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Holy-hunter

2020-12-18, 11:37 PM

Background info

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Starting town: GREENVILLE
North of Brance and inland, just west and below sky fell mountains, near the end of the river underneath the unnamed forest.

Greenville is a small settlement, so unimportant its not even on most maps. It gets very few travellers but has its fair share of problems.
Population: 60 to 80 (90% human)
Governor: Boroneur Caresh

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A portly old man who likes to show off his jewellery and wealth. Has two sons and a few mistresses that he thinks no one knows about. Not the greatest governor but neither does he seem to be the worst.
A figure head for his advisors that do the work.

Guilds:

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BRANCE

85% human pop
A Big bustling city. Not as grand or busy as the Capitol Mallaston, or as large as the remnants of Sandspire, but for most of those in it, it is the largest city they will ever see.
It is surrounded by big stone walls that reach high, protecting its citizens from the creatures of the night.
It holds a strong religious presence. Numerous guilds and great vast sections of poverty.
Dilapidated houses line streets that stink of sewerage and waste, beggars and orphans fill the alley ways between.
It is only the small gated and guarded communities that are free from such poorly sights.

RHAEGORA and the Elves

The elves near conquered the entire main-land near a millennia ago. Few remember or know that except for the elves. They pushed every evil creature to the far borders and the land flourished for some time.
Then they suddenly abandoned it, retreating to a small island where they built what is now known as Rhaegora.
They left little influence upon the land they once sowed and have become a mystery unto themselves.
They interact very little with the rest of the country, keeping to themselves mostly except for the warriors they send to Espladar to continue the fight against the creatures of the Underdark.

MALLASTON
The capitol. Dwarven influence. Massive.

SANDSPIRE
Ruins of a great city. Magical remains.

ESPLADAR
The most unified city. Law and chaos.
Multiple races, common enemy.
Defensive point agains the under dark.

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Holy-hunter

2020-12-18, 11:38 PM

Characters

Player
Character
Race
Class
Status

Pyrophilios
Lanius Collurio (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361563)
Wood Elf
Rogue
Active

Estralita
Kara (“https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2441498”)
Re-born
Warlock
New, Active

The Outsider
Elphas (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361555)
Human (Variant)
Paladin
Died a hero

Ramsus
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human (Custom)
Artificer
Active

oaken
Lenna Tanglire (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf
Warlock
Disappeared

JNAProductions
Daisy (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361571)
Agave (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?596056-Agave-Race#post24103722)
Druid
NPC

Eisha: Recruit
Short female pickpocket from Brance
Dislikes Aelia

Corey: Recruit
Short hairy male drunkard from Brance
Likes: Alcohol, gambling.
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Holy-hunter

2020-12-20, 02:25 AM

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Intro

The time was suddenly upon you, it came with little notice, but it was here. You would finally be leaving Brance and travelling off to not only join, but help build and create the new adventurers guild. Beyond the great tall gates where you currently stood, a new life of adventures and opportunity awaited. Somewhere out there was your destiny just waiting to be seized.

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Setting

The still nights warm air was filled with hope and excitement. Being the season of the sun, the days had grown hotter and more importantly for would-be travellers, longer.
A near full moon hung on the edge of an otherwise empty sky, cascading a soft pale light over the sleeping city of Brance. If anyone was awake, they were indoors, or skulking around silently in the shadows. Curfew would not rise for a couple more hours still, only lifting with the sun.

It was somewhat peaceful at this hour, being outdoors at this time was a thing many did not often experience. A dog howled in the distance. Some rats scurried along a decrepit alleyway. A nimble creature leapt across rooftops on padded feet. All whilst the soft crackling of many torches and lamps created a familiar comforting white noise.

While uncommon it was not unheard of that the shadowy creatures of the night would breach the great walls. If and when they did, they were easily deterred away from buildings and locations with light sources, instead seeking less fortunate and often poorer prey.

The rich used magic or hired ever burning torches, their building always brightly illuminated at night. Those moderately ok had lamps at every entrance and window. The poor were lucky if they had a torch, often huddling together around impromptu fires.

Brave Light guards marched the streets in groups, enforcing the curfew and illuminating every dark corner of the city, supposedly. (any who lived on the streets would know they often avoided the dark areas.)

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Event
One hour ago

In the wide empty clearing just inside the main gate, illuminated by the many crackling torches posted evenly along the long stretching stone wall, shadows danced over the men and women slowly gathering in near silence. As they arrived with backpacks on and possessions tucked under their arms, they loaded their things with a practiced and coordinated efficiency into the two large waiting carriages.

Atop the wall Light-guards patrolled back and forth, lanterns in hand. A little way into the city another patrol checked the papers of the arriving party members.

This is your destination but did you make it there...

Roll for random encounter or simply choose from encounter spoiler (2-3) or (4-5). Once you pick one path you cannot take the other.
Please join up with any other character on the same encounter as you.
For random encounter roll 1d6 +/-
-2 Squalid or worse Lifestyle
+0 Poor lifestyle
+2 modest or greater lifestyle

You traveled through the poorest parts of the town, you are forced to sift through dark shadows and pass by homeless people who could just as likely be dead as sleeping.
These alleyways are never visited by light guards. They are filled with the dregs, filth and rubbish of the city. The only people here are the desperate and the opportunists.

Turning down a particularly dangerous and tight alley roll a perception or insight dc14 to notice the ambush and intent of 1d4 thugs. They either hide amongst the rubbish, appear as a sleeping cripple, or perch delicately on a nearby frail roof.

Once this encounter is over, roll again but a 1d4 (no minus)

You don’t go far without the light of a houses torch being nearby. Maybe you had to cross a bit of farmland or an old abandoned vacant block.
A place Light guards don’t usually come unless feeling cruel. You pass a beggar or two. Before reaching the more secure districts you hear the deep sniffing of a dog, proceeded by a hungry growl. About 60ft away an angry mastiff has you in its sights.
If you run roll a d10-2 and end up in another encounter with it still chasing you.
You were happily on your way to the location, enjoying the light cast by the flickering flames stationed at each passing house when you hear a commotion from behind one of the buildings.
3 light guards (who have dulled their lights) set upon someone on the floor while one stands watch near the corner with two torches in hand.
You travel uninterrupted, guided by the lights of the passing houses. You are on the path to your destination when you hear the commotion caused by one of the other NPC’s. Go and investigate. (If you want.)
What fortune!? You stumble upon a small pouch in the middle of the road. Hmm, what to do now?
A charming tall man of importance and two accompanying light guards hail you to check your papers and offer to escort you to your destination. They are kind and cooperative with any questions.
Roll 2d3 (no plus or minus) for another encounter with the aid of your new friends.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-20, 03:01 AM

[roll0]

Lanius cursed inwardly for the hundred time. The voyage on the ship had been bad enough without a squad of Raven assassin's deciding the best time to attack him was during a storm. Hadn't it been for his finely honed senses and his inability to sleep with the creeking and groaning of the ship, he would have been dead. Instead he had stood a fighting chance. A slim one. A very slim one. And so he had dodged, danced and jumped to get away from the the three shadowy clad figures. And it would have worked - if he hadn't run out of ship eventually. Up on the prow he stood, forcing them to come at him one by one.
But of course, the Ravens fought dirty. Throwing a lit lantern to set him alight had backfired. Literally. A sudden gust of wind had thrown it off course and instead set the rigging on fire.
For some reason, ships where build of cloth, tar and wood, making it nearly impossible for the burning oil in the strong wind not to flare up like a fireball.
But even that might have been salvageable, hadn't the thrice damned Ravens also taken out the watch on duty. And all Lanius could do was feverishly defend himself as the fire spread.
The explosion came as a surprise to all of them.
Lanius found himself in the water, clinging desperately to the gallons figure of the late "Siren's Wail", like a particularly horny bard to his latest conquest.
He had no memories of what came after. When he woke up on dry land, his only clue to not being dead was that he hurt all over. His clothes were torn and wet sand threatened to scour away his white skin any time he moved.
Relying on his basic training he tried to determine where he was. Being on the east coast of the main continent was as far as he got. At random he decided to head south - and indeed, for once had been lucky. On the second day, dirty and hungry, Brance loomed on the horizon. If he could find the new guild, he might even be on time - provided he moved through the night, climbed the walls and in general followed the most desperate and dangerous course anyone could imagine.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-20, 03:40 AM

Perception
[roll0]+7

[roll1] Thugs
[roll2] encounter

While moving through the shadows, Lanius felt somehow better again. Like back when he was with his unit and they had moved swiftly and silently through the battlefield. And so he had no trouble to spot the clumsy set up ambush of the three hoodlums. Desperate creatures - not unlike himself.
He still had two of his daggers and was ready for a fight...

In retrospect, Lanius had to admit he could have avoided the fight. It would have meant taking a detour and maybe missing the caravan, but still: He didn't have to kill them. But he wanted to fight.
And so, the ambushers were quite surprised when suddenly there was an equally shadowy figure among them, ramming a dagger into the windpipe of the first man. Their reactions were slow, oh so slow and Lanius was able to slash the second man's artery, just inside his armpit, before dragging his second dagger across the man's eyes. The bandit stumbled backward, not knowing that he was already dead as his life quickly pulsed out of him in a fine spray. Steel rang out as the remaining bandit managed to draw his saber and lunge in an ugly cut. Lanius recognized the movement subconsciously as the same he had learned in his first few days of basic. But it seemed as if this gentleman hadn't gotten to any of the other lessons. Because as Lanius deflected and counter attacked, the man knew only to quickly step back, avoiding the main thrust but failed to see the second dagger coming which left a firey trail down the man's left arm as he instinctively tried to keep the weapon away from his face. The counter attack showed that the man really only knew the one move and again Lanius deflected it, before cutting the man across the right wrist.
That was enough. The bandit threw his weapon at Lanius and ran. For a moment, Lanius was tempted to pursue the man. But the gear lying around was much more interesting. He dismissed the ratty old sabre, but the military rapier and shortbow looked appealing enough. Even the leather armor of the second one fit him well enough. And yes, even a few rations were in the old backpack. Taking a moment to wolf down an apple and some jerky, Lanius felt better than he had in a long while. As the adrenaline ebbed away, he felt tired again and was aware in how much danger he still was. Stowing his new possessions, he silently went on his way again.
A corner later, he saw a light patrol - they had set down their lanterns and were apparently working someone over. A glance told him that it was the escaped bandit.
"Out of the fire into the frying pan." He whispered to himself. With the patrol occupied otherwise, Lanius had no trouble crossing the street to reach his appointment in time...

JNAProductions

2020-12-20, 09:22 AM

Daisy walks quickly-well, for her, at least. Her head is held high, and she looks around at the new town-it's different from her home. She makes a mental note to find a good patch of dirt to start a garden in, but focuses on her current goal more than anything else.

In her concentration, she doesn't really notice much besides where she's going-it's a big new opportunity, after all, and it deserves her focus.

As she walks, she bumps into a group of Light Guards. Oh! Sorry! she says as she picks herself up, grabbing her walking stick. I was just in thought... she says by way of excuse.

The Outsider

2020-12-20, 10:03 AM

"Praise unto Lathander, who guides our way through the darkness if the world..."
Elphas ruminates on his situation as he strides through the city. His eyes flit from building to building, alley to alley, his reflexes still honed from years of necessity. Between the shadows and the shady, one can never be too careful.
"Praise unto Xelenos, whose hands will heal the world's wounds and make whole our souls..."
He mutters his prayers to himself, just as he has been taught. Father Iandoth had worried for him, bless his heart, but Elphas knew both the streets and his faith. He would not be harmed this night.
"Let the light of the morning shine through me and open my heart to the miracles of Xelenos..."
Though perhaps he was right to worry. This night was decided, but what of the next? He was a street urchin turned temple attendant turned novice miracle worker. Could he really expect to make a living adventuring? The dangers of the street were one thing, but to fight monsters? He had always run from the shadows unless he had no choice. Was he truly good enough to-
A commotion interrupts his thoughts as he flits from lantern to lantern. He turns a corner to investigate, and sees... a young girl? Why is she green? Examining further, he sees that she appears to be apologizing to a couple guards, while an unconscious man lies between them. His gaze hardens. Young, odd, and bothering the guards at night when they were already twitchy. This could get ugly. "Praise be," he mutters with finality, and strides over to the group of them.

Ramsus

2020-12-20, 01:06 PM

Holy-hunter

2020-12-22, 11:08 AM

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LightGuards
The light guards of Brance wear a distinguishable uniform. The first thing noticeable beyond the bright light they always carry is their shiny polished steel kettle helmet. Spines run along its brim to appear like sun rays and a special polish adds to the effect by causing a yellow hue to reflect in the right light.
A little lower down they wear a decorated gilt-brass gorget that sits functionally around their throat and in it holds their guild badge. On a silver disk sits the engraved white marble stone emblem of a four pointed star with a small gem in the middle. Lastly a clean white surcoat hangs loosely over their personal attire and light armour.

Knowledge check
The light guards are one of the biggest guilds with members in nearly every city and town.
Their mission is to defend the people from the shadow creatures.
They sleep during the day so they can stay vigilant all night.

Light guards come from various churches and religions.
Becoming a light guard requires personal sacrifices.
They are a holy Guild blessed by both the king and the church to use magic.
Apparently all members can use a little magic.
They are technically not guards and have no jurisdiction during the day.
The main guild is in the capital.
There are many different ranks within the guild.

Light guards have a secret elixir that hones their senses at night and keeps them awake and sharp.
The guild makes a pretty coin for their services.
All of the guilds have to report often and are closely monitored by their own order.
They have a strict hierarchy.

The Light guards were founded by elves shortly after most left the mainland.

Daisy walks quickly-well, for her, at least. Her head is held high, and she looks around at the new town-it's different from her home. She makes a mental note to find a good patch of dirt to start a garden in, but focuses on her current goal more than anything else.

In her concentration, she doesn't really notice much besides where she's going-it's a big new opportunity, after all, and it deserves her focus.

As she walks, she bumps into a group of Light Guards. Oh! Sorry! she says as she picks herself up, grabbing her walking stick. I was just in thought... she says by way of excuse.

"Praise unto Lathander, who guides our way through the darkness if the world..."
Elphas ruminates on his situation as he strides through the city. His eyes flit from building to building, alley to alley, his teflexes still honed from years of necessity. Between the shadows and the shady, one can never be too careful.
"Praise unto Xelenos, whose hands will heal the world's wounds and make whole our souls..."
He mutters his prayers to himself, just as he has been taught. Father Iandoth had worried for him, bless his heart, but Elphas knew both the streets and his faith. He would not be harmed this night.
"Let the light if the morning shine through me and open my heart to the miracles of Xelenos..."
Though perhaps he was right to worry. This night was decided, but what of the next? He was a street urchin turned temple attendant turned novice miracle worker. Could he really expect to make a living adventuring? The dangers of the street were one thing, but to fight monsters? He had always run from the shadows unless he had no choice. Was he truly good enough to-
A commotion interrupts his thoughts as he flits from lantern to lantern. He turns a corner to investigate, and sees... a young girl? Why is she green? Examining further, he sees that she appears to be apologizing to a couple guards, while an unconscious man lies between them. His gaze hardens. Young, odd, and bothering the guards at night when they were already twitchy. This could get ugly. "Praise be," he mutters with finality, and strides over to the group of them.

“Praise be.” the light guard replies in a gruff voice with a nod of his head as he subtly grabs the plant girls shoulder.
“Everything is under control here, carry on.” he ordered, holding up his bright lantern before his face, hiding his features behind the bright blinding light.
The man on the floor moaned but said nothing. One guard remained watching him while the other came up behind his friend. One hand holding a lantern eye height, the other clasping the club on his belt.

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Aelia was no stranger to early mornings. Or late nights. Or late mornings for that matter. It was easy to lose oneself in one's work or in a book. It was just as easy to be awoken by one's rambunctious siblings whether you were well rested or not, she thought to herself with a smile. She'd miss her family dearly, but she also couldn't miss this opportunity to see the world.

Armed, armored, and equipped with as much preparation as she could manage she'd set out after saying her farewells to her family and taking a few fresh baked baguette her mother thrust upon her as she was heading out the door.

She was already enjoying one, nothing quite compares to fresh out of the oven bread, when she came across two light guards and another fellow. After showing them her paperwork, she offered them a baguette. She explained she was on her way to join the Adventurer's Guild caravan and then asked, "I wonder, what brings you out at such an early hour sir?"

Encounter: [roll0]

The tall man gave the young woman a charming smile. He was human and appeared to be in his late forties, he had a slight rugged appearance that he wore well. He spoke eloquently and his clothes were neat and tidy.
”Why, I am here to escort you of course. M’lady.”
He gratefully took the bread and began leading the way.

The light guards with him were simple standard Brance light guards and said little as they walked beside them illuminating the way with their lanterns and occasionally pausing to fearlessly peer into the shadows.

”You could have a nice life here, why throw that all away? Adventuring is a dangerous business.” he speaks as he walks, seemingly enjoy the walk as much as he enjoyed the still warm fresh baguette.

JNAProductions

2020-12-22, 11:34 AM

Daisy continues on her way, a bit shook at her experience with the guards. She mutters Not very friendly, for what they're supposed to be doing... to herself.

She arrives where the caravans are being loaded, her staff click-clacking on the pavement. She looks around at the various folk doing their jobs, and tries to find one who has authority, or at least isn't too busy to talk. When she does, she introduces herself. Hello! I am Daisy MacDougall-I'm here for the Adventurers' Guild, she says. I've got a note from Clarissa, my mother, she adds, fishing the note out of her pack.

In Common...
To those of the newfound Adventurers' Guild...

This is my daughter, Daisy. She has experience in the magical arts, of the Druidic tradition. She is still inexperienced in the field of battle, but she will learn quickly, and she has a strong drive to help others. She will do well.

-Clarissa MacDougall

In Gnomish, On The Back
I love you, Daisy. Stay safe-and do me proud.

The man looks at the note. He reaches out for it, but Daisy holds onto it, just letting him read it from her hand. He sighs, bending down to get a clearer look. "Right," he says, "find a spot with your stuff. We're still loading the caravans, but this will be leaving for the guildhall soon."

Daisy nods and casts her gaze to the caravan. She finds a good spot to set herself down on, but doesn't take a seat yet. She heads to a patch of upturned cobble, where something fell or the pavement was disturbed in another way, and she plants her shoeless feet on them. Roots dig down, just a bit, and she waits there for the rest of the arrivals.

The Outsider

2020-12-22, 11:55 AM

Elphas relaxes slightly as he sees the young girl leave, and moves to do the same. Thankfully, she had been dealing with the less corrupt members of the Light Guard, ones who hadn't let their fancy elixir overtake their senses. He knew from experience that the watch could be... less than helpful at times. Especially at night. He idly wonders what the other man had done to deserve the beating they had given him, then shakes his head. Tonight, he has places to be. A simple prayer for the man's soul will have to suffice.
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Upon reaching the loading site, he introduces himself on behalf of the Temple of Xelenos. After receiving his instructions, he sets his things down, idly examining the other members of the caravan. His eyes widen in surprise as he sees the small green girl who had scurried off ahead of him standing among the cobblestones. He makes his way over to her and strikes up a conversation. "Hello there. Are you... here for the Adventurer's Guild caravan as well?" he asks, a slight note of incredulity in his voice.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-22, 12:01 PM

Lanius had recovered somewhat. The caravan master had looked at him pretty askew when Lanius had told him, he had lost his papers during a shipwreck. But his name had been on his list - and the little bit of magic, his mother had taught him, had made sure, that he was clean and presentable. He was still munching on a bit of jerky when a few other travellers arrived.
Lanius had to look twice when he saw the little plant creature. His curiousity piqued and nothing better to do, he sauntered over to her.
"Greetings. Are you here to say farewell to someone, or are you going with us on this journey?"
He asked, trying to sound friendly, but as usual failed, talking more like an inquisitor.
Trying to lessen the unfortunate impression he said: "My name is Lanius Collurio. Formerly of the 23rd Falcon Pack and now on my way to become an intrepid adventurer."
Even before she could answer, another traveller appeared with much the same question. Lanius nodded to him and tried for a smile that didn't look like he was barring his teeth.

JNAProductions

2020-12-22, 09:02 PM

Hm? Oh, yes! Daisy replies to both the newcomers. She turns to face them without lifting her feet, and continues, saying I left home to experience more of the world. I grew up in the capitol, and I've actually been part of the Tinkers' Guild for most of my life. I sold a lot of my little knick-knacks... Well, the ones mom didn't want to keep, you know-in order to help pay for passage here, and gear. But I think this is a great chance! We can all help make the world a better place. She finishes her words with a smile on her face, bright and naive. You know, actually, I didn't introduce myself!

She bends down, dropping two seeds, and whispers to the tufts of grass at her feet. In mere moments, first one, then a second white flower, with a bright yellow center, sprout. She plucks them, and hands one to each of the men around her. I'm Daisy. Daisy MacDougall! she says, finally, by way of introduction.

So, Mr. Collurio, she asks, what is the "Falcon Pack"? And why are there twenty-three of them?

Casting Druidcraft twice, to get the flowers all a-blooming.

Holy-hunter

2020-12-23, 02:26 AM

What at first appeared to be a short stout man in fine armour, soon revealed himself to be a beardless dwarf. He, like the few regular town guards that he commanded over, seemed displeased about being awake so early. Daisy might recognise him from her arrival just the other day. They, like the light guards, were here to ensure a safe departure for everyone and make sure everything was above-board.

He gave Daisy a quick nod of acknowledgement as he approached the trio, even if she didn’t remember him, he sure noticed an Agave enter his city. “Keep it down.” he hushly scowled at them in a stern whisper. “You don’t want to attract any unwanted attention now!”
Then he added, “The falcon pacts are units of brave and daring elves who leave the safety of their homelands to fight on the front lines at deadfall mountains. Keeping the creatures of the underdark at bay. The most honourable thing any of them have done since fleeing the shadowlands. (Elven name for mainland) There’s twenty five because they’ve been fighting the good fight for a long time. ” answering Daisy’s question on behalf of Lanius in a whisper before adding his own. “So elf, why do you flee your duty? You can’t get much further away from it than where you are going? What did you do?” he asks eying Lanius suspiciously.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-23, 03:34 AM

"I served my tour of duty - until two months ago, actually. Ironically, it was my visit in Raegorath for R&R that brought my career as a Falcon scout to an end. There were some that lacked the proper respect for the men and women serving in that fight. I duelled them. Unfortunately, one of them was particularly well connected. The repercussions made it necessary for me to look for an alternative career. My hope is, that joining a new guild will gain me enough prestige and influence to once again be able rejoin my brothers and sisters in the field. Also, it hopefully helps to be that far away to avoid the assassins.
Now you know. And be advised: I tell you this not because I have to defend myself, but because you serve your nation and deserve my respect. I expect the same from you."
Lanius whisper had been harsh at the end, but now his voice returned to a calmer murmur as he turned towards the armored human:
"May I presume that you are warrior of an order? You joining a guild surprises me - are you looking for riches or for glory?"

