RoW: Let's Thaw the Frozen Stars! (Inactive)

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Ammo: 36/40|Inspiration: 8/8|Hero Points: 2|Female (Ulfen) Changeling Investigator 17|HP: 112/112|AC: 20/13/17|Saves: +9 Fort, +22 Ref, +20 Will (All +1 vs. evil arcane stuff, +6 vs. Poison)|Init: +7|Perc: +21|Spell Resistance: 23

Shanya hears Kalt's voice calling her... and gets a smirk on her face.

Stealth (Invisibility: Moving): 1d20 + 9 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 20 = 44
She creeps up next to Kalt as he retrieves his arrows from the piper's body.

The next thing she does is pinch the ranger right on his rump.

"I'm right here, and I'm fine, by the way. Thank you for asking." She reappears with a cheeky grin, her furs still mostly covered in snow.


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Two additional paths exit this grove. One is a small path which leads back west to the strange, whirling vortex. Staring at it, the party can see the vortex seems to be slightly less threatening, smaller perhaps then a moment ago. Still, only the mad would step through the whorling rend in space.

A second exit leads to a large grove to the north.


Male Ulfen Brawlerdin 17 (hp 219/238) | F +29* R +19 W +24 | AC 37 T 18 FF 34 CMD 44*
Resources:
Hero Points 2/3 | Smite 3/3 | Stunning Fist 10/10 | LoH 15/15 | Stance 12/12

Sven pulls his javelin from the piper's corpse and gestures north. "Let's keep going. I think the fey in here are tied to whatever's protecting that passage."


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

Unused to being surprised by anything, Kalt actually squawks and nearly jumps out of his skin when Shanya pinches him. His hands fly swiftly to the hilt of his greatsword, but stop mid-motion as he realizes what has happened. He chuckles and shakes his head, saying, ”Glad you’re all right, and that I didn’t kill you by accident just now! Nicely done, sneaking up on me. I’ll have to keep an eye on you…”

Following Sven’s gesture, Kalt agrees, ”North sounds good, and it does seem we may have had some effect on that strange black storm. Maybe we just need to kill a lot of fey to get rid of it. Those are instructions I can follow.”


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Sven has only led the party a few steps into the next grove before some of the fauna finally notices the interlopers. Unsurprising for this wild and dangerous place, the interest is predatory in nature.

Two creatures swoop down from the forest, bursting from their hiding places. The creatures have a stag's body, a hawk's wings and talons, and the head of a slavering wolf with a rack of sharp antlers on their brow.

The quick minded of the party react with speed and presence of mind to the stranger hunters, but some are caught flat-footed.

arcana 14:

Perytons are strange magical beasts resistant to all weapons except those that bear magic. Their wolves teeth have supernaturally sharp fangs that can tear easily into flesh, and a mystical ability to inspire fear into their current target.


Surprise round!
Ankih Tohep - Can act!
Lana Shahakh
Peyton 1
Peryton 2
Sven Bjornson - Can act!
Shanya
Avora Teremocles - Can act!
Kalt Ìsson
Ankih is up!

dm screen:
Ankih Tohep Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 = 19
Avora Teremocles Perception: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 = 27
Shanya Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13 (+2 v. traps)
Kalt Ìsson Perception: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 2 = 30 (+2 in cold)
Lana Shahakh Perception: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9
Sven Bjornson Perception: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Ankih Tohep Initiative: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 2 = 24
Avora Teremocles Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Shanya Initiative: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9
Kalt Ìsson Initiative: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7 (+2 in cold)
Lana Shahakh Initiative: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 2 = 24
Sven Bjornson Initiative: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 1 + 2 = 16


Male Ulfen Brawlerdin 17 (hp 219/238) | F +29* R +19 W +24 | AC 37 T 18 FF 34 CMD 44*
Resources:
Hero Points 2/3 | Smite 3/3 | Stunning Fist 10/10 | LoH 15/15 | Stance 12/12

Sven grips his enchanted axe tightly in both hands and faces off against the alien beasts.

