PRP: Monkey Business
MOnkey Business: Run by: Renfrey Players: Aldean, Corra, Abrahil, Godwyn, Lothos, Rhar Two CR 9 encounters.
The instructions for the job are simple! Meet and escort the contact on a scientific expedition, the airship leaves at dawn! Simple as can be, right? When the troupe of adventurers arrive at the venerable airship called 'Bugger off or else.' You are all greeted by a squeeky voice "Well get on already! We are about to set off!" the source of the voice is not immediately obvious until... yes.. There is a small monkey, wearing khaki pants and shirt, beckoning the crew on board. "I am Dr Ook! And we travel for excitement! For adventure! For SCIENCE!" he proclaims in a loud squeeky voice.
Corra looks a little confused for a moment as she spies the one of the voice and then shakes her head a bit. She moves to get on the airship, muttering to herself, "Remind me to read the fine print on the job postings."
Lothos chuckles and nods. He heads up onto the ship "For once i have a great feeling about this job."
Rhar and Gurr are here. More flying ship! They bound on board, then look around for the voice. When they spot it, Rhar waves paws. "Hi!" While Gurr considers simian recipes. And drools.
Where has Aldean heard FOR SCIENCE before? Oh. Right. The bard's expression as he ... surveys ... the airship and their employer is best described as hooded, although there's a twitch near his left eye. Shouldering his pack and bow, he looks up at Corra. "That makes two of us, lass," he tells her before resignedly clambering aboard.
"Oh--oh! Why, you're just as tall as I am! Or as--oh my, how exciting!" The round, elderly little gnome clasps his hands in excitement as he sees the monkey. "How exciting, you know! Though I don't think I've a bit of a tail," he says, and sort of wades his way around in a circle, to wobble and wibble his bottom. "Oh, no--so, you've one up on me there, I'm afraid. ...but oh, it's a delight to meet you, such a delight!" he says. He beams at Dr. Ook, and then smiles at the rest of them. It's time for ADVEEENNNTUUUUUURE! Well. A monkey. A talking monkey. Margaret could say she's seen stranger, but then she'd be lying, and lying is bad. So she doesn't. Instead, she gives the monkey an only very slightly strained smile, and looks around for any sources of shenanigans, like men with strangely unmoving mouths or the like. When none make themselves known, she finally gives up. "P-pleased to meet you," she stammers, and shuffles aboard, all but giving the monkey the side-eye. She's already regretting this. You can tell by the set of her shoulders. They're very expressive.
Once everyone is on board Dr Ook stands on top of a box to adress the adventurers, next to him is the gnome captain with a grimace that could curdle milk. "Ladies and Gentleman! We set out to track down the legendary fruit of ambrosia! Captain, take her out!" he proclaims pointing to the sky while the snarling captain grumbles under his breath and gives the command for the ship to set off.
Godwyn places a hand over her mouth in a polite attempt not to laugh. If anything, this is going to be the most adorable escort mission she's ever had to take on. Godwyn gives a glance toward Margaret and gave her a nod, hopefully to reassure her.
Lothos frowns slightly. "The fruit of ambrosia? What is this?"
GAME: Rhar rolls knowledge/nature: (6)+9: 15 GAME: Lothos rolls knowledge/nature: (17)+15: 32 GAME: Godwyn rolls Nobility: aliased to Knowledge/Nobility: (18)+16: 34 GAME: Aldean rolls knowledge/history: (7)+13: 20
"Rhar eat fruit! Fruit good!" Gurr also eats fruit. Sometimes. But he prefers protein to carbs. So he can watch his wolfish figure. Margaret is clutching her staff to her and trying very hard not to look completely put off by the whole affair. She's even plastered a smile on her face! It only looks slightly strained. "The... fruit of whatnow?" Spotting Godwyn, the diminutive priestess sort of sidles sidelong towards her and gives her a wide eyed What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On kind of look. Clearly she hasn't been an adventurer for very long.
"Oh--you know, I've always wanted to ask," asides the gnome in a Conspiratorial Whisper to Dr. Ook at some point, "What is it like, to have a tail? It seems such a marvelous thing...but oh, rather like it might get caught in doors...why, it would be terrible, wouldn't it? But oh! How Exciting! It seems forever and a day since I've been on an airship. You always go to the most delightful of places. I can only imagine the fruit is one such thing, you know." Abrahil looks as pleased as punch to be going on an adventure, monkey or no. He beams at Rhar, too. "Oh, I just bet it's exciting!"
You paged Rhar with 'You heard a rumor a while back about some island with a strange exotic fruit, said to be able to feed many people.'
GAME: Margaret rolls knowledge/nobility: (12)+7: 19 GAME: Corra rolls knowledge/nature: (9)+12: 21
You paged Lothos with 'Some time ago a group of merchants had stumbed on an island with something they called 'The Fruit of Ambrosia' that could feed many people. However any attempts to transplant it have failed.'
GAME: Corra rolls Knowledge/History+1: (12)+7+1: 20
You paged Aldean with 'Several years ago there was an merchant expdition out to the Jade Islands for new trade routes that had stumbled upon an island with said fruit.'
Corra cocks her head to the side as she listens and tries to think if she knows anything about what the monkey is talking about. Meanwhile she settles back for the flight, to watch.
You paged Margaret with 'There was a well known wizard 'Lord Rutherferd' in the Acadamy that was part of some kind of expedition some years ago, found some special fruit. However he had apparantly gone quite insane for some unrelated reason... the money might be his familiar.'
You paged Corra with 'Some years ago an expedition set out the Jade Islands for new trade route that returned with news of a new island with strange fruit.'
Right@! Monkeys have tails! Rhar leans over to look behind Dr. Ook. To examine the tail now that Abrahil brought it up. Gurr has a tail, of course, but Rhar doesn't. Usually, her Cyootie, the Bane of Night, has more than enough tales for the both of them.
Lothos seems to think for a moment "Are you talking about whats on that island?"
Interestingly, Aldean actually visibly brightens at the mention of fruit of ambrosia, although he's still shaking his head at the monkey. "Jade Islands, eh? Might not be so bad after all." He flashes a grin at Godwyn, and then at Margaret before moving towards the middle of the ship to prepare for takeoff.
Corra raises a brow, "Well going to be a long trip then." she says and chuckles a little.
You paged Godwyn with 'Sorry, what you know: There was a wizard in high standing called Lord Rutherfurd who had claimed to have found an extic fruit to feed the masses, however he soon after had lost his mind to another unrelated event and nothing ever came from it. However you do seem to recall he had a monkey familiar.'
Abrahil would twist around to look at his own behind, but such gymnastics are beyond him! Still, the tail is an interesting proposition--and concept! "Do you know," he says to Rhar, "Oh! Why, the wondrous things you could do with them, I think. Why, lift a glass, an extra cup of tea!" He gives a shiver at the thought of it, a shiver that sends his belly a jiggle, like a touch of dough. "An extra pen, do you think, and oh, such wonder. ...oh, I do worry it might get caught in doors, though. Does...does his?" he asks, with a nod towards Gurr. ...and then pauses, eyes twinkling, and whispers, "I'd long ago resolved to have fun on these trips. Oh, why. It's my secret to long life, you know. A secret!"
Godwyn takes a moment to stare at the monkey... and then something in her head clicks. Still, she doesn't move toward the monkey. Instead she heads toward Margret and kneels next to her. "Stay close to me. I won't let anything happen to you."
Dr Ook seems to suddenly be wary of getting his tail grabbed but will gladly fill Rhar and Abrahil in on the complex proclivities of having a tail in today's society and how the tailless-centric peoples of Alexandria discriminate agains those with tails, not showing the understanding and care one must take around a tail. He is well learned and very opiniated. None the less the airship flies on with plenty of time for lectures on the flaws of a tailless-centric society.
Margaret has disconnected.
The trip is quite long but after some days the airship finaly arrives at a jungle island and sets down carefuly on a sandy beach, the captain grumble something about only staying for two days in accordance to his contract. Dr Ook is undisturbed however and starts walking down the beach pointing at the jungle with his walking stick. "Shall we my good fellows?! To adventure!" he says in that squeeky simian voice.
