youthful appearing Sentinel moves forth and unleashes a chill blast of glacial wind! Of the 18 that surround the building ahead, now seeming to be a tavern or inn, six are caught in the cone of frigid frost, while the others on the sides continue butting heads upon the wood and stone. Three of the sheep are hit by the spell and are frozen stiff! They make no noise any longer as they expired, but the other three that were caught in range merely have some of their woolen coat covered in frost and rime, the damage done. The front windows of the tavern frost up from the after-effects.
Prusx calls forth a nocturnal ally to attack the remaining enemy on the front side. The bat does exceptionally well, as two of the three that survived the frost perish from the creature's flyby attacks!
13 sheep remain, continuing to butt the walls, trying to break in to the tavern. However, with the coming of noise, their attention is pulled to the new source of potential meals!
The sheep that remains covered in frost turns feebly and starts approaching Judea, as well as another two! Upon reaching the living construct, they attempt to chomp down on her legs! One of them manages to bypass her plating and deals 15 piercing damage!
The others hobble and wobble past them to feast on the others of the party and potentially those in the wagon.

Round 2 - Start!
OOC:
Thank you, Certain. Yeah, if a crit pops up, just add on the max die damage to the roll.

Rolls

Zombie Sheep's 1-3 bite attack - (1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+6 : (3) + 6 = 9

1d20+6 : (15) + 6 = 21

1d20+6 : (3) + 6 = 9

Potential Bite Damage - (3d4+9, 3d4+9, 3d4+9)

3d4+9 : (432) + 9 = 18

3d4+9 : (321) + 9 = 15

3d4+9 : (312) + 9 = 15

Feb 16, 2022 1:40 am
G'nark takes a step back to make sure all of his friends and the bat are in sight and calls out to the Weavess in a voice loud and strong. Instantly the air around him is filed with tiny angelic figures swooping into to attack the undead sheep. G'nark positions himself to keep as many of the sheep in the radius of his spell as possible.
OOC:
Spirit Guardians at 3rd level, all PCs, the bat, and any of the caravan that I can see are unaffected by the spell 3d8 radiant damage when creature enters area or starts turn there, Wis save for half damage

Rolls

Spirit Guardians Damage - (3d8)

(678) = 21

Feb 16, 2022 3:11 am
Talyn's eyes went wide at the viciousness of the undead sheep's assault on Judea but the grave cleric's angelic light calmed him. Cherubs weren't really Talyn's style but he appreciated the protection nonetheless.

"Thank you, G'nark. You keep them away while I corral as many as I can."

He pointed his warlock's rod at the densest part of the zombie flock, made a small circle with its tip, and intoned, "Fetear reibe!"

A circular wall of fire surrounded the sheep and blocked them from sight! The warlock focused all of the wall's heat inside its boundary, and any sheep unlucky enough to be caught in the wall itself or merely encircled by it were roasted unalive! Talyn smiled and awaited the sweet smell of sizzling lamb.
OOC:
Action: Casting
[ +- ] Wall of Fire! Dex save DC 16!
Bonus Action: None.
Move: Stand next to but one step behind G'nark.
OOC:
Pathetic damage. :(
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Rolls

Wall of Fire damage - (5d8+4)

(42431) + 4 = 18

Feb 16, 2022 7:05 am
The undead sheep teath are just about to tear into Judeas leg as it is stopped by a magical shield
[ +- ] 2p(P): Shield
She lashes out with her glowing sword and delivers 3 cuts against each sheep and dances away from the incoming threat and towards the wall of fire. Two of the sheeps are surounded by a magical field that would be painfull to break through.
OOC:
She moveds about 50 feet away from the attacking sheeps. If they follow they take extra damage, I'll roll that in advance
[ +- ] Extra Attack
[ +- ] Feat: Mobile
[ +- ] Metamagic: Twinned Spell
[ +- ] 0: Booming Blade
OOC:

AC 16 / 20 when in bladesong
HP: 50/ 0 points of damage
Concentration:
HitDie: 8/8
Bladesong 2/3LR ongoing bladesong
Arcane Recovery 1/1LR (8 spellpoints)
Sorcery points 1/2LR for meta magic
Movement: 40 / 50 when in bladesong
Spellpoints: 39/44
OOC:
Total:
Sheep 1: AC 25 8 damage + 7 if move
Sheep 2: AC 11 7 damage
Sheep 3: AC 23 7 damage + 10 if move
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Rolls

Moon-touched Rapier w/booming blade to hit - (1d20+6)

(19) + 6 = 25

Moon-touched Rapier w/booming blade damage - (1d8+3+1d8)

(4) + (1) + 3 = 8

Moon-touched Rapier to hit - (1d20+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Moon-touched Rapier damage - (1d8+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Moon-touched Rapier w/booming blade to hit (twinned) - (1d20+6)

(17) + 6 = 23

Moon-touched Rapier w/booming blade damage - (1d8+3+1d8)

(3) + (1) + 3 = 7

Boomingblade moved damage - (2d8)

(43) = 7

Boomingblade moved damage - (2d8)

(46) = 10

Feb 16, 2022 3:30 pm
OOC:
we posting ignoring initiative, right? So here is my action though I'm last of PCs
Prusx repeat the same command to the spirit "Attack undead sheep ! Stay in the air" and seeing good progress moves
While waving her hand to cast "Mold Earth" targetting area between her and sheeps, i.e. 30 feet away from her.
OOC:
If the area qualify as "loose earth" Prusx excavate 5 feet cube hoping some zombies will fall into, if id doesn't - well oblin just failed her spell that's what goblins tend to do.
[ +- ] Mold Earth

Rolls

Bestial Spirit attack1 to hit - (1d20+9)

(17) + 9 = 26

Bestial Spirit attack2 to hit - (1d20+9)

(15) + 9 = 24

Possible piercing damage 1 - (1d8+8)

(3) + 8 = 11

Possible piercing damage 2 - (1d8+8)

(7) + 8 = 15

Feb 17, 2022 6:17 pm
Having slain one sheep already, Varn continues his onslaught with his bow and targets the next closest sheep to him.

Rolls

Shortbow Hit - (1d20+8)

(14) + 8 = 22

Shortbow Damage - (1d6+7)

(4) + 7 = 11

Feb 21, 2022 4:58 am
Like a maelstrom of focused fury, the party makes quick work of the undead ewes and rams. G'nark's guardian spirits shred a majority of them. Talyn crisped perhaps three or four of them in a tall line of flames. Judea, in an awe-inspiring dance with their blade, slashes and pierces the three around her - with one that was slain by a concussive boom as it attempted to move away. Varn with great accuracy pins a sheep that barely left the tavern to its wooden exterior. Prusx's familiar, keeping to the air above the sheep, proceeds to finish off the remaining sheep, leaving them in disheveled piles.

After the dust had settled, the villagers from the caravan start to creep in behind, as well as the tavern's door creaking open. The face that pokes out is that of an aged male, his hair thinning on the top, his face showing that he has seen things in his past. With the door open and the man standing outside, looking around, a few others follow him. Those that look around, on both sides, are utterly shocked and dismayed - some even break out into tears.
The man from the tavern approaches the party, his face sullen and worn. He nurses a bandaged arm that hangs in a makeshift sling.
"Thank the gods... Had you not come with our other kin, I doubt much good would have befallen our fair Mayfield... Me and a few others tried to fend them off, but we overwhelmed as more came. Luckily, our village's priest is an adept in healing. But where are my manners? My name's Peculiar: most just call me Ol' Peculiar. I'm the owner of The Skeletal Arms Tavern, where we took refuge. We don't have much to offer as thanks, but I'd like to offer you all to stay in my establishment as long as you're here."
Feb 21, 2022 7:15 am
Prusx speak not looking the men, but looking around (watching for movement)
Ol' Peculiar, which way did that other group go?
Huh ?

She is inpatient and ready to go looking for the rest of undead immediately no matter if any human here could give her direction or not.
Feb 21, 2022 12:45 pm
Even though one eyebrow involuntarily rose at 'The Skeletal Arms Tavern', the warlock knew other things were currently more pressing.

Talyn enjoyed the smell of cooked lamb for a bit before he said lackadaisically, "The fire and light of my Empyrean lord, Tantalus Hyperuranus, have come to your aide. Remember that name when you and your people pray to your gods, Ol' Peculiar."

With the obligatory out of the way, Talyn added with far more emotion, "Undead sheep? Have you had any other zombie problems? When did they first attack?"
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Feb 21, 2022 9:18 pm
Skeletal army tavern? Is it just a conincidense or does this city have a history with necromancy?

Judea examines some of the sheep. Where they raised by magic, is it a disease that caused the flesh to act in this strange way.

Rolls

Arcana - (1d20+7)

(19) + 7 = 26

Feb 21, 2022 10:07 pm
After inspecting the remains of the now dead sheep, Judea comes to the conclusion that these sheep were magically cursed and raised! However, it seems that they may have been able to inflict their curse unto others, but the extent is not known as to whether or not anything outside of animals are vulnerable to it. Additionally, something just seems off about them. The undead aura, the faint energies that permeate the air about them, is fairly weak. One might hypothesize that whomever did this was either very inexperienced or did this by some strange accident. She relates this to everyone after all is inspected.

"The Skeletal ARMS, lass," Peculiar corrects Judea. "I used to be an adventurer like yourselves. I've had to fight plenty of skeletons in a tomb once - that's where the name, and plenty of my scars, come from."

