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Apr 1, 2025 4:30 pm

Apr 1, 2025 4:30 pm

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

Contemplating the discussion amongst his party members, Al drums out the noise to instead focus on the foliage around them.

What can you tell me, gentle plants?

OOC:

Using the Plant Empathy feat, Al would ask the surrounding plants for basic info about what the creature looked like and the direction it traveled.

Regardless of their answer, Al will then tune back into the conversation, addressing the leader of the reptilian humanoids.

My name is Al. Tell me, do you know this jungle well? Would you feel comfortable navigating through this land?

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Apr 1, 2025 5:11 pm

Apr 1, 2025 5:11 pm

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

Novac sighs, "It's not that I don't want to help. I do, but who are we? Yes, you guys got strange powers and morphed into being something different. But consider who you are and how well you know your powers. I am not sure if we are made to survive this. And what if one of us dies here, never coming back? What about your families? Did you consider that? Your loved ones would not know what happened to you. Did you run off? Did you become a victim of a serial killer? The impact that would have?" Novac looked at each of them in turn. "Just think about it, and if you still want to charge headfirst into unknown danger, well, I guess I will lead the way."
What did he have to lose, Novac thought to himself... a couple of years in a nice, cozy prison cell if his disappearance had not been discovered..."

Apr 2, 2025 10:29 am

Apr 2, 2025 10:29 am

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

The nearby plants haven't seen the creature, so there's little they can tell Al. But it seems the thing is probably still in the reptilian humanoids' home.

"I am Gorsok," the lead humanoid replies to Al. "We can navigate the jungle well enough, though we would have to be careful. There are many beasts much bigger and stronger than us!"

Apr 2, 2025 12:50 pm

Apr 2, 2025 12:50 pm

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

Dalton thought about what Novac had said about his family. He had been thinking about that question.

"Honestly, I don't know what to think about this place and getting back home. I was getting all tied up in knots - is it real, am I dreaming, is time the same here as it was there? Too much - makes my head swim."

"What I know is we are going to be here quite a while, so when I get back, I'll have a hell of a story to tell. I don't think I want to have to say I met this nice family of lizard folks who needed help - and abandoned them to the jungle when we could have tried to save their home."

Dalton shrugged. "I say we check it out, see what we can do."

TheForsakenEvil

Apr 2, 2025 2:12 pm

Apr 2, 2025 2:12 pm

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

AJ listened carefully to what Novac had to say, and what her heart had to say in response. The fire in her eyes grew.

"I don't know who we are, but I know who I am. Coming to this world has given me things. The ability to express what I feel in my soul in ways that I could only dream of back home. I've always wanted to change the world. Or at least leave it a little bit better. I can do that here. It's not that I'm not scared of dying. But this fire gives me the courage and strength to carry on. It always has. And here I feel more connected to it than ever before."

"This world is obviously full of danger, especially if what Nketiah said is true. An unprecedented time of monsters and strife. But I'm reminded of one of my favorite poems.

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, see with blinding sight.
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

Glancing at Dalton, she nodded in agreement.

Apr 2, 2025 4:43 pm

Apr 2, 2025 4:43 pm

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

After introducing himself to the rest of the reptilians, Al joined the conversation the group was having.

"I believe that we all have valid points. I agree that our main priority should be to get home, alive. But as I mentioned, I have a suspicion we weren’t brought here by accident. Whatever that means, we have to be vigilant. Maybe we have a part to play in the events of this world…"

"In any case, I’m thinking that if we can help these creatures, then they can help us get to where we need to be. I wouldn’t mind making allies along our journey, especially ones good at navigating."

Apr 2, 2025 9:04 pm

Apr 2, 2025 9:04 pm

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

Novac, despite his disbelief, respected his companions choice. "Gorsok, we'll try to clear your home. Point us the way. If we don't return in a few days, assume we're dead. Find a new home." He told his companions, "I vowed to lead the way and I will be true to my word."

OOC:

exploration activity search

Apr 3, 2025 12:10 pm

Apr 3, 2025 12:10 pm

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DrifterDwarf says:

"What I know is we are going to be here quite a while, so when I get back, I'll have a hell of a story to tell. I don't think I want to have to say I met this nice family of lizard folks who needed help - and abandoned them to the jungle when we could have tried to save their home."

"Kobolds," Gorsok corrects Dalton. "Lizardfolk are bigger, but we are closer to the might of our draconic ancestors." He puffs out his chest proudly.

It doesn't take long for you to reach the kobolds' lair. It is a small cave opening in the side of a rocky escarpment. All seems quiet from the outside.

A little too quiet, perhaps...

TheForsakenEvil

Apr 3, 2025 2:11 pm

Apr 3, 2025 2:11 pm

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Draconic...

AJ knew that word. What's more, it stirred something within her.

"We'll get your home back."

The words that came out of her mouth weren't English. It was the language of dragons. It would have been surprising if it weren't for all the other crazy things that had happened so far. She smirked before leaving with the others.

Looking at the opening of the cave briefly, the flame-wielder looked back to Novac and whispered.

"So, sneak in again? Or should we head in together this time? Or maybe we could try to lure it out?"

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Apr 3, 2025 5:25 pm

Apr 3, 2025 5:25 pm

Chapter 2: It's a Jungle Out There

"Since we don't exactly know what we are facing, I wouldn't try to lure it out, yet," Novac whispers in response. Thinking aloud, he adds, "Let me sneak towards the entrance, and maybe I can spot something. If I see something, I will come back." He adds with a smile, "If I am being eaten alive, you might cast one of your fire thingies."

OOC:

novac will sneak and search for traps at the same time ....taking his time

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Rolls

Stealth (Dex) - (1d20+7)

(11) + 7 = 18

Apr 3, 2025 9:40 pm

Apr 3, 2025 9:40 pm

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Dalton nodded to Gorsok, "Sorry, Kobolds." This was going to take a lot of getting used to.

