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Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min.

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System AI
NPC, 57 posts
Boon granted!
Its not what you think...
Tue 16 Aug 2022
at 15:13
  • msg #1

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

When the group steps out of the guildhall doors, they feel their feet get wet. The doors vanish behind them, and they see all around them a swamp. The smell hits them before anyone's eyes adjust, and its clear they are outside. That being said, the various trees and plantlife all around them seems to be almost like the stone corridors they left.

The sounds of life, now very clear as compared to the silence of the underground, come from all directions. While most of the noise is small animals, birds, and moving water-there are other noises. Roars of larger beasts, trees falling in the distance, and the sounds of almost human-like moans. The location of any of these noises seem very hard to place due to the environment, but one thing is clear.

The water flows in one direction, and the various trees and plants are on ether side of this very shallow river. The vegetation all around them cuts off the sky from view, but it is clearly daytime.
Moya
Wanderer, 54 posts
AC15 HP-35/35
F+9 R+5 W+10 P+8
Tue 16 Aug 2022
at 20:23
  • msg #2

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

While the others are adjusting to the new environment, Moya speaks to the plants around them asking them what threats are around them and how far the swamp extends.  She adds her own observations to the information she may gain from the plants around her.  Only then does she speak to her fellow motile beings.
Chalei'nh
Wanderer, 49 posts
AC 21(24), 39/39 HP
F+8, R+10, W+10, P+8
Tue 16 Aug 2022
at 22:45
  • msg #3

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

Chalei'nh had to blink a few times for her eyes to get adjusted to the change in brightness, but when she noticed the scenery, seeing trees and nature where she expected another dank set of caverns, she couldn't help but grin. Seeing her companions transported with her -- making a silent and quick headcount to check whether the AI had screwed them over again -- she began singing out loud.

"Pick up your sword, it's time to do business,
Strap on your cloak, about to roll with this,
When you're this swag the world just bows at your knees..."

Connor
Wanderer, 117 posts
AC-18(19), HP-32/32
F+6, R+10, W+8, Per+6
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 04:27
  • msg #4

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

Connor blinked a few times as his eyes adjusted to the sudden shift in light and scenery. Cabochon was silently orbiting around the wizard in various ellipses and orbital paths, although he was vigilantly watching their surroundings as much as the player-characters were.

"Team! I believe our first objective should be trying to make our way to the nearest safe house or even Guild Hall. It worked well last level, but locating safe spots where we can shelter on a need-to basis will allow us to do sweeps of areas as we search for the Apex and/or the exit to the next level." Connor said.

"And unless anyone else has any ideas...I'm thinking we should follow the water."
Nathan
Wanderer, 53 posts
AC-18, HP-35/35
F+6, R+9, W+9, Per+9
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 05:32
  • msg #5

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

In reply to Connor (msg # 4):

"I hope these boots can keep my feet dry" Nathan mumbles as takes in his new environment. He was grateful to be able to craft 10 more bullets for a total of 36. He hoped they would run of enemies before he ran out of bullets.

"I suppose following the creek in as good of a direction as any. I wonder if we could even go through the trees if we wanted to or are they just another type of wall."

He will take a careful look around the immediate area in case their "sponsors" decided to put a surprise at the beginning of this level.

[Private to GM: I taking a careful look around  using the scope. If you need to make a secret roll remember along with a +1 for trap finding   I get an additional +1 for seeking.]
Chalei'nh
Wanderer, 50 posts
AC 21(24), 39/39 HP
F+8, R+10, W+10, P+8
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 09:45
  • msg #6

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

Chalei'nh paused her singing when the strategizing started, and nodded in agreement.

- "Also, listen to the small critters. When there's something dangerous nearby they tend to shut up and hide, so that could be an early warning radar for the Apex."

She took a deep breath, motioning at the creek.

- "And yeah, i agree that the first thing we need to do is to secure a safe house, and then sweep for enemies from there. The less there are, the less will be getting in our way when we take on the Apex... Also, mind the high grass, there may be snakes in there."
Mo
Wanderer, 27 posts
Ac-20, HP-47/47
F+10, R+8, W+7, Per+7
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 13:09
  • msg #7

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

"That makes sense," says Mo, wrinkling his snout at the pervasive stench, "shall I take the lead?"
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 21:01, Wed 17 Aug 2022.
Moya
Wanderer, 55 posts
AC15 HP-35/35
F+9 R+5 W+10 P+8
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 14:19
  • msg #8

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

Moya gets down in the mud and asks the grass. "Are there any snakes in you?  While we're at it, are you the kind of grass that enjoys being walked upon or would you prefer we avoid you."

She looks up at the others with a broad smile and says, "We should always tak into account the wishes ae the grass, ken?"
Malcom
Wanderer, 39 posts
AC: 20(22) HP: 41/41
F+8/ R+8/ W+7/ Per +5
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 18:47
  • msg #9

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

"Doesn't look like I can get above the foliage for an aerial view." He then quickly checks his HUD to see if there is any indication of what direction they should be heading.
Mo
Wanderer, 28 posts
Ac-20, HP-47/47
F+10, R+8, W+7, Per+7
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 21:02
  • msg #10

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

"You talk to plants!?" says Mo in surprise, "Like Prince Charles, only they talk back?"
Moya
Wanderer, 56 posts
AC15 HP-35/35
F+9 R+5 W+10 P+8
Wed 17 Aug 2022
at 22:26
  • msg #11

