Aug 31, 2023 2:17 am
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I think we check with the folks upstairs about the armor and updating them. Beyond that I figure Blornvid and Skeeve may want a change for the caves, but also we need to help GardakhanTunnels
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Aug 31, 2023 2:41 am
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Well the key on helping Gardakhan is, did Psynermagi ever mean for Gardakhan to save his tribe, or was that just a setup to get him into the main setting? If the former, then, yes, let's go stomp the evil spider-thing and save his tribe. If the latter, then he simply knows his tribe's time ran out and he's on his own now. Just need a little GM guidance on which the situation is. I want this to be fun for him, too!
Aug 31, 2023 3:09 am
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Gardakhan would definitely want to help his tribe but he understands he needs to grow before. And that won't happen in a few hours time. Given that its already late (I think) I see no problem going to the nearest town/village to get that armor checked and continue some of your investigation. We can always get back to the spider thing in a few daysAug 31, 2023 3:10 am
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I was also wondering if we we’re supposed to follow that plot line or meta it out as just an introduction 
Aug 31, 2023 3:38 am
You make your way back to the base. The guards are a little alarmed at the addition of a new member. Looks like a goblin to me one of them mutters. They insist he be "escorted" to see the priest to divine his trustworthiness. Gardakhan is guided to the shared temple and the guards talk with Felspar before being sent off for the map.
Lord Felspar is a kindly yet firm aging man who retains much of the strength of his youth and only grown in power with the passage of time. Gardakhan can feel a strong spiritual presence from the man that is filled with a bit of divinity. While waiting for the map Felspar has you all sit and explain the situation to him and he asks a few pointed questions of each of you (Gardakhan and Skeeve are aware of a mild magic that permeates the area). With your story told and the map at hand all take a look.
The clerk came and explains a bit about the map and known areas beyond its borders.
We know there are frozen windswept tundras to the far north and the Wolfpine forest to the west is vast. South east of the human nations is the great dessert and to the North east of the dwarven nations are the Drow. Beyond those lands we know little.
Gardakhan recognized the Wolfpine as a name used for the wooks his people dwell in, though he is not quite sure where they might be in relations to this map. Felspar declares Gardakhan has no ill intent and the clerk issues his a day pass that will allow him access to all public facilities.
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After talking with the priest and clerk you head over to Valpips shop and show him the armor and ask him about the tiles. The armor is quickly identified.
Valpip is excited by your find of the tiles and offers to accompany you to them on the next day along with Fiznik, whom he assures you will also be interested in examine this recent find. I will discuss with Fiznik a suitable reward for your assistance in locating and studying these tiles. They are an ancient form of structured magic that bridged the gap between rituals, runes, and the spoken spells we mostly use today He ask many detailed questions about the tiles as he makes notes on a scroll before allowing you to leave for the night.You end the evening at the tavern where the cheery atmosphere and good food does much to ease the pains of the days trials.
Lord Felspar
clerk
We know there are frozen windswept tundras to the far north and the Wolfpine forest to the west is vast. South east of the human nations is the great dessert and to the North east of the dwarven nations are the Drow. Beyond those lands we know little.
Gardakhan recognized the Wolfpine as a name used for the wooks his people dwell in, though he is not quite sure where they might be in relations to this map. Felspar declares Gardakhan has no ill intent and the clerk issues his a day pass that will allow him access to all public facilities.
[ +- ] map
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Valpip
Valpip is excited by your find of the tiles and offers to accompany you to them on the next day along with Fiznik, whom he assures you will also be interested in examine this recent find. I will discuss with Fiznik a suitable reward for your assistance in locating and studying these tiles. They are an ancient form of structured magic that bridged the gap between rituals, runes, and the spoken spells we mostly use today He ask many detailed questions about the tiles as he makes notes on a scroll before allowing you to leave for the night.
[ +- ] Windswept Wyvernmale
Scale Vest with Silver threaded sleeves and skirt. This breast armor seems to grow lighter when you inhale and hold your breath. You can hold your breath at any point to both lighten the armor and quiet it's clattering. This lets you roll with advantage to move quietly while you do so. (max 1 minute) In addition you gain advantage on saving throws for falling or reduce damage by 1/2 if there is no save.
Aug 31, 2023 3:46 am
Psybermagi says:
You end the evening at the tavern where the cheery atmosphere and good food does much to ease the pains of the days trials.OOC:
What size is the magic scale mail?Aug 31, 2023 3:54 am
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armor is one size fits all - low stress, simple life, easy system to the win :) Aug 31, 2023 4:54 am
"I got this last, Raggy taps the crossbow," "one of you should take this. Anyone think they have more need to be quiet?"
Ro wags her tail and excitedly barks at the mention of outside running space.
Ro wags her tail and excitedly barks at the mention of outside running space.