Lothos has thrown a few readings during the trip, and apparently feels things will be very exciting. "This is going to be great, much better than the last time I was on an island with the Sphinx and the Mummy prince. Of course, thats not that bad either after that whole haunted castle, I truely dislike the undead. So, no undead on this trip, let us all hope."
Corra nods her head as she looks at the jungle, "Why couldn't it just be a forest, don't know much about jungles." she shakes her head but she does pull her bow, always good to be ready and moves, "Am I one of the scouts?" she asks as she looks at the others.
The second of Aldean's cloaks has long since gotten tucked away in his pack, leaving only a dove-grey one with arcane symbols. Likewise with the gloves, hat and other accoutrements of cold weather, to be replaced with much lighter clothing beneath the armor. He seems to be in high good spirits himself as he treads down the beach. "Be thinkin' first o' vines an' lizards, mate," he tells Lothos, looking back.
GAME: Abrahil casts Mage Armor. Caster Level: 10 DC: 17 GAME: Lothos casts Mage Armor. Caster Level: 8 DC: 18
Rhar and Gurr bound out excitedly. After days, they actually ran out of new things to look at in the ship. So they got bored. And miserable. So they're excited to get off. "Watch for vines looking like lizards! Or lizards made of vines!"
"How daring, you know. ...oh! Lizards...how dreadful...and vines, why, they're always there to trip on, you know? Though...oh, why, I admit, I did take a swing on them from time to time as a child...did you ever do that, Corra?" Abrahil asks. He smiles warmly, the elderly little fellow does, and clasps his hands together. "It was such a treat. And oh, oh. An extra set of eyes would be useful, if you don't terribly mind."
Corra shakes her head, "Not really vines to swing from in the Vast." she says and shakes her head a bit. She looks around a little and then nods, "Seems alright here, but I am sure that will change once we get deeper."
Godwyn straightens her features and clears her throat. "The less said of Dragonier, my dear Lothos, the better. Shall we?" She made her way off the ship, last of the bunch to ensure everyone was on solid ground.
The going is fairly easy at first, just some stray vines and plants to go through or around however despite that Dr Ook quickly trailed behind and lets the bigger folks take the lead. Few hours pass before the party comes out of the jungle to a small river, a murkly brown that completely obscures sight of the bottom the water. "Yes! My notes say we are on the right track! And that the river is only chest deep for one of you taller folk. Shall we?!" he says with a gleeful tone.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Perception checks please." GAME: Godwyn rolls Perception: (10)+8: 18 GAME: Abrahil rolls perception: (15)+3: 18 GAME: Rhar rolls perception: (9)+17: 26 GAME: Corra rolls perception: (3)+17: 20 GAME: Lothos rolls perception: (4)+10: 14 GAME: Aldean rolls perception: (8)+9: 17
You paged (Aldean, Corra, Rhar, Abrahil, Godwyn) with 'You all notice that a little ways up a river a bunch of small splashes come from the water as a host of crocs slips into the water from a sandy bar.' = You paged Rhar with 'You also notice a very large set of eyes peeking up out of the water in the other direction. Quite a lot larger.'
Lothos looks around, looking at the trees on either side of the river, and judging distances. He then looks to Aldean, "I assume your thinking about the castle moat, cause I know I am."
Corra shakes her head a bit, "Great...large predators already. Should cross one or two at a time, so others may guard and drive them off should they come close." She points out where she saw some reptiles move into the river.
"Chest deep, huh?" Godwyn glances toward the river. Her eyes widen for a brief moment as she sees a scaly hide appear for a moment, then disappear beneath the river. "Just deep enough for us to get eaten, more like. Corra's idea is a good one about now, I think."
Aldean surveys the river, then shoots a look upstream. "Aye, th'same," he tells Lothos, "but I've a better anchor this time." Setting down his pack, he pulls from it a 50' length of silk rope and a finely carved metal rod that will be familiar to Abrahil. "Oy, anyone carryin' a second rope?" He looks around at the others.
Lothos empties his pack, having the 50 foot of silk rope included in his goblin army knife. "Covered." He then takes the other rope from Aldean. "So top and bottom, I'll anchor to trees on the other side. No one has to get wet."
"Oh..." Abrahil looks quite well, he looks a touch paler underneath that marshmallow skin. And then casts a quick glance upwards to Godwyn, "Why, I'd be swallowed alive! Well! Well..." he says, and straightens as best he can. "Well, it's onwards we go, isn't it?" To Aldean, "Oh, the methods for magical wings...but oh, no, I'm afraid not," he says. He reaches up to pat the bard's hand. Pat pat. Pat pat. "It's a bit heavy, you know. I'm just not as young as I used to be!"
"Lizards!" Rhar points upriver at splashes. Then she looks down the river, too. "And... eyes!" She points again. "Many thing in water! " Abrahil turns a touch paler at Rhar's words!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Another perception check for everyone but Rhar." GAME: Corra rolls Perception: (12)+17: 29 GAME: Aldean rolls perception: (16)+9: 25 GAME: Lothos rolls perception: (8)+10: 18 GAME: Godwyn rolls Perception: (20)+8: 28 <OOC> Abrahil is sweating too much. You paged (Corra, Aldean, Godwyn) with 'You do indeed see what Rhar was talking about, upstream (Opposite side of the crocodiles) you see a very large set of reptilian eyes on the water.
Aldean looks quickly upstream, and scowls blackly as he hands off the second rope to Lothos. "Aye, I see it. Oy, go high, mate, an' don't ferget we've small folk among us," he tells Lothos, with another glance up the river.
Lothos gets a good grip on his end of the ropes, then makes sure someones holding the other end. With that done, he lifts off the ground, flying across the river, high enough most things can't leap out to eat him. This is not fly fishing.
Corra watches the eyes and the reptiles with her bow ready for any sign of them getting close while preparations are being made.
Aldean has the other end of both ropes secured around his waist, and appears to be making to climb the nearest sturdy tree. He spares a glance for the creatures in the water, but his focus is on getting the group /over/ it.
Godwyn gives a nod as the bridge is built, then stretches her arms above her head. "I'm so glad the same trick works time and time again. It'd be a shame if we lost someone this early." With that, she joins Corra in watching for any stray chompers.
Dr Ook watches Lothos float across and nods "Oh excellent plan my good fellows. I would hate to be crocodile bait. Excellent indeed!" meanwhile the muddy waters of the river flow and swirl, hdiding whatever may be underneath.
Abrahil watches the witch take off, and then the various tricks with ropes and rods, most anxiously. For whichever reason, he keeps staring at the witch's hair. "You know...oh dear. I'd always wanted to invite a witch to tea," he whispers to no one in particular, "But I never know how many cups to set out, you know." With that, he does the best bit of straightening he can--which, perhaps is more a rearrangement and realignment of bulk. Actual straightening is hard to do. Still, he does his best and waddles over that way. And then wriggles his fingers shamingly at the crocodiles, "Don't even think about it...you!" he says.
Lothos secures his sides up on a tree, making sure its steady, then he lands and keeps an eye on his side of the river. "Alright folks, come join me...I dont want eaten alone here."
Rhar watches the ropes in between watching big eyes and looking for the gator crocs. "Go! Walk rope! Rhar, Gurr swim last!"
Alone? Right, good sentiment there.
Godwyn offers to be the first one on the bridge by climbing up and checking the stability of the ropes... then makes her attempt to shimmy her way across.
GAME: Godwyn rolls Climb+2: (20)+0+2: 22 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Piece of cake." <OOC> Rhar grrs and needs to AFK to get ready for game day things. <OOC> Aldean says, "There's a game?" <OOC> Aldean :) <OOC> Godwyn says, "=P" Godwyn is the first the move across, however even as she does so the water begins to boil as crocodiles emerge from the water and snap up at the paladi but coming just short of the rope.
<OOC> Abrahil will cast Fly on Gurr and hang on tight! GAME: Abrahil casts Fly. Caster Level: 10 DC: 17
"Oh...oh dear," Abrahil says. He has his hands clasped together, and wrings them a bit. "Oh dear...oh...now. Now...oh. He's a brave lad, isn't he?" to Rhar. The gnome looks anxious, though does his best to swallow it. His smile trembles with each snap of the gators' jaws... "Ahem! Well...oh. Oh dear. Now, Gurr...stand still, please."
