Round 4
it stops and seems to liquify into a pool.
Round 5
The slug moves forward 10 more feet drawing another vial from its gear, also it makes the strange noise again.
Round 6
10 feet closer, another vial, and it multiplies into four of the same thing.
Round 7
Round 4 save
Round 5 save
Round 6 save
Round 7 save
Round 8
It cast Mirror image! And it's summoned something!
Flouncy uses his ring to cast Dispel Magic on Beorn.
Flouncy casts Scorching (acid) Ray, hoping to take out some images.
Round 3 Dispel Magic
Round 4 Scorching Ray
Koldur
Loarin
Flouncy Magoo
Beorn
joyful
Round 3, Flouncy dispels the hold person spell on Beorn. Beorn can act in round 4.
Round 4
Beorn declares bane on the Joyful Thing and then unloads on it since it has sufficient range to paralyze him further out. "Hit this thing with everything you've got.
Beorn finishes off the thing with his arrows.
"Now, let's check that thing for anything useful or profitable and then get back on our steeds and then on to Varnhold." Beorn suggests. With that, he moves toward the joyful thing to search its body.
From its body you find many opened potion bottles. There is two more on its belt. A spiked rusty chain. Some gems and coins. A fighters kit.
Beorn throws the gems and coins in his pack. "Loarin, Koldur, you guys want a potion each? The way it was drinking them down I would assume they are healing potions. I haven't worked out how to identify the auras yet. One of youa little more skilled in that area, he says looking to Loarin and Flouncy, could take a look at them to confirm they are healing."
The last place you find is a large inn by the river with a barn and all sorts of farm animals are about in their pens. Patches of different fields surround the compound.
On the front door you see the symbol for Cayden Cailean.
"Any idea what this place might be?" Beorn asks as they pass.
"The god of beer? It sounds like we need to stop." Beorn says as he brings his pegasi into a downward spiral.
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He laughs with mirth and follows Beorn down. He walks his pegasus towards the stables but calmly asks it, "Do you want to go in the stable or choose a different place to sleep?"
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With enough time he casts guidance on himself before interacting with his mount again.
With that he takes off his saddle then pets it down, "Thank you for giving me such a wonderful ride today. I will bring you some fruit and carrots if possible. Have a good night see you in the morning!" Then he shoulders his saddle and puts it in the stables. He stays in there a long time.
The pegasus shakes it's head and walks backwards a few steps.
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Now without the saddle the pegasus flies free and plays in the clouds waiting for its family.
"Why go in the stable? Shouldn't we go in the inn and introduce ourselves?" Beorn asks a bit confused.
"Earlier, I though you were asking me if I wanted to sleep in the stable. But, of course, you were speaking to your pegasus. I'll store my saddle along with you and then we can step into the inn. Flouncy, you coming?"
Of course. First round's on me. I'm hungry, too. Let's see what they have to eat.
As the two of you take your saddles into the barn/stables, there seems to be a colder breeze shift through but soon it passes. Saddles on wooden horses you leave and go into the inn.
Once you walk through the door you smell wonderful food smells. There is a boar roasting over the central fire pit. Several patrons are at their tables and seem well into their drink. The bartender is a beautiful heavy set woman of unknown origins, possibly tiefling or another plane touched race. She huskily asks, "Welcome to the warm hearth of the Waypoint. I am Jeynaw Roughskin. Will you be spending the night with us or are you just interested in a meal with a drink?"
"Spend the night?" Beorn asks of the others and then before they can answer, "Spend the night. But lets include the meal with drink, emphasis on the drink."
You likely see a lot more and notice more than anyone else. You smell wonderful food smells. There is a boar roasting over the central fire pit but it looks a bit dried, likely needing more sauce. The several patrons at their tables and seem well into their drink but also watching closely, perhaps not as drunk as they are playing it off as. You notice Jeynaw's eyes look you over amused. The room is surprisingly clean for an outpost inn. There is soot in places and the corners and crannies have debris.
After their patron/server departs Beorn lowers his voice, "We're being watched by some of the other patrons. Out of curiosity or bad will I am unsure. Just be on your guard."
Word, the halfling says.
We probably are a sight for many of these folks. Best to be cautious and polite.
Flouncy digs in to whatever food is there.
Jeynaw comes out of the kitchen with one tray filled with dishes. She gracefully enter and avoids the bar. She drops off a plate at each table coming to you last she offers, "Spagetti with meatballs and a red tomato sauce and roasted duck on a bed of greens. Anything else I can get you besides drink? " She flashes her prize winning smile and waits a few moments before collecting you four pints of ale.
"Good food and a pint or two to wash it down sounds about right." Beorn replies. He then proceeds to eat his share of the provided food. His table manners are somewhat lacking but he is not a total pig.
As you about done eating those watching have decided to focus more on their drinks, are passed out, or have left. Jeynaw comes back to your table and asks, "What accommodations would you like? I have my room which is a nobleman's quality room which is 2 gp a night. Also I have six two bed rooms, those are 8 sp a night, then we have the basement and common room which is a silver a night. My wait staff can offer companionship for the right price, if you are open to it?"
"A standard room for me, thank you." Beorn says finishing off his fourth pint. "Time for some sleep and an early start tomorrow."
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Once he has his pint he waves his hand over it speaking a prayer as his holy symbol shines each time. He drinks a bit slower finishing his 2nd pint for Beorn's 4th. He looks at Founcy and asks, "You want to try for Jeynaw?"
Koldur asks, "Beorn there is two beds shall we share a room with Flouncy as it looks like Loarin is going to try his luck." He winks to Loarin and waits for Beorn to get up and he follows.
"Yep, time to turn in." Beorn says. Then asking, "Who do we see about the keys?" Once he has a key he heads up to the room indicated and crashes rather quickly.
With the eight silver in her hand she offers you a key with a blue crystal embedded in the handle. She tells you, "Find the room with the sapphire on the door. Don't try to take the gem it is there for your own protection."
There are two beds in the room with feather mattresses, pillows, sheets, and a few blankets. They are a bit scratchy but after a while you feel comfy.
Koldur asks Flouncy, "Do you want to sleep on the pillow on the bed, I am not that tall?" Once arrangements are set he is dozing quickly like Beorn.
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He gets dragged up by Jeynaw to her bedroom and they knock boots. Loarin may not be getting much sleep tonight.
The three of you wake up and find Loarin in his armor eating breakfast. A pleased Jeynaw welcomes the rest of you to the table. Slabs of ham, several different kinds of prepared eggs, fresh baked bread, butter, milk, orange and apple juice are all on the table.
She also offers with a prize winning smile, "I can make you some wonderful waffles or pancakes with all the fixings if you tip your waitress nicely."
Beorn sticks to the ham and eggs but tips nicely all the same.
She pockets the coins in a wink. Then she states, "We shall likely be seeing more of you Beorn. Your friend Laorin speaks highly of you. That is a tall order is these blasted lands. Good travels on your way to Varnhold!"
"Thank you, and may Erastil's blessings be upon you." Beorn says as he heads out the door to grab his saddle.
Flouncy goes with them.
Saddles in tow you head out and the pegasus fly down. You secure the saddles and mount up.
"Off we go boys. Hopefully there are still signs of this fellow in Varnhold. It's been a while." Beorn says as they mount up.
You fly off towards Varnhold.