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Xamador: The Cradle.

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Game Master
GM, 439 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Thu 6 Oct 2011
at 04:26
  • msg #1

Xamador: The Cradle

Geared as much as their contract with Torhavich will allow, the party sets forth into the wilds of Xamador once more.  This time they are headed directly into the Cradle.  Vertium's monkey is constantly bouncing around in the trees exploring.  Dathnaea often fiddles with her instrument, and is actually fairly good with it.  Each night she lulls the group to sound sleep filled with peaceful dreams by playing a haunting melody or a lullaby.

Four days into the journey, long before reaching the influence of the Cradle, the morning feels different.  There is a dampness to the air and a light fog that stifles sound.  The smell of plant-life is thick and pure, but something does not feel right.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 87 posts
Human
Archer
Thu 6 Oct 2011
at 04:27
  • msg #2

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Vertium, what's wrong with your monkey?"  Dathnaea's comment draws everyone's attention to the little creature.  It clings to Vertium's arm, resting in the crook of his elbow and is utterly silent.
Adryn Longmane
player, 162 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 7 Oct 2011
at 04:00
  • msg #3

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seeing the monkey's odd behavior, Adryn asks "Vertium, do you mind..." as he motions to the distressed little creature.

"Is everything alright little one?", Adryn asks the monkey, taking special note of the color of its fur.

[Private to GM: OOC: Should I made any sort of roll? Druidic lore for the odd surroundings, or handle animal for the monkey?]
Aethen Ironroot
player, 165 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 9 Oct 2011
at 04:00
  • msg #4

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   While eyes are drawn to Vertium's companion, Aethen instead fixes his gaze on the surroundings.  He could feel what the creature was wary of, an imminent danger.  Imperceptible, intangible, but very much real.

   "Perhaps we should be prepared...."  Aethen mutters as he grasps his staff with both hands.  His eyes had not left the washed-out forest, the fog sapping color from everything around.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 205 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sun 9 Oct 2011
at 21:14
  • msg #5

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

It had taken some time for the mage to name the creature finally he had settle on Chu-Fi. At times, he addressed a single head as each seemed to act of its own volition. In this way, he was able to name the left one Chu while naming the other Fi.

Vertium observed Chu-Fi to confirm the colour of its fur. The mage had started to notice a relationship between the creature's fur and its state of mind. As time had gone on, Vertium had started to teach the creature sign language and attempted to ask the Monkey. The wizard nodded as the Anthros asked to see the creature.
Game Master
GM, 440 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Mon 10 Oct 2011
at 00:18
  • msg #6

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The monkey's fur was a deep, burnt orange.

GM: Roll iniative.
Game Master
GM, 441 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Mon 10 Oct 2011
at 00:18
  • msg #7

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The monkey's fur was a deep, burnt orange.

GM: Roll iniative.
Game Master
GM, 442 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Mon 10 Oct 2011
at 00:18
  • msg #8

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The monkey's fur was a deep, burnt orange.

GM: Roll iniative.
Adryn Longmane
player, 163 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 10 Oct 2011
at 00:47
  • msg #9

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Completely caught off guard, Adryn spins around to see whats going on.

19:46, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 206 posts
Invar
Wizard
Mon 10 Oct 2011
at 00:49
  • msg #10

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium was still recovering from his addiction to the book and the time it had kept him relatively separated from the group. Ironically, it had been the appearance of Chu-Fi that had helped break the addiction and bring the mage back to the real world. The wizard was still fascinated by the books but he now realised that the best way to obtain them would be to involve himself in the matters of the real world. So, when the monkey showed blatant fear, the wizard did his best to warn the group about impending danger. "Get ready for combat everyone. This guy is scared out of his wits and since he knows this place better than the rest of us, I would trust his instincts!"

01:42, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 14 using 1d20+5. Initiative.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 166 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 10 Oct 2011
at 01:16
  • msg #11

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   How would it manifest this time?  Crazed lion-headed vipers?  Robust bear-ox warriors?  Aethen was beginning to grow weary of the surprises this place had to offer.  He often wondered what Addiyr sees in Niaaca, because this place embodied chaos incarnate.  Then he wondered if he was committing sacrilege by wondering, then he stopped.

   Holding his staff, he prepared to face a multitude of mental assailants while waiting for the real one.


20:15, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 6 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
Arvil
player, 30 posts
Cleric
Mon 10 Oct 2011
at 12:36
  • msg #12

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Not willing to take any chances with what may be coming Arvil, clutching his mace, chants a blessing for the group.


Casting Bless: Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects
07:29, Today: Arvil rolled 20 using 1d20+1. Initiative.
Fylon
Tue 11 Oct 2011
at 03:27
  • msg #13

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Well, well, well.  The humans still live."  Out of the trees a group of six humanoids emerges.  Fylon, the Invar who'd challenged the group back in Qorlander Bay, smirks.  "No Shavon to pull your hides out of the fire this time, though."

Behind him are the two orcs that had been with him at the tavern.  One of these orcs is barefoot and wearing little more than a comfortable suit of sleeveless clothes.  The other wears enchanted leather that tends to blend with the background.  Two swords and a long bow are safely stored on his back.  None of the group appears interested in a fight, per se.

A towering ogre leans against one of the trees.  He wears the interlocking plates of a full armoragon, a nearly unbeatable warrior capable of shrugging off impossible blows without slowing.   As he leans, the thick, old-growth tree sways a bit under the weight.

Near the ogre, an Invar woman dressed in rich and somewhat revealing robes looks bored.  She is very beautiful by Invar standards, but the clothing and the gaudy jewelry detract from that somewhat.  The jeweled staff she carries and the book pack at her waist indicates she is likely a wizard.

The last member of their group is a goblin.  He is dressed in strange leather armor covered in geegaws and tools.  He is either a rogue specializing in dungeoneering or more likely an artificer.
Adryn Longmane
player, 164 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 11 Oct 2011
at 03:43
  • msg #14

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn turns to his companions, unsure of what the Invar said, "You know these individuals?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 158 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Tue 11 Oct 2011
at 05:19
  • msg #15

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul turns and looks at the offending Invar and smirks, "Not well. They seemed to hold a grudge against our human companions. Probably something to do with their manners, my elders took time to teach manners along with how to hunt, perhaps our friends were poorly raised." The Anthros stands tall and moves between the others and Fylon's men.

He nods shortly, bowing his head towards the party, not indicating anything hostile but showing his attitude is still indifferent. He speaks calmly as he speaks in Invar, "We had no need of Shavon's protection then, and I doubt we need it now, I'm sure you aren't looking to do much more than stir up trouble. But with such a reasonable Invar as yourself, you must not be looking for trouble, are you?
Flynn Darktreader
player, 125 posts
Tue 11 Oct 2011
at 05:26
  • msg #16

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn moves deftly towards his large friends side. He smirks and offers a quick greeting, "Forgive me, but I don't believe I've met any of you, though you seem to have run into my companions here. I'm sure you both left some nice impressions on each other... I am Flynn Darktreader, is there anything I can help with here?"

[Private to GM: Diplomacy
01:26, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 22 using 1d20+9. diplomacy. ]
Aethen Ironroot
player, 167 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 11 Oct 2011
at 11:21
  • msg #17

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   For a moment, Aethen's jaw is left open.  In the midst of the Cradle these creatures are busy posturing.  Posturing!

   "In Addiyr's name....." Aethen mutters, letting his staff slump to the ground.  He then remembers his initial reaction and turns to the strange companion of Vertium, watching its eyes and color.  Was this what it was afraid of, or something else?

   Aethen's instincts held true.  The monkey's color had not waned and its eyes looked not at the group that had revealed itself, but to the south.

   "READY YOURSELVES!" Aethen turns and roars to those behind him.  "Something comes for us!"  He takes a stance and hefts the staff once again.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:29, Tue 11 Oct 2011.
Game Master
GM, 443 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Wed 12 Oct 2011
at 02:37
  • msg #18

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As Aethen cries, a number of large forms crash through the trees attacking everyone.  They are recognizable as destrachan.  Caught off guard, Fylon's group turns to face the threat a bit late.  There are six of the creatures.


Feel free to look them up in the monster compendium.  Destrachan are well known creatures.  Still waiting on a couple of folks to roll initiative.  No need to post unless you want to, just roll.  I'll check the Dice Roller.
Destrachan Ambush Rd1
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 01:00
  • msg #19

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Before the destrachan can do more than take stock of their enemies, the goblin launches a dagger at the lead destrachor and scores a nasty hit in the shoulder.  Then he disappears into the trees.  Immediately after, the destrachan opens its mouth and emits an ear piercing cry catching the ranger and the ogre (and where the goblin formerly stood).  The ranger ducks behind a tree but the pain is evident in his bearing.  The ogre ignores the attack entirely as it hefts its massive bulk off the tree and begins to plod forward toward the threat.

Wasting little time, the woman in Fylon's group puts the ends of her palms together, palms and fingers splayed and says, "Duwresh!"  A globe of fire streaks from her hands and engulfs the creatures [27 dmg].  Four of the creatures are able to avoid the brunt of the damage, but two of them take the full force as the fireball explodes in their faces.


                       ^
                       |
                    goblin             ogre                    d6
                              orc r.                     d1 d5  d2
                                                            d3
          orc m.                                               d4

                    invar w.   Fylon





Genovia       Grondor         Aethen    Kahmaul
                       Adryn         Arvil     Flynn
                   Dathnaea      Vertium
             Tyler
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *
goblin rogue            24    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan6             22    15/--     74/88

Invar wizard            21    ??/??     ??/??

Arvil                   20    16/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear<----- Initiative
Genovia                 18    18/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan1             17    15/--     68/88
destrachan5             17    15/--     61/88
destrachan4             16    15/--     74/88

Vertium                 14    15/--     15/15    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc ranger              14    ??/??    - 7/??
Dathnaea                13    12/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Kahmaul                 12    21/--     42/42    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan3             11    15/--     61/88

Flynn                   10    17/--     24/24    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Tyler                    9    18/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Fylon                    9    ??/??     ??/??
Aethen                   6    13/--     33/33    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc monk                 6    ??/??     ??/??
ogre armoragon           6    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan2              6    15/--     74/88

Adryn                    3    17/--     36/36    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Grondor                  2    19/--     84/84    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear


This message was last edited by the GM at 01:00, Wed 19 Oct 2011.
Genovia Swiftfoot
player, 186 posts
Human
Rogue 3
Sun 16 Oct 2011
at 01:12
  • msg #20

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Genovia looses an arrow, but the shaft breaks against one of the destrachan's hide.  Immediately she moves to take up position to the side and behind the tanks of the group, opposite her orc counterpart.  The orc nods in appreciation of her skill despite the lack of damage.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 160 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Tue 18 Oct 2011
at 13:34
  • msg #21

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul rushes forward at the destrachan with practiced ease. As he moves in to intercept one of the monsters his gauntlets seem to flash in his hands, as an ornate shield and hammer replace them. He lets fly a devastating swing at the creature.
[Private to GM:
OOC:
09:32, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 22 using 1d20+5. Attack (power attack -3).
09:33, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 9 using 1d8+8. damage.]
This message was last edited by the player at 03:58, Wed 19 Oct 2011.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 207 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 18 Oct 2011
at 23:35
  • msg #22

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium took out a rope and attempted to cast a spell on it. If successful, he would tie to a tree and then circle the rope between the enemies, attempting to tie it around their feet and trip them up. A simple spell that would hopefully turn the tide of the battle.

Chu-Fi was still paralysed with fear.

00:32, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 8 using 1d20. Move Rope. This is the cradle miss chance, I am not sure whether any stats or skills apply to this. Please tell me if you require any further rolls.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:35, Tue 18 Oct 2011.
Arvil
player, 32 posts
Cleric
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 00:16
  • msg #23

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Casters you might want to stay about 10 paces from the beast making that awful noise. Everyone else try to keep them close together and they won't be able hurt us with that hideous screeching.

Casting Silence on d1.
D1, D5, D4
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 00:55
  • msg #24

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

There is no visible effect, but the head destrachor [d1] and two others [d5 and d4] extend their heads and open their mouths to emit the deafening hoots...and nothing happens.  The creatures turn toward one another with non-existent eyes as if to figure out what happened.  Then the three turn as one toward the larger group of adventurers and head their direction cautiously (bringing the sphere of silence with them.


                       ^
           orc r.      |
                    goblin               ogre      d6
                                                         d2

          orc m.                                               d4

                    invar w.   Fylon

                                             d1 d5
                                                        d3


Genovia       Grondor         Aethen    Kahmaul
                       Adryn         Arvil     Flynn
                   Dathnaea      Vertium
             Tyler
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *
goblin rogue            24    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan6             22    15/--     74/88

Invar wizard            21    ??/??     ??/??

Arvil                   20    16/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear<----- Initiative
Genovia                 18    18/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan1             17    15/--     74/88    silenced
destrachan5             17    15/--     61/88    silenced
destrachan4             16    15/--     74/88

Vertium                 14    15/--     15/15    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc ranger              14    ??/??     ??/??
Dathnaea                13    12/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Kahmaul                 12    21/--     42/42    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan3             11    15/--     61/88    silenced

Flynn                   10    17/--     24/24    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Tyler                    9    18/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Fylon                    9    ??/??     ??/??
Aethen                   6    13/--     33/33    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc monk                 6    ??/??     ??/??
ogre armoragon           6    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan2              6    15/--     74/88

Adryn                    3    17/--     36/36    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Grondor                  2    19/--     84/84    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear


This message was last edited by the GM at 01:01, Wed 19 Oct 2011.
Orc Ranger
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 00:57
  • msg #25

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As Kahmaul and Vertium begin their attacks, the ranger delivers a shot into the nearest destrachan [d6 4dmg].
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 88 posts
Human
Archer
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 00:57
  • msg #26

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea slowly starts backward behind the armored members of the group.  She fires off a shot from her bow, but misses.
Destrchan 3
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 00:59
  • msg #27

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

One of the destrachan moving toward the larger group cranes its neck forward and attempts to scream, but again, nothing comes out as it is still too close to the silenced destrachan.  Wary of what is happening, it splits off from the other two and starts to flank the main group.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 168 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 01:35
  • msg #28

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Realizing the necessity of keeping them together, Aethen focuses and releases the call to the plants at the feet of their foes.  Feeling the power slip from his mind, he watches the forest floor react.

   "A wise choice, cleric!"  Aethen says after he sees the confusion sown by the silence.

Aethen casts Entangle toward D1, D3, and D5.

[Private to Game Master: Entangle behind D1, D3, and D5 so that they are caught, but warriors can strike at them. Reflex DC 17.]
This message was last edited by the player at 11:09, Wed 19 Oct 2011.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 126 posts
Wed 19 Oct 2011
at 04:14
  • msg #29

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I think I'd have to agree!" The Invar was alarmed to see their friendly impasse be cut short. Taking out his bow and firing a quick two shots at the nearest creature. The first scores home, but the second misses by a hair's breadth, and Flynn inwardly curses as it does. This was not the first he had seen of this creature. He looked forward to dealing with them quickly and glad to see Avril was not one to be fooled twice.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 174 posts
Human
Cleric
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 01:38
  • msg #30

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler moves to the back of the group away from the destrachan.  He closes his eyes and kneels down as if meditating, murmuring under his breath.
Fylon, orc monk, ogre armoragon
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 01:44
  • msg #31

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Fylon ignores the three focused on his friends and heads off the closest to the other group.  He draws two thin blades and whirls them in a display of prowess that is actually somewhat impressive.  Then, he swipes both at the destrachan, which hoots in pain.  The swords don't do all that much damage [d1 7dmg, 4dmg], but it is enough to draw the creature's attention.

The barefoot orc darts over to the destrachan moving right beyond Fylon with practiced concert.  A flying kick staggers the creature back [d1 6dmg].

Further away, the ogre reaches one of the destrachan and takes a swipe at one with his axe.  Air whistles with the swing, but he misses entirely, too slow to hit the nimble destrachan.
D2
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 01:46
  • msg #32

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Another of the destrachan converges on the ogre and emits another ear shattering blast right at him.  The ogre holds up his shield to absorb the majority of the blast, but still staggers backward.  He seems otherwise unaffected, though.
Grondor Swordstorm
NPC, 95 posts
Unbular-Hobgoblin
Fighter
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 01:49
  • msg #33

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Watch the flank!"  Grondor hollers.  He approaches the destrachan engaged with Fylon.  His sword ignites in golden flame and he delivers a blow that cuts deep into the creature's hide. [d1 14dmg]
Adryn Longmane
player, 165 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 02:21
  • msg #34

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Attempting to hem in the destrachans, Adryn arcs around the back of Flynn to attack from its flank [d3].

Focusing more on positioning himself, Adryn ends up over-reaching his target... missing horribly.

21:18, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 10 using 1d20+4. attack.
Goblin Rogue
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 11:55
  • msg #35

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

There is no sign of the goblin who disappeared into the trees.
Destrachan Ambush Rd2
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 12:17
  • msg #36

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The spells are flying wild and the combat is fierce.  The destrachan nearest the ogre [d6] emits another screech, this time subtly different, but again there is no effect. [Awesome Fort Save!]  The ogre does not even stagger this time.  The Invar wizardess releases a spell and a green bolt of energy lances out and strikes one of the destrachan attacking the ogre [d2 6dmg].



           orc r.                           d4
                                         ogred6
                                           d2



                    invar w.
                                          Fylon
                                        orc m.d1 d5
              Dathnaea                   Grondor Kahmaul


Genovia                Aethen
                                Arvil     Flynn
                                 Vertium            Adrynd3
             Tyler
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *
goblin rogue            24    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan6             22    15/--     68/88

Invar wizard            21    ??/??     ??/??

Arvil                   20    16/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear<----- Initiative
Genovia                 18    18/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan1             17    15/--     43/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan5             17    15/--     61/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan4             16    15/--     74/88

Vertium                 14    15/--     15/15    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc ranger              14    ??/??     ??/??
Dathnaea                13    12/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Kahmaul                 12    21/--     42/42    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan3             11    15/--     57/88    silenced

Flynn                   10    17/--     24/24    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Tyler                    9    18/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Fylon                    9    ??/??     ??/??
Aethen                   6    13/--     33/33    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc monk                 6    ??/??     ??/??
ogre armoragon           6    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan2              6    15/--     68/88    acid(2d4) 2-rounds

Adryn                    3    17/--     36/36    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Grondor                  2    19/--     84/84    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear


This message was last edited by the GM at 00:49, Fri 21 Oct 2011.
Arvil
player, 33 posts
Cleric
Thu 20 Oct 2011
at 16:04
  • msg #37

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Try to knock the others closer to Flynn and Grondor

Arvil flings 2 magic missles at the fartherest destrachan. [d4 7dmg]
Genovia Swiftfoot
player, 187 posts
Human
Rogue 3
Fri 21 Oct 2011
at 00:48
  • msg #38

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Genovia looses two more arrows at one of the destrachan attacking the ogre.  They both shatter against the creature's tough skin.
D1, D5, D4
Fri 21 Oct 2011
at 00:55
  • msg #39

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The silenced destrachan [d1] has realized its predicament with uncanny intelligence.  Instead of wasting another attack on the sonics, it swipes twice at the orc monk, the least armored of its aggressors.  One swipe hits hard [orc monk 9dmg], but the monk deftly sidesteps the second.

Taking its cue from the leader, the destrachan facing Kahmaul [d5]swipes twice with large claws at the Paladin.  The claws find a chink in the armor [Kahmaul 8dmg]

One of the destrachan [d4] near the ogre sees no effect by the sonics on the armoragon and takes to clawed attacks.  Nothing gets through the heavy armor.  The ogre doesn't even seem to feel the force of impact.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:37, Thu 27 Oct 2011.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 208 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 25 Oct 2011
at 00:50
  • msg #40

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Qara'chargol ouranios!" Vertium shouts.  Three pillars of light form right in front of him.  When the pillars fade, three giant fire beetles with magnificent colors crawl forward toward the nearest destrachan.
Orc Ranger
Tue 25 Oct 2011
at 00:52
  • msg #41

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The ranger steps around the tree he'd been hiding behind and lets loose two arrows.  One sticks [d2 5dmg], but the other ricochets off the destrachan's hide.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 89 posts
Human
Archer
Tue 25 Oct 2011
at 00:58
  • msg #42

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea draws a bead on the destrachan attempting to flank the group.  She releases and the heavy arrow leaps from her bow into the creatures shoulder literally staggering it [d3 9dmg!]  She hoots in surprise and joy at the solid hit.  "Yeah!"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 161 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Tue 25 Oct 2011
at 15:57
  • msg #43

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul does not hesitate as he feels the claws rake through his armor. Instead the Anthros holy warrior returns the blow for another, this time laying into the attack an even fiercer force.
[d5 8dmg]
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:51, Thu 27 Oct 2011.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 169 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 25 Oct 2011
at 21:43
  • msg #44

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Seeing the battle had swung in their favor for the moment, Aethen concentrates and lets a tether of power slip away as he quietly whispers a prayer for aid.  In response, a wolverine coalesces in front of him.

   Aethen looks down to the creature.  "Go and aid the ogre.  Addiyr guide your path."  Giving a quick bow, he then accompanies the wolverine forward, falling behind as the wolverine charges and attacks.

Wolverine charges D2.  (-2 AC until next action)
16:42, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 8 using 1d20+4. Wolverine attack.
Aethen moves 30 ft. toward D2.
Adryn Longmane
player, 166 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 25 Oct 2011
at 22:07
  • msg #45

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As Adryn contemplates his next move, an arrow whizzes by his ear and buries itself deep into the destrachan's shoulder. Taking advantage of what appears to temporarily staggered his opponent, Adryn begins muttering a prayer for aid.

Spontaneously casting Summon Nature's Ally II (Hippogriff)
17:05, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 17 using 1d20+8. Casting defensively.

Destrachan 3
Wed 26 Oct 2011
at 00:41
  • msg #46

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The lone destrachan [d3] turns to face Adryn and blasts him with the sonic attack.  Adryn manages to dodge the full brunt of the attack, but the sound is painful enough [Adryn - 7dmg]
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 175 posts
Human
Cleric
Wed 26 Oct 2011
at 00:43
  • msg #47

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With eyes closed, Tyler suddenly hollars, "watch out!  They are leaving the ogre and headed for Fylon!"  He remains on his knees, eyes closed.
Fylon, ogre, monk
Wed 26 Oct 2011
at 00:47
  • msg #48

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Fylon whirls his blades in a devastating combination of attacks.  The destrachan before him takes two major wounds [d1 - 6, 7dmg]  The ogre manages to clip one of the destrachan on him as it turns away.  The axe gouges a huge furrow in the creature's skin [d6 - 13dmg]  The monk manages a roundhouse kick against the destrachan Fylon hit, [d1 - 3dmg]
Flynn Darktreader
player, 127 posts
Wed 26 Oct 2011
at 15:42
  • msg #49

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn grimaces as he sees Adryn face off alone against one of the damned creatures. He worries about his angle, but knowing that any hesitation could be disastrous he fires another two arrows off at the monster [d3]. He lets out a sigh of relief when he sees that they don't strike his druidic friend.

[d3 2, 3dmg]
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:51, Thu 27 Oct 2011.
destrachan 2
Thu 27 Oct 2011
at 00:54
  • msg #50

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

True to Tyler's words, the south-most destrachan peels off the ogre and charges Fylon.  Caught in the sphere of silence, Fylon heard neither Tyler's warning nor the charging beast.  It slams into him and knocks him to the ground. [Fylon - 6dmg]
Grondor Swordstorm
player, 96 posts
Unbular-Hobgoblin
Fighter
Thu 27 Oct 2011
at 01:29
  • msg #51

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Grondor stands firm and swings his flaming sword across the destrachan's [d1] hide.  The fire singes the creature which bellows in pain [12dmg (+2fire)].  His momentum allows him to bring the sword around in a figure eight for a second strike, but it gets hung in some of the entangling vines and almost wrenches out of his grip.
Destrachan Ambush Rd3
Thu 27 Oct 2011
at 01:51
  • msg #52

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

From out of the trees the goblin rogue drops, silent as a raindrop, onto the back of one of the destrachan [d4].  Without hesitating he drives both daggers into the creature's neck [d4 24 dmg: SnAtk, CRIT!!!]

Again Tyler's words prove true as the last destrachan facing the ogre gives up against the implacable giant and heads instead for the invar wizardess.  The ogre takes a parting swing coming full circle to catch the destrachan across its flank with the axe [d6 12dmg]  The destrachan is injured, but no enough to slow it down.  It charges for the invar woman, raking a claw across her chest [inv. wiz. 5dmg]

The woman screams in pain but barely manages to hang on to her spell.  "Nawthanimmad uwph!"  Immediately she rises into the sky out of the reach of the enemies.


                               goblin
           orc r.               d4
                                         ogre



                    d6
                    invar w.
                                       wvd2
                                   AethenFylon
                                        orc m.d1 d5
              Dathnaea                   Grondor Kahmaul


Genovia
                                Arvil     Flynn         gfbhpgf
                                 Vertium            Adrynd3gfb
             Tyler                                       gfb
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *
goblin rogue            24    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan6             22    15/--     43/88

Invar wizard            21    ??/??    - 5/??

Arvil                   20    16/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear<----- Initiative
Genovia                 18    18/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan1             17    15/--     15/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan5             17    15/--     53/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan4             16    15/--     43/88

Vertium                 14    15/--     15/15    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
C. Giant Fire Beetle    14    16/--      8/ 8    1/4 rounds summoned
C. Giant Fire Beetle    14    16/--      8/ 8    1/4 rounds summoned
C. Giant Fire Beetle    14    16/--      8/ 8    1/4 rounds summoned
orc ranger              14    ??/??    - 7/??
Dathnaea                13    12/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Kahmaul                 12    21/--     34/42    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan3             11    15/--     43/88

Flynn                   10    17/--     24/24    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Tyler                    9    18/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Fylon                    9    ??/??    - 6/??
Aethen                   6    13/--     33/33    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc monk                 6    ??/??    -16/??
ogre armoragon           6    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan2              6    15/--     59/88    acid(2d4) 1-rounds

Adryn                    3    17/--     29/36    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Hippogriff               3    15/--     39/39    1/3 rounds summoned
Grondor                  2    19/--     84/84    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear


This message was last edited by the GM at 00:38, Wed 02 Nov 2011.
Arvil
player, 34 posts
Cleric
Thu 27 Oct 2011
at 23:40
  • msg #53

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Help the wizard!

Arvil flings 2 magic missiles at the vile creature attacking the wizardess [D6 9dmg]
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:46, Fri 28 Oct 2011.
Genovia Swiftfoot
player, 188 posts
Human
Rogue 3
Fri 28 Oct 2011
at 02:45
  • msg #54

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Genovia concentrates and fires of a shot at the destrachan focused on the invar wizardess.  The shot catches the creature off guard, but only does minor damage. [d6 5dmg]
D1, D5, D4
Fri 28 Oct 2011
at 03:00
  • msg #55

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The silenced destrachan [d1] has no place to go.  Fighting both the entangling vines and the lack of its primary offensive weapon, it lashes out with sentient level frustration.  Barking silent threats at each person around it, the destrachan settles for a feint at the monk and a claw attack against Grondor.  The meaty hand is caught on the hobgoblin's weapon and turned aside.

Instead of remaining toe to toe with two powerful fighters, the other destrachan [d5] caught in the vines puts all its effort into moving away.  Snapping and writhing in silent fury, it struggles enough to move back away from Kahmaul and out of the reach of any who might reach it at the edge of the vines.  The only way to hurt it now is ranged attacks, magic, or to wade into the spell after it. [5' step north of Kahmaul]

Near the armoragon, the destrachan [d4] serving momentarily as an unwilling goblin mount attempts to buck the tiny rogue loose.  The daggers provide excellent hand holds and the destrachan cannot shake him.  Unfortunately, the goblin can do nothing either except hold on or let go and lose his knives for the moment.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:01, Fri 28 Oct 2011.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 209 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 29 Oct 2011
at 01:04
  • msg #56

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seeing the battle go well, Vertium holds back with his spells and concentrates on the beetles.  Tyler seems to have some kind of insight as to what the destrachan are doing so Vertium decides not to give his own tactical input then, fearing to interfere with Tyler's superior perspective.

The three beetles attack, one hits.  A golden red flash accompanies the bite and the destrachan hoots in pain [d3 6dmg].
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:07, Sat 29 Oct 2011.
Orc Ranger
Sat 29 Oct 2011
at 01:08
  • msg #57

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With a quick couple of shots, the ranger spears the destrachan under the wizard twice [d6 4,5dmg]
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 90 posts
Human
Archer
Sat 29 Oct 2011
at 01:10
  • msg #58

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea whoops as one of her arrows sinks deep into the destrachan's [d6 8dmg] hide.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 162 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 2 Nov 2011
at 00:38
  • msg #59

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Refusing to follow the destrachan into the writhing mass of vines, Kahmaul circles to aid Aethen.
Destrachan 3
Wed 2 Nov 2011
at 00:41
  • msg #60

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Surrounded on all sides, the destrachan lets loose with a mighty bellow.  [Rfl. vs. DC 15 for half of 21 non-lethal damage]
Flynn Darktreader
player, 128 posts
Wed 2 Nov 2011
at 00:56
  • msg #61

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn holds his ground in response to the loud shriek that sounds behind him. It is a reminder that the battle could still turn to the worst if the beasts aren't dealt with as quickly as possible. He sets his sights and continues to fire at the now angry beast-hoping to put an end to its cries.

His first arrow flies unerringly true-but the ringing in his ears distracts him just enough for him to lose his footing with his second shot.

[Private to GM: 20:55, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 7 using 1d8. damage (x3 crit).
20:54, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 11 using 1d20+9. attack 2 (Rapid shot).
20:54, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 22 using 1d20+9. crit confirm.
20:54, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 29 using 1d20+9. attack 1 (Rapid shot).]
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 176 posts
Human
Cleric
Wed 2 Nov 2011
at 03:32
  • msg #62

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Wizard, sonics coming your way!  Goblin, he's going to run you into a tree.  Aethen, sonics!"  Tyler maintains his concentration as he hollers out the intentions of the free destrachan.
Fylon, ogre, monk
Wed 2 Nov 2011
at 03:37
  • msg #63

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Fylon attempts to stand.  Flanked by Aethen and the summoned wolverine, the destrachan is too cautious to stop him.

The monk does another kick against the destrachan, doing some damage [d1 4dmg].

On the other hand, the armoragon strides over to the destrachan being used as a mount, waits for it to turn toward him, and grabs its neck.  With little effort, he shoves a mailed fist down its throat and the destrachan forgets all about the goblin.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 170 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 2 Nov 2011
at 21:51
  • msg #64

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen grits his teeth as the wave of painful sound rolls over him, ripping through him.  Gasping at its intensity, he turns to see if others are okay.  He hears his companion yelp in sudden pain as it receives the harsh attack.  Turning again, he sees the lone destrachan underneath the invar wizardess.

