DM Talomyr's Serpent's Skull (Inactive)

Game Master Talomyr

"Allow me to see to your injuries," Adara says to Dereje.

cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

To Lawdrak, "Let me help you." She offers her support as Lawdrak appears weakened. If allowed, she will distribute any heavy gear among the party from Lawdrak in order to allow him as much mobility as possible.

She eyes the dead flying lizards. "We should only take what we can for now. Trying to bring them all back may not be the wisest idea after all.

Sounds like two in favor of returning to camp, one for taking the carcasses with you, one against. Any one else have an opinion?

Adara isn't opposed to bringing back any potential food, but dragging back three Medium sized winged dinosaurs may be a burden, especially when Lawdrak can barely carry his own money pouch right now. :P

Someone in the group has Survival, right? We could lash together a pole and tie the lizards to it, and have me and Dereje carry the pole on our shoulders. Easy to drop if we run into something on the way back, makes the burden manageable.

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Adara is too overwhelmed just trying to help Lawdrak in his weakened state to come up with a solution for how to bring back the lizard creatures or to take the time to harvest their meat.

Would have to roll a 20 to make that check, so I think I'll pass. ;P

"Ah, thank you," Dereje says to Adara gratefully once his grievous wound has closed up. He rolls his shoulder around, feeling only a twinge of discomfort from the motion.

"Anything that we don't take might very likely be eaten by other wild beasts. It will be a bit of work, but I don't think we should have any trouble dragging them back to camp."

Mizu dutifully cuts down some branches and tries to lash them together to help carry the dimorphodons, but she doesn't seem to have the right set of skills. She settles for simply gathering their wings up and hauling a pair of them over her shoulder. She grunts slightly at the weight but otherwise makes no complaints.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

"It sounds like there are more of these at the top of the cliff. We should be on our way."

Lawdrak can take 10 on a survival for a total of 20 to help - or direct - Mizu and Dereje to carry the carcasses.

Between everyone's efforts you are able to put together a workable, but not particularly well put together, sled for transporting the bodies back to camp.

The party makes slow progress as they drag the dimorphodon carcasses back to the camp, arriving just as the sun sets. Seeing the spoils of the party's excursion into the Shiv's interior, Sasha's eyes widen. "Dimorphodons! There are dimorphodons on this island!"

Sidling up next Lawdrak she purrs, "I know that you are good with these saurian types...I would be very appreciative if you could bring me a young one, should you run across one."

Much more pragmatic than the red-haired woman, Ishirou begins off loading the carcasses. "Anyone have any idea of how to butcher and preserve this? If not, we should eat what we can and get the rest of it far away. We don't want to draw preditors."

As you look around the "finished" campsite, you see that the canvas material recovered from the shipwreck has been fashioned into a series of crude tents, not overly stylish but the tents should be sufficient to keep you out of the worst of the weather and perhaps curtail a bit of the insect activity that has picked up significantly as the sun has begun to set.

Please see the Campsite Rules at the bottom of the campaign tab and tell me what roles you would like to try to establish. Jask is already more than willing to be a medic.

Starting Camp Roles discussion in OOC thread.

Lawdrak pants with relief as the last lizard is brought down. HE drops his spear and hugs himself, shivering as the poison works it way through him.

Eventually, the tremors cease, but they leave the young druid breathing heavily, sagging under the weight of his own gear.

"We should be able to get some meat from these...and ...avoid the poison...I should think"

Survival? +1 about dinos: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

GM - That roll from before was basically yo ask if Lawrdak knew how to eat these things safely

Yes, Lawdrak knows what parts are safe to eat.

Bump. Doing anything prior to settling in for night? Watches?

I'll take a watch.

"I'd be more than willing to stay up a while... still uncomfortably warm. My hope is it will get cool enough to wrap myself up tight when I turn in. The thought of some crawling vermin creeping under my sheet would keep me up half the night."

