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Trading with Trolls 2.

Posted by Rushagorn BrokadinFor group archive 0
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 22 posts
Halforc Merchant
Mon 16 Mar 2020
at 00:21
  • msg #1

Trading with Trolls 2

continuing from Welcome to the Adventurers Guild

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The orcish merchant and his retinue  are assembling in the guild undercroft, not far from where the kobold workers are housed.
Present currently are Rushagorn, a heavily armored member of the Deepguard named Darg Wharten, the trollfolk archer Raffik, who has hideous burn scars, and a number of orcs.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:55, Wed 15 June 2022.
Syvanus
player, 879 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 16 Mar 2020
at 04:45
  • msg #2

Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus joins this group, standing slightly to the side ... he has been in the guild long enough to have worked with lots of Orcs, Goblins and such, but still his up bringing keeps him from being warm buddies with them. Regardless, they are his team and he is prepared to fight for them as needed.
Jendrich
player, 12 posts
Mon 16 Mar 2020
at 16:05
  • msg #3

Trading with Trolls 2

Despite being only familiar with humans, this was a reassuring situation to Jendrich. He may have been exiled by his family and home, and he may have doubts about his own abilities, but there was still a place for guards, and for him.

With my assurance than he had for a while, he steps up to the merchant and salutes him. "Jendrich, reporting for duty, sir."
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 23 posts
Halforc Merchant
Mon 16 Mar 2020
at 17:25
  • msg #4

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 3):

"Welcome. Call me Rush. We are just getting a few things together, and we will head to the elevator. Did any of you bring trade goods you wish me to sell on your behalf?"
Syvanus
player, 880 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 16 Mar 2020
at 17:31
  • msg #5

Trading with Trolls 2

I did not bring much except a gallon of honey, finding out about this task only at the last minute.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:42, Mon 16 Mar 2020.
Jendrich
player, 13 posts
Tue 17 Mar 2020
at 02:49
  • msg #6

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks somewhat embarrassed. "I fear I wouldn't know what to bring. And I wouldn't want to cause a delay trying to find out." Plus, with what little coins he has left, he could hardly bring anything worth mentioning.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 24 posts
Halforc Merchant
Tue 17 Mar 2020
at 19:56
  • msg #7

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 5):

"Honey would sell very well! I have not brought any, but I  do have two bottles of mead... Jendrich,  sometimes it is hit or miss. I had brought a selection of knives, but they seem to be metalworkers. They were wild for pickled salt pork, and I hadn't expected  that."
This message was last edited by the player at 20:04, Sat 21 Mar 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 622 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 17 Mar 2020
at 20:00
  • msg #8

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 5):
OOC:where are you getting your market info from? the handbook, or another source?
Grimaldi could make some money off trade goods...

This message was last edited by the player at 20:01, Tue 17 Mar 2020.
Narrator
GM, 7550 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 18 Mar 2020
at 17:23
  • msg #9

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 8):

Pulled it outta thin air. Probably there is a % multiplier a lot lower, but this is both a temporary and unique situation, or the basic "rich guy buys from poor guy, sells at full price"
Grimaldi
player, 623 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 18 Mar 2020
at 23:02
  • msg #10

Trading with Trolls 2

"I have a sum I'd like to invest in this trade venture. I also have a strong back to help me carry the goods. Lourdaud owes me a favor, and now is a good time to collect. I'll go find him, and pick up some trade goods. I've met the rope guild down there, and I know just what those stoners like." OOC: I put 1 point into hidden lore (magical items), 1 point into diplomacy, and 2 into merchant.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:36, Wed 18 Mar 2020.
Lourdaud
NPC, 31 posts
Brute mercenary
Sat 21 Mar 2020
at 20:09
  • msg #11

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 10):

The tattoed brute from Ashbury's Abattoir arrives, huffing as he rolls barrels of ale and salt pork.
Together you head down the rampway in the guild underworks, toward a tunnel showing recent construction, including a spike fronted bronze gate that also has a drawbridge.

Along the way you meet a group of the short bluish goblins called kobolds, chanting together with a grayish goblin in hunting gear.
Zeelzeel Shadowspear
player, 115 posts
join, run, or hide.
Sat 21 Mar 2020
at 20:10
  • msg #12

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Lourdaud (msg # 11):

"Look then, more seek the trolls, yes?"
Grimaldi
player, 624 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 21 Mar 2020
at 20:14
  • msg #13

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi nods.
"Yes. We're part of Brokadin's entourage, to trade in the undercity."
Jendrich
player, 14 posts
Sun 22 Mar 2020
at 03:16
  • msg #14

Trading with Trolls 2

As Grimaldi negotiate for his goods, Jendrich leans close to Syvanus. "So... what's the story with the Ropemaker's guild? Why are they building towers heading underground?"
Syvanus
player, 881 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 22 Mar 2020
at 03:27
  • msg #15

Trading with Trolls 2

I presume they feel safer going down, rather than up in the world of others, but I truly don't know.
Rafik
NPC, 24 posts
scarred troll
archer
Tue 24 Mar 2020
at 15:49
  • msg #16

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 15):

The hideously scarred black eyed troll looks up at you coldly.
He wears reinforced leather armor made of mismatched pieces, and is armed with a short bow, long knives and axes. He has a sack at his waist, and a pouch with a jar with holes in the lid.

"Peika fear drakkon. Build down. No drakkon now, still down."
Syvanus
player, 882 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 24 Mar 2020
at 21:04
  • msg #17

Trading with Trolls 2

Thank You, that makes good sense.
Jendrich
player, 15 posts
Wed 25 Mar 2020
at 15:15
  • msg #18

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich nods, as though he agreed with Syvanus. He still had no idea what the story was, but he had a feeling any questions he asked would only give him two more names to wonder about. At least this scary 'Drakkon' would not be an issue.
Syvanus
player, 883 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 25 Mar 2020
at 17:38
  • msg #19

Trading with Trolls 2

He smiles at Jendrich, sensing his confusion...   Several Centuries ago the Dragons came and caused great destruction until they were destroyed and driven off.
Jendrich
player, 16 posts
Thu 26 Mar 2020
at 01:18
  • msg #20

Trading with Trolls 2

"I see..." The image of dragons causing a rampage reminded Jendrich of the old apocalyptic tales they told in his home church. "I wonder if that's what convinced the town founders to make Heavenvale..."
Grimaldi
player, 627 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 26 Mar 2020
at 04:56
  • msg #21

Trading with Trolls 2

"Good work, Lourdaud. I appreciate you helping me out with this trade. How're things at the abattoir?" Grimaldi says, as they pause.
Narrator
GM, 7580 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 26 Mar 2020
at 20:08
  • msg #22

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 21):

"A little slow.  Glad  to come along on my day off"
Strong Clair
NPC, 27 posts
laborer
Thu 26 Mar 2020
at 20:12
  • msg #23

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 22):

An orcish woman adjusts her pack, and looks over Lourdad."I know you...you work with my kin, Bartolemu at that underground tavern. I carried supplies there for Ash."
Lourdaud
NPC, 32 posts
Brute mercenary
Fri 27 Mar 2020
at 17:31
  • msg #24

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Strong Clair (msg # 23):

"Yeah, I know the guy. Hurt his leg playing sports, good with a crossbow. "

As you roll through the drawbridge/gate, you can see a goggled fellow working skwith several kobolds installing a ramp near a framed out opening in the wall om one side of the corridor.
Grimaldi
player, 628 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 28 Mar 2020
at 04:30
  • msg #25

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi surveys the scene, as they pass.
Syvanus
player, 884 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 28 Mar 2020
at 18:41
  • msg #26

Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus, used to the out doors, finds the tunnels to be uncomfortable and slightly claustrophobic.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:36, Mon 30 Mar 2020.
Jendrich
player, 17 posts
Mon 30 Mar 2020
at 19:18
  • msg #27

Trading with Trolls 2

While the caravan's member finish their preparations, Jendrich double checks his crossbow. He assumes it won't be the best weapon underground, but it may help if he gets caught on the wrong side of the battlefield.
Mythos Songau
player, 117 posts
If it ain't broke,
it needs more parts!
Wed 1 Apr 2020
at 15:02
  • msg #28

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 27):

The artificer motions to a ramp leading up to a reinforced opening in the wall. within, you can hear a clanging sound as the kobolds work the crank on winch pullinga chain that runs out of another hole in the wall.
Grimaldi
player, 629 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 2 Apr 2020
at 15:02
  • msg #29

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi smiled, as he considered the possibilities for profit in excursions like these.
He would pay attention, learn what he could.
Jendrich
player, 18 posts
Thu 2 Apr 2020
at 16:31
  • msg #30

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich takes a moment to admire the entrance. "And I thought our church was impressive..." he says, as he walk up the ramp.
Grimaldi
player, 631 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 2 Apr 2020
at 18:27
  • msg #31

Trading with Trolls 2

14:23, Today: Grimaldi rolled 10 using 3d6.  Loner (12 or less).
Grimaldi was amicable, and conversational. He was also curious, but he wasn't going to roll to resist that..
"So, Jendrich. Tell us more about where you're from. Was there some sort of troubles there?"
This message was last edited by the player at 17:17, Fri 03 Apr 2020.
Jendrich
player, 19 posts
Fri 3 Apr 2020
at 16:16
  • msg #32

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich gives a pained expression before answering. "There weren't... well, I didn't think we had problems. Looking back on it now, it's hard for me to say. Our faith was at the center of everything, and we saw everything through the words of our scripture. And that word was 'the world is evil, and we're the last godly people there are'.
Anyone that didn't fit into the priest's divine plan had no place in Heavenvale. I'm lucky master Allist was able to find a place for me in the Guild."

Grimaldi
player, 632 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 3 Apr 2020
at 17:19
  • msg #33

Trading with Trolls 2

"Sounds utterly stifling, indeed..."
This message was last edited by the player at 02:39, Sat 11 Apr 2020.
Mythos Songau
player, 118 posts
If it ain't broke,
it needs more parts!
Fri 3 Apr 2020
at 22:52
  • msg #34

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 33):

The artificer reaches in to the wall, and pulls forward a cable, and
A clang occurs as the platform of his descending basket locks with the ramp. The orcs start loading, and several barrels along with the deepguard are sent down.
In all, it takes 4 trips to load you down into the dark.

The descent takes several minutes, and the platform twists a little as it descends.
Jendrich
player, 20 posts
Sat 4 Apr 2020
at 15:56
  • msg #35

Trading with Trolls 2

"Truly. But it's not something you notice when you live it. It's only when you have something to compare it to that you notice the limits."

While talking, Jendrich kept his attention on their surroundings. An elevator like this one, where their group could be separated for minutes on end, was an excellent choke point to launch an attack. Whoever maintained this lift should have setup a forward base to insure the user's safety, but guards aren't payed to be protected by others.
Grimaldi
player, 633 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 4 Apr 2020
at 16:17
  • msg #36

Trading with Trolls 2

"My master was with the mage's guild, until he suddenly left. He left behind a message,  some money, and some recommendations for the mages at the adventurer's guild. I wonder what ever had become of him...He said he was on a path to great power, but it was one he had to walk alone."
This message was last edited by the player at 16:19, Sat 04 Apr 2020.
Jendrich
player, 21 posts
Mon 6 Apr 2020
at 15:50
  • msg #37

Trading with Trolls 2

"I hope he didn't get into trouble. I wonder though... how did you learn about magic? Did you have some natural talent that drew your master's attention, or did you seek to become his apprentice?"
Grimaldi
player, 634 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 6 Apr 2020
at 18:01
  • msg #38

Trading with Trolls 2

"Yes, I was discovered to have talent, at a young age. I was his apprentice.
I suspect he has come into possession of, a powerful artifact... possibly even having made himself into a wraith..."

This message was last edited by the player at 18:01, Mon 06 Apr 2020.
Narrator
GM, 7641 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 11 Apr 2020
at 02:00
  • msg #39

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 38):

You find yourself at the base of the airwell in a large domed room. There are you two, Darg the deepguard,  Rush the merchant, Clair the porter, Murgash and Hravetta the orc warriors,  Radik the troll, and ourside of your circle of candlelight are perhaps a dozen trollish shapes.
Grimaldi
player, 635 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 11 Apr 2020
at 04:52
  • msg #40

Trading with Trolls 2

With such a caravan, Grimaldi felt like rather a small army, as they made their way.
Jendrich
player, 22 posts
Sat 11 Apr 2020
at 15:00
  • msg #41

Trading with Trolls 2

Looking at how the caravan spread, Jendrich realized that for all his desire to see attackers before they reached the group, the omnipresent darkness would make that impossible. As it seems the trolls have no such hindrance, he would have to rely on them to raise the alarm.

With that in mind, he sought the best spot to react quickly to any alert.

[Private to GM: Tactics check made by 5.
11:00, Today: Jendrich rolled 6 using 3d6.  Tactics 11.
]
Ulo
player, 197 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Sun 12 Apr 2020
at 15:27
  • msg #42

Trading with Trolls 2

A shadow from the rear of the trolls moves forward resolving itself to be a small troll woman, dressed in leathers.  As she approaches the caravan she says something in Trollish to Rafik, "Kes vastutab" he just points to Rushagorn.

She walks over to Rush and extends her hand, saying "Ülo, warren guide" with a thick accent.



[Private to GM: What she said to Rafik is "Who's in charge?"]
This message was last edited by the player at 15:29, Sun 12 Apr 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 636 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 13 Apr 2020
at 01:59
  • msg #43

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi nods politely, acknowledging the trollop.
Jendrich
player, 23 posts
Mon 13 Apr 2020
at 03:08
  • msg #44

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich imitates Grimaldi, but as soon as the woman is far enough, he whispers "What did she say?"
Grimaldi
player, 637 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 13 Apr 2020
at 04:30
  • msg #45

Trading with Trolls 2

"What I'd reckon to be Trollish, I didn't understand, but it appeared to have something to do with our merchant friend. She introduced herself as Ulo, warren guide, I understand."
Rafik
NPC, 25 posts
scarred troll
archer
Mon 13 Apr 2020
at 14:16
  • msg #46

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 43):

This trollwife is no trollop; she has harsh scarring like Rafik, who pats his pouch and says " Mul on üllatus."
[Private to Ulo: I have a surprise]
Jendrich
player, 24 posts
Wed 15 Apr 2020
at 14:48
  • msg #47

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich nods. Now that he knew who the caravan's guide was, he would know to keep an eye out for her silhouette while he walked. She would be the first to know if something was wrong, and a change in behavior would show her worry. Not the most obvious of signal, but in a new situation like this one, Jendrich would take anything helpful he could find.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 25 posts
Halforc Merchant
Fri 17 Apr 2020
at 14:27
  • msg #48

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 47):
The merchant reaches into hisbag and pulls out three pairs of tinted goggles set in brass and leather frames, and extended zech extends them to the trolls who sre with who are accompanying Ulo.
Grimaldi
player, 638 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 18 Apr 2020
at 01:12
  • msg #49

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi observed, silently. Was there going to be a bright, blinding flash? Hmm..
Ulo
player, 198 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Sat 18 Apr 2020
at 01:19
  • msg #50

Trading with Trolls 2

Seeing the trader opt out of the 'ritual greeting' of the surface dwellers (shaking of hands), Ülo's eyes momentary narrow... then she shrugs and accepts the goggles.

She says to Rush, "You say when leave", looks through the goggles to see what they do before handing them off to another troll, and then tries to casually walk over to Rafik (but it's obvious she'd be rushing to him if there was no crowd).
Jendrich
player, 25 posts
Sat 18 Apr 2020
at 15:53
  • msg #51

Trading with Trolls 2

Even though the trip had yet to start, Jendrich was already focused on his work. So much so that he missed the trollwife greeting. It was his first task for the guild, after all. He could not afford to fall short so soon.
Hitomi
player, 898 posts
Retrieval Expert
with a rank 2 Guild badge
Sun 19 Apr 2020
at 20:34
  • msg #52

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 51):

The tinted eyewear permits trolls to gaze directly at a torch or candle without suffering any vision penalties, an apology for bringing light.  In this case, aside from the candle which the deepguard is chastised for lighting, and which is then snuffed, the light comes from a glass vial of greenish white phosphorescent oil, and a pair of amulets which glow with a faint blue sheen as bright as a torch.

Lastly descending from the shaft, which surprises the merchant, is a catfolk person in a body harness with two long knives as t her side.
She speaks on accented trollish,
"Sõbrad, kas arvasite, et saadan ainult võõra?"

[Private to Ulo: friens, did you thi k I would only send you a stranger?]
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:38, Sun 19 Apr 2020.
Fenric
NPC, 67 posts
Troll archer
and translator
Sun 19 Apr 2020
at 20:37
  • msg #53

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Hitomi (msg # 52):

A troll archer with a prominent scar on his chest smiles toothily and opens his arms for an embrace,  which the cat strps into, arms spread.
"Hitomi kui jaaguari hõim!

[Private to Ulo: Hitomi of the jaguar tribe. She is a known trollfriend]
Grimaldi
player, 639 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 19 Apr 2020
at 21:49
  • msg #54

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi smiled faintly, as decent sorts do, when they see a baby, signs of goodwill, or old friends meeting again, in passing.
Syvanus
player, 885 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 20 Apr 2020
at 00:04
  • msg #55

Trading with Trolls 2

He has been taking all this in quietly from the back ground.
Fenric
NPC, 68 posts
Troll archer
and translator
Mon 20 Apr 2020
at 21:14
  • msg #56

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 55):

"Ulo this Hitomi, friend  to us of the Eastern Reaches, and to Svetlana and her husband. Let us all go see Angrid the elder."
This message was last edited by the player at 18:15, Tue 21 Apr 2020.
Narrator
GM, 7680 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 21 Apr 2020
at 18:20
  • msg #57

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Fenric (msg # 56):

The collection of trolls start to move toward one of the side passages. Your footsteps echo eerily, but the trolls soldier on confidently, although the halberdier looks about with trepidation.

What positions are you walking in?
-The cat along with the troll Fenrik are in front, two of the local trolls are behind you, and Rafik is close with Ulo.  In the center of the group are the merchant, the halberdier, Clair the laborer, Lourdad, and the other orc guard.
Syvanus
player, 886 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 21 Apr 2020
at 19:53
  • msg #58

Trading with Trolls 2

He is just behind the merchant group, watching to the rear as best he can.




[Private to GM: Will I need to act as Johan? I still have him and Azrael in my character list]
Grimaldi
player, 640 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 21 Apr 2020
at 20:40
  • msg #59

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi walking next to Lourdaud.
Ulo
player, 199 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Wed 22 Apr 2020
at 00:54
  • msg #60

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo alternates between trying to catch up with Rafik (after asking him wait on the surprise until later) and talking to Hitomi trying to find out about her.  Ülo's Araliase is pretty terrible.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:55, Wed 22 Apr 2020.
Jendrich
player, 26 posts
Wed 22 Apr 2020
at 02:03
  • msg #61

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich stays close to the rear, where he can quickly spot any commotion among the trolls. He keeps his crossbow in hand, and focuses on the group itself, trusting Syvanus to watch the rear.
Rafik
NPC, 26 posts
scarred troll
archer
Wed 22 Apr 2020
at 18:55
  • msg #62

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 60):

The archer leans in close to Ulo, and shows her something in his pouch
[Private to Ulo: he shows you a blue haired scalp]
Ulo
player, 200 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Thu 23 Apr 2020
at 03:40
  • msg #63

Trading with Trolls 2

"Udělal jsi to?" Ülo squeaks, then in a more conspiratorial tone, "Promluvíme si později!"

Where she seemed happy with Rafik before, she's downright blissful now.



[Private to GM: "You did it?"  "We'll talk later!"]
Narrator
GM, 7696 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 24 Apr 2020
at 18:17
  • msg #64

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 63):

The trolls lead you through twisty passages in the dark, passing entrances to vasty places that reek of reprile, and others thst drip with water, until you are broght to an audience hall, where  an elderly troll on a high chair is flanked by axe weilding brutes.
Grimaldi
player, 641 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 24 Apr 2020
at 20:29
  • msg #65

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi plays it cool, observing his surroundings, but not too long, or intensely, as he waits for the inevitable parley to begin.
Jendrich
player, 27 posts
Sat 25 Apr 2020
at 02:03
  • msg #66

Trading with Trolls 2

Thinking of what passed for diplomacy back in his home, Jendrich just stands at attention, hoping not to offend someone by accident.
Syvanus
player, 887 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 25 Apr 2020
at 04:17
  • msg #67

Trading with Trolls 2

He just stops in the little caravan and watches what plays out, alert as always.
Ulo
player, 201 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Sat 25 Apr 2020
at 04:22
  • msg #68

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo moves over to Rushagorn as the group assembles, waits a few moments, then intones a sound and gestures briefly with one hand.

"Better.  Now I can speak your language clearly.  Unless you have an interpreter you prefer, I offer my services."





OOC:  00:12, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Casting Borrow Language 16, borrowing Araliase.

Spells active:  1 (3 but 2 have No Footprint)
Borrow Language, no maintenance; Hide +1, no maintenance; No Smell, no maintenance.

Jendrich
player, 28 posts
Sat 25 Apr 2020
at 17:45
  • msg #69

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich's composure breaks for a moment, surprised by the unexpected spell. He recovers quickly, but he seems embarrassed by his own reaction.
Grimaldi
player, 642 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 25 Apr 2020
at 20:24
  • msg #70

Trading with Trolls 2

16:23, Today: Grimaldi rolled 12 using 3d6.  thaumatology ~ 16.
Grimaldi observed the spell's workings, out of academic interest.
Troll elder
NPC, 62 posts
ancient and wizened
Wed 29 Apr 2020
at 14:57
  • msg #71

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 70):

The elder speaks, and is translated by Ulo. You suspect that she understands anything you are saying, but is choosing only to speak in Trollish.
"Greetings to Hitomi, Rafik, and to Rushagorn Brodakin, and each of you.  I am Angrid, the elder. To travel in our precincts beyond areas your guides will lead you to is forbidden, unless you are, like Hitomi, Rafik, or Johan, made friends or members of our tribe. Please refrain from creating unduly bright light, as this offends many of my people, and therefore, myself.  Let us drink together from a common bowl, and then we can review your goods, and begin negotiations"

The orc bows to her when his name is mentioned, and after Hitomi, is the first of you to drink the offered beverage, which is a harsh tasting mushroom ale.
Grimaldi
player, 644 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 29 Apr 2020
at 21:26
  • msg #72

Trading with Trolls 2

"Salut!"
Grimaldi takes a drink, and passes it to Lourdaud.
Jendrich
player, 29 posts
Thu 30 Apr 2020
at 02:57
  • msg #73

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich waits for his turn to drink, doing his best to imitate the others. Hopefully that would be enough to avoid insulting their host.
Syvanus
player, 888 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 30 Apr 2020
at 03:30
  • msg #74

Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus lets it touch his lips, but avoids drinking more than a few drops at most.
Narrator
GM, 7715 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 30 Apr 2020
at 17:32
  • msg #75

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 74):

Syvanus needs to make a will roll to avoid drinking deeply.
Syvanus
player, 889 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 30 Apr 2020
at 17:47
  • msg #76

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 75):

And he does

[Private to GM:  10:46, Today: Syvanus rolled 8 using 3d6.  will.   by 3]
Narrator
GM, 7720 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 1 May 2020
at 18:20
  • msg #77

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 76):

The trolls seem to approve of everyone drinking their brew. Some boring negotiations commence, and after a few minutes, a troll comes racing in, crying out something in trollish.
Ulo
player, 202 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Fri 1 May 2020
at 19:51
  • msg #78

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC: New troll is crying out what?
This message was last edited by the player at 20:15, Fri 01 May 2020.
Syvanus
player, 890 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 1 May 2020
at 19:59
  • msg #79

Trading with Trolls 2

Given the visibility being somewhat limited, He draws sword and Shield.
Grimaldi
player, 645 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 1 May 2020
at 21:39
  • msg #80

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi puts a hand on the hilt of his tuck,but waits to figure out what the trouble is...
Jendrich
player, 30 posts
Sat 2 May 2020
at 01:08
  • msg #81

Trading with Trolls 2

With the limited visibility and no way to differentiate trolls from foes, Jendrich puts away his crossbow. He readies his shield, and moves between sir Brokadin and the direction of the cries.
troll archer
NPC, 46 posts
mean green and
a good shot
Sun 3 May 2020
at 19:39
  • msg #82

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 78):

The (visibly injured) troll repeats its cry "Olendid ründavad Kuristikust!"

[Private to Ulo: creatures attack from the Abyss]
Ulo
player, 203 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Sun 3 May 2020
at 21:46
  • msg #83

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo translates for the non-trolls, "The pit creatures are attacking."
Grimaldi
player, 646 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 3 May 2020
at 22:19
  • msg #84

Trading with Trolls 2

"Pit creatures? Slorn?"
Ulo
player, 204 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Sun 3 May 2020
at 23:37
  • msg #85

Trading with Trolls 2

"Giant evil acidic slug people.  They aren't demonic, but from some other place like that."
Jendrich
player, 31 posts
Sun 3 May 2020
at 23:50
  • msg #86

Trading with Trolls 2

"Acidic? Do they have a weakness?" Jendrich says as he draws his sword.
Grimaldi
player, 647 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 4 May 2020
at 01:07
  • msg #87

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi draws his sword as well.
"Salt is very effective, you know.. It's common here by the sea, but in other places it's more costly to weaponize."
This message was last edited by the player at 01:09, Mon 04 May 2020.
Syvanus
player, 891 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 4 May 2020
at 03:01
  • msg #88

Trading with Trolls 2

He quickly reconsiders and sheathes his sword and puts the shield behind him, getting out his bow and checking i and his arrows over.

Does fire work against them?   he asks
Trollop
NPC, 50 posts
beautiful, for a troll
Mon 4 May 2020
at 19:06
  • msg #89

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 88):

An attractive young troll wearing a red gown and a number of rings smiles from her seat beside Angrid and responds enthusiastically
"Tulekahju on efektiivne!"


Fire is effective!
Grimaldi
player, 648 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 5 May 2020
at 02:43
  • msg #90

Trading with Trolls 2

"We're merchants and we must protect our investments, but I shall help as I can.
I have some fire and powerful lightning magic. I expect down here, that will drive off many threats, as they are not used to it."

Jendrich
player, 32 posts
Wed 6 May 2020
at 17:24
  • msg #91

Trading with Trolls 2

"Good to know we have an edge..." Considering the battlefield, and potential side-effects of Grimaldi's magic, Jendrich turns to Ulo. "Please warn the elder. We'll engage the attackers from the flank, so our fire spells don't dazzle his soldiers. Grimaldi, I'll do my best to hold them back while you light them up."
Narrator
GM, 7738 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 6 May 2020
at 17:25
  • msg #92

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 90):

The deepguard stays with Rushagorn,  as does Clair and one of the orc guardsmen. The other orc, along with Fenric, Rafik, and Lourdad agree to go with you.
Syvanus
player, 892 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 6 May 2020
at 22:20
  • msg #93

Trading with Trolls 2

Pity we have nothing to make fire arrows from... I can tear off the bottom of my cloak if someone has some oil.
Ulo
player, 205 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Thu 7 May 2020
at 03:59
  • msg #94

Trading with Trolls 2

Responding to Jendrik (and the others in turn), "Yes, Elder Angrid will be told, her warriors are somewhat used to fire already...  as for the slug creatures, fire is good, lightning not so much.  They aren't affected anymore than most others by it, maybe a bit less.  Don't rip your cloak, I'm sure some spare cloth, or ratty bags can be found.  As well as oil or waxes for fire arrows."

She sighs.

"I wish Gorgath were here, or even Strak*.  Those two are warriors."




OOC:  * Yes GM, she said his name wrong, on purpose even.
Grimaldi
player, 649 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 7 May 2020
at 10:58
  • msg #95

Trading with Trolls 2

"If only we had some salt, we could make grenados..."
Grimaldi said, as he followed the others to the action.
Syvanus
player, 893 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 7 May 2020
at 17:40
  • msg #96

Trading with Trolls 2

He will start making fire arrows as soon as the supplies are available. He will make as many as time allows and find a torch that can be lit.

[Private to GM: So do you want Johan Stark to show up? looked like his wife was here.]
This message was last edited by the player at 17:44, Thu 07 May 2020.
Narrator
GM, 7744 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 8 May 2020
at 16:56
  • msg #97

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 96):

As you head toward an area that feels large before you get to it, you can hear the sounds of combat, with the voices of trolls shouting, and one human voice calling out in broken trollish. There is also a weird warbling that sets your teeth on edge.



Yes, Stark is ahead, defending his people.
Grimaldi
player, 651 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 8 May 2020
at 17:44
  • msg #98

Trading with Trolls 2

13:38, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  ball lightning ~ 14.
Grimaldi cups his hand, and speaks magical words...
"Fulgur Pila!"
A pale, blue orb with power arcing off it, begins to grow within his hand. (2 points of energy)
Ulo
player, 206 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Fri 8 May 2020
at 17:49
  • msg #99

Trading with Trolls 2

"Beware the acid flesh!" Ülo shouts to the newcomers as she rushes towards the combat.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:50, Fri 08 May 2020.
Johan Stark
player, 572 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Fri 8 May 2020
at 18:02
  • msg #100

Trading with Trolls 2

An armored Human seems to be leading the Trolls in this fight, his Axe is doing good work against these slime monsters, but they don't have the upper hand and are falling back in the face of the attack.
Ulo
player, 207 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Fri 8 May 2020
at 18:15
  • msg #101

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Are there any trollwives among the defenders?  Before Ülo starts throwing around Resist Acid... in case someone already beat her to the punch.
Johan Stark
player, 573 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Fri 8 May 2020
at 23:20
  • msg #102

Trading with Trolls 2

Perhaps my wife, she seemed to be present earlier.
Grimaldi
player, 652 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 10 May 2020
at 02:51
  • msg #103

Trading with Trolls 2

"What I have here has a blast radius, so if I throw it in the midst of several targets, it'll do the most damage, for my energy's worth."
Grimaldi explains to Jendrich and Lourdaud.
"When I throw it, if they survive that, chances are it'll be stunned for your onslaught! This will create a great flash of light..so prepare for that too."
Grimaldi cautions.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:54, Sun 10 May 2020.
Ulo
player, 208 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Sun 10 May 2020
at 03:11
  • msg #104

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Grimaldi, did you actually cast Ball of Lightning?  Do you realize how slow that moves?

It's not a bad spell, it's just not a normal Missile spell.

Jendrich
player, 33 posts
Sun 10 May 2020
at 03:40
  • msg #105

Trading with Trolls 2

"Understood." Though it's strange for Jendrich to puzzle out magical strategies, he keeps his focus on his own task. He raises his shield, peeking over it just enough to keep track of the nearest foes, and ready to take advantage of any opening Grimaldi creates.

[Private to GM: If I can 'block' the flash of light with my shield, I'll stay on All-Out Defense. If not, I'll just ready an action to hide behind my shield when the spell passes me.]
Grimaldi
player, 653 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 10 May 2020
at 07:56
  • msg #106

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 104):

OOC:Yeah, I know. It's more precise, and a speed of 5 isn't too bad. I can stay behind the melee, and will the ball forward. >:D Having formed the pulsating ball, Grimaldi opened his palm, letting it loose in the air, where it began to steadily move towards targets... (targets in range?)
This message was last edited by the player at 07:58, Sun 10 May 2020.
Ulo
player, 208 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 14/14
Sun 10 May 2020
at 12:21
  • msg #107

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi:
OOC:Yeah, I know. It's more precise, and a speed of 5 isn't too bad.

OOC:  If your skill is 14, that means you have a Speed of 2.  Speed of the Ball equals Skill divided by 5, round down.
This message was last updated by the player at 12:21, Sun 10 May 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 654 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 10 May 2020
at 15:13
  • msg #108

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:Good enough for my purposes!
Ravha kuristikku
NPC, 21 posts
Four armedslug beast
Mon 11 May 2020
at 19:56
  • msg #109

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 108):

The people of the pit are massive slugs with four tentacle arms , a gaping mouth, and a pulsatinf, glowing multiorbed eye on a stalk that seems to be the source of both the warbling sound and the pulsing cired lights.

The trolls are being affected by the lights, and one of the orcs with you looks dumbstruck, and is walking toward the creature, with its spear dragging on the ground.

A trollwife (like Ulo) approaches, clutching a ball of blackish green fire, and beside her is Svetlana,  Johan's wife, who is preparing a similar spell.

[Private to Ulo: death touch and throw soell, strike blind and throw spell]
Grimaldi
player, 655 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 11 May 2020
at 20:13
  • msg #110

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Somebody help that poor sod, we're about to hurl our spells!"
Grimaldi points at the orc, who is seemingly bedazzled, headed for his own destruction.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:19, Mon 11 May 2020.
Syvanus
player, 894 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 11 May 2020
at 20:17
  • msg #111

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus fires a burning arrow at the monster the Orc is walking toward, aiming for it's eye.



[Private to GM: You will have to apply the range and target modifiers
13:09, Today: Syvanus rolled 11 using 3d6.  Arrow.     Skill 20 + 3 Acc
13:12, Today: Syvanus rolled 4 using 1d6+1.  Impaling Damage.
]
Ulo
player, 209 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 12/14
Tue 12 May 2020
at 03:18
  • msg #112

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo stops a couple of yards back from Stark and casts resist acid on him.






OOC:  23:13, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Resist Acid 13 (skill 16 - 2 range - 1 footprint).  Costs 1 FP, cast on Stark.

Spells active:  2 (4 but 2 have No Footprint)
Resist Acid (on Stark), 0 maintain; Borrow Language, 0 maintain; Hide +1, 0 maintain; No Smell, 0 maintain.

Grimaldi
player, 656 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 12 May 2020
at 10:33
  • msg #113

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi focuses his orb, towards targets, hoping to catch at least two, in one blast.
Ravha kuristikku
NPC, 22 posts
Four armedslug beast
Tue 12 May 2020
at 17:09
  • msg #114

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 113):

Syvanus'shot catches the (SM+2) creature in one of the lobes of its triple  lobed eye. It screams, psychically- everyone make a will roll (FC)
Jendrich
player, 34 posts
Tue 12 May 2020
at 17:50
  • msg #115

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

As much as he wished to help the enthralled troll, Jendrich remembered one important lesson: don't break the line. You break the line, you're putting yourself and your friend at risk.

