Into the Woods

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Feb 18, 2022 12:00 am
You’ve been summoned to meet with Lord Dagult Neveremember of Neverwinter. He meets with you in his home in the city, a handsome and well made house that speaks of success and wealth. A servant leads you into a well lit, expensively decorated sitting room. A tall broad shouldered man with pumpkin-brown hair and deep set dark eyes stands before you, drinking from a goblet of wine. He wears fine cut clothes of blue and silver, and regards each of you with a steady gaze before addressing you all.

"Hail and well met adventurers." he says. "I'm Dagult Neveremember. I’ve called you here to help me deal with a serious problem. I’ll get right to it. A group of hill giants have been attacking villages and settlements in and around Neverwinter Wood. A scout I hired tracked them to their lair in the forest, but they’re too powerful for her to deal with alone. I’d like you to attack them at their steading and end this threat to the countryside. I’ll pay you 1,000 gold pieces each. What say you?"
Feb 18, 2022 12:04 am
Scar being a man of money and such asks, Hmmm. About how many such giants do you think there for that 1000gp.
Feb 18, 2022 12:09 am
Neveremember smiles charmingly. "My scout has observed a dozen or so coming in and out of the steading, sometimes accompanied by ogres or orcs." He looks at each of you again. "You all are warriors of renown, or in a couple of cases infamy. That's why I summoned each of you here. I'm sure you're up to the task."
Feb 18, 2022 12:12 am
Well, I do have a score or so to settle with those giants and some gold to boot sounds fine. I'm good for some giant killing. says Scar the known smuggler. Also known to have brutally dismembered a double crosser. He has a history of violence but also someone that never crosses those he works with.
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Feb 18, 2022 12:32 am
Sunosha sat, still as ever, listening to the offered job. Hill giants attacking settlements. Not exactly out of the ordinary, but definitely worrisome. she thought to herself, her mind calling back to a campaign early in her time with the Tumult. Attacking giants of any kind in their strongholds was a dicey move, but with competent enough adventurers it was doable.

Have you sent anyone else to attempt this yet? she asks Lord Neveremember, as she leans back into her chair, running her hand over the short spiked hair over mohawk. I'm curious if we know anything of their fortifications.
Feb 18, 2022 12:51 am
Neveremember's smile grows just the tiniest bit strained. "As I've said, I've sent a scout. But she alone isn't enough to solve this. Her name is Mira, and if you take the job I'll have her guide to the steading, and she can tell you all she knows."
Feb 18, 2022 12:58 am
"Giants." Asa clicks her tongue. "Very dangerous foes, though hill giants are less so. Still, a steading of giants? A dangerous mission indeed." She seems to suddenly notice that there are others in the room with her. "Oh, I will take the assignment. I can use the money. "
Feb 18, 2022 8:03 am
Zagreus listens to the man with an obviously unpleasant attitude. Giants, huh? he thinks. Why would they attack people? He turns to the Neveremember and says "Are there any cases similar in the past? Why would they start attacking people in a sudden? Also, you must think killing giants is an easy job if you offer ony 1000 gold pieces for a hoard of them plus ogres and orcs." Zagreus didn't care about the money much, he just wanted to see what kind of a man this Neveremember was. He wondered how would he react to such a response.
Feb 18, 2022 11:41 am
Neveremember's smile fades a little. "Surely you jest. Giants are well known for attacking travelers and settlements. As far as the fee, I think this is a reasonable amount, certainly enough to meet your needs for quite some time."
Feb 18, 2022 11:48 am
"Well, what are we waiting then?" he turns to the people who were talking with Neveremember. He turns back on the man and asks "When can we meet with this scout, provided everybody is okay with taking task?"
Feb 18, 2022 11:51 am
Gale studies a shelf in the office. It holds a beautiful golden challis. His finger follows its rim and finds the crack. I thought that the Blackstaff promised to mend this after he dropped it? He must have been at a gathering in Neveremember's estate where a party accident had happened.

He is almost elven looking, with pointy ears and almond-shaped eyes, but there the similarities end. He is blue-skinned, with blue markings. His hair is very light and almost white. There seems to be a wind current playing with it always.

He turns to Lord Neveremember. Thank you for recognising our skills for their own. What means are we to use to deal with the giants? If they can be bartered with, how much are the city willing to trade? Do you have an aid I can contact to get the particulars if this becomes relevant?
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Feb 18, 2022 11:56 am
"I had not thought to treat with these monsters." Neveremember turns to Annastellar. "Much of my wealth is currently tied up in rebuilding the city, but if you find they're willing to bargain send Mira back with the details."

And he looks back to Zagreus. "Mira waits for you just outside my villa. She's ready to leave now if you are."
Feb 18, 2022 1:23 pm
Zagreus turns to the group. His eagerness is already visible from his face. For those who have been around him, this looks implies that his mind is set. The mission is taken and for the remaining time he will not stop until those giants are dealt with. He stands up, in the mean time asking the group "When will everybody be ready to embark?"
Feb 18, 2022 1:27 pm
Atgørvimaðr Jötnarblóð is a massive man. So much so that he had to duck through every door of Lord Neveremember's abode. He had first looked at the building and thought it a massive festhall. Once inside and treated to the wealth within he thought whatever southerner must call this place his home must be as powerful and greedy as a dragon to amass such a hoard. He knew southerners did things differently. Thus he was not surprised this chieftain of the southerners did not look like a warrior.

That everyone was allowed to sit on a throne was another odd southerner thing. Still, Atgørvimaðr did not complain. He sat and resisted the idea of putting his boots on the table. He did take his great horned helmet off and placed it in front of him, letting his long blonde hair flow free. Atgørvimaðr was considered handsome among his people. A face hard as stone, muscles like stone, eyes hard as stone and fists like stone made him a great warrior. Mighty were his deeds, enough to wipe out the shame of his birth. Now he had come south. Hunting giants was the life he lived, and he did so with relish. So when the soft little girl spoke of bartering with them he laughed.

"BWOHAHAHAH! Trade? With giants? The only thing they understand is trading blows!"

His voice was of the Frozern North, one of a savage man from a savage land. The Uthgardt turned to the southerner chieftain.
"Worry not! Once we return it shall be wet by the blood of your enemies, chieftain of southerners. Keep your word to Atgørvimaðr Jötnarblóð, ja? Shower me in gold, and I shall bring you their skulls to mount on your walls so these beasts know to stay away from your lands!"

