Part 4: The Old Sycamore

magent_mx · 9:34pm

The descent is fairly easy, Missoi gets tied a bit in the old roots, but manages to go safely down after a short time, even Dog tumbles / sorta bites down hard to get towards the tunnel below. Up above, the horses have been tied up securely to the tree's trunk, leadership was relayed to either Henry or Askari.

Vortek strikes the sunrod's tip against the ground lighting the cramped tunnel, the earth is moist, the air damp and cool. The tunnel runs east to west and you can head to in both directions though everyone down there - except Skapti and Dog have to stoop over as the ceiling height is rarely over five feet high, with much of the upper foot a tangle of roots and thin stalactites.

QikJoi · Oct 19 '11, 9:43pm

Stooping uncomfortably, Missoi says. "I've no real preference, but perhaps if we head east, back towards where the battle we saw was, we'll get some insight into what went on there."

Goblyn · Oct 19 '11, 9:56pm

That sounds like a good a suggestion as any. I'll lead the way. Vortek will head east holding the sunrod to light the way.

QikJoi · Oct 19 '11, 10:02pm

Missoi follows behind the paladin, his weapon ready,

Perception:
Dice Roll: 1d20+6
d20 Results: 13 (Total = 19)

keeping his eye out for any sign of mites. "Just by way of a reminder, I do speak their language, so should we encounter any, communication is an option. Although I must admit to being far from silver-tongued," he adds.

Goblyn · Oct 19 '11, 10:08pm

I have no qualms with talking to those we encounter here. My goal is to make this place safe for settlement. That would be easier if we made peace with those that live here when possible. I think trying to conquer all in the area is where others have gone wrong before.

drkrough · Oct 19 '11, 10:10pm

Magnolia the Uncomfortably Tall

Magnolia is tall. Mites are small. Magnolia sat, for the longest time, on Henry watching the hole. It was pretty low on the list of things he wanted to do right now. He took a long look around the area, seeing nothing but horses and grass and sky. He was all alone, up top of the hole.

"A fine world I've got myself into. A few days ago I was happily drunk, cavorting with barbarians. Now I'm about to crawl into a hole with one."

Reluctantly, Magnolia followed the others into the hole.

Magnolia
Male Daemon-Spawn Noble Tiefling Wizard (Conjurer) 5 // Rogue (Charlatan) 5
CG Medium Outsider (Native)
Hero Points 5
Init +3; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +6, Scent (Familiar), Alertness (Familiar)
DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 13, flat-footed 11 . . (+1 Armor, +3 Dex)
Hit Points 47 (5d8+10)
Fort +4, Ref +7, Will +2
Resistance Cold 5, Fire 5, Electricity 5
Spell Resistance 11, Evasion, Uncanny Dodge
CMD 16

OFFENSE

Base Atk +3; CMB +3
Melee Masterwork Silver Dagger +4 (1d4-1/19-20/x2)
... Unarmed Strike +3 (1d3/20/x2)
Ranged Darkwood Shortbow +7 (1d6/x3)
Special Attacks Sneak Attack +3d6
Spellcasting Melee Touch +3, Ranged Touch +6

STATISTICS

Str 10, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 23 (25), Wis 6, Cha 14, Spd 20 ft.
Feats Augment Summoning, Craft Wondrous Item, Rogue Weapon Proficiences, Rogue Armor Proficiencies, Scribe Scroll, Spell Focus: Conjuration, Superior Summoning, Wizard Weapon Proficiencies
Traits Fast-Talker, Rostlander
Skills Appraise +11, Bluff +18, Craft (tattoo) +15, Diplomacy +10, Disable Device +11, Escape Artist +7, Fly +11, Handle Animal +7, Knowledge (arcana) +15, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +11, Knowledge (engineering) +11, Knowledge (geography) +11, Knowledge (history) +11, Knowledge (local) +11, Knowledge (nature) +11, Knowledge (nobility) +11, Knowledge (planes) +11, Knowledge (religion) +11, Linguistics +15, Perception +6, Ride +4, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +7, Spellcraft +15, Stealth +11, Use Magic Device +10
Languages Abyssal, Aquan, Auran, Boggard, Common, Daemonic, Draconic, Elven, Goblin, Halfling, Ignan, Infernal, Terran, Undercommon

