[PFS/DMK/EMS] The Emerald Spire Superdungeon

Game Master Kludde

Fort save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Caranthir maintains his position in his forcefield, not daring to exit with the three creatures surrounding him.

Delay

Thistle watches the needles enter the big man's body. The damage is clearly insignificant, and so he knows instinctively there must be something far more insidious going on. The nagaji shuffles his feet before reaching out his hand to touch Jelani's back. He calls upon the goddess of healing to pull the poison from his veins.

Caster level Check, casting Neutralize Poison: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Oof...

I'll act once I know if I can. Not sure what effect the poison has on me.

Jelani faliled the save (and the neutralize didn't work. I'll need a save vs DC 17 (at the -6 set previously) every round

Damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1 STR damage

Jelani feels the sting of the darts, and something more severe trying to sap his strength. Thistle's action is timely, but the magic is too weak to take an effect.

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Thistle
Bruce
Jelani (poison 1/6, 1 str)
Fellgrim
Caranthir
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Thorny Thing (25)
Thorny Thing
Thorny Thing
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Jelani enters a barbarian rage, so that he will remain normal size, and hustles over to smash the nearest alien thing.

Free action rage, move action move.
Chain Breaker Raging Power Attack Vital Strike: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 2 = 35Damage: 4d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 6) + 25 = 48

Round 3 - Ablative Barrier: AC25; Mutated: AC27; Blessing of Fervor; Stoneskin: DR 10/adamantine; Enlarged: AC25

Fellgrim uses his wand to 'enlarge', then moves in behind Jelani, drawing his Earth Breaker on the way in ...

Bruce waits to see if there is any help he can offer.

Thistle grimaces, knowing the poison is still coursing through the barbarian's veins. I wonder how that poison is affected when he rages the way he does. Does it synthesize faster? Bah, it doesn't matter right now.

Dismissing the thoughts, Thistle wonders how he might get to Jelani and others, should he need to. A spell comes to his mind, and he pulls the divine power into himself. The air around him feels both weightless, and solid as his prayer finishes.

cast air walk on myself. Lasts 110 minutes.

Jelani can make a save every round

Jelani moves in, followed by Fellgrim. Bruce stands back, and Thistle casts air walk. Jelani lashes out to strike at the nearest abomination, but he himself is hurt by the spiky outgrowths that cover his enemies' body.

The nearest creature tries to wrap Jelani in its tentacles, but only manages to scratch the barbarian with its thorns. The other two keep firing darts at the rager, but with little effect.

Pointy damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Tentacle, Jelani: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Tentacle, Jelani: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Tentacle, Jelani: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Tentacle, Jelani: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 331d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (5) = 11
Tentacle, Jelani: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 281d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (6) = 13
Tentacle, Jelani: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Damage, Str, Jelani: 1d2 ⇒ 1 DC 17 (at -6) to prevent

Dart, Jelani: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 14 - 4 = 17
Dart, Jelani: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 14 - 4 = 19
Dart, Jelani: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 4 = 20
Dart, Jelani: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 4 = 21
Dart, Jelani: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 4 = 24
Dart, Jelani: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 4 = 19

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Thistle
Bruce
Jelani (poison 1/6, 1 str)
Fellgrim
Caranthir
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Thorny Thing (73)
Thorny Thing
Thorny Thing
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Fort save: 1d20 + 13 - 6 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 6 = 14

Total str damage, 2

Jelani roars angrily as spikes pierce him again and again. The barbarian feels his strength draining away slowly. "DIE CACTUS PUDDING! SMASH!"

Extra attack from BoF
Chain Breaker Raging Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 20 - 1 = 351d20 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 20 - 1 = 391d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 1 = 221d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 1 = 23
Confirm crit: 1d20 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 20 - 1 = 23

Damage: 2d6 + 25 - 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + 25 - 1 = 362d6 + 25 - 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 25 - 1 = 322d6 + 25 - 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 25 - 1 = 282d6 + 25 - 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 25 - 1 = 26
Extra crit damage if hit: 4d6 + 50 - 2 ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 2) + 50 - 2 = 60

I may dismiss my force sphere this round, but am hoping to see how everyone else does to see if it's safe enough...