A thousand gold pieces. Did this southerner have any idea that his entire tribe did not make such wealth in ten years? Perhaps. It just meant he was too rich to care..
Feb 18, 2022 1:34 pm
With that Lord Neveremember considers the deal done and summons his servant to lead you back out again.

Waiting for you on the street is a young half-elf woman in dusty leathers, with long dark hair, carrying a longbow.

"Hail. I'm Mira. I'm to lead you to the giant stedding. Are you ready to depart?"
Feb 18, 2022 4:51 pm
Considering his food store Scar asks, How many days of travel to the giants?
Feb 18, 2022 4:59 pm
"I Cannot speak for my companions, but I am prepared." Asa nods.
Feb 18, 2022 8:06 pm
Likely as ready as I will be, unless there are some weird weather considerations deep in the woods. Sunosha says with a grin. So long as we have a bit of time before we set camp each night, I can make sure we have a nice safe place to sleep.

Thinking back on the meeting, she smiled at the very "wild man of the north" attitude of this Atgørvimaðr. He reminded her of her clansfolk in many ways. It was going to be interesting to fight alongside him.
Feb 18, 2022 9:21 pm
Mira looks at Scar. "The stedding is four days walk into the woods. I set up a base camp a day from it that you can fall back to if you’re careful you’re not followed."
Feb 18, 2022 10:12 pm
Then we better get started. This way gentlemen. Gale turns and leaves the office. He walks assuredly as if he has been in this house before.
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Feb 18, 2022 10:37 pm
Atgørvimaðr rose and placed his helmet on his head once more. He had only just arrived to the city and thus was still packed for travel. As he followed the others who would join the hunt outside he was once again ducking carefully once more under each threshold as to not bump his head or knock down something frail. With that obstacle course done as he stood outside he stretched to his full length, easily towering head and shoulders over the others. On the way out he was returned his backpack and warmaul by the same servant that took it upon his entry.

Outside was the woman Mira, the scout. A woman who could live in the wilds and scout out giants. It seemed that among the soft southerners there were still some of worth. He nodded to her.
"Ja. Let us go."
He looked down upon the others (except for the Goliath woman, who could look him in the eye).
"On our journey, I would hear of your deeds so I know who I have at my side in battle. I would not have us be strangers. That brings ill luck for a group who would draw blood together."
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Feb 19, 2022 1:46 am
Scar who is only 5' tall says to Mira, Now seems to be the right time. There are days for chatter.
Feb 19, 2022 2:26 am
It was a common practice in the Mountain's Tumult as well, sharing tales of campaigns past. Younglings learned how we operated and veterans had a chance to remind the younglings how they'd come to survive so long. Sunosha says, nodding towards Atgørvimaðr. I would be honored to hear your deeds, and to tell you of mine. she finished, adopting much of the patter of speaking she grew up with among the her tribe of mountainfolk.
Feb 19, 2022 5:30 am
"I am but a humble bushi, a soldier from far-off Kara-Tur. I came westward out of a sense of curiosity for your cultures."
Feb 19, 2022 8:30 am
Zagreus looked at the large man. Though he was considered tall among many people, there was still a considerable difference between him and the Nordic man and the wizard. He instantly felt displeased as he saw in Atgørvimaðr a man who is extremely confident with his own way of life and doing things. As Zagreus was exactly the same, he felt like any overly self-confident man feels when he meets another: he started to become irritated by Atgørvimaðr and initiated a little process of competition. "Well, actions speak louder than words. You’ll get to know the others more than you’d like once we start fighting, don’t worry." he adresses the tall man.
Feb 19, 2022 7:01 pm
By sounds the giants may have met their match. Seems we have a good force to take them on. Although shorter Scar does have a few weapons upon him, he lacks in the point of any armor. Not even a cheap set of leather. But then his animalistic aura might cover the lack of armor.
Feb 21, 2022 8:38 pm
I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, all of you.

My full name is Gale O'Dinn Phaulkon. Yes that Phaulkon, my mother is a noblewoman-turned-demigod and Chosen of Mielikki named Jeryth Phaulkon. Our estate is the headquarters of the Emerald Enclave in Waterdeep. As my mother is .... physically challenged, and my father is in the wind, I have been seeing to the day-to-day business.

But I can't live in my parents shadow, I am more than just her son. I to wield the power of nature and stars guide me, I'm going to make sure that we solve this problem and return to bask in the glory!
Feb 21, 2022 9:46 pm
Your first day of travel occurs without incident. Near dusk Mira leads you all off of the road you've been following. "We can make camp in a clearing up ahead. Tomorrow we'll leave the road behind and cut through the woods toward the stedding. I've set up a hidden camp a few miles from it. If the giants haven't found it it should serve as a base for whatever assault you decide to undertake."
Feb 21, 2022 10:42 pm
When they reach the clearing, Sunosha takes a bit of time in spellcasting, giving them a comfortable dome to sleep under for the night.
OOC:
Casting Leomund's Tiny Hut as a Ritual.
[ +- ] 3: Leomund’s Tiny Hut (R) (Int)
Feb 22, 2022 10:48 am
True to his word Atgørvimaðr Jötnarblóð regaled his tales of glory whilst traveling and with them his wordly views became clear to all. The Uthgardt of the Frozen North were a hardy barbarian people who mistrusted outside influence and especially magic outside of what their shamans could summon. Their conflict with the giants had been ongoing for generations. What once started as a simple conflict for the sparse resources of the North had evolved into a deep-rooted hatred. The Sky Pony tribe could ride pegasi into battle against the giants and were able to effectively take them down out in the open, while the giants raw strength allowed for direct raids against their settlements. Many of Atgørvimaðr's tales started with either side striking at the other, after which grave crimes were committed by the giants that had to be answered in blood (although the apt listener got the impression the Uthgardt weren't perfectly innocent in this regard either). Either way the tale would continue with Atgørvimaðr hunting the giants and regaling how the battle against them went in detail. And even though he was a large man (he admitted to having giant blood in his veins, much to his shame) it sounded almost as if he could match the giants blow for blow, clearly a wild exaggeration. Still, his tales were rousing even if they lacked much variety or imagination.