   Aethen realizes that if that creature trumpets as the other one had, he would be done.  Taking a shaking deep breath, Aethen charges the creature, attempting to grapple it.

16:37, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 13 using 1d20+5. Wolverine Reflex. (21 damage)
16:35, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 9 using 1d20+3. Reflex. (21 damage)

Aethen charges D6, attempting grapple.
16:48, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 18 using 1d20+6. Melee touch attack for grapple.
23:21, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 11 using 1d20+8. Opposed grapple check.
Wolverine moves to D4 and attacks.
16:49, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 21 using 1d20+4. Wolverine attack.
16:50, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 3 using 1d4+2. Damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:21, Thu 03 Nov 2011.
Adryn Longmane
player, 167 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 2 Nov 2011
at 22:27
  • msg #65

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

17:18, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 21 using 1d20+5. Hippogriff Reflex Save. (11 damage)
20:05, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 18 using 1d20+3. Reflex save. (11 damage)

A wave of sonic turbulence washes over Adryn as the destrachan in front of him belts out another attack. He lunges forward, grabbing the beast by its neck and begins wrestling with it to keep its mouth shut.

The hippogriff executes a full attack, taking advantage of the destrachans precarious situation [D3 damage: 8,5,4].


08:36, Thu 27 Oct: Adryn Longmane rolled 12 using 1d20+6. Melee touch (+1 bless, +2 flanking), initiate grapple.
08:38, Thu 27 Oct: Adryn Longmane rolled 19 using 1d20+8. Opposed grapple check.

Hippogriff attacks D3
17:20, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 23 using 1d20+6. Hippogriff attack 1.
17:23, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 8 using 1d4+4. Hippogriff damage 1.

17:21, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 17 using 1d20+6. Hippogriff attack 2
17:23, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 5 using 1d4+4. Hippogriff damage 2.

17:21, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 17 using 1d20+1. Hippogriff bite.
17:23, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 4 using 1d8+2. Hippogriff bite damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:23, Thu 03 Nov 2011.
destrachan 2
Thu 3 Nov 2011
at 00:46
  • msg #66

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The destrachan behind Fylon attempts to knock him down again and manages to push the Invar into the entangle spell.
Grondor Swordstorm
player, 97 posts
Unbular-Hobgoblin
Fighter
Thu 3 Nov 2011
at 00:50
  • msg #67

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Grondor attacks again.  The first blow staggers the creature [d1 12dmg; +2fire] and it goes down, unable to move in the entangling mass.  Spinning into a second attack, Grondor fails to see his target is down and overcompensates.  He just barely hangs on to his sword and his balance.
Destrachan Ambush Rd4
Sat 5 Nov 2011
at 19:30
  • msg #68

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With the ogre managing the destrachan's movement, the goblin is free to act.  Neither seemed affected by the prior blast from the destrachan and are likely too far away.  The goblin removes his blades and stabs the creature in the back of the head several times.  The knives have trouble getting too deep through the thick skin, but significant damage is done and red trails of blood run down the creature's neck and legs.  [d4 24dmg]

The destrachan below the wizardess points its head up and emits a flesh rending wail.  The woman holds her ears, but it does little good.  Her robes fly up and tangle her and she curls into a ball.  At least she is able to fly further upward and out of the creature's range.

Already disoriented from the first blast from the destrachan near Adryn, and now suffering from the latest blast from the one below her, the Invar woman does nothing but hold herself in pain and flee.

Vertium collapses from the wash of sonic power.  It didn't hit him as hard as it could have for distance, but he looks out cold.  The giant fire beetles dissipate immediately.  Dathnaea also attempt to cover her ears, but falls to her knees in pain.


                               goblin
           orc r.             wvd4
                                 ogre


                     Aethen
                    d6
                    invar w.             Kahmaul
                                       d2
                                         Fylon    d5
                                        orc m.d1
              Dathnaea                   Grondor


Genovia
                                Arvil     Flynn         hpgf
                                 Vertium            Adrynd3
             Tyler
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *
goblin rogue            24    ??/??   [??]/??

destrachan6             22    15/--     12/88

Invar wizard            21    ??/??  [-25]/??

Arvil                   20    16/--      9/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear<----- Initiative
Genovia                 18    18/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan1             17    15/--     -3/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan5             17    15/--     53/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan4             16    15/--     16/88

Vertium                 14    15/--     -2/15    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear; out cold from non-lethal damage
orc ranger              14    ??/??  [-17]/??
Dathnaea                13    12/--      8/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Kahmaul                 12    21/--     34/42    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan3             11    15/--      6/88

Flynn                   10    17/--     16/24    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Tyler                    9    18/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Fylon                    9    ??/??  [- 6]/??
Aethen                   6    13/--     33/33    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
wolverine                6    14/--     18/39
orc monk                 6    ??/??  [-16]/??
ogre armoragon           6    ??/??   [??]/??

destrachan2              6    15/--     59/88    silenced; acid(2d4) 1-rounds

Adryn                    3    17/--     29/36    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Hippogriff               3    15/--     39/39    1/3 rounds summoned
Grondor                  2    19/--     84/84    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear


This message was last edited by the GM at 05:07, Sun 06 Nov 2011.
Arvil
player, 35 posts
Cleric
Sun 6 Nov 2011
at 03:49
  • msg #69

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Rattled to the core by the blast from the destrachan it is all Arvil can do to pick himself up off the ground. He notices Vertium collapsed beside him. We need some help over here! he bellows with an agonizing shout.
Genovia Swiftfoot
player, 189 posts
Human
Rogue 3
Sun 6 Nov 2011
at 05:09
  • msg #70

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Genovia hears the blast from the destrachan but is too far to be affected to any noticeable extent.  It is enough to distract her and her shot hits the ground short of the destrachan...lucky for Aethen.
D1, D5, D4
Sun 6 Nov 2011
at 05:13
  • msg #71

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The silenced destrachan lies on the ground dead or dying.  The writhing vines entangle its body so that there is little hope of moving it.

The one that moved further into the mass struggles further away and looks like its attempting to flee.

Struggling against the awesome power of the ogre armoragon, the destrachan ridden by the goblin thrashes about to little avail.  It will be dead in a moment if the ogre and goblin do not let it go.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 210 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sun 6 Nov 2011
at 05:13
  • msg #72

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium lies unconscious on the ground.
Orc Ranger
Sun 6 Nov 2011
at 05:15
  • msg #73

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tossing his bow aside, the orc ranger draws two blades.  One is a curved longsword with no crossbar at the hilt.  The other is a thin short sword slightly shorter than the first weapon.  He charges toward Aethen, the destrachan, and the Invar wizardess who is well out of the reach of the destrachan's blast by now.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 91 posts
Human
Archer
Sun 6 Nov 2011
at 05:16
  • msg #74

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Still disoriented, Dathnaea attempts to pick herself up and stumble over to help Vertium inadvertently putting her nearer to the creatures' deadly blasts.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 163 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 7 Nov 2011
at 15:03
  • msg #75

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul shouts, "Lets end this, Now!"

The Anthros warrior closes the distance between himself and the nearest Destrachan {D2}. He swings heavily at the beast-and the sickening thud that follows shows that the warrior means his words. They needed to tend to the wounded before they drew anything more deadly out into the open.
Destrachan 3
Tue 8 Nov 2011
at 04:01
  • msg #76

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The destrachan in Adryn's grip breaks free and darts for the trees, no longer interested in combat.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 177 posts
Human
Cleric
Tue 8 Nov 2011
at 04:02
  • msg #77

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Let them go!"  Tyler shouts.  "We've won.  They intend to flee...all of them."
Game Master
GM, 444 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Thu 10 Nov 2011
at 04:10
  • msg #78

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

True to Tyler's prediction, the remaining destrachan free to do so flee into the trees.  The armoragon grips the destrachan with his free hand and rips the creature in two from head to torso along the neck.  Under the wizardess, the destrachan whips its head around and sees the battle lost.  It turns to dart for the safety of the trees but arrows from Genovia and Dathnaea bring it down.  Next to Kahmaul, the destrachan that had tumbled Fylon turns and attempts to bowl the Anthros paladin over [AoO] to make its escape.  Adryn's destrachan is fleeing already.

The only other destrachan is struggling its way through the entangle spell attempting to flee as well.  In its mad scramble, it is only managing to ensnare itself further.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 171 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 10 Nov 2011
at 04:40
  • msg #79

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen straightens as the grizzly work of cleaning the battlefield concludes.  Seeing Vertium still down, he makes his way there and begins to heal the mage.

22:39, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 11 using 1d8+4. Healing.
Arvil
player, 36 posts
Cleric
Fri 11 Nov 2011
at 16:35
  • msg #80

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

having regained his composure, Arvil reaches down and heals Vertium.


Arvil rolled 16 using 2d8+3. healing
Adryn Longmane
player, 168 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 11 Nov 2011
at 18:28
  • msg #81

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn watches intently as his opponent flees back to the woods they came from.

Once the destrachans have disappeared from view, Adryn turns his attention back to his companions.

"You have done well, you are free to go." He walks up to his summoned ally and strokes its feathery mane before it vanishes.

Seeing that Vertium is currently well taken care of, he scans over everyone else to see if they have wounds than need tending to.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 211 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 00:43
  • msg #82

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium, who had suffered nothing more than superficial damage that did not threaten his life, is fully restored and then some.  He blinks open his eyes then stands and seems to suffer no lingering effects from the ordeal.

"We should see to the woman," he states.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 178 posts
Human
Cleric
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 00:49
  • msg #83

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler scrambles to his feet and heads for the Invar Wizardess who is still in the air.  She is too high to reach and seems to be unconscious and severely wounded.
Fylon
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 00:52
  • msg #84

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Back off, you vermin," Fylon says in a low voice.  He staggers to his feet and manages to pick up his swords without fumbling.  With a drunken weave in his steps, he staggers toward Tyler.  With each step he gains his composure.  By the time he arrives at the cleric's side to menace him with his swords, he appears to have fully recovered.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 179 posts
Human
Cleric
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 00:52
  • msg #85

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler, who understands Invaris well enough, frowns but backs away as instructed.  "She is wounded.  I can aid her."  When Fylon ignores him, he looks to his companions for help.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:43, Sat 12 Nov 2011.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 172 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 16:38
  • msg #86

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Glad that Vertium suffered no ill effects from his encounter, Aethen turns to watch the drama playing out between the two groups.

   "Easier said than done, apparently."  Aethen says over his shoulder to the wizard.
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 17:43, Sat 12 Nov 2011.
Fylon
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 17:46
  • msg #87

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"She doesn't need aid from your kind."  The warrior glares at Tyler completely ignoring the wizardess in question.

The rest of Fylon's group is approaching Fylon and Tyler.
Grondor Swordstorm
player, 98 posts
Unbular-Hobgoblin
Fighter
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 17:47
  • msg #88

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Sword still lit, Grondor walks calmly over to stand behind Tyler.  "If you will not accept aid from Tyler, here, how will she find succor, Invar?  You have no healer."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 92 posts
Human
Archer
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 17:49
  • msg #89

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea moves over to Genovia.  She whispers to the archer, confused.  "It doesn't look friendly.  Do you understand what they are saying?"
Genovia Swiftfoot
player, 190 posts
Human
Rogue 3
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 17:49
  • msg #90

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Genovia shakes her head.  "Not a word."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 173 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 18:13
  • msg #91

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen sighs audibly before moving to take a course of action.

   "Be ready to defend."  And with that, Aethen lets slip a spell from his memory.  In answer, a familiar creature returns to the clearing, spreading its wings wide.

   "Welcome, friend."  Aethen greets the hippogriff.  "Retrieve the wizardess from above and bring her back.  Be gentle."  Aethen points to the floating Invar.

   Letting a piercing cry loose, the creature springs into the air with a flurry of wing beats, heading toward the hovering woman.
Arvil
player, 37 posts
Cleric
Sat 12 Nov 2011
at 20:13
  • msg #92

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

seeing the tension start to build Arvil moves around Tyler keeping watch of the other members of their group and paying particular attention to Fylon's reactions.
Game Master
GM, 445 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sun 13 Nov 2011
at 00:44
  • msg #93

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With the arrival of the hippogriff, the tension immediately escalates.  The moment the creature launches into the air, the ranger draws a bead on it.  Genovia and Dathnaea then draw on the ranger.  The monk moves to stop them but Grondor bars his way with his flaming sword.  Thankfully the ogre and the goblin just stand there looking contemplative.

The hippogriff gently grasps the woman and brings her to the ground.  She is shaking, her body wracked with pain.  Tyler moves to heal her, but Fylon slips a blade under his chin.  "Keep your filthy hands off of her."

Tyler raises his hands in surrender and backs away.  "How will you heal her, then?"

"Do you think we come unprepared for such things?"  The Invar kneels and takes out a bottle.  He uncorks it and lets the liquid drip into the woman's mouth.

At once the woman stops writhing and hungrily gulps more of the potion.  When it is all gone, she groans - a sound more of frustration than soreness - and sits up.  "Thank you Fylon."  He helps her to her feet and there is obviously something between them.  She turns to Aethen.  "And thanks to you and yours."  Her voice conveys respect and with it a willingness to part ways without incident...this time.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 174 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 13 Nov 2011
at 08:14
  • msg #94

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen smiles at the Invar.  "Addiyr guide your path..."  Aethen bows to her.  "with wisdom."  He turns his head to look on the one named Fylon as he says it, the smile vanishing from his face.

   As quickly as it had come, the hippogriff vanishes.  Aethen looks to the others for any indication as how to proceed.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 164 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sun 13 Nov 2011
at 17:20
  • msg #95

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul smirks at the prideful Invade ranger. Addyr surely guided their paths to meet. Tyler was nobler still than many Anthros, and no ammount of posturing would make the sorceress forget his intercession. The warrior stands next to the cleric, flanking the human with Grondor. He bows slightly in respect,"He meant no disrespect for your skills and preparedness, but merely chooses to honor life. Surely you will not allow prejudiceto cloud your judgement of our own skill... May Addyr guide your paths, and may we see each other with eyes unclouded by hate when next we meet."

Speaking towards his companions,"I'm sure that those weapons will be unneeded. The threat is past and I believe our new friends will continue on their own way... And Tyler," Kahmaul addresses his companion, "You are a credit to all peoples-I think Addyr choose wisely in you."
Adryn Longmane
player, 169 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 13 Nov 2011
at 19:25
  • msg #96

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Still surprised at the amount of angst Fylon holds towards his human friends, even after surviving such a challenging fight, Adryn walks over to Tyler and pats him on the shoulder. "Well done, frend."

"It is truly a blessing that there are those as honorable as yourself.", he says, not trying to tempt his inexperience with the human language.

Turning the Fylon and his group, "Thanks for your help with the destrachans... if there is nothing else, I think its best for us to be on our way."

Facing the rest of his companions, Adryn says "I feel there is much ahead of us. We need to be focused, and prepared. Shall we go?"
Game Master
GM, 446 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Mon 14 Nov 2011
at 03:51
  • msg #97

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The wizardess pulled on Fylon's arm drawing him away.   The monk says something too low to hear by those not in Fylon's party.  The Invar warrior turns back to Tyler with a glare but allows himself to be drawn away.  Moments later the other group is gone.  Just before the lumbering armoragon vanishes from sight, he turns and salutes the group.
Arvil
player, 38 posts
Cleric
Mon 14 Nov 2011
at 03:58
  • msg #98

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Well that was rather...ummm....interesting.  Anyone else need to be patched up before we continue on?
Aethen Ironroot
player, 175 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 14 Nov 2011
at 05:09
  • msg #99

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "We really should mend on the move.  We just created a lot of noise and left a great deal of blood on the ground."  Aethen surveys the ravaged battlefield.  "This is not the place to be."
Adryn Longmane
player, 170 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 15 Nov 2011
at 02:52
  • msg #100

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Agreed, we've drawn a great amount of attention to this area... the magic alone should be enough to attract some unsavory creatures."

"The sooner we get moving, the better.", Adryn says as he rubs the soreness out of his shoulder from wrestling that destrachan.
Game Master
GM, 448 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Tue 15 Nov 2011
at 05:30
  • msg #101

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The group does as suggested and moved on immediately.  Destrachan are intelligent but carry nothing.  Veritum considers harvesting a few unique parts for components, but cannot think of any spells to use them for.  Instead he spends a few minutes on one of the creatures and puts whatever he took in a pouch at his waist.

There are a few other creatures that the group crosses paths with, but between the druids, the benign nature of the creature, or the size of the party, there is no fighting.  The wonders of the Cradle are an ethereal kind, made moreso by the ever present potential for danger.  The druids keep the group from more passive dangers like poisonous flowers and fruit through their skill.  Tyler and Genovia surprise the group by adding their own insight into the survival of all concerned, especially the humans (who cannot eat all that the other kinds can).

A week in, a couple of days from the edge of the Cradle, the group is woken by one of Vertium's alarm spells.  It is silent and mental, but keyed to the entire group.  When groggy eyes snap open, the catch a glimpse of a human woman with light colored hair washed out in the light from the two moons risen at the moment.  As soon as she is seen, the woman disappears into the foliage.
Genovia Swiftfoot
player, 191 posts
Human
Rogue 3
Tue 15 Nov 2011
at 05:31
  • msg #102

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"That was Danela!"  Genovia grabs her gear and prepares to follow the woman into the trees.  "Danela!  Wait!"
Grondor Swordstorm
player, 99 posts
Unbular-Hobgoblin
Fighter
Tue 15 Nov 2011
at 05:33
  • msg #103

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I'll watch over her,"  Grondor looks to Kahmaul, Aethen, and Adryn.  He is already geared up and follows Genovia into the trees.  In moments the forest swallows any sounds of their passing, even of the hefty warrior.
Adryn Longmane
player, 171 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 15 Nov 2011
at 06:15
  • msg #104

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Grondor, Wait!"

Looking to the others, "We can't let them head out there alone. There's no telling what's out there, and getting split up only lessens our chance at survival."

"Anyone good at tracking?"
Aethen Ironroot
player, 176 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 15 Nov 2011
at 12:21
  • msg #105

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen smiles.  "It's Grondor...."  he says, pointing to where the large warrior had thrashed the undergrowth with his passing.  "I don't believe you will have any difficulty."

   After speaking, Aethen takes a moment before asking a question to the group.  "Who is Danela?"
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 180 posts
Human
Cleric
Tue 15 Nov 2011
at 13:16
  • msg #106

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Danela Sundusk is a ranger from my home town.  She set out with Genovia and I and an Anthros named Bedawry Longreach after the Evangiel came.  His name was Adam'el and he delivered the Message."  Tyler finishes gathering his gear.  The morning light begins to permeate the forest.  "When we encountered the Echtinik a while later, they...frightened her, I think.  Genovia was gifted with that armor and bow and after that, Denala started to change.  A Tinikean weaver named Jarsichok joined us on our way to Kradok lands.  On the way to the surface between the Echtinik and Kradok borders, we were set upon by Echtinik assassins.  Jarsichok helped us fend them off, but Danela had had enough.  She fled at the end of the battle.  I am not certain she is in her right mind."

Tyler shakes his head.  "A ranger in the tight caves with a race of insect humanoids that eventually attacked her; that cannot have been a good combination."
Adryn Longmane
player, 172 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 16 Nov 2011
at 17:23
  • msg #107

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn listens to Tyler's recollections as he puts his things away, and begins removing traces of their campsites presence.

"I see... that can certainly have a dramatic effect on a person. We'll have to tread lightly. I'm sure she will be a bit skittish. Luckily we have a few familiar faces with us to help set her at ease."

Tightening the straps on his haversack, he says "We should move out as soon as everyone is packed up."
Arvil
player, 39 posts
Cleric
Thu 17 Nov 2011
at 00:58
  • msg #108

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil is packed up and ready for whatever lies ahead.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 165 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Thu 17 Nov 2011
at 01:15
  • msg #109

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul kicks Flynn awake and quickly sets himself to prepare to journey. Dousing the small fire aiding Adryn with the removal of traces of their campsite, the Anthros points ahead, "It might be best if you started on their trail and we got moving now before they get too far ahead of us. I do not like to think of what could befall them with this forest."
Game Master
GM, 449 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Thu 17 Nov 2011
at 01:31
  • msg #110

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The group tracks Grondor fot some time, but eventually his trail grows harder to follow.  At one point even the druids' available spells fail.  Night comes and the trail has grown cold.  The whole time you have traveled closer to the Cradle's rim.  It feels as if the enchanted forest had swallowed the two completely.  You will need a night's rest to restore your spells.
Adryn Longmane
player, 173 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 17 Nov 2011
at 01:58
  • msg #111

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Ending the evening mentally drained, Adryn says "We must be drawing fairly close to the cradle... merely casting is more taxing that usual, providing my spells even take effect."

He looks to those with the ability to cast, "Seeing how many creatures out here are attracted to magic, and due to our proximity to the cradle, we should probably start limiting our magic use to things that are absolutely crucial."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 93 posts
Human
Archer
Thu 17 Nov 2011
at 04:22
  • msg #112

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Remember though what Shavon said.  It is arcane magic that is adversely affected by the Cradle.  He was unsure of the agfect on druidic or divine magic.   It may be that we are just exhausted and lost the trail due to other things we don't yet understand.  Grondor and Genovia can both handle themselves.  I recommend we rest and see what tomorrow brings.  They may find us.". Dathnaea speaks in her native tongue to give the Anthros more opportunity to learn.  If any have difficulty, she will translate into Unbular.  She also has great interest in picking up Invaris and Brachus.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:24, Thu 17 Nov 2011.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 177 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 17 Nov 2011
at 05:17
  • msg #113

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen nods to the human's words, even though he had no idea what she was saying.  From the way she was pointing, he could guess that they were stopping for the day.

   He had tried to get a sense of their language, listening in when she talked to Adryn, but their language was so foreign.  So many clipped sounds and short phrases bundled together, it was like trying to find the fiber in the weave of the rope.     Hearing her repeat the conversation with Adryn confirmed that they were staying here tonight.

   "I am going to spend some time above, in the boughs."  Aethen says simply, before climbing.
Adryn Longmane
player, 174 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 17 Nov 2011
at 19:59
  • msg #114

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn listens intently to Dathnaea's words, hoping that his weeks of study were beginning to pay off. After she finishes speaking, he takes a moment to digest everything.

Nodding in agreement, he says "Perhaps you're right. We have been traveling almost non-stop ever since we left the coast of Xamador. Such a journey can leave the mind weary."

Gauging the reaction from Dathnaea, he feels confident that reply was more or less understood. Satisfied that his human language skills were improving, he begins setting up the camp perimeter as Aethen takes to the trees.

"If you see anything out of the ordinary up there, brother, be sure to let us know."

Game Master
GM, 450 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sat 19 Nov 2011
at 19:31
  • msg #115

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

A gentle rain brings in the dawn.  For the Anthros, who live as one with nature, the water is simply refreshing.  Niaaca's children also ignore the rain as part of nature.  However, the three humans look miserable.  The worst, however, is the rain washing away scents and tracks and anything that might have been left behind by Grondor, Genovia, and this Danela woman.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 212 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 19 Nov 2011
at 19:32
  • msg #116

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Perhaps at this point we should continue on with our quest and hope they catch us before we cross the rim?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 175 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 19 Nov 2011
at 19:58
  • msg #117

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kicking at the fresh mud, Adryn says "I think thats about all we can hope for at this point. Even with a real tracker, it would be near impossible to find them after this rain."

Adryn begins collecting his things, and starts disassembling the camp. "On the positive side, the rain has also taken our presence with it. At least for a short time, we shouldn't leave much of a trace behind."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 178 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 20 Nov 2011
at 00:12
  • msg #118

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen drops down the last few feet to the ground, the wet earth muffling the sound and impact.  He stands and stretches, smiling at the awakened scent of nature all around.

   "Wonderful day today." he comments, to no one in particular.  "As to Grondor and Genovia, from what I gather, I believe their matter to be a personal one.  Perhaps best to let them rejoin at their convenience anyway."
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:24, Mon 21 Nov 2011.
Game Master
GM, 451 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Mon 21 Nov 2011
at 00:36
  • msg #119

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Several more battles are fought against creatures before reaching the rim.  Most seem to be normal at first glance but wind up having some altered power due to the wild magic of the area.  At one point, Tyler and Dathnaea take severe wounds, but the large amount of healing in the group saves them.

[1000xp for random encounters]

On the day the group reaches the rim, Grondor and Genovia have not returned.  It has been a week since their departure.  Standing on the edge looking down into the caldera, the group gets an almost bird's eye view of the entire area.  Trees fill most of it, some so tall as to almost reach the height of the rim.  The dome remains in the center with the hole up top.  The three mountain ranges form the loose triangle.  Currently the group is in a 'corner' of the triangle between two mountain ranges.

Much daylight remains and soon the view of the sky is lost as you journey on.  Vines, leaves, and fallen trees cover the ground so that it feels like you are walking among the trees rather than on the ground.  Two days in, Arvil finds an unstable surface by falling through the debris down below.  The illusion of walking among the limbs of the trees turns out to be reality.

[Private to Arvil:
You are fine.  A soft bed of loam broke your fall a few feet down.  From where you sit, you are still high up in the trees.  Above you see a carpet of intertwined vines holding up the 'floor' of the Cradle, but sunlight shines through in many places.  Across the expanse about a mile a way is a giant building of some kind.  Like a palace made of metal and gems.  It is covered in old vines but is worth more than the entire human kind's combined wealth.]
Arvil
player, 40 posts
Cleric
Mon 21 Nov 2011
at 03:33
  • msg #120

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Ouch! Hey, yall come down here and check this out!"
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:39, Mon 21 Nov 2011.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 94 posts
Human
Archer
Mon 21 Nov 2011
at 03:36
  • msg #121

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"What did you find?"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:40, Mon 21 Nov 2011.
Adryn Longmane
player, 176 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 21 Nov 2011
at 03:39
  • msg #122

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn peers through the hole Arvil left in the cradle floor to gauge how far down he might have fallen.

"Arvil? Are you ok?"

"What do you see down there?"
Arvil
player, 41 posts
Cleric
Mon 21 Nov 2011
at 03:56
  • msg #123

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

There is an amazing old building down here that is radiating with untold riches. I'm intrigued and nervous at the same time.
Adryn Longmane
player, 177 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 21 Nov 2011
at 04:37
  • msg #124

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Watch you're step down there Arvil... an old building full of riches isn't without it's safe-guards."

Adryn begins looking around for any sort of long vine to pass down the hole to Arvil.

"Give me a moment, and I'll find something to pull you up."
Arvil
player, 42 posts
Cleric
Mon 21 Nov 2011
at 05:00
  • msg #125

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

I'm on the ground. Yall are still in the trees, watch your step or you will be down here quicker than you want to be. Arvil chuckles. It's only about about an 8 foot drop. Come on down! I think we should check this out!
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 95 posts
Human
Archer
Tue 22 Nov 2011
at 01:05
  • msg #126

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea looks down the hole then whistles.  "You guys gotta see this!" With that she flips over the edge and drops down to join Arvil.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 179 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 22 Nov 2011
at 05:08
  • msg #127

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen smirks as the appreciation for whatever has been revealed below continues to grow.  He didn't mind the stop, as the last week had been a slogging journey through hostile jungle.  Anything other than walking was a welcome break at this point.

   The human's enthusiasm was contagious, and soon the desire to explore this new discovery had enthralled the entire party.  Aethen was no exception, and climbs down through the broken forest weave of branches.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 129 posts
Tue 22 Nov 2011
at 15:39
  • msg #128

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn watches as his human allies drop into the hole and speak of riches and treasure. A broad smile comes across his face as he leaps behind Danaethea and speaks,"Don't touch anything until I look this over. I would rather not set off any traps waiting for us."

The invar thief begins to inspect the area in question, checking it for traps.
Adryn Longmane
player, 178 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 23 Nov 2011
at 02:25
  • msg #129

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

At this point, the only thing Adryn could think of was the time they were going to be losing here rather than getting closer to the Yircat.

Against his better judgement, he jumps down the hole. Seeing how he was the only one still up in the trees, there really wasn't any other option.

"Ok, so whats all the excitement about?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 166 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 23 Nov 2011
at 19:04
  • msg #130

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul curses. The normally calm and collected holy warrior seems edgy at the notion of yet another detour,"How does this place get us any closer to finding Genovia or Grondor?"
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 96 posts
Human
Archer
Fri 25 Nov 2011
at 06:24
  • msg #131

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I thought we established the Grondor and Genovia would find us when they had the opportunity.  Their trail has gone cold and we have no idea where to look.  Finding Ere's cat is our next priority, but we have time.  At least I think we do."  Dathnaea climbs down toward the building leaving everyone else to follow as they choose.  The limbs and sub-canopy actually run down to the true ground after a bit.  There is no way the trees could hold a solid gold building of this size.

The building looks ancient.  It is not of Kradok or other readily noticeable design.  What looked to be gold from afar proves to be true up close.  Thousands of scratch marks by random animals are gouged into the soft metal.  Some of the claw marks are relatively large.  Strange markings cover the entryway, which is enormous.  An entire army could march through, fifty Unbular side by side.

Dathnaea moves to set foot on the first step up, then remembers that Flynn likely needs to take his own special kind of look-see first.
Adryn Longmane
player, 179 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 26 Nov 2011
at 02:41
  • msg #132

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Almost before he could finish his sentence, the radiance of the golden building left him speechless.

"By Addiyr..." was all he could manage to vocalize, though his thoughts told him this was the type of place one would call heaven if they were bound by materialistic yearnings. Thankfully, Adryn's faith humbled such desires, but it didn't stop him from marveling at the site.

Reluctantly, Adryn follows the rest of the party as the proceed toward the massive structure.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 167 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sat 26 Nov 2011
at 16:40
  • msg #133

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul leaps down and looks cooly upon the others. He knows finding the others has not been abandoned, but the idea of stopping the search to plunge into ruins for riches is not their calling. He stands next to the others quietly, praying softly to himself for the safety of Genovia and Grondor.
Game Master
GM, 452 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sat 26 Nov 2011
at 17:52
  • msg #134

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The ruins are scraped and scored by the claws of countless animals.  Gold is a soft metal and easily damaged.  Flynn leads the group down the main hall, cautioning the group about the side tunnels.  Some have evidence of collapse, which Flynn indicates are the remains of traps, likely triggered by animals.  Upon reaching the center of the zigguraut, the group stops.  All around the walls up to the ceiling are intricate pictures laid out in jewels.  The scenes are those of battles fought between mythical creatures of horror and great winged reptiles, the dragons.

In the center of the ceiling is a picture of a lone woman.  Judging by the long ears, she is an Invar.  Her eyes are a radiant Indigo gem, her clothing is leaves and flowers.  She is kneeling in the midst of twelve dragons of various size and color.  Each dragon faces a different direction away from her as if they surround and protect her.  All around the circle, the horrible creatures taunt, threaten, caper, and do all manner of activities.  A ring of emerald and indigo forms a line between the creatures and the woman and her dragons.

