- In n Out Ink Smears
- Cutthroat finches
- Thessalie casts Heal on Sharai, while Godrigon does the same for the Captain
- Father Godrigon says the creature was a Behir (meaning "Endless Terror) which normally lives in caverns deep underground
- FST finish breakfast and then T Mends some tents
- During second breakfast, FST hear yelling that "Someone is coming!" - S "What now?"
- T stuffs her face as quickly as possible, and the party goes to see that there are four large creatures approaching the camp from the south around the city wall - they are being ridden by armored, sword toting Drow
- The creatures look like giant insects with pointy mandibles and large, chitinous, shiny black plates with purple inflections
- The lead Drow asks to speak to the leader of the camp
- Sharai, "Well, it's not me, but what do you want, Cousin of the Night?"
- To offer an invitation to pay fealty to the Queen of the new surface kingdom of Déorroth (Nest of Spiders, but T thinks it means Basket of Eggs, S tell her the eggs are full of spiders), Kiira Iym'bryn
- The Drow are doing the darkness thing. Possibly with the help of Takhisis?
- Thessalie is very upset. She believes Takhisis's ability to aid the Drow may be a direct result of her Divine Intervention destroying Lellzutho in a keeping the universe in balance kind of way.
- Talking happens, and the refugees are organized to go through a Teleportation Circle to Mistverge
- While everyone is organizing, T Sends to Alethra, "Sending 57 Arrandale refugees to Circle. Dark Elves establishing surface kingdom in magical night here. Warn city leaders. Darkness may spread as they gain power."
- Alethra responds, "May Mishakal save us. I will do what I can for the refugees. You should come with them. Take care of yourself."
- T then Sends to her mother, "Mumsy, spell again. Are you well? Ruins of Arrandale overrun with Dark Elves. Is Cora well? Do you know? Still working on Eldon."
- Cora Groundswallow responds, "We are camped near Colebrook. I haven't heard from Cora or Eldon. We will stay away from Arrandale. Please stay safe."
- T sends to her sister Cora, "Cora, this is a spell. You can respond with 25 words. Are you safe? Where are you? Arrandale is overrun with Dark Elves. Love you, sis."
- Cora responds, "Thess! Where are you? Yentran and I are staying with his family in Wistaria. I haven't heard from anyone else. I'm so glad you're okay."
- T sends to Gerrard, "Have you ever wanted to meet a Dark Elf? Arrandale is now the center of Déorroth, their new surface kingdom. Kiira'Iymbryn is their queen. Hugs!"
- Gerard responds, "The Dark Elves are quite inhospitable. I was under the impression they have a general aversion to being on the surface. Oh well,"
- A few minutes later Gerrard Sends to T, "Are you asking for some kind of help? I am stronger now than I was, but I still can't take on an army."
- T responds, "They made a magical darkness creating a perpetual night. Drow NOT hospitable, but I thought they might have books you couldn't get elsewhere. Teleporting to Ambani today."
- T Sends to Mistress Whiteborn, "Mistress, Ruins of Arrandale now under Drow control. Warn your king to reinforce Mistverge and river defenses. Lellzutho destroyed. Keepers are free."
- Mistress Whiteborn responds, "The king is unconcerned about Mistverge. Rhoanor is currently trying to conquer the Kholstad Dominion. The Keepers are grateful."
- S now has everyone organized to go through her Teleportation Circle, which she activates. The refugees are now safe from the Drow.
- Felosyal remembers an old hide-out that seems to be outside the general destruction of the city to which she leads her friends.
- S thinks she can tweak her Teleportation Circle into a different teleportation spell, to get them out of trouble in a hurry if needed.
- 4,500 XP ea for 125,060 XP total ea.
Friday, July 28, 2017
Friday, July 21, 2017
Terror from Below - July 21, 217
- Dad jokes - "Roll damage" - So bad it's funny. Not.
- Uninvited from trivia group for being too specific.
- Transporter philosophy.
- Dogs because people suck.
- Jolly Ranchers!
- Felosyal is still at Exhaustion 1 as of right now. (Disadvantage on skill checks.)
- Thessalie hears music and finds the musicians. She proposed a dance to cheer up the dour camp.
- F joins in the dancing with her friend.
- Sharai casts an illusion of herself dancing and hides in the shadows. She does not dance.
- T dances for quite a while.
- S goes and hangs our with Godrigon who is reading a book just outside his tent. It is a religious treatise. On Paladine of course.