When Sunosha used her magic he looked at the summoning warily. His distrust was still fresh, so he poked the magical hut with his warmaul and grumbled at its presence. He looked quite intent on sleeping outside rather then trust such an unnatural thing... Some might consider this a blessing considering his size and... pungent body odor.
Feb 22, 2022 4:33 pm
Scar is used to being in the wilds and unpacks his tent. He eventually makes himself comfy on his bedroll. Unless someone has betters, Scar will being having rations to eat. Since we are not terribly close, Scar will get out his lute play some. He enters a thought, I wonder who/what is pushing these giants. Just something that usually is happening.
Feb 22, 2022 5:40 pm
Sunosha laughed a bit as Atgørvimaðr poked the magical dome. You remind me very much of a sergeant I used to have. Othgar Fireanvil. Brute of a dwarf, and fists as hard as warhammers. He never trusted any of us spellcasters either. Until one of them rained fire down on an enemy blockade. Still didn't trust us then, but at least always brought good meat to roast in the aftermath! she said, launching into the tale of how the Mountain's Tumult had been contracted to help defend against an incursion against a trade town. When the marauding goblinoids had blockaded the routes in and out of the city to try starving them out, a handful of the warmages had been escorted out under cover of an unnatural fog summoning to rain hellfire and destruction on the weakest part of the blockade, effectively breaking the line and letting the infantry troops a chance to pin the goblinoids between the defenders and a rear-attack.

It was a thrilling fight, and one that took some masterful coordination with a member of the druidic orders we had on hand. Those damnable hobgoblin captains of theirs are just devils to fight against. she finished, shaking her head in memory.
Feb 22, 2022 6:22 pm
Zagreus realizes the dome and appreciates the workmanship of the spell. However, he does not join the group in their chat as he rarely conflicts with himselfs and he has already claimed that he won't be explaining himself by words. He prefers actions. He finds a spot relatively far to the others and sits down, meditating and praying to his god Kord. He spends the rest of the night like that if he's not asleep or keeping watch.
Feb 22, 2022 7:37 pm
Gale joins Sunosha in her dome.
What druidic order was that? That you had on hand?
Oh, can you make this dome seethrough? I like looking at the stars... just as much as I enjoy the wind.
[ +- ] Cosmic Omen

Rolls

Cosmic Omen - (1d2)

(2) = 2

Feb 22, 2022 7:56 pm
They called themselves the Order of the Braided Bough, I think it was. A whole brood of them that sought protection through action, rather than retiring to their groves, apparently. she said, relaxing against her pack, looking up at the stars.
OOC:
The dome is transparent from the inside :) From the outside, it's a dull green color.
Feb 22, 2022 8:43 pm
"Goblins eh? A nasty and rotten plague. A good riddance!" Atgørvimaðr congratulated Sunosha on her tale.
runekyndig says:
Oh, can you make this dome seethrough? I like looking at the stars... just as much as I enjoy the wind.
"Eh? I prefer ale, but to each his own! BWAHAHAHAAH!" the big man bellowed with mirth.
Feb 23, 2022 5:16 am
Asa settles beneath the dome and assumes a strange pose; each leg crossed over the other. It looks terribly uncomfortable, but she seems hardly bothered. She rests her hands on her knees and closes her eyes. It is impossible to tell if she is asleep or not, so regular is her breathing.
Feb 23, 2022 11:38 am
You pass the first night in the relative comfort of the dome. A new day dawns, and Mira prompts you to break camp quickly so you can keep moving. She leads you off the main road and into the forest proper, and you start to work your way through the trees and undergrowth.

You travel for several hours, the sun rising in the sky, when you come to a small stream. It's very quiet, the birds and insects have gone silent, and only the sound of the water fills the air.

Sunosha, your dagger begins to hum and vibrate.

Suddenly, two of the trees begin to move! Their branches part to reveal faces, and one of them speaks in a booming voice. "Who dares disturb the peace of our woods?"
Feb 23, 2022 1:55 pm
"Atgørvimaðr Jötnarblóð dares!" The Uthgardt returned the challenge with his own mighty voice.
"Who speaks and claims this wood their own!?"
Feb 23, 2022 2:02 pm
The talking tree turns his face to Atgorvimadr. "I am Glentosh, and I and my fellows claim these woods for our own. We shepherd the trees here. Again I ask, who are you, and are you aligned with the giants who've broken the peace here?"
Feb 23, 2022 2:12 pm
Quite the opposite Glentosh. We're here to hopefully resolve the giant issue. Sunosha says. Would you be able to aid us in doing so, with either information or action?
Feb 23, 2022 2:21 pm
Sunosha make a Persuasion check.
Feb 23, 2022 3:02 pm
OOC:
persuading persuading?

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+4)

(4) + 4 = 8

Feb 23, 2022 3:11 pm
Glentosh whirls on Sunosha. "You must do something to convince us you are not working with the giants. There are orcs in the woods this day. You must hunt them down and put an end to their rampaging. Then we will know you are not aligned with the giants."
Feb 23, 2022 3:20 pm
Zagreus enters the conversation. As much as he respects the trees and it is reasonable to assume that they are telling what they claim to be right, he is bothered by their condascending tone. If one force of nature is above him, that would definitely not be some trees. "An eye for an eye, my friend." he says to the tree. "If we must convince you by killing orcs, then you must convince us by aiding us. There is no tell that you don't have some kind of negotiation with the giants."
Feb 23, 2022 3:24 pm
Zagreus please make a Persuasion check also.
Feb 23, 2022 3:27 pm
OOC:
Sorry about that.

Off to a great start!
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Rolls

Persuasion check - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Feb 23, 2022 5:15 pm
Gale starts to speak, but first, it sounds just like a breeze through the leaves.
In druidic: Greetings wise oak I am Gale...
In common ..from the Emerald Enclave. We have come to find the giants are learn why they have disturbed the balance. I hope that you will aid us in our travel so we can encurage the giants to return to their mountain home.
Feb 23, 2022 5:32 pm
Scar enters the conversation as he looks up at the tree. Unless those are very unusual orcs then such isn't a problem really. An annoyance that I think all of us here would gladly do for you if that would make you feel better about us here. But yes, as my friends here have said, we are here to end the giant problems here. And that will surely bring peace to your woods.

He seems rather forceful in his words and of course holds his more beastly appearance. He doesn't resemble anything like the cut and mill of a city person or someone that might be thinking of advancing into the woods. He looks more like hired help that is looking to come here. Do the job. And leave.