WIZARD CONJURER

Familiar: +3 Bluff and Alertness. May deliver touch spells. Empathic link. Shared spells. Speak with Familiar.
Opposition Schools: Divination and Enchantment- Must spend 2 slots to cast spells from opposed schools.
Acid Dart (10/day) (Su) 30' Ranged touch attack deals 1d6+2 Acid damage.
Augment Summoning Summoned creatures have +4 to Strength and Constitution.
Spell Focus: Conjuration Spells from one school of magic have +1 to their save DC.
Superior Summoning When summoning more than one creature, summon an extra one
Summoner's Charm (+2r) (Su) Increase duration of summoning spells by 1/2 level (permanent at 20).

ROGUE CHARLATAN

Evasion (Ex) If you succeed at a Reflex save for half damage, you take none instead.
Major Magic (Vanish) (2/day) (Sp) 1st-level spell becomes a Spell Like ability
Minor Magic (Ghost Sound) (3/day) (Sp) A Cantrip becomes a Spell Like ability
Natural Born Liar (Ex) Creatures deceived by Bluff check take a -2 penalty vs your Bluff checks for 24 hours.
Rumormonger (2/week) (Ex) Use Bluff to spread a rumor through a community.
Sneak Attack +3d6 +3d6 damage if you flank your target or your target is flat-footed.
Uncanny Dodge (Ex) Retain Dex bonus to AC when flat-footed.

Arcane Familiar - Harvey
Male Snake, Viper, CG Tiny Magical Beast ((animal))
Init +3; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE

AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 16 . . (+3 Dex, +2 size, +4 natural)
Hit Points 20 (1d8-1)
Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +5
CMD 10 (can't be tripped)

OFFENSE

Base Atk +2; CMB +3;
Melee Bite (Snake, Viper) +7 (1d2-3/x2)
Special Attacks Poison: Bite—Injury (DC 9)

STATISTICS

Str 4, Dex 17, Con 8, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 2, Speed 20 ft., Climbing (20 feet), Swimming (20 feet)

Henry
Male Donkey, NN Medium Animal
Init +1; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +5
DEFENSE

AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 . . (+1 Dex)
Hit Points 13 (2d8+4)
Fort +5 (+4 vs. suffocation or hot or cold environments), Ref +4, Will +0
CMD 13 (17 vs. Trip)

OFFENSE

Base Atk +1; CMB +2;
Melee Hooves x2 (Donkey) +2 x2 (1d3+1/x2)

STATISTICS

Str 13, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 4, Speed 30 ft.

itsgottabeodin · Oct 19 '11, 10:14pm

Skapti grumbles as he shuffles along the tunnel, eventually gathering up enough presence of mind to scramble up on Dog's back and make him do all the walking. Skapti keeps close behind Missoi, too tired to keep the undead threat in the forefront of his mind. It doesn't take long for Skapti to doze off, allowing Dog to wander randomly.

Skapti Kneereaver
Male CN Brutal Halfling Werebear (Hybrid Form) Barbarian//Inquisitor
Level 4, Init +6, Perception +12, Low-light Vision, Hero Points 2
DEFENSES
HP 57/57, DR 5/silver or 2/- SR 15
AC 29, Touch 15, Flat-footed 24 (+6 Armor, +3 Dex, +2 Dodge, +8 Natural)
Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +7 (+2 vs. fear, +2 vs. effects from items)
OFFENSE
Speed 15'
Melee +1 Greatsword +11 [+11] (1d10+9 [1d10+19], 19-20/x2)
Natural 2 claws +10 [+10] (1d6+6 [1d6+12] plus grab), bite +10 (1d6+6 [1d6+12])
Ranged Chakram +8 (1d8+6, x2) [30' range]
STATISTICS
Abilities Str 20[23], Dex 16, Con 18[19], Int 8, Wis 14, Cha 6
Base Attack Bonus 4, CMB +10, CMD 25
Feats Power Attack, Boon Companion
Skills Acrobatics +4, Handle Animal +3, Intimidate +7, Perception +12, Ride +7, Stealth +10, Survival +7(+9 Track)
Languages Common, Halfling
CLASS ABILITIES