"We've got trouble! Stand strong. There's nothing in here we can't handle."

Bless.


male Human Cleric of Sarenrae 3/Universalist 3/Mystic Thuerge 2 |
stats:
Hp:26/43|0non-lethal| melee+6/ranged+6 | F+5(+10vs cold weather effects due to gear)/R+5/W+9 | Init+2 | perception+9 | AC:18/T:12/Ff:16, Spell fail:10%

know arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
" Beware! These are Perytons, Resistant to non magical weapons, extremely sharp teeth, with a mystical ability to cause fear in their foes...."
Holding his crossbow in his off hand, Ankih quickly gestures and intones a spell. Produce flame- 3min.light as a torch covers hands. ranged touch attack, fire damage 120' 1d6+3, each bolt thrown reduces the duration by 1 minute
ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
fire damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5


Female Human (Taldan) Druid (Arctic Druid) 16/ranger 1 || HP 93/139|| AC 22/Tch 15/FF 22|| F+21 R +12 W +19 (+2 vs. ice or fire from an elemental creature effects) || CMB +15 CMD 26 || Init +0 || Perc +24 (+32 in cold terrain) || Resist 2 cold, 2 negative levels

"Blast and bebother this place!" Avora shouts. With a flick of her wrist and a single word, she casts flare (DC 13) at the nearest peryton.


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

Kalt replies to his large Ulfen brother, "You stand strong, Bjornson, I aim to kill a peryton." With bow still in hand, he fires an arrow at the one directly north of him.

MW Composite Longbow attack, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31
Composite Longbow damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Crit confirm, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31
Crit damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15

Woohoo!


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Kalt's arrow savagely pierces the hawk wing of one of the patchwork beasts, while Ankih's flame singes its wolfs head.

The creature's emit strange sounds, the keening of hawk backed with the low rumble of a wolf's growl. They charge at Kalt and Sven, diving while lowering their impressive antlers. An aura of fear washes over both men, fueled by the viciousness of the nonsensical creatures.

In Sven's case, ineffectively, as it just used a fear effect. Sven: 9 points

Kalt: 11 points and DC 13 Will or be frightened for 1 round. However, I think Kalt's AC is listing AC from the tower fight on his stat line, when Shanya gave him an extract? If his AC is currently lower (<23) the creature crits for 17 instead of 11, and I'll need a DC 13 fort or be shaken for 1 round. Both saves are mind-affecting fear effects.

The Peryton's are both currently in front of Sven and Kalt, having partial charged in the surprise round. The wounded one is in front of Kalt.


Ankih Tohep
Lana Shahakh (6 or 9, shield other)
Peyton 1 (26)
Peryton 2
Sven Bjornson (9 points)
Shanya
Avora Teremocles
Kalt Ìsson (5 or 8, shield other)
Ankih and Lana are up.

Spoiler:

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

Fort, Shield Other, Bless: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 20

Stat line corrected to reflect shield other from Lana, but subtract Shanya’s extract from earlier. Crit did confirm based on that change. Sorry not to have kept AC current…

Status: 53/64 hp, shield other


F Human Oracle 17 [ HP 191/207 (0 NL) | AC 32 Tch 16 FF 31 | Fort +15* Ref +12* Will +18* | CMD 29 | Init +2 | Perc +20 | Hero Points: 0/3 | Effects: none ]

Sven heals 5, Lana takes 5. Lana HP: 47/63.

Feeling the intense pain of Kalt's wound, Lana reaches forward and touches his shoulder. "Remain strong!" she exclaims. After a moment she turns her attention to the creatures. "Your lives are now forfeit!" she calls in Sylvan. 5' stepped forward, cast shield of faith (+3) on Kalt. Fourth level 1 spell today.