His attention turns next to Talyn and Prusx.
"R-right, we'll try our best to remember," he says a bit perplexed. "And no, this is the first we've ever seen any undead here in Mayfield. We rarely have to deal with raiding bandits. As far as when they first attacked, I'd say... Since the very early morning, maybe? All I can recall through the haze of panic in the village was that people were clambering inside my tavern since about 8 in the morn. It seems to have started after a strange courier came through. He purchased a room, but he hasn't been seen since the panic broke out.
"They went back off into the fields, that's perhaps the best I can tell, miss goblin. If I had to guess where, for some strange reason, I'd have to fathom the thought of maybe the Timberashe farm."
Feb 21, 2022 11:41 pm
Timberashe? That may be all that's left when I'm done with it, Talyn thought.

"I'm not one to blame mysterious strangers for bad happenings but you'd better get him out of his room and watch him, Ol' Peculiar."

Morden, fly across the fields and get me eyes on any rampaging rams, the warlock thought to his imp in its raven form circling above.

"I have an associate who can see what's happening at the Timberashe farm... but why do you think that would be their destination?"
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Feb 22, 2022 1:22 am
"Like I said, no one's seen him since the fracas began," Peculiar sighs heavily, the stress wearing on him like sacks of sand. "I checked every room I've got and everyone was accounted for aside from him. It's like he barely stayed in there.
"As for the Timberashes, they're the only ones with a farm out that way. These sheep came from their property, as no one else around in the village. So something I'll must be happening there..."

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Feb 22, 2022 1:41 am
"If the carrier... ahem.. courier has fled, the room he was in should be thoroughly searched. As for the Timberashes, I believe they're surrounded in their barn by the wee beasties."

Talyn turned to the others and asked, "After we settle these poor people in and secure the caravan, anyone care to shear a few more sheep into the great beyond?"
Feb 22, 2022 7:21 am
You talk much while people could be in danger all over the city, not just Timberashe. Which way Timberashe, how far?

She is goblin and do not care for human lives, but she knows humans usually does, so she add ask that last question quickly to see if human will take opportunity to ignore the comment and just show the way to the farm or be somehow interested in ensuring population safety.
OOC:
That's an insight roll, right? Or probably I auto succeed with +8.

Rolls

Insight - (1d20+8)

(13) + 8 = 21

Feb 22, 2022 1:04 pm
A black crow lands on Judea's porcelain arm. She looks into its red eyes for a moment, and then send it flying.

I have asked it to circle the area, looking for other undead or sheeps
Feb 23, 2022 4:12 am
Peculiar looks betrayed by himself, realizing that he had grabbed on for long enough.
"By the gods! My age is truly wearing on my mind! Please, you must help the Timberashes - I'll tend to the others that you travelled with!"
He points in the general direction of the farm, urging great haste. He cannot lead the party directly after a battle injury from years long since passed.
Feb 23, 2022 4:38 am
Talyn had a quiet word with the head of the caravan.

"Don't eat or drink anything they offer you... just to be safe. We don't know what's caused this yet. And stay outside unless more undead arrive. We'll be back as soon as we can."

With that done, he reiterated to his fellow adventurers, "My wandering eyes have seen the Timberash barn surrounded by the zombie ewes but I don't think we have to rush. If the rotting things are as strong as those here, they won't be able to get inside."
Feb 24, 2022 7:24 am
"Sure clean up here, no rush. Who cares if any predators will try to hunt zombie sheep" Prusx cries in an angry voice, command beast spirit to follow eagle. Then she wild shapes into giant eagle and take off in the direction pointed. But eagle will not fly straight - Prusx want to scan area. She is more concerned that sheep may have taken other direction or - she is most afraid sheep could have been attacked by wolfs and we could eventually have wolf-zombies spreading infestation all around the wild life.
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Feb 24, 2022 6:36 pm
"Predators, yes," Talyn said darkly. "Perhaps we'd best hurry to the farm and you'd best hurry to burn these bodies, Ol 'Peculiar."
Feb 24, 2022 8:00 pm
Judea agrees with Talyn. Lets go see this farm
Feb 25, 2022 9:12 am
Yes, lets go he says either we will find the source of the sheep or more people to save from them
Feb 25, 2022 4:18 pm
"It would seem the druid has made our choice for us." G'nark observes. "Let's follow." G'nark moves in the direction the eagle has flown.
Feb 27, 2022 4:53 am
The head of the caravan looks at Talyn as if he had just insulted his grandmother, but just nods at the suggestion. Peculiar shakes his head, looking over the rotting carnage strewn about the road. He calls some people that are able to assist him in burning the corpses as the party takes their leave to hurry over to the Timberashe farmstead.

Prusx, in giant eagle form, surveys the surrounding area from up high. She spots that not a single sheep had gone astray, nor preyed upon by any form of predator. Looking closer down at the barn, however, she notices that some other farmstock had been cursed with fell unlife and were amid the mob that clattered and banged on the red painted planks. From the distance she's at, it may be that a bull had been dragged along, a few pigs, and what seems to be a gaggle of chickens.

It takes a good few minutes to dash over to the barn, but rest was sometime away with such a group surrounding the barn. Approaching, none of the animals have taken any notice of them. That said, some damage has been done to the wood. Unlike the stony foundation of the tavern, the wooden planks that make up the barnhouse are splintering and coated in dark blood.
Two voices are shouting from within, especially that of a boy. The other voice is years older and may well be the father. All of a sudden, a window above bursts open! An adult of some many years holds the boy's head out sternly, reprimanding him it seems. Seeing the group below, he calls out.
"Oy! You lot! Mind helping me fix my idiot son's mess? These damned animals are bloodthirsty brutes and are wrecking the farm I helped me father built!"
Feb 27, 2022 1:57 pm
Once they get close enough Judea prepares a new spell. 8 tiny firey orbs float around her in a constant orbit.
[ +- ] 5p(P): Melf's Minute Meteors (C)
OOC:
She will pelt the groups of zombie animals with meteors from a good distance 120feet
OOC:

AC 16 / 20 when in bladesong
HP: 50/ 0 points of damage
Concentration: MMM upcasted
HitDie: 8/8
Bladesong 2/3LR (currently not active)
Arcane Recovery 1/1LR (8 spellpoints)
Sorcery points 1/2LR for meta magic
Spellpoints: 35/44
Movement: 40 / 50 when in bladesong
can move without provoking AOO
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Feb 28, 2022 3:35 am
Morden, have an invisible closer look at that farmhouse, please. Inside it if you can safely do so undetected, Talyn thought to his familiar as he got within 90 feet of the nearest clump of barnyard ghouls.

"Fetear buat'leb!" he said while snapping his fingers. A dwarf-sized ball of fire appeared more than halfway between him and the animated animals, and a flick of a finger flung it barreling into them!
OOC:
Casting and concentrating on
[ +- ] Flaming Sphere!
Aiming for a dense clump so the flaming sphere hits one and burns the others around it if they don't move.

Rolls

Fire damage - (4d6+4)

(2322) + 4 = 13

Feb 28, 2022 5:30 am
Eagle land behind Judea so soma 130 feet away from closest zombie. Reverts to goblin.
Talyn were Right! No rush indeed. Plague is localized. And waits for her bat spirit to catch her.
Mar 28, 2022 9:54 pm
OOC:
Looks like I judged my remaining time a bit less than I thought. We're just going to skip over the battle to not run into a wall, as it were, coming back. Spent resources do not need to be counted for this encounter, as that was the last battle for the day and I didn't want anyone to worry about it. Same goes for damage.
The battle this time was a little tougher, as a hardy bull that was afflicted managed to gore Talyn, but not in any life threatening way. The undead were culled swiftly just as last time.
When the dust settled, the barn doors creaked open, with the stern face of Farmer Timberashe looking over the carnage with sullen eyes. He says nothing over his fallen livestock - his way of life and money making.
With a sigh, he bids everyone to enter and rest. His son is whimpering inside, muttering apologies through the sobbing.
Mar 28, 2022 10:47 pm
Talyn burned his wound with radiance then healed it. Whatever the cause of this zombie outbreak was, he certainly wasn't taking any chances of infection and necroconversion.

He halfheartedly said to the distressed man, "The fire and light of my Empyrean lord, Tantalus Hyperuranus, have come to your aide. Remember that name when you and your people pray to your gods, Farmer Timberashe."

Upon entry, Talyn sat next to the crying man.

"No one's died. It's over. Show us how you did it so we can make sure it doesn't happen again, yes?"
Mar 29, 2022 7:41 am
annex says:

"No one's died."
Prusx look angrily at Talyn when hear those words. Keep silent though.
But she later she agree to Talyn quietly saying How is the question to start with indeed

Waiting for some information she approach farmer's son and stare at the boy with an interest, her head tilted to the side.
Apr 4, 2022 10:38 pm
The lad, who looks to be roughly 16 or 17 years old, looks up at the dusk elf, and then at the rest of the party, seemingly confused by the company. He shakes his head, trying to regain what little composure he had left.
"I-I found a loose page on the ground yesterday," he says, shaking with guilt. "I saw it drop from a book that some fella in robes was carrying. I meant to return it to him, but he looked so mean... I... When I held the page and looked at it, I was so curious. I snuck out to the barn to look at it last night. I couldn't understand a word of it. It was written like some sort of magic words. I figured it had to be a spell! Pa always says magic is a foul thing to taint the world, aside from them miracles that powerful clerics and priests know.
I meant to put it down, but I was just drawn to it, like something was alive inside it. Could have sworn I heard voices too, cause I started trying to read it aloud! I was so afeared... I tried to pull myself away after that, but I guess I said too much already, for the sheep and rams were already arisen as undead, causing all the chaos...
"
He pulls it out from his jerkin and hands it to Talyn.
Apr 4, 2022 11:57 pm
Talyn declined to physically touch the page with a vehemence which verged on violently swatting it away but he composed himself.

"There are many forms of magic, boy, and the only thing making them good or evil is how they are used. For example, I can manifest an ethereal hand to do this..."

A ghostly appendage appeared and held the page.

