Casimir swings his aldori blade and finishes off another Worg wounded by Kalev just as its face contorts in outrage at the word "Puppy", its dying body falling atop its fellow beast. Kalev stands his ground and downs a potion to heal his wounds, and Ilya shifts around the battlefield, protecting the group's healer from the cold blasts of the winter wolf.
Ordered Initiative-
Fenna (acted)- 19
Howls-Of-The-North (acted)- 17
Malthir- 13
Worgs- 9
Casimir- 6
Kalev- 5
Ilya- 4
Aware that Dandelion could expire at any moment, Fenna heals the hound of its wounds and sends it to stand away from the fight, Dandelion still only barely able to stand. The winter wolf withdraws swiftly to the very edges of Kalev and Fenna's vision, too shrouded in darkness for Malthir, Casimir and Ilya to make out from where they stand.
Dandelion healage (puts him to 2HP!)
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Malthir will start delaying. Can someone drop a light on the leader we can't let him escape!
If the worg I'm facing decides to run, as I expect it to, I'm delaying my action until someone has a chance to drop some light on Ol' Howls.
I've lost sight of them. Someone get some light on them, so us blind humans can see where to hit. Cast it on Kalev, before he runs after them if you have to.
Not wanting the beasts to escape, Kalev charges forward , hoping to impale the winter wolf.
As soon as the light from Ilya's shining stone reveals the fleeing wolves, Casimir springs into action. Grasping his blade in both hands, he charges at the wounded winter wolf, hoping to finish it off as it recoils from Kalev's mighty blow.
Not a miss
Kalev charges after the beast, followed moments later by Casimir. Both of the warrior's weapons pierce the potent hide of the winter wolf, Casimir's strike finally downing the beast. The final Worg abandons its dying leader and tries to run at full speed from the battle- Kalev's ranseur catches the beast in the hindquarters and cuts it down, finishing the battle.
Casimir examines the huge winter wolf, making sure it is dead. He carefully removes the sack from it's neck and opens it.
Looks like this Troll Lord is going to have to wait a while for reinforcements. Kalev, can you skin these beasts? Their hides may be valuable, and the head of the wolf will make a fine addition to our collection of trophies.
Well done Kalev, Casimir! We have done a good thing for Kardas by breaking this alliance between the trolls and the Worgs. This valley should be a good place to hold up for the night. Plus the hide will prove that this threat has been removed from the kingdom. I think we could all use a little healing Fenna. What was it around the beasts neck?
"Yes, the sight of this mighty beast felled will surely reassure our people that we shall protect them from whatever might threaten them. And without their leader, the remaining worgs should prove to be of little trouble... perhaps Red-Eyes will be able to absorb those willing to change into his own pack."
When Malthir looks expectantly to the gnomish councilor holding out a bandage, she raises her eyebrows slightly, "It has been over a century since I practiced any forms of healing other than those provided to me by my faith, I fear that any assistance I give in that regard would be quite limited... I will of course lend Aroden's divine healing, but perhaps another would be better suited to the more traditional methods?"
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"Yes, the sight of this mighty beast felled will surely reassure our people that we shall protect them from whatever might threaten them. And without their leader, the remaining worgs should prove to be of little trouble... perhaps Red-Eyes will be able to absorb those willing to change into his own pack."
When Malthir looks expectantly to the gnomish councilor holding out a bandage, she raises her eyebrows slightly, "It has been over a century since I practiced any forms of healing other than those provided to me by my faith, I fear that any assistance I give in that regard would be quite limited... I will of course lend Aroden's divine healing, but perhaps another would be better suited to the more traditional methods?"
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EDIT: Just me and Kalev I guess. With the +2 from the kit and an assist from Kalev, he has a +6 modifier Fenna, kalev, and I would each get back our level in HP and the same for a nights rest. That's 10 pints for everyone except Cas and 20hp for me so I am down by 2 pts by the am.
Casimir opens up the belt pouch around the dead winter wolf's neck. Inside is a small fortune in gems and jewellery; a black gem, a blue gem, a golden gem, a gold necklace inset with an Amethyst, and an exquisite silver brooch.
Kalev sets about skinning the animals, then helps with the wounds.
When the time comes to discussing the next step, Kalev say I'm all for investigating the rumours of undead, but we should definitely wait til we are at full strength. I've heard frightening stories about the power of the undead, things that even now make me shiver.
Ilya, estimating the value of these gems must be a job for you.
I'm all for killing some undead, as long as we rest first. Camp here?
with the wounds.
Ilya is able to accurately give estimations on the prices you should expect to receive for the items.
Ilya is able to accurately give estimations on the prices you should expect to receive for the items.
