Apr 28, 2017 12:14 pm
Too tired to speak, Devanis shakes his head, coughs up some blood, sways on his feet.
Story I: The Rift
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Apr 28, 2017 6:47 pm
"Ameera, see if you can calm Neph's people down. Make sure they're okay. You're the only one who can talk to them. Tell them we can help if they need it."
Pyrrah darts forward and ducks underneath Devanis's arm, letting the bulk of his weight fall against her shoulder to keep him from collapsing. "Whoah there, Devanis. Take it easy. You did well. Just keep on your feet long enough for things to calm down. I'm sure Neph's people won't mind if we rest here for the night. Just keep on your feet long enough for us to get down to the village. Do you think you can walk?"
Pyrrah darts forward and ducks underneath Devanis's arm, letting the bulk of his weight fall against her shoulder to keep him from collapsing. "Whoah there, Devanis. Take it easy. You did well. Just keep on your feet long enough for things to calm down. I'm sure Neph's people won't mind if we rest here for the night. Just keep on your feet long enough for us to get down to the village. Do you think you can walk?"
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Apr 28, 2017 7:12 pm
Devanis nods weakly. Then suddenly, he perks up and smiles, his teeth stained with his own blood. "I knew a few lousy dogs couldn't beat us!" he says with the same uncharacteristic cheer the others first witnessed at the lake.
Apr 28, 2017 7:17 pm
Pyrrah shakes her head and grimaces as she realigns Devanis's weight and begins to move with him towards the village. "Oh great. He's delirious from blood loss... "
Apr 28, 2017 11:23 pm
"Thinking the same thing Flare." Ameera heads off at double speed down the spiral ramp. Zubie, you better go invisible for now, I am not sure how these little folk would react to you. As she heads down the ramp, Ameera observes the village, and any inhabitants she sees. Pondering their simple life she wonders how they could ever be safe from attackers such as these. Ameera heads for Neph as soon as she spots her.
Rolls
Perception - (1d20)
Apr 29, 2017 12:26 am
Down the ramp a few turns you are able to come to the hovels and huts built into the rocky face. The hovels are each adorned with various trinkets and knick-knacks, similar to Neph's own clothing, in such a way that they almost seem to match. Some of the hovels are not so recognizable as such, however; the hounds must have gotten to them, and tore into them in search of pixie prey. Some wooden platforms are built that looks supportive enough to hold your weight, connecting many of the hovels.
The pixies are in a state of shock and mourning. Many of them are carrying wounded or dead companions to various locations, trying to get aid for them where possible. It leads you to ponder the damage that could have been caused had you not intervened when you had. Neph is spotted where the ramp meets the wooden platforms, talking to another of her kind - an older male presumably - in her own native tongue. As Ameera, the first of you, approaches, many of the small beings appear panicked, and they quickly begin to make a hasty retreat. Even the older one looks startled. Neph looks to be taking an consoling tone, assuring them, and soon they peer at your party with curiosity and hesitance, rather than fear.
The pixies are in a state of shock and mourning. Many of them are carrying wounded or dead companions to various locations, trying to get aid for them where possible. It leads you to ponder the damage that could have been caused had you not intervened when you had. Neph is spotted where the ramp meets the wooden platforms, talking to another of her kind - an older male presumably - in her own native tongue. As Ameera, the first of you, approaches, many of the small beings appear panicked, and they quickly begin to make a hasty retreat. Even the older one looks startled. Neph looks to be taking an consoling tone, assuring them, and soon they peer at your party with curiosity and hesitance, rather than fear.
May 1, 2017 10:34 am
Ameera approaches Neph and takes a knee by her side. Neph, my friends have dispatched the beasts that were here, but I am worried more could come. Is the way we came the only way in? We should put a watcher on any entrance. Glancing over he shoulder she says, Also, some of my friends are injured, may we rest here with your people? . Seeing Neph eyes glance toward the older pixie, Ameera looks in his direction and sends the brief thought, Sorry for your peoples loss, my friends have been injured dispatching those beasts, may we rest here with your people?
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Rolls
Persuasion - (1d20+4)
(18) + 4 = 22
May 1, 2017 5:33 pm
Woah there, young buck, Baric moves in to support Devanis other arm, the ranger's weight now almost entirely on others shoulders. Let's get you patched up a bit.
Baric begins humming a low tune, too slow to be calming and just fast enough to ease out of the rhythm of battle. As magic surrounds his free hand, pulsing and dancing with the melody, he presses his hand to Devanis's middle and releases the healing magic into the ranger's body.
That won't fix you completely, but it should help.
Thank you.
Baric begins humming a low tune, too slow to be calming and just fast enough to ease out of the rhythm of battle. As magic surrounds his free hand, pulsing and dancing with the melody, he presses his hand to Devanis's middle and releases the healing magic into the ranger's body.
That won't fix you completely, but it should help.
Thank you.
Rolls
Cure wounds on Devanis - (1d8+5)
(1) + 5 = 6
May 2, 2017 10:47 am
The older one seems surprised by the sudden intrusion of thoughts within his mind. He adjusts to it quickly, as though familiar, and he nods his head to Ameera in a slow, calculated manner. Neph appears relieved by this.Neph lets out a small whine, looking distraught as she glances around at the broken homes. She communicates a few more phrases with her companion before looking back at Ameera.Neph points to one of the hovels that remains intact. It is a somewhat larger cut into the cliff face than the others, but it rests by the far side of the wooden platform.