- S shows Godrigon an image of Talathon. No recognition.
- Godrigon thinks if there is a necromancer, Talathon or not, he would probably have ensconced himself in the remains of the government palace.
- S fills in Godrigon on the state of Herimond, such as it was.
- S proposes using a Teleportation Circle to send the refugees to Mistverge or the elves. He says he will discuss it with Captain Amastacia.
- F dances and then sits by a camp fire with Mialee to chat.
- Mialee suspects the other campfires are the dark elves.
- T shows up to take a break from dancing, and starts to worry about whether Mishakal's destruction of Lellutho gave Takhisis an opening to interfere in this realm.
- There is resting. In a Hut.
- T is very sore from dancing so much. (Exhaustion1)
- F is feeling much better, though.
- FST are brought food. T is sad to not have helped feed everyone with her spell. S cheers her up with mention of being able to have a perfectly nutritious second breakfast.
- While eating, the earth starts to shake, and there is screaming and commotion from the south end of the camp. FST start running to the commotion. So do the captain and the father.
- There is a huge creature that looks like a cross between a crocodile and a centipede. It's dark blue with a lighter blue underbelly. It came out of a very large hole in the ground that it clearly dug.
- T tries yelling "Bad under creature! Bad!" It doesn't notice her.
Crocipede Combat
- S has never seen anything like this in her century of life. She moves into the tents where she can gain cover quickly and casts Fireball such that the tents and Cits are out of the way for 37 fire dmg on the Crocipede. She then moves back behind the tent for Half-Cover. (+2 AC and +2 Dex ST)
- Godrigon casts Insect Plague on the creature for 13 piercing dmg.
- T casts Warding Bond on F (+1 AC, +1 ST, resistance to all dmg), casts Spiritual Weapon on the CP for 8 force dmg, then moves around away from the group of her allies.
- F moves back and misses with her longbow. She Hides very well behind a tent.
- CP moves and breaths lightning on Mialee and S for 73 lightning dmg. S reacts with Hellish Rebuke for 28 fire dmg. The CP then moves out of the Insect Plague zone crushing some tents.
- M attacks CP with her swords, hitting once and missing with the second, for 9 slashing dmg. Then she then does it again with her Action Surge this time hitting twice for 7 slashing dmg and 5 slashing dmg.
- S steps up to the creature casts Vampiric Touch dealing 20 necrotic dmg and gaining 10 HP.
- G casts Cure Wounds at Level 4 on M for 23 HP. The Insect Plague zone disappears.
- T casts Flamestrike on the CP for 10 radiant dmg and 8 fire dmg then misses with her SW.
- F moves to flank the CP with M and then stabs it with her magicky dagger for 29 piercing dmg, but it is unaffected by the poison. She then misses slicing it with her longsword.
- CP roars and charges over S and M and runs up the wall. Both miss their opportunity attacks. It pauses at the top of the wall, then disappears over the edge.
- 5,000 XP ea. for 120,760 XP ea. (Level 13!)
- Uninvited from trivia group for being too specific.
- Transporter philosophy.
- Dogs because people suck.
- Jolly Ranchers!
- Felosyal is still at Exhaustion 1 as of right now. (Disadvantage on skill checks.)
- Thessalie hears music and finds the musicians. She proposed a dance to cheer up the dour camp.
- F joins in the dancing with her friend.
- Sharai casts an illusion of herself dancing and hides in the shadows. She does not dance.
- T dances for quite a while.
- S goes and hangs our with Godrigon who is reading a book just outside his tent. It is a religious treatise. On Paladine of course.
- S shows Godrigon an image of Talathon. No recognition.
- Godrigon thinks if there is a necromancer, Talathon or not, he would probably have ensconced himself in the remains of the government palace.
- S fills in Godrigon on the state of Herimond, such as it was.
- S proposes using a Teleportation Circle to send the refugees to Mistverge or the elves. He says he will discuss it with Captain Amastacia.
- F dances and then sits by a camp fire with Mialee to chat.
- Mialee suspects the other campfires are the dark elves.
- T shows up to take a break from dancing, and starts to worry about whether Mishakal's destruction of Lellutho gave Takhisis an opening to interfere in this realm.
- There is resting. In a Hut.
- T is very sore from dancing so much. (Exhaustion1)
- F is feeling much better, though.
- FST are brought food. T is sad to not have helped feed everyone with her spell. S cheers her up with mention of being able to have a perfectly nutritious second breakfast.
