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Nov 10, 2023 4:06 am

Nov 10, 2023 4:06 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

@CurtFactor,@microtheMacroBear,@Stalker05 Continued from the Trials, Tribulation, and Treasure thread

A surge of energy temporarily blinds you. As you blink back your sight you see a dim, overgrown, and dilapidated chamber. You stand in the middle on this chamber on a square of tiles. A grey stone box covered in runic etchings encases black and white tiles that forms a checker pattern. You feel old traces of magic from the tile floor that hint of greater power. The tiles feel receptive to magical senses, as if awaiting a command.

https://i.imgur.com/fKwKz64l.jpg

The tile grid is the only relatively clear area in the room. Though no plants grow through it a few have tendrils that grew over it. However they have been shorn clearly though and are drying or healing over. The sound of a forest can be faintly heard outside. The only sounds you hear inside are the rustle of leaves and a few insects.

Though the plants now cover much of the room it looks fairly simple. The room is about twice as big as the tiles with several open doorways. A few rotting and crumbling doors partially fill a few of the doorways. Through one doorway you see sunlight streaming in through an arches.

Nov 10, 2023 8:21 am

Nov 10, 2023 8:21 am

Curing Eldergrove

The arcane spells used to transport them through the tiles again confused Vaun. He waited for a few moment to steady himself and then surveyed the room they were in. "So, this is Eldergrove? We have reached the city then?" He took out the folder given to them in the Expeditionary base and started to make a sketch of the room with the charcoal. "I wonder what we will discover here. Let us proceed with caution." Once the sketch was complete, he moved towards the closest door in the room and took a peek to the other side.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 10, 2023 11:56 am

Nov 10, 2023 11:56 am

Curing Eldergrove

Barley shakes his head as he materializes on the tiles. He looks around eyes focusing on the ancient room choked with vegetation. He notices the writing on the grey stone box. Probably nothing major, but they should make a charcoal impression anyways. He turns towards Vaun and sees Vaun drawing something in the folder. It's a very good representation of this chamber. Vaun speaks aloud and then walks towards the sun speckled door.

"Vaun, not so quick. Hand me that folder and charcoal. We need to make rubbings of any writing we come across. If you wish to make architectural sketches, please take my parchment, pen, and ink. Your sketch is very good and more will be valuable. However, let's leave their paper for it's task." thinks Barley to Vaun fishing out his pen, ink, and parchment offering it to Vaun and holds out his hand for the portfolio and charcoal. "There's some writing on this grey stone, we should capture."

Barley glances at the box surrounding the tiles.

OOC:

Who wants the medkit, the crowbar, and the shovel?
I think Vaun makes sense for the medkit?

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Nov 10, 2023 5:51 pm

Nov 10, 2023 5:51 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Date&Time(Beta): 1@09:15
Upon further investigation you realize the black and white tile grid with the grey border is identical the the platform that send you here. You take a rubbing of a corner section, just in case and for comparison. As you do this the others look around the room and see one of the wall has some words carved into it behind some of the vines and plant leaves. The words are in the old "High" script that Vaun and Barley are familiar with. It says

Eldergrove Matrix Node / Craftsman's Burrogh

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Nov 11, 2023 1:03 am

Nov 11, 2023 1:03 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon takes a moment to look around in admiration, "It isn't exactly what I pictured, but it really is something.". He doesn't take too long though, as he wants to make sure they're alone before getting too comfortable.

While you two copy that down, I'll make sure we don't have any company. he thinks mentally to Vaun and Barley before he cautiously explores the room further.

OOC:

Agree on the medkit for Vaun, I think the crowbar makes sense for Rhidon.

Nov 11, 2023 6:09 am

Nov 11, 2023 6:09 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun turns to Barley and nods, "Yeah, you are right. This was given to us for the writing of the elven texts. I totally forgot." He gave the folder to Barley and took the parchment and pen. "You are right; we need to make a detailed catalogue of all the text. I would also like to have some pictorial representation of this place. It would help others back at the expeditionary base. Ah, so this looks like High script. It seems like teleportation magic and travelling node technology is present everywhere. Was this all crafted by mages from the city of Paphos?"

OOC: I can take the medikit but I also have a healing trait. So won't it be better if someone other than me carries it?

Nov 11, 2023 6:55 am

Nov 11, 2023 6:55 am

Curing Eldergrove

The room is fairly plain, other than the tiles on the floor. A couple of doors lead into the building interior gloom. Though you can tell there are windows in the other rooms the thick foliage blocks out most of the light. The looking down the connected corridors the building appears quite extensive. Walking a short ways down each you note that light spills into several of the rooms. You also find several staircases, two leading up and one down. (no sign of any creatures, or spider web). As you explore you occasionally hear a soft hissing noise but you can not isolate its source.

The air is thick with the smells of nature including a variety of pollens and the subtle scents of blooming flowers and damp earth. Standing there you feel a thick life energy of the natural world around you. As you explore the room you note that some of the plant seem to shift, but somehow never when you are watching. Still the leaves and vines shift and you suspect there will be stronger and larger plant guardians hidden within the ruins.

Moving off the cleared tiles you crunch across the leaf strewn floor down the hall and cautiously peer outside. You see tall trees, plant covered ruins of a large city. Though you hear forrest sounds, birds, wind in the leaves, insects buzzing, it all seems oddly muted. As you listen you feel oddly oppressed almost as if you are sad and don't know why.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 11, 2023 11:47 am

Nov 11, 2023 11:47 am

Curing Eldergrove

"I agree, a pictorial study would be handy, Vaun. Rhidon, I maybe crazy, but be cautious. I think the plants are moving.", Barley thinks, opens the folder and closes his eyes.

A piece of parchment and charcoal floats from the folio and towards the high speach sign. The charcoal starts to rub on the back of the paper.

"A little trick I know, it only works on tiny objects. Thankfully parchment isn't that heavy."

OOC:

The trait says that tiny objects don't need a roll for telekinesis, and I'd rather not touch the vines.

I'll roll anyways if that's too many actions to take that impression. I don't want to bog down the adventure describing everytime evertime we need to get some writing, but this is an opportunity to try out something different in my trait :)

I'll take the health kit. Vaun can use the shovel.

Last edited November 11, 2023 11:49 am

Rolls

Telekinesis (if needed because of weight of items) - (2D6)

(44) = 8

microtheMacroBear

Nov 11, 2023 12:05 pm

Nov 11, 2023 12:05 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"As to the question who crafted this, it certainly points to the mages of Paphos. Maybe we'll find part of the mystery here." thinks Barley.

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Nov 11, 2023 5:41 pm

Nov 11, 2023 5:41 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"I wonder... is this plantlife the disease or the cure? There seems to be some movement for sure. I'm not sure how good my fists would fare against living vines, so we must definitely remain careful."

Rhidon reflects back on the stories told to him by the Ranger, and tries to find a place he can patiently observe the vines and plants. In an area with so much life, there is a lot of information to take in if you slow down and know where to look.

OOC:

Not sure what kind of roll this would be so I'll just do 2d6, but he's effectively trying to look at this place with the same methodology as the Ranger by being patient and still trying to see if any patterns emerge.

Rolls

Roll for Ranger-motivated careful look over the possibly moving plants - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Nov 12, 2023 7:17 am

Nov 12, 2023 7:17 am

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Vaun took the shovel that was handed to him and wore it on his back. He observed all the flora and fauna residing in this ruined city. Nature has truly claimed it, but there seems to be some hopeless aura emanating all across them. Is this the sickness the thief was talking about? He unsheathed his dagger that he picked up from the crypt; maybe it would help in cutting and unknotting the vines growing in the path. He felt the movement of the plants too. However, the spores and pollen of this lush, verdant flora can also be a cause of hallucinations. He looked around and started to observe if there was any dangerous vegetation that had a poisonous or hallucinatory effect.

OOC: Using educated trait to find out if there is any dangerous vegetation ahead that might be poisonous or lethal.

Rolls

Information roll on dangerous plants - (2d6)

(61) = 7

Nov 12, 2023 5:29 pm

Nov 12, 2023 5:29 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Most of the plants are common and easily recognizable. The odd thing is that they have grown in atypical ways. As you look about the room you note that most plants seem to be slowly moving away from you while others move to fill spaces emptied by the other plants. So they do not approach you but almost shuffle themselves around to keep specific plants closer to you and others further away.

Rhidon recall the ranger talking about how many dangerous environments while have methods to determine newcomers place. Probing attacks, observation, deliberately obvious but misleadings, all of these methods and more are often pitted against adventurers and other foreign entities. The ranger though it was interesting that even normal environments without any magical control or coherent overwatching consciousness had the same feel and effect. He cautioned against wanton destruction as you never knew how this might be interpreted by the local food chain.

Vaun nots that the plant growth is unusually diverse and prolific. Plants were blooming and had thick green leaves inside beyond the reach of most wind and sunshine. Though the air feels thick with an odd feeling he decides the air contains no more pollen and spores than he would expect with the abundance of plant life in the city.

The are is safe enough while you examine the room and you are left with two basic paths forwards. Head towards the daylight and the obvious path outside or explore the building further.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 12, 2023 6:31 pm

Nov 12, 2023 6:31 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The rubbing is done. Though the sunlight is nice, I have a feeling our path leads into darkness. Rhidon, Vaun, what say you? I'll scan the area for living beings.", Barley says putting the folio away. He moves further away from the party towards the darkness and reaches out with his mind checking for any sentient beings.

Rolls

Detect minds - (2d6)

(13) = 4

Nov 12, 2023 7:13 pm

Nov 12, 2023 7:13 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley senses only faint traces of small minds.

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Nov 12, 2023 7:32 pm

Nov 12, 2023 7:32 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon cautions Vaun and Barley, Try not to harm any of the plantlife if you can help it. We don't know what this environment may consider a threat.

In response to Barley's suggestion he responds, I agree, better to approach the dark path when well rested.

Rhidon's intentions for now are to ensure there's no immediate dangers, and generally looking for things that stand out as "odd" in their environment as possible signs of "sickness".

Nov 12, 2023 11:06 pm

Nov 12, 2023 11:06 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Other than the odd growth patterns and rapid stealthy shifts in position the plants are normal. Some look bigger than the ones you are familiar with but besides that they are normal, ish.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 13, 2023 11:48 am

Nov 13, 2023 11:48 am

Curing Eldergrove

"I only detect small minds, most likely rodents or something akin to that. Malachi!", Barley thinks and his spirit familiar appears beside him.

"Go as far as you can into that darken way and check for traps, once back. Report, if there are no traps, I will follow.", he says to Malachi.

Barley takes out his torch, clicks his finger to produce a flame, then lights it.

"Might as well start, yeah?" he thinks to his companions.

OOC:

The sheet says a spirit familiar can only communicate with me directly via telepathy. But, I can allow several individuals to communicate together using the psychic trait. Could I use my psychic telepathy trait to allow him to communicate with everyone else?
If there are no traps, I'll enter. Rolling for a curious cat.

Last edited November 13, 2023 11:49 am

Rolls

Malachi - looking for traps on the Dark path (50 ft. movement) - (2d6)

(16) = 7

Nov 13, 2023 2:31 pm

Nov 13, 2023 2:31 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun nodded at Barley and Rhidon, "I agree; the dark path is probably the way forward. Maybe it leads to the heart, which we are supposed to cure from sickness." He raised his lantern in order to have a light source.

He looked at Malachi, "Ah, your familiar. It will be a great help to have Malachi scout ahead. We should proceed as well."

Nov 13, 2023 3:16 pm

Nov 13, 2023 3:16 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Out of combat Barley can relay things from his familiar

The familiar quietly moves down the darkened hallways. The wisp of light Barley created following reveals damp and dusty corridors and rooms. Malachi finds scraps of wood, dust, dried leaves, dirt, mischievous scraps of the virus former life, and mud. A set of stairs are found a ways down one of the halls and a set of stairs leading down in a side chamber of that range hall, you now assume to be the main hall. Malachi has to stay through the dark much of the time, as Barley's light can not leave his line of sight, but there is enough light to make out most rooms. Barley gets the sense this is either a private estate or public facility based on the buildings size and composition.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Nov 14, 2023 1:16 am

Nov 14, 2023 1:16 am

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Rhidon would stay fairly close to Vaun, and proceed as well but look behind once in a while just to ensure no one sneaks up on them.

At one point he'd turn to Vaun and ask a few casual questions, "So Vaun, what kind of doctor are you? How long have you been travelling on your own?"

Nov 14, 2023 5:41 am

Nov 14, 2023 5:41 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun raised his lantern to see if there were any noteworthy things in the main hall. As he rummaged through the room, he heard Rhidon's question, "Ah, I have studied anatomy, medicine, and herbology at the Academy. I have always wanted to learn the intricacies of the body. The underlying mechanism by which we all function. How do we get sick? Why do we get sick? How a plant can give rise to something toxic and how you can turn it to your use. These knowledges fascinate me. So much to learn. How does magic work, and what happens when we don't have arcane help? I travelled with Garret, a good friend of mine who was a tinkerer. He made devices for me, which I used for my trade. Alas, I had to leave him when I came for these trials. Maybe we can meet again. Both of us were heading for the expeditionary base when we stumbled upon the crypt of the guardians." He sighed momentarily, then asked, "You two seem to know each other very well. Have you been adventuring together for long?"

OOC: Perception roll to notice something noteworthy.

Last edited November 14, 2023 5:42 am

Rolls

Perception roll - (2d6)

(16) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Nov 14, 2023 12:08 pm

Nov 14, 2023 12:08 pm

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"Fairly long. Rhidon pulled me out of a witches hut" Barley interjects. "This person must have either been very rich or this was government building.",he continues,"Oh, Malachi says he found some scraps of virus from daily life? Is that right, Malachi? Vaun would you care to follow me and take a look?"

Barley moves towards the mischievous scraps of the virus former life. As he does, he touch illuminates both stairwells.

"Looks like the only way is down. That side chamber calls to me.", Barley mutters as he walks towards Malachi's find. He pauses a moment at the top of the stairs and reaches out with his spirit. He uses his elven heritage to check for anything unusual or strange forces, be they magical or unnatural.

Last edited November 14, 2023 12:10 pm

Rolls

Spirit Checking for unnatural or magical forces - (2D6)

(12) = 3

Nov 14, 2023 12:48 pm

Nov 14, 2023 12:48 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun perked at the mention of virus, "Virus you say? The miniscule living race of ectoplasms that preys on higher organisms like us for sustenance and propagation. Let me take a closer look."

He proceeded to the place that Malachi indicated and then opened his bag to bring out a glass vial. He took out a piece of soft paper and a fork and started working on the location. After bringing out several glass vials and mixing liquids into the previous vial, he created a cloudy concoction. He soaked the paper in this fluid with the fork and then touched the area Malachi indicated. After rubbing the soaked paper on the area for some time, he picked it up and dropped it in the cloudy concoction, waiting to see the result. Bright colours indicated harmful ones, and light colours indicated harmless ones.

Last edited November 14, 2023 5:55 pm

Rolls

Educated trait roll for knowing more about the virus - (2d6)

(55) = 10

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Nov 14, 2023 5:48 pm

Nov 14, 2023 5:48 pm

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Rhidon marvels at the actions taken by Vaun, and thinks to Barley only: Quite the interesting fellow, and he seems to to have a great deal of specialized knowledge..

Rhidon then takes a moment while Vaun takes the sample, to listen around for any movement outside of the room.

Rolls

Listen for any movement outside this room - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Nov 15, 2023 5:46 am

Nov 15, 2023 5:46 am

Curing Eldergrove

You wander the halls and corridors of the building finding noting of interest on the first and second floor. The plants have destroyed anything not made of stone or metal. Doorways hang open, rooms empties, windows covered by vines and leaves. The few hints form the buildings design hint at storage, office, and administrative spaces. Blornvid peeks though the vines out of the building and sees a sea of greenery beyond. The basement turns out ot be only large empty rooms.

The familiars discovery on the second floor turns out to be an odd growth taking up most of one room. The doors and windows have a variety of roots from a wide variety of plants. However all of the roots converge together into a gnarled mass with mushrooms sprouted from the top and three flowers that are two feet in diameter encircling the mass. The mass has no intellect or magical presence. However as you move around to examine it the flowers move slowly to follow your positions.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 15, 2023 11:29 am

Nov 15, 2023 11:29 am

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I agree, quite a bit of knowledge. Must have taken a lifetime to acquire, Barley thinks back to only Rhidon.

As they explore, Barley makes sure to take rubbings of any official looking text they find and pick up any paper that looks of note and isn't ruined.

He then circles back to the heavy mass of roots and examines the flowers. Waving his hand from side to side and watching them move.

"This couldn't be the heart could it? Vaun, once your done with examination, I'd like to probe it with a telekinetic pull. See if it does anything. Rhidon do you want a look before I tug on one of the flowers? I'd like to futher away from it before I do."

Barley steps back and reaches out with his mind.

OOC:

As soon as the others are done looking over the roots and are safely away, he will pull on a flower with his mind.

Rolls

Held action, telekinetic pull - (2d6)

(61) = 7

Nov 15, 2023 12:51 pm

Nov 15, 2023 12:51 pm

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Vaun nodded, listening to Barley. "I am done here." He collected all his kit components in his bag and then proceeded to look at the flower Barley pointed at. "You think this is the heart? We need to look into it then. You sure can tug it from a safe distance. The Thief guardian told us that there is a sickness in this place. Well, if overgrown vegetation is the sickness, there should be a root from where all this is growing. Maybe the flower will be the answer."

Nov 15, 2023 1:09 pm

Nov 15, 2023 1:09 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The mass has no intellect or magical presence. As you explored the building Rhidon's glances outside through the obstructed windows leads him to believe you are at the edge of the city.

OOC:

to speed things along i am letting you know this isn't the heart. You will need to go outside and explore more

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Nov 15, 2023 9:57 pm

Nov 15, 2023 9:57 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon, seeing where they are comments. "We appear to be near the edge of the city, while this is intriguing I believe the heart we would be looking for would be deeper near the core."

OOC:

From the windows is he able to see the tree from the vision?

Nov 16, 2023 2:12 am

Nov 16, 2023 2:12 am

Curing Eldergrove

The windows are too obscures to get a good look and there are many trees . The one in your vision was much larger looking than those you have seen around you

Nov 16, 2023 5:31 am

Nov 16, 2023 5:31 am

Curing Eldergrove

As the building was mostly explored, Vaun looked at the way outside, leading to the vast expanse of green. "I believe we won't find anything here. Maybe the city is covered with green flora like a mattress, and the only way to find out anything about the heart would be to go and explore these wild ruins." He took a step and exited the building into the open area, observing the location for anything noteworthy.

OOC: Moving out of the building to the open area, what do we see?

microtheMacroBear

Nov 16, 2023 11:21 am

Nov 16, 2023 11:21 am

Curing Eldergrove

Barley cautiously walks out of the building and scans the area. "We should look for a temple or church.", he thinks to the group reverting back to caution.

He pulls his short sword in case they have to cut their way through the vegetation, reaches out with his spirit and scans the area again for unnatural presences. Hoping that he feel the heart and pinpoint it's direction.

Rolls

Spirit- detect magical and unnatural forces (trying to find heart's direction) - (2D6)

(62) = 8

Nov 16, 2023 4:46 pm

Nov 16, 2023 4:46 pm

Curing Eldergrove

As you make your way out of the building you come across a large room just before the entrance/exit. The middle of this room is dominated by a large stone platform about 3 feet high and the surface is covered in glazed tiles. There are 4 green crystals and 1 yellow crystal, along the western edge, inset into the pattern. As you look at the platform you see faint word glow over sections of the tile pattern.

[ +- ] Stone Platform

As you step outside you are faced with an scene much like the one from your visions.

[ +- ] Vision 1

[ +- ] Vision 2

https://images.nightcafe.studio/jobs/KM6Bme4l6km9HN2ISsVW/KM6Bme4l6km9HN2ISsVW--3--gt6uj.jpg

A crumbling city set into the forest and now overrun by it greets your searching gaze. Wide roads wander between massive trees that reach well over a hundred feet tall. Fountains have become ponds and thick vines have grown over most buildings. As your step outside you hear the rustling hissing sounds more clearly. The sound is nearly constant but it's source changes from moment to moment and comes from multiple directions at once making it hard to pinpoint.

To the east you see a tree rise above all the others. Barley stretches out his senses but only senses a strong sense of life, with a pulse, slow and calm. Localizing the pulse is not possible at this point.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Nov 16, 2023 7:37 pm

Nov 16, 2023 7:37 pm

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"Remarkable..." Rhidon says while taking in the sight before him. "If this is a disease of some kind, it is more powerful than I could imagine. I've heard of illness overtaking a body, but not a city. Not like this."

Looking at the pattern in the tiles, and the city around them, Rhidon tries to determine where the massive tree would be on the "map", or the building they just left from.

OOC:

Edit: The roll is for trying to figure out how this map lines up to where they are if possible.

Last edited November 16, 2023 7:39 pm

Rolls

Rhidon Axehorn: Test DC: 5 - Basic - (2d6)

(25) = 7

Nov 17, 2023 1:54 am

Nov 17, 2023 1:54 am

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[ +- ] map and tree

Nov 17, 2023 4:58 am

Nov 17, 2023 4:58 am

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Vaun looked at the platform with excitement. "If I am not mistaken, this might be a map of Eldergrove. Assuming it is so, how do we figure out where we are? Fascinating representation; does the radiance of the words here also come from some sort of magic? Curiously, I can see four green and one yellow crystal here. One green seems to be the Grim Market, while another two are labelled Castle Ward and Brightring Ward. The one on the top right doesn't seem to have any label, as both Craftsman's Borough and Highsword Borough lack any crystals. So, does the yellow one represent our location? Or is it the location of the heart?" He placed his hand on his chin as if in deep thought.

OOC: Rolling to figure out if what I described is actually what the map is showing.

Rolls

Rolling to figure out the map - (2d6)

(13) = 4

microtheMacroBear

Nov 17, 2023 11:31 am

Nov 17, 2023 11:31 am

Curing Eldergrove

"A city is like a body, the citizens serving as both heart and lungs. Ever witness a rumor catch on like wildfire, burn it's way through the people like a flu ravenging a body? I think we might be at the yellow gem stone.", Barley says looking at the map. "Rhidon, if you're able to determine where the heart may be, please take the lead."

OOC:

Would Barley be able to tell if he is right about the yellow icon?

Rolls

Read the map - (2d6)

(13) = 4

Nov 17, 2023 2:35 pm

Nov 17, 2023 2:35 pm

Curing Eldergrove

comparing the street layout and tree location, as that is the only distant landmark you have, you conclude you are located at the yellow marker. Based on that you will have to explore a bit of the city to verify the map and labels but it feels correct.

Nov 17, 2023 2:54 pm

Nov 17, 2023 2:54 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun scratched his chin. "This is interesting; assuming the yellow crystal shows our location, where do you want to go? Should we travel to the closest highlighted location? It seems to be Craftsman's Borough. I don't know whether it will have the heart of Eldergrove but we are unaware of what we might encounter." He started making a drawing of the map in his diary.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Nov 17, 2023 3:32 pm

Nov 17, 2023 3:32 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"In the body, the heart also helps move blood around. Paths of water can be similarly vital to a city. I suggest we travel to the tree in the middle, but check out the Borough first, and travel along the river." As Rhidon describes his plan, he points to the relevant areas on the map.

OOC:

I think the tree is a major part of this, as it's in the vision and right in the middle of everything, but it's worth checking out some of the labelled areas along the way. I'm open to whatever though.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 18, 2023 11:13 am

Nov 18, 2023 11:13 am

Curing Eldergrove

"I agree. If anything, we may find clues to this mystery along the way.", Barley says and sheaths his sword, looking towards the direction Rhidon indicated.

OOC:

Sounds like a plan to me.

Nov 19, 2023 4:50 am

Nov 19, 2023 4:50 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun nodded to Rhidon, "You are absolutely right; are you also interested in anatomy, perhaps? I agree with you; let us proceed according to your plan."

OOC: Let's follow the path of water, and while we travel, let's check on the closest boroughs. Is that a river or a shallow stream, by the way?

Last edited November 19, 2023 4:50 am

Nov 19, 2023 11:07 pm

Nov 19, 2023 11:07 pm

Curing Eldergrove

[ +- ] map and tree

OOC:

Image can be found in the ~Tiny Info~ sheet, Maps section, Temporary Maps spoiler, Eldergrove

Making your way west towards the river you can tell the city has a more holistic approach to planning than most other stone cities you have been to. The Roads are built of large flat stones but there are stripts between them were grass and other plants can grow. The sides of the roads have small troughs lined with pebbles to catch runoff and drain it to the river. Most of the buildings only have stone on the first floor then after that they are shaped by twisting growing plants to accomodate the needs of the structure.

Suddenly you feel a shift underfoot as the ground collapses and opens to a deep pit lines with vines.
Everyone roll a save test. All dice are below 5 = you take 1 damage from the fall. Any 5 = you grab vines or other things to slow your fall. Any 6 = you Stay at the lip of the pit. 2 6's you totally avoid the trap.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 20, 2023 12:33 am

Nov 20, 2023 12:33 am

Curing Eldergrove

"What!!! Barley thinks as the ground gives way. Malachi yowls and attempts to leap.

Barley tries to gain his footing.

Rolls

Barley save - (2d6)

(26) = 8

Malachi save - (2d6)

(66) = 12

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Nov 20, 2023 12:46 am

Nov 20, 2023 12:46 am

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OOC:

This first part is in response to Vaun's question.

Rhidon looks at his hands for a moment, "I fight without weapons mostly, so I rely on the body's weaknesses to be effective."

--------
As the ground moves beneath him, Rhidon thinks Hold on to something!

Rolls

Save To Avoid Pit - (2d6)

(31) = 4

Nov 20, 2023 5:39 am

Nov 20, 2023 5:39 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun was moving through the city while listening to Rhidon, observing the architecture and buildings of the city, when the ground collapsed suddenly.

Rolls

Roll to avoid trap - (2d6)

(34) = 7

Nov 20, 2023 1:38 pm

Nov 20, 2023 1:38 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley and Malachi manage to jump back just as the ground opens up while Rhidon and Vaun fall hard onto the stones below. each takes one damage As Barley scrambles to get all the way out of the pit Rhidon and Vaun sit up, slightly stunned, and examine the area they now find themselves in. The pit is about 20 feet deep and the walls are covered in roots or vines with small but sharp thorns. Barley finishes pulling himself up out of the pit. Vanun and Rhidon become aware of moisture under themselves as the ground beneath them grows moist and small pools of liquid begin forming in the pit.

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Nov 20, 2023 3:01 pm

Nov 20, 2023 3:01 pm

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Rhidon takes the rope out of his pack, as he prefers a climb that won't puncture his hands, and calls out to Barley above. "The pit is filling with water! I'm throwing some rope up, catch it and try to tie it to something."

He tries to toss the rope up, holding on to one end waiting to feel a tug from Barley on the other side.

Rolls

Throw rope up to Barley - (2d6)

(14) = 5

Nov 20, 2023 3:07 pm

Nov 20, 2023 3:07 pm

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Vaun fell down, scratching himself and falling for the second time since the beginning of the crypt exploration. He will probably meet his end like this, but for today, he is still alive. Just when he thought this was going to be easier, he noticed the floor beginning to form pools of liquid. It didn't take much complex thinking to understand what they had fallen into. "Oh no! We are inside some kind of carnivorous pitcher plant! We need to get out. Rhidon, do you have a grappling hook? Barley, are you up there? I am throwing the rope up. We are in danger; please catch it."

OOC: Throwing rope for Barley to catch.

Rolls

Rope throwing roll - (2d6)

(52) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Nov 20, 2023 9:09 pm

Nov 20, 2023 9:09 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Recovering his balance. Barley sees two ropes flying over the pit, he makes a grab for Vaun's with his left hand.

"What, guys I'll need, he cuts himself off.

Rhidon's looks like it's falling short! he thinks then tries to telekineticly grab Rhidon's with his mind.

"If I can can catch these, I'll need somewhere to tie them off!"

OOC:

If I make the catching checks, I'd like to tie them off. I'll roll all three.

Rolls

Catch rope - with hands - (2D6)

(43) = 7

Catch rope with mind - (2D6)

(23) = 5

Tie off rope A - (2D6)

(32) = 5

Tie off rope B - (2d6)

(34) = 7

Nov 21, 2023 5:35 am

Nov 21, 2023 5:35 am

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OOC: Haha, we are screwed.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 21, 2023 1:49 pm

Nov 21, 2023 1:49 pm

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OOC:

No, it's fine? Totally fine, lol

Nov 21, 2023 3:19 pm

Nov 21, 2023 3:19 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC: Can we try again, or do we have to change the situation and try something else?

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Nov 21, 2023 4:24 pm

Nov 21, 2023 4:24 pm

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OOC:

Rhidon (when he rolls well lol) is a pretty good martial artist, and recently acquired the Seven League Boots from the Ranger which grant advantage on jump checks.

Given his training and the boots, would it be possible for Rhidon to sort of "wall jump" out of the pit with a couple rolls and then possibly lower the rope down?

Nov 21, 2023 10:10 pm

Nov 21, 2023 10:10 pm

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Vaun and Rhidon seem to have the same thought at the same time and both quickly try to get a rope up to Barley. Barley goes for Rhidon's rope and misses it then tries again with his power before noticing Vaun's rope to the side and grabbing that. As Barley struggles to get a good anchor to pull up his compatriots Vaun and Rhidon both feel a slight tingle in their now sodden feet. Looking down they see the leather of your boots flaking off as you scuff your feet nervously. Barley finally finds a place to brace his feet and calls down to the others to begin climbing up.

I need a save test, 2d6, from whomever remains behind while the other climbs up first. If the save test passes they can then climb out without problem. If the save test fails they must roll with disadvantage, 1d6, to climb out of the pit.

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Nov 22, 2023 6:23 am

Nov 22, 2023 6:23 am

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Vaun was horrified to see that his analysis was correct. This is indeed a giant carnivorous plant that has laid an excellent trap to entrap any creatures passing unaware through the location, and now it is secreting digestive juices that are dissolving their shoes, which will next dissolve their feet. He looked at Rhidon and said, "Climb up, my friend, and I will follow you. If we stay for long, we will be digested meat!"