Instead, he continued to wait for the spell to explode, trying to ignore the terrible scream.

[Private to GM: 13:47, Today: Jendrich rolled 7 using 3d6 ((2,4,1)). Will check, success by 4.]
Syvanus
player, 895 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 12 May 2020
at 17:53
  • msg #116

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus drops his bow and the arrow he was going to pull from his quiver and covers his ears, bending double in pain.



[Private to GM:  10:51, Today: Syvanus rolled 16 using 3d6.  Will.  missed by 5 ]
Narrator
GM, 7756 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 12 May 2020
at 19:42
  • msg #117

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 116):

Make a FC roll, +5
Grimaldi
player, 657 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 12 May 2020
at 20:55
  • msg #118

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

16:53, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6.  fright check ~ 17 or less (will 14, +1 cool, +2 combat reflexes).
Grimaldi just narrows his eyes at the abomination, with steely resolve...
Ulo
player, 210 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 12/14
Tue 12 May 2020
at 21:20
  • msg #119

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OO:  17:18, Today: Ulo rolled 11 using 3d6.  Will 15.
Syvanus
player, 896 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 12 May 2020
at 22:56
  • msg #120

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 117):

Just made it


[Private to GM: 15:53, Today: Syvanus rolled 8 using 3d6.  Fright Check. Attribute is 13]
orc soldier
NPC, 6 posts
lightly armored orc
Thu 14 May 2020
at 15:24
  • msg #121

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 120):

This was for effect. You acquire a quirk.

The orc walks toward one of the creatures, which snatches him up with its tentacles!

The ball lightning moves forward, and the two deathtouch missles smack into two of the pit creatures, eating away at their flesh.
Grimaldi
player, 658 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 14 May 2020
at 21:34
  • msg #122

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi focuses his ball, towards those pit creatures struck by the death touch missles. If he could get them both with the blast, He hoped he could take them all out, with one ball...
17:32, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6.  thaumatology ~ 16.
Watching the blackish-green balls of fire cast, Grimaldi was very keen on learning all he could about that missle!
Ulo
player, 211 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP: 9/9 FP: 12/14
Fri 15 May 2020
at 04:54
  • msg #123

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo begins chanting and preparing another casting of resist acid, clearly putting more fancy footwork into this casting than she did the last.
Ravha kuristikku
NPC, 23 posts
Four armedslug beast
Sat 16 May 2020
at 17:07
  • msg #124

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 123):

One spits a wad of acid at Johan, as he has cleaved through a tentacle,  butthe caustic sputem drips off like water.


Damage on the ball lightning?
Grimaldi
player, 660 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 16 May 2020
at 18:52
  • msg #125

Trading with Trolls 2

14:51, Today: Grimaldi rolled 6 using 2d6.  ball lightening, 2d burn damage.
Johan Stark
player, 574 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Sat 16 May 2020
at 20:02
  • msg #126

Trading with Trolls 2

He continues to slash at the creature


[Private to GM: 13:00, Today: Johan Stark rolled 12 using 3d6.  Axe swing.   By 8
13:01, Today: Johan Stark rolled 13 cutting using 2d6+7.  Axe damage.
]
Syvanus
player, 897 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 16 May 2020
at 20:12
  • msg #127

Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus recovers some,  takes an arrow out and knocks it, touches the rag to the flames, then draws it back and fires.



[Private to GM:  13:08, Today: Syvanus rolled 8 using 3d6.  Fast Draw arrow. by 11
13:09, Today: Syvanus rolled 16 using 3d6.  Bow Shot.  Skill is 20 -1 for his new phobia -range mod
13:10, Today: Syvanus rolled 6 impaling + fire damage using 1d6+3.  arrow damage.
]
Ravha kuristikku
NPC, 24 posts
Four armedslug beast
Sun 17 May 2020
at 19:09
  • msg #128

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 127):

Johan cleaves deeply into the pit creature, spraying gouts of acidic blood.

Syvanus put out another eye of the one grappling with the orc.

One of the spell injured creatures is stunned by the loghtning, but the other spits at the hag that threw the deathtouch at it, burning her badly.
Grimaldi
player, 662 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 17 May 2020
at 23:25
  • msg #129

Trading with Trolls 2

19:23, Today: Grimaldi rolled 15 using 3d6.  lightning bolt ~ 14 (2d).
Grimaldi tries to summon a bolt of lightning, but his spell fizzles!
"Fie!"
Jendrich
player, 35 posts
Sun 17 May 2020
at 23:57
  • msg #130

Trading with Trolls 2

Seeing the opening he was waiting for, Jendrich moves to attack the stunned creature.

[Private to GM: Move and attack, but missed.

19:55, Today: Jendrich rolled 15 using 3d6.  Broadsword stab (wild swing) 9.
]
Ulo
player, 212 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 11/14 PF 10/10
Mon 18 May 2020
at 04:08
  • msg #131

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo turns and gestures towards Jendrich finishing the spell with a shout.






00:01, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Resist Acid 13 (skill 16 - 2 range - 2 footprint + 1 Extra Time).  Costs 1 FP, cast on Jendrich.

Spells active:  3 (5 but 2 have No Footprint)
Resist Acid (Jendrich), 0 maintain; Resist Acid (Stark), 0 maintain; Borrow Language, 0 maintain; Hide +1, 0 maintain; No Smell, 0 maintain.

Grimaldi
player, 663 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 19 May 2020
at 15:28
  • msg #132

Trading with Trolls 2

10:28, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6 ((5,2,1)).
"Fulmen!"
Grimaldi creates, a respectable-sized bolt...(2d)
This message was last edited by the player at 15:29, Tue 19 May 2020.
Syvanus
player, 898 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 19 May 2020
at 18:11
  • msg #133

Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus fires another flaming arrow

[Private to GM:  11:09, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Bow Shot.
11:10, Today: Syvanus rolled 3 impaling using 1d6+1  + flame Damage.
]
Ravha kuristikku
NPC, 25 posts
Four armedslug beast
Wed 20 May 2020
at 17:23
  • msg #134

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 133):

The creature wails in everyone head as it is completely blinded! It flails about , striking anothe pit creature.

A tenacle swings at Johan.

The stunned creature is still stunned.

The other scorched creatue lashes out at one of the trolls, who parries the strike with his axe.

The one with the orc takes a bite out of his arm, which hisses as its acidic spittle burns.
The orc screams, and, snapped out of it, reaches for a boot knofe.


These creatures are SM+2, so keep that in mind
Johan Stark
player, 575 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Wed 20 May 2020
at 18:19
  • msg #135

Trading with Trolls 2

Johan parries the tentacle, then recovers and swings at the creature


[Private to GM:  11:14, Today: Johan Stark rolled 10 using 3d6.  Parry   By 4
11:14, Today: Johan Stark rolled 15 using 3d6.  Axe swing.   by 5
11:15, Today: Johan Stark rolled 16 using 2d6+7.  Axe damage.
Multi-CT action; no particular place aimed for.
]
Jendrich
player, 36 posts
Wed 20 May 2020
at 18:48
  • msg #136

Trading with Trolls 2

"Blinding seems to work..." Jendrich swings it's blade at the creature's eyestalk.

[Private to GM:  14:47, Today: Jendrich rolled 10 using 3d6.  vs Broadsword (16+2 for SM).
14:48, Today: Secret Roll: Jendrich rolled 7 using 1d6+3.  Sword damage.

Not sure what the penalty is for eyestalks, but I hit by 8, for 7 cutting damage.
]
Ulo
player, 213 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 11/14 PF 10/10
Wed 20 May 2020
at 20:25
  • msg #137

Trading with Trolls 2

Ulo slips off her cloak and begins to loop it over her hand and arm leaving plenty hanging...




OOC:  This is a long action requiring 2 Ready Manuevers.
Grimaldi
player, 664 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 20 May 2020
at 20:43
  • msg #138

Trading with Trolls 2

16:39, Today: Grimaldi rolled 12 using 3d6.  Innate Attack (bolts/jets) ~ 14.
Grimaldi hurls his bolt at the creature, battling the orc!

It's potent one, for it's moderate size...
16:42, Today: Grimaldi rolled 10 using 2d6.  2d lightning bolt, burn dmg.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:23, Fri 22 May 2020.
Syvanus
player, 899 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 21 May 2020
at 18:47
  • msg #139

Trading with Trolls 2

He launches another flaming arrow at one of the nearer creatures.


[Private to GM: 11:43, Today: Syvanus rolled 8 using 3d6.  Bow Shot.   by 12
11:44, Today: Syvanus rolled 6 using 1d6+1.  arrow damage.
]
Narrator
GM, 7799 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 22 May 2020
at 17:18
  • msg #140

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 139):

The flaming arrow strikes, as does the axe blow. The creature is too tall for Jendrich to reach the eyestalk, but he cuts a deep slice into the creature.
The lightning bolt makes the creature drop the entagled orc.
Both axe and sworrd release acidic ichor, the burning arrow chars the impact site.

All three
Grimaldi
player, 665 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 22 May 2020
at 17:29
  • msg #141

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:Grimaldi is just above half his FP
"I can help out perhaps once more in this particular battle."
Grimaldi declares.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:30, Fri 22 May 2020.
Ulo
player, 214 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 11/14 PF 10/10
Sat 23 May 2020
at 02:31
  • msg #142

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo finishes hanging her cloak as a 'shield' from her arm, and looks about to assess the situation.
Jendrich
player, 37 posts
Mon 25 May 2020
at 16:32
  • msg #143

Trading with Trolls 2

With the first blow doing some damage, Jendrich follows with a stab.

[Private to GM: 12:30, Today: Jendrich rolled 9 using 3d6.  vs Broadsword (16+2 for SM).
12:31, Today: Secret Roll: Jendrich rolled 5 using 1d6+1.  Sword stab damage.

Hit by 9, for 5 impaling damage if it hits.
]
Syvanus
player, 900 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 25 May 2020
at 19:16
  • msg #144

Trading with Trolls 2

He launches another flaming arrow at the closest beast.

[Private to GM:  12:14, Today: Syvanus rolled 9 using 3d6.  Bow Shot.  Skill 20
12:15, Today: Syvanus rolled 5 using 1d6+1.  Arrow damage.
]
Grimaldi
player, 666 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 26 May 2020
at 21:29
  • msg #145

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi steps back a ways, and watches, gathering mana, and ready to support.
Ravha kuristikku
NPC, 26 posts
Four armedslug beast
Thu 28 May 2020
at 19:05
  • msg #146

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 144):

The put creatures retaliate... or at least try to:
One swings a tentacle at Johan, but misses due to its i jury.
A similar thing befalls Jendrich.
The blinded one spits acid wildly, missing everyone.
Another sputs at the trollwife, but it has no effect Thanks to Ullo.

The one that had the orc tries again, but the orc slashes at it with his knife.

Johan's brother in law, a burly troll namesd Mikulski steps in to join him in butcherinh the pit creature.
Johan Stark
player, 576 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Thu 28 May 2020
at 19:39
  • msg #147

Trading with Trolls 2

Johan starts to cut the creature in front of him apart along with Mikulski...


[Private to GM:  12:38, Today: Johan Stark rolled 6 using 3d6.  Axe swing.  By 14 !
12:38, Today: Johan Stark rolled 14 using 2d6+7.  Axe damage.
]
Syvanus
player, 901 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 28 May 2020
at 19:43
  • msg #148

Trading with Trolls 2

He draws, lights and send another flaming arrow at the blind one



[Private to GM:  12:41, Today: Syvanus rolled 3 using 3d6.  Bow Shot - Corrected.  CRIT !
12:41, Today: Syvanus rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  arrow damage.
]
Narrator
GM, 7822 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 28 May 2020
at 20:22
  • msg #149

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Johan Stark (msg # 147):

Johan whips his axe in front of him, and for a moment,  nothing happens.  Then the top half of the creature slides over, and it collapses on itself, liquified innards pouring out of the bisected halves.

Syvanus' arrow sailes into the creature's open maw... and out of its back. A stream of ichor and acid sprays like a firehose out of both ends, until the creature deflates completely.
Ulo
player, 215 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 11/14 PF 10/10
Thu 28 May 2020
at 21:47
  • msg #150

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ulo looks at the acid splashed trollwife and cringes... and then casts resist acid on herself.






17:44, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  Resist Acid 13 (skill 16 - 3 footprint).  Costs 1 FP, cast on Ülo.

Spells active:  4 (6 but 2 have No Footprint)
Resist Acid (Ülo), 0 maintain; Resist Acid (Jendrich), 0 maintain; Resist Acid (Stark), 0 maintain; Borrow Language, 0 maintain; Hide +1, 0 maintain; No Smell, 0 maintain.


Ravha kuristikku:
Another sputs at the trollwife, but it has no effect Thanks to Ullo.

Ulo has only cast resist acid on Stark and Jendrich....  and now herself.
Jendrich
player, 38 posts
Fri 29 May 2020
at 03:39
  • msg #151

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Not wanting the creature to recover, Jendrich slashes high, before striking again with a back swing.

[Private to GM: 23:37, Today: Jendrich rolled 11,9 using 3d6,3d6.  Sword rapid strike, vs 12 (16 +2 size -6 rapid).
23:38, Today: Jendrich rolled 6,8 using 1d6+3,1d6+3.  Sword damage.

Hit by 1 and 3, for 6 and 8 cutting damage.
]
Grimaldi
player, 667 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 29 May 2020
at 04:05
  • msg #152

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

00:02, Today: Grimaldi rolled 7 using 2d6.  lightning bolt  (2d burn dmg).

00:01, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  innate attack (bolts/jets) ~ 14.

00:00, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6.  lightning bolt ~ 14.

"Fulmen!"
Grimaldi forms, and casts another bolt at the creature, battling the orc.
troll mage
NPC, 20 posts
mean and green
Sat 30 May 2020
at 17:49
  • msg #153

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 151):

The spit upon trollwife was NOT protected by Ullo, and shrieks as she is struck by the corrisive spittle.

Grimaldi has raised a bolt of lightning,  and can throw it in a moment.

Jendrich  slashes twice tgrough the attacking pit creature, killing it in a splatter of ichor.

Three are dead, two are wounded.
Trollop
NPC, 51 posts
beautiful, for a troll
Sat 30 May 2020
at 17:51
  • msg #154

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to troll mage (msg # 153):

AsSvetlana runs to the trollwife's aid, Fenric the archer fires at the spitter,
Jendrich
player, 39 posts
Sat 30 May 2020
at 18:14
  • msg #155

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Over here, hellspawn!" Jendrich shouts at the spitting monster as he runs up to it, hoping to keep it distracted while the trollwife is being rescued.
Ulo
player, 216 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Sun 31 May 2020
at 02:02
  • msg #156

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo looks to see who else is directly fighting the pit creatures, who might not be protected from their acid spit.
Johan Stark
player, 577 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Sun 31 May 2020
at 02:36
  • msg #157

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Johan moves to support Jendrich's attack with his axe


[Private to GM:  19:34, Today: Johan Stark rolled 10 using 3d6.  Axe swing.
19:34, Today: Johan Stark rolled 11 using 2d6+7.  Axe damage. 
]
Syvanus
player, 902 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 31 May 2020
at 02:39
  • msg #158

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He again draws an arrow lights it and sends it off at the remaining monsters


[Private to GM:  19:37, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Bow Shot.
19:37, Today: Syvanus rolled 6 using 1d6+1.  Arrow damage.
]
Ravha kuristikku
NPC, 27 posts
Four armedslug beast
Wed 3 Jun 2020
at 19:33
  • msg #159

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Johan Stark (msg # 157):

Johan cleaves into the already badly wounded thing from the pit.

Syvanus' flaming arrow is buried deep in the other wounded aberration.

Svetlana pours a healing potion i to the wounds of the scorched trollwife.
Ulo
player, 217 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Thu 4 Jun 2020
at 01:47
  • msg #160

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Is the acid cyclical, or one-and-done?
Jendrich
player, 40 posts
Thu 4 Jun 2020
at 02:36
  • msg #161

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich seeks to bury his blade deep into the creature, hoping to hit something vital to finish it off.

[Private to GM: 22:34, Today: Jendrich rolled 12 using 3d6.  Vs Broadsword (16+2 SM).
22:34, Today: Secret Roll: Jendrich rolled 2 using 1d6+1.  Sword stab damage.

Hit by 6, but it seems he only found fat for 2 impaling damage...
]
Grimaldi
player, 668 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 4 Jun 2020
at 03:00
  • msg #162

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 161):
what about the bolt, i threw?
Narrator
GM, 7847 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 5 Jun 2020
at 18:10
  • msg #163

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 161):

As you were going for vitals, you get the multiplier for that, and kill it.


Johan finishes off one,

Grimaldi's bolt badly chars one and stuns it.

A wave of nausea strikes anyone failing a will roll.
Grimaldi
player, 669 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 5 Jun 2020
at 18:18
  • msg #164

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

14:12, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  will ~ 14.
Grimaldi shrugs off the wave of nausea, as it washes over him. What were these horrible creatures? He couldn't risk casting anymore, and withdrew to stand by their goods, and gather mana. He looked out for Lourdaud.
Lourdaud
NPC, 33 posts
Brute mercenary
Fri 5 Jun 2020
at 19:15
  • msg #165

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 164):

Lourdad steps forward and beats on the thing with his spiked mace, spattering ichor about. This was the one that had spit at the trollwife,  and is gravely wounded.  Lourdad, who had been affected  by the previous mental attack, starts to stear it up with the long spikes of  his weapon.
Syvanus
player, 903 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 5 Jun 2020
at 19:32
  • msg #166

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He is able to shake off the Nausea as well and looks for any open targets for his arrows.



[Private to GM: 12:29, Today: Syvanus rolled 8 using 3d6.  will.    by 3]
Ulo
player, 218 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Fri 5 Jun 2020
at 21:34
  • msg #167

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ulo ignores the slugbeast's mental attack and moves over to the scorched trollwife, checking to see how badly wounded she still is.



OOC:  Presuming the Acid is one-and-done, no cycles?

17:28, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Will 15.

This message was last edited by the player at 05:30, Sat 06 June 2020.
Jendrich
player, 41 posts
Sat 6 Jun 2020
at 01:49
  • msg #168

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

[Private to GM: 21:43, Today: Jendrich rolled 9 using 3d6.  Will check.]
Jendrich grits his teeth, and moves in the last creature's sight. Either the creature will turn it's attention to him as the obvious target, or it will ignore him and leave itself open to an attack.
Syvanus
player, 904 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 6 Jun 2020
at 02:51
  • msg #169

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Seeing Jendrich's intent, he looses a flaming arrow toward the beast.

[Private to GM: 19:48, Today: Syvanus rolled 14 using 3d6.  Bow Shot   by 6
19:49, Today: Syvanus rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  arrow damage.  impaling + flame damage
]
troll mage
NPC, 21 posts
mean and green
Tue 9 Jun 2020
at 17:18
  • msg #170

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 169):

The downed trollwife whispers to Ulo, and laughs , a sputtering rasping sound. She is badly wounded.
[Private to Ulo:"I should hav ed double charged the death spell, might have taken it out. Hah! Cough cough"]

Meanwhile, the badly wounded pit creature hoists Lourdad off his feet with a pair of tentacles.   Jendrich reaches the creature just as Syvanus' arrow sinks into it, lightlighting it from within.
Nevertheless,  it seems to be holding on.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:23, Tue 09 June 2020.
Johan Stark
player, 578 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Tue 9 Jun 2020
at 18:56
  • msg #171

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He moves to attack this creature holding Lourdad next


[Private to GM:
11:54, Today: Johan Stark rolled 12 using 3d6.  Axe swing corrected.
11:54, Today: Johan Stark rolled 13 using 2d6+7.  Axe damage.
11:53, Today: Johan Stark rolled 8 using 2d6+3.  Axe swing.
]
Ulo
player, 219 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Wed 10 Jun 2020
at 06:32
  • msg #172

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ulo mutters a few words, her hands glow with a greenish energy and she lays them on the trollwife...

... and grits her teeth as the wounds begin to transfer from the acid burned troll to herself.




OOC:  02:28, Today: Ulo rolled 7 using 3d6.  Share Vitality 13 (Skill 16 -3 Footprint).  Costs 1 HP, heals the trollwife 1 HP.

Spells active:  4 (6 but 2 have No Footprint)
Resist Acid (Ülo), 0 maintain; Resist Acid (Jendrich), 0 maintain; Resist Acid (Stark), 0 maintain; Borrow Language, 0 maintain; Hide +1, 0 maintain; No Smell, 0 maintain.

Jendrich
player, 42 posts
Wed 10 Jun 2020
at 14:18
  • msg #173

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich tries once more to strike the slug's important bits.

[Private to GM: 10:17, Today: Jendrich rolled 10 using 3d6.  Vs Broadsword, aiming at vitals (16+2 SM -3 vitals).
10:17, Today: Secret Roll: Jendrich rolled 6 using 1d6+1.  Sword stab damage.

Hit by 5, for 6 impaling damage.
]
Grimaldi
player, 670 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 10 Jun 2020
at 20:39
  • msg #174

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi watches, wishing he had more energy. He needed a power item, and would seek one.
Lourdaud
NPC, 34 posts
Brute mercenary
Thu 11 Jun 2020
at 23:04
  • msg #175

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 174):

With the combined force of Jendrich 's sword, and Stark's axe, the beast goes down in a spray of caustic ooze, and Lordad sinks into the middle of it as it collapses.
Ulo
player, 220 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Sat 13 Jun 2020
at 01:11
  • msg #176

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  How badly damaged was the trollwife?
Jendrich
player, 43 posts
Sat 13 Jun 2020
at 02:01
  • msg #177

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Hold on!" Jendrich puts aside his sword, then tries to free Lourdaud from the monster's cadaver.
Grimaldi
player, 671 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 13 Jun 2020
at 08:51
  • msg #178

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 177):

Grimaldi also tries to aid his friend.
"Lourdaud!"
Syvanus
player, 905 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 13 Jun 2020
at 21:36
  • msg #179

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Have we dispatched them all?
troll mage
NPC, 22 posts
mean and green
Tue 16 Jun 2020
at 12:57
  • msg #180

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 179):

The five of them are done.

The trollwife is slipping in and out of consciousness; your healing and Svetlana's potion have kept her alive.

Lourdad and the orc both have minor burns and other injuries.
Ulo
player, 221 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Wed 17 Jun 2020
at 00:37
  • msg #181

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  I'm asking how badly wounded she is to know how much HP to transfer to her to get her back on her feet.  Likewise Lourdad and the orc.  Between the troll warriors and the other trollwives, Ülo might be able to spread the hurt around (1-2 HP to each other troll) enough that the trollwife is back in action, and the orc and Lourdad aren't unduly impaired.  But I need to know how many Spell rolls to make... and if we're under a time limit.  This 'healing' isn't fast (being Share Vitality and Steal Vitality).
Grimaldi
player, 672 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 17 Jun 2020
at 00:49
  • msg #182

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Will the trolls offer healing perhaps, for our aid in protecting their holdings?"
Grimaldi says, looking his friend's wounds over.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 07:06, Wed 17 June 2020.
Trollop
NPC, 52 posts
beautiful, for a troll
Wed 17 Jun 2020
at 17:58
  • msg #183

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 182):

Svetlana nods vigorously at this "Heal, da. Not heal like heal Johan. Only Johan heal like that"

[Private to Ulo: she has 1hp, but suffered a mortal wound and needs bedrest]
Grimaldi
player, 673 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 17 Jun 2020
at 21:21
  • msg #184

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Our most sincere thanks, M'lady."
Grimaldi bows graciously, and sits down to rest and drink some water to regain his energy from the battle. He nods at Lourdaud, reassuringly.
Johan Stark
player, 579 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Wed 17 Jun 2020
at 22:26
  • msg #185

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Johan ( a big strong human with an odd tan) comes over and gives The trollop a hug, Yup, Svetlana saved me some time back by sharing some blood. Guess I am part of her clan now.
Jendrich
player, 44 posts
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 02:50
  • msg #186

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

While the others check over the injured, Jendrich keeps watch, still worried of another wave of attackers.
Ulo
player, 222 posts
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 03:49
  • [deleted]
  • msg #187

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

This message was deleted by the player at 18:50, Thu 18 June 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 674 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 04:18
  • msg #188

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Johan Stark (msg # 185):

"Interesting. So, that's how you came to live down here. What other effects has the transfusion had, besides a healing factor? Can you also see in the darkness?"
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 04:19, Thu 18 June 2020.
Johan Stark
player, 580 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 18:00
  • msg #189

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

No, not especially well, but we shall see what our Child has of our advantages. Svetlana and I hope to have a big family.
Grimaldi
player, 675 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 18:31
  • msg #190

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Blessings upon your house, sir."
Grimaldi nods at the aspiration.
Ulo
player, 223 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 19:23
  • msg #191

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Me ei saa tema heaks palju rohkem ära teha, ta vajab korralikku ravi ja puhata."

Ülo pats Svetlana's hand, "I will see to the others now," then she goes and looks over Lourdad and the orc, assessing how badly wounded they are.


"Is it normal for you to keep oozing fluids like this?  If you were troll I'd say you were dying..."

OOC:  15:16, Today: Ulo rolled 16 using 3d6.  Esoteric Medicine (Druidic) 12.

Clearly she's not used to treating non-Trolls.  Yeeeees, that must be it.


[Private to GM: We cannot do much more for her, she needs proper treatment and rest. (He/her she/him use the same gendered words in estonian, so it's a matter of context.)]
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 19:24, Thu 18 June 2020.
Johan Stark
player, 581 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 19:37
  • msg #192

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He Bleeds Ulo, if it continues, he will die too. Humans have no quick healing like our folk.
Ulo
player, 224 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Thu 18 Jun 2020
at 21:03
  • msg #193

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo calls out, "Vajan vabatahtlikke et nad saaksid mõned kerged vigastused, tervenda neid nõrku olendeid."

As troll warriors step up, she will play 'swap your wounds', transferring wounds from Lourdad and the orc to herself, then spreading them out among the volunteers until the human and orc seem 'fit enough'.


OOC:  Just let me know how many wounds need to be transferred so I can make all the rolls... sigh.  Such an inefficient healing method.

[Private to GM: I need volunteers to get some minor injuries, heal these weak creatures.]
Johan Stark
player, 582 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Fri 19 Jun 2020
at 02:04
  • msg #194

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Johan steps to the front, setting an example for the others.
troll warrior
NPC, 61 posts
hard to kill
ready to get stabby
Fri 19 Jun 2020
at 17:43
  • msg #195

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Johan Stark (msg # 194):

Boyh Mikulski and Hrunting step forth.  The ork has an snkle sprain, abd is doen to half his health,Lourdad has about half of his health also, but is putting on a brave face.
Ulo
player, 225 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Fri 19 Jun 2020
at 22:21
  • msg #196

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo trades wounds from Lourdaud and the orc to herself, and then the volunteers in batches...


OOC:  It takes just over 4 minutes, so people can regain 4 minutes worth of FP (Wizards with Recover Energy at a 20)...

[FAKE EDIT] Just realized how the spells work when I went and double checked how long they took.  New rolls... [/FAKE EDIT]

After letting the Resist Acid spells drop...

18:08, Today: Ulo rolled 7 using 3d6.  Proper rolls, Share Vitality 16, giving 3 HP to Lourdaud, takes 3 seconds.

18:09, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Proper rolls, Share Vitality 16, giving 3 HP to Orc, takes 3 seconds.

18:11, Today: Ulo rolled 11 using 3d6.  Proper roll, Steal Vitality 16, taking 3 HP from Stark, Healing 1, takes 1 minutes.

18:11, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Proper roll, Steal Vitality 16, taking 3 HP from Mikulski, Healing 1, takes 1 minutes.

18:12, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  Proper roll, Steal Vitality 16, taking 3 HP from Hrunting, Healing 1, takes 1 minutes.

Ülo is down 4 HP total at the end.  Unless overs step up, or the three warriors claim they're still healthy enough for another volunteering...

This message was last edited by the player at 22:22, Fri 19 June 2020.
Johan Stark
player, 583 posts
Human Warrior
HP: 14/10 FP: 13/12
Fri 19 Jun 2020
at 22:51
  • msg #197

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Best we keep some strength lest more come... unless it is critical.
Syvanus
player, 906 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 19 Jun 2020
at 22:53
  • msg #198

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

I can give a little health if someone needs it badly. ...
Ulo
player, 226 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Sat 20 Jun 2020
at 01:55
  • msg #199

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Thank you for the offer elf, but as understand it, you would need days to recover what I would take, which I will have healed naturally by supper tonight."


OOC:  Not to mention that it's a 3:1 ratio, she steals 3 to heal 1 on herself, so her witchery is nowhere near as efficient as Divine healing.  But for Trolls?  Hot swapping wounds like this is probably not to terrible...
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 01:55, Sat 20 June 2020.
Jendrich
player, 45 posts
Sat 20 Jun 2020
at 02:07
  • msg #200

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I wish I could help, but I can't do more than apply a few bandages..."
Grimaldi
player, 676 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 20 Jun 2020
at 07:33
  • msg #201

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"That might be just enough to patch those two up, after the sorcery does for them."
Narrator
GM, 7888 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 22 Jun 2020
at 18:52
  • msg #202

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 201):

Johan, Hrunting, Ulo, and Mikulski  all heal 1pt per twelve hours without medical care, the injured orc, human, and trollwife all can recover another point with first aid (as applied by Svetlana)
And unfortunately,  only esoteric healing can cure losses from steal vitality and
vitality, which Angridscan do for each of you for a few points further.
Ulo
player, 227 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Mon 22 Jun 2020
at 22:34
  • msg #203

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
Johan, Hrunting, Ulo, and Mikulski  all heal 1pt per twelve hours without medical care

OOC:  Unless you changed it, Trolls regen 1HP/hr, they have Regular Regeneration, not Slow.  And if you changed I need to know to adjust the cost on my character sheet...

quote:
And unfortunately,  only esoteric healing can cure losses from steal vitality and vitality, which Angridscan do for each of you for a few points further.

What?  Since when?
Grimaldi
player, 676 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 22 Jun 2020
at 23:29
  • msg #204

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 203):

crunchy but sensible. hand of death in martial arts, is only cured by esoteric medicine, as well.
This message was last updated by the player at 23:29, Mon 22 June 2020.
Narrator
GM, 7910 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 28 Jun 2020
at 18:21
  • msg #205

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 203):

Sorry, thinking of very rapid healing and conflating  Agg damage (fire, acid )with necromantic.
Ulo
player, 228 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Sun 28 Jun 2020
at 23:20
  • msg #206

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
Sorry, thinking of very rapid healing and conflating  Agg damage (fire, acid )with necromantic.

OOC:  Thumbs up.
Narrator
GM, 7916 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 29 Jun 2020
at 14:37
  • msg #207

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 206):

The threat abated, you are led back into the audience chamber.
Grimaldi
player, 677 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 29 Jun 2020
at 14:47
  • msg #208

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi waits in the audience chamber for business to resume..
Jendrich
player, 46 posts
Mon 29 Jun 2020
at 17:09
  • msg #209

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich takes advantage of the time to clean his gear. Though the troll's magic had protected him during the fight, he wanted to be sure his blade would be free of the creature's fluid before the enchantment faded.
Troll elder
NPC, 63 posts
ancient and wizened
Wed 1 Jul 2020
at 17:17
  • msg #210

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 209):

Angrid greets you on your return.
She speaks fluent Aralaise, although with some inflection, so it is apparent that she is borrowing the language
"Tell me of your exploits against the things from the pit "
Grimaldi
player, 678 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 1 Jul 2020
at 17:52
  • msg #211

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I've never seen such abberations. Are they a common nuisance, down here?"
Troll elder
NPC, 64 posts
ancient and wizened
Sat 4 Jul 2020
at 17:31
  • msg #212

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 211):

"They are our ancient enemy, and dwell in an evil city accross the depths of the abyss."
Grimaldi
player, 679 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 4 Jul 2020
at 18:41
  • msg #213

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Well, it was an honor to help with such a fiendish enemy. We're comrades-in-arms now, as well as trading partners. Thank you for your combined healing efforts, on our behalf."
Grimaldi replies.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:42, Sat 04 July 2020.
Syvanus
player, 907 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 4 Jul 2020
at 19:44
  • msg #214

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

And right nasty they are...
Grimaldi
player, 680 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 4 Jul 2020
at 20:00
  • msg #215

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"We engaged them in a nasty melee, supported by archers, and some magic. My lightning wasn't as effective as I'd liked, but managed to stun and leave them open for attacks. I'm something of an eclectic wizard..."
Jendrich
player, 47 posts
Sat 4 Jul 2020
at 20:26
  • msg #216

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It's a good thing they were noticed early. The ravage they could have caused with such powers would have been terrible otherwise."
Troll elder
NPC, 65 posts
ancient and wizened
Tue 7 Jul 2020
at 19:20
  • msg #217

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 216):

"We keep a watch, and the mages take turns setting alarms along the cliffside. Until they are vanquished at the source, these accursed incursions will continue."
Jendrich
player, 48 posts
Tue 14 Jul 2020
at 01:56
  • msg #218

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks from the elder to his companions, hesitant to break the silence. Then, he leans close to Grimaldi and whispers "perhaps we could... help them? I know that's not exactly the job we were told to do but... it doesn't seem like this situation will improve on it's own..."
Grimaldi
player, 681 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 14 Jul 2020
at 02:42
  • msg #219

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"They've been fighting this war for a long time, and they have magic, as well as mighty warriors. The best help I can provide, would be brokering deals and arranging transport for needed foodstuffs, and supplies."
This message was last edited by the player at 02:43, Tue 14 July 2020.
Syvanus
player, 908 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 14 Jul 2020
at 03:01
  • msg #220

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

And the few of those beasts as showed were certainly a challenge, I'd not wish to see a bigger group of them.
He adds quietlly
Troll elder
NPC, 66 posts
ancient and wizened
Tue 14 Jul 2020
at 16:13
  • msg #221

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanlus (msg # 220):

Hearing your comments,  the elder nods.
"Warriors and sorcery we have, but more are always welcome. Weeks ago, the ogre and others Hitomi had traveled with went to the city of the pit things and fought them there, but brought tales of there being a great many of these monstrosities,  along with other varieties. "
Ulo
player, 229 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Tue 14 Jul 2020
at 23:34
  • msg #222

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Honestly, I didn't see that many of the Pit Creatures when we raised them last time, just like two.  Though they do have a weird city and I think we only skirmished with a patrol and it's pet.  A suitably sneaky raiding party could penetrate the city, deal some damage to the creatures, and flee again before encountering too much resistance."
Troll elder
NPC, 67 posts
ancient and wizened
Fri 17 Jul 2020
at 16:15
  • msg #223

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 222):

"An initiative against them would benefit us all, and would be greatly appreciated... and rewarded.,"
Syvanus
player, 909 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 17 Jul 2020
at 20:09
  • msg #224

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

We should see who would be willing to aid you at the guild. There are some serious warriors there.
Grimaldi
player, 682 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 17 Jul 2020
at 20:21
  • msg #225

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi nods.
"We could broker a contract between you and the guild, for raiding parties.
Wizards and warriors are likely to respond."