"...or I could slap you with it," he said with a smirk. "The carnage outside was stopped by different magics... and a few swords and claws. Just know to never again tamper with such forces unless you are trained to do so."

The warlock's first thought was to burn it with fire but he had to examine it.

"The more arcane among us will have a look at this, alright? You tell us more about this robed man in the meantime, son."

To protect himself from necromantic influences before he appraised the page, Talyn quietly intoned, "Sslig'ne bwael verin."
OOC:
Casting
[ +- ] Protection from Evil and Good on myself.
Examining the page/scroll.

Rolls

Arcana - (1D20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Perception - (1D20+3)

(20) + 3 = 23

Apr 5, 2022 1:10 am
The lad nods quickly, just trying to cobble together every last thought he had from all the recent events.
"Well, uh, they wore a brown travelling robe. They looked pretty dirty, like he'd been travelling a good distance. He had some wrinkles to his face too, but he didn't look to far over his 40th summer. Even had a short beard that hung down from his hood. He always had it drawn over his face. I think people were calling him a courier? Heard he was looking for our local priest."
Apr 5, 2022 1:59 am
"Abyssal? Demons, daylight curse them," he grumbled but kept the page aloft for others to inspect. Had this basic scroll been intentionally dropped for someone to find and be tempted to use?

"Where does your priest live?" Talyn asked the boy and his father. "Which god do they worship?"
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Leif

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Apr 6, 2022 5:34 am
"They" there were more than one traveler that dropped cursed spell scolls around?

He examines Talyns floating scroll. Turn it over please? Demons? Are you sure? We should smite them in the name of Talos!

The little halfling looks like one of Talos'es paladins, except that he hasn't any religious symbols on him and no other paladin has wires going in and out of his armor.
OOC:
I have taken the +2 shield for Leif, the belt of dwarven kind is free. The Amulet of the Drunkard would also fit his demeanour
Leif
Last edited April 6, 2022 6:07 am

Rolls

Arcana - (1d20+8)

(20) + 8 = 28

Apr 6, 2022 5:56 am
The boy who can't read script cast a spell out of it despite the teachings to avoid.
He is either poor lier or under spell influence. Maybe this is not even your son but an evil wizard magically assuming your son appearance.

Prusx laughs and evil goblin laugh and ask boy Now, cool down and tell me did the voices forced you to do that in a magical way? I will also cast some magic, don't be afraid not killing you yet, just checking and speak words of magic to cast detect magic.
OOC:
Casting detect magic using spell - no time for rituals. I hope my spell does what it say it does - it will only detect still ongoing spells and will not be bothered by instant spells cast previously. And dropping concentration on bat creature so it disappears
[ +- ] 1: Detect Magic (C) (R) (Wis)
Apr 6, 2022 10:02 pm
"No sir," the lad meekly says to Lyle, "It was just the one. My mum taught me that they can be used both ways, sir. She's a smart person."
His father adds, "Aye, she is, and yet you'd the wits to even pick up that accursed paper! Maybe I should've sent you along with her to the festival - that naught of this would have happened!"

Answering Prusx, the son says that it just filled his head with dark whispers that made him read the paper that fell.
Apr 6, 2022 11:39 pm
Talyn didn't mention the incident at the festival. No need to alarm this family more.

"And about the priest?" the dusk elf lightly prodded.
Apr 6, 2022 11:59 pm
" He's a man of Solaire," the father answers gruffly. "He lives in the village, right in his little church. His name's Father Braeburn. Heard he used to travel with Peculiar before either of 'em settled here."
Apr 7, 2022 5:53 pm
OOC:
Assuming church is always tallest building in the city and we saw it afar (otherwise Prusx would insist boy to show them the way)
Wizards are curse whispers Prusx to none in particular and off she goes. She don't even look around if anyone follows here on the way to the priest.
Apr 7, 2022 8:23 pm
Lets have a chat with this priest and sort out this sloppy handle of necromantic scrolls.
Apr 7, 2022 10:21 pm
The party leaves the Timberashe farmstead to head back towards Mayfield proper. A thick black smoke reaches up into the sky while an acrid stench fills the nostrils. One can only guess that they had begun burning the bodies of the cursed farm animals.
Nearing the tavern, the pyres are visible on the grass, watched over by vigilant folk as to ensure they do not sputter out of control. Maybe 20 people stand outside with the others of the caravan. Old Peculiar stands with another man, as well as a woman, stand in the center of the path outside the Skeletal Arms. He spots everyone approaching on their way to the church and waves them over warmly.
Apr 8, 2022 1:04 am
Talyn used his eldritch grip to place the necromantic page into his Bag of Holding, again reassured the young man that the damage had been contained, warned him against further arcane experimentation no matter what the voices said to him, told the family to find them if the shadowy man or any more strange objects appeared, then followed the others toward the church with a pit stop by the barbecue.

"We've dealt with the source of this small outbreak, Peculiar, but we think the true source is the robed man. He was inquiring about your old friend, the local priest. Have you seen the priest today?"
Apr 8, 2022 1:27 am
"That would be me actually," the man standing beside Peculiar answers. "I'm Father Johnathan Braeburn, priest of Solaire. What's this about a robed man?
Peculiar starts telling him of the "courier" as he claimed to be. The priest's face is quite bewildered and intrigued.
"Very interesting... No, I've not been visited by such a figure. I've been with everyone in the tavern during the whole event. To my knowledge, few people entered my church yesterday and no parcels were delivered."

The woman speaks up now, curious about where the party came from.
"Um, excuse me? Did you group just come from the Timberashe farm?"
Apr 8, 2022 2:27 am
"Yes, we did, madam. Is something wrong?" Talyn asked when he really meant to ask what else had gone wrong.
Apr 8, 2022 8:13 am
Leif gives Talyn a quick annoyed look. That was his line. But that would not hold a Talos paladin back for long.
Yes, you can tell us what troubles you
OOC:
Distracted by damsel in distress
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Apr 11, 2022 10:39 pm
"Just based off of all... All of this," she motions her hands to the pure, "are my husband and son safe?"
She looks greatly concerned, but not entirely on the verge of tears.
"I can only hope so, as you do not come bearing crestfallen looks."
Apr 11, 2022 10:59 pm
Talyn smiled broadly and reassuringly.

"Both are alive and well... though it seems your son activated a powerful object and inadvertently caused all this. That is why we seek the robed man: we believe the object was his. Our only lead so far is that he wanted to see your priest of Solaire here."
Apr 12, 2022 12:32 am
"Dark times are upon us, it seems," Father Braeburn says, shaking his head wearily. "I've been tending to the wounded in the tavern, as I've said, and I recall no one coming to me on the previous night."
"And no one's seen the figure since last night!" exclaims Old Peculiar, rubbing the top of his head, letting out a hefty sigh.
The sun was lowering at this point, getting on to be maybe about the hour of three in the afternoon. The wounded are still many, and there are no clear clues as to where this mysterious saboteur may have vanished off to.
The party has a few options available to them at the current time:
* They can assist in the clean up and healing
* Explore the village to see what it may have to offer
* Rest and pass the night on
* Or attempt to investigate the saboteur's room
Apr 12, 2022 1:43 am
OOC:
Talyn votes to heal any immediately life-threatening wounds then go investigate the room.
Apr 12, 2022 3:55 am
OOC:
investigate
Apr 12, 2022 6:06 am
OOC:
In general if we have a multiple choice I prefer to choose the one that DM thinks could lead to most interesting story. If party falling into a trap is most interesting for the story, then I want to fall into a trap.
Nevertheless for this particular situation I believe we could split and do heal/explore/investigate/anything else in parallel . I believe PBP is very well suited to do things in parallel.
Prusx is thinking aloud
So we have a creature possessing either incredible power or an artefact of incredible evil power. But we don't have any idea of the current location, motivation, goals... she turns to party excuse herself: I'm not an investigator kind. A goblin witch will only distract your research. I will see what I can find in the nature.
And off she goes - she will try to find any animals around the city to ask them if they have seen lone human wandering recently.
[ +- ] Speech of the Woods
OOC:
If I'm the only PC with detect magic I could go detect magic the room you are going to investigate either now or when return, though I don't think there should be any ongoing magic left in the room
Apr 12, 2022 8:21 am
Leif takes out a magnifying glass and starts to coat it with different substances and polish it with different fabrics. After some work (10 min) he starts to investigate the saboteur's room.
OOC:
Ritualize Detect Magic

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20+8)

(18) + 8 = 26

Apr 12, 2022 10:08 pm
With all the current danger rebuked, the party splits to take care of different tasks.

Talyn goes to assist Father Braeburn with the remaining wounded. Many have sustained either bite or hoof marks. Those with hooves imprinted in bruises often had broken bones. Thankfully, they were not too badly so, only really being fractured and not threatening any further injuries.
The bites on the other hand, had some more curious symptoms. For the most part, chunks were not torn off from the bite, but still broke the skin. Many of the bitten do not show any sign of the curse having been passed on to them. The few, on the other hand, seem to have the mind of sheep or whatever animal that might have bit them. It comes and goes for some, others simply behave like the animal at all times. The curse of whatever foul magic was unleashed by the young Timberashe was not powerful enough to transfer entirely to humanoids. Though, the animal side is interesting, to say the least.

Prusx roamed around the village, looking about, and tries to converse with the animals that escaped undeath. In total, the goblin talked with three cats, a dog, and two milk cows. Their answers are, unfortunately, not too helpful. Each one says that they saw the robed figure pass by them, but did not know where they were going. The cats, however, did communicate that he was headed towards the church, but seemed to go past it.

