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Malleon reels backwards and collapses, blood spraying from the raking blow to his face.

Well, that definitely dropped me. Minus 4 HP now, and currently bleeding out.

As the creature stumbles, Malleon takes a quick step to mirror Oso's movement and flank it.

Then, taking his longsword in both hands, he delivers a mighty overhand chop.

"Caiden Cailean's name, fall already!"

I hit a 16 armor class with the flank bonus, for 10 points of damage

"Damn it!" Malleon swears as Oso blocks any potential bowshots by rushing in. I'm starting to hate this place and its weirdness. Maybe I should have stayed somewhere with human bandits to start making my name...

"Die fiend! Die"

Malleon rushes in, dropping his bow and drawing his sword.

I hit a 20, but only for 4 pts

Apparently I'm super vigilant after being nearly eaten during the night by the wyrm.

Mal scans the clearing, an arrow nocked on his bowstring, after dismounting.

"I have a bad feeling about this..."

Spot 20, Listen 21

Oso will look on as Malleon puts the bracelet on. His natural aversion to magic coupled with Chalen's story makes Malleon seem very brave or...

Lets go with brave, shall we? ;-)

Oso has just been convinced by Chalen never to try a magic thing on again.It was a very persuasive argument.Malleon do you want the bracelet?

Sure.

Chalen bows out of slipping on the bangle.

Compunctions against pillaging the dead aside, I find it is best never to try on a magic item before knowing more about it.

Once in my Uncle’s laboratory I had a most stressful mishap with a cursed belt. However, on the upside, I learned to dance, and was voted “harvest queen” two years running. Eventually, he felt I had suffered enough and severed the enchantment.

lol

As Oso points out the gruesome mess hanging above in the trees, everyone notices that the body's gear or at least some of it still seems to be there.

If anyone cares to climb up and check it will take about 15 minutes ** spoiler omitted **

The group is 1.5 hours from the witch's hut

If nothing else, I want to use the masterwork shortbow ;-)

*Unless anyone else wanted it, then we could figure it out.

"Yes, lets get going. We still need to find more ingredients for the cure, and maybe those kids too. And the sooner we can get out of this hell-hole of a forest, the better. I bet there are dragons guarding the next ingredient."

I blew the spot check as well.

Malleon make the spot check. But didn't we already "find" the moss on the tree last night, and were just waiting till daylight to climb up and get it?

"I'll climb up and get the moss, unless anyone else feels like tree climbing." Malleon says, as he looks around and stretches his back. Looking over at the dead wyrm from last night, he mutters "I hate this forest."

hmm... maybe I should take some of the claws or fangs as a trophy?

Currently at 3 HP, and down a couple arrows, but otherwise health

"Nice shot Oso!"

Argh, apparently I can't roll worth anything right now. I got a 10... unless we still get the flank bonus, in which case it would be a 12. In case that was a hit, the damage was 5

Malleon flails wildly with his longsword as he gasps for breath now that the wyrm is no longer crushing him.

Louinor's turn, right?

I'm assuming that I am still grappled, but not pinned, after Oso joined in. I'll use my shortsword with the -4 penalty due using a light weapon while grappled.

Malleon strains to get his arm free, then thrusts his shortsword at the wyrm's face. Unfortunately, the strike deflects off the wyrm's scaly hide.

"Argh! I hate snakes!"

Now I wish I hadn't used my auto-success, lol

Sorely pressed and bleeding, the wyrm still refuses to relent. Again it snaps forward, its green scaled maw opening wide revealing dagger-length fangs that threaten Malleon. 1d20+5=24. Damage = 5; Improved grab grapple = 16.

Let Malleon respond with an opposed grapple before anyone else continues

This time the beast lands a vicious bite and begins curling its body around Malleon.

I got an 11 (1d20+2)... so looks like I'm being grappled :-(

Malleon continues to keep his blades pumping furiously to deflect the wyrm's assaults with his longsword while scoring a minor hit with his shortsword on a riposte.

Longsword hit a 10, Shortsword hit a 21.I included the flank bonus from Oso. 2 pts from the shortsword hit

Louinor closes in, but the agile monster slithers to avoid her blow.

Ignoring her presence the creature lunges forward at Malleon again. 1d20+5=10 Malleon is again able to keep up a whirling blade of steel that turns aside the ravenous lizard.

