Chapter 2

Apr 25, 2022 7:30 pm

"I have a bedroll but a tent might be wise, which direction do we head? Money doesn't matter with our families at risk but you're right an animal might be useful, something that can handle the jungle."

Pacan Lathalas

Dramasailor

Apr 25, 2022 8:09 pm

Chapter 2

It will take a portion of my magic, but I do believe I can create food for all of us on a daily basis. If it comes to it and we can't find clean water, I can also create that. But it would definitely drain me to do all of it every day. Pacan says quietly, thinking on what else is needed.

We will definitely want a way to make sure we can get a fire lit no matter what. Even as hot as it is, that doesn't cook our meals for us! she says happily before continuing. I bought myself a few tins of the scent-free repellant grease the other day. It seemed like a thing I could research back home, but looks now like I'll have to put it to proper use first!

Ha'aroo Jassan

Tasrek

Apr 25, 2022 8:23 pm

Chapter 2

Ha'aroo responds to Pecan, "Dont worry about lighting fires. I was taught a spell from a shaman on how to light fires fairly easily. Ill take care of that part."

OOC:

Did Pacan respond to Zitembe by chance?

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Pacan Lathalas

Dramasailor

Apr 25, 2022 8:30 pm

Chapter 2

OOC:

I forgot to include that! Basically she agrees that sharing information from one person caring about the natural order of things to another is perfectly fine. So no further RP needed for it, just wanted her to do SOMETHING there :)

Wonderful! Pacan says, glad others will have some magical support abilities.

Ha'aroo Jassan

Tasrek

Apr 25, 2022 8:47 pm

Chapter 2

"So where to everyone? North to Fort Beluarian or south to Camp Vengeance? Or some other third option? It looks like there is a mine near the fort and a ruin near the camp we can check out. I asked the dinosaur trainers earlier about renting out a dinosaur. I dont think that will be an option but if you all want i can check out and see if there is any more affordable pack animals."

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GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Apr 25, 2022 8:51 pm

Chapter 2

Jim adds in I have a bullseye's Lantern and 5 flask of oil, but probably going to need more oil. and he adds on, "By the power of Deneir, I can supply us all we need food and water wise every day. Doing such isn't problem for me and will make our days nicer." Ha'aroo knows Jim was an ordained priest of Deneir.

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DragonDweller62

Apr 25, 2022 9:45 pm

Chapter 2

Most of the others can conjure food and water sufficient for survival, so Shara doesn't contribute there. Ha'aroo offers to search the market for pack animals; she adds, "Look for a mule, at least, unless some other beast is more accustomed to the jungle. Try not to spend too much, but, as Travers mentioned, do not let cost be an obstacle when so much is at stake."

"In regards to our destination, I have not seen a map of this land, but I would deem it wise to afford as little delay as possible," she announces to the group.

Tasrek

Apr 25, 2022 9:51 pm

Chapter 2

OOC:

Ooops sorry the map gets laid out on the table, im not sure which one of us carried it but since we are all at the same location its with one of us lol. It can be found in the recap section. Syndra handed us a map after we agreed to go on this journey.

GM how can we or do we need to do anything to make copies of this map for everyone to have a copy?

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DragonDweller62

Apr 25, 2022 10:23 pm

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OOC:

No problem. I've already seen the map, I just wanted to roleplay Shara not knowing they had one.

Shara regards the regrettably empty map awash with unmarked green jungle. "If this is accurate, it seems easiest to follow the river down to Camp Vengeance. That is, unless you all think having a favor to call upon would make going north a better option."

OOC:

I'm assuming the party was open about why they want to go to either destination. If they were, Shara objects against the mission in Fort Beluarian since it will most likely end in the death of an innocent man. She chooses Camp Vengeance since it gets them deeper into the jungle and getting their half-orc friend there would give them a favor to call on in the future.

If they didn't talk about their quests, she just wants to go to Camp Vengeance for the first reason.

