Sleight of Hand
Ali looks on with some trepidation as Kappi casually juggles a tangle foot bag, a bottle of ale, and a flask of alchemical fire. At one point he even stumbled slightly and had a great look of horror on his face, but she quickly realized this was part of his schtick, as he smoothly recovered and easily kept it going. Then a few seconds later he tossed everything very high in the air. He quickly fumbled open his bag of holding and caught each one as it came down.
So, Artrosa sounds really interesting. What do you think we will find in the dungeons beneath? The lad's voice is rapt with imagination and wonder.
Are we getting going soon? I picked up some taters and garlic this time incase Vojtek can catch us another brace of coneys.
"Questions. Answers. Death. Life. We'll find them all Kappi. The real question is, what will we bring with us when we leave."
Davosh stares right at the lad as he answers the question.
Vojtek taps his foot impatiently.
Yes! Do it!
Vojtek chips in whatever is needed, although he doesn't have much.
I believe we still have Ed in the party (being botted for the moment). But still, a CLWs wand is never a bad thing.
The following morning at daybreak, Korag Kaag and a pair of guards meet you at the edge of camp, along with a grizzled veteran centaur, whom you have all seen about but to whom have not been introduced.
Korag Kaag remedies that in short order. Outsider friends, may I present Erdij. He shall guide you to Artrosa. By my command, he can go no further — he shall not enter with you — but will safely escort you there.
You are ready then? she asks.
Sense Motive
The paladin gives a respectful knowing nod to the centaur warrior.
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Weather we are or not, you’ve been more than fair!
Erdij leads the party along the small river away from the camp. He is soft-spoken but amiable, and is more than willing to share his flask with the party — there's more where that came from! he says with a rolling laugh.
He asks some questions about you, where each party member is from and what it's like there, and pays rapt attention to the stories of Taldor, of Whitethrone, and of the Dancing Hut.
In a few hours, the city of Vurnirn comes into view, across the shore on which you stand where it feeds into the Myrfrus River. Erdij explains that Vurnirn (which translates to Centaur's Cliff in the Common tongue) is a centralized meeting place for all the centaur clans of the Hoofwood and beyond, but has few permanent residents. Its markets are well known, however.
"Let us go then. We have much to prove, much to find, and much to do, and we won't get there whistling the Andoran Anthem!"
The rogue quickly moves through the markets of Centaur Cliff. He keeps his dextrous fingers to himself. But he does scope things out.
Do we want to buy a CLWs Wand? Because I found a brand new one for sale...
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Is there anyone here willing to take a fair trade in for an Orc Hornbow +5?
Is there anyone here willing to take a fair trade in for an Orc Hornbow +5?
They would. It requires the Exotic Weapon Proficiency feat to properly wield it.
8k for a +2 weapon
8k for a +2 weapon
Ooc- any chance they can either upgrade my recently purchased Longbow with +3 STR bonus for less? or maybe take it in trade for something close to the 300 GP I just spent on it in the last village?
typically you need to build the bow with the Str bonus, can't upgrade it.
typically you need to build the bow with the Str bonus, can't upgrade it.
True. But I'll allow Vojtek to trade it in. As a one time exception, I'll allow full price on the trade.
any +1 Elven curve blades kicking around?? :-) (if I have 2000 gp...)
Ali can find one, sure.
typically you need to build the bow with the Str bonus, can't upgrade it.
Narc!
typically you need to build the bow with the Str bonus, can't upgrade it.True. But I'll allow Vojtek to trade it in. As a one time exception, I'll allow full price on the trade.
Thanks!
okay lets play some D&D!
1d100
Ali can find one, sure.
ducking fun!
After a few hours in Vurnirn, the party sets off again, this time north along the Myrfrus River. Erdij guides you along and makes it so that there are no Survival mishaps.
The Varisian lad whistles a little bit as he follows Erdij. He keeps his favorite tomahawk in his hand ready to go if needed.
Vojtek doesn't whistle, and his stoic mein is focused in the middle distanc e lookijmg for threats - but the slightest hint of a smile plays at the corner of his mouth at the sheer pleasure of travel and adventure in the company of his friends.
He has his new bow in hand, and a quiver of arrows over his shoulder. After about 20 minutes, he calls a brief halt to adjust the way the quiver hangs on his small frame. Once he has his new gear adjusted properly, he nods and the morning sunshine once again plays across the road before him, urging him onward toward the unknown.
The day is gloomy and overcast as the party moves up the river. The trees of the forest begin to dwindle as the path winds by the running water.
As the group reaches into edge of the Hoofwood, spatters of snow fall here and there, while the wind, already frigid since departing Vurnirn, steadily grows stronger heading into the steep canyon dug by eons of the Myrfrus. The stark nature of the rising earthen walls contrast with the green of the forest left behind.
Davosh keeps his eyes on the path
Perception
The sharp eyed lad spots something up in the sky. He quickly and quietly alerts the others.
He also takes a sec to dig out a tanglefoot bag.
Vojtek's alien heart quickens. His face twitches as his breathing becomes labored. Is this The White? Come to finish him? He strains to spot what Kappi described... His bow creaks as the cord starts to pull back. An arrow is nocked, and as his back muscles draw the mighty weapon about halfway, the glues and sinews of the new weapon groan under the massive pressure.
Davosh casts Mage Armor at the sight of Kappi prepping. "What is it lad? Speak and give voice to your concerns."
Davosh casts Mage Armor at the sight of Kappi prepping. "What is it lad? Speak and give voice to your concerns."
A little flustered Kappi replies I don't know, but its got wings and is flying... Not sure how big it is, but big enough to put a hurt on us.
As Kappi trains his sharp eyes on the figures moving, they gradually come into view: a pair of vaguely humanoid creatures with a vulture's head and wings for arms, each wielding an enormous bow in its taloned feet!
They soar down from opposite cliff faces, some fifty feet up along the dizzying heights of the canyon side.
Round 1
baddies
Ali
Kappi
Davosh
Edward
Vojtek
Black fires at Ali!
And Blue fires at Kappi!
"kuchrimas! Nasty! Nasty! Don't let them bite you with those diseased maws. And magic missiles won't work!"
Davosh trains his Big Eye on one of the lamia-kin and opens it! "That one is mine, focus on the other!"
I'll cut straight to it. It's not an Evil Eye Hex.... it's Blindness!
The beast shakes off Davosh's spell!
Round 1
baddies — shoot!
Ali — GO
Kappi — GO
Davosh — cast blindness
Edward — GO
Vojtek — GO
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Vojtek is vaguely disappointed that The White hadn't arrived to finish him. Regardless, he stirs his blood to boiling and draws back the fearsome bow fully. With an arrow trained on (idk pick one lol), he shouts a battle cry and lets the missile fly. A black arrow of death, sent straight toward the heart of his enemy!
for
ROUND 1
Ali grunts in surprise & pain at the wicked arrow hit. Seeing Vojtek score a hit on one, she looks at the other, points a finger, and a bolt of black energy shoots at it.
= NINE str, Fort DC 15 for 4
Round 1
The Varisian lad yelps a little as he is hit with an arrow. He hefts his tanglefoot bag and wishes they would fly down lower. He runs forward and gets as close as he can to throw
Throwing long range
Tangle foot bag