Rolls

Save test - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Nov 22, 2023 6:25 am

Nov 22, 2023 6:25 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC: Vaun is perishing here. No way I can get out with a single d6.

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Nov 22, 2023 8:10 am

Nov 22, 2023 8:10 am

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Beruga sniffs the air and waddles towards the voices, at first out of curiosity, then with an increased pace as genuine concern kicks in.

EEEYAH! she exclaims, brushing past Barley. Grab this! and using her teeth, pulls the zipper on the left side of her harness to let down a third rope into the pit.

Having dealt with this kind of situation a surprising number of times before (due to her profession as a Sherpa), she calmly and expertly digs her claws into the dirt and anchors herself, waiting for the others to climb out.

[ +- ] Immovable

Are you good? No one got left behind, did they? You're all warm-blooded too? That's so cool! Beruga scrambles between all three members, sniffing their hands and perking her ears up at every sound they make.

OOC:

The three of you see an ENORMOUS rodent that could easily be mistaken for a bear if not for her floppy round ears, long whiskers, and squeaky voice that resembles a dog toy. She travels on all fours by default, and wears a harness with pockets on both sides that she can access with her mouth.

uh, where exactly am I? The skeleton that sent me here wasn't exactly familiar with the area I think. Did that plant just... move?

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Nov 22, 2023 8:43 am

Nov 22, 2023 8:43 am

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OOC:

Psybermagi, not sure if I jumped the gun there - let me know if I still need to make a check to get them out.

Nov 22, 2023 2:12 pm

Nov 22, 2023 2:12 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC: Right now I need all the help, so I think your entrance was on exact time.

Nov 22, 2023 4:28 pm

Nov 22, 2023 4:28 pm

Curing Eldergrove

With the arrival of a creature that looks somewhere between a bear and hamster along with a new rope both the pits occupants climb up and out of the pit quickly.

OOC:

The sherpa background and Immovable traint are perfect for this situation so no real roll is needed.
Go team! :) Still Alive!

microtheMacroBear

Nov 22, 2023 4:59 pm

Nov 22, 2023 4:59 pm

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Hello there! It's a good thing you came along when you did! Vaun and Rhidon were in a real situation!" Barley says to the friendly person in front of him.

"What's your name, friend? I'm Barley.", he adds as his hands get sniffed.

He can't help but smile at this new companion scurrying about.

Malachi startles for a second and turns mostly invisible before reforming back into a little black cat. He starts to circle and play chase with the newcomers haunches. As he paws at the excited being, his little kitty claws pass right through her. She does not feel a thing.

"Don't mind Malachi, he's my spirit companion. He can't really interact with the physical plane. Doesn't prevent him from trying. He likes you.

OOC:

Just in the nick of time! Yeah to not dying! Barley is a middle aged elf and Malachi is a spirit in the form of a little black kitty.

Nov 22, 2023 5:51 pm

Nov 22, 2023 5:51 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun wasn't expecting his saviour to be this big bear-like rodent creature. He was really surprised to see such agility in the quadruped and more fascinated by the concept of full sentience and vocal speech mastery. He spent sometime watching this being before realising how rude it was. "Ah, I apologise for my rudeness. My name is Vaun Kaiser and I am a doctor of sorts. My behaviour might erk you out, and I shouldn't have done that. My curiosity to study things sometimes gets the best of me. I am grateful for your timely arrival, or else I would have been digested to mulch by this enormous carnivorous plant that has excellently camouflaged itself, utilising every manner of adaptation to lay a perfect trap. How fascinating! But I must thank you for me and my companion's life."

You observe a man in a hooded, leather trenchcoat, wearing a beaked mask with goggles. His hands are covered in thick gloves, and he is carrying a leather bag filled with several things that are sometimes making clinking sounds.

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Nov 23, 2023 1:03 am

Nov 23, 2023 1:03 am

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Rhidon extends his hand to the rodent creature, unsure if it will shake it or not. "Thank you for the assistance back there, we are certainly in your debt. My name is Rhidon, and did you say a skeleton sent you? We were sent by a thief."

Rhidon is a middle-aged Dwarf with in simple clothes, travelling gear but no armor, and steel nunchucks at his side. He isn't quite sure what to make of the creature, but he's seen a lot of surprising things lately and has discovered it is best to just roll with it.

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Nov 23, 2023 6:34 am

Nov 23, 2023 6:34 am

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Beruga briefly jumps on her hind legs to shake Rhidon's hand, then runs in circles with Malachi a few times. Rudeness? Not at all! I understand your surprise at my appearance. We get visitors in our mountains from time to time who don't expect that we are able to speak.

You notice that Beruga is equally fascinated by the contents of Vaun's leather bag as Vaun is by Beruga herself. I don't know how far I traveled to get here. It happened in the blink of an eye, and it was through a Matrix Node. The skeleton I was with needed to stay behind, but he gave me this, saying it was a return address.

Rummaging around in her harness, she pulls out a charcol drawing on leather of a matrix node address.

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

Anyways, I've never met city folk before. Could you show me around? This is all so fascinating!

Nov 24, 2023 8:41 am

Nov 24, 2023 8:41 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun observed the drawing with concentration, "Hmm, this looks like a map of some sort. Didn't the wizard back at the expeditionary base give us something that we could use to return? Something about using the matrix node? As far as I understand, there are specific tiles with magic that let you teleport to a specific location. We are exploring Eldergrove because we have a quest to cure the city and perhaps know more about these lost ruins."

microtheMacroBear

Nov 24, 2023 1:01 pm

Nov 24, 2023 1:01 pm

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"Yes they did, and this looks similar, not the same, but similar to the tile arrangement they taught us. I bet this pattern will allow us to return you to you skeleton friend, Beruga. We're also not from here." Barley says as he gazes at the ruins.

He turns back to Beruga, "If you would like to join us on our mission, I for one would be grateful to have you"

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Nov 24, 2023 9:56 pm

Nov 24, 2023 9:56 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Definitely! What is the mission you are on?

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Nov 25, 2023 2:20 am

Nov 25, 2023 2:20 am

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"We are looking to cure the city of Eldergrove of some sort of affliction..." he gestures to the carnivorous pit they just escaped, "... and I have a feeling this sort of plant-life may have to do with that affliction."

Nov 25, 2023 6:28 am

Nov 25, 2023 6:28 am

Curing Eldergrove

As Rhidon explained, Vaun nodded and said, "It might be that somehow the flora of this place is somehow augmented with voracious growth. We have seen visions about the fall of this city and something about the heartwood chamber where the heart resides. We are told to cure the sickness from the heart. So, my guess is to find this heartwood chamber in these overgrown ruins."

Nov 26, 2023 9:45 pm

Nov 26, 2023 9:45 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The area around you seems oddly silent and still a the moment though you still hear the strands whispering sounds of plants moving in the buildings. You compare notes and ideas, still with the focus on the central tree to the east.

[ +- ] map with 3 route options

microtheMacroBear

Nov 26, 2023 11:11 pm

Nov 26, 2023 11:11 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Prehaps we should cut through the center of the craftsman borough. There are less buildings, but we keep the river to the North, offering a potential escape route if we get in too much trouble. Although, I don't wish to swim my way out of this city.", Barley says pointing at the map.

OOC:

I vote yellow, but I'm cool with whatever route.

Also, Malachi has a 50ft range. If he gets hit, he disappears and I lose 1 health, but Malachi can't be destroyed.

I think we should have him lead the pack in case of more traps. I'll take a little damage if he gets hurt, but hopefully we won't be caught by a pit trap again.

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Nov 27, 2023 1:05 am

Nov 27, 2023 1:05 am

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"I like that plan, the center path seems fitting for locating the heart."

OOC:

I vote yellow path too. Just to get an idea of scale, approximately how big would Malachi's 50ft range be on that map?

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Nov 27, 2023 10:21 am

Nov 27, 2023 10:21 am

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Sounds good! You all can lead the way. I'll follow behind and keep my nose sharp to make sure we're not being tracked. I've had that problem before...

Nov 27, 2023 1:02 pm

Nov 27, 2023 1:02 pm

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The Craftman's Burrough within the abandoned city of Eldergrove is a district where skilled elven artisans once plied their trade, crafting exquisite wares that adorned the city's inhabitants. Now, it stands frozen in time, an overgrown labyrinth of dilapidated workshops and half-finished sculptures. Vines wind their way around intricately carved pedestals, and the air is thick with the scent of ancient, petrified wood and the faint fragrance of flowers.

As the trio of adventurers ventures deeper into the Craftman's Burrough, they come across a plaza with the center filled by a massive triangular stele that is as large as most of the houses. It's three faces covered with a murals of various stypes of elven artisans. Many of the stelle featue's remains obscured, an incomplete masterpiece forever frozen in a moment of creation. Scattered around the statues on the plaza are several pedestals topped with half-finished sculptures, paintings, and other various works of art. Tools lie scattered as if the artisans vanished mid-work.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the plaza shifts. Faint whispers echo through the air, carrying the voices of the long-gone artisans. A spectral figure materializes before the colossal stele, appearing as an elven artisan in the midst of sculpting. The ghostly figure gestures towards the unfinished works surrounding the plaza, beckoning to you and you get the uge to complete the unfinished cerations.

Date&Time(Beta): 1@10:00

microtheMacroBear

Nov 27, 2023 5:42 pm

Nov 27, 2023 5:42 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley cautiously adresses the spirit, resisting the urge to start working on another of the half finished peices.

Projecting his spirit in case the artisans language is too archaic for modern ears, Barley speaks, "What are you working on, sir? Where are your colleagues?"

Malachi looks puzzled as Barley starts forward.

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Rolls

Resisting urge to start crafting - (2d6)

(14) = 5

Nov 27, 2023 6:33 pm

Nov 27, 2023 6:33 pm

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Vaun nodded with others about following a central path through the Craftsman Borough. Vaun marvelled at all the broken sculpture, trying to imagine how beautiful it would have been when it was all whole. As they reached the ruined borough, he looked around trying to notice any danger, when suddenly the elven spectre appeared and urged them to join him in his work.

Rolls

Resisting the urge to sculpt - (2d6)

(32) = 5

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Nov 28, 2023 12:23 am

Nov 28, 2023 12:23 am

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Beruga curiously follows the others, not sure what this has to do with the mission they described to her. Then her eyes widen as she sees the spectral elf.

After being stricken with the sudden urge to pick up a nearby paint brush, she shakes herself off, then turns to look at the others. Hey! I don't think this is what we should be doing right now. Don't we need to get to that tree?

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Rolls

Resisting urge to start painting - (2d6)

(52) = 7

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Nov 28, 2023 12:44 am

Nov 28, 2023 12:44 am

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Rhidon looks at all of the stone pieces around, and tries to listen to his intuition before working on a carving. When he finds a stone that speaks to him, he begins working on it attempting to recreate some of the emotions he felt during the visions of Eldergrove. "What better way to heal corruption than art?"

He tries to stop after a couple minutes, to see if he is able to.

Rolls

Rhidon Resist Crafting - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Nov 28, 2023 2:23 am

Nov 28, 2023 2:23 am

Curing Eldergrove

The urge to work on the arts and craft that fill the square fades at the mearest thought of resisting it. The elven spirit snmilles as Rhidon searches for a tool and tries his hand at a bit of stonework he finds and feels he can help to finish. As the others stand there he bocons again, guesturing around the square at the pillars and strewn tools

Nov 28, 2023 6:38 am

Nov 28, 2023 6:38 am

Curing Eldergrove

ooc: So, what happens? I failed the roll.

microtheMacroBear

Nov 28, 2023 12:38 pm

Nov 28, 2023 12:38 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley nods at the elven spirit and then looks at the pillars and tools. He picks up a set and moves towards one of the pillars with half finished stone work.

He glances at Rhidon who is starting to work.

"Rhidon doesn't seem to be in any danger. If work is what you want, I suppose I could oblige, but what to build?", he thinks to himself then looks at the black steel triangle for any sort of clue what to build.

He examines the markings then starts to work.

OOC:

I'm looking to see if there are plans or anything on the big triangle in the center, then starting to craft. I'm pretty sure Barley isn't any good at sculpting, so I'll roll at disadvantage.

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Rolls

Looking for a clues about this work on the triangle - (2d6)

(23) = 5

Starting to sculpt - (D6)

(2) = 2

Nov 28, 2023 1:59 pm

Nov 28, 2023 1:59 pm

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OOC:

I did not ask for a roll, but it was nice of you to be reactive. Basicly the "urge" was simply a spiritual request that you refused to compy with, not a compulsion or spell of any kind.

Nov 28, 2023 3:04 pm

Nov 28, 2023 3:04 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun started to look for some tools and an empty stone, which he started hammering, hoping to bring out some kind of shape, completely oblivious to what others were doing. He started chipping away with careful handling until he made a miniature-looking man in a sleeping position the size of his fist. Once satisfied, he looked at others who were working and suddenly realised that this was not their main objective. He snapped out of it and said, "Come on, everyone, this is not the time to build something! We need to find the Heartwood chamber."

Last edited November 28, 2023 3:07 pm

Rolls

sculpt roll - (2d6)

(64) = 10

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Nov 28, 2023 5:04 pm

Nov 28, 2023 5:04 pm

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Rhidon works hard on the item, believing impressing the spirit will help them get closer to the answers they seek.

Rolls

Sculpt the selected item - (3d6)

(132) = 6

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Nov 28, 2023 5:11 pm

Nov 28, 2023 5:11 pm

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OOC:

lol, I thought that might be the case, but rolled anyways

Beruga will approach the spectral elf and ask it Do you see your own city? Would all of our time not be better spent freeing it of this overgrowth? Lets try to preserve what has already been built. Will you help us do that?

OOC:

(adding persuasion check if applicable)

Rolls

Persuade spectral elf to help us - (3d6)

(125) = 8

microtheMacroBear

Nov 28, 2023 10:08 pm

Nov 28, 2023 10:08 pm

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OOC:

Oh, sorry! I rolled in case it was another trap.

Barley takes a breathe and listens to the voices. Embolden by their ethereal whispers, he sets his face and starts to work again.

Rolls

Sculpting with advantage - (3d6)

(622) = 10

Nov 29, 2023 2:32 am

Nov 29, 2023 2:32 am

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Time passes and after some effort three items are finished. Two are wonderous to behold and contain all the grace and beauty of the other nearby already finished products. Vaun's creation causes a murmur to pass through the whispers as he finishes. Rhidon seems to struggle and the whispers fail to make sence half of the tim confusing him as much as helping him resulting in a less than wonderous result. Barley easily communes with the kindred spirits and is able to produce a items touched with magic in subtle ways so it nearly feels alive.

Beruga attempts to commune with the spirit, its mournful glances at the central tree conveys to her the spirit is aware of the trouble, but it's downcast head afterwards and the feeling of sorrow and loss is all she gets. Only when he stares at the three crafting their items does a spark of hope return.

As the items are completed the two well crafted items glow brightly and you see two spirits step into the light out of thin air, grab the item and fade into nothing as they smile. A whisp of the light flits to Vaun and Barley landing on their right hand leaving a small mark. The original specter bows low to all three that moved to craft items and fades as well leaving 3 small tokens that glow green and fly to the hands of Rhidon, Vaun, and Barley affixing themselves to you left shoulder. As the ghost fades you feel knowledge of the rewards enter your minds though you do not fully understand them.

[ +- ] 2x Mark of the Craft

[ +- ] 3x Craftsmen's Token

Stillness returns to the marketplace and you gather your things to continue on feeling that the city is a bit less sinister.
Date&Time(Beta): 1@11:00

microtheMacroBear

Nov 29, 2023 12:49 pm

Nov 29, 2023 12:49 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Thank you friends.", Barley says looking at his shoulder. "No time to marvel.", he thinks ans quickly he makes rubbings of whatever he can in the site.

"That was interesting, no? I wonder what other wonders are ahead.", he says to all once done.

OOC:

Can we distribute the 2 Mark of Craft between us or are they only for Vaun and Barley?

Nov 29, 2023 1:29 pm

Nov 29, 2023 1:29 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The tokens are simple brooches' and can be distributed as you wish, the marks are temporary tattoos.

Nov 29, 2023 4:38 pm

Nov 29, 2023 4:38 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun wasn't expecting the spirits to give him a magical boon. Perhaps it was really important in helping and exploring the sections of the city through and through. He watched the tattoo appear on his arm and marvelled at it. It was some kind of arcane art that he needed to study more about. Once everything went back to normal, he gave one of the tokens to Rhidon and said, "This is interesting; may be we should interact more with the spirits here to know more? Here, take this token, my friend. We need to find one for you too, Beruga. Let's proceed with the path we planned before to reach our next destination."

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Nov 29, 2023 6:21 pm

Nov 29, 2023 6:21 pm

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Beruga glances behind at the untouched painting she had refused to complete. Probably for the best - I dont exactly have an artistic hand. Still, it can't hurt to make friends with the people who live here. I'll look out for other ways I can help them out.

Nov 29, 2023 6:37 pm

Nov 29, 2023 6:37 pm

Curing Eldergrove

You continue west then cross the river on an expansive bridge of stone and living wood. The southern bank is much like the north but this area has smaller more humble buildings. As you make your way towards the tree you hear a faint tapping sound from behind a simple Wooden Door

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Nov 30, 2023 3:37 am

Nov 30, 2023 3:37 am

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OOC:

Has Barley opened up a psychic link with Beruga?

Rhidon thinks to Barley, There's something behind that door, maybe you can detect life forces behind it?

Nov 30, 2023 4:12 am

Nov 30, 2023 4:12 am

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OOC:

Out of combat I see no reason you can't have worked out a hand sign or something indicating you wish silent communication with Barley. But in combat or hectic situations Barley will have to declare if/who he is in contact with

microtheMacroBear

Nov 30, 2023 12:26 pm

Nov 30, 2023 12:26 pm

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OOC:

No Barley hasn't, not yet. In combat/hetic situations - That's good to know.

Barley thinks to Rhidon, "Good plan. Let me see if I reach whatever is knocking behind the door. First, though."

Barley takes out a parchment paper, quickly scrawls on it and holds it up for Berulga to read.

Berulga and the others see in big block letters, "Please keep quiet. I can communicate with the other's psychically. Do I have you're permission to do so? One nod for yes, two nods for no."

Then, Barley turns his head looking at the door. He closes his eyes and reaches out with his mind, searching for any sort of intelligence behind the door.

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Rolls

Detect minds - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Nov 30, 2023 1:37 pm

Nov 30, 2023 1:37 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley senses something behind th door that is . . . odd. Unfortunately Barley is unable to get any more than that it is alive and has a mind.

OOC:

Barley can telepathically project to multiple targets in range and once in contact can listen to all as well.

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Dec 1, 2023 6:56 am

Dec 1, 2023 6:56 am

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Beruga stares at Barley's sign for some time unable to comprehend most of the words. After a while, she nods her head, not quite certain what it is she is agreeing to.

While Barley is preoccupied, Beruga will cautiously approach the door and start sniffing underneath to see what she can gather.

OOC:

First time my nose has failed me! :(

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Rolls

sniffing under door - (3d6)

(332) = 8

Dec 1, 2023 7:07 am

Dec 1, 2023 7:07 am

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Vaun took a look at Barley's sign and nodded once. He then stood arms crossed over his chest, waiting for his answer about whether he could sense someone on the other side of the door.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 1, 2023 12:24 pm

Dec 1, 2023 12:24 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley silently gestures to Berulga to fall back, then gestures everyone to gather round.

Quietly very quietly he says, "There is something strange behind the door. It's alive and it has a mind, but I can't grasp the nature of it. I suggest we proceed with caution if we want to investigate and be ready for anything.

Berulga, I can talk to the others with my mind."

"Like this", Barley thinks to Berulga.

Then he whispers out loud "I didn't want to startle you by speaking directly to your mind earlier. If I have your permission, I'd like to connect you to the others now. It's useful in these situations. Once connected, you can tell us what your nose told you."

OOC:

Alazyboy, Barley is psychic. If you see bold italics,"Like so", Barley is using his mind to speak.

Dec 1, 2023 4:43 pm

Dec 1, 2023 4:43 pm

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OOC:

Just a reminder this world only educates lords, priests, mages, and clerks in reading/writing. Most public writing is in a simple ideogram/pictogram script. It not a bit issue but something to keep in mind.
EX: the actual words on a post "Evil pig Man far land hunt friends" But I would simple post "Orcs attacking our forces outside the base"

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Dec 1, 2023 7:13 pm

Dec 1, 2023 7:13 pm

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OOC:

To add to that, Beruga's "giant pika" culture I've already established has a purely oral history. So it was a strain for her to even figure out Barley was asking a yes/no question.

Beruga, surprised by her psychic intruder shudders briefly, pauses, and then thinks very hard back at Barley, Woah, like this?! Can you understand what I'm thinking too? I checked under the door, but all I could smell is pollen. It's way too dense in this area to discern much else.

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Dec 2, 2023 1:46 am

Dec 2, 2023 1:46 am

Curing Eldergrove

"Let me go in first, I won't have any weapons in my hands but will still be able to fight if it turns out to be hostile." and as long as there are no objections Rhidon knocks twice, waits a moment, and then opens the door cautiously.

Infested Gnome

Dec 2, 2023 4:15 am

Dec 2, 2023 4:15 am

Curing Eldergrove

As you knock on the door the tapping stops for a moment then there is a tapping on the door. Rhidon cautiously opens the door.

Infested Gnome

Inside you see a figure huddling a few feet from the door with tools hanging from a belt at its waist. The room looks to be some kind of workshop though the ever present plant life has overgrown most of it. The small craftsman shambles forwards and a dull moan hisses out of its loose lips.

Dec 2, 2023 5:54 am

Dec 2, 2023 5:54 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun was standing at the back, waiting to see what was behind that door. When he saw the craftsman shamble forward with a hiss, he cautiously gripped his dagger and said, "Hello, mister? Do you need any help?"

microtheMacroBear

Dec 2, 2023 11:37 am

Dec 2, 2023 11:37 am

Curing Eldergrove

The thing shambles towards Rhidon and Barley catches a glimpse of the gnome over his friend's shoulder.

"I think this unfortunate is beyond help, Vaun!", Barley says focusing his mind. Power surges through his body and he attempts to psychically hold the gnome in place.

OOC:

Focus and the trying to use telekinesis to grapple the gnome before it gets to Rhidon.

Rolls

Grapple gnome with telekinesis (with focus) - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Dec 2, 2023 4:09 pm

Dec 2, 2023 4:09 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun says:

"Hello, mister? Do you need any help?"

the thing moans and hisses with vaguely words sounds

Barley's mental every is unable to Cibrian the things entire body but he does grab one of its feet, momentarily halting it.

Infested Gnome

The thing instantly starts growling and hissing as it pulls is foot forwards and bends over to paw at the invisible force grabbing it.

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Dec 3, 2023 2:22 am

Dec 3, 2023 2:22 am

Curing Eldergrove

"Something tells me I don't want to touch this thing with my bare hands."

Rhidon glances around the shop, looking for some sort of chain or rope he could use to try and bind the Infested Gnome while moving around him and trying to dodge any attacks.

OOC:

I figured the binding could work using my Improvised Weapons training, with the martial arts training to dodge while trying up the creature. I'm picturing kind of like something Jackie Chan might do. If there's no chain or rope to be found in the shop he'd just use his own.

Rolls

Try to bind the creature - (3d6)

(325) = 10

Avoid getting touched by the creature in the process - (2d6)

(64) = 10

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Dec 3, 2023 6:01 am

Dec 3, 2023 6:01 am

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga will also pull out her 50-ft rope from the left side of her harness and look to see if Rhidon needs any help. If he has it under control, she will make a brief perimeter search for more infested creatures.

Rolls

searching for other infested creatures - (2d6)

(24) = 6

microtheMacroBear

Dec 3, 2023 2:13 pm

Dec 3, 2023 2:13 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Once you have him bound. try showing him our Craftsman badge. If there is anything left of his mind, it may calm him.", Barley thinks loud and clear at Rhidon.

He sends a thought directly at the gnome, hoping to reach it's riddled mind. "Calm, we are hear to help."

Then he focuses, readying an attack if it alludes Rhidon's bindings.

OOC:

I'd like to focus my next attack.

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Rolls

Telepathic suggestion - calm gnome - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Dec 3, 2023 3:29 pm

Dec 3, 2023 3:29 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun observed his companions, who had planned to bind this hissing creature. He stood beside Barley grasping his dagger, ready to strike if something went wrong. He looked at creature, studying it from different angles. Anatomically, was there something wrong with the creature? Was it alive? Was it diseased? Was there anyway to save it?

OOC: Using Educated trait to find out if this creature can be saved.

Rolls

Educated trait roll - (2d6)

(21) = 3

Educated - (1d6)

(5) = 5

Infested Gnome

Dec 3, 2023 7:11 pm

Dec 3, 2023 7:11 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley spies a tangled mass of vines and straps of some kind. Wit a firm tug he pulls the mass free and tosses it over the gnomish creature. Together with Beruga's rope and the vines and straps you manage to bind the creature that struggles ineffectually. The room has no other occupants. A passage leeds deeper into the building but no other sounds of anything moving, save the hissing scaping of the plants, can be heard.

The creature fails to react to the badges or Barleys telepathic message. Vaun examines the creature with the help of the others and finds what looks to be a wound that is the source of the plant growth on the thing, that is breathing. Vaunt and Barley compare notes and determine the thing to be alive but something happened to the gnome. It is now infested with plant growth, that sealed it wound and covered much of its skin. As they confer Barley suspects the gnomes mind may partially intact or simply suppressed by the plant.

Infested Gnome

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Dec 3, 2023 8:14 pm

Dec 3, 2023 8:14 pm

Curing Eldergrove

While the others study the gnome, Rhidon takes a quick look around to ensure there's no chance of another sneaking up on them.

Then, turning to Beruga says "Thanks for the help back there, I worry what a scratch from that thing might do..."

Dec 4, 2023 5:34 am

Dec 4, 2023 5:34 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun scratched his chin and said, "This is interesting. Another flora is inhabiting the body of the gnome and seemingly taking over it's body functions. Both of them exist together, but plant life has taken over and exerted itself. A sort of parasitism, if we can get rid of the plant, perhaps we might save the gnome. Would you want to try it, though?"

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Dec 4, 2023 9:24 am

Dec 4, 2023 9:24 am

Curing Eldergrove

What would be the best way to kill the parasite? It must be something lethal to plants but not to gnome kind. But most afflictions I can think of do the opposite... Beruga's mind briefly wanders to ants and other insects and she shudders. Or maybe some sort of magic blocker if it is arcane in nature!

microtheMacroBear

Dec 4, 2023 11:46 am

Dec 4, 2023 11:46 am

Curing Eldergrove

"This is a long shot, but Vaun. What do you think would happen if we applied fire to the part of the growth outside the gnomes skin, close to it's source. We should be careful not to burn the gnome. Do you think the vine might pull away?", Barley asks.

Dec 4, 2023 2:13 pm

Dec 4, 2023 2:13 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun pondered the question, "Good thinking, but we don't know how much it has gone inside the body and how much it has spread. We can perhaps try a heated blade? Singe the plant growth and see if it pulls out. We can also maybe cauterize the wound and cut the connection from outside. But if it is still alive and spread inside, we might have to make a difficult and complex surgery to remove the infected areas. Let me see." He examined the gnome from outside and poked and prodded with his dagger tracing the injury and plant infection.

Ooc: Rolling Educated trait to find out if the gnome can be cured with surgery.

Rolls

Educated trait roll to determine if gnome can be cured - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Dec 4, 2023 3:46 pm

Dec 4, 2023 3:46 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun believes the gnome can be freed of the plant. Much of the plant seems to be beneficial to the gnome, helping to close the wound and keep it alive without food, but it also seems to have a negative effect on the gnomes mind or spirit. If the plant is directly affecting the gnomes mind or soul then trying to remove it may cause extreme pain or even kill the gnome.

Vaun and Barley confer and decide the best approach would to be to have Beruga and Rhidon hold the creature still while Barley attempts to operate under Vaun's guidance. The elfs mental abilities allow him to differentiate the two life forces of the gnome and plant now that he has studied it. Interestingly Beruga's nose can also detect dual scents of gnome and plant from the creature. While Barley works with the blade he will monitor its mind and Vaun will oversee and channel his healing magic into the gnome in an attempt to help it recover and help fight off the invasive plant.

Let me know if there are any additions you can think of .
If you wish to proceed then roll : Vaun Healing 2d6 and Medicine 3d6, Barley Psionics 2d6 and Medicine 2d6. Beruga and Rhidon roll to hold the thing still 2d6
Add other rolls with descriptors of what/why if you think it applicable

Dec 4, 2023 4:10 pm

Dec 4, 2023 4:10 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun proceeded to guide Barley with the delicate surgery. He collected bottles of odd turbid fluid along with a very polished wooden mahogany box from his leather bag. From inside he brought out a fine miniature cylindrical tube like contraption with a very sharp needle. He uncorked a vial and drew a mysterious thick viscous crimson fluid and filled the contraption with it. "Okay, so you use the dagger and give a sharp line cut from here to here. You then trace the cut and start unwrapping the flesh and moving it to the side." As the operation progressed, He jabbed the needle at the neck of the gnome and injected the fluid directly inside the skin. "Blood tincture is given with mild anaesthetic. This will calm the body muscles." He guided Barley about how to fine cut the entanglement and remove the foreign plant anchors in the flesh. Finally he brought out a needle and thread, dipped it in one of the turbid vials and passed it to Barley, "You stitch the wound by passing the needle inside while holding the knot up and closing the thread. Yes, just like that. You have a nice hand at this, Master Barley." Finally, he brought out another vial of green viscous fluid which he filled inside his injector and then administered it again to the gnome's body.

"I think, we have done what we can. Let's hope this finally severs the parasitic connection and hopefully cures this gnome", Vaun exhaled once the surgery was done.

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Rolls

Healing roll - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Medicine roll - (3d6)

(654) = 15

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Dec 4, 2023 7:53 pm

Dec 4, 2023 7:53 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga attempts to secure the gnome's movement as much as possible.

Rolls

hold gnome still - (2d6)

(63) = 9

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Dec 5, 2023 1:12 am

Dec 5, 2023 1:12 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon feels uneasy about the plan, he doesn't trust these sorts of parasitic things, but puts his faith in the others and works with Beruga to place the creature in a hold.