Moments later, a whirl and whorl of colors whoosh around Gurr. They sparkle, settling into his fur. They shimmer, and he begins to float above the ground.
Aldean watches Godwyn cross, then looks back at who's left. Abrahil appears to have found his own solution, which will likely cover Rhar as well, so his lips twitch into an amused smile. "Oy. Doctor," he calls to the monkey. "Up on me back, if ye would."
Ook nods at Aldean and clambers onto his shoulder "I hope your a good climber!"
GAME: Aldean rolls climb: (16)+7: 23 GAME: Aldean rolls perception: (6)+9: 15 GAME: Corra rolls perception: (9)+17: 26 GAME: Abrahil rolls perception: (19)+3: 22 GAME: Renfrey rolls +8: (16)++8: 24 GAME: Lothos rolls perception: (2)+10: 12
You paged Corra with 'Those very large eyes... moving swiftly towards the ropes.'
GAME: Renfrey rolls 13: (2)+13: 15 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Whats your FF AC Aldean?"
<OOC> Aldean think ... 15. Not counting the buckler sine hands are full of rope. GAME: Renfrey rolls 4d8+6: (20)+6: 26 GAME: Abrahil rolls initiative: Roll: 8 + Bonus: 6 = Total: 14
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra, you can attack as part of the suprise round." <OOC> Corra says, "1 attack if I remember right, or normal round, ie full attack?"
As Aldean moves across the rope and enormous reptilian tail emerges from the water and swipes at Aldean, striking hard. All the smaller corcodiles seem to flee in face of this enormous monster croc, its just gargantuan.
OOC> Renfrey says, "One attack" <OOC> Rhar is back, at least for a little bit. GAME: Rhar rolls initiative: Roll: 7 + Bonus: 4 = Total: 11 <OOC> Corra says, "okay point blank shot and deadly aim on it. manyshot if it applies" <OOC> Renfrey says, "It does not, I believe thats only on Full." GAME: Corra rolls ranged+1+1+1-2: (13)+10+1+1+1+-2: 24 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Hit." GAME: Corra rolls 1d8+3+4+1: (8)+3+4+1: 16 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Still need initiative from Aldean and Godwyn." Rhar has disconnected.
GAME: Aldean rolls initiative: Roll: 13 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 15 <OOC> Aldean says, "Sorry. Godwyn said she was afk." GAME: You damaged Aldean for -100 points. 60 remaining. GAME: You damaged Aldean for 26 points. 34 remaining. GAME: You roll initiative for MonsterCroc: Roll: 20 + Bonus: +4 = Total: 24
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 24.
It is now MonsterCroc's turn! Corra is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Another tail on Aldean!" GAME: Renfrey rolls +13: (11)++13: 24 <OOC> Renfrey says, "I believe that hits?" <OOC> Aldean says, "Yes" <OOC> Aldean says, "I'm still FF remember?" <OOC> Corra says, "pose my suprise action?" GAME: Renfrey rolls 4d8+6: (9)+6: 15 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Oh yes please Corra" GAME: You damaged Aldean for 15 points. 19 remaining. GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 22.
It is now Corra's turn! Aldean is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Corra ended. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra!"
Corra spied that set of eyes going for the ropes and Aldean and looses an arrow but not fast enough to distact it before it hits. She does sink an arrow deep into the creature though.
<OOC> Corra says, "full attack, rapid shot, pbs, deadly aim and manyshot in there." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll em'"
GAME: Corra rolls ranged+3-4: (13)+10+3+-4: 22 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+3-4: (12)+10+3+-4: 21 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+3-4-5: (12)+10+3+-4+-5: 16 <OOC> Renfrey says, "First two hit." GAME: Corra rolls 1d8+8: (8)+8: 16 GAME: Corra rolls 1d8+8: (4)+8: 12 GAME: Corra rolls 1d8+8: (3)+8: 11 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Lots of damage! Pose it!"
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 15.
It is now Aldean's turn! Abrahil is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Aldean ended.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Aldean! Relfex save please to hold on" GAME: Aldean rolls reflex: (12)+10: 22 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok, your still holding on, what are you going to do?" <OOC> Aldean says, "Withdraw action across the rope to the far side."
Corra shows her skill as an archer. She has two arrows ready on her bow as she pulls back and looses them at the giant croc. Both arrows sink deep into it, to be followed by another arrow that also sinks into its hide, the last arrow she fires though glances off its hide.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "20 ft to the shore. Ok! Your can take yoru full round to get to shore."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 14.
It is now Abrahil's turn! Lothos is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Abrahil ended.
<OOC> Aldean says, "He's also still got the monkey." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Abrahil!" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Swift action to go to greater invis, move to RUN AWAY and then standard to Haste." Dr Ook... well he's just screaming his little monkey head off, right into Aldean's ear. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Will Haste reach across the river?" <OOC> Abrahil was riding Gurr across, I thought. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ah yes, then your on the side with Godwyn, Lothos and now Aldean+Ook" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Otherwise...ah. He can reach 50'." <OOC> Abrahil kk. ^^; <OOC> Renfrey says, "Okm haste on everyone then!"
GAME: Abrahil casts Haste. Caster Level: 10 DC: 19
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it!"
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 13.
It is now Lothos' turn! Rhar is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Lothos ended. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Lothos?" <OOC> Lothos says, "Misfortune on the Croc." <OOC> Lothos says, "DC 21 will."
GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (14)+8: 22
Do be careful out there!" the round gnome cries. And with that, and a near-audible POP! he vanishes from sight. A few moments later, a wind rustles around each and every one of you, dropping off what looks to be faerie dust. ...and then time speeds up.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "He makes it."
Nimbly enough, Aldean climbs up and starts across the rope, but about halfway across is when trouble starts. The Doctor can feel bone crunch and splinter beneath him as that massive tail strikes once, twice. Grimly, swearing colorfully in language that only a sailor can love, he hangs on with an arm that suddenly screams in protest, and sets his jaw as he runs across the rope towards shore, leaving attacks to others for the moment and instead sprawling with a groan to the bank on the far side, clutching at the right side of his ribcage. That looks bad, guys.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Anything else?"
Lothos jumps back, "Whoa!" He draws out one of his tarot cards and throws it at the crocodile, but grimaces when he doesnt feel the curse stick. "AWwww, what the heck."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 11.
It is now Rhar's turn! MonsterCroc is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Rhar ended.
<OOC> Lothos says, "thats it" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Shes AFK"
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 24.
It is now MonsterCroc's turn! Corra is next!
GAME: Godwyn rolls initiative: Roll: 11 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 13
<OOC> Godwyn says, "Right." <OOC> Aldean says, "Init, Godwyn?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Welback Godwyn, take your turn!" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Oh, right!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "What do you want to do?" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Fill me in." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Giant cross that takes up most of the river thrashed Aldean a good one." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Er croc" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Ah." <OOC> Renfrey says, "However everyone but Corra and Rhar are across." <OOC> Godwyn says, "How far away is Aldean." <OOC> Renfrey says, "He is on your side of the shore." <OOC> Godwyn says, "Good." GAME: Godwyn casts Cure Moderate Wounds. Caster Level: 10 DC: 16 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok then, giant croc!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Goes after Corra!" GAME: Godwyn rolls 2d8+10: (13)+10: 23 GAME: Renfrey rolls 13: (5)+13: 18 <OOC> Godwyn says, "That should help a bit, Aldean" GAME: You damaged Aldean for -23 points. 42 remaining. <OOC> Corra says, "has higher ac, for some reason my armor isn't equiped at...fixing" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ah ok."
Godwyn gives a hiss as Aldean makes it over... but barely intact. "Why is it," she says as she reaches out a hand to him, "that you always get banged up like this every time we go out?" Healing energies wash over him as her fingers make contact with his right shoulder.
<OOC> Corra says, "so 23 with haste bonus"
From the murky water a giant set of jaws emerges and snaps at Corra but missing her by hair. With the croc partial out of the water it has become obvious that its almost as big as the river itself!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "It missed."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 22.