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

Thanks, Lana!


male Human Cleric of Sarenrae 3/Universalist 3/Mystic Thuerge 2 |
stats:
Hp:26/43|0non-lethal| melee+6/ranged+6 | F+5(+10vs cold weather effects due to gear)/R+5/W+9 | Init+2 | perception+9 | AC:18/T:12/Ff:16, Spell fail:10%

Dropping his crossbow, Ankih draws his bonded dagger and fires a spell at the wounded Peryton.
" Agreed Avora, this place is a nasty pit of malice."
With a gesture two golden globes of force shoot out to the wounded critter in front of Kalt
magic missile damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 = 10
Unless of course, they also have SR. XD
Spell failure 10% or less fails.1d100 ⇒ 95
sorry have been forgetting this...


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Will save for Kalt, aura of courage: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 4 = 23

Kalt easily shrugs of the frightful, alien nature of the Peyton's Frankenstein nature, while Ankih's magical bursts of energy streaks towards one of the beasts and impacts it squarely in the chest.

The creature harrying Kalt bites once, rending flesh from the pale man's arm, and and then flies some twenty feet in the air. The creature menacing Sven snaps at him, but misses, and flies off in the opposite direction.

Around, birds, lizards and stranger things howl and hoot at the commotion, as if watching a show.


Sven: AoO
Lana: 4 dmg
Kalt: 4 dmg.
Kalt needs another will save (DC 13 fear effect, will) or be frightened for 1 round.


Ankih Tohep
Lana Shahakh (18, shield other)
Peryton 1 (36)
Peryton 2
Sven Bjornson (4 points)
Shanya
Avora Teremocles
Kalt Ìsson (12, shield other)
Party up!

Spoiler:

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18


F Human Oracle 17 [ HP 191/207 (0 NL) | AC 32 Tch 16 FF 31 | Fort +15* Ref +12* Will +18* | CMD 29 | Init +2 | Perc +20 | Hero Points: 0/3 | Effects: none ]

Does Kalt get an AoO too?

HP: 43/63


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I believe he had a bow out. Unless he has a spiked helmet or sharpened codpiece or the something like that :)


F Human Oracle 17 [ HP 191/207 (0 NL) | AC 32 Tch 16 FF 31 | Fort +15* Ref +12* Will +18* | CMD 29 | Init +2 | Perc +20 | Hero Points: 0/3 | Effects: none ]

Oh, I'm confused then... if it wasn't adjacent to him, how did it move up, bite him, and get away all in one turn? Spring Attack?


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

I believe it was adjacent to Kalt at the end of the surprise round. In round 1 it attacked once, then moved away.

Will, bless, shield other, aura of courage: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 13 Aargh! Only way I could fail that. Hero point re-roll, one hero point left after this.

Will, bless, shield other, aura of courage: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 15 Still not great, but it'll do.

Kalt quivers in fear for a moment and considers fleeing over the snow to get away from the peryton. Realizing this would mean abandoning his friends to the frightful creatures, he steels himself and looses a volley of arrows at the one that just bit him.

MW Composite Longbow attack, bless, rapid shot: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 17
Composite Longbow damage, Manyshot: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 7) + 6 = 20

MW Composite Longbow attack, bless, rapid shot: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 28
Composite Longbow damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

MW Composite Longbow attack, iterative, bless, rapid shot: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 14
Composite Longbow damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8


Male Ulfen Brawlerdin 17 (hp 219/238) | F +29* R +19 W +24 | AC 37 T 18 FF 34 CMD 44*
Resources:
Hero Points 2/3 | Smite 3/3 | Stunning Fist 10/10 | LoH 15/15 | Stance 12/12

When the winged monster turns to flap away, Sven's quick to hack at it with his enchanted battleaxe.

AoO (bless): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

And even quicker to draw an iron-tipped javelin from the bundle at on his back and hurl it at another.

Javelin (bless): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 = 23
Cold Iron Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9


Female Human (Taldan) Druid (Arctic Druid) 16/ranger 1 || HP 93/139|| AC 22/Tch 15/FF 22|| F+21 R +12 W +19 (+2 vs. ice or fire from an elemental creature effects) || CMB +15 CMD 26 || Init +0 || Perc +24 (+32 in cold terrain) || Resist 2 cold, 2 negative levels

Taking up her spear, the druidess moves forward. Ready an action to attack if it comes within range.

