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[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack.

Posted by Lukas VerbanntFor group 0
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Sat 26 Sep 2020
at 05:28
  • msg #11

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

The largest of the wolves, not the one you had charmed, replies, and your magic interprets its growls and body language thusly:

OOC: You will need to stay in the woods with this pack for several days (which won't affect your involvement in other quests but you will need to make camp and roll for exposure each day,) making DC 10 Handle Animal checks four times a day, and spending 2 downtime units a day, until you have 10 successes or 5 failures. If you successfully cast animal friendship on the biggest wolf each day, you can have advantage on the rolls for that day. You only get 3 attempts today, as you already spent almost four hours looking for these wolves. After 10 successes, the wolves are tamed, and will follow you, but not necessarily defend you, though until trained, they will still be hostile towards any potential threats to themselves. They won't follow commands unless you have speak with animals active when you give them (and even then, you'd need a Handle Animal check. During this time, I will roll random encounters as normal, and the wolves will act as NPC party members. If you wish, we can make this a more involved process for you to roleplay out, in which case your actions can earn you advantage without needing to cast animal friendship (or they can grant disadvantage). If you take this option, rather than random encounters, I will craft specific challenges for each check.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:30, Sat 26 Sept 2020.
Lukas Verbannt
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AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Tue 29 Sep 2020
at 01:09
  • msg #12

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Verbannt didn't bother nodding, as the wolf wouldn't understand.  He just signaled that he would prove himself the master of any challenge, and moved to join the rest of the pack.  He moved slow, not wanting to spook the other wolves.



Day 1, roll 1

Pass even if the wolf resists my spell.

18:01, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 24 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((6,18)).


Day 1, roll 2

Pass even if the wolf resists my spell.

18:02, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 23 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((10,17)).


Day 1, roll 2

Pass even if the wolf resists my spell.

18:02, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 19 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((10,13)).


Day 1, roll 2

Nat 20 even if the wolf resists my spell.

18:03, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 26 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((20,16)).
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Wed 30 Sep 2020
at 04:36
  • msg #13

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

You get one more roll for the day. With advantage, since the wolf did not resist the spell.
Lukas Verbannt
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AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Wed 30 Sep 2020
at 04:47
  • msg #14

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack


21:46, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 16 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((10,10)).
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Wed 30 Sep 2020
at 05:44
  • msg #15

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Since the elk provided enough meat to feed the whole pack, there was no further need to hunt for the day. The pack took you back to their den, where each of you took turns keeping watch, resting, or patrolling the immediate area.

The day passed this way and a few hours before dusk, you hear two large creatures moving nearby, and the pack becomes agitated, and growl. Your speak with animals spell wore off hours ago, but you know that whatever is out there, the pack senses it's a threat. A moment later all four rush in two pairs, attacking as a two dire wolves come into view!

OOC: Not the wolves won't actually move to these positions until their initiative. If you go first, they'll still be next to you.

Iniative!

Wolves 22
Dire Wolves 5

 ABCDEFGHIJ
01          
02          
03   w1   w3  
04 DW1DW1  LV  DW2DW2
05 DW1DW1     DW2DW2
06   w2   w4  
07          
08          
09          
10          

wx=wolf x
DWxDWx
DWxDWx= Dire wolf x
LV= Lukas Verbannt
Lukas Verbannt
player, 242 posts
AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Wed 30 Sep 2020
at 18:01
  • msg #16

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Verbannt let out a curse.

He had hoped to find a Dire Wolf, but he had already found his pack.  His Beatlore was good, but he was not nearly skilled enough to bring both packs under him.  He drew his bow and snapped off a shot at the nearest Dire Wolf, drawing blood.  Then, with a tearing of flesh and bone he hurled himself at the beast, his own maw elongating and growing as the Fleshshaping took him.

Action:  Fire shortbow at DW2
Bonus:  Wildshape into a Dire Wolf
Movement:  Throw myself at DW2

10:54, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 18 using 1d20+4.  Initiative.
10:58, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 23 using 1d20+6.  Bow.
10:59, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 7 using 2d6+4.  Damage + Sneak attack.