Rolls

Roll to hold gnome - (2d6)

(34) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Dec 5, 2023 9:25 am

Dec 5, 2023 9:25 am

Curing Eldergrove

Barley sets his teeth and follows Vaun's instructions to the letter.

Rolls

Surgery roll - (2d6)

(66) = 12

Psionics - (2d6)

(61) = 7

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Dec 5, 2023 10:21 am

Dec 5, 2023 10:21 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Nice work - Go Team!

Dec 5, 2023 1:50 pm

Dec 5, 2023 1:50 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Date&Time(Beta): 1@11:30
The process takes many minutes and the biggest problem ends up being Rhidons squeamishness about touching the thrashing fellow as the gnome and plant interface causes the thing to react violently. Luckily Vaun and Barley are able to safely extricate the majority of the invasive plant and use their ability to flush out the tiny remnants and heal the residual damage.

At the end of the procedure Barley, Vaun, and the gnome are all exhausted as Barley hold the still living and slowly writhing mass of vegetation. Rhidon and Beruga refused to "hold it out of the way".

However Barley and Vaun can both tell that though they have "cured"the gnome of the plants invasive presence he is still dying beyond what they can do. Vaun estimates the gnome has a couple hours to a couple of days.

Gnome

After resting a few minutes he regains consciousness and looks around in confusion Thank you for releasing me he faintly whispers. Glancing around he sighs The Treeheart tried to save me but it can only do so much without the direction of a Mortal Warden. Are they all dead, or like me? The rest of Eldergrove's people? he asks with an intense look of sorrow in his tired eyes.

Dec 6, 2023 6:09 am

Dec 6, 2023 6:09 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun came close to the gnome and helped him lie down on the floor. As the realisation dawned in him that the gnome was alive because of the plant parasitism, it saddened him.

He spoke mentally, "Master Barley, the plant parasite was keeping this gnome alive even though it was overtaking it's mind and soul. We may have freed the gnome, but we have robbed him of life force and sustenance. We are indirectly responsible for his death."

Vaun calmly said, "Don't strain yourself, good sir. What is this Treeheart that you mention? Is it the heart of Eldergrove? A long time has passed, and we see Eldergrove in ruins, taken over by nature. Was there a Mortal Warden? Unfortunately, we haven't met any people from Eldergrove while exploring your city."

He spoke mentally to everyone, "Unfortunately he will slowly die and I don't know if it will be painful. However, I have something that will induce a deep coma by painlessly euthanizing him. What do you want me to do?"

microtheMacroBear

Dec 6, 2023 11:13 am

Dec 6, 2023 11:13 am

Curing Eldergrove

"It is the gnome's choice. If you need help. I can give him a vision of a happier time before we send him to greener hills." Barley thinks directly to Vaun.

He bows his head and gets down on one knee so he is level with the gnome.

"Sir, my friend speaks true. You are the only one we have encountered while exploring the city. The city itself has been recently rediscover. It is overcome with unnatural vinegrowth and vegetation. What happened to you that you needed saved?"

Gnome

Dec 6, 2023 2:37 pm

Dec 6, 2023 2:37 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Gnome

Vaun says:

"Don't strain yourself, good sir. What is this Treeheart that you mention? Is it the heart of Eldergrove? A long time has passed, and we see Eldergrove in ruins, taken over by nature. Was there a Mortal Warden? Unfortunately, we haven't met any people from Eldergrove while exploring your city."

The Treeheart is the keystone of the city. It is what allows us to live in and with nature without having to harm it to shape it as it shapes us. The wardens ar e the keepers of the Heart. Their leader is a great druid that found and polished the heart to help it allow us into it's embrace.

Barley says:

"Sir, my friend speaks true. You are the only one we have encountered while exploring the city. The city itself has been recently rediscover. It is overcome with unnatural vine growth and vegetation. What happened to you that you needed saved?"

The city was under attack by the Immortal warriors. I had been severely wounded and applied a seed of life to the wound as I could not find a healer and the chaos of the attack caused the others to flee without me. The seed should only have bound the wound till a healer could help me but as I was getting ready to flee with the others it suddenly pulsed and began growing much bigger. It then gets all jumbled and you were pulling the seed from me.

It seems something has happened to the Treeheart to cause all of this. Do not hurt it, it does not really understand people. That is why Artenia Lien called the wardens to look over it and help teach it. Something must have frightened it to cause it to so far step beyond the teachings of the wardens.

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Dec 6, 2023 3:56 pm

Dec 6, 2023 3:56 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"We fear that there may be some sort of corruption afoot. Is this Artenia Lien someone trustworthy?"

Gnome

Dec 6, 2023 9:39 pm

Dec 6, 2023 9:39 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Gnome

Artenia Lien is ancient and learned. She founded Eldergrove with others and has always been benevolent and wise. cough . . . cough However she passed some years before the attack. Several of the wardens were her students but none had her gifts or power. All were selected for their peaceful disposition and harmony with nature. I can think of no reason why any would do this to our city. Perhaps they were slain and the Immortals corrupted the Treehear? The topic of one of the cities guardians being a traitor obviously disturbs the old gnome and uncertainty and sorrow fill his face and eyes.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 7, 2023 1:28 pm

Dec 7, 2023 1:28 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Would all of the wardens have been present at the heart when whatever happened happened? Do you know if they worked in shifts?", Barley asks the Gnome.

"There maybe a chance one may have escaped or was far enough away they are un a similar condition to this person. We might be able to free one of their minds long enough to teach us how to communicate with the Tree Heart.", he thinks to his entire group.

Gnome

Dec 7, 2023 1:40 pm

Dec 7, 2023 1:40 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Gnome

I do not know their inner working, but they do not all stay with the heart. I've seen some out and about but only ever seen all of them when they bring out the Treeheart for ceremonies. I think only one or two would be on hand?

Mostly the Treeheart just IS. It rarely does things so either a Warden prompted it or it acted on its own. It isn't really alive but it sort of is. Artenia Lien and the wardens were teaching it. And as part of the city and forrest it feels what happens and reacts as a plant or animal. The Immortal attack would likely have scared it. Especially without a warden to comfort it. The long conversation tires the gnome and he falls asleep, breathing peacefully and a slight smile creases his lips but a tear falls out of the corner of one eye.

Dec 7, 2023 2:40 pm

Dec 7, 2023 2:40 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun listened to the entire conversation and then spoke, "I think we have to explore more and try to find out where this Treeheart is. Master Barley can talk through telepathy and can try to communicate with this Treeheart? We need to find out more about this; maybe there will be more information in Eldergrove. A library perhaps?" He then looked down at the Gnome, "What will you do with him?"

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Dec 8, 2023 5:13 am

Dec 8, 2023 5:13 am

Curing Eldergrove

I don't know if it is safer for him to stay here and rest, or travel on my back with us to seek out a warden. Beruga said. I have never met an Immortal, but if their name is to be believed, then they could be in this city, and more than likely close to the tree heart. If they did in fact cause this, then I presume they would be less than friendly to meet. Still, I don't see any other choice. We need answers, and all our leads are pointing forward. Vaun Kaiser, what is your medical opinion of the Gnome. Is it safe for him to travel?

Dec 8, 2023 6:19 am

Dec 8, 2023 6:19 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun wanted to give an easy answer to this, but there was none. "Actually, my diagnosis indicates that he will eventually perish. Maybe in a day or even in hours. His body was meant to wither away, but the parasitic plant life kept him alive. Unfortunately, at this moment, my skills are not competent enough, and I have done what I can. Beyond this, only the arcane arts will probably work. I think we can carry him, but he will ultimately die."

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Dec 8, 2023 9:51 am

Dec 8, 2023 9:51 am

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga's ears drop behind her head as she digests the somber news. Well, if there is no way to save him... I don't think he would want to wake up alone. Would you mind helping me lift him?

Beruga tries her best to situate the fallen Gnome in the most comfortable position on her back, then secures its limbs with some utility straps on her harness usually reserved for extra luggage but can also come in handy during mountain rescues.

OOC:

When the group is ready to move on, Beruga will follow the pack by ~15ft to avoid springing any traps on her frail companion. Psybermagi, let me know if Beruga suffers any encumbrance effects.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 8, 2023 2:25 pm

Dec 8, 2023 2:25 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"That is a sound plan, Beruga. I can try to talk to it if it's willing. However, my attempts to reach the intelligence behind these plants have been less than stellar. I think we should try to find a temple or library. What does everyone think? Rhidon, what say you?"

"Malachi, please keep our gnome friend company."

Malachi chirrups, circles Barley's legs and then jumps on top of the gnome. Barley smiles as he watches the little spirit pretend to have weight.

Dec 8, 2023 2:34 pm

Dec 8, 2023 2:34 pm

Curing Eldergrove

As you move to lift the gnome a slight chill runs down all of your backs as the vines and branches that permeate the entire city lift the gnome halfway up so that you can easily grab him. Pausing only a moment, to ensure they do nothing else, you take the gnome and the plant life returns to its former state as if it never happened. A bit confused at the "helpful?" plants you quickly position the gnome and Beruga's harness to secure him in place. Beruga is comforted by the warmth of the little body and it steady breathing on her back.

Making your way back outside you head towards the massive tree. The plants seem oddly still and the hissing rutle of plant movement is only heard in the distance. You pass a couple of blocks and are almost to the tree when you come upon an intersection with a tile mosaic of arcane patterns. On a nearby wall to the north someone has scrawled "Riffin Hane fell here, his sword sundered" in what look to be scorch marks from flame.

As you look over the scene you hear a scrabbling noise, first from one of the nearby houses, then from another on the other side of the way. Looking around you note that the plants covering these buildings are mostly dead and dry with only a few small plants showing any green. Then you see a small head poke through a window, and another other there, and another. You are surrounded.

Minor Demon

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Dec 8, 2023 3:17 pm

Dec 8, 2023 3:17 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon is somber listening to the gnome's story, and prognosis, but agrees with the others that some research is needed. This city is unlike any I've seen, too many surprises already. He thinks to his peers.
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Outside, Rhidon sees the demons and abruptly stops walking. He thinks to all, We're surrounded! Barley, are you able to detect if they have hostile intentions?

Minor Demon

Dec 8, 2023 4:21 pm

Dec 8, 2023 4:21 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Minor Demon

the creatures, resembling stories of Imps, a minor immortal demon. bare their fangs and hiss in open hostility as they creep out of various buildings. You count 8 and more are coming out into the open.

Dec 9, 2023 5:52 am

Dec 9, 2023 5:52 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun grabbed his dagger and said, "This doesn't look good, everyone! We are getting surrounded; should we flee or fight?" He looked around them, observing each of their positions, trying to make a mental note, and preparing to strike if some came too close to attack.

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Dec 9, 2023 5:55 am

Dec 9, 2023 5:55 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Just so I'm clear, does Barley's telepathy work like a group text? Can I converse privately with others? I assume Barley would at least always be aware of what I'm communicating through thought?

Beruga starts to loosen the straps fastening the gnome to her but stops, having a second thought.

Ok, clearly there are sentient plants in this area that approve of our cause. And I don't think these things are friendly with the plants. If we must engage, I think it is best we do so outside of their turf. We could charge the weakest one to break free. What do you think? Beruga thinks to anyone in the party that can hear her. She paces a small circle, sizing up each of the demons.

Rolls

Detect weakest demon/best escape - (2d6)

(12) = 3

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Dec 9, 2023 5:59 am

Dec 9, 2023 5:59 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Oh boy, I have a bad feeling Beruga is about to charge into a BBEG

microtheMacroBear

Dec 9, 2023 3:05 pm

Dec 9, 2023 3:05 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

I've been treating it like Barley is the telephone operator. So, he can connect himself with one person or all peopl, but once we are connected we can talk freely. I think we are already connected.

Is there any structure weak enough that Barley could telekinetic pull and maybe trap some of the imps under? Like a window or doorway or something? If there is. I would like to focus and then hold my action until we decide to run or fight. I'll roll for it now, but I would like my action until we decide to charge or not.

"This doesn't look good! I might be able to bring one of these structures and block their path. Do you want me to do that as we charge?", Barley thinks to everyone and the focuses his energy. Looking for a group of imps. He focuses on the crumbling structures of of the ancient city building up his power.

Rolls

Held Action - Focused Telekinetic pull - pull down building to block imps path - (2d6)

(42) = 6

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Dec 9, 2023 6:18 pm

Dec 9, 2023 6:18 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon thinks to all, "I don't know if we need to flee, but we need to ensure we don't get surrounded if we can help it. Maybe we can assume a defensive position around the structure?"

OOC:

Not sure if I'm picturing this right, but basically wondering if we can position ourselves against a structure preventing any from attacking from the one flank, or perhaps bringing down some of the weak structures to create sort of a choke-point that will force them to funnel towards us instead of allowing for us to be encircled if that makes sense.

Dec 10, 2023 4:34 pm

Dec 10, 2023 4:34 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC: Are we fighting the demons? If then I will start to attack.

Dec 11, 2023 3:42 am

Dec 11, 2023 3:42 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Barley can hear everyone but has to relay things to the others. So when things are slow it can be assumed to work like a group chat but for tense or quick changing situations you can only use telepathy to Barley.

Barley's telekinesis is not strong enough to move anything heavier than he can easily manipulate with a single hand. He might be able to cause some of the thinner vines to crate a small net but not enough to trapp all of the things.

Though the plant life of this area is oddly withered the buildings are still of good quality. You look around a know you are surrounded but have options of flight, or possibly taking shelter in one of the buildings with fewer windows and door so they can not come at you form all sides.

[ +- ] general map

Dec 11, 2023 5:45 am

Dec 11, 2023 5:45 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun rushed forward to attack the demonic creature in front of the house. He unsheathed his dagger and took a calculated swing at the creature. He thought mentally so that Barley can pick it up, "Let's get in the house and try to bottleneck the demons. We are too exposed in the open."

OOC: Lets get in the structure right in front of us (7-11, A-G). I am attacking the demon H8.

Rolls

Attack roll with dagger - (3d6)

(451) = 10

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Dec 11, 2023 6:56 am

Dec 11, 2023 6:56 am

Curing Eldergrove

Ok, to the house it is then. Friends, I will join you in battle once I get this Ill-fated gnome to safety!

Beruga reaches back and pulls a cord on her harness with the inscription PULL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. The sound of a comical slide whistle can be heard as a magical red balloon inflates and ascends above her. Once the line is taught, Beruga's back arches and her feet gently lift off the ground, pawing in circles as she does so. She swims through the air, the unconscious gnome attached to her, aiming to land on the roof of the house that Vaun had moved towards.

[ +- ] self-inflating balloon

OOC:

I'm rolling for the time that my magic balloon can keep me elevated. I'm not sure how tall the building is or how much movement I have (I imagine probably half of my normal speed?), but I'd like to get to the highest safe place possible - either to the roof, or to a window without a demon in it. (If not possible, I will simply descend back down to the rest of the party rather than engage)

Rolls

Seconds that magic balloon is activated (sum of results) - (5d6)

(42256) = 19

microtheMacroBear

Dec 11, 2023 11:38 am

Dec 11, 2023 11:38 am

Curing Eldergrove

Barley reaches out his hand a makes a pulling gesture, his mind grabs at one of the vines making a trip wire as the imps advance. He then turns quick as lightning and throws a psychic bolt into the imp Vaun runs towards.

OOC:

Ok, sounds good. I'm going to use the held telekinetic pull from the previous roll. Pull with focus (4,2) to put a trip wire using a vine from k4 to o5. Then I will turn and telekinetic blast
H8

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast H8 - (2d6)

(24) = 6

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Dec 11, 2023 3:11 pm

Dec 11, 2023 3:11 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon charges into the structure, looking around for any windows or other points of access he should look to secure.

Rolls

Throw Demon Into Wall (if necessary) - (3d6)

(364) = 13

Dec 12, 2023 6:35 am

Dec 12, 2023 6:35 am

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Vaun rushes towards a doorway slashing with his dagger and instantly popping one of the imps with his dagger. Behind him Beruga rushes towards the building and begins floating up into the air. Barely moves some vine to try and obstruct one while blasting another that also explodes into a cloud of thick oily smoke. Rhidon rushes into the room and slams his nunchaku into an imp in the rooms far window knocking it apart into another thick cloud. This leaves Beruga outside alone with the imps.

OOC:

I may simplify this to use rounds instead of seconds to avoid confusion but for now let's say 4 rounds

A few imps charge the windows and door of the building but the rest target Beruga but are not quite able to catch up to her rapid assent

Rolls

Attack Rhidon - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Attack vs Barley - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (15) = 6

2d6 : (31) = 4

Dec 12, 2023 7:49 am

Dec 12, 2023 7:49 am

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Vaun watched as Barley get swarmed by demons as he eviscerated one in front of him. He turned to Beruga and spoke, "Watch out, they are reaching you. Can you move closer to the building? May be bring them towards us?"

He moved to assist Barley, charging to attack the swarming demons as he raised his dagger to strike at them.

OOC: Moving to 10F and attacking the demon at 11F.

Last edited December 12, 2023 7:50 am

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(214) = 7

Attack roll - (3d6)

(651) = 12

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 12, 2023 9:14 am

Dec 12, 2023 9:14 am

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Oh ****, these are flying imps! I guess I should have figured, since they very obviously have wings. I'd better act fast!

Beruga rummages into her harness from midair and pulls out a small knife with some faint rust along the edges. She holds it blade down and aims it at the nearest imp pursuing her, focuses, and then releases. With her remaining turn, she will attempt to swim through the air towards the building with her friends and land on the roof.

She is also keeping an eye out for any substantial plant life in the immediate area.

Rolls

dagger throw - (2d6)

(56) = 11

Dec 12, 2023 1:47 pm

Dec 12, 2023 1:47 pm

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OOC:

Moving around inside the building does not take an action so Vaun can add another roll to his earlier post

Beruga removes another imp from mid air as they fly up to get at her. Vaun slices an imp, causing it to melt into its own cloud as well

Dec 12, 2023 2:09 pm

Dec 12, 2023 2:09 pm

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OOC: Got that demon in the second attack.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 12, 2023 5:18 pm

Dec 12, 2023 5:18 pm

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Barley attempts to dodge the demon's attack and pulls out his sword, slicing at the demon directly in front of him.

OOC:

Evade and the attacking the demon with a sword at 11g

Rolls

Evade - (2d6)

(53) = 8

Slicing with short sword - (2d6)

(43) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Dec 12, 2023 10:06 pm

Dec 12, 2023 10:06 pm

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OOC:

Oof, Barley is just flailing around, lol. Good thing everyone else is hitting their targets.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 13, 2023 1:51 am

Dec 13, 2023 1:51 am

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With the imp infront of Rhidon dissipating into thin air, Rhidon heads over beside Barley and tries to strike both of the imps before him with a nunchuck in each hand.

Rolls

Attack on Imp 1 - (3d6)

(566) = 17

Attack on Imp 2 - (3d6)

(665) = 17

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 13, 2023 6:19 am

Dec 13, 2023 6:19 am

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OOC:

Is Beruga close to the roof yet? If so, she will look for a safe place to position the Gnome and then search for a way to join her friends below. Meanwhile to buy time...

Beruga is exhilarated at her first kill. Adrenaline pumps through her as she looks back into her harness for more things to throw down. A waterskin, 2 days of food rations, and the leather transport node address are all let loose in the hopes of slowing the ascent of the gnomes below her.

OOC:

I'm treating this "attack" as a generic skill check, but lmk if I should roll something else

Rolls

throw trash at imps to slow them down - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Dec 13, 2023 9:05 pm

Dec 13, 2023 9:05 pm

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OOC:

Quote:

Is Beruga close to the roof yet? If so, she will look for a safe place to position the Gnome and then search for a way to join her friends below. Meanwhile to buy time...

The balloon only allows you to move up and down. To move around while up you need to pull/push against something. Beruga would have known this and so I am shifting her postilion on the map to have her get to the roof above where the others are staying. last rounds actions would have been a move and then a balloon lift.

Beruga manages to secure some footing on the overgrown rooftop and turn to face the imps. Unfortunately the imps are not quite as they were. The remaining small figures are all wreathed in the smoke of their fallen brethren and growing in size and ferocity by the moment. The now much larger demons charge you, with three attacking Beruga and two bursting into the building to attack Rhidon and Barley. Beruga is struck once by the now man sized demon but Barley manages to dodge the demons attack.

Rolls

Attack vs Beruga - (2d6, 2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (52) = 7

2d6 : (22) = 4

2d6 : (22) = 4

Attack vs Barley - (2d6)

(36) = 9

attacks vs Rhidon - (2d6)

(11) = 2

microtheMacroBear

Dec 13, 2023 10:46 pm

Dec 13, 2023 10:46 pm

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Barley takes the blow as the demon bashes his chin. He turns his visage terrible with grinning determination. Sword at his side, he yells, leans forward in a power stance, and unleashes two bolts of psychic force at the imp directly in front of him. The air shimmers as they fly at their target.

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - Imp G9 - (2d6)

(66) = 12

Telekinetic blast again, same imp - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Dec 14, 2023 2:10 am

Dec 14, 2023 2:10 am

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The demon explodes into an thicker dark cloud that falls and coils but does not dissipate. Little tendrils of the cloud cling to and twirl around the still standing demon next to it.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 14, 2023 2:26 am

Dec 14, 2023 2:26 am

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Seeing the cloud seem to empower the remaining demons, Rhidon puts all his focus into two hits against the one in-front of him hoping that downing them all will stop this chain reaction.

Rolls

Nunchaku attack 1 on demon - (3d6)

(154) = 10

Nunchaku attack 1 on demon - (3d6)

(445) = 13

Dec 14, 2023 2:30 am

Dec 14, 2023 2:30 am

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The demon crunches nicely under the blows and collapses into the thick and boiling cloud. The now even larger and thicker cloud drifts outside the door and up towards the demons that surround Beruga.

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 14, 2023 5:30 am

Dec 14, 2023 5:30 am

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Upon taking damage, Beruga turns and sees at a glance that she is outnumbered. Needing to get both the Gnome and herself to safety, she puts all of her effort into evading the Imp's next attack(s) and runs along the roof to the other side. There, she searches the area for any substantial plant life, or a way down from the roof.

Dec 14, 2023 5:50 am

Dec 14, 2023 5:50 am

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Vaun watched as more demonic imp started to swarm Beruga. He rushed to attack the imp surrounding Beruga and slashed at it with his dagger.

OOC: I don't know if there is any attack of opportunity in this game but I need to support Beruga. Attacking the imp H7.

Last edited December 14, 2023 5:52 am

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(316) = 10

microtheMacroBear

Dec 14, 2023 11:44 am

Dec 14, 2023 11:44 am

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Barley pushes through the demonic dust and runs outside. He looks towards Berulga. He watches Vaun slash at her assailant and then fires a psychic bolt at one of the other imps.

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Dec 14, 2023 4:03 pm

Dec 14, 2023 4:03 pm

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Beruga rushes across the plant covered building and keeping of the edge uses the last of her balloons magic to float safely down. Vaun moves out to help his beset companion but with all the combatants don't up in the air must content himself with readying himself for a fight as Barley and Rhidon move to back him up.

Vrock

Two of the demons scream and swoop down to fight the party. One chases Beruga the other heads for Vaun and they exchange blows.

Hezrou

The dark cloud flows up to merge with the third and it falls to the ground growing even larger before attacking Barley

OOC:

the map is for reference only and not really used much in this game
Beruga takes another 1 damage

[ +- ] map

Rolls

Vrock vs Vaun - (2d6)

(33) = 6

Vrock vs Beruga - (2d6)

(55) = 10

Hezrou vs Barley - (3d6)

(113) = 5

Dec 14, 2023 5:43 pm

Dec 14, 2023 5:43 pm

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Vaun was surprised as the flying creature came swooping down to rake him from the sky. He angled his dagger and made an upward slash at this flying demon, trying to injure it, and fell it down. They were doing their best to defeat the demons, but more and more continued to come. It was obvious that these vile infernal creatures had taken over this area of Eldergrove.

OOC: Moving to 10H in order to attack the Vrock.

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(434) = 11

Attack roll - (3d6)

(566) = 17

Dec 14, 2023 6:09 pm

Dec 14, 2023 6:09 pm

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OOC:

remember 2 actions a round and just moving dirty distances does not require an action. Vain can attack again

Dec 14, 2023 6:17 pm

Dec 14, 2023 6:17 pm

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OOC: That's a nice attack!

Dec 14, 2023 6:22 pm

Dec 14, 2023 6:22 pm

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OOC:

that brings up something to discuss. I have dinner options from the rules I let advanced players add to their story. Let me know if you guys would like to use them.

Optional Advanced Rules

Critical Success :
Any time two or more 6's are roll rolled on any test the results exceed basic results. Damage is increased or another beneficial effect will be added by the GM.

Armor Proficiency
Medium armor with Proficiency (a new Proficiency option) allows you to negate the first point of damage from each conflict. Heavy armor with Mastery, requires medium Arnett proficiency, allows you to negate the first 2 points of damage from each conflict.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 14, 2023 6:31 pm

Dec 14, 2023 6:31 pm

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Barley nimbly step to the side, dodging the Herzou's clumsy attack. Quick as lightning he strikes with his sword, slashing at the creature's abdomen. He follows the strike with another psychic bolt.

OOC:

Sorry about jumping the gun on that attack earlier! I got carried away in the heat of the battle.

I'm ok with adding crits if everyone else is. It's always fun when someone crits one way or the other. I do like the simplicity of the system though, so I don't need the armor ruling.

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(54) = 9

sword strike - (2d6)

(56) = 11

Dec 14, 2023 7:10 pm

Dec 14, 2023 7:10 pm

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OOC: Like the new proficiencies. I would love to use them.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 14, 2023 10:04 pm

Dec 14, 2023 10:04 pm

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Rhidon curses the creatures and looks at his compatriots to ensure that everyone is holding them off okay. He wonders how large the next iteration will be, before striking each of the hezrous.

OOC:

I'm good with those rules, crits are always fun

Last edited December 14, 2023 10:04 pm

Rolls

Attack on first Hezrou - (3d6)

(415) = 10

Attack on second Hezrou - (3d6)

(152) = 8

Dec 15, 2023 3:39 pm

Dec 15, 2023 3:39 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun's immaculately aimed knife work causes another demon to explode into gases and Barley makes quick work of another. The clouds all drift towards the larger one that chased Beruga! Rhidon moves to her aid and slams his fists into the larger and tougher demon that staggers but does not go down.

[ +- ] refference map

OOC:

Beruga is up before the demon

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 16, 2023 4:26 pm

Dec 16, 2023 4:26 pm

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Now that she is reunited with her friends, Beruga has gained the confidence to turn and face the demon. Out of the right side of her harness she lets loose a morning star connected to her utility collar by a chain. With a hula-hoop motion of her neck, she swings it around to build momentum before lashing it out to strike the demon.

Rolls

Morningstar attack - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Glabrezu

Dec 16, 2023 7:05 pm

Dec 16, 2023 7:05 pm

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Glabrezu

Beruga's strike almost finishes off the demon but it clings to its existence and the thick dark clouds poor into it, healing and enlarging it further into a new and more sinister shape that tears into you with 4 arms! Beruga is cut into deeply with one of the massive claws and Vaun is slammed by a fist.

OOC:

this is what I have on damages people Rhdon 7/8 Barley 4/6 Baun 5/6 Beruga 3/6

Rolls

Demon Attack vs Beruga, Rhidon, Barley, Vaun - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (646) = 16

3d6 : (132) = 6

3d6 : (431) = 8

3d6 : (642) = 12

microtheMacroBear

Dec 16, 2023 8:36 pm

Dec 16, 2023 8:36 pm

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OOC:

Sounds good. I'm going to make an evade roll. Will it be 4 regardless of I make the evade roll or will it be 4 if I miss it?

Barley sends off a psychic blast and then reels back as the thing's claw slices through the air.

Rolls

Evade!!! - (2d6)

(44) = 8

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(32) = 5

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 16, 2023 9:50 pm

Dec 16, 2023 9:50 pm

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OOC:

I had myself as 5/6 (I may need to adjust that max lol), I believe Rhidon took 1 DMG when falling into the pit. How long ago was that?

Rhidon, worried about his new friend, uses one of his actions to perform a deflecting strike trying to block some of attacks on Bergua, and his other action to make a sweeping kick to the demon's face.

Rolls

Deflect Demon Strikes - (3d6)

(411) = 6

Kick against demon - (3d6)

(432) = 9

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 17, 2023 8:31 am

Dec 17, 2023 8:31 am

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OOC:

Quick question: Are there death saves in Tiny D6? Or do we die when we reach 0 hp?

Beruga recoils after being hit, and then times the next swing of her morning star to lash back at Glabrezu. At the same time, she prepares to evade any further retaliation.

Rolls

Morning star attack - (2d6)

(21) = 3

Evade (preemptive) - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Dec 17, 2023 12:32 pm

Dec 17, 2023 12:32 pm

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Vaun thought that they were getting the upper hand as they continued to attack and disintegrate the demons. However, the remaining one suddenly got healed by the thick black cloud and transformed to renew it's pummeling attack with four arms on everyone. Vaun got hit by the fist and reeled from the blow, but from the corner of his eye, he noticed how badly Beruga was injured. He took out one of his injector contraption filled with red-colored viscous, sloshing fluid and jabbed it into Beruga's body, injecting the entire fluid. "My friend, you are injured but this will heal you up. It pricks a little, but don't worry; you will feel better in no time."

He then grabbed his dagger and renewed his attack on the transformed demon.

OOC: I believe I also took 1 damage from the fall into the trap. Unless it is healed, I also have 1 damage. I used Healer trait to heal Beruga by 2 hit points.

Last edited December 17, 2023 12:42 pm

Rolls

Healing roll - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Attack roll - (3d6)

(143) = 8

Dec 17, 2023 3:13 pm

Dec 17, 2023 3:13 pm

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OOC:

Per the BTB rules, when you hit 0 hp (and you can't go below zero) you get up to two Save Tests; one Standard, one at Disadvantage. If you make either, you pop back to 1 hp. Fail both and you're dead.

That's the book. Psybermagi made do it differently here.

