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Vojtek's draconic heart quickens with lust for the displayed trove, but his stoicism wins out.
Davosh however is having none of it. The wiry and proud barbarian endures the Speaker-With-the-Ancestors' rough handling of Vojtek's hands and crude measurement of the circumference of his head with what could be interpreted as abject terror...
Davosh suggests, "This young man needs a Headband of Havoc or perhaps a pair of Gauntlets of the Weaponmaster... Surely you could bring him those! Eh?"
Davosh very nearly unleashes The Eye at the blue skinned outsider, so intense is that final 'Eh' and Vojtek visibly relaxes when Davosh's attention swivels away from his person.
"Ha! Unless you're willing to let that staff go for FAR FAR less, I'm sorry we don't have an accord. I'm happy to wait though."
Oh, my goodness, no, Zilvazaraat the Magnificent says to Davosh. I'm afraid this staff belonged to my best friend’s sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who got it from 31 Flavors last month. It's pretty serious.
He does consider the request Davosh has for Vojtek. Hmm, he says, pursing his blue mercane lips and drumming his three fingers in thought. I can probably source that for you, human. It will take 1d4 of your Golarion days to do so, however.
Vojtek asks warily, "How much?"
Well, now, Zilvazaraat the Magnificent replies thoughtfully, that will all depend on what lengths I need to go through to get it. More trouble, more cost, you see. It's simple economics.
Now, it's not my job to speculate... wait, hold on now, I guess it is my job to speculate, on what someone will buy and/or sell! Aren't I caught with my hand in the cookie jar just now! ...were I to speculate, and I suppose I am, I'd guess that would run about 9000 of your gold pieces. Or something equivalent in trade, of course.
Vojtek looks pointedly at Edward, waiting for some silver-tongued negotiation action. 9,000 GPs seems high...
Silver tongued Edward pats Vojtek on the shoulder and steps in to haggle. My good man, I'm sure you can get a better price for our trusty Northman. The paladin now pauses and looks the trader in the eye. He emphasizes this next We were the ones to rescue you from that soul crushing prison...
Diplomacy
Ah! Well stated, well stated! Zilvazaraat the Magnificent responds. For friends of ZILVAZARAAT THE MAGNIFICENT, we have a small discount!
Now, normally such a discount would be half off the double list price -- but because I like you lot, I'll offer, shall we say, 10%?
Vojtek attempts to give Ed some AIDS: "The prison you were in... was it horrible? Perhaps we can hunt and slay the one who imprisoned you?"
Kappi brings the party back to whisper amongst themselves. I know his type. This is probably the best deal we are going to get. I'm more than willing to pitch my gold in for the group. I think we need the elemental fire gem. That crazy headband would make Vojtek even more of a force to be reckoned with. Lets do this.
Vojtek nods and looks around for the next creature to kill. Moving on.......
With a list in place [ooc](see the post here), Zilvazaraat the Magnificent departs via his plane shift SLA, letting you know he will return to the Hut in three days' time.
Kappi leads the party into a dense grove of coniferous trees, where deep shadows cloak the barren soil. A twisting, disused trail winds its way into the depths of the wood.
The rogue swiftly moves back to his comrades to report. So... There is this giant tree guy in the clearing up ahead, uhh... The lad's face looks a little worried. I think he will be tough to fight if we have to.
Vojtek asks plainly, "Do we have to?". Discretion often being the better part of HP maintenance, if skipping is an option Vojtek supports the idea.
Alas... it looks like from Kappi's description that there are doors and a portion of unmapped area that way.
Vojtek tightens his grip on his massive blade and pads softly into position behind the lad.
"I'm ready little brother." the barbarian whispers.
Ali blinks. Prudence, Vojtek? From YOU??? I never thought I'd see the day!! She laughs briefly, then gets serious, drawing her own great, but delicate, blade. She gives a nod.
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Ed raises and eye brow and chuckles to Ali’s declaration. Remember we left one problem behind on our last stop, so do we leave some sort of protector here when we step out or not? If this manifestation of the hut is anything like it is on the outside we may need to rest before we exit, we might not get another chance for awhile.
"Sadly, I think foregoing the place beyond is not an option my friend."
"Yes. We have to get in there. Definitely. Definitely. Forsooth."
Back-ish. My posts will be a bit laconic, but back. Let's do this. Get [b]"Oh Ancients, bless the kerfuffle we're about to commence![/ooc] Davosh casts a spell of Bless.
As the party reaches the grove, a sickly, overgrown ash tree, with tangled drooping branches jutting out at peculiar angles and malignant knots disfiguring its trunk shouts. Trespassers! This is my home! Why are you treading on my ground?
This is a treant, a Huge creature with plant traits.
Round 1
Kappi — GO
Ali — GO
baddies — TBD
Davosh — TBD
Vojtek — TBD
Edward — TBD
"Axes and flames! Axes and flames!"
Davosh eyes the treant, "There's something wrong with its.... brain? Whatever trees have."
[dice=Knowledge (Nature)]d20+16 "Axes and flames! Axes and flames!"
...I can do that!
Ali's blade, already out, erupts into flames.
Davosh eyes the treant, "There's something wrong with its.... brain? Whatever trees have."
she shrugs.
She then casts HASTE on the party.
Round 1
Unseen the lad slips forward with his trusty magic short sword. Half a heart beat to seek the best spot to strike, then SLASH!