[ +- ] Ameera
She replies to you, "There are other entrances. We'll have them watched. There was a barrier that was meant to keep them out; they shouldn't have made it this far in the first place."
[ +- ] Ameera
"My father says you can rest there. I need to find out how they got in."
May 2, 2017 1:39 pm
As the rest of the team arrive, Ameera shares this new information with them. She gestures to the older pixie "I haven't yet got his name, but I believe this is their leader, he's agreed to let us rest here. We can use that larger home over there, it looks like Devanis could uses the rest... and Baric! They got your beard!". Ameera's screws her face in a sympathetic grimace.
Speaking directly to Pyrrah, "Flare, Neph wants to figure out how those creatures got in, I'm of a mind to go with her. How 'bout you?"
Speaking directly to Pyrrah, "Flare, Neph wants to figure out how those creatures got in, I'm of a mind to go with her. How 'bout you?"
May 2, 2017 2:02 pm
"Sure. I'd like get this hole patched up before any more show up. " She picks up Devanis's arm off her shoulder and begins to shift his weight over to Baric. "He's all yours. Ideally this is just a scouting mission,
but the rest of you can join us once you're patched up. Might be able to help the locals too. I'm not sure if anyone has some medical knowledge, but these people could use any help we can offer. "
but the rest of you can join us once you're patched up. Might be able to help the locals too. I'm not sure if anyone has some medical knowledge, but these people could use any help we can offer. "
May 3, 2017 12:13 am
Ameera leans toward Pyrrah and whispers "The old man needs more than his wounds healed, did he take one to the head?"
Grinning, she turns to thier pixie friend.
Neph, Flare and I would like to go scout with you. We can't fly, but we should be able to keep up with you and keep quiet. How are your injuries? Can you even fly right now?
Grinning, she turns to thier pixie friend.
Neph, Flare and I would like to go scout with you. We can't fly, but we should be able to keep up with you and keep quiet. How are your injuries? Can you even fly right now?
May 4, 2017 11:25 pm
Mention it again, any of you, and I'll.. I'll... Well, you won't like it. Creativity is my job, mind you. Continuing to mutter about the injustice and disgrace of mocking damage to a dwarf's beard, Baric ambles towards the indicated dwelling with the weight of the muttering ranger on his shoulders. Once there, he pointlessly asks Devanis for his healing kit before searching his pack and person. He then sets to work patching up the old man.
OOC:
Long rest for the pair of us if you'll allow it. It sounds like it's 'evening' by now.May 5, 2017 10:49 am
OOC:
Baric and Devanis can certainly begin their time of rest! Feel free to search about or engage during some of the eight hours (as long as some resting happens in between.May 5, 2017 10:49 am
Ameera and Pyrrah
Neph stretches her wings, but only one of them seems to extend to its full length; the other appears crumpled and broken. Neph frowns.Neph frowns, looking disappointed. With that, she gives Pyrrah and Ameera a soft, gracious smile, and she begins leading the two of them further down the ramp. Eventually she comes to a point that the ramp smooths off against the wall of the chasm, effectively disappearing. The chasm still drops off into the darkness below, but there is no longer any viable path to walk downward. Instead, Neph points to a hole in the wall; the beginnings of a cavern, perhaps.
Neph stretches her wings, but only one of them seems to extend to its full length; the other appears crumpled and broken. Neph frowns.
[ +- ] Ameera
"The good news is that it doesn't hurt. But... well, maybe it's bad new, cause I can't feel it."
[ +- ] Ameera
"There," she says. "Get me there and I can show you the entrance."
[ +- ] Ameera and Pyrrah
Note: Climbing gear will give you advantage, but this does not look like an easy feat of strength (without some ingenuity).
May 5, 2017 10:50 am
"Devanis?" Seraph asks once more, audible to both the ranger and the dwarf that aids him. Eventually, the sword shifts his questioning. "Excuse me, Baric? Is Devanis going to be okay?"
May 6, 2017 2:03 am
Neph, do you have healers in your village, maybe you should get yourself healed?"Flare, are you interested in trying that climbing gear? With the spikes on our boots and those little spikes to hammer into the wall, we may have a chance. I'm no climber so I don't really know. Neph has a busted wing so isn't getting over there. Other things that come to mind, I'm just tossing out options here so don't judge.... one of us jumping, tossing Neph over there with a rope around her, or resting and me trying to figure out how I jumped in front of that bat.
OOC:
Is the hole in the wall on the other side of a gap? Is it up, down or straight across from us? How far?May 6, 2017 12:18 pm
Neph frowns as she stares at Ameera.As the two of you discuss a plan, Neph watches, trying to piece together what you're saying. Her lips move, as though silently repeating some of your words.
[ +- ] Ameera
"A few things that might help, but a broken wing is never a quick mend. I'd rather make sure that our homes are safe first, in any case."
May 6, 2017 12:19 pm
The hole in the chasm wall is roughly about 20 feet away from the end of the descending ramp, at a slightly downward angle. It is somewhat difficult to see, because at this angle there is not much of the opening that directly faces Ameera and Pyrrah.
OOC:
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