Ha'aroo Jassan

Tasrek

Apr 25, 2022 11:10 pm

Chapter 2

"yes I agree. I like the southern route a bit better as I imagine the Soulmonger would have been found already if it was in the mine to the north. Plus killing a man or kicking him out of his home just because a prince doesnt like him is not something im really interested in."

OOC:

If they have not explained to Sharagwyn that Undril Silvertusk was asking for help to travel south he will.

Question did the team looking for guides tell everyone of all the details? Like one group of guides has a triceratops or the other that is just seeking out to destroy evil?

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DragonDweller62

Apr 26, 2022 1:22 am

Chapter 2

OOC:

Shara heavily favors the guide she chose and probably only mentioned that one, but when Ha'aroo commented on how expensive a dinosaur mount is, she remembers and tells him about the triceratops guides. She also adds her own personal opinion:

"If you think these dinosaur-riders can be trusted, they charge a daily cost and a down payment, but I believe this can be waived for a promised share of any treasure we find. I hesitate to call upon these guides since . . . well . . . we aren't exactly going on a treasure hunt, and I do not know if we can afford them otherwise."

OOC:

If Ha'aroo and/or the others want the full list of guides Shara and Travers saw, Shara will list them to the best of her memory (she didn't memorize their names, but can describe them like the recap thread does, unless the GM says otherwise). She also justifies her choice of guide (the second on the list) by explaining how that guide charges no down payment and has no ulterior motives.

Ha'aroo Jassan

Tasrek

Apr 26, 2022 11:56 am

Chapter 2

Ha'aroo replies "I dont think anyone of them can be fully trusted. We havent met any of them yet and if we did meet them that doesnt mean they wont eventually try to sell us off into slavery later on. I trust you all since i either have known you or because Syndra has vouched for you and I trust her with my life. She has not vouched for the guides. But that doesnt mean we dont need one. We probably do need one since no one here said they are truly skilled in living in Nature or Surviving out in the wild." Once Sharagwyn says the price for the guides Ha'aroo responds "Im sure we can come up with the 30 day payment if we all pitch in like Nebula was talking about. That would be 25 gold each and Syndra handed us each a sack of gold."

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Apr 26, 2022 12:55 pm

Chapter 2

Jim says, I have probably enough expedition supplies for us. We still need get some mules than we are good. I spent a good chunk of coin so, spending more for a guide is rough for me.

Ha'aroo Jassan

Tasrek

Apr 26, 2022 1:07 pm

Chapter 2

Ha'aroo looks around the group "well if we cant afford a guide we can always just wing it. Like i was saying im decent at surviving in the wild just not super skilled at it. And of course dont know this area but we can figure it out."

Pacan Lathalas

Dramasailor

Apr 26, 2022 2:05 pm

Chapter 2

I think setting out on our own with this rough map is good enough for us. May as well travel safely together and just see what we come to. she says, considering their sizable supply of goods. A beast of burden could be nice, but also that's just more water we need to concern ourselves with.

GreyWord

Apr 26, 2022 8:20 pm

Chapter 2

Characters spend the rest of the day not being able to agree on sharing payment for guide services and finally agree to move on next morning without one. They prepare their backpacks and get sleep early to be able start early next day.
Undril Silvertusk is more than happy that you are heading the right direction and is ready to join your expedition next morning.

OOC:

Anyone who still want to purchase anything could still do it retrospectively

Day 5. Morning
Once out of the city characters begin their expedition keeping tot he coastline. It good weather for Chult - occasional light rain. While in open you travel at fast peace and manage to reach river delta and jungles end of the day

[ +- ] Initial navigation

You set up cam to rest and continue tomorrow

OOC:

Now I want you to
1. Everyone who use any Insect repellent - describe than (there are two options - 24 h personal protection and another suited to protect group during long rest. Tell me which are you using
2. Choose a navigator for tomorrow (I will roll survival out of that character to see if you don't get lost)
3. Decide as a group if you will go at normal peace fast peace or slow peace
4. Choose path - which way do you go (unless you choose fast travel peace in it be one next hex (A or B on map). If you choose fast peace, decide one more hex
5. Describe how do you refill your water

[ +- ] Day 6 travel choice

Tasrek

Apr 26, 2022 8:39 pm

Chapter 2

OOC:

Looks like we are heading out. Ha'aroo picks up the items that was on his shopping list and heads with Jim to get some donkeys as it looks like they both want one.

