I see Cryak scratching and burping on the ground below, and turn my head to look at Sigrid. She's infinitely better to look at. And she smells better.
I think quickly. I don't want to give too much away, but it would be nice to know if he's one of The Protector's people or not. I wish Led would get here. He's much more diplomatic than I am. I make a noncommital noise to fill the silence while I'm thinking.
Darkwood--Glimmer of Hope
Moderator: Seven Words
[Me? I have a 12 charisma. I'm NOT the diplomatic one in this party. That's Sigrid and Kali, with their 35s or whatever.]
[Okay, let's try crowdsourcing the GM function for some inter-party interaction. I'll set up the scene, people chime in with what they're looking like and whatnot. I know that many of the girls have glamour on their clothing, so outfits and the presence or lack of wings should be mentioned.]
As he comes closer, Led sees the tableau spread out before him. Cryak, axe close to hand but not readied, standing on one of the Darkwood's broad branches. Above him is the dim illumination of the Light spell, though in this darkness, it stands out like a beacon. Next to the Light is the 10x10 carpet. Anna is sitting with her feet dangling over the edge. Sorchat is standing farther back, next to Sigrid.
I'm actually not sure where Kalindriel and Skyseeker are, at the moment. Kali, I believe, had left the carpet to kill another chameleon monster. Also, Seven mentioned to me over IM that Kalindriel has some vital information she needs to share with us (or not). He wouldn't tell me what it was, so we'll have to wake Kali's player up.
Led moves towards the scene, trusting that Katrina will stay hidden until the time is right. This unknown warrior was only talking, so far. As long as he didn't somehow demonstrate that he was Bad... things might not escalate. When he's still far enough away to not surprise anybody by appearing out of the darkness, he starts to rumble deep in his throat, to let people know he's arriving. Then he slows down and eventually stops a good 30' from the warrior.
The wemic sniffs the air a few times, getting familiar with Cryak's odor. "Hi." is all he says, then turns to the carpet. "So, there's a dragon on the way here. I'd really suggest that you lower the carpet into the trees a lot. Close to the ground, if you can, so the dragon can't get to you. And, you know... hiding. Turning out the light would be a good start... but if you leave the light here, it could make a really good decoy."
Another sniff. "Yeah, now would be good. I'll stay up here and distract it, if it spots you. Lure it away, like I did with the other ones. I don't know that I can outrun a dragon on the wing, but I can do a lot better at it than the carpet can."
One more sniff. "Though, Sigrid... do you remember that spell we talked about? I really like the idea of being able to pounce on a dragon, you know? If we could make that happen..."
[Okay, let's try crowdsourcing the GM function for some inter-party interaction. I'll set up the scene, people chime in with what they're looking like and whatnot. I know that many of the girls have glamour on their clothing, so outfits and the presence or lack of wings should be mentioned.]
As he comes closer, Led sees the tableau spread out before him. Cryak, axe close to hand but not readied, standing on one of the Darkwood's broad branches. Above him is the dim illumination of the Light spell, though in this darkness, it stands out like a beacon. Next to the Light is the 10x10 carpet. Anna is sitting with her feet dangling over the edge. Sorchat is standing farther back, next to Sigrid.
I'm actually not sure where Kalindriel and Skyseeker are, at the moment. Kali, I believe, had left the carpet to kill another chameleon monster. Also, Seven mentioned to me over IM that Kalindriel has some vital information she needs to share with us (or not). He wouldn't tell me what it was, so we'll have to wake Kali's player up.
Led moves towards the scene, trusting that Katrina will stay hidden until the time is right. This unknown warrior was only talking, so far. As long as he didn't somehow demonstrate that he was Bad... things might not escalate. When he's still far enough away to not surprise anybody by appearing out of the darkness, he starts to rumble deep in his throat, to let people know he's arriving. Then he slows down and eventually stops a good 30' from the warrior.
The wemic sniffs the air a few times, getting familiar with Cryak's odor. "Hi." is all he says, then turns to the carpet. "So, there's a dragon on the way here. I'd really suggest that you lower the carpet into the trees a lot. Close to the ground, if you can, so the dragon can't get to you. And, you know... hiding. Turning out the light would be a good start... but if you leave the light here, it could make a really good decoy."