Leif heads up to the saboteur's room, led by Old Peculiar. As they pass through the common room, he can see all the makeshift bedding that was made on the floor as tables and chairs were used as barricades.
The room is fairly neat. It only just barely looks like it was inhabited recently in the past day. The bed is made, the candle on the stand is halfway used, and a water basin used for face and hand washing is full. With tools out, Life begins his investigation.
Little was left, it seemed, before the figure disappeared. A powerful object was certainly in the room within, as he'd guess, the last 12 - no! - 8 hours! The room is darkened by it, a heavy black tinge loomed over by the nightstand. Whatever it was, also left behind auras surrounding the schools of enchantment and necromancy. Looking under the bed, as one would do, Lief finds an abandoned parcel of stained, wrapped linen.
Apr 13, 2022 4:53 am
Talyn didn't miss the opportunity to tell everyone he healed about the entity from whom he derived his powers. Some parts of that celestial contract had to be followed closely. While he worked, the warlock had his invisible familiar fly wide circles around the area to look for anything out of the ordinary.

"From necromancy to possible therianthropy?" Talyn whispered to Father Braeburn. "Have you ever heard of such a mutable curse?"

Would horns pass on this malady?

"And have you seen anyone with horn or antler injuries acting strangely?"

The dusk elf wouldn't tell the priest that he himself had been gored by one of the undead animals. He would ensure that his compatriots knew of the curious condition of some bitten victims and knew to monitor his own mental and physical condition as this odd interlude in their travels continued. Keeping such situations secret only led to disaster.
OOC:
Looking for anyone acting strangely who is injured but not bitten.
Thinking back on any lycanthropy/necromancy or similar arcane lore that may be similar or otherwise relevant.
Morden is keeping watch and looking for trouble.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Medicine - (1d20)

(15) = 15

Arcana - (1d20+3)

(20) + 3 = 23

Familiar Perception - (1d20+1)

(8) + 1 = 9

Apr 13, 2022 5:07 am
Leif retrieves the linen-wrapped parcel and using tools like tweezers (because he can and has them) he unwraps it revealing its content. Tt's too bad there is no audience to witness his extreme care to detail and handling of potential danger.
You can never be too carefull with such things. He says to Old Peculiar
OOC:
I missed the fact that Old Peculiar was with Leif
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Apr 13, 2022 6:07 am
Prusx returns and I believe first fin Talyn with Father Braeburn and share her thoughts: There are a lot of evidence for our suspect arrival, but none of the departure. He should still be within the city. I insist on searching all buildings for any strangers! We don't want suspect to kill anyone at their home tonight.
Oh sorry for my impatience, would you share your findings ? Any clues it the room?
OOC:
I any case she is paranoid about either finding the robed man or direction in which that creature have left the city . She believes - even if creature left it will be harder to find tracks in the morning than it is today, especially because she could still turn into a creature with keen smell and try to track creature path just as dogs do it in real life.
Apr 13, 2022 6:33 am
"No, no I have not," Father Braeburn replies, perplexed. "I am not versed in magicks such as this. It would almost appear that an arcane spell was miscast."
Talyn does not notice anyone acting out of the norm, neither does his familiar. His thoughts would concur with the father's suggestion however.

Lief, under the eyes of Old Peculiar, pulls out the parcel from under the bed gingerly. The aura coming off of it is quite potent, and wreathed in black. As he carefully peels away the wrapping, an athame made of jet black obsidian lies inside. An onyx is set on both sides of the guard and at the pommel. The edges of the blade are jagged and vile looking. Lief feels that to touch the item directly might not be the best for his health.
Apr 13, 2022 8:21 am
This is indeed a grim artefact. A dagger for evil deeds. Left by mistake, or another vessel of darkness left for an unknowing civilian to find?

From his pack, he takes out a purple piece of silk. The colour is not consistent throughout the piece of fabric. Silke is a good insulator for such magical artifact. I buy the pieces where the dye process failed for cheep. He gives the Old Peculiar a grin.
Its a good thing that I found this and not some girl cleaning the room
OOC:
Oh boy, he is full of himself - He is going to be so much fun to play :D
With the obsidian athame securely packed away, he continues to search for more items left behind. To the Old Peculiar he asks if the stranger spend time anywhere else, in other places, he could have left demonic boobytraps?
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Apr 14, 2022 9:51 pm
"No," Peculiar replied, "he only stayed in the common room for a bit to eat and drink, and then came up here. Unless he stole out into the night while all was quiet, which it seems the eel did.

Taking another 10 minutes or so, Leif finds little else of interest in the room. Peculiar suggests that maybe he take a small break at the bar with some free food and drink as the smallest of thanks compared to all that could be given.
Apr 16, 2022 2:40 pm
Leif finds the others. I searched the stranger's room. Under the bed, I found this nasty looking dagger. Another trap left for some innocent victims to find.
No! Don't touch it!
This is a truly sinister weapon, most likely used for dark and twisted rituals.


What do you guys have?
Apr 17, 2022 5:53 am
"A wicked blade definitely not to be touched barehanded," Talyn said. "We've healed the wounded but some are exhibiting the mannerisms of the animals that bit them. So far it's only bite victims, not other wounds. I believe the transfer is the effect of the miscasting of the initial spell. The boy may have said the words but he's no wizard. He thankfully most likely got a few syllables wrong and an intonation or two off key. I shudder to think what the full power of the spell was... but I can guess. The bite was to transfer the undeath but instead it transferred the typical behaviour of the animated animals."
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Apr 17, 2022 12:56 pm
How could a spell be miscast, magic is not cooking - if you miss something if fails. None is telling the truth in this place! Prusx is impassioned and don't take an effort to hide it.
She cries And I. I failed to find tracks of mysterious figure leaving the city. He will want to redeem this artifact. I would try to make an ambush in his room. Anyone with me?
She will try to arrange sleeping either in that room or just next to it and set up some goblin-style traps in the room. Magical traps wouldn't work against wizard, but spilling Ball Bearings (which Prusx has right now) on the floor and stuff like that would work - Prusx believe so.
OOC:
I know my PC conclusions and assumptions/forecast are most probably wrong, but she goblin and not high INT. Though I believe I've came up with very reasonable story for my PC to suspect every human... :)
Apr 17, 2022 4:34 pm
"Complex arcane magic is exactly like cooking, Prusx. The difference between a fireball and a snow sphere is varied emphasis on a single syllable... and a different material component but still... It is very possible to botch magic and still have some effect occur. If magic were all or nothing, there would be far more practitioners in the world. Since a single spell can produce several disastrous effects if done incorrectly, there are far fewer practitioners. It helps thin the ranks."

The dusk elf considered the druid's plan and added, "I think the robed man left the blade to be found and spread corruption, just like the spell book page. I doubt he'll be coming back for it. I think we should try to search around the village for other cursed items he may have left. Our familiars and animal friends can certainly help speed that up."
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Apr 18, 2022 6:59 am
Oh yes, you don't want me cast healing magic on you next time... if I am not careful I will turn you into a frog instead.
Prusx laughs at her own joke. When she stops laughing you hear hat in here voice as she says:
Tell me this: where is he now? If he had a book full of those pages, then this is but a beginning. I don't care for one more item or this village. I care to stop the man. Even human sometimes learn from mistakes. This far it was just lucky coincidence that his plan has failed, whatever the plan was
Prusx slowly calm down and is soon ready to help city search she cast
[ +- ] 3: Daylight
And spend an hour to search the city while concentrating on detect magic spell.
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Apr 18, 2022 11:25 pm
"I would need time to prepare. but I could seek guidance from my deity in the morning." G'nark offers.
Apr 19, 2022 12:16 am
OOC:
Okay, we got Prusx searching the village towards the evening light. What is everyone else doing? Searching, resting? Prepping any traps?
Apr 19, 2022 12:27 am
'Fly invisibly along the roads and trails in and around the village and continue to seek anything out of the ordinary, Morden, but don't approach or touch anything. Let me know and I'll advise you,' Talyn thought to his familiar.

He sighed as he watched the druid go but there was nothing he could do to change her mind.

"The robed man left the ceremonial dagger and dropped the parchment. If he planned to see the priest, perhaps he left something in or near the church. I know it will take you from these injured people, Father Braeburn, but I think we should check with urgency. What do you think, Leif?"

If the priest agreed, Talyn would head off with him to the church.
Apr 19, 2022 12:48 am
Father Braeburn scratched his chin thoughtfully. He nodded, agreeing that it would be wise to check, for he had not yet been back since the early hours. After double checking the more injured folk, he accompanies Talyn and leads him to the church once he was ready.
Apr 19, 2022 12:54 am
Talyn carefully looked around the outside of the church first, and asked the priest if he saw anything out of place.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Apr 19, 2022 1:50 am
Talyn examines the perimeter of the church, looking stone by stone. Unfortunately, neither he nor the priest are able to glean anything of use. It seems nothing was left on the doorstep either.
However, the thick wooden door does seem to be open a bit.
Apr 19, 2022 2:39 am
"If you didn't leave it like that, stay behind me, Father Braeburn."

Talyn extended his arm, his fingers mimed grasping and pulling the door open.

"Rah faer."

A spectral hand appeared and opened the door slowly as Talyn kept a safe distance and looked within with his darkness-sensitive eyes.
OOC:
Can't perceive anything today. :P
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Rolls

Perception - (1D20+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Apr 19, 2022 3:34 am
As the door creaks open, something moves inside! The interior is currently not lit well, as the only light illuminating the church are the dying rays of a setting evening sun through the windows. Father Braeburn does not see anything move inside, but Talyn only just saw a small pair of blurs in the corner of his vision.
A few pews are crooked and pushed aside towards the door, almost as if they were supposed to be barricades. As the two step inside, a shrill scream emits from the back corner as what sounds like a little girl began to cry in panic. The voice of a young boy tries to calm her, he can see Talyn's silhouette in the doorway and understands that they are not about to attacked by undead farm animals.