It appears that Scar doesn't rate orcs as much more than pests.
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Rolls

Persuasion Check - (1d20+0)

(18) = 18

Feb 23, 2022 6:20 pm
Glentosh turns to Zagreus. "You are impertinent, and are fortunate to have more well mannered friends." He takes you all in with his gaze. "Go and track down the orcs. Rid the forest of their blight and then we shall trouble you not. They can be found north of this clearing." With that he and the other treant turn and walk off, heading south.
OOC:
This almost became a combat encounter, and I've forgotten to ask. Would you all like to roll your own initiative, or should I roll for everyone to speed up game play?
Feb 23, 2022 6:44 pm
Sunosha rubbed her hands against her eyes. Well thank the Weave that something got through to them. she said after the treants wandered off. Mira, how far out of our way would it be to go deal with this band of orcs? If we can manage it quickly enough, it shouldn't delay us much I wouldn't think.
OOC:
I'm good with you just rolling all of the initiatives. Certainly speeds up getting into initiative mode.
Feb 23, 2022 6:50 pm
Mira has been standing in stunned silence all this time. Sunosha's question shakes her out of her state. "Uh... it depends on how far north. Could be half a day. Could be three days." She begins to look around. "Wish they'd given us more to go on then a general direction."
Feb 23, 2022 7:12 pm
OOC:
I'm in much favor for rolling all those rolls that mandatory
Start of combat: Initiativ is mandatory, GM can roll mine. The choice to attack, is my choice, so I will roll that
I'm also going to roll unmodded saves for the monsters against my spells. If the roll is so low/hign that it a sure thing, I can narrate it. The gray area inbetween, I'll the GM handle ;)
Feb 23, 2022 7:17 pm
"We are not aligned with the giants, mighty ones. In fact, we are here to stop the scourge, whether through diplomacy or violence."
Feb 23, 2022 7:20 pm
OOC:
I agree with Runekyndig. I'll make combat rolls, but for initiative and involuntary rolls, the GM can handle it.
Feb 23, 2022 8:19 pm
OOC:
GM can always roll my violence whenever. Faster and more is always good. So, yeah the GM can take upon making rolls for me.
Feb 23, 2022 8:30 pm
Rather unimpressed Atgørvimaðr watches the treants depart. Then he spoke to the others.
"Pah. They send us to slay their enemies? Then they must be too weak to do it themselves. Let us go on! We are to slay giants, not some orcs. If they plan to get in our way, then we have kindling for our next campfire! HAH!"
OOC:
Rolling initiative for me is fine. Unless you roll badly. ^^
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Feb 23, 2022 9:13 pm
Zagreus, bothered by the disturbing comment of treant, laughs at Atgørvimaðr's comment that "they must be too weak". "Absolutely," he says. "They see a group of fighters and their first thought is to give us orders." There was no choice now, though, they have to hunt down the orcs. Otherwise they would make enemies of trees, which wouldn't be good for their cause.
OOC:
I'm okay with GM rolling these dices to speed up the game. In fact, in situations like above where you asked me to roll Persuasion, you can roll Persuasion for me if you're okay with looking at my stats. Or maybe I want to do something and rolled "x" but I had to roll "y", you can aso roll "y" instead of me. All of them fine by me.
Feb 23, 2022 9:16 pm
OOC:
All right, I’ll be rolling initiative and some perception and investigation checks for everyone.
Feb 23, 2022 9:25 pm
So who’s going to track the orcs? Do you all want Mira to do it?
Feb 23, 2022 9:28 pm
OOC:
I have +7 in Survial, I can try if you're okay with it.
Feb 23, 2022 9:40 pm
Sounds good to me. Make that Survival check.
Feb 23, 2022 9:44 pm
Now that he has set his mind on finding and killing these nasty orcs, Zagreus sets out to recognize and follow their tracks. He looks for usual signs on the floor: large, ugly and unorganized feet marks.

Rolls

Survival - (1d20+7)

(6) + 7 = 13

Feb 23, 2022 9:52 pm
Zagreus you find the orc tracks easily enough. They're not blatantly obvious, but the orcs don't appear to have done too much to mask their presence. They do indeed head north, and were made not too long ago.
Feb 23, 2022 10:07 pm
"Here." Zagreus points out the tracks as he adresses the group. "These are fresh and I'm guessing it will directly lead us to orcs' nest. I don't think it is three days ahead, probably much closer than that. Even if not, if we act fast, we can catch up to them before they reach their destination and surprise them."
Feb 24, 2022 12:47 am
Unless Mira doesn't care to, then Scar who used to on his off time did quite a bit of hunting and is a fair tracker too. (+6 Survival)

Let us hope not too far to the north. Perhaps as we proceed there, the orc tracks around will let us know if we are getting closer. I can track the orcs if you Mira don't feel up to it.
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Rolls

Survival - (1d20+6)

(17) + 6 = 23

Feb 24, 2022 1:33 am
Between Scar and Zagreus you all have a very good idea of the direction the orcs are heading. Do you take off after them?
Feb 24, 2022 3:19 am
"I advise caution. These may be "just orcs" or they may have allies that we don't yet know about. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
Feb 25, 2022 10:07 am
OOC:
I'm okay with taking off, with caution.
Feb 25, 2022 3:57 pm
OOC:
Scar is ready to follow the tracks. Smearing some orc blood on the ground sets well with him.
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Feb 25, 2022 6:26 pm
Sunosha nods and rolls her shoulders a bit. May as well be about it. Even if they aren't our main target, better to not have angry trees at our back while we tackle the giants. she says, nodding to the trackers to lead the way.
Feb 25, 2022 8:00 pm
OOC:
It have been a busy few days at work. I'm forced to learn javascript and not happy about it

Let me know if you lose the trail. I could provide a birds-eye view

As they follow the trackers Gale explains to Sunosha and the others the things that the trackers are spotting. A bent twik there, a bend in the river, there stuft like that. Including a few things that the trackers themself missed.
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Rolls

Survival - (1d20+9)

(11) + 9 = 20

Feb 26, 2022 3:58 am
Asa falls into line with the others. remaining quiet having said her piece.
Feb 26, 2022 12:11 pm
You all set off to the north, moving through the trees, following the orc tracks. You travel for several hours, the tracks getting more fresh as you proceed. Everyone make a Stealth check.
Feb 26, 2022 12:19 pm
As they start to get close, Sunosha takes 10 minutes to cast a spell, explaining that with it they will be able to communicate silently with one another. She does this only after the trackers tell her that they are about twenty minutes behind the orcs.
OOC:
Casting Rary's Telepathic Bond as a ritual targeting the players. We can communicate telepathically for the next hour.
[ +- ] 5: Rary's Telepathic Bond (R) (Int)

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+6)

(12) + 6 = 18

Feb 26, 2022 4:34 pm
The giant Atgørvimaðr looked at Sunosha as if she offered to piss in his ale, as he pushed a dead tree out of his way.
OOC:
Stealth? Ahahah.
Last edited February 26, 2022 4:35 pm