- While eating, the earth starts to shake, and there is screaming and commotion from the south end of the camp. FST start running to the commotion. So do the captain and the father.
- There is a huge creature that looks like a cross between a crocodile and a centipede. It's dark blue with a lighter blue underbelly. It came out of a very large hole in the ground that it clearly dug.
- T tries yelling "Bad under creature! Bad!" It doesn't notice her.
Crocipede Combat
- S has never seen anything like this in her century of life. She moves into the tents where she can gain cover quickly and casts Fireball such that the tents and Cits are out of the way for 37 fire dmg on the Crocipede. She then moves back behind the tent for Half-Cover. (+2 AC and +2 Dex ST)
- Godrigon casts Insect Plague on the creature for 13 piercing dmg.
- T casts Warding Bond on F (+1 AC, +1 ST, resistance to all dmg), casts Spiritual Weapon on the CP for 8 force dmg, then moves around away from the group of her allies.
- F moves back and misses with her longbow. She Hides very well behind a tent.
- CP moves and breaths lightning on Mialee and S for 73 lightning dmg. S reacts with Hellish Rebuke for 28 fire dmg. The CP then moves out of the Insect Plague zone crushing some tents.
- M attacks CP with her swords, hitting once and missing with the second, for 9 slashing dmg. Then she then does it again with her Action Surge this time hitting twice for 7 slashing dmg and 5 slashing dmg.
- S steps up to the creature casts Vampiric Touch dealing 20 necrotic dmg and gaining 10 HP.
- G casts Cure Wounds at Level 4 on M for 23 HP. The Insect Plague zone disappears.
- T casts Flamestrike on the CP for 10 radiant dmg and 8 fire dmg then misses with her SW.
- F moves to flank the CP with M and then stabs it with her magicky dagger for 29 piercing dmg, but it is unaffected by the poison. She then misses slicing it with her longsword.
- CP roars and charges over S and M and runs up the wall. Both miss their opportunity attacks. It pauses at the top of the wall, then disappears over the edge.
- 5,000 XP ea. for 120,760 XP ea. (Level 13!)
Friday, July 7, 2017
Friends in Low Places - July 7, 2017
- Drivers' Ed Comparisons
- Commuting sucks - Rowlett to Greenville isn't so bad per KP.
- Competitive Monopoly?
- FST find a defensible position in the lee of a hill between some large rocks.
- Sharai casts Leomund's Tiny Hut
- There is talking.
- After she trances, S sends to Tholnor "Danger here. Need to send the girl early. Please advise if your circle is safe for arrival as soon as possible."
- Tholnor returns, "The circle is safe. You may send her now if you wish, and I will meet her soon. Please instruct her to stay near the circle."
- S gives the following description to Tanalia to describe Tholnor, about 5'-10" tall, silver hair, one green eye and one blue, and tends to wear fancy, embroidered robes
- Felosyal is worn out mentally from the constant dark state (Exhaustion Level 1)
- The group resumes their telepathically bonded with F flying to scout, and they notice there are still ghosts around, and they almost seem to be doing patrols the closer FST get to Arrandale. There are also some of the creatures from Bleberry, but they do not seem to be organized.
- After another hour or two of traveling like this Tholnor Sends to S acknowledging receipt of the girl and the packet she carried and thanks her for the included 50 GP. S responds, "Thank you, busy with ghosts."
- Eventually, FST arrive at what was once the city wall. It is still mostly intact on the east side of the city, but it seems to be mostly destroyed on the west side.
- From the air, F sees groups of light sources (camp fires?), one along the east wall and several in the destroyed western part of the city. Also a few near the palace, but there is something occluding her view to that part of the city, but she can't tell what it is. The big thing is not too irregular in shape.
- F grew up in Arrandale, so she knows an entry point to the sewer system, but it's at the northeast corner of the city. FST are approaching from the south, so they decide to pass the camp at the east. As they pass it, F Stealths over the to take a look. The camp seems to be made of townspeople. Very few are armed. They have been brought low indeed.
- FST decide to approach the camp. F takes point.
- There is much surprise.
- "We came from Bleberry!"
- They are taken to Father Godridgon, a priest of Paladine. He is a tall man, built like a barrel, wearing a tall white hat bearing an embroidered silver triangle that is on fire with Eternal Flame.
- T walks right up to him and says, "Greetings Guardian of Honor." He responds with, "What, ho?"