A closer examination of the horrors shows that they are varied in kind.  Claws and fangs and tusks and all manner of appendages.  Some have black skin, others red or green.  Wings of varying sizes protrude from the backs of some.  Through all the pictures, almost all showing the creatures killing dragons, there is always a single figure, tall and slender and covered completely in robes of red.  It is difficult to determine if these are there leading the demons, chronicling the death of the dragons as an impartial observer, or what.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 180 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 27 Nov 2011
at 03:17
  • msg #135

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Curious..." Aethen mutters as he steps away from the group to see the murals from differing angles.  "I would say this is almost a tribute to the dragons' defeat, were it not for these others."

   He pauses in his walk, musing.  "The Invar....they defend her; she is their source of defense."
Vertium Thrusius
player, 213 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sun 27 Nov 2011
at 04:05
  • msg #136

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"It is Niaaca."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 181 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 27 Nov 2011
at 23:39
  • msg #137

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Of course it is..."  Aethen mumbles under his breath.  Never had Aethen held great reverence for Niaaca, but their current jaunt through the twisted jungles of this place had only helped to reinforce that attitude.

   "So she was defending the dragons, she failed, and thus no more dragons?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 180 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 28 Nov 2011
at 01:26
  • msg #138

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The more Adryn reads over the murals, the more his interest grows.

"Assuming these murals are correct, it would seem our impression of the dragons were not all correct. If Niaaca and the dragons fought side by side, there must have been some good among them."

Adryn begins to study the murals a little closer, "Perhaps we might find reference to the yircat in here..."

[Private to GM: Adryn is going to spend a little time studying the murals, using his druidic lore skill.]
Vertium Thrusius
NPC, 214 posts
Invar
Wizard
Mon 28 Nov 2011
at 04:01
  • msg #139

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I don't think you understand.  This isn't just good or evil dragons.  It's confirmation they existed.  They aren't just legends!". Excited, Vertium breaks into his native language.
Adryn Longmane
player, 181 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 28 Nov 2011
at 04:40
  • msg #140

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Thrown off a bit by Vertium's sudden and giddy outburst, Adryn chuckles a little bit out loud... sharing in the excitement of discovery.

"What?"

It didn't help matters that Adryn had absolutely no idea what he said.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 182 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 28 Nov 2011
at 06:02
  • msg #141

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen restates Vertium's exclamation for Adryn's benefit.

   "Were that so..."  Aethen speaks deliberately, testing the words.  "Then this place is some kind of shrine or memorial?"  Aethen asks, turning to the wizard.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 97 posts
Human
Archer
Mon 28 Nov 2011
at 13:14
  • msg #142

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I think its a tomb."  Dathnaea has followed Adryn and Vertium's lead and begun to look at each mural in more detail.  A small book is in her hand and she looks like she is actually sketching the scenes.
Adryn Longmane
player, 182 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 28 Nov 2011
at 19:52
  • msg #143

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"A tomb? That would be quite fascinating."

The thought of actually finding the remains of a dragon piqued his interest... almost to the point that he had forgotten that this detour could be putting the yircat cat in further risk.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 181 posts
Human
Cleric
Tue 29 Nov 2011
at 02:59
  • msg #144

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I recommend we finish our quest to help Ere.  We can come back here later.  I get the sense this has more to do with our quest to save humanity than just something we stumbled across."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 183 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 29 Nov 2011
at 06:32
  • msg #145

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Yes, and by that time Niaaca will have whipped up luminescent demon monkeys or some other ridiculous concoction..."  Aethen grumbles as he heads back out.
Game Master
GM, 453 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Tue 29 Nov 2011
at 13:16
  • msg #146

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As the group finishes up in the mural room and turns to go, they are confronted with a large reptillian creature.  How something so large was able to move unheard might have something to do with the magic of the Cradle.  It towers over the room, taller than three Anthros.  Two powerful hind legs keep it upright along with a tree-trunk of a tail.  The forearms are not as large but strong enough to be useful in combat.  The head, which sports three horns, is filled with razor-sharp teeth.  When it sees that you have noticed it, it whuffs through its nostrils and bellows a challenging roar that is nearly deafening.

The moment it does so, it staggers as if drunk or in pain and falls against one of the walls.  After shaking its head to rid itself of the disorientation, it stands again, ready to fight.

GM: If you are going to fight, roll initiative.
Adryn Longmane
player, 183 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 29 Nov 2011
at 13:41
  • msg #147

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn takes a moment to size up the creature.

"Don't engage, might be able to get by without a fight."

Adryn starts making a lot of noise and exaggerated gestures so that it pays more attention to him rather than his companions.

As the large reptile turns to face him, Adryn begins casting a spell to mask their presence.

OOC: Casting Hide from Animals on Dathnaea, Tyler, Arvil, and Vertium
This message was last edited by the player at 15:02, Tue 29 Nov 2011.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 184 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 29 Nov 2011
at 23:10
  • msg #148

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "What did I tell you, brother!"  Aethen exclaims as the monstrous creature stares at them.  He wanted to do something, but exactly what eluded him.  The situation was tenuous and he would not be the first to act.
Adryn Longmane
player, 184 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 30 Nov 2011
at 00:14
  • msg #149

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I'm afraid you can't blame this entirely on Niaaca... this beast does not appear to be corrupted by the cradle. Not yet, at least."

Praying that his initial casting to hide some of his companions hid them properly, he prepares a second casting to cover the rest of the group.
Carnisaur
Wed 30 Nov 2011
at 00:18
  • msg #150

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

When Aethen exclaims, the creature immediately looks at him.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:26, Wed 30 Nov 2011.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 168 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 30 Nov 2011
at 14:32
  • msg #151

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul calmly steps forward, motioning for the group to remain silent, particularly Aethen. His hands flash and the Anthros is again armed. Nodding towards Adryn, the warrior motions for the group to slowly retreat, wondering if the Druids have any better ideas.
Adryn Longmane
player, 185 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 30 Nov 2011
at 15:24
  • msg #152

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Taking cue from Aethen, Adryn raises his voice and begins shouting "Dathnaea, Tyler, Arvil, Vertium... try not to take any offensive actions towards it, lest you risk the chance of breaking the spell I have put on you all. Addiyr willing, you four should be hidden from the creatures senses."

Once the beasts attention has been drawn back to Adryn, he begins casting again.

OOC: Casting Hide from Animals on Khamaul, Aethen, and Flynn. Intentionally leaving himself out of the effect.

"The rest of you should be covered", he nods to Khamaul, Aethen and Flynn. "I'll catch up with you momentarily..."

Adryn slowly starts backing up, hoping to draw the creature away from his companions.
Carnisaur
Thu 1 Dec 2011
at 02:34
  • msg #153

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

When Adryn begins speaking, the giant carnivore whips its head toward him.  As he continues yelling, the beast lifts its head to the ceiling and opens its mouth in a giant roar.  Immediately it slams its head against the walls of the ziggurat.  thankfully the structure is so well made that nothing comes loose but a bit of century-old dust.

The move gives Adryn time to finish his spell.  No one in the party sees any difference [Private to Aethen Ironroot: except for you.  You see a faint silver line around everyone but Adryn.], but the beast focuses entirely on Adryn once it gains its bearings again.  Tentatively at first it takes a step into the central chamber.  Then, sensing nothing of what it is waiting for, it lumbers in headed straight for the young Anthros.

There are four exits.  Two grand hallways including the one you came in down and an identical one on the opposite side.  The other two are a perpendicular pair of hallways, much smaller than the first two.  You are closest to the other large one.  Roll Gather Information check and initiative.
Adryn Longmane
player, 186 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 1 Dec 2011
at 02:51
  • msg #154

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

20:49, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 6 using 1d20+1. Gather Info.
20:50, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 20 using 1d20+2. Initiative.

Aethen Ironroot
player, 185 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 1 Dec 2011
at 05:38
  • msg #155

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

23:37, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
23:37, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 6 using 1d20+1. Gather Info.
I have no idea what is going on and I'm in no hurry to do anything about it....
Arvil
player, 43 posts
Cleric
Fri 2 Dec 2011
at 04:39
  • msg #156

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

22:36, Today: Arvil rolled 9 using 1d20+3. Gather Info.
22:36, Today: Arvil rolled 7 using 1d20+1. initiative.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 130 posts
Sat 3 Dec 2011
at 00:47
  • msg #157

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As Adryn begins backing toward the second main hall, Flynn rapidly calculates some things he'd gathered from their brief time under the top canopy about the lay of the land.  He darts over to the druid and whispers in his ear.  [Private to Adryn Longmane: "Be careful.  If I'm correct, the other exit drops off straight down to the jungle floor.  That could be hundreds of feet below us."]
Adryn Longmane
player, 189 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 3 Dec 2011
at 15:02
  • msg #158

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn nods in acknowledgement to Flynn's advice. "Thanks, that gives  me a bit of an idea. I just need to summon some bait down there, towards the other exit. Be careful not to take any aggressive actions towards that thing, otherwise the enchantment will break for all of you.".

With what little time he has before combat ensues, Adryn quickly searches his mind for a suitable creature to summon.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 186 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 3 Dec 2011
at 22:02
  • msg #159

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Hearing Adryn relate the details to Flynn, Aethen makes sure to relate the details to everyone else.  "You are free to move about, as long as you do not attack the creature or touch it.  It cannot sense you in any way."

   Secure in the armor that Addiyr had bestowed on everyone through Adryn, Aethen paces the creature on its right side.  Slipping into the tongue of animals, Aethen begins to yell to the pursuing creature.

   "Hunter of the canopy!  Why do you come to this place?"

   Aethen hoped at best for a reason why, suddenly, this creature had shown up to ambush them.  At worst, he could be a distraction for the predator.
Carnisaur
Sat 3 Dec 2011
at 22:08
  • msg #160

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I come to hunt." There is a wicked kind of twist to his words.  This creature is malevolent.  It is here to cause pain for the sheer joy of it.  It appears full.  Only the insatiable hunger for magic drives it now.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 169 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sat 3 Dec 2011
at 22:40
  • msg #161

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul nods, keeping silent lest the monster decided to begin its attack. He moves slowly into a position to best remain close to the druids. If they should need support or aid he wanted to be close on hand. He signs towards the two showing he will follow their lead.
Adryn Longmane
player, 190 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 3 Dec 2011
at 22:54
  • msg #162

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With that statement, Adryn knew his time was up. He had to act, lest he become the beasts latest meal.

The hallways were too far for him to run and cast a spell, and combat with this thing wasn't an option. Like all the other creatures in the cradle, if it was magic it sought... it was magic it would get.

"You like magic do you?", Adryn shouts at the giant beast. "How about a creature born of magic!?"

Adryn closes his eyes, and begins muttering an all too familiar spell.

OOC: Spontaneously casting Summon Natures Ally II, hippogriff.
Assuming the spell goes off, its placement is to be between Adryn and the Carnisaur (but closer to the Carnisaur than Adryn), and closer to the side walls of the grand hall (in an attempt to draw the Carnisaur out of the middle of the room).

Carnisaur
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 02:23
  • msg #163

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The carnisaur begins to charge Adryn as he yells, but as the hippogriff appears, it strains to change direction and give chase.  The hippogriff is much too fast to be caught by the lumbering monster.  The middle of the room is now open for a few seconds.
Adryn Longmane
player, 191 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 03:50
  • msg #164

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Giving the carnisaur wide berth, Adryn takes advantage of the distraction and dashes for the exit that was previously blocked, motioning for his companions to do the same.
Arvil
player, 45 posts
Cleric
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 08:05
  • msg #165

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As quickly as his armor will allow, Arvil bolts for the exit.
Game Master
GM, 456 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 15:14
  • msg #166

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The carnisaur chases the hippogriff which flies into one of the side passages.  Lowering its head, the creature charges, trying to scrabble into the opening.  Their is no chance its bulk will fit, but it does not realise yet.  The draw of blood and magic is too strong.

It does give opportunity for the group to flee out the main entrance and out onto the lower canopy.  Just as they reach the foliage, the carnisaur appears at the top of the steps.  It lets out a muted roar of frustration and the group takes off for the original hole to the upper canopy.  Unfortunately the carnisaur is too big and fast.  Arvil, is too slow and falls behind.  The carnisaur lowers down and reaches out its jaw to close around the priest.

Just then the canopy grows too flimsy to support the giant beast.  It collapses under it and the jaws close on air with a resounding SNAP as the carnisaur falls.  The snapping of branches and painful roar fades away as the creature plummets hundreds of feet.  Arvil is untouched except for a single tear in his cloak.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 187 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 15:32
  • msg #167

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Perhaps next time, brother, you will include yourself in your own spell?"  Aethen says with a slight grimace, looking at the tear in the cloak. "I would not like to see your path lead to the belly of some twisted Cradle creature."
Adryn Longmane
player, 192 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 15:54
  • msg #168

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Giving Arvil a quick once over for injuries, Adryn nods with a slight smile. "You know, I thought about that. I might seem crazy, but that was part of the plan."

Seeing that Arvil was miraculously unharmed, he continues "I wanted to make sure it maintained focus on only one target, so the rest of you could make your way to the exit while it was distracted. If I were to disappear suddenly with the rest of you, it may not have been fooled enough to move away from the exit. Luckily, the hippogriff was a more attractive target than I was, so that I could slip by as well."

"Amazing what a difference a mere second can make." he says, looking at the tear in Arvil's cloak.
Arvil
player, 46 posts
Cleric
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 20:43
  • msg #169

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seconds? I had him beat by a mile. he winks at Dathnaea
But I do think we need to remember how to get to this place. I believe it will hold importance in understanding the past.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 98 posts
Human
Archer
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 21:29
  • msg #170

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I gotcha covered on that one, chief."  Dathnaea taps her forehead with her charcoal stained finger.  The copies of the murals she had made looked amazing.
Adryn Longmane
player, 194 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 4 Dec 2011
at 21:43
  • msg #171

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Thinking this detour could have easily cost one or more of them their lives, Adryn nods in agreement.

"Sounds like a good enough plan to me, let's rescue this yircat, then we can worry about investigating this place properly." Adryn turns and starts walking back to the initial entry point of the golden ziggurat.

"We should be masked from mundane animals for a little less than 40 minutes... that ought to give us some decent distance from here before it wears off."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 170 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 5 Dec 2011
at 14:25
  • msg #172

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Either way, I'm glad that we are now free of that things presence. I should hate to see any more of them."
Game Master
GM, 459 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Tue 6 Dec 2011
at 00:59
  • msg #173

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Through a combination of skills and spells, the group continues on through the periphery of the Cradle heading toward the dome.  As you approach, you begin to realize that the dome is not a bald mountain at all, but a giant tree with bluish purple leaves.  The color makes it appear as a mountain.  The hole in the top is hard to understand in that context.  As the scale grows more apparent, you realize that it is at least another week traveling through the jungle to reach the base of that canopy.  It is impossible to calculate the time to the trunk of such a tree without knowing what it is like underneath.

Two days later those with keener noses smell an odd smell.  There is a camp ahead and the sound of some kind of sharp, barking voices in a language none of you understand.  The smell is of meat of an unknown type.  This far out you have likely not crossed any guard/scout paths, but any closer and it grows likely.
Adryn Longmane
player, 195 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 6 Dec 2011
at 01:12
  • msg #174

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I would suggest we send a scout to investigate... if Flynn is feeling up to it." Adryn says, knowing Flynn couldn't resist a challenge like that.

"I can mask your scent, if you are... as a precaution. We don't need any wild beasts giving away our position, if this camp is hostile."

OOC: Adryn will cast Hide from Animals (up to 4), on anyone willing to scout the camp.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:55, Tue 06 Dec 2011.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 131 posts
Tue 6 Dec 2011
at 14:18
  • msg #175

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flyn nods, "That will probably be for the best. I reccomend that everyone get prepared to lay low for a bit. I'll be back shortly."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 188 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 8 Dec 2011
at 02:53
  • msg #176

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen nods as the Invar flits into the underbrush.  Placing his back against a tree, Aethen gazes at the looming mountain of lumber, taking in the spectacle.  It is awe-inspiring in its scope, but the knowledge that it somehow houses the source of twisted magic makes it bitter-sweet.

   Aethen lets his eyes unfocus as he slips into a meditative state.
Adryn Longmane
player, 196 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 8 Dec 2011
at 03:23
  • msg #177

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seeing Aethen take the opportunity to meditate, Adryn decides to keep an eye on him and focus on their surroundings. With how volatile the Cradle has proven to be, letting his guard down now might prove lethal.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 189 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 9 Dec 2011
at 05:22
  • msg #178

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen cracks an eye at his fellow brother, watching his careful glance as it scans for...anything he supposed.

   "Garner what you can while you can, brother."  Aethen says quietly with a smile, letting his eye slip closed again.

   Truth be told, once the obsession with sight had faded and every other sense was awakened, he felt more secure in his perception than in the warrior's hawkish gaze.  Opening to the surroundings was simply a way to gain your bearings, and in this place that was paramount.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 132 posts
Fri 9 Dec 2011
at 15:46
  • msg #179

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn slinks back to the group with a grim look on his face. He pauses as he describes the camp up ahead to the others."Fire-spewing dragon men have made the camp ahead and I dislike our chances for a peaceful encounter. The Invar sorceress with Fylon and company seems to be their captive. They have two warriors of note. One with dual scimitars, another who seeks decorated with a leaders headress. We need a quick plan to free her, one that does not get us too close to their breath. I would think a decoy might work, but I'm up for suggestions."
Adryn Longmane
player, 197 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 9 Dec 2011
at 17:04
  • msg #180

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Various images run through Adryn's head when Flynn describes these 'dragon-men'.

Before his imagination gets the best of him, he asks "How many dragon men did you see in all?"

Smoothing out some dirt in their impromptu camp, he asks "Do you think you could sketch out their camp, and where they were positioned?"

"Also, were you able to make out anything they were saying? Perhaps we could figure out what they're up to out here."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 99 posts
Human
Archer
Sun 11 Dec 2011
at 17:53
  • msg #181

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I might be able to draw them off."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 134 posts
Sun 11 Dec 2011
at 18:37
  • msg #182

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I don't think that needed. I could create a diversion, maybe enrage them to follow and allow the rest of you to cut them to pieces, we just need to be quick." Flynn shuddered at the thought of another woman in these creatures grasp. He doubted that they were merely saving her for dinner layer
Arvil
player, 48 posts
Cleric
Sun 11 Dec 2011
at 20:31
  • msg #183

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Any idea on the range of their fire attack? Knowing that everything in this area is after magic, I could float Dathnaea in on a magic disc keeping her out of range of their attack while she picked them off with her trusty bow from a nice high pearch and everyone else could wipe them out from behind. They would be very suseptable to area attacks also.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 190 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 11 Dec 2011
at 22:10
  • msg #184

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Flynn, what made you think that a peaceful encounter would be out of the question?"  Aethen took Flynn's advice on other creatures with a grain of salt.  He was, in several ways, the same as some of his elders were, regarding humans.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 135 posts
Mon 12 Dec 2011
at 14:45
  • msg #185

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn looks annoyed at Aethen, "Listen you tree-hugger, this is a well armed war party of beings that have what looks like another sentient being on a spit. They have held bound a woman who fought at your side less than a week ago. You asked me to scout-I did that. I did not come back here and leave her to them just to debate whether we should talk peacefully with a barbarian war party. We need to plan a strike.

Looking towards Avril, "I could hazard to guess about 40 feet? Not sure, I know I should have studied it a bit more, but I'm a little on edge about the body in a open pit being charred to perfection."

[Private to GM: Some help on drawing a diagram of their camp for the others?]
This message was last edited by the player at 14:48, Mon 12 Dec 2011.
Adryn Longmane
player, 199 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 12 Dec 2011
at 18:48
  • msg #186

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Attempting to diffuse the situation, Adryn speaks up. "While I appreciate Aethen's desire to resolve the situation without a fight, it would seem we need to act quickly if they are intent on roasting female wizard."

Thinking as quickly as he can, Adryn says "If we don't want to run with the distraction tactic, we could try a second approach and possibly get the best of both worlds. Split the party into groups. 2-3 people in the diplomatic group, and the rest in the rescue group. The diplomatic group approaches from one side, the rescue group approaches from the opposite."

Scribbling in the dirt, Adryn continues with his idea "Once the rescue group is in position, the diplomats could present themselves and try to talk it out... assuming we can even converse with them. The rescue team can hide in the background on the other side until they are signaled, or things start getting violent."

"Any thoughts?"
This message was last edited by the player at 18:50, Mon 12 Dec 2011.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 171 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 12 Dec 2011
at 21:10
  • msg #187

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul nods, moving near Flynn and resting his massive paw on the invar's shoulder , "Rest assured we will act quickly... I like the idea, adryn. Archers and ranged personell flanking? I'm sure that Aethen, Adrynn and I can approach them, let Veritum and Tyler prepare their spells and get ready to unleash should they make a move on us. If they try to overrun is we could easily summon aide between us. "
Aethen Ironroot
player, 191 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 12 Dec 2011
at 22:18
  • msg #188

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Agreed."  Aethen nods to Kahmaul.

   He tilts his head askew as he sizes up Flynn.  "So upset, and yet we will still talk to them.  I cede the need for urgency, but not for fighting.  This is all I meant."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 100 posts
Human
Archer
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 01:00
  • msg #189

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As Flynn describes the camp, Dathnaea sketches out a rough drawing in her sketch book.


O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d  d              p       O                        O         O   O
O    d         O                            O                       O
O  O                                                  O             O
OOO                    O        s  f  d      d                O     O
O    O                          w fff       IO      d               O
O                                  f    d          d                O
OO                                                      O           O
OOO           d   dO                          O                     O
OO           d O   d       O       O                       O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OOOO        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O Tree line OOOOOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

"How does that look?  Accurate enough for our plans?"
Aethen Ironroot
player, 192 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 03:59
  • msg #190

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Looking at the map, Aethen points to the west.  "So, we would enter here, to distract the most?"  He studies the map for a moment longer.

   "My goal is to speak to the one with the headdress, he..." Aethen pauses for a moment.  "or she, I suppose.  Not like we know the difference."  He shakes his head quickly and looks back at the map.  "Supposing we come from the west, we would probably pull them to the other side of the fire, at least."

   Aethen looks to Adryn.  "And I have an idea for that..."  he says, leaning closer to tell Adryn his thought.

[Private to Adryn Longmane; Game Master: "If what we supposed is true, we need a translator to speak to them.  I am assuming that the one with the headdress is a shaman or elder of some sort.  To that end, I need to borrow your charm so that one of Addiyr's companions can speak to them for us."]
Flynn Darktreader
player, 136 posts
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 04:46
  • msg #191

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Tch. It's this kind of nonsense that leads to early demise... If we can get in close enough I can free the wizard before we strike their rear. I kinda wish we had Grondor and Genovia here. Or knew where the rest of her party is."
Adryn Longmane
player, 200 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 04:56
  • msg #192

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Looking over the the collaborative efforts of Dathnaea and Flynn, Adryn nods "That sounds about right... if the others come in from the east, they ought to be able to get to the wizardess pretty quick while their backs are turned."

Adryn reaches up towards his neck, removes something and hands it to Aethen. "My tact for diplomacy is somewhat lacking... I'm sure however you put this to use will be better than any attempt I could make."

"Does anyone have a suggestion on how the two groups can communicate with each other, should things go wrong?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 172 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 05:16
  • msg #193

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I can call out to Flynn in Invar to alert our need. but so long as the rear group can get into position early we can work around their timing."
Arvil
player, 49 posts
Cleric
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 05:35
  • msg #194

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

I can amp up the believability of whomever is going to do the talking just before you go in
Vertium Thrusius
player, 216 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 05:50
  • msg #195

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

We need not get in that close.  I can blind them with their own fire, and then Flynn can slip her out while they are regaining their senses. 

[Private to Vertium Thrusius: Please see the section on Ettiquette and Protocol for languages and coloring of text.]
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:02, Tue 13 Dec 2011.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 193 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 12:03
  • msg #196

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Aethen looks to Arvil.  That would be me."  He turns to the wizard.  "A great ability to have in reserve, should things get ugly."
Adryn Longmane
player, 201 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 12:47
  • msg #197

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"To add to Vertium's tactic, I can lay down some fog to cover an exit, should we choose flight over fight. Which brings one last question. If things do get ugly, what's the plan? Grab the wizardess and run, or fight them?"

Looking over the group, he finishes with "Should we all get separated, we should have a designated meet up spot."
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 182 posts
Human
Cleric
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 13:03
  • msg #198

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"There is a defensible knoll just a half mile back.  We should meet there in case we are forced to fight."
Adryn Longmane
player, 202 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 15:17
  • msg #199

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Nodding at Tyler's suggestion, "That might be a great place to fall back to if we start to get in over our heads."

Recalling previous battles within the Cradle, Adryn glances over at Vertium's pet... taking note of it's behavior and color.

"As a precaution, whether the parlay seems to be working on not, we may want to have someone sneak in an free the wizardess if we can manage to hold their attention long enough. If things do go poorly, an extra set of hands will help level the playing field. Flynn, if we get their backs turned long enough, do you think you could cut her loose without being noticed?"
Flynn Darktreader
player, 137 posts
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 17:30
  • msg #200

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn nods. "I think this should be doable."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 194 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 13 Dec 2011
at 22:21
  • msg #201

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen looks to Adryn and Flynn.  "If diplomacy is working, why jeopardize it by taking advantage of them?"  He thinks for a moment.  "Can there not be a signal for Flynn to infiltrate, if diplomacy fails?"

  "My point is..."  Aethen pauses and speaks with emphasis, "if we negotiate or reach a settlement, only to have them turn around and find their prize missing, we have insured a fight."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 138 posts
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 01:42
  • msg #202

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn laughs at the suggestion that the diplomacy will work. The Invar thrift looks over at Danathea"Do you remember when we met? Mind telling this fool what most races like to do when given the opportunity  to lone travelers of any race other than their own?"

He straightens as if finding his mirth in poor taste. He nods towards the other camp,"How bout this, after they have made to burn you to a crisp I'll make my move. Not a moment before. Just don't get yourself or Kahmaul or Adryn killed to prove a point."
Adryn Longmane
player, 203 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 02:04
  • msg #203

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I think that sounds fair enough, Flynn. Unless there are any other objections... I feel like we should be off. I doubt these dragon-folk are going to put their dinner plans on hold while we argue."

Adryn walks over to stand with Aethen and Kahmaul. "Addiyr be with you."
Arvil
player, 50 posts
Cleric
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 02:25
  • msg #204

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Let's get a move on.



Arvil casts Eagle's Splendor on Aethen +4 Charisma
Game Master
GM, 461 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 03:35
  • msg #205

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The group gets into position and Aethen, Adryn, and Kahmaul approach the camp without stealth so as not to surprise their hosts.  The dragon men keep their distance but surround the three in a semi-circle.  Between Arvil's charm, the general size of Anthros, and the audacity of three stepping so boldly into their camp, the creatures appear curious and not at all aggressive for the moment.

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d  d         p            O                        O         O   O
O    d         O                            O                       O
O  O                                                  O             O
OOO                    O        d  f                          O     O
O    O                   d        fff d      IOd                    O
O      A       s                   f    d                           O
OO    K         w                                       O           O
OOO           d   dO                          O                     O
OO           d O   d       O       O          F            O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OODO        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O Tree line OOTOOO OVOO OOO O OO OO OOO

GM: Where would the rest of you like to position yourselves.  You will be approaching from the Southwest, but you can move ahead of Aethen and Kahmaul and get into position first so anywhere on the map is fine.  You'll just have to wait till they appear in the camp for the dragonmen to move from their last positions to these new ones.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:37, Fri 16 Dec 2011.
Adryn Longmane
player, 204 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 03:54
  • msg #206

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn will be along side Aethen and Kahmaul.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 139 posts
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 03:55
  • msg #207

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn will move as close to the wizard and her guard as possible.
Arvil
player, 51 posts
Cleric
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 05:14
  • msg #208

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil is in the southern clump of trees just southwest of the fire where he can see everyone but remain hidden.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 195 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 14 Dec 2011
at 23:04
  • msg #209

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen walks with his hands out, palms forward.  He has left his staff at camp.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 217 posts
Invar
Wizard
Thu 15 Dec 2011
at 06:03
  • msg #210

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium is at the tree line to where he can see both the fire and wizardess.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 173 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Fri 16 Dec 2011
at 01:50
  • msg #211

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul gives Aethen a set of guantlets, speaking softly,  "I will follow your lead on this brother, but wear these. My tribe has a saying, speak with kindness but never hesitate to bare your teeth. If you speak addyrs name they will bring her wrath to any you touch."
Dragon-men
Fri 16 Dec 2011
at 02:37
  • msg #212

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The lizard man in the shamanesque garb steps forward.  The rest of the dragon-men approach, but are combat neutral at the moment.  "Daiythturoniss, Anthrosss druyisss.  Mathsssisssian toa?"

[Private to Aethen Ironroot: Well met, Anthros druid.  Why have you come?]
Adryn Longmane
player, 205 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 16 Dec 2011
at 02:50
  • msg #213

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn sighs slightly under his breath. He looks over at Aethen, "I think they might have said something about Anthros druids? Any of that make sense to you?", he says quietly.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:51, Fri 16 Dec 2011.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 196 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 16 Dec 2011
at 12:35
  • msg #214

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Addiyr guide your paths."  Aethen says, bowing to the one he believes to be a shaman.  "We have come to ask for the Invar woman..."  he thinks for only a moment.  "and provide reparations or compensation for whatever she has done to offend you or yours."

   He certainly hadn't expected to get something for nothing, and his fear was that the group she had traveled with caused some kind of conflict, of which she was the only one left alive...or behind.
Dragon men
Fri 16 Dec 2011
at 13:17
  • msg #215

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Sssithuya mochchch."  The dragon men shaman tilts its head.

[Private to Aethen Ironroot: "I do not understand your words."

If you can understand him and he cannot understand you, you are familiar enough with arcane magic to know that is how a comprehend languages spell works.  This seems to be a version of that, though you don't have to touch him, obviously.

He does not appear to understand Bracchus, though.]
Aethen Ironroot
player, 197 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 16 Dec 2011
at 22:45
  • msg #216

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen nods to himself, uncoiling Adryn's charm and offering it up to the shaman-esque figure. He simultaneously pats its twin that rests on his own neck.  He pushes the charm forward, signaling his desire for the dragon man to take and wear it.  That having been done, he waits to see if his desire will come to fruition.
Adryn Longmane
player, 206 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 17 Dec 2011
at 01:03
  • msg #217

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn's eyes begin pacing back and forth between Aethen and the dragon men as the parlay carries on. He starts getting more and more nervous about the situation the longer this language barrier proves to be an issue. He hopes Aethen's intuition pays off as he watches him hand his amulet to the shaman.
Dragon men shaman
Sat 17 Dec 2011
at 04:46
  • msg #218

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

At first the creature is wary of the offer, then understanding dawns and it takes the amulet.  Once the amulet is in place around its neck it nods.  "Ssspeak.  Maybe we can underssstand one another now."