Dec 17, 2023 5:39 pm

Dec 17, 2023 5:39 pm

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OOC:

Nope, no custom rules on death. No one has gotten close in my game yet and I forgot the save test

Rules says:

Unconscious & Death
+ If you are reduced to 0 HP you are knocked unconscious and are dying
+ If you are dying, then roll a Save Test each round with a success stabilizing you. The first round is a standard Save Test. The second round is at disadvantage. On the third round you die.
+ Nearby characters can also roll a Test to stabilize you before you die.
+ If you die you can be revived by magic with great diet and cost.

Dec 17, 2023 6:04 pm

Dec 17, 2023 6:04 pm

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OOC:

Its all cool. I just wanted to make sure.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 17, 2023 6:49 pm

Dec 17, 2023 6:49 pm

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OOC:

I think I'm at 4/6. I got hit 3 times and successfully evaded one of them.

Glabrezu

Dec 17, 2023 10:06 pm

Dec 17, 2023 10:06 pm

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Glabrezu

With none proving a threat to its demonic might the Glabrezu laughs and throws another round of attacks at all involved. Howling the Glabrezu revels in the chaos as it's claws and fists gouge and slam into the party.

OOC:

Thanks, I expect everyone is tracking their own health but I do as well, so I know when to ask for a death save, *(friendly grin) I will post group health anytime someone gets below 1/2 so you can help those in need.
I assume with Vaun in the group he will heal anyone in need outside of combat so I ignored the damage from the pit.
Remember to evade dame you declare it before the attack the roll 1d6 for each attack that hits.
Ex Rnd 1 Bob attacks and Evades, goblin attacks and hits, Bob evades 1d6=5 and takes nodamage. Troll attacks and hits bob, Bob tries to evade 1d6=3 but fails to avoid damage.

In play by post if you want to roll Evation when you declare it that is fine with me, but you must declare the evade action before the enemies attack action. Using a Shield with the Shield Bearer trait allows evade with 2d6 as do some special abilities or spells.

[ +- ] Demon Fight damage to the party

Rolls

Demon Attack vs Beruga, Rhidon, Barley, Vaun - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (561) = 12

3d6 : (555) = 15

3d6 : (564) = 15

3d6 : (461) = 11

microtheMacroBear

Dec 17, 2023 10:40 pm

Dec 17, 2023 10:40 pm

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OOC:

To clarify,

Quote:

In play by post if you want to roll Evation when you declare it that is fine with me, but you must declare the evade action before the enemies attack action.

. Does this mean we must anticipate an enemies attack before we roll evasion or we must roll before the next round. Example: Barley thinks a demon is coming for him, so he rolls evade and then a hit even though the monster might not attack him specifically. Or does it work like what is happening now: Monster swings at Barley, he can evade, but he must do so before next round? I'm attacking twice this turn, but this would be a good place to evade. I am hoping for good rolls!
Edit: I didn't realize evade was 1d6. I would say I used my martial artist trait for the last evade because I rolled two d6

Barley takes a heavy blow to his face and stumbles backwards. He looks the imp in it's gleaming eyes and furrows his bow. He jukes then sends two psychic bolts towards the fiend.

Last edited December 17, 2023 10:48 pm

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(13) = 4

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Dec 17, 2023 11:35 pm

Dec 17, 2023 11:35 pm

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OOC:

Quote:

Does this mean we must anticipate an enemies attack before we roll evasion or we must roll before the next round.

Basically yes, you must anticipate the attack. Whether you roll the 1d6 when you declare it or roll it later does not matter. I ignore your Evade rolls, as much as I can, and if you roll an Evade=5 and the NPC attack hits then it is really a miss.
Declaring an Evade action indicates you are putting effort into dodging and blocking attacks for the next round.

Quote:

When you choose to Evade, until the start of your next turn, you can Test 1d6 when you are successfully hit by an enemy. If your Test is successful, you evade the attack and do not take damage.

The only reactions in this system are Save Tests.

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 18, 2023 12:45 am

Dec 18, 2023 12:45 am

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Psybermagi says:

[ +- ] Demon Fight damage to the party

OOC:

I believe this should put Beruga at 3/6. I'm guessing the -2 in round 4 is because the demon crit me? (I'm fine with that, just want to make sure)

Reeling from the last few blows, Beruga regains her footing and breathes a deep breath as Vaun heals her.

Thanks friends! she squeaks. I don't know how much longer I can hold this up though. A few more attacks and I might have to run!

Beruga attacks with her morning star and prepares to evade once again.

Rolls

Morning star attack - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Evade (preemptive) - (1d6)

(6) = 6

microtheMacroBear

Dec 18, 2023 12:49 am

Dec 18, 2023 12:49 am

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OOC:

Quote:

The only reactions in this system are Save Tests.

Got it. Thanks!

Dec 18, 2023 12:50 am

Dec 18, 2023 12:50 am

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OOC:

Vaun says:

from the corner of his eye, he noticed how badly Beruga was injured. He took out one of his injector contraption filled with red-colored viscous, sloshing fluid and jabbed it into Beruga's body, injecting the entire fluid. "My friend, you are injured but this will heal you up. It pricks a little, but don't worry; you will feel better in no time."

@avylazyboy Vaun is a healer and rolled to heal you. @Stalker05 next time just indicate the results for the other players

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 18, 2023 2:36 am

Dec 18, 2023 2:36 am

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OOC:

While we're asking questions, is the way I attempted to "deflect" attacks on an ally alright? I wasn't sure exactly what to roll so I just wen with it but I figured Rhidon would be able to use some of his Martial Arts ability to protect allies adjacent to him with a roll.

"Hold on Beruga, I have a feeling this may be the creature's final form!" Still reeling from the hearty blow taken directly from the Glabrezu, Rhidon concentrates all of his energies into two strikes against the creature's limbs hoping to stifle future strikes.

Rolls

Attack Glabrezu 1 - (3d6)

(511) = 7

Attack Glabrezu 2 - (3d6)

(245) = 11

Dec 18, 2023 5:32 am

Dec 18, 2023 5:32 am

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Vaun got hit again by the four armed demon that continued to attack everyone. He took out another injector and administered it on Barley as he saw him getting pummelled by viciously by Glabrezu. He then slashed at the demon again with his dagger.

OOC: It looks like my healing failed. I will try again next turn. @Psybermagi I will mention healing from now on.

Last edited December 18, 2023 5:34 am

Rolls

Healing roll - (2d6)

(22) = 4

Attack roll - (3d6)

(634) = 13

Dec 18, 2023 1:08 pm

Dec 18, 2023 1:08 pm

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OOC:

Thanks, once everyone gets more familiar with each other its not such a big deal but it is always nice to be clear

microtheMacroBear

Dec 18, 2023 3:53 pm

Dec 18, 2023 3:53 pm

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OOC:

Hi, I have another question. I know the demon is up next, but on my turn, if I wanted to try and blind him by throwing dirt in his face or something like that could that cause some sort of disadvantage? Or would it just be a flavor thing?

Last edited December 18, 2023 3:55 pm

Dec 18, 2023 4:32 pm

Dec 18, 2023 4:32 pm

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OOC:

I am ok with creative content.
This would be a standard action that allows a Save Test to avoid the effect that last 1 round with three option he can use an action to remove the affect. Ie clear his eyes. So for you to affect him you need a success and he needs to fail.

Glabrezu

Dec 18, 2023 4:36 pm

Dec 18, 2023 4:36 pm

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Glabrezu

Enraged at your attacks, that have wounded it, the demon continues his assault but also begins ending attacks.

Rolls

Demon Attack vs Beruga, Rhidon, Barley, - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (144) = 9

3d6 : (534) = 12

3d6 : (516) = 12

microtheMacroBear

Dec 18, 2023 6:50 pm

Dec 18, 2023 6:50 pm

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Barley stumbles backwards from the blow grasping at his chest. He struggles to regain his composure and reaches out with his mind tearing at the dirt cake shingles and flings it at the creature. "Hopefully this slows it down", he thinks and fires another psychic bolt directly into its hide.

OOC:

Awesome! Hopefully I roll well. On a side note, Barley is pretty beat up and can use some healing, but hopefully if we don't take this thing down this round, this will buy us some time.

Rolls

Blind creature with dirt and debris - (2d6)

(36) = 9

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(13) = 4

Demon Save Test vs dirt - (2d6)

(22) = 4

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 19, 2023 12:31 am

Dec 19, 2023 12:31 am

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Great move! Rhidon thinks to Barley, and tries to attack the demon twice in the face quickly while it is contending with the dirt.

Rolls

Punch against demon - (3d6)

(222) = 6

Punch against demon - (3d6)

(566) = 17

demon evade - (1d6)

(6) = 6

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 19, 2023 4:20 am

Dec 19, 2023 4:20 am

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Beruga, unfazed at Glabrezu's most recent attack, will jump forward with her morning star, once again preparing to strike, then evade.

Rolls

Morning star attack - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Evade (preemptive) - (1d6)

(3) = 3

demon evade - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Dec 19, 2023 5:45 am

Dec 19, 2023 5:45 am

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Vaun watched as the Glabrezu continued to assault his comrades, managing to hit Barley in the chest. He took out more of his injectors and injected two doses into Barley.

OOC: @Psybermagi,@microtheMacroBear Barley is healed for 4 points. Can you all update me about your current health?

Last edited December 19, 2023 5:48 am

Rolls

Healing roll - (2d6)

(45) = 9

Healing roll - (2d6)

(66) = 12

Dec 19, 2023 6:18 am

Dec 19, 2023 6:18 am

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Beruga is fully healed with one touch of Vaun's magic allowing him to heal Barley who is similarly wounded.

OOC:

Rhd:6, Brl:6, Vn:5, Brg:6

Glabrezu

Dec 20, 2023 3:06 am

Dec 20, 2023 3:06 am

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Glabrezu

Barley scoops up a bit of dirt and throws it into the demons face and it growls and howls but still manages to evade Rhidon's attack. Beruga however managed to land a blow.
Blinking the demon tries to clear it eyes with one hand, attack with two, and evade further damage.

Rolls

clear eyes (failure results in disadvantage for 1 attack) - (2d6)

(36) = 9

claw attack vs Beruga, Barley - (3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (356) = 14

3d6 : (425) = 11

Dec 20, 2023 5:49 am

Dec 20, 2023 5:49 am

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Vaun followed his earlier strategy regarding healing his injured comrade and trying to land a well-aimed blow on this indomitable demon named Glabrezu.

Rolls

Healing roll - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Attack roll - (3d6)

(313) = 7

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Dec 20, 2023 7:22 am

Dec 20, 2023 7:22 am

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After being healed up to max and spared from Glabrezu's last couple of attacks, Beruga lunges forward to attack. Instead of evading this time, she steps forward and tries to distract it and/or block it's next attack aimed at Barley.

OOC:

Edit: missed a few posts before writing that, but my strategy is the same even though I'm not at full health.

Last edited December 20, 2023 7:26 am

Rolls

morning star attack - (2d6)

(45) = 9

Skill check to block next attack aimed at Barley - (2d6)

(16) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Dec 20, 2023 1:13 pm

Dec 20, 2023 1:13 pm

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OOC:

@Vaun, With your first heal I'm up to full health, but I got hit this turn. So, I'm at 5/6. If the healing roll was for me and not Berulga, I would be back up to full.

As Vaun's healing tincture flows through him, Barley gets knocked back from the demon's blow. He catches a glimpse at it's grinning maw before Berulga steps in front of Barley.

In that brief moment, Barley has an open shot and launches two psychic bolts at it's burning eyes.

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(43) = 7

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Dec 20, 2023 3:34 pm

Dec 20, 2023 3:34 pm

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Rhidon is impressed by the way everyone seems to be working well together, and shouts "Great teamwork! This abomination can't stay lucky for long!" before attempting two more strikes.

Rolls

Attack on demon - (3d6)

(656) = 17

Attack on demon - (3d6)

(135) = 9

Dec 20, 2023 4:20 pm

Dec 20, 2023 4:20 pm

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OOC:

FYI, blocking for others is actually harder than evading for yourself. I like the idea and you are free to keep doing it but there is a trait that lets you do it. If you guys want to keep trying it I will come up with a formal definition of how it works

You rain down attacks on the demons and it succumbs to your assault exploding into a massive cloud. The dark vapors waft around for a while and begin to disperse further and further but not quite vanishing. You get the feeling it will eventually reconstitute itself into imps but for now it is not a problem.

Vaun spends a few moments healing all of your injuries as you watch the demonic vapors dissipate.

Date&Time(Beta): 1@11:45

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 21, 2023 2:37 am

Dec 21, 2023 2:37 am

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Once we are clear of the danger, Beruga remembers the dying gnome on her back and turns her head around to check on his condition. Then looking forward, says

It looks like we're getting close. What's our plan to try to tame the Treeheart? Are warden's the only ones capable of communing with it?

OOC:

This will be directed at the entire group, and at the Gnome if he is alive and conscious

Dec 21, 2023 2:45 am

Dec 21, 2023 2:45 am

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Gnome

The Heart is alive and can act but does so more out of instant than thought. It listens to all but the wardens are trained to calm and guide it the gnome coughs.

The fight, with all the running, floating, jumping, and what not worsened his condition. Vaun does what he can for the man but the healing magic only seems to ease his pain at this point as his life force ebs slowly away. Vaun thinks he now has less than an hour to live.

Dec 21, 2023 5:53 am

Dec 21, 2023 5:53 am

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As the battle ended, Vaun relaxed. He tended to all the injuries, but the thought of the dying gnome saddened him. He mentally projected his thought to others, "What shall we do about the gnome?" The fight with the four armed demonic Glabrezu was very hard for everyone, but now they have to make a decision on the dying gnome. Also, the prospect of finding the Treeheart loomed on the horizon as the party started to get ready to move out in search of the heart of Eldergrove.

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Dec 21, 2023 4:00 pm

Dec 21, 2023 4:00 pm

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The massive central tree is a few blocks from your current location and can be reached in a few minutes. The base of the tree is entwined with a large structure with many windows and doors leading in and out of it. The air around you feels oddly thick. Not dangerous but full of pressure and attention. Like pushing through a warm and comfortable blanket but unknown hands push back gently but with increasing force as you near the tree.

https://i.imgur.com/TLXSPB8l.png

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microtheMacroBear

Dec 21, 2023 5:32 pm

Dec 21, 2023 5:32 pm

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"We offer him a choice.", Barley thinks to the whole group and leans over until eye level with the gnome.

Taking the gnome's hand he says, "Friend, although our physician's magicks are great, we fear you are soon to meet your friends at the clearing between worlds. How would you wish to continue? You may ride along side with us until you meet your destiny or we can help you ease your pain. I could give you a vision of what life once was to sooth your mind until you are collected by the great beyond. It is up to you."

OOC:

If this is too much for anyone I totally understand and will take back the post, no questions asked.

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Gnome

Dec 21, 2023 8:52 pm

Dec 21, 2023 8:52 pm

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Gnome

The gnome stirs and murmurs softly take me to the Treeheart and let me pass before returning me to its embrace that I may rejoin with my ancestors

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 22, 2023 12:02 am

Dec 22, 2023 12:02 am

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Beruga had the same thought as Barley, but, having no merciful way to end the Gnome's misery, decided to hold her tongue. Hang in there! If we cannot save you, we will surely see to it that your last wishes are honored and peace be restored to this great city that you have fought so bravely for.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 22, 2023 4:11 am

Dec 22, 2023 4:11 am

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Rhidon thinks to the group, Let's take him to the Treeheart as he asks, but I wouldn't want to put him through any additional stress. Maybe Barley and I should scout ahead about a block at a time, ensure that there are no other surprises. Vaun and Beruga can follow with the gnome when we mentally signal that the coast is clear.

Dec 22, 2023 5:31 am

Dec 22, 2023 5:31 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun nodded at Rhidon. "I think that is a nice idea, Master Rhidon. You two are more capable in close-quarter fights, and you are far faster than me. Since Beruga is carrying our gnome, we should follow your lead. But we must also hurry; the condition is deteriorating for our gnome. Let's proceed swiftly but cautiously."

microtheMacroBear

Dec 22, 2023 12:30 pm

Dec 22, 2023 12:30 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"So we shall.", Barely says to the gnome and then turns to his companions. Thinking to all he says. "I agree that is a solid plan, Rhidon. Let's do it.

Malachi curls up beside the gnome, watching the group with knowing eyes.

Barley reaches out with his senses searching for the imps essence and joins Rhidon. "Lead the way., he says.

OOC:

Barley is going to use spiritual to detect magical or unnatural forces as we move forward.

Dec 22, 2023 4:20 pm

Dec 22, 2023 4:20 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley and Rhidon advance towards the building and the base of the massive tree with the other following behind. As Barley opens his senses to otherworldly forces he feels a pulsing emenation coming from the building ahead. As you near the building Barely also notes that a pool off to one side near the river has a different feel to it.

https://i.imgur.com/opRD5n2l.jpg

You reach the building/tree without incident. Large cavern like openings are formed by the roots and grant access to the building that they grow around. What you can see of the building is unharmed by the roots and looks to be made by skilled craftsmen.

Gnome

The Treeheart will be on an upper floor the gnome coughs out. Simply lay me on any part of the tree after my spirit has left my body. If you set me down before then the Heart will likely try to save me again. he wheezes out But I wish to rest now. My life is done and I am ready for the next journey
Date&Time(Beta): 1@12:00

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 22, 2023 9:15 pm

Dec 22, 2023 9:15 pm

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We should make him comfortable and honor his wishes. Rhidon thinks solemnly.

OOC:

If the caverns lead different places we'll need a way to narrow the options down, anyone have any ideas on how to do that?

Dec 23, 2023 8:18 am

Dec 23, 2023 8:18 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun watched in awe at the tree building, astonished at it's splendour and size. This is fascinating! An entire building within a living tree with caverns and floors. So Treeheart is inside this? He listened to the gnome and sighed. So it has finally come to an end, he thought. It was a sad affair for him to see that someone he had treated wouldn't survive. He always felt sorry for all the patients who died back in the Academy.

Vaun focused on the tree building and said to everyone, "Maybe Barley can send his spirit familiar to scout ahead and find out which one leads to the upper floors?"

microtheMacroBear

Dec 23, 2023 3:34 pm

Dec 23, 2023 3:34 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"That's a great idea Vaun, although he has a limited range. I will have to go with him. Rhidon, you're ranger abilites will come in handy if you care to join or...", Barley thinks to all then pulls out a little clockwork finch.

"I got this trinket from an eccentric artificer. It will come to life upon whispering a magic word. I have the gift of languages, prehaps we could use this to scout ahead and return to us or start to sing so we can follow it's voice?

Before we enter, you should know. There's something...different about that pool. It maybe nothing, it maybe something. We should check it in case it holds a clue to the malady of this city. However, our friend's time is limited and we have to honor his request.", Barley says observing the pool.

OOC:

Is the pool visibly unusual from the outside at all? Malachi only have a 50ft. range based around Barley. Any futher and he disappears, but I have this magical golden finch. Maybe we could use it to find the tree heart then lead it to us?

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Dec 23, 2023 3:52 pm

Dec 23, 2023 3:52 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The landscaping around the pool is crafted to form a natural barrier so it can easily be seen but difficult to approach. Immediately around the pool the regular flagstones transition to blue stone or ceramic tile.
The base of the tree and its entwined building is well over 200 feet wide at it's base. There are 4 entrances that you see easily from the west side of the Tree and 2 on the south side.

Dec 25, 2023 12:08 am

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Dec 25, 2023 5:51 pm

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Vaun nodded at Barley and said, "That trinket will be a good help in this situation. There seem to be six entrances; however, it seems difficult to gauge which one will lead to the upper floors. Should we try one from the south and one from the west? You can send your companion through the west entrance and the trinket from the south."

At the mention of pool, Vaun looked at it and said, "I can try to understand if there is something wrong with the pool." He took out an empty flask and went to scoop out some water. He then added some other concoctions to it and waited to see any change.

OOC: Using educated trait to detect if the pool water is magical and dangerous.

Rolls

Educated trait roll - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Educated trait roll - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Dec 25, 2023 10:14 pm

Dec 25, 2023 10:14 pm

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OOC:

Vaun is a scholar so can use 3d6 for rolls he is familiar with due to his education. Examining the pool for example and recalling your lessons in natural history counts as an academic endeavor.

As Vaun examines the water he notices that the magic within it fades as soon as it is removed from the pool. This is common in natural magic and he determines that the effects likely take place only when bathing in it or drinking directly from it.

[ +- ] The tree

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 26, 2023 3:27 am

Dec 26, 2023 3:27 am

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OOC:

Does it seem like anyone is going in or out of the tree? We're sort of in the middle of the city right, is it busy at all or has it been basically deserted since the imps?

Dec 26, 2023 4:01 am

Dec 26, 2023 4:01 am

Curing Eldergrove

The city has likely been deserted for decades. You have not seen any signs of any groups within the city. Individuals or small groups like yours may have come and gone or still be here but given the size of the city outfit would pair time to find any such.

The massive tree structure appears as abandoned as the rest of the city it rests in the middle of. The sound of wildlife you heard at the edge of the city have all but vanished leaving only the wind and hiding rustle of the plants. The stillness and lack of any creatures near the tree make it feel oddly foreboding.

Dec 26, 2023 12:36 pm

Dec 26, 2023 12:36 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC: So, do I make educated rolls with proficiency? Like rolling 3d6? Or is it just in this case?

microtheMacroBear

Dec 26, 2023 1:07 pm

Dec 26, 2023 1:07 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley walks towards Vaun and watches him collect a sample of liquid. His initial feeling about the pool growing stronger. He examines the stone work. "Is it dangerous?", he asks Vaun.

OOC:

Does Vaun tell Barley about the liquid. Because of he does, we should look for and then throw something that is dead into the pool. I'm wondering if it has healing properties or something.

Dec 26, 2023 3:12 pm

Dec 26, 2023 3:12 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun turned towards Barley as he approached him, "The pool water is definitely magical, and once taken in a container, it loses it's potency. However, I can't ascertain whether it is dangerous or not. Further study would be necessary, I guess."

Gnome

Dec 26, 2023 4:34 pm

Dec 26, 2023 4:34 pm

Curing Eldergrove

You search for a while and find it odd not to find any insects in this area.

Gnome

Ah, the poll of command. the gnome wheezes It may be of help to you and he drifts off to his fading sleep again

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Dec 26, 2023 10:00 pm

Dec 26, 2023 10:00 pm

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Beruga will walk up to the pool and take a sniff trying to discern any sort of toxic or dangerous scent.

Rolls

Perception (smell) - (3d6)

(251) = 8

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 27, 2023 3:44 am

Dec 27, 2023 3:44 am

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"I'm inclined to trust the gnome, but I don't like the sounds of anything with 'Command' in it's name." Rhidon takes a few steps away from the pool and looks around, double-checking for any signs of anyone in the area.

Rolls

Look/Listen for signs of anyone else in the area - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Dec 27, 2023 4:35 am

Dec 27, 2023 4:35 am

Curing Eldergrove

The area is vacant save the memories of times long ago that were full of people and joy.

Dec 27, 2023 4:42 am

Dec 27, 2023 4:42 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun turned to the gnome when they spoke. "So, this is the Pool of Command and this will help us?" He turned to others and asked, "Would anyone of you want to drink from the pool? Our friend here says it may help us. I can try first if you want."

He tried to recall anything about the Pool of Command. Maybe he heard the gnome mention something that he couldn't quite remember.

OOC: Trying Educated trait roll to remember anything specific about the Pool of Command.

Rolls

Educated trait roll - (3d6)

(121) = 4

Dec 27, 2023 4:59 am

Dec 27, 2023 4:59 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun recalls that there are a variety of magical pools. Healing springs and love pools are the most widespread legends but there are others that are tied to elemental plains, the fey, reversing aging, and more. Command sounds more like one tied to beasts, fey, or spirits of some kind.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 27, 2023 1:26 pm

Dec 27, 2023 1:26 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Let me try. If something bad happens, hopefully your healing magic will work.", Barley says and dives into the clear water.

Dec 27, 2023 4:49 pm

Dec 27, 2023 4:49 pm

Curing Eldergrove

As Barley enters the water and surfaces the splash and ripple are odd. It takes you a moment to realize that the splash caused not even a drop to leave the pool. The water moved up and around from his entrance but none of it left contact with the pool. The ripples cause a larger and larger undulation and as Barley surfaces you see the entire pool raise up with Barley "surfacing" now well above ground level.

https://i.imgur.com/6pdlTIHm.jpg

Dec 27, 2023 5:11 pm

Dec 27, 2023 5:11 pm

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Vaun looked alarmed, "Oh no! Barley! Get down! What is that?" He tried his level based to remember if he had read about creatures like this residing in a magical pool.

OOC: Sorry for a one-line post, but it's just scary to not react like that. Rolling educated to identify the creature and it's weakness.

Rolls

Educated trait roll to identify creature - (3d6)

(543) = 12

Dec 27, 2023 10:37 pm

Dec 27, 2023 10:37 pm

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The moving mass of water resembles stories of Water Elementals. Not evil but simply a force of power and the element that can be very powerful and destructive under the command of an evil mage or aid ships and construction under the control of benevolent ones. Wild ones are unpredictable as their thoughts are nearly impossible to understand.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 28, 2023 3:27 pm

Dec 28, 2023 3:27 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

This kind of thing is so much easier to navigate at a table, lol. Prehaps a quick side chat. Barley could either have it show us to the heart OR protect us from the imps. What does everyone think? I don't want to slow down the game, but this thing could really really help us.

Barley floats in the magical water surrounding him. Oddly, he can breathe normally.

He stares at the creature that engulfed him and thinks only to his companions, "It's not dangerous. It wants us to speak a word of command. If I do, it will follow our orders. We could use it to find the heart. What do you want me to say?

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CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 28, 2023 7:39 pm

Dec 28, 2023 7:39 pm

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OOC:

If it's able to lead us to the heart at the very least it would help us narrow down which pathway, so that works for me.

"They say locals tend to make the best guides, but I doubt this is what they meant." Rhidon thinks to everyone, "If it can guide us to the correct entrance though, that would be very helpful."

microtheMacroBear

Dec 30, 2023 4:14 am

Dec 30, 2023 4:14 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Sounds good

Barley looks the creature in it's undulating watery face and says, "Lead us to the tree heart."

Dec 30, 2023 4:46 am

Dec 30, 2023 4:46 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun listened to others counsel and waited for the elemental's reaction. It was a risky step, but it would surely lead them to the Treeheart. Maybe the creature would be tamed? Maybe they won't have to subdue such a terrifying creature. He waited with bated breath to see what the creature did when Barley issued the command.

Dec 30, 2023 6:20 am

Dec 30, 2023 6:20 am

Curing Eldergrove

water

Upon receiving Barleys command the water flows from the pool and deposits Barley next to the others before proceeding towards the tree but pausing a scant dozen feet away to await you.

You follow the mass of living water and it heads directly to the tree and passes within. You enter the short corridor through the roots of the tree and a briefly stopped by a stout wooden door that is burst open with a single slam from the elemental. Beyond it a large dim and open room. Though Rhidon and the elemental do not require any light Vaun and Barly have their visibility greatly diminished but soon realize that there is a faint light provided by luminous fungus and plants you are unfamiliar with. As you step within you find the air cool and filled with a mouldy odor. The walls are built of superior masonry with thick columns of living wood holding the high ceilings. The floor is covered with uneven flagstone and thin and thick roots making travel across them somewhat treacherous.

Upon entering the room you hear rustling noises and Rhidon spots a few enormous rats, the size of dogs, scrury away from their nest in the rooms north west corner behind the door. They quickly flee into a passage on the northern side of the room. The elemental proceeds across the room to the door on the far side and waits for you to follow.

https://i.imgur.com/ZYAPeX1.png

Dec 30, 2023 11:05 am

Dec 30, 2023 11:05 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun entered the Treehouse following the elemental's direction. Upon entering, he waited for sometime to adjust his eyesight in the darkness and almost gasped while looking at the interior of the room. He almost went for his dagger as he saw the giant rats scurrying away, but as they left him and his company, Vaun relaxed a bit. He continued to follow the elemental to the far side of the room and awaited others to catch up.

microtheMacroBear

Dec 30, 2023 12:38 pm

Dec 30, 2023 12:38 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley pauses as he barely makes out the giant scurrying shapes of the rats. He takes out his torch, clicks his finger to produce a flame and lights it.

In the light, he joins Vaun and the elemental.

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Dec 30, 2023 4:15 pm

Dec 30, 2023 4:15 pm

Curing Eldergrove

As Barly lights the torch you see several of the plants nearby react. Some retract and close their flowers, others open up pods or begin producing thorns. The elemental reaches over and snuffs the torch shaking its head. As the gloom returns it takes a bit longer to see as the plants are slow to begin glowing and it takes a while for your eyes to re-adjust.
Rhidon can see normally but Vaun and Barley have disadvantage on any rolls to see/discover thing that rely on sight.

The elemental shoves open the door and enters the room but then returns and turns south. Looking in Rhidon can see a door on the east way that has long been grown over sealing it shut by roots over a foot thick. Again he hears the sound of something scrambling away into the deeper darkness of the tree/building.

The southern door is made of stone and also requires the elemental to force it open to reveal another dimly lit room covered in roots, moss, and fungi. Sliding over the rough floor the elemental crosses to the far SE corner and through a doorway partially blocked by vines, roots, and branches. It easily slides through and around the plants tangle but you are forced to stop and hack your way through. As you do so Rhidon pauses for a moment staring into the next room confused at the glimpse of a face staring back at him from the gloom beyond but it quickly vanished.

Another room and then another. But this one has a floor that is smooth with tilework creating a mosaic picture that is oddly clear of any plant growth or detritus.

https://i.imgur.com/Zxw2l7V.jpg

The elemental pauses at the clear tiles then moves across the tiles. However as it moves through the middle of the mosaic you hear a pop sound from above then a splashing sound as you see what looks like a rain of seeds the size of your fist fall into the elemental and the floor around it. Almost instantly the seeds within the elemental alls spout and begins growing inside of it and within it. The twisting sprouts begin binding together and the elementals movement slows.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Dec 31, 2023 2:46 am

Dec 31, 2023 2:46 am

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Rhidon observes the disappearing face, the mosaic, and the the seeds with equal parts fear and curiosity. There is much happening in this place I do not understand friends, including a glimpse of a face I saw briefly before it vanished. I'm not sure if you can make it out but there is a mosaic on the floor here, it depicts a large tree in a town... and that noise you just heard is a rain of seeds sprouting within the elemental and slowing it down.