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Thu 1 Oct 2020
at 02:18
  • msg #17

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Round 1
The first wolf attacked the dire wolf to the west, drawing first blood.
The second seized on the distraction, tearing a chunk from his flank.
The third wolf leapt at the eastern dire wolf, but was headbutted out of the way.
The fourth wolf took the opening, grabbing the dire wolf's throat in his jaws, and pulling him down to the ground.
Lukas fired at the first dire wolf, hitting a soft spot in the belly. (OOC: I changed your target because otherwise you'd take disadvantage firing at a prone target. Hope you don't mind)
The first dire wolf turned to bite the wolf on its left, taking a huge chunk out of it, leaving it bleeding to death on the ground.
The other dire wolf stood up and bit the wolf who had brought it down, seriously wounding the smaller wolf.

Round 2
The dying wolf took a step closer to puppy heaven.
The second wolf howled in anger, tearing at the dire wolf's throat and bringing it to the ground!
The third wolf once again failed to hurt the larger beast, but distracted it enough for its partner to take another bite, though the dire wolf remained on its feet.
Iniative!

Wolves 22
Lukas 18
Dire Wolves 5

DW1 has taken 33 damage and is prone
DW2 has taken 14 damage
w1 has taken 11 damage and is dying! Death saves failed:1 Succeeded:0
w4 has taken 9 damage
 ABCDEFGHIJ
01          
02          
03   w1   w3  
04 DW1DW1LVLV   DW2DW2
05 DW1DW1LVLV   DW2DW2
06   w2   w4  
07          
08          
09          
10          

wx=wolf x
DWxDWx
DWxDWx= Dire wolf x
LV= Lukas Verbannt
Lukas Verbannt
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Sat 3 Oct 2020
at 01:53
  • msg #18

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Verbannt tore at the other wolf's throat, but couldn't get through the thick mane of fur.


18:51, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 12 using 1d20+5.  Bite.
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Sat 3 Oct 2020
at 03:14
  • msg #19

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

OOC: Don't forget, as a dire wolf, you get advantage when an ally is next to your target.


Lukas Verbannt
player, 246 posts
AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Sun 4 Oct 2020
at 00:38
  • msg #20

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

That was, until the wolf to his right flank surged forward with a harassing bite that caught his prey's attention.  He seized the opportunity, and bit down hard, a great gout of warm blood filling his mouth and sending his heart to roaring with adrenaline.  With a savage rip, he tore the other wolf's throat out, and turned to face the remaining interlopper.

17:32, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 25 using 1d20+5.  I forgot.
17:36, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 17 using 4d6+3.  Crit!

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Mon 5 Oct 2020
at 02:27
  • msg #21

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Lukas, now in the form of a dire wolf himself, tore the throat out of the one who had wounded a member of his pack-to-be, then turned to face the remaining foe.
The surviving dire wolf, now realizing how hopelessly outnumbered and outmatched it is, disengaged from combat, and began to flee. The remaining wolves followed a short way, barking and growling, before they returned to their dying pack-mate. They begin nuzzling him and licking his wounds.


Lukas 18
Dire Wolves 5
Wolves 22

DW1 has taken 50 damage and is dead
DW2 has taken 14 damage and is 65 feet from Lukas
w1 has taken 11 damage and is dying! Death saves failed:1 Succeeded:1
w4 has taken 9 damage
 ABCDEFGHIJ
01          
02   w3w4     
03  w2w1      
04 DW1DW1LVLV     
05 DW1 DW1LVLV     
06          
07          
08          
09          
10          

wx=wolf x
DWxDWx
DWxDWx= Dire wolf x
LV= Lukas Verbannt
Lukas Verbannt
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AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Wed 7 Oct 2020
at 03:39
  • msg #22

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Verbant shimmered and wavered, the sound of bones snapping and flesh tearing filling the air as he reshaped his flesh back into his original form.  He had not thought to prepare any Herblore that morning, but he still had the work Tidelan had given him.  Without hesitation he stuck his fingers into the dying wolf's muzzle, prying the creature's jaws open.  With his other hand he brought the potion to his teeth and bit the cork, pulling it out and pouring the liquid down the dying beast's exposed throat.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:40, Wed 07 Oct 2020.
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Wed 7 Oct 2020
at 15:32
  • msg #23

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

The potion stopped the bleeding immediately, fully closing the smaller wounds, and scabbing over the bigger ones. Though the wolf's fur ranged from light-gray to black, the fur where the magic elixir had healed his injuries was a uniform white. The wolf woke with a start, confused, and licking his chops in an attempt to get the unpleasant taste of the thick fluid out of his mouth. The other wolves, however, realized that you saved their alpha, and the other wounded one licks your elbow and whines.
Lukas Verbannt
player, 249 posts
AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Thu 8 Oct 2020
at 00:13
  • msg #24

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Verbannt uttered the Beastlore, and claimed the Beast Tongue for himself.