The Outsider

2020-12-23, 08:17 AM

Elphas's eyes widen slightly in surprise, first at the conjured daisy and then at Lanius's words.. "Oh, I'm no warrior. The armor and weapons may look impressive, but I have sworn to use them only in self-defense. By the grace of Xelenos, I am a shield for others and a healer of their pain. And I seek neither riches or glory, but to spread her divine guidance to those who need it." A small smile plays across his face as he adds "Though I certainly won't say no to a good payoff." The smile fades as he realizes something."Oh goodness me, I haven't introduced myself either! I am Elphas, Chosen of Xelenos. It's good to meet the both of you." He turns back toward Daisy. "Say, how did you make this flower grow? Is it magic inherent to your being, or did someone teach it to you?"

JNAProductions

2020-12-23, 09:07 AM

Little of A, little of B, she replies. I've had a knack for making things grow my whole life, but it wasn't until I started training with actual Druids that I really focused on it and got proficient. I've got some other tricks as well-I can chill people, with that being my main method of self-defense, and I can empower others with magic, if only a bit.

Druidcraft is a racial spell. Frostbite and Guidance are learned spells. But I'm just kinda rolling them all into a whole package.

She continues, saying I've got a handful of more potent spells, but those take a lot of me. She turns then to face Lanius, and says I'm sorry you faced such an end to your duty-I'm sure you're a good man, and you deserved better than that. But who knows-maybe with the Guild, you can show them how wrong they were.

As they all talk, Daisy closes her eyes for a moment, and the dirt beneath her moves a bit. She lifts her leg, shaking the dirt off her feet, and steps back onto the cobbled pavement.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-23, 11:03 AM

Lanius replied to Elphas: "Self defense... Yes. But you know what the best defense is? A very, very strong and decisive offense. I appreciate your conviction. Defenders are needed too. But no fight is won through defense alone. I'm looking forward to going into the field with you."
He listened to the exchange and answered Daisy:
"Sometimes I think all the good men died already and only the bastards have been left alive. For what it is worth: I'll do my best with the talents that I've been given for my comrades in arms.
Speaking of which." With a quick word and gesture, a small shower of sparks appeared in his open palm.
"I'm not a scholar, but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. My mates always commended my ability to flavor our rations."

Holy-hunter

2020-12-23, 06:29 PM

The beardless dwarf followed the conversation intently for a moment then sighed in resignation before chuckling in a way only dwarves could.
“Aye, well I’m just here to make sure you all leave safely and nothing gets in behind ya’s. Captains gotta be ‘ere to open the gates after all, specially if it’s before the suns up. It’s gonna be a few hours till light still, I hope you all know what your doing.”
He shakes his head as he walks away, seemingly amused with the idea of leaving to join a guild. In no time he’s back to directing the town guards about in near silence.

roll perception

A new face quickly replaced the dwarf captain’s, a thin frail young woman with disheveled dark hair and a freckled round face. She was dressed in simple attire, layered loose clothing. She had dark eyes that scanned everyone as she talked.
“I’m Eisha.” she said quickly.
“I’m joining for the riches and glory, and the gold, n money.” she added, not realising her single minded repetition.
“Reckon we’ll become rich?” she asked.
Her excitement turns to bemusement as she curiously pokes daisy.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-23, 06:37 PM

Perception
[roll0]+7

Lanius nodded toward the dwarf: "Aye, so do I."
To the other newcomer he said: "Money doesn't make you happy - but it's quite comforting to have."

Ramsus

2020-12-23, 07:19 PM

Holy-hunter

2020-12-23, 08:17 PM

Eisha rolled her eyes at everyone’s speeches on greed and wealth, then snapped at Aelia with a sharp whisper. “Return what?” she says acting surprised, planting a little bit of anger and confusion into her voice. It was a good act but she saw the conviction in Aelia’s eyes and new it to be a pointless battle.

“He ain’t one of our guild, just an over paid guard, dats all. He woulda never missed it. Just a little parting gift for us all.”

Disgust filled the short young woman’s face as she placed the silver necklace into Aelia’s hand.
“ere, you have it. Probably not as nice as the ones you got at home anyway. Was gonna use it to buy us all drinks but do with it as you will your highness.”

She took a mocking bow as she backed away. Somewhere in that bow she had drawn her dagger. The sharp blade flashed in the moonlight as it spun around in her hand. Then she was gone, having jumped into one of the caravans.

Meanwhile nearby, at the back of the other caravan, a struggled grunting could be heard coming from an old man trying to lift a large chest. His efforts were in vain but his wiry limbs and thin knotted muscles carried on trying. No one offered him help, instead keeping a wide berth around him.

oaken

2020-12-24, 01:43 AM

I will transcribe Lenna's parallel encounter until the meets with the group here to the forums. Also shameless copying Ramsus' posting markup. Thank you :smallsmile:.
Meanwhile, away from Greenville...

You know it was betrayal, you just don’t know by whom or why. The image of that shining blood stained blade protruding from you is forever engraved into your mind's eye. It will haunt you, probably forever.

The sun was up high, its heat pouring down over the hilly plains where you now stood. In the vast middle of nowhere. Skyfell mountains could be seen to the north, an equal distance away was Brance down south.
You were not near the sea like you imagined to be, instead nearer Red Rock mountains than you had ever been. How you got here was still a complete mystery. Days away from anywhere.

Lucky for you, you were in a small patch of light forest that grew up around a long forgotten natural well, in the steep between two rolling hills. Here you had dirty water and light shade, and of course your first kill with the mysterious weapon.

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 21/21
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

The kill had come as an instinct. Lenna heard a sudden sound across from the well, and as if she were in trance, her hands reached for an arrow she didn't even know she had, pulled the arrow against the bowstring, and let it loose without the blink of an eye. The bowstring rattled, its sound like musical notes that brought to her a sense of nostalgia. Lenna finally became fully self-aware when she heard the animal's cry, and the sound of its body crashing the ground. She held the bow in front of her and examined it in disbelief. The bow was made of bones and had sharp antlers in the edges, it was no ordinary weapon.

As she examined the bow, her thoughts went back to her family. A bow was the weapon of choice of many of the elves she remembered seeing in the streets of Rhaegora, as a child. Her father himself used one. "Was that my father's voice? That can't be, it must have been some kind of hallucination... but then... how did I end up here?"

Her thoughts were still fuzzy, but she clearly remembered the sharp pain on her back and the sight of the blade in her chest before it all went dark. She wished that she could forget that moment and that feeling, that it could all just fade away, together with whatever had happened right after.

"I wonder what happened to the rest of the group, if Umbero is safe...", she tried to remember details about the blade that had stabbed her, but all blades look the same if you can only see the sharp end. One would think the attack likely came from guards protecting the manor, but she couldn't shake the feeling that it must have been an ambush, an inside job. The group seemed divided of late, and the silent animosity between Umbero and Faila grew more palpable by the day.
She couldn't risk going back now, and even if she could, why would she? The outlaws had taken her as hostage after all. But her thoughts betrayed her: Umbero had cared for her, and he deserved help if he were in danger.

Still divided, she looked around, as if trying to escape her thoughts, and saw her travel pack laying on the ground a few feet away from her. She walked towards it and, as she moved her arm to reach for the pack, she felt an eerie sensation on her hand. Lenna glanced at her fingers and had the impression that a purple glow flickered around her hand for just a fraction of a second. The elf turned her face up and immediately jumped back, startled. An ethereal floating hand held her pack in the air in front of her, as if offering it for her to take.

And just like that she had made her mind: she could not go back. She'd be grateful If her path crossed with Umbero again, but whatever was happening here, it was committed to fully draw her attention, and she needed to know what it was, and what it wanted from her, even if she didn't quite know where to start.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-24, 04:21 AM

"I can cook - but not beyond the basics. My flavoring is meerly an illusion, albeit a handy one. Can't take too much mustard with you on campaign, but making a piece of flatbread taste like meatpie usually boosts moral quite a bit. It saved - maybe not our lives, but our sanity - while our squad was under siege and couldn't be relieved for three weeks. All we had was this Alchemy Jug and it was stuck on mayonnaise. That were bad weeks I tell you, but they would have been worse if it would have tasted like mayo as well. At least we had something to lubricate the walls and prevent those spiderclimbing bastards to get to us.
Sorry, I didn't catch your name. This is Daisy, Elphas and I am Lanius."

A frown appeared on his face as he saw the little sneak steal from a fellow soldier. But even before he could say anything, the newcomer had laid down the law. Definitely had to keep an eye on that one. Nothing destroyed moral as thoroughly as one mate stealing from the other. He wanted to say something, but noticed the man struggling with his load.
"One second."
He stepped away and without a further word, put his strength to that of the old man, helping him to heave the load in place.
As if nothing had happened he returned to the conversation.
"If you don't mind I'll bring back the stolen necklace."

JNAProductions

2020-12-24, 07:15 AM

Daisy seems a little uncomfortable at the newcomer-the poking first, and then the theft put her on edge. But she smiles at her anyway, and says Yes, introductions are in order. What can we call you?

The caravan seems mostly loaded, so Daisy looks for a good spot to take a seat. She tries to find an area open enough for at least one other person to sit with her, and manages to find one-though it'll be a bit cramped. Anyone want to join me for the ride? Be nice to talk to someone for the trip, and besides, we should really be getting to know one another, since we're to be working together.

oaken

2020-12-24, 12:13 PM

Meanwhile, away from Greenville...

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 21/21
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Perception: (1d20)[7]+2
Survival: (1d20)[9]

The slaughtered moose was drinking from the natural well when it was shot down, its carcass laying right next to the water. And now it looks like another creature is also interested in your catch. When you go over to retrieve the fallen deer, you see a weasel tugging on the leg with its viscous sharp teeth.

Lenna had killed the moose in a moment of pure adrenaline and sense of danger, startled by the animal's movement in the corner of her eye, but now she realized how hungry she really was. She didn't know exactly where she was, and even less about where exactly to go, but she knew that she'd need as much food as she could carry. Moose meat sounded like a luxurious delicacy compared to the leftovers she had been fed in the past years.

As Lenna approached the moose's carcass, the elf noticed the weasel, desperate for the meat. "Hey buddy... I'd wager there's enough meat here for both us to share ya? Let me help you..." Lenna calmly whispered as she slowly and carefully closed in on the animal. Her hand lightly placed on the grip of one of her daggers, which she hoped she would have to use for no more than cutting moose meat.

Kneeling beside the cool shimmering water with your focus on the beast, you hear a faint whisper of a shout and notice movement in the corner of your eye. Your reflection in the pool was not obeying your actions but instead held out the bow and was firing in the direction behind you/itself.

Lenna squinted at her reflection, and as its arrow tensioned its bowstring, her eyes widened, and she quickly stood up, her hands instinctively and rapidly reaching for her bow and an arrow as she turned around.

Just in time to see the giant weasel approaching! It’s the size of a big dog but perhaps a bit longer.

Initiative: (1d20)[19]+2

As she turned around, Lenna saw the giant weasel growling and drooling, inching towards her, as if it were claiming the hunt prize for itself. Her eyelids twitched unsurely, she was alone and in immediate danger for the first time since she had been taken by the bandits. Her fight or flight instinct was kicking in as she readied the arrow. That’s when she heard a ghostly voice whisper in her ear “it’s okay”.

And as if touched by a spell, she suddenly became calm. Her hand surely placed the arrow back in the quiver, and her fingers danced as her hand quickly moved towards the pouch that hung from her belt. She felt as if she were a mere spectator watching her own body in motion. The elf's green eyes now glowed with a fierce shade of purple, and out of nowhere the booming roar of a huge beast came from behind her and towards the weasel, threatening the animal to back away. The loud noise startled Lenna, but her body didn't move at all, her feet firmly planted on the ground, and her eyes glowing deep as she intensely stared at the creature.

The giant weasel was definitely startled, it frantically looks around for the source but was unwilling to give up its prey so quick and easy.

Lenna picked up an arrow, and with impressive ability, she readied and fired at the giant weasel.
The ghostly voice whispered again in Lenna's ear "watch and learn".

Attack roll: (1d20)[15]+5
Damage: (1d8)[6]+3

As you fired, The little weasel at your feet, bit into your ankle (1 piercing damage) before quickly vanishing off into the shrubbery. The arrow you shot struck the giant weasel true and sunk deep into its fur before it could attack. Blood trickled from the wound and it staggered, the voice in your head instructed you how to finish it off.

Holy-hunter

2020-12-24, 12:13 PM

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The large carriages only had a rear entry with two long benches down either side. They could seat 6 comfortably and stretch to 8 with cramped conditions.
More importantly each bench doubled as a bed and had a hammock above it, making it capable of sleeping four (or 5 if you use the foot room/floor)
Outside there were two seats up front and one on the roof.
One carriage had parts coloured blue while the other green.
2 large and strong looking horses stood before each carriage while another watched uninterested from nearby.

In the blue carriage was the frail old man who had struggled loading his gear. Next to him was a younger but still aged bald man with dark olive skin and tattoos darting over his exposed torso. He had a deep focus painted across his face and never looked up from his meditation.
DC 15 perception check from outside
Dc 10 perception check from inside
To notice his guild badge attached to his belt.

In the red carriage sat Eisha, talking to a light guard who was packing supplies away into every nook and cranny cleverly available.

”Pick your carriage, it’s neatly time to move.”
One of the wandering light guards announces.

((When you are ready. Just making it available.))

The Outsider

2020-12-24, 12:38 PM

Elphas shakes his head when he sees Eisha stealing from the guard, and makes a mental note to keep an eye on his belongings while she's around. "I'll gladly join you," he says to Daisy, looking forward to learning more about the... Agave? Is that what the young lady had called her? Speaking of, he'd been a bit distracted when she arrived. He takes a look at the newcomer, finally noticing her waving, and his eyes widen in recognition. "Oh, Aelia! Hello there! Are you bringing your smithing knowledge to the new Guild as well?" He smiles knowingly. "That certainly explains why you helped me with this armor for such a low price. Thank you again for that, by the way."

Ramsus

2020-12-24, 01:18 PM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Nice to see you again Elphas." she replies with a smile. "Among my other valuable skills like actual cooking it appears, yes." she gives a little chuckle. "Yes, you figured it out. It helps me as much as it helps you for you to be properly equipped."

To the others she says, "Oh, my apologies. My name is Aelia Smith. It's a pleasure to meet you all. I would love to study-" at this she gives the classic "ahem!" of falsely clearing her throat, "-talk with you Daisy. I do think someone should have a talk with Miss Eisha about trust and teamwork though." At this she seems torn. When Lanius asks for the necklace she nods and hands it over, trusting her new companion's judgement to deal with the matter as he felt best.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-24, 03:06 PM

Perception [roll0]+7

Lanius smiled: "A smith called Smith. Well, it had to happen eventually. I'll leave talking to the delinquent to our man of the cloth. Probably better for all involved."
He took the necklace and hurried after the guard. "You appear to have lost this. Better have that catch checked out."

As the waggons got ready, he called up to the teamsters: "Do you need a third driver? Learned to handle those carts in the army - and I get by with less sleep than most. In any case, dipps on the roof."
Lanius didn't fear the chill - two applications of his little talent to his shirt and trousers turned them comfortably warm as if they were freshly dried from an oven.

To the others he said: "By the way, anyone of you playing cards? I think I saw a packet in my backpack."

JNAProductions

2020-12-24, 04:39 PM

Ooh! I know how to play cards! Daisy says. But I'd prefer to not wager too much-just playing for fun is fine with me.

And I understand you're curious, Miss Smith, but I am a person first, she comments about being "studied". That said... I'd be happy to answer any questions about my kind. I know we're not the most common sight of... well, anywhere, really, but you'd be surprised where Agave pop up.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-26, 01:47 PM

"Fair enough, as I don't have a single copper piece on me myself." Lanius replied with another swift smile.
"Anyone else? Stories and games are usually the only thing that make long travels bearable."

The Outsider

2020-12-27, 12:25 AM

"I'm afraid I haven't played much in the way of cards, but If you know any games you'd be willing to teach I'd certainly be willing to learn. And I certainly wouldn't be averse to hearing some war stories myself." The smile drops from his face, replaced by a contemplative frown. "Should I go talk to the young thief? I certainly don't want her stealing any more, but... I'm not sure how much good it would do."

Ramsus

2020-12-27, 01:19 AM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"We're quite an old family. Old enough that our name is Smith because that's what we were. And still are." Aelia replies to Lanius in a kind of lecturer giving a history lesson manner. Then she shrugs, "So to be more accurate. It happened a long time ago and still is." and gives a small amused smile.

"My father doesn't believe in gambling. He had a cousin go down a bad path that way. But I'm willing to learn a friendly game to pass the time. I too have very little coin. Just three silver." she adds.

"My apologies Miss Daisy, I got a bit excited. I would love to ask you some questions." Aelia says, not quite self-aware enough to add the comment "probably too many questions".

"I think it would be a good idea to try Elphas. I think of any of us, you would have the most luck. I think she has the wrong impression of me and wouldn't be very receptive if I were to try. Or rather, I already tried I suppose. And we saw how little she paid me any mind." Aelia says to Elphas, finishing with a bit of a frown.

oaken

2020-12-27, 10:43 PM

Meanwhile, away from Greenville...

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 20/21
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

The arrow struck the giant weasel true and sunk deep into its fur before it could attack. Blood trickled from the wound and it staggered, the voice in your head instructed you how to finish it off.

Lenna stood there for a moment, a second arrow in hand, ensuring the giant weasel wouldn't move. She had not meant to kill the creature, but as she slowly approached its body and examined the wound, she realized she did not know how to save it either. The wound was way too deep. Whomever it was that wanted to show her how it is done had really gone all in. She pulled off one of her daggers and finished the animal off, ending its suffering.

Now out of danger, she went back to the dead deer carcass. Dagger in hand, she knelt and sliced and packed as much meat as she could. Then she doubled back to the weasel once again, pulled the arrow off its body, and placed a piece of moose meat in front of it, as a gesture of respect.

She was ready to leave when she heard the ethereal voice calling her again: "Lenna...", this time, the voice seemed to be coming from the well.
She knelt next to the water, and her reflection slowly started to blur and shift, first into the image of her father, and then her father's mother, and then other elves with familiar faces she didn't quite fully recognize, and then everything else became blurred, and then dark.

...

"Grandma? What is this? Who... Who's there?" Lenna slowly opened her eyes, the reflection of the sun light on the water surface invading her senses with a calm and warm feeling. Everything was quiet at first, but slowly the rustle of the trees and the sound of the water gradually came to her. She stood up feeling that something had changed, she felt in control.

"Could this really be my family reaching to me? Or something else, using them to trick me? This magic feels powerful, but it also feels tainted... and yet, more than anything, it feels good... " Lenna snapped her finger, and she could hear the roar of the beast again. This time it didn't startle her, but she heard the sounds of scared vermin running away in the woods. "If I am to understand who saved me and what it wants from me, I must first understand more about magic, more about these spells.".

The morning sun shone mildly in the sky, but Lenna felt a pull in her heart telling her to go in the opposite direction, away from the sun. And so she did, setting out in her journey.

Holy-hunter

2020-12-28, 02:06 AM

The dwarf captain was in shock when he was handed his necklace, gratitude swept over his face along with a deep worry, it clearly held some sentimental value. He thanked Lanius deeply, grabbing the elf’s shoulder to do so. He began inspecting the clasp when he was suddenly distracted by a noise down the street.

One of the light guards sitting on the carriage gave Lanius a nod acknowledging his offer but holding the seat for now. There were two light guards floating around the carriages that were dressed slightly different to the others. Their equipment looked of better quality, they themselves seemed more experienced and traveled.

From down the street, the way you all came, a sudden commotion erupts as the light guards on duty start shouting loudly.
They try in vain to enforce their authority through sheer loudness alone, as if the volume of their commands will make all the difference.
Clearly early talking had no effect, and even now as their voices break under the sheer strain of their continued shouts, two lone figures ignore their calls and continue to walk down the street toward you unhindered.
Carrying no lights, the two were but silhouettes in the light of the guards behind them.
On the left was a tall and imposing figure, most likely taller than any man you had ever met so far, standing at about 8 feet in height, it was obvious why the guards used only words. The other figure was pitiful in comparison, maybe 5ft tall, rounder and walked with a swagger while waving an arm in the air. In that hand was something, but at this distance it couldn’t be seen.

Every one around you stopped what they were doing and just watched with anticipation.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-28, 07:45 AM

Lanius stopped lobbying for a game of cards and turned around to take a closer look at Big and Small.

"Does anyone of you know, who that is?"

Subconsciously, his hands had gone for the dagger in his sleeve.

The Outsider

2020-12-28, 09:26 AM

"Whoever they are, they're rather brave to outright ignore the light guards," Elphas says, a note of admiration slipping through his voice despite his best efforts. "Or rather foolish. By the looks of it, they're coming to join us."

Ramsus

2020-12-28, 12:25 PM

JNAProductions

2020-12-28, 12:29 PM

Daisy waits, curious. If they're coming to join us, they're probably confident in their abilities to deal with the darkness. And besides-those guards are mean, she says.

Holy-hunter

2020-12-29, 06:27 AM

Slowly the figures take form and features can be seen as your lights shine on them.

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”Bok!” the dwarf captain suddenly shouts in alarm, recognising the tall intimidating muscular bald man with tattoo lines covering his greyish skin.
All the other guards were standing back or had occupied themselves elsewhere, leaving the captain to address this on his own. Meanwhile the three light guards still followed sheepishly from behind at a safe distance.

”s, sorry captain. This one hasn’t got any papers.” one of the light guards managed to mutter.
The captain replies furiously with both alarm and frustration.
”Nevermind that! Bok, you still have two days left in the stocks! What are you doing out!?”
The dwarfs face was red with anger at this defiance. The tall one called Bok merely shrugged. It was then the shorter and much hairier man spoke. His words were slurred and the stench of alcohol and vomit was permeating strongly from him.
“Ti’sh orr ok.” he managed to roll the words out as he sway about, struggling to keep his eyes a focused. “Tis ok. Dis is mah noo fr’nd. ‘E ‘nna come too.”

The drunkard mutters some more nonsensical things, possibly in another language.
DC 10 perception to notice the paper in his hand is his paper of passage. (At disadvantage unless you walk close to him.)

Everyone else just looks around at each other, unsure what to do and looking for someone’s lead. Even the dwarf seemed momentarily lost for words or actions, this could be due to the situation being above him or that he was simply frozen by rage.

The giant of a man just stood there and gave a toothy grin but still said nothing.

The Outsider

2020-12-29, 10:48 AM

Elphas is the first to recover from the momentary group surprise, and he strides forward to greet the newcomers. As he does so, he notices the papers in the furry man's hand. He calls out to the captain: "This man has his papers in order. And I'm sure that whatever Bok did to land himself in the stocks, he'll have ample opportunity to make it up to us on the journey to Greenville. After all, Xelenos teaches us that all deserve a chance to correct their missteps." He then smiles kindly at the furry man and attempts to gently take his arm. "Come, friend, we should get you sitting down. You've had a bit too much, I think."

Pyrophilios

2020-12-29, 11:03 AM

Lanius was far less sure about that, but backed his new squad mate up nonetheless: "At the very least you'll have them out of the city and no longer as your problem."

JNAProductions

2020-12-29, 11:22 AM

Daisy's a little taken aback at their sudden appearance, but shrugs to herself. "It's a pleasure to meet you both! I admire your ferocious looks-I've never been good at looking intimidating myself. More talky than scary."