GM: Only Aethen can understand the shaman at the moment.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 198 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 17 Dec 2011
at 14:49
  • msg #219

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen cannot help the smile that dawns as the creature takes the charm around his neck.  He holds up a hand to ensure that they do not take offense as he summons his translator.  Letting a spell slip from his memory, he quickly prays to Addiyr for the most unassuming example of a monkey that he has at his disposal.     Answering the call, a small monkey coalesces into being, climbing to Aethen's shoulder.

   Looking to his new companion.  "Addiyr guide you, little one.  You are to be a voice for me.  When I ask you to, you must speak my words to the dragon man."  Aethen then brings the creature's attention to the monkey with a wave of his hand.

   "Addiyr...guide...your...path..."  the monkey says, Aethen feeding it one word at a time so that translation is not lost by its fickle attention.  Seeing that the process was working, Aethen repeats his message.

   Once done, Aethen instructs the monkey to repeat what the dragon man says to it in return.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:51, Sat 17 Dec 2011.
Dragon men shaman
Sat 17 Dec 2011
at 20:55
  • msg #220

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The dragon men around ssiss in laughter at the monkey, but the shaman calms them.  "I have no need of the jungle god's blessings.  I walk with the Great Goddess.  You are brave to enter our camp with only three.  I award your courage by listening to your words.  What have you to say?  Be quick.  Our dinner cooks on the fire even now."
Adryn Longmane
player, 207 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 17 Dec 2011
at 23:08
  • msg #221

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn's nervousness starts to subside a little as the volley of dialogue goes back and forth between Aethen and the shaman, giving him time to observe what the rest of the dragon men are doing.
Dragon men
Sat 17 Dec 2011
at 23:29
  • msg #222

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The small reptillians, who come no higher than Dathnaea's shoulders, rest easy in a loose semi-circle around the three Anthros.  A couple have remained near the fire, their backs to the woman.  They appear confident that the three Anthros will pose no problem for them
Aethen Ironroot
player, 199 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 01:24
  • msg #223

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "We seek to retrieve...your dinner."  He chuckles slightly as he says it before snapping back to himself.  "She is known to us and we would have her back."  Aethen pauses, forming his next words carefully.  "Provided she has not done you harm."

   He looks up expectantly to the speaker.
Dragon men shaman
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 02:15
  • msg #224

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The dragon men ssiss in laughter again.  "What will you pay to deprive us of such a delicious desert?  Her mate has already provided our main course."
Adryn Longmane
player, 208 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 02:24
  • msg #225

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Laughter erupts from the dragon men, and without thinking, Adryn cracks a smile...

He almost lets out a chuckle before he catches Aethen's reaction out of the corner of his eye. Seeing the pale expression on his face is the only thing that tips him off that the laughter was probably meant to be one-sided.

Wiping the stupid expression off his face, he stares at Aethen to try and ascertain some clue as to how the conversation is going.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 200 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 02:30
  • msg #226

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen relays the events so far to his companions.

   "Why have a simple desert, so stringy..."  He points to the Invar sorceress.  "So small.  We are not from this jungle, but there must be something which can replace her, something we can bring to you."

   He pauses.  "We do not expect something for nothing.  Let us trade for her."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 174 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 04:02
  • msg #227

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul stands vigilant, trying to remain at peace despite the tension he felt.
Dragon men shaman
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 04:37
  • msg #228

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Yesss, yesss.  There isss sssomething you could bring us. An auralith ssstalker claimsss the sssurrounding territory.  Bring usss itsss brain and tail.  That would make a fine desssert."  The rest of the dragon men ssiss for a longer time at the suggestion of the shaman.  Several elbow their compatriots or pat their backs roughly as if at some joke.
Adryn Longmane
player, 209 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 04:52
  • msg #229

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

After Aethen finishes translating the dragon men's new demands, Adryn says quietly to his companions. "Wasn't that the thing we ran into at those ruins?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 175 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 04:58
  • msg #230

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I do not think that they meant it seriously. The girl will be long dead even if we managed it, I think."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 201 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 05:58
  • msg #231

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen holds up his hand to his companions without turning around.

   "I thank you for your offer, and we accept.  So she is not a burden to you, may we leave food for the Invar to eat in our absence?"  Leaving them to discuss it, Aethen turns his head to Kahmaul and Adryn.

   "They do, and we will if we want to save her life.  I am arranging it so she will be fed while we go and do this."  He pauses to let shock pass from their faces before continuing.  "Not surprisingly, her companions made a mess of things before these dragon men got to her.  This is the only way to save her without starting some kind of conflict, the scope of which we have no idea."
Dragon men
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 13:26
  • msg #232

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The dragon men accept.  They wait in the same positions for the three Anthros to leave their camp.  Some still ssissing their amusement.  "Our hunger will not wait forever, Anthros."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 202 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 14:44
  • msg #233

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen holds his hand out for Adryn's charm and, once receiving it, gives it back to its rightful owner.  Aethen then bows once more as they turn and leave, his translator fading into the aether.

   "We have no time to lose.  We must hunt the hunter."  he says simply, striding into the jungle.
Adryn Longmane
player, 210 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 15:42
  • msg #234

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Clearly, based on their reactions, they believe they are sending us off on a fool's errand.", Adryn says trying to catch up to Aethen.

"Were you able to determine if the stalker they were referring to was the one we encountered back at the ruins? If so, that is going to take us at least 4 days travel to get there and back. If not, it may take us just as long to find the one they are talking about."

Getting to his point, "I see a few problems here. If that one sitting at the bottom of the canopy is the one we need, I fear 4 days may be too long before they get bored and decide to eat her anyway. If they speak of an entirely different stalker, based on the size and aggressiveness of the last one, it's territory could span several miles and we face the same problem. My suggestion is that we leave a few behind to monitor them, if they decide to follow through with their meal before we get back, they could intervene... or at least stall them."

"Either way, we need to let them know whats going on before we head out too far."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 176 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 18:21
  • msg #235

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul shakes his head at Aethens assured stride. He speaks sof"How should we know that they will not just cut us down when we return, spent after fighting the same creature we thought it prudent to avoid?"tly,
Aethen Ironroot
player, 203 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 19:13
  • msg #236

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen stops suddenly, his hands clenched and his jaw set.  He takes a deep breath before turning around to his two companions.

   "Friends, we have two choices before our party.  Number one is we leave the woman to whatever path she, and her party, committed themselves to.  Number two is we do as they have asked and pray that Addiyr watches over her path for us.  Flynn will argue that there is a number three, we steal her..."  Aethen pauses, controlling his emotions before he continues. "but that is a foolish endeavor.  If we do so we risk a conflict, not only that, but the chance of being pursued by an enemy that knows this jungle better than we do, not only that, but angering a tribe or clan that controls an potentially vast area of this jungle."

   He stops and visibly relaxes.  "She made her own choices, followed her own decisions.  She set her path."  He takes a moment for fact to sink in to his friends, the implications of his faith.  "We don't fight for her and risk our lives.  We don't steal her and risk being hounded like vermin.  We trade or we leave."

   Aethen turns and begins his earnest stride back towards the rest of their group.
Adryn Longmane
player, 211 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 19:58
  • msg #237

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With a somewhat dumbfounded look upon his face, Adryn responds at tactfully as possible.

"I see where you're coming from brother, but your logic doesn't quite make sense to me."

"She has chosen her path, just as we have. If you want to bring one's path into this, we should consider our own as well. Our true path lies forward, not back there hunting a giant lizard. However, at our last meeting, she was the only one gracious enough to thank us for our help. Unfortunately, I can't in good conscious leave her to roast on that spit."

He pauses for a brief moment to collect his thoughts. "You say we won't fight for her and risk our lives... yet we traipse off into an unknown area to find and kill a beast almost large enough to swallow you or I whole, so that we can trade its remains for the wizardess. Essentially, the only real 'trade' I see here, is that we traded a possible conflict with the dragon men for a guaranteed conflict with an auralith stalker. I fail to see how you have saved us from a violent situation."

"My opinion is that we either deal with it now, or move on and repent later. Leaving to slay a 30 foot lizard doesn't guarantee that she will still be alive when we get back."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 204 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 20:26
  • msg #238

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Brother, my decision was made long ago, however, I am speaking for no one but myself.  My desire to speak to them was simply to keep us from declaring war on an unknown element.  I intend to present the facts to all and let the decision be made in that way."

   "And yes, the "trade" would be against a single foe versus a tribe.  Have you considered, though, that Genovia and Grondor are still missing?  Were we to start any kind of conflict with these creatures and leave any alive, our separated companions may stumble into an enemy they were not ready for."

   Aethen shakes his head as he walks.  "Too many branches, too many unseen paths.  Your actions, should they turn violent, will have very dangerous consequences."
Adryn Longmane
player, 212 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 20:56
  • msg #239

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Indeed. We should present the facts. Not hypothetical situations."

"I think it is safe to say that we are all out of our element. A fact that has not escaped me, nor has the fact that we are still missing Grondor and Genovia.", he says attempting to keep his voice from raising.

Adryn takes a short breath before continuing, "There are far too many tangents that can be drawn from 'what ifs' and other possibilities. Actions, or lack of action if the case may be, can have just as dire of consequences as the other. For example, were we to leave this tribe as is, and Grondor and Genovia were to stumble upon them... they would be facing a tribe of dragon men with which they have no means to communicate with. Something we were fortunate enough to manage.

Do you think they would fare any better than Fylon's group? What actions would you take if it were Genovia tied up back there, and not the invar woman?"

Keeping stride with Aethen, "Don't get me wrong, brother. I value life almost as much as you, but I have no problem fighting for what I believe to be right."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 205 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 21:44
  • msg #240

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Now who is entertaining hypotheticals, eh?"  Aethen grinned.  "We will not agree brother, that is evident.  Think on this, however, before you set your decision in stone.  Those dragon men are followers of Niacca.  These are their lands, their beliefs, their laws.  As shocking and different from our own as they are, do we have an obligation to observe them or impose our own?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 213 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 22:19
  • msg #241

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn almost chuckles a little, "Excellent, I'm glad you see my point. I see yours as well, though."

"I can respect the laws and beliefs of others, but I don't feel that obligates me to abandon my own in the face of adversity. My heart tells me she does not deserve to end up as someone else's meal... Fylon on the other hand, I won't be losing any sleep over. That's the balance of things, I suppose."

Adryn looks back at the dragon men's camp, "I hope you don't take my resistance to this plan personal, I just don't trust they'll honor the deal you've made..."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 206 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 18 Dec 2011
at 22:48
  • msg #242

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "I haven't, and I won't from others either."  Aethen hands back the charm to Adryn.  "Thank you, by the way."

   "The way you can honor your principals and their laws at the same time is by the only avenue that they have provided to you.  Otherwise, she either suffers the consequences of her, or her companions, actions or we somehow force her rescue."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 101 posts
Human
Archer
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 00:04
  • msg #243

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"They are not followers of Niaaca."  Dathnaea steps out of the trees once the three Anthros have left the clearing.  "There were none of her symbols anywhere.  The symbols they used were unfamiliar to me.  I know all five of the deities markings, even most of the more esoteric ones.  Their deity is vile, cruel, a goddess who demands intelligent sacrifices.  As far as I could tell from their symbols, they are in the midst of a religious ceremony where they get to eat their sacrifices."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 207 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 00:10
  • msg #244

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen starts at Dathnaea's appearance, but continues in his stride.  "I do not doubt your words, Dathnaea.  It was presumptuous of me to assume that it was Niacca they were referring to.  How is it that you are versed in their rituals?"
This message was last edited by the player at 00:11, Mon 19 Dec 2011.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 102 posts
Human
Archer
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 00:26
  • msg #245

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea turns away to hide her expression.  "As I said, I know all five of the gods' symbols, even the rare ones.  These aren't anything like them.  If those are the symbols of their deity, it is a dark and cruel deity."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 177 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 00:32
  • msg #246

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul seems a bit angry at the tangent they have fallen into. He looks roundly, "I cannot help but to imagine Danathea here being strung up there. I fear that if you will not stand your ground on this, I will. If you wish Aethen, you may go hunt that beast, go ahead.  At this ones word I have little faith that they will honor any bargain. Addyr guides my path, and despite your reservations, I take this as a sign that this Invar needs our intervention... Peace be with you brother Aethen, but I cannot leave her to be eaten when there is still blood flowing in my veins." The Anthros warrior turns back towards the camp.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:28, Mon 19 Dec 2011.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 183 posts
Human
Cleric
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 02:40
  • msg #247

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Wait!  Kahmaul, please."  Tyler steps from the trees slightly winded.  "What's going on?  What did they say?"

[Private to Arvil; Flynn Darktreader; Vertium Thrusius:  You are welcome to meet up with the main group as well or stay in position as you please.]
Aethen Ironroot
player, 208 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 02:43
  • msg #248

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen hisses between his teeth as he casts a light grasp onto Kahmaul's shoulder.  "We have bought time here, brother.  Use it for the good of all considered and come plan.  Charging into that camp will be a waste."  He lets his grasp slip, but continues toward the others.

   "With each person, the puzzle becomes a little clearer.  Arrow's," Aethen points to Dathnaea, "information has clarified even more.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 218 posts
Invar
Wizard
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 02:48
  • msg #249

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Walking up to the group from his previous position.  "If it is as Dathnaea says, of which I have little doubt, then her fate is already sealed.  They will not stop a ritual once begun. Sending us off to kill the beast is simply a means of getting us out of their way.  Think on this, we find and slay this stalker as they wish, will they still be sitting here waiting in a place they have come to conduct a ritual?  I think only one path is clear, we let them start and hit them hard while they are busy licking their chops."



OOC I hope I chose the right color this time.  If it is a different green please let me know.
Adryn Longmane
player, 214 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 03:45
  • msg #250

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn attempts to address Kahmaul before he breaches the tree line. "Aethen may have been fooled once, Kahmaul, but I believe he speaks true right now."

Adryn turns to address the remainder of the group. "I trust Dathnaea in her assessment, and I think Vertium is right. We let them think they ran us off on a wild goose chase, and we get into position and wait until they are distracted by their own ritual. We need to designate a signal to move in, and when the moment is right... we strike."

He casts his glance over to Flynn, "You should probably be as close to her as possible before we move. We need to cut her loose, and get her clear of the area as fast as possible."

"I can summon a flash of light; Aethen may be able to as well. It may work for a signal, and confuse them briefly as we rush in. We're going to need a lot of good ideas to pull this off without anyone getting hurt. Any other ideas?"
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 184 posts
Human
Cleric
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 04:09
  • msg #251

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"From what I saw in the trees, you three intimidated them.  Their bravado was more because there were only three of you.  If Aethen still wants to do this without bloodshed, perhaps we can go in with all our numbers, save Flynn, and ask a bit more adamantly for the woman."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 209 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 04:44
  • msg #252

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "That would be ideal, and I have no fear of returning to do so."  Aethen looks to the fighters.  "Is that where our best advantage lies?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:52, Mon 19 Dec 2011.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 219 posts
Invar
Wizard
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 05:11
  • msg #253

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Perhaps speaking for their goddess with a bit of our magic would provide a better chance at ending this without bloodshed. Depending on how powerful this shaman is we may be able to lead him to believe he is invoking her and she can demand a better sacrifice."  His lips twisting into a cruel smile. "Not unlike the stalker they sent us after"
Arvil
player, 52 posts
Cleric
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 06:16
  • msg #254

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil had been quietly listening and observing the expressions on each of his friends and the dragonmen as the three had walked away. He felt as if these creatures intended to get right back to whatever they had previously planned. There was an unsettling feeling he got from them.

What if the three of yall entered as you did and once their attention is back on you the rest of us step out of the trees in a circle around them? Either Vertium, Tyler or I could put them in total darkness if they get cranky. By the time they made it out of the darkness or it despells we could be long gone or Vertium could just toss an ice ball in middle of them while they are confused. Whatever we decide I think for her sake we need to move quickly.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 210 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 12:29
  • msg #255

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "If I hear the plans correctly, the decision needs to be made; force or stealth?"
Flynn Darktreader
player, 140 posts
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 15:00
  • msg #256

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn moves out from the trees,  "The two are not mutually exclusive. We can have there attention set off with my illusions and then strike from another angle." The Invar casually begins to play with a set of cards as he speaks, a grim smirk playing at his lips. He hands two cards to kahmaul, "Same plan we used for Dani? Smoke and mirrors, free her and press the fight only of we can win the engagement quickly."

The Invar points out that with a illusory force aiding the trio of Anthros, the rest of the party can lend ranged support while he frees the woman when the dragon men's attention is spent.
Adryn Longmane
player, 215 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 15:47
  • msg #257

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I am inclined to agree with Flynn's suggestion, or something similar."

Nodding towards Flynn, "Focus their attention elsewhere, whether it be through fancy illusions or us confronting them again on the other side of their camp. While they are distracted Flynn and the others can release the wizardess."

Looking back at Aethen, "I think the real decision lies on what to do after Flynn frees the woman. As soon as they release their prize has been stolen, they will likely be looking for a fight. Do we give them one, or cover our escape with darkness and fog?"
Arvil
player, 53 posts
Cleric
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 19:17
  • msg #258

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Personally I prefer the fight...but ehh whatever.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 211 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 19 Dec 2011
at 22:57
  • msg #259

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "I still believe that we should not have any of their blood on our hands, simply for the fact that we are in their territory and should not give them any more reason to pursue us after all is said and done."

   Aethen glances at Adryn before continuing.  "I think, also, the possibility of Grondor and Genovia wandering around in the jungle should be a factor in our decision."  He waves a hand at the direction they had come.  "If we stir up the hornets, knowing that we will not be able to kill them all in a fight, won't they will be waiting for the next passerby with a bloodlust?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 178 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 01:52
  • msg #260

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"And if we leave them fully manned do you think that they would simply let them pass by unscathed? Your pacifism is justified for beasts who's bloodlust is for survival, not creatures of evil that prey upon beasts for pleasure."
Vertium Thrusius
player, 220 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 02:30
  • msg #261

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

" I have to agree. The only way this can work is if we kill them all or, make them think they have displeased their goddess with their sacrifice of intelligent beings. Forcing them to let her go. Should we attempt stealth they will just hunt us down, and they have the advantage here."
Adryn Longmane
player, 216 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 02:38
  • msg #262

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"It's impossible to say what fate Grondor, Genovia, or any other passersby are to have. The fewer they have to deal with the better, but the longer we waffle over a plan the wizardess's time wanes."

Adryn turns an ear towards the dragon men's camp, "We better get moving..."
This message was last edited by the player at 04:18, Tue 20 Dec 2011.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 185 posts
Human
Cleric
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 02:46
  • msg #263

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Aethen, if this violates your faith, we understand.  You must understand, though, that what Kahmaul senses is true evil.  One such as he who is righteous to his core, would not condone the slaughter of anyone on a misunderstanding." He looks back toward the camp and his face grows dark.  "For Halai's sake, Aethen, they are eating an Invar!"
Adryn Longmane
player, 217 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 03:24
  • msg #264

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

After hearing Tyler's outcry, Adryn rushes to the tree line to see what's happening.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 212 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 03:26
  • msg #265

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Friends, please understand that I say these things not because I wish to be at odds with you, but because I feel they must be said."

   Aethen turns to Tyler.  "Number one, if Kahmaul sensed anything he has not spoken of it yet.  Number two, I do not condone the slaughter of the Invar, never have I.  Number three, I have walked into the midst of those creatures simply to buy time for the trussed up woman while all of you observed and planned..."

   He strides toward the human cleric.  "So do not dare violate my honor or my virtue when I suggest a means that does not involve wholesale slaughter."

   He realizes he was shouting and calms his voice as he turns away.  "Do not misunderstand.  If we attack them, I believe there is no way for you to destroy all of them.  Evil runs when confronted by a superior force, it has no principle to stand against persecution."

   "Addiyr dash you all on the rocks of reason!"  he says as he turns and heads back toward the camp.

OOC:  Getting confused here.  Kahmaul never states that he detects evil.  Someone point me in the right direction if I missed it.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 179 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 04:50
  • msg #266

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul stares at Aethen"My brother, I would not condone an attack in such a way if I did not know they were. I know that Addyr guides my path here, and if your senses cannot see past their facade you have spent too much time with nature, and not enough in the badlands. As the humans here might know, a slaver is a slaver, whatever race they come from."
Adryn Longmane
player, 219 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 20 Dec 2011
at 14:43
  • msg #267

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Aethen has a bit of a point, they will probably run if we manage to overwhelm them. If they are like any other tribal society, they will crumble with the loss of their leaders. Focus on the armored one and the shaman. Once they are down, we can deal with any others that wish to stay and fight. I wouldn't pursue the ones that run. With their leaders out of the way, it will take them a long time to regroup... if at all."

Looking over his companions, Adryn says "Does everyone know their role?"
This message was last edited by the player at 17:49, Tue 20 Dec 2011.
Arvil
player, 54 posts
Cleric
Wed 21 Dec 2011
at 00:30
  • msg #268

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil casts protection from evil on Aethen, Adryn and Kahmaul.


Let's do this.


When the others begin their attack he summons a spiritual mace to his side and sends it to attack the armored dragonman.
Game Master
GM, 462 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Wed 21 Dec 2011
at 01:10
  • msg #269

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The group gets into position.  A bit of scouting by those capable indicates the following on Dathnaea's map:

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d  d                      O                        O         O   O
O    d         O                            O                       O
O  O                                                  O             O
OOO                    O       sd  f                          O     O
O    O                   d        fffd      IOd                     O
O                                  f    d                           O
OO                                      w               O           O
OOO           O       d   d                   O                     O
OO           d O   d       O       O                       O        O
O                         OOO               OO                 p    O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O Tree line OO OOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

GM: Roll Initiative
Adryn Longmane
player, 220 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 21 Dec 2011
at 03:35
  • msg #270

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

21:34, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 18 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 214 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 21 Dec 2011
at 12:25
  • msg #271

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen moves into the camp from the east, not being stealthy, headed toward the shaman-esque figure.

06:23, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 8 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
For when hostilities begin.
Arvil
player, 55 posts
Cleric
Wed 21 Dec 2011
at 13:17
  • msg #272

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

07:16, Today: Arvil rolled 7 using 1d20+1. Initiative.
Cast Bless on the group
Cast Protection from Evil on himself
This message was last edited by the player at 17:11, Wed 04 Jan 2012.
DrgMn Pre-Combat
Tue 3 Jan 2012
at 04:12
  • msg #273

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d1 d2                     O                        O         O   O
O    d3        O                            O                       O
O  O                                                  O             O
OOO               OAr Ad       sd4 f                          O     O
O    O             D V Aed9       fff d6    IOd7                    O
O                      T K         f    d8                          O
OO                                      w               O           O
OOO           O       d10 d11                 O                     O
OO          d13O            d12     O       O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                 d5   O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O Tree line OO OOOFO OO OOO O OO OO OOO

The group approaches from the same direction as the Anthros from before.  The dragon-men are clearly surprised at such a swift return.  You can see that they have removed the original spit from the fire.  The shaman is standing next to the dragon-man with the spit.  He is pointing at the woman and then points to the spit.  The dragon-man nods, then looks up to see the group - larger than before - enter the clearing.


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Adryn                   18    22/--     48/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Tyler                   15    16/--     40/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     24/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    16/--     36/36

dragonman [d1]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d2]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d3]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d4]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d5]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d6]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d7]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d8]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d9]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d10]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d11]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d12]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d13]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman shaman [s]    ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     ??/??


This message was last edited by the GM at 03:34, Tue 24 Jan 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 222 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 3 Jan 2012
at 14:54
  • msg #274

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn stands at the edge of the treeline, summing up his opponents. Unsure of the enemies abilities, but based on Flynn's original assessment, he casts a prayer of protection upon himself and Kahmaul.

"May the flame extinguish before it reaches your skin, brother."

A cool rush of protection washes over him as he opens his eyes. Seeing that they are clearly outnumbered, Adryn mutters one final prayer and his skin begins to harden and take on a dull, earthy look.

Feeling more confident with his new protection, Adryn strides forward to the north-western most tree between d2 and d9.

OOC: Casting Resist Energy (Fire resistance 10) on Adryn and Kahmaul. Finishing with Barkskin on Adryn (+2 natural AC).
Flynn Darktreader
player, 141 posts
Thu 5 Jan 2012
at 19:06
  • msg #275

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn will move to the same vantage point he took previously, ready to move forward after the battle had begun.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 215 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 5 Jan 2012
at 22:37
  • msg #276

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "If it must be so, protect your servant."  Aethen thinks, running his hand over a nearby tree, feeling the rough bark.  A few whispered words and his skin hardens to that of the tree.

   "Stride forward with confidence.  The closer to the leaders we can get, the faster this may be put to rest."  Aethen says, striding forward and locking eyes with the headdressed creature.

OOC:  Cast Barkskin on self.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:18, Fri 06 Jan 2012.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 181 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Fri 6 Jan 2012
at 02:43
  • msg #277

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul thanks his companion for the protections and begins to move forward with them.
Game Master
GM, 467 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Tue 10 Jan 2012
at 04:48
  • msg #278

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The main group is able to approach nearly to the fire.  Preparations are still being made to, what looks like, put the Invar wizardess on the spit.  The shaman looks at the group as they approach, his alien expressions difficult to discern.

"Have you returned with our alternative sacrifice so quickly?"

GM:  Roll spot checks unless you intend to attack immediately without speaking.
Adryn Longmane
player, 223 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 10 Jan 2012
at 04:55
  • msg #279

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

22:52, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 28 using 1d20+13. Spot check.

Adryn does not plan to attack first. He will cue off either the dragonmen or Kahmaul/Aethen... which ever happens first.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 216 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 10 Jan 2012
at 06:32
  • msg #280

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "We have come for what is ours.  Your patience,"  Aethen glances at the preparations being made near the fire. "Is inadequate and no longer necessary."


00:24, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 16 using 1d20+6. Spot.
00:31, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 4 using 1d20+3. Intimidate.
I'm never rolling dice again.
Arvil
player, 59 posts
Cleric
Tue 10 Jan 2012
at 23:51
  • msg #281

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Today: Arvil rolled 17 using 1d20+4. spot check.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 182 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 11 Jan 2012
at 18:38
  • msg #282

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul moves forward and gauges the distance between he and the leader of the Kobolds. Once they are within a close distance without too many between the Anthros and the leader Kahmaul will prepare to charge forward, speak the activation word to call to his hand his Axe and charge and smite the leader with as much a surprise as possible.


OOC:
25 vs Ac attack (forgot +4 from smite)
13:41, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 3 using 1d4+2. holy damage.
13:41, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 7 using 1d8+6. damage.
+5 damage from Power Attack, +2 damage from the charge, +3 damage from Smite
Total of of 20 damage on leader
This message was last edited by the player at 18:44, Wed 11 Jan 2012.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 222 posts
Invar
Wizard
Thu 19 Jan 2012
at 01:38
  • msg #283

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

OOC: This is for the buffs I would have casted earlier, sorry for the late entry everyone. Please let me know if I am using the right color for speaking.

Listening quietly to everyone discuss the course of action, Vertium mumbles something to himself as he makes a sweeping motion downward in front of his face. Then quickly smacking his closed fist against his other hand.

"Shield me from the physical and arcane...."

A slight translucent shimmer fades in and out of view in front of him.

Stepping forward he reaches into a pouch on his belt, producing a small handful of hair. Reaching up to touch Kahmaul's shoulder he speaks as the handful of hair quickly burns off into the air leaving the smell of burnt hair behind him.

"Strength of the wilds seep into the muscle below."

He smiles as he watches a surge of energy passes into Kahmaul.

Vertium follows the group down to face the dragonmen. Clutching a small bit of web in his fist. The words to a spell at the front of his mind.

Cast : Shield on myself, Bull's Strength on Kahmaul.
Spot check, ouch : 19:37, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 10 using 1d20+8. Spot Check.
Game Master
GM, 470 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Fri 20 Jan 2012
at 05:51
  • msg #284

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

GM: Kahmaul indicates his immediate attack on the leader once in range.  Combat commences.  Those with higher initiatives will have their actions considered before Kahmaul.  The dragon men are wary of something, but will lose initiative and go last.

Please post 1st round combat actions now.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 186 posts
Human
Cleric
Fri 20 Jan 2012
at 05:59
  • msg #285

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler wraps his hand around a small, straight piece of iron and makes a fist as if wrapping it around the warrior dragon man.  "Hold!"  A shimmer of energy envelopes the armored foe and he freezes in place and appears unable to act.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 103 posts
Human
Archer
Fri 20 Jan 2012
at 06:02
  • msg #286

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea sites an arrow on the closest dragonman [d10] in her line of sight and looses.  The arrow finds a seam in the scaly hide and sinks into flesh [4dmg].
Vertium Thrusius
player, 224 posts
Invar
Wizard
Fri 20 Jan 2012
at 06:39
  • msg #287

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Watching the situation deteriorate quickly as his companions spring into action, Vertium turns slightly southward, raises his arm and opens his clenched fist while speaking...

"Bond of the Arachnid, lend me your aid."

A quick flash erupts in the palm of his hand as the web he was holding is burned and floats away.

Thick strands of web begin to appear as if falling from the sky around the dragonmen. Gathering in the trees and anchoring itself onto the ground, attempting to hold the evil where it stands.

OOC:Vertium casts Web just south of [d11], encompassing [d10], [d11], [d12]. Save - Reflex DC 19. I'll let you handle the saves. :)
This message was last edited by the player at 17:07, Fri 20 Jan 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 225 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 20 Jan 2012
at 16:54
  • msg #288

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Keeping stride with Kahmaul, Adryn rushes toward the center of the camp.

As Kahmaul stops to strike the shaman garbed dragonman, Adryn presses forward and rounds the fire-pit toward the small group of dragonmen on the other side.

He sets his sights on the dragonman [d7] closest to the invar wizardess, and reaches out to grab a hold of him.

OOC: Melee touch attack on [d7] -
10:49, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 21 using 1d20+4. Melee touch attack.
Assuming that hit, Opposed grapple check -
10:51, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 11 using 1d20+9. Grapple check. (horrible roll!)

DrgMn Round 1
Tue 24 Jan 2012
at 03:33
  • msg #289

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d1 d2                     O                        O         O   O
O    d3        O                            O                       O
O  O                           Ae                     O             O
OOO               OAr       d9Ks  f                           O     O
O    O             D V        d4 fff     IOd7Add6                   O
O                                 f           d8                    O
OO                                  T  [w]              O           O
OOO           O     [d10][d11]                O   d5                O
OO          d13O          [d12]     O       O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O Tree line OO OOOFO OO OOO O OO OO OOO

As the battle begins, the dragonmen do their best to close with the group and save their shaman.  Heavily damaged by Kahmaul (with help from Aethen and his staff [s - 4dmg]), the shaman fails at casting a spell.  The dragonman [d4] behind him circles around and opens his mouth to emit a fiery jet of flame.  Kahmaul takes the brunt of the attack and suffers no harm due to the magical protection cast by Adryn.

Other dragonmen draw bows and knock arrows, preparing to fire into the main group of attackers [d1, d2, d3, d13].