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

Moya grinned, "Aye.  Well I usetae in Embra as well but now they talk back an aw."
Tsuki
Wanderer, 82 posts
AC: 18, HP: 38/38
F:+7 R:+6 W:+8 Per:+6
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 01:07
  • msg #12

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

"You know Chalei'nh the small creature may well remain quiet even while we're here, as we're dangerous ourselves." Tsuki mused as she moved forward a bit. "Those with good scouting abilities should lead." She said in thought. "Nathan did well in scouting for us the last time, tell me Mo, what are your skills in that department?" She seemed to have an idea already, based on what she could see, but she seemed like the type that would rather hear it from the source than to make an assumption.
Connor
Wanderer, 118 posts
AC-18(19), HP-32/32
F+6, R+10, W+8, Per+6
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 02:12
  • msg #13

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

Connor was getting concerned, and decided preparation could make or break a battle.

Chanting a moment, he cast Mage Armor On Himself! He was soon covered in an invisible layer of abjurative force.
Mo
Wanderer, 29 posts
Ac-20, HP-47/47
F+10, R+8, W+7, Per+7
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 02:41
  • msg #14

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

"Well I done it for my... friends, back in the day, if that's what you mean. I ain't just a pretty face.." Mo shrus.

"But I should probly be near the front of my crew, not too far ahead like.".
Chalei'nh
Wanderer, 51 posts
AC 21(24), 39/39 HP
F+8, R+10, W+10, P+8
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 13:02
  • msg #15

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

- "Hey, you're hearing birds and critters around us, right? They'll stay away from us, sure, but if we don't bother them they won't see us as a threat either. Even snakes will leave you alone if you don't accidentally step on them, we're too big for the venomous ones to consider us prey anyway."

Chalei'nh looked in the direction the door they had walked through had been in.

- "To be fair, i'd be more concerned about what sounded like several trees falling when we stepped into this place. I'm guessing that was the Apex so we'd probably be looking at something big, strong and heavy, like a bear or something."

She then turned to Mo and Moya.

- "I'm pretty decent at it, though i'm no expert myself. I could lend a hand with scouting if you want? Moya, what did the grass say?"
Moya
Wanderer, 57 posts
AC15 HP-35/35
F+9 R+5 W+10 P+8
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 13:21
  • msg #16

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 58 min

Moya listens for a reponse from the grass.  "Nothing useful as yet", she says.  "I kin speak to plants ken, but so far, 'M jest introducing us."

She continues adding her perceptions to those of the others although she is looking for useful herbs as much as anything else.
System AI
NPC, 58 posts
Boon granted!
Its not what you think...
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 15:14
  • msg #17

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 54 min

The plants stay...quiet...for some time. However, Moya does get a message from her HUD.

[Private to Moya: "Greenspeaker, beware.

Beware of the weed that takes root in the mind.

It needs no water, or sun, or earth.

Only hatred, fear, and cruelty.

They spread everywhere, seeking to replace all life with itself.

You will know them by their red cap..."
]

Nathan looks about the treeline with his scope. While they are mostly thin branches, the trees are so clumped together its difficult to see anything. The trees form almost a wooden corridor of branches around the river.

[Private to Nathan: 11:03, Today: Secret Roll: Dr Feck, on behalf of Nathan, rolled 17 using 1d20+11 with rolls of 6.  Seeking.

You do see figures, moving slowly towards the river. However, because of all the natural cover, it's hard to make out details. One you do notice is they all seem to be wearing hats of some kind, like a wizard maybe?
]

The others notice something much easier to spot. Running in the middle of shallow river, coming straight at them! At first the group would go for weapons, but the sight of the figure is not very threaten. It looks like its fleeing in a panic from something chasing it.

Once it gets closer, its seems very different than what some might be expecting. For one, its a humanoid frog. Wearing cargo shorts and a Hawaiian shirt. It seems like very 21 century clothing for a frog person nearly 5 feet tall. Upon seeing the group-the being speeds up, running right for them...
This message was last edited by the player at 18:19, Thu 18 Aug 2022.
Yellowstripe
NPC, 1 post
Local plant expert
Noncombat NPC
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 15:23
  • msg #18

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 54 min

"RUN!!!" Croaked the frog being, making very good time. In fact, before he even gets close to the entire group, he jumps. Those legs seem very powerful, as it carries the creature over the group and lands behind them. "FLEE, YOU IDIOTS!!!" He croaks out, and keeps running away from the party-now having bypassed them.

The group can now see he is holding a sling bag of some kind. Gripping it to his chest tightly so it does not slip as he is moving with impressive speed.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:46, Thu 18 Aug 2022.
Chalei'nh
Wanderer, 52 posts
AC 21(24), 39/39 HP
F+8, R+10, W+10, P+8
Thu 18 Aug 2022
at 15:41
  • msg #19

Level 2. Time till level collapse-2 days, 23 hours, 54 min

- "Form up folks, we got incoming."

Chalei'nh took on a combat stance as she squinted in the direction the frogman was coming from. Not at it, but behind it to see if she could catch a glimpse of what it was running from. She noticed the sling bag, and assumed it to be a ranged attacker, which meant it likely had -- or had had -- one or two members in its group that could keep an enemy off of them. Members that were now more than likely dead if the creature's haste was anything to go by. She turned to the others.

- "Chase or stand?"

17:32, Today: Chalei'nh rolled 13 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 5.  Perception.
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