Another sniff. "Yeah, now would be good. I'll stay up here and distract it, if it spots you. Lure it away, like I did with the other ones. I don't know that I can outrun a dragon on the wing, but I can do a lot better at it than the carpet can."
One more sniff. "Though, Sigrid... do you remember that spell we talked about? I really like the idea of being able to pounce on a dragon, you know? If we could make that happen..."
Geek the mage, first.
[Charisma was my dump stat. It's a wonder Sigrid can stand me. I'm a jackass.]
Once the carpet is low enough, I drop down. At news of the dragon, I begin chanting magics into myself and my flail. I cast animalistic power on myself and touch of idiocy into Precious. I'm wearing a cloak that helps me blend into the environment, like a warder's cloak [Cryak, if you don't know what a warder's cloak is, you lose all your nerd points for a MONTH] and an armor breastplate. I'm wearing gauntlets and bracers. I'm pretty covered with armor. I stay within 50 feet of Sigrid.
[ooc - I'm going with Idiocy until someone tells me it's useless against dragons. Stupid touch of fatigue not working on the undead. *Mutter* Cryak, I'm holding a flail - her name is Precious, so if you hear me talking about Precious this and that, I'm talking about the flail, not Sigrid - and there's about two feet of chain on each end. I'm about 5"10 and very solidly built, think Xena. I'm no waif. My only vanity is waist-length hair, and you always see it pinned up.]
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Once the carpet is low enough, I drop down. At news of the dragon, I begin chanting magics into myself and my flail. I cast animalistic power on myself and touch of idiocy into Precious. I'm wearing a cloak that helps me blend into the environment, like a warder's cloak [Cryak, if you don't know what a warder's cloak is, you lose all your nerd points for a MONTH] and an armor breastplate. I'm wearing gauntlets and bracers. I'm pretty covered with armor. I stay within 50 feet of Sigrid.
[ooc - I'm going with Idiocy until someone tells me it's useless against dragons. Stupid touch of fatigue not working on the undead. *Mutter* Cryak, I'm holding a flail - her name is Precious, so if you hear me talking about Precious this and that, I'm talking about the flail, not Sigrid - and there's about two feet of chain on each end. I'm about 5"10 and very solidly built, think Xena. I'm no waif. My only vanity is waist-length hair, and you always see it pinned up.]
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-Cloak of Greater Displacement (50% miss chance)
-Gargoyle Boots
-Ring of Minor Spell Storing
- Gauntlet of Ogre Power
101 base HP
-Gargoyle Boots
-Ring of Minor Spell Storing
- Gauntlet of Ogre Power
101 base HP
Creeping forward in the shadows, she sees and hears the conversation...
Study Target: Burpy Talky Thing
[Blessing of Darethon: +2 Str/Dex/Con]
[Total Attacks Mods: +22, Claws 4d6, 3d6 Sneak Attack, +3 for Str, Bite 1d6, Shadow Striking (First hit is normal, then I'm attuned and bypass targets DR)]
[Total Defense Mods: AC: 35, 36 v Burpy Talky Thing (Dodge), Heavy Fortification, DR: 10/Magic. SR: 22]
[58/88 HP (12 of which is Temporary)]
Feat: Expert Tactician: If enemy denied Dex I get one free attack at full BAB.
Feat: Rapidstrike: When making a full attack with paired natural weapons, you may make one additional attack at -5 BAB
Study Target: Burpy Talky Thing
[Blessing of Darethon: +2 Str/Dex/Con]
[Total Attacks Mods: +22, Claws 4d6, 3d6 Sneak Attack, +3 for Str, Bite 1d6, Shadow Striking (First hit is normal, then I'm attuned and bypass targets DR)]
[Total Defense Mods: AC: 35, 36 v Burpy Talky Thing (Dodge), Heavy Fortification, DR: 10/Magic. SR: 22]
[58/88 HP (12 of which is Temporary)]
Feat: Expert Tactician: If enemy denied Dex I get one free attack at full BAB.
Feat: Rapidstrike: When making a full attack with paired natural weapons, you may make one additional attack at -5 BAB
I look like my avatar.
I only have 24 charisma.
"Are we going to fight a dragon? Or run away?"
My sweet Annalysei is getting ready to fight.