She takes two of her seeds, muttering the incantations needed, and offers each of the newcomers a daisy. "Here-something to brighten your day a little!"

Holy-hunter

2020-12-29, 07:55 PM

The odd duo accepted their gifts from daisy.
The beardless dwarf thought on those words but didn’t reply straight away. He watched the tall man intently.
The drunk, who announced himself as Corey, was overly thankful for your assistance, and decided to celebrate, with another bottle of booze that he had stashed in his small bag. He kindly offered it around to his new friends before crawling up (after a failed attempt or two) into the green carriage where Eisha sat. The drunk was not aware of her sour expressions and started a one sided conversation anyway. He seemed excited about adventures.

The man called Bok still did not speak but seemed interested by Daisy. He watched her while he awaited the final verdict. Still never speaking but holding gently her flower.

Meanwhile a thin halfelf with soft features, bright green eyes and long platinum blonde hair that lay braided reaching down her back to her legs, called everyone’s attention with a soft word that magically carried far. She wore an expensive red cloak and the clothing beneath was pristine. Simple yet exquisite jewellery adorned her neck and fingers.

”Time to get moving.” she said flatly with an unreadable smile. Her every mannerism and movement sought to draw you in but her kindness was conflicted by the disdain that she did not hide from her eyes.
”Pick a carriage, Adreal will be here soon and then we are leaving.”

After the brief pause to hear her words, commotion picked up again as guards, both light and city, quickly finished preparing the horses and carriages.

driver?lookout?

1. Old man2.meditating

3.4.

5.6.

(7)(8)

driver?lookout?

EishaLight guard

CoreyDaisy.

Elphas.Lanius.

(7)(Aelia)

JNAProductions

2020-12-29, 08:00 PM

Daisy heads for the green one. She likes the color green.

"Lanius, you still want to play a few rounds of cards?" she asks as she walks for it.

Ramsus

2020-12-29, 09:46 PM

The Outsider

2020-12-29, 10:57 PM

Still attempting to assist Corey (and subtly trying to keep him from drinking any more), Elphas will climb into the green carriage. Upon seeing Eisha was already seated, he decided to try striking up a conversation. "Oh, hello there. Eisha, wasn't it?" "Really, Corey, maybe you should get some rest." "I don't think we got a chance to talk..."

Pyrophilios

2020-12-30, 04:51 AM

Lanius smiled at Daisy - it was incredibly easy to smile with that little sunshine around - and nodded: "Sure, that's why I asked." With long strides, he made his way to the green carriage to join his new team mates. He waved to the guard captain Dorgan before entering the cart.
Pulling out the deck, he inspected it before starting a game. "Sorry, only got those very recently and haven't had a chance yet to take a closer look."
Again he used the small bit of magic, to remove the grime from the cards - and incidentally some not so innocent marks the previous owner had put on the backsides.

"We used to play Dragon Poker while we waited for mission. Hurry up and wait. My old squad mate Diomedea Exulans told me the rules as did her previous veteran squad mate - and I see it as my sacred duty to continue this fine tradition.
Anyone know what moon phase we have today and in which house the wandering star stands this month?"

Ramsus

2020-12-30, 12:39 PM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Aelia looks briefly up at the sky and does some quite mental calculation and answers, "Waxing gibbous and the House of the Pained Wagon." Then there's a pause and a raised eyebrow, clearly a suggestion of suspicion about what this game is going to be like.

Pyrophilios

2020-12-30, 12:43 PM

"Excellent, so that means that Unicorns are flying high and goblins are worth 2/3rds of a crown..."
What followed was a thorough and very complicated explanation of cards and their values - while Lanius also explained that those values were bound to the current star positions.
"... yeah, it's called Dragon Poker, because you need to be a dragon to keep all those rules straight in your head. Games are fast, but it usually takes a while to figure out who has won."

JNAProductions

2020-12-30, 01:47 PM

Daisy nods. "I don't think I've played this particular game before-but hey, learn something new!" she says as she finds a good spot in the carriage to sit.

[roll0] Int Check, to see how well Daisy gets the new game. Will edit more into the post after this roll.

As she plays, Daisy has a lot of questions, and makes not an insignificant amount of mistakes. After the third round, she sets the cards down, eyes closed and breathing deeply. "Okay... This game is frustrating me. You said that the eights are... What again? And then... Just... Gah, my brain's too full!" she says, trying to inject a bit of humour. "I'll sit out the next round and just observe, alright? I was never that good at arbitrary rules."

Pyrophilios

2020-12-30, 03:43 PM

Lanius smiled again: "Dragon Poker was meant to get recruits to lose their first pay as fast and efficiently as possible. At least that is what I suspect. You are in luck, that we decided not to play for money. My first time playing, I was saved by the fact that I had made a friend early enough to get warned off. Only ever risk what you are willing to lose, eh - no matter the pressure."

Holy-hunter

2020-12-30, 09:07 PM

Eisha replies to Elphas over the drunk and interrupting Corey. ”Yes it is.” she says with a smile just before Corey’s face gets in the way. ”and I’m afraid we still won’t get to talk for a while.” with that her eyes narrowed into a death stare at the drunk which went totally unnoticed by the target as he ignorantly broke out into a song.
The seated light guard tried to ignore it as he looked over the card game.

———-

The guard captain had finally come to a decision, after mulling it over for some time.
”Bok! I hear by command you to complete your sentence by escorting this convoy to Greenville.”

Through the open carriage door you could see Bok check in on Corey, he wanted to join his carriage but it was obvious it would be too cramped. After some quick calculations he went off to the blue carriage, to the dismay of a few others that climbed in behind him.

Once everyone was settled in a carriage, just as impatience began to set in upon the nervous, Adreal finally arrives. A bright light emanating from his hand lead the way. The tall handsome man used his other arm to support and half carry the bandit that nearly all had seen the guards beating up.

“He is coming with us, help him into a carriage.” Adreal politely ordered with a voice that gently commanded respect and attention. The bandit only muttered soft praise and thanks, his face mostly concealed by his hood still bore the marks of emotional tears. He followed Bok into the blue carriage.

Adreal never took a carriage, instead mounting the remaining horse and leading the way.

The dwarven captain shouted some commands, with a loud groaning creaking the large wooden gate doors slowly swung open. The slow building momentum of the carriages came to a complete halt. The nervous gasps of many men outside your carriage could be heard as they all happened in unison. What followed next was the clink of weapons being drawn and the whoosh of new fires being lit.

“HALT” someone shouted

Large open gates.

Adreal on horseback

driverLG

1. Old man2.meditating

LG.warrior.

Halfelf.Bok.

(bandit)(8)

driverLG

EishaLight guard

CoreyDaisy.

Elphas.Lanius.

(7)(Aelia)

Pyrophilios

2020-12-31, 07:37 AM

Lanius face had turned to stone when he saw the bandit brought to join the caravan.
"That is going to be trouble." He couldn't help but look at the backpack he had liberated from one of the man's friends' corpses.
"Actions have consequences", he muttered to himself.

Ramsus

2020-12-31, 12:16 PM

The Outsider

2020-12-31, 04:11 PM

"No, really, Corey, you should try and get some rest, it's best if-" As the caravans halt and the shout rings out, he stops. "That sounds like trouble." He joins Aelia in attempting to see what the issue is.

Holy-hunter

2021-01-01, 12:36 AM

CHAOS
Shadows & fire

There beyond the gates, just at the edge of torchlight, darker patches of shadows writhed and moved.
They seemed to wait hungrily just at the lights edge, just out of the range of clear vision.

“I ain’t ever seen dis many together.” one of the town light guards said, squinting out into the darkness with his torch held high. His partner on the other side of the gate replied.
“Ent no problem, shadows are still just shadows ‘n’ can’t handle the radiance of Sune.” With that he muttered a little prayer to the goddess of love and beauty while walking out through the gates holding up his lantern.
The shadows seemed to almost hiss and back away a little further at this. Their forms melding and separating as they passed one other. Existing as densities of rolling darkness with no form to tell off, but not reaching higher than 7ft.
While still uttering prayers he took out a small mirrored plate from his lantern as he began to ask Sune for sanctuary from these creatures.
Suddenly a deep terrifying howl came from the otherwise deathly silent shadows, interrupting his spell. It was quickly followed by another and another. Each one triggering the the next from across the expanse of light. The shadows answering the calls, creating a terrifying cacophony.

DC 13 will save (with advantage) Or be panicked.

The Lightguard of Sune never finished his spell as his faith and confidence wavered under all the noise. The darkness pushed back against his light and the shadows started to take some form.

In near unison, something low, like a dog, darted across the clearing and tripped the man as it did. No sooner had the light guard fallen another low shadow fluttered last him snatching the lantern from his hand.
Now that it was holding the light, you could distinguish the powerful jaw, chest and front legs of pitch black mastiff seemingly made from shadow. It took the light and ran off. The man let out a terrified scream as more of these smaller shadows charged forth and seemed to overwhelm him by latching on.

Due to their shadowy and incorporeal nature, the movement of lights and shadows, and all the commotion,
DC 15 perception to differentiate the four creatures.
(Darkvision lowers the dc to 10.)

despite pictures all are black and shadowy

Just one standing at the back watching
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many, clustered groupsSeveral spread outlots running about

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The shadows start looming towards the gates, in your peripheral you are sure some have already slipped past. The Light guards that didn’t flee are quickly muttering spells as new bright lights suddenly appear. The guards not cowering in panic are lighting torch after torch. One on the gate was coherent enough to follow his training, lighting and releasing a small flood of defensive burning oil. It splashed down heavily outside the gate. It caught a brave glowing light guard who had stepped forward to defend the entrance, he now screamed while covered in fire. The oil seperate the oncoming shadows. Over half backed away from the giant flames, others that were already past the line entered through the gate. They couldn’t hide from the all the light and engaged in battle.

A fierce fight is happening at the gate. Adreal still on horseback is a mighty sight to see as he cuts down shadows with mighty blows from his holy mace. Town guards fight desperately for their lives against these dark creatures, working in trained unison while light guards swoop in and out of battle with both physical and magical support. There is little room for you in that battle with these trained warriors, however there are still disasters left unattended.

1. Eisha leapt over everyone in the carriage and rushed out, the panic clear on her white face. She got five steps before a dog took her down. It stands over her growling hungrily.

2. A taller almost humanoid shadow figure could be noticed only by the small faint glow of what was once burning oil on his back, could be seen entering a house where their lantern had gone out.

3. A wayward torch was flung and landed under one of the blue carriages wheels. Flames licked up the wood threatening to soon climb it.

4. Bok roared as his large body was brought down by the many lumps of shadow stuff, stuck on to him like giant leeches.

5. A small group of small shadows took off in the direction of a dark alleyway where they could probably hide and disappear.

6. A female warrior stood over the bandit protecting him from increasingly overwhelming odds.

Ramsus

2021-01-01, 01:17 AM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Gond dangit! Eisha, get back here! It's not safe to split up!" Aelia calls out... and then moves in an odd direction if her aim is to help the girl. Instead of chasing after Eisha, she rushes over to get to torch out from under the other cart. But once she has it in hand she whips around and seems to grab some of the flame and hurl it at the dog-shadow looming over the little thief.

Move action to go to the blue cart. Object interaction to grab the torch. Action to cast Fire Bolt.

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Pyrophilios

2021-01-01, 01:43 AM

Lanius' dark thoughts weren't quite finished when the catastrophe happened. For a moment, he felt paralysed, unable to move while he relived some of the horrors of the war again. 'On your feet soldier' He suddenly remembered the mantra, that had been hammered into his mind again and again 'your squad mates rely on you'. That broke the spell. Still shaking, Lanius got up. It felt as if he was moving through molasses, every movement a fight against an invisible current threatening to ripp him off his feet.
Discipline. That's why you train. That's why you do things again and again until you don't have to think about them and can leave your body to take care.
So first things first. Get a light. Save your mates.
Aelia had taken care of the torch under the cart, so he drew a torch from his backpack and gave it a little magic to ignite the oiled wick. With large steps, he moved towards the fallen Bok, waving the torch around to dislodge the leaching shadows. "ON YOUR FEET. SHOW THOSE BASTARDS WHAT YOU ARE MADE OFF!"
The first words had sounded faintly strangled, but the war cry, so often shouted so often heard, came nearly automatically over his lips.

Object interaction: Pull out torch
Action: Prestidigitation to light torch
Move: Towards Bok to get the shadows to back off

JNAProductions

2021-01-01, 01:23 PM

Daisy looks to the shadow dog on Eisha. Hefting her shield and staff, she calls out "We'll keep you safe!", in her head hoping she's not lying. A small burst of frost comes over the dog.

[roll0] cold damage, if it fails a DC 14 Constitution save. Also, regardless of damage taken, if it fails the save it'll have disadvantage on its next attack.

[roll1] its save, plus or minus whatever mods it needs.

The Outsider

2021-01-02, 07:44 PM

For a brief moment, Elphas began to panic. Chaos was all around him, smoke and shadow filling his vision. How was he supposed to fight this off? How could he-
No.
None of that.
"In the face of overwhelming darkness, ignite but a single candle for those who have no light," he mutters to himself, his scriptures strengthening his resolve. A quick glance around showed him that the most urgent problem was Eisha. While the others were hurling various magics at her attacker, none could stop the beast from taking another bite out of her. Even as his mind came to this conclusion his body was already charging forward, planting his stance overtop the unconscious girl and swinging his Morningstar at the shadowy beast. "Someone take out the escaping spirit!" he yells as he does so, attempting to draw attention to the lantern-less house and its shadowy invader.

Object Interaction: Draw Morningstar
Move: To Eisha and the Shadow Hound
Attack: [roll0], Damage: [roll1]

Holy-hunter

2021-01-03, 12:51 AM

Reply 2
Gate fight

Daisy’s frost spell never held, as the inky black creature shook it off with little effort. Aelia’s fire bolt had caused it to flinch buying Eisha valuable seconds and possibly saving her life.
It gave Elphas the chance to interpose himself between the stumbling Eisha and the hungry beast. Swinging his morningstar, the beast backed away a few steps evading the attack. A deep angry growl was coming from the viscous concentration of darkness, in the shadows of its self a large mouth could be seen, sharp pointy teeth glistening with drool snapped at the air.
With a bark it lunged at Elphas, biting out at his swinging arm.

Attack roll [roll0]
[roll1] piercing damage as the creatures teeth sink into your arm and you feel the pull off its 200 pound body.
+ Reflex DC 15 to avoid being pulled over.

Now you are on the floor the dog-like shadow creature bites at you again, this time going for the face.
[roll2]
Damage [roll3] piercing damage.

Lanius with his torch got a clearer look at the creatures dragging down Bok. A large viscous mouth on two legs. Four of these creatures had latched onto Bok, clinging to his large body with their many sharp teeth. While they squirmed under the light, visibly recoiling from its presence, they did not flee from it.
Lanius’s words had brought Bok to his feet with a mighty roar. Once again standing, with an awkward stretch, his fingers managed to reach one of the creatures on his back and he easily peeled it from his body, letting it fall at Lanius’s feet. He then stumbled 15 ft, crashing into the green carriage with a heavy thud, shaking the whole thing.
The creature before Lanius looked up at him. It’s mouth a deep pit filled with rows and rows of viscous teeth. Next, those teeth lashed out at him.

At disadvantage, [roll4] | or | [roll5]
Damage [roll6]

There is still a lot of chaos and commotion coming from the front line. Bright spells light the air, shadows both natural and unnatural flitter in the dancing lights of the many flames. Screaming, shouting, growling and cries echo into the night sky.

1. Eisha was no longer under threat and seemed to be regaining composure while coming to stand.

2. The taller humanoid shadow disappeared into the house.

3. The wayward torch was removed from the blue carriages wheel.

4. Bok is standing but still has 3 creatures on him.

5. A small group of small shadows still travels further into the darkness.

6. A female warrior standing over the bandit protecting him is fighting hard but looks badly injured.

7. One of the horses of your carriage neighs, raising up and kicking at the creature in front of it, it looks like it might panic. The driver seems to be grappled by a shadow.

Pyrophilios

2021-01-03, 05:05 AM

Lanius nearly screamed in pain. The creature's teeth were sharp and the wound immediately began to burn. The torch seemed to do little to deter the thing.
"Get off of me you little drek".
Lanius flung the thing on his arm against the next wall until it let go and drew his rapier with his uninjured hand. Bok was in trouble still, and so he quickly ran over to the man to help him get rid of the three still clinging to him.

item interaction: Draw Rapier
Attack (with adavantage as the creature appears to be prone):
+6, damage +4+1d6 (rolled on Discord: 6) - Total damage 17
Adavantage [/roll]1d20[/roll] (rolled on Discord: 3)

New information from GM - change my action.

Ramsus

2021-01-03, 12:22 PM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

For the moment at least, Aelia assumes her companions can handle themselves. Or at least better than the driver of their cart can. So she moves to get an angle on the shadow creature assaulting him and then lobs some more fire at it. If not to kill it, at least to drive it off the driver. She makes a mental note of the pun, but now really isn't the time she figures.

Move

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

The Outsider

2021-01-03, 03:03 PM

"AGH!" Elphas winces as the dog latches onto his arm and throws him to the ground. Thinking quickly, he rolls away from its snapping teeth and attempts to spring to his feet as the creature snaps at the air, using a swing of his Morningstar to cover his attempt. To Eisha, he yells "Either get to safety or help me end this beast!"

Using 15 feet of movement to stand up, and attacking the shadow hound.
Attack: [roll0], damage: [roll1]

Holy-hunter

2021-01-05, 02:56 AM

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Reply 3

The creature Lanius removed, did not strike at him as he left it, seemingly distracted by the torch still in his hand. Meanwhile, Bok had just pounded his fist right through one of the creatures on his chest. Thick black ichor dripped from his hand as the shadowy abomination both melted and evaporated away, dissipating into a fine mist until it vanished completely and was once again one with the shadows.
”Behind you!” Bok quickly warned as the small creature Lanius removed earlier struck at him again, lunging with its wide round gaping maw.

make an AOO

At disadvantage, [roll0] | or | [roll1]
Damage [roll2]
If it hits it latches on.

Eisha acknowledged Elphas as she stood, still trembling slightly. She was behind the dog now and a dagger appeared in her hand. She took a slight step forward before catching and locking eyes with Elphas. That’s when he knew what she was going to do, it was written on her face as plain as day. The years on the streets looking out for herself taught her only one way to react. She mouthed an apology that was mimicked in her eyes, then she turned and fled.

Elphas left alone to fight the beast, ended the already injured creature with a fierce blow. The doglike shadow crashed to the ground where it began to lose form and melt away, fading away into the shadows.

Aelia’s Fire Bolt hit true. The shadow that wrapped over the driver quickly slunk off him. Looking a bit paler, the driver was quick and knew his job, he held the reigns tight and prevented the horse from running, even as it stomped at the shadows around its feet.

The dark shadow that was attacking the driver, requiring little form, travelled across the seat and slipped into the carriage through the tiny window space to where Corey still sat alone.

——————- ALL

A look to the gates fills you with hope, while open, the mighty fire still rages like a radiant fiery wall. Infused with some sort of magic, it appeared majestic and divine. The shadow monsters clearly hated it and were visibly frightened by it.
Yet somehow something still forced them to move through it, black blobs of darkness kept dripping through, although only to be cut down or vanquished by a scorching ray of light.

Adreal released a powerful holy spell that lit up the clearing and momentarily emptied it of shadows. While a few guards lay scattered around, dead or dying, it was clear that they seemed to be winning. The presence and occurrence of the night monsters constantly dwindling.

Still
1. Eisha ran off

2. A scream comes from the nearby house.

4. Bok is fighting two creatures on him.

5. A small group of small shadows vanished into the town.

6. The female warrior still protects the bandit even though she is now on one knee. Darkness yanking at her leg, engulfing her torso and hanging from her arm. She is noticeably weakening.

perception dc 15 to notice the paling of flesh, flaking skin and the tint of purple in the veins around the wounds on Bok or the Woman. DC 10 knowledge nature/religion/medicine/arcane to know it is necrotic damage.

Ramsus

2021-01-05, 03:39 AM

Pyrophilios

2021-01-05, 04:44 AM

Lanius moved over to Bok - having learned the trick to knock off the mawed shadows, he took care of the one remaining on his back with a high kick.
"There, that's taken care of - now go and help Correy, I've got to try and help that guard over there."
Lanius called to Bok before moving away again, heedless of the creature he just removed, moving fast and making his torch flare to get over to the woman trying to keep the bandit alive.
"Move over, that scum on the ground is not worth your life", he called out to her.

Perception:
[roll0]+7
Knowledge
[roll1]

The Outsider

2021-01-05, 12:40 PM

Elphas sighs and shakes his head as Eisha ran off. He had hoped that she would choose better, but he could understand her thoughts nevertheless. She had nearly died, after all, and that was not to be taken lightly. He looks around to see who needs help when he hears the scream ring out from the unlit house. Before his mind could even process what he was doing, he was running towards it.

Moving however many feet to enter the house, Dashing if necessary.

Holy-hunter

2021-01-08, 10:19 PM

The gate
Reply 4

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Aelia gives the driver a nod of the "good job not freaking out and doing what you're supposed to under pressure" variety, then turns around and calls to the others, "Can someone help Corey? A shadow went into the cart and...." then she hurls a streak of fire at one of the shadows attacking Bok and the woman helping him. Hoping the "my move here is throwing around fire and maybe doing that into our vehicle isn't a good plan" message she wants to convey gets picked up by the others.

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Due to passing her Perception and Arcana check she's aware the shadows are dealing necrotic damage to at least Bok and the woman helping hm. She'd imagine probably everyone. Though this is just sort of a mental note given nobody is especially weak or strong against it in the group as far as she's aware.

Lanius moved over to Bok - having learned the trick to knock off the mawed shadows, he took care of the one remaining on his back with a high kick.
"There, that's taken care of - now go and help Correy, I've got to try and help that guard over there."
Lanius called to Bok before moving away again, heedless of the creature he just removed, moving fast and making his torch flare to get over to the woman trying to keep the bandit alive.
"Move over, that scum on the ground is not worth your life", he called out to her.

Perception:
[roll0]+7
Knowledge
[roll1]

The last shadow is knocked off Bok before it can bring him any further damage, freeing the living mountain to rush to Corey’s aid. He looked weary but was determined to help his friend and quickly disappeared into the carriage on the advice of others. Meanwhile a fire bolt from Aelia hits a charging shadow causing it’s momentum to come to a grinding halt before it slowly faded away into nothingness.

Springing up from seemingly nowhere, a humanoid figure of darkness lashes out at Aelia but does not get through her defences.

The fatiguing woman replied to Lanius with laboured breaths in between the wide swings of her sword that kept the monsters at bay. ”Adreal.. he tasked me to look after, him, so I shall and will defend him, against....” her words drifted off as they began to require too much strength. Despite being a muscular and fit woman, she appeared to be struggling with the weight of her own broadsword.
Just as she fell a bright blinding light took the battlefield followed by the sound of charging feet quickly approaching.