Jendrich
player, 49 posts
Sat 18 Jul 2020
at 01:52
  • msg #226

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I wish I could help, but I fear stealth is not something I'm good at. And I must fulfill my current obligations before embarking on other tasks."
Troll elder
NPC, 68 posts
ancient and wizened
Mon 20 Jul 2020
at 20:33
  • msg #227

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 226):

"Very well. I respect your commitment to your original agreement.
Ulo shall be your guide back to the Western Reaches, and if you can make that pathway safe for our people to resume trade, we will be appreciative. Our community suffered a great blow when the blue haired witch attacked the Western Reaches, and we need to grow strong in teade again, that our people may prosper."

Syvanus
player, 910 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 20 Jul 2020
at 21:02
  • msg #228

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

We will do our best grandmother


I don't believe we got to sell or things... Syvanus still has a gallon of honey to sell ... he'll give small tastes out if they do not know what it is.
Narrator
GM, 8001 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 21 Jul 2020
at 00:11
  • msg #229

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 228):

The trolls are enthralled with it!
Grimaldi
player, 684 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 21 Jul 2020
at 01:04
  • msg #230

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I have barrels of ale, and pickled pork."
Grimaldi gestures to the laden cart.
Syvanus
player, 911 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 21 Jul 2020
at 03:19
  • msg #231

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 229):

So i trade/sell it to them and promise to bring more if they like.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 26 posts
Halforc Merchant
Tue 21 Jul 2020
at 20:31
  • msg #232

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 231):

"I will handle the sales, for greater profit.Tonight we dine, tomorrow we travel"

All who fought the beasts can add a 1 point +1 reaction from the trolls. Call it "local hero:troll"
Jendrich
player, 51 posts
Thu 23 Jul 2020
at 18:05
  • msg #233

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

With some time to relax, Jendrich takes a moment to observe the trolls in their day-to-day lives. Having lived isolated for so long, seeing a village so different from his own, permanently cut-off from the sun, was a intriguing experience.
troll warrior
NPC, 62 posts
hard to kill
ready to get stabby
Thu 23 Jul 2020
at 22:54
  • msg #234

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 233):

Hrunting claps you on the shoulder and passes a stone bottle of spirit with you and the others.
Grimaldi
player, 685 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 23 Jul 2020
at 23:20
  • msg #235

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi sits by himself near the goods, in typical loner fashion.
Narrator
GM, 8012 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 26 Jul 2020
at 17:54
  • msg #236

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to troll warrior (msg # 234):

The trolls offer a feast of mushrooms and roat lizard, which tastes like chicken.

HT rolls to all participants.
Jendrich
player, 52 posts
Sun 26 Jul 2020
at 18:35
  • msg #237

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich is a bit hesitant at first, but quickly find the lizard quite tasty. Though the mushroom had a weird after taste...

OOC: Success by 1
14:33, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  Ht 12.

Ulo
player, 235 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Sun 26 Jul 2020
at 18:53
  • msg #238

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  14:51, Today: Ulo rolled 11 using 3d6.  Troll feast HT 14 (HT 11 + 3 Res Met Haz).
Grimaldi
player, 686 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 26 Jul 2020
at 21:35
  • msg #239

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi remains aloof,and declines.
Syvanus
player, 912 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 02:37
  • msg #240

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus eats lightly as the tastes are quite foreign...



[Private to GM:  19:35, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  ST .  Made by 1]
Narrator
GM, 8022 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 17:09
  • msg #241

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

You can all stomach the food, and a pinkish mushroom laves ou feeling a little chummy. The trolls are giving Grimaldi dirty looks.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:55, Fri 31 July 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 687 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 20:54
  • msg #242

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

16:46, Today: Grimaldi rolled 7 using 3d6.  diplomacy ~ 15 (+1 from troll hero).
Grimaldi notices, and tries to smooth things over with the hosts.
"I don't mean to appear rude, or have anything against you folk. I'm just reserved, in general. That is all, friends. Observing your hospitality, though I have not partaken myself, is proof of your goodwill."
This message was last edited by the player at 20:55, Wed 29 July 2020.
Syvanus
player, 913 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 23:04
  • msg #243

Re: Trading with Trolls 2


" fcgummy"  ... can I get a translation?
Jendrich
player, 53 posts
Thu 30 Jul 2020
at 02:32
  • msg #244

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich holds back on the mushroom once the room starts spinning... Whoa... I didn't drink that much... what are those called?"

OOC: I'm gonna assume it was 'funny'.
Grimaldi
player, 688 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 30 Jul 2020
at 02:37
  • msg #245

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi laughs good naturedly.
Narrator
GM, 8029 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 31 Jul 2020
at 14:57
  • msg #246

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 244):

Chummy. You feel a need for friendly companionship, and the trolls are getting kind of huggy in the "I love you man" friendly drunk kind of way
Syvanus
player, 914 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 31 Jul 2020
at 19:42
  • msg #247

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Getting a hug from a Troll seems quite foreign and a bit uncomfortable ...
Jendrich
player, 54 posts
Fri 31 Jul 2020
at 19:55
  • msg #248

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Although he wanted to hold back on the drinking, the troll's behavior remind Jendrich of how he used to deal with fellow townsfolk who had a drink too many. Between the mushroom's effect, and the cheerful people around him, the guard find himself taken along with the partying, and soon losing count of how much he drank...
Grimaldi
player, 689 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 31 Jul 2020
at 20:03
  • msg #249

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi looks on, amused. He's enjoying his own space, and looking after the goods by sitting  in the cart.
Syvanus
player, 915 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 31 Jul 2020
at 23:17
  • msg #250

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus will edge over to where Grimaldi is and avoid all the drink.
He has is a bit uncomfortable getting drunk here, especially with those big tentacled things around.


[Private to GM:  16:15, Today: Syvanus rolled 12 using 3d6.  Compulsive Carousing resist. made it ... just ]
Narrator
GM, 8035 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 02:21
  • msg #251

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 250):

The feast winds down, and you are brought, along with the cart, to a set of rooms that have cots made of an odd greenish leather.
Syvanus
player, 916 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 02:30
  • msg #252

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Troll skin?  Yuck!
Jendrich
player, 55 posts
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 14:32
  • msg #253

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

The leather is pretty unusual, but Jendrich had too much to drink to notice. He just falls over on the nearest bed, and is snoozing away in no time.
Grimaldi
player, 690 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 14:56
  • msg #254

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

All the talk about the strange leather made the curious Grimaldi investigate.
He'd tried to gauge it's value based on it's durability and worksmanship...(crit failure!)
10:53, Today: Grimaldi rolled 18 using 3d6 ((6,6,6)).
This message was last edited by the player at 14:56, Sun 02 Aug 2020.
Narrator
GM, 8041 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 19:33
  • msg #255

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 254):

While an odd patchwork, it must be tremendously expensive!
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:39, Tue 04 Aug 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 691 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 19:49
  • msg #256

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi suspects the materials used, are simply those at hand down here. Though, he wonders what it is made from. It doesn't keep his thoughts occupied long, and he settles in for the night.
Narrator
GM, 8051 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 4 Aug 2020
at 19:01
  • msg #257

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 256):

Come breakfast time, and the mushrooms of chumminess have worn off. Several teolls have already had fistfights, as to be expected when you have a group of people who have bad temper and regeneration.
Grimaldi
player, 692 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 4 Aug 2020
at 19:41
  • msg #258

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi is up, and looks to see how Lourdaud has fared  nightwise.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:38, Wed 05 Aug 2020.
Jendrich
player, 56 posts
Wed 5 Aug 2020
at 18:13
  • msg #259

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich is slow to get up, but quite glad to be in a place where bright lights are frowned upon. "Oy... I can't remember the last time I drank that much..."
Syvanus
player, 917 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 5 Aug 2020
at 20:54
  • msg #260

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He is up and ready to move on, having not slept too well.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 27 posts
Halforc Merchant
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 19:36
  • msg #261

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 260):

"We have sold or exchanged your goods. You can take straight pay, or take what can be got from the hobgoblins when we get to their encampment. "
Syvanus
player, 918 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 21:01
  • msg #262

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Straight pay will be fine, I am not much interested in lugging or selling rope, Rushagorn.
Grimaldi
player, 693 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 8 Aug 2020
at 05:58
  • msg #263

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:What about my goods?
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 28 posts
Halforc Merchant
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 00:47
  • msg #264

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 263):

"The trolls bought it all. I was inquiring if you wanted to reinvest in trollish goods that I will be selling to the hobgoblins."
Grimaldi
player, 696 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 01:07
  • msg #265

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I'll take my return on my goods now, please."
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 29 posts
Halforc Merchant
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 17:02
  • msg #266

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 265):

Begrudgingly,  the merchant passes you a sack of coin


Value tba
Jendrich
player, 58 posts
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 22:07
  • msg #267

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Anything we should be wary off on the next leg of our trip?"
Grimaldi
player, 697 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 22:33
  • msg #268

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Thanks Rushagorn, I trust my return was lucrative?" (original investment was $440, and Lourdaud was paid 3 pieces of silver ($60), for a total investment of $500)
Grimaldi says to the merchant, as he hefts the purse, he's received...
This message was last edited by the player at 04:14, Thu 13 Aug 2020.
Syvanus
player, 919 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 13 Aug 2020
at 02:39
  • msg #269

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

You have mine as well Rushagorn ?
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 30 posts
Halforc Merchant
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 19:09
  • msg #270

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 269):

The Merchant grumbles. And counts out some coin.

(I need to do some maths)


Ulo might know of what lies agead..
Ulo
player, 236 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 10/14 PF 10/10
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 20:38
  • msg #271

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo answers Jendrich, "It's a long walk, with only one hazardous tunnel.  Though I can't speak for what has moved into my people's warrens since your kind killed our families and murderously drove us out with fire!"

The small trollwife sounds venomously angry.
Jendrich
player, 59 posts
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 20:43
  • msg #272

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich leans back at Ulo's anger. "Ah... is that something the adventurer's guild did, or was it just humans in general?" he mumbles, unsure how to react at her accusation.
Syvanus
player, 920 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 21:47
  • msg #273

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

There are rumors of a blue haired bitch with magic who did it ... it has caused a lot of very hard feelings.
Ulo
player, 237 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 14/14 PF 10/10
Sat 15 Aug 2020
at 04:52
  • msg #274

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Your Guild, your race, your...," she hisses, fingers moving arcanely.  Then noticing Angrid, she takes a few deep breaths, clenches her fists, and continues at a lower volume, but doesn't sound any less ready to bite someone*, "But that clan is dead.  This clan has peace with your Guild, is blood with Stark, a man of your race, and that peace will be maintained."



* Probably literally.  Trolls have the teeth and storied disposition for it.
Grimaldi
player, 698 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 15 Aug 2020
at 15:20
  • msg #275

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Blue hair? Sounds like it was an elf, for sure.."
Grimaldi said cooly.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:16, Sat 15 Aug 2020.
Jendrich
player, 60 posts
Sat 15 Aug 2020
at 17:15
  • msg #276

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich stays silent, thinking how disturbingly similar her story was to the warning the priest back in his home town would always repeat.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 20 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 16:54
  • msg #277

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 276):

The merchant's halberdier speaks up
" A blue haired elf? I knew one, made pleasant company, but she disappeared a week ago..."
Rafik
NPC, 27 posts
scarred troll
archer
Sat 22 Aug 2020
at 18:09
  • msg #278

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Darg Wharten (msg # 277):

The archer turns to Ulo and winksbefore turning to load up the cart with the trollish goods, and the merchant bows to Angrid as you prepare to head out.
Jendrich
player, 61 posts
Sat 22 Aug 2020
at 21:06
  • msg #279

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich returns to his original position, where he could quickly move where he would be most needed in a battle.
Grimaldi
player, 699 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 24 Aug 2020
at 04:41
  • msg #280

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi stays near the goods, and Lourdaud.
Syvanus
player, 921 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 24 Aug 2020
at 18:03
  • msg #281

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus wishes the trolls well and heads out with the merchants, some what closer to the front than the rest.
troll smith
NPC, 11 posts
oddly armored
male troll
Mon 24 Aug 2020
at 18:16
  • msg #282

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 280):

Hrunting and Milkowski escort your party through the warrens to a bronze gate, of a type that looks familiar to those of you who have been in the undercity.  It is known that the troll warrens of the Eastern Reaches are under Little Shevnia; the presence of this gate means that the route ahead is under the main city. One of the fire-hardened smiths produces a key and unlocks the gate.
Jendrich
player, 62 posts
Tue 1 Sep 2020
at 14:16
  • msg #283

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks around as the caravan travels, wondering how the trolls manage to differentiate the identical looking tunnels. The whole warren seems so confusing...
Narrator
GM, 8130 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 1 Sep 2020
at 19:52
  • msg #284

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 283):

Beyond the gate is a long dark corridor, about four yards wide with a barrel vaulted ceiling  about three yards high. The floor ing is composed of irregularslate flagstones, and the walls are a mix of de ayying brick and rubble. You can tell that the floor slopes, as your torches  are reflecting off of a large puddle some yards ahead.
Your footsteps and voices echo irregularly.
Ulo
player, 238 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 14/14 PF 10/10
Wed 2 Sep 2020
at 22:08
  • msg #285

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo moves up to the front.  "This section shouldn't be too dangerous, it's a bit before the crazy statues tunnel.  Though keep an eye out for slorn."
Rafik
NPC, 28 posts
scarred troll
archer
Thu 3 Sep 2020
at 00:36
  • msg #286

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 285):

"Sister, the footing is good? I  came not this way here."



[Private to Ulo: a few people slipped here, not all got up]
Grimaldi
player, 700 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 3 Sep 2020
at 03:26
  • msg #287

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi walks along, silently.
Ulo
player, 239 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 14/14 PF 10/10
Fri 4 Sep 2020
at 05:26
  • msg #288

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It's slippery.  We lost some, maybe pits under the water.  Didn't realize it until after we were in the warrens and stopped for a head count."

Then she answers to the trolls, "Ole ettevaatlik oma jalgade suhtes. Olge ettevaatlik vee all olevate süvendite ja olendite suhtes."


[Private to GM: Be wary of your footing.  Watch out for pits or creatures underwater.]
This message was last edited by the player at 05:29, Fri 04 Sept 2020.
Jendrich
player, 63 posts
Fri 4 Sep 2020
at 14:36
  • msg #289

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich nods, making sure to check his steps before putting down his full weight.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 31 posts
Halforc Merchant
Sat 5 Sep 2020
at 17:42
  • msg #290

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 288):

The merchant fumbles about in his cart, before passing a number of rods to pne of the orcs, who screws them together. assembling a ten foot pole.
" Thank you for that information!"

Slowly, with the orc sweeping the flooring with the pole. You advance.
Grimaldi
player, 701 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 5 Sep 2020
at 18:18
  • msg #291

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Deadly sinkholes..."
Syvanus
player, 922 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 5 Sep 2020
at 23:02
  • msg #292

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Or homes for deadly monsters...
Grimaldi
player, 702 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 6 Sep 2020
at 01:11
  • msg #293

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Sounds like a two-for-one bargain, I'll pass on.."
Syvanus
player, 923 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 6 Sep 2020
at 02:38
  • msg #294

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

If that is an option.
Jendrich
player, 64 posts
Sun 6 Sep 2020
at 03:42
  • msg #295

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It may be a good idea to partner up. It would give us at least some chance to notice if someone is dragged under."
Grimaldi
player, 703 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 6 Sep 2020
at 05:24
  • msg #296

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Good Idea. Do we have rope? We should partner up, and each partner wear a loop around his waist, for the others to pull him out, more readily."
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 05:24, Sun 06 Sept 2020.
Syvanus
player, 924 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 6 Sep 2020
at 18:36
  • msg #297

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Except we can't fight well roped together.
Jendrich
player, 65 posts
Mon 7 Sep 2020
at 13:33
  • msg #298

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"As much as a rope would help to pull someone out, it won't help if something else is pulling down." Jendrich search trough the supplies for a roll of string. "What we need is a warning, so we know someone is in trouble, and can mount a rescue before it's too late. For that, we just need a thin string between every pair. The string will be strong enough that we'll feel the tug if someone falls, but not so strong that we can't break it for a fight."
Ulo
player, 240 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 13/14 PF 10/10
Mon 7 Sep 2020
at 17:26
  • msg #299

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo indicates for the trolls to follow their scouts footsteps or stay in the draft of the wagon.

"No need for roping, just stay on the scouted path or trail the wagon.  But if you feel the need, I recommend roping to the wagon, if it is an underwater beast, it's not likely to be strong enough to drag that away... and if it does, well..."

Ülo moves over next to Rushagorn, to translate if necessary, and reaches up and touches it at a high point in the front.  She mutters something and a moonlight emanates from the spot she touched.

"In case every single torch bearer falls down at once for some reason..."




OOC:  13:19, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Casting Continual Light (Moonlight) 16 on wagon.  Cost 1 FP, does not count as a spell on.

Current Footprint: 0
Spells On:  Hide (no Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint)

Narrator
GM, 8150 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 7 Sep 2020
at 18:09
  • msg #300

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 299):

The orc with the pole prods the puddle ahead in a broad sweep before advsncing. From what you can see, the water stretches accross 4 yards, and continues for at least teenty yards. As the orc advances. You can see it is deeper than it looks for he is quickly in up to his knees.
Jendrich
player, 66 posts
Fri 11 Sep 2020
at 14:21
  • msg #301

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich sticks close to the wagon, keeping watch over the rear guards as they cross. If anyone is likely to vanish without notice, it's the one in the rear.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 32 posts
Halforc Merchant
Fri 11 Sep 2020
at 17:56
  • msg #302

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 301):

The merchant pauses to reorganize the parcels on the wagon, so as to maintain dryness as much as possible.

The orc ahead raises an arm as the end of the pole dips.
Grimaldi
player, 704 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 12 Sep 2020
at 01:44
  • msg #303

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Hey, atsa matta up there, eh?"
Syvanus
player, 925 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 12 Sep 2020
at 02:03
  • msg #304

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

A deep spot methinks.
orc soldier
NPC, 14 posts
lightly armored orc
Tue 15 Sep 2020
at 17:53
  • msg #305

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 304):

"Feels like a square openning... wait.... it is shifting!"
Jendrich
player, 67 posts
Tue 15 Sep 2020
at 18:29
  • msg #306

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich frowns, and with a final glance behind, moves closer to the front, sword at the ready.
Syvanus
player, 926 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 15 Sep 2020
at 18:44
  • msg #307

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He has his bow ready and aimed at where the pole is in the water....
Narrator
GM, 8165 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 17 Sep 2020
at 17:50
  • msg #308

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 307):

The pole swings back , and the orc jumps to the side and releases it. It drops straight down into the water!
Ulo
player, 241 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 13/14 PF 10/10
Thu 17 Sep 2020
at 21:56
  • msg #309

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo turns and begins climbing out of the water up onto the cart, even if that means holding onto the side.
Jendrich
player, 68 posts
Fri 18 Sep 2020
at 02:16
  • msg #310

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Get back!" Jendrich moves to stand in front of the cart, watching for movement in the water, ready to strike if anything tries to grab him.
Grimaldi
player, 705 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 19 Sep 2020
at 19:56
  • msg #311

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi waited, and watched... Whatever it was, he wouldn't be able to use his lightning, as there was too much water around them, and everyone would be fried.
Narrator
GM, 8177 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 21 Sep 2020
at 17:37
  • msg #312

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 311):

The water is murky, and Grimaldi might be able to do something about that at least.
The tip of the pole stirs the water, it is moving toward you!
Jendrich
player, 69 posts
Mon 21 Sep 2020
at 18:06
  • msg #313

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich holds his shield low, ready to stab the waters if... whatever this thing is draws near him.
Narrator
GM, 8185 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 21 Sep 2020
at 19:38
  • msg #314

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 313):

The ripples of the poke moving in the water start heading toward Jendrich...when it is about a yard out, he can feel the floor beneath himstart to shift, as if starting to slope toward where the pole is!
Grimaldi
player, 706 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 21 Sep 2020
at 20:13
  • msg #315

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Retreat! Retreat! I'll zap the area ahead, and fry whatevers in the water, but we all need to get out, first!"
Syvanus
player, 927 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 21 Sep 2020
at 20:17
  • msg #316

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus does not wait for the creature to get to Jendrich, firing his arrow (Broadhead) as it gets close.


[Private to GM:  13:15, Today: Syvanus rolled 11 using 3d6.  Bow Shot . made by 9
13:16, Today: Syvanus rolled 3 using 1d6+1.  Arrow damage.
]
Grimaldi
player, 707 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 21 Sep 2020
at 21:51
  • msg #317

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi gets a better idea, and acts on it!
17:48, Today: Grimaldi rolled 6 using 3d6.  shape water ~ 14 (parting the waters).
"Super aquam seorsum!"
He gestures with his hands in a swirling motion, then brings his arms apart in a flourish, whilst speaking the magic words...
Jendrich
player, 70 posts
Tue 22 Sep 2020
at 02:14
  • msg #318

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich tries to scramble back... but between the buckling terrain and his unwillingness to turn his back on a threat, he doesn't get far.

[Private to GM: All-Out Defence: Double, and take a step back.]
Ulo
player, 242 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 13/14 PF 10/10
Tue 22 Sep 2020
at 05:50
  • msg #319

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo finishes scrambling up the wagon (I hope) and turns to watch the water and Jendrich.
It's the pits!
NPC, 1 post
Hole in the ground
With an appetite
Tue 22 Sep 2020
at 21:26
  • msg #320

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 317):

The water parts, revealing a pit full of water that is two yards square... and moving toward Jendrich!
Ulo
player, 243 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 12/14 PF 10/10
Wed 23 Sep 2020
at 02:43
  • msg #321

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

From atop the wagon Ülo mutters and stamps out a quick dance, casting a spell.




OOC:  22:37, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Sense Life 16.  4 yards, costs 1 FP.
Grimaldi
player, 708 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 23 Sep 2020
at 03:48
  • msg #322

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Was it some sort of moving portal, filling with the present water? Grimaldi had seen such things recently, but did lightning strike the same place, twice?
Grimaldi asked himself these questions, as he retreated away from either his grandiose notion, or the possibility that the floor contained some sort of aquatic subterranean, burrowing creature!
"Forsooth! Pull back!"
Jendrich
player, 71 posts
Wed 23 Sep 2020
at 14:08
  • msg #323

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"You got to be kidding me!" Jendrich turns to run, assuming the floor was collapsing for some reason.
Syvanus
player, 928 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 23 Sep 2020
at 18:00
  • msg #324

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He also finds reason to withdraw, but looks where he is going, lest there be another.
It's the pits!
NPC, 2 posts
Hole in the ground
With an appetite
Wed 23 Sep 2020
at 19:24
  • msg #325

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 324):

A geyser of water errupts, and the hole closes, the pole still protruding by half a foot. The pole continues to move toward Jendrich! Make a dodge!
Jendrich
player, 72 posts
Wed 23 Sep 2020
at 19:44
  • msg #326

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich keeps running, barely keeping ahead of the moving pole. He desperately looks for a way to escape whatever this thing is... preferably without endangering anyone else.

[Private to GM: Rolled a 9 for dodge (with retreat).
15:33, Today: Jendrich rolled 9 using 3d6.  Dodge roll (12, with retreat).

I also think it's time for his sorcerer abilities to get involved... by having him 'walk on air' to escape the creature, if I can...
15:43, Today: Secret Roll: Jendrich rolled 13 using 3d6.  Wild Talent to cast Walk on Air.
Nope, he just stumbles along.
]
It's the pits!
NPC, 3 posts
Hole in the ground
With an appetite
Thu 24 Sep 2020
at 19:19
  • msg #327

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 326):

Just as Jendrich steps back, the pit opens wide, and water rushes down into it, filling it halfway. The inner surface seems to be made of mortared stone.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:58, Fri 25 Sept 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 709 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 29 Sep 2020
at 02:32
  • msg #328

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Is this some sort of deathtrap? Is this a known trade route we're following, or are we out blazing our own trails? If so, we need to find, or make a another route! There's no way we'll get the goods through this."
Grimaldi exclaims as he continues retreating back away from their collective hazard.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:36, Tue 29 Sept 2020.
Jendrich
player, 73 posts
Tue 29 Sep 2020
at 02:54
  • msg #329

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"How many death trap have you seen chasing someone!?" Jendrich shouts, still back pedaling in a panic.
Ulo
player, 244 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 11/14 PF 10/10
Tue 29 Sep 2020
at 04:26
  • msg #330

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It is alive!"  Ülo speaks a quick word and gestures at the pit but nothing happens.




OOC:  00:20, Today: Ulo rolled 16 using 3d6.  Create Earth 15.  Cost 1 FP.

Current Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (no Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Rafik
NPC, 29 posts
scarred troll
archer
Wed 30 Sep 2020
at 13:36
  • msg #331

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 330):

The troll fires an arrow i to the pit.
 The twisted black arrow fails to penetrate but reveals the stony interior
 to be slightly flexible,
 and perhaps succeptible to a more forceful strike.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 21 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Wed 30 Sep 2020
at 13:45
  • msg #332

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Rafik (msg # 331):

The Merchant's guard thrusts downward into the wall of the pit, and pierces the wall with the spike of his hslberd, and is rewarded with a squirt of purple ichor!
Syvanus
player, 929 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 1 Oct 2020
at 02:21
  • msg #333

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus reaches around and pulls an odd looking arrow with a vial of some sort behind the point.

[Private to GM: 19:18, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Bow Shot .  by 10
19:18, Today: Syvanus rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  Arrow damage. plus Alchemical Fire-normal to hit,+2 damage burn; does 1d-3 /sec for 30 seconds.
]
Grimaldi
player, 710 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 1 Oct 2020
at 17:44
  • msg #334

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

If everyone were clear of him, he drop a lightning ball into the pit.
He watched as the elf seemed to have an idea how to hurt this thing..
Ulo
player, 245 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 11/14 PF 10/10
Fri 2 Oct 2020
at 02:31
  • msg #335

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo shrieks out a word in frustration and stamps her feet in anger... and conjures forth earth inside the creature's maw!




OOC: 21:57, Today: Ulo rolled 6 using 3d6.  Create Earth 15.  Cost 20 FP.

Creating 10 cubic yards of earth inside the "pit", depending on how deep it is, that may "fill it" (or likely not, see calculations below).

10'x3'x3'= 90 cubic feet (30 cubic yards)
10'x5'x5'= 250 cubic feet (83.33 cubic yards)

So if it's a 'standard 10 foot deep pit' it's barely got any dirt in it (I forgot how voluminous pits can be). For the want of not speaking "Common" this could have been a 'free' spell, sigh.

Forgot to edit the bio before posting, she's now at 1 FP and 0 PF.

This message was last edited by the player at 02:33, Fri 02 Oct 2020.
Narrator
GM, 8216 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 2 Oct 2020
at 18:55
  • msg #336

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 335):

Ulo having filled the pit, has reduced it to only bad footing!
Jendrich
player, 74 posts
Fri 2 Oct 2020
at 19:59
  • msg #337

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich pauses his retreat when he sees the pit filled. Still weary, he moves closer to poke the sides of the pit, checking it's reaction.
Narrator
GM, 8223 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 3 Oct 2020
at 18:18
  • msg #338

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 337):

The pit slams shut, and the water flows over again.

The merchant calls for the wagon to be moved.
Grimaldi
player, 711 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 3 Oct 2020
at 18:55
  • msg #339

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Brilliant. Bravo!"
Grimaldi applauds.
Ulo
player, 247 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Sun 4 Oct 2020
at 02:42
  • msg #340

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo mutters a word and makes the same gesture as her first spell...




OOC:  22:37, Today: Ulo rolled 13 using 3d6.  Sense Life 14 (Spell 16 -1 Footprint -1 Shock).  4 yards, costs 1 HP.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (no Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Narrator
GM, 8230 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 6 Oct 2020
at 13:47
  • msg #341

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 340):

Are you applying any restrictions/exclusions?
Ulo
player, 248 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Tue 6 Oct 2020
at 15:18
  • msg #342

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
Are you applying any restrictions/exclusions?

OOC:  Excluding the people she knows about.  Not excluding the living pit (that's sort of the point, she's trying to see if it died or slunk off... but she's leaving the options open in case something else snuck in - to within 4 yards of her anyway).
Narrator
GM, 8237 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 8 Oct 2020
at 13:22
  • msg #343

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 342):

The pit does not seem to be present at this time.
Jendrich
player, 75 posts
Thu 8 Oct 2020
at 15:39
  • msg #344

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

As everyone seems convinced the threat is gone, Jendrich returns to his post... while keeping a wary eye on the filled pit.
Ulo
player, 249 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Thu 8 Oct 2020
at 20:02
  • msg #345

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"The creature has fled.  Caravan leader, if you don't mind, I will just sit here for a bit until I've recovered."

Ülo shakily sits down on the cart (box, cask, or whatever).  After a few moments she fades from view*.



OOC:  * She requires a Vision roll to be detected.  Hide is not a powerful spell, but it's useful in particular applications.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 33 posts
Halforc Merchant
Fri 9 Oct 2020
at 17:02
  • msg #346

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 345):

While Ulo rests, the merchant calls for the cart to be hauled away from thewater, which gets to a depth of about 2 feet at the deepest.
Grimaldi
player, 712 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 9 Oct 2020
at 20:06
  • msg #347

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi also recovers his energy, from parting the water.
Syvanus
player, 930 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 9 Oct 2020
at 22:32
  • msg #348

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

We move cautiously
Narrator
GM, 8253 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 19 Oct 2020
at 18:00
  • msg #349

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 348):

Soon enough, you get out of the flooded area and come to an area  perhaps twemty yards wide, scattered with yard wide pits, but there is space enoughbetween
Ulo
player, 250 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Mon 19 Oct 2020
at 19:32
  • msg #350

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
Soon enough...

OOC:  For Ülo (who was resting on the cart), how many minutes (roughly) is "Soon enough"?
Grimaldi
player, 713 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 20 Oct 2020
at 03:40
  • msg #351

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Mama-mia! This-a place, she has-a more pits, than-a the olive garden!"
Narrator
GM, 8265 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 22 Oct 2020
at 19:06
  • msg #352

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 351):

About twenty minutes have passed since you got out of the water and enterred the Sea of Holes. Ulobrecalls that there are things in the holes. They were easier to avoid on the way here with everyone on foot.
Ulo
player, 251 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Thu 22 Oct 2020
at 23:02
  • msg #353

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Avoid being near the holes.  There are things in them, not sure what, we easily avoided being to near on our through.  Though, it looks like we'll have trouble with the cart."

She removes her cloak and wraps it about her left arm, leaving most of it dangling, in a style reminiscent of fencers.
Jendrich
player, 76 posts
Fri 23 Oct 2020
at 02:54
  • msg #354

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich moves closer to the front, hoping to help find a usable path for the chariot. It wouldn't take much for a few holes to trap the caravan...
Syvanus
player, 931 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 23 Oct 2020
at 04:21
  • msg #355

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He has his bow ready with arrow knocked.
Narrator
GM, 8280 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 26 Oct 2020
at 14:58
  • msg #356

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 355):

As you approac a hole there is a rasping sound,followed by hissing from several nearby holes.
Grimaldi
player, 714 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 28 Oct 2020
at 00:34
  • msg #357

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC: this sounds like a good place to use a lightning ball, to use as an area of effect, blast. is it not? if so.... i'll blast the area with lightning, before we pass through.
"Perhaps I can be of assistance, here..."
Jendrich
player, 77 posts
Wed 28 Oct 2020
at 14:53
  • msg #358

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich nods, stepping back from the opening with his shield raised.
Cave moray
NPC, 1 post
From the sea of holes
Wed 28 Oct 2020
at 22:46
  • msg #359

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 358):

Three snakey looking things rise out of the pits near you!
Grimaldi
player, 716 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 29 Oct 2020
at 03:40
  • msg #360

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

23:38, Today: Grimaldi rolled 18 using 3d6 ((6,6,6)).
Duh..duh.. duhhhh! 6 6 6 crit.
Stepping back, Grimaldi cupped his hands, and spoke the magic words...
"Pila Fulgur!"
But something went wrong....
This message was last edited by the player at 03:48, Thu 29 Oct 2020.
Ulo
player, 253 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Thu 29 Oct 2020
at 14:56
  • msg #361

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo chants briefly, weariness evident in her voice, and a small crackling bolt of lightning forms in her right hand.




OOC:  10:53, Today: Ulo rolled 8 using 3d6.  Lightning 15 (Skill 16 - 1 footprint).  0 FP, 1d Lightning Bolt.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Syvanus
player, 932 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 29 Oct 2020
at 17:18
  • msg #362

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He tries to cast but totally bungles it ...


[Private to GM:  10:16, Today: Syvanus rolled 16 using 3d6.  Lend Energy. Skill level was 12 ]
Narrator
GM, 8303 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 30 Oct 2020
at 16:33
  • msg #363

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 360):

Grimaldi summons forth lightning... and zaps himself with it! Roll vs ht to avoud stun, take 2d-2.

Ulo's lightning looks fine, and Syvanus feels his energy expand outeards and thrn snap back jarringly.
Jendrich
player, 78 posts
Fri 30 Oct 2020
at 17:08
  • msg #364

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich circles to the side of the hole, making sure to stay clear of the spellcasters' line of fire.

