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Psybermagi

May 5, 2023 1:35 pm
May 5, 2023 1:35 pm
The Swamp
Buan
Yes, yes the list. Here it is. and she proffers the list to the grippli who gives her a blnak stare causing Baun to flush, the firt time you have seen a flower blush so quickly. It is only accompanied by a sweet smell with a tinge of bitterness. Baun read the list and explains details about each plant as the grippli woman retuplies with the local name and additional details along with suggestions on where to look for them, which Baun jots down.

They confer for several minutes giving Nekgen time to peruse the room and its contents.

Guflis
I have somem honnied fruit bits in that pot over there along with a few other victuals and she waves absent mindedly at a small table with an assortment of jars and bowl. Looking over the small collection you have your selection of candided fruits and nuts, dried fruits, nuts, jerkied meats, and candied meats.
While your about remember to look for those thing I asked about. You seem a competent girl so should have no trouble bringing them back in good shape. With all the new neighbors I will need to start a garden to get a better stock Nevre saw the need before but I go through my stock quickly now days. the shaman comments as she and Baun finish their conversation.

Nekgen Bludgeboil

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May 5, 2023 11:02 pm
May 5, 2023 11:02 pm
The Swamp
There was little reason to remain in the shack now that the grippli and florid had conferred. Little practical reason, rather. The snacks. Well, the snacks were very tempting.

Nekgen catches onto the sudden lull in conversation. He barely has the presence of mind to stop himself from gorging on food, snapping to attention.

Hrhghrm-ahrrhm. Hrrrm! He rumbles, choking down some dried mango and almonds. That sounds like a plan! The now clear-throated minotaur shouts, a loud attempt at faking that he had been paying attention over mindlessly horking down food. It was hardly convincing, what with all the crumbs and saliva he was still wiping off his face.

Nekgen makes his way towards the door, eyeing the jerky longingly.

Thank you for your hospitality, shaman. It will be reported and recorded for all to know, this I swear.
OOC:
I am assuming that this list is ambiguous and Buan and I have some adventuring to do outside, to acquire the goods?

Psybermagi

May 5, 2023 11:21 pm
May 5, 2023 11:21 pm
The Swamp
The shaman smiles and waves you off.
Buan
As you leave Baun goes over the list she has As I recall form the map on base and from the directions she gave we will need to go to the NE of the swamp, then the west, and finally to the south where our map was woefully blank.
You recall seeing the map on the scout bulletin board (see ~Tiny Info~ Area Map, available as a drop down below the Quick Reply and Rolls section) The map did not have great detail and was not complete but did give a rough idea of passable pathways in the swamp. You confer with Baun and both agree to start close, as you are both unsure of the swamp dangers, and head to the first area you will need to search. As you head north you wind around and eventually make it back to the road, passing the outer guard post which is now manned and open. The guards greet you and you chat a bit before moving on. Unfortunately you must soon veer off the road and back into the soggy animal tracks and thick vegetation or murky waters.

Buan
Gulfis said one of these things the base wants us to get only grows in dank, dark, places and suggested checking some ruins up this way. According to her the surface structures have mostly collapsed but many of the subterranean sections is still in tact and make great places to find this herb.
OOC:
I don't require record keeping for some stuff like this. Just assume there is a record and Baun/you have it. I can type one up but that takes more time than vague hand waving and a few dice rolls to get the same results. There may be times I give you specific information and I leave that to you to keep track of. The site has a search function that helps find stuff if you have a word or two to search on.
Let me know if you need help getting to the area map.
Give me a Test Roll to see how long it takes to find a ruin with an accessible basement

Nekgen Bludgeboil

brathdynInactive forever!

May 7, 2023 12:25 am
May 7, 2023 12:25 am
The Swamp
One of the advantages of Nekgen's minotaur heritage is height. Being this tall means a real ease of scoping out things well ahead of having to walk into them.
OOC:
Can I assume I focused on that roll?
Last edited May 7, 2023 12:26 am

Rolls

Find a ruin with an accessible basement - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Psybermagi

May 7, 2023 8:49 pm
May 7, 2023 8:49 pm
The Swamp
OOC:
FYI : Any time there is no outside pressure, time constraints, combat, etc and do a Test I assume you are focused and/or will auto succeed but rolls will affect how you succeed.
You search the area and after a few minutes get a system where Baun focuses on finding a save path and you focus on searching. The paths wind from isle to isle over floating vegetation or partially submerged plants with many animal tracks indicating the local wildlife is much more at home in the water than you feel comfortable with yourself. After about 10 minutes your find your first ruin, only to discover it never had a basement or it collapsed or was filled long ago. Continuing your search, now a bit mor familiar on what to look for you find a couple other ruins and eventually find one with a basement intact and accessible.

The ruins upper levels, it looks like there were at least 2, have long succumbed to the ravages of the Shattering and swamp. The basement is a dim opening accessible via stairs inside the crumbling structure. The stairs themselves seem sturdy enough and build of stonework that has weathered well though is now partially moss covered with weeds growing from between the stones.

https://i.imgur.com/rQXgzxY.jpg

Nekgen Bludgeboil

brathdynInactive forever!

May 8, 2023 12:39 pm
May 8, 2023 12:39 pm
The Swamp
Nekgen considers Buan while he oils his lantern. She appears a gentle florid, but is part of the expedition much the same as him. There is no reason to treat her as a wilting lily.

Would you like to take the lead, or shall I? He asks, taking the first few steps into the ruins, but awaiting her answer before progressing further.