It is now Corra's turn! Aldean is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its in your face!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "It has reach!" <OOC> Corra says, "going to 5' step and do the full attack, rapid shot, pbs, deadly aim, many shot, and take the aoo cause of its reach." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Still within reach" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its right up in your face." <OOC> Corra says, "I know, that is why it gets the aoo. but hopefully next round I can get out unless it moves again" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Up to you if you want to take the AoO" GAME: Renfrey rolls 13: (4)+13: 17 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll em' he misses." GAME: Corra rolls ranged+4-4: (16)+10+4+-4: 26 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+4-4: (9)+10+4+-4: 19 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+4-4-5: (4)+10+4+-4+-5: 9 <OOC> Aldean says, "Does she get teh extra attack for Haste?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Yes" <OOC> Godwyn says, "I think so, yes" <OOC> Corra says, "forgot that one" GAME: Corra rolls ranged+4-4: (2)+10+4+-4: 12 <OOC> Renfrey says, "First hits." GAME: Corra rolls 1d8+8: (8)+8: 16 GAME: Corra rolls 1d8+8: (5)+8: 13 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it!"
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 15.
It is now Aldean's turn! Abrahil is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Aldean! Action?"
Corra gets snapped at by the croc, just getting out of the way of its jaws, she fires, and two arrows sink into its hide as it snaps at her again, she misses with the next arrows as she is slightly distracted by avoiding the sharp pointy teeth.
<OOC> Aldean says, "I posed him as prone when he hit the other side, do I need to take a move action to stand?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "No" <OOC> Aldean ok. Start bardsong and draw the bow, two move actions. <OOC> Aldean says, "And did Ook get off me?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "pose it" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Nope, he has a deathgrip on your pack."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 14.
It is now Abrahil's turn! Lothos is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Abs!" <OOC> Abrahil ok. XD <OOC> Abrahil says, "This thing is gargantuan, and we have people firing at it, yeah?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Yes" <OOC> Abrahil will Shadow/Evoc Lightning Bolt it, then? <OOC> Renfrey says, "Sure, ref save right?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Will, then Ref. ^^;" GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (17)+8: 25 GAME: Abrahil casts Shadow Evocation. Caster Level: 10 DC: 24 GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (19)+8: 27 <OOC> Abrahil says, "Boo. X)" <OOC> Abrahil doesn't even think the damage is worth recording. ^^; <OOC> Renfrey says, "Still half damage though, roll it!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "I think?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "It's 20 pct of half." <OOC> Abrahil <.< <OOC> Renfrey says, "roll it!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Every bit counts!" GAME: Abrahil rolls 10d6: (36): 36 <OOC> Renfrey says, "damage!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "er 4 damage I believe." <OOC> Renfrey says, "pose it."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 13.
It is now Lothos' turn! Godwyn is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Lothos!" <OOC> Lothos says, "Hrm..."
Althea's healing washes over Aldean, and he mutters, "Yer bad luck, lass, this don't happen when ye ain't here." The accent is thicker than usual, the baritone voice breathy, but it eases some. He's still not moving real well, and still appears to be in pain, but at least the shoulder appears to be in the right place now. He does begin to sing, a rich baritone that is only a little breathy, a rousing call to arms that echoes across the river to both sides of the bank and as far as he can project it out. With his good arm, he eases the bow on his back around the monkey and off of his shoulder, swearing softly as he does.
<OOC> Lothos says, "I'm going to cast Blindness on him with a rod of persistance." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok!"
GAME: Lothos casts Blindness-Deafness. Caster Level: 8 DC: 19
"Oh dear..." the words come from nowhere--as does the shadowy streak of lightning that arcs outwards, and then splatters on the crocodile's hide. The old man's heart just wasn't in it. Unseen, he wrings his hands. "Oh, won't you just get tired? Please take a nap!"
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Fort save correct?" <OOC> Lothos says, "So DC 19 fort, yea, twice if he makes the first" GAME: Renfrey rolls 15: (11)+15: 26 GAME: Renfrey rolls 15: (11)+15: 26 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its a mean ol' crocodile with a lot of teeth and no toothbrush!"
Lothos keeps his distance, pulling out a rod and casting another spell....that also seems to have almost no effect on the creature. "AWWW, come on!!!" He shakes the rod, like one would a defective item.
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 13.
It is now Godwyn's turn! Rhar is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Godwyn!" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Okay, Inspire Courage, Haste..." <OOC> Aldean says, "BTW, Inspire Courage grants +2" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its actualy only 5 feet into the river and it already took its AoO" <OOC> Godwyn says, "So that's +3, right?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Yes" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Good." <OOC> Renfrey says, "So whats the plan?" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Moving toward the target... and full attack. Power Attack added." <OOC> Renfrey says, "the river is rough terrain" <OOC> Renfrey says, "However you can still get an attack in." <OOC> Godwyn says, "Okay, just one then XD" <OOC> Aldean says, "I thought she was on the far side. Is she going back across the river?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "He takes up the whole river Aldean." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Hes /that/ big" GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+3: aliased to weapon19+3: (2)+15+3: 20 <OOC> Godwyn says, "Oh come on. XD" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Miss." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it!"
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 11.
It is now Rhar's turn! MonsterCroc is next!
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 24.
It is now MonsterCroc's turn! Corra is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra! Getting bitten again!" GAME: Renfrey rolls 13: (13)+13: 26 <OOC> Corra says, "that one hits" GAME: Renfrey rolls 3d6+13: (16)+13: 29 GAME: You damaged Corra for 29 points. 17 remaining. <OOC> Aldean says, "Oh, okay. Got it"
Godwyn glances toward the croc and takes in a breath. "Try not to move too much." With that, she draws her weapon and makes for the oversized tooth machine in an attempt to give it a whack with a five foot long piece of sharp adamantine. Sheparks fly as the blade rakes against the tough hide. "Right, tougher than expected..."
GAME: Renfrey rolls 30: (4)+30: 34 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Does that hit your CMD Corra?" <OOC> Corra says, "um yeah" <OOC> Godwyn says, "I now wish I could repose that. Wow..." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Your grabbed in its mouth"
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 22.
It is now Corra's turn! Aldean is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra! Your in a croc mouth!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "CMB or Escape Artist to get out." <OOC> Corra says, "I get +3 to cmb from the inspire courage and haste still?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "I think so." GAME: Corra rolls cmb+3: (12)+8+3: 23 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Your still trapped"
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 15.
It is now Aldean's turn! Abrahil is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Aldean!" <OOC> Aldean says, "Full attack, shoot. Believe I am at -4 due to not having precise shot?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Yes" <OOC> Aldean says, "Also declaring Arcane Strike." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll them bones." GAME: Aldean rolls ranged+2+1-4: (11)+8+2+1+-4: 18 GAME: Aldean rolls ranged+2+1-4: (5)+8+2+1+-4: 12 GAME: Aldean rolls ranged+2+1-4-5: (18)+8+2+1+-4+-5: 20 <OOC> Renfrey says, "All miss." <OOC> Aldean nods. OK. <OOC> Renfrey says, "pose it."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 14.
It is now Abrahil's turn! Lothos is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Abs!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its eating Corra!" <OOC> Abrahil will cast Grease on Corra! <OOC> Abrahil says, "Ah." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok... greased Corra, now he just needs a frying pan. >.>" <OOC> Abrahil says, "You know, he comes up first. Let's do a Focused (+2 DC) Wandering Star Motes." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok, whats the save?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "If he loses, he loses his actions." GAME: Abrahil casts Wandering Star Motes. Caster Level: 10 DC: 23 <OOC> Abrahil says, "25. ^^;" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Which save? Will?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Yus." GAME: Renfrey rolls will: (17)+6: 23 <OOC> Renfrey says, "oops, thats a 25 actualy. XD" <OOC> Renfrey says, "It has a +8. XD" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it!" <OOC> Abrahil x.x
Gingerly, gritting his teeth, Aldean nocks arrows and pulls the bow with supernatural speed. As he sings, each arrow glows from within a bright kelly green as it leaves the bow, but some go skittering harmlessly across the massive thing's hide -- it's clear his control isn't good, and he lowers the bow, swearing.
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 13.