"C'mon, Tessie, stop crying! It's not the sheep!"
Apr 19, 2022 3:57 am
Relieved it wasn't a necromancer, Talyn sighed deeply.

"It's alright. The bad animals are gone. Please, come out. Father Braeburn is here. Father?"
Apr 19, 2022 4:19 am
The two children perk up and run over to the good Father as he enters behind. He pats both of their hands, offering them the comfort that both their parents were still fine and at the tavern if they wanted to run along there. They take no longer than a second to scamper out and down the lane.

"Tessie and Alvin, good, smart children," he mutters, watching them to ensure they are away and safe. "We could check my private quarters and study to see if anything was left there, if you wish."
Apr 19, 2022 4:36 am
Talyn nodded, repeating the mage hand and spot check before entering the rooms.

Rolls

Perception - (1D20+3)

(12) + 3 = 15

Apr 19, 2022 5:39 am
As Father Braeburn shows Talyn to his quarters and study, the door seems to have been locked, just as the priest left it when he left.
The inside of the room is quaint and moderate in size for the size of the church. An old bookshelf stands directly in front of the entrance, with a bed on the left, and writing desk on the right. Many books line the thick, sturdy shelves. Many are books on the history of nations, various deities, bestiaries, and lo, comedy? Why, there's even a book entitled "Humans & Households: Second edition."
After searching for a few minutes, neither find anything out of the ordinary. Though, both feel something... Strange. Neither Talyn or Braeburn can put a finger to it.
Apr 20, 2022 4:19 am
"Maybe I'm overreacting but this feels wrong. Stay close to me, Father," Talyn whispered then quietly intoned, "Xxilfet d'Agathys."

After a frosty armour formed around him, the dusk elf again called upon his patron's power to form a protective golden glow around him which hedged out the forces of good and evil, "Sslig'ne bwael verin."

Burning through so much power wasn't advisable but neither was dying.

"If everything's as you left it, let's go. Don't take anything no matter how familiar you are with it. Ceranthae knows what may have been tampered with in here before the children barricaded themselves out there."

If Father Braeburn agreed, Talyn would lead the way back to the Skeletal Arms.
OOC:
Casting Armor of Agathys for 20 temp HP, and Protection from Evil & Good.
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Leif

runekyndig

Apr 20, 2022 6:57 am
Leif has followed Talyn into the church. Again he gives his magnifying glass its special polish making it able to see magical auras. Now he knows exactly what kind of dark aura they are looking for.
OOC:
Ritualize detect magic and examin the church
Leif
Apr 20, 2022 11:56 pm
G'nark has join his fellows at the church and also looks around. Focusing on his goddess he calls upon her ability to bring undead to his notice.
OOC:
Using Eyes of the Grave to sense for undead in the area.
Apr 25, 2022 8:39 pm
OOC:
I'll be trying to post later tonight. Mind's been in another pit, and work doesn't help.
Apr 25, 2022 9:19 pm
OOC:
Silly life. We're still here. :)
Apr 26, 2022 6:41 am
annex says:
OOC:
Silly life. We're still here. :)
Silly wife. We're still here. :)
Apr 27, 2022 12:31 am
With Talyn being tailed by his two shorter companions, they both work their own magic to investigate the area.

G'nark's eyes shine with a mystical shimmer as he looks about the church and its grounds. His sight, however, does not bring any indication that undead of any sort have been raised and are mobile.

Leif begins his investigation once more in the church, moving about and into Father Braeburn's private quarters. On the outside, everything is fine. Moving into the room on the other hand, prompts interesting auras. Firstly, he sees a small chest beside his desk that seems to have small blips of black, possibly indicating necromantic energies. Secondly, he notices another one, though it is far, far darker, and even has tinges of enchantment to it as well. This one comes from the bed, underneath the priest's pillow.
Apr 27, 2022 12:57 am
Talyn was glad he hadn't completely over-reacted.

"What have you found?" he asked. "Let me move anything with my mage hand."
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Apr 27, 2022 5:34 am
The small chest on the table and under the pillow Leif points to each location as he finds them. Once Talyn has revealed the dark items Leif will give them a thorough examination with his magnifying lense.
Apr 27, 2022 6:43 am
The chest's contents are not harmful looking, as inside are three potions of healing. Father Braeburn explains that those an emergency stock in the event anyone in the village requires them. Under the pillow, on the other hand...
When the pillow is held loft via a translucent blue hand, all can see a bound package resting there. The wrapping is pale and leather-like, however, one can tell immediately that it looks to be human skin. A tingle runs down everyone's spine just by looking at it. A note lies on top of it - it reads: "A gift of enlightenment - Father Bishop"
Apr 27, 2022 8:03 am
Father, as you see this fiend has been dropping dark gifts all around town. We will take this blue hand package, and I strongly suggest that you destroy those healings potions and are getting them replaced. They could have been tampered with.

The knife and the hand skin covered package need to be destroyed, and no offence meant, but I think we could get an expert to handle those. Leif takes out another piece of miscoloured silk and has Talyn wrap skin covered package in it.

We need to find this giver of endarkenments. Do we have a tracker among us? Or a diviner?
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Apr 27, 2022 8:05 am
OOC:
I really like this plot - I might even use the corruption of healing potions plot sometime
Apr 27, 2022 8:39 am
OOC:
You're having him wrap up his own mage hand? XD
Also, it should be remembered that healing magics do fall under the realm of necromancy
Apr 27, 2022 11:09 am
AbbyssalChimera says:
OOC:
You're having him wrap up his own mage hand? XD
Also, it should be remembered that healing magics do fall under the realm of necromancy
OOC:
LOL i read it wrong... I'll edit my post - sorry
May 2, 2022 9:16 am
OOC:
As a change to the above posts to give clarification: the potions give off the auras of evocation, not necromancy.
The "leather" wrapped package lies still on the bed. Talyn attempts to lift it with his mage hand so that it might be wrapped in the silk that was provided by Leif, however, the floating appendage is unable to interact with the parcel; the mage hand simply dissipates upon coming into full contact with it. One might guess that a special ward or charm has been placed upon the wrapping to prevent anyone other than the intended recipient from touching it. All in the room gaze at it, its presence making the air heavy with gloom.
"What a foul deed," Father Braeburn sighs, shaking his head. "It is curious to see that an old friend of mine leaving his mark on such a dire package. It makes me curious to see just what is inside, but I know that what lies beneath is dark."
He pauses to think for a moment, his eyes locked on the fell item.
"Tell me, does any in your band know of ways to dispel magic or to remove possession?"
May 2, 2022 11:51 am
Leif takes out some pincers and grabbing tools and lifts the package over to the sike wrapping. I think the most prudent thing is not to open this package. I'm just a warrior of Talos, dispelling is for wizards and exosomes for priests
May 2, 2022 12:03 pm
"At least this priest can remove unwanted magics too." G'nark states. "So let's see what I can do." Murmuring a whispery prayer to his goddess G'nark bids Her to remove any wards upon the item.
OOC:
Dispel Magic at 4th level
May 2, 2022 5:20 pm
"Well said and well done, G'nark, and who is this Father Bishop, Father Braeburn? It's a rather confusing name for a priest."

If the dispelling worked, Talyn carefully used his arcane arm to open the package.
May 3, 2022 12:51 am
Father Braeburn gives a light chuckle. "Yes, it rather is, isn't it? Andrew and I were both spent our younger years in training together under the same deity: Solaire. Last I spoke with him, he was just appointed the head of the temple in Midharbor a few years ago. Evidently, the previous leader left in the night; I can't recall the details unfortunately."

G'nark approaches the bound package, and with ample prayer, dispels the ward that was set upon it. It seems that whatever the ward was charged with was quite powerful. However, G'nark manages to overpower it and, immediately, the room feels as if whatever dark pressure was there had been removed completely.
Talyn, now able to utilize his minor capabilities, begins to unravel the current mystery before them. The "leather" is taken off easily enough, leaving a grim looking book laying on the bed. It is bound in onyx black leather and seems to have been around for some time, as it looks weathered. No writing is on the cover, and it seems a red ribbon was slipped in between some pages to act as a bookmark.
May 3, 2022 1:04 am
"Dare I turn to that page, Father Braeburn, or should I simply burn it where it lies?" Talyn asked. "I obviously vote for burning."
May 3, 2022 4:31 am
"I think... I think I would like to see what lies inside," he says, his eyes locked on the book. "I believe your friend here has entirely ridden the tome of any active magic. I should dare say that maybe a clue may lie at the bookmark. We needn't hold the book physically at least.
If you could, just use your hand to open it to that point. I wish to know what Bishop has to do with this.
"
May 3, 2022 5:00 am
"Are you sure, Father? It may be a passive magic activated by reading the contents," Talyn conjectured before asking G'nark and Leif, "What do you think? Inspect or incinerate?"
May 3, 2022 9:51 am
A moment, please. Leif puts on his helmet and sparks run up and down his gauntlets and continues all the way down to his boots. The armored halfling seems a bit lighter on his feet.
Ready
[ +- ] 2 (3p) : Kinetic Jaunt (C)
May 3, 2022 11:08 am
It is risky, but worth it if there is information to be gained. G'nark says.
May 3, 2022 2:52 pm
"Alright. A quick glance, Father, and don't read anything aloud."

Talyn opened the vile book at the noted page with his arcane arm.
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May 4, 2022 2:59 am
The book opens with no surprises being sprung. The pages are thin and worn with some years. The bookmark leads the reader to two blank pages. In fact, each page upon closer examination is! Father Braeburn cocks his head, mystified.
"Well then, this is both a good outcome and, somehow, a troubling one. My good goblin, G'nark, correct? It seems that whatever magics were over the tome, has well and truly been dispelled."
OOC:
It should be noted that I had rolled for G'nark's spell to see how well it would affect the other things on the book. It came up as a 27 - a nat 20.
May 4, 2022 4:22 am
Talyn sighed deeply in relief.