Thistle is amazed at the beating that the raging barbarian can take. He high steps, and the air beneath his feet supports his weight. With some effort, he climbs imaginary stairs high enough to walk overtop of his companions. As soon as he reaches a position directly above his companion, he reaches down to pass some healing onto his friend.

Cure Critical Wounds: 4d8 + 11 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 8) + 11 = 24

Jelani smashes wildly at the unspeakable creature, and smashes it into a pulp with two solid hits. Both times, the thorns on the body of the tentacled creature hurt Jelani badly. Thistle moves in a alleviates some of the pain.

Pointy Damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Pointy Damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

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Thistle
Bruce
Jelani (poison 2/6, 2 str)
Fellgrim
Caranthir
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Thorny Thing
Thorny Thing
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With one of the creatures down, Caranthir dismisses his force sphere and steps back. He fires at the one closest to him, but the chaotic creatures cause him to miss.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (1) + 21 = 221d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + (6, 1) = 23

Round 4 - Ablative Barrier: AC25; Mutated: AC27; Blessing of Fervor: Atk/AC:29; Stoneskin: DR 10/adamantine; Enlarged: AC27;

Taking advantage of the space opened up by Jelani taking down the first "Thorny Thing", Fellgrim moves in front and swings his EB before stepping aside 5ft East next round to let Jelani engage again.

Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36 for B: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 1) + 10 = 13

Bruce hangs back, not wanting to get in Jelani's way when the big guy is raging.

Delay this round.

Bruce stays out of Jelani's way, while Caranthir fires a tentative shot from his now-dismissed force sphere. Fellgrim moves in and deals a ringing blow to the unsightly creature. The two creature then move to either side of Fellgrim, and slap him with a mass of writhing tentacles.

Jelani STR damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 2 = 23
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 2 = 23
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 2 = 351d4 + 5 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (5, 2, 6, 2) = 21
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 2 = 321d4 + 5 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (4, 2, 2, 2) = 18
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 = 21
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 2 = 18
11+8 = 19 damage

Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 2 = 371d4 + 5 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (1, 3, 1, 2) = 14
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 2 = 26
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 2 = 351d4 + 5 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (3, 3, 6, 1) = 20
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 2 = 23
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 2 = 291d4 + 5 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (1, 6, 1, 5) = 21
Tentacle, Fellgrim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 2 = 26
4 + 10 +11 = 25 damage, so 44 damage total
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Thistle
Bruce
Jelani (poison 3/6, 3 str)
Fellgrim
Caranthir
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Thorny Thing
Thorny Thing
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Round 5 - HP: (51-20NL)+5/75 Ablative Barrier: AC25 (NL 20/50); Mutated: AC27; Blessing of Fervor: +1 Atk; Stoneskin: DR 10/adamantine; Enlarged: AC25; Flanking; Elysian bronze

Fellgrim rocks under the avalanche of blows from the thorny things, thankful his stony skin and magic barrier absorbed the bulk of the damage.
As a swift action, he spontaneously heals HP: (56-20NL)/75 before side stepping into the western creature's flank to bring down the rain ...

Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36 for B: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (4, 2) + 11 = 17
Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30 for B: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 3) + 11 = 17
Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 for B: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (2, 1) + 11 = 14

Fort save: 1d20 + 16 - 6 ⇒ (7) + 16 - 6 = 17

Chain Breaker Raging Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 2 = 351d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 20 + 2 = 241d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 151d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 = 18Damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 2) + 25 = 302d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 2) + 25 = 312d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 3) + 25 = 342d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 5) + 25 = 33
35 for 30
24 for 31
15 for 34
18 for 33

Jelani slams the spikey thing in between him and Fellgrim four times with his hammer.

It is faint, but Thistle begins to see the effect the poison is having on Jelani. Reaching down again from his airy perch, he passes divine restoration into the man's body.

Lesser Restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 3

This poison doesn't seem easy to cure... As long as these wicked things die soon, we should be able to handle it.

The poison has finally run its course, and Thistle restores Jelani to full strength. Fellgrim and Jelani rain heavy blows on the creature blocking the hallway.