It is now Lothos' turn! Godwyn is next!
<OOC> Abrahil says, "Give Whirl back his dice! XD" <OOC> Lothos says, "Whats my distance to this thing?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "about 25 feet unless you want to be in range of its attacks." <OOC> Lothos says, "Its already AOO'd right?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Not this round." <OOC> Lothos says, "Rod of Reach + Bestow Curse." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its grabbing though, so do not believe it can." <OOC> Lothos says, "Ohh?" <OOC> Lothos says, "Hrm..." <OOC> Lothos says, "I'll risk a hit" <OOC> Aldean says, "No, it cannot. A creature in grapple cannot take AoO." <OOC> Lothos says, "Flying over it, using creepy hair 10 foot reach. Rod of Persist + Touch attack Bestow Curse." This time, a series of small lights spin forward. They swirl around the crocodile's head and dance in front of his eyes... "Oh, dear. Now--look at the shiny, m'dear. Look!" says Abrahil ...but the crock doesn't look. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll it." GAME: Lothos rolls bab+intelligence: (13)+4+7: 24 <OOC> Lothos says, "Melee touch" <OOC> Renfrey says, "hits" GAME: Lothos casts Bestow Curse. Caster Level: 8 DC: 20 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Will save?" <OOC> Lothos says, "Curse is -4 to attack, saves, abilities" <OOC> Lothos says, "Yes" GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (14)+8: 22 <OOC> Lothos says, "Persist, so twice" GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (2)+8: 10 <OOC> Lothos says, "WOO!" <OOC> Lothos says, "-4 Attack, save abiility, and skill" GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 13.
It is now Godwyn's turn! Rhar is next!
<OOC> Godwyn says, "And..." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it!, Godwyn?" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Full Attack!" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Including Power Attack." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll em'" GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+3: aliased to weapon19+3: (1)+15+3: 19 (EPIC FAIL)
Lothos lifts off from the ground again, he flies above the croc and sends his rapidly growing hair down to touch the beast as he speaks arcane words while holding another rod. This time black energy surrounds the creature for an instant. "HAH! That one got you! Now your goign to be boots for everyone!"
GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+3-2: aliased to weapon19+3-2: (19)+15+3+-2: 35 (THREAT) GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+3-2: aliased to weapon19+3-2: (10)+15+3+-2: 26 GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+3-7: aliased to weapon19+3-7: (4)+15+3+-7: 15 <OOC> Renfrey says, "1 crit." GAME: Godwyn rolls 4d6+6: (12)+6: 18 <OOC> Renfrey says, "A crit also double syour strength bonus" <OOC> Renfrey says, "I do believe." <OOC> Godwyn says, "Hmm..." <OOC> Aldean says, "Yes" <OOC> Aldean says, "Doubles all bonuses including bardsong" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Oh wow, I can't believe I missed that XD" <OOC> Godwyn says, "That's gonna hurt..." <OOC> Renfrey says, "reroll it." <OOC> Godwyn says, "Wow, hang on. That was unexpected. XD" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Oh this is going to HURT." <OOC> Godwyn says, "That is +15 on Power attack XD" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Just take your normal, flat bonuses and double it. ^^;" <OOC> Abrahil says, "It makes crits awesomesauce. :3" <OOC> Renfrey waits for a reroll. <OOC> Aldean helps out, one sec. GAME: Godwyn rolls 4d6+34: (19)+34: 53
GAME: Renfrey removes the timestop. Timestop by Renfrey has left. GAME: You remove the timestop.
Godwyn grits her teeth as the jaws taken in Corra. "Come on..." One strike. Sparks fly again. "Come on...!" Another, and no give. "Damn you, let her GO!" She puts her anger behind this one.
The blade digs deep with a satisfying squelch. That... looked painful, even to *her*.
As the croc goes down Corra is released from the massive maw and the corpse of the giant croc is still partialy out of the river. Good news is though that it provided an adhoc bridge for the most of the distance.
A moment later, the elderly wizard pops! back into existence. There's a touch of sweat on his balding brow, a touch of pink. It gives him a sort of pinkish, cherry look. "Oh dear...oh! Oh, well done! Why, the bards will sing of this one, I'm sure. ...er. ...oh. Well, I'm sorry, dear fellow," to the crocodile. "But I'm just afraid we don't make a very good lunch." To the monkey, "Do you think this was any of that 'tail discrimination,' we'd been discussing?" he asks, earnestly.
Dr Ook still has a deathgrip on Aldean that he doesn't appear to be letting go of soon. "I... yes..." he finaly murmers.
Corra mutters as she gets to her feet and collects what arrows that she can and then starts to cross on the new bridge, "That hurt." she murmers.
"Well... Godwyn takes in a breath of somewhat-fresh air. "I think we should discuss all this after a head check." You know, to see if everyone still has their head in one fashion or another. "I'd like to see how much it hurt you, Corra, if you don't mind."
Lothos lands again on the proper side of the river. "Line up those that are hurt, and I'll do some of my special mumbo jumbo. No sense wasting other options until required."
"Oh! Well, you're absolutely right, then. Perhaps we'll speak to the Council about it, when we get back?" Abrahil does his best to wobble over to stand near the Doctor-Monkey and Aldean...and reaches up to pat the monkey's foot. He looks across at Godwyn then, and beams a beam that only the very old can. "Oh, you were wonderful, m'dear! A fine form, if I do say so, myself." Corra nods her head, "Whatever works, I have a little healing magic of my own, so keep that in mind if I need to use it." she offers.
And right now, that's probably the safest place for the good Doctor, even if it's not the most pleasant for Aldean. The rousing music dies away as he lets it fade, with a ghost of a grin for the elderly wizard. "This bard ain't, mate." Carefully, he slings the bow back over his shoulder, and he, too, watches Coora with concern as she crosses the bridge.
Godwyn makes her way back toward the shore, wading through the still-turbulent waters. "Ugh... all in the momentum. Just need to do it until it feels right." She climbs up and sees to Aldean first. "I'm going to assume we need to wrap those ribs up soon..."
Lothos will provide his special healing, it requires him to rub his hair on someone. Its just a cure moderate wounds, but its free once per day per person. "I bless thee." He says with a grin to anyone he heals.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "SO who am I healing?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Or rather whose healing who? XD" <OOC> Abrahil says, "I think Lothos is healing anyone who is hurt once each?"
Already standing on his own, Aldean shakes his head, still looking at Corra to make sure she's okay before turning to move on. "Let's jes' get gone, mate." He's got one arm tucked up against him, but shakes his head as he sees the girl's deep wounds. "Look t'her first."
As the party moves farther into the jungle per Dr. Ook's notes they finaly emerge onto to a large clearing with a single green hill in the middle. Atop that hill however is a tree with very large fruit on it, a single bushel of enormous bananas hangs from a branch. "The Fruit of Ambrosia!" Dr' Ook bellows as he points. Indeed each banana appears to severela feat long, large fruit indeed.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Perceptions please."
GAME: Abrahil rolls perception: (2)+3: 5
Once the healing is done -- Aldean raises an eyebrow at the touch of the witch's hair, but nods as his motion improves considerably, and even relaxes. "Thanks mate," he tells Lothos before they move on.
GAME: Aldean rolls perception: (13)+9: 22
GAME: Corra rolls perception: (7)+17: 24
Corra shakes her head, "Is there something special about it or are they just giant banannas?"
GAME: Lothos rolls perception: (5)+10: 15
Lothos looks up at the tree, shaking his head. "I got ten gold that says the tree tries to eat us." He glances at the rest of the group "Any takers?"
Corra cocks her head to the side as she glances around, "I won't take that bet, there aren't any animals here." she murmers, "Something is out of place."
"Aye." Aldean's been silent for a lot of the walk, after having eyed Abrahil with a mix of bemusement, flatteredness, and ... something else. Whatever it is he's pondering, it's not happy thoughts, but he's allowed Ook to ride on his back without comment. He does seem to be feeling better, and his now carrying his bow between his hands. "Sommat ain't right."
Abrahil does his best to get there--he huffs a little, he puffs a little. "Oh," he says, at the sight of the tree. And the bananas. "How beautiful!" he exclaims. He beams at the rest of them, and then adjusts his rose-tinted lenses, and looks back at the bananas. "Did the legends say anything about them?" he asks.