Led was going to run, but now he wants to fight.
I guess we're fighting.
I leave the Light spell where it is.
I cast Spectral Hand again.
I fly to a branch outside the Light spell's range.
I cast Cat's Grace on Led, 'Trina, and Kali.
I hold the Rod of Absorbtion in one hand.
I hold the Staff of Healing in one hand.
"Led, if you got bigger, could you still climb on these trees? I don't want you falling on top of us."
"Sorchat, take the carpet deeper into the forest, so we can't see your fire. Stay inside. Keep moving aimlessly down there, so nothing attacks you. I'll let you know when we're done."
I only have 24 charisma.
"Are we going to fight a dragon? Or run away?"
My sweet Annalysei is getting ready to fight.
Led was going to run, but now he wants to fight.
I guess we're fighting.
I leave the Light spell where it is.
I cast Spectral Hand again.
I fly to a branch outside the Light spell's range.
I cast Cat's Grace on Led, 'Trina, and Kali.
I hold the Rod of Absorbtion in one hand.
I hold the Staff of Healing in one hand.
"Led, if you got bigger, could you still climb on these trees? I don't want you falling on top of us."
"Sorchat, take the carpet deeper into the forest, so we can't see your fire. Stay inside. Keep moving aimlessly down there, so nothing attacks you. I'll let you know when we're done."
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Cleric 0 |Cleric 1 |Cleric 2 |Cleric 3 |Cleric 4 |Staff (30/50)
Create Water| Bless Water |*Augury | Dispel Magic|*Divination | Les Restore 1
Create Water| Bless Water | Consecrate | Dispel Magic| Dismissal | C Serious 1
DetectPoison| Identify | Consecrate | Dispel Magic| Sending | C Critical 2
Light | Identify | Consecrate | Dispel Magic| Planar Ally | Restoration 2
Purify F&D | Shield Faith|*Status | Dispel Magic| | Rem Bli/Def 2
Purify F&D | Shield Faith|*Status | | | Rem Disease 3
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Sorc 0 (5/6) |Sorc 1 (8/8) |Sorc 2 (2/8) |Sorc 3 (7/8) |Sorc 4 (4/5) |Wands
Acid Splash | Burn Hands | Scorch Ray | Fireball | Orb of Acid | Acid Arr 15
Arcane Mark | Identify | See Invis | Dispel Magic| Enlarge, Gr | Det Secr D 15
Dance Light | Mag Missile | Spectr Hand | Resonat Bolt| | Disp Magic 50
Detect Magic| Shield | Cat's Grace | | | Find Traps 50
Light | Feather Fall| | |-------------| Knock 15
Mage Hand | | |-------------|Rods | Lgtng Bolt 38
Message |-------------|-------------|Turn (13/13)| Empower 2/3| Reson Bolt 33
Prestidigit |Crystal Ball |Incense Med 4| Sacred Heal | Absorb 6/24|
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Sigrid 62/62|Anna 101/101|Kali 100/100|Katrina 88/88|Led 123/123|Sorchat 31/31
Arcane Sight| Status 12h| Status 12h| Status 12h| Status 12h|
DisguiseSelf| Animalistic | Cat's Grace | Cat's Grace | Cat's Grace |
Spectr Hand | | | | |
"Okay."
I get under the tent, but with the door open so I can see where I'm going.
I tell the carpet to fly down into the branches. I wander in lazy circles down there.
Kalindriel, Annalysei, Sigrid, Cryak, Led and Katrina are hiding in the branches somewhere. Skyseeker can stay with me to protect the carpet?
I get under the tent, but with the door open so I can see where I'm going.
I tell the carpet to fly down into the branches. I wander in lazy circles down there.
Kalindriel, Annalysei, Sigrid, Cryak, Led and Katrina are hiding in the branches somewhere. Skyseeker can stay with me to protect the carpet?
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With people joining around the carpet, Kalindriel finally steps out on a lower branch. "It is a pestilent pachyderm, not a dragon", she corrects Led.
[She had jumped off to viciously maul the lizard that retroactively Sigrid killed, or something. She used the fireworks to hide and watch the newcomer.]
"Seeing as you are the first thing in the forest to not attack us, I assume you are not aligned with the corruption of this place?"