Having seen the flashing display of lights and magic from the distance, the cities reinforcements were on their way. Some already close enough to launch spells.
(Will arrive next round)

A nearby shadow beast turned around from the woman and lashed out snarling and bitting at Lanius.
Attack roll [roll0]
[roll1] piercing damage as the creatures teeth sink into your arm and you feel the pull off its 200 pound body.
+ Reflex DC 15 to avoid being pulled over.

Now you are on the floor the dog-like shadow creature bites at you again, this time going for the face.
[roll2]
Damage [roll3] piercing damage.

Between the new guards and those already in the battle. There were literally light spells everywhere now, even those not sensitive to light would have had a hard time looking around as the surrounding area quickly became excessively bright.

Elphas sighs and shakes his head as Eisha ran off. He had hoped that she would choose better, but he could understand her thoughts nevertheless. She had nearly died, after all, and that was not to be taken lightly. He looks around to see who needs help when he hears the scream ring out from the unlit house. Before his mind could even process what he was doing, he was running towards it.

Moving however many feet to enter the house, Dashing if necessary.

You get to the door but it is barred from the inside. There is the commotion of more than one person inside. It sounds like the struggles of a man and possibly the cries of a child.

Ramsus

2021-01-09, 11:46 AM

Pyrophilios

2021-01-09, 01:19 PM

Acknowledging the point of the stubborn guard, Lanius stepped close to her so that they presented a common front to the shadow beast - which tried to take a bite out of Lanius, but apparently was too blinded by the torch to find its mark.

"Die, you wretched creature."

Stepping next to the guard should satisfy the conditions for sneak attack.
Stabbing the thing with the rapier.

[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4+[roll2]

The Outsider

2021-01-10, 11:54 AM

Elphas pushes on the door, only to find it barred. His eyes set upon the slate window, narrowing in contemplation. Deciding that the quickest route would be best in this situation, he takes his armor-clad mass and uses it to his advantage, vaulting up the sill and smashing through the window in one powerful movement. With a resounding crash, he bursts into the house and quickly attempts to right himself and find the shadow.

Rolls for the strength check and athletics check are on Discord; since I managed to succeed both, I thought I'd flavor it this way.

Holy-hunter

2021-01-11, 01:36 AM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Aelia notices the arrival of the reinforcements and as she's shouting to them to let them know how some of the shadows got into the town, she's confronted face to face with one of the shadows. She's surprised for sure. Some amount of fear registers. But mostly what strikes her having one this close is the desire to study it. Unfortunately she doesn't know any way to pin it down to do so safely. That thought is still going through her head as she hits it with her mace, making the attack more of a thrust than a swing.

Attack: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

The shadows semi-incorporeal form offers some resistance to the attack as the mace plunged into it, interrupting its shape and causing it to stagger before retaliating with another slam as it’s whole body lashed out at the lone Aelia.

Disadvantage
[roll0]
[roll1]

The light guards heard her call and lights could be seen breaking off to search in the direction she had given. The others continued to charge in and offer aid.

((Next attack at advantage as light guard offers aid by harassing the creature with light and sword.))

Acknowledging the point of the stubborn guard, Lanius stepped close to her so that they presented a common front to the shadow beast - which tried to take a bite out of Lanius, but apparently was too blinded by the torch to find its mark.

"Die, you wretched creature."

Stepping next to the guard should satisfy the conditions for sneak attack.
Stabbing the thing with the rapier.

[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4+[roll2]

Before Lanius could take advantage of the creatures split attention, the woman fell into unconsciousness and no longer distracted the beast. Although as the monster melted away upon his blade he realised that she had almost defeated it and only needed for Lanius to give it the final blow.

With the woman fallen, one of the shadows leaves her limp body and swept across the floor at Lanius.
It’s pudgy little body driven by two short stumpy legs, delivering a wide circular mouth filled with rows of needle like teeth.
Disadvantage
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4] piercing damage and latches on.

2 guards come to offer aid but seeing the woman on the floor turn to help her.

“cover us.” one calls, as he checks the body while the other drives back a shadow.

Elphas pushes on the door, only to find it barred. His eyes set upon the slate window, narrowing in contemplation. Deciding that the quickest route would be best in this situation, he takes his armor-clad mass and uses it to his advantage, vaulting up the sill and smashing through the window in one powerful movement. With a resounding crash, he bursts into the house and quickly attempts to right himself and find the shadow.

Rolls for the strength check and athletics check are on Discord; since I managed to succeed both, I thought I'd flavor it this way.

Elphas crashes into the room of the scene. It was a small house with few rooms. This was the main bedroom. A distraught woman stood in the corner with a crying child in her arms as she herself screamed and sobbed. A lantern lay at her feet, tipped over with the fuel slowly spreading.
On the bed, in the dim light, a man struggled with a tall malevolent shadow leaning over him. The strangest thing tho was the mans own shadow. It grew darker than it should be and no longer bent to the light, instead slightly wriggling on its own. But it was still just that, a flat shadow, unlike the creature above him suffocating the life from him.

Ramsus

2021-01-11, 01:44 AM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Thanks!" Aelia thanks the light guard helping her as she gives the shadow another swing of her mace.

Attack: [roll0]
advantage: [roll1]
damage: [roll2]
if crit: [roll3]

Pyrophilios

2021-01-11, 07:25 AM

"Cover me!" The guard had yelled and Lanius automatically responded: "On it."
He ignored, how close the shadow monster next to him had come to take a bite out of his leg, with only the leather of his looted armor preventing a true hit. So instead, he stepped even closer, shoving the torch in the things face so it wouldn't see the blade coming down.

[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4, if crit[roll2]

Should another character be there for help with sneak attack
[roll3] if crit [roll4]

Holy-hunter

2021-01-12, 11:17 AM

The gate reply 5

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Thanks!" Aelia thanks the light guard helping her as she gives the shadow another swing of her mace.

Attack: [roll0]
advantage: [roll1]
damage: [roll2]
if crit: [roll3]

"Cover me!" The guard had yelled and Lanius automatically responded: "On it."
He ignored, how close the shadow monster next to him had come to take a bite out of his leg, with only the leather of his looted armor preventing a true hit. So instead, he stepped even closer, shoving the torch in the things face so it wouldn't see the blade coming down.

[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4, if crit[roll2]

Should another character be there for help with sneak attack
[roll3] if crit [roll4]

Both of the new potential guild members gave a swing and a miss at their own opponents. It did not matter though, for the fight at the front line had come to an end. Guards, light guards and an unmounted Adreal stormed into the fray attacking any remaining dark abominations.
While they did not have the numbers they first possessed, from here out the shadow creatures were still vastly outnumbered and were easily dispatched.
Any one defending against a creatures attack received aid from a nearby trained guard as they used their numbers effectively and attacked back in tandem.

((Optional: Feel free to insert your own theatrical fluff, creative writing encounter here, no rolls required. Lots of guards around offering/needing aid. Ask questions for clarification and remember not everyone can be a hero))

In a moment the battle was over. Ending as fast as it began. A tense ready silence took the people, replacing the noises of combat as everybody looked around wearily for the next foe, all senses at the ready.
A sudden loud creak and heavy crash broke the silence causing many to jump in alarm as the green carriage tipped over.

Corey flopped out the top hatch, shadow ichor dissipating from around his mouth while Bok crawled out of the side facing door and crashed to the floor looking drained with obvious signs of necrotic damage running across his veins and under his skin.

——

Over by the bandit who was now standing with a nervous uncertainty, Adreal knelt beside and cradled the fallen woman. Next to them, also kneeling was the blonde haired half elf with the expensive red coat. Perception check:
DC 10, the cloak doesn’t get dirty.

The duo used all the magic remaining available to them to aid the fallen woman and then resorted to assisting with physical healing and herbs. Treating her wounds as best they could with what they had. The half elf offered a soft soothing lullaby, her voice sweet and melodic.

Insight check:
DC 5, the trio were close
DC 10, they had all known and worked closely with each other for sometime
DC 15 both women near worshipped Adreal and while he cared for them he did not return their level of affection.

“You should have listened to that wood elf” Adreal said to the unconscious woman in his arms. ”Next time, listen to him...” he spoke from a place of concern, without much thought on his words as he rocked back n forth cradling her head. Next he went on to pray, not realising the impact those last few innocent words would later have on the entire guild and its future.

At least she was alive.

The Outsider

2021-01-12, 02:33 PM

Pyrophilios

2021-01-12, 06:00 PM

Lanius felt - for the first time in a long time - entirely calm. He was in battle again and everything around him had that crystal clear focus he had missed so much. There were fellow soldiers there to watch his back and his muscle knew what to do without having to pester his brain about it - thanks to the endless drills they had endured.
Stab, step aside, parry. Let the guard through with the two handed sword, kick at the shadow dog that tries to attack the man's rear.
When the battle ended, he was barely able to stay upright and had to lean against a wall. The last few days caught up to him again as the adrenaline faded.
Breathing heavily he watched the scene unfold. With a grim face he looked at the scene that unfolded before his eyes.

Perception [roll0]+7
Insight [roll1]+5

Nodding at the man, they had called Adreal, he got up to find his traveling companions again.

Holy-hunter

2021-01-12, 10:05 PM

Elphas rushes to the man's aid, swinging at the shadow from behind while it's attention is diverted. To the woman, he yells "Take the child outside, it's safer than in here! Hurry!"

Moving behind the shadow and attacking. If flanking is possible, then advantage, if not just take the first roll.
Attack: [roll0], [roll1].
Damage: [roll2]

The shadow released the man as Elphas blade sliced through it. The man on the bed was coughing and spluttering having lost all colour from his face. It’s clear he was only moments from death but now would be ok. The mans shadow thrashed around violently and shook the wall as it pounded on it. But slowly it succumb to the natural order and became just a shadow.

The shadow monster did not need to turn around to see or even attack Elphas, it turned in on itself before swiping at him and then just as quickly as it attacked, it slipped away into the shadows.

Attack[roll0]
Damage[roll1] necrotic + [roll2] str
Perception DC [roll3]

If you beat the perception DC you can make an AOO

The Outsider

2021-01-12, 10:18 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-01-12, 11:37 PM

Elphas just barely managed to raise his shield in time to block the foul thing's swipe, shivering as he saw how close it had gotten to sapping his strength. The thing tried to escape as it clawed at him, but it had overplayed its hand, and Elphas was able to make a retaliatory swing as it attempted to slip away.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Elphas missed and could only watch in horror as the thing glided through the shadows. Knowing it’s destination, it’s target, put so much more weight and helplessness into that missed swing.
In the doorway where the mother fled, the shadow slipped over her as it reached for her child.

Just before darkness enveloped the helpless young innocent, a blur rolled past the mothers feet, grasped the fallen lantern, sprung up into the air with it and brought it around in a wide crushing arc to smash against the foul creatures face.
Eisha didn’t stop there, as the creature melted to the floor, it’s head smouldering with faint flames, she pounced down on it and continued to stab her dagger through it’s ethereal melting form, again and again even after it was gone and her blade found only the wood floor beneath.

Ramsus

2021-01-13, 12:40 AM

Holy-hunter

2021-01-13, 02:25 AM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Aelia thanks the light guards that came to her aid and surveys the aftermath of the battle, making sure the fight is really over and looking for those in the most need of healing. Spotting a few guards near the gate she rushes over and tells them, "It'll be ok." in as comforting a voice as she can manage Then she pulls out a hammer, glowing white... though not quite like the white hot from a fire, more a soft golden color.... and proceeds to hit them with it. But rather than hurting them, it seems to reforge their body to at least somewhat what it should be like without the damage as the golden light spreads from the hammer and into them.

Spending my two 1st level spells slots on casting Cure Wounds on the two guards most in need of immediate medical attention.

The injured guards were thankful for Aelia’s help.

Aelia and a couple of light guards were now the only ones at the gate. One stood at the battlement above watching out into the darkness but it was only Aelia, who was looking for the injured, who glimpsed the dark floating shadow that had hung back the entire fight. There was something menacing in its hollow gaze and a feeling of dread emanating from the horned darkness that resembled a crown on its head.

To everyone’s surprise, the first guard to be set upon, the one laying beyond the gate, coughed, pluttering blood across the floor. While deathly injured and a bloody, fleshy mess, he was still alive.
That is until the dark ghost-like creature above him shoved a shadow claw into the mans chest. He convulsed once then fell still. Then as the the malevolent darkness above him retracted his arm, the lifeless body began convulsing erratically, as did every other fallen warrior in the area.

ALL
DC 15 wis save or be stunned for 1 round

From each corpse a Spector was raised. The tormented ghostly soul of the recently dead. With that the crowned ghostly visage vanished into nothingness leaving you to fight the restless souls of your allies.

There is one Spector as per dnd beyond stats for your group to take care of. (There is another two for the others)
Once again you have support from a nearby NPC ally (pick any or multiple) who offers aid (can be written as attacks) giving you advantage on attack rolls.
The Spectors are at disadvantage due to light.
1st- round it approaches
2nd- one of you must receive an attack (you decide)

12 AC
22 HP
Resistance to all non magical attacks

+4 to hit (at disadvantage)
3d6 necrotic damage
DC 10 con save or max hp is equally reduced (meaning healing can only top you up so far) until long rest.

oaken

2021-01-13, 01:45 PM

Meanwhile, away from Greenville...

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 20/21
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Having walked for numerous hours with no events, as the sky begins to show signs of night setting, you finally notice what looks like an old farmhouse long abandoned and over grown with vines and shrubbery. Around it are fields that have run wild. The odd bird circles overhead, occasionally swooping down at some unforeseen prey. It is still quite a walk away but you should be able to make it just before nightfall.

Lenna had been walking for many hours, and was starting to feel the weight of her equipment when she noticed what looked like an old farmhouse in the woods. The day was already turning to dusk and the near full moon shone low in the sky, but still Lenna thought it'd be best not to light any torches just yet as not to call any unwanted attention to herself.

The house was a lucky find, hopefully a safe haven for her to spend night, placed there for her by the gods. Or perhaps by some other entity who was out there looking out for her? Either way, she pressed forward.

From the distance the place looked abandoned, but she'd have to be careful in her approach anyway, as she knew that the shadowy creatures of the night could be hiding in any dark corner. Lenna hoped she'd make it to the farmhouse before nightfall, and with enough time to make preparations to ensure she'd have a safe night there.

Night began to descend faster than you had hoped while the distance remained great. Darkness slowly encroached where the sun once shone, its rays now lost behind the mountains. You are not sure if it is just your imagination or actually real but it seemed that the there were unnatural patches of darkness and the darker shadows were wriggling with life.

Lenna now realized that maybe she had underestimated the distance she'd been from the farmhouse. She'd been walking for a while already and the place still looked further than she wanted.

The elf tried to ignore the wriggling shadows around her and focus on her way forward, but she was more and more certain that she would not make it to the farmhouse before night was fully upon her. Thankfully the moon shone now up high in the sky, ensuring the night wouldn't be total darkness. She continued walking, but decided it would be wise to check if the shadows were following her, or even if they were anything at all. She did not want to be caught off guard.

Sure enough, what ever was happening in the darker shadows was supernatural.
In those places where the dying sun did not touch, there were orbs of darkness far blacker than should be. They had no physicality, but wriggled and writhed as they drew on the surrounding shadows to build their form.
Beneath the orb, from the ground, a black mist was drawn up to intertwine with each one.
As they grew in size, they began to bubble and their true form slowly took shape.

One nearby was further along than the others, there were at least six in various stages. Before it even had legs, a row of sharp violent teeth appeared and snapped at you.
It was ghostly and silent as if it were an illusion or not yet in this world.

Lenna jumped back as the ethereal shadow creature snapped at her. She'd heard stories about the shadow creatures of the night, but facing them alone in the open sounded like something she would rather avoid. She lit a torch and kept walking towards the farmhouse, while still facing the creatures, hoping she'd make it to the farmhouse safe, while bracing herself for the worst.

Lenna maintained her course towards the farmhouse, keeping an eye on the shadow creature that followed her, and looking ahead to make sure no other creatures would catch her off guard. One hand holding the torch, another on the handle of her dagger.

The Outsider

2021-01-13, 03:07 PM

"Eisha." Elphas gently put a hand on her shoulder to grab her attention. "It's dead. You did good." He smiles. "Come on, let's get back outside and try to help the wounded."
------------------
Elphas arrived just in time to see the crowned shadow plunge its claws into the guard. He just barely managed to shake off the horrifying sight, and rushed forward to confront the thing that had risen from the poor man's remains.

Pyrophilios

2021-01-13, 03:22 PM

Lanius saw in horror, the deceased but apparently not departed rise as malevolent spirits in front of his eyes.

Will save: +3
Ini
+4

Attack w/ Advantage [roll2]/[roll3]+6, damage [roll4]+4, [roll5], if crit [roll6]+1d6
Ignore, I'm stunned

For a moment he was completely immobile, and unable to do anything but stare, while the world around him seemed to move in slow motion.

Ramsus

2021-01-14, 01:01 AM

oaken

2021-01-14, 01:40 AM

Meanwhile, away from Greenville...

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 20/21
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Before she knew it, two fully formed smaller creatures were following her just at her light's edge (40ft). They had short pudgy bodies and wide viscous leech-like circular mouths filled with row after row of needle like teeth. They walked on two thick legs and had a short stumpy tail that disappeared into the darkness.

Occasionally they would move further into the dim light only to retreat before nearing the brighter light the torch gave off.
But the more they followed, the braver or hungrier they became.
Looking forward again, something even smaller, the size of a large cat, shot through the torch light with amazing speed. It was just a blur of darkness, a fleeting silent shadow where one didn’t belong.

This carried on for some time. Night fell and the shelter in the distance could no longer be seen in the dark. A third stumpy creature joined the other two and once again their bravery increased. Lenna started to feel that soon they would attack.

Night finally came, and Lenna found herself in the dark, with the dark creatures nearing her. The torch light, her only defense against the creatures, seemed to keep them at bay at first, but they seemed to grow more defiant against the light as they grew in numbers.

"What do these creatures want with me? Will arrows even work against them? ... Well... It doesn't seem like have an option..."

Lenna dropped the torch on the ground right next to her, the light should give her an edge in the combat against the creatures. She pulled her bow, and shot an arrow at the creature closest to her.

Attack: (1d20+5)[13]
Damage: (1d8+3)[10]

The arrow sinks into the darkness but never slows, having just missed the target.
One of the creatures retaliates, charging with a horribly raspy screech.
Its aim is way off as it stops early to retreat back to the darkness.

Lenna pulls another arrow to shoot at the creature as it darted back to the darkness, but misses again.

Attack: (1d20+5)[12]

One at a time two more creatures dash at Lenna, their eagerness to get out of the light causing them to miss as they continue scurrying past.

The two shadows dash at Lenna, but the elf dances around them, and then quickly reaches for another arrow. She takes an extra second aiming, shoots, misses... "At this rate I am going to run out of arrows!"

Attack: (1d20+5)[9]

Lenna learns something troubling. These creatures, while terrible at coordinating themselves, work far better in groups.

Two charge in unison and their attacks were much harder to avoid.
One caught her and sunk many of its teeth into her leg (5 piercing damage). But worse, the creature hung on, suckling on the wound it had caused, dangling by its round maw.

When the creature attacks Lenna, the sudden pain turns into fear which quickly becomes ire. Her eyes lighten up with a spectral purple shade, her mouth opens wide with a monstrous grin, letting out a harsh and piercing cry, and her ire is consumed as if fueling the purple flames that appear around her assailant.

HP: 15/21
Reaction: cast Hellish Rebuke. Dexterity DC 13. Take (2d10)[7] fire damage on failure, half if successful.

The creature lets out an awful muffled wet shriek and writhes around but does not let go.

As the creature burns, Lenna's appearance turns back to normal. She drops her bow at her feet, away from the torch, picks up her daggers, one in each hand, and stabs the creature with both weapons simultaneously, in a desperate move.

Attack 1: (1d20+4)[18], Damage: (1d4+2)[3]
Attack 2: (1d20+4)[16], Damage: (1d4)[3]

Lenna feels the creature go limp, its body starts to deform and return back to the shadows. Its own dark mass peeling off as it both slowly melts away and dissipates into nothingness. A fine dust falls from the body and sinks into the earth.

The elf can not examine the scene for too long though as the remaining two attack.
Their stubby small forms charging at Lenna through the light.

One of them misses and runs back away from the light of the torch, but the other takes advantage of Lenna's injury. It bites and attaches itself to the elf's leg, just like the first one had done before (6 piercing damage).

Lenna barely manages to rid herself of the latched creature, and two other ones are already on her. The second one attacks and latches onto her leg just as the first had done, but the elf is still able to stretch herself and dig her dagger into the third creature as it ran past her.

Lenna let out a cry of agony as the creature suckled on her leg, draining her energy... She felt like her leg wanted to give in to the pain, but she fought through it.

As she pulled the dagger from the darting creature, her arms quickly came down again, with full force attacking the beast latched onto her. She had no finesse or technique left at this point, only pure and raw survival instinct.

HP: 9/21

Attack of Opportunity on darting creature: (1d20+4)[19], Damage: (1d4+2)[3]
Attack 1 on latched creature: (1d20+4)[10], Damage: (1d4+2)[3]
Attack 2 on latched creature: (1d20+4)[12], Damage: (1d4)[3]

The darting stabbed monster continues to run out of the light. Lenna can see it pause 40ft away at the edge of the torches radius.

Meanwhile both dagger attacks failed to bring damage to the creature latched onto the elf's leg. It refuses to let go instead suckling on the injury, its many teeth pulsating in its vile maw (8 necrotic damage).

Lenna felt a strong pull in her leg, which was about to give in, in a desperate move she dropped her daggers, and grabbed the creature with both her hands and yanked it away from her leg with all the strength she had, grinding her teeth. She carelessly threw it away from her, then picked up her weapons and her torch, and ran.

HP: 1/21

Holy-hunter

2021-01-17, 10:20 AM

The gate
Reply 6 and end of encounter
Moving on
100exp each

After the horrific rising of of the dead spirits, they were all soon put to rest.
Ganging up was your advantage but the specters still didn’t go down without first inflicting some injuries. lose 1d8hp each.
Injured and weary guards waited an extra moment to ensure it was truly over before turning their attention to the badly wounded and then later, the dead. Others simply slumped down in exhaustion or grief, needing a moments rest to process what had just happened.

It soon became clear and the main focus of many, that the green carriage was damaged in its fall. It would not be able to travel without repair. However the plan still remained. Adreal called all to attention and addressed the crowd.

As many as could fit would travel ahead in the blue, wasting no more time. The light of day would soon be breaking and time was already lost. Supplies would be reduced to accommodate the people. Adreal would remain with the broken green carriage and would follow along once it was repaired, ensuring all that he would catch up.

The plan was to make it to a certain farmhouse before the following nightfall and set up a safety perimeter. Wanting to make sure his injured female friend made it there before dark he sent her with the first carriage.

He turned to Aelia, who since meeting earlier he had grown fond of.
”Seat Gaider in the corner,” he motions to the semi unconscious fighter that he was healing. ”fill the benches with four a side. You will need a driver, companion and lookout for the top. You sort that, I have to take care of some other things.”

Clasping a hand on Lanius’s shoulder he adds ”This one goes with.” still speaking to Aelia.