Trusting that the elemental has been a reliable guide, Rhidon attempts to chop the sprouts with his axe in an attempt to free the elemental.

Rolls

Chopping sprouts to free elemental - (2d6)

(23) = 5

Dec 31, 2023 5:27 am

Dec 31, 2023 5:27 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun tries to feel his way until his eyes adjust to the dimness of the room. "Damn, we can't let the elemental slow down. It is showing us the way. Let me try to cut any vegetations obstructing it." He took out his dagger and started slashing through the outgrowths that he could spot and feel to free up the space.

OOC: Since there is darkness do I roll with disadvantage? Will disadvantage lower my 3 dice to 2 dice? Okay, attacking the vegetation with dagger then.

Last edited December 31, 2023 5:40 am

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(531) = 9

Dec 31, 2023 5:30 am

Dec 31, 2023 5:30 am

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OOC:

Assume regular rolls unless stated otherwise
Disadvantage is currently only to see details and at range. So ranged attacks have disadvantage but other attacks are normal

microtheMacroBear

Jan 1, 2024 5:32 pm

Jan 1, 2024 5:32 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Hold on a second! We may want him to sprout. This room was put here for a reason!", Barley says and furiously tries to read the mosiac in the gloom. Looking for a clue to see if this is normal or not.

OOC:

I want to see if we are supposed to let the elemental turn into a tree. It's interesting that there is a mosiac of a giant tree that has a seed trap in the center.

Rolls

Clues to see if this is normal (Scholar) - (1d6)

(5) = 5

Jan 1, 2024 7:24 pm

Jan 1, 2024 7:24 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon slashes at the plants but fails to have much effect while Vaun manages to cut through several of the roots that extend from the elemental and seek to anchor into any nearby surface. Though this does not stop the spread of the plants it does limit their effectiveness. The elemental flows away from any seeds on the floor and begins swirling its mass to clump the plant mass into a single location but fails to remove the growing mass from its form.

The mosaic looks like a picture of the city you are in, though not overgrown. Nature and buildings combined to encompass the river with the great tree in the center of it all.

OOC:

Anyone can go, Beruga can act twice if they post after the others.

Rolls

Elemental Save Test - (2d6)

(42) = 6

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Jan 1, 2024 9:50 pm

Jan 1, 2024 9:50 pm

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I'm not sure. Everything indicates that this growth is an overreaction by the treeheart. I'd be hesitant to let it continue.

Beruga, following up the rear, pauses briefly to think about how she could help the elemental, but realizes she probably doesn't have the tools to effectively stop the plant growth. Seeing the elemental try and fail to eject a large clump of it, she jumps to try to sink her teeth into the growth and anchor it to the floor to give the elemental a better chance on its next attempt.

OOC:

Sorry for delay, everyone. Holidays had me more busy than I thought I'd be.

I think it's fair to roll this with disadvantage since Beruga will probably find it hard to anchor herself on a tile floor.

Rolls

Anchor clump of plant growth to floor - (1d6)

(6) = 6

Jan 1, 2024 11:29 pm

Jan 1, 2024 11:29 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The plants tendrils instantly sink into the ground and merge with the other roots that crisscross the floor. The now anchored elemental struggles as the plants grow stronger and stronger and spread throughout its body. It's whirling mass is able to keep portions of itself free of the invasive plant mass but now that the plants have an anchor the elemental is unable to move as more roots in the area sprout tendrils that stretch out to bind it further.

Rolls

Elemental Save Test - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Jan 2, 2024 6:42 am

Jan 2, 2024 6:42 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun looks confusedly at the events. He couldn't make up his mind about whether to help the elemental or to let the vegetation have it's way. Is there an esoteric order of things that needs to happen? Some kind of mystic phenomenon? Is there some process taking place? He focused his thoughts on trying to understand what was going on.

OOC: Rolling educated to find out what exactly is happening here?

Rolls

Educated trait roll - (3d6)

(212) = 5

microtheMacroBear

Jan 2, 2024 11:58 am

Jan 2, 2024 11:58 am

Curing Eldergrove

"I suppose you're right, Berulga.", says Barley and he draws his sword and starts to cut away at the plant life binding the elemental.

Rolls

cut away at the plant life with sword - (2d6)

(41) = 5

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Jan 2, 2024 11:18 pm

Jan 2, 2024 11:18 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon continues with the axe, trying to position himself onto the other side of it as Barley. "A lot about this place is beyond my understanding, but I think the elemental is an asset worth holding on to."

Rolls

Try to free elemental from plants - (2d6)

(33) = 6

Jan 3, 2024 1:44 am

Jan 3, 2024 1:44 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun's Educated analysis says:

Vaun looks confusedly at the events. He couldn't make up his mind about whether to help the elemental or to let the vegetation have it's way. Is there an esoteric order of things that needs to happen? Some kind of mystic phenomenon? Is there some process taking place? He focused his thoughts on trying to understand what was going on.

The elemental is an independent spirit with its own thoughts and feelings. The plants are currently infecting the elemental, though to what end you know not. If it was not an elemental there would be not reason for the plants not to grow, but currently they have infected the elemental and are hindering and possibly killing it. The elemental clearly does not want the plant in but the plant equally obviously targeted the elemental. So it comes down to which side you feel should prevail.

OOC:

Any particular reason you are only doing a single action? Standard combat is 2 actions a round. I know you are not in combat with the plant, but the elemental basically is.

The elemental continues to struggle to free itself of the plants growing inside of it but the infestation continues to grow and the elemental is becoming weaker by the moment.

Rolls

Elemental Save Test - (2d6)

(14) = 5

microtheMacroBear

Jan 3, 2024 12:45 pm

Jan 3, 2024 12:45 pm

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OOC:

I was treating the plant like it was a trap instead of a combatant. It's good to know we can use two actions.

Barley swings his sword again, aiming for the tethering tendrils, then he gets an idea. Standing back, he targets the tendrils with his mind and they start to heat it.

Rolls

Sword swing - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Pyrokinetic Storm - tendrils - (2d6)

(23) = 5

microtheMacroBear

Jan 3, 2024 12:46 pm

Jan 3, 2024 12:46 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Terrible rolls, must be the low light, lol.

Jan 3, 2024 1:23 pm

Jan 3, 2024 1:23 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The situation was too complex, and the ambient darkness along with the confusion didn't let Vaun make a clear logical distinction. He gave up trying to piece the puzzle and attacked the vegetation, trying to engulf the elemental.

OOC: Sorry I didn't know that we were resolving the attacks in combat turns. Rolling the second attack now.

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(352) = 10

Jan 4, 2024 6:26 am

Jan 4, 2024 6:26 am

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OOC:

It is not quite combat, so I am fine either way. I was more curious how you interpreted the situation. I am awaiting Rhidon before progressing the story.

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Jan 4, 2024 1:16 pm

Jan 4, 2024 1:16 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Feeling his axe work isn't cutting it, Rhidon shifts strategy and attempts a series of kicks to try and separate the growth long enough for the elemental to possibly escape the sprouts.

Rolls

Kicking the sprouting seeds out of the elemental - (3d6)

(344) = 11

Kicking the sprouted seeds out of elemental - (3d6)

(433) = 10

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Jan 4, 2024 9:56 pm

Jan 4, 2024 9:56 pm

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Without any proper bushwhacking tool, Beruga will join Rhidon in trying to pull some of the sprouts out of the elemental to free it.

Rolls

Kicking sprouted seends out of elemental - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Kicking sprouted seends out of elemental - (2d6)

(25) = 7

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Jan 5, 2024 12:06 am

Jan 5, 2024 12:06 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Ooo some success! Maybe you learned from Rhidon's form lol

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Jan 5, 2024 7:10 am

Jan 5, 2024 7:10 am

Curing Eldergrove

You all move to help the elemental rid itself of the seed growths but its struggles make this difficult. Vaun and Beruga manage to dig into the connecting tendrils and the elemental tries to pull free with a massive effort

Rolls

elemental Save Test - (3d6)

(552) = 12

Jan 5, 2024 7:18 am

Jan 5, 2024 7:18 am

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Pulling free the elemental steps back then focuses a massive blast of water to wash all the seeds and wriggling sprouts as far from it as possible.

With the way clear the elemental proceeds to the next room and as you enter your light spills over a swarm of creatures, with plants growing into and over them similar to the gnome, surge towards you squealing and howling. The swarm includes four massive rats, two giant wasps, and a thin humanoid figure dressed in a tattered robe.

Jan 5, 2024 7:47 am

Jan 5, 2024 7:47 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun almost jumped at the sudden onslaught but he immediately reoriented himself from the confusion and drew his dagger. "We have vermin here; be careful, everyone!" With his dagger unsheathed he slashed at one of the giant rat.

Ooc: Making 2 attacks on the giant rat.

Last edited January 5, 2024 7:47 am

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(613) = 10

Attack roll - (3d6)

(366) = 15

microtheMacroBear

Jan 5, 2024 2:51 pm

Jan 5, 2024 2:51 pm

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Barley jumps back in surprise and then raises his hands in front of him. He lets out a yell as his hands glow with an intense light. The air around the rats and wasps starts to shimmer as it heats up.

OOC:

I'd like to roll Pyrokinetic storm twice. I am trying to hit all 4 rats with one blast and the wasps with the other. Let me know if this is OP, if it is, I'd like to concentrate on taking out the rats instead.

Rolls

Pyrokinetic storm - rats - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Pyrokinetic storm - wasps - (2d6)

(54) = 9

Jan 5, 2024 3:35 pm

Jan 5, 2024 3:35 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun slices 2 of the rats, one of which he neatly severs it's spine and it falls motionless. Barley finishes off the other wounded and hit flare of psychic flame knocks a wasp from mid air with its delicate wings shriveled, but it crawls on mindless of the injury.

OOC:

Nice crit by Vaun. All the critters are 2 HP to take out

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Jan 5, 2024 8:11 pm

Jan 5, 2024 8:11 pm

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Rhidon runs up to the figure in the tattered robes, and strikes it twice with his nunchaku. We will make quick work of this swarm! he thinks to everyone, trying to mask the fact that he's generally creeped out by these infested creatures.

Rolls

Strike with nunchaku - (3d6)

(463) = 13

Strike with nunchaku - (3d6)

(131) = 5

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Jan 7, 2024 12:59 am

Jan 7, 2024 12:59 am

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga's fur bristles in surprise and she lets out a loud defensive CHIRP!!! before unholstering her morning star and heaving a focused attack towards one of the infested wasps.

Barley, can you command the elemental to help us?

She feels uneasy that her companions have all chosen to prioritize attacking the large rodents first, but does not mention it in the heat of battle.

Rolls

Morning star attack against wasp (focused) - (3d6)

(236) = 11

Morning star attack against second wasp (unfocused) - (3d6)

(335) = 11

Jan 8, 2024 3:14 am

Jan 8, 2024 3:14 am

Curing Eldergrove

The humanoid barely flinches at the blow from Rhidon but Beruga crushes the last wasp from the air.

The other wasp quickly crawls up the Beruga and tries to sting her while the last 2 rats lunge at Barley and Vaun with their oversized teeth. Vaun is unable to move quickly enough and the rat sinks its teeth deep into his calf, holding on tight! The tattered man(?) slams both arms into Rhidon.

Beruga, roll a Save Test, 2d6, or become lose 1 action a round, 2 damage from stinger & poison

Rolls

wasp vs Beruga (any 6 inflicts poison) - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (43) = 7

2d6 : (66) = 12

rat vs Barley, Vaun - (Barley:2d6, Barley:2d6, Vaun:2d6, Vaun:2d6)

Barley:2d6 : (36) = 9

Barley:2d6 : (11) = 2

Vaun:2d6 : (25) = 7

Vaun:2d6 : (66) = 12

man vs Rhidon - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (52) = 7

2d6 : (62) = 8

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Jan 8, 2024 4:22 am

Jan 8, 2024 4:22 am

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OOC:

This has gotten bloody pretty fast

Rolls

Wasp poison save - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Jan 8, 2024 4:41 am

Jan 8, 2024 4:41 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

You guys are up again vs 2 rats, 1 wounded wasp, and a tattered man thing

Jan 8, 2024 5:20 am

Jan 8, 2024 5:20 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun screamed at the savage bite of the rat, pain racking through his entire body and making him tremble. He took his dagger and continued to stab the rat so that it would release it's bite and let him go.

OOC: I would have loved to heal but the healing trait says that I can't heal myself. So, I guess I will probably continue to attack.

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(336) = 12

Attack roll - (3d6)

(244) = 10

microtheMacroBear

Jan 8, 2024 12:19 pm

Jan 8, 2024 12:19 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley jumps back from the rat thing and his hands continue to grow. He snarls and throws one forward towards it hoping to turn it into a rat fritter, a very well done rat fritter.

OOC:

Pyrokenisis again and a pre-emptive evade

Rolls

Pyrokinetic storm - rat - (2d6)

(63) = 9

evade - (d6)

(4) = 4

microtheMacroBear

Jan 8, 2024 12:21 pm

Jan 8, 2024 12:21 pm

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OOC:

I just realized I missed the request to ask the elemental to act. I'll do that next round!

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Jan 8, 2024 5:22 pm

Jan 8, 2024 5:22 pm

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Concerned that the nunchucks seemed ineffective, Rhidon shifts to unarmed attacks and tries a punch and kick against the person in tattered robes looking for signs that it is getting through.

OOC:

How close is Rhidon to Beruga? He'd like to make sure he can step in between her and the wasp if needed..

Rolls

Punch attack against tatters - (3d6)

(126) = 9

Kick attack against tatters - (3d6)

(122) = 5

Jan 9, 2024 6:19 am

Jan 9, 2024 6:19 am

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OOC:

Beruga is up @avylazyboy

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Jan 9, 2024 8:32 pm

Jan 9, 2024 8:32 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga shrugs off the pain from the wasp's sting and winds up to lunge once more at the remaining wasp. After that, she moves to attack the robed person.

Rolls

Morning star attack against wasp - (3d6)

(216) = 9

Morning star attack against robed person - (3d6)

(141) = 6

Jan 11, 2024 5:45 am

Jan 11, 2024 5:45 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun cuts the rat and Barley finishes it off, the smoking ruin falling to the ground. Rhidons strike looks much like his weapon attacks, to have not effect. But through his hands he can feel the others body and knows he is damaging it no mater it's lack of a reaction. Beruga finishes off the wasp but misses the humanoid with her spinning weapon.

The last rat rushes at Barley, lunging for his throat. Meanwhile the man thing, who is beginning to look unwell, similarly breaks off from Rhidon and swings his fists at Barley.

Rolls

rat vicious bite vs Barley 2 damage - (1d6)

(2) = 2

humanoid attacks Barley - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (42) = 6

2d6 : (25) = 7

Jan 11, 2024 6:20 am

Jan 11, 2024 6:20 am

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Vaun had taken a vicious bite from the previous rat, so the wound caused him a fair bit of burning pain. He attached a cotton cloth to cover the wound. However, the enemies lurking in front were not to be trifled with. He changed his combat strategy and slashed at the unnamed man trying to anticipate and dodge his counterattack.

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(155) = 11

Evade - (1d6)

(2) = 2

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Jan 11, 2024 7:43 am

Jan 11, 2024 7:43 am

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga whirls around, carried by the momentum of her spinning morning star that missed it's mark. She decides to go for a different approach and bites at the human's robes with her teeth, attempting to restrain its movement and/or prevent it from attacking with one of its arms. She also anticipates the human retaliating and prepares to evade its next attack.

Rolls

restrain infested human with teeth - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Evade (preemptive) - (1d6)

(6) = 6

microtheMacroBear

Jan 11, 2024 11:50 am

Jan 11, 2024 11:50 am

Curing Eldergrove

Barley dodges the rat thing easily. Unfortunately it puts his head in the perfect position to get hit in the face.

The man thing makes contact and Barley stumbles back. He looks at the man thing a throws a psychic bolt in it's direction.

As he does this he thinks to the elemental "Help us fight the humanoid and rat."

OOC:

Does talking count as an action? I treated it as if it does.

Last edited January 11, 2024 11:50 am

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast Humanoid - (2d6)

(23) = 5

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Jan 11, 2024 12:16 pm

Jan 11, 2024 12:16 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Seeing Beruga's shift in tactics, Rhidon aids and similarly attempts to restrain the robed figure and try to evade any attacks in the process.

Rolls

Restrain the Robed figure in some type of hold - (2d6)

(13) = 4

Dodge any attacks - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Jan 11, 2024 2:01 pm

Jan 11, 2024 2:01 pm

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OOC:

Talking does not count as an action. Using scrolls, attacking, moveing more than a few fee, etc are all Actions. Giving Barley a dodge Action

Though Vaoun is able to cut the infested rat none of the other are able to land a solid blow as the whole mele now dances around Barley who for some reason is the focus of the infested attacks.

At the command the elemental seems to hesitate before simply moving through everyone involved. The experience is unsetling as you are momentarily engulfed then left entirely dry as it moves away. Unfortunately the infested creature are able to grab onto Barley, voiding the pull of the elemental.

OOC:

Barley can roll to evade the attack that hit him

Rolls

Rat & Man attacks vs Barley - (2d6, 2d6, 2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (21) = 3

2d6 : (13) = 4

2d6 : (61) = 7

2d6 : (34) = 7

elemental grab, rat and man save - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (55) = 10

2d6 : (64) = 10

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Jan 12, 2024 1:28 am

Jan 12, 2024 1:28 am

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OOC:

Barley, how is your health?

Jan 12, 2024 2:23 am

Jan 12, 2024 2:23 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Barey is hurt bad but not critical 3/6

Jan 12, 2024 6:29 am

Jan 12, 2024 6:29 am

Curing Eldergrove

Realizing that Barley is injured and needs medical attention, Vaun took out his contraption and injected red fluid into Barley. "You don't look so good, let me patch you up."

He then followed up again with his dagger strike at the man lurking in front of them.

OOC: I am hoping that this a new round. Barley is healed for 2 points. Anyone else need healing?

Last edited January 12, 2024 6:31 am

Rolls

Healing roll - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Attack roll - (3d6)

(336) = 12

microtheMacroBear

Jan 12, 2024 12:11 pm

Jan 12, 2024 12:11 pm

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OOC:

Thanks! If my evade roll succeeds I think I'm at full.

Barley attempts to dodge the humanoid's attack as the elemental engulfs him. He feels the man-thing grab hold of his clothing as they are engulfed. As soon as the elemental passes by, Barley fires a psychic bolt into the things face.

Rolls

evade - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Jan 12, 2024 2:24 pm

Jan 12, 2024 2:24 pm

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The humanoid collapses leaving only the rat

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Jan 12, 2024 3:33 pm

Jan 12, 2024 3:33 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon moves quickly between Barley and the rat hoping to protect him from another vicious assault, attacking twice with punches.

Rolls

Punch attack on rat - (3d6)

(336) = 12

Punch attack on rat - (3d6)

(253) = 10

Vine people

Jan 12, 2024 4:35 pm

Jan 12, 2024 4:35 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The infested rat is finished off. A stillness fills the areas then you hear a rasping cough.

Vine people

The infested man coughs again and as you look closer you see the vines retracting, similar to what happened when you cured the gnome. And like the gnome the man appears to be near death. He blinks and turns his head to you as you see his lips move

Do . . . . do not blame the heart . . . . It tied to help us but . . . . the enemy . . . so strong. He coughs some more then tries to sit up and stares at you intently as he marshals all his strength to pass on his dying words It is scared. Please help the heart before collapsing, dead and finally at rest.

Date&Time(Beta): 1@12:15

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Jan 13, 2024 5:06 am

Jan 13, 2024 5:06 am

Curing Eldergrove

Watching as the final rat falls, tongue out and twitching paws pointed up in the air, at the hands of Rhidon, Beruga looks to the others awkwardly.

So, uh, that was a bit... overwhelming, at first. We had no choice but to fight, right? But I'm glad we won! - Hahaha!

After another awkward pause she changes the subject. We must be getting pretty close to the heart now. But I admit, I have no idea how we can alleviate its fear when we get there. When my daughter used to have nightmares, I would groom her and tell her stories of her grandparents, but I doubt that would work the same way with such a different creature. Also, it might still be scared for a reason. Until we discover the source of its fear, I think it would be best if we proceed with caution rather than... that thing. and she looks over to the elemental.

Rolls

Faking enthusiasm (dis) - (1d6)

(6) = 6

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Jan 13, 2024 5:08 am

Jan 13, 2024 5:08 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Damn, the one time I was hoping to roll low, lol

microtheMacroBear

Jan 13, 2024 12:27 pm

Jan 13, 2024 12:27 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley thinks to himself, "Berulga seems oddly enthusiastic, the fight must have got her excited."

"Hopefully we'll be able to communicate with the heart. I'll try a mental link when we get close. Whatever caused something powerful enough to do this to become afraid is not something to get suprised by" Barley say gesturing towards the fallen person.

He turn towards the elemental, bows, and projects, "When we are ready, please lead us to the heart"

"Ok, I asked the elemental to proceed when we are ready. How is everyone after that fight? Vaun, I have this kit with balms and bandages. Let me heal you.", Barley says pulling out his kit.

OOC:

Healing Vaun with healthkit.

@Psybermagi is the healthkit single use or does it work like the heal ability? I will roll in case it works like the ability. Edited for grammar

Last edited January 13, 2024 11:09 pm

Rolls

Health kit - heal Vaun - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Jan 13, 2024 3:08 pm

Jan 13, 2024 3:08 pm

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OOC:

I am not tracking uses for most things. Vaun can heal himself. The kit is useful if he is knocked to 0 and falls unconscious

I assume that any party with a healer takes the time after combat to fully heal before moving on.

Jan 13, 2024 3:13 pm

Jan 13, 2024 3:13 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC: But healer trait can't heal self. If you are house ruling that, I am fine by it.

Last edited January 13, 2024 3:13 pm

Jan 13, 2024 3:15 pm

Jan 13, 2024 3:15 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Healer says:

you can Test 2d6 to heal a creature other than yourself. If the
Test is successful, the target creature is healed for 2 Hit Points.
This Trait can also be used to cure poison, disease, and other
physical ailments that are non-magical. You must be next to the
creature to heal it.

OOC:

OK, yep, I missed that. Good catch. Anyone have healing potions? Do you want to rest for a bit? +1 HP/hour

microtheMacroBear

Jan 13, 2024 5:32 pm

Jan 13, 2024 5:32 pm

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OOC:

Ok cool, so the health kit is for stabilization, good to know. It feels like it's going to get more dangerous the closer we get to the heart, so, I say we should rest until everyone has full health. If we are doing auto healing from Vaun after a fight, that would be how ever long Vaun needs it.

That is my 2 cents.

Last edited January 13, 2024 5:33 pm

Jan 13, 2024 6:18 pm

Jan 13, 2024 6:18 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Ooc: Thanks guys, maybe we can do a campfire resting scene?

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 13, 2024 8:00 pm

Jan 13, 2024 8:00 pm

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OOC:

That sort of rest sounds good to me, they haven't really rested since they got to the city right?

Rhidon nods in agreement and gives Beruga a playful slap on the back. "You have the spirit of battle within you Beruga, a great showing."

Listening to the rest of the discussion about the heart, he reflects on his recent experience in the Ranger's trial when leaning into pacifism likely saved his life. "If this is happening when the heart is scared, battle could make it worse and possibly ensnare us in a similar charm. If the heart is being threatened, we may need to consider other ways to neutralize that threat."

water

Jan 13, 2024 8:11 pm

Jan 13, 2024 8:11 pm

Curing Eldergrove

water

The room has several door and open archways leading to other unexplored rooms (8,10) so you move back to the room with tiles (16) to rest, with the elemental following you and filing the door to the chamber you just fought in(10).

[ +- ] map

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Jan 13, 2024 8:28 pm

Jan 13, 2024 8:28 pm

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OOC:

I have Beruga at 3/6 hp. Does this mean I fully heal over 3 hours?

Beruga looks down at the floor each time one of her friends misinterprets her view of the fight, but says nothing. When they retreat to the tile room, she walks over to a corner away from the others and begins licking her wounds for a while until she falls asleep, trying to dream about more pleasant days.

microtheMacroBear

Jan 13, 2024 11:13 pm

Jan 13, 2024 11:13 pm

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"That's a new trick.", says Barley as the elemental fills the doorway and looks pensively at Berulga.

"She seemed so excited and now...Best to leave her be.", Barley thinks to himself and sits cross-legged on the floor. Malachi appears by his side and he smiles at the little spirit as it curls up, mimicking sleep.

Last edited January 13, 2024 11:14 pm

Jan 15, 2024 6:07 am

Jan 15, 2024 6:07 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun settled at one side of the fire that he built using torches. He sat cross-legged and brought his dairy, where he started to casually sketch. His wounds ached but he had taken sometime to clean and bandage them. The silent ambiance was eerie but somehow serene. He drew and watched the campfire, the reflection of flames dancing in front of his goggle's lens. After sometime he spoke up, "You know, Beruga's plan might work. We had visions of the city's splendor beauty before all this happened. We can project the thought that we are building and nurturing the city, tending to it's many places, weeding and seeding to bring a better outcome. Maybe even appointing a new guardian? Maybe the heart will understand our sincerity and stop attacking us?"

microtheMacroBear

Jan 15, 2024 6:35 pm

Jan 15, 2024 6:35 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"That might work. Prehaps you could make one of your sketches before we turn in, Vaun? I would love the inspiration to help the vision. I could make a pocket illusion using it as a base.", Barley says scratching his chin.

OOC:

Barley's illusions work like minor illusion I think, but I think a focus might be good? At least as story flavor?

Last edited January 15, 2024 6:36 pm

Jan 16, 2024 1:56 pm

Jan 16, 2024 1:56 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun pondered the thought, "It would be an interesting attempt. Let's see how the sketch goes."

OOC: Rolling to see how good the sketch is.

Rolls

Drawing the tree house - (2d6)

(45) = 9

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Jan 16, 2024 4:01 pm

Jan 16, 2024 4:01 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Watching Vaun work on the sketch, Rhidon reflects on the creative nature of the town and the artwork they were compelled to make shortly after arriving. "I think you might be on to something here Barley, this place seems to pulse with an artistic energy. Maybe the answer lies in that realm as well."

microtheMacroBear

Jan 16, 2024 7:14 pm

Jan 16, 2024 7:14 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Prehaps a manuscript or sculpture acting as a talisman for whatever entity scared the heart?", ponders Barley

water

Jan 17, 2024 1:32 am

Jan 17, 2024 1:32 am

Curing Eldergrove

water

The elementle squietly sloshes in the doorway, passive. Yet somehow you still get the impression of it listening to your chatter.

[ +- ] map

microtheMacroBear

Jan 17, 2024 12:41 pm

Jan 17, 2024 12:41 pm

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OOC:

When we are done resting, does anyone want to explore the other rooms or continue to follow the elemental? I vote Elemental.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 17, 2024 3:11 pm

Jan 17, 2024 3:11 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

I vote elemental too, let it trigger any traps and find any hiding infected creatures.

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Jan 17, 2024 10:47 pm

Jan 17, 2024 10:47 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga wakes up feeling much calmer and refreshed. I vote we stick with the elemental, but lets try to continue a bit more carefully, or we might run into a situation with unintended consequences.

Jan 19, 2024 4:56 am

Jan 19, 2024 4:56 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun felt better after resting and sleeping for sometime. He stood up and nodded at others to continue with the exploration. "I am feeling much better; my healing concoctions are all prepared. We can proceed with our quest here. Let's explore the other rooms." He lit up a torch and started walking towards the elemental guarding the door.

microtheMacroBear

Jan 19, 2024 12:39 pm

Jan 19, 2024 12:39 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"That's good to here, Vaun. Malachi you may want to disappear for a little. At least until the danger is gone.", say Barley.

Malachi form turns into a smokey haze, his piercing cat eyes remain a little longer and then finally fade into thin air.

As Malachi disappears, Barley adresses the Elemental's ungelating form, "Please lead us to the Heart and thank you for your protection."

water

Jan 19, 2024 7:58 pm

Jan 19, 2024 7:58 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Date&Time(Beta): 1@15:30

water

The elemental flows forwards then leads the way up a set of stairs. The stairs wind through the tree before returning to stone stairs with a short hall and landing with two doors. The elemental flows through a closed wooden door to the west but when you check it you learn it is stuck and very strong. After serveral concerted efforts you finally pull it open to reveal the elemental already beyond the room, waiting for you beyond a thick wooden Portcullis. The room itself features walls that have been engraved with glowing runes, and several open wooden cages and containers, both of which are grown right out of the tree, are scattered throughout the room.

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Jan 20, 2024 2:16 am

Jan 20, 2024 2:16 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon enters slowly and looking around but trying not to touch anything. He's listening for any other movements, wondering if whatever was in the cages is still around. He is also focusing on the glowing runes, trying to see if they're any symbols he's at all familiar with.

Rolls

Rhidon looking over glowing runes - (2d6)

(52) = 7

Jan 20, 2024 6:12 am

Jan 20, 2024 6:12 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun entered next looking around and wondering what the cages held before. He held up his torch to cast a glow through the entire room wondering what else is hiding here. He walked towards all the rune drawing and started to make a mental note of them.

OOC: Using Educated trait to understand what the Runes mean.

Rolls

Educated trait roll - (3d6)

(142) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Jan 20, 2024 1:11 pm

Jan 20, 2024 1:11 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Interesting", says Barley looking at the runes. He meanders up to one of them and pulls out his rubbings paper, but pauses. "Better read some first, before potentially disturbing a spell", says Barley.

OOC:

Is Barley able to read these, are they Elvish? Using Scholar background/Elvish background to understand runes

Rolls

scholar/Elvish read runes - (2d6)

(25) = 7

Jan 20, 2024 7:20 pm

Jan 20, 2024 7:20 pm

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You decipher the script as best you can

Quote:

"Bearer of the Elements, seeker of harmony,
In this room, the past's whispers echo, a tale of woe and mystery.

Elderwood, once bathed in nature's embrace,
A city of art, magic, and a tranquil druid's grace.

The Treeheart, a gift, a beacon of might,
Embraced by the council, bathed in wisdom's light.

Cataclysm struck, demons unleashed their might,
The Treeheart, in fear, unleashed nature's fight.