Avora Readied Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9


male Human Cleric of Sarenrae 3/Universalist 3/Mystic Thuerge 2 |
stats:
Hp:26/43|0non-lethal| melee+6/ranged+6 | F+5(+10vs cold weather effects due to gear)/R+5/W+9 | Init+2 | perception+9 | AC:18/T:12/Ff:16, Spell fail:10%

Now that it isn't in melee any longer, Ankih will fire off another globe from his produce flame spell.
ranged touch attack, 120': 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
fire damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
less than 1 minute remaining, or one more shot...Bah, horrible rolls coming around again..


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Although Ankih's firey shot goes wide, Kalt's arrows plant themselves firmly into the side of the retreating magical beasts, felling it. It's body falls hard into the thing blanket of snow over cobblestones.

Sven's swing is true as the creature flies away, and a mess of fur, feathers and blood flies in his face as the creature retreats. His javelin further hampers the flight of the creature, causing it to dip erratically in the air and shake the javeling, and a small chunk of flesh, loose.


Ankih Tohep
Lana Shahakh (18, shield other)
Peryton 1
Peryton 2 (23)
Sven Bjornson (4 points)
Shanya
Avora Teremocles
Kalt Ìsson (12, shield other)
Lana and Shanya are up!


Ammo: 36/40|Inspiration: 8/8|Hero Points: 2|Female (Ulfen) Changeling Investigator 17|HP: 112/112|AC: 20/13/17|Saves: +9 Fort, +22 Ref, +20 Will (All +1 vs. evil arcane stuff, +6 vs. Poison)|Init: +7|Perc: +21|Spell Resistance: 23

Round 1: Actions
Move Action: Sheathe Cold Iron Dagger
Standard Action: Move Northwest of Avora, drawing +1 rapier as I move

Shanya puts her cold iron knife away as the peryton retreats from Sven and Avora, then takes off after the beast while drawing her rapier.

She silently curses her constant lack of situational awareness.


F Human Oracle 17 [ HP 191/207 (0 NL) | AC 32 Tch 16 FF 31 | Fort +15* Ref +12* Will +18* | CMD 29 | Init +2 | Perc +20 | Hero Points: 0/3 | Effects: none ]

Did they seem to understand Lana's Sylvan?


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They did seem to hiss in displeasure when Lana uttered her threat, so they seem to have understood. They are supposed to speak common, but that really doesn't make sense for a creature that exists primarily on the first world.

The remaining beast, seeing its mate slain in as many seconds and itself bleeding heavily, quickly ascends over the treetops and quickly out of sight. The ambush is over, almost a quickly as it began.

Once the party has a chance to catch its breath, they see that the grove leads to two exits.

To the northeast, a solitary building sits partially surrounded by trees here. A few patches of cobblestones still cover the ground outside, while a wooden street sign lies facedown in the snow. A flicker of candlelight issues from inside the otherwise dark building.

To the northwest, the path continues on past another house. Although some distance away and still partially obscured by trees, a curl of smoke - perhaps from a bonfire - rises from the area.


Ammo: 36/40|Inspiration: 8/8|Hero Points: 2|Female (Ulfen) Changeling Investigator 17|HP: 112/112|AC: 20/13/17|Saves: +9 Fort, +22 Ref, +20 Will (All +1 vs. evil arcane stuff, +6 vs. Poison)|Init: +7|Perc: +21|Spell Resistance: 23

Shanya glares at the retreating peryton before turning to the northeast building. Noticing the candlelight, she turns to the rest of the team while sheathing her rapier.

"I'm going to scout that building out. Kalt, care to give me some backup?" She asks, already setting off.


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

"Sure thing," Kalt responds. I hope she can move quietly enough not to be noticed. Best to have someone to watch her back.

He slips his bow onto his shoulder and draws his greatsword, then moves off soundlessly after Shanya.

