presently… Chapter 1 — Investigating The Pyre

[TheFred]

Bianca Pohlo

With the storm outside giving her little choice, Bianca grudgingly assists the others in preparing to rest in the horrible, scary ruins, hoping that by busying herself she can shut out her anger and despair - though she speaks little, and can't help but scowl at the mercenaries as she goes about her business. Not quite sure why the others want to go to sleep so early, she volunteers to take first watch.

Stuck in her own dark thoughts, she blinks in surprise as she realises that Azusa is talking to her.

"What?" she asks in confusion. "Uh... no. We're only a few miles from Sandpoint; I've been much further than that with my father, all the way to Magnimar."

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=1797520][B]Bianca Pohlo[/B][/URL] [B]Initiative:[/B] +2, [B]Senses:[/B] Low-Light Vision, Perception +3 [B]HP:[/B] 9/9 [B]AC:[/B] 12, [B]Touch:[/B] 12, [B]Flat-Footed:[/B] 10, [B]CMD:[/B] 11 [B]Saves:[/B] Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2 [B]Spells L1:[/B] Enlarge Person, [strike]Sleep[/strike], Grease [B]Spells L0:[/B] Daze, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation [B]Arcane Reservoir:[/B] 2/4 [B]Condition:[/B] None

Bianca Pohlo
Initiative: +2, Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception +3
HP: 9/9
AC: 12, Touch: 12, Flat-Footed: 10, CMD: 11
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2
Spells L1: Enlarge Person, Sleep , Grease
Spells L0: Daze, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation
Arcane Reservoir: 2/4
Condition: None

[iantruesilver]

First Watch — Azura & Bianca

"Oh I see. But never alone then I take it?" Azura continues to push, albeit very gently.

Second Watch — Neskas & Snappy

Neskas' watch goes by without much excitement.

Third Watch — Darhana & Lars

"Sorry about earlier," Lars quietly apologized to Darhana during their watch, "They were going in circles, and nobody seemed to want to do what the other person suggested."

Last Watch — Kaichar & Noriko

"Oh Ameiko's seen worse, I'm sure." Noriko giggles under her breath as she prepares to commune with the spirits of her ancestors for the morning, adding "But yes she'll probably want to hear all about it. Hero or not, she might let you stay at the Rusty Dragon for free for a bit. Who knows?"

 

(( Those who has eaten in either the evening or the morning, please deduct rations from your character sheets. You have until my next post to get anything else you need to do done. ))

Edited October 18, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2177644][B][SIZE=+1]Darhana[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 12/12, [B]Speed[/B] 40ft [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 13, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 14, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 3, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]2-handed longbow (60) [/B] +4 (1d8, x3) [B] Longsword [/B] +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2) [B] dagger (cold iron) [/B] +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2) [B] Studded Leather[/B], [B] light wooden shield[/B] (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10 [B]Condition[/B] None

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 12/12, Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather , light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition None

"No worries," Darhana said quietly so she wouldn't wake the others, "We're only just together as a group. We need to get to know each other and that will bring conflict at times. As long as we can work together when it matters, I'm sure these little things will be quickly forgotten. And soon a thing of the past as we get to know each other better."

 

OOC

 

 

 

[TheFred]

Bianca Pohlo

"To Magnimar?" Bianca asks, frowning at the strange question. "No... it's quite a long way. My father sometimes makes trips, for business. I wouldn't have any reason to go on my own - there, or anywhere else, really."

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=1797520][B]Bianca Pohlo[/B][/URL] [B]Initiative:[/B] +2, [B]Senses:[/B] Low-Light Vision, Perception +3 [B]HP:[/B] 9/9 [B]AC:[/B] 12, [B]Touch:[/B] 12, [B]Flat-Footed:[/B] 10, [B]CMD:[/B] 11 [B]Saves:[/B] Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2 [B]Spells L1:[/B] Enlarge Person, [strike]Sleep[/strike], Grease [B]Spells L0:[/B] Daze, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation [B]Arcane Reservoir:[/B] 2/4 [B]Condition:[/B] None

Bianca Pohlo
Initiative: +2, Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception +3
HP: 9/9
AC: 12, Touch: 12, Flat-Footed: 10, CMD: 11
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2
Spells L1: Enlarge Person, Sleep , Grease
Spells L0: Daze, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation
Arcane Reservoir: 2/4
Condition: None

[iantruesilver]

Entry Hall 

Toilday, 17 Rova, 4707AR

 

Through the crack of the door, the first rays of the sun has peeked through, illuminating the Pyre's entry hall just a bit now that morning has arrived. A quick look outside reveals that the storm from the night before has broken, though it still smells quite humid out there under the partly cloudy sky, and the air is just a tad cooler than would be normally considered comfortable.