Godwyn blinks at the oversized banannas for a second, then gives a shrug. "Nothing's right with you, Aldean. It's eerie how accurate you are, though." She still has her sword drawn. "So I'm going to stand guard."
Lothos looks around, "Anyone want to shoot down a banana? See what happens?" He looks to anyone with a bow.
Dr Ook hops down from Aldean's back "They will make the most legendary smoothie... also if I can unlock the secret to their size and apply it to other fruit!" he says with excitement and starts towards the small hill.
"Oh! Dr. Ook, do hold!" cries Abrahil, in earnest. The round little fellow sweats a bit, and looks around quickly before continuing, "I do believe I can get them down without--erm. A touch safely?" he suggests. "Yes, safely, and oh dear! My dear, if you go that way, you'll be squished!"
<OOC> Aldean says, "That's a good question...and I think I'll use Lore Master for that. What legends /do/ surrround these fruits?" <OOC> Aldean says, "Lore Master lets me take 20 on a knowledge check once a day."
You paged Aldean with 'They are giant fruit, years ago another expedition found them and tried to plant seeds but it didnt work. Ook's wizard was in that expedition.'
Aldean considers Abrahil's question for several long moments, studying the massive bananas. "Ambrosia be jes' giant fruit, mate. Some years back another expedition found 'em, but they couldn't figure it out, word said," he explains before shooting Godwyn a /look/. "Plenty be right, lass," he shoots back with a grin. "Jes doesn't happen when ye be about." Dark eyes dance, a wicked cant to the grin with which he favors her.
Godwyn glances back at Aldean. "I consider it a chance to serve the Matron every time you get hurt." She grins. "So it's not my misfortune at all." She returns to scanning the surroundings for threats.
Lothos shrugs when no one takes his bet. "Alright, well, how are we to see if this thing is safe? Cause while I could use my hair, I think the tree will likely have a better range than me, and I'll get grabbed. Thats just how I see it."
"Oh, I can take care of it...I think. If you think this is dangerous, m'dears, though, we should move back, shouldn't we?" Abrahil clasps his hands together, once--and then looks towards the creeping Dr. Ook. Is he still creeping? Dr Ook takes a few steps forward and then turns to Aldean "What could happen? Its just a tree..." Just as he says it however the hill rumbles and the bananas swing as the ground seems to come alive. Indeed it was not a solitary hill but a very large earth elemental with the tree sprouting from its back and its looking at the monkey. Dr. Ook screams in fear.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ATTENTION -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Renfrey has dropped a TIMESTOP!
Please +init, then cease all roleplay and actions immediately and wait for Renfrey to instruct you further.
For additional in-combat commands, please type: +thelp.
-=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=- <OOC> Godwyn says, "Let's rock." GAME: Godwyn rolls initiative: Roll: 14 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 16 GAME: Corra rolls initiative: Roll: 13 + Bonus: 4 = Total: 17 GAME: Aldean rolls initiative: Roll: 6 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 8 GAME: Abrahil rolls initiative: Roll: 14 + Bonus: 6 = Total: 20 GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 20.
It is now Abrahil's turn! Corra is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Abrahil ended. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its about 60 feet away, what do you do?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Oh god." <OOC> Abrahil will put Stoneskin on Godwyn. <OOC> Abrahil says, "Please just note it in the +req. They'll need to take the 250g from me." GAME: Abrahil casts Stoneskin. Caster Level: 10 DC: 20 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok, that it?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "THen go invis and move back." GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 17.
It is now Corra's turn! Godwyn is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Corra ended. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra!" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Corra's net may have kaboom'd." <OOC> Renfrey says, "OK, will get back to her if she comes back." GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 16.
It is now Godwyn's turn! Mr. Hill is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Godwyn ended. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Godwyn!" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Sixty feet away..." <OOC> Corra says, "no SO came home...am back" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok! Go ahead Corra." <OOC> Corra says, "casting gravity bow this round" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Also let me know what you want to do Godwyn." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Okedokey, pose it Corra." GAME: Corra casts Gravity Bow. Caster Level: 6 DC: 13 Corra frowns a bit as she sees the hill turn into the elemental or the elemental just stand up, "What did I tell ya." she murmers and then starts to chant over her bow and it glows for a moment and then she is looking towards the elemental again. <OOC> Godwyn says, "Since it's too far away for a charge, that means I get to prep up!" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Divine Favor!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok!" GAME: Godwyn casts Divine Favor. Caster Level: 10 DC: 14 GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 10.
It is now Mr. Hill's turn! Lothos is next!
Aldean has disconnected. Aldean has connected. <OOC> Aldean grr. The hill rumbles and the ground shakes as it moves closer, two enormous limb like rocks emerge as it approaches. two black coal pieces for eyes on the party. Dr. Ook screams even louder. <OOC> Renfrey says, "It move sup, now 20 feet away."
Godwyn lowers her sword for a second as she hears something behind her, eyes rolling. "Of course. Never that easy." With her back still turned, she closes her eyes and whispers a prayer, "Althea guide us." Her weapon glows a pale blue as she turns to face... "Ah, hello there mister elemental. Sorry to do this, but we need you to go away." GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 8.
It is now Lothos' turn! Aldean is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Lothos ended. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Lothos!" <OOC> Lothos says, "Move back to 30. Misfortune him." <OOC> Lothos says, "DC 21 Will" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Will save, right?" GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (10)+8: 18 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Fails." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it." GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 8.
It is now Aldean's turn! Abrahil is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Aldean ended. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Aldean?"
Lothos takes a few steps back, narrowing his eyes. He draws out a tarot card of the joker, and tosses it towards the creature. "I curse you for a fool!" He grins as he feels the magic take home. "AHA! Got you, I got you!" he giggles.
<OOC> Aldean says, "Start bardsong as a move action (inspire courage) and ... how far off is Ook?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Next to you." <OOC> Aldean says, "Well, never mind. Instead, free action to tell him to climb me and a standard to cast Haste." GAME: NEW ROUND!
Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 20.
It is now Abrahil's turn! Corra is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Abs!" GAME: Aldean casts Haste. Caster Level: 8 DC: 18 <OOC> Abrahil chinscratches. <OOC> Abrahil says, "Bear's on Corra, and a knowledge check? He's run into these before, but I'm trying to figure something out." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll it" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Acrana or Planes?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "I think" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Arcana? I couldn't find elemental listed specifically." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its an outsider actualy so Planes" GAME: Abrahil rolls knowledge/the planes: (1)+15: 16 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Abrahil dies. GAME: Abrahil casts Bear's Endurance. Caster Level: 10 DC: 18
"Get up on me shoulders, might have ta move fast!" Aldean tells Ook, and he's only going to say it one. Instead, he begins to sing again, that rousing, heart-stirring call to arms -- in fact, he picks up where he left off in the song earlier. The sound's much better this time, and it takes on a ghostly harmony this time as he drops the bow and makes a few quick gestures with one hand, moving faster and faster, until the familiar preternatural speed of a haste spell settles over his allies.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "pose it" GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 17.
It is now Corra's turn! Godwyn is next!
Blip! Abrahil pops out of existence. He's a busy, if round little gnome. Godwyn's skin has taken on an earthen cast, to oppose that of the elemental, and Corra's form looks suddenly healthier, and more robust. "Oh dear," comes a whisper. From somewhere. And a ways away from the elemental. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra!" <OOC> Corra says, "5' back, full attack, rapid shot, many shot, pbs, deadly aim. (it isn't evil is it just ask cause have FE bonus ifit is)" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Not evil" GAME: Corra rolls ranged+6-4: (7)+10+6+-4: 19 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+6-4: (15)+10+6+-4: 27 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+6-4: (8)+10+6+-4: 20 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+6-4-5: (1)+10+6+-4+-5: 8 (EPIC FAIL) Huh? (Type "help" for help.) <OOC> Renfrey says, "Did you rmemeber bard song?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "er remember." <OOC> Aldean says, "Extra +2" <OOC> Corra says, "yep..+1 magic bow, +1 pbs, +1 wf, +1 haste, +2 bardsong, +6 total" <OOC> Renfrey says, "ok, 1 hit then" GAME: Corra rolls 2d6+8: (4)+8: 12 <OOC> Renfrey says, "It does... very little damage. Less than expected." <OOC> Renfrey says, "pose it." GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 16.