- Everyone turns to look, and it is at that point when an elven woman cries, "Fayla!" and runs to Felosyal and hugs her in a giant, tight bear hug.
- F introduces her to S & T as Mialee Amastacia, or Captain Amastacia, her only childhood friend.
- Mialee tells the story of the Ruin of Arrandale.
- Every time T opens her mouth S kicks her.
- In the privacy of Godridgon's tent, T tells the long rambling story of how her brother became possessed by Lellzutho.
- Mialee says there may be Dark Elves (Drow) around.
- Felosyal is Exhausted, so the girls decide to rest here in the camp for a while.
- 3,000 XP ea. for 115,760 XP ea.
Letters:
Master Tholnor,
There is a letter for my mother with this messenger. I have not addressed it nor included information which would endanger my family. Feel free to read and redact any information inside before forwarding to her.
This girl is Tanalia. During the evacuation of her village, she got separated from her people. Please keep her safe and educate her. My parents can help, but I implore you to be a steady influence for her as you have been for me.
She is carrying items belonging to her mother. I do not carry the components for Scrying, but I am assuming you can attempt this for her. Sending her to you allows us to continue our journey. I am in your debt.
I remain your most faithful student and I continue to think about the letter you gave me when I left Ambonie.
I have learned a great many lessons since leaving you.
I am traveling with several companions.
One is a halfling who is so small that sometimes I find myself hard pressed to remember she is a full grown example of her race. I met her mother though and was forced to admit that she is fully matured. It is her brother who had the bad luck to go adventuring and have fall into his hands an old and evil relic. We are slowly trying to unravel the tapestry of evil that was released through that circumstance.
The Other is an Elf of the wood. She is hard to get to know and I do not know much about who she is or of her upbringing. I have been her companion long enough to feel like I can trust her not to kill me while I trance and also to not let someone sneak up and kill me while I am awake.
I have met several great wizards from the other great races. From dragons to dwarves, Druids to Necromancers I have seen many things. I fear that the necromancer I spoke of is even as we speak trying to take over. Time will tell.
We are in the middle of a growing magical darkness. I do not know what will happen in the coming days.
Stay Safe.
S
To my mother,
I received your message imploring me to send my best explanation for where I am and assurances that my health and person are well.
I have traveled widely since you have been in my presence. I finished my education under the oversight of the great wizards who helped bring the war to a close. Since that time I have seen many great things.
I've traveled our land in search of answers to my own internal inquiries and to a lesser extent I have tried my best to be a good Elf, a great wizard and to earn the respect of those I travel with.
I had thought that I was respecting your wishes when I remained out of contact. You were very specific that the consequences of my joining the war effort was cutting ties and no longer being allowed to use the privilege that comes from being your daughter. I have used the surname (name redacted). No one is aware of who you are, or how we relate. To be honest, it seems silly for the trouble now, the daughter of a minor noble family, the world is so big, what seemed big then no longer seems so large an issue.
I have met dragons, and I have met dwarves. I am living a good life. Be happy for me. I am not in regular contact with Tholnar so please stop bothering him. He has many duties and responsibilities and he knows that you are worried. He will tell you if he can and if he knows, of whether I am safe. I am not in that habit of writing correspondence nor is there many safe ways to send it these days.
Give my best wishes to your husband and my father.
Sharai
- Commuting sucks - Rowlett to Greenville isn't so bad per KP.
- Competitive Monopoly?
- FST find a defensible position in the lee of a hill between some large rocks.
- Sharai casts Leomund's Tiny Hut
- There is talking.
- After she trances, S sends to Tholnor "Danger here. Need to send the girl early. Please advise if your circle is safe for arrival as soon as possible."
- Tholnor returns, "The circle is safe. You may send her now if you wish, and I will meet her soon. Please instruct her to stay near the circle."
- S gives the following description to Tanalia to describe Tholnor, about 5'-10" tall, silver hair, one green eye and one blue, and tends to wear fancy, embroidered robes
- Felosyal is worn out mentally from the constant dark state (Exhaustion Level 1)
- The group resumes their telepathically bonded with F flying to scout, and they notice there are still ghosts around, and they almost seem to be doing patrols the closer FST get to Arrandale. There are also some of the creatures from Bleberry, but they do not seem to be organized.
- After another hour or two of traveling like this Tholnor Sends to S acknowledging receipt of the girl and the packet she carried and thanks her for the included 50 GP. S responds, "Thank you, busy with ghosts."