 

With as good of a pleasant rest now behind you, your group is now ready to stamp out the embers and move on with your day.

 

 

[[ Map — The Pyre ]]

(( After a full 8 hours of rest, Darhana is now at 10HP, Kaichar 7HP, Noriko 6HP. Please indicate if any of you should like healing. ))

Edited October 18, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 10/12, Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather , light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition None

While the spellcasters are preparing, Darhana would have a look outside around the Pyre to see if there are some herbs, roots, mushrooms or other edible things around to supplement the rations she had brought. And also for people who didn't bring rations. And some fresh food wouldn't hurt either.

 

OOC

survival to gather stuff

 

 

Edited October 19, 2023 by farothel (see edit history)

[Inash]

Second Watch

Neskas Weengoditin

Neskas again rearmors himself and Snappy, pausing to give the dog some good skritches. He glances over at Bianca. "Don't worry. I'll make sure you are protected today." He glances around. "We ready for this?"

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751540][B][SIZE=+1]Neskas Weengoditin[/SIZE][/B][/URL] m NG Gnome Cavalier, [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 13/13, [B]Speed[/B] 15 [B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]CMD[/b] 13, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 1, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]reach Lance (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, x3) [B] Longsword (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2) [B] Shortbow (20) [/B] 3 (1d4, x3) [B] Scale Mail[/B], [B] Heavy Steel Shield[/B] (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14 [B]Condition[/B] None

Neskas Weengoditin
m NG Gnome Cavalier, Level 1, Init 3, HP 13/13, Speed 15
AC 19, Touch 12, Flat-footed 18, CMD 13, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
reach Lance (-) 4 (1d6+2, x3)
Longsword (-) 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (20) 3 (1d4, x3)
Scale Mail , Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14
Condition None

 

 

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751552][B][SIZE=+1]Snappy[/SIZE][/B][/URL] M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 2, [B]HP[/B] 18/18, [B]Speed[/B] 30 [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 15, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +3, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B] Bite [/B] 3 (1d6+2, x2) [B] Studded Leather Barding[/B] (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 [B]Condition[/B] None

Snappy
M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), Level 1, Init 2, HP 18/18, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1
Bite 3 (1d6+2, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

Actions Crunch and OOC

Order of the Guard - declaring Bianca as his 'ward' for the day. Just gives him an AC bonus when he challenges something as long as he's between the challengee and Bianca.

 

 

 

  

 

[iantruesilver]

Entry Hall

"As ready as I'll ever be." Azura shrugs as she takes the horses by the reins, leading them back outside after having sheltered them in the entry hall overnight.

 

 

[[ Map — The Pyre ]]

[Naimless]

  

Kaichar

"Definitely would be a change of pace." He nods agreeably. "Don't know if I could ever feel comfortable in an inn though." He confesses. "I'm too used to the outdoors, I think." His rumbling voice is contemplative. "But nature is change. Gotta change with it." Once morning breaks and the watch is over, Kaichar busies himself with his meditations, channelling the energy he will likely need for the day's trials.

Mechanics

Little bit of healing to shore up Kaichar would be just fine, thanks.

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 10/12, Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather , light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition None

"Make sure they have enough to graze," Darhana said to Azura as she helped with the horses. They should be fine with a few days of just grass if they weren't put to a lot of strain. Standing here for a day shouldn't be.

 

After everybody was ready to move on, Darhana looked at the group.

"Start where we left off yesterday or do this door first," she asked, pointing to the closed door they had ignored yesterday. She was okay either way, but other people might have a more strong opinion one way or the other.

 

OOC

 

 

 

Edited October 23, 2023 by farothel (see edit history)

[iantruesilver]

Entry Hall

"Come here, let me have a look at you." Rising from her meditation, Noriko moves over to Kaichar's side, blindly poking around a little at his calf where he had been bitten and also ruffling some of the singed fur where he had been hit with the blast of acid.

