Ellaria smiles at Perlivash. "Both those options sound good. I'd really like a good warm bath now - we could go there and then proceed to the temples", she says with a glow in her eyes.
Eadric seems entirely amused by the encounter. His interest is piqued by the mention of a temple.
He smiles and shakes his head knowingly at Obi's comment. And lets out a chuckle at Ellaria's obvious excitement for a break from the dirty work of exploring.
"Many thanks to you, kind Perlavish! The sharing of your knowledge is greatly appreciated." Eadric fetches some food from within his saddle bags and offers it to the tiny dragon before continuing, "Is there anything that we can do to help you in some way?"
"I do not. Obi tells the little dragon, feeling a little sad about it. But then he perks up! "But I know someone who might! She's a real nice lady who has always served good food."
Obi carefully goes into detail about Svetlana's kindness and cooking skills, as well as directions to Oleg and Svetlana's.
"As long as you don't cause any trouble, you should be welcome there."
You finish exploring the hex with the fey dragon and can either head back to Oleg's Edge 1, the radish patch edge 2, The bandit camp edge 3, the temple edge 4, the dead trapper egde 5, or the trap area edge 6.
The most viable options for after lunch are
Edge 1 back towards Oleg's
Edge 4 the "temple of man"
Even knowing the temple is in this heavily forested hex it is difficult to find....
The thick tangle of brambles gives way into a large clearing
in the woods, its border partially defined by ruined stone
pillars. The western face of the clearing is dominated by a
looming, upthrust ridge of rock, nearly 300 feet across and
rising to a moss-topped height of 100 feet at the center.
The side of this towering boulder facing the clearing has
been carved in the likeness of an immense elk, its antlers
drooping down from its weathered face to frame a 50-footwide
cave entrance. A flight of stone steps leads up to this
cave entrance from the forest clearing—both the steps
and elk face feel quite old and are thickly encrusted with
layers of moss. A 50-foot-long oval pool sits in the middle
of the clearing, its waters thick with algae.
Like many ancient things, the Temple of the Elk lies
forgotten in the forest depths. Travelers can easily bypass
the overgrown temple, which is surrounded by numerous
thorny plants.
The water in the pool is foul and stagnant.
Knowledge (religion)
DC 10
Spoiler:
a shrine dedicated to Erastil, although also one that has
long since fallen into disuse.
Ellaria frowns at the pool in the middle of the clearing. "Maybe we can also rededicate this pool..."
Speaking more seriously, she adds: "I agree about exploring this. No use in leaving it here. I was never too pious, but I must say this temple does look impressive, especially in the middle of basically nowhere in the wilderness. I wonder which god was it dedicated to. Probably a forest one... I always forget their names".
Assuming a mounted charge is out of the question from my current location...
Eadric readies an action to intercept the bear when/if it attempts to charge/attack any of the party members (including himself), charging the bear if possible, to attack.
Ride check (guide with knees):1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3 Fail Good grief!
Eadric uses his shield hand to control his mount and continue the attack.
AC drops to 18.
Half Elf Hunter/Rogue 5/1| HP 61/61| AC 18 (20) T 12 FF 16 (18)| Fo +6 Re +8 Wi +4| Init +3| Percep +16| Spells: Lvl 2: 2/3; Lvl 1: 5/5
Can we get a map?
Torod realizes his fleeting skill with animals won't be enough to calm the crazed beast. He calls forth a bit of the storm's power as he moves up to the bear.
Stormburst: to hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 R Touch
Stormburst: damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 + pen
Half Elf Hunter/Rogue 5/1| HP 61/61| AC 18 (20) T 12 FF 16 (18)| Fo +6 Re +8 Wi +4| Init +3| Percep +16| Spells: Lvl 2: 2/3; Lvl 1: 5/5
Is that with the -2 penalty?
The thunder rolls...
Stormburst: to hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 R Touch
Stormburst: damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 + -2 pen to hit for 1 rd
...before moving back to bring his lance to bear. 5' step
Fighting defensively in an attempt to keep the bear's attention, Eadric lashes out with his lance once more...