Take 10 on Stealth for a 29. Shanya gets +2 to Stealth and leaves no tracks if within 30' of Kalt, from Terrain Bond.


Ammo: 36/40|Inspiration: 8/8|Hero Points: 2|Female (Ulfen) Changeling Investigator 17|HP: 112/112|AC: 20/13/17|Saves: +9 Fort, +22 Ref, +20 Will (All +1 vs. evil arcane stuff, +6 vs. Poison)|Init: +7|Perc: +21|Spell Resistance: 23

Sticking close to Kalt. Taking 10 for Stealth as well.


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Kalt moves quietly as Father Winter himself up to the window and peers in. He sees a winter wolf looking bedraggled and dejected, laying with its head upon its paws. A magical torch in the corner of the room blazes away silently.

Shanya tries to match Kalt's stealth, but cannot quite equal his noiseless gliding over the snow. Her feet crunch softly in the ice - too quiet for most to hear, but the wolf jumps to its feet, growling with alertness. The creature is clearly wounded - along it's flanks, deep scars mar its side, and it is missing patches of fur in spots.

(Skald)"Who goes there? Announce yourself; I warn you, attack me and I'll tear out your throat!" it intimidates in its not-quite-human voice - an alto voice. It is, apparently it a female worg.

Spoiler:
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28


male Human Cleric of Sarenrae 3/Universalist 3/Mystic Thuerge 2 |
stats:
Hp:26/43|0non-lethal| melee+6/ranged+6 | F+5(+10vs cold weather effects due to gear)/R+5/W+9 | Init+2 | perception+9 | AC:18/T:12/Ff:16, Spell fail:10%

As they start to slink away, Ankih casts message on Kalt and Shanya.
When they are near the building he whispers to them....
" What do you see?"
30 min as long as they stay within 130' we can whisper back and forth for that time. Up to one creature per level.
spell fail 10% or less fails.: 1d100 ⇒ 51


Ammo: 36/40|Inspiration: 8/8|Hero Points: 2|Female (Ulfen) Changeling Investigator 17|HP: 112/112|AC: 20/13/17|Saves: +9 Fort, +22 Ref, +20 Will (All +1 vs. evil arcane stuff, +6 vs. Poison)|Init: +7|Perc: +21|Spell Resistance: 23

Shanya winces as she hears the she-wolf call out. "There's no need for that--I've no intention of harming you."

Yet.

"We've come seeking something important here. You appear to be badly wounded--are you in need of assistance?" There's a part of Shanya that can't believe she just offered to aid a winter wolf.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

And clearly, it shows.

By the way, does she sound familar to Shanya?


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Indeed, the voice does sound like that of the Winter Wolf Greta, is slightly lower and throatier.

Once Shanya steps plainly into view the wolf visibly relaxes, the hairs on its back relax. It limps forward to the entryway.

(Skald)"You are the the seneschal for Sven. Is your master here? If he is here, take me to him immediately!" the worg says, in a mixture of demand and desperation.


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

Kalt rolls his eyes as Shanya is discovered. This is why scouting is left to scouts...but I'm glad I came along, in case this goes badly.

As Shanya speaks, Kalt stays silent and hidden, awaiting the outcome of the conversation with Greta.


Ammo: 36/40|Inspiration: 8/8|Hero Points: 2|Female (Ulfen) Changeling Investigator 17|HP: 112/112|AC: 20/13/17|Saves: +9 Fort, +22 Ref, +20 Will (All +1 vs. evil arcane stuff, +6 vs. Poison)|Init: +7|Perc: +21|Spell Resistance: 23

Shanya's eyes briefly narrow as she recognizes the she-wolf's voice. Oh. You again.

"He is." She nods her head in the direction of the rest of the party. "Follow me." She turns on her heel and starts to leave.


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Greta follows Shanya, albeit with a slight limp.

As the three approach the rest of the party, she looks warily from side to side, as if expecting ambush from the trees themselves. It isn't long before she notices Sven; seeing him walk upon two legs, she stops short and snarls.