Council lost, citizens bound to a living death,
Chaos and fear, their last fleeting breath.

Four elements entwined, seek the emissaries near,
Earth, water, fire, air, with them, dispel the fear.

Seed in the earth, let it take root and bloom,
Melt the ice, let water flow and consume.

Subdue the flame, its dance to a tranquil tune,
Control the winds, in harmony they croon.

Emissaries observe, their reactions guide,
A symphony of elements, where destinies coincide.

Harmonious blend, the doorway shall reveal,
The Treeheart's gratitude, your efforts it shall feel.

Restore the balance, calm the ancient soul,
In the heart of the Tree, let harmony take control."

May the elements guide your path, brave adventurers.

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Jan 20, 2024 9:11 pm

Jan 20, 2024 9:11 pm

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Could this mean there are 3 other creatures like that? Beruga says gesturing at the water elemental.

Seed the earth, melt the ice, subdue the flame, control the winds... I think the ice part might have been done for us. And seeding the earth could possibly refer to the seeds that dropped from the ceiling in the tile room. But I have yet to encounter a flame in this city that needs to be subdued, or winds that need to be controlled.

OOC:

What size and shape are the cages and containers? Do they look like they were made for a particular purpose? (I'll make a roll if necessary to discern)

Rolls

Discerning purpose of containers and cages - (2d6)

(53) = 8

Jan 20, 2024 9:40 pm

Jan 20, 2024 9:40 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga investigates the room and notices there are 6 cages build into the wall. They are not large enough to hold the elemental but as she inspects them she notices each has an odd smell sniff . . . sniff One smells burned, another like freshly churned dirt, another like a fresh cool breeze, one like the ocean, but the last two confuse her. The scents are unlike any she has smelled before. One reminds her of deep underground or dead creatures and the other like a spring day only without any smell of rain or plants. Odd.

The cages themselves are quite simple with several clasps to hold a simple board, engraven with runes, in place at the top. The walls are formed by branches or roots the thickness of a finger but smaller growths criss cross between the bars forming a mesh that encloses them entirely.

There are 12 wooden containers that look and feel like live wood with their "lids" being formed by thick leather leaf structures. Not finding any danger Beruga sniffs then nuzles aside the covering and peers within. Inside she spies a small model of a windmill. Looking into the other containers you find:
1 clockwork windmill, seeds, 2 small twigs, 3 a bowl with ice chunks, 4 empty box with a smoldering ember embedded at the base, 5 sand, 6 empty box that smells of lightnings and your hand tingles when you open the flat, 7 set of bones, 8 pouch of dust, 9 a pouch of luminous crystals, 10 set of pipes tied together with string so they dangle like chimes, 11 a pile of dead leaves that crumble at your touch, 12 a pitcher of water.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 21, 2024 2:15 am

Jan 21, 2024 2:15 am

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"I think you're right Beruga, sounds like the emissaries are elementals, and some of the script almost like instructions perhaps to do with these items? 'Control the winds, in harmony they croon' sounds like it may involve the set of pipes."

microtheMacroBear

Jan 21, 2024 4:28 pm

Jan 21, 2024 4:28 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Before we go looking for elementals, may I see that clockwork windmill? I would like to wind it up and place it in one of these cages. Create a wind in it, if you will. Which one do you think?", says Barley gesturing for the clockwork windmill.

OOC:

I think this is more of a "5th Element" style puzzle. Is anyone familiar with that movie? There is a puzzle that involves activating pillars with there respective elements in the movie (sorry for spoilers). Before we leave this room could we try turning on the windmill and placing it in the breeze container, setting a small fire in the burnt smelling one, ect. If it doesn't work, we go elemental hunting!

Last edited January 21, 2024 4:31 pm

microtheMacroBear

Jan 21, 2024 4:51 pm

Jan 21, 2024 4:51 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

I had a thought, the Martial artist once a day trait, can I reset that or did we not rest long enough? I believe I used it in the fight with the imps.

Last edited January 21, 2024 4:51 pm

Jan 21, 2024 6:32 pm

Jan 21, 2024 6:32 pm

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Vaun looked around the different cages with excitement, "This is fascinating; a puzzle for us to piece together. Looks like Beruga is right, we have to place all the different elements into these cages based on the instructions. We already understand that we have to plant the seed and water it to let it grow and bloom. We can use the dried leaves and the ember to light up a fire and maybe use the windmill and the wind chime to make the wind croon. However, the other two cages baffle me? Could one represent the finality of death? We have bones and dust in these boxes. Maybe we bury the bones with dust?"

He scratched his chin and tried to understand the purpose of the final cage that smelled like spring.

OOC: Using Education roll to understand what the Spring cage represent.

Rolls

Educated trait roll - (3d6)

(144) = 9

Jan 21, 2024 9:15 pm

Jan 21, 2024 9:15 pm

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OOC:

I didn't think of that consciously but I know what you are talking about with 5th element
I thought the futuristic 3D biological printer was cool

microtheMacroBear says:

I had a thought, the Martial artist once a day trait, can I reset that or did we not rest long enough? I believe I used it in the fight with the imps.

OOC:

I added a check box to that trait and we will assume you have it available for use at this time.

Vaun examine the "spring" cage and smells nothing but your fingers tingles oddly when you touch it.

OOC:

I will confirm guesses on a 4 but that's not good enough to glean additional information.
Feel free to exchange ideas or try things out in character and I will let you know. Ohh just realized this is also a bit like Mastermind the logic game.

microtheMacroBear

Jan 22, 2024 12:51 pm

Jan 22, 2024 12:51 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Well lets try one shall we?", Barley winds up the clockwork windmill and places it into the vessel that smell like a fresh cool breeze. He then hangs the set of chimes in front it. Finally he takes the ember and puts it into the one that smells burned. He turns the windmill so the breeze blows through the chimes and across the top of the ember.
"We'll probably need to feed the fire with the twigs, but we should wait until last to do that. Unless the burn to quick, but let's see if this does anything.", says Barley.

OOC:

@Psybermagi - Thanks for adding the checkmark! The 3d printer was cool in that movie.

Even though the wind vessel and burnt vessel are different containers, Barely would like to try and use the windmill blowing from within it's vessel to play the chimes and to stoke the ember in it's vessel.

Jan 22, 2024 3:58 pm

Jan 22, 2024 3:58 pm

Curing Eldergrove

When the wind chimes are placed in the cage with the wound up windmill as gentle breeze from the windmill causes the chimes to hum and whistle softly. a pale white/green glow fills the cage.

Quote:

smoldering ember embedded at the base

The ember can not be moved.

Jan 22, 2024 4:29 pm

Jan 22, 2024 4:29 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun looked at the glow with excitement, "Barley, I think this one is correctly incanted and active. Let's try the other ones." He took the seed and embedded it on the cage with freshly churned dirt. He then covered the seed with more dust and watered the seed from the bowl of water.

Jan 22, 2024 4:36 pm

Jan 22, 2024 4:36 pm

Curing Eldergrove

clockwork windmill + Chimes = Wind

seeds	twigs	ice	smoldering ember embedded at the base
sand	dust	water	box smells of lightnings and your hand tingles
bones	crystals	dead leaves

OOC:

what dirt?

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 22, 2024 5:47 pm

Jan 22, 2024 5:47 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Observing the fascinating construction before him, Rhidon contemplates aloud: "Perhaps the luminous stones have something to do with this static box, both seem like containers of stored potential energy."

He takes a moment to study the crystal to see if he can determine anything else about its properties.

Rolls

Study luminous crystal - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Jan 22, 2024 5:53 pm

Jan 22, 2024 5:53 pm

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Psybermagi says:

Beruga investigates the room and notices there are 6 cages build into the wall. They are not large enough to hold the elemental but as she inspects them she notices each has an odd smell sniff . . . sniff One smells burned, another like freshly churned dirt, another like a fresh cool breeze, one like the ocean, but the last two confuse her. The scents are unlike any she has smelled before. One reminds her of deep underground or dead creatures and the other like a spring day only without any smell of rain or plants. Odd.

The cages themselves are quite simple with several clasps to hold a simple board, engraven with runes, in place at the top. The walls are formed by branches or roots the thickness of a finger but smaller growths criss cross between the bars forming a mesh that encloses them entirely.

There are 12 wooden containers that look and feel like live wood with their "lids" being formed by thick leather leaf structures. Not finding any danger Beruga sniffs then nuzles aside the covering and peers within. Inside she spies a small model of a windmill. Looking into the other containers you find:
1 clockwork windmill, seeds, 2 small twigs, 3 a bowl of water, 4 empty box with a smoldering ember embedded at the base, 5 sand, 6 empty box that smells of lightnings and your hand tingles when you open the flat, 7 set of bones, 8 pouch of dust, 9 a pouch of luminous crystals, 10 set of pipes tied together with string so they dangle like chimes, 11 a pile of dead leaves that crumble at your touch, 12 a pitcher of water.

OOC: I meant the cage "another like freshly churned dirt".

Jan 22, 2024 6:17 pm

Jan 22, 2024 6:17 pm

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Placing the seeds in the case that to Beruga smells of the earth produces no reaction.

OOC:

just notice I did one of the items incorrect. 1 ice , 1 water, not 2 water
Let me know if you want/need hints or for parts to be explained

Psybermagi sent a note to Psybermagi

microtheMacroBear

Jan 23, 2024 12:06 pm

Jan 23, 2024 12:06 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley takes the bowl of ice and the twigs.

"Alright, we solved one of them! Vaun, maybe pour a little water over the seeds? I'm going to continue with this burnt smelling box. Starting a fire feels correct. I think we might be able to use it to melt the ice as well. Rhidon, I think you maybe right about those crystals.", he says.

Gently, he places one of the twigs on the embers and blows on it to stoke the fire. He then places the bowl of ice over the flame.

OOC:

Oh, I misread that. I thought the ember was part of another box in the item list. If starting the fire works, Barley will add the other twig.

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Jan 23, 2024 12:23 pm

Jan 23, 2024 12:23 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Psybermagi says:

Placing the seeds in the case that to Beruga smells of the earth produces no reaction.

OOC:

just notice I did one of the items incorrect. 1 ice , 1 water, not 2 water
Let me know if you want/need hints or for parts to be explained

OOC: Vaun also watered the dirt. Doesn't it have any effect?

Jan 23, 2024 1:32 pm

Jan 23, 2024 1:32 pm

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Though the container smells of earth, it like all the others is made of wood. Adding a bit of water to the seed siting on the hard wooden bottom has no reaction.

When you lift the bowl of ice you see a small crystal set into the base of the container. Bringing your hand near it and your fingers begin to cool. The closer to the inset crystal the colder they become.

The twigs easily catch fire when touched to the ember.
Placing the bowl of ice over the ember does slowly melt it.

microtheMacroBear

Jan 24, 2024 10:05 pm

Jan 24, 2024 10:05 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Rhidon, look at this. This bowl has another one of your crystals in it. Let's place the other crystals in here and place it into the box crackling with energy.", Barley says picking the bowl of very cold water out of the burnt smelling box. He looks back to see if that box starts to glow.

OOC:

@Psybermagi, Does it glow, hmm?

To the rest of the gang, here's what I am thinking:

Wind (Solved) = clockwork windmill + Chimes

Combinations to try:

fire = empty box with smoldering ember embedded at the base + twigs (maybe the water bowl in it was what was causing it not to activate)

Earth = Spring box + seeds + water + dust or seeds + water + sand or seeds + dust + water + dead leaves (like mulch) (Vaun, I had missed that you had already added the water in a previous post, sorry!)

Water = Tingly lighting box + ice (now bowl of water with a crystal) + the other crystals (maybe this causes a mini-thunderstorm)

Here are the two I don't exactly know what to do with: bones and sand.

Anyone have any ideas? Did I miss any of the items?

Last edited January 24, 2024 10:08 pm

Jan 24, 2024 11:25 pm

Jan 24, 2024 11:25 pm

Curing Eldergrove

You try various combinations and manage to activate other container
WIND clockwork windmill + Chimes
EARTH seeds + dust + water + dead leaves (like mulch)
FIRE Ember+twigs then scooped and placed into the fire box using one of the bowls

The water box takes another couple attempts and you realize you were simply over analyzing it

Quote:

Melt the ice, let water flow and consume.

All it took was freezing some water into ice and placing the ice in the water container. Adding additional water to speed the melting process helped.

OOC:

How was that? Last direct logic puzzle for this chapter but there will be other challenges

As all four containers glow the door opens and a gentle light suffuses the area, returning it to the original state. Quickly gathering things up you step past the gate and see a lever out of sight and reach from within the room. A moment of trial proves it opens and closes the gate.
Date&Time(Beta): 1@15:45

The next room looks to be a guard room and has several cubbies with bits of armor including several helmets with stylized face guards that make the wearer to look quite ferocious. There are two other doors, one to the west and other to the north.

The elemental flows across the room and through the west door. The door is unlocked but a search reveals not traps and with a bit of effort it is opened to reveal stairs up

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 25, 2024 2:42 am

Jan 25, 2024 2:42 am

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OOC:

I liked it! Reminded me a bit of the Incredible Machine game from when I was I kid.

"Well well, I think we've got it!" Rhidon exclaims as he sees the containers glow. Entering the guard room cautiously, he pays special attention to the helmets, visually looking them over to try and see if they have any symbols or markings he's heard of in any of his trading deals.

Rolls

Analyze the helmets to see if familiar - (3d6)

(623) = 11

Jan 25, 2024 5:08 am

Jan 25, 2024 5:08 am

Curing Eldergrove

Other their ornamentation the helmets seem regular enough. Though mostly rusty free they do show minor spots of pitting. One has what looks like initials scratched into it but nothing else stands out.

Jan 25, 2024 5:26 am

Jan 25, 2024 5:26 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun looked around the new room spotting the different armor pieces and stylized helmets. His eyes followed the elemental energy flow and he moved towards the west door that led upto the stairs. He peeked up to see what he could make out of stair route. "Looks like we have to go to this side. Do you want to check the other door though?"

OOC: I like the puzzle but didn't we keep two cages unsolved? I was thinking that the dead smelling cage will require dust and bones to activate and for the other cage I don't have any idea.

Jan 25, 2024 6:38 am

Jan 25, 2024 6:38 am

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OOC:

The others were false leads. the writing said "Four elements entwined"

microtheMacroBear

Jan 25, 2024 3:49 pm

Jan 25, 2024 3:49 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Sure, I'll check that door. Rhidon, do you think we could use that armor?", Barley says and carefully approaches the North Door checking for Danger.

OOC:

I liked it, including the false leads. It definitely reminded me of old school point and click adventure puzzles.
Are the helmets/armor gnome sized?

Rolls

Check for Traps - (2d6)

(16) = 7

Jan 26, 2024 6:04 pm

Jan 26, 2024 6:04 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The helms were human/elf sized (elfs tend to be slim but range from 5-7' based on their specific race)

The door is a simple door with a wooden latch. Nothing else of note is found.

microtheMacroBear

Jan 26, 2024 6:20 pm

Jan 26, 2024 6:20 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Nothing very suprising about this door, no traps at least.", say Barley and wonders over to the armor. Barley picks one of the helms up and closes his eyes, checking for any residual magic or unatural forces.

OOC:

Did we decide for or against armor? I can't remember. Either way, if these helms/armor are free of demons, Barley will put one of the eleven pairs on.

Rolls

Check armor - spiritual - (2d6)

(33) = 6

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 27, 2024 1:52 am

Jan 27, 2024 1:52 am

Curing Eldergrove

"The armor seems normal enough, I'm not big on armor myself but might be worth a shot as long as it doesn't interfere with your magic."

Rhidon walks towards the door with the stairway, and turns to the group and shrugs. "I can lead the way up if no one else minds."

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Jan 27, 2024 3:45 am

Jan 27, 2024 3:45 am

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga follows Rhidon up the stairs, sniffing as she does so to try to discern what might lie ahead.

She briefly glances at the helmets and murmurs, You folks can go ahead and take them. I don't think I'd be able to get it over my ears anyway.

Last edited January 27, 2024 3:47 am

Rolls

Sniff check - (3d6)

(355) = 13

Jan 27, 2024 4:23 am

Jan 27, 2024 4:23 am

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The helms seems normal and Barley finds one with a decent fit. It looks like it will need a new leather strap to help it be secure but for now a bit of creative padding suffices. As you prepare to ascend the stairs Beruga catches an interesting scent and move to the south wall of the guard room. A poke reveals that a section of the wall, covered in leafy vines proves to conceal an open doorway to another room. Shining some light into the room reveals a set of black and white tiles in the SE corner. Open archways lead west and east while a door is on the south wall.

[ +- ] map

Jan 27, 2024 5:31 am

Jan 27, 2024 5:31 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun walked towards Beruga, "Wow, a secret walkway. Nice find, Beruga. I wonder where it leads to?" He entered the room and surveyed the black and white tiles.

OOC: Is the secret room numbered 10 that Beruga found? Also rolling Educated roll to find out anything about the black and white tiles.

Rolls

Educated trait roll - (3d6)

(123) = 6

microtheMacroBear

Jan 27, 2024 2:44 pm

Jan 27, 2024 2:44 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Are they node tiles?", asks Barley entering the room for a closer look. As he does, he pause and peers into the eastern archway.

"Malachi, could you appear please and go as far as you can into that room? If you get into trouble, disappear right away.", Barley projects to his spirit familiar.

A small chirrup is heard and the wispy form of a cat appears, then moves quietly slinks into the eastern room.

OOC:

Sending him sneakily through the Eastern Archway

Last edited January 27, 2024 2:44 pm

Rolls

Stealthy investigation check for Malachi - (2d6)

(54) = 9

Jan 27, 2024 7:40 pm

Jan 27, 2024 7:40 pm

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The large section of floor covered in black and white tiles does indeed look like the Matrix node you used to travel to the city.

Malachi appears and with a slight nod scampers towards the east room. Pausing at the door Manachi peers in and reports
Webs and something scary up in corner. One more door far side of room

microtheMacroBear

Jan 28, 2024 2:36 pm

Jan 28, 2024 2:36 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Thanks Malachi. You might want to make yourself scarce again.", Barely says to Malachi and the little cat disappears.

"Everyone, let's go back to speaking like this. Malachi thinks he saw a giant spider or spiderlike thing through the eastern archway. There's another door in that side of the room as well.", he thinks to his group.

Then Barley turns and thinks to the elemental, "When they are ready, please continue towards the heart."

Last edited January 28, 2024 2:38 pm

microtheMacroBear

Jan 28, 2024 5:07 pm

Jan 28, 2024 5:07 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

If we the elemental leads us directly into the spider room, I would like to focus an attack. I forgot to post this earlier

Jan 28, 2024 5:29 pm

Jan 28, 2024 5:29 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun thought, "Since we know that there is a spiderlike creature, let's take the lead and attack it. Or do you want to wait and see where the elemental move towards?"

Last edited January 28, 2024 5:29 pm

microtheMacroBear

Jan 28, 2024 7:27 pm

Jan 28, 2024 7:27 pm

Curing Eldergrove

I'd rather wait, no need for a fight if avoided. Barely thinks to Vaun.

OOC:

I'm up for fight if everyone wants to fight a spider. I think Barley would be cautious though.

Last edited January 28, 2024 7:28 pm

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 29, 2024 2:53 am

Jan 29, 2024 2:53 am

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Let's avoid the risk for now, lots of those sorts of creatures deal in poisons. Is that something your healing can help with, Vaun? Just in case.

OOC:

I'm fine to fight it if we need to, but would rather not barge into it's domain to do it if we can avoid it.

Jan 29, 2024 7:29 am

Jan 29, 2024 7:29 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun nodded, "I have studied herbology and anatomy. Venoms and poisons were also of interest to me. I can definitely work on them, unless it is a rare one. I do agree that if we are planning a safe route, then we can avoid this spider thing altogether."

microtheMacroBear

Jan 29, 2024 12:04 pm

Jan 29, 2024 12:04 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Oscar nods then projects to the elemental, Elemental, please lead us to the tree heart and avoid the spider if possible.

Jan 29, 2024 1:27 pm

Jan 29, 2024 1:27 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The elemental turns to head for the stairs. However as it does the tiles suddenly light up forming a strange pattern, that shifts again, and again. The lights coming from the platform fill the room and become brighter and brighter. With a sudden flash you all find yourselves...

OOC:

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Jan 29, 2024 1:28 pm

Jan 29, 2024 1:28 pm

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GM says:

Rhidon finds himself deep underground in the distance is a dim green light. you move to approach and see a lone figure digging in the soil of this deep cave. She then plants a small seed before whispering to it and placing a hand on the door it was buried. Within moments a small sprout appears. Growing, stretching, seeking...

GM says:

Barley finds himself sitting in a chair with other elves as well as a couple duende and beastkin. A discussion is ongoing about how best to use and train the Treeheart to help the city prosper.
Councilor 1: We need to keep it under tight control. It's power is clearly too much for such a young mind to control
Councilor 2: We should teach and guide it with love and understanding.
If we limit it now then we may never see its true potential

GM says:

Vaun appears in the middle of the city. Empty. Abandoned. desolate. The plants over time grow over the magnificent buildings but to what purpose should life go on?

GM says:

Beruga blinks and now sees the city full of people. Joy and excitement fills the air. Then off in the distance a massive explosion. Screaming, Terror. Pain. The people panic and begin to run one way but Beruga can send demons coming from that direction as well as from the explosion

Jan 29, 2024 2:16 pm

Jan 29, 2024 2:16 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun says:

Vaun is quite taken aback by the sudden image of the desolated abandoned city. He watched the plants overtake the abandoned building and thought, "Noting is truly empty. Nothing can stay empty. Where there is life, it leads to death but in death it creates an empty vessel for other life to prosper, to flourish. So, if there is a purpose for life to go on, it is to take back the empty city and prepare it to be sown with new life again."

Last edited January 29, 2024 2:17 pm

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 30, 2024 1:45 am

Jan 30, 2024 1:45 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon says:

Does the figure seem scared by the plant at all, or acknowledge Rhidon? He would ready his axe just in case it tries to ensnare him, and tries to look for any type of entrance, exit, or sign of his compatriots.

Jan 30, 2024 1:12 pm

Jan 30, 2024 1:12 pm

Curing Eldergrove

gm says:

At Vaun's thoughts he notices there is something he had not noticed before. The rustling sound that has premiated this place his he arrived has concealed the sound of water falling in water. A waterfall or fountain is . . . . that way? But there is something else as well . . . no it is gone. Whatever it was there was a barely noticeable sound hidden by the rustle of leaves even better than the sound of falling water.

gm says:

Looking closer Rhidon notes the woman is wearing a long cloak and under that a rough dress tied with a sash at the waist. A portion of her face can be seen and she looks to be elven or half elven. She smiles down at the plant as it grows and you realize she is singing, very quietly, with a soothing and happy voice. As she sings you see movement nearby and the lady smiles as a tiny creature, a mole, scampers over to squat next to then atop the lap of the ladies kneeling figure. The woman faces away from you and has not yet noticed your arrival but for a moment you are certain the mole looks strait at you as you heft your ax. Of you companions there is no sign at present but you do note the sounds of trickling and dripping water off in the distance beyond the kneeling lady.

Add rolls to actions or plans as appropriate

These thread will be solo for a bit so post at your own pace. They will reintegrated as you work you way through the situation. I wil respond to each individually then add multiple members to notes as they reunite.

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Jan 31, 2024 12:48 am

Jan 31, 2024 12:48 am

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Beruga says:

Beruga freaks out. This is the first time she has seen anywhere close to this many people at once, and during mass panic. After the initial shock wears off, she will loudly squeek to whoever can hear her to evacuate using a different route. She will also attempt to block the path that leads to danger using what she can that's around her (plant growth, furniture, etc) and try to organize a movement towards a safer exit.

OOC:

Honestly, Beruga is definitely too panicked to try to really take control of the situation, but she's hoping to at least guide the hysteric masses towards the safest exit.

Also, cool mechanic! I can't wait to hear about what the others are up to.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Jan 31, 2024 1:54 am

Jan 31, 2024 1:54 am

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Rhidon says:

Rhidon keeps his hand on his axe, but still keeps it below his waist as he doesn't want to look threatening. He approaches the lady slowly, and announces himself. "Excuse me, that's a lovely song. May I ask what it is called?"

Jan 31, 2024 5:29 am

Jan 31, 2024 5:29 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun says:

Vaun felt irked at himself that he couldn't distinguish the rustling. It was faint, but he was sure he heard something. He lowered his hood and cupped his ear while shutting his eyes closed to focus. Maybe this way he can try to discern what that curious sound was?

Rolls

Listening - (2d6)

(63) = 9

Jan 31, 2024 6:32 am

Jan 31, 2024 6:32 am

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OOC:

I will open notes for all to read after a couple posts

gm says:

Beruga's efforts at first seem to have no effect but then she feels arm clasp one of her legs. Looking down and back she sees a young elf, with an even younger one holding onto them hugging one of her thick and fluffily legs and the young elves cry. Beruga quickly sniffs the air and listens for screams of pain, not just fear, to navigate the two, and then more that follow her, to safety.
Roll for perception and another for persuasion

gm says:

The woman turns to face Rhidon and murmurs, It has not name, but I guess you could call it the "Life" song. The woman seems unconcerned with your presence but the mole watches you closely.

gm says:

Vaun can now distinguish the sound of something approaching on many feet. As he strains to locate the feet the sound of the gentle water and rustling leaves fade slightly but the feeling of loneliness starts to transition to fear as you do not know how long this might last. The need to find someone, anyone to be with you make you want to move but where, how, the world is big and unknonw. ..

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Jan 31, 2024 8:07 am

Jan 31, 2024 8:07 am

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga says:

Rolls for perception and persuasion

Rolls

Perception (smell) - (3d6)

(154) = 10

Persuasion - (2d6)

(43) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Jan 31, 2024 12:49 pm

Jan 31, 2024 12:49 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley says:

Barley blinks and looks at the others in the room. He looks down at his arms, trying to determine if he is corporeal or just a shade to these shadows.

Then he registers what is being said, "Young mind? a child?", he thinks.

OOC:

Is Barely sort of like Scrooge visiting the past or can they see and hear him?

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Jan 31, 2024 1:12 pm

Jan 31, 2024 1:12 pm

Curing Eldergrove

gm says:

Beruga notices a path that seems both safe and to head towards water, the river or a fountain perhap. Though she has picked up a few citizens the chaos is too much for her to overcome for many.
Still she starts leading those few who will listen to safety. A few moments, that feel more like hours, in the panic filled city and Beruga has picked up a few more followers with her apparent confidence and the small group reaches a small plaza with a fountain.
The sounds of chaos and fighting are more distant and the mix of elves yong and old with a few gnomes and dwarves mixed in pause for breath. The gentle tinkle of the fountain seems oddly discordant with the approaching din of death and destruction. As you prepare the people to continue onwards the fountain squirts a stream of water out of it confines. To your amazement the water proceeds to flow across the plaza and down a street.

gm says:

Barley looks down and he appears normal. But he felt no magic affect his body so this must be some enchantment or illusion. The others continue their discussion about the Treeheart and you get the impression that the council is still new and thatArtenia has recently left the city and Treeheart in their care. The council looks to be a mix of race, profession, and age. As the discussion goes on you catch one of the beastkin, a cat kin with dark fur, looking at you oddly but none of the council members engage you in conversation.

Jan 31, 2024 1:49 pm

Jan 31, 2024 1:49 pm

Curing Eldergrove

vaun says:

Vaun felt the palpable urgency of abandonment. His heart started to beat faster and he could sense the momentary fear but he had to control such things. He took deep breaths to control his palpitations. Focusing on the feet sound of water he started to meditate in order to calm his mind. If there was no one here then he will exist in this oneness.

Rolls

Focusing to calm mind - (2d6)

(35) = 8

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 1, 2024 2:29 am

Feb 1, 2024 2:29 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon says:

Rhidon takes his hand off of the axe, to see how the mole reacts, and as long as the lady doesn't stop him he moves to the other side of her to investigate the sound of water. "Pardon me, I think my way out is over here."

microtheMacroBear

Feb 1, 2024 12:44 pm

Feb 1, 2024 12:44 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley says:

Barley looks towards the catkin and nods slightly. He moves as inconspicuously as possible towards the person. "Greetings, Don't be alarmed, I am gifted with the touch. I could not help but notice you noticing me. They call me Barley. What do you think about the esteemed discussion?", he projects to the Catkin's mind.

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Feb 1, 2024 2:03 pm

Feb 1, 2024 2:03 pm

Curing Eldergrove

gm says:

Vaun calms himself and adjusts his mindset with a few breaths but can not completely remove the feeling of loss and feeling of isolation but does manage to gain a sence of peace and a glimmer of hope. The world is large and time changes all things. As he meditates the sound gentle sound of the water seems to becon to him and the sounds of something moving nearby grows sinister. . . .

gm says:

Rhidon moves around the lady who only nod, saying We each must find our own way. But it behoves those with the ability to help share what they learn with those that struggle. Be well and may you find your way. before returning to tending the plant. The tiny mole continues staring at Rhidon as you circle around her to get to the sound of water and after a few steps lose sight of the lady. Your dwarven eyes pierce the gloom and allow you to move in the rough cave easily and you seon see light up ahead as you follow the sounds of water. A thin stream, a trickle really, winds down a crevice that leads up and to clear skies and leaves of trees. As you pause, assessing your short climb, you hear the echoing patter of tiny feet behind you but see noting as you look back.

gm says:

The catkin glares at Barley saying It does not concern you. You do not belong here. For a moment is looks like they might lash out and strike you as claws unsheath, but it looks around and growls Neither of us do and stalks from the room hissing you should leave in parting.
The catkin leaves through a darkened doorway and your little sid discussion gets the attention of the council with several of them giving disapproving glances. The discussion continues with what looks to be 3 factions solidifying. One want to focus on maintaining the natural balance and letting the Treeheart be free to grow and learn, the second things it should be sheltered until is has grown older and gained more intellect, wisdom, and power, while the third thinks it should be exposed to as such as possible of the variety of ife and joys that diversity and overcoming challenges that all life must pas through. Again none directly engage you as they discuss various ways to promote the wellbeing of the Treeheart and the city as a hole. All seem well intended but some are more willing to compromise than others. As the discussion goes on you hear the sound of rainfall out an open doorway that leads to a balcony that is open to the sky and has a grand view of the city beyond and below.