Barbarian [Invulnerable Rager/Urban Barbarian]
Crowd Control +1 attack/AC when adjacent to two or more enemies.
Extreme Endurance (Hot) - As endure elements. Fire resistance 0 (+1 per 3 lvls past 3)
Controlled Rage [13 rounds/day] +4Str. Fatigued for 2*(rounds spent in rage)

Superstition +3 vs spells/SLAs/Supernatural Abilities (2+1/4lvls)
Witch Hunter +2 damage vs. enemies with spells or SLAs (1+1/4lvls)

Inquisitor [Iconoclast/Preacher/Skirmisher]
Shake Effects +2 vs. effects from items
Detect Magic At will
Track +2
Cunning Initiative +Wis to init
Domain Animal [Feather]

Eyes of the Hawk +2 (1/2 lvl) to Perception. +2 Init when acting in surprise round.
Animal Companion lvl-3

Judgement [2/day] Swift action to activate, Swift action to change. Pick any one.

Destruction +2 damage
Healing Fast Healing 2
Justice +1 to attack rolls
Protection +1 AC
Purity +1 on all Saving Throws
Resistance Energy Resistance 4 (pick one: acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic)
Smiting Weapon as magic to bypass DR

Determination [2/day] Free action

Aggression Reroll attack roll, must take result
Defense Immediate Action +4 AC
Warning Force reroll of attack against ally

Hunter's Tricks [5/day] (Useable Inquis lvl + WIS times per day. 1 ability at first +1/3 levels)

Sic 'Em Swift Action, Animal Companion makes one melee attack against adjacent creature
Tangling Strike Free Action, If next attack hits, opponent is entangled.

Yu Jie · Oct 19 '11, 11:50pm

Zarina Ka'thar

Not wanting to fall, Zarina

Take 10 to descend

takes her time descending into the hole. Once inside the tunnel, she feels quite tall indeed, needing to stoop down in places, though not nearly as much as the rest of her companions. She keeps shooting pitying looks at Magnolia, by far the tallest of them all. And though Zarina would like to be up by Missoi's surprisingly capable frame and Vortek's comforting bulk, she has already had her fill of Dog's lingering odor in close quarters. She trails along towards the back by Itomo and Magnolia instead.

The oracle keeps an eye on Skapti, her patient as far as she was concerned, glad that the halfing was now conscious. Breathing in the dampness around them, Zarina also

Rolled a 23 in survival earlier, hoping to find some food along the way somehow.

keeps an eye out for the possibility of mushrooms or anything else edible, aware of how low their food stores are.

QikJoi · 12:03am

Although he mostly keeps his eyes trained in front of him, Missoi happens to see Zarina keeping her eye out for food. Pointing above his head at a reddish bulb, he calls back to her, "These roots are edible, so keep an eye out for them if you can."

Dice Roll: 1d20+4
d20 Results: 9 (Total = 13)

Survival roll (for food)

magent_mx · 1:32am

You all proceed through the cramped tunnel heading East-ish as far as you know, you don't advance for long when you have to turn and descent through a narrow gap in the earth some of you wondering maybe why you're down here in this muddy damp and small place.

Skapti was mostly dozing off, but maybe dreaming or not his small ears catch the sound of someone gasping and small steps running off.
These dice sets were omitted or moved: 1d20+6, 1d20+3, 1d20+1, 1d20+7, 1d20+1, 1d20+3, 1d20+9, 1d20+1, 1d20+8