I'll take first watch

"I..apologize. I'd be happy to keep watch most nights...but the venom has me in such a state. I think that I'll be less of a burden tomorrow if I sleep through tonight. Sharpmaw can help, though."

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

Adara is oblivious to the cries of the young dimorphodons, and so when Sasha approaches Lawdrak about it, she takes note but thinks nothing more of the request.

"We should get to butchering and harvesting other usable parts before as noted, the carcasses draw other predators. The same with those sea scorpions that attacked us earlier."

Adara does her best to include herself in these activities as well, learning what she can and providing advice if she has it.

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Adara approaches Jask.

"I believe you have proven your worth with the healing arts. The jungle and the tropical climate will make disease and heat exhaustion an ever present danger. I believe I may speak for the others in asking for your assistance as a medic in the camp for now. I believe you have indicated that there could be evidence that will exonerate you of your charges in a ship called the Brine Demon? Do you believe this ship to have also sunk off the coast of Smuggler's Shiv?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 4 = 21

"Certainly, it would be my pleasure to help in anyway I can. As to the Brine Demon, yes, I believe its wreckage lies somewhere on the Shiv."

No need for further diplomacy with Jask. He is already at friendly. The only way to go beyond that is to complete his quest with the Brine Demon.

After confirming Jask was up for the task of providing medical treatment and advice to the survivors, she approaches the others one-by-one.

"Mr. Gelik Aberwhinge," Adara begins. "I want to thank you again for your timely healing on the young Lawdrak. I know we will all need to do our best to work together, and your willingness to help will be a wonderful example for the others. Is there anything I can do for you to repay your kindness? Any detail you wish to see addressed?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 4 = 20

Feel free to roll Aid Other dice, fellow players. ;-)

DM Talomyr: Are there currently any Roleplay penalties/bonuses any treatment of the NPCs by our roleplay for which I should be accounting?

There are modifiers in place for different types of interactions with the various NPCs along with morale modifiers for the NPCS current mental state. Some good, some bad. I'll update the thread later this evening.

"It cannot be helped, Lawdrak," Dereje says to the young Kellid reassuringly. "Get some rest. I am more than willing to take on guard duty myself... at the very least, I can raise the alarm." He pats his holstered firearm with a wry grin.

The paladin attempts to aid Adara in butchering the slain dimorphodons. However, despite having no trouble cutting them apart in the midst of battle, he apparently has no stomach for digging through their organs. After just a few short moments he politely excuses himself, leaving the work to those who could better handle it.

Survival (Aid Another): 1d20 ⇒ 5

More in a bit, have to leave work though.

"Nothing comes to mind." Gelik dryly says in response to Adara's question.

Adara got close, perhaps if others chimed in (aid other) on the conversation with Gelik, his attitude would improve.

@Adara - Is there a reason why that I am missing that you applied a -4 penalty to your diplomacy roll?

Anyone else like to do anything before you call it a night and I make some checks for encounters and disease and such?

Oops! I saw the 'Diplomacy rolls are at -4' at the very bottom of the morale list, and I thought it was blanket not just for Panicked. So no -4 on that roll.

Noticing Adara expressing her gratitude to Gelik, Dereje approaches to do the same. Noticing some resistance on the gnome's part, he gently pries the issue himself.

"Mr. Aberwhinge, like myself, you seem to be accustomed to the finer things in life. Surely there is something we can do for you."

Diplomacy (Aid Another): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

While seated on the ground, Mizu doffs her armored coat and starts inspecting the plates to make sure that none of them come loose. She says, "Did you mention earlier that you are well-traveled? I seem to recall you relating a tale about a winery in Cheliax. Perhaps one of your earlier journeys will hold a useful bit of wisdom for our current predicament."

"I really don't know what use it will be, but I suppose I would be willing to tell a few stories." Gelik says with a bit more lilt in the tone of his voice.