Feb 1, 2024 2:27 pm

Feb 1, 2024 2:27 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun says:

Vaun was curious about the sound before but now that it seems to beckon him, he follows the note to reach its source. He was also aware of the tentative presence of the other sinister feeling so he tried to move silently and cautiously while trying to understand or find the source of the sinister presence.

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Rolls

Rolling to move stealthly - (2d6)

(21) = 3

Noticing the sinister presence - (2d6)

(35) = 8

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 2, 2024 2:26 am

Feb 2, 2024 2:26 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon says:

Rhidon takes a small portion of a ration out, and tosses it in the direction of the feet behind him. "Eat well friend, I am merely passing through searching for my allies." He chuckles to himself, before adding "If you see a large rodent named Beruga, feel free to send him this way."

And with that, he begins an ascent up hoping the mole is merely curious and not aggressive in any way.

Rolls

For the climb upwards - (2d6)

(36) = 9

microtheMacroBear

Feb 2, 2024 12:46 pm

Feb 2, 2024 12:46 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley says:

Barley looks back at the factions and bows in apology. "No time to waste, I have a feeling that the Catkin is important, perhaps the most important part of this illusion.", he thinks, then quickly follows the Catkin through through the darken doorway. He reaches out searching for the Catkin's mind, in case they get too far away.

OOC:

Rolling for detect minds to hopefully track the Catkin.

Rolls

detect minds - (2d6)

(23) = 5

Feb 2, 2024 2:05 pm

Feb 2, 2024 2:05 pm

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microtheMacroBear says:

Barley reaches out with his mind and though he touches on the edge of something he feels the illusion interfering and he fails to grasp any details. Moving quickly to try and catch up he is suddenly set upon! A heavy body slams into him and sharp appendages scrabble across Barley to find purchase as the catkin brings its mouth down to bit into Barley. Barley manages to deflect the bit but shouts out as his arms and legs are pieced, holding him tight so he can not flee his assailant.
1 damage from the claws digging into your arms and legs. Act as normal but you can not "move" away.

CurtFactor,Stalker05 says:

As you climb/walk, following the sound of the water the world around you blurs and you find yourselves in a unfamiliar room. Vaun and Rhidon blink away the visions and realize the "water sounds" were made by the elemental and looking about do not see either Barley or Beruga. In the distance they hear a shout and the Elemental moves in the direction the noise came from

Rolls

VS Barley - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (25) = 7

2d6 : (41) = 5

Feb 2, 2024 2:16 pm

Feb 2, 2024 2:16 pm

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Vaun was surprised to see Rhidon again, "Woah! Master Axehorn, it is a pleasant surprise to see you again. I was having visions and then I heard the sound of running water, and now I am back here. Look! The elemental moves again; lets follow
it." He started following the Elemental, keeping a careful eye on where it was taking them.

Feb 2, 2024 2:40 pm

Feb 2, 2024 2:40 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

with 2 finding each other I will reveal their storage stories this weekend

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Feb 2, 2024 11:25 pm

Feb 2, 2024 11:25 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga says:

Beruga realizes that the fountain's direction is likely controlled by the same water elemental, and orders those who have joined her at the plaza to follow the water's path. Then she hesitates herself, not sure whether to follow as well, or to go back and convince others to head down the same path. She perks her ears and sniffs the air again to judge whether the water is leading the townsfolk on a safe journey, or if they still need her guidance.

Rolls

Perception (smell + hear) - (3d6)

(566) = 17

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 3, 2024 1:25 am

Feb 3, 2024 1:25 am

Curing Eldergrove

"Vaun! A pleasant surprise finding you here. I saw illusions as well... I hope the others aren't similarly trapped in some kind of trance. Oh! I have an idea!" and before Rhidon follows Vaun, he takes a moment to try and send a psychic message to Barley saying "Barley, it's a vision!"

microtheMacroBear

Feb 3, 2024 3:06 pm

Feb 3, 2024 3:06 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley says:

Barley works through the pain and stares directly at the Catkin. "It didn't need the be this way!", he hisses through clenched teeth and unleashes two psychi bolts into the Catkin's snarling face.

OOC:

Barley is hoping the Catkin loses it's grip. Here come the attacks!

Last edited February 3, 2024 3:07 pm

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(63) = 9

Feb 3, 2024 5:39 pm

Feb 3, 2024 5:39 pm

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Rhidon and Vaun rush into a room only to see Beruga step into it blinking in confusion. The three of you are now back in the room with the tiles, that still glow faintly. The elemental continues back the way you came from. The sounds of battle are not far away and the trio rush to find their friend and aid him. The elemental heads strait across the next room and through a door you did not explore into an area with natural light from an open balcony. The elemental continues leading you all towards the sounds of battle.

Quote:

Barley is able to push the catkin off of him then blast it again in the face. As he does the scene changes but the room and opponent remenin. The room now looks like others you have passed in the central tree building and the opponent is now a large spider that hisses and with a hunching motion shots two large sticky masses at Barley.

[ +- ] Web Slinger (Ranged Attack)

Barlye can not move until he frees himself with a successful save test

Rolls

web vs Barley - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (44) = 8

2d6 : (64) = 10

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 4, 2024 2:29 am

Feb 4, 2024 2:29 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon charges toward the spider and tries to get some strikes in before it gets another web attack off. "Barley! Are you injured?" he bellows as he attempts a punch attack, and a kick.

Rolls

Punch attack on giant spider - (3d6)

(362) = 11

Kick attack on giant spider - (3d6)

(435) = 12

Feb 4, 2024 4:28 am

Feb 4, 2024 4:28 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun followed Rhidon and Beruga towards the sound of battle only to find Barley fighting the large spider. "Beruga! It's good to see that you are alright. Let's rescue Barley from this monster." He drew his dagger and rushed forward to slash the spider.

OOC: Wow! That's a critical!

Last edited February 4, 2024 4:29 am

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(524) = 11

Attack roll - (3d6)

(566) = 17

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Feb 4, 2024 12:38 pm

Feb 4, 2024 12:38 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Beruga squeels in delight at the surprise sight of her friends. Vaun! Rhidon! Where'd you go? I think I got time warped or something. I was trying to evacuate the city when - AUGH SPIDER!!!

Beruga is too off-guard to make a focused attack, but will instinctively pull out her morning star at the last second before attempting to smash the spider. She will also use her claws and teeth to try to sever the bonds restricting Barley.

Rolls

Morning Star attack (not focused) - (3d6)

(235) = 10

Attempt to free Barley - (2d6)

(63) = 9

microtheMacroBear

Feb 4, 2024 2:45 pm

Feb 4, 2024 2:45 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Quote:

Barley reels back in suprise as the Catkin eyes bulge and it's body deforms into that of a giant spider. It raises it's massive form spitting webbing at the elf. Barley dodges one attack and then gets caught by the other.

He hits the floor bound. "Clever", he thinks to the wicked thing.

Barley struggles against the binding strands of the spiders web, desperately trying to free himself. As he does he becomes aware of Berulga's mighty form at his side, helping him tear at the web.

OOC:

I'll roll my save in case I need too.

Last edited February 4, 2024 2:49 pm

Rolls

Save vs. Web - (2d6)

(62) = 8

microtheMacroBear

Feb 4, 2024 2:48 pm

Feb 4, 2024 2:48 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley and Berulga struggle with the web. As they do, Barley stares at the thing and fires another psychic bolt.

OOC:

"I hope its ok to take my second attack., since Barely's save was successfull!

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Feb 4, 2024 3:26 pm

Feb 4, 2024 3:26 pm

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The giant spider is swiftly dispatched by the group and barley freed of the webs. The room you find yourselves in is bare save the now dead spider (3). The previous room (2) was similarly bare but before that you had seen a balcony to the outside out the north wall of the room (1).

https://i.imgur.com/MQZIxKum.png

While in the illusion Rhidon had wandered through the web filled room (11) and Vaun to the far room (9) While Beruga has moves back the way you came (7) while in the illusion.
A: stairs down to 1st level, B: stairs up to next level

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 5, 2024 1:33 am

Feb 5, 2024 1:33 am

Curing Eldergrove

"Seems like we're all safe now. What do you all think, explore this floor and hope the visions don't come back? Or perhaps we go right up to the next level?"

OOC:

I'm curious about the balcony, but given our recent experience Rhidon would hesitate to wander off alone.

Feb 5, 2024 5:56 am

Feb 5, 2024 5:56 am

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Vaun was astonished to find himself in a totally separate room from others. He had no idea that he was wandering in the illusion. He talked with others in telepathy, saying, "We all better meet up and follow the Elemental. It knows where the heart is after all, right?"

microtheMacroBear

Feb 5, 2024 12:16 pm

Feb 5, 2024 12:16 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Thank you everyone for coming to my aid.", Barley says ripping the last strands of web off his person. He stands, then stretches.

Looking at the dead spider he says, "While I was in the enchantment, I saw a council deliberating two rooms to the east. The room had a balcony. Before we go, we may want to check that room. There maybe remnants or records left of what was decided there. They were debating what to do with the tree heart. I thought this one might have been the enchanter, they spoke to me in a way that made me feel so. The spider appeared as a Catkin in the enchantment. It tried to leave. I'm not sure if it wished to lead me away or if my curiosity provoked the attack, but a clue to this situation may be in that room." Barley relays the rest of what he can remember from the vision.

OOC:

"I think we should go check out the balcony room. I also think Barley would be more curious than hesitant.

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Feb 6, 2024 12:41 am

Feb 6, 2024 12:41 am

Curing Eldergrove

All back together now thanks to the elemental you head back to where you had been and pause to look out the open archway to the balcony. From inside you can see that you are much higher than a normal 2nd floor, perhaps 30 feet or so above the streets down below. The balcony is over the north side of the river. From up here you look out into a thick canopy of trees with the occasional building showing through. The massive bower of the central tree overhead blocks out most of the directy sky but enough still filters down to dimly illuminate the city. By the angle of the sunlight you can tell it is now late in the afternoon.
Date&Time(Beta): 1@16:00

microtheMacroBear

Feb 6, 2024 1:56 pm

Feb 6, 2024 1:56 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"A lot of time has passed. We must have been in that enchantment longer than expected.", Barley says mostly to himself. He turns from the balcony smiling. Even though the city is choked with vegetation, he can't help but be impressed by it's raw beauty.

"Now, let's see if there is any remnant of that long ago meeting.", he thinks and searches the balcony room for clues.

OOC:

Barley is going to search room 1 to see if he can find a remnant of his vision.

Rolls

Searching - (2d6)

(26) = 8

Feb 6, 2024 2:20 pm

Feb 6, 2024 2:20 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Though the room does not have any furniture at this time it layout matches that of his vision and a carful examination of the floor shows that there might have been a table filling the center of it long ago.

Feb 6, 2024 2:37 pm

Feb 6, 2024 2:37 pm

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Vaun is astonished to see such a beautiful view of the city from the balcony, "When we finally cure the sickness this place will be beautiful to live in. But, we still have to find the heart and convince it that this place is beautiful and worth living."

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 6, 2024 4:26 pm

Feb 6, 2024 4:26 pm

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"In my vision, I saw a young woman planting a seed and singing a song as it started to grow. There was also a highly suspicious mole at her side... if these were sights of the past, who or what is trying to communicate with us?"

microtheMacroBear

Feb 6, 2024 5:11 pm

Feb 6, 2024 5:11 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"I think these were true visions, look there. These marks faded with time are where the table was in mine. Perhaps it is the heart itself trying to communicate? Wait, what was this about a mole? Berulga, Vaun, did you also see Rhidon's mole?", Barley asks.

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Feb 7, 2024 5:36 am

Feb 7, 2024 5:36 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun scratched his chin, "I don't know about a mole; I saw an abandoned city, a waterfall, and I heard rustling water. Somewhere, I heard the feet sound of a creature approaching. It felt like it had many feet. Maybe, it is a mole? But I didn't see one, actually."

microtheMacroBear

Feb 7, 2024 7:49 pm

Feb 7, 2024 7:49 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Prehaps it was another spider? Or maybe the spirit of the lady still roams the halls? Either way, we should continue", says Barley and thinks to the elemental, "When everyone is ready, please continue to lead us towards the heart."

OOC:

If someone wants to explore another room first, lets do that. I'm ready to move on and now the elemental is ready when we are :)

Last edited February 7, 2024 7:53 pm

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Feb 8, 2024 3:26 am

Feb 8, 2024 3:26 am

Curing Eldergrove

What about the mole was suspicious, Rhidon?

If Vaun's vision was an empty city, Barley's vision was of a thriving and populated one, and I witnessed the day of the destruction, then perhaps Rhidon saw the planting of the Tree Heart? I still can't figure out what it all means, but I'm eager to push ahead and find out.

Feb 8, 2024 1:33 pm

Feb 8, 2024 1:33 pm

Curing Eldergrove

You look around curiously as you follow the water elemental back to the stairs leading up. They curve gently and after a while you pass through another door that had to be forced open. Beyond the door your see a room with the floor covered in perfect hexagonal tiles, and several sundered shields are scattered throughout the room. In one corner stands a suit of armor, matching the shield in design and similarly battered.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 8, 2024 4:25 pm

Feb 8, 2024 4:25 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Oh, I I meant that the mole was suspicious of me. He stared at me the whole time while the girl didn't take her eyes off of the sapling. It wasn't aggressive or anything Beruga, just got the impression it was wary of me."

Rhidon looks over the armor and shields looking for any signs or markings indicating a rank or division.

OOC:

The goal is to try and discern if this is equipment from some type of unit like an army, with clearly defined rankings and hierarchy, or something less organized.

Rolls

Study the shields and armor for insignia designating a wider structure - (2d6)

(45) = 9

microtheMacroBear

Feb 8, 2024 5:27 pm

Feb 8, 2024 5:27 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley looks at the broken shields and battered armor. As he does he opens himself to the area, searching for any unique unnatural or magical energies.

OOC:

Looking to see if anything is going to try to jump out at us like a ghost.

Last edited February 8, 2024 5:28 pm

Rolls

spiritual trait - (2d6)

(54) = 9

Feb 9, 2024 4:34 pm

Feb 9, 2024 4:34 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Armor

As Rhidon steps up to the armor to examine it the suite lunges at him and they fall in a tumble. As they do the armor morphs until there are 2 Rhidon that look exactly alike! 1 damage to Rhidon, deflected by his armor

Doppelganger

Rolls

Armor/Doppelganger attack - (3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (411) = 6

3d6 : (545) = 14

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 10, 2024 2:32 am

Feb 10, 2024 2:32 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon utters a Dwarven curse word as he's assaulted, and attempts a punch and kick combination hoping to knock his twin back.

Rolls

Punch attack on twin - (3d6)

(145) = 10

Kick attack on twin - (3d6)

(252) = 9

Feb 10, 2024 6:51 am

Feb 10, 2024 6:51 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun looked at the armor with a surprised look as it got animated and turned into another Rhidon. "What magic is this?" He spoke telepathically at Rhidon, "Master Axehorn, nod if you can listen to me. We will attack the other one."

When he noticed the signal from the actual Rhidon, he drew his dagger at slashed at the other one.

OOC: Do we have to roll to detect the fake Rhidon or can we just make it sure by conversing with Rhidon mentally?

Rolls

Attack roll - (3d6)

(556) = 16

Attack roll - (3d6)

(144) = 9

Who did I hit? - (1d6)

(6) = 6

microtheMacroBear

Feb 10, 2024 1:03 pm

Feb 10, 2024 1:03 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley watches Vaun attack Rhidon's doppelganger and seizes the moment pulling out his sword.

Vaun slashes at the thing and as he ducks to do so Barley stabs it, timing his blows in-between the slashes

OOC:

Sounds good I edited the action. Sorry if I hit you @CurtFactor! I didn't!

Last edited February 10, 2024 11:33 pm

Rolls

sword attack doppelganger - (3d6)

(666) = 18

sword attack doppelganger - (3d6)

(256) = 13

Who did I hit? - (1d6)

(6) = 6

microtheMacroBear

Feb 10, 2024 1:04 pm

Feb 10, 2024 1:04 pm

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OOC:

That's a triple crit!

Feb 10, 2024 7:02 pm

Feb 10, 2024 7:02 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Barley is the only one who is actually in communication with everyone else by telepathy. He acts as an old switchboard or semaphore tower operator and can relay things back and forth. So it is a good idea but as it has to go through Barley and this is a fast paced situation.
You have to roll to hit the correct one. I am ruling that taking time to not hit your ally will take 1 action each. So, should I remove the 1st or 2nd rolls. . . . hmmm ok I guess we can use the 1st attack.
Roll a test with disadvantage to determine who is who. 1-2 you are unsure and attack A, 3-4 you are unsure and attack B, 5-6 you discern correctly and attack the doppelganger. I will track damage on who is who until you are certain or one of them is dead.

Both of the Rhidon grapple and strike at each other. The doppelganger is perfectly mimicking Rhidon and the pair roll on the ground in a tangled mess. Even Barley has trouble telling who is who as the sudden commotion breaks his mental link to the combatants. He relays the suggestions but both dwarfs nod their heads. Was that one first or was it just a trick of them thrashing around. With both grappling and moving as they are it is nearly impossible to tell the difference.

OOC:

Those who already posted can edit the post to add a roll to pick the correct target or just add a new post with the roll

Feb 11, 2024 5:03 am

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OOC: Damn, the chemistry between Barley, Rhidon and Vaun is strong!

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Feb 12, 2024 4:36 am

Feb 12, 2024 4:36 am

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Beruga, not knowing which Rhidon is authentic, acts quickly. Reaching into her pouch, she pulls out a string and attempts to secure it around the leg of one of the struggling Rhidons. On the other end of the string, a big red balloon begins to inflate...

OOC:

How high is the ceiling of this room? I'm hoping there is at least enough clearance to separate the two?

Rolls

Fasten balloon to leg - (2d6)

(54) = 9

Who did I tie a balloon to? - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Feb 12, 2024 5:59 am

Feb 12, 2024 5:59 am

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The groups hesitates only a moment before assaulting the doppelganger and Beruga is quick to hoist it up and off of Rhidon who gets to his feet. Barely alive the thing shifts to a smaller form with grey skin as it spins, suspended by its foot tied to the balloon that bobbs along the 12' ceiling.

microtheMacroBear

Feb 12, 2024 11:54 am

Feb 12, 2024 11:54 am

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Barley stands arms akimbo and stares at the floating beast. Quick as lightning, he swings his arm forward and releases two powerful psychic bolts towards the doppelganger.

Rolls

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(22) = 4

Telekinetic Blast - (2d6)

(45) = 9

Feb 12, 2024 1:37 pm

Feb 12, 2024 1:37 pm

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You slay the captive creature.

Feb 12, 2024 2:10 pm

Feb 12, 2024 2:10 pm

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Vaun looked at Rhidon that remained. "I hope we have the actual Master Axehorn with us." He then turned to everyone, "Well done everyone. This place is riddled with traps and monsters. I wonder what lies ahead, but we still have to push on and heal the heart."

Feb 12, 2024 10:38 pm

Feb 12, 2024 10:38 pm

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https://i.imgur.com/PWVPJms.png

You check the room and look throgh the two open archways but and and detect no additoinal surpises. The room to the south (2) is empty save for a single figure wrapped in vines that hold it in place against the south wall next to the archway that leads east from it. The eastern room (4) has a gate that leads to a room with a balcony. The east room itself has several small skeletal figures scattered through the room and as you look in the Elemental crosses the room to its southern door, awaiting you.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 13, 2024 1:26 am

Feb 13, 2024 1:26 am

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Rhidon looks to Vaun and jokingly assures him that he is the original, "Don't worry it's me, a doppelganger wouldn't know we were sent here by The Thief, right?"

Rhidon tries to look into the room with the skeletal figures, but from down the hall without actually getting into it, from an angle that allows him to get a better look at the skeletal figures.

OOC:

He's trying to get an idea how many, how big, and what sort of creature they were in life.

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Rolls

Stealthily look into the room with the skeletal figures - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Feb 13, 2024 1:47 am

Feb 13, 2024 1:47 am

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The single figure in 4 is human/elf sized while those in 2 are smaller like duende

Feb 13, 2024 6:34 am

Feb 13, 2024 6:34 am

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Vaun smiled at the joke and then nodded. "What do you see, Master Axehorn? Anything noteworthy in the adjacent rooms or do we have to prepare for anything waiting there?"

microtheMacroBear

Feb 13, 2024 11:38 am

Feb 13, 2024 11:38 am

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While Rhidon inspects the skeleton, Barley does not move but reaches out with his mind towards the figure wrapped in vines, trying to see if their mind is still intact.

Rolls

detect minds - vine figure - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Feb 13, 2024 12:42 pm

Feb 13, 2024 12:42 pm

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All that Barley is able to sence in the room is the everpressent pressence of the tree. No thoughts or life force is felt from the body. However as you sinish scanning the body and begin retracting your sences you feel somethibng else, and it follows you retracting senses. To your eyes you see the figure rise, only to realize it is a phantom of the body.

Phantom

The desicated form slowly shifts, expanding and gaining faint color to setle on the form of a lady. Though shorter than most humans she does not have lithe forms common to elves. Looking strait at Barley she asks Why have you come here? For what purpose do you disturb this childs rest?

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 14, 2024 2:10 am

Feb 14, 2024 2:10 am

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Stalker05 says:

Vaun smiled at the joke and then nodded. "What do you see, Master Axehorn? Anything noteworthy in the adjacent rooms or do we have to prepare for anything waiting there?"

"There's a man-sized skeletal figure in the one room, and two smaller ones in the other."

OOC:

Do we all see the phantom, or only Barley on accounts of his psychic powers?

Feb 14, 2024 12:19 pm

Feb 14, 2024 12:19 pm

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The figure is visible to all

microtheMacroBear

Feb 14, 2024 1:15 pm

Feb 14, 2024 1:15 pm

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Barley formally bows and says, "We mean you no harm good lady. My friends and I seek to ease the tree heart's mind and bring an end to the terrible plague that ails this city. Surely you are aware of it's fallen state? We believe that we can soothe the heart and convince it to stop the rapid growth. We are not here to hurt or threaten it in anyway."

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Phantom

Feb 14, 2024 4:17 pm

Feb 14, 2024 4:17 pm

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Phantom

words are easy to say but can hide sinister intent. What do you think you can do for this city? The people are gone, the heart is scared are hurt. How can you help?

microtheMacroBear

Feb 15, 2024 1:51 pm

Feb 15, 2024 1:51 pm

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"Once the heart is soothed, the city can be repopulated. We can bring back the merchants and the crafts people to learn from the shades that inhabitant this place. We have met the spirit of your artisan, they wish to create and rebuild. Would you rather be a source of light my lady, or forever trapped in this sorrow? Something powerful sends us visions of what once was, I believe it is the tree.", replies Barley.

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Phantom

Feb 15, 2024 2:24 pm

Feb 15, 2024 2:24 pm

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Phantom

More pretty words. But the Treeheart had seen much violence from you. You even attacked those it had saved.

OOC:

Anyone can talk to the phantom if they wish

Feb 15, 2024 2:44 pm

Feb 15, 2024 2:44 pm

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Vaun walked forward and bowed to the phantom, "My lady, we do not speak lies. We want to help the Treeheart and we are taking the utmost care not to harm anything. We have tried to save a citizen of the Eldergrove and he has insisted that we save the heart. I do not know what violence you mean that we have done, even guardian elemental's are guiding us, as our wish to help Eldergrove is of pure heart. We don't want to gain anything, we simply want to help. If we have attacked anyone, it was purely out of self preservation. The spirits of the city have also seen that we can create too. That's why we received these tokens." Vaun showed the phantom, one of the crafter tokens he got.

"We just want to know what ails the Treeheart and provide any help we can."

OOC: I am rolling to persuade the phantom that we just want to help.

Rolls

Persuade Phantom - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Phantom

Feb 15, 2024 3:18 pm

Feb 15, 2024 3:18 pm

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Phantom

How did you try to save citizens? The Treeheart felt you cut away her influence and allow an artisan to die! the spirit glares at Vaun and Barley

avylazyboy Inactive forever!

Feb 15, 2024 9:05 pm

Feb 15, 2024 9:05 pm

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OOC:

Hey all, I posted in the TinyChat forum, but in case you don't read it there, I'm going to have to step away from the game for a bit since my life has gotten busy. It's been a pleasure playing with you all, and I hope to be back soon!

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 16, 2024 2:13 am

Feb 16, 2024 2:13 am

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OOC:

Hope to see you around, it's been fun.

Rhidon takes a step forward and tries to hum the song the girl sang in his vision. He also looks around the room to see if her energy seems to have any impact on the surfaces or items near her.

Rolls

How close Rhidon gets to the song from the vision - (2d6)

(31) = 4

microtheMacroBear

Feb 16, 2024 12:43 pm

Feb 16, 2024 12:43 pm

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"No matter what the intent, the cure was worse than the disease. It may have stemmed the disease but it took away the artisan's chance at a meaningful life. The artisan was wasting away on the vine without mind, barely with a soul.

Have you been beyond these walls? Have you seen the price of the heart's sweet embrace? We come to calm it's frighten mind. It has been too long in the dark. It is time for it to feel the light.

How could we convince you of intent? Are you the heart's keeper or jailer? How would you about the artisan otherwise?

All I can offer you are my memories and experiences so far in this kingdom. If we share minds, you can gleem intent, but I will not share minds with one unwilling to do so.", Barley says with stern determination.

"Was the vine's solution do to your guidance, my lady?", he thinks to himself staring at the phantom.

OOC:

It's been fun playing with you @avylazyboy. Good luck on your journey!

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Phantom

Feb 16, 2024 2:47 pm

Feb 16, 2024 2:47 pm

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Phantom

The phantom lady looks thoughtful before replying I can not leave the tree so know not the state of the city other that what the Treeheart shares with me. Though I was on the council at the time of the collapse I did not tell the Treeheart to do this. But I am partially to blame, as are all the council members at that time. Some fled, others urged it to use its power to attack the demons, while I and others told it to sacrifice itself to protect the people. None of us took into consideration that the Treeheart is more than power an magic. It is alive and growing but immature and the attack frightened it. It wanted to save the people and protect the city but not at the cost of itself. So with our lack of unity and wisdom we demonstrated to the Treeheart that we were unfit to guide it and so it acted as best it knew on its own. I will accompany you to the Treeheart to act as interpreter for it if it lets you near.

Feb 16, 2024 6:23 pm

Feb 16, 2024 6:23 pm

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Vaun listened to the phantom and said, "My lady, here lies the benefit. We know what mistakes were done and how the Treeheart behaved. We also have a probable answer for why everything went wrong. Maybe there is a chance to approach this differently this time. Maybe you can guide us and even stay with the Treeheart as a companion, soothing it once we heal the city up and fix the rampant growth. We also promise that, this time there will be more care taken against outside power."

OOC: It was nice playing with you @avylazyboy. I hope we can play again sometime.

Feb 16, 2024 10:01 pm

Feb 16, 2024 10:01 pm

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[ +- ] map

The phantom nods her head and bows slightly to the water elemental that returns the gesture. The elemental once again flows through a door to the next room and when you open the door, after determining it to be save, you see it at the far side of the empty room and continue trekking after it. The next door reveals another empty room and the elemental flows to the far side and pauses at the door to await you. You proceeded to cross the room when you feel the floor begin to give out. Another pit trap!
Save Test please. If you succeed you can describe your actions to help any trapped companions. I will explain the trap after everyone rolls.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 17, 2024 2:45 am

Feb 17, 2024 2:45 am

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Rhidon follows curiously and is stunned when the floor falls beneath his feet.

Rolls

Save Test for pit trap - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Feb 17, 2024 6:19 am

Feb 17, 2024 6:19 am

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After watching the Phantom of the lady nod to the elemental, he started following it. But as he continued to move from room to romm there was something loose on the floor.

OOC: Not again!

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Rolls

Save test - (2d6)

(13) = 4

microtheMacroBear

Feb 17, 2024 12:02 pm

Feb 17, 2024 12:02 pm

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OOC:

Rolling save test. May I use the martial arts trait to evade this trap or is technically only for the evade mechanic while fighting? I will add the roll but keep the description vague in case that's not allowed and the failed save stands.
Oh no, Vaun!

Barely feels the floor start to give away and takes a mad dash to the otherside turning his head in time to see Vaun start to fall.

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Rolls

Pit trap save - (2d6)

(14) = 5

Martial arts trait evade the pit reroll? - (2d6)

(16) = 7

Feb 17, 2024 5:41 pm

Feb 17, 2024 5:41 pm

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OOC:

Martial arts is for combat. Acrobat could use 3d6 as it is all about movement.

Rhidon manages to jump back and avoid the pit as the other three fall into the pit. The bottom of the pit is covered in sharp barbed thorns that pierce boots, pants, and shirts to dick into your flesh. 1 damage each

As you struggle to your feet you realize the walls are similarly lines with thorns that curve down making their tops like blades and their downward pointing tips like fish hooks. Even more alarming is the fact the middle of the floor begins to sink and the walls close together and ripple in a manner all too like that of a throat swallowing!

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 18, 2024 1:34 am

Feb 18, 2024 1:34 am

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"Hold on! I'll send down a rope." Rhidon yells down. He takes the rope out of his pack, tosses one end down, and looks around the room for something that he could tie the other end to that appears sturdy enough to hold at least one of them at a time.

Rolls

Roll for tying rope (if needed) - (2d6)

(46) = 10

Feb 18, 2024 2:00 am

Feb 18, 2024 2:00 am

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Rhidon lowers a rope a and can support one at a time. Beruga tries her magical balloon before remembering she just used it so its magic has not recovered.

microtheMacroBear

Feb 18, 2024 1:15 pm

Feb 18, 2024 1:15 pm

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"Go Vaun, I'll be behind you", says Barley.

He takes his rope out of his pack and then yells to Rhidon, "Rhidon, I'm throwing up my rope. Try to catch it!"

He tosses the rope.

OOC:

I think Vaun should go up first because you can heal us afterwards but not yourself.

Rolls

Tossing a rope to Rhidon - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Feb 18, 2024 2:41 pm

Feb 18, 2024 2:41 pm

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Vaun nodded at Barley and then started climbing up. As he heard him calling out to Rhidon to catch the rope, he turned to see that the rope was not going to reach him. In the mid climb, Vaun attempted to catch it so that he could drag it on and climb with it.