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

May 8, 2023 1:09 pm
May 8, 2023 1:09 pm
The Swamp
Buan
Looking down into the gloom then Nekgen's brawny form Oh, you can go first. I will follow and moves to do so

As you decend into the darkness the light from your lantern reveals a single roomed cellar or basmentt about 20x30. Whatever it may have held orginally has been consumed by time and the swamp. A few piles of thick lush vegitation are scattered near the entry where some light still makes it's way down while other plants have managed to work their way into crack on the walls and ocasionally the ceiling as well. The far side of the room lingers in darkness as you advance slowly into the room

snake
Baun begins examining the plants, looking for what you need while you stand watch. Suddenly a sound from a back corner of the room catches your ear and you see a gleam of light reflect of something you soon realize is an eye opening. As the beast stirs you can now make out a serpent as thick as your arm shift and flick out its tounge. Turnibng its head to you the tongue flicks out again as its body shifts nearly silently as its coils shift and bunch up.

Nekgen Bludgeboil

brathdynInactive forever!

May 8, 2023 3:19 pm
May 8, 2023 3:19 pm
The Swamp
Nekgen gently sets down the lantern. His heart is pounding, yes, but panicked movements mean shattered equipment. Smoothly, from one knee, he rises with the double-bit axe in hand.

Behind me. He says flatly, preoccupied with pulling his weapon back behind shoulder blades, adjusting both hands' grips for a wide swing.

The minotaur holds. Standing primed, like a spring-loaded trap. A snap-swing ready to cut in twain any and all parts of the serpent that are arrogant enough to get within Nekgen's deadly radius.

~Tiny Info~

Psybermagi

May 9, 2023 12:26 am
May 9, 2023 12:26 am
The Swamp
The movement of the lantern seems to distract the large snake momentarily before it refocuses on Nekgen, tongue flicking to taste the air. The snake raises its head slightly maintaining a tense coil with the rest of its body.
Buan
Baun softly informs Nekgen I can cure toxins if we are bitten. I say this as I just noticed on of the more rare herbs behind the snake.
If you are confident in dealing with it I can be of some aid with my magic. and she lightly lays a hand on your back leting you know her location and support What shall we do

Nekgen Bludgeboil

brathdynInactive forever!

May 9, 2023 1:57 pm
May 9, 2023 1:57 pm
The Swamp
The only muscles Nekgen moves are in his throat and mouth. We wait for it to strike. Then, I cut it into pieces before it can reach us.
Last edited May 9, 2023 1:58 pm

Psybermagi

May 9, 2023 2:04 pm
May 9, 2023 2:04 pm
The Swamp
Roll initiative (2d6 added together high roll wins).
The snake tenses then springs
OOC:
see the combat actions in the Tiny Info / Guides / Tiny Dungeon or TinyD6 thread and let me know if your have questions

Rolls

Snake initiative - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Nekgen Bludgeboil

brathdynInactive forever!

May 9, 2023 2:14 pm
May 9, 2023 2:14 pm
The Swamp
Nekgen exhales.

Rolls

Initiative - (2d6)

(21) = 3

snake

Psybermagi

May 9, 2023 2:55 pm
May 9, 2023 2:55 pm
The Swamp
snake
The snake lunges forwards to bite whine twisting it's body to coil around Nekgen

Rolls

But Nekgen - (2d6)

(23) = 5

Coil around Nekgen - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Psybermagi

May 9, 2023 2:59 pm
May 9, 2023 2:59 pm
The Swamp
Nekgen blocks the bite with his ax but the snake wraps around his body and begins constricting
You take no damage at this time but the constriuction will cause damage each round after

Nekgen Bludgeboil

brathdynInactive forever!

May 9, 2023 10:53 pm
May 9, 2023 10:53 pm
The Swamp
It is a damn shame that Nekgen exhaled. He would have loved to inhale right after, but there's a snake crunching his ribs into his lungs right now.

The minotaur struggles mightily, sawing his axe back and forth to cut himself free of the serpent's death-grip!
OOC:
Using 1 action to focus, the other to attack

Rolls

Saw that snake off of me! - (2d6)

(33) = 6

~TinyGM~

Psybermagi

May 10, 2023 3:01 am
May 10, 2023 3:01 am
The Swamp
Nekgen tries to chop at the snake but it's twisting and thrashing throws off his carefully aimed strike.

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Buan
Carefull, I will try to cool it! Baun cries as she holds forth her hands and blasts the snake with a chilly beam of magical energy.

Rolls

Baun Spell Touched attack Snake - (2d6)

(12) = 3

Baun Spell Touched attack Snake - (2d6)

(12) = 3

snake

Psybermagi

May 10, 2023 5:42 pm
May 10, 2023 5:42 pm
The Swamp
snake
the snake continues crushing Nekgen as it that's about

Rolls

Cherish attack 2 damage - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Psybermagi

May 10, 2023 5:44 pm
May 10, 2023 5:44 pm
The Swamp
OOC:
OK I like to have players track their own health. Your character sheet can be expanded by tapping your character name below the "Roll" section. Then tap the red HP and entry the new value of 4

brathdynInactive forever!

May 11, 2023 10:43 pm
May 11, 2023 10:43 pm
The Swamp
"Ghrhkghl." Nekgen dutifully responds through his crushed larynx. Through rising blood pressure and limited movement, he tries once again to saw through the snake with either end of his axe.
OOC:
Focusing and attacking

Rolls

Please snake, please die - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Psybermagi

May 12, 2023 1:54 am
May 12, 2023 1:54 am
The Swamp
The ax bites deeply into the snake which hisses and tightens its coils in pain and anger as Baun bombards it with magical ice bolts

Rolls

Baun magic attack vs Snake - (2d6)

(26) = 8

Baun magic attack vs Snake - (2d6)

(55) = 10

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