Diplomacy Mizu: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Between Adara's efforts (which got Gelik to Indifferent) and Mizu (w/ Dereje's aid) efforts, you've managed to get Gelik to Friendly. Gelik can serve as either an entertainer or a medic. No further improvement can be made without completing his quest. Only Ishirou and Aerys remain unfriendly. Sasha is indifferent.

"Of course," Gelik begins, "my time as a member of the Pathfinder Society could be of more use to us at this time...or I guess I should say my time before being put on probation, but that's a story for another time."

"I almost hate to say this as it sounds perhaps a bit too much like Jask's story, but there was an old Pathfinder vessel called the Nightvoice, that went missing in these waters quite some time ago. If were to be able to find her, or what happened to her it might go a long way toward re-establishing my standing within the organization."

"A Pathfinder? Then you must have many valuable skills. We've already seen that, though, I suppose," says Mizu. "This island seems to be a veritable graveyard of ships. We may find a great many surprises here."

"Well if this truly is the Smuggler's Shiv, and I believe it is, there should be over a dozen shipwrecks to be found...and that's only the ones that have been reported over the years." Gelik says, obviusly more in his realm.

Gelik proceeds to talk on and on about the differing ships that have been reported to have run aground on the Shiv, mentioning the likes of the Tatooed Lady, the Crimson Angel, the Golden Bow, and Alma's Ruin among others.

Mizu seems to absorb Gelik's list of ships like a sponge. Perhaps in Minkai, listening to your rambling elders and their old stories is some kind of rite of passage?

"And no idea what draws them here? Curious...."

Know history to know about anything about the Shiv other than how common shipwrecks are here: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
geography to know any natural reason for the number of shipwrecks: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Adara murmurs appreciation for Gelik's agreement to assist, and seeing as how Miku has rather fortuitously become enraptured in Gelik's Entertaining, politely disengages from the conversation.

Adara approaches Aerys Mavato.

"Greetings, Aerys. We returned from our patrol around the area. Have you had a chance to recover? I know the last we talked, you had not seemed well. We managed to locate the key for Jask's manacles, and he has agreed to assist with any health and wellness needs. If there is anything he can do to ease your suffering, please utilize his abilities. I myself am also willing to assist you in the event you would prefer a woman to see to your health concerns of course."

Adara smiles kindly and says this last more quietly leaning closer to Aerys to make sure it is remains private.

"If you have any trouble with anyone here, you let me know, Aerys."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

@DM Talomyr: Would you be willing to place the NPC Quest for Helpful in their respective descriptions once we've learned about them in game? It will definitely make it easier to reference as we move forward in the event of time passing. :)

Roll was sufficient to move Aerys to friendly and is capable of serving as either an entertainer or guard. Only Ishirou remains to be influenced.

Aerys offers a soft smile in return to Adara's question.

"No, not really. I was simply a bit irritable due to not having a drink...I really should try to kick that habit but have been mostly unsuccessful thus far." she says, followed a disappointed sigh.

"You know...some of the sailors I've traveled with in the past have mentioned viper nettle berries as a potential aid in kicking an alcohol addiction. It would seem that the ungodly hot and humid climate of this island is ideal for their growth. If you go out exploring again, I would appreciate if you kept an eye out for some."

"If you would be willing, I would ask you to describe these berries to Lawdrak and Mum. They have quite a bit of knowledge regarding flora, and would the best able to assist you in locating the viper nettle berries," Adara requests politely.

"In the meantime, we will all do our best to keep an eye out for any spirits or any curatives that can help ease your symptoms. If we do find some spirits, I will be certain that Jask oversees a careful rationing to assist you in weaning off slowly. The call of Cayden Cailean's holy drink is quite strong, and should not be resisted in full lest one bring forth his anger until one has the strength of mind and body to do so."

Clearly Adara attributes much to the various deities and their domains.

"Regardless of any of this, I will do my best to see any suffering you face that you are not alone. We'll see you through this until it is merely a memory of a test you endured to become stronger, Aerys."