Thats right. Its all skill. Not dependent on bad rolls by the monster at all ;-)

"Snake-fiend! Die!" Malleon is getting a little unnerved by the inhabitants of Darkmoon Vale. He'll be "happy" to fight "normal" monsters like kobolds and hobgoblins

Malleon slashes at the wyrm with both his blades, attempting to land a decisive blow.

Hit a 19 with the longsword, and a 13 with the shortsword Longsword damage 6 pts, shortsword 3 pts

Malleon draws his shortsword with his left hand and unleashes a flurry of strikes, trying to drive the monster back, away from his still sleeping comrades. However, the strikes appear ineffectual due to the monster's speed and scaly armor.

I missed on both I'm sure. A 10 and a 2 on my attack rolls

"Monster! Awake and fight for your lives!"

Sorry mate, Oso will leave the next initiative.

DM - Because we are rolling initiative for everyone, could we use our automatic success for anyone? I was tempted to use it for Malleon because he was awake.

Good point, I'd forgotten about that. I'd be tempted to use my own auto-success on my inititiave this round... If this is allowed, please re-calculate my initiative, and I'll take my action in a few hours (I should sleep sometime tonight, lol)

Crap, the wyrm has Pounce too! I must have missed that when I got D0... that is an even nastier CR 2 creature that I thought!

Oh, and if I happen to get the killing blow, I'm going to change my name to Malleon Harper, Slayer of Wyrms ;-)

Spot 14, Listen 13. Maybe I should be whistling or something as I'm oblivious to my surroundings, lol

Malleon sits near the group, with his sword across his lap and bow at the ready. The fire is still going, and he has a torch ready to ignite nearby. The firelight is probably hampering my night vision, so Malleon is concentrating more on the sounds of the forest, listening for anything abnormal.

Oso's order works for me. 2 hrs each watch?

"That sounds fine. Afterall, we will have to camp here anyways."

"Oso, do you mind taking care of my horse? I'm going to gather some firewood before it gets too dark. I want to gather enough to make a campfire that will last through the night. After giant spiders, little girls that turn into ravenous werewolves and hobgoblin snipers, I'd feel better if we had a fire and a watch tonight."

Malleon is looking for deadwood first, easily cut branches second.

I'm wearing the chain shirt now. I'll adjust my profile once I make this post.

Malleon has a lit torch and his longsword in hand as he peers about in the twilight.

Search 1d20+0 = 13

Malleon points with his longsword. "Up there, on the trunk. Is that Elderwood Moss?"

"Um... anyone have climbing gear? I've got a rope and grappling hook."

"I don't condone the pick pocketing of the recently departed...but I don’t suppose the savage happened to own a lamp, or a lantern, or even a nice torch?"

"Nope, not that I saw. Hobogoblins can see in the dark, can't they?"

"And its not "pickpocketing the dead" It is spoils of war. He shot at us first, and we killed him. Therefore, we can lay claim to his gear with a clear conscience."

Malleon will gather the rest if the hobgoblin's gear, specifically the bow, arrows and chainshirt.

"We can decide what to do with this eventually, but in the short term, does anyone want to use any of this?

Personally, I'm all for more protection between myself and pointy objects, so I wouldn't mind trying on the chain shirt."

Bobek sprints forward, hurtling over underbrush. With one fluid motion he fires and arrow that catches the hobgoblin square in the back. The goblinoid is knocked forward, falling to the forest floor, dead.

Oso's go. The bird yet lives.

Isn't it Malleon's turn after Bobek?

"Nice shot Bobek!"

Assuming its my turn:

Sorry for the delay, I was busy at work (I'm working evenings Pacific time, so thats pretty late for those of you on the east coast) Plus I got seriously distracted by the Open Call for Gamemastery Authors

Spot Check 1d20+3=5. Malleon still has no idea where the arrows are coming from, lol

Malleon tracks the last warbird in flight, and unleashes another volley of arrows in hopes of bringing it down.

Rapid Shot again, with Pointblank Shot.

First Arrow 1d20+3 = 14 Damage 1d8+1= 2

Second Arrow 1d20+3 = 18 Damage 1d8+1= 5

Down to 34 arrows in my quiver

Bobek can scramble behind cover, but it would be total cover which would mean that you could not attack back, unless you left it; you pretty much dart behind a tree

Malleon, you are within 30 feet of the razorcrows, so I will figure in the bonuses. But I will also be subtracting the - 4 penalty for firing into melee without the benefit of precise shot.

Bobek, thankful for the rush of healing, arms his shortbow and dives behind the nearest tree to avoid further arrow fire.