After hearing his command, all others looked to Aelia expectantly in anticipation. No one wanted to ride the late carriage and possibly get stuck out in the dark.

-Corey who liked his booze and biting shadows.
-Bok, an angry giant with few (no) words.
-The unnamed disheveled man who Adreal had brought along. (Bandit)
-Eisha the daring pickpocket.
-A frail old man with a learned appearance.
-The bald unarmed monk (just gonna call him what he is)
-The snobby half elf with long hair
-Or experienced lightguards.
-Professional driver
-Daisy

8 seats
2 at the front
1 on top

11 ppl all up
4 confirmed do far.
Gaider, Aelia, Elphas, Lanius

Pyrophilios

2021-01-17, 11:33 AM

"I'll take a post as driver or lookout." Lanius said. He still felt shame about freezing up when the specter arose. This time he had survived it, but it certainly wasn't something he wanted to make a habit out of.

Ramsus

2021-01-18, 12:19 PM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 17/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Me?" Aelie says in surprise that she's picking their group. Then she shrugs and goes about selecting members. She deliberates quite a bit, but in the end she chooses to leave behind the "bandit" (she doesn't know if he is or not, but she feels like Eisha probably doesn't need a bad influence around if it's true), the monk, and the light guards (as she feels it's more likely they'll needed all that much more in the later trip).

She doesn't go as far as assigning seats though, and just takes one inside the carriage for herself.

1-4) Gaider, Aelia, Elphas, Lanius
5) Professional driver
6) Eisha
7) Corey
8) Bok
9) Snobby Half-Elf
10) Old Man
11) Daisy

oaken

2021-01-18, 02:53 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-01-18, 10:47 PM

Once the decision was made, things began to move quick with a sense of urgency behind it.

The trip is estimated to take four long days and three short nights. You should make it to your first stop just before nightfall. An old built up farmhouse that has since been converted to a travellers lodge.
No one can confirm its condition since it has not been used in a while but in the past it has kept brave travellers safe on their journey.

It is here the second carriage should catch up.

Decide how you will spend the next 12 to 14 hours in or on the carriage, who will you talk to? What games will you play? What questions do you ask? What info do you share? How do you pass the time?

Remove any rations you eat or water you drink.

oaken

2021-01-18, 11:19 PM

Meanwhile, away from Greenville...

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 1/21 HD: 1d8/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 17 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Soon there were about four or five of those stumpy creatures hovering at the light's edge.
Occasionally in the distance, the blur of those smaller things dashed around but never neared the tree.
Time passed and the torch light gradually grew dimmer and dimmer, soon to go out.

Lenna was almost falling asleep when she noticed the restless creatures getting closer.

"The torch!"

The torch's light was no longer as bright as it was when she reached the tree.
The elf pulled another torch from her pack, lit it up, and carefully dropped it on the ground, on the same grassless patch where the other torch laid.

Lenna picked her bow and an arrow, and readied herself to fire at any creature that tried to come too far into the light's radius. The pain and the adrenaline rush were now giving away to her tiredness, she wanted to rest, but it seemed like the moonlit night wouldn't make it easy.

It was clear nothing would approach within the light.
The creatures momentarily retreated and then again returned but never coming within 40ft of the torch. The tree trunk however did cast a long shadow that offered them some protection and a chance to get a little nearer.

Seeing that the creatures seemed to gather closer to the tree's own shadow, Lenna reached for a third torch, lit it and dropped it on the other side of the tree, as to lighten up the whole area surrounding its trunk.

"Let’s see if you like this..."

Sure enough they scattered from the extra light, keeping even further away than before.
While they could be heard rustling in the distance they gave little focus to Lenna now, seemingly giving up on her for easier prey.

The extra light seemed to have worked. The creatures were now further away, the little noises of their rustling now a secondary thought in Lenna's mind. She kept the grip on her bow, but her mind started to drift off, the eyelids started to give.

[...]

She saw her mother again, surrounded by a bright light. She hadn't seen her mother in a long time, but the fair and perfectly combed long hair contrasting with the greenish skin was impossible not to recognize. Lenna reached for her mother, but something was amiss. Her mother's physiognomy started to shift, her face deforming with monstrous qualities: her mouth opened wide with a terrifying grin, her teeth protruding into fangs. The fair and combed hair now a big spiked mess, and her eyes sparkled with phantasmagorical purple light that cut deep into Lenna. She took a step back, and felt a stingy pain in her leg. She looked down but her limbs were all fine, when she looked up again, her mother was gone. Now she only saw a dark creature with short legs and a circular mouth. Everything was dark, still and cold.

[...]

You got 3 hours sleep before awoken by a changing mix of ghastly howls, clicking and high pitched shrieks. One of these buggers chattering away loudly as it climbs the tree, grinning with bright teeth and a maniacal glee in its eyes. It’s only about 2ft tall.

Short rest:
Use 1 hit die: (1d8+1)[4]
Recover spell slots

Lenna woke up alarmed by the feline-looking shadow that was starting to climb the tree. The creature had two forward-facing bulging eyes that made it look constantly startled. It had a protruding underbite, exposing its bright crooked sharp lower teeth. The ears were similar to a cat's ears, but proportionally much larger than its head. Even though it had a feline appearance, the creature's limbs were like elven limbs, long and slender arms and legs, with hands and feet.

Lenna was feeling shaky, as if she had had a bad dream that she already couldn't quite remember, but nevertheless she felt somewhat reinvigorated, albeit still not in her best state.
Her heart pumped a tiny bit stronger, and a her fingers tingled. She couldn't quite explain how, but she knew that meant her spell powers were again flowing inside of her.
She gave the creature an intense stare with her purple lit eyes, and again let out a ghostly screech towards it, as if pushing the beast away with her will.

Cast Cause Fear, Wisdom DC 13 or be frightened.

She then lit another torch, dropped on the ground, and tried to go back to sleep.

"Annoying little devils..."

The creature's ears pricked up at the sound and its mad gibberish chattering only intensified with excitement as it moved with a hungry determination. (Immune to Fear)

Seeing that the creature didn't budge, Lenna pulled an arrow and readied for an attack. Before shooting, she looked deep into the creature's eyes and gave it a smirk, with her momentaneously deformed and fanged mouth.

Cast Hexblade Curse, then attack.
Attack: (1d20+5)[22], damage: (1d8+5)[7] piercing

The arrow tears it off the tree and and drives the little creature to the ground where it finally falls still and quiet.
You can hear more of them in the far distance but they don’t seem to be coming any closer.
They definitely wouldn’t be able to sneak up on you.
With a new torch lit you know you have an hour of light protecting your tree.

It felt good to shoot down the climbing monster, and it gave Lenna a little more energy. She could still hear more monsters away from the light, and one of the two legged creatures seemed to be close enough, so she pulled another arrow and took another shot.

Recover 4 HP from Hexblade Curse.
Attack: (1d20+5)[17], damage: (1d8+3)[11]

Moments after the small gibbering creature fell, three stumpy two legged creatures raced into the light around the tree searching for easy prey.
Instead one found only an arrow to its head, an arrow that ended its life. The other two began scattering away.

"Oh wow, am I finally learning how to use this bow?"
"These two legged shadow leeches look as clumsy as they are irritating..."
"I wonder if there's a proper name for them..."

Lenna smiled, and tried to go back to sleep.

Pyrophilios

2021-01-20, 11:24 AM

"Up for another game?" Lanius asked as the waggon came to a halt to give the horses a fodder break. The rations he had liberated from the bandits were nothing to write home about, but he had eaten worse and was happy to have them after three days on the road with little more than spring water and the occassional nut or berry.

Ramsus

2021-01-20, 01:21 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 17/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Sure!" Aelia replies to the idea of another round of this perplexing new game.

For most of the first day she focuses on asking Daisy just about every question about her race as she can think of. ((Basically I'm just establishing this happened so it's not out of character when Aelia doesn't go out of her way to interact with the now-NPC in the future.))

The Outsider

2021-01-22, 03:25 PM

Elphas spends his time in the carriage getting to know people. While he intends to talk to everyone, he also wants to spend some time with Eisha and discuss what happened during the shadow battle. To start off, at some point during the journey, he says to her:
"You did a brave thing back there, you know. If it hadn't been for you, that child might not have made it. And I'm grateful."

oaken

2021-01-23, 01:54 AM

Meanwhile, away from Greenville...

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 9/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 15 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
You complete another short rest and are awoken by a distant cacophony of that maddening howling and gibberish clicking screams. Where you saw only one before, now they are but a bobbing sea of tightly packed violent hungry little creatures.
They are far from you but swarm across the land as one, heading towards the farmhouse.

Probably the most scary and worrisome thing was the sudden and instant silence that consumed the land. Their cries faded so fast and vanished almost as if magically, now nothing gave away their presence.

Meanwhile from the other direction, a lone carriage was heading towards the very same farmhouse. It was quite far but you had a good vantage point from your spot in the tree.

If you ran you might just be able to intercept them just before they got there but you notice at least two creatures between you and the carriage.

One a small gibbering thing and the other one of the leeches.

Lenna had never seen something like that, the creatures started acting in unison, forming a swarm that acted as a single entity. Slowly they moved in the direction of the farmhouse, until she couldn't see them anymore. She was afraid, but even more, she was curious and amazed. In a way, she now felt lucky she hadn't been able to make it all the way to the farmhouse.

As the swarm moved away into the horizon, something else caught Lenna's attention in the corner of her eye: a carriage, isolated and riding in the dark towards the same farmhouse. Without hesitation and any pondering Lenna picked up her equipment and jumped off the tree.

"They are riding into a trap!"

As she started off towards the caravan, she noticed the two creatures on her way. She focused on the leech, and let out a ghostly screech towards it. She then pulled her bow, and cautiously moved a few steps towards the caravan.

Object interaction: pickup pack.
Movement: jump off the tree, then move 10ft towards caravan.
Action: cast Cause Fear on the stumpy creature.

The necroleech quickly fled into the distance.
Meanwhile the smaller, noisy creature continued its mad endless gibbering and started towards you with a maniacal glee. (40ft away)

Lenna smiled when she noticed the short two-legged creature running away.

"No time for joy, Lenna!"
She turned her gaze to the other monster that was making clicking noises and advancing in her direction.

As she moved, Lenna pulled her bow and as she readied her arrow, she looked deep into the creature's eyes, her face momentaneously contorted in a ghastly shape, and then she fired.

Bonus action: cast Hexblade Curse
Longbow Attack: (1d20+5)[16]
Damage: (1d8+5)[6] Piercing
If the creature dies, recover 4 HP, and move at full speed, 35, towards the caravan, otherwise stay put.

Still alive but not happy it screeches as it charges towards you. (15ft away)

As she heard the creature's screech, Lenna stopped in her tracks, pulled another arrow, and shot again.

Longbow Attack: (1d20+5)[16]
Damage: (1d8+5)[11]
If creature falls, recover 4 HP, and move at full speed, 35, towards the caravan, otherwise move 20 ft back

The second arrow pierced its skull, momentarily lifting it into the air before slamming it into the ground, dead.

Getting rid of the creature raised Lenna's spirits. Feeling a somewhat better than before, she set out at full speed towards the caravan.

Action:Dash towards the carriage.
HP: 13
Quiver: 13

Holy-hunter

2021-01-27, 10:45 PM

The 1st day of the trip

Aelia, plays cards and talks to Daisy. You feel you are starting to get an understanding of the game.
Elphas, chats to everyone but gives Eisha a little extra focus. She struggles to accept any compliments and becomes reserved.
Lanius, leads the card game.
Gaider, still unwell. Mostly resting, slowly regaining her strength.
Isah, looking over Gaider.
Professional driver, (Garret) driving.
Eisha, quiet. Eyes Elphas occasionally. Scoured at Aelia once or twice.
Corey, plays a little bit of cards. Pulls out a waterskin full of wine.
Bok, seemed to enjoy making people uncomfortable for a bit with his intimidating presence and sheer bulk taking up space, but quickly grew bored and restless. Moved to the spot above the carriage.
Old Man, watches the card game and helps with the calculations. It’s quickly established that he is very mathematically smart. Beside that he gets stuck into his books.
Daisy, chats cheerfully.

The trip takes longer than expected and night begins to fall without sight of the expected farmstead.
The driver who introduced himself as Garret informs all its just because the roads are not well used and have been harder to travel.
Strange bizarre noises can just be heard rolling over the empty plains, travelling on the wind from far distances.
They are unnerving at the least, just like every swaying shrub or flickering shadow.

”Something es coming fo’ us!” the driver quietly shouts back into the carriage as he points to a shadow nearing fast from a distance outside the reach of his lantern.

Pyrophilios

2021-01-28, 11:36 AM

Lanius looked up alarmed: "That's no good - wide open terrain, nothing to take shelter and nothing to burn for a large fire. But if that thing can catch up with running horses, we will have a difficult fight. Maybe we can deter it with some burning arrows. Help me up on the roof and then ripp up some cloth and wind it around those arrows. No, don't stop the carriage. As long as it has to concentrate on coming after us, it won't have much ability to attack us directly."

Lanius busied himself with putting his bow into order. After that, he drew forth the lamp oil to soak the cloth on his arrows.

Ramsus

2021-01-29, 01:21 PM

The Outsider

2021-01-30, 12:16 AM

"So many shadows... Oh, thank you" Elphas says to Aelia as she hands him the glowing strip of leather. "A small light against the darkness. Xelenos would approve." He hefts his javelins and makes his way to the back of the carriage, readying himself to fight.

Pyrophilios

2021-01-30, 10:49 AM

"Thanks." Lanius took the glowing rag and tucked it to his belt. "Hopefully the light is strong enough to hinder those creatures."

Just to test the arrows, he shot one long distance into the mass of the advancing shadows.

[roll0] /(dis)advantage [roll1]+4, damage [roll2]+4, if crit [roll3]

With his eyes he followed the arrow flare up and vanish in the distance.

oaken

2021-01-31, 01:58 PM

The mass of shadows proved to be that of imagination and fear, as from the darkness only one figure emerged...

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 13 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Pushing her way through the darkness while still fighting the pain, Lenna saw an arrow fly from the carriage, passing over her head and disappearing in the darkness behind.
For a sliver of a moment her mind wandered towards Faila, and the sense of danger made her shiver, but just as quickly her focus shifted again towards the shadow creatures and the danger ahead.

"Don't shoot! Don't shoot! You're riding into a trap!", she shouted at the carriage.
She hoped the riders wouldn't be more trouble than the shadowlings, but at the same time she couldn't stand the thought of spending another day - and especially not another night - alone.

Pyrophilios

2021-01-31, 02:06 PM

Lanius wasn't sure he had seen and heard right - there was a figure, a humanoid figure moving behind them - it didn't look like the shadows, even though his arrow had illuminated it only for a split second.
The call meanwhile was very distinctively that of another fellow human being. It was a snap decision that he wouldn't have taken at any other time, but Lanius turned back to the driver:
"Slow down, there's a person out there. We can't just leave them to their fate."

Holy-hunter

2021-02-01, 03:46 AM

The driver was hesitant, but he slowed. Not coming to a complete stop. This new bit of information had the others in the carriage squeezing for a spot where they could sight what was happening out doors. Eisha was brandishing a knife. The old man quickly packed away his books.
Gaider, probably the most experienced fighter in the carriage, was still weak and only semi coherent.

Ramsus

2021-02-01, 12:15 PM

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Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Hello! You said something about a trap? If the way we're heading isn't safe, which way is?" Aelia greets/quickly asks vital questions of their unlikely road-side traveler in the dark.

oaken

2021-02-01, 03:00 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 13 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Lenna approached the carriage, limping her way through her last few steps before stopping. She carried her backpack and quiver on her back, and had one hand pressing on the wound on her thigh, which had an improvised bandage made with fabric torn off her own clothing.

"I'm guessing you are riding to the farmhouse straight ahead, aren't you? Not long ago a swarm of shadow creatures glided that way...", Lenna said, hunched over and still recovering her breath

"Now as for safety... at night, in the open like this, how can anyone be safe? I know I almost found my demise, and would have if not for a tree I was lucky to find", said the elf as she straightened her back. "Necroleeches are devilish but luckily they have short legs... how could they climb with those stumpy things?!"

"Now as for those other swarm creatures... they are agile like cats, and they can climb trees with ease, but it seems they were more attracted by whatever lies in the farmhouse ahead than by a mere small elf clinging to a tree, or you would probably not have found me. Whatever we do, don't you think that together we're more likely to stay safe?", Lenna finished her story as she stretched her neck, trying to assess what kind of people she was dealing with.

Pyrophilios

2021-02-01, 03:27 PM

Lanius had reached down to help the fellow elf get on board the cart.
"Well, that is no good then, but we have little chance but cleaning the farmhouse - forewarned is forarmed. And we are still persued. Maybe with enough light and a good formation, we can get our defensive position after all.

By the way, the name is Lanius Collurio. To which house do you owe loyalty?"

oaken

2021-02-02, 01:17 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 13 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
It was only when Lanius introduced himself and helped Lenna aboard the carriage that she realized she was talking to an elf like her. She hadn't seen one in many, many years, and the unexpected surprised set her back a little.

"House? Oh... I... sorry, Tanglírë, that's my family name, but I haven't seen them in a long time. It's nice to see you. I mean, see another elf. It's been too long."

Climbing up the cart, Lenna straightened her back a bit and patted her clothes, trying to make herself more presentable, with little success: her messy hair and improvised bandages gave away the hard night she'd been having.
Although all hardships aside, Lenna's elvish features and somewhat awkward introduction still had a friendly and peaceful quality of which she wasn't quite aware.

"Oh, and the name is Quelenna, but people just call me Lenna. Nice to meet you", she said while looking around at the others in the carriage, then turned back to Lanius and did a slight bow.

Pyrophilios

2021-02-02, 01:55 PM

Lanius nodded curtly. "Never mind that, my last visit home wasn't that successful that I could recommend anyone going home any time soon. Anyway, these are my travelling companions..." Lanius proceeded to introduce the others, but then frowned. Something was off about Lenna. Maybe it was a trick of the light...
"By the way, how did you end up out here, all by yourself - and more important, are you up for a fight when we reach the farm house?"

oaken

2021-02-02, 04:48 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 13 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
"Nice to meet all of you", Lenna said while discreetly assessing if any of the members of the group looked like magic users. Surviving the night was the main concern here, but uncovering the magical mysteries that had been aiding her was still a persistent thought in her head.

She turned back to Lanius: "are you familiar with house Tanglírë? Do you have any news of them from Rhaegora? I wouldn't recognize our homeland if I were to go back, I was but a child when I sailed away and never went back. Although I would be lying if I said I did not have mostly fond memories", Lenna said with a smile. She then paused a bit, and pondered about Lanius' question regarding the fight ahead.

Lenna did not like the idea of riding towards what seemed to be a losing battle.
On the other hand, she did not know how skillful these travelers were. Maybe they were experts in hunting shadow creatures, she certainly hoped that was the case.
And all things considered, it would still be better to fight alongside others than to be left alone to fend for herself once again.

"If riding into battle is what you desire, you can count on my bow and daggers. I've been fighting these creatures through the night, barely surviving, but I still have a few arrows left."
"We could have an advantage if we can position ourselves on higher ground, but I am not familiar with the surroundings, so I am afraid I can't be of much help in that. Do you folks live in the farmhouse? Do you have any thoughts about what in that place would attract the swarm of shadowcats?"

Before anyone could answer her questions, Lenna continued, now in an unsure and sorrowful tone: "as per my story leading me here, I must admit I am not completely sure myself. All that I know is that by all accounts I should no longer be in this plane of existence, but it would seem something beyond my understanding has brought me here, and apparently, to all of you. And who's to tell why? Magic has never been a prominent part of my life, but it would seem that's not the case anymore..."

Pyrophilios

2021-02-02, 06:10 PM

"Yes... I had a run in with one of their progeny. One of the nine reasons I'm now here. I'll tell you later about what news I know of Rhaegora.
So are you a planeswalker - or do you mean that you were dead and brought back? In any case, I think you at least are not one of the shadows out there - you seem to be missing yours."
Lanius replied and wanted to bite his tongue a moment later. 'Great work, Lanius, why don't you comment on her looking dirty and dissheveled as well', he scolded himself mentally.

The Outsider

2021-02-02, 07:34 PM

Elphas had been somewhat wary of the stranger who had come riding out of the night, but that changed in an instant when he saw the wound on her leg. "Oh, you're injured! I can heal that for you if you like- at least, some of it. It's a nasty-looking wound." As he spoke, his hands began to glow softly, as if to underscore his suggestion.

If you like, I can use Lay On Hands for 5 hp worth of healing.

Ramsus

2021-02-03, 02:16 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Quite fascinating Miss Lenna. Mmm hmm." Aelia sort of mainly says to herself at all the various things to think about questions to ask later of this newcomer. Then remembering herself she adds, "I'm Aelia Smith, nice to meet you. I'm afraid we don't really have a choice about heading to the farmhouse. We've come all the way from Brance and the horses will need rest. Also...... we're all members of the Adventurer's Guild and.... an adventure just landed right in our path. And while I can't speak for anyone else, I'm sure there are people living there and I don't think I'd feel very good about it knowing we left them to get attacked when we could have helped."

As soon as she's done talking though, she basically goes right back to clearly examining Lenna, and then her golden eyes light up as she has an idea. "Ah! Yes, yes, that'll do!" and then a few moments later has prepared another luminous strip of leather and hands it to Lenna. "Only fair it goes to you, since your shadowlessness was the inspiration I needed."

oaken

2021-02-03, 08:41 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 18/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 13 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Lenna looked at Lanius, she was curious about Rhaegora, but didn't want to press the matter.
"Oh, the latter, I am no planeswalker. Not that I am aware of, I suppose...."
"Missing my... what?", Lenna looked around herself, unaware of what Lanius was referring to.

Before she could really take in what was going on, she turned to Elphas as his hand began to glow: "oh! Yes, please, if you'd be so kind!", she said as she started to unwrap the bandages around her thigh. The skin around the marks of the creature's teeth had turned dry and dark.

She looked at Elphas: "It's good to be around people... kind people. Thank you!"
Slowly the sting on her thigh began to fade, and Lenna felt much better. She was thinking about who these people were, and how lucky she was to have crossed paths with them. And above everything, they seemed to be competent with magic. Maybe they could help in understanding what was happening with her. But she needed to be careful, she was not ready to open up just yet. What if they thought she was a threat?

Her thoughts were interrupted by Aelia. She smiled and responded: "nice to meet you, Aelia, I mean, Miss Aelia Smith, sorry.", she said, while stretching her arm to reach for the strip of leather.

"This will certainly be useful! I am most thankful, but what do you mean by shadowl...", and then it hit her. As she moved her arm back she noticed it did not cast a shadow on the carriage's flooring. That's what Lanius was talking about! She waved her arm a couple of times in disbelief....

"My shadow! How....?", she felt again a stingy pain on her thigh, and thought about the necroleech draining her energy away from her. Did that beast cause this? Or... could this be another consequence of her dreams and sudden prowess with spells? Was she dying? Becoming a shadow herself? Shadows don't cast shadow, it made sense, or did it?