Move and attack
attack
+1 sh sword
if takes sneak attack damage then is Bewildered:
for 1 round baddie has a -2 AC vs the party, and a -4 AC vs Kappi
The rogue hesitates almost too long and jukes left then he leaps and rolls and comes up behind the treant.
Ali powers up her blade and quickens the party, while Kappi makes good on his stealth, though he finds that his short sword has a tough time stabbing through the bark!
The massive tree-person, enraged, shouts threats and insults, drifting from tongue to tongue.
Able to see the young Varisian now, the treant lashes at Kappi with a pair of massive boughs!
Both land on Kappi's midsection, and the lad coughs up blood as he feels several ribs crack under the blows!
Round 1
Kappi — stabbity
Ali — spell-ity
baddies — whomping willow
Davosh — GO
Vojtek — GO
Edward — GO
Round 2
Kappi — GO
Ali — GO
baddies — TBD
Davosh — TBD
Vojtek — TBD
Edward — TBD
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- Round the First
- Current HPs: 129/129
Vojtek has had an uneasy relationship with trees since he first encountered them, and this puts the final nail in the coffin. He finds himself once again longing for the uninterrupted sight lines of the Tundra at the Edge of the Ice.
With a growl of displeasure that intensifies at the abuse Kappi is taking, Vojtek charges!
for
Vojtek's charge elicits a reaction: a bough of his own!
He gives better than he gets, though, and his axe starts to chop down this tree-ant!
Round 1
Kappi — stabbity
Ali — spell-ity
baddies — whomping willow
Davosh — GO
Vojtek — he's a lumberjack & he's okay
Edward — GO
Round 2
Kappi — GO
Ali — GO
baddies — TBD
Davosh — TBD
Vojtek — TBD
Edward — TBD
Ali is becoming a little more savvy. She gambles on the hope that this insulting sapling's combat reflexes aren't that high (how dextrous can a tree be??), and takes advantage of both the magical Haste and her Feather Step Slippers to rush through the woods and establish a flank with vojtek, so Kappi can withdraw if he needs to.
She then takes a mighty swing with her blade, upping the fire a little more
<--21 fire
Davosh stares at the tree, giving it the Misfortune of his Big Eye!
Ali's blade slashes into the massive tree, which lets out a howl like an oak cracking in two.
Round 1
Kappi — stabbity
Ali — spell-ity
baddies — whomping willow
Davosh — hex-o-matic
Vojtek — he's a lumberjack & he's okay
Edward — GO
Round 2
Kappi — GO
Ali — flame strike
baddies — TBD
Davosh — TBD
Vojtek — TBD
Edward — TBD
Round 1
The bough doesn't break but Kappi's ribs do. Ed might need to remind the lad to wait till Vojtek attacks before he unleashes his sneaky stabbity against such an intimidating foe. Still the oradin strides foward to get Mr. Matarito in range. As the life force flows out of him to heal Kappi and Vojtek, Ed sends one of Apsu's stranger blessings to the lad.
Round 2
The lad reels from the severe beating given to him by the treant. Though he is bolstered from the magic of his friends. He strikes back hoping to help fall this crazy old tree.
Full attack
Main attack
+1 sh sword
offhand attack
+1 sh sword
2nd attack
+1 sh sword
Edward works to heal and protect the Varisian!
Kappi's blade can't seem to get past the tough bark of the treant!
Incensed by the appearance of flame, it turns its wrath on Ali!
Round 2
Kappi — miss x3
Ali — flame strike
baddies — brutalization
Davosh — GO
Vojtek — GO
Edward — GO
Round 3
Kappi — GO
Ali — GO
baddies — TBD
Davosh — TBD
Vojtek — TBD
Edward — TBD
Eschewing the hexes of the ancients, Davosh lets fly with a lightning bolt! He sends it towards the top of the treant.
Ali is battered by the tree (current hp 19!) but decides to stick it out and try to take it
Spend 1arcane point for fire
<—THREAT
<—20 fire
At least the good hot roll had great damage rolls
Davosh tries to take advantage of the fact that trees aren't dexterous.
...and successfully!
Ali lands another blow from her flaming blade! The treant looks bruised and battered, but has not yet fallen...
Round 2
Kappi — miss x3
Ali — flame strike
baddies — brutalization
Davosh — zzzap
Vojtek — GO
Edward — GO
Round 3
Kappi — GO
Ali — flame strike (again)
baddies — TBD
Davosh — TBD
Vojtek — TBD
Edward — TBD
- Round the Second
- Current HPs: 129/129
Lighting! Flames! Vojtek is pleased the ancestors hate the tree as much as he does. It feels right somehow to continue his rage fuelled assault with his axe. The grim barbarian even tears at an errant branch with his teeth!
for
for
And for .
And for good measure he takes advantage of his quickened reflexes and hastily hacks at the tree yet again.
for
Vojtek's axe fells the tree!
DC 22 Spellcraft:
Davosh looks around, but details in front of him are not his strong suit:
"Now, don't you feel better having completed our tour of this lovely conservatory? Now, where were we. We have Big Things to accomplish."
Vojtek sits down with his chest heaving and glances around with little success.
You can see Ali was absolutely rocked by the treant...
Not with a 7 Perception roll I can't lol
You can see Ali was absolutely rocked by the treant...
The Varisian lad is also pretty banged up from the tree.
Perhaps Kappi is less than observant with half his ribs stove in
Perception