Malleon smoothly releases two arrows in a matter of seconds, each hoping to pick off a single trained razorcrow. The first arrow comes close but sails harmlessly past the bird, the second arrow is even less effective.

Oso's go.

Oops, didn't think about that. Precise Shot is probably my feat at second level, lol

Malleon fires in rapid succession, directing a single arrow at each of the razorcrows that are seemingly attacking Chalen.

Rapid Shot:
1st Arrow: 1d20+2 = 18 1d8 = 4
2nd Arrow: 1d20+2 = 10 1d8 = 7

*I'm assuming that the Razorcrows are not within 30' feet of Malleon? Otherwise, please apply the +1/+1 from Pointblank shot to my results.

"With our luck it's probably another werewolf."

Chalen unstraps and loads his crossbow.

Good point.

Malleon dismounts from his horse and strings his longbow carefully and nocks an arrow.

Spot Check 1d20+3 = 4 Yes, I rolled a 1 :-(

"What? I don't see anything over there. Do you want to go investigate?

Distances:

Elderwood Grove - 13 miles if you skirt the eastern edge of the Darkmoon Lake, 11 Miles if you try and cross the water (Time is roughly 3.25 hours the first way, and if successful in fording the water, 2.75 the other.

Malleon pulls out his notebook with the quickly drawn map and notes.

"Unless anyone feels strongly otherwise, I think we should skirt the eastern edge of Darkmoon Lake here" his finger tracing the path "It will take us an extra couple of miles, but fording the river might be more trouble than its worth"

Looking around at his companions and their bloody state, Malleon drops his horse back to speak quietly with Louinor. "Louinor, do you have any of Desna's blessings that might help to heal our wounds? My own wounds are fine and will heal in a day or two, but some of the others.... Oso in particular seems severely wounded, although he is trying not to show it."

Listen 1d20+3 = 7

Oso comes back after a while checks the horses over once more.

"Did you find out where the roots and herbs are?"

"Malleon, do you want these saddled? It's just that the disease is spreading in the Hollow and people are relying on us."

"I can wake the others if you want."

"Sounds good. We can camp out at the Eldest Wood later on today before heading out to get the other ingredients."

Malleon will gather the others while Oso saddles the horses, unless anyone has an objection.

The party eats well and has decent conversation, though the topic seems to shy from what they actually plan to do.

Oso catches a few winks and excercises his muscles with the lumberjacks.

Malleon discovers that if he is looking for a decent bowyer he best check back in the Hollow; but also finds a couple informative employees in the Consortium's office that seem to know some of the local information. Apparantly Ulizmila is a wicked witch; a hermit who curses any who cross her land. She is however open to trades, though a deal with Ulizmila, is like a deal with Asmodeus himself. Droskar's Crucible is some sort of dwarf ruin. It is overrun with monsters and dwarven spirits.

Chalen and Louinor get some rest.

Are you guys staying here for the night?

I'm open to continuing on, I think we can get to the Eldest wood before dark, and then camp there. But then again, I'm not running around at less than 1/2 HP and out of spells, so I'll defer to those who need rest if necessary.

Wounded slightly. Currently at 8/11 HP.

Malleon will have a meal and chat with the assembled loggers, attempting to gather information about the three locations, but specifically the dwarven ruins. And also checking if there are any bowyers at the camp, as he would like a Darkwood Masterwork Mighty +2 bow when he can afford it.

Gather Information 1d20+2 = 18

"Aye. I have a nephew down with the taint. Follow me."

The rugged man leads you through the camp to a small room in the office building. He pulls out a map and produces three markings on it. "You are closest to the Elderwood tree."

He offers a smile. "Good luck; the town is depending on you."

I'm not sure if Milon is giving us this map, or just showing us locations, but either way, Malleon will copy the three spots unto the rough sketch of Darkmoon Vale in his notebook.

Question: Did Milon indicate which mark was which ingredient? He said we were closest to the Elderwood Tree, but did he say which one was which for the other two marks?

"Thanks you Master Milon. We'll hurry as best we can. The sooner Laurel can make this medicine, the sooner we'll know if it can cure the Blackscour Taint."

"Oh, one other thing. Have you seen any marks of kobolds in the woods? There is a group of children that went missing after camping out at Elara's, and we found what appear to be kobold tracks at the ruins of Elara's. The Sherrif asked if we could look for the missing children, but the towns need for a cure to the blackscour taint outweighs searching for the children at this time, as distasteful as that choice was."