Aug 31, 2023 2:08 pm
Skeeve points to Blornvid, saying, I'm good with my armor. I think Blornvid deserves this set.Skeeve is excited at the prospects of bring Valpip and Fiznik down to the tiles. He will definitely be trying to learn everything he can. He also shows that they have the return pattern and an unknown pattern, giving their new companion full credit for his efforts to recall and discover them.
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Does this new armor also provide an ablative HP, too, or just the other special abilities?Last edited August 31, 2023 2:10 pm
Aug 31, 2023 2:09 pm
Gardakhan feels a little homesick seeing how far he has been transported from his tribe. The good news was he had a quick way of getting back there.
To Blornvid he ask:
"Do you have an objective in mind when you talk about outdoors. Anywhere worth our attention?"
Haven't read the whole thread before joining, what is the group position within the expedition?
Do you have active duties/plans already in motion or it's just let's go see what's over the hills?
To Blornvid he ask:
"Do you have an objective in mind when you talk about outdoors. Anywhere worth our attention?"
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Haven't read the whole thread before joining, what is the group position within the expedition?
Do you have active duties/plans already in motion or it's just let's go see what's over the hills?
Aug 31, 2023 2:10 pm
GeneralET says:
Gardakhan feels a little homesick seeing how far he has been transported from his tribe. Part of him is afraid of his predicament but one other part he did not know until then was quite excited to see what it was like in the outside world.
The good news was he had a quick way of getting back home if need be.
To Blornvid he ask:
"Do you have an objective in mind when you talk about outdoors. Anywhere worth our attention?"
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Haven't read the whole thread before joining, what is the group position within the expedition?
Do you have active duties/plans already in motion or it's just let's go see what's over the hills?
Aug 31, 2023 2:14 pm
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The group is a random collection of troubshooters and contractors working for the Expedition. Our original charter was to clear out the tunnels below the warehouse. We did that, then expanded the charter to clearing out and investigating the adjacent caverns. We've now done that, too. So, at this point, we're ready for something new.Skeeve is very much for checking out something in the outdoors, but the prospect of helping Valpip and Fiznik investigate the tiles is too much for him to resist. He definitely wants to go do that first.
Sep 5, 2023 2:28 am
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OK, before the GM gets back, let's discuss what we wanna do.First, we lost Raggy, unfortunately. Hopefully he's wandering around in the background in the camp.
Second, if Valpip and Fiznik are coming down to check out the tiles, Skeeve really, really wants to be there for that.
Third, after that he's willing to do whichever style of mission the others want to do.
Either of you have other ideas on what you want to do?
Sep 5, 2023 2:56 pm
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Let's accompany Valpip and Fiznik to the tiles so we can protect them and learn more along the way. Gardakhan would not turn down an occasion to make sure he can get back home if need be.
After that, we could go check out some ruins or what is left of the city?
Sep 5, 2023 3:34 pm
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I'm good with watching Valpip and Fiznik dabble with the tiles. After that, ruins could prove interesting.Sep 5, 2023 5:32 pm
After some good food and a decent rest you lead Fiznik and Valpip, along with a pair of guards, down into the tunnels. Unfortunately Raggy to stay back this time and focus on training a bit more with his weapons and Ro. Leading the wizard and artificer beyond the rooms and into the natural caverns beyond the base cellars you recount all you encountered along the way. After about an hour of scrambling through the tunnels you arrive at the tiles.
Fiznik and Valpip consult with Skeeve and Gardakhan again on all they know of the tiles before setting about on several experiments that take up the rest of the morning. At the end of the time they share their finding with the party.
After careful study of these tiles we agree with you initial assessment but would like to test them further. Besides the two patterns you identified we were able to identify 3 more. For these to work a magic wielder must stand on the stones and pour energy into the tiles after arranging them to the proper pattern. The first two are like the ones you had already discovered and are likely used to transport individuals on the tiles to other locations. The third is a form of defense that protects those on the tiles, and the tiles themselves, from outside forces and even detection. Unfortunately these tiles require great amounts of energy for most functions. While you two together will be able to activate the Cloaking Shield it will take more power for you to use them to take you there and back again.
We prepared 2 items for your use if you are willing to help is investigate these tiles. The first item is a crystal to hold magical energies that will allow you to activate the tiles 3 times for transportation before you will need to bring it back to us to be recharged. One charge to take you to a destination, one to bring you back, and a third. charge just in case.
The second item is like the maps we used before. However this links two small tile boards. Besides allowing the tiles to be rearranged and reflected on the other tablet they also can be used to show the direction and distance to the other tablet.
We would like you to test the tiles for us. Are you up for a bit of an adventure?
Regardless of your decision in thanks for your assistance with this we prepared another item for your use. We think it should be quite helpful in your line of work.