"Better empty than entombed," the dusk elf said, "and well done, G'nark. Let me see if anything more mundane remains."

With that, Talyn's spectral fingers flipped through the pages.
May 4, 2022 2:23 pm
"Give your thanks to the Weavess." G'nark replies though it is clear he is pleased with the compliment.
May 11, 2022 9:44 am
With a mysterious time found and dispelled, it appears that all leads to this "courier" have gone cold. But, at least content that the current issues haven been resolved, the party head back to The Skeletal Arms for some well deserved food, drink, and rest.
Old Peculiar had been busy getting some stew going and doling it out to everyone that was still there. When everyone enters, he greets the party warmly, asking them to wait a moment before asking them to sit at the bar to be served. The tables were still set aside to make room for the wounded.
"Ah, heroes, welcome back. Don't have much ready aside from some beef stew and day old sourdough. Plenty of drink at least. Got plenty of fruity wines, along with the local ale and mead. Personally, I prefer the Satyr's Delight and the Honigbrau.
May 11, 2022 10:10 am
Talyn, "search around the village" was a brilliant idea! Wasted whole hour running around like crazy.
Prusx is obviously in a terrible mood.
Bubbling " will never listen to hummies any more" she swiftly get herself a stew and consume it, eating with hands, sitting on the ground.
[ +- ] visuals :)
With mouth full of food she declines the drink I am not celebrating while the damn necromancer walks around. Do you mind if I sleep at the room the courier were in. There is still a thick chance he will return after his knife. I'm not wasting that chance.
May 11, 2022 6:43 pm
To a job well done! Leif raises his tankard. We handled one disaster and prevented two more from happening.
Leif will continue to tell the story of their findings and how they were neutralised - for the moment. But he promises that he will bring the book and the dagger to a skilled exorcist - or an active volcano (its a hobbit thing)
May 11, 2022 7:48 pm
G'nark accepts a bowl of stew, a thick slice of bread and a glass of mead. He sits at the bar and eats quietly.
May 11, 2022 8:13 pm
Talyn accepted a glass or three of Satyr's Delight. He wondered whether the insidious stranger might have cursed the food and drink but decided to have stew and bread, too.

"It is better that we looked than some other vile thing turn up and be unwittingly activated, Prusx. Thank you for searching."
May 12, 2022 12:17 am
Peculiar nods towards Prusx.
"If you feel safe in there, be my guest. As for the rest of you, I made sure to check the other rooms I have available to see if something less savory was in them. Didn't find anything, so you should be able to rest well for the night .
May 15, 2022 10:56 am
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Everyone good to move forth or is there anything your characters might wish to do before retiring for the evening?
May 15, 2022 11:06 am
AbbyssalChimera says:
OOC:
Everyone good to move forth or is there anything your characters might wish to do before retiring for the evening?
OOC:
yes lets move forward
May 15, 2022 11:15 am
"Rest would be good, yes. It's wise to set up a watch... just in case the necromancer really does return."
OOC:
Good to go!
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May 15, 2022 2:16 pm
Prusx excuse hereself and go to sleep in the room as agreed.
Just before sleep she will consume the ball bearings she have to prepare trap for anyone coming into the room and will sleep on the floor under the bed.
[ +- ] Ball bearings
OOC:
I'm good to start (or finish if mucky :-) ) a long rest
May 16, 2022 5:23 am
The late evening sun slowly sets the sky alight with deep orange before the moon and stars take its place in the sky. Everyone eventually heads home, if they're able to, to rest. Old Peculiar and Father Braeburn are the only ones left at the bar, chatting about the events that occurred that dire day.
Everyone slowly nods off, though one may choose to remain awake for a night watch. Alas, for the most part, the night is still and quiet. Nary a sound is heard outside the windows of The Skeletal Arms tavern, save for the odd band of crickets and barn owl. Dreams come uneasily to everyone, however. They are hazy, yet, they are filled with foreboding images and thoughts. Are they a sign from the gods? Is it just your collective imaginations? Who can say - no one is quite lucid enough to make heads or tales of them in their slumber. The night goes on, and on, and on without event. At least, not until around the hour of 4 am.

For Prusx and Talyn, they both hear a tapping coming from their window. Their familiars have spotted something! A strange glow is coming from the area around the church! A loud knocking comes from downstairs as well - the remaining wounded scream! Old Peculiar exclaims something about more walking dead! Shattering glass rings out and rises upstairs for all to hear!
OOC:
You all have had a long rest
May 16, 2022 5:46 am
Talyn's reverie left him lots of time to read, and he sat in the dark doing just that when he heard the sound of someone gently rapping, rapping at the window.

What is it, Morden? he thought as he looked out. A glow around the church? There should be darkness there and nothing more. What's there round a church to be glowing?

The crash and screams answered his question.

"What else but ghastly grim and ancient graves?" he sighed aloud.

What exactly have you seen, Morden?! Tlyn asked telepathically while he looked out the window into the black and white and gray contrast of night beyond.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(18) + 3 = 21

May 16, 2022 6:28 am
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May 16, 2022 6:50 am
Prusx damn everything (in goblin) as she tried to jump surprised by loud noise and hit the bed she were sleeping below.
OOC:
Assuming she hear Talyn asking about church
And assuming there is a window in her room
She opens the window, turns into an owl (wild shape) and fly to the church to see what is going on
[ +- ] Prusx stats in owl form
May 16, 2022 7:17 am
"Oh, Prusx," the dusk elf again sighed. "Never go off alone when zombies are afoot."

Become invisible and fly around this inn, Morden. I'll link with your senses. Go!

"We've got trouble!" Talyn shouted loudly for the others in the other rooms to hear. "I think our necromancer has the graveyard spewing out zombies!"
May 16, 2022 8:20 am
Leif stumbles out of bed, and sits down next to the bed. What he sits into looks like some sort of crazy metal contraption, but as it comes to life and snaps and closes around him, it soon reveals itself to be his armor that locks around him.
OOC:
It takes him an action to don his armor
Fully armored and battle-ready Leif leaves his room in a hurry. As he passes the others they see a shimmering feel activating around him and then dissipating.
[ +- ] Guardian: Defensive Field. LR
Once on the street he slows his pace a bit. Giving the others a chance to catch up
May 16, 2022 11:08 am
Taking to the sky, Prusx can see multiple shambling corpses given foul unlike. Multiple village homes are under siege as windows are burst through and doors are slammed against.
Flying closer to the graveyard, a robbed figure stands amid a circle drawn in what looks to be blood. Four candles sit in smaller circles within the main on. The robbed figure appears to be reading aloud from a book that floats before him. Prusx watches as a grave bursts open - dirt flying all over! A skeleton, its joints held together by tainted sorcery, wanders off to the village to wreak further havok.
As Leif rushes out onto the street, he can see. That roughly 12 undead are nearby the inn alone! Old Peculiar, an old sword in hand, is doing his best to fend off the partially decaying corpse of who he calls "Jarvey.". Father Braeburn carries no weapon, but he is doing his damndest to call upon the aid of his god to assist Peculiar and to turn any other zombies that draw near. Looking around, the slumped mounds of three other zombies are strewn about the dirt road; a pile or two of ash are among them as well.
Seeing the Halfling come out, Old Peculiar strains his neck back to him and shouts: "Me and the Father have this! Get your friends and go take care of the source before we're completely overwhelmed!"
May 16, 2022 2:56 pm
Owl fly back to tavern as fast as an owl can. It turns back into goblin a a moment before landing. Still tumbling Prusx cry
To the graveyard! HE is in the graveyard! Hurry!
May 17, 2022 6:56 am
Leif turns some dials on his armor, and this electrifies his boots as he takes off towards the graveyear
OOC:
movement speed is now 35, and he does not prove attack of opportunity when he moves past, under or over the zombies
[ +- ] 2 (3p) : Kinetic Jaunt (C)
[ +- ] Halfling Nimbleness
May 17, 2022 7:08 am
Go to the churchyard, Morden, and keep an eye on that man!

He took a deep breath and intoned, "Xxilfet d'Agathys!"

A frosty armour appeared around Talyn then he said, "We'll have to fight our way past zombies, Prusx. Everybody ready?"
OOC:
Casting Armor of Agathys to gain 20 temp HP and have melee attackers take 20 cold damage on a hit.
May 17, 2022 9:15 am
Prusx satisfied that she don't need to explain anything also run back to the graveyard.
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Being a gobling with Nimble Escape don't have problems with opportunity attacks, but her walking speed 25 probably is, so you should be able to catch her up. Leif certainly will.

Now I have a question - how far the graveyard is from the Tavern. Don't need exact distance just approximate (for me it matters if it is within 250 feet or more). If it is more then I would like to cast pass without trace and discus strategy as we go.
May 17, 2022 9:35 am
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It's just gonna be a straight shot unless people want to take care of any enemies along the way to prevent further harm. Otherwise, I'd say 250 feet might be a good estimate from point a to point b.
May 17, 2022 9:53 am
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In that case Prusx will very soon reach 150 feet range to cast the spell. Not sure if we see necromancer due to candles, but this spell do not require to see the creature in any case
Prusx cast Spike Growth centred on the point she last saw necromancer at and note:
I am summoning spikes around necromancer to slow him. Will remove them when you are in melee range.
[ +- ] 2: Spike Growth (Wis)
May 17, 2022 4:16 pm
"We'll do what we can, Old Peculiar!"