OOC: Rolling to catch the rope.

Rolls

Catch the rope - (2d6)

(26) = 8

Feb 18, 2024 10:50 pm

Feb 18, 2024 10:50 pm

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Vaun climbs as quickly as he can but the sharp thorns makes it difficult as Rhidon can not pull him or Vaun will get sliced and impaled on the thorns. Vaun climbs out as Rhidon lowers the other rope so both Beruga and Barley have one to climb. Vaun assists Rhidon in anchoring the ropes as the other two climb out.
Save test to escape for Barley

microtheMacroBear

Feb 19, 2024 12:33 pm

Feb 19, 2024 12:33 pm

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Barley's grasps the rope and begins to climb!

OOC:

Edit: Ok! That one was better!

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Rolls

Save test - (2d6)

(51) = 6

Feb 19, 2024 12:44 pm

Feb 19, 2024 12:44 pm

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You all manage to climb out of the pit, bruised and bloody. You spend a few moments removing the thorns that jabbed into you despite your caution. The elemental and phantom look on from the far side of the pit. Sloly the pit closes up as Vaun heals the others.

microtheMacroBear

Feb 20, 2024 12:55 pm

Feb 20, 2024 12:55 pm

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"Did you know about that my lady? A warning would have been nice.", Barley says to the phantom as Vaun patches him up.

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Phantom

Feb 20, 2024 2:10 pm

Feb 20, 2024 2:10 pm

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Phantom

I did not. The tree is an extension of the Treeheart and can be shifted with effort. Though I am bound to the Treeheart I am not is keeper, though we foolishly believed so in life.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 21, 2024 1:07 am

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"As my friends have indicated, we merely wish to bring peace to the treeheart and others in this area." He pauses for a moment, searching for the right words for this next part as he doesn't wish to offend. "In my experience, spirits such as yourself are also seeking a peace they were unable to achieve in life. May I ask how you came to your fate?"

Phantom

Feb 21, 2024 1:58 pm

Feb 21, 2024 1:58 pm

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Phantom

the pain lady sighs with regret
I am this way from fear.
It is due to my fear that I tried to abandon the Treeheart and it was out of fear that the Treeheart bound me with it's branches and magic so that I can not leave. Thought it has not allowed me into its presence in years it still will not let me leave . . And a bit smile crosses her face momentarily.

microtheMacroBear

Feb 21, 2024 7:53 pm

Feb 21, 2024 7:53 pm

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"Well let's hope we can bring you a swift and good reunion.", Barley says standing and bowing slightly to the lady.

"I for one am ready to continue. Please let's move on.", Barley continues.

Feb 22, 2024 5:58 am

Feb 22, 2024 5:58 am

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The elemental awaits you at the stone door. When you get near it once again flows through small cracks to the far side. However, this door has no handle, lever, or hand holds to move it. You assume it should slide but which way and how? Looking over it closely you find runes carved on the door and the doorframe.

Feb 22, 2024 6:19 am

Feb 22, 2024 6:19 am

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Vaun listened to his friends and the phantom discuss their thoughts about the Treeheart. He added, "I am sure everyone tried their way to make the Treeheart understand. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding, so let us try again. This time, we have a bit more knowledge about how Treeheart understands and communicates? Maybe we will allay it and communicate properly that we want to save it and make this city prosper."

microtheMacroBear

Feb 22, 2024 12:49 pm

Feb 22, 2024 12:49 pm

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"That's a solid plan, Vaun", Barley says to the doctor.

Turning, Barley stands away from the door and raises with hand.

With a booming voice he says, "Friend!"

Then he examines the ruins on the door.

Rolls

scholar/Elvish read runes - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Feb 22, 2024 1:58 pm

Feb 22, 2024 1:58 pm

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Nothing happens and the phantom gives you an odd look before passing through the door.
Barley lookks over the markings and realizes there are dwarvish runes mixes in with the arcane glyphs. Barley recognizes a couple symbols but Rhidon is called to read the rest.

Dwarvish runes says:

Mouttain , Stone, Dirt , Uplift, Sand , Crystalization, Volcano , Boulder , Pebble , Weather , Earthquake , Landslide , Erosion, Metamorphosis

There are some other dwarvish runes but they are of an uncommon nature.
Vaun and Rhidon can test to decipher the other scripts, Barley is stumped

Feb 22, 2024 3:07 pm

Feb 22, 2024 3:07 pm

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OOC:

microtheMacroBear says:

With a booming voice he says, "Friend!"

I don't have any tokens to speak through, but I have to give props for the attempt, even though it didn't work.

Feb 22, 2024 3:17 pm

Feb 22, 2024 3:17 pm

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OOC:

yeah, it made me chuckle but still... No

Feb 22, 2024 4:58 pm

Feb 22, 2024 4:58 pm

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Vaun looked at the runes for sometime when he understood that they were trying to mean something. He tried to remember if he had read anything about this. He started taking notes from the runes but looked up at the abrupt reaction from Barley calling someone.

OOC: Trying to decipher the runes with Educated roll.

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Rolls

Educated trait roll - (3d6)

(154) = 10

Feb 22, 2024 5:52 pm

Feb 22, 2024 5:52 pm

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Vaun thinks the other runes are some kind of verse about a cycle of rock life?

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 23, 2024 2:38 am

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OOC:

Sorry for the delay, busy couple of days.

Rhidon tells the others the meaning of the symbols he recognizes, "We may want to make copies of this script as well." and then thinking outloud adds with a shrug, "I wonder if they're pairs. Mountain landslide, boulder pebble."

Thinking back on the trade he's done over the years, he tries to remember if the symbols he doesn't recognize are part of some regional dialect he may be familiar with once he recalls additional context.

Rolls

Thinking if he remembers seeing the other scripts. - (2d6)

(56) = 11

Feb 23, 2024 5:20 am

Feb 23, 2024 5:20 am

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Rhidon recognizes the script as one used by lore keepers. They were sometimes also mages and enjoyed using lore to craft locks that would be simple to them but hard to others. Rhidon concurs that the verse is likely the key top open the door and recalls the Cycle of Stone is all about how the world is formed and will be destroyed, only to be reborn again. The key words are likely those that deal with changes in rock, not rock types themselves.

Dwarvish runes says: says:

Mountain , Stone, Dirt , Uplift, Sand , Crystallization, Volcano , Boulder , Pebble , Weather , Earthquake , Landslide , Erosion, Metamorphosis

OOC:

I'll let you bounce ideas around and based on your rolls already done confirm and give directions as you chat and experiment.

Feb 23, 2024 5:50 am

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OOC: Looks like Erosion will go with Dirt, Earthquake with Landslide, Crystallization with Metamorphosis and Volcano with weather?

microtheMacroBear

Feb 23, 2024 1:09 pm

Feb 23, 2024 1:09 pm

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OOC:

That makes sense to me.

"Vaun I see you pondering over there. Would you like to try your solution?, says Barley.

Feb 23, 2024 2:01 pm

Feb 23, 2024 2:01 pm

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Vaun absentmindedly nodded, "Ah, Barley, I was wondering if this goes with this (pointing at Erosion and Dirt) and this with this (pointing at Earthquake and Landslide) and this with this (pointing out at Crystallization and Metamorphosis)?"

He read out those runes and looked up at the door.

Feb 23, 2024 4:04 pm

Feb 23, 2024 4:04 pm

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OOC:

typo on dirt. it was supposed to be crossed out and not underlined. my bad.

Speaking the words has no reaction but you note the symbols are in easy reach so try touching them. Vaun senses a slight reaction as he touches Erosion and Crystallization. After some discussion you figure it is likely a combination of sorts so the order is probably important and has 2 to 6? symbols. If this leads to a secure vault it might be more but if it just secures an area then it should not be too long.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 24, 2024 1:52 am

Feb 24, 2024 1:52 am

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"If the first two are Erosion and Crystallization, perhaps Weather is next leading to Landslide?"

OOC:

I'm thinking maybe it is the order that these transformations occur naturally like the water cycle, but for earth items.

Feb 24, 2024 3:06 am

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OOC:

Ding ding ding. but note their cycle may differ from ours (though based on the same ideas) I will give it the weekend for any who wish to propose patterns then confirm or give hinds on Monday

microtheMacroBear

Feb 24, 2024 1:53 pm

Feb 24, 2024 1:53 pm

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OOC:

daryen says:

microtheMacroBear says:

With a booming voice he says, "Friend!"

I don't have any tokens to speak through, but I have to give props for the attempt, even though it didn't work.

Lol, it was worth a shot.

Way to go Rhidon!.

Here's my pitch for the cycle.

Weather leads to erosion and that leads to landslide. Earthquake leads to an uplift which forms a volcano.

The volcano erupts spitting lava which cools and turns to stone giving us crystallization and metamorphosis.

1. Weather 2. Erosion 3. Landslide 4.earthquake 5.uplift. 6.volcano 7.crystallization 8. Metamorphosis

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Feb 24, 2024 2:07 pm

Feb 24, 2024 2:07 pm

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microtheMacroBear says:

OOC:

daryen says:

microtheMacroBear says:

With a booming voice he says, "Friend!"

I don't have any tokens to speak through, but I have to give props for the attempt, even though it didn't work.

Lol, it was worth a shot.

Way to go Rhidon!.

Here's my pitch for the cycle.

Weather leads to erosion and that leads to landslide. Earthquake leads to an uplift which forms a volcano.

The volcano erupts spitting lava which cools and turns to stone giving us crystallization and metamorphosis.

1. Weather 2. Erosion 3. Landslide 4.earthquake 5.uplift. 6.volcano 7.crystallization 8. Metamorphosis

OOC: Well done, Barley! I think this is possibly the right order.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 25, 2024 1:20 am

Feb 25, 2024 1:20 am

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OOC:

Agree! That order makes sense to me.

Feb 25, 2024 5:17 pm

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Barley says:

1. Weather 2. Erosion 3. Landslide 4.earthquake 5.uplift. 6.volcano 7.crystallization 8. Metamorphosis

Barley's attempt gets reactions on 4 of the symbols then stops. Trying all series of 4 on that list results in nothin

OOC:

next clue tomorow morinig

microtheMacroBear

Feb 25, 2024 8:20 pm

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OOC:

Sounds good! Which 4 get a hit? The first 4?

Feb 25, 2024 8:43 pm

Feb 25, 2024 8:43 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Each time a sequence of those 8 words are tried only the first 4 reast no matter which words or their order.

Feb 27, 2024 5:05 am

Feb 27, 2024 5:05 am

Curing Eldergrove

After speding more time you eventually get the door to Unlock then open and also learn the code to lock it.

Unlock says:

uplift / volcano / Weather / Erosion

Lock says:

Landslide / earthquake / Metamorphosis / crystallization

[ +- ] map

With the door now open you proceed to the next room. This room is contains a altar of a goddess of dwarves to the north side of the room. The alter is of a single piece of stone inlaid with metal and other semiprecious stone and jems. Thin groves along the top and down the sides channel a trickle of oil that seems to seep out of the top of the alter.

https://i.imgur.com/BeBmzdkm.jpeg

Across from the altar is a closed door and behond the small room with the alter you see stairs leading up wth another door across from the stairs. The elemental waits at the foot of the stairs leading up.

microtheMacroBear

Feb 27, 2024 12:08 pm

Feb 27, 2024 12:08 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"This altar is beautifully constructed.", Barley says examining the craftsmanship.

He is careful not to touch it, disturbing altars is a good way to anger the God or Goddess for which it was created.

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Feb 28, 2024 12:25 am

Feb 28, 2024 12:25 am

Curing Eldergrove

The alter is of extreemly high quality. You easily senct the pressence of divinity from the alter. The god it is built to serve still exists ans noted by the blessing that persists on the altar.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 28, 2024 2:45 am

Feb 28, 2024 2:45 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon looks over the alter, and any items upon it, carefully without touching. He really wants to pay attention to the details, figure out if its really nice or something truly next level by the standards of what he's seen in his trade work.

Rolls

Determine quality of alter and tool build, materials - (2d6)

(13) = 4

Feb 28, 2024 3:56 am

Feb 28, 2024 3:56 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon recognizes the alter as belonging to Berronar Truesilver, goddess of hearth and home. He finds it a bit odd to be in this city so plainly filled with elvish citizens and ideals. The marked showed that all types of craftsmen were drawn to the city as well. He can only assume that their influence must have prompted the crafting of this tiny temple to the divine matron of dwarven home and security. The quality is plain and he is confident it was truly crafted by dwarven artisan priests, as is custom for such a thing.

Feb 28, 2024 6:23 am

Feb 28, 2024 6:23 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun is pleasantly surprised by the beauty and refined quality of the room. He is mesmerised by the altar and hung his head down and clapsed his hands in praying position.

Feb 28, 2024 12:40 pm

Feb 28, 2024 12:40 pm

Curing Eldergrove

As vaun does this he feels a soothing pressence from the altar.

microtheMacroBear

Feb 28, 2024 12:52 pm

Feb 28, 2024 12:52 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barely places a coin on the altar as an offering then steps back giving Vaun room to pray. He looks at the oil flowing down it's sides.

"I wonder what that represents?", says Barley out loud to himself. He pauses a moment admiring the oil and then joins the Elemental and phantom waiting on the otherside of the room.

"When my friends are ready, let us continue to the heart", he thinks to both.

Feb 28, 2024 1:05 pm

Feb 28, 2024 1:05 pm

Curing Eldergrove

The coin set on the alter shimmers then fades from view

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Feb 29, 2024 2:12 am

Feb 29, 2024 2:12 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon passes along what he knows about the alter to the others, but agrees to keep moving along when Vaun's prayer is finished.

At the bottom of the stairs, before going up Rhidon listens carefully for a moment to make sure they don't hear anyone up there.

Rolls

Listening at base of stairs - (2d6)

(13) = 4

microtheMacroBear

Feb 29, 2024 12:31 pm

Feb 29, 2024 12:31 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley sees Rhidon pause anddoes the same. He reaches upward with his mind. He scans for sentience who may have ill intent ahead.

Rolls

Detect minds - (2d6)

(64) = 10

Feb 29, 2024 2:03 pm

Feb 29, 2024 2:03 pm

Curing Eldergrove

No sounds can be heard from above and all that Barley can sense are the party and everpressent tree. Both the elemental and Phantom stand to the side at the foot of the stairs watching you. At barleys prompting the Elemental refuses to continue then slowly receeds to noting leaving you.

Feb 29, 2024 3:14 pm

Feb 29, 2024 3:14 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun followed his friends and reached the stairs while observing the behaviour of the elemental. "Looks like we have finally reached the Treeheart or at least close to it. Should we proceed?"

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Mar 1, 2024 2:37 am

Mar 1, 2024 2:37 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon stares forward and nods, before looking to Vaun and adding "I think you should go first. When we encountered the infected gnome, you were able to heal him... I think we should only pursue combat as a last resort at this point. We wouldn't want to scare the treeheart any more than it already is."

Mar 1, 2024 5:16 am

Mar 1, 2024 5:16 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun nodded at Rhidon. He remembered the quest trial that was given to him by the so called 'Thief'. He had come a long way from that. He has met several new friends and overcome many obstacles. Perhaps he is ready, perhaps he is not. He stepped forward and started climbing the staircase.

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Mar 1, 2024 8:23 pm

Mar 1, 2024 8:23 pm

Curing Eldergrove

You slowly ascend the stairs and notice that the phantom follows behind about 30 feet or so. The stairs wind up for what be several floors. Ahead you spy an increase in light through an opening. As you reach the top of you stairs you look out to see a chamber in the heart of the massive tree. The walls appear translucent as you look out over the city and woods. In the middle of the chamber is a phantom image of a tree with a much smaller crystalin tree in the middle of it.
A great presence presses down on Barley's senses and you all feel an overabundance of life filling the air about you.

https://i.imgur.com/28RNtH4l.jpeg

Mar 2, 2024 4:39 pm

Mar 2, 2024 4:39 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun is awestruck as he sees the crystalline tree. So this is the Treeheart. He bowed down, his head touching the floor, and he mentally called out to the Treeheart to give him permission in its abode. He didn't want to show any aggression or imposing behaviour. He needed to approach this as delicately as possible.

microtheMacroBear

Mar 2, 2024 5:12 pm

Mar 2, 2024 5:12 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley struck by the granduer of the tree as he stands underneath it stunned to silence. He watches Vaun bow down and matches the gesture.

Barley opens his mind to the tree if The heart needs to use him as a psychic link to the others, but does not push or call out to the tree. He supports Vaun as he takes the lead.

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CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Mar 3, 2024 1:57 am

Mar 3, 2024 1:57 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon mimics the bowing gesture performed by the others, and hangs back a bit taking a glance around the room to see if he can spot any entrances other than the stairwell from his current position.

Rolls

Glance around room to identify any other entrances - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Treeheart

Mar 3, 2024 4:37 pm

Mar 3, 2024 4:37 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Treeheart

As Vaun moves to bow he feels a force stopping him before his knees can touch the ground. There are no other entrances to this room. As the tree of you stare on you feel the presence "focus" on you and a tumult of emotions and experience wash over you. Joy at companionship. Fear of loss. Uncertainty and hesitation with a lack of trust but not quite distrust. Images of the past, a budding seed, a caring mother that is recognized as the singing lady from earlier visions, growing slowly, people, art, commerce, the forest, the calamity, and the desolate city.

As you are overwhelmed by these feelings and visions the phantom lady sighs and passes you to bow. Something seems to exchange between the lady and Treeheart before the lady turns to you with a small sad smile and waves as if in farewell. The phantom then falls back while the Treeheat glows brightly. As soon as the phantom fades from view as it merges with the tree you hear a voices speaking in unison in your minds.

This will not last as there no body to form the link between the Warden and Treeheart. But while it does last it grants us the understanding to function on a level more similar to your own. This form of communion was designed by mother to allow the Treeheart to work with the council in times of need. But when the greatest need arose we failed. The Treeheart was too afraid and those council members willing to commune with it would not submit to the union and instead sought to use the Treeheart as a tool. The result was destruction. Not only of the enemy but also those we sought to protect.

We have started to fix thing but the Treeheart will need guidance. We know this. We thank you for helping those you found along the way get the release they sought and deserved. We ask of you one last boon. You have proven your good intentions but also a firm determination. If you leave, please send someone to help the Treeheart. It will remain a danger to all who enter its domain. It needs more time to mature and understand the world. Though the horrors of the cataclysm that befell the city cause us great sorrow it also showed the Treeheart much and it has learned a bit of what it means and how to to care for other.

Before the communion fades is there anything we can do for you?

As the voices ring in your minds you feel sorrow and regret as well as a determination to press on. However fear, loneliness, and uncertainty continue to wear away at the heart of it all.

Mar 3, 2024 4:57 pm

Mar 3, 2024 4:57 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun is suddenly overwhelmed by so many emotions, but he takes a deep breath and sits on the floor with his feet crisscrossing in a meditative position. During his time in the Academy he saw that many people could attain a unison of body and mind while meditating. In front of the Treeheart, who is trying to understand what is going on, he must be a vessel that shows that he is different and that he is composed. He rested his hands on his lap and started to bring the picture of the cycle of life in his mind in order to convey the thoughts to the Treeheart. He showed that a seed, when nurtured, will grow up to be a tree and then plant it's own seed as it dries out and dies. The propagation of life and death. He showed a mental image of the Eldergrove that was overrun by vegetation, but that vegetation receded and people came to build new shops and buildings, who in turn planted more trees and worshipped the Treeheart. He showed the Treeheart vague people who stayed by it and nurtured it. He brought out a feeling of guardianship in the Treeheart as the newly arrived citizen came and depended on the Treeheart as they took care of it in turn. It was like the leaves of a tree. A tree is nothing without it's leaves, which give it sustenance, and a leaf is nothing without the tree that grows it and exposes it to the light in a vibrant canopy. In the end, everyone depended on Treeheart as much as Treeheart depended on every citizen of Eldergrove who are ultimately the lifeblood of the city.

OOC: Spending a token to reroll the Calming the mind.

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Rolls

Calming the mind - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Communicating with Treeheart - (2d6)

(15) = 6

Calming the mind reroll - (2d6)

(61) = 7

microtheMacroBear

Mar 3, 2024 5:46 pm

Mar 3, 2024 5:46 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Barley offers a silent thank you to the tree as the visions fade. "Safe passage to our destination would be all I ask.", He says.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Mar 4, 2024 1:37 am

Mar 4, 2024 1:37 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon reflects on the images, and thinks for a moment trying to choose his words carefully for his question. "You say send someone to help, but these are magics that are not as common where we hail from. What domain of study would know best what can be done?"

Treeheart

Mar 4, 2024 2:58 am

Mar 4, 2024 2:58 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun feels as if his intention is vaguely understood and accepted. The tree is curious but still afraid.

Treeheart

We are calming the cities defenses and will start the process of restoration but will only be able to do so much. We can help send you on your way if that is what you truly wish.

As for the help we need. They need not be versed in any magics. What is needed by the Treeheart is someone with experience, patience, and the ability to help teach and guide. The Treeheart learned that some of the most learned were the most foolish or egotistical. Not that learning is bad but it is also not key. The committee was to fulfill this roll but it became too political and distant from the common people. The Treeheart wishes the city to thrive once more but is not sure about being the focus of the city as it was before. It seeks simly to not be alone and to help those that live near it. What it need is people who can help it understand what people need vs what they want and what they should strive for on their own. The previous council failed in this.

Mar 6, 2024 3:26 pm

Mar 6, 2024 3:26 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun continued to listen to Treeheart and then said, "We will look for a person like that and we assure you that this time we will do better."

He had to discuss this back at the camp with all the other members of the expedition. The person they want to send must be chosen carefully or it will be back to what the previous council did.

microtheMacroBear

Mar 6, 2024 6:53 pm

Mar 6, 2024 6:53 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Yes. We shall. Thank you for your hospitality.", Barley says to the treeheart.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Mar 7, 2024 1:38 am

Mar 7, 2024 1:38 am

Curing Eldergrove

Rhidon looks at the ground solemnly, and reflects on his travels. It was always been his goal to help those in need, ensure people are treated fairly, and at this moment he feels the opportunity pulling at his heart.

"Barley, Vaun... " he looks them both in the eyes, "Would you trust me with such a responsibility? To help the city thrive, ensure things are built back properly, with equality and fairness in mind. If so... I would be honored to take this on."

Treeheart

Mar 7, 2024 4:42 am

Mar 7, 2024 4:42 am

Curing Eldergrove

Treeheart

As Rhidon says this the tree shivvers and quakes before a single timid voice is heard. You . . . You won't leave me? You will stay? A thread of hope and longing easily heard in the Treehearts voice. But what about your family and friends. Won't you miss them? This time a mix of fear and concern clash. Maybe when more people come live here again you can bring some back here or you can go visit if you like. Please stay. Will you . . . . and the voice fades from the air

The to voices again resonate in all your minds. When you return where you came from we ask you seek out any druid circles and pass word to them of the Treeheart. A single druid or even full circle may be a good start and the mother of the Treeheart was an Arch-Druid herself.
Also we wish for people to return here. Any willing to live in harmony with nature may come and live here. The city was great once and can be so again with people that are willing to work to make it so. Please speak with those that sent you here to see if they would be willing to open the passage to Eldergrove to those who wish to visit and live here.

microtheMacroBear

Mar 7, 2024 11:44 am

Mar 7, 2024 11:44 am

Curing Eldergrove

"Rhidon, As I have trusted you with my life I trust you with this. We are well met.", Barley says overwhelmed with emotion.

He composes himself and then says to the treeheart, "We will seek out druids for you and spread the word of your city to those who wish to live in nature. This I promise."

Treeheart

Mar 7, 2024 1:43 pm

Mar 7, 2024 1:43 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Treeheart

A sigh resounds in your minds We thank you. Our time grows short and it will take time and experience for others to learn to fully commune with the Treehearts. Is there anything else you wish form us before you go?

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Mar 8, 2024 3:45 am

Mar 8, 2024 3:45 am

Curing Eldergrove

Feeling the tree's curiosity, Rhidon takes a step forward and addresses it directly. "I had a recent reconnection with wildlife, and have great respect and admiration for nature's intricate ways. My friends are loyal, but strong and will be fine without me. My family is distant and I feel little connection to them these days. I will stay, if you will have me."

Attempting to speak telepathically to Barley and Vaun, he thinks It has been a good journey friends, but I feel I'm meant to do this. I will do what I can to hold things over until you are able to locate some druids to assist, tell others of the fate that has befallen here so that others do not repeat similar mistakes.

Rhidon does a deep bow as a gesture of respect and appreciation for his friends, and attempts to slowly and calmly walk towards the tree.

Mar 8, 2024 5:59 am

Mar 8, 2024 5:59 am

Curing Eldergrove

Vaun looked at Rhidon and said, "Master Axehorn. You want to choose this? I can't think of any better person than you when you place your protection and guidance with Treeheart."

He bowed to Rhidon and said, "If this is what you want, then I feel sad that we have to part ways, but I will promise that we will find the right temperament of Druids to help and aid you in this endeavour."

He hesitated but then embraced Rhidon with a hug, "It was nice knowing such a confident and capable adventurer, and it was an honour meeting you. I will miss you."

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microtheMacroBear

Mar 8, 2024 1:39 pm

Mar 8, 2024 1:39 pm

Curing Eldergrove

"Good Journey, Rhidon. We will miss you as well.", Barley thinks with a smile and clasps him on the shoulder.

Malachi appears and twines himself around Rhidon's feet.

Barley clears his throat and with emotion adresses the treeheart, "I need no more, good heart."

OOC:

@CurtFactor It was really fun playing the game with you. Prehaps we'll meet in another game one day!

Mar 8, 2024 4:30 pm

Mar 8, 2024 4:30 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

OK wrapping it up this weekend. Let me know if there is anything you want to do before heading back to base.

I will tally the experience. Vaun was a veteran a while ago but had try to add his trait. Both he and Barley have the XP for another trait or proficiency. You can go ahead and start deciding what to add

I will get the Manor folk to the base as well pretty soon and there in a novice inbound as well. We can shuffle things up a bit and set up those who are heading to Scrol's game.

Mar 8, 2024 4:36 pm

Mar 8, 2024 4:36 pm

Curing Eldergrove

Ooc: @CurtFactor Hey man, it was nice playing with you. Hope we play another game together in the future.

Mar 9, 2024 1:01 am

Mar 9, 2024 1:01 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

So the Eldergrove arc awarded +12 XP

The Treeheart produces a small bud on a loop of vinethat Rhidon can wear to help the bridge the communication gap between him and the Treeheart over time. Before the phantoms presence completely fades they convey that all the infested will be gathered to let you all help determine which of them can be saved.

Returning to the Matrix Node where the Treeheart is gathering all the infested you begin the process of helping the Treeheart release those it took into its misguided care. Although much of the task is heartbreaking the peace and joy on each person's face as they are freed before dying makes it worth it. Fortunately that was not the outcome for all. Tens of the previous residents, most young of various races, are able to survive the process. Though confused and frightened they recognize Rhidons amulet as a symbol that only a warden of the Treeheart can bear so he is able to calm them down and guide them to the Node room in preparation for returning with you to the expedition base.

As you finish you note that a section of vines begins bulging then blooms into 4 lovely flowers. As the flowers bloom Rhidon is informed that the Treeheart wishes for each of you to receive a gift. All that is needed if for you to stoke the flowers pollen laden center and express the form you wish the gift to take. Though the connection is still tentative Rhidon is able to determine the gifts can be any object at all but each will carry a trace of the Treehears power of life and be a living item with mystic power that you will be able to cultivate to suit your needs.

You each do so and receive your gift that turns out to be a seed pod that will bloom in 1 day. With the work done and now accompanied by the survivors of Eldergrove you stepping onto the Node platform. Saying your farewells you say your final farewells as it activates and takes you away from this fallen city that still has a seed of hope for the future. Both in Rhidon and his care of the Treeheart and the refugees you take away, who you feel may one day return to help remake the city what it once was.

END of the Curing Eldergrove Arc

OOC:

Let me know what shape you wish the gift to take and I will let you know its functions.
I will post a link back to the Base thread monday.

CurtFactor Inactive for 3 months

Mar 9, 2024 1:18 am

Mar 9, 2024 1:18 am

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

@Psybermagi,@microtheMacroBear,@Stalker05 Thanks a lot! It's been a fun ride and I'm sure I'll see you all around in one form or another.

Mar 9, 2024 1:21 am

Mar 9, 2024 1:21 am

Curing Eldergrove

Good gaming @CurtFactor Be excellent to each other, and Game On Dude!

microtheMacroBear

Mar 9, 2024 1:23 pm

Mar 9, 2024 1:23 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

See you around @CurtFactor! @Psybermagi - Could I get a speaking stone? You know something that works like a tape recorder? It plays into Barley's background and could be used for subterfuge. Also, I'm probably going to take the trait Vaun has for healing because that way everyone is covered after a fight.

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Mar 9, 2024 3:05 pm

Mar 9, 2024 3:05 pm

Curing Eldergrove

OOC:

Technically I asked for the form of the item then I would list it power(s). Not sure what you mean by a "speaking stone" but a basic recording device is within reason. I do not see how it ties to Barley, must be missing a bit of understanding on your PC concept, except as a repository of knowledge?

Healer is fine. There are other options. You can get an prestige psionic trait, Arch-Psion, that allows healing. Or Vaun could get a prestige trait that allows for self healing.

Mar 10, 2024 4:58 am

Mar 10, 2024 4:58 am

Curing Eldergrove

You return through the Matrix to the subterranean node to find a bunch of activity around the area. Though Fiznik seems surprised at the refugees he quickly sends a runner to the base then has you begin escorting them along the established path back to the base. When you arrive the temples have organized care and housing for the refugees and you spend the rest of the day helping getting them settled in and explaining the situation to the temple leaders.

OOC:

Moving back to the base to get another story started.
The Manor is in a decently stable state so I will be moving them to the base as well.

Character	Player	status
Blornvid	ForeverDED	veteran
Skeeve	daryen	veteran
Ealdwig	Arkmenos	veteran
Kaarik	MoyenBateau	Novice

After getting everyone to the base some characters may be migrating to another game. As I mentioned the current number of players has gotten a bit large. Working out details.

Story moved to the Base

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