What do you say?
Fiznik and Valpip consult with Skeeve and Gardakhan again on all they know of the tiles before setting about on several experiments that take up the rest of the morning. At the end of the time they share their finding with the party.
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I will start using these tiles to expand the game play area beyond the expedition. I have added them to the Tiny Notes sheet for tracking.[ +- ] Tile patterns
Fiznik
Valpip
The second item is like the maps we used before. However this links two small tile boards. Besides allowing the tiles to be rearranged and reflected on the other tablet they also can be used to show the direction and distance to the other tablet.
Fiznik
Regardless of your decision in thanks for your assistance with this we prepared another item for your use. We think it should be quite helpful in your line of work.
What do you say?
[ +- ] Gem of Spell Storing
This gem can be infused by a powerful mage with spells for later use.
| Teleportation Circle |
[ +- ] Tile Tracker Tabler
This magical tablet is one of a linked pair. On it are 18 white and 18 black tiles that can be rearranged by touch or simply by will, with practice. If magic is used to arrange the tiles then each tile can also contain a single rune. The link between the two tablets allows two functions, each once per day if both tablet are on the same plane.
| Transmit Pattern : Send the current tiles arrangement to the other tablet. If runes are added to the tiles then a message of 36 words can be sent. | |
| Track Tablet : Indicate the direction and distance to the other tablet |
[ +- ] Clockwork Homunculus
This little metal figure is 1 foot tall with wings. It has two functions.
| Wind Up | By spending one minute winding the key in the back of the figure then using the strap the winding key hangs from to then use the key as a headband you can project your mind into the figurine and control it for 10 minutes. During that time you control the figurine and see and hear everything it does. However during this time you can not see or hear anything from your own body and only your sense of touch remains. This figurine has 2 hit points, can fly and swim. |
| Rip Cord | Pulling a small ring out of the back of the figuring (as an action) and giving it a single command causes it to suddenly grow to 8 feet in size. The figuring will stay animated for 2 minutes after which it crumbles to dust. While animated it has 8 hit points and has advantage on strength tests, can attack for 2 damage, and can fly and swim. |
Sep 5, 2023 8:41 pm
Skeeve looks at the other two and says, "Well, it isn't necessarily a set of actual ruins, but do you want to try 'riding the tiles'? We have three patterns to try out and the way to get back home. We can't try them out all at once, but we can still give them a go! I doubt all of them are going to have an entire cavern of spiders between the tiles and outside.
On the homunculus, it only works when wound up and only works when someone is explicitly controlling it? It cannot operate independently, correct? Also, if it takes two hit points of damage, is it outright destroyed, or can it be repaired? (Obviously, if the rip-cord is used, it turns to dust and is permanently destroyed. I'm asking if we don't use the rip-cord yet it still takes two points of damage.)
Also, also, neither of them mentioned the homunculus. I assume its primary function is for scouting? (Obviously, it is also meant as a single-use backup in a nasty fight. I was meaning for general use.)
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To be clear, Valpip or Fiznik keeps one of the Tile Trackers and we use it to communicate back and forth, correct? (Plus they can always send us a new pattern or something, and we can always send back the new patterns we find.) Can it be used to quickly transfer a pattern to a tile platform?On the homunculus, it only works when wound up and only works when someone is explicitly controlling it? It cannot operate independently, correct? Also, if it takes two hit points of damage, is it outright destroyed, or can it be repaired? (Obviously, if the rip-cord is used, it turns to dust and is permanently destroyed. I'm asking if we don't use the rip-cord yet it still takes two points of damage.)
Also, also, neither of them mentioned the homunculus. I assume its primary function is for scouting? (Obviously, it is also meant as a single-use backup in a nasty fight. I was meaning for general use.)
Sep 5, 2023 9:19 pm
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daryen says:
To be clear, Valpip or Fiznik keeps one of the Tile Trackers and we use it to communicate back and forth, correct? (Plus they can always send us a new pattern or something, and we can always send back the new patterns we find.) daryen says:
Can it be used to quickly transfer a pattern to a tile platform?daryen says:
On the homunculus, it only works when wound up and only works when someone is explicitly controlling it? daryen says:
It cannot operate independently, correct? daryen says:
Also, if it takes two hit points of damage, is it outright destroyed, or can it be repaired? daryen says:
Also, also, neither of them mentioned the homunculus. I assume its primary function is for scouting?Sep 5, 2023 9:32 pm
daryen says:
Skeeve looks at the other two and says, "Well, it isn't necessarily a set of actual ruins, but do you want to try 'riding the tiles'? We have three patterns to try out and the way to get back home. We can't try them out all at once, but we can still give them a go! I doubt all of them are going to have an entire cavern of spiders between the tiles and outside.load next