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Thistle
Bruce
Jelani
Fellgrim
Caranthir
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Thorny Thing (109)
Thorny Thing
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I just noticed I actually forgot the -1 penalty on the rolls above from the str damage, sorry.

Caranthir tries to help the others, pouring arrows into the flank of the battle.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 1 = 222d8 + 24 + 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 24 + (2, 4, 1, 5) = 40
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 1 = 251d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 13 + (5, 4) = 28
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 1 = 281d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 13 + (1, 5) = 20

I forgot to roll the damage for Fellgrims and Jelani's attacks.

The spiny thorn that have grown out of the horror's bodies hurt badly when Fellgrim and Jelani strike:

Pointy Damage, Fellgrim: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Pointy Damage, Fellgrim: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Pointy Damage, Fellgrim: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Pointy Damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Pointy Damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Caranthir fires his arrows, but is harassed by his target as he does so, taking tentacle hit after tentacle hit.

AoO, Caranthir: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 231d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (6) = 14
Free Grab: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24
AoO, Caranthir: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 251d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (2) = 8
Free Grab: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31
Does Caranthir have some kind of Freedom of Movement active? If not, he is grappled

If so, Grapple Damage from thorns: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14

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Thistle
Bruce
Jelani
Fellgrim
Caranthir (Grappled?)
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Thorny Thing (107)
Thorny Thing (28 or 48, depending on whether C is grappled or not)
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Bruce steps behind Thistle to get a view into the room, but does not see a way to make his way into the melee.

Bah...I hadn't looked at the map to see one was next to me. I should have taken a 5' step back. I guess I'm grappled, then.

Assuming the Ceiling height is high enough, I have air walk active, and am at least 5' above the ground. Caranthir, I can move above the fray and take care of that grappled condition with a freedom of movement spell next round.

Sounds good...thx!

Bruce moves into position. The tentacle'd creatures keep pressing their painful attacks, with the one grappling Caranthir dragging the elf into range of the other one, who promptly lashes out with all of his tentacles.

Maintain Grapple: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27
Maintain grapple thorn damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14

Tentacle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 351d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (4) = 10
Tentacle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Tentacle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 271d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (3) = 10
Tentacle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 251d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (4) = 13
Tentacle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 251d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (1) = 8
Tentacle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 281d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (5) = 14

Confirm: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 341d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

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Thistle
Bruce
Jelani
Fellgrim
Caranthir
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Thorny Thing (107)
Thorny Thing (28)
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Round 6 - HP: (52-20NL)+5/75 Ablative Barrier: AC25 (NL 20/50); Mutated: AC27; Blessing of Fervor: +1 Atk; Stoneskin: DR 10/adamantine; Enlarged: AC25; Flanking; Elysian bronze
As a swift action, he spontaneously heals HP: (57-20NL)/75 before taking on the creature grappling Caranthir ...
Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21 for B: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (2, 2) + 11 = 15
Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 for B: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 6) + 11 = 23
Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 for B: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (5, 2) + 11 = 18

Ug ... this is harder than it looks. Focus Grimm ... you can do this!

"Ow! Ow! Ow! JELANI SMASH CACTUS TURD! RRAAAGH!"

Fort save: 1d20 + 16 - 6 ⇒ (12) + 16 - 6 = 22
5' step up.
Chain Breaker Raging Power Attack (BoF): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 351d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 401d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 201d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9Damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 5) + 25 = 362d6 + 25 ⇒ (2, 3) + 25 = 302d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 2) + 25 = 332d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 3) + 25 = 32

35 for 36
40 for 30 (Poss crit.)
20 for 33
Miss

Confirm crit: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37
Extra damage: 4d6 + 50 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 3) + 50 = 64

If one goes down, I'll shift the remaining attacks to the other one. Thistle, keep an eye on my HP please, below 50% and about to get a bunch more spikes in the face. Thanks.

Caranthir is nearly dead after that last attack... Looks like a channel is going to be the best choice here. I've got Breath of Life handy, hopefully won't need it with your last round of attacks.

Thistle's heart leaps up into his throat as he sees Caranthir take a wicked beating from the creatures. He hardly registers Jelani in a violent rage, clubbing the wicked beasts over and over, though the parts he does register show that he too, has been brutalized by the spiney devils. Suddenly worried that this is getting out of control, Thistle does the first thing that comes to his mind, blanketing everyone around him with divine healing. That precious light somehow is shielded from the enemy, however.