Lenna slowly moved and sat next to Aelia. Her face was blank, and her gaze fixed on nothing. She was lost in her own thoughts.
After a few seconds she turned to Aelia and said in a quiet voice: "I don't know what this means... you said something about an Adventurer's Guild... what exactly is that? Do you deal with shadowlings? Do you know what's happening to me? Please, help me!"

Holy-hunter

2021-02-03, 10:38 PM

Without warning the carriage suddenly jerked and the horses whinnied in reply to a crack of the whip, as they were ushered into an exhausting run.
The road, so unused, was not suitable to be travelled upon at these speeds and the carriage creaked and groaned as it bounced violently about.
There was a loud thud as something larger than a man fell off the roof, hitting the dirt hard with a groan before quickly becoming enveloped in the nights darkness as the carriage continued away.
Large overgrown fields took over the landscape along one side while the glow of light from the farmstead could be seen ahead.
The driver said nothing, unable to form words.

Pyrophilios

2021-02-04, 01:03 PM

Lanius stuck out his head of the hatch, looked around and said: "What's going on out here?"

The Outsider

2021-02-04, 02:11 PM

Elphas shook his head as the wound only closed partially. "Think nothing of it. Xelenos teaches that kindness is the greatest light one can give to the world. I was right, though, it's a nasty wound. I couldn't quite close it, so you'll want to get some rest before-" He was cut off as the carriage jerked wildly, throwing his small frame around just a bit more than he was comfortable with. "By the Saints, what's going on out there?" He quickly finished his healing, then grabbed his new leather light and tried to see what the issue was.

Holy-hunter

2021-02-04, 08:45 PM

Lanius notices the absence of Bok.
Elphas gets a stammered reply from a clearly frightened driver.
“M,m... monsters in the field.” the words finally escape his pale face as he stares solely at the farmstead taking more shape as the wild bouncing carriage rounds a small hill.

Perception check 15 to see the monster
Vehicle or relevant knowledge check DC 10/15 to assess the carriage condition

Pyrophilios

2021-02-05, 12:01 PM

Perception
[roll0]+7
Vehicle (Land)
[roll1]+6

"Stop the carriage man - we can't leave him behind." Lanius called out, now furious
"At that pace our axles will break anyhow."

Lanius climbed up to engage the breaks if necessary, but mainly to ready his bow again.

Pyrophilios

2021-02-06, 01:28 PM

Finally, Lanius had time to look behind for Bok and immediately did a double take - there was a kind of scarecrow shadow closing in on the fallen.
"Bok's in trouble, watch my back, I'm going to get him."

Lanius jumped and rolled, readying his bow as he moved toward Bok, firing as he went.

Acrobatics
[roll0]+6

Attack
[roll1]+6, damage [roll2]+4 ([roll3] Sneak Attack), if crit [roll4] ([roll5] Sneak Attack)

Moving 35 ft. towards Bok

The roll was smooth, but the firing suffered from the rapid movement, as Lanius closed in

Ramsus

2021-02-07, 12:24 AM

Holy-hunter

2021-02-07, 11:11 PM

Surprise round.
Carriage started racing - Bok fell off. 60ft away.

1st round
Lanius spotted the enemy at Bok.
Jumped off moving carriage and missed shot.

Aelia threw a fire bolt into the shadows. (2dmg)

Lenna leapt out and fired an arrow successfully (2dmg)
Elphas?

Scarecrow swiped twice at Bok.
Bok retreats across the floor and stands
Driver/carriage will move another 60ft before stopping.

oaken

2021-02-08, 12:07 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 18/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 13 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Still in shock due to her shadowlessness, Lenna took an extra second to grasp the commotion around her.

When she finally took it all in, Lanius was already running and firing arrows at something, and Aelia stood at the door of the carriage shooting fire bolts. Lenna had seen battles before, but this was her first time seeing actual spells being flung around like that, and she was captivated.

She felt a pull on her arm, as if her bow was calling her to action, and it reminded her of her promise to Lanius. She quickly stood and squeezed through the door of the carriage past Aelia, and jumped off the car while reading an arrow, and shot at the scarecrow-looking creature that the others were attacking.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Pyrophilios

2021-02-09, 06:44 AM

Lanius continued forward, firing as he went

Attack
[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4 ([roll2]Sneak Attack), if crit [roll3]([roll4] Sneak Attack)

Moving 35 ft. towards Bok
Dropping bow and drawing rapier at end of movement.

Still, his arrows did little more than distract the monster, while he hurried closer, ready to draw his rapier.

Ramsus

2021-02-10, 04:34 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Before the cart got too far away, Aelia leapt off, barely managing to stay on her feet. Which honestly was a surprise to her as she hadn't expected it to work out as well as it did. Then as she throws another bolt of fire at the mass of shadowlings, Aelia calls out, "Bok! If you're still conscious please shout to us!"

Leapt out of the cart when it was 60 feet away, so still in darkvision range.

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

oaken

2021-02-10, 10:22 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 18/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 12 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Aelia's fire bolts flew over Lenna's head, hitting the shadow creature ahead and lighting the target. The elf took the opportunity and quickly shot another arrow.
She had the impression that the first arrow she fired hit the monster with a dry thump that didn't sound convincingly effective, but Lenna decided it was still worth to keep shooting, even if all the arrows did was distract the shadowling for her new friends to bring it down.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

oaken

2021-02-10, 10:24 AM

((OOC: forgot to roll for critical))
[roll0]

Holy-hunter

2021-02-10, 08:45 PM

2nd round.

Lanius missed and moved closer
Aelia threw a fire bolt . (20dmg)
Lenna fired another arrow (5dmg)

The Scarecrow smoulders, singed by the flames and lets out a dry raspy screech as it continues to swipe at Bok who is now standing and dodging the creature as best he can. A groan lets you know he is alive but hit.

Driver/carriage stops.

Pyrophilios

2021-02-11, 12:34 PM

When Lanius finally reached Bok's side, he went into a duellist's stance, ready to face the creature.

[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4+[roll2] Sneak attack, if crit [roll3]+[roll4]

"No one gets left behind!" Lanius wasn't sure if he was talking to Bok or to himself as he slashed his rapier over the thing's face.

Ramsus

2021-02-11, 12:58 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-02-11, 09:07 PM

As Lanius and Aelia’s attacks hit the creature almost simultaneously, it crumpled into a heap of torn clothes and tattered smouldering straw. There was no blood, no cries, no shadow muck, just a sudden absence of foe that made it feel surreal. Loose straw that was torn out by Lanius’s blade got quickly picked up by the wind and scattered about.

The carriage had stopped and all onboard were looking towards you. A few calls came as they questioned what was happening. Suddenly a loud scream of panic came from the driver and a horse neighed loudly.

oaken

2021-02-11, 11:39 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 18/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 11 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Another of Aelia's fire bolts flew over Lenna's head, and for a moment she was distracted trying to see if the light shed by the fire would make her body cast a shadow on the rocky ground.

When she looked ahead again, the scarecrow was no longer. Lenna started walking towards Lanius and the other individual that had been in trouble, to check if they needed any help, and to try to recover at least one her arrows - her quiver was getting empty. That's when she heard the scream coming from carriage.

"Will this night ever come to an end?", she thought with a sigh, and started walking back, circling the carriage, trying to see what was ahead. "Could it be the swarm?"

Pyrophilios

2021-02-12, 07:51 AM

Lanius looked at Bok to ascertain if his injuries were life threatening, before taking a closer look at the fallen scarecrow.
"If those shadows can animate objects, we are in for a rough time."
"Come on Bok, let's get you back to the carriage."

Ramsus

2021-02-13, 12:56 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-02-13, 09:56 PM

Arriving back at the carriage it was easy to see there were two more scarecrows. They showed absolutely no concern for the lights.

Corey and Elphas had flanked one at the carriages entrance.
”Help the driver!” shouted the blonde haired half elf, trapped in the doorway of the carriage.

Accentuating the urgency, the driver leapt from his seat and hit the ground hard. The second scarecrow stalked toward him. Similar in fashion to the first only this one had an old scyth blade in place of his right hand and forearm.

Attack on driver[roll0][roll1]

oaken

2021-02-13, 11:33 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 18/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 11 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
"That must have hurt!", thought Lenna when she saw the scarecrow attacking the carriage driver.
"So these are not shadowlings... What are these monsters doing attacking a group of adventurers, outnumbered like this then? Could they be protecting something? But what?", the elf thought as she fired an arrow at the driver's assailant.

Lenna then took a quick look around, surveying the area, trying to see if there was anything that could be under the protection of the scarecrows.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] piercing damage
If crit: [roll2]

Pyrophilios

2021-02-14, 04:56 AM

"Move it Bok, double time."
Lanius told the large man while he began sprinting back towards the carriage with his drawn rapier, ready to help the striken driver.

Double move for 70ft to get beside the driver.

Ramsus

2021-02-15, 01:01 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Are you ok?" Aelia calls out, though instead of rushing over she maintains her distance. It was apparent these scarecrows are weak to fire and- she pauses at that thought, realizing to share it with the others, and calls out, "They're weak to fire!" and then hurls a bolt of fire at one of them.

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Holy-hunter

2021-02-17, 11:23 PM

Lenna’s arrow sunk deep into the scarecrows straw body but did little to hamper its pursuit of the driver. Only when Lanius came charging up towards it did the monster raise its haunting surreal face and change its target.
This scarecrow, slightly different to the other was slightly more elusive than its counterparts and managed to avoid Aelia’s fire bolt before swiping its large scythe hand at Lanius twice.

Attack 19
Damage 7

Attack 14
Damage 4

oaken

2021-02-18, 12:38 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 18/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 10 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
"Wish that this bow could shoot fire arrows...", Lenna mumbled when she heard Aelia shouting. She even closed her eyes for a second, as if wishing that her mysterious bow would respond to her immediate need.

"These arrows are almost good as nothing, wood on wood, it's like I am shooting a board shield... I'm just wasting them at this point, and it's not like I have many left."

She put away her bow, pulled a torch out of her pack, and took a step to the side, slightly startled by Lanius as he ran past her on his rush towards the driver. She then lit up the torch and set after the other elf.

Object interaction: Put away bow.
Action: get a torch and light it up.
Move 35ft towards the driver and the scarecrow.

Pyrophilios

2021-02-18, 04:03 PM

Lanius cried out as the rusty steel managed to draw blood. He had been too slow to evade and now he was in trouble. But at least the thing had stopped killing their driver, so there was that.

Without hessitation, he returned the favor and sliced his rapier across the creature's face

Attack
[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4, if crit [roll2]

Should Sneak Attack apply (Driver close by and still a threat)
[roll3], if crit [roll4]

9/14 HP remaining

Ramsus

2021-02-19, 12:23 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-02-20, 12:35 AM

The scarecrow took the attacks, the blade tearing at its tattered cloth while the fire smouldered on many straw ends.
The monster swung again at Lanius, returning his attack.
Attack[roll0] Damage[roll1]
Attack[roll2] Damage[roll3]

After swiping its blade at Lanius the scarecrow turned its attention away to a more irritating foe, Aelia. It began stalking towards her.
(Moves 20 foot towards Aelia, Lanius gets AOO)

oaken

2021-02-20, 02:52 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 18/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 10 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Lenna is horrified to see the scarecrow slashing at Lanius like that. As the creature moves away past her, she swings her torch wildly at it.
"BURN!!!"

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

Pyrophilios

2021-02-20, 07:03 AM

Lanius reeled from the blow, still, he didn't see a reason to let up here. As the thing turned around, he struck at the thing's legs. But blood got in his eyes and he missed.0

Down to 3/16 HP
AoO:
[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4, if crit [roll2]

if Sneak attack applies: [roll3], if crit [roll4]

On my turn:
[roll5]+6, damage [roll6]+4, if crit [roll7]

if Sneak attack applies: [roll8], if crit [roll9]

Undeterred from his profusely bleeding wounds, Lanius followed the thing and struck true this time.

Ramsus

2021-02-20, 12:23 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Seeing the Scarecrow move towards her Aelia throws another bolt of fire at it while saying, "No no. Stay away. You've got at least two other people happy enough to approach you." and then she backs off as quickly as possible.

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Moving away 30 feet.

Holy-hunter

2021-02-20, 05:25 PM

The scarecrow, a bit tattered but mostly intact, diverted its attention to Lenna. The closest person brandishing fire at it. It slashes it scythe in a wide arc one way then back the other.

Attack[roll0] Damage[roll1]
Attack[roll2] Damage[roll3]

oaken

2021-02-20, 05:50 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 10 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
The scarecrow changed target right as Lenna attacked him with her torch, swinging its scythe twice in a wide arc, slashing at the elf.
Lenna slightly miscalculates the scythe's arc, and gets slashed on the shoulder, but manages to avoid the second attack.

When she's wounded, she lets out an eerie cry, and her eyes burn with a ghastly light towards the scarecrow, who is engulfed by otherworldly dark purple hellish flames.

Reaction: cast Hellish Rebuke, the scarecrow has to do a Dexterity save with DC 13 or take 2d10 fire damage. Half on a successful save.

That's not enough for Lenna, though, grunting like a wild beast and baring her teeth at the creature, she slashes at it again with her torch.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

Holy-hunter

2021-02-21, 03:15 AM

The vengeful flames engulf the creature and it falls to the floor. As the fire settles there is only ash and embers sitting amongst an old yet durable scythe blade.

Looking back to the others and Bok is holding up the straw scattered remains of a scarecrow head over a deflated and decapitated body. The others either kicked at the creatures remains, that now without life seemed dully ordinary, or nursed various cuts and bruises.

Cory wore a deep claw mark across his face but was dulling the pain with a new wine skin.
The driver seemed to have the worst injuries.

((Once you have rested everyone can level up.))

Pyrophilios

2021-02-21, 06:36 AM

Lanius sagged against the cart, breathing heavily while he held the latest wound on his arm shut. Still, he spared a glance for the fallen driver.
"I need a minute to fix myself up again - and I really need to find a way to creat burning arrows."

If necessary, stabilization roll for the driver

[roll0]+3

Rolling my 1d8 to regain HP

[roll1]

oaken

2021-02-22, 12:13 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 10 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
It takes Lenna one second or two to regain her composure after the scarecrow crumbles into ash in front of her. She quickly looks to see if there are any arrows she can salvage, then runs towards Lanius and the driver to try to help.

"We are in bad shape.. I don't like this one bit, how are we going to make it to the farmhouse? There is still a swarm of shadow cats lurking somewhere, where could they be at this point? Should we rest for a little and patch up before we continue?"

Medicine check to stabilize the driver as well, if needed: [roll0]

Ramsus

2021-02-22, 01:32 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Just for a little bit, we need to get to that farmhouse soon. If they're under attack or going to be we need to help. And if they're not that just means we're going to get swarmed ourselves if we linger out here too long. We're not really hard to notice." Aelia replies, noting how several of them emit light and the carriage has lit lanterns.

While the others treat their wounds, Aelia does what she can (with tools and magic) to repair the carriage.

Casting Mending on whatever I can.

If a tool check is needed too, Tinker's tools/Smith's tools: [roll0]

Holy-hunter

2021-02-22, 03:59 AM

Aelia manages to get the carriage back into a decent condition, it was clear that it wouldn’t have made it much further at the pace they were going.
Everyone rested up a little and saw to injuries and hungry stomachs. They all also had an opinion on the scarecrows, what it meant and what they should do about it. With no clear leadership things got a little heated until a sound ceased all talking.

It was a wild shrill gibberish. An insane cackling, invaded by high pitch squeals and clicks. Then there was another. They were not overly loud but with nothing to compete against, their maniacal noises were clear.
Doing nothing to try hide themselves, at least three of these small creatures were heading your way.

(They are 10ft apart from each other. When You can attack depends on your vision.)

Pyrophilios

2021-02-22, 08:21 AM

"No rest for the weary. Let's try to keep them at distance." Lanius said as he climbed the carriage and readied his bow. Getting a bit of hight could only improve the impact he was making with his attacks.

Ini [roll0]

Attack with short bow (if height gives advantage, I'll gladly take it to compensate the disadvantage beyond darkvision range)
I can start shooting at 320 ft out, at 60ft Darkvision kicks in with bow at optimal distance.

[roll1]+6/(dis)adv [roll2]+6, damage [roll3]+4, if crit [roll4]

oaken

2021-02-22, 12:25 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 10 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
"Shadowcats!!!", Lenna says, and immediately follows Lanius, climbing on the carriage. "If these are like the ones I fought earlier, my arrows should work better than they did against the scarecrows. But be careful, they are fearless beasts!"
Lenna then pulls an arrow from her quiver, brushing her fingers on the arrows' fletchings she's reminded again of how she's short in ammunition, "I hope these will be all we need... and then, who knows?"
She readies an arrow and waits until she can see one of the beasts to fire.

Initiative: [roll0]
Ready an attack until one of the enemies is in her line of sight.
Attack: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]

Ramsus

2021-02-22, 01:32 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Well hopefully fire works just as well, as that's pretty much all I've got right now." Aelia comments and prepares to throw said fire at the first one that gets within range of her.

Readying Fire Bolt for the first one that gets within 120 feet.

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
disadvantage: [roll1]
damage: [roll2]
if crit: [roll3]

Pyrophilios

2021-02-22, 01:45 PM

Three attacks at range
1. [roll0]+6/(dis)adv [roll1]+6, damage [roll2]+4, if crit [roll3]

2. [roll4]+6/(dis)adv [roll5]+6, damage [roll6]+4, if crit [roll7]

3. [roll8]+6/(dis)adv [roll9]+6, damage [roll10]+4, if crit [roll11]

Lanius saw one of the creatures going down, but kept firing steadily. Conserving ammo was low on his list of priorities after receiving two very nasty cuts.

Ramsus

2021-02-22, 10:57 PM

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
disadvantage: [roll1]
damage: [roll2]
if crit: [roll3]

Holy-hunter

2021-02-22, 11:08 PM

In the darkness and distance only glimpses of these small creatures could be seen but their horrid sounds always gave away their location. Arrows and fire bolts flung into the darkness and soon there was the sound of only one.

That wild clicking, chattering and shrill squealing was suddenly only 50 ft away. Lenna’s readied arrow stab into the ground beside it as it continued charging forth.

Behind it, 100’s of feet away, the air suddenly erupted with the sound of a heap more of these creatures. It was hard to calculate how many as their insane mumbling overlapped each other’s.
(Small group- 4 to 20 roll perception to narrow the number.)

((Aelia estimates 9 to 15))

Ramsus

2021-02-22, 11:32 PM

oaken

2021-02-22, 11:35 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 9 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
"That sound... it must be the swarm, right?", Lenna pulled another arrow, adjusted it against the string, and waited again until she saw another creature.

"Are we going to stay here and hold our ground?"

Ready an attack until one of the enemies is in her line of sight.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Pyrophilios

2021-02-23, 07:52 AM

Another two attacks as soon as they are within 60ft
1. [roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4, if crit [roll2]
2. [roll3]+6, damage [roll4]+4, if crit [roll5]

While Lanius continued to shoot, he called out to the others: "Bok, stand between the horses so you can't be flanked and also control the cart if necessary. Daisy, guard the door to the inside of the carriage - and use your magic to turn the terrain to our advantage - either with light or changing the ground - if you can."

Holy-hunter

2021-02-23, 11:56 AM

Lanius takes down the shadow cat before them. Meanwhile,
The driver hands Lenna a quiver he found.
Bok and Corey move to protect the horses.
Isah offers some short and blunt words of encouragement. (Gain a 1d6 inspiration die)
Everyone else hides.

Round 1
300 ft away concealed in darkness 9 to 16 shadowcats approach.

Round 2
300 ft away 1 to 4 shadow cats
250 ft away 9 to 16 shadow cats approach

Round 3
250 ft away 1 to 4 shadow cats
200 ft away 9 to 16 shadow cats approach

Round 4
300 ft away 2 to 8
200 ft away 1 to 4
150 ft away 9 to 16

((Record you actions for each round, all ranged attacks are at disadvantage.))

oaken

2021-02-23, 12:39 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 26 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
As she readied another arrow, Lenna let out a sigh: "it seems as there might be more than 20 of these creatures.. I am going to run out of arrows very soon this way..."
And just as she said that the driver called her: "hey you, little elf on top of the carriage, I found this tucked in a corner, take it!" He said and quickly rushed to hide inside the car.

A quiver full of arrows, just what Lenna needed!

She hung the quiver around her waist, feeling more confident now.
For a brief moment, she held her breath, bracing herself for the coming attack. All she could hear was the clicking and squealing sound of the charging shadow cats.

And guided by the creatures' sounds, Lenna let her bow join the horrid melody, singing its own song.

Skip round 1, taking and preparing the quiver, and listening.
Round 2: attack with disadvantage: [roll0] & [roll1], damage: [roll2] piercing
Round 3: attack with disadvantage: [roll3] & [roll4], damage: [roll5] piercing
Round 4: attack with disadvantage: [roll6] & [roll7], damage: [roll8] piercing

Pyrophilios

2021-02-23, 01:22 PM

"I'm down to 12... 11... 10...9..."
Lanius counted as he continued to fire at the oncoming hoard. "When they reach us, make sure to stand close together in a compact formation. Back to back, so no more than three can get at you at once."

A calm had settled on him, that surprised him. There wasn't anything more he could do than what he was doing already. That made it somehow ok.

Round
1. [roll0]/[roll1]+6, damage [roll2]+4, if crit [roll3]
2. [roll4]/[roll5]+6, damage [roll6]+4, if crit [roll7]
3. [roll8]/[roll9]+6, damage [roll10]+4, if crit [roll11]
4. [roll12]/[roll13]+6, damage [roll14]+4, if crit [roll15]

Ramsus

2021-02-24, 12:38 AM

Holy-hunter

2021-02-24, 02:29 AM

Round 5

Aelia’s Fire comes to life. Your handle on the creatures numbers is more definite with the added light and from observing for some time.

250 ft away 6
150 ft away 4
100 ft away 8

With the deaths of at least four it was slowly growing quieter... until.
A sudden loud chaotic cacophony tears through the air as a great number of ghastly howls, clicks, shrieks, and insane chattering noises explodes forth from a sudden emerging swarm.
A patch of rolling darkness can be seen in the distance consuming a 15ft square with the small shadow cats as they come surging forth as one vile creature. Unlike before, you can not estimate its numbers.

Round 6
2nd round of fire.
300 ft away swarm (?)
200 ft away 6
100 ft away 4 (in low light)
50 ft away 8 (20ft away from fire)

(FYI, all enemies are now on the board.)

oaken

2021-02-24, 02:59 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 25 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Roud 5
Lenna was grateful for Aelia and her idea to light up the fire. She could now see the fiend shadowcats charging up towards them.
Without hesitation, she fired at the nearest one.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] piercing

Round 6
When Lenna finally saw the mass of the swarm advancing in their direction she was paralyzed. She did not know what to do. Would her arrows even work against such a creature? She thought of the scarecrows, and how her arrows did nothing against them. And then she had an idea, she didn't really think it through, but in the face of danger, she quickly acted without wasting time to ponder.

Cast Minor Illusion ahead of the horses and if possible ahead of the fire as well, make it look like a scarecrow facing forward.