She reaches out and squeezes the woman's hand if she allows. "Are you up for a stand at watch this night? Or shall we let you rest?"

With Gelik placated for the time being, Dereje moves on to Ishirou. The two had not spoken much during their time together on the ship, if at all. The Tian man's demeanor rubbed him the wrong way, but given their current situation, he was not about to let that be an obstacle.

"I recall that you possess quite an impressive blade. I trust that you are skilled in its use?" he asks, sounding a little more curt and to the point than intended, perhaps letting the day's exertions get to him. "We are in need of more capable hands to guard the camp."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"Yeah, I got it." Aerys says in response to Adara's question. [b]"Thanks, by the way."

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Ishirou grunts in response to Dereje's comment. "Not bad I suppose.

Lawdrak joins Dereje to talk to Ishirou.
"You carry yourself like someone that doesn't lose his head or make foolish decisions in a fight. Unlike...well... me. I'd feel safer - and be very grateful - if you were watching our backs tonight."

untrained diplo: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

"You are most welcome, Aerys," Adara flashes a gorgeous suli smile at the woman, pleased at the woman's willingness to assist. "Now to make sure everyone else is settling in and has a clear picture of our situation as well as you seem to if you'll excuse me."

Adara approaches those speaking with Ishirou.

"Firstly, Druid Lawdrak, how are you feeling?" She asks with concern. "Have you sought assistance from Jask yet?"

Turning to Ishirou, Adara dips her head slightly to acknowledge him.

"I see some of our fellow survivors have already come to see what needs you have. I find myself relieved to have two fine Tian swordsmen among our number. I imagine Mizu may approach you at some point if you are feeling up for some sparring and practice within your own style, but in the meantime as the others have, please allow us to do what we can to earn your trust and cooperation."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Ishirou nods toward Lawdrak, seemingly in agreement with the young druid's request.

Almost before Ishirou can get to his feet, Adara stops by, checking in on the Tien swordsman.

"Well...I am the proud owner of a number old, promising treasure maps. One of these maps reference the Shiv. Now the trick is, it seems it will take a number of people to recover the treasure. I figure, what the hell, we're already stuck here, what's the harm in looking for a bit of loot to make it worth our time here. It won't be easy, but it could well be worth our while to try and recover the treasure. What do ya say?"

Between Lawdrak and Adara, Ishirou is now friendly and is willing to serve as a defender or a guard.

Finalize the NPC job assignments and I will advance us to morning (or at least until something comes to try and kill you in the night.

Map of the island on Roll20 updated to show the location on Ishirou' Treasure Map.

"Thank you for your offer; we plan to begin exploring some more further out tomorrow. We will definitely be on the look out for these treasures. Any one of them could be invaluable to our survival or escape, so no reason to leave any possibility behind," the suli replies to Ishirou. "If you'll excuse me, I'm just about ready to turn in for the night."

But before doing that, Adara approaches Sasha. The oracle's eyes flash with a slight disapproval at the sight of her. There had always been something about the woman that felt...off; a secret she kept hidden of which Adara would not approve.

"I see you, Sasha. How are you." Adara's voice does not inflect in the way these words typically are said. She shakes her head. "I know we have not been as...drawn to social niceties while we sailed as perhaps others. But I recognize the need for a partnership among all of us who have survived. The rest of us have determined ways to make this possible, and I... Adara takes a breath and corrects herself, "We hope you will be willing to provide skills to assist in the larger effort."

Adara seems to frown slightly as if expecting resistance from the woman. She may not even be conscious of her slightly disapproving expression.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

"I understand you to be interested in young dimorphodons. As you can see by the carcasses, we encountered several adults who may have been protecting their nests. Young Lawdrak indicated he heard their cries as we left the area to return. Perhaps in exchange for your help, we could see if what he heard is correct."

Adara raises her chin, her eyes challenging and ready to argue. Once again her expression and tone may not in fact be something of which she is aware.