Milon watches both Oso and Bobek wander off. His voice turns a bit harder, "Do you need my presence or not?"

Malleon speaks as he pulls out his notebook. "Master Milon, my name is Malleon, and this is Louinor and Chalen. Our somewhat abrupt companions are Bobek and Oso."

"We come at the behest of Laurel, the herbalist in Falcon's Hollow. She has found an recipe for a potential cure to the Blackscour Taint that has infected the town. But some of the ingredients are exotic, and not easily found."

"Laurel said that you were the best forester in Darkmoon Vale, and if anyone knew where to find these ingredients, it would be you. Please, will you help us by giving directions?"

"We seek a pickled Root called a Rat's Tail, which can be found at the witch Ulizmilla might have. We also need to seek out the oldest trees in the Vale to find elderwood mold. And lastly, we need to find Ironbloom Mushrooms."

"Can you aid us with directions?"

"Louinor looks at the rest of the group, "I mean how hard can it be to find a couple of things in this forest, right?"

Its gotta be easer than fighting spiderswarms and werewolves disguised as lost children.

"Should we ride on to the Lumber Camp now?"

"We had agreed that the ingredients for the blackscour taint cure took priority over the missing children. The needs of the dozens of deathly ill people in town outweigh the fate of a half-dozen children, as hard as that is to say."

Malleon will claim the other silver dagger (after cleaning it). I'll also check down below to see if the lamp is salvagable, and also grab that bag of herbs if no one else does.

"Bobek, Louinor? Do you know if these might be useful?" Malleon says as he holds up the bag of herbs.

Begins collecting wood to built a pyre for Jeva.

"Louinor, I'm sure you are familiar with this sort of thing. Something your faith says over the fallen, perhaps? Poor child. Hopefully she didn't pass on her taint to any of us, I'd hate for Oso to have to kill us in our sleep."

"I suppose we had better finish searching the cellar as well."

"That 'poor child' almost killed us all! Lest you forget, a minute ago she tried to eat Bobek! And she was hardly defenseless!" Malleon gestures to the ragged wounds on his chest that he is attempting to clean with a brandy-soaked rag.

"Poor child? She was a murderous monster! Do you see a full moon in the sky?" Malleon points at the morning sky. "Did she not wait until most of us were down in the cellar, fighting for our lives with the spiders before trying to eat Bobek? She knew exactly what she was doing, right down to trying to claim mercy when she realized we had silver blades that could harm her!"

"I just hope that she didn't kill the real 'poor children', those lost kids that we are searching for."

Malleon is keeping the silver dagger, unless anyone has an objection

I'm glad that Oso made the decision.... it would have been a hard decision either way, and I wasn't looking forward to it,

Malleon ignores the dead child for now, and dashes forward to grab Bobek and haul him out of the swarm.

Malleon darts forward and slashes at the werewolf while she is distracted by Oso's assault.

Attack 1d20+5*Flanking = 23 Damage = 1d4+2 = 5

Malleon lunges and slashes with the silver blade. "Burns, doesn't it?" Attack 1d20+5 = 19 Damage 1d4+2 = 5 * I counted a flank bonus from Bobek

Then he bounds backwards, out of the reach of the werewolf's claws, before taunting it more, waving it forward with his left hand while the silver blade is held ready in his right.

Move 15' directly away from the monster, so as not to draw an attack of opportunity. But I don't want her to get another full attack on me. I sure hope she doesn't have pounce.

Three rounds of rage left. Malleon you're next, want some silver treasure?

Malleon will grab a silver dagger from Oso, and then quickly try to climb the ladder and tumble away from the opening, drawing the monster's attention. And set up a flank. And I left the two torches down amongst the spiders.

Tumble = 1d20+3=16

Might as well jump in the hole as well, lol

With a burning torch in either hand, Malleon jumps down into the hole Tumble 1d20+3 = 18 if necessary)

"Argh! I hate bugs! Get out!"

Malleon crouches and swings both torches in short horizontal arcs through the swarms, attempting to drive off the spiders with the flames.

Attack I: 1d20+1 = 16

Attack II: 1d20+1 = 4

I'm not sure what the damage is with a lit torch? Let me know and I'll roll it, assuming I hit

"%$#^%!, %^*&$#!" Malleon swears under his breath as he drops his bow beside him. (Not in the pit).

"Get out of there!" Malleon yells as Louinor and Oso as he tries to quickly light a torch with his flint and stee;. I should have bought tindertwigs