Ramsus

2021-02-24, 03:24 AM

Pyrophilios

2021-02-24, 12:36 PM

"At times like this, I'd wish there was still a god I could believe in..." Lanius murmured between his count. It was easier now to shoot with the illumination.
"8... 7..."
He would have thanked Aelia if there was any concentration to spare.

Round
5. [roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4, if crit [roll2]
6. [roll3]+6, damage [roll4]+4, if crit [roll5]

Holy-hunter

2021-02-24, 01:57 PM

Round 5/6
Lenna put an arrow in one and injured it badly, but it clung to life and carried on.
Aelia’s firebolts only managed to light the air as the creatures proved to be cautious of the flying flames.
Lanius put one down with two arrows.
Meanwhile they kept charging forth.

Round 7
The illusion of the scarecrow fooled 4 from the front line who either paused to attack or avoid it. In their confusion they didn’t go far. Those behind them became wiser to the trick.

Still, some tried their luck at it.

The remaining of the first group proved that shadow cats are fearless and all charged at Bok.
With a roar he met the first one with his fist, the shadowcat never got back up.
The other two bit and clawed at him (3dmg)

Round 7
3rd round of fire. (2dmg)
250 ft away swarm (?)
150 ft away 6
100ft (low light)
50 ft away 4
35 ft away 4 stopped at illusion
30ft small fire
Bok 1 + 1(1hp) attacked Bok.

—————————————-
Make 2 Attacks with same layout as above.
last for rnd 7 and first for rnd 8
—————————————-

oaken

2021-02-24, 03:43 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 23 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Roud 7 & 8
Lenna smirked when she noticed the shadowcats distracted by the scarecrow illusion.
With no time to spare, she reached for more arrows and fired at them again.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] piercing, if crit: [roll2]

Attack: [roll3]
Damage: [roll4] piercing, if crit: [roll5]

Prioritize the shadowcats that Lenna can see and that are already hurt, if they all look healthy, prioritize the ones on Bok.

Pyrophilios

2021-02-24, 04:42 PM

"6... 5..."
Lanius continued to count, shooting now at optimal range. He knew what he had to do when he reached zero. Still, killing these things felt good. There were likely worse causes you could spend your last minutes with.

Round
7. [roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4, if crit [roll2]
8. [roll3]+6, damage [roll4]+4, if crit [roll5]

Ramsus

2021-02-24, 05:14 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-02-25, 12:23 AM

Round 8
Lenna ended one of the injured creatures on Bok and then another that approached him.
Lanius took down another with two precise arrows.
Aelia’s firebolts took down one and injured another.

They were falling quick but the swarm grew ever closer. A couple remained at the illusion, be it new shadow cats or the ones already there, it was impossible to tell.

Still they all funnelled around the fire towards Bok, leaving Corey just standing there. ”What do I do!?” he shouted, looking over the horses.

In his rage and confidence Bok over-swung so greatly that somehow the small giant unbalanced himself and tripped over the the small clawing creatures. Hitting the floor with a heavy thud.
The creatures at Bok continued on towards the carriage, frantically climbing up it. New shadow cats took there place, gnashing, clawing and biting madly at the fallen Goliath.

Round 8
Last round of fire 🔥
200 ft away swarm (?)
100 ft away 6 (in low light)
35 ft away 2 at illusion/fire
Bok 2 (AC+2)
Carriage 1+1(6) (AC+5 from atop carriage)

—————————————-
Attack last for rnd 9 and first for rnd 10
—————————————-

Round 9
The fire went out throwing darkness over the battlefield once again.

Bok was still roaring as he came to stand and Cory ran past the dead flames to aid his friend. Meanwhile claws and teeth ripped at his flesh.
(Bok has 10 hp left)

150 ft away swarm (?)
50 ft away 6
Bok 2 (AC +2 due to cover)
Carriage 2 (AC+5 from atop carriage)
On top of carriage 1+1(5)

Those 2 that were climbing the carriage were suddenly upon it. Drawn to the fresh blood on Lanius they both attacked feverishly with a wikid abandon. Little claws and teeth lashing out.

Their bloodlust advantaged reduced by the small light he wore.

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]

oaken

2021-02-25, 02:19 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 22 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Round 9
Lenna was surprised to see the shadowcats on top of the carriage, as she hadn't noticed them climbing it.
In the spur of the moment, she mindlessly turned, aiming the bow at the creature right in front of her, and fired.
Attack: [roll0] & [roll1] (disadvantage)
Damage: [roll2] piercing, if crit: [roll3]

oaken

2021-02-25, 02:21 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 21 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Round 10
Barely having time to take aim, as the creature was right on top of her, Lenna quickly pulled another arrow and fired again.
Attack: 1d20+5 & 1d20+5 (disadvantage)
Damage: 1d8+3 piercing, if crit: 1d8

oaken

2021-02-25, 02:23 AM

....
Sorry, messed up the rolls when posting above, and can't roll on edits, so here are the rolls:
Attack: [roll0] & [roll1] (disadvantage)
Damage: [roll2] piercing, if crit: [roll3]

Ramsus

2021-02-25, 03:00 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

With the fire having died down and most of the foes in range now about the carriage, Aelia's options for targets she could see decently drastically shrunk. She moved around to get an angle as best she could and threw yet more fire.

Moving to get as good an angle on foes as possible.

Round 9
Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Round 10
Moving to get as good an angle on foes as possible.

Fire Bolt: [roll3]
damage: [roll4]
if crit: [roll5]

Pyrophilios

2021-02-25, 06:40 AM

Lanius dropped his bow and drew the rapier. Positioning himself back to back with Lenna, he began slashing and kicking at the crawling little terrors.
"I should have killed bandits with better gear", he murmured, all to aware how little protection the thin leather armor gave him.

7.[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4+[roll2], if crit [roll3]+[roll4]
8.[roll5]+6, damage [roll6]+4+[roll7], if crit [roll8]+[roll9]

Holy-hunter

2021-02-25, 10:12 AM

Round 10
———————-
The shadowcats on top of the carriage failed to bring blood from Lanius.

Lenna‘s arrows missed the vile creatures at her feet.

Aelia on the other hand found a better angle, blowing the charred remains of one right of the carriage and burning the other.

Lanius quickly dispatched the last one after drawing his rapier, and stood ready to kill the next one to climb up.

Two Cats who were already climbing suddenly showed their faces.
One attacked Lanius and the other Lenna.

Lanius slew the one that came at him.

Lenna was attacked [roll0] Damage [roll1]

Meanwhile. Two shadowcats attacked Bok before scurrying on to the carriage and starting their climb as a small group of six more monsters fell upon the duo behind them. Of them, Corey is the main target taking the attacks of 5 as he tries to defend his friend.

Bok was lost to a rage, punching at the nearest Cat and killing it with his bare hands.

100 ft away swarm (?)
Bok 0 / Corey 5 (AC +2 due to cover)
2 climbing Carriage
On top of carriage 1
——————————————

round 11
——————-
The swarm nears and is now a visibly and audibly horrifying fright.

Bok and Corey who are overwhelmed, simply try to defend themselves against the blood hungry creatures in the wake of the coming swarm.
(Bok has 7 hp left)
(Corey has 8)

2 shadow cats dart in different directions away from Bok and Corey.
1 charges at Aelia while the other begins its climb up the carriage.

On top the carriage more of the viscous little creatures emerge, their wild noises never ceasing until death.

Lenna was attacked [roll2] Damage [roll3]
Lanius was attacked [roll4] Damage [roll5]
Lanius was attacked [roll6] Damage [roll7]

50 ft away swarm (?)
1 -Bok / 2 -Corey
1 -climbing carriage
1 -charging towards Aelia
3 -On top of carriage

—————————————-
Attack last for rnd 11 and first for rnd 12
—————————————-

Ramsus

2021-02-25, 12:57 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

And of course, while she was waiting for the swarm to get in range (and once it did what a strange sight it was), one of the shadowcats came directly for her. She could see the others were too busy defending themselves, so she'd have to deal with the one charging at her herself.

Round 9
Attacking the shadowcat charging her.

Fire Bolt: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

if it's not dead, backing away 30 feet.

Round 10
If shadowcat charging her is still alive, attack it then move 30 feet away. If it's not she attacks the swarm and only moves away if it's focused on her. If she has to move closer to attack it without disadvantage after the previous round she does.

Fire Bolt: [roll3]
damage: [roll4]
if crit: [roll5]

Pyrophilios

2021-02-25, 02:08 PM

For a split second, Lanius had over extended himself - and was promptly punished for it by the enemy. The cut smarted, but wasn't crippling. Not yet anyway.
The pain focused his mind and he renewed his attacks.

Next two attacks:

9. [roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4+[roll2], if crit [roll3]+[roll4]
10. [roll5]+6, damage [roll6]+4+[roll7], if crit [roll8]+[roll9]

oaken

2021-02-25, 07:05 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 13/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 21 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Rounds 11 & 12
Lenna failed miserably to shoot the shadowcats right in front of her, as she was too focused in avoiding their attacks, which she managed to do successfully.
Finnally the swarm could be seen ahead of them, advancing towards her direction. She looked at it in horror, but couldn't waste much time studying the monstrosity, as shadowcats still surrounded her and her new companions.

"You two down there! Fall back!!!" She yelled at Bok and Corey, as they now stood isolated between the shadowcats that had passed them and the swarm.

With that, she continued firing arrows at near point-blank against the shadowcats on the carriage.

Keep attacking the shadowcats on the carriage. If they all die, focus the ones on Bok/Corey.
Round 11 - Attack: [roll0] & [roll1]
Round 11 - Damage: [roll2] piercing

Round 12 - Attack: [roll3] & [roll4]
Round 12 - Damage: [roll5] piercing

Holy-hunter

2021-02-26, 02:24 AM

Round 12
———————-
Lanius’s blade ended a Shadow cat and narrowly missed another.

Lenna killed another Cat then put an arrow deep into the carriage roof. Her call to Bok and Corey was heard and most likely saved their lives. Bok struggled to retreat but Corey was there to make sure he did. They took some hits from those around them but moved far faster than the main shadow Cat swarm, staying just ahead as they headed to join Aelia.

Aelia backed away as she injured the cat coming at her, her speed was greater than his but it gave everything it had just to be standing 10ft away from her.

There were 2 dark monsters on the carriage attacking wildly.

Lenna was attacked [roll0] Damage [roll1]
Lanius was attacked [roll2] Damage [roll3]

(Bok has 5 hp left)
(Corey has 7)

The swarm blanketed over one of the horses and it fell to the ground neighing in pain. The cacophony of shadowcats soon drowned it out. A wet chewing and tearing sound hummed under their chaotic cries.

Swarm eating horse
3 - following Bok 5hp and Corey 7hp
1 -right in front of Aelia
2 -On top of carriage
——————————————

round 13
——————-

3 Cats still trailed Corey and Bok as they came running beside Aelia. They arrived just after the injured shadow cat swung at her with a claw.
Aelia was attacked [roll4] Damage [roll5]

On the carriage roof the surviving shadow cats attacked again.

Lenna was attacked [roll6] Damage [roll7]
Lanius was attacked [roll8] Damage [roll9]

The remaining horse panicked and reared, still bound to the carriage it frantically bucked and pulled on its restraints, violently shaking the carriage.

Lenna & Lanius An acrobatics save DC 10 or fall.

[roll10]
4 = fall to carriage roof
1 to 3 = fall to floor and take [roll11] damage.
If on the floor, you are subjected to the swarm.
Attack [roll12]
Damage [roll13]

[roll14]
4 = fall to carriage roof
1 to 3 = fall to floor and take [roll15] damage.
If on the floor, you are subjected to the swarm.
Attack [roll16]
Damage [roll17]

Swarm at base of carriage
3 - following Bok 5hp and Corey 7hp
1 -right in front of Aelia
2 -On top of carriage

—————————————-
Attack last for rnd 13 and first for rnd 14
—————————————-

Pyrophilios

2021-02-26, 09:28 AM

Acrobatics: [roll0]+6

Attack: [roll1]+6, damage [roll2]+[roll3]+4, if crit [roll4]+[roll5]

Instead of elegantly jumping from the roof, rolling and landing in a crouch, Lanius managed to hit his foot on the edge of the carriage, tumble unceremoniously to the ground and ripping open his trouser leg, leaving quite a bit of skin on various stones. The swarm was upon him, but luckily the creatures hadn't expected his blunder either and several of the creatures jumped over his prone form.
Getting up as fast as possible, despite the new injury, Lanius stepped to Lael's side, stabbing at her closest assailant.

oaken

2021-02-26, 11:37 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 11/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 20 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Round 13
Upon being attacked by one of the shadowcats, Lenna abruptly turned her face towards the creature, her face glowing with sinister expression and features, and hellish flames enveloped the beast.
She barely had any time to think, as the carriage started rocking violently when one of the horses thrashed out of control. It was but for a stroke of luck that the elf managed to shuffle about and stay on her feet, she didn't even want to think of what would happen to her had she fallen.

The sounds of the swarm devouring the other horse were sickening, and Lenna wanted nothing to do with that.
She carefully climbed down the carriage and ran towards Aelia.

Reaction: cast Hellish Rebuke, dexterity save with DC 13 or take 2d10 fire damage. Half on a successful save. Target the shadowcat that looks the most hurt out of the two who attacked Lenna.
Acrobatics check to stay on her feet: 16 (rolled on Discord)
Round 13 Action: climb down the carriage, move 20ft towards Aelia, Bok and Corey, then continue moving 35ft more.

Round 14
As Lenna drew closer to Aelia and friends, she fired an arrow at the shadowcats who were on them.

Action: move 35ft further away from the carriage, while trying to stay out of reach of the shadowcats that are on Aelia, Bok, and Corey (diagonally), and fire an arrow at the shadowcat that looks the most hurt out of the ones attacking them.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Ramsus

2021-02-27, 12:57 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-02-28, 04:23 PM

Round 14 & 15
———————-

Soon, Bok, Corey, Lenna and Lanius all arrived at Aelia’s side. As a group they despatched two of the immediate threats, leaving two more remaining to deal with.
Corey cried out in pain as more claw marks were added to his already riddled body.
Bok and Corey fight back injuring the creatures.

After Lenna’s Hellish Rebuke there was only one SC left on the roof, it clawed at the window until it found a way in.
That’s when Elphas the paladin burst out the carriage door, guided by his faith he roared in the name of his god as he swung his morningstar wildly!
He got in a ferocious hit moments before the swarm retaliated likewise. In less than 10 seconds he was down and reduced to nothing but Shadowling food.

There were screams and sobs from inside the carriage but luckily, Elphas’s corpse was enough of a distraction that they managed to shut and lock the door.

—————————————-
Attack last for rnd 15 and first for rnd 16
—————————————-

Swarm (taken 8 damage) at base of carriage
2 - fighting Bok 5hp and Corey 4hp
1 -inside carriage

oaken

2021-03-01, 01:07 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 11/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 18 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Rounds 15 & 16
Lenna was completely focused on the shadowcats attacking Bok and Corey until the sounds of wild beasts and splintered shields caught her attention back towards the carriage. She's sickened by the sight of the swarm downing Elphas with one single attack.

She instinctively continues moving back, away from the terrifying swarm, and prepares another arrow, now to fire at the dreadful beast who continues to lurk under the carriage.

As she focuses and aims at the swarm a purple spectral aura starts to emanate from her eyes and her wrists. Her hair starts to spike up, and her face starts to shift with monstrous, repulsive features such as fangs and an unnaturally large mouth.

Lenna will continue to move away from the swarm and from the shadowcats who are attacking Bok and Corey, diagonally positioning herself while still staying at most 150ft away from all targets (in range to be able to attack any of them if necessary). She will move on both turns until she reaches the limit of 150ft or the maximum amount of movement she's able to do (35ft per turn).

Her aura and monstrous face are effects of her using her Hexblade Curse feature to curse the swarm, causing her attacks against it to deal 2 extra points of damage, and crit'ing on 19s or 20s. Once (if) it dies she regains 4 hit points.

Attack on round 15 against the swarm: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1], if crit: [roll2]

Attack on round 16 against the swarm: [roll3]
Damage: [roll4], if crit: [roll5]

Ramsus

2021-03-01, 01:22 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Elphas! NO!" Aelia screamed as she furiously hurled bolts of fire at the swarm in an effort to draw its attention away from those in the carriage, one that came too late.

Round 9

Fire Bolt at swarm: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Moves however she needs to to not have disadvantage on the attack and otherwise continues to retreat away from the others if the swarm is now coming at her.

Round 10
Fire Bolt at swarm: [roll3]
damage: [roll4]
if crit: [roll5]

Moves however she needs to to not have disadvantage on the attack and otherwise continues to retreat away from the others if the swarm is now coming at her.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-01, 01:23 PM

Lanius' face hardened. He hadn't talked much with the paladin, but Elphas had been part of his group. Losing him filled him with rage. They needed to act. Corey and Bok were still alive and needed help, so he charged to their opponents and attacked the shadowcats there.

Move to Bok and Corey, try to dispatch their assailants.

Attack 1: [roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4+[roll2], if crit [roll3]+[roll4]
Attack 2: [roll5]+6, damage [roll6]+4+[roll7], if crit [roll8]+[roll9]

Holy-hunter

2021-03-02, 01:27 AM

Round 16 & 17
———————-

With a few fighting over the remaining bones and bloody clothes of Elphas, the majority of the swarm looked up and charged at Aelia, the source of the firebolts. Coming within 20ft of her, their incoherent babbling takes on a new haunting effect as the sound gets into her head.

Aelia DC 10 Wisdom saving throw
Each person who starts their turn within 20 ft is subject to their gibbering effect.
Can’t take reactions, and...
[roll0]
1-4 does nothing
5-6 takes no action and moves in a random direction away
7-8 attack a random creature within reach

Bok and Corey stood guarding the others and fought along side Lanius when suddenly the barbarian collapsed. The long day and night of battle finally taking its toll. Corey was close to following his friend, blood pouring from his many tiny scratches and bites littered all over his tattered body.

—————————————-
Attack last for rnd 17 and first for rnd 18
—————————————-

Swarm (taken 17 damage) 20ft away from Aelia
1 - fighting Bok 0hp and Corey 1hp

Pyrophilios

2021-03-02, 11:13 AM

Attacking the remaining shadowcat, while I still have a partner for Sneak attack

Next round going after the swarm

[roll0]+6, damage [roll1]+4+[roll2], if crit [roll3]+[roll4]

Wisdom Save: [roll5]+3

Second attack against the swarm if the sc is dead, otherwise continuing to hit it
[roll6]+6, damage [roll7]+4+[roll8], if crit [roll9]+[roll10]

Lanius continued to strike at the remaining solitary foe. Keeping Corey on his feet, so he could help Bok seemed to be best strategy to keep as many of the group alive as he could - which admittedly was at the moment a losing proposition - one way or the other.

oaken

2021-03-02, 12:03 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 11/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 16 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --
Rounds 17 & 18
As the swarm approached Aelia, Lenna continues to pull back using the opportunity to fire more of her arrows.
Her face still a ghastly deformity.

Lenna will continue to move away from the swarm and from the shadowcats, diagonally positioning herself while still staying at most 150ft away from all targets (in range to be able to attack any of them if necessary). She will move on both turns until she reaches the limit of 150ft or the maximum amount of movement she's able to do (35ft per turn).

Attack on round 17 against the swarm:
Damage: [roll],1d8+5 if crit: [roll1] piercing

Attack on round 18 against the swarm: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3], if crit: [roll4] piercing

Ramsus

2021-03-03, 12:41 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

For a moment there Aelia's mind was overwhelmed. She regained her senses long enough to run away and throw a bolt of fire at the swarm.

Round 17

Moves 30 feet away.

Round 18
Fire Bolt at swarm: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Moves 30 feet away.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-03, 08:34 AM

Round 17 & 18
———————-

DC 10 Wisdom saving throw for anyone who starts 20ft within the swarm. gibbering effect.
Can’t take reactions, and...
[roll0]
1-4 does nothing
5-6 takes no action and moves in a random direction away
7-8 attack a random creature within reach

The enemy on Bok was slain by Lanius, Corey quickly dropped down to check on his friend. He was still alive. Then he began to drag the hulking man away from the oncoming swarm.

The rolling mob of shadowcats deviated its direction without loss of momentum and was suddenly upon Lanius.

Attack: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]
Attack: [roll3]
Damage: [roll4]

Beyond the swarm the dim lantern light surrounding the carriage begins to grow as body after body jumps out the back and lights up a torch. Unified the huddled line of torches starts marching towards you.
Maybe not brave or experienced, but aid was coming.

——————————————-
Act last for rnd 19 and first for rnd 20
——————————————-

Swarm (taken 26 damage)
Bok 0hp and Corey 1hp

Pyrophilios

2021-03-03, 01:39 PM

Lanius had barely encountered the swarm when he felt a piercing pain at his side. He had barely time to think "Damn cheap leather..." before blackness encroached upon him and he fell on the ground. He felt the swarm taking bites out of him before unconsciousness mercyfully took the pain away.

Im precisely at 0 HP with the first attack. Second attack is made with advantage - if successful, it will cost me two death saves.

Death save
[roll0]

Still alive if barely

Ramsus

2021-03-03, 08:16 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Aelia sees Lanius go down and shouts, "If you can, help him please!" Knowing that right now their best bet is her keeping the swarm's attention off of the others as she proceeds to throw more fire at it.

Round 19
Moves 20 feet closer to be within 60 feet.

Fire Bolt: [roll0] +6 from inspiration = 14
damage: [roll1]
if crit: [roll2]

Round 20
Fire Bolt: [roll3]
damage: [roll4]
if crit: [roll5]

Move to stay 60 feet away or just 30 feet away if it started chasing me again.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-03, 08:56 PM

Round 19 & 20
———————-

With Aelia and Lenna’s fire and arrows the last remaining shadowcats are dispersed from Lanius’s body, a meal they would not get to finish. There were those few that tried to carry on despite mortal wounds but soon death took them, other attempted to limp or crawl away but had no fight left to resist a heavy boot or swinging weapon from the rest of your arriving party. Late but better than never.

The battle with the shadow cats had lasted only a couple of minutes, but they felt like long minutes. The fight had stretched far and wide, the small bodies of many shadowy demons lay scattered out far and wide across the floor. They did not dissipate into the shadows in death like shadowlings, instead remaining to rot. The crippled slow clicking and squealing, now either accompanied by a wheezing or gurgling depending on the injury, was a deformation of the dying shadowcats earlier sounds. It was dull and sporadic, coming from various places where a Cat tried desperately to cling to life. Still, it was haunting.

The following few minutes continued to be hectic as lives still hung in the balance. Emotions were high and many shouts were thrown around in attempted orders and seeking aid. Injuries were assessed and people were sent to and fro the carriage for supplies.

Having no magic left and little supplies. those with knowledge did what they could. Working together, soon Lanius and Corey were stabilised enough for movement.

——————————

The rest of the trip to the farmhouse would be a slow one, the remaining horse was injured and struggled with the carriage alone, not including bodies or supplies. Then there were the unconscious, and the dead. The mood was a mixed one, sorrow for the dead, horror for the tragedy, fear for what could have been and elation for surviving. Many heartfelt gratitudes were sent your way.