Dalton readied his shield as Novac prepared to sneak in. "Be careful and don't take too much risk. We are stronger together."

Apr 4, 2025 10:31 am

Apr 4, 2025 10:31 am

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Novac doesn't find any traps at the cave entrance. He cautiously sneaks inside to have a look around. The interior is swathed in shadows, the only light coming from AJ's glow outside of the cave. The small interior has the trappings of a home, with wooden furniture, bowls, and other accoutrements. However, these have all been scattered around the area and the whole place is in disarray.

Something moves in the shadows. Novac glimpses the form of a filthy creature that resembles a small, wide-mouthed fat child made from leaves, vines, tree bark, dirt, and pallid tubers. Unfortunately, Novac is not quite as stealthy as he had hoped. His foot accidentally kicks a fallen bowl, which rattles softly, alerting the creature to his presence. It turns towards the rogue, mouth opening wide to reveal jagged teeth as it starts to shriek!

OOC:

@TheForsakenEvil AJ may act first! The creature is 10 feet away from Novac and 25 feet away from those outside the cave.

https://2e.aonprd.com/Images/Monsters/Mandragora.png

Rolls

Initiative (AJ, Al, Dalton, Novac, Enemy) - (d20+4, d20+7, d20+4, d20+7, d20+9)

d20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

d20+7 : (1) + 7 = 8

d20+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

d20+7 : (5) + 7 = 12

d20+9 : (4) + 9 = 13

TheForsakenEvil

Apr 4, 2025 12:28 pm

Apr 4, 2025 12:28 pm

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Watching Novac creep into the cave left AJ burning with anxious anticipation. The sounds of the jungle echoed in her ears as she looked around furtively. She wasn't sure what to expect next, but piercing shrieks weren't very high on the list. Spurred into action, she charged forward until reaching the mouth of the cave. The sight of the hideous, shrieking thing only served as a powerful catalyst for her burgeoning flames. As if a fuse had been lit, the area around her began to crackle with sparks and embers flitting in and out of existence. Preparing to let her magic explode, cinders accompanied her breath as it escaped her mouth.

OOC:

1 action to stride up to the cave entrance. 2 actions to cast Incendiary Aura.

[ +- ] Incendiary Aura | Actions: 2| Area: 10-foot emanation | Duration: 1 minute | Traits: Uncommon, Concentrate, Fire, Focus, Manipulate, Oracle

Apr 4, 2025 12:34 pm

Apr 4, 2025 12:34 pm

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The creature rises up as it whips a thorny vine at Novac. It hits, the thorns piercing his flesh and injecting him with venom. It then opens its mouth wide and lets out an unsettling shriek that leaves you feeling nauseous!

OOC:

8 piercing damage to Novac. He must attempt a DC 19 Fortitude save against its venom. Everybody must also attempt a DC 21 Will save against Piercing Shriek.

Venom: Saving Throw DC 19 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 6 rounds; Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and stupefied 1 (1 round); Stage 2 1d6 poison damage, confused, and stupefied 1 (1 round); Stage 3 2d6 poison damage, confused, and stupefied 1 (1 round)

Piercing Shriek (auditory, evocation, mental, primal)
Critical Success: The creature is unaffected.
Success: The creature is sickened 1.
Failure: The creature is sickened 2.
Critical Failure: The creature is sickened 2 and slowed 1. As long as the creature remains sickened, this slowed condition value can't be reduced below 1.

Rolls

Thorny Vine vs Novac - (d20+12)

(9) + 12 = 21

Damage - (2d4+2)

(42) + 2 = 8

TheForsakenEvil

Apr 4, 2025 12:40 pm

Apr 4, 2025 12:40 pm

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OOC:

Crit success, yay! But I think Novac was right and this is probably more than we can handle, haha. Oh well, time to fuck around and find out.

Entirely caught up in the heat that was flooding from her body, AJ is unphased by the screeching of the creature. Her eyes were infernos as the swirling flames took over her sclera.

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Rolls

Will Save - (1d20+6)

(20) + 6 = 26

Apr 4, 2025 3:16 pm

Apr 4, 2025 3:16 pm

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Novec tried to jump back when he saw the creature but to no avail.

OOC:

what damage do i take on a regular pass ? Would i still be stupefied?

Last edited April 4, 2025 3:20 pm

Rolls

Fortitude - (1d20+6)

(15) + 6 = 21

Apr 4, 2025 3:21 pm

Apr 4, 2025 3:21 pm

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OOC:

No poison penalty on a success!

TheForsakenEvil

Apr 4, 2025 3:39 pm

Apr 4, 2025 3:39 pm

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OOC:

It is your turn, chief!
Turn Order:
1. AJ
2. Eldritch Potato
3. Novac
4. Dalton
5. Al

Also don't forget about the Piercing Shriek.

Last edited April 4, 2025 3:40 pm

Apr 4, 2025 3:44 pm

Apr 4, 2025 3:44 pm

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Novac was not prepared for the shriek that followed the thorns that pierced his flesh

Rolls

Will - (1d20+6)

(19) + 6 = 25

Apr 4, 2025 5:34 pm

Apr 4, 2025 5:34 pm

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Novac is committed now full of rage and anger like he never felt before

OOC:

Action 1 tumble through
Action 2 Equip Flyssa
Action 3 Attack

OOC:

-1 for sickened

Last edited April 4, 2025 5:37 pm

Rolls

Acrobatics (Dex) - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Flyssa - Atk/Dam - (1d20+7, 1d6+4)

1d20+7 : (16) + 7 = 23

1d6+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

Flyssa - Notes - (Sneakattack1d6)

(5) = 5

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