[Private to GM: Move action to flank the creatures. If I can reach it with a half-move, I'll use All-Out Defense (Dodge) instead.]
Grimaldi
player, 717 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 30 Oct 2020
at 20:22
  • msg #365

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

16:19, Today: Grimaldi rolled 7 using 2d6-2.  shock damage .

16:18, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  HT ~ 12 (vs stun).

Grimaldi takes a nasty jolt.
"Vaffanculo!"
This message was last edited by the player at 20:22, Fri 30 Oct 2020.
Cave moray
NPC, 2 posts
From the sea of holes
Mon 2 Nov 2020
at 19:38
  • msg #366

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 365):

As he approaches, one of the creatures lunges at Jendrich!
Defend or take 3 points cutting (before DR) from the bite.
Ulo
player, 254 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Mon 2 Nov 2020
at 20:23
  • msg #367

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo carefully considers her target...



OOC:  Taking the Aim Maneuver, one of the cave eels.
Jendrich
player, 79 posts
Mon 2 Nov 2020
at 20:54
  • msg #368

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich feels the maw strike his shield, pausing his advance. Not wasting the occasion, he lashes out with his sword, hoping to catch the creature before it can defend itself.

15:48, Today: Jendrich rolled 9 using 3d6.  vs Block (12).

15:53, Today: Jendrich rolled 12 using 3d6 ((2,6,4)).
Hit by 4, for 8 cutting damage.
15:54, Today: Jendrich rolled 8 using 1d6+3.  Broadsword slash.

Cave moray
NPC, 3 posts
From the sea of holes
Mon 2 Nov 2020
at 20:59
  • msg #369

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 368):

The creature whips back into its hole as it sprays blood.
Grimaldi
player, 718 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 3 Nov 2020
at 08:33
  • msg #370

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

03:26, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  flaming sword ~ 14.

03:26, Today: Grimaldi rolled 15 using 3d6.  flaming sword ~ 14.

Injured and in pain, Grimaldi struggles with a casting, but flames eventually blaze forth from his sword, so he can brandish it at any of these creatures, as they try and pass...
"Flammeum Gladium!"
Syvanus
player, 933 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 3 Nov 2020
at 20:03
  • msg #371

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He fires an arrow at one of the headsi

13:02, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Bow Shot .
13:02, Today: Syvanus rolled 2 impaling using 1d6+1.  arrow damage.
Cave moray
NPC, 4 posts
From the sea of holes
Wed 4 Nov 2020
at 20:30
  • msg #372

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 371):

The creature withdraws, hissing. Another recoils from the flaming sword...

Some of these holes are easily avoided. The necks of the creatures can extend two yards, and quickly; the problem is that many of the holes are just that distance apart.

Plotting a zig zag path through with the minimum amount of interaction is possible, but only if the cart is rolled directly over several holes.
Grimaldi
player, 719 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 4 Nov 2020
at 21:29
  • msg #373

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"We could plot a course, if we scouted ahead, and filled in the holes, needed to safely navigate through this cursed place! We could lend each other the necessary energy."
Grimaldi suggests
Jendrich
player, 80 posts
Thu 5 Nov 2020
at 16:38
  • msg #374

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Sounds like a lot of effort for little progress." Jendrich turns to Rush. "Do you have a long pole, and something really disgusting? Or maybe some knives or nails? If we give them something unpleasant to bite on, it could convince them to let us pass."
Grimaldi
player, 720 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 5 Nov 2020
at 23:10
  • msg #375

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi nods, conceding.
"Yes, it would take time, perhaps even stopping to rest for a time afterwards. If they are afraid of fire, and light, perhaps everyone could hold a source of either, as we pass by? It should send them back into their holes...Considering their subterranean nature."
This message was last edited by the player at 23:11, Thu 05 Nov 2020.
Ulo
player, 255 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 6 Nov 2020
at 00:39
  • msg #376

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Could just fish them out with a proper stout hook, rope, and some bait.  Make a nice dinner."

She licks her lips at the thought.

"Also, our hunters sometimes find bits of treasure in their holes, they crap out metal, so sometimes there's coins, daggers, gems, whatever what they ate might have had on them."
Grimaldi
player, 721 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 6 Nov 2020
at 01:11
  • msg #377

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"That sounds like a good idea, clearing the way, as we go. We might even, as you say.. find some valuables. This is a very Hazardous pass...No doubt many unfortunates have met their ends here, and their effects may remain."
Grimaldi agreed.
"do we have polearms and spears, or a suitable gaff?"
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 06:01, Sat 07 Nov 2020.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 22 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Fri 6 Nov 2020
at 18:16
  • msg #378

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 377):

"I  have a dueling Halberd, just as all members of the deep guard do."
This message was last edited by the player at 18:23, Mon 09 Nov 2020.
Jendrich
player, 81 posts
Sat 7 Nov 2020
at 02:31
  • msg #379

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"A bit short, but it should do." Jendrich readies his shield as the group draws near the next hole, and he says to the members of the Deep Guard "I'll draw them out. You try to stick your hooks in them to hold them in place."

[Private to GM: I'll move in slowly, using All-Out Defense (block).]
Cave moray
NPC, 5 posts
From the sea of holes
Mon 9 Nov 2020
at 19:56
  • msg #380

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 379):

As you approach, the eel like creature darts out toward you, and Darg deftly hooks it on the spike of his halberd. The creature tries to withdraw, and its blood spatters everywhere as its flesh tears.
Grimaldi
player, 722 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 11 Nov 2020
at 12:47
  • msg #381

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

07:43, Today: Grimaldi rolled 5 using 1d6+2.  estoc, thrust to vitals x3 (also, estoc has been on fire, with flaming weapon).

07:41, Today: Grimaldi rolled 6 using 3d6.  maneuver (broadsword, aimed thrust at vitals) ~ 14.

Grimaldi poised, lunges at the thing, thrusting his flaming steel, into the moray's craw!
"That that!"

Cave moray
NPC, 6 posts
From the sea of holes
Thu 12 Nov 2020
at 20:42
  • msg #382

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 381):

That creature retreats halfway to its hole and collapses bleeding (and smoking) in aheap...
...there are many more.
Jendrich
player, 82 posts
Thu 12 Nov 2020
at 22:35
  • msg #383

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich keeps playing bait, stomping on the ground to draw the creatures out, and ready to step back to safety. "Come on out, don't keep us waiting..."

[Private to GM: Continue with the All-Out Block to bring out the moray.]
Cave moray
NPC, 7 posts
From the sea of holes
Wed 18 Nov 2020
at 20:12
  • msg #384

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 383):

Two within striking distance attack Jendrich; please roll your defenses!
Jendrich
player, 83 posts
Wed 18 Nov 2020
at 20:44
  • msg #385

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

The creatures come close, but Jendrich manages to bat aside one with his shield, before stepping away from the second one.

15:41, Today: Jendrich rolled 12 using 3d6.  Block (13 w/ AoD).
15:42, Today: Jendrich rolled 12 using 3d6.  Dodge (13 w/ retreat).

Darg Wharten
NPC, 23 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Wed 18 Nov 2020
at 21:07
  • msg #386

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 385):

The deepguard swiftly swings the blade of his halberd, cleaving through one of the creatures. The other starts to retract for another go.
Grimaldi
player, 723 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 19 Nov 2020
at 02:35
  • msg #387

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Injured, Grimaldi stays back.
Rafik
NPC, 30 posts
scarred troll
archer
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 16:15
  • msg #388

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 387):

The trollish archer fires an arrow at the other eel, and sinks it into its skull. The creature collapses halfway out of its hole
Ulo
player, 256 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 17:40
  • msg #389

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ulo starts organizing anyone just standing around not doing anything useful (like not on gaurd, not injured, not fighting, etc) to help haul as much of the carcasses out of holes as possible so she can start preparing the eels for future feast (and to send lights down the holes in a vain hunt for shinnies).
Grimaldi
player, 724 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 17:45
  • msg #390

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi aids Ulo, trying to be useful.
Jendrich
player, 84 posts
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 18:17
  • msg #391

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich stays close, just in case something else is hiding in those pits.
Syvanus
player, 934 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 18:34
  • msg #392

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus will help although he is not at all sure a feast of eel appeals to him.
Narrator
GM, 8367 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 19:47
  • msg #393

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 392):

Per rolls if peering into pits.
Ulo
player, 257 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 20:06
  • msg #394

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

While she's mainly concerned with prepping the eels for butchery, she will take a peek* in the pits.

"Caravan Master Brokadin, have you any tarps or bags we can bundle the eels in once they're butchered?  It would make the meats more appealing for trade to the hobs, and keep them clean if we chose instead to feast upon them when we return to the warrens triumphant."



OOC:  *Mostly because Trolls have good senses (herself in particular) and she knows most non-trolls are 'mostly cave blind'.

14:58, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Per 17.  Naturalized Night Vision 5.  Eel pit examining.

Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 34 posts
Halforc Merchant
Fri 20 Nov 2020
at 21:25
  • msg #395

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 394):

"Ihave just the thing."

Hepulls out a flat package from the side of the wagon...


The body of the eel continues into the pit, and is rooted to a larger mass of meaty material.
Jendrich
player, 85 posts
Sat 21 Nov 2020
at 15:49
  • msg #396

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"That... is not what I expected to see..." Jendrich says with a frown, before helping the others pull out the mass.
Grimaldi
player, 725 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 22 Nov 2020
at 01:56
  • msg #397

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Ugh...! What is this? Some sort of placenta?"
Cave moray
NPC, 8 posts
From the sea of holes
Tue 24 Nov 2020
at 18:21
  • msg #398

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 397):

As you pull on the eel thing, the fleshy base rumbles, and eels leap out of all of the holes in a 10 yard radius and screech.
Grimaldi
player, 726 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 24 Nov 2020
at 21:01
  • msg #399

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi brandishes his flaming sword, and backs away.
Jendrich
player, 86 posts
Wed 25 Nov 2020
at 20:33
  • msg #400

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich hesitate in surprise, but keeps trying to pull the fleshy mass. "They must be linked together! Shoot this thing! With anything you have!"
Grimaldi
player, 727 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 25 Nov 2020
at 22:23
  • msg #401

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

17:16, Today: Grimaldi rolled 3 using 3d6.  ball lightning ~ 14. (CRIT!)
"Pila Fulgur!"
Grimaldi in desperation, casts ball lightning....
This message was last edited by the player at 22:23, Wed 25 Nov 2020.
Narrator
GM, 8383 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 26 Nov 2020
at 17:23
  • msg #402

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 401):

You raise the ball of lightning with no energy cost! At the same time, you gain the perk 'psychic guidance' for this spell, using your skill with the spell and not innate attack to steer it. Unfortunately you also gain the quirk 'constantly getting static shocks' people will know you by your crackling sparks.
Grimaldi
player, 728 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 26 Nov 2020
at 18:09
  • msg #403

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

13:05, Today: Grimaldi rolled 5 using 3d6.  damage (3d lightning).

13:04, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  ball lightning ~ 14 (directing ball into the midst of the moray).

Grimaldi conveys his orb into the midst of the moray, and let's it fry as many as he can hit...
"Take this spicy meatball! compliments of Grimaldi!"
Narrator
GM, 8388 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 27 Nov 2020
at 18:11
  • msg #404

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 403):

Unlike explosive lightning, which is an area affect spell, ball lightning is a slow moving missile for one target.

Upin impact with o e of the Morays, you note that three others appear to be stunned along with the target!
Jendrich
player, 87 posts
Sun 29 Nov 2020
at 00:49
  • msg #405

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It's a long shot... but if we can get the main mass to bleed, then maybe we can weaken the whole lot of them." Jendrich says, before trying to stab the fleshy mass.

Hit by 8, for 2 impaling damage.
19:48, Today: Jendrich rolled 8 using 3d6.  Broadsword stab.
19:48, Today: Jendrich rolled 2 using 1d6+1.  Broadsword stab damage.

Darg Wharten
NPC, 24 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Sun 29 Nov 2020
at 20:42
  • msg #406

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 405):

The deepguard halberdier cleaves through one of the stunned ones, and the or guard stabs one

"Sounds good to me!"
Rafik
NPC, 31 posts
scarred troll
archer
Sun 29 Nov 2020
at 20:49
  • msg #407

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Darg Wharten (msg # 406):

The troll nails the wounded eel in the skull, killing it. As he draws another arrow, he gestures at the breadth of the cavern.

"If all angerjas are one, angerjas body is hiiglane"

[Private to Ulo: if all of these eels are the same then the body is a giant]
Grimaldi
player, 729 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 29 Nov 2020
at 22:59
  • msg #408

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi retreats behind the melee fighters, allowing his sword to extinguish.
Ulo
player, 258 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 1 Dec 2020
at 01:36
  • msg #409

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Wait!  Rafik is right!"  Ülo gestures, "Look at the holes, how many there are, how wide spread.  If they are all of the same beast, it is a giant and we stand upon it's back.  It might be best if we only attack the eels as they come out and clear as narrow a path as possible."
Jendrich
player, 88 posts
Tue 1 Dec 2020
at 18:26
  • msg #410

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Wait... you mean it could destroy this hallway?" Jendrich grits his teeth. "Jesus... Alright, we need to pick up the pace then. Let's keep to the same plan, I draw them near, the deepguard chops them up." With that, he moves to the next hole blocking the wagon's path, ready to distract the heads coming out of it.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 25 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Wed 2 Dec 2020
at 21:04
  • msg #411

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 410):

"Well, crap. To work then!"
This message was last edited by the player at 18:07, Fri 04 Dec 2020.
Cave moray
NPC, 9 posts
From the sea of holes
Fri 4 Dec 2020
at 18:08
  • msg #412

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Darg Wharten (msg # 411):

Make a tactis roll someone to pick a good path with the least resistance.  Or IQ-6
Jendrich
player, 89 posts
Fri 4 Dec 2020
at 18:44
  • msg #413

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich wasn't used to dealing with creatures like that, but he knew enough about positioning to estimate a relatively safe path.

13:43, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  vs Tactics (11).
By the skin of his teeth!

Narrator
GM, 8413 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 4 Dec 2020
at 18:45
  • msg #414

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 413):

You plot a course where you won't have to deal with more than 6, and no more thsn 2 at a time
Jendrich
player, 90 posts
Mon 7 Dec 2020
at 19:23
  • msg #415

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich leads the guards to the next hole, and draws out the creature when they're ready to strike.

We stick to the same strategy: All-Out Defense (block), block the first attack, then dodge the second one. Meanwhile, the guards take a Ready action to strike the creatures as they attack me.

14:20, Today: Jendrich rolled 13 using 3d6.  Block (11+1 for AoD).
14:21, Today: Jendrich rolled 8 using 3d6.  Dodge (10+3 retreat).

Looks like the first one to hit me gets a bite in.

Cave moray
NPC, 10 posts
From the sea of holes
Tue 8 Dec 2020
at 18:06
  • msg #416

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 415):

Two morays leap at Jendrich, one triking his shield, and being sliced by the orcish guard. Darg swings his halberd, and decapitates the other, but not before it bites Jendrich

3 points cutting before DR
Jendrich
player, 91 posts
Wed 9 Dec 2020
at 19:18
  • msg #417

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Gah!" Jendrich takes a few steps back, the eel's teeth locked into his mail armor. "Curse that thing, it won't let go!" Fortunately, the damage seems to be limited to the padding under the mail.
Rafik
NPC, 32 posts
scarred troll
archer
Sun 13 Dec 2020
at 18:17
  • msg #418

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 417):

The troll archer makes a head shot on the one the orc stabbed, dropping it.
The cart advances...
Jendrich
player, 92 posts
Mon 14 Dec 2020
at 20:14
  • msg #419

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

The guards hurry to the next hole, deploying in their usual manner.

15:12, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  Block (11+1 for AoD).
15:13, Today: Jendrich rolled 15 using 3d6.  Dodge (10+3 retreat).

Fail to dodge if I'm hit twice.

Cave moray
NPC, 11 posts
From the sea of holes
Mon 14 Dec 2020
at 21:43
  • msg #420

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 419):

You easily block the first  one, stunning it with your shield. The secing bites you for 5 pts cutting before DR
orc soldier
NPC, 15 posts
lightly armored orc
Mon 14 Dec 2020
at 21:44
  • msg #421

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Cave moray (msg # 420):

The guard slices deeply into the stunned eel, and the troll archer finishes it off.

The deepguard chops the one that bit you in half.


Ooc, you are taking on a lot of this burden! I need other players to chime in. You are almost clear of the sea of holes.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:49, Mon 14 Dec 2020.
Ulo
player, 259 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 8/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 15 Dec 2020
at 02:02
  • msg #422

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo is staying with the wagon, out of the way, but keeping ready in case she has to drag someone to safety and apply healing.
Syvanus
player, 935 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 15 Dec 2020
at 03:39
  • msg #423

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus is recovering fatigue. Firing arrows into melees is an iffy business.
Grimaldi
player, 730 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 15 Dec 2020
at 16:58
  • msg #424

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi is below half his health, from having fried himself in a magical backfire.
He also stays out of combat.
Jendrich
player, 93 posts
HP: 9/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 15 Dec 2020
at 17:10
  • msg #425

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Argh! Curse it..." Jendrich stumbles back, leaving a small trail of blood as he moves toward the cart. "That one got me good... Am I slowing down, or are they getting faster?"

OOC: I am wounded, though not enough to get crippled.
Grimaldi
player, 731 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 15 Dec 2020
at 18:33
  • msg #426

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

13:27, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 2d6.  lightning damage .

13:26, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  ball lightning ~ 14 (mental control).

13:25, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  ball lightning ~ 14 (casting).

"Pila Fulgur!"
From behind the front line, Grimaldi casts, and directs a medium size ball of crackling, white lightning towards the next moray he deems most menacing at the moment!
This message was last edited by the player at 18:35, Tue 15 Dec 2020.
Ulo
player, 260 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 15 Dec 2020
at 18:58
  • msg #427

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo mutters something eldritch and steps over to Jendrich laying glowing hands over his wound which begins to reknit...



OOC:  Jendrich at 5 damage before DR, how much cutting injury did you take?

Ülo is transferring 1 point of injury this turn (max speed at her skill level).

13:54, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  Share Vitality 16.  Sharing one now, maybe one more next turn.

Jendrich
player, 94 posts
HP: 9/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 15 Dec 2020
at 20:14
  • msg #428

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC: Just three damage. A bit of luck on a first-aid check could deal with what's left.
Grimaldi
player, 732 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 17 Dec 2020
at 04:22
  • msg #429

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC: Grimaldi could use some healing, he just took 7 damage, but now i'm like Ernest from Ernest goes to jail, with lightning balls.
Syvanus
player, 936 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 17 Dec 2020
at 18:40
  • msg #430

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He tries to help Grimaldi but the die roller beats him silly.   [this die roller seems very slanted toward high numbers for me.]


11:37, Today: Syvanus rolled 17 using 3d6.  Lend Energy 3 points.
Cave moray
NPC, 12 posts
From the sea of holes
Fri 18 Dec 2020
at 02:36
  • msg #431

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 426):

The eels bones are briefly visible, and its charred,stunned form collapse by the hole. Two other morays appear stunned also...


Syvanus feels the energy drain from him, and glowing ectoplasm smears Grimaldi to no effect.
Grimaldi
player, 733 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 18 Dec 2020
at 03:28
  • msg #432

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Sensing the spell fizzled, Grimaldi spoke:
"Forsooth!The magic has been fickle, as of late!"
But looked on with satisfaction at his lightning ball's effect.
Ulo
player, 261 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 18 Dec 2020
at 06:14
  • msg #433

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Sorry Grimaldi, squeaky wheel got the HP grease.  Definitely try to take care of you post fight, but you're too injured for her to be able to do more than she did for Jendrich... and in his case 1 HP stops bleeding.  You're burned, unless you're bleeding, well...
Grimaldi
player, 734 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 20 Dec 2020
at 00:38
  • msg #434

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:No worries. I can steal health from willing or helpless beings too. Maybe some of the regenerating trolls can lend me a bit as well, after some first aid...
This message was last edited by the player at 00:40, Sun 20 Dec 2020.
Ulo
player, 262 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Sun 20 Dec 2020
at 03:09
  • msg #435

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi:
OOC:No worries. I can steal health from willing or helpless beings too. Maybe some of the regenerating trolls can lend me a bit as well, after some first aid...

OOC:  If the great beast below is connected tot he eels, then it's likely they aren't "dead", just crippled appendages.  You could try Stealing Vitality before we leave the area... and before Ulo gets around to having them drug up and out so she can butcher them.
Grimaldi
player, 735 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 21 Dec 2020
at 04:59
  • msg #436

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:the thought of taking their last dying dregs of HT from them, did cross my mind...
Narrator
GM, 8483 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 22 Dec 2020
at 18:22
  • msg #437

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 436):

There is a faint tremor beneath you...
Jendrich
player, 95 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 22 Dec 2020
at 19:03
  • msg #438

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Ack! It's waking up! Rush, try speeding through. We'll distract the remaining ones." Jendrich hurries to the next pit, baiting out the beast inside it to keep it busy while the caravan passes.

Switching to Ready action, stepping into the eel's range and attacking as soon as it strikes.
14:01, Today: Jendrich rolled 12 using 3d6.  Block (11).
14:02, Today: Jendrich rolled 8 using 3d6.  Broadsword slash (16).
14:03, Today: Jendrich rolled 8 using 1d6+3.  Broadsword damage.
Missed my block, hit with my sword.

Cave moray
NPC, 13 posts
From the sea of holes
Tue 22 Dec 2020
at 19:55
  • msg #439

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 438):

The eel thing collapses, its head nearly severed.
Grimaldi
player, 736 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 23 Dec 2020
at 03:24
  • msg #440

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi stays with the caravan, as the fighters clear the way
Narrator
GM, 8492 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 23 Dec 2020
at 16:33
  • msg #441

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 440):

Only a few lie ahead. Darg cleaves one, Rafik shoots one in the skull, killing it, and the orc cuts another, causing it to withdraw. The ground rumbles!
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:14, Thu 24 Dec 2020.
Jendrich
player, 97 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 26 Dec 2020
at 19:00
  • msg #442

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich moves to the next eel, hoping to open the way for the wagon before it's too late.

OOC: Same strategy as before. Missed my block, hit with my sword for 5 cutting.
13:59, Today: Jendrich rolled 13 using 3d6.  Block (11).
13:59, Today: Jendrich rolled 9 using 3d6.  Broadsword slash (16).
13:59, Today: Jendrich rolled 5 using 1d6+3.  Broadsword damage.

Cave moray
NPC, 14 posts
From the sea of holes
Sun 27 Dec 2020
at 19:47
  • msg #443

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 442):

The badly wounded moray springs back,  and Rafik shoots antother, while Darg parries another. Cutting it.


The ground begins to crack...!!!
Syvanus
player, 937 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 27 Dec 2020
at 21:29
  • msg #444

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He staggers over and holds onto the wagon .
Ulo
player, 263 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Sun 27 Dec 2020
at 22:00
  • msg #445

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo stays by the cart, but it's clear, by the way she keeps glancing back at them, that leaving those eel carcasses behind is making her anxious.
Narrator
GM, 8513 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 28 Dec 2020
at 18:23
  • msg #446

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 445):

Cracks continue to appear between the holes where eels have been killed,  and all of thre remaining eels are rising out of their holes and hissing.

You are nearly clear, better make a run for it!
Ulo
player, 264 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 29 Dec 2020
at 02:50
  • msg #447

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo lends her meager frame to helping push the cart.
Jendrich
player, 98 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 29 Dec 2020
at 03:10
  • msg #448

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

While the chariot moves, Jendrich charges the remaining eels, striking the nearest one as quickly as he can, though the swing goes wild.

OOC: Move and attack on the next eel. Missed by two.

22:09, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  Wild Swing (9).

Syvanus
player, 938 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 29 Dec 2020
at 04:31
  • msg #449

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He attempts to add some motive pwer to the wagon as well....
Cave moray
NPC, 15 posts
From the sea of holes
Tue 29 Dec 2020
at 18:38
  • msg #450

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 448):

The eel ignores the strike, standing erect and hissing.


Some ST rolls to move the cart
This message was last edited by the player at 18:39, Tue 29 Dec 2020.
Grimaldi
player, 737 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 29 Dec 2020
at 19:30
  • msg #451

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

14:27, Today: Grimaldi rolled 7 using 3d6.  ST ~ 12.
Grimaldi puts his back and legs into helping move the cart forward!
"Hrnnnn!"

Syvanus
player, 939 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 30 Dec 2020
at 03:00
  • msg #452

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He also pushes for all he is worth...


[Private to GM:  19:59, Today: Syvanus rolled 8 using 3d6.  ST.   made by 4]
Narrator
GM, 8525 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 30 Dec 2020
at 17:28
  • msg #453

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 452):

You push the cart collectively away from the sea of holes, and gradually,  the ground settles. Any path back must be very carefully  settled.
Ulo
player, 265 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 01:52
  • msg #454

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It is probably too dangerous to harvest any eel meat while the base of the creature is so roused," Ülo says wistfully.  "Caravan Master Brokadin, do we have time to wait for it to settle to collect some meat?"
Jendrich
player, 99 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 03:37
  • msg #455

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich sits down next to the cart, breathing a sigh of relief. "With a creature like that, I can't imagine it runs around much. At least, I hope it doesn't..." He shake his head before looking at his injured leg. "Does anyone has spare bandages, and perhaps some honey?"
Grimaldi
player, 738 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 03:46
  • msg #456

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi crackles and sparks with residual electricity.
His mailed gloves are blackened and his skin is tender and blistered.
"I too could use some medical assistance.."
Ulo
player, 266 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 9/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 07:05
  • msg #457

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo pulls out her battered healer's kit, full of mosses, maggots, and other druidic remedies*, and starting with Grimaldi, then Jendrich, then herself (then anyone I'm missing?) she administers first aid.



OOC:  01:55, Today: Ulo rolled 9, 12 9 using 3d6,3d6,3d6.  First Aid 16 (skill 15 + 1 Healer's Kit).  Grimaldi, Jendrick, Herself.

01:57, Today: Ulo rolled 3, 2, 1 using 1d6-3,1d6-3,1d6-3.  30 minute treatment, Grimaldi, Jendrick, Herself.

Takes 1.5 hours.  So plenty of rest for everyone who got winded (except for Ülo).

After getting 3 HP back, how badly off is Grimaldi?

* "All Natural Homeopathic Organic Remedies" TM.

Grimaldi
player, 739 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 10:32
  • msg #458

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 457):
HP 12/5
Ulo
player, 267 posts
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 18:03
  • [deleted]
  • msg #459

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

This message was deleted by the player at 18:04, Fri 01 Jan 2021.
Ulo
player, 268 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 18:05
  • msg #460

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

While bandaging Grimaldi, she lays hands and mutters a phrase in Eldritch...



OOC:  2 more HP.  Not the best, but a scootch closer to full.

13:00, Today: Ulo rolled 7 using 3d6.  Share Vitality 16.  2 turns casting, 2 HP.

If I plan to keep doing this, Ülo needs to get more HP herself.

This message was last edited by the player at 04:03, Tue 19 Jan 2021.
Syvanus
player, 940 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 18:37
  • msg #461

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

When He recovers himself, he can try and help Ulo
Jendrich
player, 100 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 2 Jan 2021
at 23:14
  • msg #462

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich thanks Ulo for her aid, before approaching Rush. "We'll need another path to return. With the damage this creature caused, there's no way we'll be able to cross safely with the cart again."
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 35 posts
Halforc Merchant
Mon 4 Jan 2021
at 18:17
  • msg #463

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"That may be the case. This path looks like it would be better traversed with a few steathly folk carrying light loads. Perhaps next time...
This message was last edited by the player at 18:03, Fri 08 Jan 2021.
Ulo
player, 269 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Wed 13 Jan 2021
at 05:32
  • msg #464

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It's possible the heads... or limbs?  Anyway, it's possible the holes we cleared today will remain cleared for the return trip.  For future excursions, we'll need to either explore a new route, or carve a path around this beast.  Or deal with it permanently."
Grimaldi
player, 740 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 13 Jan 2021
at 06:43
  • msg #465

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Even if we killed such a colossal creature, the area would be befouled for a very long time.."
Jendrich
player, 101 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 13 Jan 2021
at 16:51
  • msg #466

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Assuming it doesn't just bring it down in it's death throes." Jendrich adds. "One way or another, we'd best be going. I'd rather not spend the night close to this thing."
Narrator
GM, 8566 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 15 Jan 2021
at 19:17
  • msg #467

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 466):

At the far side of the sea of holes is a natural opening about 4 yards high and accross. This seems familiar to Ulo, and fire preceded it...
Ulo
player, 270 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 15 Jan 2021
at 23:31
  • msg #468

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"We need to be wary through there of fire slorn.  We should rest a bit, let me get my strength and I can protect most of our fighters and important people with fire resistance."
Narrator
GM, 8581 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 18 Jan 2021
at 18:19
  • msg #469

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 468):

There is a faint scraping and rattling sound ahead.
Jendrich
player, 102 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Mon 18 Jan 2021
at 20:23
  • msg #470

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Not sure we'll have time to wait..." Jendrich pulls a blanket out of his back pack, and wraps it over his shield. "Pass me some water. It won't be as good as magic, but it should help protect my shield for a short time..."
Syvanus
player, 941 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 18 Jan 2021
at 22:02
  • msg #471

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

How long have we had to rest?
Grimaldi
player, 742 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 18 Jan 2021
at 23:04
  • msg #472

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:how much HT restored?
Ulo
player, 271 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 19 Jan 2021
at 04:05
  • msg #473

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Ülo healed Grimaldi a total of 3 HP, 1 from First Aid, 2 from Share Vitality.
Narrator
GM, 8592 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 19 Jan 2021
at 19:46
  • msg #474

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 473):

In the threshold, you have waited 15 minutes...any longer, though and you may have company.
Ulo
player, 272 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 19 Jan 2021
at 19:54
  • msg #475

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
In the threshold, you have waited 15 minutes...any longer, though and you may have company.

OOC:  How long since we finished the fight with the cave eels, if that is different?  Because if it's only been 15 minutes, no has gotten any healing from First Aid and I'll have to refigure out how much Ülo gave from Share Vitality.
Narrator
GM, 8597 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 19 Jan 2021
at 19:59
  • msg #476

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 475):

How long does first aid take, half an hour?because I would go with that then.

The rattling noise is getting louder.
Syvanus
player, 942 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 19 Jan 2021
at 23:34
  • msg #477

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OK, so most of us have recovered our fatigue then.
Grimaldi
player, 743 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 20 Jan 2021
at 03:03
  • msg #478

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It sounds like skeletal undead, perhaps..."

Ulo
player, 274 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Wed 20 Jan 2021
at 04:14
  • msg #479

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
How long does first aid take, half an hour?because I would go with that then.

OOC: First Aid take 30 mintues, so...  Grimldi get's a total of 5HP back, no else gets healed.  With 30 minutes of rest that's 3 FP for anyone who rests (unless you have Recover Energy or Breath Control or Fit).
Syvanus
player, 943 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 20 Jan 2021
at 19:18
  • msg #480

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Well have Fit and recover energy at less than 15 ... so a FP every 2.5 Minutes?
Ulo
player, 275 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Wed 20 Jan 2021
at 20:58
  • msg #481

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus:
Well have Fit and recover energy at less than 15 ... so a FP every 2.5 Minutes?

OOC:  They do not stack, combine, or overlap.  Use the better of Recover Energy, or Fit, or Breath Control.
Syvanus
player, 944 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 21 Jan 2021
at 02:33
  • msg #482

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Oh Well..... still 6 points back.
Grimaldi
player, 744 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 21 Jan 2021
at 06:39
  • msg #483

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:is fit & has recover energy @ 15
Ulo
player, 276 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Thu 21 Jan 2021
at 07:11
  • msg #484

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi:
OOC:is fit & has recover energy @ 15

OOC:  They don't stack, and they both give 1 per 5 minutes.  Recover Energy 20 gives 1 FP per 2 minutes.

So 6 FP back.

This message was last edited by the player at 07:12, Thu 21 Jan 2021.
Giant maned rats
NPC, 48 posts
Covered in quills
Like porcupines on Dust
Thu 21 Jan 2021
at 18:44
  • msg #485

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 478):

The rattling reveals itself to be the sound of long quills clattering together and against the stony ground, as three dog sized rodents bristling with quills appear!
Jendrich
player, 103 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 21 Jan 2021
at 19:16
  • msg #486

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks at the relatively small creatures. "Ulo, are those the Fire slugs you were talking about?"

[Private to GM: I stay on All-Out Defense (block)]
Grimaldi
player, 745 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 21 Jan 2021
at 19:34
  • msg #487

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I've dealt with the undead variety of these...They've nasty quills, live or undead. Best let those with polearms dispatch them."
Grimaldi warned.
Syvanus
player, 946 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 21 Jan 2021
at 20:05
  • msg #488

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus Draws and knocks an arrow, aiming for the vitals of the one inthe center.

[Private to GM:  13:04, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Fast draw arrow. skill = 19]
Ulo
player, 277 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 22 Jan 2021
at 00:26
  • msg #489

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo just stays next to the wagon, limping along with it.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 26 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Fri 22 Jan 2021
at 18:48
  • msg #490

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 489):

The deep guardian rushes forward, impaling one on the end of his halberd.

Another of thr creatures rushes him, but his armor repells it.

Syvanus, fire away!
Syvanus
player, 947 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 23 Jan 2021
at 03:11
  • msg #491

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus releases and the arrow streaks toward the center rat


[Private to GM: 20:07, Today: Syvanus rolled 9 using 3d6.  Bow.  Skill 20
20:09, Today: Syvanus rolled 3 using 1d6+1.  Arrow Damage.
]
Jendrich
player, 104 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 23 Jan 2021
at 17:48
  • msg #492

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich moves to support the Deep Guardian, stabbing at the creature to draw it's attention.

[Private to GM: Attack with Broadsword. I use Move and Attack if I'm too far for a normal attack.

12:45, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  Broadsword (16).
12:47, Today: Jendrich rolled 3 using 1d6+1.  Broadsword stab (imp).

So hit by 2 if I don't need to do a Wild Swing.
]
Grimaldi
player, 746 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 23 Jan 2021
at 19:02
  • msg #493

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi looks on, thinking the fight is well in hand.
Giant maned rats
NPC, 49 posts
Covered in quills
Like porcupines on Dust
Mon 25 Jan 2021
at 19:58
  • msg #494

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 492):

The rat bleeds where it is struck, but...

