Chapter 6: Calamity Caves

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Jun 10, 2025 12:51 am
"This does not bode well. I fear for these creatures as you do, Artesia." He ponders potential concerns that might arise from eating the flesh of a plague zombie.

Rolls

Medicine (Wis) - (1d20+6)

(10) + 6 = 16

Arcana (Int) - (1d20+7)

(4) + 7 = 11

Jun 10, 2025 5:09 am
"Look at the marking on this armor. It's the Mendevian Crusade if I'm not mistaken."
Jun 11, 2025 6:51 am
You quickly is able to realize that there is a fourth castoroid inside the hut, and it's suffering from zombie rot. You know how to treat it, but it would be a long process.
OOC:
Treating Disease is a downtime activity that takes 8 hours, it will be a DC 18 Medicine check.
Jun 12, 2025 3:59 am
"Can we spare the time?" Artesia asks pleadingly. She hates to see a living creature in pain.
Jun 12, 2025 10:26 am
"I...I'm not sure," Koram says. "But I think we must. Any disease obtained from a zombie would have me worried it could cause the poor thing to animate and hurt the others. We are intending to make the caverns safe for the Following to pass through, and this may be necessary - even if it takes some time."
Jun 13, 2025 1:48 pm
OOC:
I'll take that as you taking a rest in this location. You could do far worse, it's roomy and warm and the ground is soft unlike the small cave you found the strange woman in. Also easy access to fruit and berries. If someone could give me a Medicine roll.
Jun 13, 2025 5:06 pm
While the group rests, Artesia does her best to help the zombie-rotted castoroid.

Rolls

Medicine (Wis) - (1d20+10)

(17) + 10 = 27

Jun 14, 2025 10:57 am
Imek
It takes the night, but you are able to cure the castoroides. As you do, the creatures warm up to you, and you are able to add them to the following. Joining your already weird menagerie. Imek is excited for their addition, as usual.

You can also see that the Sutaki hunters have found their way back to the following and mostly found a place among them.

Eokoe
Eokoe approaches you just as you are about to head back into the cave. "I wish to come with you and be your guide as you explore my land. If you'll have me?"
Jun 17, 2025 4:39 am
"You would be most welcome to join us," Koram says with a grin while passing a look at the others to ensure they agree. "It would be unwise for us to turn down such an offer, as we are but strangers to your home."
OOC:
While back with the Following, Koram would like to try and find someone to affix the +1 Striking Runestone to his crossbow. He will also see if anyone can tell him more about the strange Pendant they found in the caves.
Jun 17, 2025 8:26 am
You find Nakta taking care of some of the hunters wounds. "I will fix your crossbow. It will take a day to get done, I don't know if you want to wait or leave it here while you continue your explorations."

She looks at the pendant around Koram's neck. "Curious. From what you tell me, I would assume the pendant is connected to whoever's vision you received. Infused to their soul somehow. I do not think it poses a danger, but I could not begin to tell you who it belongs to."
Jun 18, 2025 5:25 am
"Thank you, Nakta," Koram says gratefully. "Your insight, and your craftsmanship, is greatly admired. I will pick up the crossbow once its done."
OOC:
As much as I would love to pick up the +1 striking weapon before we head out again, I leave it up to the group whether we wait or not.
Jun 19, 2025 2:21 pm
OOC:
I know Iroven's player is a bit busy, so asked me to NPC him for now. He'll agree with whatever the majority decide.
Jun 19, 2025 5:05 pm
Tomas is honored to have Eokoe as a guide. He would urge haste in scouting the complex caves as we have the ancestor-cursed Burning Mammoths at our tribes' heels.
Jun 20, 2025 6:37 am
Iroven had almost died in the caverns with corrupted tree sentinels, so when he came back to the camp, it was a relief to him. He fed, rested, and tended to his wounds before joining the others and discussing the next step of action. The following has now grown with all the different creatures and members they have brought, and it made him feel good inside. He thanked Eokoe for offering to guide them in the cave.
OOC:
I am back.

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