To the south, three dragonmen are enveloped in Vertium's web and struggle to get out [d10, d11, d12]

One dragonman [d9] attacks Kahmaul from the back trying to save his shaman.  He cannot get through all the enchantments and armor and does nothing.

Two dragonmen [d6, d8], attempting to preserve their sacrifice and free their companion now in Adryn's bearhug, attack the Anthros.  None are able to make it through the magical protections and armor protecting the druid.

The last dragonman [d5], the patrol, approaches at speed (not appearing to see Flynn).


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Adryn                   18    22/--     48/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Tyler                   15    16/--     40/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     24/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    16/--     36/36

dragonman [d1]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d2]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d3]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d4]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d5]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d6]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d7]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d8]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d9]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d10]         ??   - 4/??     ??/??    Webbed
dragonman [d11]         ??    ??/??     ??/??    Webbed
dragonman [d12]         ??    ??/??     ??/??    Webbed
dragonman [d13]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman shaman [s]    ??   -26/48     ??/??
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     ??/??    Hold person


Adryn Longmane
player, 226 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 24 Jan 2012
at 05:19
  • msg #290

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As the dragonman [d7] squirms and wiggles to try and break free of Adryn's grasp, he attempts to tighten his grip on the dragonman, rendering him nearly immobile.

OOC: Attempting to use a pinning maneuver.
23:12, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 19 using 1d20+9. grapple check.

Flynn Darktreader
player, 143 posts
Tue 24 Jan 2012
at 18:12
  • msg #291

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn throws a card forward in front of him as he pulls out his bow and arrow, hoping to distract the dragon men from adrynn without giving his position away.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 218 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 25 Jan 2012
at 00:19
  • msg #292

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen snarls at the shaman and attempts to grab hold of him, rendering him unable to cast anything that would make his companions' jobs more difficult.


18:19, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 15 using 1d20+8. Grapple vs. Shaman.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 187 posts
Human
Cleric
Wed 25 Jan 2012
at 05:40
  • msg #293

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler takes a step forward and brings his mace down on the warriors head.  The warrior, unable to do anything about it takes full damage. [w - 12dmg]  "He can't move for a few more seconds!  Someone with a blade come take him out!"  The priest hopes the right person can hear him with all the cacophony of battle around them.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 104 posts
Human
Archer
Wed 25 Jan 2012
at 05:44
  • msg #294

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea hears the cleric's call and sees the opportunity.  She glances around the battlefield taking in those likely to stop her then darts toward Tyler and the warrior.  She drops her bow and pulls out her knife as she reaches the two combatants.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 185 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 25 Jan 2012
at 14:56
  • msg #295

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul snarls, exhilarated by the pulse of battle, hefting his axe once again to strike the shaman again.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 225 posts
Invar
Wizard
Wed 25 Jan 2012
at 16:13
  • msg #296

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Satisfied with the results of his spell, Vertium reaches his pouch again pulling out a small bit of pork rind.  Turning towards [d1] [d2] and [d3] he recites another incantation while tossing the rind towards them.

It flies through the air towards them burning up as it streaks towards them.

Reaching the dragonmen, a huge ammount of runny pork-like lard splashes over the area, covering the ground in a thick grease making it difficult to move with purpose.

Vertium casts Grease at d1 d2 d3. Reflex DC 18.

[Private to Vertium Thrusius:
I hope I'm not being too nitpicky here, but you don't have to worry about writing about the dragonmen's reactions. :)]
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:33, Thu 26 Jan 2012.
Arvil
player, 60 posts
Cleric
Wed 25 Jan 2012
at 20:35
  • msg #297

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seeing that the battle has started out in our favor and no one needs healing, Arvil lifts his mace and calls forth its spiritual likeness which he sends to smite the warrior.

Cast; Spiritual Weapon:Mace
DrgMn Round 2
Thu 26 Jan 2012
at 04:42
  • msg #298

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d1 d2                     O                        O         O   O
O    d3        O                            O                       O
O  O                           Ae                     O             O
OOO               OAr       d9Ks  f                           O     O
O    O               V        d4 fff     IOd7Add6                   O
O                                 f           d8                    O
OO                                    T[w]              O           O
OOO           O     [d10][d11]         D      O   d5                O
OO          d13O          [d12]     O    S  O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O Tree line OO OOOFO OO OOO O OO OO OOO

Adryn's strength is sufficient to pin his opponent to immobility.

Flynn's card hits the ground and immediately a being stands in the clearing (though the rest of the party does not yet know what this being is, why it is here, or where it came from).  It wears blood red robes and stands taller than any Anthros.  The being has an immediate effect on the dragonmen.  Those who are closer and able immediately drop to the ground and bow to the creature.  Others further away and able follow once they realize what is going on, though the creature may be harder for them to see directly.  The creature surveys the battlefield but says nothing.

Aethen's attempt to grapple the shaman is successful as the shaman is attempting to bow before the being in red robes.

Vertium's grease spell covers the ground where the three dragonmen archers are positioned.  They, too, are coated in the grease as they are currently bowing to the red robed being.


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Adryn                   18    22/--     48/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Tyler                   15    16/--     40/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     24/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    16/--     36/36

dragonman [d1]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d2]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d3]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d4]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d5]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d6]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d7]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    pinned
dragonman [d8]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d9]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman [d10]         ??   - 4/??     ??/??    Webbed; bowing
dragonman [d11]         ??    ??/??     ??/??    Webbed; bowing
dragonman [d12]         ??    ??/??     ??/??    Webbed; bowing
dragonman [d13]         ??    ??/??     ??/??    bowing
dragonman shaman [s]    ??   -26/48     ??/??    pinned
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??    -12/??    Hold person


Adryn Longmane
player, 227 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 26 Jan 2012
at 05:28
  • msg #299

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn can feel the dragonman in his grip stop squirming. Rather than release him, he maintains a firm hold on his opponent and uses the dragonman like a shield between himself and the robed figure.

23:21, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 18 using 1d20+9. Grapple check.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 219 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 26 Jan 2012
at 22:03
  • msg #300

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen grips the shaman even harder, not realizing his movement is in reaction to another source.  Reaching out, he attempts to retrieve his property.
Arvil
player, 61 posts
Cleric
Sat 28 Jan 2012
at 15:51
  • msg #301

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

While all the beasties are focused in piety Arvil runs toward the wizardess.  He pulls out a small knife intent on freeing her from her bonds. With the warrior incapacitated Arvil directs the mace to attack the next closest dragonman.




13:42, Today: Arvil rolled 9 using 1d8+1. mace damage.D8 9dmg
13:42, Today: Arvil rolled 16 using 1d20+8. mace attack.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:45, Thu 09 Feb 2012.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 145 posts
Thu 2 Feb 2012
at 16:42
  • msg #302

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn remains hidden for a moment, pondering how to best turn this figure into an advantage. He wonders if they can slowly retreat having subdued the creatures... But the illusion would only hold so long and leave a very angry mob of dragonmen behind them in their own territory. Perhaps the more peaceful of his companions might push for a retreat, but this moment might instead cripple this force enough to keep them from returning after them. So instead Flynn takes steady aim at the shaman and fires two arrows in quick succession. Besides, pity should be saved for those who don't eat my people. the invar thinks to himself.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 105 posts
Human
Archer
Sat 4 Feb 2012
at 04:01
  • msg #303

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea, intent on her kill, ignores the odd behavior of the other dragonmen.  She reaches the warrior and draws her blade across his throat.  Blood splurts everywhere, though the magic of Tyler's spell continues to hold the creature upright. [w - coup de gras]
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 188 posts
Human
Cleric
Sat 4 Feb 2012
at 04:02
  • msg #304

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler moves to help Arvil with the Invar and soon her bonds are loose.
Invar Wizardess
Sat 4 Feb 2012
at 04:04
  • msg #305

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Screaming out her frustration, the Invar woman stands.  Her hair, a disheveled mess already, stands out from her head as her body crackles with electricity.  She points at the shaman.  "Move away from him."  Her voice is raspy, like she hasn't had water in some time.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 220 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 4 Feb 2012
at 04:52
  • msg #306

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen sees the look on the Invar's face and realizes that the shaman's days are over.  Snarling in anger, he kicks the creature forward while maintaining his grip on the charm.  It snaps away from the dragonman's neck as the headdressed creature stumbles forward, trying to maintain its balance.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 186 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sat 4 Feb 2012
at 06:52
  • msg #307

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul moves away from the shaman, moving to the wizardess, while the moment is with them.  He keeps his weapon drawn and steps between her and the kneeling warriors.
Adryn Longmane
player, 229 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 5 Feb 2012
at 00:19
  • msg #308

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn knows better than to stand between a wizard and their target.

He maintains his position behind the wizardess, and continues his choke-hold on the dragonman unit he goes limp.
DrgMn Round 3
Sun 5 Feb 2012
at 02:17
  • msg #309

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d1 d2                     O                        O         O   O
O    d3        O             Ae             O                       O
O  O                                                  O             O
OOO               O         d9    f s    Ar                   O     O
O    O               V        d4 fff     IOd7Add6                   O
O                                 f      K    d8                    O
OO                                    T[w]              O           O
OOO           O      d10  d11          D      O   d5                O
OO          d13O           d12      O    S  O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O TreeFline OO OOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

Adryn's strength is sufficient to pin his opponent to immobility.

Seeing the warrior fall, the dragonmen stand and attempt to engage once more.  The three in the northwest [d1, d2, d3] breath fire into the grease and consume it, unharmed.  The one in the southwest, under cover of the trees, looses an arrow at Vertium, but his shield deflects the arrow.  Those caught in the web [d10, d11, d120] breath fire and free themselves, unharmed, as the web disappears under the fiery onslaught.  The two near Kahmaul attack, one high, one at his legs.  Neither penetrates his defenses.  Adryn, however, takes considerable damage from the three free dragonmen surrounding him [12dmg].  The one in Adryn's grip, though, is completely immobile.

The shaman, released from Aethen's considerable grip, stumbles.  Two arrows graze him [s - 4dmg] and he falls to his hands and knees.  He spits dirt and stands and takes a deep breath...


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Invar Wizardess         20    13/??     ??/??
Adryn                   18    22/--     48/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Tyler                   15    16/--     40/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     24/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    16/--     36/36

dragonman [d1]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d2]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d3]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d4]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d5]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d6]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d7]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    pinned
dragonman [d8]          ??    ??/??    - 9/??
dragonman [d9]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d10]         ??    ??/??    - 4/??
dragonman [d11]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d12]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d13]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman shaman [s]    ??    ??/??    -30/48    pinned
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     DEAD     Hold person


This message was last edited by the GM at 05:33, Fri 10 Feb 2012.
Invar Wizardess
Sun 5 Feb 2012
at 02:20
  • msg #310

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With everyone out of the way, the wizardess unleashes her spell.  Electricity arcs from her fingertips, ten deadly streams stabbing into the shaman before he can expel his breath weapon.  The electricity dances across his body and his face turns up in pain.  The fire from his mouth jets into the sky, harming no one.  Her eyes fierce in the light of the cooking fire, the Invar woman steps forward and continues to pour electricity into the shaman, who begins to smoke.
Adryn Longmane
player, 230 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 5 Feb 2012
at 03:26
  • msg #311

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn, slightly battered, shakes the cobwebs from his head. Towering close to 5 feet over the halfing sized creatures, Adryn scans for a focal point for the ammunition squirming in his hands.

Seeing that the dragonmens hesitation was only a brief one, Adryn adjusts his grip on the dragonman so that he is now firmly holding on to its ankles. Without delay, he begins to spin in place... gathering momentum.

Setting his sights for the closest dragoman [d6], Adryn launches his helpless victim. Small gouts of flame erupt from their mouths as the two collide into each other. Appendages of one begin to tangle up with the appendages of the other, and the shear force of the impact is enough to carry through to the next closest dragonman [d8], toppling him over as well.

OOC: 20:41, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 20 using 1d20+9. Grapple Check.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:01, Sun 05 Feb 2012.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 226 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sun 5 Feb 2012
at 18:26
  • msg #312

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Wincing from the strike of the arrow and noticing that everyone has rushed forward leaving Vertium quite exposed....he moves to the north east heading for the tree line near Aethen.

When Vertium gets close to the tree line, he turns towards the group of dragonmen previously held within the web. Mumbling the words to a spell, he tosses crushed mica in the air towards them.

An explosion of sparks and bright lights envelops them, attempting to blind them and buy more time to maneuver.

OOC:12:17, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 14 using 1d20+8. Concentration Check.
OOC:Vertium casts Glitterdust on the grouping of [d10][d11][d12]. DC19 Will Save.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 189 posts
Human
Cleric
Mon 6 Feb 2012
at 01:11
  • msg #313

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

In an effort to provide a safe haven for Vertium to shelter in, Tyler launches a crossbow bolt into one of the dragonmen [d4 - 4dmg].  He then moves part way around the fire to be in range if Vertium decides to come to Kahmaul and the others.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 106 posts
Human
Archer
Mon 6 Feb 2012
at 01:16
  • msg #314

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea moves over beside Tyler and mumbles something to him.  A few seconds later, the cook fire dies down to almost nothing and a billowing cloud of smoke streams from it toward the southern archers, thoroughly obscuring their sight of everything on the other side.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 221 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 6 Feb 2012
at 06:46
  • msg #315

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen, seeing the wizard moving toward the main group, also sees the dragonmen closest to the shaman.  As their eyes land on the tempting Invar target, Aethen calms his mind and reaches for Addiyr's indwelling power.

   Thrusting the ability at one of the dragonmen, he hears the siren call and watches the plants react to it in kind, even as the memory of His power fades from his mind.

Entangle centered so that it encompasses D9, D4, and whatever remains of the shaman. Reflex DC 17.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:46, Mon 06 Feb 2012.
Arvil
player, 62 posts
Cleric
Mon 6 Feb 2012
at 13:36
  • msg #316

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seeing the three dragonmen in the corner make lite work of the grease, Arvil with a couple of choice words and a wave of his hand sends two magic missles into their group.

07:37, Today: Arvil rolled 4 using 1d4+1. damage. D3 4dmg
07:37, Today: Arvil rolled 2 using 1d4+1. damage. D2 2dmg
13:47, Today: Arvil rolled 8 using 1d8+1. mace damage. D8 18dmg
13:46, Today: Arvil rolled 27 using 1d20+8. mace attack.Crit Hit
This message was last edited by the player at 02:45, Mon 13 Feb 2012.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 188 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 6 Feb 2012
at 14:44
  • msg #317

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul rushes forward to reengage the enemies he backed away from, swinging his hammer down powerfully at the lead Dragonman {d12} and looks to keep the rest from moving towards his gathered allies.

[Private to GM: Charge towards d12, power attack -3,
09:44, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 6 using 1d6. holy damage.
09:44, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 15 using 1d8+10. damage.
09:39, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 17 using 1d20+7. attack (power attack -3) charge.  ]
Flynn Darktreader
player, 146 posts
Mon 6 Feb 2012
at 21:23
  • msg #318

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn draws back twice more, trying to catch another dragon man by surprise. (D4)
DrgMn Round 4
Tue 7 Feb 2012
at 01:24
  • msg #319

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO d1 d2                    VO                        O         O   O
O    d3        O             Ae             O                       O
O  O                                                  O             O
OOO               O        [d9]   f s    Ar        d5         O     O
O    O                       [d4]fff     IO Ad  d6                  O
O                          DTSSSSSf              d7                 O
OO                      SSSSSSSS       [w]      d8          O       O
OOO           O    d10SSSSSSd11SS             O                     O
OO          d13O         K   d12    O    S  O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O TreeFline OO OOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

The shaman continues to writhe in pain from the electricity coursing through his body.  He whines some pitiful words in his native tongue, but they cannot be made out by any of the party.

The three dragonmen [d6, d7, d8] Adryn is using for batting practice attempt to stand.  They take one step back and take a deep breath.

Arvil's bolts do little to the archers in the northwest corner of the clearing.  They return fire, catching Vertium three times with arrows, but his magical shield deflects all of them.  [d13] sees the ineffectiveness of arrows against Aethen and changes targets.  Aethen's magical protections deflect the arrow from his body.

Kahmaul dashes through the smoke [Private to Kahmaul Quddus: Fort save vs. DC 19] at the three dragonmen.  Three arrows fly from the smoke, but hit nothing.

One dragonman [d5] joins those surrounding Adryn and gets in a good shot with his sword [4dmg].  The remaining two [d9, d4] struggle against the thick, writhing vines that have ensnared them.


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Invar Wizardess         20    13/??     ??/??
Adryn                   18    22/--     32/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Tyler                   15    16/--     40/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     24/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    16/--     36/36

dragonman [d1]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d2]          ??    ??/??    - 3/??
dragonman [d3]          ??    ??/??    - 5/??
dragonman [d4]          ??    ??/??    -12/??    entangled
dragonman [d5]          ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman [d6]          ??    ??/??    -13/??
dragonman [d7]          ??    ??/??    - 9/??
dragonman [d8]          ??    ??/??    -22/??
dragonman [d9]          ??    ??/??     ??/??    entangled
dragonman [d10]         ??    ??/??    - 5/??    blinded 3rds, -4STR/DEX 2rds
dragonman [d11]         ??    ??/??     ??/??    blinded 3rds, -4STR/DEX 2rds
dragonman [d12]         ??    ??/??     ??/??    blinded 3rds, -4STR/DEX 2rds
dragonman [d13]         ??    ??/??     ??/??
dragonman shaman [s]    ??    ??/??      2/48    electrocution
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     DEAD     Hold person


This message was last edited by the GM at 05:37, Fri 10 Feb 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 231 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 7 Feb 2012
at 03:28
  • msg #320

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Satisfied with the resounding crunch the dragonmen bodies make when they collide together, Adryn takes advantage of their vulnerability as they try to stand back up.

Adryn swings at the closest dragonman [d6] as he picks himself up off the ground.

Unsatisfied with the results, Adryn begins chanting, "Addiyr, grant me the tools to dispose of these foul beasts..."

He howls in pain as an unseen force shoots through his forearms and massive foot long claws erupt from his hands.

21:08, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 15 using 1d20+4. Attack of Oppotunity (D6).
21:10, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 5 using 1d4+2. AoO damage (if the attack hits).

21:14, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 29 using 1d20+10. Concentration Check.
Adryn Casts Claws of the Bear on himself.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 222 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 7 Feb 2012
at 06:27
  • msg #321

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Addiyr, please guide your servants..."  Aethen whispers under his breath as he begins preparing to invoke another of Addiyr's blessings.

   Aethen had asked for this particular one as a way to deal with a possible difficult situation, but it came with a severe drawback.  No control.  One had to pray that Addiyr saw fit to not let his fury wash over the ones who had asked for it in the first place.

   "Arrow, Kahmaul, to me!"  Was all he was able to shout before he looked inward and began the complex incantations.

Full round cast:  Casting Summon Swarm (Spiders) on D10.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:28, Tue 07 Feb 2012.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 227 posts
Invar
Wizard
Wed 8 Feb 2012
at 03:16
  • msg #322

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Putting his back against the tree next to Aethen, Vertium bings forward the words to a spell, holding them unspoken...waiting for the first unfortunate dragonman to come within range.

OOC: Delay to cast Scorching Ray on the first Dragonman that comes within 35 feet.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 189 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Thu 9 Feb 2012
at 18:52
  • msg #323

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul moves forward and lays into one of the dragonmen still dissoriented by the smoke, laying into him deeply. His ears pick up his companions cry over the din of battle. He resolves himself to end this engagement as quickly as possible.


Attacking (d12)
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 190 posts
Human
Cleric
Fri 10 Feb 2012
at 05:40
  • msg #324

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With no enemies within melee range and few able to hit him with arrows, Tyler takes the opportunity to reload his crossbow.  He does so with a practiced hand and then takes aim at the nearest target [d4 - 6dmg].
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 107 posts
Human
Archer
Fri 10 Feb 2012
at 05:41
  • msg #325

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathanae follows Tyler's lead and sinks another arrow into the nearest dragonman [d4 - 5dmg].
Invar Wizardess
Fri 10 Feb 2012
at 05:44
  • msg #326

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The wizardess pours the electricity into the shaman until smoke rises from his eye sockets, nose, mouth, and ears [s - 20dmg].  When she relents, a few final sparks arc across the dragonman's corpse causing it to twitch, then all is still.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 148 posts
Fri 10 Feb 2012
at 17:30
  • msg #327

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn, still hidden at the treeline, fires two more shafts, the first slipping from his hands as he aimed. Gritting with anger he fires his second shot at d6-19dmg-critical and smiles lightly seeing it hit its mark, his fumble dismissed from his mind.
DrgMn Round 5
Sun 12 Feb 2012
at 04:56
  • msg #328

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO           d1 d2          VO                        O         O   O
O            Od3           DTAe             O                       O
O  O                                                  O             O
OOO               O        [d9]   f s    Ar   d5              O     O
O    O                       [d4]fff     IO Ad  d6                  O
O                            SSSSSf         d8 d7                   O
OO                 SSS  SSSSSSSS       [w]                  O       O
OOO           O   Sd10SSSSSSd11SS             O                     O
OO          d13O   SSS      Kd12    O    S  O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O TreeFline OO OOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

The shaman lies dead, a crisped hulk, as the wizardess finally ends her spell.

Adryn's swipe scrapes against a dragonman's scales [d6] doing no damage.  The three dragonmen [d6, d7, d8] are unswayed by Adryn's transformation.  As one they release their breath and envelope the druid.  [Private to Adryn Longmane: You are unharmed in the conflagration.]  The fourth dragonman [d5] scores another hit with his sword, but the enhanced armor from the barkskin spell absorbs the blade.

As the spiders crawl all over the dragonman's [d10] body, it drops its weapons and starts sweeping them off to little effect.  The other two [d11, d12] nearby are blinded by the smoke and disoriented.  They rub their eyes and are helpless before Kahmaul's attack.  The last archer nearby [d13] aims at Kahmaul and lets fly.  The arrow clangs into the Anthros's armor and bounces off harmlessly.

The three archers [d1, d2, d3] to the northwest stow their bows and start toward Vertium and Aethen.  The two still entangled [d4, d9] scorch the magical plants away with fire, which does not harm to the dragonmen.  They are free of the spell.


One dragonman [d5] joins those surrounding Adryn and gets in a good shot with his sword [4dmg].  The remaining two [d9, d4] struggle against the thick, writhing vines that have ensnared them.


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Invar Wizardess         20    13/??     ??/??
Adryn                   18    22/--     32/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Tyler                   15    16/--     40/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     24/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    16/--     36/36

dragonman [d1]          ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman [d2]          ??    16/??     51/54
dragonman [d3]          ??    16/??     49/54
dragonman [d4]          ??    16/??     31/54    entangled
dragonman [d5]          ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman [d6]          ??    16/??     22/54
dragonman [d7]          ??    16/??     45/54
dragonman [d8]          ??    16/??     32/54
dragonman [d9]          ??    16/??     54/54    entangled
dragonman [d10]         ??    16/??     49/54    blinded 2rds, -4STR/DEX 1rd, swarmed by spiders
dragonman [d11]         ??    16/??     54/54    blinded 2rds, -4STR/DEX 1rd
dragonman [d12]         ??    16/??     43/54    blinded 2rds, -4STR/DEX 1rd
dragonman [d13]         ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman shaman [s]    ??    ??/??     DEAD
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     DEAD

This message was last edited by the GM at 04:12, Thu 16 Feb 2012.
Invar Wizardess
Sun 12 Feb 2012
at 04:57
  • msg #329

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The wizardess, her fury spent on the shaman, sees Aethen and Vertium and heads toward them.  Her eyes dart about the battlefield seeking ambush from out of all the smoke and spells flying.
Tyler and Dathnaea
Sun 12 Feb 2012
at 05:00
  • msg #330

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler sees the dragonmen approaching Vertium and Aethen.  "C'mon.  Lets uneven the odds."  He pulls on Dathnaea's arm and the two head toward Vertium.  Tyler uses the time to reload his crossbow.  Dathnaea looses an arrow into the midst of the three dragonmen, but misses.
Adryn Longmane
player, 232 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 12 Feb 2012
at 19:53
  • msg #331

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flames hiss and pop around Adryn as the dragonmen pursue their fiery assault. A semi-transparent cocoon begins to glow different shades of yellow, orange, and red surrounds Adryn as the fire washes over him.

The slight sting of a sword, propels Adryn into a flurry of attacks.

Intent on leveling the playing field, he focuses on the dragonman that looks the most wounded. The tough scales of the dragonman nearly deflects one set of claws, but the other set pass right between the overlapping scales. His claws sink deep into the dragonman's abdomen [d6], doing considerable damage [9dmg, 7dmg].


Forgot Arvil's bless bonus...
13:08, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 18 using 1d20+4. Claw attack 1.
13:08, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 16 using 1d20+4. Claw attack 2.
13:15, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 9 using 2d6+2. Claw 1 damage.
21:23, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 7 using 2d6+2. Claw 2 damage.

This message was last edited by the player at 03:24, Mon 13 Feb 2012.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 190 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 13 Feb 2012
at 02:50
  • msg #332

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul grits his teeth, barring his canines as he again swings at the distracted dragonman. The Anthros holy warrior hopes to put down the foul creature quickly and rejoin his companions on the other side of the smoke. He silently prays to Addyr that all is well.

attacking (d12)-11 damage
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:52, Fri 17 Feb 2012.
Arvil
player, 63 posts
Cleric
Mon 13 Feb 2012
at 03:03
  • msg #333

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil swings his morning star with such ferocity and aggressiveness that forgets to plant his feet misses the dragonman and spins completely around. So disorienting was the debacle that his summoned mace swung wildly missing its target as well.

20:51, Today: Arvil rolled 14 using 1d20+9. mace attack.
20:49, Today: Arvil rolled 8 using 1d20+6. attack.

Round 5
This message was last edited by the player at 03:08, Mon 13 Feb 2012.
Arvil
player, 65 posts
Cleric
Mon 13 Feb 2012
at 03:35
  • msg #334

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil steadies himself, focuses on his weapon and swings with confidence making a direct hit embedding the morning star in side of the dragonman [D5]. His summoned mace swings again and its strike is deflected off the dragonman’s scales. The mace then vanishes to whence it came.

21:27, Today: Arvil rolled 6 using 1d8. damage.
21:06, Today: Arvil rolled 14 using 1d20+9. mace attack.
20:49, Today: Arvil rolled 18 using 1d20+6. attack

round 6
This message was last edited by the player at 04:07, Mon 13 Feb 2012.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 223 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 13 Feb 2012
at 04:41
  • msg #335

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen looks to the west at the encroaching warriors.  Once again humming the siren song to the plants that surrounded them, Aethen feels another blessing slip from his mind as the plants begin to writhe and latch onto the warriors.

   "Vertium, some flying creatures to pick at them from above, perhaps?"  Aethen asks over his shoulder.

Cast Entangle on D2.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 150 posts
Mon 13 Feb 2012
at 15:27
  • msg #336

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Staying still amongst the trees, Flynn takes a quick look over the battle, noticing that Kahmaul has his portion well in hand. He looks out to his Druid companions to the north east and sees Adryn is being assaulted by a number of foes. He fires two quick shots at the one nearest to him, hoping to help his Anthros companion put them down.

The first streaks wide, but the Invar quickly corrects his aim, and sees his arrow land with a sickening thud.

[ D8- 8dmg].
Vertium Thrusius
player, 228 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 14 Feb 2012
at 02:47
  • msg #337

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Nodding towards Aethen, Vertium pulls out a small candle from his pouch and lights it.

"Although I am afraid it may only serve to distract them, but anything will help at this point...."

He begins chanting the words to a long winded spell.

OOC : Vertium begins casting Summon Monster II, Celestial Eagle. Full round casting.

DrgMn Round 6
Thu 16 Feb 2012
at 04:25
  • msg #338

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO          [d1][d2]     CEVO                         O         O   O
O            O[d3]         DTAe             O                       O
O  O                       d9d4          d5           O             O
OOO               O               f s    Ard6                 O     O
O    O                           fff     IO Add7                    O
O                            SSSSSf         d8                      O
OO                 SSS  SSSSSSSS       [w]                  O       O
OOO           O   Sd10SSSSSSd11SS             O                     O
OO          d13O   SSS      Kd12    O    S  O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O TreeFline OO OOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

Aethen's spell quickly ensnares the archers [d1, d2, d3] to the northwest.  They spend around breathing fire to free themselves of the snare.

The two dragonmen [d4, d9] recently freed from Aethen's previous entangle attack the Anthros and Tyler.  Aethen's enchantments prevent anything from getting through, but Tyler takes a sword across his arm [4dmg].

Two of the dragonmen [d5, d6] facing Adryn realize his defenses are too great for them at the moment and turn their attention to Arvil.  Slashing high and low with their swords, they both manage to get past his defenses [3dmg, 6dmg].  The other two [d7, d8] maintain their focus on Adryn doing little more than feinting to keep his attention.

One dragonman [d10] still contends with the spiders while the other [d11] stumbles about in the smoke.  The last two on Kahmaul continue their attacks to no avail against the Paladin's superior armor.


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Invar Wizardess         20    13/??     ??/??
Adryn                   18    22/--     32/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Celestial Eagle         16    14/--      9/ 9
Tyler                   15    16/--     36/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     24/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    18/--     27/36

dragonman [d1]          ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman [d2]          ??    16/??     51/54
dragonman [d3]          ??    16/??     49/54
dragonman [d4]          ??    16/??     31/54    entangled
dragonman [d5]          ??    16/??     48/54
dragonman [d6]          ??    16/??      6/54
dragonman [d7]          ??    16/??     45/54
dragonman [d8]          ??    16/??     24/54
dragonman [d9]          ??    16/??     54/54    entangled
dragonman [d10]         ??    16/??     49/54    blinded 1rd, swarmed by spiders
dragonman [d11]         ??    16/??     54/54    blinded 1rd
dragonman [d12]         ??    16/??     32/54    blinded 1rd
dragonman [d13]         ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman shaman [s]    ??    ??/??     DEAD
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     DEAD

This message was last edited by the GM at 04:25, Mon 20 Feb 2012.
Invar Wizardess
Thu 16 Feb 2012
at 04:29
  • msg #339

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Qara'yranesher!"  The Invar wizardess flings her hands to the sky and cries out in a commanding voice.  An arcane circle forms in the sky above her and a pillar of brilliant white lances through it.  When the light fades, a griffon swoops down and grabs one of the dragonmen [d9] attacking Tyler. It begins to climb with powerful wing-beats above the treetops of the jungle.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:43, Fri 17 Feb 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 236 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 17 Feb 2012
at 01:56
  • msg #340

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn sneers slightly as the two dragonmen attempt to divert their attacks to Arvil. One of them [D5] manages to sneak outside of Adryn's reach. His companion [D6], however, is not so lucky. Turning to engage Arvil leaves an opening for an attack that Adryn quickly capitalizes on.

Adryn's mighty claws punch through the dragonman's shoulder, trapping him like a fish on a hook. With a growl, he lifts the skewered dragonman into the air, and in one smooth semi-circular motion, body slams him back down to the ground at the feet of [D8] causing a tremendous amount of damage [11dmg].

