Reign of Winter - Snows of Summer (Inactive)

Game Master theheadkase

Colberg and Sigrun are trackers, Votun and Kirridell are fragile. Jorgo will be rearguard from now on unless otherwise specified.

Hey, who are you calling fragile? With his frostbite and his malaria...Kirridell has never felt better!!!!

"Beware, whoever left these here is probably watching us," Sigrun says as she trudges on.

Suddenly, Munin cries out in pain as he feels tiny darts of coldness sink into his body.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Fort Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Fort Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The cold sinks further into his body and makes it hard to do much of anything!

Staggered for 3 rounds

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Votun Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Munin Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Jorgo Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Kirridell Init: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
Sigrun Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Colberg Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Votun Init Tie Breaker: 1d20 ⇒ 17
??? Init Tie Breaker: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Init Order
Votun <--
??? (x3)
Jorgo
Kirridell
Sigrun
Colberg
Munin

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Squawk! "Ouch!" He takes total cover in the branches of the nearby evergreen tree.

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move action to L7

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

"Munin!" Votun cries out. "There in the trees, wee buggers." He takes total cover behind the tree Munin's in.

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move action to M7

And wait for it...
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

LOL Dang it I forgot Knowledge again!

You recognize them as some kind of Fey.

Votun Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Now THAT'S how you roll a knowledge check :P

Thanks for the rolling help. However, unless they are outsiders, fey are covered by knowledge (nature). Cheers!

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

«Oh and now what the…» Jorgo barely sees the tiny creature. «Great. Other buggers. Couldn’t the dragon eat them instead of eyeing us?»

Jorgo grabs Kirridell for the sleeve of his shirt, dragging the father along with him «C’mon father, let’s get some cover… you’re just about frozen, they even shoot a toothpick at you you’ll shatter. That would be hilarious for a second, yeah, but I’ll miss you in the long run…» pulling the cleric, Jorgo takes cover.

«Hey… who there? We don’t want no trouble! We’re just running from the monster!»

as described, Jorgo will move behind a tree, trying to drag Kirridell behind himself; then will try to talk to the tiny creature.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Catching sight of the creature in his peripheral vision as he is dragged unceremoniously into cover, Kirridell has the presence of mind to provide Jorgo with some divine assistance.

Touch of Glory (Sp): You can cause your hand to shimmer with divine radiance, allowing you to touch a creature as a standard action and give it a bonus equal to your cleric level (1) on a single Charisma-based skill check or Charisma ability check. This ability lasts for 1 hour or until the creature touched elects to apply the bonus to a roll.

After getting behind the evergreen, Votun says in Sylvan, "Parlay! You fey guardians! Would you please stop attacking my friend?"

"Wha? what's goin on?" Colberg is a little slow to get the gears rolling as he was fasinated by the things hanging from the tree. He quickly scans the area to see what the cause of all the commotion is.
Perc: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

"Who you talking to old man (Votun), I don't see a damn thing!?"

Thanks for the rolling help. However, unless they are outsiders, fey are covered by knowledge (nature). Cheers!

I know :)

Init Order
Votun
??? (x3)
Jorgo
Kirridell
Sigrun <--
Colberg
Munin

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Sigrun draws a hand axe and sends it hurtling towards one of the tiny figures aim at one in E13

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"Who you talking to old man (Votun), I don't see a damn thing!?"

"There are three wee fey in the trees over there with bows. Their names are Pym, Shor, and Varsi. They speak of someone of authority, Teb Knotten."

Sigrun's handaxe flies towards the tree, but sticks in the trunk well below where the lights were.

"That's right old man!"

"Are you sure you don't need to bend down farther to tell the surly dwarf?"

"Tra-la-la his beard we'll scoff, tra-la-la la la laaa"

"Harm my bird anymore, and you will make a great addition on that tree." Votun replies in Sylvan unused to intimidating just saying what he believes.

Colberg, give me a will save DC 11 or be Dazed

Sigrun, give me a will save DC 11 or be Dazed

Init Order
Votun
Pym, Shor, and Varsi
Jorgo
Kirridell
Sigrun
Colberg
Munin

Round 2

Votun calls Munin to him attempting to keep total cover from the two fey that he initially saw (C5 & E13). He prepares Ray of Frost for any fey that he sees within 30-feet.
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Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
ready ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
if hit, cold damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Sigrun feels a odd haze settle across her mind, making it difficult to focus on her actions.

Will1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"You ain't touchin' no bird while I'm here!" Colberg yells in the general direction of the voices.
Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Jorgo Bomb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Jorgo moves beside Colberg and seeing him in a daze, assumes the fey creature has done it to him. He shakes a vial up and throws it at the creature, but misses him. The bomb, however, explodes and...

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

A shard of glass catches the thing and it squeals in anger.

4 damage.

Kirridell you're up. Munin will move and Votun readies a spell.

With no way of getting near the Fey, Kirridell moves to support his friends....

Move adjacent to Colberg

"May Iomodae guide your weapon...and strike at the heart of the unjust"

Touch of Good on Colberg: You can touch a creature as a standard action, granting a sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws equal to half your cleric level (1) for 1 round.

As one of the fey flies behind Votun, he fires off a ray of cold energy, which misses the diminutive thing. The fey lifts a very, very small shortsword and swings at the old man.