Selective Channel, omit the baddies: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 4, 2, 5) = 18

Fellgrim lifts his hammer several times, and bring it down. He only hits once, but it is enough to bring the creature down. The thorns on the body deliver a painful prick, though.

Pointy damage, fellgrim: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Jelani rages at the 'cactus turd', and keeps on smashing, turning the thorny creature into a pulp

Pointy damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Pointy damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Pointy damage, Jelani: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Combat over!

Jelani lets his rage drain away as the last enemy dies. He looks like someone painted him red with blood, and then splattered a Jackson Pollock pattern of abberation ichor over the top. The mwangi rager sways on his feet, breathing heavily.

"I...hate...those...things...." he gets out between panting breaths.

Caranthir slumps against the wall, severely wounded.

He mentally berates himself for how he handled that whole battle, having made several uncharacteristic mistakes.

"I'm glad all of you were here..."

Thanks guys! Heal up?

Thistle bustles about, taking wands and using a bit of his own magic, making sure that everyone's wounds are sealed. This, gratefully, takes enough time that the battle frenzy dies down, and each has a moment to gather themselves.

2 bursts of Channel healing: 12d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 6, 5, 1, 2, 3, 2, 5, 5, 6) = 44

Ok, whatever you have left to heal back to full, just roll for yourself and take the charges off of your wand. Let me know if somehow you have run out of charges and haven't purchased a new wand.

Once the healing has been completed, Thistle steps up to Caranthir and Jelani, praying over each of them.

Casting freedom of movement on Caranthir and Jelani, as well as myself. Lasts for almost 2 hours. I also have Archon's Aura present. Then I will cast communal protection from evil, which will last for 2 minutes per person. Will probably have to recast that after the next fight. I will leave it at that for buffs for now, unless someone wants something specifically.

Fellgrim relaxes as Thistle's healing wave washes over the party, felling much better.

"Thanks Thistle. That was a very painful encounter."

Addressing the party as a whole ... and pointing to the alcove to the west.

"Should we finish exploring this area ..."

Caranthir smiles at Thistle, grateful to have such an amazing support. Surely they would have died long ago had the powerful oracle not been with them.

The elf nods at Fellgrim's suggestion to try the west. He nocks a trio of arrows all at once and waits for Bruce and Jelani to check the way.

CLW: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 5, 8) + 3 = 17

Wand: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6, 7, 4) + 4 = 27

The west room is a clutter of alchemical devices, weird tools, urns of bubbling liquid, and shuddering clots of flesh. Three pedestals to the south support small mounds of glowing green crystals.

The shelves to the side contain a number of very similar crystals like the ones on the pedestals, and they look not unlike spire transport tokens.

Caranthir looks around carefully and tries to identify the items they have found.

Perception take 20 for 43 total, detect magic, then id item.

spellcraft to ID: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39

Fellgrim "tries" to help Caranthir ...
Spellcraft (Aid Another): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Oh bother ...

The shards seem to be made of quite the same stuff as the spire transport token, and could be used as a short-range transport of the same type. Perhaps they can be used on the various branches at the root.

"Now where? Finish up here and they see where those things take us?"

Caranthir agrees with Fellgrim.

"There does not seem to be anywhere else to explore. We should try using these transport tokens to explore the branches. My concern is that I will not be able to scry out what is at the other end. We will need to be prepared."

The elf ensures that his unseen servant has a potion should any of them fall.

"Shall we try east first?"

"East sounds fine to me. I'm ready when the rest of you all are."

Bruce looks at the different tokens, looking for any differences. "Any ideas how these work? Do we just hold one and touch the tree perhaps?" Bruce says off handedly as he examines the tokens.

Perhaps the branches are in arms reach and we just touch the branch we want to go down?

Sorry for not posting for a few days without warning. Went on a gaming binge with some friends, good times.

Thistle flips the specialized spire transport token across his knuckles. Hefting his shield, he moves forward with his companions, ready to see where the roots of this strange and wondrous thing takes them.

All good to head to the east!

Sure...let's tap it on the eastern root.