Black Tom's Serpent Skull
Game Master Black Tom

How tall is it?

Kamal has soften earth and stone prepped - we might be able to use that to help out with the climb; alternatively, if we wait a day, he could prep spider climb and the job would be a cakewalk in terms of getting up there. How much of a rush are we in?

The nest as you spy it is located some 500 feet above sea level. Nkechi didn't give a time frame, so there is really no rush, as long as you are willing to put up with the rain.

Perhaps we could retrieve a feather that was discarded. Kamal muses thoughtfully. I have no wish to hurt such a creature as this, but an intrusion into its nest will surely be viewed as an encroachment on its territory. Gazing up at the nest, Kamal wracks his brain trying to remember whatever he can about a bird such as this and if it might be intelligent enough to be reasoned with.

Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Nodding to himself, Kamal turns to the others. The stormbird is intelligent and can understand Auran. I do not know how to speak this language, does anyone here know the voice of the wind?

Gelik takes on an academic air, clearing his throat. As an etymologist, I am well versed in linguistics. Unfortunately, I am stronger with the written word than the spoken. Of course if it was just a regular bird of the stupider sort, I could speak with it. We learned types call that irony.

Gelik casts a simple cantrip prestidigitation, attempting to construct a smallish purple umbrella to keep the rain off. It works after a fashion, though the rain quickly beats it into a sorry shape.

The point is moot, however. I'm not going up there.

"Let us find shelter, we can climb to the nest in better conditions. For now let's get out of this wind and rain, so we can set up camp and eat." repeats Aerys over the howl of the winds. "can anyone see a cave or something that would provide us with some shelter."

Already rolled 18 on survival in previous post, to find a more sheltered spot where we can camp. Although a cave or similar might be useful.

You have no trouble finding shelter from the wind, and you can spend the night if you prefer, but you're still going to have to get up to the nest in one way or another if you are to succeed in your mission.

The best odds would fall on waiting until/if the bird leaves, then to cast spider climb on one of us to get up, look for a feather and get back down. Ideally it would be someone who can handle close combat, and we should give priority to leaving people who could cover with ranged attacks (although the wind and distance will screw us over no matter what) staying on the ground.

Good plan Torch, plus using rope and grappling hook. If possible climb out of sight of the bird.

Unless someone sets up a very stable rope, preferably a rope ladder, Gelik is not going to attempt the climb. He has mentally checked out of the situation, and is waiting for the rest of the gang to either take care of this test, or decide to quit. He uses prestidigitation to dry himself off.

Black Tom, would speak with animals work since the beast is a magical animal? The spell doesn't make a reference to magical vs non magical. If it would help the group I could also pray for a spider climb like Sam Said.

Speak with animal won't work since the beast is not of the animal type. You may by all means pray for Spider Climb.

Time for Gelik to show off his trademark fickleness. If he can somehow be made to Spider Climb, everything is back on the table. Now that is cool.

I guess we're waiting for Kamal then. He can prepare up to two Spider Climb, and Gelik could ride on someone's back, so you can easily get at least three of you up there. Just need confirmation about how you want to go about it.

Resting for the evening Kamal prays that night for the blessings of the spider to be bestowed upon him. In the morning he glances up at the steep climb. I am able to provide what you asked for. The druid frowns, thinking. Best to be quick and return. I do not wish to anger this majestic creature.