Rolls

Steath (Disadvantage) - (1d20)

(4) = 4

Steath (Disadvantage) - (1d20)

(18) = 18

Feb 26, 2022 4:42 pm
Zagreus tries to walk as stealthily as possible, despite his scale mail making his job harder .
OOC:
So, yeah, perks of rolling one dice with each outcome having five percent chance each...
Last edited February 26, 2022 4:43 pm

Rolls

Stealth (disadvantage) - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Stealth - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Feb 26, 2022 5:19 pm
Gale moves like a breeze through the revs. Very little sound and only moving the foliage slightly
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Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Feb 26, 2022 6:45 pm
Asa easily slips into the shadowed cover of the foliage, blending into the background as easily as a tiger in the jungle. Her footfalls make no noise as she walks.
Last edited February 26, 2022 6:48 pm

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+7)

(17) + 7 = 24

Feb 26, 2022 7:37 pm
I guess a Stealth roll for Scar too. He lets the Mira lead and track. Scar is right behind (5') Mira. He does whisper to Mira and others before he goes into stealth, "I will be right behind Mira and following her every move."
OOC:
Funny thang now. None of us can see each other easily. I guess that we are all following Mira who isn't in Stealth. Stealth is never a team thang.

Of course, Scar does know where Atgørvimaðr & Sunosha are but than the rest of the world probably does too. Gotta love the armor which Scar isn't wearing.

Opsie: Looking on the wrong character for the rolls. Scar's Stealth roll is +7 so that is a 25 and he is probably gone from everyone's sight and his Perception roll was +6 so he has an 18.

Party: He can see Atgørvimaðr (4), Zagreus (6), & Sunosha (18) but Gale O'Dinn (20) & Kato Asa (24) have disappeared from his sight. And of course, he can see the Guide Mira.

Scar 150/150 AC(19) Handaxe & Shield in hands. His speed is 40' normally (That is for walking and climbing), but we are probably moving much slower due to stealth. Passive Perception is 16. (Scar is very alert to his surroundings)
Last edited February 26, 2022 8:55 pm

Rolls

Stealth Check - (1d20+1)

(18) + 1 = 19

Perception Check - (1d20-1)

(12) - 1 = 11

Feb 27, 2022 2:47 pm
It's late afternoon when you come across them, a group of seven orcs tromping through the underbrush. One is clad in dark pitted plate armor, and the rest are wearing stinking animal hides. Unfortunately the noise you're making means they hear you coming. They turn toward your group and bellow loudly, clearly spoiling for a fight.
Feb 27, 2022 2:52 pm
OOC:
Rolling Initiative!

Rolls

Sunosha - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Sunosha w/Advantage - (1d20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Kato - (1d20+3)

(11) + 3 = 14

Scar - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Scar w/Advantage - (1d20+3)

(16) + 3 = 19

Atgorvimadr - (1d20)

(9) = 9

Zagrues - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Gale - (1d20+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Feb 27, 2022 2:55 pm

Rolls

Secret Roll

Secret Roll

Feb 27, 2022 3:04 pm
Initiative Order

Orc in plate
Scar
Orcs
Sunosha
Zagreus
Kato
Atgorvimadr
Gale

The Orc in Plate raises a greatsword and charges at Atgorvimadr. His blade swings around in a hurricane of blows.

His first strike misses cleanly, but his second and third blow land true. Atgorvimadr takes 38 points of damage.

Scar you're up, the orcs are next.

Rolls

Greatsword attack 1 - (1d20+9)

(2) + 9 = 11

Greatsword attack 2 - (1d20+9)

(12) + 9 = 21

Greatsword attack 3 - (1d20+9)

(13) + 9 = 22

Feb 27, 2022 3:27 pm
Scar breaks from his stealth and charges toward the orc in plate that with the great sword that just tore into Atgovimadr but stop short of him (10') to swipe with his new formed spiny tail.

As Scar moved he become more like a senseless monster and has transformed and developed a spiny tail which he slams at the orc in plate striking him hard and spins around attempt to strike again with his spiny tail, but it is defected off his plate armor.
OOC:
Scar moves up to 40' to charge the orc in plate, Bonus action to Rage and transform, 2 attacks, Infectious Fury (WIS Save DC(15) or 10 hp of psychic damage. Spiny Tail Strike for 11 piercing damage.

Scar 150/150 AC(18), Handaxe & Shield with Spiny Tail (10' Reach), Raged, INIT 19
Last edited February 27, 2022 3:54 pm

Rolls

Attack (tail), Extra Attack (tail) - (1d20+8, 1d20+8)

1d20+8 : (17) + 8 = 25

1d20+8 : (7) + 8 = 15

Tail piercing damage + Rage, Infectious Fury - (1d8+7, 2d12)

1d8+7 : (4) + 7 = 11

2d12 : (46) = 10

Feb 27, 2022 3:41 pm
OOC:
So is that 21 total damage for one attack, or damage for the two separate attacks?
Feb 27, 2022 3:52 pm
Spiny Tail Strike for 11 piercing damage with a hit of 25. Infectious Fury (Save WIS DC(15) or 10 hp of psychic damage. Scar has Extra Attack Feature. His second attack with the tail surely missed with a 15 to hit as the orc is in plate mail. Infected Fury is part of the first Tail Attack. Side effect.
Last edited February 27, 2022 3:55 pm
Feb 27, 2022 3:54 pm
OOC:
Got it, thanks.

Rolls

Wisdom save - (1d20)

(10) = 10

Feb 27, 2022 4:02 pm
The orcs all draw javelins from sheathes on their backs and throw them at Atgorvimadr and Scar.

The hail of javelins falls on the two of you, missing Atgorvimadr but striking Scar twice. Scar you take 12 points of piercing damage.