Ride check (guide with knees): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0 Success Original roll was an 11 I think (-2) for a result of 9 (Success)
Attack with lance: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10 Original roll was a 15 (-1) for a result of 14 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Current AC: 22
EDIT: Two of my rolls have posted differently than they previewed. I've noted the original rolls beside the two that changed. I'm not sure what happened. I'm going to post some feedback in website thread. Hopefully you'll use my "original rolls"! ;)
Half Elf Hunter/Rogue 5/1| HP 61/61| AC 18 (20) T 12 FF 16 (18)| Fo +6 Re +8 Wi +4| Init +3| Percep +16| Spells: Lvl 2: 2/3; Lvl 1: 5/5
Torod moves closer to Eadric while directing another storm burst at the bear.
Stormburst: to hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 R Touch
Stormburst: damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 + -2 pen to hit for 1 rd
Torod's storm energy wraps around the bear. The bear still has a lot of fight left in him!
The smell of both wet and burnt fur hits you at the same time as the lightening subsides from the burst, the bears shacks his massive head flinging water in all directions.......
...but fails to connect and keep the hulking brute from penetrating his defenses. The bear ravages his mount before clamping his jaws down on Eadric's head. Eadric is pulled from his saddle as his horse slips out from beneath him. Both Eadric and his horse fall to the ground bleeding profusely from horrific wounds, slipping into unconsciousness and possibly death...
Trying to avoid Taking over Ellaria a second time....if possible
Ellaria raises her crossbow and lets fly at the angry bear
attack roll
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
The bear moves to charge Obi and Torod!
Garrick takes a position behind the party and fires an arrow as well
attack
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Eadric
Spoiler:
As you see the sunlight you see a beautiful face of a young angel, with a bright smile and blond hair flowing in golden tresses, you wonder if now is the time.......You hear gentle singing and a familiar tune as you realize Imiria is there and your wounds are healing....
Current HP 3!
I can not figure it out either statistically you are impossible to hit, and the dice roller likes to make it happen! ;)
Half Elf Hunter/Rogue 5/1| HP 61/61| AC 18 (20) T 12 FF 16 (18)| Fo +6 Re +8 Wi +4| Init +3| Percep +16| Spells: Lvl 2: 2/3; Lvl 1: 5/5
It's Obi's turn now but... "Obi, move!" Torod says as he moves directly into the path of the crazed bear. He continues to hammer the creature with the power of the storm, trying to keep it off balance as much as possible for as long as possible.
Stormburst: to hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 R Touch
Stormburst: damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 + -2 pen to hit for 1 rd
Obi, instead of backing away as Torod steps between him and the bear, moves to the side and lets the fire burning inside him loose in a blast of multicolored flames.
Eadric regains consciousness as a wave of magical musical healing washes over him and his horse. Spying the bear looming over him, and his friends valiantly holding their ground against the crazed monstrosity, Eadric springs back into action.
Eadric jumps to his feet, drawing his sword as he rises, and throws himself at the gigantic bruin with reckless abandon. No longer fighting defensively! :)
Stand from prone (provoking AoO(?), move action), drawing sword (free action coupled with move action), 5' step(?) and attack with longsword (standard action)
The bear never sees Eadric nor his sword as the glittering edge slahes midway through the bears neck.
The bear falls in a heap directly in front of Torod and Obi.....
As the beast falls it makes an almost human-sounding sigh of relief,
then collapses in on itself, transforming first into an incredibly old human man with a look of peace in his eyes, and then a moment later crumbling into a skeleton and thence to dust.
At that exact moment, the entire shrine seems to grow more vibrant and colorful. The water in the pool becomes crystal clear....
Knowledge Arcane
DC 15
Spoiler:
The temple is restored!
But must and needs to be tended
For the next 24 hours the waters in the pool grant the effects of a cure light wounds spell (CL5th) to anyone who drinks from it.
Eadric
Spoiler:
And you had a second direct communication from your diety!
not to mention some XP!
XP (someone check my math)
As of last award 859 XP
Now each individuals XP by encounter
-kobolds in the radish patch 100 XP/each
-Traps in the glade 100 XP/each
-Fey negotiation 100 XP/each
-Grizzly bear 300 XP/each
Grand total XP per PC
1459 and thus leveling to second level!