(Skald)"What sorcery is this? Sven, you walk upon two legs, but we are far from the howlings. How do you keep your shape?" The fatigue combined with confusion gives the she-wolf's deep growl a menacing edge to it.


Male Ulfen Brawlerdin 17 (hp 219/238) | F +29* R +19 W +24 | AC 37 T 18 FF 34 CMD 44*
Resources:
Hero Points 2/3 | Smite 3/3 | Stunning Fist 10/10 | LoH 15/15 | Stance 12/12

As much as he wasn’t hoping to have this conversation, Sven’s relieved to see Greta alive.

”You see me as I truly am”, the big man explains. ”Because I am no wolf - at least not at heart. And these men and women aren’t my servants but my friends and close companions. We’ve come to Whitethrone on a quest to stop Queen Elvanna’s magics from turning the rest of Golarion into a frozen wasteland and right now that means getting to the heart of this fey-tangle and releasing Baba Yaga’s hut.”

Sven lowers his weapon and takes a trusting step closer.

Assuming he can get close enough and doesn't get mauled:

He lays a big hand on her flank and lends the she-wolf a bit of his strength.

Lay on Hands: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

”I’m sorry for the deception – for whatever pain and confusion you’re suffering now - but know that I spent that night with you and asked you here because I believe you want more than Whitethrone and Irrisen can offer. Come away with us and you might find what you’re truly hunting for.”

Diplomacy (Hero Point!): 1d20 + 9 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 8 = 30

+1 more if charming still applies.


male Human Cleric of Sarenrae 3/Universalist 3/Mystic Thuerge 2 |
stats:
Hp:26/43|0non-lethal| melee+6/ranged+6 | F+5(+10vs cold weather effects due to gear)/R+5/W+9 | Init+2 | perception+9 | AC:18/T:12/Ff:16, Spell fail:10%

Ankih remains quiet as the She-wolf follows Shanya back to the group.
He only glances at Avora with a look of sadness...


Female Human (Taldan) Druid (Arctic Druid) 16/ranger 1 || HP 93/139|| AC 22/Tch 15/FF 22|| F+21 R +12 W +19 (+2 vs. ice or fire from an elemental creature effects) || CMB +15 CMD 26 || Init +0 || Perc +24 (+32 in cold terrain) || Resist 2 cold, 2 negative levels

Avora's tries (unsuccessfully) to hide her icy glare, though for whom it is intended, the she-wolf or Sven, is uncertain.

Bluff: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7


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Greta allows Sven to place his hand upon her, but remains distressed. Her limp gone, she circles three times in frustration and sits down on her haunches.

"Sven Man-wolf, you asked me to follow you here. I came because I thought you were my... I thought we could bond together, that we could hunt together. I came because you were right: this place has nothing else left here for me, while the mad path you walk would be the wildest hunt I have ever known."

The growls, although it is a half-hearted growl. "I fought this forest's cursed folk looking for you, and now I find I have risked my life for a lie. I should tear out your throat."

She looks over the others, briefly and haughtily despite their newly elevated status. She turns back to Sven, and her voice softens, with several whimpers of submission. "At least some of your words were true. You and your pack were the ones who killed Logrivich, weren't you? Now you are here, and you intend to steal the hut and "save" the world from the witches. I do not fear their winter as you men do, but I bear no love for the witches either. I would hunt with you and your pack-of-men."

She lowers her head slightly in deference.


Male Ulfen Brawlerdin 17 (hp 219/238) | F +29* R +19 W +24 | AC 37 T 18 FF 34 CMD 44*
Resources:
Hero Points 2/3 | Smite 3/3 | Stunning Fist 10/10 | LoH 15/15 | Stance 12/12

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Sven shares a glance with each of his companions imparting on them the trust he has for Greta. He pauses in alarm when he notes Avora's icy glare. Was she furious with him or the she-wolf? Did Avora have a quarrel with the winter wolves? He dismisses the concern for now in favor of trusting her to put the good of Golarion ahead of whatever was upsetting her.