Her voice is husky, but she speaks in a melodic tone. Even with the light shed by Sorchat's flames and the ball of light, her features are indistinguishable as her form is shrouded in darkness. Her dimly glowing purple eyes, the green writhing lines around the head of her glaive, and the intricate silver etching along its haft help pinpoint her location.
[She had jumped off to viciously maul the lizard that retroactively Sigrid killed, or something. She used the fireworks to hide and watch the newcomer.]
"Seeing as you are the first thing in the forest to not attack us, I assume you are not aligned with the corruption of this place?"
Her voice is husky, but she speaks in a melodic tone. Even with the light shed by Sorchat's flames and the ball of light, her features are indistinguishable as her form is shrouded in darkness. Her dimly glowing purple eyes, the green writhing lines around the head of her glaive, and the intricate silver etching along its haft help pinpoint her location.
Take up position near Cryak. His answer to Kali's question is more important than he may realize.
Study Target: Burpy Talky Thing
[Blessing of Darethon: +2 Str/Dex/Con]
[Total Attacks Mods: +22, Claws 4d6, 3d6 Sneak Attack, +3 for Str, Bite 1d6, Shadow Striking (First hit is normal, then I'm attuned and bypass targets DR)]
[Total Defense Mods: AC: 35, 36 v Burpy Talky Thing (Dodge), Heavy Fortification, DR: 10/Magic. SR: 22]
[58/88 HP (12 of which is Temporary)]
Feat: Expert Tactician: If enemy denied Dex I get one free attack at full BAB.
Feat: Rapidstrike: When making a full attack with paired natural weapons, you may make one additional attack at -5 BAB
Study Target: Burpy Talky Thing
[Blessing of Darethon: +2 Str/Dex/Con]
[Total Attacks Mods: +22, Claws 4d6, 3d6 Sneak Attack, +3 for Str, Bite 1d6, Shadow Striking (First hit is normal, then I'm attuned and bypass targets DR)]
[Total Defense Mods: AC: 35, 36 v Burpy Talky Thing (Dodge), Heavy Fortification, DR: 10/Magic. SR: 22]
[58/88 HP (12 of which is Temporary)]
Feat: Expert Tactician: If enemy denied Dex I get one free attack at full BAB.
Feat: Rapidstrike: When making a full attack with paired natural weapons, you may make one additional attack at -5 BAB
"Not a dragon?" Led's leonine ears droop. "I smell lizard. Desert. Strong dragon smell, like from all these slightly draconic monsters we've been seeing... draconic ogres, draconic lizardmen... it HAS to be a dragon. I was thinking blue?"
Led doesn't even really pay attention to Cryak's answer.
He sniffs at the air again, and it just makes him more sad.
Led doesn't even really pay attention to Cryak's answer.
He sniffs at the air again, and it just makes him more sad.
Geek the mage, first.
Cryak turns to Kalindriel and speaks. "Nah, I'm on my own in here. Been that way since I was a boy. Things are louder now, and something nasty is stirring up the Wood. Been lots 'uh...creatures I guess you'd call em, tho I call em lunch." At this, he grins at Led, guessing a kindred spirit.
"But you say there's Dragon coming this way? Or something like it? That's got to be the worst I've heard of in a while...can't let something like that run rampant, not on my watch."
[Cryak is dressed in mostly tanned skins of various creatures, and covering most of his body. Besides his massive greataxe, his most distinguishing piece of gear is a furry black cloak resembling a bat's wings. His skin is pale green, and he is ugly as all hell.]
"But you say there's Dragon coming this way? Or something like it? That's got to be the worst I've heard of in a while...can't let something like that run rampant, not on my watch."
[Cryak is dressed in mostly tanned skins of various creatures, and covering most of his body. Besides his massive greataxe, his most distinguishing piece of gear is a furry black cloak resembling a bat's wings. His skin is pale green, and he is ugly as all hell.]
From a single Acorn, a mighty Oak
She tenses thinking he's part of the ickyness, ready to attack.