Make a dodge roll or get pricked by one of the quills! They are dipping with venom!



The rat struck by the arrow hisses and rattles its quills!
Syvanus
player, 948 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 26 Jan 2021
at 02:32
  • msg #495

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus draws another arow andsens it singing into the same rat

[Private to GM: 19:29, Today: Syvanus rolled 3 impaling using 1d6+1.  Arrow Damage.
19:29, Today: Syvanus rolled 12 using 3d6.  Bow.   by 8
19:29, Today: Syvanus rolled 13 using 3d6.  Fast draw arrow.  by 6
]
Jendrich
player, 105 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 26 Jan 2021
at 02:48
  • msg #496

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

[Private to GM: 21:46, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  Dodge (12 with retreat).]
Jendrich scrambles back, surprised by how long those quills are when he sees them up close. Still, if it can draw the creature's attention away from the others, the risk will have been worth it.
Giant maned rats
NPC, 50 posts
Covered in quills
Like porcupines on Dust
Wed 27 Jan 2021
at 19:00
  • msg #497

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 496):

The second arrow drops the oversized britly rodent.  The last one lunges at the retreating Jendrich, but is stabbed by the halberdier.


Ullo knows these make good eating
Ulo
player, 278 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Wed 27 Jan 2021
at 20:46
  • msg #498

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Once they are dead, and it's clear no more are going to just jump out, Ülo scurries forward and carefully collects the corpses and drags them back tot he cart.

She collects a sack or two from Rushagorn, "These will make good eating later!  And the quills and poison glands are useful too..." and then with a word and wave of her hand the small corpses split open, and separate into piles of cleaned meat, offal, hide, etc that she cautiously packages for storing in the cart.



OOC:  Using Prepare Game spell in place of normal skills for harvesting Dead Monster Bits DFRPG Exploits pg 24, as per DFRPG Spells pg 33.

15:38, Today: Ulo rolled 12, 12 using 3d6,3d6.  Prepare Game 15, 2 castings, 1 FP each.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Jendrich
player, 106 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 27 Jan 2021
at 20:53
  • msg #499

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich nods to the halberdier, thanking him for his aid, as Ulo harvests the beasts.
Syvanus
player, 949 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 27 Jan 2021
at 22:02
  • msg #500

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Very interesting, can you teach me how to do that?
Grimaldi
player, 747 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 28 Jan 2021
at 14:44
  • msg #501

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Interesting indeed..."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:07, Sat 30 Jan 2021.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 36 posts
Halforc Merchant
Fri 29 Jan 2021
at 22:32
  • msg #502

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 501):

"That is a nifty trick!"
Ulo
player, 279 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Sat 30 Jan 2021
at 23:59
  • msg #503

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo seems torn between being elated over being noticed for her talents and being disgusted by whom is noticing...
Syvanus
player, 951 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 31 Jan 2021
at 03:56
  • msg #504

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Perhaps I could find something to trade for your teaching?
Ulo
player, 282 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Sun 31 Jan 2021
at 23:57
  • msg #505

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo looks quite cross at Syvanus' question, she responds angrily, "Do you possess the gift to bring the slain back from the dead?  To undue the evil your people have done?"
Grimaldi
player, 748 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 1 Feb 2021
at 02:21
  • msg #506

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi shrugs, and walks away with a deadpan expression.
Syvanus
player, 952 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 1 Feb 2021
at 02:35
  • msg #507

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 505):

I do not have the ability to raise those lost to others ignorance or greed. That they were of my kind is disturbing, as we prefer to let things live as much as possible. I try hard to not see all your kind as being the same, I ask you do not see me as the same as those others. I am by no means perfect, but I try to live and let live.
Rafik
NPC, 33 posts
scarred troll
archer
Thu 4 Feb 2021
at 19:58
  • msg #508

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 507):

The archer looks over atUllo and smiles toothily "I have a list of things to do to occupy my mind" and pats his pouch.
Ulo
player, 283 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 5 Feb 2021
at 06:04
  • msg #509

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Then you have nothing to trade that I desire."

Ülo places the sacks of maned rat on the cart and nods to Rushagorn.
Jendrich
player, 107 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 5 Feb 2021
at 16:56
  • msg #510

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich gives uncomfortable looks to Syvanus and Ulo, before returning to his guard position. He can tell there's a history behind this discussion, one he would rather stay out of.
Syvanus
player, 953 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 5 Feb 2021
at 17:40
  • msg #511

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He nods and moves to the front of the wagon.  It's a spell he will remember, as it's utility is obvious; somewhere he'll find a way to learn it.
Narrator
GM, 8660 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 5 Feb 2021
at 17:57
  • msg #512

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 511):

The smell of brimstone increases.
Jendrich
player, 108 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 20:43
  • msg #513

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks very worried suddenly... "I really don't like that smell... please tell me someone is having digestion trouble..."
Ulo
player, 284 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 02:27
  • msg #514

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"This is fire slorn hunting grounds.  I haven't the strength to protect any of you from fire."

Then she says something in trollish, "Ettevaatust, tule sisalikud."


[Private to GM: "Beware, fire lizards."]
Grimaldi
player, 749 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 02:31
  • msg #515

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Trial by fire..."
Grimaldi says ominously.
Syvanus
player, 954 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 13 Feb 2021
at 03:55
  • msg #516

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He knocks an arrow ... sounds most unpleasant.  He again tries a spell ...

[Private to GM:  21:00, Today: Syvanus rolled 5 using 3d6.  Lend Energy 3 points - Ulo.]
This message was last edited by the player at 04:00, Sat 13 Feb 2021.
Narrator
GM, 8674 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 16 Feb 2021
at 18:47
  • msg #517

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 516):

Ulo feels a f=eshing surge of energy from the elf.
Ulo
player, 285 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Wed 17 Feb 2021
at 21:58
  • msg #518

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

For a moment Ülo looks as though she might say saomething spiteful, then her face goes blank (or blanker though it's clearly a matter of will rather than "good feelings"), and she murmurs loud enough for Sevanus to hear, "Thank you."

Then she draws herself up and stalks off to the front after the Doomguard Darg, "Doomguard wait, and you," she gestures to a troll armed with a halberd or spear*, and then Jendrich, "and you. Gather here."

She speaks a few words in eldritch, makes a few dance steps, and touches the Doomguard.  She repeats this for the troll* and Jednrich.

"You are proofed against the slorn's fires."  She looks at Jendrich, "Your light armor might not stand against their claws or teeth, so be wary."

As she hobbles back to the wagon, "But that is all I have for now, I must save my remaining strength for emergencies."


* Or if there are none, she'll chose another halberdier/spear wielder.  If there are none armed that way, she'll preference a troll with a melee weapon (like Hrunting?), then Lourdaud.



OOC:  16:48, Today: Ulo rolled 9, 7, 7 using 3d6, 3d6, 3d6.  Resist Fire 15 (Skill 16 - 1 Footprint), 3 castings, Darg, Halbardier, Jendrich.  3 FP spent.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Syvanus
player, 955 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 17 Feb 2021
at 22:16
  • msg #519

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He Nods and since the last casting did not tire him much, he will try again for 3 more.

[Private to GM:  15:14, Today: Syvanus rolled 12 using 3d6.  Lend Energy 3 points - Ulo. Just made it this time, but last times Crit saved the energy, so I can afford to try again.]
Jendrich
player, 109 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 18 Feb 2021
at 17:48
  • msg #520

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich gives a relieved "thank you" to Ulo, before turning to the other guards. "I'll circle it toward the right to keep it distracted. That should give you an opening on it's opposite side."

He moves a bit ahead, hoping the creature will head toward him first.
Narrator
GM, 8682 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 18 Feb 2021
at 18:49
  • msg #521

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 520):

As Ulo feels another surge of elf given energy, She will be able to proof a few more.
Hrunting, with his spiked maul nods approvingly. (He also carries axes and long knives as does Rafik, although Rafik of course has a bow. Viglaf has a greataxe along with the smaller arms.

Ahead, there is another faint scraping sound, and the brimstone smell is stronger.
Ulo
player, 286 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 19 Feb 2021
at 21:22
  • msg #522

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Thank you again, I'll continue to hold off for an emergency, these three and our archers can deal with it.  Unless it's a mated pair, or a hunting mother with young..."
Narrator
GM, 8692 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 20 Feb 2021
at 21:29
  • msg #523

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

There is a hissing sound, followed by a deep bellow, and a screech, as you see the distant silhouette of one of these spiny rats as it is engulfed in flame.

Rafik's black eyes shimmer with the reflected light of the blaze, and with hatred.


Ulo had seen the champion of her new clan, a troo the size of an ogre who was kept in line by a slorn *ridden by* one of the people.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:32, Mon 22 Feb 2021.
Grimaldi
player, 750 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 21 Feb 2021
at 01:41
  • msg #524

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I'll try to weave a mist that we can draw the beast into,that will confound it, but leave us unaffected..."
20:34, Today: Grimaldi rolled 16 using 3d6 ((4,6,6)).

Grimaldi very nearly has a backfire, but his spell merely fizzles.
"Fie!"
scaly thing
NPC, 57 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Thu 25 Feb 2021
at 19:24
  • msg #525

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 523):

A great set of jaws crunch down on the chsrred temains of the spiny rat. The beast looks like a spine backed lizard with a body the size of a horse with a long thick tail and eight legs.
The jaw is long, and there are webbed vanes near the jaw that flare out when if breathes flame.
Grimaldi
player, 751 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 25 Feb 2021
at 22:47
  • msg #526

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

17:29, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6 ((6,1,1)).

"Mistica Caligo!"
Grimaldi's second try succeeds! (mystic mist)
This message was last edited by the player at 22:48, Thu 25 Feb 2021.
Jendrich
player, 110 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 26 Feb 2021
at 03:08
  • msg #527

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

As the mist rises, Jendrich bangs on his shield to draw the creature's attention, leading it into the mist.
Ulo
player, 289 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 26 Feb 2021
at 03:43
  • msg #528

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Mystic Mist takes 5 minutes to cast.  It's a campsite defense spell, not a combat battlefield control spell.

Unless you have the spell at a skill above 20.  At 20, casting time is halved (150 seconds), and it's halved again every 5 kill above 20 (25 is 75 seconds).  Skill level 60 will reduce the casting time to 1 second.

Though now that I think about it, we should develop a battlefield control variant... everyone always wants to cast it as a battlefield control spell.

Grimaldi
player, 752 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 26 Feb 2021
at 05:49
  • msg #529

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:well, we weren't n combat yet. We were observing it eating spined rats, so maybe as long as it's occupied, there'll be time then, we can draw it into the effect. at least that was the hope.
scaly thing
NPC, 58 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Fri 26 Feb 2021
at 18:12
  • msg #530

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 529):

Utterly oblivious, the slorn drags away the charred rat, back the way it came.
Jendrich
player, 111 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 20:10
  • msg #531

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich backs away as the creature seems to leave. "If that's all it wants, it can keep it! Let's get moving in case it feels like coming back."
Narrator
GM, 8741 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 20:35
  • msg #532

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 531):

Who is in front as you head up this slight incline?
The smell of brimstone and reptile are strong.
Grimaldi
player, 753 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 01:55
  • msg #533

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC was i able to cast a mystic  mist zone, and made our group natives, so we can retreat here to fight, if we need to?
Narrator
GM, 8750 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 18:24
  • msg #534

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 533):

That works! During this time you heard the slorn crunching, then it bellowed and you hear it slomping/ slithering about
Jendrich
player, 112 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 19:00
  • msg #535

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I don't suppose there's another passage we could take?" Jendrich asks. "I'd rather not have to fight that thing if we could avoid it. And I can't imagine how to wrangle that thing out of the way safely."
Grimaldi
player, 754 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 20:11
  • msg #536

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I agree, bypassing it would be best, and I think some stealth could achieve this, but we have a noisy cart and a caravan with us, so that isn't possible. It'll have to be anther passage, or we'll simply have to kill it, but we can draw it here, with making some simple noise..."
Ulo
player, 290 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 20:43
  • msg #537

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I know of no other path.  And the beast is not a simpleton, it's an opportunity hunter.  It won't come out directly with a large force, rather ti will strike and retreat, or breathe at us as we pass.  But it might come out for the sound of a wounded animal.  If you're all sufficiently back, it can smell all of you for certain."

Ülo takes a bag of the maned rat meat from the cart, and prepares her cloak over her arm as a shield.  Then she begins to creep slowly along the tunnel wall towards the slorn's den, being as quiet and still as possible, fading out of view every time she stops moving.



OOC:  How large did you make the Mystic Mist?  Because animals, like slorn, will simply avoid it.  But we might be able to draw it out and trap it between the Mist and it's cave.  I have a terrible idea.

15:32, Today: Ulo rolled 11 using 3d6.  Stealth 10*.  No Smell, Vision Rolls to detect her are at -1.

* I keep forgetting how the spell works, it penalizes the Sense roll, not benes the Stealth roll.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:44, Sun 07 Mar 2021.
Narrator
GM, 8756 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 23:43
  • msg #538

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

As loudly as she stepped,  Ulo does not draw attention to herself.
Grimaldi
player, 755 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 09:03
  • msg #539

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC: i made it sufficient to encompass our caravan, that everyone is within the effect.
Narrator
GM, 8762 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 15:11
  • msg #540

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 539):

That works.
so it is about a 4 yard radius, and blocks the passage
Ulo
player, 291 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 9 Mar 2021
at 15:51
  • msg #541

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
so it is about a 4 yard radius, and blocks the passage

OOC:  Is there enough space between the leading edge and the slorn's 'den' that if induced to come out, it could easily fit betwixt Mist and "suddenly uninhabitable" den?
Narrator
GM, 8764 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 15:16
  • msg #542

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 541):

Yes there are around 8 yards
Ulo
player, 292 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 17:43
  • msg #543

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

She tosses the bag of maned rat meat out near the edge of the mist, and when near the slorn's den she presses up against the cave wall and goes still, becoming hard to see.  After a moment she makes a clicking sound, like quills on stone and then a quick sharp squeal of maned rat dying painfully...





OOC:  12:38, Today: Ulo rolled 5 using 3d6.  Mimicry (Animal Sounds) 7 (Default from Naturalist -6).

Remember she has No Scent and it requires a Per roll at -1 to see her. And her Stealth is currently MoF -1...

scaly thing
NPC, 59 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 19:55
  • msg #544

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 543):

The sound draws the slorn, who sniffs the air and cocks its head.
Ulo
player, 293 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 20:13
  • msg #545

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo simply remains still waiting for the slorn to go for the bag of rat meat...
scaly thing
NPC, 60 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Thu 11 Mar 2021
at 21:49
  • msg #546

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 545):

Which it indeed does! With much crunching and belliwing, after first blasting it wirh flame.
Grimaldi
player, 756 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 04:39
  • msg #547

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi remains silent, watching. He nods approvingly.
Ulo
player, 294 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 05:52
  • msg #548

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo steps into the slorn's den to cast a spell, she dances the steps and sings the words, but nothing happens.  Her look of jubilant triumph flees to be replaced by fear.




00:43, Today: Ulo rolled 15 using 3d6.  Stench 12 (skill 16 - 4 Footprint).  FP -1

Footprint: -4
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language, Resist Fire (Darg), Resist Fire (Hrunting), Resist Fire (Jendrich).

Jendrich
player, 113 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 17:14
  • msg #549

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich watches as Ulo steps into the creatures den, then her look of fear. He's not sure what she was planning, but it clearly didn't go well...

Hoping he's not mistaken about her reaction, he moves closer to Ulo, hoping to stand between her and the creature.


How far away am I from Ulo's bait?
Narrator
GM, 8778 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 17:16
  • msg #550

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 549):

Jendrich is south of the bait, inside the protected area. Ulo is north and east of the slorn.

Rafik is aiming at its eyes.
Syvanus
player, 956 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 19:10
  • msg #551

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He also aims...I'll shoot for the left eye.


[Private to GM: 12:06, Today: Syvanus rolled 7 using 3d6.  Bow.  Skill 20 minus 9 and range ... should be good.
12:08, Today: Syvanus rolled 5 impaling using 1d6+2.  Arrow Damage corrected. 
]
scaly thing
NPC, 61 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 21:40
  • msg #552

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 551):

Blinded by arrows to both eyes, the stupified beas roars and belches flame in a 3 yard stream!
Grimaldi
player, 757 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 12 Mar 2021
at 23:37
  • msg #553

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Pila Fulgur!"
18:33, Today: Grimaldi rolled 10 using 2d6.  ball lightning, damage.

18:32, Today: Grimaldi rolled 5 using 3d6.  mentally directed ~ 14.

18:31, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  ball lightning ~ 14.

Grimaldi evokes a potent, crackling orb of lightning, and sends it hurtling forth with his gaze...He hoped to stun the blinded beast, giving the others a chance to close in for death blows.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:50, Sat 13 Mar 2021.
Ulo
player, 295 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Sat 13 Mar 2021
at 07:26
  • msg #554

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo hearing it's belows turns and creeps further into it's den, sticking close to the wall in case it turns and charges in.
Jendrich
player, 114 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 13 Mar 2021
at 16:36
  • msg #555

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich pauses as he sees the creature blinded, seeking to stand in the path of the flame so the others won't be affected. He knows better then to get within a blinded opponent's reach, but isn't sure how the monster will react now.
scaly thing
NPC, 62 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 17:16
  • msg #556

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 553):

the blind creature noisily empties its bladder and twitches after the lightning strike!


Ulo, meanwhile can hear something shifting about where the cavern turns sharply to the left... there is a flicker of flame from that direction, and a pair of smoke streams, as if from a fitfully sleeping slorn's nostrils
Ulo
player, 296 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 21:36
  • msg #557

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo continues to creep closer to the corner, to peek around it and confirm if it is a dead end or not.



OOC:  How wide is this side tunnel Ülo is in?  And if she manages to peek around the corner, how much further does it go?
Narrator
GM, 8787 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 16 Mar 2021
at 17:47
  • msg #558

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 557):

the side passage is 4 yards wide, 3 yards high, and 20 yards deep before turning to the left where at least one other slorn is sleeping.
Ulo
player, 297 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Tue 16 Mar 2021
at 18:02
  • msg #559

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
the side passage is 4 yards wide, 3 yards high, and 20 yards deep before turning to the left where at least one other slorn is sleeping.

OOC:  Thanks... Ülo's hastily improvised plan is becoming even more reckless...
This message was last edited by the player at 19:38, Fri 26 Mar 2021.
scaly thing
NPC, 63 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Mon 29 Mar 2021
at 17:46
  • msg #560

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 559):

the lightning struck blinded slorn appears to be stunned!
Jendrich
player, 115 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Mon 29 Mar 2021
at 19:27
  • msg #561

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Hoping to finish the creature quickly, Jendrich closes in to strike the creature.

[Private to GM: All-Out Attack (strong), aiming at Vitals if I can figure out where they are.

15:25, Today: Jendrich rolled 3 using 3d6.  Broadsword stab (AOA strong, 16).
15:26, Today: Jendrich rolled 9 using 1d6+3.  Broadsword stab (AOA strong) damage (impaling).

...Wow, that's better then I expected...
]
Ulo
player, 298 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Mon 29 Mar 2021
at 23:25
  • msg #562

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo continues creeping down the tunnel to where it turns...
scaly thing
NPC, 64 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Tue 30 Mar 2021
at 19:53
  • msg #563

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 561):

Jendrich slides his blade between two scales into the throat of the creature, sinking the blade hilt deep for maxi.um effect! Due to its colossal stupidity, the creature does not realize it is dead, and remains standing even as a gout of steaming blood jets out of the wound laid by the warrior's blade.


meanwhile,  Ulo rounds the corner into a fairly large cavern, where another slorn sleeps, protectively coiled around a clutch of eggs.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:01, Thu 01 Apr 2021.
Ulo
player, 299 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Wed 31 Mar 2021
at 03:12
  • msg #564

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo unwraps the cloak from her arm and twists it into a roll to lay out and extend her magical reach around the corner...
Narrator
GM, 8813 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 1 Apr 2021
at 17:05
  • msg #565

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

the tenuous application of the staff spell to her rattailed cloak functions to do so...
Grimaldi
player, 758 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 1 Apr 2021
at 17:53
  • msg #566

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Where's the troll-lady, gone...into their den??"
Grimaldi exclaimed, in a whisper.
Rafik
NPC, 34 posts
scarred troll
archer
Fri 2 Apr 2021
at 15:28
  • msg #567

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to scaly thing (msg # 563):

knowing that these things are generally too stupid to die, Rafik sinks an arrow through the eye socket and into its brain. the creature goes limp on three of its legs, and its tongue lolls, but it remains alive... but it is still stunned.
Syvanus
player, 957 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 2 Apr 2021
at 17:06
  • msg #568

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Amazing resistance, but it will die.
Jendrich
player, 116 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 2 Apr 2021
at 17:32
  • msg #569

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Just to be safe, Jendrich steps back to remain out of the creature's reach. There's no reason to give it a free hit while it's bleeding to death.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 27 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Sat 3 Apr 2021
at 19:22
  • msg #570

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 569):

the deepguard takes a mighty swi g at the gravely wounded slorn, but the basic Hard to Kill nature of the beast allows it to continue breathing... and it is no longer stunned, and blasts flame into an area between Jencich and the Deepguard, and with that it collapses unconscious.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:24, Sat 03 Apr 2021.
Ulo
player, 300 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Sun 4 Apr 2021
at 17:08
  • msg #571

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo begins casting a spell, doing the full ritual dance steps, gestures, and chant, just doing so as quietly as possible, trying to barely make a sound...




OOC:  She's taking extra time, quiet chanting (-2 for quiet chanting).  Normal casting time is 1 second, she'll put as much time as she can, up to 30 seconds.  +1 for 2 seconds, +2 for 4 seconds, +3 for 8 seconds, +4 for 15 seconds, or +5 for seconds.

Footprint: -4
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language, Resist Fire (Darg), Resist Fire (Hrunting), Resist Fire (Jendrich).

Full skill penalty is -6, which gives her a skill with Devitalize Air of 10, baring the bonus for extra time.  I'll roll when she hits "30 seconds" or if she suddenly feels the need to cast sooner...

16:39, Today: Ulo rolled 13 using 3d6.  Stealth 10.  Being quiet while casting.

Ugh... she really beeds to train Stealth...

This message was last updated by the GM at 17:08, Sun 04 Apr 2021.
troll warrior
NPC, 63 posts
hard to kill
ready to get stabby
Sun 4 Apr 2021
at 17:07
  • msg #572

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 571):

from the far side of the creature, Hrunting cleaves at the vitals of the creature, finally killing it. he is now closest to Ulo, who unfortunately  can hear a hiss and scratchong sound as the slorn rouses from its slumber...

4 seconds in to casting.
Jendrich
player, 117 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sun 4 Apr 2021
at 19:41
  • msg #573

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Finally..." Jendrich looks around. "Ah... where's Ulo? Should we call out to her, or do we just wait?"
Syvanus
player, 958 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 5 Apr 2021
at 02:27
  • msg #574

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Perhaps we should move quietly to support her...  he raises his bow with arrow knocked.


[Private to GM:  19:27, Today: Syvanus rolled 4 using 3d6.  Stealth.]
This message was last edited by the player at 20:09, Mon 05 Apr 2021.
Narrator
GM, 8831 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 5 Apr 2021
at 17:07
  • msg #575

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 574):

moving with supernatural grace, the wood elf slups into the shadows and moves soundlessly toward the side passage.

Rafik, moving with ordinary silence, draws an arrow and creeps ahead.

Hrunting, his armor rattling slighy advances also, along withthe clanking deep guard.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:28, Tue 06 Apr 2021.
Ulo
player, 301 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Tue 6 Apr 2021
at 05:38
  • msg #576

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

As soon as she spots/hears them, Ülo will one-handedly try to wave them off, and give them such a look, while she continues to quietly chant and dance up a spell.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:08, Tue 06 Apr 2021.
Syvanus
player, 959 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 6 Apr 2021
at 18:35
  • msg #577

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He holds his hand up to pass along Ulo's guidance to those behind, then stay's against the wall where he can watch and protect as best he can. The arrow is knocked and tight against the bow string, but not drawn.
scaly thing
NPC, 66 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Tue 6 Apr 2021
at 23:31
  • msg #578

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 576):

the brooding slorn uncoils itself from the eggs, and stands, hissing with agitation.
Syvanus
player, 960 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 7 Apr 2021
at 02:36
  • msg #579

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He waits, giving Ulo time to cast... although he hopes she is close to doing so...
He tries to cast some thing to distract the creature.... he endeavors to lift one of her eggs and get her attention, while keeping it floating in front of her and toward the other eggs, so she isn't focused near Ulo.

[Private to GM: 19:34, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Apportation.  By 2]
Ulo
player, 302 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Wed 7 Apr 2021
at 05:41
  • msg #580

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo throws herself against the wall and presses as flat as possible, hoping that while it might have heard her, it won't see or smell her...




OOC:  Still under Hide and No Smell, so it's at -1 to Spot her and it cannot smell her.
scaly thing
NPC, 67 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Wed 7 Apr 2021
at 18:31
  • msg #581

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 579):

the slorn is rapt with the levitating eg... your bow will need rereadying.

Hrunting clanks forward, but the slorn is preoccupied.  the deep guardsman also advances noisily
Ulo
player, 303 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Wed 7 Apr 2021
at 21:12
  • msg #582

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo breaks away from the wall and bolts down the cave towards Hrunting and the Deepguard, shouting as she runs, "LURE IT OUT!  LURE IT OUT!  LURE IT OUT!"
Syvanus
player, 961 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 7 Apr 2021
at 22:14
  • msg #583

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He wills the egg to move toward the door but as far away from him as he can mange... he starts backing away carefully and bringing the egg along...
Jendrich
player, 118 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 8 Apr 2021
at 01:25
  • msg #584

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Figures it couldn't be that easy..." Jendrich moves to stand beside the lair's entrance, hoping that whatever is in it will move past him as it gets out.
Grimaldi
player, 759 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 8 Apr 2021
at 10:55
  • msg #585

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Bravo! That was very clever..."
06:57, Today: Grimaldi rolled 14 using 3d6.  stealth ~ 14.
Grimaldi moves to hide, so whatever comes out, doesn't see him!
This message was last edited by the player at 11:00, Thu 08 Apr 2021.
scaly thing
NPC, 68 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Thu 8 Apr 2021
at 17:14
  • msg #586

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 585):

the Slorn lunges, and gently takes the egg in its mouth!
Syvanus
player, 962 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 8 Apr 2021
at 20:24
  • msg #587

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He is a bit surprisd, but tries to keep the egg pulling for the moment, although he doubts it will matter.
scaly thing
NPC, 69 posts
woe thats a whole
lot of teeth
Tue 13 Apr 2021
at 16:39
  • msg #588

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 587):

the slorn scampers back to the best and gently places the egg in the pile of ash with the others, then turns and blasts fire, enveloping Hrunting and Wharten.
Ulo
player, 304 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Tue 13 Apr 2021
at 18:09
  • msg #589

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Hrunting, Deepgaurd, come out!  She will follow or not, it is fine!"

She keeps hustling out of the cave.



OOC:  Would a 12 radius AoE catch the entire sidecave within it's radius (including the area the slorn was sleeping in)?
Grimaldi
player, 760 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 14 Apr 2021
at 01:23
  • msg #590

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi winces and gnashes his teeth, fearing the worst for those who were just apparently barbequed.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 28 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Wed 14 Apr 2021
at 20:15
  • msg #591

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 589):

that size radius might be a bit much.

unfazed by the flaming blast, The deepguardsman thrusts into the creature with the lancet of his halberd, and Hrunting cleaves into one of its legs, making it stumble.
Grimaldi
player, 761 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 15 Apr 2021
at 02:04
  • msg #592

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi exhales in relief, and jabs the air.
Syvanus
player, 963 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 15 Apr 2021
at 02:51
  • msg #593

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He aims for an eye socket and releases aftera moments aim.

[Private to GM: 19:47, Today: Syvanus rolled 9 using 3d6.  Bow, shot for the eye.  Skill 20 - 9 +3 for aiming
19:48, Today: Syvanus rolled 6 impaling using 1d6+1.  Arrow Damage .
]
Jendrich
player, 119 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 15 Apr 2021
at 16:00
  • msg #594

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I take it they're not coming out, then..." Jendrich mutters as he runs into the cave to assist the guards.

[Private to GM: Just moving to get into melee.]
Narrator
GM, 8869 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 16 Apr 2021
at 17:59
  • msg #595

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 594):

although probably not quite dead, the creature collapses unconscious!
Syvanus
player, 964 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 16 Apr 2021
at 20:36
  • msg #596

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Perhaps you'd like to make sure it isn't alive?
Jendrich
player, 120 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 17 Apr 2021
at 02:17
  • msg #597

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Considering how stubborn those things are..." Jendrich stabs his sword between the beast's scales. Repeatedly. "That's a very good idea."
Syvanus
player, 965 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 17 Apr 2021
at 02:47
  • msg #598

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ulo, You should be able to gather the eggs safely now...  although what for is beyond me.
Narrator
GM, 8874 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 17 Apr 2021
at 17:43
  • msg #599

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 598):

Jendrich delivers the coup de gras and there are six eggs...
Ulo
player, 305 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Sat 17 Apr 2021
at 21:47
  • msg #600

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Slorn eggs valuable.  When they hatch can raise the young for mounts and beasts of burden, for food, and if nothing else, eggs are very tasty."
This message was last edited by the player at 21:48, Sat 17 Apr 2021.
Syvanus
player, 966 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 18 Apr 2021
at 03:19
  • msg #601

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

And they don't eat those around them?

Ulo
player, 306 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Sun 18 Apr 2021
at 04:05
  • msg #602

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Why would they do that?  Keep them well fed and they aren't a danger in that way.  As a rule."
Narrator
GM, 8878 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 18 Apr 2021
at 17:44
  • msg #603

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 602):

theeggs weigh about a twenty pounds each, are hard shelled, and are the size of a medium watermelon.
Jendrich
player, 121 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 23 Apr 2021
at 15:36
  • msg #604

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich remembers what happened the last time he tried to help with eggs... "I'll wait ahead... just to make sure the fight wasn't noticed by anything else."
Ulo
player, 307 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Fri 23 Apr 2021
at 22:22
  • msg #605

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

She heads back to the 'end' of the cave and examines the eggs and the nest (and she'll glance down any forking cave tunnels).

Ülo calls back down the cave, "If any of you big strong men can drag these two slorn into the middleish of this side cave, between the entrance and this nest, that would be really great."




OOC:  18:11, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Checking over the nest area and noting side tunnels.

Observation 17, Search 12, Traps 12.  +4 for Desc Smell.

Grimaldi
player, 762 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 24 Apr 2021
at 22:36
  • msg #606

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi comes out warily.
"In my expereince with these things, they've sometimes been known to swallow valuables in their gullets. They've also might have some strewn about their den.."
Syvanus
player, 967 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 25 Apr 2021
at 18:12
  • msg #607

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Not picky eaters it would seem
Narrator
GM, 8909 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 27 Apr 2021
at 17:25
  • msg #608

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 607):

thelmslorn weigh a bitmore than a heavy horse, close to 3/4 of a ton. it might take 6 people and ropes to haul.
Ulo
player, 308 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Tue 27 Apr 2021
at 18:50
  • msg #609

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  How many "side tunnels" are there, or is the slorn nest a small side passage off of the tunnel?
Narrator
GM, 8912 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 28 Apr 2021
at 13:52
  • msg #610

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 609):

from the brood cavern, there are two further tunnels north, away from the main corridor.
Ulo
player, 309 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Wed 28 Apr 2021
at 14:42
  • msg #611

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo moves over to the recently killed slorn, lays her hands on it and concentrates, hoping a glimmer of life remains.

While doing so she says, "Carefully search the nest area, please do not disturb the eggs, they may need to be rotated.  I will seal these caves off to protect the eggs and carcasses until we return, the eggs need to carried gently and there is far to much slorn to carry on with us."




OOC:  Casting Steal Vitality on the last killed slorn, hoping it's dying slowly...  is it still alive enough for Ülo to slurp a few HP off of?
Narrator
GM, 8917 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 28 Apr 2021
at 15:21
  • msg #612

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 611):

the slorn is quite dead, unfortunately.
Ulo
player, 310 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 7/14 PF 0/10
Thu 29 Apr 2021
at 04:04
  • msg #613

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo sits down in the nest room near the other north passages, rests a minute, and begins chanting and shaping the stone to close the tunnels off.



OOC: She first lets the Resist Fire spells lapse.  Is it raw stone or worked?

00:02, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15 (skill 16 - 1 Footprint).

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Grimaldi
player, 763 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 29 Apr 2021
at 05:45
  • msg #614

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

01:39, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6.  see secrets ~ 14.
"Revelare Secreta!"
Grimaldi intones...hoping to locate a stash of baubles or other treasure, the beasts might have stashed.
Narrator
GM, 8922 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 29 Apr 2021
at 18:55
  • msg #615

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 613):

the stone here is natural, until you get to the path.


Grimaldi sees no secret passages or hidden rooms, things buried orpushed behind rocks are not revealed this way.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:22, Fri 30 Apr 2021.
Narrator
GM, 8931 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 30 Apr 2021
at 17:26
  • msg #616

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 615):

there is NO hidden passage. "to" was a typo


the passage is 3 yards high by 3 yards wide and natural stone.
Ulo
player, 312 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Fri 30 Apr 2021
at 22:16
  • msg #617

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo sits and chanting quickly shifts the stone to cover the tunnel leading to the northern passages.

Then she aids in examining the nest area for trinkets, and making the sure the eggs are safe and don't need turning or covering.




OOC:  18:14, Today: Ulo rolled 8 using 3d6.  Search 12.  +4 if it's something dealing with smell.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:16, Fri 30 Apr 2021.
Syvanus
player, 968 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 30 Apr 2021
at 23:50
  • msg #618

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He draws his short sword and starts cutting the one that attacked them open to see if it has eaten anything of value...
Narrator
GM, 8938 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 1 May 2021
at 20:56
  • msg #619

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 617):

Ulo'snose is deluged with the scent of Slorn guts.