It is now Godwyn's turn! Mr. Hill is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Godwyn!" Corra moves back a bit and is moving a bit more agilely. She frowns and then looses two arrows with the first shot and three more arrows in rapid succession, the first two miss, the next arrow hits but doesn't seem to do all that much, and the last arrows go wide as well. <OOC> Godwyn says, "Closing in and full attack, no charge. Power Attack, though." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its still 20 feet away and it has reach" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Wait, what? Shoot..." <OOC> Aldean says, "Charge, it's the only way to get inside its reach." <OOC> Godwyn says, "All or nothing then!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Much like you, it couldn't close the distance. XD" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Charge with power attack." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok, AoO" GAME: Renfrey rolls 21: (7)+21: 28 GAME: Renfrey rolls 21: (17)+21: 38 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Does a 28 hit?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Looks like" GAME: Renfrey rolls 2d10+10: (10)+10: 20 <OOC> Godwyn says, "Subtract 10 damage from each hit scored." GAME: You damaged Godwyn for 10 points. 63 remaining. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll your attack!" GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+6: aliased to weapon19+6: (15)+15+6: 36 <OOC> Godwyn says, "Haste, IS, Divine Favor." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Hit" GAME: Godwyn rolls PA Damage: aliased to 2d6+15: (7)+15: 22 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Hurts! Although not as much as expected." GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 10.
It is now Mr. Hill's turn! Lothos is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Its going to smash Godwyn!" GAME: Renfrey rolls 21: (8)+21: 29 GAME: Renfrey rolls 21: (10)+21: 31 GAME: Renfrey rolls 21: (12)+21: 33 GAME: Renfrey rolls 21: (4)+21: 25 <OOC> Renfrey says, "2 hits I believe." GAME: Renfrey rolls 2d10+10: (20)+10: 30 GAME: Renfrey rolls 2d10+10: (15)+10: 25
Godwyn rolls her shoulders as her joints loosen up. "Thank you Aldean. Now then..." In a blink, she moves from her position toward the elemental, and strikes with her weapon, the blade digging in with a solid blow. GAME: You damaged Godwyn for 35 points. 28 remaining. <OOC> Godwyn says, "yeah, time to get the lay on hands going XD" The earth elemental raises both limbs and brings them down on Godwyn in one crushing blow, bits of earth and rock flying everywhere. GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 8.
It is now Lothos' turn! Aldean is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Lothos!" <OOC> Lothos says, "Can I roll somethign to see if I know if an elemental can be blinded?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "know/Planes." GAME: Lothos rolls knowledge/The Planes: (6)+15: 21 You paged Lothos with 'It can but it has tremorsense' Lothos pages: But would that negate any penalties then? You paged Lothos with 'Its also weak against opponents not touching the ground.' You paged Lothos with 'Do not believe so.' Lothos pages: Woudl a swarm hurt it? You paged Lothos with 'It has DR 10/-' You paged Lothos with 'Unless its some kind of elemental dmg' Lothos pages: Ok You paged Lothos with 'Or magic dmg.' <OOC> Lothos says, "Move: Cackle, Standard: Heroism on Godwyn" GAME: Lothos casts Heroism. Caster Level: 8 DC: 20 <OOC> Lothos says, "+2 Morale to Attack, Damage, Saves" GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 8.
It is now Aldean's turn! Abrahil is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it, Aldean" Aldean has reconnected. <OOC> Aldean says, "There we go, much better." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Your turn"
Lothos continues to giggle, "I did it! I got him!" He snorts as the thing hits Godwyn "Ohhh! Damn, thats gotta hurt, here, this shall help." He casts another spell, a light flashing over Godwyn for a moment, then Lothos returns to giggling and laughing more.
<OOC> Godwyn says, "A shame that Divine Favor is gone." <OOC> Aldean says, "Mine? Maintain bardsong ... how close is it to me now?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "You didnt move? 20 ft." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Yeah 20ft." <OOC> Aldean says, "OK. It's a free to maintain bardsong. What size is it -- I'm looking at placing a 15' cone spell without hitting Godwyn." Aldean has partially disconnected. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Huge" Huh? (Type "help" for help.) <OOC> Renfrey says, "It does have 15ft reach though." <OOC> Renfrey says, "So you can easily avoid Godwyn but you have to move into reach to hit." <OOC> Aldean ugh. Hrm. Arrows will not do much ... no other choice. Let's see if it's worth the risk. <OOC> Aldean says, "Actually, scratch that" <OOC> Aldean says, "I stand no change of NOT getting hit." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Unless you can defensively." <OOC> Renfrey says, "er cast" <OOC> Aldean says, "Let's try it." <OOC> Renfrey says, "roll it." <OOC> Corra says, "didn't it use its aoo on godwyn though?" GAME: Aldean rolls 1d20+8 (CL)+5(CHA mod): (3)+8 (CL)+5(CHA mod): 11 <OOC> Aldean says, "Nope, no good. I lose the spell." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its gone since." <OOC> Corra says, "never mind Ijust realised that" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ok! Pose it" GAME: NEW ROUND!
Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 20.
It is now Abrahil's turn! Corra is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Abs!" GAME: Aldean casts Thunderous Drums. Caster Level: 8 DC: 18 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its big and growly!" <OOC> Abrahil ok! <OOC> Abrahil's going to go on a lark, and try a Focused, Hideous Laughter. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Will save right?"
Still looking for a way in, Aldean doesn't drop the call to arms he's singing, letting it echo across the hill with a sound like a raging storm at sea. He starts to move closer, through, weaving, looking for a way that won't get him creamed ... but a dodge makes the gesture go awry, and the spell fizzles in his hands. He shakes his head, scowling in frustration.
<OOC> Abrahil says, "Aye." GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (3)+8: 11 <OOC> Abrahil says, "+2 to this." GAME: Abrahil casts Hideous Laughter. Caster Level: 10 DC: 18 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Yeah it fails." <OOC> Abrahil ... X) <OOC> Renfrey says, "If I am reading this correctly, it cannot take an action until it succeeds a save?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Yes. ^^;" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Oh thank goodness." <OOC> Abrahil says, "It isn't helpless, though." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it!" GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 17.
It is now Corra's turn! Godwyn is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra!" "Oh dear...oh. This doesn't look good." Were one to see him, the gnome would be wringing his hands. He -does- wring his hands, and then there's a shout! ...a wave of cheerful colors hits the elemental, driving it to fist-pounding laughter. <OOC> Corra says, "5' again which puts me at 30', pbs, manyshot, deadly aim. Skipping rapid shot this time." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll em'" GAME: Corra rolls ranged+6-2: (3)+10+6+-2: 17 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+6-2: (3)+10+6+-2: 17 GAME: Corra rolls ranged+6-2-5: (1)+10+6+-2+-5: 10 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Corra sighs and got the bad dice now <OOC> Renfrey says, "All miss. D:" <OOC> Renfrey says, "pose it" GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 16.
It is now Godwyn's turn! Mr. Hill is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Godwyn! Its laughing at you!" Corra moves back a little more and looses a few more arrows, sacrificing some speed for more aiming. <OOC> Lothos says, "Dont forget your new +2 from me!" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Laugh at this... lay on hands!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "roll it" Corra sighs as none of the arrows find purchase. GAME: Godwyn rolls 5d6: (19): 19 GAME: You damaged Godwyn for -19 points. 47 remaining. <OOC> Godwyn says, "I'm standing." <OOC> Corra says, "wouldn't have made a different on the last" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Thats a swift, action. Full attack to follow?" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Okay, time for him to get smashed back." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll it!" GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+3: aliased to weapon19+3: (5)+15+3: 23 GAME: Godwyn rolls Power Attack+3: aliased to weapon19-3+3: (19)+15+-3+3: 34 (THREAT) GAME: Godwyn rolls Power Attack+3: aliased to weapon19-3+3: (11)+15+-3+3: 26 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Dont forget Lothos's +2" <OOC> Renfrey says, "And it cannot be crit" GAME: Godwyn rolls Power Attack+3-5: aliased to weapon19-3+3-5: (13)+15+-3+3+-5: 23 <OOC> Renfrey says, "But you hit with 3 attacks!" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Factored in already" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Let's do this!" GAME: Godwyn rolls PA Damage: aliased to 2d6+15: (11)+15: 26 GAME: Godwyn rolls PA Damage: aliased to 2d6+15: (8)+15: 23 GAME: Godwyn rolls PA Damage: aliased to 2d6+15: (9)+15: 24 <OOC> Renfrey says, "It hurts! Although not as much as you would have expected." GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 10.