Rolls

Orc A at Atgorvimadr - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Orc B at Atgorvimadr - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Orc C at Atgorvimadr - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Orc D at Scar - (1d20+5)

(20) + 5 = 25

Orc E at Scar - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Orc F at Scar - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Feb 27, 2022 4:05 pm
Initiative Order

Orc in plate
Scar
Orcs
Sunosha
Zagreus
Kato
Atgorvimadr
Gale

Sunosha it's your turn, Zagreus you're up next. As you attack please designate your target as Orc A, B, C, D, E, F or the Orc in Plate so I know who dies and who doesn't.
Feb 27, 2022 4:06 pm
Added question. With Scar coming out of Stealth, does he have an advantage attack on the orc? I didn't post as such.
Feb 27, 2022 4:15 pm
Surprise is for the whole group or none of you. Some of you were making too much noise to surprise the orcs.
Feb 27, 2022 4:52 pm
OOC:
May I suggest a more blocky initiativ order? Something like this, where us PC's dont have to wait for eachother. I could take my turn now as I have time. Another ting, in my vignette I did just this, and I marked the upcomming players turn in green. Made it easy for the players
Quote:
Orc in plate
Scar
Orcs
Sunosha, Zagreus, Kato, Atgorvimadr, Gale (in any order)
Feb 27, 2022 5:15 pm
OOC:
I understand how doing initiative in blocks could speed things up. I like maintaining individual initiative because some of you have abilities or magic items that grant you advantage on initiative, and I don't want to ignore that.
Feb 28, 2022 8:10 pm
Sunosha takes a look over the field and quickly tries to identify where the most orcs are clumped together, even if only two of them next to one another.
[ +- ] Vitals/Actions
[ +- ] 4: Ice Knife (Int)

Rolls

Ice Knife to hit - (1d20+9)

(19) + 9 = 28

Ice Knife cold damage (on main target if hit) - (1d10)

(3) = 3

Ice Knife cold explosion damage (on all targets w/in 5' if failed save, regardless of hit) - (5d6)

(53143) = 16

Mar 1, 2022 8:23 am
Gale hangs back on the edge of the clearing. Seeing an orc wrapped in heavy metal makes him smile. He speaks to the metal makes it remember its time in the forge.
[ +- ] 2(P): Heat Metal (C)

Rolls

heat metal - (2d8)

(46) = 10

Mar 1, 2022 8:37 am
Zagreus watches Sunosha making a similar attack to one he intended to do. Without thinking much about how does he feel about that, he targets the middle point of the orcs and moves his body swiftly while shouting the words of the spell. A loud, intensely painful sound erupts from the point he targeted.
[ +- ] Shatter, used as a fourth level

Rolls

Damage to orcs who failed the saving throw (half of it if they succeed) - (5d8)

(76758) = 33

Mar 1, 2022 10:08 am
Battle was joined and naturally the orc leader singled out Atgørvimaðr, for it is pleasing to the gods of battle that the strong seek to fight the strong! A rain of blows from a mighty sword drew blood from him as he parried the blows as best he could away from vital flesh. Even so glorious new scars would be his! A pain flooded through him and gave him strength.

"Berg-risi!" He bellowed. Upon his chest a rune of cold blue lit with an inner light flared to life, and he felt the giant blood within him stir to toughen his body against blows to come. Even as he did so he aimed his own blows against the orc. Maul met greatsword with the ringing of hammerblows upon steel as the two champions matched their strength. Even as he did so another sought to intervene!

"No! Let this honor be mine! I shall fell him!"

He swung mightily, his strength unmatched among mortals, and the orc's blade was smashed aside for the maul to slam into him. Immediately Atgørvimaðr swung another at his foe, driving the advantage as the thrill of combat filled him with glee.
OOC:
Bonus Action: Hill Rune (gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage for 1 minute)
Standard: Attack
Attack 1: Critical - 21 damage.
Attack 2: 16 to hit, 12 damage.
Last edited March 1, 2022 10:15 am

Rolls

Attack 1 - (1d20)

(12) = 12

Attack 1 - (1d20+9)

(20) + 9 = 29

Attack 1 damage - (2d6+5)

(45) + 5 = 14

Attack 2 - (1d20+9)

(7) + 9 = 16

Attack 2 damage - (2d6+5)

(25) + 5 = 12

Critical hit damage - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Mar 1, 2022 11:42 am
A shard of ice flies across the clearing and stabs itself into one of the orcs, then explodes into shrapnel, flaying two others. Orcs A, B, and C are down. Then the ringing of a powerful gong sounds, and the other orcs are engulfed in a thunderous blast. Orcs D, E, and F are down.

The lead orcs armor glows red, and he howls in pain. Then Atgorvimadr's maul slams into his chest, denting his armor and staggering him back.
OOC:
All the other orcs are down, with only the orc in plate left standing. Atgorvimadr and Scar are engaged in melee with him, although I believe Scar is 10 feet away and attacking with reach. Kato still needs to act, so we'll wait for him before moving on.
Mar 1, 2022 3:04 pm
I haven't really played with rage before. What does resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, slashing damage do to the 12 points that Scar received from the 3 javelins thrown at him. Scar is in rage. I thank Khulod' post for que'ing my memory about that.
OOC:
Edit: Woot for Sunosha and Zagreus cleaning up the orcs.
Last edited March 1, 2022 3:10 pm
Mar 1, 2022 3:06 pm
Whoops, forgot about that myself. You take half damage.
Mar 1, 2022 7:14 pm
Asa moves behind the foe, drawing her shortsword as she does. Her blade flashes in the light and then, it is slick with the blood of the enemy.
Last edited March 1, 2022 7:14 pm

Rolls

Ninja-to vs. orc plus sneak attack - (1d20+7, 1d6+3+2d6)

1d20+7 : (19) + 7 = 26

1d6+3+2d6 : (2) + (26) + 3 = 13

Mar 2, 2022 3:31 am
Your final opponent roars with pain as he stumbles back into Asa's waiting blade. He whirls around, lashing out with his massive weapon at Atgorvimadr, Asa and Scar. He misses Scar and Asa, but scores again on Atgorvimadr.

Atgorvimadr you take 19 points of slashing damage.

Initiative Order
Orc in plate
Scar and Sunosha in any order
Zagreus, Asa, Atgorvimadr and Gale in any order.

Scar and Sunosha are up next

Rolls

Attack on Atgorvimadr - (1d20+9)

(14) + 9 = 23

Attack on Scar - (1d20+9)

(9) + 9 = 18

Attack on Asa - (1d20+9)

(5) + 9 = 14

Mar 2, 2022 4:39 am
Question: Wasn't the Orc in plate at range 10'? And Scar's AC is 18 so if he is able to strike at Scar then he did hit him with that 18 rolled. Sure, the Beyond says 19 AC but Scar hasn't shifted yet to get the extra +1 AC to make it 19. That is one of beyond's dear faults. Scar's AC is 18 because shifting requires bonus action and does rage so both can't be done in the same round.
Mar 2, 2022 6:42 am
OOC:
Remember that the orc in plate has to make a con save not to have disadvantage on his attack rolls due to Heat Metal, that are still ongoing
[ +- ] 2(P): Heat Metal (C)
Last edited March 2, 2022 6:42 am
Mar 2, 2022 11:43 am
Well shoot. Going to redo all of that. No attack on Scar because he's too far away. Thanks for the reminders guys. I appreciate you keeping me honest. :-)

Hmm... I don't like the way that turned out. Better for the orc than before. We're just going to say all his attacks missed.