Syvanus finds a large bezoar containing bits of maned rat quills, an alchemist could easily make a poison antidote with this!
Syvanus
player, 969 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 1 May 2021
at 21:42
  • msg #620

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He'll collect it and if there is nothing else found, he'll move on to the other one.
Narrator
GM, 8949 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 6 May 2021
at 19:52
  • msg #621

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 620):

it is quite messy work, but the other one has a partially digested dwarf... with three gold teeth
Ulo
player, 313 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Thu 6 May 2021
at 22:47
  • msg #622

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"You do realize I can do to the slorn what I did to the rats right?  You didn't have to get elbows deep in it," she says as she moves over and begins sealing the nest area off from the 'main' side tunnel.



OOC:  She's sealing the nest on both of it's sides.  It takes less than a minute to shift 33yds, and then 30 minutes of rest between.

18:35, Today: Ulo rolled 11 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15 (skill 16 - 1 Footprint).

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Syvanus
player, 970 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 7 May 2021
at 00:10
  • msg #623

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

I wasn't sure wih them being so big and wasn't sur what would happen to the gut, where we might find somthing of value.
Ulo
player, 314 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 4/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Sun 9 May 2021
at 19:42
  • msg #624

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo walks over to the one in the main corridor, "I guess it's to big to drag then?"  At any sign of agreement, she waves her hand and speaks a word and... the dead slorn just sits unaffected.

"Ooph-ugh.  I need to rest a bit before trying that again.  It is harder to affect these big corpses."

She staggers over to the wall and sits.



OOC:  15:34, Today: Ulo rolled 15 using 3d6.  Prepare Game 14 (skill 16 - 1 Footprint - 1 HP damage).  Cost 5 FP after skill reduction.  Paying 4 FP and 1 HP.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Grimaldi
player, 765 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 10 May 2021
at 02:58
  • msg #625

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi uses the time to recover his energy.
Jendrich
player, 122 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Mon 10 May 2021
at 13:40
  • msg #626

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich keeps watch as the others rest.
Narrator
GM, 8955 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 12 May 2021
at 14:49
  • msg #627

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 626):

ahead lies ine last obstacle; a long hall that the trolls had to run through...
Ulo
player, 315 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Wed 12 May 2021
at 22:15
  • msg #628

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

After resting Ülo again waves a hand and incants over the slorn corpse, and this time it separates into piles of meat, hide, bone, offal, etc.

"Now that it's in 'bite' sizes as it were, if you men would be so kind as to move it into the side tunnel with it's mate, while I seal the back of the passage off."

Once all the slorn has been deposited in the passage, she seals the 'entrance' as well.

"That should keep the vermin from it until we return this way."




OOC:  The whole affair takes 1 hour and five minutes including rest.

18:00, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Prepare Game 15 (skill 16 - 1 Footprint).  Cost 5 FP after skill reduction.

18:05, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  Shape Earth 15 (skill 16 - 1 Footprint).  Costs 3 FP after skill reduction.

18:08, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Shape Earth 15 (skill 16 - 1 Footprint).  Costs 3 FP after skill reduction.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language.

Syvanus
player, 971 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 13 May 2021
at 02:25
  • msg #629

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He will again inspect the gut for anything of interest ...
Grimaldi
player, 766 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 13 May 2021
at 02:50
  • msg #630

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I'll take the skull, if it's intact...After those gold teeth are yanked out, of course. I can use sentient skulls, in my magic."
Grimaldi says, looking over the repo'd  ex dwarf-meal.
Narrator
GM, 8974 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 15 May 2021
at 03:06
  • msg #631

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 630):
The teeth are probably worth around $80 each
Ulo
player, 316 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Sat 15 May 2021
at 04:38
  • msg #632

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"The next passage is a long corridor, we ran through.  it has statues that attack, we mostly escaped unscathed, mostly.  But this cart will move too slowly for that plan to work this time.  If you're willing to wait and let me rest up fully, we might be able to sneak through."




OOC:  How long is this section, and how would it take for the cart traverse it if everyone (who could) pushed it?  Is the cart SM +2?
Narrator
GM, 8981 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 15 May 2021
at 18:28
  • msg #633

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 632):

the cart is SM+2, 2 yards by three, and if everyone who can gets into the pushing, it csn move at 5, 6 with extra effort

the passage took around 10 minutes to traverse, at full run.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:28, Sat 15 May 2021.
Ulo
player, 317 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Sun 16 May 2021
at 03:01
  • msg #634

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo walks around the cart, squints at it a few times, she starts out as though she is thinking out loud, but by the end is addressing Rushagorn the party, "No, not invisibility.  Take too long, and the cart is too big.  But maybe hide... on the cart and a few of those pushing it so it can travel through without raising attack, and the guards can focus on dealing with or retreating from the guardian statues as you deem wisest.  I can't remember how many of the statues there are, it was dark and I was focused on getting people through quickly and quietly, not fighting.  But we managed it by running and sneaking.  Running is right out, the cart is too slow.  But it might be possible to sneak."

She thinks for a moment, "Or, I could try to shape the statues into lumps.  This would be difficult probably, and might not stop them from trying to roll at us, but it might reduce their danger.  I don't even know if it would work, they might be living stone?  It would mean we were attacking them, not sneaking past."
Grimaldi
player, 767 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 16 May 2021
at 03:40
  • msg #635

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Who designed this mad gauntlet?!"
Jendrich
player, 123 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sun 16 May 2021
at 19:40
  • msg #636

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Do we have chains strong enough that the statues couldn't break them? If we do, we could anchor the chains to the wall with your magic, and lasso the statues to limit their movements." Jendrich suggest, having little else to offer against moving statues.
Narrator
GM, 8987 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 16 May 2021
at 20:16
  • msg #637

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 636):

it might be easier to shape pits around them rather than attack directly
Ulo
player, 318 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Mon 17 May 2021
at 00:55
  • msg #638

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
it might be easier to shape pits around them rather than attack directly

OOC:  I thought about that, but Shaped Earth/Stone has a Move 1, so it has to done far enough out (and thus a fairly large area) in order to ensure the Golems can't just walk out of the area and ignore it.

Does Ülo remember roughly how fast the statues moved?

Narrator
GM, 9005 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 21 May 2021
at 19:02
  • msg #639

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 638):

they move at the speed of a man, but many of the statues didnt move u less approached.  there were more on one side thanthe other.

[Private to Narrator: 6 on the north side 4 on the south, withspace to zigzag  out of range. the golems are concerned withthose approachinh the 3 northernand 2 southern doors, which are also mage locked]
Jendrich
player, 124 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 27 May 2021
at 15:35
  • msg #640

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Maybe we could bait some of them? If you dig a deep pit with a thin ledge, we could draw the statues to the ledge, where it should be easy to tip them in. Of course, that depends on how big a pit you can make..."
Ulo
player, 320 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Thu 27 May 2021
at 17:36
  • msg #641

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Let's see how they're arrayed.  We might just be able to avoid many of them.  Regardless, I'm not shaping anything with some rest."
Darg Wharten
NPC, 29 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Thu 27 May 2021
at 18:07
  • msg #642

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 641):

the Deepguardsman raises a finger.
"keecapping them might be effective in slowing them down, I can get at them from out of range, even if they are as hardas stone."
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 37 posts
Halforc Merchant
Thu 27 May 2021
at 18:09
  • msg #643

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Darg Wharten (msg # 642):

the merchant nods.
" This isn't a run to destroy them,just get past them. What was the Layout, and how many?


iq-2 for Ulo
Rafik
NPC, 35 posts
scarred troll
archer
Thu 27 May 2021
at 18:11
  • msg #644

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Rushagorn Brokadin (msg # 643):

"As a child we would chase a ball between them. The passage is 5 paces wide. They were in pairs, guarding doors on eboth sides."
Grimaldi
player, 768 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 27 May 2021
at 18:39
  • msg #645

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Do these things think? Or might we construct trip-lines for them...?"
Ulo
player, 321 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Fri 28 May 2021
at 00:50
  • msg #646

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Hmmm."

She moves to the cart and using the tip of her dagger on the wooden sideboard sketches out a tunnel and where she remembers the statues being.

"If they haven't moved since, they should be along like so..."
Narrator
GM, 9030 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 28 May 2021
at 19:31
  • msg #647

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 646):

six to o e side, guarding three doors,and four to the other side, guarding two doors


___[_]_____[_]_____[_]______
    g  g.    g  g.    g  g

       g  g.     g  g
_______[_]_____[_]_________
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 03:08, Sun 30 May 2021.
Ulo
player, 322 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Sat 29 May 2021
at 01:11
  • msg #648

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  So, ideas?
Grimaldi
player, 769 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 29 May 2021
at 01:50
  • msg #649

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:maybe trip-lines, and if someone can bait them into a trap, or maybe even conjure a distraction, or illusion?
Syvanus
player, 972 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 29 May 2021
at 03:44
  • msg #650

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Do the doors matter? do we know what is behind them?
Jendrich
player, 125 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 29 May 2021
at 15:00
  • msg #651

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

The best idea I have would be to shape a pit large enough to fit two of them at a time, and as deep as possible. I'll bait a pair at the time, and the guards use a line to trip them into the pit.
Rafik
NPC, 36 posts
scarred troll
archer
Sun 30 May 2021
at 16:48
  • msg #652

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 650):

"Never tried open. game was howclosewithout get hit."
Darg Wharten
NPC, 30 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Mon 7 Jun 2021
at 17:07
  • msg #653

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Rafik (msg # 652):

"Are we gonna do this?"
Jendrich
player, 126 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 8 Jun 2021
at 15:09
  • msg #654

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich nods. "As soon as Ulo is done with her spell, we'll get started."
Ulo
player, 323 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Tue 8 Jun 2021
at 19:52
  • msg #655

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"What spell?  What are we doing?  The pit?  Where do you want it?"

She suddenly looks mischievous, "You know, we could also just go around.  I could cut a hole through the walls and we could just go through the rooms without messing with the statues or the doors.  Might trigger the statues though.  And who knows what hazards lurk in the rooms."
Grimaldi
player, 770 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 8 Jun 2021
at 20:39
  • msg #656

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Let us go through the walls! I may be able to find hidden traps, within, with my own magic. They must guard something valuable...the only question is can we stop these guardians..?"
Jendrich
player, 127 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 9 Jun 2021
at 15:00
  • msg #657

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich thinks for a moment. "Ulo, your spell moves stone, rather than remove them, right? Couldn't you use the stones from the hole you make to block the door? That way, the statues will be unable to enter the room to chase us."
This message was last edited by the player at 15:01, Wed 09 June 2021.
Ulo
player, 324 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Thu 10 Jun 2021
at 05:00
  • msg #658

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It's possible, yes.  But that is the slowest method.  Even with the Elf lending strength as often as he can, stone only moves so fast, and the walls will be worked stone which will be more tiring.  But the advantage is in avoiding the statues altogether."
Narrator
GM, 9075 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 10 Jun 2021
at 17:21
  • msg #659

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 658):

are you going left or right
Ulo
player, 325 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Fri 11 Jun 2021
at 00:36
  • msg #660

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Leaving it up to you guys.  Ülo is not a leader type, yet.
Jendrich
player, 128 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 11 Jun 2021
at 02:31
  • msg #661

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

I'd suggest the side with three doors. If there are more rooms, that will leave less stones to remove.
Grimaldi
player, 771 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 17 Jun 2021
at 15:34
  • msg #662

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I will lend some energy as well, as my magic cannot harm these things. It may best well be used in helping us subvert them."
Syvanus
player, 973 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 17 Jun 2021
at 21:11
  • msg #663

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

I presume we are all rested fully?
Ulo
player, 326 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 5/9 FP 1/14 PF 0/10
Fri 18 Jun 2021
at 02:33
  • msg #664

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  No and that's another part of the discussion.  Ulo only regens 1 FP every 5 minutes and hasn't had time to get to full since we started out and is almost on empty.  If Syvanus and Grimaldi can each Lend Energy of 1 per 5 minutes (thus keeping them topped up) Ulo can be filled up in 20 minutes.

Then just throw another 1 FP her way every 5 or so minutes to keep the train moving and reduce how often she has stop for rest.

Shape Earth is going to cost 6/yd3 to cut through the stone walls of the rooms (presuming they are worked stone, 2/yd3 if not).  Figure to cut a 9 inch deep hole in worked stone large enough for a cart to travel through* (1yd3) is 5FP per spell (after spell cost reductions).  The spell doesn't "bore a hole" it moves that ensorcelled stone, so she needs to continuously recast the spell for every 9 inches worth of tunnel she's digging, but it does mean the stone can be moved to somewhere else to do another job (like seal off doorways, seal off the tunnel where the statues are, etc).

Presuming no casting failures, and resting to stay "topped up", Ulo can cut a 9" section of tunnel every 10 minutes through worked stone, 18" of tunnel in 'unworked' stone per 5 minutes (that's with rest, the spell takes 2 seconds to cast and the stone moves at Move 1, so from start of casting till hole is 'completely cleared' is 4 seconds, then 5 to 10 minutes of rest).

She can also cut a smaller hole, more a "man-sized" tunnel, 6' high x 2' wide at a rate of 2'3" per 10 minutes in worked stone, or 6'9" per 5 minutes 'unworked' stone.

So it's probably faster if she cuts an "exploratory tunnel" first, then back excavates it for the cart once the room is declared safe.  She can also cut a small hole to espy the room through for Grimaldi and others to check for traps/hazards before we open the tunnel for people to enter the room.



* That's a 9' deep, 6" high x 6" wide hole.  I'm presuming a "standard" 5 foot wide 'oxcart' and it not being loaded up taller than man height.  If the cart is wider/taller or I need to account for more 'wiggle' room, prices/times increase.  If it's narrower/shorter, it might get cheaper/faster.

Narrator
GM, 9087 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 18 Jun 2021
at 17:21
  • msg #665

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

you take the 20 odd minutes to refresh yourselves without further incident.  the wall here is unworked, so you can bore through at the cheaper rate for now.


figure 18" thick before getting to wworked stone
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:22, Fri 18 June 2021.
Ulo
player, 327 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 9/14 PF 0/10
Sat 19 Jun 2021
at 18:04
  • msg #666

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
figure 18" thick before getting to wworked stone


Roughly forty-five minutes after the troupe made their decisions, Ülo had cut a 'man-sized' tunnel through the stone and using the displaced stone walled off the passage with the statues.  The last sixish feet were wider, out to two yards across and 3 yards high.

She waits while the caravan guards sort out who will be checking and clearing the room of hazards, then when they are ready whispers, "Shield your lights, lest their brilliance disturb whatever guardians are in the next room".

She simultaneously cuts a handful of spy holes, nine inches deep into the worked stone for the those in the front...



OOC:  Five castings of Shape Stone, with 5 minutes rest between each casting.  The "forty-five minutes" mentioned above includes the initial 20 minutes rest.

GM, how deep is this worked stone wall?

13:42, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15.  1st of 4 castings for Exploratory Tunnel #1.

13:42, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15.  2nd of 4 castings for Exploratory Tunnel #1.

13:42, Today: Ulo rolled 7 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15.  3rd of 4 castings for Exploratory Tunnel #1.

13:42, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15.  4th of 4 castings for Exploratory Tunnel #1.  Makes a wider and taller room at the end to better accommodate the polearm wielders and the PC guards.

13:52, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15.  5th casting for spyholes for Exploratory Tunnel #1.

Thankyou RNGesus for this day of no critical failures.

Grohm'Tahl
player, 2 posts
Sun 20 Jun 2021
at 22:37
  • msg #667

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

One of the caravan guards watched Ulo intently as she worked her magic on the wall.  He was a large half-orc suited in scale armor and armed with a halberd. When Ulo stopped to rest after the second spell, he stepped forward hesitantly.

"I don't know much about magic, but I know that it tires the user.  I am well rested.  If you have some way to tap my reserves, I am willing to help.", he offered.

Edit:  spelling and flow
This message was last edited by the player at 15:49, Mon 21 June 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9091 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 21 Jun 2021
at 17:48
  • msg #668

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 667):

the worked stone is 1 foot thick, although rubble was poured between it and some parts of the natural stone.



rapidly generates contents of area...
Ulo
player, 329 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 9/14 PF 0/10
Tue 22 Jun 2021
at 20:23
  • msg #669

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Hmmph.  Thicker than expected."  She starts moving the stone down the tunnel, but instead of adding it to the blockage across the main tunnel, piles it to the side next to the new tunnel.

The witch answers the half-orc gaurdsmen, "Brave of you.  The way of stealing energy from another is not pleasant for the one being siphoned from.  It is also not quick or efficient.  But I will keep you in mind should there be an emergency worth your suffering for it."

She waits again, with Grimaldi and Syvanus until completely replenished and returns to the room's wall, "Ready?  This time the spy holes will be deep enough to peer into the room.  Take your time espying it, but not too long.  I can hold the wall's shape as malleable for about one minute before needing to renew the spell."

She again mutters and does a quick dance, and then the holes carve themselves at each person's face height...



OOC:  She again casts over a 6' wide by 6' high by 9" deep section of wall (it's not 9" deep anymore, but just in case).  Again initially she's only cutting spyholes at face height for the four people lined up ready to examine the room (herself + 3 others, whoever has crowded to the front).

16:18, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15.  6th casting for 'spyholes' for Exploratory Tunnel #1.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1.

Syvanus
player, 975 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 22 Jun 2021
at 20:59
  • msg #670

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus readies himself and pays carful attention to all of his senses.

[Private to GM:  13:57, Today: Syvanus rolled 4 using 3d6.  Perception  NEAT! a Crit.]
Jendrich
player, 129 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 23 Jun 2021
at 02:19
  • msg #671

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich stays close, both to see what's in the next room, and to be ready in case something tries to come out.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 3 posts
Wed 23 Jun 2021
at 02:30
  • msg #672

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm stepped back and took his place in the line up.  When the spyhole opened, he listened intently to see if anything stirred inside.
Grimaldi
player, 772 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 23 Jun 2021
at 04:23
  • msg #673

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

00:21, Today: Grimaldi rolled 7 using 3d6 ((1,2,4)).

Grimaldi watches and listens...
Narrator
GM, 9099 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 24 Jun 2021
at 16:22
  • msg #674

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 673):

the walls are mostly filled with shelves. there are some books and  scrolls on the shelves, along with some glass objects...  many of which are broken. there is a fair amount of debris on the floor by the opposite shelf, as if the shelf had been rattled hard. there is a door visible on both the left and the right.

[Private to Syvanus: there are large oddly shaped footprints in the thick dust on the floor, very recent at that.]
Grimaldi
player, 773 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 24 Jun 2021
at 18:11
  • msg #675

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi gets a twinkle in his eye, when he spies the shelves of scrolls and books...
"They are guardians...I see things that may be worth guarding..."
Syvanus
player, 976 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 24 Jun 2021
at 19:48
  • msg #676

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

And very large foot prints of whatever guards them too
Grohm'Tahl
player, 4 posts
Thu 24 Jun 2021
at 21:49
  • msg #677

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm peered through the hole and looked around as best he could. He scanned the floor and the doors leaving the room.
Ulo
player, 330 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Sat 26 Jun 2021
at 02:59
  • msg #678

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Don't step into the room or touch anything till I've sealed off both doors."

Ülo lets the wall flow down to the floor and begin sliding across over to the door where the statues should be guarding.  Once the wall is removed she'll lean in to get a better look around the room and the state (and number) of the doors, but doesn't step into the room.

If nothing interrupts her work the wall flows up the door and makes a tight fitted cap across it, filling in the gap between the door and frame and a foot around the entrance on the sides, top, and into the room, filling in the cracks in the floor.  Anything to better give the stone cap purchase should something try to slam through.

If nothing still interrupts her, she'll cast again, widening the tunnel behind by another cubic foot of stone and repeat this with the other door.



OOC:  1 cubic foot of stone averages 150 pounds, for reference should something try to shove through before she has the chance to properly anchor the stone caps.  The first door cap is just under half a cubic yard of stone (0.44 yd3), so call it 66 1,980 lbs, the second is a full cubic yard so around 4,455 lbs [EDIT] Thanks for the catch Mario/Ardenas[/EDIT].  The first cap is roughly 4 inches thick, the second 9 (in case something starts hammering at it).

22:50, Today: Ulo rolled 7 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15.  7th casting, widening tunnel and capping other door.  5FP.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1.

This message was last edited by the player at 17:24, Sun 27 June 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9105 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 27 Jun 2021
at 20:01
  • msg #679

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

As the dust clears, you can see that there
are large doors to both the left (golem hallway) and right. debris of books, and glass, pottery, and stone containers are scallered on the floor, all of which are covered in thick dust, except for where something large with strange two toed angular feet came through, apparently passing betweenboth doors in both directions.
Ulo
player, 331 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 00:25
  • msg #680

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

While she rests and the others begin examining the room for traps, hazards, and treasures, she'll look over the tracks and sniff the dirt, attempting to verify what made them.




OOC:  20:23, Today: Ulo rolled 13 using 3d6.  Tracking 16 (+4 for Discriminatory Smell if that helps).
Grimaldi
player, 774 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 05:57
  • msg #681

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

01:53, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  reveal secrets ~ 14.
Grimaldi waved his hand across his eyes and murmurs a spell....
"Revelare Secreta!"

This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 05:57, Mon 28 June 2021.
Jendrich
player, 130 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 13:59
  • msg #682

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Doing his best to avoid stepping on the clutter, Jendrich slowly makes his way to the right door to examine it more closely. The stone may stop it from opening inward, but it won't do much good if the door opens the other way...

[Private to GM: 11:11, Today: Jendrich rolled 7 using 3d6.  Magery Check (15).]
This message was last edited by the player at 15:12, Mon 28 June 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9112 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 14:42
  • msg #683

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 680):

the tracks have only a faintly metallic odor.
there is a false book on one shelf that is a box containing a vial.

the right hand door, you can see from the dust, openned toward you, much as the left hand foor did...


all mages in the room roll IQ plus magery
Grohm'Tahl
player, 5 posts
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 15:55
  • msg #684

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm waited at the newly created doorway and watched the statues in case somebody in the room activated them.

"Ulo.  This all seems to be very time consuming.  What if you were to just move the stone around the feet and legs of the guardians?  Surely that would keep them in place.", he suggested.


OOC:  How big is the room?
Grimaldi
player, 775 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 18:48
  • msg #685

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

14:47, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6.  IQ ~14+4 .
Ulo
player, 332 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 19:12
  • msg #686

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"You saw how slowly the stone moves, the statues can walk as fast as you and I, they are not likely to stand still long enough to be encased."

She rubs the dust from the footprints between her fingers under her nose.  "Metal?  I suspect there is a metal statue roaming these rooms as a guardian as well."


OOC:  15:06, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  IQ+Magery: 18 (IQ 15, Magery 3).
Grohm'Tahl
player, 6 posts
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #687

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"They stand there now. Unmoving. When you shape the stone, how close to it must you be?", Grohm asked.
Syvanus
player, 977 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 28 Jun 2021
at 20:45
  • msg #688

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He looks at the books and scrolls, as well as any items that look mostly whole.

[Private to GM: 13:44, Today: Syvanus rolled 13 using 3d6.  Search.  one over ;-( ]
Ulo
player, 333 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Tue 29 Jun 2021
at 03:06
  • msg #689

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Close enough that they would rouse and attack.  That is why I am not standing at a distance and cutting this tunnel from back where the wagon is."

She returns to sitting in the tunnel and pulls out a pipe and mashes some sort of dried chunks of something into it.  She lights it and begins puffing the thin odd smelling smoke.

"All magic can be done at a distance, okay, most magic.  The farther away the more difficult it is to hold the spell together.  I'm not as skill as my mistress was, she could probably ensorcell the stone at their feet from a safe distance, I... I am not yet as practiced as she was.  I need to be within a few arm's length or the distance becomes too great to surmount.  This spell is not some firebolt, to sung up and thrown..."

Her eyes get wide a moment and she puffs furiously, "Yeah... maybe.  But I'm pretty terrible at throwing spells, be just as likely to drop it at our feet as hit near the golem... and anyway that might be construed by it as an attack and rouse it against us."  She seems to settle back down, "too risky, and would take almost as long as this is taking.  But that is a good idea, have to remember it for later."

[Private to GM: Why yes, she is finally smoking her hallucinogenic mushrooms while on the job.  Figure it's decent enough time for a nice little break...]

OOC:  23:03, Today: Ulo rolled 14 using 3d6.  Ignite Fire 15 to lit pipe.  0FP.

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1.

[EDIT]
Sorry, wrong spell name initially, I meant Ignite Fire not Create Fire.
[/EDIT]

This message was last edited by the player at 21:26, Wed 30 June 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9120 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 30 Jun 2021
at 18:19
  • msg #690

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

the golem room is secured.
the library room... is another matter.

Syvanus, make an IQ+Magery roll, as should any mage in the room.
Jendrich
player, 131 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 30 Jun 2021
at 20:03
  • msg #691

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

11:11, Mon 28 June: Jendrich rolled 7 using 3d6.  Magery Check (15).
Ulo
player, 334 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Wed 30 Jun 2021
at 21:32
  • msg #692

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
Syvanus, make an IQ+Magery roll, as should any mage in the room.

OOC: Ülo is no longer in the room, resting in the tunnel, but she entered it to examine the "metal golem" footprints.

Repeated in case you missed them above:

Grimaldi msg #685:
14:47, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6.  IQ ~14+4 .

Ulo msg #686:
OOC:  15:06, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  IQ+Magery: 18 (IQ 15, Magery 3).

Syvanus
player, 978 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 30 Jun 2021
at 23:11
  • msg #693

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 690):

Syvanus pokes around with interest.

[Private to GM:  16:10, Today: Syvanus rolled 8 using 3d6.  IQ. IQ = 12 + magery 2 ]
Narrator
GM, 9122 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 1 Jul 2021
at 17:00
  • msg #694

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 693):

The casters all realize that the mana in the room gets lower as you approach the opposite wall.
Jendrich
player, 132 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 1 Jul 2021
at 17:43
  • msg #695

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Why does this wall feels... cold?" Jendrich asks, not quite understanding what the strange sensation he gets from the wall.
Ulo
player, 335 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Thu 1 Jul 2021
at 18:12
  • msg #696

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"How cold is it?  Like cooler than the room, or icy?" She asks without getting up.
Jendrich
player, 133 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 1 Jul 2021
at 18:54
  • msg #697

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I... I don't know, it's doesn't feel cold but... It's making me feel cold..."
Ulo
player, 336 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 02:20
  • msg #698

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Hmmph.  Sounds like you're a mage.  Talk to your people about it when you get back topside."
Grimaldi
player, 776 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 05:47
  • msg #699

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"It might be a guardian chamber, where our spells will be more difficult...Perhaps what made those prints."
Ulo
player, 337 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 14:25
  • msg #700

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Tumedaks reinforce the walls in their areas with star iron to block the prying eyes of your mages above.  And many years before we were taken to here, the great star fell and spread itself into the rock, deposits of it's iron can be found all over.  It is a hungry star and consumes mana.  That is likely what is causing ebb of mana, the walls or the room beyond may be laced with remains of the fallen hungry star."
Grimaldi
player, 777 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 15:53
  • msg #701

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"So, is this place a shrine of sorts, then?"
Jendrich
player, 134 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 16:14
  • msg #702

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Sounds more like a cell... A place where you keep something you don't want to be found." Jendrich frowns. "That changes a lot though... Ulo, you can't move the wall if it absorbs magic, right?"
Grohm'Tahl
player, 7 posts
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 16:25
  • msg #703

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 702):

"Maybe not found.",  Grohm interjected from the doorway.

"What if there is something in there that was not meant to be released."
Ulo
player, 338 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 19:05
  • msg #704

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Yes.  If the wall is laced with the star metal, it will not be moldable.  However if instead it is the room beyond that houses something draining mana, the wall may be just outside the area, within a lowered mana.  In that case it just becomes more difficult, more hazardous to ensorcell the stone.  Regardless as soon as I've rested and this room is deemed 'dealt with' I can try the next wall."

She looks over the debris.  "When you gentlemen are done sorting the goods from the trash, if there is too much to carry, I can create a hole in the stone wall back here to house it and cover it over to remain hidden until we return."
Ulo
player, 339 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 19:09
  • msg #705

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
the golem room is secured.
the library room... is another matter.

OOC:  I presume by "golem room" you mean the "hallway" with the "animated statues/golems", but what do you mean by "the library room... is another matter"?

Ulo secured the doors on both walls.  Or do you require further searches of this room?

Narrator
GM, 9127 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 2 Jul 2021
at 19:43
  • msg #706

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 705):

the hall of animated statues is the golem room. this room has shelves snd held books- thus the library room
Ulo
player, 340 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Sat 3 Jul 2021
at 00:55
  • msg #707

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
the hall of animated statues is the golem room. this room has shelves snd held books- thus the library room

OOC:  I get that.  What do you mean by "is a further matter"?  Are both doors secured or not?
Grimaldi
player, 778 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sat 3 Jul 2021
at 01:22
  • msg #708

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi busies himself salvaging what items are intact, from those obviously ruined..
Jendrich
player, 135 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 3 Jul 2021
at 01:50
  • msg #709

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks at the wall, considering what Ulo said. "I was told I have magic in my blood... I'm just not too good at controling it." He focuses on a piece of broken glass, muttering in a low voice as he mimics taking it, without actually touching it. After a moment, the glass starts wobbling, before lifting off the ground. "I can just... move small objects... sometimes..."

Slowly, the glass moves toward the strange wall. "It's  probably silly, but... maybe we seeing how that thing reacts will help you figure out what the wall does?"

[Private to GM: 21:41, Today: Jendrich rolled 7 using 3d6.  Apportation (13). Using something less than a pound for 1 FP.]
Narrator
GM, 9132 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 6 Jul 2021
at 17:44
  • msg #710

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendry finds it a little difficult to hold the spell as it gets closer to the far wall.

This room has two doors- no one has approached either. One to the left presumably heads to the hall of statues, the other to the right you are uncertain of.

unless examined,  I cannot describe more, even with Syvanus' per roll.

has Grimaldi checked the book with the hidden vial?
Syvanus
player, 979 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 6 Jul 2021
at 20:13
  • msg #711

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He will go look at the door, look for any traps and at things around it. Something cataches his eye to the side of the door and he moves to look at it more closely.

[Private to GM:  13:12, Today: Syvanus rolled 12 using 3d6.  Search.  made it
13:12, Today: Syvanus rolled 15 using 3d6.  Traps Missed by 3
]
Narrator
GM, 9134 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 6 Jul 2021
at 22:51
  • msg #712

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 711):

there is something vaguely magical about the door...
Grimaldi
player, 779 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 6 Jul 2021
at 23:23
  • msg #713

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Is the vial situated within the cutout pages of a book, like it was hid inside, and is the vile still full?
Ulo
player, 341 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Wed 7 Jul 2021
at 05:56
  • msg #714

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
One to the left presumably heads to the hall of statues, the other to the right you are uncertain of.

OOC:  Both doors have been sealed by stone as per msg #678 unless something stopped that.
Jendrich
player, 136 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Wed 7 Jul 2021
at 12:43
  • msg #715

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC: Or until something breaks the door down...

"It's... hard to keep it up... but I think it's still possible to use magic against the wall. The question is, do we want to open the wall, and risk bringing out whatever is in there?"
Narrator
GM, 9137 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 7 Jul 2021
at 16:17
  • msg #716

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 713):

that would be the case. the book-safe has some intrinsic value.


about the doors- I thought you were sealing the corridor with the statues from the Slorn side of things, not the exits from this room
Ulo
player, 342 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Wed 7 Jul 2021
at 20:50
  • msg #717

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
about the doors- I thought you were sealing the corridor with the statues from the Slorn side of things, not the exits from this room

OOC:  Things Ülo has sealed off "for later":

The Slorn Tunnels.  Sealed from the Main Tunnel, also the nest room is sealed completely as is the (now) short tunnel the slorn bodies are in (to protect them from predation).

The Main Tunnel between the Golem/Animated Statues and where we cut our side tunnel into these rooms.

Both doors of the Library Room as we have an exit tunnel behind us out to the Main Tunnel.


[Private to GM: And don't forget, she is now retreating into smoking to remain calm the closer they get to her home.  I have no idea how you want to handle the hallucinatory mushroom effects or if they'll affect anyone else (enclosed space with smoke), or if they're only hallucinatory to Trolls, etc.]
Grimaldi
player, 780 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 7 Jul 2021
at 22:33
  • msg #718

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 716):
Grimaldi blows the dust off it, and carefully puts the book in his backpack.
Narrator
GM, 9141 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 20:08
  • msg #719

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 718):

The fumes seem to relax anyone who doesn't critically fail the health roll+2 I am now asking for, Ulo now has quirk level chummy  and is starting to see colors in the dark.

everyone has -1 to initiative, unless the HT roll is passed.  crit failure causes severe hallucinations,  enough to have -1 on all rolls for a few minutes.  a critical success leads to temp version of Visualization
Syvanus
player, 980 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 20:45
  • msg #720

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He doesn't seem to notice the issue as he looks at things near the non-golem door.

[Private to GM:  13:43, Today: Syvanus rolled 7 using 3d6.  HT +2.  HT is 11 and he is "Fit" .]
Narrator
GM, 9144 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 8 Jul 2021
at 22:10
  • msg #721

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 720):

the door is covered with an inch of stone, as moved by Ullo. when she is rested, shemay remove it.

the large foot? prints passed through and back.
Ulo
player, 343 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 01:32
  • msg #722

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo continues sitting and resting, occasionally applying Ignite to the small coal in the pipe when the mushrooms smother it...





OOC:  21:30, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  HT 16.  Just in case of crit..
Jendrich
player, 137 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 01:41
  • msg #723

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich starts coughing from the dust. "Hack... why's this place so dirty? There wasn't..." He coughs a bit more, before stepping out of the room. "Need some air..."

21:37, Today: Jendrich rolled 16 using 3d6.  vs HT (12).
Grohm'Tahl
player, 9 posts
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 02:23
  • msg #724

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 723):

Grohm moved out of the doorway so Jendrich could exit the room. He pointed at the wagon and said.

"You don't look well.   Maybe you should sit down for a bit."