Talyn rushed into the night, his dusk elf eyes at home in the darkness, his magic aimed at the shamblers he passed. Once within sight of the caster, Talyn would send a necrotic hand to grasp him.
OOC:
I'll cast Chill Touch as many times as feasible to soften the zombies up for Old Peculiar and the Father. How many should I roll?
May 17, 2022 7:27 pm
G'nark joins with Talyn and Tolls the Dead on a few of the undead threatening Old Peculiar and the Father before rushing to the graveyard with the others.
May 17, 2022 11:35 pm
OOC:
I'll say they're free hits for the "cinematics.". Besides, not too hard to hit a zombie anyways. I'll roll to see how many are taken out along the way

Rolls

Zombie Drive-By - (2d10)

(105) = 15

May 18, 2022 12:18 am
As the group charges their way towards the graveyard, zombies swarm and batter homes left and right. Talyn and G'nark, slinging their minor spells, deal a significant amount of damage to the horde as dolorous bell tolls and frosty touches bring down a total of 15 zombies along the way!
Reaching the edge of the source of undead rising, everyone can see over the low hedge fencing. A robed figure stands in a red circle, candles at four points within it. A tome floats before him as he chants unceasingly, taking no notice of the party as they arrive. His words are strange, and on top of that, it sounds as if two are speaking at once from his mouth: one tired and deep, the other rasp and like an eerie whisper.
Prusx casts her spell that surrounds his footing with thick vines and sharp thorns. At this, the chant ceases and is replaced with a horrible fit of laughter.
"Hahahahahahaaaaa! So, you are the ones who put an end to that horrible farce earlier this day?"
He looks over to everyone, his eyes cloudy and cold; a tinge of blue is also evident. A terrible grin crawls across his face.
"Ahhh, this has truly been a botched effort because of that snot nosed farm brat! I had to hide my 'puppet' to ensure my plan would at least happen to some extent. Alas, I had to leave my athame under that mattress, which I'm sure you lot must have found. Now, if one of you would kindly return it to me, I promise to make your shift to undeath quick and painless. "
May 18, 2022 5:58 am
Leif who has been sprinting towards the graveyard, closes in on the necromancer with the intent of kicking his ass.
OOC:
His athame is wrapped in silk inside Leif's bag of holding

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

May 18, 2022 6:33 am
"Ssussun xenu!" Xul shouted and caused a hemisphere of even more sickly light to emanate from the already corrupted graveyard around the necromancer!

"After you. Well, at least the 'dead' part of 'undead'," he said to the necromancer, then added to his companions, "Don't go into the light or you'll get sickened, too. Surround it and wait for him to come out."
OOC:
Move: Stopping 120 feet away from Necro-Dude.
Action: Casting
[ +- ] Sickening Radiance
before anyone gets within melee range. 30 feet radius of radiation centered on Necro-Dude.

Rolls

Sickening Radiance radiant damage - (4d10+4)

(1993) + 4 = 26

May 18, 2022 8:02 am
OOC:
Right then, I'll need everyone to roll initiative! There's a reason individual rolls will be needed for this battle.
Details will be posted soon.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+6, 1d20+3, 1d20-1)

1d20+6 : (9) + 6 = 15

1d20+3 : (7) + 3 = 10

1d20-1 : (2) - 1 = 1

May 18, 2022 8:32 am
OOC:
initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

May 18, 2022 2:12 pm
OOC:
Init. roll

Rolls

Init. - (1d20+4)

(15) + 4 = 19

May 18, 2022 4:29 pm
OOC:
Klaatu barada *coughs*!

Rolls

Init to win it! - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

May 22, 2022 6:47 am
OOC:

Initiative
19 G'nark -- we are here (unless I am missing something)
15 NPC 1
10 Talyn Vrinn
10 NPC 2
6 Prusx
5 Leif Greenbottle
1 NPC 3
May 22, 2022 2:26 pm
Making sure all of his companions are in sight, G'nark calls upon his goddess and dozens of tiny winged figures wielding scythes fly around him in hunting arcs.
OOC:
Casting Spirit Guardians at 3rd level with the PCs not affected by it.
[ +- ] Spirit Guardian
May 23, 2022 6:05 am
OOC:
Oh cripes, I completely forgot that rune did roll their init way back TuT And here I was thinking I was waiting. Ah well, this weekend's not been the best for me anyways, so I've just been existing. Had my dad's 14th passing anniversary, so that's been a load on my mind.
In any case, I made a map last week for the battle to help.

Acting swiftly, Gnark lets out a prayer to The Weavess for her protection against the undead that stalk the night clinging to them. About him and the party fly miniature reapers, each with wings of bats or ravens. Their scythes at the ready should anything try to enter and attack.

The Necromancer before the party chuckles coolly, watching with pale eyes. The voice that comes forth is so eerie to hear two separate tones within it. In a dire tongue, he begins a chant! The words are cast directly over the party, empowered by the Abyss and the depraved entities that exist there.
Everyone needs to make a DC 16 Wisdom save or become Frightened(Save Ends)

>> Talyn may go now
OOC:
The green circles are: Guardian Spirits, Spike Growth, and Sickening Radiance
19 G'nark |
15 Necromancer | 26 -> ??? HP, 17 AC, Exhausted 1
10 Talyn Vrinn | <<
10 Returned Spirits | 36/36, 36/36 HP, AC 13
6 Prusx |
5 Leif Greenbottle |
1 Risen Farmers | 64/90, 90/90 HP, AC 13
[ +- ] Solos & Elites

May 23, 2022 6:06 am
OOC:
If you need a better look, I'd recommend clicking the image. It shows up brighter when you do
May 23, 2022 6:21 am
OOC:
My gran's 1 year anniversary was the beginning of this month. It hasn't been easy for me, either.
Talyn felt but heroically resisted the wave of fear that wash over him after the necromancer's two-tongued utterances!

"The night is my time! The dark is my place! Your kind can burn in the light!" Talyn shouted! "Ssussun orthae!"

A column of celestial light shot down from the heavens over the spirit creeping up beside Talyn!
OOC:
Whew!
Action: Casting Sacred Flame on the returned spirit G1. DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 2d8+4 radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw.
What program are you using for the map?
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Rolls

Wis save - (1d20+3)

(20) + 3 = 23

Sacred Flame radiant damage - (2d8+4)

(86) + 4 = 18

May 23, 2022 6:26 am
OOC:
Niiiiice! Talyn ain't afraid of no ghosts! Or necromancers and zombies, as it were
May 23, 2022 6:36 am
AbbyssalChimera says:
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Niiiiice! Talyn ain't afraid of no ghosts! Or necromancers and zombies, as it were
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Oh, he's got a healthy fear of them but it's not crippling him. He's channeling it to cripple them! ;)
May 23, 2022 7:07 am
[ +- ] Brave
OOC:
I have 1 reaction to add +5 to a failed save
[ +- ] Flash of Genius LR
OOC:
Almost as good as a paladins aura, right ;)
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Rolls

Wis (advantage) - Save - (2d20H1+5)

(1711) + 5 = 22

May 23, 2022 7:59 am
OOC:
Wis save.
I have a question about battle map. Is it actually 5 ft scale? My PC cast the spell at max range of 150 feet to target. Now I'me 40ft from it based on battle map. I'm cool with that, just want to double check if that is the actual distance now as my PC will be willing to stay away as much as possible

Rolls

Wisdom save - (1d20+8)

(20) + 8 = 28

May 23, 2022 8:28 am
OOC:
The map is assuming that the PCs have moved into that range. I'm not having a map grow so large, otherwise it doesn't look right on mobile when I have to post from work
May 24, 2022 6:15 am
OOC:
I see. Cool, cool, cool. Will adjust my PC boldness in battle :).
By the way, were are we now? I have to wait possible paragon action and turn of Returned Spirits before my Prusx could make her turn, right?
May 24, 2022 6:31 am
With his hand raised, Talyn unleashes a blast of radiant light that streaks through the air towards the spirit on the party's left. Before it could just get out of the way, the attack strikes its incorporeal form!

Before the spirits swoop in to attack the living prey that all have come, the necromancer smirks. He raises his hand, and from it, an umbral blast of energy streaks out towards Talyn. He curses as the blast misses by but a hair.

The two spirits wail as they soar through the air! G1 rushes right toward Talyn, while G2 rushes to Leif. Both, however, are effected by G'nark's Spiritual Guardians as soon as they enter its area. Both attempt to lay their grave chilled hands on their targets and expedite their path towards death. After either hitting or missing, both take a bonus action to disengage

>> Prusx may go now
OOC:
The green circles are: Guardian Spirits, Spike Growth, and Sickening Radiance
19 G'nark |
15 Necromancer | 26 -> ??? HP, 17 AC, Exhausted 1
10 Talyn Vrinn |
10 Returned Spirits | 4/36, 22/36 HP, AC 13
6 Prusx | <<
5 Leif Greenbottle |
1 Risen Farmers | 64/90, 90/90 HP, AC 13
[ +- ] Solos & Elites

[/quote]

Rolls

G1 Dex save - (1d20+3)

(12) + 3 = 15

Soul Missile - (1d20+8)

(6) + 8 = 14

Risen Spirit Wis saves - (1d20+3, 1d20+3)

1d20+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

1d20+3 : (10) + 3 = 13

Spirit Guardian Damage - (3d8)

(644) = 14

G1 Against Talyn AC (26 necrotic on hit) - (1d20+8)

(11) + 8 = 19

G2 Against Leif AC (26 necrotic on hit) - (1d20+8)