Rolls

1st attack on Atgorvimadr - (1d20+9)

(18) + 9 = 27

1st attack on Atgorvimadr w/disadvantage - (1d20+9)

(11) + 9 = 20

2nd attack on Atgorvimadr - (1d20+9)

(12) + 9 = 21

2nd attack on Atgorvimadr w/disadvantage - (1d20+9)

(10) + 9 = 19

Attack on Asa - (1d20+9)

(6) + 9 = 15

Attack on Asa w/disadvantage - (1d20+9)

(16) + 9 = 25

Mar 2, 2022 11:46 am
Initiative Order
Orc in plate
Scar and Sunosha in any order
Zagreus, Asa, Atgorvimadr and Gale in any order.

Scar and Sunosha are up.
Mar 2, 2022 1:25 pm
Sunosha smiles broadly as the orcs fall under the twin assault of the spells from the team. She brings her other hand around in a wide arc, incantation flowing from her lips as a spark of light coalesces into a brightly burning ember. With a flick of her finger, it streaks out towards the orc in plate.
OOC:
EDIT: Forgot to include the Empowered Evocation bonus to the damage. If it hits, it adds +5 to the damage of the firebolt.
[ +- ] Empowered Evocation
[ +- ] 0: Fire Bolt (Int)
[ +- ] Vitals/Actions
Last edited March 2, 2022 1:27 pm

Rolls

Fire Bolt to hit - (1d20+9)

(7) + 9 = 16

Fire Bolt damage - (2d10)

(17) = 8

Mar 2, 2022 2:03 pm
The burning ember shoots out at the orc. It splashes harmlessly against his plate armor.
Mar 2, 2022 6:30 pm
Scar become even more beasty like a bear as he recklessly swings his long spiny tail at the orc in plate. Scar now looks like the monster that parents tell their kids not to go into the forest alone or you will get eaten. Scar doesn't say anything when he is like this. For sure it would come out very gular.

His first strike with his tail rips hard into the orc and is followed but second piercing stroke. His long spiny tail shows well to be a weapon and he controls it well. His repetition of tearing people apart is now verified. He does have a lesser attitude.
OOC:
Scar has Shifted Bonus Action and using Reckless Attacks. (All attacks on Scar have advantage on him this round.)

Attack (27) and Extra (25) both hit. Attack does 15 points of magical piercing damage and 23 points of it are magical psychic damage and extra attack does 10 points of magical piercing damage and 13 points of magical psychic damage for a total of 61 points of damage.

2 Wisdom saving throw (DC:15) for half damage on 23 and 13 points of magical psychic damage.

Scar gains 13 Temporary HP from Shifting and +1 Ac. Scar is resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, slashing damage. All Damage form the spiny tail is considered magical damage from Scar.

2 Rounds of Rage, 1 Round of Shifting, 3 Uses of Infectious Fury


Scar: 144/150 + 13 Temp, AC(19), Handaxe & Shield with Spiny Tail (10' Reach), Raged, Shifted, INIT 19
Last edited March 2, 2022 9:14 pm

Rolls

Attack, Advantage Attack, Extra Attack, Advantage Extra Attack - (1d20+8, 1d20+8, 1d20+8, 1d20+8)

1d20+8 : (19) + 8 = 27

1d20+8 : (13) + 8 = 21

1d20+8 : (2) + 8 = 10

1d20+8 : (17) + 8 = 25

Weapon Damage, Infectious Fury, Extra Weapon Damage - (1d8+7, 2d12, 1d8+7)

1d8+7 : (8) + 7 = 15

2d12 : (1112) = 23

1d8+7 : (3) + 7 = 10

Extra attack Infectious Fury - (2d12)

(94) = 13

Mar 2, 2022 10:19 pm
Wisdom saves!

Your foe made his first save and so only takes half damage from the first psychic attack. That still makes for a total of 49 points of damage!

What a pity he's still standing. ;-)

Initiative Order
Orc in plate
Scar and Sunosha in any order
Zagreus, Asa, Atgorvimadr and Gale in any order.

Zagreus, Asa, Atgorvimadr and Gale are up.

Rolls

Wisdom save 1 - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Wisdom save 2 - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Mar 2, 2022 10:31 pm
Atgørvimaðr Jötnarblóð was disgusted. Such a mighty foe, and the victory was soiled by magic and the ganging up on a single opponent. One on one this fight would have been worthy of song! With every bleeding gash he had felt blessed in the eyes of his ancestors. Now it was but a footnote in his legend. A bit morose he pressed on his attack.
OOC:
Bonus: Second Wind heals 15 hp.
Current HP: 97/130

Attack 1: To Hit 9, Damage 9
Attack 2: To Hit 26, Damage 15
Last edited March 2, 2022 10:32 pm

Rolls

Second Wind - (1d10+10)

(5) + 10 = 15

Attack 1 - (1d20+9)

(2) + 9 = 11

Attack 1 damage - (2d6+5)

(13) + 5 = 9

Attack 2 - (1d20+9)

(17) + 9 = 26

Attack 2 damage - (2d6+5)

(46) + 5 = 15

Mar 3, 2022 4:52 am
Asa again strikes from behind the orc.

Rolls

Ninja-to vs. orc plus sneak attack - (1d20+7, 1d6+3+2d6)

1d20+7 : (13) + 7 = 20

1d6+3+2d6 : (4) + (64) + 3 = 17

Mar 3, 2022 5:12 am
Gale continues his heating of the platemail and adds some extra fire

Rolls

Produce Flame to hit - (1d20+10)

(7) + 10 = 17

Produce Flame damage - (2d8)

(12) = 3

heat metal - (2d8)

(46) = 10

Mar 3, 2022 6:25 am
Zagreus prepares himself for hs next spell as it can deal the killing blow. He enters within the 30 feet range of the orc in plate and shouts "Let it destroy!". He jumps, landing to the ground with a big thud, a ripple of divine energy pulsates and travels outward him.
[ +- ] Destructive Wave, 5th Level
OOC:
If someone would help me in their action to guarantee that Zagreus hits it would be great, even if the orc is not killed 36 points of damage plus proning him will make us job a lot easier.
Last edited March 3, 2022 6:27 am

