Jan 26, 2023 11:37 am
This stone seems to be the only thing of value on him. I'll put it in a pouch and we can sort it out later. Atticus says to the others as he holds up the stone.
Chapter 4: Journey to Red Cat Cave
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Wipa
Jan 27, 2023 1:33 pm
Wipa
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You need to decide on your next travel. South East will be the most direct route to your destination.
Harbinna Farwander
Jan 30, 2023 11:57 am
Harbinna Farwander
When you return for the evening you are approached by Harbinna Farwander, the halfling you saved a few days ago.
"I was wondering if I could have a moment of your time?" she asks, and before you have time to answer, she continues talking. "We are getting close to the lake. As you may recall I was following an old map I had found. It belonged to an old spiritualist from northern Avistan, and at the lake his notes suddenly stop. I believe he ran afoul of the kelpie my kidnappers mentioned. And while it could be dangerous, I would like to come with you when you get to the lake. I want to figure out for myself what happened to the explorer."
Jan 30, 2023 8:56 pm
Igbork slowly nods.
I don't see any reason to not take you with us. Just be careful. I think Kelpies are dangerous..
Igbork scratches his chin and thinks about whether he's ever heard about Kelpies before
EDIT: Oh wow! My best roll in this game and it's for thinking about Kelpies XD
I don't see any reason to not take you with us. Just be careful. I think Kelpies are dangerous..
Igbork scratches his chin and thinks about whether he's ever heard about Kelpies before
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I don't know whether this is a Nature roll or a Tundra Lore roll. In the latter case the modifier would be +6EDIT: Oh wow! My best roll in this game and it's for thinking about Kelpies XD
Last edited January 30, 2023 8:56 pm
Rolls
Does Igbork know anything about Kelpies? (Nature or Tundra Lore) - (1d20+4)
(20) + 4 = 24
Jan 31, 2023 12:22 am
"You are more than welcome to join us, so long as you understand the potential danger."
"Haitith," Koram calls, "keep an eye on Harbinna if we find ourselves in danger. Do what you can to keep her safe."
"I will do so - of my own free will, mind you, not because you commanded it of me! My instinct to protect the weakest of the group would have me stay at your side, Koram, but I like Harbinna. She smells like home."
Koram squints. "What does that even mean?"
"Never mind, you wouldn't understand," Haitith says with a shake of his head.
"Haitith," Koram calls, "keep an eye on Harbinna if we find ourselves in danger. Do what you can to keep her safe."
"I will do so - of my own free will, mind you, not because you commanded it of me! My instinct to protect the weakest of the group would have me stay at your side, Koram, but I like Harbinna. She smells like home."
Koram squints. "What does that even mean?"
"Never mind, you wouldn't understand," Haitith says with a shake of his head.
Jan 31, 2023 12:06 pm
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Here's what Igbork can remember about Kelpies: Kelpies are malevolent amphibious fey shapechangers intent on luring mortals to their doom. These cruel predators lurk in and around areas of water, slightly preferring freshwater over saltwater. Kelpies lure or drag their prey underwater then drown and devour them, leaving behind only the victim's heart and liver— the only parts of a meal kelpies find unpleasant. Kelpies are fond of magically disguising itself as fine steeds or attractive strangers to draw in victims, but its true appearance takes the form of a hideous equine with slimy, green flesh resembling aquatic plants. Some fanciful stories about kelpies speak of them appearing in equine form wearing riding tack, complete with silver stirrups and bridle bit. These folktales claim that cutting the harness from the kelpie's body grants the bearer power over it, or causes the kelpie to sicken and die.
You also remember that they as fey creatures are vulnerable to cold iron.
Jan 31, 2023 11:43 pm
Yeah now I remember! My mom told me stories about them. They live in the water and look green and slimey but they are tricky beasts. They can disguise themself as a magnificent steed or attractive gal or guy. And they like people... as food that is. They devour whole humans but they leave the heart and liver. So if we find rests of their meal we know that one is nearby. So we better be careful Igbork tells the group
therecusant says:
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Kelpies in Falkirk, Scotland :-)OOC:
Careful, they are in disguise! XDFeb 1, 2023 12:31 am
"Yeah," Koram agrees, "Nothing I'd want to run into. At least we have an idea what to be on the lookout for."
Feb 1, 2023 12:42 pm
The next day you set of early, hoping you will be able to get to Gleaming Sun Lake and just after noon you can see it in the distance. A couple of hours later you've made your way down to it and while looking for a place to set up camp you hear a noise and from the lake you can hear cries for help. About 30 feet from shore you can see a man who looks to be from Kellid descent fighting with something under the water. The water seems to reach him up to the breast. "Come! Help! Quickly!"
Feb 1, 2023 5:17 pm
"Be careful! It could be a trap", the druid says to the party before running over to the kellid man, "what ails you, friend?"
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Grom will start jabbing his staff into the water around the manLast edited February 1, 2023 5:17 pm
Feb 1, 2023 5:53 pm
Atticus readies his spear as he approaches carefully. Keeping a look out fir trouble, Atticus backs up Grom.
Feb 1, 2023 8:08 pm
Igbork follows suit, drawing his bow, readying an arrow and aiming at the man's feet in the water
Feb 2, 2023 12:24 am
Koram readies himself in case of danger. "Haitith, go see what's going on," he says. He extends his hand and channels magical energy into his friend, giving him the abilities he needs to navigate the watery depths.Haitith lopes into the water, descending below the surface.
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Cast Focus Spell: Evolution Surge (can breathe underwater and gains swim speed equal to land speedFeb 2, 2023 11:12 am
"There's somethinga attacking me!" the man replies to Grom, who stops as he gets a bad feeling. Koram as well feels the man's words aren't quite truthful.
Haitith goes beneath the waves and can see no creature. Just the man splashing about with water.
Haitith goes beneath the waves and can see no creature. Just the man splashing about with water.
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Since Grom passed my secret Sense Motive test I will let you stop before you get to the man.load next