--------------

18:24, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 5 using 3d6.  HT (15) vs fumes.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:28, Fri 09 July 2021.
Grimaldi
player, 781 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 03:42
  • msg #725

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

23:38, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  Grimaldi ~ 12+2 (HT roll, to avoid contact buzz).
Resting quietly in a corner, Grimaldi noticed the smoke, but was unaffected.
"Say, is that the same stuff as what the rope guild smokes?"
Ulo
player, 344 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 04:31
  • msg #726

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"I have no idea who this "rope guild" is, so I have no idea.  I gather these myself, they're okay for eating and cooking, but better dried and smoked."
Grimaldi
player, 782 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Fri 9 Jul 2021
at 05:51
  • msg #727

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"They must be mushrooms, then..I can't imagine anything growing down here, without their methods. The hob-goblins grow hemp, underground using enchantments, and maybe some alchemy."
This message was last edited by the player at 05:53, Fri 09 July 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9148 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 11 Jul 2021
at 18:23
  • msg #728

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 727):

Jendrich, while coughing, feels vaguely relaxed, and slightly talkative.
his pupils are also dialated.


Something clicks for Ulo when Grimaldi mentions hobgoblins... Once the trade with the trollfriends ended, in her early childhood, Visitors from the northern tunnels would vome with trade goods; cloth, hemp,  smoked fish, and some surface things.
Jendrich
player, 138 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Mon 12 Jul 2021
at 17:17
  • msg #729

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich shakes his head as he leans against the wall. "I don't know how you do it... The longest I've been underground before was when I cleaned up the cellar." He turns to Grohm'Tahl. "How do you deal with it? I can't tell if it's mid-day, mid-night, mid... anything!"

He gives a heavy sigh, hanging his head. "Maybe I'm not cut out for this kind of life..."
Grohm'Tahl
player, 10 posts
Mon 12 Jul 2021
at 21:16
  • msg #730

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm stood in the doorway watching the mages search the room.  He turned towards Jendrich.

"I lived on the surface most of my life.  You just get used to it after a while.  I still don't take every trip so that I can get back up top.", he replied.
troll warrior
NPC, 64 posts
hard to kill
ready to get stabby
Tue 13 Jul 2021
at 14:47
  • msg #731

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 730):

"Tell me more of this Hemp I have heard tales."
Grimaldi
player, 783 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 13 Jul 2021
at 17:22
  • msg #732

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Well, it's a fragrant herb, with many practical uses.. There's different cultivars, with different properties..the taller variety is good for giving one energy and creative and contemplative insights..the shorter, bushier variety is good for stimulating the appetite, managing pain, and bringing sleep.."
Darg Wharten
NPC, 31 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Tue 13 Jul 2021
at 20:41
  • msg #733

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 732):

"An the parts that don't do all that can be made into cloth or rope."
Ulo
player, 345 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Sat 17 Jul 2021
at 15:55
  • msg #734

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Let me know when it's been twenty minutes, as that's when Ülo will go check out the Low/No Mana wall.
Narrator
GM, 9176 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 18 Jul 2021
at 10:27
  • msg #735

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 734):

kets say the time has past
Ulo
player, 346 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 9/14 PF 0/10
Sun 18 Jul 2021
at 16:40
  • msg #736

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo takes one last lungful, then holds and savors it while tamping out the pipe before stowing it and blowing the smoke at the ceiling.  Then she get's up saying, "Now let's see if there is starmetal laced in the wall, or if the effect is emanating from the next room," and crosses to the wall.

She presses her hands on the wall, chants and moves her feet and hips as though dancing for half a minute...



OOC:  Taking extra time, times 30, casting time increased to 30 seconds.

12:36, Today: Ulo rolled 11 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 15 (Skill 15 - 5 Low Mana + 5 Extra Time).

If the spell works she's enchanted a 6' high, 3' wide, 18" deep section (in case the stone is thicker here) and will open a 'viewing port' to see into the next room before removing the section.

Narrator
GM, 9181 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 19 Jul 2021
at 17:29
  • msg #737

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 736):

the passage revealed is full of rubble, with gaping holes in the floor and ceiling.


make an IQ+magery roll
Ulo
player, 347 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 9/14 PF 0/10
Tue 20 Jul 2021
at 02:38
  • msg #738

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"You two," she indicates Grimaldi and Syvanus, and then Jendrich "and you as well, come take a look and tell me what you think."




OOC:22:35, Today: Ulo rolled 13 using 3d6.  IQ+Magery 18.  Detecting the rubble strewn, devastated room.
Syvanus
player, 981 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 20 Jul 2021
at 02:41
  • msg #739

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

He looks in and senses as best he can.


[Private to GM:  19:40, Today: Syvanus rolled 11 using 3d6.  Perception.  by 2]
Jendrich
player, 139 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Tue 20 Jul 2021
at 03:22
  • msg #740

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich walks up to the hole, not sure what he's supposed to watch for...

[Private to GM: 23:22, Today: Jendrich rolled 12 using 3d6.  Magery Check (15).]
Grimaldi
player, 784 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 20 Jul 2021
at 22:06
  • msg #741

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

18:04, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  IQ+Magery ~ 14+2 (16).
"Hmm...murder holes and pits? some sort of trap, perhaps?.."
Narrator
GM, 9188 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 17:31
  • msg #742

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 741):

the area is dead to the mmages, completely free of mana!

the pit/ceiling hole combo looks like something fell through from above and collapsed the floor.
Ulo
player, 348 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 9/14 PF 0/10
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 17:54
  • msg #743

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"No, star metal fell in that room.  That's what's consuming the mana.  The question is, do I open this the rest of the way so we can examine the area and retrieve the valuable ore, or just seal it back up?"
Syvanus
player, 982 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 18:06
  • msg #744

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Well it is valuable, but will also affect those of us with magic for the remainder of the trip.
Ulo
player, 349 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 9/14 PF 0/10
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 18:08
  • msg #745

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Only if you come too close to it or get it on you."
Syvanus
player, 983 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 18:12
  • msg #746

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

We are not so close now and there seem to be effects. If we are strung out as we walk, that too is a danger.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 11 posts
Thu 22 Jul 2021
at 19:15
  • msg #747

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"The star metal is not going anywhere.  We still have to deliver that wagon of goods.  You can debate what to do with it on the way.", Grom said.  He seemed a bit irritated.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:25, Thu 22 July 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9194 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 26 Jul 2021
at 17:00
  • msg #748

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 747):

the place where it penetrated the floor looks deep, and unstable.
Jendrich
player, 140 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Mon 26 Jul 2021
at 17:13
  • msg #749

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"He has a point... unless you want to sell the star metal when we deliver the wagon, we should figure out how to carry it when we come back."

Looking from the door to the tracks on the floor, Jendrich sighs. "Either way, I don't think we can safely get the wagon across that room. So either we try the same tactic on the other side of the corridor, or we explore deeper and hope we can deal with that left those tracks..."
Ulo
player, 350 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 9/14 PF 0/10
Mon 26 Jul 2021
at 20:15
  • msg #750

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

She closes the wall back up close to the way it was, but leaves a distinctive marking to remember where it was.

"So, which door do I open?" Ülo points first to the statue hallway and then to the door leading into the unknown.
Syvanus
player, 984 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 27 Jul 2021
at 02:16
  • msg #751

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

One is a known problem and the other an unknown situation.  You pay your money and choose, like in an inn.
Grimaldi
player, 785 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 27 Jul 2021
at 09:12
  • msg #752

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

"Think we should come back, after we deliver our goods? I'm for that.. I've got some barrels of ale and pork, that should turn a nice profit down here..."
Jendrich
player, 141 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Tue 27 Jul 2021
at 12:26
  • msg #753

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks from one door to the other. "Both stone and metal foes are going to be hard to deal with... but we know the stone statues outnumber us. I think we'd have an easier time with the metal guy."
Narrator
GM, 9200 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 27 Jul 2021
at 17:21
  • msg #754

Re: Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 753):

you might be able to determine which direction the visitor to this room ended up in with a tracking roll.

the no-manna room looks like the object that went through the ceiling  also went deeply through the floor as well.

there were visible: another door straight accross,  one to the statue hall, and one opposite that, presumably leading to the unknown room in the library room.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:25, Tue 27 July 2021.
Ulo
player, 351 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 27 Jul 2021
at 18:15
  • msg #755

Trading with Trolls 2

"Well, if you're really willing to leave it to me," she pats Syvanus' arm and smiles, her pupils practically taking up her eyes. She turns away from the statue hallway and answers Jendrich, "Exactly my thoughts!  Well, no, I mean I'm thinking the footprints are old and 'possible fight' is better than 'guaranteed fight'... and we already know what's out in the hall, but what is behind this door?"

She trots, not quite skipping, over to the door she'd sealed.  Again she places her hands on the stone covering, does her dance and chant, and with a giggle sloppily shifts the stone to either side of the door, clearing it, but not with as much 'focus' or 'control' as before.

Then she steps away, swaying, "I think I'll just have a sit down over there again" and does so, sitting in the tunnel, pulling a hunk of dried meat out of her pouch and giving it a good chewing.


OOC:  Taking extra time, times 30, casting time increased to 30 seconds, unless Mana is normal by the door, in which case she'll still throw a few extra wiggly dance moves in, but limit herself to a "few seconds".

14:01, Today: Ulo rolled 8 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 13 (Skill 15 - 5 Low Mana + 5 Extra Time - 1 Footprint -1 Hallucinations).

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1.

Grimaldi
player, 786 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 27 Jul 2021
at 22:57
  • msg #756

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi notes the changes in the troll's behavior, and cracks a knowing smile.
Syvanus
player, 985 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 28 Jul 2021
at 02:40
  • msg #757

Trading with Trolls 2

He steps through and looks at everything carefully...

[Private to GM: He rolled a 10 for tracking, so with a skill of 13, he should be able to determine how old the tracks are, roughly speaking. Unable to roll anything else right now
Grohm'Tahl
player, 12 posts
Wed 28 Jul 2021
at 03:13
  • msg #758

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm gave way to the fatigued Ulo at the doorway and gave her a pat on the shoulder as she went to rest outside.  Glaive in hand, he stepped a few feet into the library and watched intently as Syvanus opened the door.

----------

21:07, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 9 using 3d6.  Watching the door.  (hearing 13).

21:06, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 8 using 3d6.  Watching the door.  (Observation 10).

This message was last edited by the player at 03:16, Wed 28 July 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9209 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 28 Jul 2021
at 16:43
  • msg #759

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 758):

from beyond the door there is no sound.

the footprints may have entered from the hall of statues and back out the same way. givrn the depth of the dust, probably within the last day, maybe a few hours ago.
Syvanus
player, 986 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 28 Jul 2021
at 18:59
  • msg #760

Trading with Trolls 2

So the floor beyond the door is untracked and covered in deep dust?
Grohm'Tahl
player, 13 posts
Thu 29 Jul 2021
at 06:13
  • msg #761

Trading with Trolls 2

"These footprints look to be made this day. Where it went beyond the door, I cannot say.", Grohm said.  His voice seemed to resonate through the room.
Grimaldi
player, 787 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 29 Jul 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #762

Trading with Trolls 2

"Do the tracks seem random, or consistent? Perhaps it does a regular patrol..."
Grimaldi says ominously.
Narrator
GM, 9219 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 30 Jul 2021
at 22:06
  • msg #763

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 761):

the footsteps entered the door and exited.

the room beyond is large, and within you can see what looks like an altar with a cauldron in front of it, and four pillars with gargoyles atop them.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:12, Sat 31 July 2021.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 14 posts
Sat 31 Jul 2021
at 20:00
  • msg #764

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 762):

"The tracks go both ways.", Grohm said simply to Grimaldy.

Looking around the room, he spoke quietly to himself.  "Not good."
Narrator
GM, 9228 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 31 Jul 2021
at 21:13
  • msg #765

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 764):

The altar has a large square spot that is free of dust; the footprints go right up to it.
Jendrich
player, 142 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Sat 31 Jul 2021
at 22:48
  • msg #766

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich looks at the gargoyles above, and decides to walk along the wall of the room to avoid walking between the pillars. If the statues decide to move, at least they won't be able to flank him...
Narrator
GM, 9229 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 31 Jul 2021
at 23:56
  • msg #767

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 766):
  Make a per roll as you walk around the pillars.  Are you treading in the dust or in the footprints?
Jendrich
player, 143 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Sun 1 Aug 2021
at 03:01
  • msg #768

Trading with Trolls 2

23:00, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  vs Per (11).

If there are footprints along the wall, I'll step in them.

Grimaldi
player, 788 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 1 Aug 2021
at 04:08
  • msg #769

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi observes..
Narrator
GM, 9234 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 6 Aug 2021
at 20:13
  • msg #770

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 768):

the footsteps lead along the wall, and straight to the altar. in addition to the square in the dust, there are imprints of large looking set of knuckles that have an odd shape, as if whatever it was with the odd footprints scooped up the item on the altar and turned around and left.


there looks to be an inscription on the altar, but it is caked with dust.
Syvanus
player, 987 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 6 Aug 2021
at 20:56
  • msg #771

Trading with Trolls 2

He watches from a distance.
Jendrich
player, 144 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Sat 7 Aug 2021
at 03:21
  • msg #772

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich keeps following the steps until he reaches the altar. Looking closer, he tries to clean the inscription.
Narrator
GM, 9239 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 8 Aug 2021
at 18:39
  • msg #773

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 772):

a bluish glow starts to form in the cauldron as you touch the altar.
Grimaldi
player, 789 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Sun 8 Aug 2021
at 19:58
  • msg #774

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi narrows his eyes...
Grohm'Tahl
player, 15 posts
Mon 9 Aug 2021
at 03:24
  • msg #775

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm stepped into the room and watched as Jendrich approached the altar.
Jendrich
player, 145 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Mon 9 Aug 2021
at 13:34
  • msg #776

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich look back at the cauldron, and starts to panic. "W-what's going? What's it doing!?" He steps away from the altar, not thinking to walk in his previous footsteps.
flaming skull
NPC, 35 posts
evil burning
flying skull
Wed 11 Aug 2021
at 11:31
  • msg #777

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 776):

a vaporous skull sheathed in flames rises from the Cauldron!
Syvanus
player, 988 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 11 Aug 2021
at 18:13
  • msg #778

Trading with Trolls 2

He says something undr his breathe, puts his bow overhis shoulder and draws his shortsword and shield
Grimaldi
player, 790 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 11 Aug 2021
at 20:11
  • msg #779

Trading with Trolls 2

16:09, Today: Grimaldi rolled 10 using 3d6.  turn spirit ~ 14.

16:06, Today: Grimaldi rolled 15 using 3d6.  undead lore ~ 13.

Grimaldi thinks he knows what the spirit might be, but isn't quite sure...he decides to try and get rid of it, anyways, by speaking magic words...
"Spiritus, Abire!"
Jendrich
player, 146 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Thu 12 Aug 2021
at 00:56
  • msg #780

Trading with Trolls 2

"Oh Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, please protect me!" Jendrich raises his shield and backs toward the wall, having no idea how to deal with such entity.
flaming skull
NPC, 36 posts
evil burning
flying skull
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 14:46
  • msg #781

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 779):

The skull spirit flies back against the far wall with a hissing shriek!

This room has three doors in a row, about 5 yards apart.
Grimaldi
player, 791 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 18:14
  • msg #782

Trading with Trolls 2

"These skull spirits usually hang around for a day, until they dissipate or are destroyed..As long as it is cowed, it shouldn't bother us...But armor is of no avail, from it's chilling touch!"
Grimaldi says to jendrich, after cowing the spirit.
Jendrich
player, 149 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 18:57
  • msg #783

Trading with Trolls 2

"Then unless someone knows how to stop this altar, we should probably leave!" Jendrich says, retreating toward the doors.

Before touching them, he checks the dust for footprints to see if they've been used recently.
Syvanus
player, 989 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 20:06
  • msg #784

Trading with Trolls 2

Which way though?
Grimaldi
player, 792 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 17 Aug 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #785

Trading with Trolls 2

"I do believe you are right. Let's grab what we can now, and leave."
Narrator
GM, 9272 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 19 Aug 2021
at 16:38
  • msg #786

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 785):

the two gargoyles shift, opening their leathery wings in a shower of dust. they seem a little ragged, and bluish light shines from the depths of their eye sockets.
Jendrich
player, 150 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Fri 20 Aug 2021
at 02:14
  • msg #787

Trading with Trolls 2

"Of course it couldn't be that simple..." Despite his complaint, Jendrich seems glad to face something that he could actually fight, and looking only mildly demonic. Stepping in between the gargoyles and the rest of the party (relatively speaking), the former guard raises his shield in expectation of the creature's attack.

[Private to GM: I'll try to wait for a Stop Thrust against a one of the gargoyle, assuming either of them charges me. If it happens, I've rolled a 15 (hit by 1) using a regular attack, for 7 damage +1 per 2 full yard the gargoyle moved toward me.

22:12, Today: Jendrich rolled 15 using 3d6 ((5,5,5)).
22:13, Today: Jendrich rolled 7 using 1d6+1 ((6)).
]
Syvanus
player, 990 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 20 Aug 2021
at 02:44
  • msg #788

Trading with Trolls 2

He watches the two Gargoyles as he moves back to the main group.
Flying Death
NPC, 11 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Mon 23 Aug 2021
at 17:01
  • msg #789

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 788):

the undead gargoyle neatly impales itself as it slams into Jendrich 's shield. The lifeless flesh seems only minimally affected by Jendrich 's blade
Darg Wharten
NPC, 32 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Mon 23 Aug 2021
at 17:04
  • msg #790

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Flying Death (msg # 789):

the heavily armored Deeoguardsman chargescthe other gargoyle, stabbing into it with his halberd.  the wound hisses at the touch of the silvered weapon, and releases puffs of black smoke.
Grimaldi
player, 793 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Mon 23 Aug 2021
at 17:33
  • msg #791

Trading with Trolls 2

13:29, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 2d6.  2d lightning bolt.

13:28, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  lightning ~ 14.

Grimaldi points at the undead gargoyle battling with Jendrich, and releases a medium bolt of white-hot lightning! *BrzZzt!*
"Fulmen!"
Flying Death
NPC, 12 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Mon 23 Aug 2021
at 18:02
  • msg #792

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 791):

the lightning singes it, but does not down it.

occ lightning does 1d-1 per die, but can stun.

the second one claws ineffectively from where it is impaled.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 16 posts
Tue 24 Aug 2021
at 01:35
  • msg #793

Trading with Trolls 2

Seeing the gargoyles attacking, Grohm rushed forward to reinforce the line and took up a position that left Jendrich in the center between him and Darg.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:36, Tue 24 Aug 2021.
Jendrich
player, 152 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Tue 24 Aug 2021
at 02:34
  • msg #794

Trading with Trolls 2

Seeing how thin the creature seems, and how little his sword did, Jendrich switches tactics, and tries bashing the creature with his shield... Unfortunately, his lack of practice with such maneuver results in little more than a tap.

[Private to GM: Hit (barely), for 1 damage...
22:31, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  Shield bash (11 for off-hand attack).
22:32, Today: Jendrich rolled 1 using 1d6-1.  Shield bash damage.
]
Syvanus
player, 991 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 24 Aug 2021
at 02:34
  • msg #795

Trading with Trolls 2

He moves to the right of Jendrich and swings his short sword at the Gargoyle, while keeping his shield up to protect himself.


[Private to GM: 19:30, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Shortsword Swing.  by 8
19:30, Today: Syvanus rolled 5 + pussiant and penetrating using 1d6+2.  Shortword Damage.
]
Flying Death
NPC, 13 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Tue 24 Aug 2021
at 15:42
  • msg #796

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 795):

there is an audible crunch when Jendrich bashes the gargoyle,  and he can feel its chill through the shield.

Grimaldi,  make a will roll to continue to keep the skull at bay.

hissing black smoke billowsfrom the sword wound inflicted by Syvanus.
Grimaldi
player, 794 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Tue 24 Aug 2021
at 22:22
  • msg #797

Trading with Trolls 2

18:20, Today: Grimaldi rolled 10 using 3d6.  will ~ 14.
Grimaldi points at the skull, with a baleful expression...
Jendrich
player, 153 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Wed 25 Aug 2021
at 01:42
  • msg #798

Trading with Trolls 2

"These cursed things are cold as ice! Does anyone have a spare club I could use!?" Jendrich shouts over his shoulder, not confident in the offensive capacities of his shield.
Syvanus
player, 992 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 25 Aug 2021
at 03:23
  • msg #799

Trading with Trolls 2

He strikes again ...

[Private to GM: 20:21, Today: Syvanus rolled 14 using 3d6.  Shortsword Swing.  by 4
20:21, Today: Syvanus rolled 5 + pussiant and penetrating using 1d6+2.  Shortword Damage.
]
Flying Death
NPC, 14 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Thu 26 Aug 2021
at 17:17
  • msg #800

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 799):

as Darg readies his Halberd, The undead gargoyle dives toward Grohm'Tal and his polearm !
 the injured one pulls away to get the higher ground.

[Private to Narrator: that one is at -1 out of-20, the other is at 12hp]
This message was last edited by the player at 20:31, Thu 26 Aug 2021.
Jendrich
player, 154 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 14/15
Thu 26 Aug 2021
at 18:52
  • msg #801

Trading with Trolls 2

Hoping to give Darg the space he needs to fight, Jendrich charges at the diving gargoyle, shield first.

[Private to GM: I'm not sure how far I need to move to hit the gargoyle. If I just need a step, I'll go for a normal Shield Bash, otherwise I'll Move & Attack with a Shield Slam.
A 7 should hit (my skill is 15 before modifiers)... but unless he's coming right at me, the damage is 0.

14:47, Today: Jendrich rolled 7 using 3d6.  Shield attack.
14:50, Today: Jendrich rolled 1 using 1d6 ((1)).
]
Narrator
GM, 9303 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 26 Aug 2021
at 20:35
  • msg #802

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 801):

Jendrich connects with the creature, with a crunch, and as it continues hurtling forward, it reaches overand claws at his torso for 3 cutting before DR.

The cold of it seeps into his bones, draining him of 5 Fp
Grohm'Tahl
player, 17 posts
Fri 27 Aug 2021
at 13:42
  • msg #803

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm made a quick side step to get a better angle on the gargoyle and thrust with his glaive.

"Pin it to the floor and we can finish it.", Grohm shouted.
Darg Wharten
NPC, 33 posts
Deepguard
Halberdier
Mon 30 Aug 2021
at 16:55
  • msg #804

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 803):

the Deeoguardsman pivots his halberd to aim the rear spike at the flying wight, and swings at it, doing little damage but ensnaring it.
Syvanus
player, 993 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Tue 31 Aug 2021
at 02:32
  • msg #805

Trading with Trolls 2

He comes back on guard for whatever the Gargoyle does next.
Jendrich
player, 156 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Tue 31 Aug 2021
at 14:54
  • msg #806

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich gasp at the deadly cold. Thankfully, his mail is strong enough to hold back the beast's claws, but it did nothing against his terrifying aura. Out of sheer reflex, he swings his sword at the creature's wing, hoping to ground it, forgetting how little his sword did.

[Private to GM: Hit by 6, for 4 cutting damage. It seems my arms are really tired...

10:52, Today: Jendrich rolled 8 using 3d6.  Broadsword swing, aiming at wings (14).
10:53, Today: Jendrich rolled 4 using 1d6+3.  Broadsword damage (cut).
]
This message was last edited by the player at 01:40, Wed 01 Sept 2021.
Flying Death
NPC, 15 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Tue 31 Aug 2021
at 16:54
  • msg #807

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 806):

with a screech, the injued gargoyle flies up and prepares for another dive. meanwhile,  the other one is pinned...
Ulo
player, 352 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 5/14 PF 0/10
Tue 31 Aug 2021
at 20:10
  • msg #808

Trading with Trolls 2

The noise of the conflict finally penetrates Ülo's haze, she gets up, and comes over to the door, "Kurat!"
Jendrich
player, 157 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 01:44
  • msg #809

Trading with Trolls 2

"Finish off the pinned one! Quickly! I'll try to hold the other one back!" Despite Jendrich's brave words, there's not much he can do but circle around the rest of the group, trying to get in the way of the flying undead.

[Private to GM: I try to stay in position to do a Sacrificial Dodge, so I can stop the gargoyle from attacking the others.]
Grohm'Tahl
player, 18 posts
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 02:55
  • msg #810

Trading with Trolls 2

"I'm on it!", Grohm growled.

Once again, he thrust his glaive at the pinned gargoyle.  Grohm felt the blade bite deep. He smiled to himself and leaned into it.

------------

20:52, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 8 using 2d6+3.  glaive.  NO parry.
20:52, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 13 using 2d6+3.  glaive Imp damage .

This message was last edited by the player at 03:03, Wed 01 Sept 2021.
Grimaldi
player, 795 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 05:28
  • msg #811

Trading with Trolls 2

Giving the skull across the room the side-eye, Grimaldi narrows his eyes at the gargoyle in the air, and points...
"Fulmen!"
01:25, Today: Grimaldi rolled 6 using 2d6.  2d lightning bolt.

01:24, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6.  lightning ~14.

Grimaldi releases a small bolt of lightning...
This message was lightly edited by the player at 05:29, Wed 01 Sept 2021.
troll warrior
NPC, 65 posts
hard to kill
ready to get stabby
Wed 1 Sep 2021
at 20:49
  • msg #812

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi
Hrunting smashes the pinned gargoyle with his spiked mace.

meanwhile  Refik fires at the vitals of the flying one, losging an arrow in its chest, which it principally ignores
Flying Death
NPC, 16 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Thu 9 Sep 2021
at 16:22
  • msg #813

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to troll warrior (msg # 812):

the undead gargoyle flies down at Grimaldi, doing 4 pts crushing and 2 pts energy drain- you need a crit to defend, and DR doesn't count!
Grimaldi
player, 798 posts
Aralaise adventurer
swordsman and wizard
Thu 9 Sep 2021
at 16:50
  • msg #814

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi tries to dodge, but is descended upon!
"Hrrgnh!"
Ulo
player, 353 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 0/14 PF 0/10
Thu 9 Sep 2021
at 20:50
  • msg #815

Trading with Trolls 2

Ulo chants, sways a quick two-step, and a light green shield encompasses Grimaldi.


OOC:  Casting Shield +3 DB on Grimaldi.  Cost 5 FP.
16:41, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Shield 15.  Casting on Grimaldi.  (Spell 16 - 1 Footprint) Spending 5 FP.

[EDIT] Forgot about Skill Reduction to Cost, no HP needed. [/EDIT]

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1.

Syvanus
player, 994 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 11 Sep 2021
at 03:10
  • msg #816

Trading with Trolls 2

He stabs the Gargoyle in the vitals..

[Private to GM: 20:03, Today: Syvanus rolled 14 using 3d6.  Shortsword thrust. Skill 18 -3 for vitals
20:07, Today: Syvanus rolled 1 using 1d6.  Shortsword Damage - pussiant and penetrating. No adds for modifiers but assume a plus 1?
]
Jendrich
player, 160 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Sat 11 Sep 2021
at 17:11
  • msg #817

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich mutters a curse under his breath, and maneuvers to stand behind the gargoyle. If it has any form of intelligence, it will have to turn around, somewhat, giving an opening to those with more reliable weapons.
Grimaldi
player, 799 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Sun 12 Sep 2021
at 00:17
  • msg #818

Trading with Trolls 2

"Flammeum Gladium!"
20:15, Today: Grimaldi rolled 12 using 3d6 ((4,4,4)).

Grimaldi brandishes his now, flaming estoc!
Flying Death
NPC, 17 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 18:48
  • msg #819

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 818):

the flying Gargoyle is looking quite bad, and the one Grohm 'Tahl is working over looks really bad as well.

Grimaldi,  make a will roll vs the flaming skull.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 19 posts
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 03:43
  • msg #820

Trading with Trolls 2

Encouraged by his success, Grohm once more, thrust his glaive at the pinned gargoyle.


--------------------------------------

03:41, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 11 using 3d6.  attack w/glaive.  Thrust. No parry. Skill 17.

03:42, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 10 using 2d6+3.  Possible damage.  .

This message was last edited by the player at 03:44, Thu 16 Sept 2021.
Grimaldi
player, 800 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 04:29
  • msg #821

Trading with Trolls 2

00:25, Today: Grimaldi rolled 6 using 1d6+5.  1d6+3 (+2 fire damage) swing crushing dmg.(x2 to skeletal)

00:16, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  broadsword ~ 14.

00:14, Today: Grimaldi rolled 10 using 3d6.  will ~ 14.

Steeling himself, Grimaldi glares at the skull, and lashes at the gargoyle!
This message was last edited by the player at 04:30, Thu 16 Sept 2021.
Jendrich
player, 161 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Thu 16 Sep 2021
at 13:06
  • msg #822

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich, hoping to put an end to this annoying creature, strikes out with the flat of his blade.

Critical hit, for maximum damage! I feel I should have done that earlier...

09:03, Today: Jendrich rolled 5 using 3d6.  Broadsword swing (16).
09:04, Today: Jendrich rolled 9 using 1d6+3.  Broadsword damage (cr, flat of blade).

Flying Death
NPC, 18 posts
cold skeletal
gargoyle
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 16:53
  • msg #823

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 822):

with these last valient attacks, both undead gargoyles are reduced to ash and bone!

There are three doors, the one you cane through, the center door, and the far door.
Grimaldi
player, 801 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 17:38
  • msg #824

Trading with Trolls 2

"We must rid ourselves of the skull, or we will be unable to rest.. I do not know how much longer, I can hold dominion over it. We need to destroy it.."
Grimaldi says, staring at the skull spirit cowering across the room.
Ulo
player, 356 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 0/14 PF 0/10
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 18:53
  • msg #825

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo sways unsteadily from the doorway where she was leaning and steps up next to Syvanus, "If you could Elf, a quick lend of mana and I'll wall it off in the corner."
Syvanus
player, 997 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 21:57
  • msg #826

Trading with Trolls 2

I am called Syvanus, Ulo.

He takes a moment and casts, attempting to send 4 points of fatigue her way.

[Private to GM: 14:54, Today: Syvanus rolled 11 using 3d6.  Lend energy. made by 1 ]
Ulo
player, 357 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 0/14 PF 0/10
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 00:45
  • msg #827

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo grimaces at his use of her name, but nods.  She stumbles off towards the skull spirit, "Come on wizard," she waves at Grimaldi, "kept it back while I wall it up.  See if you can't force it into a corner, make this easier."

She gets as close as she she deems "safe" (call it 4 yards) and begins to dance and chant.



OOC:  She's spending 4 seconds casting this spell, so plenty of time for the skull to get rambunctious and interrupt her...

Footprint: -2
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1, Shield (+3 DB on Grimaldi).

Grimaldi
player, 802 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Tue 21 Sep 2021
at 02:06
  • msg #828

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi brandishes his flaming sword, while advancing on the skull, to drive it where needed...
flaming skull
NPC, 37 posts
evil burning
flying skull
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 17:57
  • msg #829

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 828):

the repelled skull hisses and crackles as Grimaldi approaches it.

contest of will! Skull wins by five!
do better to keep it back

others can see a faint glow from inside the cauldron...
This message was last edited by the player at 17:58, Wed 22 Sept 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9417 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 17:59
  • msg #830

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to flaming skull (msg # 829):

anyone have hidden lore undead?
Grimaldi
player, 803 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 18:26
  • msg #831

Trading with Trolls 2

4:23, Today: Grimaldi rolled 13 using 3d6.  will ~ 14.

14:23, Today: Grimaldi rolled 8 using 3d6.  undead lore ~ 14.

Grimaldi
player, 804 posts
Wed 22 Sep 2021
at 18:26
  • [deleted]
  • msg #832

Trading with Trolls 2

This message was deleted by the player at 18:26, Wed 22 Sept 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9420 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 17:25
  • msg #833

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 831):

skull spirits, which this is, are diffuse and minimally affected by solid objects
(1-2 points only, plus any pussiance unless ghost weapon) but are affected by area attacks, even including fire
Grimaldi
player, 805 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 18:23
  • msg #834

Trading with Trolls 2

"We can't trap it! We must all destroy it, together! We should destroy the cauldron, as well! It seems to be it's evil source!"
Grimaldi cries!
Ulo
player, 358 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 0/14 PF 0/10
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 18:54
  • msg #835

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  The boss was being a bit unclear:  It is Substantial (on the Substantial-Insubstantial scale), but it's Diffuse, so it takes magic, special weapons, or Area Effects to damage it.  It can be bottled, boxed, contained, etc, as long as it's a contained.  We could even walk out and just shut the door*, so walling it in with Shaped Stone will work fine.  I know, I checked last week before I started in on this set of actions.

I really wish you hadn't said "minimally affect by solid objects" boss, that's misleading.


* But then we can't continue through this area, which is counter productive.

Jendrich
player, 162 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 15:32
  • msg #836

Trading with Trolls 2

"The cauldron?" Jendrich looks at the thing, wondering if they have anything that could put an actual dent into this thing. Looking around for options, he also checks the pillars, in hope one of them is fragile enough that it could be pushed over.
Syvanus
player, 998 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 19:27
  • msg #837

Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus is just quiet and on guard, hoping to rcover a bit of fatigue if possible.
Grimaldi
player, 806 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 19:53
  • msg #838

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:Is there any rubble lying around, or can the cauldron be at the least upset, and tipped over?
Ulo
player, 359 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 0/14 PF 0/10
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 20:32
  • msg #839

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo continues casting...



OOC:  Round 3 2 of 4.

Footprint: -2
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1, Shield (+3 DB on Grimaldi).

This message was last edited by the player at 17:21, Tue 28 Sept 2021.
Grimaldi
player, 807 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 23:20
  • msg #840

Trading with Trolls 2

19:16, Today: Grimaldi rolled 5 using 1d6.

19:16, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  lightning ~ 14 (1d).

"Fulmen!"
Grimaldi points at the skull and looses a small bolt of lightning, hoping to stun it, so the others may open up on it!
flaming skull
NPC, 38 posts
evil burning
flying skull
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 17:02
  • msg #841

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 840):

the spectral gead seems angered, but not stunned.
Rafik launces an arrow, which passes through it, also disrupting it slightly.


the glow from the cauldron is getting brighter
Grimaldi
player, 808 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 18:11
  • msg #842

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi suspects the cauldron to be filled with skulls! Brandishing his flaming estoc, he cries: "Help me remove the skulls, or tip this cauldron over! We cannot hope to face more than one of these, or we shall have to flee, or perish!"
Jendrich
player, 163 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 18:42
  • msg #843

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich braces himself against the cauldron, trying to tip it over. "I hope that doesn't curse us when it spills..."