Rolls

Thunder damage - (5d6)

(46264) = 22

Radiant damage - (5d6)

(31154) = 14

Mar 4, 2022 11:46 pm
Atgotvimadr's first strike swings wide, but his backswing catches the orc right in the chest plate, staggering him back... right into Asa's blade. He then howls in pain again as his armor continues to heat up. Finally, thunderous divine energy engulfs him, knocking to his knees, and then he goes down.
Mar 5, 2022 2:54 am
Seeing the orc drop, doesn't at all change to Scar except he closes on him as prone targets are harder to hit with tail. And then he beats on him with his tail to be sure that he is well sent. But amazingly enough Scar can only manage to pound on his hard plate armor and doesn't nothing else! Scar attack shows well he wants to make sure the orc is dead.
OOC:
I figure he is at least AC(18)'ish even prone. Advantage didn't seem to help Scar.
Last edited March 5, 2022 3:01 am

Rolls

Tail Attack, Advantage Tail Atack, Extra Tail, Advantage Extra - (1d20+8, 1d20+8, 1d20+8, 1d20+8)

1d20+8 : (2) + 8 = 10

1d20+8 : (6) + 8 = 14

1d20+8 : (7) + 8 = 15

1d20+8 : (8) + 8 = 16

Mar 5, 2022 11:50 am
Scar finds himself beating on a dead orc. The fight is over. What do you all do now?
Mar 5, 2022 11:57 am
Gale sounders around the camp. Why were they there? He looks at papers, maps, notes, books and anything else that could be interesting.
OOC:
pick the relevant roll if any

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Perception - (1d20+9)

(5) + 9 = 14

Mar 5, 2022 12:01 pm
This isn't their camp, but the place you caught up with them. They don't appear to be carrying anything like what you're looking for. As a matter of fact, they're not carrying much of anything, save their weapons and a few coins. You find 210 sp and 70 gp among them. It seems as if they may be based somewhere nearby.
Mar 5, 2022 6:20 pm
With a mixture of anger and regret Atgørvimaðr Jötnarblóð looked down upon his broken foe. He would take no trophy from this battle.
"An unworthy death. Bah. Would be that I had fought him in single combat! Such a fight would be worthy of song, for he was a mighty foe."
His displeasure turned towards those who wielded magic among his own number.
"Instead, it is soiled by magick. Hear me! I know you southerners look upon such things differently, but I am here to win glory and honor! Once I lock blades with a mighty foe do not interfere, for I am now wroth at being robbed of a fine kill."

The large man fingered one of the cuts he had suffered and looked upon his own blood.
"Bah. I would rest a moment before we press on so I might clean my wounds. Orcs are known to poison their blades with shite."
Mar 5, 2022 6:36 pm
"You sure resting is okay for a mighty warrior such your highness?" asks Zagreus, bothered by the Nordic man’s comments. In the mean time he starts searching for clues in his surrounding which might be useful later, such as trails leading to orcs’ lair or any other unfamiliar marks that may be left by giants or some other danger.

Rolls

Survival - (1d20+7)

(20) + 7 = 27

Mar 5, 2022 6:58 pm
With a dismissive wave Atgørvimaðr lets Zagreaus' bitter remark slide off him.
"Bah, jealous words spoken by a witch who hides behind true warriors whilst throwing foul magick from the safety offered by those who do actual battle. Waste not your vitriol on me."
Mar 5, 2022 8:45 pm
Well, pardon me Atgørvimaðr for assisting. But if that is how you feel, I will respect your decision and withhold magical assistance in any way and form. Gale's sarcasm is thick. We are here to do a job for Lord Dagult Neveremember of Neverwinter. Compleating that successfully will earn you glory. But I will not allow you to waste our time for you to lick your wounds because you won't accept natures healing.
Bale turns to leave the clearing. Come, the treefolk asked us to remove the orcs from the area. We better find their camp soon, so we can get on with our accual mission.
Mar 6, 2022 2:13 am
Scar just says We came to kill the Orcs, not challenge them. Good to see all the Lessers went fast too. Seems Scar has no trouble about magical killing the lesser orcs. Obviously, he isn't interested in Atgørvimaðr need for a challenge either.

After looting, They have no rations. Their camp must be close. Let track it down and deal with it. Scar will begin tracking.

Scar might be taking the plate pending the GM approval.
Last edited March 6, 2022 2:21 am

Rolls

Survival - (1d20+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Mar 7, 2022 1:23 pm
Mira steps out from behind the trees she was hiding behind. I was tasked with bringing you to the giant stedding, not to hunt orcs. We should get back on the trail of the giants. She's clearly shaken up by the battle.
Mar 7, 2022 5:03 pm
Zagreus, still bothered by the big man's comments and him undervaluing everybody else's efforts, turn to Mira with an obvious anger and says "Leaving things unfinished is never wise, young lady. You never know what you left behind might come and bite you in the back. I suggest we continue on our road to clear these orcs. You can go and inform the trees, who might eventually decide to help us." He then turns to the everyone else. "Are you with me on this? Does anyone have a better suggestion?"
Mar 7, 2022 5:06 pm
We agree to clear the orcs. Mira. That is what we will do. Scar goes back to tracking.
Mar 8, 2022 7:57 am
As the trackers return to the trail, and Gale has filled his bag of holding with relevant gear, he turns to Mira.
Our task is to get the Giants out of the area. This is not forgotten. This little deture will secure us allies in the treefolk. They can provide us with valuable assistance like information and brute force if the giants will not leave of their own free will.
Mar 8, 2022 2:41 pm
Agreed, the tactical advantage of having your surroundings helping you, or at least not hindering you actively, is a boon we would be fools to ignore. Sunosha says, ignoring Atgørvimaðr's reaction. It's one she's used to after several campaigns. It's always "foul witch" this and "evil magic" that until it pulls their butt out of a frying pan. Not going to stop me doing my job. she thinks to herself with a steeled resolve.
Mar 8, 2022 8:39 pm
Atgørvimaðr had found a place to sit so he might study his wounds. He followed the conversation but ignored those who disparaged him.
"What makes you think the trees will help us? They made no such promise. They only want us to do their dirty work for us and if they cannot fell some orcs, they certainly will be of no aid against giants."
It was clear the large man of the North thought only in ways of direct battle, quite unsurprisingly..
Last edited March 8, 2022 8:40 pm
Mar 9, 2022 2:03 am
"Though my opinion was not asked for, it is better to make allies than to secure enemies. I think that we should finish what we have started before moving on to the giants."

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