Ilya is able to accurately give estimations on the prices you should expect to receive for the items.
A crypt to the east hes annotated as 'The Lonely Barrow'.
'Swamp-Witch Hut' to the south-west.
Gurdin River Ford- east then south-east.
Far to the south-west, hes marked the location of a 'lizardfolk village' by the river leading into the Candlemere.
Close by on the island in the middle of the candlemere, he has annoted 'Candlemere Tower'.
Where the Shrike River becomes the Little Sellen River at the T junction, the gnome mentioned an abandoned ferry station.
According to that Gnomes map we found, wasn't there a crypt in this area? Fenna, lets have another look at it and maybe we can make short work of scouting the area and see if this crypt is the source of the undead.
Agreed. We should definitely camp here.
Agreed. We should definitely camp here.
You spend the night in the small valley, and fortunately nothing attacks your tired and wounded group while you sleep. The next day, you head east and begin exploring the area. With the aid of the slain Gnome's map, you finish the exploration by mid-afternoon. The area is hilly terrain littered with dozens of small, grassy knolls; and the group almost miss the barrow mound, mistaking it for one of these larger knolls. Kalev notices that the knoll is in fact a burial mound; and he also notices signs of skeletal shambling near the west side of the mount. Small bones and skeletal tracks lead to a crack in the burial mound; the earth near the mound must have subsided to reveal it. The crack appears to lead into some kind of tomb, but it is pitch black inside. Through the crack, Kalev can make out some kind of octagonal chamber. The entryway is fairly narrow, and its clear you won't be able to get your horses inside.
Kalev- (favoured terrain (woods) +3
Fenna- (16 at night)
Malthir-
Ilya-
Casimir-
Kalev-
Fenna/Ilya, can you cast light on myself and Casimir? I can take the lead and start into the burial mound. he hands Ilya a sunrod in case he needs it for additional light.
Malthir will not have his weapon out yet.
"Mighty Aroden," Fenna prays, "please lend your aid to these noble warriors of Kardas."
If the barrow allows it, I should take a place next to you, Malthir. The mere touch of my spear have been known to shatter the undead menaces before, Kalev says, trying to lighten the mood a little.
Sounds good. I'll be right behind you, with the spellcasters bringing up the rear.
The thrown pebble goes through the large crack, and lands in the darkness, illuminating a small, octagonal chamber. From what you can see, the walls of the octagonal chamber are decorated with crude mosaics of simple village life: hunting, fishing and farming. A thick carpet of guano covers the floor- it's crawling with insects, and the sharp tang of ammonia hangs in the air. A cobweb-filled tunnel to the east leads deeper underground.
Kalev-
Fenna-
Malthir-
Ilya-
Casimir-
As the pebble landed in the room, you heard a distinct rustling of wings from the ceiling in the room- which you can't currently see from your angle. Kalev and Casimir, you believe that its the sound of multiple sets of wings.
The thrown pebble goes through the large crack, and lands in the darkness, illuminating a small, octagonal chamber. From what you can see, the walls of the octagonal chamber are decorated with crude mosaics of simple village life: hunting, fishing and farming. A thick carpet of guano covers the floor- it's crawling with insects, and the sharp tang of ammonia hangs in the air. A cobweb-filled tunnel to the east leads deeper underground.
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Unless someone says something to stop him, Malthir proceeds 20' feet into the chamber asking Fenna to place a light spell on his shield.
Casimir places a hand on Malthir's shoulder.
Careful - there is something moving in there. I heard several winged creatures moving about near the ceiling. Bats, probably, by the look of all this guano. Perhaps we had better have Fenna summon a creature to draw them out.
Bats? I guess it couldn't hurt for Fenna to send something in, but we are here to fight the living dead! Probably just normal bats. Summon away Fenna!
"I call upon The Beggar's trusted friend," Fenna begins, after a short nod to Malthir, "I ask Z'krunga to go once more into the dark places and draw out the enemies of Man."
Hundreds upon hundreds of tiny bats descend upon the rat, banishing it back to its realm through tiny bites in mere seconds. The bats make no move to exit the room, and continue to fly around in a dense, black mass. You can see they will eventually settle on the ceiling again.
The bats will likely surge out of the room to hunt once night falls, as they are naturally nocturnal. You don't think they are likely to
attack you unless you enter the room; nor will they leave the room to attack you unless provoked.
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Hundreds upon hundreds of tiny bats descend upon the rat, banishing it back to its realm through tiny bites in mere seconds. The bats make no move to exit the room, and continue to fly around in a dense, black mass. You can see they will eventually settle on the ceiling again.
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