(7) + 8 = 15

May 24, 2022 7:02 am
annex says:
What program are you using for the map?
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The image itself was made with DungeonDraft, the map is made with On The Fly Battle Maps(OtFBM). It uses an irl edited by the user to process into an image. If you actually click the dropdown for images, there's actually an option for building the maps easier for the forums.
Like, loads easier.
May 24, 2022 7:05 am
OOC:
is it supposed to be this dark?
https://i.imgur.com/pY3BcQJ.png
May 24, 2022 7:13 am
OOC:
No, it's darker for some reason due to the whole process. It shows up lighter when you click it
May 24, 2022 7:13 am
The spirit's strike sliced through Talyn's frigid field. Even as the dusk elf felt the chill of death, the ghost felt the arctic blast from Talyn's protective abjuration bite into it and send it once more into the afterlife! The shock of the deadly touch made Talyn lose concentration on the ill light around the necromancer!
OOC:
26 damage, 20 absorbed by temp hp, 6 damage taken. 46/51 HP.
The spirit takes 20 cold damage for attacking the Armor of Agathys.
Talyn rolls to maintain concentration on the Sickening Radiance... and fails.
Last edited May 24, 2022 7:20 am

Rolls

CON save - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

May 24, 2022 7:24 am
AbbyssalChimera says:
OOC:
No, it's darker for some reason due to the whole process. It shows up lighter when you click it
This is the background image. It is very dark
[ +- ] image
May 24, 2022 9:06 am
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Yeah, no, it's darker than it should be. I wont be able to change the brightness until the weekend when I'm back on my PC, unfortunately.
May 24, 2022 9:39 am
AbbyssalChimera says:
OOC:
Yeah, no, it's darker than it should be. I wont be able to change the brightness until the weekend when I'm back on my PC, unfortunately.
OOC:
no worries :)
May 24, 2022 9:47 am
Prusx chanting magic words and roaring like bear put her moon sickle into the ground and a small creature appears from the ground in between party and necromancer. Right after that everyone in the party feel empowered by druid magic (bear spirit). And she cries in Sylvan "attack the robbed man pointing at necromancer. The summoned creature run toward necromancer and attack him immediately after
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Action: summon beast (stop concentrating on spike grow)
BA: bear totem (location I8)
Each PC get 13 temp HP!
Summoned creature: move to I6 and attack necr. with multi attack (It obeys verbal commands (no action required by you))
[ +- ] Bestial spirit - land
[ +- ] 2: Summon Beast (Wis)
[ +- ] Spirit Totem

Rolls

Summoned beast attack1 - (1d20+9)

(9) + 9 = 18

Potential damage 1 - (1d8+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Summoned beast attack2 - (1d20+9)

(7) + 9 = 16

Potential damage 2 - (1d8+8)

(2) + 8 = 10

May 24, 2022 11:11 am
Leif steps leaps and jaunts up to K10, gives G2 a punch with his right thunder gauntlet, and then slides over to G11 and places the left thunder gauntlet into G1
OOC:
G1 and G2 has disadvantage on attack rolls against everyone else but Leif, and he does not provoke AoO when moving away from G2
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Edit, well crap! I'm supposed to hit the bugges for the disadvantage trick to take effect
[ +- ] Guardian: Thunder Gauntlets.
[ +- ] 2 (3p) : Kinetic Jaunt (C)
Last edited May 24, 2022 11:12 am

Rolls

Thunder Gauntlets - Attack - (1d20+8)

(2) + 8 = 10

Thunder Gauntlets - Damage - (1d8+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Thunder Gauntlets - Attack - (1d20+8)

(2) + 8 = 10

Thunder Gauntlets - Damage - (1d8+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

May 25, 2022 8:03 pm
In this moment of crisis, G'nark feels true fear in his heart and wishes nothing more than to be away from this necromancer.
Last edited May 25, 2022 8:04 pm

Rolls

Wisdom Save vs Frightened - (1d20+7)

(3) + 7 = 10

May 26, 2022 8:26 am
Verdant magic pulses from Prusx as she summons a bear from the earth. Life energy fills their limbs as nature provides a limited barrier. The bear, on the other hand, rushes up to the necromancer and makes a pair of slashes at him with mighty paws. The first lands, dealing what seems to be a glancing blow. The other, however, misses as the book, of its own accord, bats the other paw away.
Leif makes a fist crackling with energy and attempts to strike at the ghost that attacked him. However, the gauntlet does not connect - his fist completely phases through the ethereal spirit! He moves away to strike at the next spirit, but finds that it has been sent back to eternal rest by Talyn's precautionary protection.

The necromancer calls out, his voice carries notes of frustration and jest. "My my! Such a sedimentary bunch! And my, such a lovely pet you've sent to play with me!"
He raises a hand and shouts in a black tongue as he tries to lay a hand on the bear. He however curses as the bear snarls loudly and, for a moment, the necromancer loses that grim facade on his face as he looks more like a sane human. Unfortunately, the book returns to him and he looks painted as he's pulled back into control. In response to one of his spirits being banished, he snaps his fingers and he disappears in a black cloud before reappearing several yards away.
"Don't get too happy now! Dusting one spirit is nothing compared to the forces that I'll raise here this night!"

The risen farmers, eying the living flesh that has come to them, shamble closer. The first one moves up to Leif and attempts to grapple him! (Leif needs to make a DC 16 Strength save or become grappled)
The other moves closer, staring mindlessly towards the party.

>> Round 2: G'nark is up again
OOC:
The green circles are: Guardian Spirits
19 G'nark | Frightened <<
15 Necromancer | 39 -> ??? HP, 17 AC
10 Talyn Vrinn |
10 Returned Spirits | dead, 22/36 HP, AC 13
6 Prusx |
5 Leif Greenbottle |
1 Risen Farmers | 64/90, 87/90 HP, AC 13
[ +- ] Solos & Elites

Rolls

Deathly Rebuke - (1d20+8)

(1) + 8 = 9

Z2 Wisdom save - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

Spirit Guardian Damage Halved - ((3d8)/2)

(122) + 2 = 7

May 26, 2022 9:23 am
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Leif has advantage Str save ( just as any ally in 30 feet rage of my totem which is located let's say at I8). I've just realised the description i provided previously was incomplete:
[ +- ] Complete description of spirit
May 26, 2022 9:25 am
Leif resist the grable

Rolls

Str (advantage) - Save - (2d20H1+0)

(1417) = 17

May 26, 2022 9:22 pm
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Woof! Just narrowly avoided being grabbed!
May 27, 2022 12:24 pm
G'nark calls upon his goddess and sends a a bolt of searing white light at the zombie by Leif striking it in the chest.
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Guiding Bolt at 2nd level. Next attack on Z1 has advantage.
Last edited May 27, 2022 12:26 pm

Rolls

Guiding Bolt attack - (1d20+7)

(8) + 7 = 15

Guiding Bolt Damage (radiant) - (5d6)

(55151) = 17

May 31, 2022 11:14 am
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We are waiting for @AbbyssalChimera necromancer to do something sinister, so we can kick his but, right?
Jun 6, 2022 11:45 am
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Nah, those three paragon actions were already used. I prefer to use them after a player turn rather than piling them up after a unit's turn.
Though, it does say so long as it's not their turn. Plus, I'd say it's more prudent to refresh them after his turn.
Averting his eyes, G'nark, servant of the good Lady who presides over fallen souls, raises his hand and unleashes a searing blast of radiant energy. The attack hit the risen farmer square in the chest as it glows with direction from above. Needs to make a DC 16 Wis save against their fear

The Necromancer sneers as he begins to chant. Umbral energy coalesces in his free hand as he points a shadowy ball at the clustered party. Before unleashing it, he shouts, "Tsk tsk tsk! I must say: I expected more from you lot. Now join my army of undead!"
Everyone needs to make a reflex save (DC 16) versus his Necrotic Blast. Fail: 42 necrotic damage, Save: 21 necrotic damage

Talyn is up!
OOC:
The green circles are: Guardian Spirits
19 G'nark | Frightened
15 Necromancer | 39 -> ??? HP, 17 AC
10 Talyn Vrinn | <<
10 Returned Spirits | dead, 22/36 HP, AC 13
6 Prusx |
5 Leif Greenbottle |
1 Risen Farmers | 47/90, 87/90 HP, AC 13
[ +- ] Solos & Elites

Jun 6, 2022 3:24 pm
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reflex = dex save, right? Carefull now, your pathfinder is showing ;)

Rolls

Dex - Save - (1d20+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Jun 6, 2022 10:49 pm
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Not even Pathfinder, just straight 3.5e XD It's so difficult to keep the two separate sometimes. But yes, I meant Dex
Jun 7, 2022 1:17 am
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Done!
Talyn did his best to avoid the deathball but failed as the necrotizing energy enervated his cells! Barely alive much less standing, Talyn momentarily surrounded himself with a glowing nimbus of healing.

"Ssussun afya!"

With very little of his necrosis healed, he extended a flaming hand and plunging the spirit and zombie nearest him into the fires of purification!

"Fetear reibe!"

He stumbled back a step as the injuries from the malignant energies made him unsteady on his feet, and he hoped blocking the necromancer from seeing them might prevent further immediate attacks.
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Failed the save so Talyn is down to 3 HP!
Bonus action: Spending 4 uses of Healing Light to regain 11 HP for a total of 14/51 HP.
Action: Casting
[ +- ] Wall of Fire
around the ghost and zombie in L7-L12 and K7-K12. The heated side is the far/right side. Both have to make DC 16 DEX saves or take 30 fire damage, 15 fire damage on a save.
Move: H11.
Last edited June 7, 2022 1:54 am

Rolls

Dex save - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Healing Light - (4d6)

(2612) = 11

Wall of Fire - (5d8+4)

(66347) + 4 = 30

Jun 7, 2022 3:44 am
Leif casts a spell that forms a vortex in reality. Through it he pulls the necromancer next to him, close for a smack down.
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teleport necromancer to H10
His armor glimmers with renewed energy
[ +- ] 2 (3p) : Vortex Warp
[ +- ] Guardian: Defensive Field. LR
Last edited June 7, 2022 3:50 am

Rolls

necromancer umodded con save DC17 - (1d20)

(4) = 4

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