"You are the bravest pack I have ever met, what possessed you to try and face two such as those?  I have no more tricks to mend flesh, should you take such a fight again, but I will have more tomorrow.  Where is the place of safety for you to go?  I will go with you."

Casting Speak with Animals
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Sun 11 Oct 2020
at 02:16
  • msg #25

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

You understand the wolf's communication to mean:  He curls up to rest, leaving Lukas and the other wolves take their turns at watch.

Two hours later, the wolf is proven right, something big, loud, and strong crashes through the forest nearby on two massive legs, and noticing the dire-wolf corpse, rushes straight towards the camp! Lukas recognizes it as an ogre. He knows such a creature is likely little match for him and four wolves, though there is significant risk of losing a pack member in a fight. However, an ogre could count their intelligence score on the fingers of one hand, if they could count that high, and wolves aren't as smart as ogres. They do seem to have some sense, though, as they stay behind Lukas and growl at the giant.

Iniative!

Wolves 14
Ogre 2

 ABCDEFGHIJ
01          
02    21     
03   w2w4w3    
04    LV     
05          
06          
07          
08          
09          
10          
11          
12          
13          
14          
15          
16          
17          
18    OO    
19    OO    
20          

wx=wolf x
OO
OO= Ogre
LV= Lukas Verbannt
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:20, Sun 11 Oct 2020.
Lukas Verbannt
player, 251 posts
AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Sun 11 Oct 2020
at 22:58
  • msg #26

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Verbannt knew the play on this one.  Show no fear, or this would be the end of them.

[Language unknown: Hoti!  Ri.  Arlat pa not olin'wine!]

He bellowed, pointing a sharp finger in his direction.  Then with a great ripping and tearing, he wrapped himself in stolen flesh and stolen blood.  His fur was dark upon the snow, his teeth yellow and sharp.  The Dire Wolf Bounded forward, and closing half the distance between them howled.

Free:  Wildshape
Move to E12
Action:  Hold action to bite him if he draws near.

15:44, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 9 using 1d20+4.  Initiative.
15:58, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 11 using 1d20+5.  Bite.
15:58, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 7 using 2d6+3.
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Tue 13 Oct 2020
at 00:47
  • msg #27

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

The wolves stayed where they were and growled at the giant (as mentioned before)
Lukas shouted a warning then transformed into a dire wolf and moved forward, waiting.
The ogre looked confused at Lukas' words, and more confused at his transformation. It didn't like being confused, so it rushed forward to attack! Before it could strike, Lukas leapt forward, and bit it. The ogre howled in pain, and lashed out blindly, missing Lukas!
The wolves moved forward. (Lukas will have advantage on his next attack, thanks to pack tactics.)

Iniative!

9 Lukas
2 Ogre
14 Wolves

The ogre has taken 7 damage
Wolf 1 has taken 4 damage
Wolf 4 has taken 9 damage

 ABCDEFGHIJ
01          
02          
03          
04          
05          
06          
07          
08          
09          
10    w4w1    
11          
12    LVLV    
13   w2LVLVw3   
14    OO    
15    OO    
16          
17          
18          
19          
20          

wx=wolf x
OO
OO= Ogre
LV= Lukas Verbannt
Lukas Verbannt
player, 252 posts
AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Wed 14 Oct 2020
at 01:40
  • msg #28

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Verbannt wanted the Ogre's attention, and hoped that as he was the largest wolf he would be seen as the biggest threat.  He thought that was how Ogre's behaved, but he'd had little experience with them during his winters.  He howled as he lunged, staying in front of the foe as he ripped into his guts.


18:38, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 20 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only ((2,15)).

18:38, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 9 using 2d6+3, dropping the lowest dice only.  Damage.
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Wed 14 Oct 2020
at 07:07
  • msg #29

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Lukas bit at the ogre's leg, trying to pull the giant down to the ground. The ogre bellowed in pain, but remained on its feet.
The ogre swung its greatclub at Lukas. Lukas rolled with the attack, but still took 6 damage.
All four wolves struck in concert, each one drawing blood, but the ogre remained standing, and continued to focus on Lukas.

Iniative!