"Well? What do you have to say?" Adara says authoritatively having barely given the woman a chance to speak.

A little bit of meta-game, I suppose. But I figure having spent some weeks on a ship together, this conversation may very well be an indicator of what kind of social interactions a former associate of the Red Mantis (an LE organization) would have with a NG woman who believes she has been divinely touched to destroy evil and lead society. ;-D

I'm uncertain if her past association would be common knowledge, so I tried to make Adara's behavior indicate uncertainty of Sasha. If that creates any negative modifiers to her Diplomacy roll, feel free to add those in to her total.

"While it would be delightful to receive one of the little darlings, I really don't see it as the price for my help. I believe we are all quite marooned on this rather unpleasant island and if we are to get off of this damned island, or at the very least survive, we all need to do our part." Sasha says with a pleasant smile.

Sasha was one of the few NPCs that started off as indifferent as none of you were from Ilizmagorti. She is currently friendly and can serve as a Hunter or Guard.

Going forward with Sasha as a hunter, Gelik an entertainer, Jask a medic, Aerys and Ishirou as guards, or at least that is what I believe I heard.

The castaways awaken to an already steamy, sticky, humid morning on the Shiv. Weather aside, the night was not too terrible. The morning finds the feeling of dread shared by a number of your companions (i.e. the NPCs) still not the most hopeful with Aerys and Gelik have noticeably more dire thoughts about being stuck on the island and their chances of escape. Though Sasha seems a bit more upbeat.

You all rested about as well as could be expected save for Adara who spent a good portion of the evening swatting away large mosquitoes and if feeling both a bit tired, more sore than anything.

Adara please make a DC 15 Fortitude save for me.

It is a new day on the Shiv. What would you all like to do?

After splashing some water on her face the next morning, Mizu has a quiet bite to eat, then extracts her biwa from her waterproof pouch. Her lips tighten slightly as she tunes it, and she says, "I expect the salt water and humidity will have an unfortunate effect upon the body of my instrument." Then she takes the opportunity to play a short, haunting melody.

Perform (string instruments): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Once finished she carefully replaces the instrument in her waterproof bag and says, "We have survived a day... let us next turn that into a week. We've found food and staved off attacks. Given the opportunity we may well master this island and turn it into our own sanctuary."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Lawdrak wakes with a barely suppressed groan. Though he feels a bit stronger, his muscles still protest the damage done by the dimorphodons' venom.

After a brief morning tussle with Sharpmaw, the Kellid youth sits, cross-legged, listening to Mizu play. He nods his appreciation when she finishes.

Once finished she carefully replaces the instrument in her waterproof bag and says, "We have survived a day... let us next turn that into a week. We've found food and staved off attacks. Given the opportunity we may well master this island and turn it into our own sanctuary."

"I thought we might follow the coast eastward again, expand our work there and work towards the goal on Ishirou's map." he proposes.[/b]

Mum joins the group after communing with her familiar, Kainey.
"Ooo the temperature is an early riser, is it not?"

With a wan smile, her mind drifts off as Mizu plays... "That was lovely, dear."

She nods in response to Lawdrak's proposal...
"Seems a fine suggestion to me. Any step forward is progress."

Dereje spends the morning offering his usual prayers to Abadar, in the hopes that with some hard work, they would soon be returned to civilization proper. He also prays that justice would be swift for the one responsible for their dilemma.

"I concur," he says in response to the Kellid's idea. "If there is indeed treasure here, perhaps we could make up for the loss of our cargo. We must think ahead, after all. We will not be on this island forever."

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Adara looks wearily at the others, but tries to put on a brave face. She shudders then looks at the young druid far from home.

"Lawdrak, do you think we could find our way back to the dimorphodon nest? I imagine any of their young will not live long without them. If we are to assist Sasha with her request, we will need to move quickly."

Edited in Fort save.

Are you heading back to the dimorphodon nest before heading east or are you heading out right away? If it helps, there are more dimorphodon nests on the island.