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At the cave entrance they see Domenico, their abandoned porter curled up against a tree taking a nap. The riding gecko quickly darts over to Kuluil like an oversized dog and begins licking his face. Evander calls out, "Dom! Wake up!"

Domenico is startled out of his sleep and jumps to his feet. He grabs a makeshift spear and with wide bloodshot eyes points it at the party. After a few fearful seconds he lowers the spearhead and begins cursing. "You a$$holes! You abandoned me! I've been out here for days! I thought it would be a few hours. I hate you all so much! There better be overtime pay! I've had no food, no water! I had to learn how to hunt for myself! I'd be dead without this gecko!"

After a few more choice words he begins to break down and cry. Watching a middle-aged man blubber on is always awkward to watch...


attachment.php?attachmentid=102508"Why you no eats da foods in da pack?" Kuluil asks, "Der was da stuff we gots from da fats man an' da animals feeds. Nice juicy insects for me buddy, Mister Dragon." He ruffles the broad head of the gecko, "Who da goods boy, you da goods boy. Yes you is."

"Kuluil is sure dat Mister Dragon wouldn't mind sharing. We'sa had ta live on da shrooms. Dey's okay but not like tasty insects."


T0lzxZt.jpgRua’thil/Tamarak tried to be placating to mollify the distraught hireling. "Tis not like we delayed on purpose. We were cut off from returning the way we entered and had to defeat a giant purple worm that was 30 feet across and swallowed us whole. You are lucky we killed the thing and kept it from coming up here and eating you as well."

"But you did well to stay alive and remain. For that you have our gratitude. Shall we return to the city?"


attachment.php?attachmentid=103706"You did well to survive," Zinellis had spent decades living in the wilds. The idea of someone not being able to forage enough to get by in such a verdant land was strange to him but that was no reason to insult the man, "We should have a feast. Eat and drink all you can manage for your loyalty."



 

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attachment.php?attachmentid=98648&d=1615489361Evander pipes up, "Well it's getting later in the day. Let's get our friend some food to ease the grumbles in his belly. I bet we can make Oxrest before nightfall if we hurry..."

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attachment.php?attachmentid=102508Kuluil Mu'on, wayang ninja 8

AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8


"Kuluil could eats," the wayang says, "An' Mister Dragon is hungee, ain't ya, little buddy."

"Ima want cake, roots beers, beetroots, celery, really thinly sliced, honey roasted hams fer Mister Dragon, a whole pint a ale. Ima be so stuffed dat Ima not be able ta walk. You guys'll gotta roll me home."

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image.jpeg.c05ab3d740b0b9bc49598565ce943131.jpegimage.jpeg.fdd1e48a98a6373875462c69068200bb.jpegRua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider


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Rua'thil, Rua'thil Fused
Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision)
AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin
HP: 133 Current: 133
CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16
Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun,
Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking
Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity)

Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining
Spells Remaining:
O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic)
1st Level 3/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat)
2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge)
Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type

Rua'thil and Tamarak nodded in agreement, "Sure our work here is complete, we might as well move along and return to civilization. We explored the hole and stopped the Drow from using it to invade the above ground world for now."

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Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8


AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0


"We were asked to investigate the mines and find the cause of the large holes that were appearing. We have done so and slain the giant rock worm that was causing them. Unless there are others, I believe that our task is done though there is the mystery of the squid headed people and what they were doing," Zinnelis summarises quickly.

"That is beyond the scope of our mission. If Mael Loïc wishes to hire us to investigate further we can consider such an offer at that time."

"I would like to retain copies of these maps regardless." He draws out the four maps and presents them to the group again.

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Free action:
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STR 8/14

Zinnelis Laerdiril Character Sheet
Level 8
AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21
Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13
Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r)
Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’
Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee.
Deadly Aim: -2/+4
Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack)
Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack)
Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot
Weapon In Hand: Longbow

Spells Prepared

  • Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy
  • Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy


Wand Cure Light Wounds x50
Scroll Cure Light Wounds
Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds
Silver Blanche x3
Thunderstone x3

Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way.

Game Notes:
Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day
NPCS
Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17
Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us.
Found: 12 rations of mushrooms

Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil

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Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8


AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0


"They were useful, Kuluil," Zinnelis had used them to locate the first hole that they clambered down. Perhaps the little shadow man had forgotten.

"Well, shall we depart?"

Actions

Move action:
Standard action:
Full round action:
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STR 8/14

Zinnelis Laerdiril Character Sheet
Level 8
AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21
Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13
Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r)
Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’
Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee.
Deadly Aim: -2/+4
Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack)
Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack)
Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot
Weapon In Hand: Longbow

Spells Prepared

  • Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy
  • Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy


Wand Cure Light Wounds x50
Scroll Cure Light Wounds
Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds
Silver Blanche x3
Thunderstone x3

Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way.

Game Notes:
Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day
NPCS
Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17
Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us.
Found: 12 rations of mushrooms

Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil

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Oxrest.png.737706eceea556d271ead17329276736.pngAfter cleaning up and securing their packs, the heroes begin the march 'home' towards Venza. They are able to move at a moderate pace, even considering they picked up the porter. He eventually calmed down and return to his quiet and polite demeanor. With the sun beginning to set, the party is relieved that they see what can only be Oxrest on the horizon. They make their way there and look to set up camp.

Oxrest isn't anything more the remnants of an abandoned farmhouse. Lying outside of Venza on the Silver Road, travelers sometimes use this locale as a dry place to camp for the night on their caravans to or from Venza.

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image.jpeg.c05ab3d740b0b9bc49598565ce943131.jpegimage.jpeg.fdd1e48a98a6373875462c69068200bb.jpegRua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider


Mini-stats

 

Rua'thil, Rua'thil Fused
Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision)
AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin
HP: 133 Current: 133
CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16
Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun,
Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking
Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity)

Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining
Spells Remaining:
O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic)
1st Level 3/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat)
2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge)
Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type

"Let us take a quick look around."

Rua'thil and Tamarak moved ahead at the sight of the farmhouse, taking a quick survey of the buildings to see if there was anyone around. They wanted to be sure it was safe before separating and leaving Rua'thil more vulnerable during the night.

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It only takes a quarter of an hour or so to thoroughly canvas the area, and the party doesn't find anything untoward. Zinnelis found the most notable thing, a few sets of animal tracks. He guesses they could be from either wolves or coyotes from a few days ago.

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Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8


AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0


"It seems safe," Zinnelis explains what the tracks mean, "We should still keep watch, of course."

Actions

Move action:
Standard action:
Full round action:
Swift action:
Free action:
Confirm crit:

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STR 8/14

Zinnelis Laerdiril Character Sheet
Level 8
AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21
Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13
Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r)
Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’
Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee.
Deadly Aim: -2/+4
Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack)
Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack)
Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot
Weapon In Hand: Longbow

Spells Prepared

  • Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy
  • Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy


Wand Cure Light Wounds x50
Scroll Cure Light Wounds
Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds
Silver Blanche x3
Thunderstone x3

Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way.

Game Notes:
Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day
NPCS
Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17
Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us.
Found: 12 rations of mushrooms

Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil

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