 

After what is probably an unnecessary amount of suffering caused to the big tiefling, she shrugs and tilts her head to the side, feigning some kind of innocence before she begins to mumble some obscure syllables. "⧖ ◌̜⏟⧉ ₶⚲◌͢◌⋉[ ⎎•◌̜⎟⧧⏅"

 

Just then, her hands begin to glow and she touches them once again to Kaichar's wounds, this time alleviating his pain with warm healing energy.

 

 

[[ Map — The Pyre ]]

(( Kaichar is healed for 9 damage ))

Edited October 25, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[Inash]

Second Watch

Neskas Weengoditin

Neskas ponders for a moment and answers."it’s not a strong preference, but I’d rather pick back up where we left off yesterday.”

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751540][B][SIZE=+1]Neskas Weengoditin[/SIZE][/B][/URL] m NG Gnome Cavalier, [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 13/13, [B]Speed[/B] 15 [B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]CMD[/b] 13, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 1, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]reach Lance (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, x3) [B] Longsword (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2) [B] Shortbow (20) [/B] 3 (1d4, x3) [B] Scale Mail[/B], [B] Heavy Steel Shield[/B] (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14 [B]Condition[/B] None

Neskas Weengoditin
m NG Gnome Cavalier, Level 1, Init 3, HP 13/13, Speed 15
AC 19, Touch 12, Flat-footed 18, CMD 13, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
reach Lance (-) 4 (1d6+2, x3)
Longsword (-) 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (20) 3 (1d4, x3)
Scale Mail , Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14
Condition None

 

 

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751552][B][SIZE=+1]Snappy[/SIZE][/B][/URL] M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 2, [B]HP[/B] 18/18, [B]Speed[/B] 30 [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 15, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +3, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B] Bite [/B] 3 (1d6+2, x2) [B] Studded Leather Barding[/B] (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 [B]Condition[/B] None

Snappy
M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), Level 1, Init 2, HP 18/18, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1
Bite 3 (1d6+2, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

Actions Crunch and OOC

Order of the Guard - declaring Bianca as his 'ward' for the day. Just gives him an AC bonus when he challenges something as long as he's between the challengee and Bianca.

 

 

 

  

 

[TheFred]

Bianca Pohlo

Sore, miserable and still a little angry, Bianca can't help but be a little sulky as she tries to get herself ready for the day. She doesn't feel up to arguing with the others, though - not that they have proven themselves willing to listen to reason - and so waits to see what they decide to do next. She still wants to try and help this stranded woman, if she can - assuming she hasn't perished overnight - and so resolves to stick around and do what she can if the rest of the group have grown enough spine to continue the search.

Even so, she takes a good look at the weather outside, trying to gauge how the journey back to Sandpoint will be.

Statblock

[URL=/sheets/?id=1797520][B]Bianca Pohlo[/B][/URL] [B]Initiative:[/B] +2, [B]Senses:[/B] Low-Light Vision, Perception +3 [B]HP:[/B] 9/9 [B]AC:[/B] 12, [B]Touch:[/B] 12, [B]Flat-Footed:[/B] 10, [B]CMD:[/B] 11 [B]Saves:[/B] Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2 [B]Spells L1:[/B] Enlarge Person, Expeditious Excavation, Grease [B]Spells L0:[/B] Daze, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation [B]Arcane Reservoir:[/B] 3/4 [B]Condition:[/B] None

Bianca Pohlo
Initiative: +2, Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception +3
HP: 9/9
AC: 12, Touch: 12, Flat-Footed: 10, CMD: 11
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2
Spells L1: Enlarge Person, Expeditious Excavation, Grease
Spells L0: Daze, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation
Arcane Reservoir: 3/4
Condition: None

Edited October 28, 2023 by TheFred (see edit history)

[iantruesilver]

Entry Hall

"Not to spoil your party or anything," Lars answered the gnome, "But uh, not sure if you remember, we left off with a door with smoke billowing out of it."

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 10/12, Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather , light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition None

"Lars has a point," Darhana said, "We will either have to prepare for it or try to find another way. Unless the smoke has gone, which is also an option. But does anybody has a spell or something other than putting a wet rag in front of your mouth and nose to help with the smoke?"

 

 

OOC