9 Lukas
2 Ogre
14 Wolves

The ogre has taken 46 damage
Wolf 1 has taken 4 damage
Wolf 4 has taken 9 damage

 ABCDEFGHIJ
01          
02          
03          
04          
05          
06          
07          
08          
09          
10          
11          
12    LVLV    
13   w2LVLVw3   
14    OO    
15   w4OOw1   
16          
17          
18          
19          
20          

wx=wolf x
OO
OO= Ogre
LV= Lukas Verbannt
Lukas Verbannt
player, 254 posts
AC: 15 HP: 24/24
PP: 14 Init: 11
Fri 16 Oct 2020
at 05:42
  • msg #30

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

He felt something dislocate in his shoulder as the club struck, but he had his fangs tasting blood from the Ogre's belly, and nothing short of death would stop him.


22:38, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 16 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attack.
22:39, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 1 using 2d6+3 ((2,6)).
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Fri 16 Oct 2020
at 08:32
  • msg #31

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Lukas bit deeply into the ogre's gut. It was struggling to stand, and he could see the terror in its eyes, but it held its ground.
The ogre tried to swing at Lukas, but it could barely lift its club, and the nimble lupine form easily dodged.
The wolves worked together, bringing down the massive brute.

Congratulations! You get 113 XP! The ogre carried 14cp.

Also, since I seem to have forgotten to grant it earlier, the Dire wolves netted you 100 xp. Note it separate from your normal xp, and don't count it toward your total until you get back to town.

For helping the wolves survive both of these fights, I'm adding a free success to your taming progress. You have 3 to go!
Lukas Verbannt
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PP: 14 Init: 11
Mon 19 Oct 2020
at 02:35
  • msg #32

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

19:31, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 25 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((9,19))

Minimum of 15, 25 if he fails to resist the spell.

19:32, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 19 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((13,8)).

Minimum of 19.

19:33, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 20 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((14,11)).

Minimum of 20.

19:33, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 11 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((4,5)).

Minimum of 10, 11 if he fails

19:34, Today: Lukas Verbannt rolled 24 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only ((18,11)).

Minimum of 24
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Mon 19 Oct 2020
at 19:51
  • msg #33

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

You're getting tired. Further bonding with the wolves will have to wait until morning. The largest wolf sees your head decide to droop and nudges you over to where he had been sleeping, and sits with his back to you, as the others take up their watch positions.
Lukas Verbannt
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Thu 22 Oct 2020
at 02:45
  • msg #34

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Falling asleep surrounded by feral wolves did not seem like the wisest bit of woodslore, and yet Verbannt had committed to this course.  He drew his cloak about him, and settled down.
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Thu 22 Oct 2020
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  • msg #35

[Downtime] One Man Wolfpack

Your rest passes peacefully. You wake with the wolf you charmed sleeping cuddled up next to you. Two of the others are cuddled next to him, and the fourth is standing sentry.

The next day, you hunt with the wolves, and you notice, by the afternoon, they have begun following your lead, rather than the largest wolf's.

Congratulations! You have tamed a pack of wolves! They are not trained, but will follow you wherever you go unless restrained. They will allow you to restrain them. They will not attack on command, but will attack anything they deem a threat to the pack, or that they want to eat. You can use Wisdom (animal handling) to stop them from attacking anything that isn't threatening them. They will take a share of experience for any combat they take part in. (They will level, as well.) Once they are trained, I may also increase their ability scores to be in line with PC's, so if you wish, you can use them in place of party members without handicapping your party.) Training them will take no skill checks, only downtime units. Commands are taught to the entire pack at once, though they can be commanded independently once they learn them. You must first teach these ones (in whatever order you choose:)

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Command: Move
Time required: 40 downtime units
Skill Challenge: None
Command type: Basic (no action required)

Description: You teach your creature to move to precise locations you command. You can verbally command the creature where to move.


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Command: Stay
Time required: 10 downtime units
Skill Challenge: None
Command type: Basic (no action required)

Description: You teach your creature to remain stationary and not follow you. You can verbally command the creature to stop moving, it will remain stationary until otherwise instructed.


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Command: Come
Time required: 10 downtime units
Skill Challenge: None
Command type: Basic (no action required)

Description: You teach your creature to come to you when called. You can verbally command the creature to return to your side and follow you around.

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Command: Calm
Time required: 40 downtime units
Skill Challenge: None
Command type: Basic (no action required)

Description: You teach your creature to calm down on command. You can verbally command the creature to calm down, it will immediately cease any hostile activity it was performing.

This message was last edited by the GM at 07:11, Thu 22 Oct 2020.
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