Varsi Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Varsi Damage: 1d2 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1

The creature curses in Sylvan and Common as it misses.

??? hold action.

The other fey lifts a supremely small bow and fires a needle...of ice...at the dwarf who just received Iomedae's blessing through her cleric.

Pym Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Pym Damage: 1d2 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

The tiny ice needle pokes Colberg in the cheek, feeling more like a bee sting than an arrow, but he feels a strange cold sensation.

Colberg, Fort save DC 13 or be staggered

Jorgo, seeing the old man Votun being attacked from behind, decides to put his loaned morningstar, Feyswatter, to good use. He charges towards the fey.

Jorgo Charge, draw, attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17
Jorgo Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Hooray for snowshoes and charge!

Which smacks the creature squarely, causing it flop uncontrollably to the ground from its midair height.

Varsi is prone.

Init Order
Votun
Pym, Shor, and Varsi
Jorgo
Kirridell
Sigrun
Colberg
Munin

Please move Jorgo on the map. I'm a bit confused if it's Votun's action or not, but I'll default to going.

Round 3

Votun attempts to pick up the flopping fey.

If CMB required, Grab: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2

If successfully grabbed, Votun shouts to the other fey in Sylvan, "Stop your nonsense. We are not your enemies. Don't make me crush your friend." Diplomacy: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6

If not successfully grabbed, Votun curses in Sylvan trying to get Jorgo to grab the fey.

Sorry, I confused myself with the Ready action. You should have gone before Jorgo and the fey. As a peace offering, you don't need to make a CMB check to grab the tiny guy. He was stunned unconscious by Jorgo's hit.

Update coming later today. Sigh...the busy parts of life are always SO busy!

???: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29

The extremely tiny fey you see flying, turns around and starts to fly away (60 ft fly per round if you wish to chase).

"Great. They've gone to 'tell Izoze and Teb.' Presumably Teb is the winter witch." Votun translates the Sylvan and sighs.

"How is everybody? We've lost any element of surprise now. Do we need to fall back to the Dansby farm to rest and defend if they come after us in force?"

"And no Munin, you may not eat the fey." He says peremptorily.

"Eh it don't matter, they ain't gonna do a thing ta us. Tiny little things, like a pinprick with a few stars attached. Hardly what I call a threat."

Colberg laughs at the fleeing fey feeling invincible. (even though he didn't do much of anything)

"Thanks fer the blessing priest, though you should save it fer yerself next time, I'll be fine. Them little rascals ain't doin a thing to me. Ha."

This witch is gonna be a push over, she's got these infants in her employ. Prolly take two swings and she'll be keeled over beggin fer mercy."

"Onward I Say!

"I am fine. How is Muni?" Sigrun asks, replacing her axe and drawing the cold iron blade.

"Munin is poisoned, staggered, and alive. He should be back to normal in a minute." Votun replies.

"Father, Jorgo, what say you? Attack or defend?" Votun asks again.

Remember that Jorgo is a DMPC for now. Until he/she can get back from their volunteer project.

DMPC can still express opinions.

Jorgo: "Anyone hurt or need to rest? I'd say we press on so we don't get caught in these freezing woods at night."

Does Votun still have hold of the Fey Creature? If so, I suggest we try to extract information from it...What is Happening? Who are We up against? How many of them are there?

Yes, Votun still holds the unconscious fey. Please respond/react in character, so we can progress the game. Votun is waiting for a response from the Father."

"I agree with Jorgo, we press on and when that...whatever it calls itself wakes up, we find out what we are up against", Kirridell turns his collar up and, under his breath, curses the cold, the snow and the day he left the tropics.

"Besides, who knows whether those damnable insects have returned to the farm, if it is all the same to you, I'd rather not lose any more of my lifeblood"

The fey starts to stir in Votun's hands. The pinprick sized eyes open up and the body stiffens in fear.

"Ok...ok...look...It was mainly Pym 'n Shor who hurt them ravens. We was just 'sposed to be watchin' this place for Izoze....and Teb. We got bored!"

"Ah, speak of the devil." Votun closely looks at the fey doing his best Gandalf impersonation. "Now who is Izoze and Teb, little one?"

"Izoze and Teb...that's who we take our orders from. Well..we take our orders from Izoze. But he takes 'em from Teb. We've never met the terrible troll!"

"Would you please describe Izoze and Teb? You're not helpful, yet."

"S...s...sure. Izoze...is a mephit. One of them cold, icy mephits. She hates them raiders, but Teb...he tells her not to kill 'em yet. I guess they got somethin' for Teb. Teb's a...troll. With moss growin' all over him. He's...not to be trifled with. His spear's a wicked slayer!"

"I see. Much better. Now, what are they doing around here? And where would you expect them to be at the moment?"

"Well...Izoze'd be watchin' Rohkar and his men at that keep a bit further up the path. Teb...I don't know. He'd most likely be at the heart of this winter."

"Who is Rohkar? And what and where is 'the heart of this winter'"

"Ahhhh now we gettin ta the good stuff. Ice devils and mighty trolls, sounds plenty o fun."
Colberg is half listening to the conversation Votun is having, keeping an eye out for any more of the little buggers.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

"Rohkar's some worthless human with a band of raiders. Hehehe...the heart of this winter is deep in the forest. Where the rest are...scattered throughout the world!"

"How many worthless raiders? And where are what scattered throughout the world?"