Pulling his claws from the motionless body, Adryn looks up at [D8] and lashes out with a quick backhand. His second attack strikes true, leaving multiple lacerations across the dragonman's abdomen [8dmg].

19:19, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 18 using 1d20+5. Claw attack 1.
19:20, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 11 using 2d6+2. Claw 1 damage.

19:20, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 18 using 1d20+5. Claw attack 2.
19:20, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 8 using 2d6+2. Claw 2 damage.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 108 posts
Human
Archer
Fri 17 Feb 2012
at 03:37
  • msg #341

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea scores a direct hit with an arrow.  The shaft takes the dragonman facing Aethen [d4] right in the throat [dmg10].
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 191 posts
Human
Cleric
Fri 17 Feb 2012
at 03:39
  • msg #342

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler takes advantage of the dragonman's [d4] break in concentration and lays into him with his mace [dmg4].
Aethen Ironroot
player, 224 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 17 Feb 2012
at 05:33
  • msg #343

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen is disheartened, seeing that the creatures continued to fight after their elder or religious leader had perished.  Realizing the necessity of it, Aethen's claws extend as he grabs the wounded dragonman in front of him.

23:27, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 28 using 1d20+8. Grapple vs. d4.
23:33, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 25 using 1d20+8. Opposed grapple check.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 229 posts
Invar
Wizard
Fri 17 Feb 2012
at 05:55
  • msg #344

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Finishing his summon and watching the eagle streak in from above, Vertium nods towards the group of dragonmen that were recently entangled.

Taking a step towards them and calling a spell to his tongue...
"Frosts of the mountain, extinguish the flame."

Concentrating on the spell, shaping its energy to frost, he points at [d2].
A sharp crackle pierces the air as the sounds of wind and frost slam against the dragonman [d2], cracking scale and knocking the fire from his stomach....[Crit Ranged Touch : dmg31]

Meanwhile the predator from the sky swoops in and rakes a claw across [d2]'s face, hovering for its next full assault. [dmg4]

23:39, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 26 using 1d20+6. Scorching Ray (Changed to Cold element).
23:40, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 20 using 1d20+6. Crit Check for Ranged Touch Spell.
23:47, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 31 using 8d6. Crit Scorching Ray (Changed to Cold).
23:44, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 18 using 1d20+3. Celestial Eagle, Talon strike.
23:48, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 4 using 1d4. Celestial Eagle, Talon damage.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 191 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Fri 17 Feb 2012
at 16:45
  • msg #345

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The holy warrior shifts his weight and swings at the dragonman. His footing slips slightly and the warrior misses wide, only his years of training allows him to keep his footing steady.
Arvil
player, 66 posts
Cleric
Sat 18 Feb 2012
at 05:21
  • msg #346

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil takes another swing at the dragonman who quickly steps out of the way as morning star passes harmlessly by him.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 151 posts
Sun 19 Feb 2012
at 20:20
  • msg #347

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn continues his barrage, quickly running through his supply of arrows, hoping to drop {d8} from the melee. His first arrow misses his first shot just wide of target but is able to refocus. His second shaft strikes true with a rewarding thud.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:36, Mon 20 Feb 2012.
DrgMn Round 7
Mon 20 Feb 2012
at 04:38
  • msg #348

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO           d2d1        CEVO                         O         O   O
O            O d3          DTAe             O                       O
O  O                         d4   I      d5           O             O
OOO               O               f s    Ard7 d8              O     O
O    O                           fff      O Ad                      O
O                           d11d12f         d6                      O
OO                 SSS                  w                   O       O
OOO           O   Sd10S                       O                     O
OO          d13O   SSS      K       O       O              O        O
O                         OOO               OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O TreeFline OO OOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

The smoke from the fire dissipates into a haze and several of the dragonmen blink their vision clear.  Two of the three archers [d1, d3] turn their bows on the humans instead of trying to get past the mage's shield.  Dathnaea takes a scrape across the arm from one arrow [1dmg].  A second arrow passes through Tyler's armor and scores his torso [5dmg].

The dragonman [d4]in Aethen's arms struggles futilely to escape.

One of the dragonmen [d7] on Adryn moves to join the remaining one [d5] on Arvil sensing easier prey.  One dragonman misses completely as Arvil steps out of the way, but the other stabs a short, precise thrust and draws blood [2dmg].

The remaining dragonman [d8] on Adryn circles around to keep Adryn between him and the sniper in the trees.  He feints but is fighting in a more defensive posture to give the others time to finish the human and does not strike.

The one dragonman [d10] surrounded by spiders inhales and manages to swallow a few, but after a coughing start manages to burn the swarm away to a few straggling pests that he can ignore.

The two [d11, d12] next to Kahmaul begin a coordinated effort to move toward the fire and away from the paladin.  The one [d13] behind the tree tries to keep him occupied with another arrow, but it shatters against his armor.


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Invar Wizardess         20    13/??     ??/??
Gryphon                 20    ??/??     ??/??
Adryn                   18    22/--     32/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Celestial Eagle         16    14/--      9/ 9
Tyler                   15    16/--     35/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     19/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     42/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    18/--     25/36    +2 AC (Prot. from Evil)

dragonman [d1]          ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman [d2]          ??    16/??     16/54    stunned
dragonman [d3]          ??    16/??     49/54
dragonman [d4]          ??    16/??     17/54    grappled
dragonman [d5]          ??    16/??     48/54
dragonman [d6]          ??    16/??     DEAD
dragonman [d7]          ??    16/??     45/54
dragonman [d8]          ??    16/??     10/54
dragonman [d9]          ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman [d10]         ??    16/??     49/54    swarmed by spiders
dragonman [d11]         ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman [d12]         ??    16/??     32/54
dragonman [d13]         ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman shaman [s]    ??    ??/??     DEAD
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     DEAD

This message was last edited by the GM at 15:47, Mon 20 Feb 2012.
Invar Wizardess
Mon 20 Feb 2012
at 04:40
  • msg #349

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With a call like a raptor, the Invar woman sends a command to the gryphon.  A moment later the dragonman it had snatched falls to the ground with several cracks and a crunch.  The woman slits its throat with her knife to make sure.

[D9 - Coup de grace]
Adryn Longmane
player, 237 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 21 Feb 2012
at 15:27
  • msg #350

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seeing [d8] pull back slightly, Adryn decides to even the odds against Arvil.

The sudden retreat of the dragonmen causes Adryn to hesitate momentarily, and over reaches slightly with his first attack.

Adryn lunges at [d7] with his second, but only manages to knock off a couple scales [4dmg] as the power from his claws begins to wane.

09:12, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 9 using 1d20+5. Claw attack 1.
09:12, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 16 using 1d20+5. Claw attack 2.
09:12, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 4 using 2d6+2.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 192 posts
Human
Cleric
Tue 21 Feb 2012
at 22:29
  • msg #351

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler grasps the symbol of Halai firmly in his hand and holds forth his other hand toward one of the dragonmen [d11].  "Hold."  With that one word, he clenches his fist and the dragonman freezes in mid stride, unable to move.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 109 posts
Human
Archer
Tue 21 Feb 2012
at 22:31
  • msg #352

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea draws an arrow and knocks it.  Then she holds it up to her lips and whispers to it.  The arrow begins to hum as she levels it toward the other dragonman approaching from the south [d12].
Aethen Ironroot
player, 225 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 22 Feb 2012
at 05:40
  • msg #353

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen turns toward the dragonmen to the south, his massive hand gripping still gripping one by the skull.  Growling, he attempts to keep his opponent under control.

   While a part of him cringes at this action, seeking to shrink away from the pain and death that had fallen on the clearing like a shroud, the other part knows that it is necessary.  With a defiant shake of his head, he denies those thoughts for now.

23:39, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 9 using 1d20+8. Opposed grapple check
Arvil
player, 67 posts
Cleric
Wed 22 Feb 2012
at 06:23
  • msg #354

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Aggravated at the cut on his arm Arvil barks a few words at the dragonman [D5] and puts his palm in the dragonman's chest releasing a torrent of electricity.


00:14, Today: Arvil rolled 17 using 4d6. damage.
00:13, Today: Arvil rolled 22 using 1d20+6. touch attack.
Cast: Shocking Grasp
Vertium Thrusius
player, 230 posts
Invar
Wizard
Wed 22 Feb 2012
at 07:00
  • msg #355

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Continuing to claw and beat its wings at [d2], Vertium's Eagle strikes true as it shines extremely brightly. Claw and beak find its mark as it pry's more scale from the dragonman. [dmg:Smite+all:11dmg] [If Not evil :9dmg]

Reaching into an extra dimensional bag, Vertrium produces a coil of rope and tosses at his feet. Not missing a second, he conjures the words to a spell a points at [d3].  Two sparks of magic leap from his finger, fly through the air and strike the dragonman in the chest. [dmg:6 Magic Missile]

OOC :
Eagle Hit
00:45, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 17 using 1d20. (Beak vs Stunned)
00:45, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 20 using 1d20+5. (Talon vs Stunned)
00:45, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 16 using 1d20+5. (Talon vs Stunned)
Eagle Damage
00:46, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 4 using 1d4.
00:46, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 3 using 1d4.
00:46, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 4 using 1d4+2. (Smite)
Magic Missile
00:48, Today: Vertium Thrusius rolled 6 using 2d4+2. Magic Missile.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 193 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Thu 23 Feb 2012
at 14:26
  • msg #356

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The shaggy furred warrior watches as the dragon men retreat towards the fire. Taking this as an opportunity to gather speed, Kahmaul springs towards the more weakened of his foes {D12}. His swing comes with power, but without subtlety and force from it throws the warrior off balance, leaving him exposed to the duo of dragonmen.

OOC: Ack! Rolled a 1 on the attack. Just not working with me this battle. Any rules on critical failures?
This message was last edited by the player at 14:27, Thu 23 Feb 2012.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 152 posts
Sat 25 Feb 2012
at 17:58
  • msg #357

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn shifts his stance , cursing that his position has been given away. It was bound to happen soon enough, but the Invar hoped it would not be so soon. He rises from his crouch and  moves closer to the battle. He draws back his string only for it to snap in his hands. He curses harshly  and drops the weapon, drawing out his daggers.
DrgMn Round 8
Tue 28 Feb 2012
at 04:52
  • msg #358

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

O = Tree   d = dragonman  s = leader with headdress  w = leader with armor f = fire     p = patrol     I = Invar wizardess

Od2O OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO Tree line OO   O O OOOOOO O OO OO OOO
OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO     O  O   O
OO             d1          VO                         O         O   O
O            O d3        d4DTAe             O                       O
O  O                                    d5d8          O             O
OOO               O       d9I     f s    Ard7                 O     O
O    O                           fff      O Ad                      O
O                         [d11]d12f         d6                      O
OO                               K      w                   O       O
OOO           O    d10                        O                     O
OO          d13O                    O       O              O        O
O                         OOO      F        OO                      O
O      O  O    O           OO     O  O     OO O        O      O     O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O Tree line OO OOO O OO OOO O OO OO OOO

The two dragonmen at the front of the archers [d1 and d3] take aim at the celestial eagle.  The first misses, but the second places an arrow through the creatures heart and it dissipates into the aether.  The second archer [d2], severely wounded, limps his sorry carcass to the edge of the trees attempting to flee.

The dragonman [d4] in Aethen's grip wiggles free and moves to keep the humans between himself and the large, furry aggressor.

One dragonman [d5] recovers from the electricity that coursed through his body and makes a clumsy swing at Arvil.  It whiffs entirely.  The other dragonman [d7] bounces his sword off of Arvil's armor.  The last dragonman [d8] sees opportunity to both keep something between himself and the archer and score some damage.  He slips in under Arvil's guard and slices him [5dmg].

Frustrated to the nth degree, the dragonman surrounded by spiders [d10] blasts his surroundings with fire, destroying the swarm.

One dragonman [d11] is held by Tyler's spell, but the one next to him senses Kahmaul's stumble and presses his advantage.  He scores a devastating hit on the Anthros [10dmg] and follows up with a secondary stab [4dmg].

The last dragonman [d13] sees Flynn step out of the trees and unleashes an arrow.  Flynn's keen reflexes keep him from becoming the archer's next pin cushion.


__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *

Invar Wizardess         20    13/??     ??/??
Gryphon                 20    ??/??     ??/??
Adryn                   18    22/--     32/48    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Flynn                   16    19/--     24/24
Vertium                 16    19/--     20/20    +4 Shield
Tyler                   15    16/--     35/40
Dathnaea                14    14/--     19/24
Kahmaul                 13    23/--     28/42    +2 Saves, +10 FR, +4 STR
Aethen                   8    18/--     31/31    +2 Saves, +3 AC (Barkskin)
Arvil                    7    18/--     20/36    +2 AC (Prot. from Evil)

dragonman [d1]          ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman [d2]          ??    16/??      5/54
dragonman [d3]          ??    16/??     43/54
dragonman [d4]          ??    16/??     17/54
dragonman [d5]          ??    16/??     31/54
dragonman [d6]          ??    16/??     DEAD
dragonman [d7]          ??    16/??     41/54
dragonman [d8]          ??    16/??     10/54
dragonman [d9]          ??    16/??     DEAD
dragonman [d10]         ??    16/??     49/54
dragonman [d11]         ??    16/??     54/54    Hold person
dragonman [d12]         ??    16/??     32/54
dragonman [d13]         ??    16/??     54/54
dragonman shaman [s]    ??    ??/??     DEAD
dragonman warrior [w]   ??    ??/??     DEAD

Invar Wizardess
Tue 28 Feb 2012
at 05:28
  • msg #359

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The Invar woman spins on a heel and moves to help Arvil.  "Baraq romach!"  She rubs a bit of fur on an amber rod and unleashes a bolt of lightning that stabs through two of the dragonmen [d5, d8 23dmg each].
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 194 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 29 Feb 2012
at 01:04
  • msg #360

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul smirks at the Dragonman who wounded him. Holding his hand to his wounds they begin to disappear... [Private to GM: Lay on hands for 6 HP back] He regains his composure and shouts, "Hah! My eldest den mother hit me harder when I was still a weaning child! Flee now or suffer the same fate as your comrade!"

He dashes forward to the held Dragon man {D11} and drives his axe through the creature, hoping to cleave the creature to increase the value of his threat.
[Private to GM:
19:56, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 28 using 1d20+9. attack (Power Attack -3).
19:55, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 16 using 1d20+4. Intimidate.
20:03, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 5 using 1d6. holy damage.
20:03, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 14 using 1d8+11. damage.
]
Adryn Longmane
player, 238 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 29 Feb 2012
at 02:32
  • msg #361

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Clearly impressed with the display of lights the Invar wizardess was producing, Adryn watches as the bolt of lightning arcs across the battlefield and drops [d8] to the ground in a fit of spasms.

Unsure if the movement from the dragonman is him still being alive or involuntary reactions due to the electricity rippling over its scales, Adryn focuses on one of the dragonmen still attacking Arvil. Taking advantage of a flanking position, he slides in behind [d7].

Adryn swings low, raking his claw against [d7]'s hamstring. The damage isn't great [4dmg], but it's enough to drop him to one knee. This precarious position exposes a weak spot between the shoulder and neck, and Adryn follows up with a devastating attack.

Adryn raises up, leaps into the air, and brings down the force of all his weight on the dragonman's shoulders [11dmg] just moments before his massive claws retract back into his hands.

[Private to GM: With the flanking position on D7, Adryn has a +7 to hit and takes a 10 on both attacks.]

20:02, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 4 using 2d6+2. Claw 1 damage.
20:02, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 11 using 2d6+2. Claw 2 damage.

This message was last edited by the player at 03:45, Wed 29 Feb 2012.
Arvil
player, 69 posts
Cleric
Wed 7 Mar 2012
at 13:30
  • msg #362

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil's hair stands on end as the electricity arcs past him lighting up the 2 dragonmen in front of him. Excited by the energy in the air Arvil takes aim at the dragonman still standing [d5] and bashes in his skull with his morning star.


07:24, Today: Arvil rolled 7 using 1d8. damage.
07:24, Today: Arvil rolled 20 using 1d20+6. attack.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:33, Wed 07 Mar 2012.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 226 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 8 Mar 2012
at 01:53
  • msg #363

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Admiring the griffon's effectiveness, Aethen quickly releases a gift.  Effervescing from the aether, a hippogriff streaks into the air.

   "Make them fly!"  Aethen yells to the creature.

   Tightly circling, it dives for the nearest dragonman (D4) and attempts to grab it.


19:52, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 23 using 1d20+3. Hippogriff touch attack vs. D4.
19:48, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 30 using 1d20+11. Hippogriff grapple vs. D4.

   Clutched painfully tight, the dragonman is carried upward.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 232 posts
Invar
Wizard
Thu 8 Mar 2012
at 06:25
  • msg #364

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Reaching into an impossibly deep satchel, Vertium pulls out a coiled up length of rope. Dropping it next to him, he slightly leans on his Quarterstaff breathing heavily as he prepares to animate the rope to hinder any dragonman coming too close to him.

Looking over the carnage of the battlefield, he can only hope it will let up soon.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 153 posts
Fri 9 Mar 2012
at 00:17
  • msg #365

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With both his daggers in hand Flynn rushes at the last two dragonmen to the south west. Once close enough to d10 he will let loose his first dagger. It hits with a thud the dagger sticking to the creatures armor deep enough to draw blood.


4 damage
This message was last edited by the player at 00:21, Fri 09 Mar 2012.
Game Master
GM, 482 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sat 10 Mar 2012
at 01:02
  • msg #366

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Between the gryphon, the hippogriff, and the now superior numbers of the rescuers, the battle swiftly turns.  Three more dragonmen go down and the rest flee for the trees.  Through spells and ranged weapons, two more are brought down as the rest disappear into the jungle.  Only three escape with their lives.

Two remain in the clearing, incapacitated for now and nearing death.
Adryn Longmane
player, 240 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 12 Mar 2012
at 03:57
  • msg #367

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn surveys the battle field as the sounds of combat die out.

He notices some faint movement coming from a couple dragonmen lying in the clearing, but he pays them no attention. Instead he does a precursory scan over his allies to make sure none have any life threatening wounds. Satisfied that no one is in any immediate danger of bleeding out, he walks towards the Invar wizardess.

"I don't think we'll be seeing them again any time soon. Do you have any injuries that need attention?", he says to the Invar, getting right to the point.

Realizing that he never really introduced himself from their previous meeting, he quickly blurts out "Forgive me, my name is Adryn. We met a few weeks ago on the outer rim of the cradle.", as he bows slightly.
Arvil
player, 70 posts
Cleric
Mon 12 Mar 2012
at 14:05
  • msg #368

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil heals his minor wounds and then begins attending to the few cuts and scrapes that were received during the battle. While mending the abrasions he keeps part of his focus on the wizardess listening to what she has to say and how she says it.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 227 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 12 Mar 2012
at 14:18
  • msg #369

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen moves to find Kahmaul through the carnage that encompasses the clearing.  Pausing to examine the scene in its entirety, he turns to the warrior while waving a hand in the direction of the writhing creatures.

   "Are they all evil, brother?  All of them?"  Aethen asks without looking at him.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 195 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 12 Mar 2012
at 14:48
  • msg #370

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul moves forward towards the writhing creatures and without words puts both down. Despite their actions, leaving them in pain and agony was not something the Anthros felt comfortable doing, may their gods judge them better than he had. The grim task finished he moves back to the others, "I would not have commit us to action had I any doubts. Do not feel pity for them brother. As a hawk eats to survive there is no need for being squeamish, correct? These beings were intelligent hunters. If they were merely hungry they had much to choose from. They instead captured their prey, chose to torture her with the knowledge of her fate, and prepared her as sacrifice for their gods. More damning is their attempt to send us to our own deaths in the face of reason and parley. Feel no pity for them. Only for those we have not been here to protect before now."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 154 posts
Mon 12 Mar 2012
at 14:57
  • msg #371

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The thief wades calmly through the clearing, his senses reaching out from him, and begins to search the bodies of their fallen enemies. He takes a quick stock of the others before deciding that their injuries are severe enough that he should be left with the task of cleaning the field. Once each body is searched, he will drag the bodies together, placing them side by side in the center of the clearing.

As soon as the bodies have been piled together he disappears into the woods for a few minutes before returning with as much kindling as he can gather. Placing the would near the fire he asks aloud, "I don't suppose that a funeral Prye would be insufficient should it? Considering their want to burn the woman... Sorry can't recall your name-that they won't mind the honor to their gods."

He looks to Aethen as though waiting for an answer. The Invar may not have agreed with the Anthros about the battle, but he understood the others respect for life, and was hoping his gesture eased the others mind. He mentally chided himself however. Its not like they would have given ours the same respect. Your loosing your edge fool.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 228 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 12 Mar 2012
at 22:06
  • msg #372

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "No Kahmaul, I was prepared to do what you have done.  I simply did not have the capacity to know if all were, or only the superior few."  Aethen replies.  Seeing the ensuing process, he moves to help arrange the bodies and gather kindling for the pyre.

   "Well, the the animals will be disappointed by their loss of a meal, but the plants will feast well."  He says simply, standing and nodding to Flynn.
Invar Wizardess
Tue 13 Mar 2012
at 03:46
  • msg #373

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"My name is Kaithlian Amilorisan.  Thank you all for saving me.  I told-"  Her voice catches, and she takes a deep breath.  "I told Fylon to follow you into the Cradle was foolish, but he did not listen.  Now Roerth is dead."  She nods toward the spit and the remains on it.

When Flynn brings back wood for the pyre, she shakes her head.  "Don't bother.  They Shi'ayth don't burn.  Let the Cradle take their bodies.  They do not serve gods, but some other power...something dark and evil.  They deserve no rites, burial, nor pyre."  She spat on one of the bodies.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:22, Wed 14 Mar 2012.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 155 posts
Tue 13 Mar 2012
at 21:13
  • msg #374

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn scratches his head, staring at the now useless kindling, before dropping it and sighing. He looks at the wizardess, "Ahh. So you had been following us. I had suspected as much, but I suppose that explains our run in before. Have you come across any of our party? We lost two of our number not too long after we parted. I fear of what Fylon would do with a young human Female with his disposition."

He seems a bit angry. It had been his determination that they needed to save this woman. While she had been grateful, the revelation that they had indeed been followed by the other group was disconcerting, how much of their mission was known to them? His eyes scanned the others, hoping that they were able to avoid letting anything else slip while she remained in their company.
Adryn Longmane
player, 241 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 14 Mar 2012
at 02:17
  • msg #375

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Judging by the banter going back in forth, Adryn can see that Kaithlian health is not in danger. With the amount of time he has spent around Vertium and Flynn, Adryn has been able to pick out a few words from the ongoing conversation, but he doesn't fully understand what they are saying.

Hearing words like "pyre" and partial phrases like "bodies don't burn", he surmises that they are talking about the dragonmen's resilience to fire. Looking around at all the dislodged scales on the ground, Adryn gets an idea. He begins combing over the battle field,  picking up all the loose scales he can find.

With a handful of scale in tow, Adryn shouts to Kahmaul "I'm not sure I'd be able to make much use of these scales, but perhaps a shield made from these might do you some good?"

[Private to GM: Would it be considered a monstrous act to harvest scales from the dead dragonmen? Also, would druids be able to wear scale mail, since it isn't really made of metal?]
This message was last edited by the player at 02:19, Wed 14 Mar 2012.
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 1 post
Invar
Wizard
Wed 14 Mar 2012
at 03:29
  • msg #376

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"We were separated soon after our encounter with you.  We...had a fight and the ogre, goblin, and monk you saw departed.  Fylon wanted to check out the Cradle some more, though he had no more interest in you at the time because of our diminished numbers.  He would not have attempted an attack on the human woman missing from your group.  Not with the Swordstorm with her.  He would not have had any help from me or Roerth.  Three days ago we were attacked by the Shi'ayth.  Roerth was wounded badly and my magic misfired.  I don't know what happened to Fylon."  Her eyes grew hard and she glanced back at the fire.  "They tortured him for hours before they burned him alive on the spit."  Tears stream down her face, but Kaithlian does not sob or stutter as she recounts the event.  "I was chained to the tree the entire time, forced to watch.  They chanted and danced and cut themselves, flicking the blood onto Roerth's corpse the whole time.  They weren't worshiping a god.  They kept repeating several words.  Shadow or maybe darkness?  And a word that translates into Invari as 'demon'."

[Private to Adryn Longmane: Addiyr would not consider it a monstrous act.  And yes, it would be considered a form of hide armor.]
This message was last edited by the player at 03:37, Wed 14 Mar 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 242 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 14 Mar 2012
at 04:16
  • msg #377

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Seeing the obvious emotion that Kaithlian was fighting back, Adryn stops picking up the fallen scales, and stuffs what he has collected so far into his haversack.

He slowly walks over to Aethen, and speaks in a quiet voice. "Aethen, those dragonmen said that they had roasted her mate over there on that spit. I'm sure she would appreciate it if we took him down and laid him to rest properly. Perhaps that might put some of her grief at ease."

Looking around the camp site, and tries to piece the current conversation together. "Is looks like this was all part of some ritual. Any idea what they were up to?"

It takes a moment, but he finally recalls the appearance of the mysterious figure during the fight. "Whatever that hooded figure was earlier, it certainly caught their attention. Maybe we disrupted something they were trying to conjure?"
Aethen Ironroot
player, 229 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 14 Mar 2012
at 06:35
  • msg #378

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen nods at Adryn's suggestion.  Waving a hand over the kindling, he replies.  "Use this.  We can purify the body of whatever these creatures did to it while ensuring that his corpse can not be defiled further."

   Before turning to the grizzly work, Aethen steps toward the conversation to address a worry that has been gnawing at him.  "Kaithlian, how prolific are these creatures in this area?  Many tribes or camps?"
Flynn Darktreader
player, 156 posts
Wed 14 Mar 2012
at 14:51
  • msg #379

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn smirks at Adryn, "That was me. I came into possesion of a deck of cards some time ago. When I throw one down it creates a random illusion to catch others offguard. I haven't had use for it since we boarded the ship here to this hell hole. I"m not sure what I called forth, but their reaction might have just saved our lives."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 110 posts
Human
Archer
Wed 14 Mar 2012
at 18:47
  • msg #380

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea walks over to Flynn.  "May I see the deck?  Do you know which card it was?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 243 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 15 Mar 2012
at 22:07
  • msg #381

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Still under Addiyr's protection from fire, Adryn quickly removes Roerth's remains from the spit while Flynn, and his deck, keeps everyone's attention. He lays the body on the ground and respectfully covers Kaithlian's companion with a blanket from his pack.

He walks back to Aethen, "Would you mind performing the rites, brother? I'm going to take those dragonmen out to the forrest. We don't need any carrion feeders wandering into the camp once their stench starts to grow."

Adryn grabs two of the small scaley corpses and tosses them over his shoulder. He grabs a third, tucks it under his arm, and begins to head out to the forrest line.

[Private to GM: Once Adryn has moved all the dragonmen corpses out to the woods, he is going to take some time to harvest their scales and place them in his harversack.]
Flynn Darktreader
player, 157 posts
Fri 16 Mar 2012
at 13:26
  • msg #382

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn shrugs, "Sure."


[Private to GM: Flynn did search the bodies before. Was there anything magical on any of them, or any items of note?]
Aethen Ironroot
player, 230 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 16 Mar 2012
at 14:21
  • msg #383

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   With deliberate care, Aethen begins to arrange the kindling around the corpse.  He hums a soft tune under his breath, one that is sung by all Anthros for their fallen.  Finishing, he stands and prays over the body quickly, before the rest are ready to pay respects to the dead.

   "It is time."  He says simply, looking to the Invar woman.  "What are your final words to his spirit?"
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 111 posts
Human
Archer
Fri 23 Mar 2012
at 01:43
  • msg #384

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathanae takes a brief moment to sort the cards, then hands the majority back to Flynn.  After a few moments more of searching, she reduces her options to three cards. "Using inductive reasoning these are the only three possibilities I can see.  The magus, but we saw no apprentice.  The empress, but the the figure was too clothed and too...detached.  Or this strange card.  It does not look like what we saw, but something about it..."  She holds up a card with a terrifying creature depicted on it.

[GM: Roll Lore or Knowledge: Planes, Religion, Thamaturgy, or Arcana]
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 2 posts
Invar
Wizard
Fri 23 Mar 2012
at 01:47
  • msg #385

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kaithlian pays no mind to Flynn and Dathnaea discussing the mystery of the robed visitor off to the side.  She kneels near the pyre and bows her head.

"Roerth, you served Niaaca with your heart, mind, and body.  You loved those few others who came within your circle much the same.  I was honored to be your friend.  Rest well in the Mother's arms."  The Invar touches the tips of her fingertips to her head then her chest over her heart then kisses them.  She turns her hand out as if to place the fingers on Roerth's body.  Then bows her head.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 193 posts
Human
Cleric
Fri 23 Mar 2012
at 01:49
  • msg #386

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler comes to stand at the pyre opposite the Invar wizardess.  He respects the loss she has endured and her people and does not intrude with ignorant words from his own.  Instead, he bows his head and offers up a silent prayer to Halai that Roerth finds rest and laughter in the Great Beyond.
Adryn Longmane
player, 244 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 23 Mar 2012
at 02:26
  • msg #387

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn re-emerges from the treeline approximately 45 minutes after leaving to dispose of the Shi'ayth bodies. His arms, up to his elbows, appear to be damp.

[Private to GM: After stripping the scale, Adryn quickly covers the bodies with brush/dirt, casts 'Hide from Animals' on the bodies, and uses 'Create Water' to try and wash the blood and dirt from his hands.]

"We have, maybe an hour, before their stink," Adryn's lip curls slightly "starts to attract more denizens of the area to us."

"Kaithlian, if I might ask, what are your plans from here? Wandering the Cradle alone seems ill advised, I would think."

Arvil
player, 71 posts
Cleric
Sat 24 Mar 2012
at 04:46
  • msg #388

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil observes the ceremony, bows his head and whispers a prayer. Niaaca receive this soul and deal justly with it.

He turns to Dathnaea and looking at the card she is holding says, That card is the demon card. It is a creature of the old myths fabled along with the dragons. Of course seeing what we did earlier in the shrine and house seems that demons may be real as well and I can't help but wonder, by the way the dragonmen reacted, if that is the card that popped that there might be demons or a demon living in the cradle.
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 3 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 24 Mar 2012
at 12:38
  • msg #389

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kaithlian takes a deep breath and whispers, "resheph."  She stumbles back and plops on her bottom when a brilliant blue flame engulfs the pyre and Roerth immediately in a towering inferno.

The heat of the pillar is intense enough that everyone must step back several feet.  It licks the night sky above the trees.  Minutes pass and the pillar does not abate. Within the fire, Roerth's body does not look like it is burning and the wood looks like it is moving.  Peering closer it seems that the branches have come alive and are sprouting leaves and blossoms.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 159 posts
Wed 28 Mar 2012
at 13:35
  • msg #390

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn moves towards the others and begins holding up a number of items taken from the bodies, "Well, it seems we have this ring which I'm almost sure is magical. A Belt which seems like it can fetch some value. This Terribly ugly totem, and a number of other totems that might be worth trying to recognize, see what god these bastards worshiped. Also found this amulet...