Ramsus

2021-03-04, 12:55 PM

oaken

2021-03-05, 09:06 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 15/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 16 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Upon the swarm's defeat, Lenna checks on Aelia and Lanius, her appearance now back to normal. She then walks back towards the carriage, to examine the dead creature, and try to retrieve some of her arrows. Through the rest of the trip she remains serious and silent, and along Aelia decides to walk as to not overburden the remaining horse.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-05, 09:55 AM

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/790122955425710082/806028187339194398/image1.png

In the end nearly every who could, was walking. Or limping at least. The mood that hung over their heads was a somber one. Words failed to be found, be it due to exhaustion, the loss of life or the mental fatigue of their circumstances.

As you approach the farmstead you begin to notice the odd arrow and bolt either broken or stuck into the ground. Beyond the tall stone walls of the travellers inn, a magical light source puts a welcoming soft glow into the sky. However, the barricade of wooden furniture and spiked wood blocking the entrance is far less inviting.

Despite the entrance being barred, it still looks to make the most secure place to rest, with the other buildings looking decrepit and forgotten, not to mention a lot more open and easier for enemies to access. Without words a consensus is reached by the others that this building was far enough and would do, although they leave it up to you to find a way in.

An eerie silence hangs over the ‘Pilgrims Rest.’ You cannot see in beyond the walls and the makeshift blockade, but you can smell the undeniable stench of death permeating from within.

Perception Wis
you notice lots of little claw marks on the stone walls
a few symbols either scratched into the stone, drawn into the dirt or arranged by rocks and pebbles catches your eye.
Varies by skill

you see some bones in the dirt further down the road.
PM on discord

Pyrophilios

2021-03-05, 10:38 AM

Lanius had awoken in pain. Which, he had to admit, was better than not waking up at all, but still hurt. The makeshift bandage kept the important bits in place, but already smelled horribly. Thirsty, he downed the contents of his waterskin until he found himself strong enough to get up. It hadn't been his first brush with death and likely wouldn't be his last if they didn't find some better shelter soon. A wave of his hand cleaned him and his clothes - including the wound dressing. Another one warmed his clothes enough that he could withstand the general chilliness he felt.
Feeling not unlike a zombie, he started to move to get rid of the onsetting cramping. When they finally reached their destination he frowned:
"Seems like the monsters were already here - and maybe still are. Bones down the road, scratch marks along the perimeter. And considering the climbing skill of those shadow cats, this barricade must have been pretty useless on the whole."

oaken

2021-03-07, 02:44 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 15/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 22 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Both at the site of the fight against the swarm and as they arrive at the old farmhouse, Lenna is able to find many arrows that are still in good shape. "Lanius.. I hope you're doing better now. Here, take these, wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have any more need for them?" She says as she gives Lanius 10 arrows. She then turns to Aelia: "I also found these there aren't half bad, but still require some repairing... I noticed how you did some repairs on the carriage earlier, so maybe you can help me with these 4 arrows too? I'd appreciate it."

As they arrive at the farmhouse, she adds to Lanius' remarks: "you are right... there's been a battle here. And there's more, do you notice those tiny mounds around the building? There's about a dozen of them." Lenna says as she approaches one small indent where the sand looks softer, as if it had been dug and then filled back it. She kneels and closely inspects one of them. "They look like the ground has been dug by small creatures in the past couple of days. I wonder what this means. Do you have any experience with these at the Adventurer's Guild?"

Holy-hunter

2021-03-08, 01:51 AM

It was Isah that spoke reply, her eyes firmly fixed to the barricade. Gaider stood at her side leaning heavily on the beautiful bard.
”No.“ she said flatly. ”We spare no focus for the dirt.“ she added condescendingly. ”and neither should you. Despite those small wretched things climbing skills, their numbers have been reduced, and since we don’t know what else is still out here I believe this is where we should rest.”

Isah was not being helpful, instead waiting impatiently for someone to decide how they were going to get in.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-08, 08:12 AM

"Careful. What we don't know can kill us.
Someone has to climb the barrier. Say, you are a bard - you wouldn't happen to have some curative skills that you could apply on me? I probably can scale the wall, but in my weakened state, I might be of no use should even the least bit go wrong on the other side."

Lanius said with a grim face - both from the pain and a latent anger that threatened to boil over. He wasn't exactly sure who he was angry at. But it didn't help that she had spoken in such a way to someone who he now considered his sibling in arms.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-08, 09:42 PM

Isah sighed audibly with irritation, her green emerald orbs sharing in the disdain and rolling in her head before turning to land on Lanius. There was a pause as she chose her words, or more likely, chose what not to say.
”Do I look like a healer?” she asked incredulously. ”If you are... of no use... then there is nothing I can do about that, we will simply leave the task for someone else who is more... useful.“

While she never used the word it was heard clearly by all with ears ‘useless.’

Before the matter was done she raised her voice and addressed all.
“Let me remind you that until you have a badge none of you are members of the guild, and just getting there on our resources will not automatically qualify you. Now that that is settled, I do not wish to be addressed again until we have a way in.”

With her final words Isah turned on the spot and took Gaider’s arm and the two vanished into the carriage where Corey still lay.

oaken

2021-03-08, 10:32 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 15/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 22 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Did a shadowling bite her or...?" Lenna mutters to Lanius with a smirk as Isah leaves to the carriage.
"So you are not all part of the Adventurer's Guild, and she is... is that right? Are you like... new recruits or something of that sort?"
"She sure acts like a big deal, imposing all the work on us, doesn't she?"

Lenna turns towards the barricade again, and brings a finger to her mouth, thinking of what they are going to do.
"Could we dig our way inside the house like these animals or would that be too silly? What if those are tunnels?"

Pyrophilios

2021-03-09, 11:21 AM

Lanius fumed, forgetting for a moment his weariness and pain. Looking at the barricade he said: "Let's burn the blockade. Maybe we can drive off or at least draw out whatever is still hiding around here. I'm not risking my neck for the likes of her."

Ramsus

2021-03-11, 01:02 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 18 HP: 24/24
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Aelia looks at Lanius quizzically when he suggests burning down the barricade. It's surely not there for no reason and lighting the whole thing on fire could easily wind up getting out of hand. When she realizes nobody else is speaking up she says, "I'll just try climbing it first, before you resort to that kind of thing." As an afterthought she adds, "Can someone give me a boost?"

Asking someone to use the Help action to give me advantage on the check.

Athletics: [roll0]
advantage: [roll1]

Pyrophilios

2021-03-11, 01:11 PM

"Sure, I'll give you a lift. Just be careful on the other side."
Lanius replied, moving into position with his back to the wall, lacing his fingers together to provide a stirup.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-12, 02:56 AM

Climbing the stone fence, the first thing Aelia notices is the scene on the nearby roof which is now at her level. Covered in dry blood, there appears to be a broken chair, a fallen lantern, a sack or two, a forgotten long bow and the tattered remains of clothing that got in between some shadowcats and their meal.

The courtyard shows further evidence of an old battle. However no bodies remain. Blood stains the upturned sand and it’s littered with the odd remains from weapons and armour.
There are a few rope ladders bundled on or hanging off each roof top. You see no signs of movement or trouble. It’s eerily silent.
The wooden staircase that leads to the second level has also been crudely blocked off.

Ramsus

2021-03-12, 03:06 AM

Pyrophilios

2021-03-13, 08:40 AM

Tired, Lanius began to climb up the rope ladder. His side hurt and burned. With a grimace he managed to haul himself on top of the wall.
"Seems like we could try to clear the smaller building and get some rest. Gods, I'm tired. Alright, onward then."
Carefully, he let himself down the other side, to get closer to the small building on the left.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-13, 11:53 AM

In the middle of the grounds anyone looking will see the source of the light. A large stylised piece of timber that once hung welcomingly over the entrance.

The building to the immediate left (beneath the blue x) turns out to be obvious barns, although they haven’t seen a horse in some time. They are straw lined, have pitons in the wall to hang things and hold a horizontally separated wooden double door. (One of those where you can open just the top.)
Inside the second one four large iron boxes sit across 2 sleds. Also to be found is a miners pick.
The first barn door hid 2 small hunting traps on a wall that clearly used to hold more.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-13, 06:07 PM

Intrigued, Lanius drew his weapon and carefully began inspecting the inside of the barn - especially the boxes on the sleds.

Thives' Tools check if necessary

[roll0]+8

Holy-hunter

2021-03-14, 01:29 AM

Intrigued, Lanius drew his weapon and carefully began inspecting the inside of the barn - especially the boxes on the sleds.

Thives' Tools check if necessary

[roll0]+8

You find iron, lots of bars of iron. One of the chests holds an assortment of what you guess to be smithing tools and equipment but it’s mostly a heavy shipment of iron. There is a bit of other unrefined ores scattered over the tops of the bars, one of note a glittering, silvery-black ore.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-15, 01:40 PM

"Seems like they hadiron and silver ore ready for transport. I imagine we can hole up in here for the night. There's enough material to board up the place and with Aelia's repair trick, there should also be no trouble in getting everything to work."

Lanius reported, his face clearly showing that he had no desire to expore the rest of the holding right now.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-15, 10:46 PM

In no time the thud of feet hitting the sand could be heard behind you as Eisha, Corey and Bok all followed.
It was Eisha who scouted the main tavern area, passing through the broken door. Bok was close behind her with Corey preferring to head back and inform Isah.

A few minutes later and with some tedious team work, the essential supplies were over the wall along with the injured and everyone else.

Eisha, Isah and Gaider volunteered for first watch so everyone else could rest. Isah was constantly looking in the the direction from which you came, waiting for the others to catch up.
Daisy, the driver and the old man offered to take second watch. All wanting to be as helpful as possible. That would see you through to daylight.

The tavern is in a state much like the courtyard, in desperate need of cleaning and repair. Clues and evidence of people camping, fighting and dying are present all around.
But your sleep goes in hindered. You get a full rest.

Level up and wake up to the morning sun.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-16, 01:17 PM

Lanius had expected to have trouble finding sleep. But as soon as his head had hit the pillow of straw, he was out like a light. Waking up was still painful, but at least he felt refreshed enough to get up and take a look at his injuries. The cuts still hurt, but at least the bleeding had stopped. As long as he kept from moving to quickly, it didn't even hurt too much. After taking a drink from his water skin to get the foul taste out of his mouth, he got up to explore the place a bit that they had spent the night at. He looked especially for a better bow and maybe a shield and armor to replace the tattered leathers he was wearing now.
On his way, he greeted those of his companions that had awoken as well, inviting them to come along.

oaken

2021-03-16, 11:00 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 15 HP: 24/24 HD: 2/2d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 22 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Since their arrival at the farmhouse, Lenna kept to herself, especially after being scolded by Isah.
Lenna followed Lanius around a bit, quietly, and when most of them went to sleep she looked for a spot in a corner of the old tavern. She finally found one that didn't seem to have any signs of dried blood, broken pieces of glass, or rotten rests of food. She placed her pack against the wall, doffed her battered leather armor, and sat against her pack.

"Finally... this night is over, at last..." she thought before entering into a trance.

[...]

Lenna opened her eyes and found herself alone in a grassy field under the moonlight. The grass was tall, higher than her knee line, and wet with dew. Her hands and her fingers started moving without her consent, her hands centered in front of her navel, meeting one another just by the tips of her thumb and index fingers, forming a triangle.
Her lips moved and quietly let out the words "varnë mordo", and a spectral light in the shape of a triangle appeared in the space between her hands. The light grew until it was large enough to surround her whole body, and then it faded.
She closed her eyes, but she could still see everything around her. She opened and closed them once more, and again, but the moonlit grassy field was always there.

[...]

The sun shone on Lenna's face and she opened her eyes feeling tired, but extremely glad to see a new dawn.
She stood up and started donning her armor again, but noticed it felt strangely uncomfortable, which made her finally begin to understand her dream.

Ramsus

2021-03-17, 01:06 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 19 HP: 28/28
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Due to the previous day's physical and emotional toll, Aelia woke up late. For her. Which just means at dawn when the sounds of other people beginning to move around woke her.

She recalled that there were some ores to look at. But more importantly she woke up with the inspiration and ability to perform a new magical smithing technique. First she began infusing her armor with magic, enhancing its protective qualities. Then she called Lenna over, "Can I borrow you bow for a moment? I believe I can, at least for a time, solve your ammunition problem. Though I think it would still be a good idea to collect what arrows you can. I think in the future I might have more pressing needs for this new technique I've discovered."

Infusing my armor with Enhanced Defense and Lenna's bow with Repeating Shot.

Also, with Elphas dead I've got another Magical Tinkering opened up. Does one of the NPCs want a leather strip light source?

Pyrophilios

2021-03-18, 02:30 PM

"Looks like we are down one horse and only halfway to our destination. I don't think we can affort to stay around here a minute longer, if we want to reach some place defensible before sundown."
Lanius said as he went closer to Aelia and Lenna. "And despite who we have lost, we are still too heavy with all our gear to make good time." The bitterness in his voice was quite clear.
"Which means we'll have to take turns walking beside the cart if worst comes to worst."

oaken

2021-03-20, 01:04 AM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 15 HP: 24/24 HD: 2/2d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 22 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Lenna was putting away her leather armor parts in her pack when Aelia approached her to talk about the bow.
Initially, she feels a little awkward about it. This bow came to her in a way that still remains to be explained, and now Aelia wants to tinker with it... finally, she realizes there's probably no reason not to, more so, maybe Aelia could help her understand more about the weapon's origins.

"I'm curious to know how you are going to solve it, but you are right, I will take some time to see if I can find arrows or more quivers around the area. It looks like battles were fought here, I'm bound to find something don't you think?"

When Aelia takes the bow, Lenna observes what she does, and asks: "it is an intriguing weapon, don't you think?"

To Lanius, she responds: "I agree with you, better travel during the day and find shelter before nightfall."

Holy-hunter

2021-03-20, 06:02 AM

Lenna and Aelia copped an evil scowl from Isah.
“We are but half the numbers and less our better half might I add.” She interjects into their conversation. “We do not move on without the others. There may have been a delay with their repairs or perhaps they were forced to wait till light to travel. Either way we will most likely be spending the day and night here.”

Her voice had become louder and she looked around to address all.

“Search everything and ensure our safety for tonight, we settle in. Try understand what happened here, there is an usual amount of magic in the air.”
((DC 10 perception to see Daisy nod in agreement.))

“I leave this to you as I will take the horse and meet our leader on the road.”

——————————————
Places to explore

Windmill
Barn
Old house
Paddock
Hill / higher ground
This area. - still many rooms unchecked

Assign people to an area as most look to you lot for guidance or give them another job.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-20, 12:20 PM

"One of these days..." Lanius murmured. But then, this wasn't by far his first stupid Lieutenant that he had had the missfortune to deal with.
"Sure, let's stay at the place that has proved to be indefensible by it's former occupants." He sighed and turned to the Lenna and Aelia:
"No offence to our other companions, but I think I'd like to have you two at my side. I suggest we start with the main building and work our way from one building to the next."

[roll0]+7 Perception
Completely missing Daisy's action

Ramsus

2021-03-20, 11:51 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 19 HP: 28/28
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"I will join you in a bit, after I finish here." Aelia replies to Lanius.

When she was done with it, her armor didn't seem much changed in fact. The differences in the quality would be hard to discern with the naked eye, but one subtle difference is that it seemed to gleam slightly with reflected light...even in shadow.

The enhancements she made to the bow were a bit more noticeable. The wood and the metal and even the string of the bow took on a more golden color an solid line of deep teal to match Lenna's cloak on the inside arches. However the most noticeable feature was when she gave the bow back to Lenna and asked her to attempt to fire it without nocking an arrow. When she did, it conjured an "arrow" that was basically an oversized needle of metal that gleamed teal and gold in the light that vanished a few moments after hitting (or missing) her target.

oaken

2021-03-22, 11:08 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 15 HP: 24/24 HD: 2/2d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 22 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

Lenna nods at Lanius, then watches as Aelia works on the bow.
When she is done, Lenna holds the bow in her hands and turns it to both sides, amazed by Aelia's modifications. But the best part was still coming. Following Aelia's instructions, the elf held the bow with her right arm fully stretched, and pulled the string with her left. She gasped when the magical needle-arrow materialized out of thin air.

"This is... thanks, Aelia."

On the courtyard there were three targets used for archery practice. One of them completely destroyed, with only pieces of the base still in place, the rest in pieces scattered on the ground. The other two had stains of blood and dirt, but were still used, and Lenna practiced the bow's magical arrows two or three times, before going back to Lanius and Aelia.

"I will check the old house, see if we can find any provisions and maybe more arrows," Lenna said with a nod to Aelia, "anybody joining me?"

Pyrophilios

2021-03-23, 10:51 AM

"Let's get going then", Lanius replied, eager to do something productive.

Is that investigate or perception? In any case, here are two rolls

[roll0]+7 Perception
[roll1]+0 Investigation

Ramsus

2021-03-23, 12:29 PM

Holy-hunter

2021-03-24, 01:36 AM

Once rested and on the move, you find it easy enough to navigate the rope ladders as they are all of sufficient length and located for their purpose.
Reaching the ground first, Aelia takes one damage somehow scratching her leg on a nearby shrub.

The nearby well does not look like it has been used in some time. No rope or bucket to be seen anywhere around it’s edges.
The old house is near the field where the scarecrows came from only the night before.

It is quiet out here. There is the gentle rustle of leaves in the trees, the soft grinding creak of the windmill as it turns ever so slowly and little else.

The cobblestone path on which you landed leads right to the front door of the building but you will find it locked.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-24, 11:30 AM

While following Aelia down the ladder, Lanius caught a short glimpse of Eisha searching a room on the first floor of the inn.
"That girl is practically looking for trouble." He mumbled to himself and ignoring what she is doing for the moment.
As the sound of the courtyard faded away quite suddenly, he turned to his companions: "Is the magic around here doing something to the sound? There is an unnatural quiet here."

Taking a close look at the locked door, Lanius produced a set of tools from his pocket and got to work on it.

Thief Tools
[roll0]+8

Ramsus

2021-03-24, 11:36 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 19 HP: 27/28
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Ow." Aelia comments at the scratch. "I think it's just that there's nobody here." she replies to Lanius.
Seeing him work at the lock, she offers her insights as she understands mechanical things quite well.

using Help action in case Lanius' didn't succeed and rolling at advantage would help. Otherwise, just a thing Aelia would do anyway.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-24, 11:39 AM

"Not what I meant. We should be able to hear the others on the courtyard from here - but there is nothing but the wind and the creaking."
Lanius said while concentrating on the lock.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-24, 10:32 PM

The lock clicked open with ease but the door only budged a few inches before finding resistance from something heavy on the other side.

Meanwhile Aelia is attacked again.
ROUND 1
[roll0] Perception DC to avoid being surprised
[roll1] Attack
[roll2] damage

That same shrub is following you and having another go.

ROUND 2
[roll3] Attack
[roll4] damage

It claws and scratches at her boots managing to do little other than tear her laces.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-25, 01:41 PM

"Oh great, now even the plants around here want to kill us. Do you need any help with that thing or do you just want to burn it?"
Lanius replied as he saw the aggressive vegetation, carefully drawing his rapier.

oaken

2021-03-25, 02:45 PM

https://i.imgur.com/o4Qn4d0.png
Lenna Tanglírë (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361686)
Wood Elf Warlock
AC: 13 HP: 15/21 HD: 0/1d8
PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12
Quiver: 22 arrows
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

As they climb down to the cobblestone path and walk towards the house, Lenna turns to Aelia, in response to her question: "To be honest, I am not quite sure I would have survived the whole night if not by meeting all of you. I was already in bad shape, the shadowcats had been attacking me, and I climbed a tree. As for me... I am just an exiled elf, not by choice. I grew up around Brance... What about you?"

When they realize Aelia is being chased by the shrub, Lenna protests: What? Even plants? Had you seen attacking plants before? She draws her dagger, but doesn't quite know what do.

Ramsus

2021-03-26, 12:08 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 19 HP: 27/28
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"I've read about them before.... and yes I'd like help and yes I'll also try burning it." Aelia replies and tries to point blank hurl some fire into the shrub attacking her.

As an afterthought she adds, "I am also from Brance."

Fire bolt: [roll0]
disadvantage: [roll1]
damage: [roll2]
if crit: [roll3]

Nature to know more about animate plants (of this kind): [roll4]
if a different knowledge check is more appropriate/would also work add +2 to that.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-26, 12:15 PM

Lanius left the banter and drew his rapier to prune this little uppity scrub.

+6, damage [roll1]+6+[roll]+1d6, if crit +[roll]+1d6

Damn, corrupted my sneak attack

But the small plant proved to be harder to hit than expected.

Holy-hunter

2021-03-26, 03:04 PM

Burning worked well. Aelia’s fire bolt did the trick, it’s dry little twig branches charring and snapping with the hit.
Lanius’s pruning proved unnecessary as the sentience was already gone from the shrub.

Aelia’s knowledge told her that Daisy would probably know more, but this was not a natural creature, probably a product of the magic Isah had mentioned.

No other shrubbery seems to be coming your way.

Ramsus

2021-03-26, 07:49 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 19 HP: 27/28
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Maybe Daisy would know more about things like that? Do we want to keep searching or check with her first?" Aelia asks Lucius and Lenna.

Pyrophilios

2021-03-27, 03:47 AM

"Let's keep looking. 'Plants hate fire' is likely the most important information here - and we know that already.
Anyway, someone barricaded themselves in here. Let's walk around the house and see if we can find a different way to get inside. Otherwise we'll have to do it the hard way."
Lanius replied, indicating that he was going to walk counterclockwise around the house.

Ramsus

2021-03-30, 11:50 PM

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/63/ca/b963ca2ab3eca193dd6b0e1dcf37ec3e.jpg
Aelia Smith (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2361884)
Human Artificer
AC: 19 HP: 27/28
PP: 11 PIv: 16 PIs: 11
Conditions: --
Concentration: --

"Ok." Aelia says and shrugs.

"Like I was saying before I was assaulted by shrubbery, I'm also from Brance. My family runs a smithy and such. But I wanted to see things for myself and Brance is very superstitious about magic. So.... here I am." she says, continuing from where she left off before.

Holy-hunter

2021-04-08, 02:18 AM

Moving around the building you have opportunity to notice new things.

There are large spiderwebs on the windmill preventing it from turning properly.

Giant wolf spiders (https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/giant-wolf-spider)

There are those small indents in the ground throughout the paddocks, they grow more congregated near the raised ground of the windmill.

There are strange scuff marks circling the building, along the ground and across the walls.

There is a soft sound coming from within the building, a scuffle here and there across floorboards. An odd dull thump.

On the breeze, (travelling west to east) something rotting wafts in the air.

The building itself seems pretty heavily boarded up. Small look out slots are left between planks of wood and arrow slits have been cleverly carved out. Who ever is or was hiding in here appears to have been holed up for a while.

At the northern face of the building you come across the endless flickering flame of an ever burning torch hanging over a beaten door. The door itself is barely on its hinges and through splintered cracks in its upper half you can see the dresser set on the floor barring the base of the door. Bolts protrude out of the wood, having been fired from inside. Char marks indicate a small fire once existed just beyond this portal. Signs of its flickering flames scaring the door through its splintered cracks.