"And we would be honored to have among us", the big ulfen finally answers.

He rests a hand on her flank again in reassurance and gestures to his friends.

"This is Ankih Tohep, Lana Shahakh, Shanya, Avora Teremocles, and Kalt Isson", he explains. "Yes, Logrivich the dragon fell by our hands and many more of Elvanna's favored servants will fall before our quest is done. Just around that corner there was some kind of fair folk-piper with power over the earth. Lana believes more of his kind rule this place."


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

Kalt can't help but grin at the notion that one of Sven's trysts has turned into a most unlikely ally in this grim place. He makes friends wherever he goes, even among his foes. It's saved his life before, and looks like it might save us all here.

When he's introduced to Greta, he nods and says nothing, though he pays close attention to her words and mannerisms.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Will use that to Aid Sven if possible.


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Greta snorts and sniffs the air. "I know about the fair folk. I can hear the music still, and the one on the stone gave me some of my wounds. I would have torn his throat out, but I lack those wonderful man-paws." She holds up a paw to make plain her inability overcome certain vertical obstacles. "There are others here as well. I smell both humans and the children of the first world."

She moves up closer to the group, albeit at a respectable distance. She stops a bit short and looks Sven up and down, baring here teeth slightly as she gazes at Sven's cloak. "Get rid of that thing! Throw it away or burn it; it is in a abomination!"

She turns to look more directly at the others. "Tell me Lana, Shanya, Avora, Kalt and Ank... Anka... Ankee" She struggles with Ankih's foreign name. "You are called friends and companion. Do you fight alongside Sven Man-Wolf, or are you camp followers and lackeys?" She stares Kalt directly in the eye.

Sense Motive 15, +5 if you have ranks in Knowledge (Nature), Sven and Kalt can use their existing rolls.:
Greta is attempting to establish her role in the pack immediately. If you wish her respect, a show of strength is appropriate.


Male Ulfen Brawlerdin 17 (hp 219/238) | F +29* R +19 W +24 | AC 37 T 18 FF 34 CMD 44*
Resources:
Hero Points 2/3 | Smite 3/3 | Stunning Fist 10/10 | LoH 15/15 | Stance 12/12

Realizing he was still wearing the winterwolf pelt, Sven obliges the party's new companion. He undoes the clasp to remove it from around his broad shoulders and then slices it in two with the edge of his axe. He gives the she-wolf a nod while showing her the results and then casts the tattered pieces aside.

Rango:
Is Sven exempt?


M Human Ranger (Guide) 11/ Horizon Walker 6 | HP 157 | AC 30/16/26 AC 28 | T 16 | FF 24 | CMD 40 (42 vs trip) | Fort +14 | Ref +13 | Will +10 | Init +3 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses) | Perc +24 (+lots of favored terrain bonuses)
Cold resistances:
Cold Resistance (20); treat cold climates as one step less severe

Kalt returns the she-wolf's gaze calmly, sword still in hand but held low, and answers her challenge, "I am blood-brother to Sven, and we have fought side by side for many years. I have saved his life, and he has saved mine, though I have also known the lands of the dead and returned from them. And I killed the fey piper on the stone, while you give excuses for not doing so, then snuck up on your cabin and could have ended your life as well."

He flicks his glance down to the long blade of his greatsword, then back to Greta, saying, "If you would hunt with us, I will fight by your side. But if you cross us, you'll die by my blade, as troll, dragon, fey, and indeed, wolf, have done before."

Intimidate if needed: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20


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Sven:
She already treats Sven as the alpha, so yes he is exempt.

Greta stares at the northman for a few moments before turning eyes away. She continues to stare down the others. "It will be good to run alongside another of Sven's strength in this group. And what of them?"

She attempts to intimidate you!: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

The she-worg growls at Ankih, Lana, Avora and Shanya; the teeth the worg bears glow like a forest of bare, white trees and are disturbingly sharp. Her lupine smile inspires a deep, primal fear: you know that this creature has hunted men and eaten their flesh.