Aside from these trinkets, we have a small set of Half-plate Armor, short swords, 2 small rubies, and what looks like a blood diamond. Oh and a small bit of gold in mixed coins.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:01, Thu 29 Mar 2012.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 112 posts
Human
Archer
Thu 29 Mar 2012
at 02:53
  • msg #391

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea takes an involuntary step back from the flame, amazed at its power.  She realizes its the wild magic of the Craddle and catches her breath.

When Flynn returns with the items she looks them over.  "The ring has minor magical protection [+1].  I'm not sure what the other objects do.  Those totems vaguely remind me of that figure you summoned, Flynn.  The coloring patterns are similar anyway.  The stylized features make it hard to tell anything else for sure."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 160 posts
Thu 29 Mar 2012
at 23:55
  • msg #392

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Huh. I guess it does. Anyone recognise the god? Not my area of expertise."
Adryn Longmane
player, 245 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 30 Mar 2012
at 00:37
  • msg #393

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn stares in wonderment at the blue fire. Seeing the wood within the pyre starting to move, he gasps.

"Aethen... look! Have you seen anything like it? It's as if nature itself come alive to reclaim him."

[Private to GM: Would a knowledge:nature check here give any clue as to whats happening?]

Adryn briefly glances at the items that Flynn has collected from the fallen dragonmen, but nothing really strikes his interest and focuses his concentration on the card.

"My knowledge of religion, outside of Addiyr's teachings, are pretty meager. That doesn't look familiar to me."

Seeing that he was of no actual help, he turns his gaze back to the funeral pyre.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 194 posts
Human
Cleric
Fri 30 Mar 2012
at 01:53
  • msg #394

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Perhaps here in the Cradle, Niaaca claims one of her own."  Tyler nods toward the pyre.  "The mixture of the display of wild magic and nature to consume one who spent their life in the wild as Roerth did...can it be anything else?"

Tyler appears to be right.  The branches continue to writhe and grow and twine together merging with the fire.  Within minutes, a beautiful bushy plant stands in place of the pyre.  It's long thin tussocks are blue as the fire and the feathery panicle is a leathery brown color like Roerth's armor.  The fire fades into the tussocks blowing in a sudden breeze then everything stills.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 231 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 1 Apr 2012
at 21:00
  • msg #395

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen watches the fire dwindle, leaving the new plant behind.

   "Fitting for one of Niaaca."  Aethen says simply.  "Addiyr guide your path." He says, as a quick prayer, before turning away to return to the circle around the newest addition.
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 4 posts
Invar
Wizard
Mon 2 Apr 2012
at 02:23
  • msg #396

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As the funeral ends and the group gathers around to continue on, Kaithlian warns them of the Cradle.  "I've been deeper in.  After we split up, Roerth and I made it almost all the way to the center before the Shi'ayth attacked us.  The magic that hurt Roerth was mine.  I and Vertium will be of little use because we are probably equally dangerous to you as potentially helpful."  She looked at the other wizard and gave a sad smile.  "I'd say that it might be better if we left the group, except that I would not want to try and make it out of the Cradle on our own.  It will be safer with you."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 196 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 2 Apr 2012
at 18:50
  • msg #397

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul hung his head during the ceremony and remained silent at the beautiful effects of the wild magic. He moves towards the the others and nods at the mages words"The will of Naiaaca is with us. If we move carefully and cab manage to avoid conflict till we reach our mark. I'm certain that all will be well.
Arvil
player, 72 posts
Cleric
Tue 3 Apr 2012
at 05:29
  • msg #398

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn may I hold on to those totems? I would like to study them and see I can learn anything about them.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 161 posts
Tue 3 Apr 2012
at 15:42
  • msg #399

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn smirks"Sure. I don't want to be carrying all of this back to civilization."
Game Master
GM, 486 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Thu 5 Apr 2012
at 03:10
  • msg #400

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The loot divided, last words said, and healing accomplished, the group sets out again on their mission.  After several days of avoiding unnecessary entanglements with denizens of the Cradle, you come to a series of caverns.  Outside and all around the flora has grown alien, like nothing ever seen elsewhere in the world.  Gigantic flowers, jellied fungi that can be seen right through, whistling cattails and a myriad other wonders.  All of this appears to grow straight out of the rock that forms the cave...

...except it isn't rock at all, but the twisted, gnarled surface of some enormous tree system.  The trees form a wall so that passing in between is impossible -- each is more than a mile thick anyway -- and climbing over looks like it would be not only extraordinarily time consuming, but probably fatal if one were to fall or be knocked off by whatever lives above.  Peering through one of the enormous caves, it is possible to see faint light at what looks like the other end.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 113 posts
Human
Archer
Thu 5 Apr 2012
at 03:13
  • msg #401

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"If we were in some artifact, constructed by humanoid intelligence, I would say that the obvious way is a trap.  Since this place is all Niaaca-based nature/magic crazy-jungle...yeah, I still think its a trap."  Dathnaea shakes her head and steps back from a fungus that had sent out an amoeba-like tendril toward her leg.  It pulled back after she reached a certain distance.
Adryn Longmane
player, 247 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 5 Apr 2012
at 17:34
  • msg #402

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Nodding to Dathnaea, "I agree, this does look pretty suspicious."

Adryn kneels down to inspect the fungus and tree system.

[Private to GM: Any sort of druidic lore or knowledge nature he should roll?]
Aethen Ironroot
player, 232 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 6 Apr 2012
at 06:05
  • msg #403

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Nothing in this place is as it should be."  Aethen mulls over the problem for a moment.  " Well then, should we test the water with something that cannot be harmed ?"  He closes his eyes for a moment, concentrating on his call, and opens them to find what had answered:  a small monkey.

   Helping it onto his shoulder, Aethen whispers in its ear before turning to Vertium.  "I have seen your kind create a kind of wizard light before.  Could you place it on Ahr'zua?"  Aethen sees Vertium's confusion about the name and quickly points to the monkey, repeating the name again.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 197 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sat 7 Apr 2012
at 03:04
  • msg #404

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul crouched down, admiring the view of the lush forest. He smiles, At least the earth lies under our feet brother. Any forest, even as deadly as this, is better than floating out on the sea."

"Will your little friend be safe?" The warrior asked Aethen.  A scout was an ingenious idea, but the Large Anthros was unsure that the poor creature would survive such a trap if it found one.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 233 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 7 Apr 2012
at 05:22
  • msg #405

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "I have asked her permission and she has granted it.  Were she to receive a mortal wound, she would return to where she come from."  Aethen says to Kahmaul's question.  "And, if it is a trap, I would much rather it be her than one of us."
Vertium Thrusius
player, 233 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 10 Apr 2012
at 02:36
  • msg #406

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium takes out the necessary components and points at the monkey.  "Qatan'owr."  Suddenly the monkey shines as brilliant as the sun.  Ahr'zua does not seem to mind, though, and capers about near Aethen's feet.

"My apologies.  I said 'little light', yet this is what the result is."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 165 posts
Tue 10 Apr 2012
at 03:03
  • msg #407

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Hmm. I would hate to see you call forth fire..."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 234 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 10 Apr 2012
at 04:59
  • msg #408

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Alright, little one."  And with no more urging, the monkey moves into the tunnel, shedding light as it goes.
Game Master
GM, 487 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sun 15 Apr 2012
at 17:12
  • msg #409

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The summoned monkey cautiously picks its way down the path.  She takes great pains to avoid some of the jelly fungus.  About a quarter of the way through, something wet drops from the cave above.  Ahr'zua dodges to the side, but squeals in terror as her foot does not quite make it out from under.  She yanks and yanks, but appears to be trapped.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 235 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Wed 18 Apr 2012
at 01:27
  • msg #410

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Hearing the struggle, Aethen speaks reassurance to the creature.

   "Calm yourself, little one.  Are you injured?"  The worried voice of Ahr'zua returns a negative while, at the same time, conveying the fearful state of mind she was in.

   Turning to the others, Aethen speaks.  "Having watched where she stepped, I don't think there is any real risk for one of us proceeding up to where Ahr'zua is.  I would wish to do this so that I could loosen her confinement and have her proceed further down."
Adryn Longmane
player, 248 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 18 Apr 2012
at 01:44
  • msg #411

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The sounds of distress catch Adryn's attention. The monkey's snare doesn't appear to be causing any immediate damage, but as most traps in the wild go... it's usually a means to present an easier target.

Using the light radiating from Ahr'zua, Adryn scans the ceiling and walls for its source and other potential dangers.
Game Master
GM, 488 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Wed 18 Apr 2012
at 11:54
  • msg #412

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The ceiling is covered in more of the same flora, wild flowers in vibrant colors and jellied fungus.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 166 posts
Wed 18 Apr 2012
at 17:08
  • msg #413

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn pulls out his bow and notches an arrow, "Have the summon remain calm, I'll inch forward and see if we can't see what the plants purpose is."

The invar stalks slowly to the creatures position to see if he can free it. Eying the ceiling warily as he does.

[Private to GM: Search for traps 28]
This message was last edited by the player at 17:27, Fri 20 Apr 2012.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 236 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 20 Apr 2012
at 03:21
  • msg #414

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen does not reply, but continues to issue reassurance to the trapped creature.  He watches Flynn's cautious progress with apprehension.
Game Master
GM, 489 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Fri 27 Apr 2012
at 01:37
  • msg #415

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn is able to make his way to the monkey without issue.

[Private to Flynn Darktreader: What you see when you arrive is that the monkey is trapped by one of the jellied fungi.  Even more alarming is that the foot trapped and the leg about an inch outside of the fungus has turned to the same kind of jelly, though it seems to have retained some properties of the monkey.]

The monkey is not happy at all and is screeching in terror.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 167 posts
Fri 27 Apr 2012
at 17:29
  • msg #416

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn makes a gruesome face,  "Your friend seems to be trapped by a fungus, which would normally not be a problem, however... It's made his leg a jelly much like the fungus itself... I'm not sure what I can do here without chancing the same fate."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 237 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 03:07
  • msg #417

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Very well,"  Aethen says into the tunnel.  "Do you have a way to see in the darkness if I release her?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 249 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 03:19
  • msg #418

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"If this fungus is strong enough to turn Ahr'zua's leg into jelly, it would be wise if we were to find some foliage to act as an umbrella."

Adryn begins to search around for something large enough to protect them from the dripping fungus.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 168 posts
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 10:58
  • msg #419

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The Invar stares down the passage, trying to identify if there might be a way around the fungus.
Game Master
GM, 490 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 17:55
  • msg #420

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The monkey is still screaming, growing more frantic with each moment.

[Private to Flynn Darktreader: The jelly is creeping slowly up the monkey, converting the whole leg now.  The path forward seems no less and no more dangerous than the path to where you are.  Everyone will have to roll REF checks 2x to make it across safely.]

[Private to Adryn Longmane: You find nothing to act as an umbrella.]
Adryn Longmane
player, 250 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 18:30
  • msg #421

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Unable to find any flora to use as protection, Adryn attempts to calm the monkey.

13:27, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 26 using 1d20+13. Handle Animal Check.

Adryn turns to Aethen. "You should probably release Ahr'zua before his(her?) panicked state draws some of the Cradle's less savory denizens this way."

[Private to GM: Is there a sample of this fungus close enough to the entrance to examine? If so, Adryn will try to analyze it with one of his knowledge skills.]
Flynn Darktreader
player, 169 posts
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 22:25
  • msg #422

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn moves back towards the others, "It seems as though there is no way to avoid trying to go through this way. The Jelly is moving even further up the monkey's leg. I think we can pass this, but I shudder to think about how we can heal from that kind of wound."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 198 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 22:29
  • msg #423

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Growling softly, the Anthros warrior stares at the trap made of this magical woodland, and then back at the party. This is out of his element. A raging battle, even with numbers that are stacked against them, would be much more comfortable than this. He looks about and speaks, "Could we perhaps create a tree bridge over the fungus? Cut a suitable tree and slice it in half through the middle, then use it to avoid this substance?"
Aethen Ironroot
player, 238 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 23:37
  • msg #424

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen nods to Adryn's wisdom and releases the creature.  Looking to Kahmaul, he ponders.

   "Perhaps half a log that is held over us all as we proceed?  Hollow it down to just the bark..." he says quietly as his voice fades into pondering as he looks at the surroundings.

   "That one there."  He points to a felled tree.  "Cut it to size, hollow the wood, and use it as Adryn's idea suggests."
This message was last edited by the player at 23:37, Sat 28 Apr 2012.
Game Master
GM, 491 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sat 28 Apr 2012
at 23:55
  • msg #425

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The monkey fades with a sigh of relief.

The tree is quickly cut and hollowed out (there are three Anthros present after all).  It is easily light enough for the three tallest to carry and shield the others from attacks above.  The only issue now is the fungus covering the ground.

If you attempt to walk it plain, it will be Reflex checks vs. DC 22.
If you attempt to cover the ground with branches, it will be Reflex checks vs. DC 20 to maintain balance, 24 for those holding the "umbrella".

[Private to Adryn Longmane: There are a number of things you could try.  You've never seen this before, but fire, acid, electricity, etc. might affect it.]
Adryn Longmane
player, 251 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 29 Apr 2012
at 14:36
  • msg #426

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn kneels down to get a closer look at the fungus samples nearest to the entrance.

"This fungus is strange, unlike anything I have encountered before. As foreign as it is, it should have some sort of vulnerabilities." Adryn reaches into his haversack and pulls out his spear.

Grabbing hold of the business end of the spear, he mutters a short blessing and the metal begins to frost over.

He places the tip of the spear into the fungus to observe how it reacts.

[Private to GM: If there is no reaction to the 'Chill Metal' spell, he will attempt 'Heat Metal' to see what sort of reaction is gives.]
Game Master
GM, 492 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sun 29 Apr 2012
at 17:45
  • msg #427

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The fungus near the tip appears to solidify and stop jiggling.
Adryn Longmane
player, 252 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 29 Apr 2012
at 18:21
  • msg #428

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn, seeing how the fungus reacted to the cold blade, reaches out with his other hand to touch the affected area.

His muscles tighten up, bracing himself for impact, as his hand gets closer to the fungus.
Game Master
GM, 493 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sun 29 Apr 2012
at 19:29
  • msg #429

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The fungus warms almost instantly to the touch, almost as if drawing the energy actively out of Adryn.  [1 dmg]  (ROLL Fort)
Adryn Longmane
player, 253 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 29 Apr 2012
at 19:36
  • msg #430

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn quickly yanks his hand back as a twinge of pain runs through it.

14:32, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 19 using 1d20+8. Fort. Save.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 199 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 30 Apr 2012
at 01:31
  • msg #431

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul watches with interest,  "Can we burn it?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 254 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 30 Apr 2012
at 01:50
  • msg #432

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Massaging his hand a bit, Adryn nods. "I can see how it reacts to heat."

He waits a few moments for the frost to fade from the tip of his spear, and mutters another blessing. When the blade begins to glow a bright red, Adryn prods the fungus once more to see how it reacts.
Game Master
GM, 494 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Mon 30 Apr 2012
at 03:19
  • msg #433

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The fungus looks like it melts to a more liquid form.  It leaps toward the spear quickly covering the heated end.  From there it moves up the shaft, moving not quite as quick, but quick enough to cover the spear in the next few moments if it maintains a constant rate.
Adryn Longmane
player, 255 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 30 Apr 2012
at 04:01
  • msg #434

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

A bit startled, Adryn curses under his breath as he drops the spear to the ground. "Ok, heat is bad..."

Trying to salvage the spear before the fungus consumes it, he repeats the first blessing from before to dispel the super heated spear head.

"So far it looks like extreme cold has the best effect in our favor. Does anyone have a means to shock it? Or perhaps something corrosive?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 200 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 30 Apr 2012
at 14:31
  • msg #435

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmual shrugs,"I'm not one for magic. With the unpredictable nature of it, I don't think we could deal with the consequences... Perhaps we could summon a creature that feasts on this sort of plant? I know little of the wildlife here, but I do know that for every trick nature creates, it counterbalances that force..."
Adryn Longmane
player, 256 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 2 May 2012
at 14:49
  • msg #436

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn nods. "It is wise to be wary of magic this deep into the cradle. Its effects have proven to be random at times. That's also why I hesitate to call upon the lightning to see what effects it might have on the fungus. I don't want to risk a misfire of sorts."

Adryn looks toward Vertium. "Do you have any ideas concerning this fungus?"
Flynn Darktreader
player, 170 posts
Wed 2 May 2012
at 16:01
  • msg #437

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

 Flynn shudders as the monkey is dispeled. He speaks quietly,"I for one don't want to go anywhere near that stuff."
Vertium Thrusius
player, 234 posts
Invar
Wizard
Wed 2 May 2012
at 17:01
  • msg #438

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium stares at the fungus as he considers what to do.  "I could try a spell, but I worry at the unintended consequences.  What I have in mind is from the first məgillah, Tsuwrah.  It would be dangerous for us even if successful."  He looks down the tunnel through the tree.  "I would summon a cloud, modified to cold that would conceivable freeze the jellies long enough for us to get through.  The ground would be slippery and if we fell on one, I don't know what effect our body heat would have.  Are we all willing to risk these things?"  Despite the warning and his expression of worry, Vertium looks eager to try.
Adryn Longmane
player, 257 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 2 May 2012
at 17:40
  • msg #439

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Sadly, I'm not sure what choice we have. Trying to walk through them without those precautions is certainly worse than the alternative."

"Make it as cold as you need to. I can protect the group from the chilling bite." Adryn says, just before he starts muttering prayers of protection.

Adryn can/will cast Endure Elements on all players present.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 201 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 2 May 2012
at 20:07
  • msg #440

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul grunts in agreement with the plan. The Anthros warrior was a bit worried that the spells might cause more problems than they would solve, but they would not know until they tried.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 235 posts
Invar
Wizard
Thu 3 May 2012
at 01:25
  • msg #441

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The wizard waits till all have moved to a safe place well behind him.  He takes a deep breath and lets it out.  He takes something from a sealed pouch and the stench of rotten egg wafts back to the group.  The object is tossed before him and his hands rise, palms out.  "Qerachanan."

A cloud billows out, first a sickly green color but swiftly overcome with a frosty-blue.  Below the cloud, hoarfrost covers the ground.  Vertium draws his arms in, palms still forward then pushes them out again as if he is pushing the cloud.  Still growing in size, the cloud shifts forward as if moved by a slow breeze.  It enters the tunnel and crackling can be heard from inside.  The crackling grows stronger but deeper as the cloud moves away until it can no longer be seen at the other end.

"I think it worked.  It was a bit more powerful than I was expecting."
Adryn Longmane
player, 258 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 3 May 2012
at 23:29
  • msg #442

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Thats probably a good thing. With as much heat as we give off, a little extra strength for added measure couldn't hurt."

Adryn spends a few moments muttering his prayers, and as he lays a hand on each persons shoulder a brief tingle of warm passes through them.

"The protection ought to help keep the chill away, just be wary of the slippery floor."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 114 posts
Human
Archer
Fri 4 May 2012
at 00:56
  • msg #443

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"It won't stay frosty for ever."  Dathanaea, lighter than the rest of the party by far, starts out across the tunnel.  Her balance is impressive and she maintains her footing with only a little extra effort.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 171 posts
Fri 4 May 2012
at 01:17
  • msg #444

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn watches as Danathea moves forward. He shakes his head and follows swiftly, muttering under his breath as he does so.
Adryn Longmane
player, 259 posts
Anthros
Druid
Fri 4 May 2012
at 02:03
  • msg #445

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With a twinge of jealousy, Adryn watches as his much more agile companions dart through the cave with ease.

Even in childhood he was never accused of having an abundance of grace, and now with the threat of being turned to jelly if he were to rediscover his left foot, a feeling of dread starts to settle upon him.

Scanning his surroundings, there wasn't a vine or branch that would help him pass through without touching the ground. His safety net was gone. He closes his eyes, and begins taking slow deep breaths in order to maintain composure. At that moment, an image of a majestic eagle pops into his mind. Locking on to the mental image, he begins to study every detail as if it were right there in the palm of his hand.

In that moment, he could feel himself shrinking. His body felt light. The gentle yet cool breeze from the tunnel ruffled his fur, although it no longer felt like fur. He was now covered in feathers. His feet had transformed from claws to talons, and his arms had become large wings.

Adryn squawks in amazement, and takes flight down the tunnel towards Dathnaea and Flynn.
Arvil
player, 73 posts
Cleric
Fri 4 May 2012
at 03:40
  • msg #446

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil grasps the medallion around his neck and drawing circles in the air while pointing at his feet mumbles a short phrase. He then levitates a few inches off the ground. With a little smile he then begins gliding his way through the tunnel a few inches above the fungus as if cruising across an icy pond.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 195 posts
Human
Cleric
Fri 4 May 2012
at 11:43
  • msg #447

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler looks on at the others and shrugs.  He starts across and immediately slips and falls on his butt.  There is a loud crack that echoes up and down the tunnel causing everyone to freeze for a moment.  Tyler hisses and pulls his hands away from the ice.  He struggles to stand without putting them down again and finally manages.

GM: Everyone else needs to roll RFLX save vs. DC 20 or slip on the ice.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 239 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 4 May 2012
at 16:16
  • msg #448

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen looks at the narrow walkway, now frosted in ice, and shakes his head.  He need not try to walk across to know that it would be next to impossible for him, without slipping.  Seeing the others manage their crossing, Aethen calls on a gift and immediately feels it slip from his mind.

   Grasping onto the 'side' of this cave, he begins to scale it with unnatural speed.  Reaching the ceiling, he then moves forward, picking his way between globs of the fungus that were, apparently, prone to falling on those below.

Cast Spider Climb
Game Master
GM, 496 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sat 5 May 2012
at 01:14
  • msg #449

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

By various means and ways the group manages the tunnel without incident.  The entire trip is nerve-wracking though as the crackling of frozen wood is amplified throughout the tunnel.  On the other side, the group finds themselves at the base of what looks like a narrow foothill.  Looking up it is quickly realized that it is in fact the gnarled form of a petrified root of an impossibly large tree.

Before you stands the center of Niaaca's Cradle.
Adryn Longmane
player, 260 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 5 May 2012
at 02:46
  • msg #450

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn flaps his wings gently as his perches himself on Aethen's shoulder.

His looks up at the enormous tree and squawks loudly.
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 5 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 5 May 2012
at 16:56
  • msg #451

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"This is not all that unexpected."  Kaithlian cranes her neck to see the top and fails.  It recedes into a bank of low hanging clouds that indicate a storm might be in the near future.  "That hole in the top might indicate dead space in the center of the tree where leaves don't grow.  Do you think Niaaca's Cradle has been rotting for all these centuries since her birth?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 202 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 7 May 2012
at 15:09
  • msg #452

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As the group makes their way forward, the Anthros warrior takes off his helmet to better see the scene in the sky. Kahmaul shakes his head, "It is possible. What do you think Adryn, Aethen? the heart of this land has been poisoned? This cannot be a good tiding."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 240 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 7 May 2012
at 17:02
  • msg #453

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   "Poisoned, or simply wounded perhaps."  Aethen, too, looks at the expanse above them.  "As to the yircat, where do we go from here?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 261 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 7 May 2012
at 17:26
  • msg #454

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn nods, "Seems like that would make sense. It could be what is causing the corruption to all the flora and fauna around here."

"As for the yircat... I might have an idea." Adryn pulls off his haversack and begins digging through it.

[Private to GM: Would the silver raven be able to take a message to the yircat if it were within close enough range? If so, would it be reasonable that would could follow the raven to the yircat?]
This message was last updated by the player at 01:35, Tue 08 May 2012.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 172 posts
Mon 7 May 2012
at 18:15
  • msg #455

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn watches as the druid begins digging. He would gladly set to search for the beast but was sure it would be slow going. If the Anthros had a solution to speed things along he would be interested to see how.
Arvil
player, 74 posts
Cleric
Tue 8 May 2012
at 01:29
  • msg #456

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil sits down on grass, crosses his legs and pulls some grain seeds out of his pouch. Holding the grain in his open palm he passes his other hand around and over the grain. "Dicere Niaaca" he says and the grain flames up. Watching the smoke waft up towards the tree he asks "Niaaca hear our plea and grant us the knowlege of how to proceed to find the yircat."


Cast Divination

Arvil sinks into deep meditation.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:24, Tue 08 May 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 262 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 8 May 2012
at 04:04
  • msg #457

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

It only takes a moment before Adryn finds what he was looking for. He slings the haversack back over his shoulder and in his palm sits a tiny silver raven.

Adryn whispers a simple word in its ear, and it animates into a full sized raven with a silvery hue. He pets its sterling feathers, "I need you to find the yircat and deliver a message. 'Hold on just a little longer. Help is on the way.' Take your time though, we need your guidance finding her."

With a squawk, the raven takes flight to deliver its message.

Smiling, Adryn says "We follow the raven."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 173 posts
Tue 8 May 2012
at 04:46
  • msg #458

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Hah! Now that is clever... I'm impressed my friend. Where did you get that trinket?" The Invar seems a bit brighter than he was after watching the monkey before befall that trap. The nice bit of magic seemed to have left his mood for the better.
Adryn Longmane
player, 263 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 8 May 2012
at 16:19
  • msg #459

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Trying not to lose sight of the raven as it flies off, Adryn glances towards Flynn.

"It seems like ages ago, but it was a gift from Torhavich."
Arvil
player, 75 posts
Cleric
Tue 8 May 2012
at 22:10
  • msg #460

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Arvil begins to wake from his trance. In a strong but gentle voice he begins


I was born and raised,
Long ago in this distant land,
To be the caretaker
By dragon will and dragon hand.

My daughter then came from this tree,
And many creatures after.
The pet you seek, and will soon see,
Was formed by her first laughter.

That laughter to the top did sing,
Through leaf and branch and bough,
The tree was fed by arcane spring,
At its roots far below.

My tree, my daughter's cradle was,
Now bane upon this world,
Here life began by Almighty Hand,
Here world may end by mortal sin.

He blinks his eyes a few times and sees the group staring at him.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 203 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 9 May 2012
at 02:13
  • msg #461

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul puts his hand on the clerics shoulder, "That is some gift brother, what does it mean, though?"

The warrior stands uneasily as they group decides how to find the Yircat. There was no doubt another group in pursuit of it, and the longer it would take them, the more likely their mission was compromised. As it stood, there was little they had planned for their journey out of the Cradle, with or without the beast.
Adryn Longmane
player, 264 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 9 May 2012
at 03:13
  • msg #462

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Sounds to me like a magical spring underneath us fed this tree. Perhaps its magic gave birth to Niaaca's daughter. My guess is that the yircat is up at the top. Although, I'm not quite sure what the warning is... the tree gave divine life, but apparently could be the undoing of us all?"

Not quite sure what to make of the clerics message, Adryn looks back to the raven. "The magic bound to the raven seems to have a bead on the yircats location. With any luck, she is not far."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:15, Wed 09 May 2012.
Arvil
player, 76 posts
Cleric
Wed 9 May 2012
at 22:35
  • msg #463

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

I believe someone has done something either to the spring or the tree that has caused the corruption. I think finding the yircat will show us where the problem is. Let's follow the bird before he gets too far.
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 115 posts
Human
Archer
Thu 10 May 2012
at 03:55
  • msg #464

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"So..."  Dathnaea stares up at the tree.  "We're going to climb that?"
Aethen Ironroot
player, 241 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 10 May 2012
at 11:42
  • msg #465

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   While Aethen sighs at the obstacle ahead, he still manages a smile.  "At least it isn't an ocean."
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 196 posts
Human
Cleric
Sat 12 May 2012
at 00:33
  • msg #466

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I think what she means is: 'How are we going to climb that?'  Anthros will have no issues, but what of the rest of us?  Magic is questionable at best and we don't exactly have the gear for it, do we?  I imagine carrying us on your backs, even if you were willing, would pose a problem if things grew...violent."  Tyler takes several moments to rummage around in his pack while he speaks.  "The best I have is some rope."
Adryn Longmane
player, 265 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 12 May 2012
at 00:57
  • msg #467

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn nods. "I am a little wary about using magic as well. If it weren't so unstable, Aethen and I could easily bless you all with the ability to climb up sheer surfaces, but there is no telling what sort of effect that could have. I don't think I could forgive myself if the spell backfired and turned someone into a spider."

He turns to Aethen, "What do you think brother? Should we risk it at this point?"
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 6 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 12 May 2012
at 02:08
  • msg #468

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I have been watching since you rescued me.  I don't see where divine magic has been affected, except maybe for those who are followers of Niaaca."
Adryn Longmane
player, 266 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 12 May 2012
at 03:49
  • msg #469

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn stops to think back over his use of magic recently. "That's actually a really good point. I hadn't really notice it until you mentioned it."

He walks over to Kaithlian, places his hand on her shoulder. "Would you allow me to try something? If it works, then scaling that tree should prove to be no problem."

Adryn glances over at Aethen, "And between the two of us, we shouldn't have much problem maintaining the spell for all of us."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 204 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sat 12 May 2012
at 04:35
  • msg #470

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul nods at the suggestion, "If need be, I'm sure I can handle the extra weight," smiling at his brethren, "I feel freedom in the climbing of trees. This is much better than the ocean."

He sets his bag securely to his back and readied himself to climb. The Anthros seems eager at the chance to enjoy a good challenge.
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 7 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 12 May 2012
at 16:10
  • msg #471

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Go ahead."  The Invari woman turns to face Adryn with confidence.
Adryn Longmane
player, 267 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 12 May 2012
at 16:42
  • msg #472

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

With her blessing, Adryn brings to mutter a spell under his breath.

Casting spider climb on Kaithlian

As the trailing words leave his lips, he opens his eyes. "Just as the spider clings to its web, so should you be able to cling to this tree." He glances upward. "Give it a try."
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 8 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sun 13 May 2012
at 02:18
  • msg #473

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The Invari woman steps up to the tree and with practiced ease begins to climb.  "A familiar spell to those who use the arcane as well."  She smiles.  "I feel no adverse effects."
Game Master
GM, 497 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Wed 16 May 2012
at 01:10
  • msg #474

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The party is soon enchanted or bare-clawing its way up the tree at a good pace.  The climb is tiring and the druids are hard pressed to keep the spells renewed to keep the group moving.  Soon it is evident that spell simply won't last long enough.  The humans just aren't strong enough or have enough endurance to keep up with the other kinds.  The Anthros each take a human on their backs and continue the climb.

The Invar manage a couple of spells to help them along the way.  Kaithlian's fly spell extended through Vertium's new skills allow them to keep up easily enough.  Vertium is especially blessed by Halai as his spell continues for the rest of the day.  At one point he even catches Kaithlian as her spell begins to falter and she starts to drift back down.

As the sun sets, the group reaches the first break in the monolithic trunk.  The first branches are wider than most large towns.  Traveling between them is difficult, but not sheer or quite as dangerous as the trunk.

