Menace Under Otari

Mar 3, 2023 4:25 pm
Wugruk gets to the fishery first. Dante takes a little longer with his maintenance routine - plus, it's more or less just a job. Errich, having spent time poring through his notes and observations, is the last to arrive.
OOC:
You're welcome to do some RP with Tamily and each other! Otherwise...
Quote:
The stairs leading into the basement of the Otari Fishery creak with age as you make your way downstairs to find the beast that has been eating all the fish. In the center of the room, between stone pillars holding up the fishery overhead, are barrels filled with salted fish. Two of these barrels have been smashed open, spilling their contents on the floor. In the east wall is a large hole, opening into darkness.

Just a few moments ago, you gathered with a few other adventurers in the office of Tamily Tanderveil, where she offered you ten gold pieces each if you could put an end to this menace. She was thrilled when you agreed to help her with this simple task, but as you make your way downstairs, you can’t help but wonder if this might be a lot more adventure than you bargained for.
Mar 3, 2023 8:33 pm
"Careful..." Wugruk said to his new companions as he stepped off the last stair into the basement. Nearly instantly the dark of the basement was evident as his world changed to blacks, grays, and whites. "...It could still be here and we should be on our guard, I'll go ahead as I am the most armored and scout" Wugruk shifted the grip on his weapon to hold it one hand and took his wooden shield off his back. He then advanced into the room slowly, his head on a swivel.
OOC:
We should be in Exploration mode, unless Everwinter says otherwise, so I am going to use the SCOUT activity
Quote:
You scout ahead and behind the group to watch danger, moving at half speed. At the start of the next encounter, every creature in your party gains a +1 circumstance bonus to their initiative rolls. Link to Rule
Mar 3, 2023 9:45 pm
OOC:
Thanks for the quote and link! Got a map ready here, let me know if that's the correct marching order. I put Wugruk 10 ft ahead because afaik his speed is 20 ft and scouting moves him at half that rate.
Mar 3, 2023 10:23 pm
Looking at the other human in their little group, "I suppose you don't have a light?", and pulls out a sun-rod. "A limitation our ancestry really needs to evolve..." as he hits it against the staircase to ignite the tip and better see the area. He attaches it to his belt and pulls out a rapier. Errich looks around the room to see if he can spot any clue as to what this monster may be.
OOC:
Perception check?
Mar 3, 2023 10:24 pm
OOC:
Assuming no one wants to get ahead of the scout, then 10ft out ahead is where I'll stay, and move about 10ft at a time watching for lurking danger.
Mar 3, 2023 10:40 pm
Dante descends the creaky stairs leading into the basement of the Otari Fishery, his golden eyes scanning the room with a mixture of curiosity and amusement. He runs his fingers through his luxurious hair, tucking a stray strand behind his ear. "Yes," he answers Errich, "some light will certainly help."

He casts Produce Flame to have a little ball of flame in his palm.

"This looks like it's going to be fun," he remarks with a lazy grin, "I hope you all came prepared to get your hands dirty. This looks like it might be a bit more exciting than Tamily led us to believe."
Last edited March 3, 2023 11:05 pm
Mar 3, 2023 11:19 pm
OOC:
Dante will use the Detect Magic activity. You cast detect magic at regular intervals. You move at half your travel speed or slower. You have no chance of accidentally overlooking a magic aura at a travel speed up to 300 feet per minute, but must be traveling no more than 150 feet per minute to detect magic auras before the party moves into them.
Mar 4, 2023 1:23 am
As his companions follow Wugruk, Dante detects no magical aura nearby. The light from Errich's sunrod along with Dante's flame bring color to the room. Errich notices some of the barrels have been busted open, a few half-eaten fish scattered about. Following the fishy trail, they all notice a narrow opening on the wall: something burrowed its way into the basement.
OOC:
I see that Produce Flame is an attack spell, but since it's also a cantrip, I don't see a problem with using it as a light source. I imagine that Dante can easily tone down the strength of the cantrip so it becomes stable as it hovers over his hand.
Let's do perception all around, please.
Mar 4, 2023 3:26 am
OOC:
Perception check

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Mar 4, 2023 3:56 am
OOC:
For some reason I was under the impression Produce Flame provides light. Thanks for letting me know :)

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(12) + 3 = 15

Mar 4, 2023 5:58 pm
OOC:
Perception Check

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+4)

(18) + 4 = 22

Mar 4, 2023 6:26 pm
Dante and Wugruk turn their attention to the hole in the wall...

Rolls

Secret Roll - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Mar 4, 2023 6:28 pm
As Errich attempts to discern what manner of beast gnawed on these fish, Dante and Wugruk hear some skittering from the dark opening. At first, they expect it to subside, but instead it grows louder... louder than any skittering ought to be.
OOC:
@Manhattan,@Madclergy take another +1 bonus to your initiative. Everyone roll for it! Initiative is a d20 + perception. To clarify, Errich gets +1 (from the scouting), Dante and Wugruk +2 (scouting + successful perception checks)

Rolls

Monster Initiative - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Mar 4, 2023 6:48 pm
OOC:
Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3+2)

(1) + 5 = 6

Mar 4, 2023 8:17 pm
OOC:
Come get some Skitterers!

Rolls

Perception + Scouting - (1d20+4+2)

(8) + 6 = 14

Mar 4, 2023 9:19 pm
OOC:
Initiative

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+5+1)

(11) + 6 = 17

Mar 4, 2023 11:08 pm
Dante and Wugruk are startled by three rats, who have no business being that big, turning the corner and quickly advancing towards the party. Despite having been distracted, Errich notices their alarm and is the first to spring to action. ((map))
Mar 6, 2023 10:13 pm
OOC:
@Madclergy, take your turn as well while we wait for @ctme2000. You're spearheading the party anyway. =)
Mar 7, 2023 4:22 am
"Dante, Wugruk, what is it?". He follows their gaze and notices the three large rats speeding menacingly towards them. He tries to remember if anything jumps out about these vermin, though admittedly his grasp on all things natural is limited.
OOC:
1st action - recall knowledge
OOC:
Reaction - can I use the results of my recall knowledge to Aid Wugruk?

Rolls

Nature - Recall Knowledge - (1d20+0)

(15) = 15

Mar 7, 2023 11:21 am
Wugruk, the rats in plain sight sighed. "This isn't the monstrosity we seek" he then grumbled "...reduced to vermin slayer again" he then advanced on the lead rat and swung his axe at it!
OOC:

Action 1: Stride to H5
Action 2: Raise Shield
Action 3: Strike

Rolls

Dwarven Waraxe - Atk/Dam - (1d20+6, 1d8+3)

1d20+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

1d8+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

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