In the Clutches of Chaos

[Bansheexero]

Thradis allows his rage to subside as he casually climbs down his pillar.

Spoiler: OoC

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Do I need to roll? I can take 10 right? That would give me a 20. And not that it matters, but Second Story Work allows me to climb down at full speed.

[Pyrophilios]

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Religion
(1d20)[5]+4

MARK closed the distance and took a look at the downed opponents.
"Theory: The condition of these people is connected to the occurrence that caused the interruption of trade."

[Ramsus]

Zitreth Half-Dragon Sorceress AC: 18 HP: 68/68 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Conditions: - Concentration: Magic Weapon (0/2 hours) "I agree, that's fairly likely." Zitreth comments as she finishes her climb down. Spoiler Show Religion: (1d20)[11]

[gryffydd65]

The family had no money and very little food in a small bag. While clothes in cold weather gear, it was in poor condition.

The way to the city was uneventful and the city could be seen. The city was made of white stone which in parts were colored from light pink to blood red .

[Pyrophilios]

"We made it this far. I suggest, we send one of our familiars now with a report back. In case there is another team needed, they know about the ice walkers."
MARK II mentioned as he began mechanically scribling on a piece of parchment.
"Are you in need of another rest, or can we press on?"

[Bobthewizard]

Calita Fairy Wizard 8 AC: 16 HP: 46/58 Spell Slots, 1st: 3 / 4 | 2nd: 3 / 3 | 3rd: 1 / 3 | 4th: 1 / 2 PP: 12 PInv: 18 PIns: 9 Conditions: none

Calita flies ahead towards the town, turning to see if anyone else is coming. She's excited to see what might be here.

"While I'm happy sleeping under my magic dome, I suspect others would like to sleep in real beds tonight. Let's see what we can find in this town. Where is the front gate? Someone should be able to help us there."

[Pyrophilios]

"I do not think there is anyone alive to help us out. Expect the place to be overrun with things like these."
MARK replied without showing any concern about this horrifying perspective.

"Let's press on then and keep our guard up", he said while climbing back up on the cart.

[Bobthewizard]

Calita Fairy Wizard 8 AC: 16 HP: 46/58 Spell Slots, 1st: 3 / 4 | 2nd: 3 / 3 | 3rd: 1 / 3 | 4th: 1 / 2 PP: 12 PInv: 18 PIns: 9 Conditions: none

Calita looks dejected after hearing MARK's assessment.

"That is horrible. But you are probably right. Either way, let's find the front gate."

[gryffydd65]

The group got closer to the town and it was a mix of shades of red and pinks to grey's and whites. Scarce movement could be seen and there was no front gate just hinges that a gate might have been attached to. It did even look like anyone was even at the front gate until a bundled mess of grey and pink started to move. The voice shouted out. It's a rescue party and by the looks of it they have food and supplies.

[Bansheexero]

Not trusting the people crying out, Thradis again looks for a place to hide so that he can scout unseen.

Spoiler: Stealth

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Stealth check (1d20+8)[15]

[Pyrophilios]

MARK stated: "Yes, we are here to rescue you, please do not resist.
Make no hasty movements or our priorities might shift dramatically towards sterilize and contain.

Who are you and what happened here?"

[Bobthewizard]

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Calita Fairy Wizard 8 AC: 16 HP: 46/58 Spell Slots, 1st: 3 / 4 | 2nd: 3 / 3 | 3rd: 1 / 3 | 4th: 1 / 2 PP: 12 PInv: 18 PIns: 9 Conditions: none

Calita is excited to hear living voices. She stays behind MARK Justin case she is wrong though.

"Come on out. We won't harm you."

[gryffydd65]

Slowly people start coming out of all types of buildings . They all wear cold weather gear. Pieces of buildings close to the once gate break off, some falling on some of the citizens, some coming in your general direction. DC. 12 dex to avoid even the aurochs need a roll.
If you or aurochs miss. Roll d4 on a 1 roll 1d4, on a 2 roll 1d6, on a 3 roll 1d8 on a 4 roll 2d4.
Out of the first 27 people to get close to the gate 21 are hit, with three dying from head wounds. Most others were struck on arms trying to block the falling rocks.

Spoiler: aurochs

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Aurochs[edit]

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 42 (5d10 + 15)
Speed 40 ft.

STRDEXCONINTWISCHA20 (+5)10 (+0)16 (+3)2 (-4)10 (+0)6 (-2)

Senses passive Perception 10

[Pyrophilios]

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MARK evaded the falling debris quite adroit, by jumping from the waggon.
"The structural integrity of these battlements is highly compromised. Stay back."

[Bobthewizard]

Calita Fairy Wizard 8 AC: 16 HP: 40/58 Spell Slots, 1st: 3 / 4 | 2nd: 3 / 3 | 3rd: 1 / 3 | 4th: 1 / 2 PP: 12 PInv: 18 PIns: 9 Conditions: none

Calita gets hit by a large chunk of the falling building as she tries to usher the citizens to safety away from the walls.

"Come on. Let's get out of here."

Once it looks like everyone has made it safety, she looks to the rest of the party. "What should we do next? Take them back or clear out the town?"

[Ramsus]

Zitreth Half-Dragon Sorceress AC: 18 HP: 68/68 PP: 12 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Conditions: - Concentration: Magic Weapon (0/2 hours) "Well first, we might want to tend to the wounded. Then we should probably ask them what they want to do." Zitreth replies.

[Pyrophilios]

"Locals are a potential resource of information. Questioning them is reasonable. Promise of care can be used to elicit information. But let's establish a perimeter out here. The situation inside appears to be highly unstable."

MARK drew his gun, looking around for threats, clearly not intending to do the helping the wounded part.

[gryffydd65]

More and more people (all human)slowly started gathering around the group. It is easy to tell that despite the dangers of old buildings breaking off and falling, the need for help is greater. They all plead for food and healing.

DC. 12 perception. Or dc. 12 insight.

[Bobthewizard]

Calita Fairy Wizard 8 AC: 16 HP: 40/58 Spell Slots, 1st: 3 / 4 | 2nd: 3 / 3 | 3rd: 1 / 3 | 4th: 1 / 2 PP: 12 PInv: 18 PIns: 9 Conditions: none

While the others deal with the survivors, Calita focuses on those who bring their dead family members.

"I'm so very sorry for your loss."

She uses her spellbook to cast rituals over the dead bodies, preserving them and hopefully preventing them from turning into the ice fiends we met earlier.

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Ritual cast Gentle Repose on each of the bodies.

[Bansheexero]

Thradis tries to avoid debris as he slinks stealthily along the buildings.

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Dexterity Save (1d20+2)[6]

[Grimaximus]

Spoiler: Dex Save

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(1d20-1)[7] dex save from falling debri

Hardmender attempts to dodge the falling buildings, but is distracted by all the people in need. taking the brunt of luckily a glancing blow and blocking the auroch from any serious damage.

Hardmender calls out to the people to start healing the most severely wounded.