[Private to GM: ST failed by 2.
14:41, Today: Jendrich rolled 14 using 3d6.  vs ST (12).
]
Grohm'Tahl
player, 20 posts
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 19:08
  • msg #844

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm raced to the altar and helped Jendrich tip the cauldron over.
flaming skull
NPC, 39 posts
evil burning
flying skull
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 01:48
  • msg #845

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 844):

Make A ST Roll... are you trying to flip it so that the cauldron is face down on the altar, or just knock it over?

Jendrich, you have help now, make another roll but at -2 (the margin you failed by)


Ulo has 2 seconds more

Rafik draws another arrow

Hrunting rushes to help Jendrich and Grohm'Tal, if his help is needed
Jendrich
player, 164 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 02:34
  • msg #846

Trading with Trolls 2

22:33, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  vs ST-2 (10).

So close!

Narrator
GM, 9434 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 17:28
  • msg #847

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 846):

Grimaldi make a will roll to contain the skull.

Grohm make a ST roll!
Grimaldi
player, 809 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 01:43
  • msg #848

Trading with Trolls 2

21:41, Today: Grimaldi rolled 14 using 3d6.  will ~ 14
Grohm'Tahl
player, 21 posts
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 15:48
  • msg #849

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 847):

08:47, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 10 using 3d6.  STR roll to tip cauldron.

His STR is 14.
Narrator
GM, 9447 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 17:12
  • msg #850

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 849):

you tip the cauldron flat onto the altar. there is a hissing sound from within


Ulo, mske youtmr roll!
Ulo
player, 360 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 3/14 PF 0/10
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 18:30
  • msg #851

Trading with Trolls 2

As she was casting, Ülo had removed her cloak and held it in her left hand, when she made the final steps and spoke the final words she snapped it in the direction of the wall behind the skull bridging some of the distance and the wall begins to flow forward to surround the skull!



OOC:  I should actually research an attack version of this, say "Animate Surroundings" or something that would move at combat speeds.
Spending 1 FP to shape 2 yards3 of stone wall/ceiling.

13:26, Today: Ulo rolled 11 using 3d6.  Shape Stone 14 (Skill 16 - 2 Footprint + 2 Extra Time - 2 Range).

A reminder to the GM: "Earth moved with this spell travels at Move 2; stone, at Move 1. It can do harm only by flowing over and burying an immobile person, or by disappearing from beneath someone to create a hole. Either way, would-be victims may move normally on their next turn to escape; only those who fail to do so are trapped."

Hopefully the skull is buttoned into the corner...
Footprint: -2
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1, Shield (+3 DB on Grimaldi).

flaming skull
NPC, 40 posts
evil burning
flying skull
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 14:57
  • msg #852

Trading with Trolls 2

with a screech, the flaming skull is entombed!
This message was last edited by the player at 16:46, Thu 30 Sept 2021.
Grimaldi
player, 810 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Wed 29 Sep 2021
at 19:51
  • msg #853

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi watches the cauldron, carefully..

[18 blank lines suppressed]

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This message was last edited by the player at 04:07, Thu 30 Sept 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9455 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 16:48
  • msg #854

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 853):

the cauldron rattles slightly, but stays face down.


in addition to the door you entered through, there are two other doors in the same wall.
Ulo
player, 361 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 3/14 PF 0/10
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 18:32
  • msg #855

Trading with Trolls 2

"Wait, please hold the cauldron against the ground until I ask you to lift it slightly."  Excess stone* slowly flows down the wall and across the floor, it slides past Grohm and Jendrich's feet avoiding them, and encircles the lip of the cauldron.

"Lift it only slightly, enough that I can slide the stone under and fashion a cover."  Ülo smiles happily.



OOC:  When they lift it, she have the stone flow to form a sealed cover for the cauldron.

* Unneeded for entombing the skull, the walls and ceiling are thinner there now, but still substantial (I hope).  She was aiming to only take a few inches of depth off the area.

Jendrich
player, 165 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Thu 30 Sep 2021
at 23:34
  • msg #856

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich breathed a sigh of relief once the skull vanished, only to jump on the cauldron at Ulo's call. It's only when he sees the stone seal that he relaxes again. "I hope that's the last of these... but just to be sure, maybe we should hurry and leave?"
Grimaldi
player, 811 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 00:10
  • msg #857

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi sighs in relief.
"Good work! Well, now what?..If we go on, we need to rest and recover."
He quenches the magical flame from his estoc, and sheathes it.
Ulo
player, 362 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 6/9 FP 3/14 PF 0/10
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 00:27
  • msg #858

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo points to the middle door, "That no doubt leads to the meteor hallway, the other hopefully leads to a room that allows us to get around the statues."

She walks over the bulge in the corner that is the entombed skull, "Gonna have to figure out how to remove you from the wall... safely... cage you... make a good guard," then she plunks down on the floor against the wall, pulls out a piece of dried meat, and starts chewing into it.  "I agree, rest is good now.  Third door after."
Grimaldi
player, 812 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 05:07
  • msg #859

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi nods in agreement, and rests near the entrance. He has a few draughts of ale, and takes a jar with a stopped lid, and a kerchief bundled around a crust of bread. The smell of pickled pork mingles with dungeon, as Grimaldi samples his wares...
"Let's see how good this stuff is, for myself.."
Narrator
GM, 9463 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 1 Oct 2021
at 19:48
  • msg #860

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 859):

After a brief rest and repast, you are all ready to hit the next door
Jendrich
player, 166 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 9/15
Tue 5 Oct 2021
at 03:53
  • msg #861

Trading with Trolls 2

"Alright, I'll open when you're ready." Jendrich says, standing next to the door.

OOC: How many FP did we manage to recover?
Narrator
GM, 9494 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 6 Oct 2021
at 16:35
  • msg #862

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 861):

all of them, you rested for half an hour.
Narrator
GM, 9505 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 17 Oct 2021
at 16:11
  • msg #863

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 862):

the door awaits... it is heavy, and like the other two, ornate.
Jendrich
player, 167 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sun 17 Oct 2021
at 16:37
  • msg #864

Trading with Trolls 2

Taking a deep breath, Jendrich pushes the door open, keeping his shield ready.
Narrator
GM, 9514 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 16:23
  • msg #865

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 864):

Jendtich pushes the large (3 yardsx2 yards) door open, revealing s dusty corridor lined with shelving. a few books and other objects are still on the shelves; the left hand side shel es are partially collapsed. snd there is some debris on the floor in the dust.
Ulo
player, 363 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 20:20
  • msg #866

Trading with Trolls 2

"Go in, see if you feel that 'cold' feeling."
Grohm'Tahl
player, 22 posts
Tue 19 Oct 2021
at 01:39
  • msg #867

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm rushed forward to back up up Jareth as he opened the door.   He stood behind him and peered into the room.


-------------------

18:32, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 10 using 3d6.  perception.  (Night Vision, Hearing+1).

PER 11

Jendrich
player, 168 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 19 Oct 2021
at 02:38
  • msg #868

Trading with Trolls 2

With a nod, Jendrich enters the room, carefully walking toward the partly collapsed side.

[Private to GM: If needed, I rolled a magery check, with a success by 5.

22:38, Today: Secret Roll: Jendrich rolled 10 using 3d6.  Magery Check (15).
]
Grimaldi
player, 813 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Wed 20 Oct 2021
at 01:19
  • msg #869

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi examines the books and objects on the shelving, and checks the floor, nearby.
Narrator
GM, 9525 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 20 Oct 2021
at 19:34
  • msg #870

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 869):

the relative level of manna is constant. the left hand wall is buckled, and most of the shelves emptied as they cracked and warped.  there are a few books on the right hand wall, although very dusty.
Grimaldi
player, 814 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Thu 21 Oct 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #871

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 870):

Grimaldi blows the dust away, and examines the titles..
Jendrich
player, 169 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 02:29
  • msg #872

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich moves further down the corridor, looking for tracks in the dust, especially near any doors he sees.
Narrator
GM, 9536 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 18:18
  • msg #873

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 872):

the pathway here has no tracks in the dust but your own.

the titles include the following:

A Primer of Corporeal Remains that Walk

On Imbuement: Attenuation of Items of
Virtue

Mysteries of the Unknown

1001 Uses for Maned Rat Quills
Grimaldi
player, 815 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 18:55
  • msg #874

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi's eyes light up, and he puts the titles in his pack with the other cut-out book, with the flask inside it...
Grohm'Tahl
player, 23 posts
Fri 22 Oct 2021
at 22:56
  • msg #875

Trading with Trolls 2

While Grimaldi collected the books, Grohm knelt down before the left hand shelves and ran his fingers through the dust and debris to see if there was anything worthwhile to be found.

--------------

15:55, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 10 using 3d6.  Searching the shelves.  Per: 11.

Narrator
GM, 9543 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 25 Oct 2021
at 12:46
  • msg #876

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 875):

within the dust, the orcish billman finds a leaden amulet marked with sigils.

[Private to Narrator: this is an alchemical charm of moly, giving+5 magic resistance for 1 hour, takes 5 weeks to recharge]
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:52, Mon 25 Oct 2021.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 24 posts
Tue 26 Oct 2021
at 03:46
  • msg #877

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm blew the dust off of the amulet and examined it for a moment.

"Mage. Can you read these markings?", Grohm asked Grimaldi.  He held the amulet out in his out turned palm.
Grimaldi
player, 816 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Tue 26 Oct 2021
at 05:37
  • msg #878

Trading with Trolls 2

01:33, Today: Grimaldi rolled 6 using 3d6 ((2,2,2)). [hidden lore (magical items) ~ 13]
Grimaldi examines the amulet...
"Let's see what you've found there..."
This message was last edited by the player at 05:41, Tue 26 Oct 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9558 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 26 Oct 2021
at 18:04
  • msg #879

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 878):

this is an alchemical amulet of Moly-magic resistance-it gives considereable MR for around an hour, and takes several weeks to recharge
Grimaldi
player, 817 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Tue 26 Oct 2021
at 18:13
  • msg #880

Trading with Trolls 2

"You've found an amulet of protection from magic! This will give resistance to spells for a time, but it takes awhile to be able to use again, as it needs to recharge."
Grimaldi hands it back to the orc.
Narrator
GM, 9564 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 28 Oct 2021
at 17:36
  • msg #881

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 880):

the double doors ahead seem to be of the same make as the others.
Ulo
player, 364 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Thu 28 Oct 2021
at 21:29
  • msg #882

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Are they at about the right area to be the doors into the tunnel with the statues?
Narrator
GM, 9570 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 29 Oct 2021
at 18:02
  • msg #883

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 882):

yes this door should exit between two of the last statues, closer to the Troll compound.
Ulo
player, 365 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Fri 29 Oct 2021
at 19:11
  • msg #884

Trading with Trolls 2

"Those doors open to the statues, give me a moment and I'll seal them off as well."
Grohm'Tahl
player, 25 posts
Sat 30 Oct 2021
at 04:25
  • msg #885

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 880):

"Thank you. I may be helpful in the future.", Grohm replied with a nod.

He took back the amulet, put around his neck and tucked it into his armor.
Narrator
GM, 9579 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 30 Oct 2021
at 13:00
  • msg #886

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 884):

if you are sealing the doors, how do you intend to exit this area?
Jendrich
player, 170 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 30 Oct 2021
at 17:02
  • msg #887

Trading with Trolls 2

"Do you want us to clear away the shelves? I'm assuming you'll use the wall's stones to block the door, so you can get a head start on making a tunnel out?"
Ulo
player, 366 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Sat 30 Oct 2021
at 21:47
  • msg #888

Trading with Trolls 2

"Yes, exactly Jen... mmm.  Jend-rich was it?  Exactly that, sort the good from the trash and then I'll start working on the exit tunnel after sealing the door.  Hmmm.  I'll have to seal the other door too, the one that leads to the unmagic hall.  Though it too should be looted thoroughly first, though leave the fallen star metal, that can be retrieved later."



Narrator:
if you are sealing the doors, how do you intend to exit this area?

OOC:  Same way we came in, via a tunnel that exits out past where the last of the statues should be standing.
Grimaldi
player, 819 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Sun 31 Oct 2021
at 04:22
  • msg #889

Trading with Trolls 2

00:14, Today: Grimaldi rolled 3 using 3d6.  Reveal Secrets ~ 14. (critical!)
Grimaldi stood back at a vantage point where he could survey the entire room, then he began walking. Ringing his eyes with his fingers, Grimaldi looked about and spoke magic words...
"Mysteria Revelare!"

Narrator
GM, 9587 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 2 Nov 2021
at 20:41
  • msg #890

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 889):

the shelves on the right side conceal a door!
Grimaldi
player, 820 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Tue 2 Nov 2021
at 21:22
  • msg #891

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi calls attention to his findings.
"I seem to have discovered a secret passage..."
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 38 posts
Halforc Merchant
Wed 3 Nov 2021
at 16:38
  • msg #892

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 891):

"I think it wise that we have passed the hall of animated statues, I am just at a loss as to how this passage might become a regular route?"
Jendrich
player, 171 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 3 Nov 2021
at 17:20
  • msg #893

Trading with Trolls 2

"It's gonna need some stretching to be fully useful. But if there's money to be made, some people will be willing to do the work." Jendrich was already moving the books away from the right wall, setting aside the ones that seemed less damaged for the others to examine, only to pause when Grimaldi announces his discovery.
Ulo
player, 367 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Wed 3 Nov 2021
at 20:04
  • msg #894

Trading with Trolls 2

"The entrance tunnel was cut to be wide enough for a cart.  Just need to connect through these rooms and cut a tunnel out beyond the statues area of guardianship."
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 39 posts
Halforc Merchant
Wed 3 Nov 2021
at 23:11
  • msg #895

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 894):

"I suppose that could work. I know a stonemason or two."


the entire bookcase shifts as Jendrich pulls on one of the books!
Grohm'Tahl
player, 26 posts
Thu 4 Nov 2021
at 03:06
  • msg #896

Trading with Trolls 2

"If Ulo does all of that work to widen the tunnel, it would be wise to close the exits back up after the return trip.  That way others cannot take advantage of our efforts.  If we were the only ones that can safely make this trip again, it would guarantee more work in the future.", Grohm suggested.
Rafik
NPC, 37 posts
scarred troll
archer
Fri 5 Nov 2021
at 17:16
  • msg #897

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 896):

"No return trip. Rafik, Ulo almost home."
Syvanus
player, 999 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 5 Nov 2021
at 17:48
  • msg #898

Trading with Trolls 2

But always good to have another tunnel to use, ask any rabbit  He smiles.
Jendrich
player, 172 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Mon 8 Nov 2021
at 13:39
  • msg #899

Trading with Trolls 2

"Speaking of rabbits, get ready in case one tries to rush out once this is open." Jendrich says, as he starts opening the secret passage.
Narrator
GM, 9606 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 8 Nov 2021
at 18:29
  • msg #900

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 899):

the door, which is 4'x8'
(just wide enough for the cart),
leads into a cluttered room with a pair of cots and trunks and a thick layer of dustt on the floor.
to one side appears to be a clother rack of some kind, hung with robes and the like.
Ulo
player, 368 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Tue 9 Nov 2021
at 19:34
  • msg #901

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo moves back to the first library room and begins expanding the tunnel's end and shaping the library doorway to allow the cart to fit through into the "altar" room, moving the stone to better block off the door leading into the main corridor where the statues stand guard.




ooc:  Shape Earth.
14:16, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Shape Earth 15 (Skill 16 - 1 Footprint).  Costs 5 FP (worked stone).
14:29, Today: Ulo rolled 10 using 3d6.  Architecture 10 (IQ 15 - 5 default).

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1

This message was last edited by the player at 19:21, Wed 24 Nov 2021.
Syvanus
player, 1000 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 10 Nov 2021
at 18:16
  • msg #902

Trading with Trolls 2

He moves to the trunks and looks for traps, befor trying to open one.


[Private to GM: 11:15, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Lockpicking.  by 4
11:14, Today: Syvanus rolled 12 using 3d6.  Traps. just made it
]
Jendrich
player, 173 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 10 Nov 2021
at 22:13
  • msg #903

Trading with Trolls 2

As Syvanus checks the trunks, Jendrich approaches the rack, carefully moving the robes aside with his sword to see if anything is hiding behind them.
Narrator
GM, 9622 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 11 Nov 2021
at 17:41
  • msg #904

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 902):

In the first trunk, Syvanus finds some shrivelled shoes, decayed cloth, and a slender leatherbound book.


Jendrich finds something behind the three robes hanging on the coatrack- it isn't  a coatrack, it is something in the likeness of a man, sewn together from undead flesh,  with hooks for hands (that the robes are hanging from)
Syvanus
player, 1001 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Thu 11 Nov 2021
at 23:20
  • msg #905

Trading with Trolls 2

Syvanus gives the same treatment* to the book, before opening it to see what language it is written in.

*Checks for traps   [Private to GM: 16:19, Today: Syvanus rolled 9 using 3d6.  Traps.  By 3]
Jendrich
player, 174 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 03:11
  • msg #906

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich pauses as he sees the patchwork being, before stumbling back with a yell. "By the Holy Ghost, what sort of twisted creation is this!?"
corpse golem
NPC, 1 post
bony and weird
with hooks for hands
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 19:21
  • msg #907

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 906):

at Jendrich 's touch, it shambles forward, the robes falling heavily to the floor as it lowers its arms.





Syvanus finds no trap on the book. The language seems to be latin.
Syvanus
player, 1002 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 12 Nov 2021
at 22:05
  • msg #908

Trading with Trolls 2

He puts the book in his gear and raises shied and sword at the appreance of this new horror.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 27 posts
Sun 14 Nov 2021
at 20:24
  • msg #909

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 906):

Grohm was poking around the room near the cots when Jendrich's loud exclamation got his attention.  He hefted his glaive and ran over to join him.  Grohm took up a flanking position against the new threat.
Grimaldi
player, 821 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Tue 16 Nov 2021
at 22:05
  • msg #910

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi stood back out of the melee across the room. He observed the obvious guardian, trying to discern whether it be undead, or construct.
corpse golem
NPC, 2 posts
bony and weird
with hooks for hands
Thu 18 Nov 2021
at 18:42
  • msg #911

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 910):

the hook handed horror seems to be a bit of both... an animated construct composed of undead parts- sort of a twisted version of a flesh golem, but it itself is not undead per se.

It swings at Jendrich with one of its hooks, striking for 8 pts impsling before torso DR unless defended against
This message was last edited by the player at 18:46, Thu 18 Nov 2021.
Jendrich
player, 175 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 18 Nov 2021
at 19:01
  • msg #912

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich backs away from the creature, just barely getting his shield in the way of it's wicked hooks. He replies by swinging his blade up, slicing at the arm that just threatened him.

[Private to GM:
Dodge made by 1
13:53, Today: Jendrich rolled 11 using 3d6.  Block with retreat (vs 12).
Swing hits by 2, for 4 damage (cut)
13:58, Today: Jendrich rolled 12 using 3d6.  Broadsword swing, aiming at arm (14).
14:01, Today: Jendrich rolled 4 using 1d6+3.  Broadsword damage (cut).
]
Narrator
GM, 9655 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 18 Nov 2021
at 21:17
  • msg #913

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 912):

Jendrich cuts the arm, which does not bleed, and does some damage but not enough to cripple the composite limb.
Syvanus
player, 1003 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 18:11
  • msg #914

Trading with Trolls 2

He moves to the flank and concentrates.


[Private to GM: Failed to mention 4 die... just made the roll.
11:10, Today: Syvanus rolled 12 using 3d6.  Breathe Fire.
]
corpse golem
NPC, 3 posts
bony and weird
with hooks for hands
Fri 19 Nov 2021
at 21:16
  • msg #915

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 914):

the construct grabs at Jendrich with its hooks, looking to grapple- defend or take 3 and 4 pts before dr

Syvans roll innate attack and damage
Syvanus
player, 1004 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sat 20 Nov 2021
at 03:24
  • msg #916

Trading with Trolls 2

As requested

[Private to GM: 20:20, Today: Syvanus rolled 10 using 3d6.  Innate Attack- DX is 15 so DX-4 means he does succeed.
20:21, Today: Syvanus rolled 19 using 4d6+1.  Breathe Fire Damage.
]
Grohm'Tahl
player, 28 posts
Sat 20 Nov 2021
at 05:41
  • msg #917

Trading with Trolls 2

As the construct continued forward towards Jendrich, Grohm allowed it to walk by him. As it passed, he attacked from it's rear flank, swinging his glaive with all of his might.

------------------------

All out attack - Strong, +2 damage. Swinging 2d6+4. No parry.


21:36, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 13 using 3d6.  attack w/glaive.  Swing. No parry. Skill 17.
21:37, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 13 using 2d6+6.  Cutting Damage.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:03, Sat 20 Nov 2021.
Jendrich
player, 176 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sat 20 Nov 2021
at 13:57
  • msg #918

Trading with Trolls 2

Starting to get a sense of the creature's clumsy movement, Jendrich backs out of it's reach, doing his best to keep it distracted while the others attack it.

[Private to GM: Made my dodge roll, and I'll switch to All-Out Defence for the creature's next attack.
08:55, Today: Jendrich rolled 4 using 3d6.  Dodge with retreat (vs 13).
]
corpse golem
NPC, 4 posts
bony and weird
with hooks for hands
Tue 23 Nov 2021
at 19:17
  • msg #919

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 918):

now on fire, and with a huge gash in its torso, it staggers toward Jendrich in anattempt to grapple, but misses
Grohm'Tahl
player, 30 posts
Tue 23 Nov 2021
at 20:42
  • msg #920

Trading with Trolls 2

Encouraged by his last attack, Grohm engaged the flaming golem again.


[Private to GM:

All out attack - Strong, +2 damage. Swinging 2d6+4. No parry.

12:40, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 13 using 3d6.  Attack w/glaive. Swing. No parry. Skill 17

17.12:41, Today: Grohm'Tahl rolled 12 using 2d6+6.  Damage.
Narrator
GM, 9671 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Wed 24 Nov 2021
at 16:41
  • msg #921

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 920):

Grom's attack is enough to drop the construct to the ground!
Jendrich
player, 177 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 24 Nov 2021
at 17:11
  • msg #922

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich takes a moment to see if the creature starts moving again, before cutting off it's arms. Just in case.

"So do wizard often use moving deads as coatstand? Or was that thing smart enough to hide itself like that?"
Grimaldi
player, 822 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Wed 24 Nov 2021
at 17:48
  • msg #923

Trading with Trolls 2

"Makes you wonder if these robes are anything special..."
Says Grimaldi, as he inspects the garments on the ground..
Ulo
player, 369 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Wed 24 Nov 2021
at 19:23
  • msg #924

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo pokes her head into the room and sees what the noise was about, that it's been dealt with, and withdraws back to the other room to continue widening things for the cart's access.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 31 posts
Wed 24 Nov 2021
at 20:01
  • msg #925

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 922):

"It seems like there is little reason in what wizards do.", Grohm replied.
Narrator
GM, 9674 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 25 Nov 2021
at 18:50
  • msg #926

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 925):

the bloodless remains are scattered over two heavy looking robes in surprisingly good condition.
Grimaldi
player, 823 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 00:18
  • msg #927

Trading with Trolls 2

Does Grimaldi sense any enchantments on them?
Narrator
GM, 9680 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 03:49
  • msg #928

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 927):

as you touch them (magery works by touch, detect magic works at a distance)
you do not feel magic, but dofeel a definite quality to them... Armor, body armor please?
Grimaldi
player, 824 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 05:30
  • msg #929

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Narrator (msg # 928):

Grimaldi wears a chain shirt beneath a leather jacket.
Jendrich
player, 178 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 14:58
  • msg #930

Trading with Trolls 2

"Those are unusual dresses..." Jendrich says as he takes a look at the clothing.

OOC: Made my Armory check by 3.
09:57, Today: Jendrich rolled 10 using 3d6.  Armory check (body armor, vs 13).

Narrator
GM, 9684 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 15:03
  • msg #931

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 930):

these are cultist robes, treated as clothing for layering purposes, but DR 2
Grimaldi
player, 825 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 15:43
  • msg #932

Trading with Trolls 2

"They're not my style, perhaps someone else? We could also sell them."
Ulo
player, 370 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 16:41
  • msg #933

Trading with Trolls 2

From the other room they hear Ülo's voice, still mellow from the smoking earlier, "My people do not have regular access to the... clothe?  Textiles?  Mmm, 'textiles', you have that, ummm, grows? Grows on the surface.  I have no doubt my tribe would trade for those robes as long as they are in usable, decent condition.  Just to have something different than leather and hide."
Narrator
GM, 9689 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 19:13
  • msg #934

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 933):

itcan be worn under torso/ head/neck/arms armor without penalty, legs are different
Grimaldi
player, 826 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Sat 27 Nov 2021
at 20:46
  • msg #935

Trading with Trolls 2

"On second thought..One of these would be just what I need when I need to go ethreal, since armor is too heavy for the spell to include it, as well as added protection.."
Grimaldi takes another look at them, to find one that suits him, going through the pockets, and sleeves..
Jendrich
player, 179 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Sun 28 Nov 2021
at 03:18
  • msg #936

Trading with Trolls 2

"Go ahead. I'm too used to seeing robes on priests... and I don't what to know what kind of worship whoever lived here did."
Syvanus
player, 1005 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Sun 28 Nov 2021
at 18:23
  • msg #937

Trading with Trolls 2

Check for bugs and bug eggs.
Narrator
GM, 9699 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 28 Nov 2021
at 19:15
  • msg #938

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 937):

nothing in pockets. bedbug/spider check is per-3
Grimaldi
player, 827 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Sun 28 Nov 2021
at 23:45
  • msg #939

Trading with Trolls 2

18:43, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6 ((3,2,4)).
Grimaldi inspects the garments carefully for any pesky stowaways...
23:26, Today: Grimaldi rolled 11 using 3d6 ((1,6,4)). (merchant ~ 14)
He also takes a closer look at it's construction, and quality...
This message was last edited by the player at 04:29, Mon 29 Nov 2021.
Narrator
GM, 9702 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 18:04
  • msg #940

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 939):

after reviewing item: DR2, too bulky to wear under armor, can be worn over it at a -1 penalty if you dont have the Armor Mastery advantage, worth $9600 each
Grimaldi
player, 828 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 21:30
  • msg #941

Trading with Trolls 2

"..Mmn..Honestly, these would probably be best sold, toward dividends."
Grimaldi concludes.
Ulo
player, 371 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 22:00
  • msg #942

Trading with Trolls 2

Narrator:
...worth $9600 each

OOC:  Bossman, is that the correct number of zeros?  That's more valuable than Plate Armor...  even if it's just "1 zero too many" that's the same value as Scale.  Is there a little something special going on under these hoods, or are we feeling that "inflation" even down here in the depths?

(Sorry to be a spoilsport gents, but I'm keeping account of what we find... and I really don't want to have to revise it lower later)

Narrator
GM, 9703 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 29 Nov 2021
at 23:25
  • msg #943

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Ulo (msg # 942):

these robes, unlike the sepia dyed homespun of the Saturnine cult, are intended to be primarily power items, and have the DR due to having metallic threads in the weave along with spidersilk.
Ulo
player, 372 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Tue 30 Nov 2021
at 00:05
  • msg #944

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  Aha!  That little something-something!
Grimaldi
player, 829 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Tue 30 Nov 2021
at 14:28
  • msg #945

Trading with Trolls 2

"These are reinforced spidersilk...These were intended for enchants, to be sure."
Jendrich
player, 180 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 2 Dec 2021
at 13:51
  • msg #946

Trading with Trolls 2

Trusting Grimaldi is better equipped to evaluate the robes, Jendrich turns his focus on the cots, checking to see if anything was hidden under or inside them.
Narrator
GM, 9722 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 17:59
  • msg #947

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 946):

there is nothing but dust beneath the cots, their goods appear to have been in the footlockers.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 32 posts
Fri 3 Dec 2021
at 19:47
  • msg #948

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm dragged the remnants of the golem to a corner of the room and stood guard while the others finished searching the room.
Rushagorn Brokadin
NPC, 40 posts
Halforc Merchant
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 17:46
  • msg #949

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 948):
"I can certainly sell those for you, for a better profit than you might get alone."


search rolls anyone, or do we go for Ulo's passageway?
Grimaldi
player, 830 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 18:19
  • msg #950

Trading with Trolls 2

13:15, Today: Grimaldi rolled 9 using 3d6.  Reveal Secrets ~ 14.
"Mysteria Revelare!"

Grimaldi casts another spell to reveal anything else that might be hidden...
Narrator
GM, 9731 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 21:11
  • msg #951

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 950):

nothing else appears to be deliberately hidden in this place
Ulo
player, 373 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 14/14 PF 0/10
Mon 6 Dec 2021
at 23:35
  • msg #952

Trading with Trolls 2

OOC:  How long did the fight and exploration of the side room take?
Jendrich
player, 181 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Wed 8 Dec 2021
at 03:14
  • msg #953

Trading with Trolls 2

As he stands back up, he glances at the second trunk. "Hmm. Syvanus, did you have time to check that trunk too before mister wardrobe jumped me?"
Grimaldi
player, 831 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Wed 8 Dec 2021
at 03:29
  • msg #954

Trading with Trolls 2

Ahh..The trunks. We've not checked them yet!"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:41, Wed 08 Dec 2021.
Syvanus
player, 1006 posts
Wood Elf
Archer
Wed 8 Dec 2021
at 03:30
  • msg #955

Trading with Trolls 2

No, just this one.
Narrator
GM, 9737 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 9 Dec 2021
at 19:11
  • msg #956

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 954):

I would say nearly a minute between the initial search and the fight.
Ulo
player, 374 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 05:18
  • msg #957

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo continues expanding doorways and rounding off corners to give the wagon an easier passage through these side areas.  She's not moving the stone back down the corridor anymore, instead she's shifting it to reinforce the ceiling with arches and the walls anywhere is looks like it's necessary.




OOC:  00:11, Today: Ulo rolled 12 using 3d6.  Shape Earth 15 (Skill 16 - 1 Footprint).  Costs 5 FP (worked stone).  [roll=1639285900.67177.257367]
00:14, Today: Ulo rolled 9 using 3d6.  Architecture 15 (IQ 15 - 5 default).  Taking Extra Time (also moving stone to reinforce areas, etc).  [roll=1639286078.13732.257367]

Footprint: -1
Spells On:  Hide (No Footprint), No Smell (No Footprint), Borrow Language -1

Grimaldi
player, 832 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Sun 12 Dec 2021
at 05:52
  • msg #958

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi is checking remaining footlockers.
Narrator
GM, 9751 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 18:32
  • msg #959

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 958):

the other footlocker contains a set of silver perso al basics, including a small mirror. a leatherbound book and some rotted clothes and shoes.
Grimaldi
player, 833 posts
Aralaise adventurer
HT12/8 ST12/10
Mon 13 Dec 2021
at 20:25
  • msg #960

Trading with Trolls 2

Grimaldi takes the valuables and the book, taking a moment to look through the pockets of the old clothes, first.
Narrator
GM, 9760 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 14 Dec 2021
at 19:49
  • msg #961

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grimaldi (msg # 960):

the rags crumble to dust, there appeared to be no pockets.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:49, Fri 17 Dec 2021.
Jendrich
player, 182 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Tue 21 Dec 2021
at 13:25
  • msg #962

Trading with Trolls 2

Jendrich nods as the last of the room is examined, before turning to Ulo. "Are we ready to pass the wagon through? Or is there a wall or two left to tunnel into?"
Narrator
GM, 9791 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 21 Dec 2021
at 20:49
  • msg #963

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 962):

the tunnel should be ready now...
Ulo
player, 375 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Tue 21 Dec 2021
at 22:05
  • msg #964

Trading with Trolls 2

Ülo was idly decorating the last arch she'd sculpted with crude swirls, not bad, but she's clearly not an artist.  "If you're done in that room, clear the furniture out of the way and I'll start tunneling through to the main branch."
Jendrich
player, 183 posts
HP: 10/12
FP: 15/15
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 16:51
  • msg #965

Trading with Trolls 2

"Understood." Jendrich gets to work moving the old furniture, clearing the path for the wagon.
Narrator
GM, 9801 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 18:04
  • msg #966

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 965):

with the furniture cleared aside, Ulo is able to get to work on the way out, which should be about 10 cubic yards of stone
Grohm'Tahl
player, 33 posts
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 18:08
  • msg #967

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 965):
Grohm pitches in and helps too.

OOC- what condition are the cots and chest in?  Can they possibly resold?
Narrator
GM, 9805 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 18:10
  • msg #968

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 967):

the cots are miserable, the foot lockers might be saleable but as cheap...so worth about $30 each
Grohm'Tahl
player, 34 posts
Thu 23 Dec 2021
at 18:11
  • msg #969

Trading with Trolls 2

How big are they?
Narrator
GM, 9806 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 17:34
  • msg #970

Trading with Trolls 2

In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 969):

3 feet by 1 foot by 1 foot.
Grohm'Tahl
player, 35 posts
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 17:50
  • msg #971

Trading with Trolls 2

Grohm carried the footlockers over to the mouth of the exit tunnel.  There they waited for the cart to come by so that he could load them up.
Ulo
player, 376 posts
Badly scarred Trollwife
HP 7/9 FP 4/14 PF 0/10
Fri 24 Dec 2021
at 21:13
  • msg #972

Trading with Trolls 2

With Syvanus and Grimaldi's energy assistance, Ülo finishes widening and reinforcing the tunnels and then cuts a way back out to the main tunnel, hopefully far enough past the statues that they will not respond, then she seals that way off with the castings from the excavations.


OOC:  Another rough forty minutes to an hour unless we have excitement commence (find a new room or tunnel, cave in, bulettes come sniffing about, purple worms, tarrasques, etc) and it should be done.

Post Count Warning:  972 posts.

Narrator
GM, 9815 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sun 26 Dec 2021
at 17:13
  • msg #973

Trading with Trolls 2

resume in trading with trolls 3
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