It is now Mr. Hill's turn! Lothos is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "It laughs!" GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (8)+8: 16
The giant earth golem? Its holding its side and just laughing, even as Godwyn takes chunks out of him, it continues on with a low rumbly laugh.
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 8.
It is now Lothos' turn! Aldean is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Lothos!" <OOC> Lothos says, "Cackle to keep up misfortune. rod of Reach + Shocking Grasp on it."
Godwyn squeaks as both fists come straight down on top of her head, slamming her into the ground. It even makes a crater around her.
Dust and dirt kicks up for a few moments before a royal blue flash shines from the imprint in the earth. With that, and a roar of defiance, Godwyn leaps forward... and delivers the business end of her blade into the bulk of the elemental. Once, twice, three times... and again, she puts her fury behind it.
<OOC> Lothos says, "Ranged touch to hit with shocking grasp" <OOC> Renfrey says, "roll it." GAME: Lothos rolls ranged+2: (15)+8+2: 25 GAME: Lothos rolls 5d6: (18): 18 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Hit" <OOC> Renfrey says, "That hurt!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 8.
It is now Aldean's turn! Abrahil is next!
<OOC> Aldean says, "It gets no AoO when it is laughing?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Nope" <OOC> Renfrey says, "It cannot take an action." <OOC> Aldean says, "Excellent. Thunderous Drums." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Until its turn, it did actualy make it save." <OOC> Aldean says, "5d8 sonic damage and fort save to remain standing." <OOC> Aldean says, "Then get back out of reach." GAME: Renfrey rolls 13: (7)+13: 20 <OOC> Renfrey says, "roll it." <OOC> Lothos says, "Did you roll twice on that save?" GAME: Renfrey rolls 13: (4)+13: 17 GAME: Aldean casts Thunderous Drums. Caster Level: 8 DC: 18 <OOC> Renfrey says, "I did not!" <OOC> Aldean verifies damage, fairly sure that is right. <OOC> Renfrey says, "So it falls down!" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Also second roll for laughter" GAME: Renfrey rolls 8: (15)+8: 23 <OOC> Renfrey says, "yeah it still made that" GAME: Aldean rolls 5d8: (25): 25 <OOC> Aldean says, "And it takes /all/ of that because it blew the Fort save." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Tons of damage!"
Lothos continues to laugh and giggle, pointing one of his rods at the thing "Here we go, prepare to be shocked and amazed!" An arc of electricty fires out at the thing, blasting a small chuck of rock out of it. Not much though.
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Pose it" GAME: NEW ROUND!
Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 20.
It is now Abrahil's turn! Corra is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Abs!" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Is there a rock or fallen tree I can throw at it? Up to 250 lbs--as close as I can manage?" <OOC> Abrahil says, "Or just drop something on it so it can't get up." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Yes, there are rocks within the surrounding jungle and from the area it was sitting on." GAME: Lothos casts Shocking Grasp. Caster Level: 8 DC: 18 <OOC> Abrahil would like to drop a large rock on it. <OOC> Renfrey says, "Do it." <OOC> Abrahil says, "1d6 per 25 lbs. :/" GAME: Abrahil casts Telekinesis. Caster Level: 10 DC: 21 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll 10d6"
Aldean stops short. It's distracted. A smile spreads across his features, and beneath the rousing call to arms, he adds another effect, gesturing in a strict rhythm. Drums are audible beneath his bardsong for a few seconds before he /slams/ both fists into the ground, eyes on a spot away from Godwyn.
The ground ... /shakes/, knocking the massive creature prone and shaking the rocks that hold him together. Quickly, the bard backpedals out of reach before it can get back up!
<OOC> Abrahil has to 'hit.' <OOC> Renfrey says, "Ah yes, its prone" GAME: Abrahil rolls 1d20+11+1+2: (1)+11+1+2: 15 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Abrahil says, "Nope. XD" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Well pose it!"
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 17.
It is now Corra's turn! Godwyn is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Corra?" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Its prone." <OOC> Corra says, "will delay till after it goes. since I need it to get up to have a change to hit it."
GAME: Renfrey advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 16.
It is now Godwyn's turn! Mr. Hill is next!
<OOC> Renfrey says, "Godwyn?" <OOC> Godwyn says, "I'm going to try and end this." <OOC> Godwyn says, "before we get hurt even further." <OOC> Godwyn says, "Lay on Hands, two left." <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll it" <OOC> Aldean says, "Um, how many have you used?" <OOC> Godwyn says, "One so far" <OOC> Godwyn says, "This is my second." <OOC> Aldean says, "I /know/ you have more than that."
"Oof...oh, this is heavier than it looks!" pants the gnome. A large stone lifts itself from the earth, and wobbles, wobbles...woooooooobbles towards the fallen golem...and then goes splat. "Oh, darn! Excuse me, I'm very sorry! I hope that didn't hit anyone's toes!" cries the invisible voice!
GAME: Godwyn rolls 5d6: (11): 11 GAME: You damaged Godwyn for -11 points. 58 remaining. <OOC> Aldean says, "You have 5+your CHA mod uses a day, Godwyn." <OOC> Godwyn says, "This is it, I hope..." <OOC> Godwyn says, "Okay, eight then. XD" <OOC> Renfrey says, "Roll the attcks" <OOC> Godwyn says, "He's prone so that's +1 to attack" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Okay, bardsong is +2, Heroism is +2, Haste is +1" GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+5: aliased to weapon19+5: (15)+15+5: 35 GAME: Godwyn rolls Greatsword+5-2: aliased to weapon19+5-2: (19)+15+5+-2: 37 (THREAT) GAME: Godwyn rolls Power Attack+5: aliased to weapon19-3+5: (10)+15+-3+5: 27 <OOC> Renfrey says, "All hits" GAME: Godwyn rolls Power Attack+5-5: aliased to weapon19-3+5-5: (6)+15+-3+5+-5: 18 <OOC> Renfrey says, "It cannot be crit." <OOC> Godwyn says, "Oh that's right, he can't be critted" <OOC> Godwyn says, "Cross yer fingers" GAME: Godwyn rolls PA Damage+4: aliased to 2d6+15+4: (7)+15+4: 26 <OOC> Renfrey says, "Still that last one hit it since its prone" <OOC> Renfrey says, "So 3 hits" GAME: Godwyn rolls PA Damage+4: aliased to 2d6+15+4: (11)+15+4: 30 GAME: Godwyn rolls PA Damage+4: aliased to 2d6+15+4: (6)+15+4: 25
GAME: Renfrey removes the timestop. Timestop by Renfrey has left. GAME: You remove the timestop.
A glow from Godwyn's right hand was pressed into her breastplate again, and soon enough, she took in a breath, far easier than before. Aldean's drums smashed into it, and it fell. The rocks that scatter from the impact rise... and yet they don't move much, yet she has all she needs now.
"Like I said... I'm sorry." She's right next to it now, and with a flourish of her blade, she raises it high. "You can rest now."
One hack, two hacks... and the third one rams into the ground as it penetrates through that tough elemental hide, once and for true.
The rumbling earth elemental crumbles under Godwyn's savage swings and returns to being an anassuming hill with a tree on it. The giant bananas still hang undusturbed despite the commotion. Dr. Ook rushes for the tree and bananas. "Yes! This is a victory for all ape kind! Imagine the smoothies I could make with these! Also if I can grow other giant fruit! Back to the ship and beyond!" he howls pointing to the sky. <OOC> Aldean says, "It's about everyone contributing to get the job done."