Ha'aroo's shopping list:
15 insect repellent 1.5 gold
1 2 person tent 2 gold (whoever wants to be the other person can jump on in with Ha'aroo)
1 bedroll 1 gold
1 hemp rope 1 gold
1 blanket 0.5 gold
1 bag of ball barings 1 gold
1 rain catcher 1 gold
1 backpack 2 gold
10 additional waterskins 2 gold
1 donkey 8 gold
1 pack saddle 5 gold

He will make sure to fill up all waterskins before he sets out and secure his chest upon the pack saddle on the donkey.

While leaving the town Ha'aroo casts speak with animals as a ritual and informs them that if they ever feel scared to make sure to stay behind the group and dont run off. That the group will not be able to keep them safe if they are not with the group. He ritual casts that every morning when he wakes up and every night before bed just to remind them. Then begins writing in his journal before bed.

1. Ha'aroo will not be using any insect repellent on the first night
2. Along the travels Ha'aroo will volunteer to help navigate but if someone else would like to take that responsibility he would be happy follow anyone who would like that responsibility.
3. He is down to travel at any pace the group would like to go. Since going along the river will make it hard to get lost he agrees with Pecan about going at a faster pace.
4. Ha'aroo doesnt care which one but for the sake of needing to pick something to move the story along b i guess lol. if we go at a fast pace maybe the hex inbetween a and b?
5. Sets up the rain catcher to see how it works and if they get any water from that.

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Pacan Lathalas

Dramasailor

Apr 26, 2022 10:11 pm

Chapter 2

Pacan decides against any additional purchases beyond the insect repellent she procured a few days ago. Though she will offer to split the tent cost with Ha'aroo in return for bunking in with him. Before they set out for the day, she'll apply a dose of the salve-type repellent that she bought.

We should stick to this side of the river until we get a bit closer. It looks like it may be easier to ford later on. she says, not caring how accurate the map may or may not be. I can do some scouting, but I'm not very well suited to it. she says, remembering how frequently she would get lost in the woods as a child with a small shudder.

OOC:

Shopping complete.
1: 24h repellent. 39/40 uses remaining.
2: Happy to assist or take point if no one else wants to.
3: Pacan votes for a fast travel pace to start, eager to get into the jungle and accomplish what they set out for. She won't argue if the group chooses normal though.
4: B. If we go fast, B and then attempt to go south along the river.
5: If we don't get the full 8 gallons from the rain, Pacan will offer to do the first casting of Create or Destroy water to create 8 gallons in the rain catcher.

GeneCortess Inactive for 1 months

Apr 27, 2022 4:01 am

Chapter 2

Jim uses personally Insect Repellant & Perfume daily in the morning. He has +4 Survival to Navigate unless someone has better. Jim likes the thought of moving Faster. Jim casts Create Water every evening. Party can refill waterskins every evening as well. Right now, the Barrel can hold 24# of water safely. Jim constantly uses his Machete to clear away some troubles. And a two-person tent for the evening. A nice fire sounds so good. Jim is hauling his wooden case and the barrel on a donkey. His backpack is already stuffed.

OOC:

Jim is a bit of a wilderness man as well as a city guy. Also makes a shot-glass man. Jim spends some time each morning in prayer to Deneir. This becomes noticeable as everyone is around him 24/7. He keeps his religion much to himself.

Edit: Ha'haroo's speak with animals is great!

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GreyWord

Apr 27, 2022 4:06 am

Chapter 2

water catcher catches all 8 gallons during the LR period. You are impressed with it's work as this was just a usual night with occasional rain.

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