- Eventually, FST arrive at what was once the city wall. It is still mostly intact on the east side of the city, but it seems to be mostly destroyed on the west side.
- From the air, F sees groups of light sources (camp fires?), one along the east wall and several in the destroyed western part of the city. Also a few near the palace, but there is something occluding her view to that part of the city, but she can't tell what it is. The big thing is not too irregular in shape.
- F grew up in Arrandale, so she knows an entry point to the sewer system, but it's at the northeast corner of the city. FST are approaching from the south, so they decide to pass the camp at the east. As they pass it, F Stealths over the to take a look. The camp seems to be made of townspeople. Very few are armed. They have been brought low indeed.
- FST decide to approach the camp. F takes point.
- There is much surprise.
- "We came from Bleberry!"
- They are taken to Father Godridgon, a priest of Paladine. He is a tall man, built like a barrel, wearing a tall white hat bearing an embroidered silver triangle that is on fire with Eternal Flame.
- T walks right up to him and says, "Greetings Guardian of Honor." He responds with, "What, ho?"
- Everyone turns to look, and it is at that point when an elven woman cries, "Fayla!" and runs to Felosyal and hugs her in a giant, tight bear hug.
- F introduces her to S & T as Mialee Amastacia, or Captain Amastacia, her only childhood friend.
- Mialee tells the story of the Ruin of Arrandale.
- Every time T opens her mouth S kicks her.
- In the privacy of Godridgon's tent, T tells the long rambling story of how her brother became possessed by Lellzutho.
- Mialee says there may be Dark Elves (Drow) around.
- Felosyal is Exhausted, so the girls decide to rest here in the camp for a while.
- 3,000 XP ea. for 115,760 XP ea.
Letters:
Master Tholnor,
There is a letter for my mother with this messenger. I have not addressed it nor included information which would endanger my family. Feel free to read and redact any information inside before forwarding to her.
This girl is Tanalia. During the evacuation of her village, she got separated from her people. Please keep her safe and educate her. My parents can help, but I implore you to be a steady influence for her as you have been for me.
She is carrying items belonging to her mother. I do not carry the components for Scrying, but I am assuming you can attempt this for her. Sending her to you allows us to continue our journey. I am in your debt.
I remain your most faithful student and I continue to think about the letter you gave me when I left Ambonie.
I have learned a great many lessons since leaving you.
I am traveling with several companions.
One is a halfling who is so small that sometimes I find myself hard pressed to remember she is a full grown example of her race. I met her mother though and was forced to admit that she is fully matured. It is her brother who had the bad luck to go adventuring and have fall into his hands an old and evil relic. We are slowly trying to unravel the tapestry of evil that was released through that circumstance.
The Other is an Elf of the wood. She is hard to get to know and I do not know much about who she is or of her upbringing. I have been her companion long enough to feel like I can trust her not to kill me while I trance and also to not let someone sneak up and kill me while I am awake.
I have met several great wizards from the other great races. From dragons to dwarves, Druids to Necromancers I have seen many things. I fear that the necromancer I spoke of is even as we speak trying to take over. Time will tell.
We are in the middle of a growing magical darkness. I do not know what will happen in the coming days.
Stay Safe.
S
To my mother,
I received your message imploring me to send my best explanation for where I am and assurances that my health and person are well.
I have traveled widely since you have been in my presence. I finished my education under the oversight of the great wizards who helped bring the war to a close. Since that time I have seen many great things.
I've traveled our land in search of answers to my own internal inquiries and to a lesser extent I have tried my best to be a good Elf, a great wizard and to earn the respect of those I travel with.
I had thought that I was respecting your wishes when I remained out of contact. You were very specific that the consequences of my joining the war effort was cutting ties and no longer being allowed to use the privilege that comes from being your daughter. I have used the surname (name redacted). No one is aware of who you are, or how we relate. To be honest, it seems silly for the trouble now, the daughter of a minor noble family, the world is so big, what seemed big then no longer seems so large an issue.
I have met dragons, and I have met dwarves. I am living a good life. Be happy for me. I am not in regular contact with Tholnar so please stop bothering him. He has many duties and responsibilities and he knows that you are worried. He will tell you if he can and if he knows, of whether I am safe. I am not in that habit of writing correspondence nor is there many safe ways to send it these days.
Give my best wishes to your husband and my father.
Sharai
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