At last a relatively level spot is reached to make camp.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 205 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 16 May 2012
at 05:07
  • msg #475

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul grunts, setting down Danathea before moving to take off his pack, still secured to his front. He looks at the human, "You took the climb well, Danathea. Though I must say, the distance was enough for me, I am done climbing... It is a good day-fortune has favored us. Now we make camp. We should secure the perimiter so we don't find ourselves rudely awoken in the night."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 116 posts
Human
Archer
Thu 17 May 2012
at 04:36
  • msg #476

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea climbs down from Kahmaul and stretches.  "Thanks, Kahmaul.  It was actually a pretty smooth ride.  I'm more tired from hanging on than anything else.  You did all the work."  The woman gives a genuine smile and starts looking for a protected, comfortable place to sleep far from the edge of the trunk.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 197 posts
Human
Cleric
Thu 17 May 2012
at 04:38
  • msg #477

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler finds his feet after his Anthros ride lowers him to the ground.  He is quiet and visibly shaken.  As soon as the feet touch the ground, he wobbles and collapses to his knees.  From there he prostrates himself and mumbled words of thanks to Halai drift from out of the thick fall of hair around his bowed head.
Adryn Longmane
player, 268 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 24 May 2012
at 14:15
  • msg #478

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn calls his raven back once they start to set up camp. He whispers something to it, and shrinks back down into the form of a small silver figurine.

"We'll need to save its remaining use for when we get closer to the Yircat."

He places the silver raven back in his haversack, and finishes securing the camp site for the night.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 174 posts
Thu 24 May 2012
at 23:38
  • msg #479

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn waits for the spells effects to wear off and sets about making camp. Getting the bedrolls set and setting to work on the groups dinner. Once done he sits near to Kathain and asks, "There are some objects that we have come across in our travels which have so far stumped me. I am usually able to determine how such objects work simply by observing them, but alas, I've  not had the time to do that. Any chance you could give them a try?"
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 9 posts
Invar
Wizard
Fri 25 May 2012
at 01:08
  • msg #480

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kaithlian smiles at Flynn.  "Certainly.  What do you have?"
Game Master
GM, 499 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Tue 5 Jun 2012
at 14:09
  • msg #481

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Once Kaithlian identifies what she can, the group settles down for the evening.  The guard must be set in such a dangerous place, but the trip to the branches was exhausting and the rest will quickly fall asleep.

GM:  Please give me guard order.  Please roll FORT vs. DC 23.  Please roll RFLX vs. DC 27 if you are NOT a guard.
Adryn Longmane
player, 269 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 9 Jun 2012
at 00:29
  • msg #482

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn will take last watch since he is usually up early in the morning for his druidic rites.


19:27, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 16 using 1d20+8. Fort save.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 207 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sun 10 Jun 2012
at 13:22
  • msg #483

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul will take first watch.

OOC:
09:22, Today: Kahmaul Quddus rolled 28 using 1d20+12. fortitude.
Game Master
GM, 500 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Tue 12 Jun 2012
at 03:27
  • msg #484

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler offers to take the middle watch.

With thing settled down, the group eats dinner.  Night comes with only a dimming of the light.  As Xamador rotates away from the local star, the ambient light within the tree takes over.  It is a soft blue, much like the fungus within the tunnel.

Dinner is eaten in relative silence, the silence of exhaustion coupled with wonder and apprehension of what is to come.

[Private to Adryn Longmane: About halfway through your watch you note movement above the group in the smaller branches.  It appears as if the branches themselves are moving.  Soon, you realize that indeed they are!

More accurately, there is a flock?  Small swarm?  Herd? of giant stick-like bugs meandering slowly down the thicker branches toward the camp.  You sense no hostilities from them.  Likely they are foraging for food.  Several of them stop and chomp lazily on nearby leaves.  They will be among the camp in thirty seconds.]
Adryn Longmane
player, 270 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 14 Jun 2012
at 02:24
  • msg #485

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

An odd rustling among the branches alerts Adryn to a strange movement all around the camp.

With only a few moments before the movement closes in upon the group, Adryn mutters a quick prayer amidst his companions. He attempts to nudge Aethen awake just in case things become hostile.

OOC: Casts 'Hide from Animals' on those within range.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 242 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 24 Jun 2012
at 06:44
  • msg #486

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

   Aethen's eyes crack open with difficulty.  The rest had been welcome and much needed, and as such, had been taken to with gusto.

Autofail RFLX save
Flynn Darktreader
player, 175 posts
Tue 26 Jun 2012
at 02:08
  • msg #487

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn abodes lightly through the night and seems to not notice as the party is surprised.
Game Master
GM, 504 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Thu 23 Aug 2012
at 13:07
  • msg #488

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

As the group begins to wake, with a lack of urgency, you notice that it appears as if the branches themselves are moving.  Soon, you realize that indeed they are!  More accurately, there is a flock?  Small swarm?  Herd? of giant stick-like bugs meandering slowly down the thicker branches into and through the camp.  They don't seem hostile.  Likely they are foraging for food.  Several of the horse-sized creatures stop and chomp lazily on nearby leaves.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:08, Sat 15 Sept 2012.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 244 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 06:16
  • msg #489

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Rubbing an eye lazily, Aethen watches the creatures.  Realizing the opportunity, he speaks to one of the nearest.

"Addiyr's blessing to you, friend of the forest.  Tell me of what lies above."

The creatures might have looked slow or unhurried to the untrained eye, but they ate with precision and speed.  The process reminded Aethen of a ravenous caterpillar, methodically consuming any swath of greenery in its path to fuel its continued growth.
This message was lightly edited by the player at 06:17, Fri 24 Aug 2012.
Game Master
GM, 505 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 10:49
  • msg #490

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

A larger one of the creatures raises up from its meal and stares at Aethen for a moment.  Then in articulated speech unusual in insect life it says, "Above lies only the canopy, those who hunt there, and beyond that the great wind and blue."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 245 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Fri 24 Aug 2012
at 16:39
  • msg #491

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Tell me of those who hunt there."  Aethen asks.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 210 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Wed 12 Sep 2012
at 01:10
  • msg #492

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The Anthros warrior smirks softly as the insects climb around them. He reaches forward and allows one to feel his arm with its antenna. He looks at Aethen and chuckles,"Well this is something new... They seem friendly, so I suppose that's a good sign."

Thinking to himself a moment he shrugs and offers a bit of his hard tack to the creature.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:17, Fri 21 Sept 2012.
Bug
Thu 13 Sep 2012
at 00:46
  • msg #493

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The bug's antennae twitch and a clicking, whistling song-like sound in response to Aethen's question.

[Private to Adryn Longmane; Aethen Ironroot: There are many who hunt above, most are smaller than we, but a few are larger.  A couple move through the sky.

GM:  It seems like he is just making a general reference to the fauna above, not to any particular group of interest to you.]
Arvil
player, 78 posts
Cleric
Sat 15 Sep 2012
at 02:18
  • msg #494

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

I wonder what the possiblity of us riding these moving branches across this canopy is? They could make life much easier for us.
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 10 posts
Invar
Wizard
Mon 17 Sep 2012
at 02:08
  • msg #495

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"It would free the Anthros up for anything nasty we come across down below.  Is there anyone here who does not speak Brachus or Invaris?  There are no Kradok or Unbular in our group any more and I would prefer to speak in someone's native language."  She repeats her words in Invaris.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 177 posts
Wed 19 Sep 2012
at 23:43
  • msg #496

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Both Kahmual and I speak in Invaris with no difficulty." The Invar speaks sleepily. The rogue rises slowly and takes in the creatures with an idle curiosity. Moving beside the others he adds, "Though I must admit that I'm not sure I would want to ride one of these creatures... I would rather struggle to climb myself."
Adryn Longmane
player, 273 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 22 Sep 2012
at 14:19
  • msg #497

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Are there any hunters that are not native to the area." Adryn asks the bugs. "Perhaps ones that have recently taken up residence?"

Not to ignore Kaithlain's request, Adryn replies "I've been trying my best to learn more about other languages, so my Invaris is a little rough."
Giant Stick Bugs
Sun 23 Sep 2012
at 01:13
  • msg #498

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"There are none above, but the wind and the matrix speak of such below in the heart."
Dathnaea Searii
NPC, 117 posts
Human
Archer
Sun 23 Sep 2012
at 01:17
  • msg #499

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Dathnaea wakes from her slumber with all the talking, clicks, and whistles.  Her eyes widen at the sight of the bugs, but she quickly gathers that Aethen and Adryn are in communication with them.  While the rest converse she packs her things.

When the wizard woman asks, she listens for others to respond, then walks closer to her.  "I can handle either language just fine."
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 198 posts
Human
Cleric
Sun 23 Sep 2012
at 01:17
  • msg #500

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler nods.  "Same here."
Arvil
player, 79 posts
Cleric
Sun 23 Sep 2012
at 03:50
  • msg #501

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Invaris is good for me.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:51, Sun 23 Sept 2012.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 247 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 23 Sep 2012
at 23:57
  • msg #502

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Aethen nods to the group.  "Either will be fine."  He says with a grin, his eyes looking upward as he concentrates on the changing dialects.

"As for using these creatures, it would be an interesting climb for you all, if they are willing..."

18:38, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 33 using 1d20+13. Knowledge Nature Check
Adryn Longmane
player, 274 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 24 Sep 2012
at 00:21
  • msg #503

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn chuckles a little at Aethen's blending of the two very different languages.

Addressing the group, Adryn says "According to these creature, we might be going the wrong way. They made mention of irregular being somewhere below... in the 'heart'"

Speaking to the walking sticks, Adryn asks "What can you tell me about the creatures that reside in the heart?"
Giant Stick Bugs
Tue 25 Sep 2012
at 12:55
  • msg #504

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The bugs all twitter and sing in a cascade of sounds as if all speaking in song, and no one bug is speaking.  "We only know what the wind and the matrix tell us.  There are those below who are not of the matrix, but the matrix changes them and makes them of itself.  They have brought one of the Daughter's companions here and seek to kill her, but the matrix prevents it for now.  If those not of the matrix win the conflict, the companion will die.  If the matrix wins, the companion will also become of the matrix and no longer the Daughter's companion."
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:15, Mon 08 Oct 2012.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 212 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Sat 6 Oct 2012
at 18:57
  • msg #505

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul looks at Adryn, "Who is this daughter that they speak of? More importantly, is the companion the creature who we seek to protect?" His Invarice is rough and decidedly guttural. He does not look at the sorceress, but hopes that the gesture to change his choice of language would be enough.
Adryn Longmane
player, 275 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 6 Oct 2012
at 19:25
  • msg #506

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Niaaca, and yes... I believe the companion they speak of is the one we are meant to find. From the sound of it, it would appear as though we need to change our course."

Focusing his attention on the bug-like creatures, "What is the quickest way for us to reach the ones you speak of... down below?"

Adryn thinks to himself for a moment, and then asks "What would happen if neither the interlopers or the matrix wins?"
Giant Stick Bugs
Mon 8 Oct 2012
at 11:18
  • msg #507

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"The fastest way would be to find the center and let go.  But you do not look as though you can fly so I would suggest other means.  If you are of a mind to save the companion of the Daughter, we could carry you.  But you are more interlopers.  We are inclined to see if you can fly anyway.  Either way, we move."

"Eventually the matrix will win.  It is inevitable."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 178 posts
Fri 12 Oct 2012
at 19:53
  • msg #508

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I'm not sure I like the sound of these things wondering if we can fly... Is no one else a bit worried about giant sentient bug beings talking about how well we can fly?" The Invar hopes that they can't speak Invaris, lest his fears be public to the stick bugs, and edges closer to Kahmaul as he speaks.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 213 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Fri 12 Oct 2012
at 19:57
  • msg #509

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul shakes his head, "If she provides a means, we must provide the will, and trust the river runs true...It's an old saying I learned from an old wiseman. If they meant us harm, it would have already come. Since we intend on saving the "daughter" or at least her companion, I see no reason why they should not help us on our way.. I still believe our path is blessed, and I will not allow fear-your constant fears-I might add, slow us down. Let's see if they are willing to take us, if they are in a hurry."
Adryn Longmane
player, 276 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 17 Oct 2012
at 01:49
  • msg #510

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"You're correct, not all of us have the means to fly, but I think it best to keep the group together. We would gladly take you up on your offer to help us down."

Adryn chuckles slightly at Flynn. "I can't say that I'm worried about flying... it was rather enjoyable the last few times I've tried it. In all seriousness though, we need to stick together. I'm sure the thought of being caught alone in this place is far worse than the thought of flying."
Game Master
GM, 515 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Fri 19 Oct 2012
at 14:01
  • msg #511

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Unless there is objection, the bugs allow the group (minus the Anthros who can climb) to ride on their backs down the interior of the tree.  Well aware of the location and numbers of the ones who have captured Ere's cat, the bugs take the group within half a mile of their camp.  The trip down is beautiful and eerie as the tree turns from brown to blue, purple, and phosphorescent green.  The jellies appear in clusters from time to time and one of the bugs is even caught and overwhelmed by them, become a large, bug shaped jelly.  The jelly-bug fiercely attacks the jellies and takes out many of them through some unknown method before finally skittering off away from its fellows as it began to collapse into multiple small jellies like those that had taken it down in the first place.

The location where the bugs drop the group off is a kind of grotto.  It is difficult to visualize this place as the interior of a colossal tree trunk as it is too vast.  It appears to be more akin to a large valley with sheer walls off in the distance.

After the last of the bugs unloads its passengers, they disappear further into the 'valley'.  Soon a mournful song similar to violins echoes throughout the area seeming to come from everywhere, a song to remember the fallen bug no doubt.

There are three paths out of the grotto, one looks like it runs up against the inside of the trunk soon.  It is unclear if there would be an escape route that way.  The other two lead southeast and northeast.  The bugs were not clear on which of the two paths the trappers were camped, only the relative distance.
Adryn Longmane
player, 277 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 27 Oct 2012
at 15:09
  • msg #512

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn graciously thanks the bugs for leading then down into the heart, and watches them disappear from the grotto.

Looking at the two potential paths before the group, Adryn pulls off his haversack and begins to dig through it... muttering something under his breath.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 179 posts
Fri 2 Nov 2012
at 21:35
  • msg #513

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn, glad to be off the creature and back on solid ground, takes a moment to get his legs back. He mutters, "I'll be damned before I try that again... Worse than the damn boat."

The Invar begins to inspect the ground for any signs that may indicate which path the trappers took.

17:33, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 25 using 1d20+12. search for tracks.
Adryn Longmane
player, 278 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 4 Nov 2012
at 01:33
  • msg #514

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Oh, I don't know Flynn... those bugs seemed pretty nice to me", Adryn says smiling.

[Private to GM: Adryn is going to instruct the raven to follow the southeastern path for 3/4 of a mile, or until it reaches a camp. Which ever comes first, and recount what it saw.]

He pulls his hand out of the haversack, revealing the silver raven. He whispers into its ear, and within an instant it animates back to life and flits off down the path leading southeast.

"We should take a few minutes to discuss our plan of attack."

Adryn peers down the southeastern path praying his little messenger finds the encampment, "Hopefully within 10 to 15 minutes we might have a better idea of what we are up against."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 248 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Sun 4 Nov 2012
at 01:53
  • msg #515

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Aethen also thanks their new friends before they disappear back into the jungle.  He rests easily against his staff as he waits for Adryn to finish with the silver raven.  "We should move soon.  It is likely that they will know we are here soon."  His voice is soft and he is turned so that his words appear intended for Adryn.  It is likely he means no slight against the others and feels he can speak in his native tongue since it is to Adryn only that he speaks.

[Private to Adryn Longmane:
GM:  I don't remember if the raven speaks to you like a familiar or if you see through its eyes, but translate this accordingly (then let me know which).  It would help if you filled out more details on the raven as we settled on them.  It was so long ago that I gave it to you that I don't remember.

The raven returns swiftly and reports a camp of the same draconic humanoids you fought earlier.  There are also a couple of other creatures there, an Echtinik in spidersilk robes and a bare-chested Unbular hobgoblin not quite the size of Grondor in leather pants with a wicked looking double-ended axe.]
Adryn Longmane
player, 279 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 4 Nov 2012
at 03:50
  • msg #516

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn nods in agreement to Aethen's suggestion.

"Staying here for any length of time would only expose our presence."

The metallic raven returns without much delay and clearly appears to be agitated. "Found something, did you?" Adryn says, as it perches on his outstretched finger. A barrage of chirps and tweets issue forth as the raven relays its message back.

"Very well, thank you friend", he says. Adryn speaks the command word and the raven shrinks back down into the palm of his hand.

"She says there is a camp of dragonmen about a half a mile up. They are accompanied by a couple others as well... a spider-like humanoid dressed in robes and a fairly unarmored hobgoblin carrying a large double ended axe."

Pointing his clawed hand in the direction the raven returned from, Adryn says "Unless anyone else objects, looks like we need to head that way... Flynn, are you comfortable with scouting a fair distance ahead of us? I wouldn't want to stumble upon anything unprepared."
This message was last edited by the player at 14:04, Sun 04 Nov 2012.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 180 posts
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 14:46
  • msg #517

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn nods, and prepares to set off ahead of the others, whispering for a moment to Kahmaul before leaving.
This message was last updated by the GM at 14:46, Tue 06 Nov 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 280 posts
Anthros
Druid
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 01:05
  • msg #518

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn gives Flynn a few minutes head start before starting his journey forward.

He glances over the group for a moment, thinking back on the adventure that brought them to this point. "This is it, I guess. Time to finish it.", He thinks to himself.

He turns to the southeast, and begins to walk down the path.
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 11 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 14:47
  • msg #519

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kaithlian checks her spellbook one last time as well as the pouches and pockets around her person assuring herself easy access to what she needs when she needs it.  With a nod she follows Adryn.
Vertium Thrusius
player, 236 posts
Invar
Wizard
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 14:48
  • msg #520

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Vertium mirrors Kaithlian and follows.
Tyler Darkwatch
player, 199 posts
Human
Cleric
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 14:49
  • msg #521

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Tyler bows his head for a moment sending a swift prayer to Halai for luck, then steps in behind the wizards.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 249 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 14:50
  • msg #522

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Aethen places his forehead at the top of his staff and mumbles something.  He closes his eyes then nods before looking up with resolve and following behind.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 215 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 15:58
  • msg #523

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul summons forth his shield and axe and trails behind the others forward.
Game Master
GM, 521 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Tue 6 Nov 2012
at 18:15
  • msg #524

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The trail grows ever more brilliant with the vibrant colors of the flora.  So to does the number of jellied life forms increase.  Most appear dormant.  A few send out a tendril as if sniffing the air while the group passes.  Vertium casts a spell over the group that is a variation on the magic shield spell common to most young wizards.  In this case, the shield is cold in nature and causes the jellies to draw back before touching anyone in the group.

Soon, the group comes within a few hundred yards of what the silver raven indicated was the goal.  The jungle is thick, full of magic and color, of life and the jellies.  It is not possible to see the camp, but that means they likely can't see you either.  There is a rise over which the camp is settled in a protected grotto surrounded by rocks and cleared of the jungle life.
Adryn Longmane
player, 281 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 7 Nov 2012
at 14:32
  • msg #525

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

A little unnerved by the number of jellied life forms nearby, Adryn tries to make note of all the ones nearest to the group... particularly the ones that appear to be less dormant.

"Flynn, you think you could head over there and get a head count for us? Keep a wary eye out for those jellies. The last thing we need is to contend with those in the midst of dealing with that camp."

A flash of insight washes over Adryn. "Unless of course we can use them to our advantage. Perhaps we could use them to distract the camp. Given their affinity to heat, those dragonmen would practically be a buffet for them. Vertium, can you think of any way we can lure those jellies over to the camp using heat?"
Vertium Thrusius
player, 237 posts
Invar
Wizard
Wed 7 Nov 2012
at 16:44
  • msg #526

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Not until I get the lay of their camp and the land."
Adryn Longmane
player, 282 posts
Anthros
Druid
Wed 7 Nov 2012
at 16:50
  • msg #527

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Adryn nods. "Of course, that makes sense. We should know more once Flynn returns."
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 216 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Thu 8 Nov 2012
at 14:11
  • msg #528

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul kneels for a moment as they await for Flynn to scout ahead. He begins a simple prayer for the parties success and safety.
Flynn Darktreader
player, 181 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2012
at 20:53
  • msg #529

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Flynn returns to the others, "It seems that there is a large force ahead of us. At least 20 of those dragon men, an Ogre, and I think a hobgoblin and perhaps another amongst them. They can't be more than a mile out. I didn't want to chance alerting them before we knew how we wanted to deal with such a large number of the enemy."

The Invar begins to survey his options, "I Still have some of my illusion cards, and I'm sure that I can keep a few of them off their game if I can get into position to catch them with my bow."
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 12 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 10 Nov 2012
at 14:46
  • msg #530

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"That's not much different than what you faced rescuing me.  This time you have me with you."  Her eyes narrow and she looks ready for some vengeance.
Adryn Longmane
player, 283 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 10 Nov 2012
at 15:31
  • msg #531

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"We shouldn't overlook your insight. You've probably spent more time around them than we have. Do you have any suggestions? Do you know of any weaknesses they have?"

A look of deep thoughtfulness passed over Adryn, "Either way, we need to devise a plan to minimize risk to our group."
Kaithlian Amilorisan
NPC, 13 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sun 11 Nov 2012
at 01:32
  • msg #532

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I wasn't around them all that long, but I know something of their makeup.  Their scales provide better protection against bladed weapons, but they aren't any better against the crushing power of blunt weapons.  Fire obviously does nothing against them.  They also seem to have weak eyesight in the daylight, but it improves dramatically at night."  She taps her chin.  "I've prepared a number of spells that won't actually harm them, partly because they are more sweeping in effect, partly because there is no telling what will happen down here in the heart of the Cradle.  Vertium and I will likely be nigh useless down here.  What I recommend is allow us to go ahead, away from the rest of you, and fire off some blanket spells against the group and see what happens.  Then the rest of you can come in and do things the old fashioned way."
Adryn Longmane
player, 284 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sun 11 Nov 2012
at 20:17
  • msg #533

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"It's a shame we don't have more time... I have a spell in mind that would certainly illuminate a distinct advantage for us, but it would take a few hours to prepare.". Adryn chuckles a little bit thinking that he actually made a subtle joke.

"At the very least I can put protective measures on those who will be on the front lines. I can toughen up our skin so that their claws will be less likely to hurt us, and create a blessing to protect us from fire."

"Aethen, do you have anything prepared we might be able to make use of?"
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 217 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 12 Nov 2012
at 15:35
  • msg #534

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmual shakes his head, "I would have liked an idea of how they camped and what the layout of the area stands as... With it we could have divided and conquered as we had in rescuing you, Kaithlian. That fight was closer than I would have liked and relied heavily on our ability to tangle up a great number of the dragonmen so that they were helpless. Your insight on them might help us to best them again but we have not struck the first blow yet. Do not underestimate them, wizard."
Aethen Ironroot
player, 250 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Thu 15 Nov 2012
at 04:08
  • msg #535

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Aethen looks up from his staff, which he seems more focused on in the past days than ever before.  "Addiyr has granted me wisdom to provide what you need, brother."  He whispers a few words, head bowed against the staff.  Then he bends down and begins to draw in the dirt.


O = Tree   d = dragonman  e = Echtinik  u = unbular hobgoblin
s = dragonman in shaman garb c = giant cat-like creature


 O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO OOOOO  OO OO   O O OOOOOO O
  OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO  O
   OO OOOO                  OO    O                      O   O
O              O                            O            O
 O  O                                                  O   O
OOO        d  d          OOO     dd            d          OO
  O    O    s             OO                O           OOOOO
OOOOOOOO          O     OOO             OO             OOOO
 OOOO    OOOOO                      OOOOOO   d d      OOO   OO
OO    OOO             OO             OOO      s         OOOO
 OOOOO     OOOOO  d d                                        O
OOO        OOOOO   s      u  e                             OO
 OOOOOOO      OO          ____                OOOOOO      OOOO
OOOO                     |    |              OOO         OOO
  OOOOO     d            |  c |s  d
O                        |____|                         O
 OO      d   s                    d                      O O
OOO                O                          O           O
  OO         O           O       O                      O
O          O  OO       OOO               OO            O
O      O  O OO   O           OO     O  O     OOOO        O  O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O OOO  OOOO OOOOOO O OO OOO O

"As I understand it," Aethen continues after he finishes his drawing.  "The large groups of 'trees' are actually a single, impassible protrusion from the primary trunk of Niaaca's Cradle."
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:16, Thu 15 Nov 2012.
Adryn Longmane
player, 285 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 17 Nov 2012
at 00:07
  • msg #536

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Squinting at the map drawn in the dirt, Adryn begins to analyze the situation.

"Very impressive brother, Addiyr clearly has given you great insight today."

Sighing a little bit at the sheer number of adversaries, Adryn quietly states under his breath, "There sure is a lot of muscle out there."

Adryn looks over to Aethen, "It may be a good idea to summon some reinforcements to even up the odds a bit."

OOC: Where is the group in relation to the map?
Game Master
GM, 525 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Sat 17 Nov 2012
at 00:38
  • msg #537

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The group would come in from the top of the map down the "path" the silver raven followed.  You could conceivably come in from any direction since you are far enough away and it seems have not alerted the camp.

There are jellies all over, though and off the path they are numerous.
Adryn Longmane
player, 286 posts
Anthros
Druid
Sat 17 Nov 2012
at 18:25
  • msg #538

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Speaking to the party in general, Adryn asks "Remember how fond those jelly creatures are of heat? Imagine if we were to conjure a being made primarily of fire and sent it into the camp. If we could get the jellies to follow it, surely they would be attracted to the dragon men. Kaithlian, Vertium... how possible do you think that would be?"

Looking back down at the map, "If we could use that as a distraction for the ones on the left side of the camp, we could come in from the right side and potentially take them by surprise."

Adryn picks up a stick and points to the cage-like structure around the cat. "Aethen, do you have any insight as to what is binding the yircat? A cage of sort sort?"
Vertium Thrusius
player, 238 posts
Invar
Wizard
Sat 17 Nov 2012
at 19:51
  • msg #539

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I can accomplish your goal with much less waste of power.  If the Cradle lets me, your diversion shall be done."  The Invar grins and winks.
Kahmaul Quddus
player, 218 posts
Anthros
Fist of the Righteous
Mon 19 Nov 2012
at 05:32
  • msg #540

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

Kahmaul grins, "That sounds like a surefire way to cause a distraction, would you need any help preparing such a feat? Or Do you have something similar in mind there Veritum?"

The Anthros warrior bends down and points towards the Echtinik and the Dragon shaman, "IF we can focus our first strike entirely on the shaman, what are the chances the Yircat could fight with us?"
Adryn Longmane
player, 287 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 19 Nov 2012
at 13:14
  • msg #541

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"Probably not very likely. According to Toravich, the yircat is pregnant. I would rather keep her out of harms way. If Flynn is willing, I'd like to use him to free her while the camp is busy with us."
Flynn Darktreader
player, 182 posts
Thu 22 Nov 2012
at 17:14
  • msg #542

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The lithe invar nods, "I think I can manage something like that."
Vertium Thrusius
player, 239 posts
Invar
Wizard
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 17:34
  • msg #543

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I won't need help and its best that you aren't near me in case the Cradle warps my spell.  The chances are good for that since I'm going to use not only magic, but some of what I've learned from the Tsuwrah tome."  He pats the bulky book hanging in a satchel at his side.  Vertium seems eager.
Aethen Ironroot
player, 251 posts
Anthros
Tender of the Path
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 17:35
  • msg #544

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

"I suggest we begin.  The Cradle is winning the battle with the Yircat."  Aethen's head lifts and his gaze is clear and focused again, though he looks sad.
Game Master
GM, 527 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 17:46
  • msg #545

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

The group heads toward the camp in relative silence.  Even Kahmaul's armored bulk is silent, owing much to his Anthros heritage.  The rise overlooks the camp which is almost exactly as Aethen described it in the dirt.  Vertium motions for the group to wait for his signal then he and Kaithlian disappear in different directions.

Long minutes pass, then there is a commotion in the camp.  A hundred tiny flames pour out of the jungle, presumably from Vertium's position, and spread out through the camp.  Immediately thousands of jellies detach from the trees all around the camp and roll toward the flames.

A shout goes up in the guttural language of the dragon-men and they begin to respond to the jellies.

O = Tree   d = dragonman  e = Echtinik  u = unbular hobgoblin
s = dragonman in shaman garb c = giant cat-like creature

       F    At  Ad  K  D  Ar  T
 O OO OOO OOO OOOOO   O O OO OOO OOOOO  OO OO   O O OOOOOO O
  OOO       O    OO        O O    O    O    O   O      OOO  O
   OO OOOO                  OO    O                      OV  O
O              O                            O            O
 O  O                                                  O   O
OOO        d  d          OOO     dd            d          OO
  O    O    s             OO                O           OOOOO
OOOOOOOO          O     OOO             OO             OOOO
 OOOO    OOOOO                      OOOOOO   d d      OOO   OO
OO Kt? OOO             OO             OOO      s         OOOO
 OOOOO     OOOOO  d d                                        O
OOO        OOOOO   s      u  e                             OO
 OOOOOOO      OO          ____                OOOOOO      OOOO
OOOO                     |    |              OOO         OOO
  OOOOO     d            |  c |s  d
O                        |____|                         O
 OO      d   s                    d                      O O
OOO                O                          O           O
  OO         O           O       O                      O
O          O  OO       OOO               OO            O
O      O  O OO   O           OO     O  O     OOOO        O  O
O OO OOO OOO O OOO   O O OO O O OOO  OOOO OOOOOO O OO OOO O
Adryn Longmane
player, 288 posts
Anthros
Druid
Mon 26 Nov 2012
at 19:08
  • msg #546

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

OOC: My apologies. I wanted to post this before the fighting started. Adryn was going to cast Barkskin and Resist Energy (fire) on the 7 party members at the top of the map.

[Private to GM: 1 casting of each, time split evening among each person (approx. 7 mins each).]

"Flynn, you need to sneak in and try to release the yircat. Looks like those jellies might keep them busy to the west, we'll try to provide more distraction from the east."

Adryn unsheathes his spear, "As for the rest of us, we should try to stick together as much as possible. Our strength will come from focusing on small groups at a time." He pauses for a moment, "... and whatever you do, keep an eye out for those jellies."

Initiative?
Game Master
GM, 528 posts
Storyteller/Arbiter
Reward Distributor
Thu 29 Nov 2012
at 02:45
  • msg #547

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

GM: Yes, roll initiatives.  Also, if you have any spells you wanted to cast before the battle begins.  Now is the time.
Adryn Longmane
player, 289 posts
Anthros
Druid
Thu 29 Nov 2012
at 03:27
  • msg #548

Re: Xamador: The Cradle

21:24, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 7 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
Aside from the 2 buffs cast on the others, Adryn takes a moment to cast Bull's Strength on himself

Adryn pauses to say a modest prayer of strength, delaying his actions slightly as his comrades proceed into battle.
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