He's guardy of this icky place? But he's no dragon so that means he's Good protecting this icky place. But it's the icky place which is Bad. Guarding Bad things is Bad because you're not stopping the Bad. But if he's guarding the Bad to keep it in, why is he out here instead of at the end of icky keeping it in? He looks like a Bad Man, but Leddycat told me a bit ago that Wings don't make Bad Men, so that should apply to this thing? But if he's a Bad Man and hurts my kitty or the others, I have job to stop him.
Then she relaxes slightly, unsure.
Hmph. This thing that makes noises is either Good or Bad. I dunno which. I wish Leddycat would just attack or be smiley and be done with it. He knows what's right.
He's guardy of this icky place? But he's no dragon so that means he's Good protecting this icky place. But it's the icky place which is Bad. Guarding Bad things is Bad because you're not stopping the Bad. But if he's guarding the Bad to keep it in, why is he out here instead of at the end of icky keeping it in? He looks like a Bad Man, but Leddycat told me a bit ago that Wings don't make Bad Men, so that should apply to this thing? But if he's a Bad Man and hurts my kitty or the others, I have job to stop him.
Then she relaxes slightly, unsure.
Hmph. This thing that makes noises is either Good or Bad. I dunno which. I wish Leddycat would just attack or be smiley and be done with it. He knows what's right.
Hearing Cryak talk about the approaching dragon, Led approaches the green skinned hunter. "No, it's not a dragon.", he says dejectedly. "Just another mutant half-fiendish, draconic whatever."
"We've already seen Gods damned cute bunnies down here... why not a fiendish elephant? I bet it can fly, and is bright pink, too. Probably luminous."
He reaches back into his haversack and grabs another slab of meat. "I guess I won't get to eat dragon meat tomorrow. Just elephant. Feh."
"Tired of fiendish meat, already. All tastes like sulfur." He glances at Cryak. "Is that what you've been eating? Are there any spices that help?" He takes another bite. "It was fine when it was still warm and bloody, but now that it's cooled... that sulfur flavor really just manks up my salty meaty goodness."
"We've already seen Gods damned cute bunnies down here... why not a fiendish elephant? I bet it can fly, and is bright pink, too. Probably luminous."
He reaches back into his haversack and grabs another slab of meat. "I guess I won't get to eat dragon meat tomorrow. Just elephant. Feh."
"Tired of fiendish meat, already. All tastes like sulfur." He glances at Cryak. "Is that what you've been eating? Are there any spices that help?" He takes another bite. "It was fine when it was still warm and bloody, but now that it's cooled... that sulfur flavor really just manks up my salty meaty goodness."
Geek the mage, first.
I look over to the darkness where I saw Trina slip away. Cryak hasn't noticed her, but I knew to look for her. I don't give her location away, but I shrug as if to say Well, I don't suppose we'll be killing this one. It seems like he means us no harm. I don't know if she'll get what I'm trying to tell her, but I figure it raises Cryak's chances for survival.
I watch Led eat another raw chunk of meat and shudder. I consider becoming a vegetarian briefly. I'm as buffed as I'm going to be so I make sure I can see Sigrid. I judge distance again. Hmph. Looks good. I warm up my muscles and make a few practice swings with my flail. It feels like it's been forever since I've used it. I remember when I used to hit myself in the head with the chains on a regular basis when I decided that I wanted to learn how to use a flail. Those bruises were fun to explain.
I watch Led eat another raw chunk of meat and shudder. I consider becoming a vegetarian briefly. I'm as buffed as I'm going to be so I make sure I can see Sigrid. I judge distance again. Hmph. Looks good. I warm up my muscles and make a few practice swings with my flail. It feels like it's been forever since I've used it. I remember when I used to hit myself in the head with the chains on a regular basis when I decided that I wanted to learn how to use a flail. Those bruises were fun to explain.
-Cloak of Greater Displacement (50% miss chance)
-Gargoyle Boots
-Ring of Minor Spell Storing
- Gauntlet of Ogre Power
101 base HP
-Gargoyle Boots
-Ring of Minor Spell Storing
- Gauntlet of Ogre Power
101 base HP
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Skyseeker is briefly visible as she moves to screen herself behind a much larger tree.....another thundering crash...she looks appraisingly at the trees, mentally guesstimating how big the tree was that fell, and therefore how big the beast causing the crashing must be....looks now at her throwing axe.....then at the half-orcs axe....and says, "I think I may need a bigger axe"