Ammo: 36/40|Inspiration: 8/8|Hero Points: 2|Female (Ulfen) Changeling Investigator 17|HP: 112/112|AC: 20/13/17|Saves: +9 Fort, +22 Ref, +20 Will (All +1 vs. evil arcane stuff, +6 vs. Poison)|Init: +7|Perc: +21|Spell Resistance: 23

Sense Motive (Shaken): 1d20 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 5 = 28

Shanya stares Greta squarely in the eyes as she growls at her. Sure, she was frightening, but the memory of Logrivich nearly biting her in half took the edge off her posturing. Attempting to establish place in the pack, so to speak. She wants a show of strength? I'll give her one.

"Don't try to act cute with me, pup." Shanya says, taking off one of her gloves and revealing her sharp claws. "Your posturing may frighten most other people, but there's something you forgot to consider."

She walks right up to the she-wolf. "I've slain monsters far larger and scarier than you. I've crushed Granny Nan's life from her with my bare hands. I've survived Logrivich's wrath--I don't mean simply weathering his wintery breath--he nearly bit me in half. NONE of them were able to kill me."

"With that in mind, what chance do you think you have?"

Intimidate *Hero Point and Inspiration!* (Shaken): 1d20 + 3 + 8 + 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 8 + (5) - 2 = 30

She's clearly scared.

And she's staring the winter wolf down anyway.


Female Human (Taldan) Druid (Arctic Druid) 16/ranger 1 || HP 93/139|| AC 22/Tch 15/FF 22|| F+21 R +12 W +19 (+2 vs. ice or fire from an elemental creature effects) || CMB +15 CMD 26 || Init +0 || Perc +24 (+32 in cold terrain) || Resist 2 cold, 2 negative levels

Sense Motive (untrained): 1d20 + 3 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 5 - 2 = 12 Shaken

Avora does not respond immediately, but is clearly frightened and shaken by the wolf's presence.

This thing could kill me with a single bite, and would, I expect. But she has taken my man from me, she will not have my pride as well.

"I stand with the others *gulp* as friend and ally," she says, trying to sound brave and confident, though the squeak in her voice gives her away.

Maybe if I follow Shanya's lead...

Throwing aside her cloak, she reveals the full extent of the scars that mar her otherwise beautiful face and neck. "I have survived the attention of the Great Bear! Do you think that you pose a threat to me?"

Intimidate (untrained): 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 1 - 2 = 19 Shaken

Somehow she manages not to stammer and forces herself to look the beast in the eye.


F Human Oracle 17 [ HP 191/207 (0 NL) | AC 32 Tch 16 FF 31 | Fort +15* Ref +12* Will +18* | CMD 29 | Init +2 | Perc +20 | Hero Points: 0/3 | Effects: none ]

Lana watches the creature's challenge and the exchanges that follow, her face betraying no hint of her thoughts. Yet when the wolf looks expectantly at her, she shakes her head slowly. "You have much to learn of our kind, Greta," she says, pausing for a moment. "Yet your... innocence... does not make you inferior. That is what you must learn. We are not wolves. Our friendship with one another is based on trust, companionship, and a common goal; not on petty rivalries and intimidation."

There's more I could say to her, but... how much can she possibly understand at this point? She would have no ability to conceive of empathy, shared emotion, compassion... and yet, she's here now. She came for Sven, but perhaps... perhaps she'll find something more. Should I push it? This is all foreign to her... and yet... trust does not grow up from nowhere.

Studying the other's face for a moment longer, Lana reaches out her blackened, scarred hand and clasps Greta's forearm as a fellow warrior of the clan. The tough-skinned northwoman pauses for a few seconds, then speaks once more. Her voice takes on a clear, confident timbre as she recites age-old words which appear in her memory as if from nowhere: "Warrior to warrior, I say to you: when battle comes, I will fight beside you; when the spears are raised, my blood will flow with yours; when a sister or a brother falls, I will weep with you; when you dance with joy, my feet will step with yours; when the darkness finds us, I will face Death with you."


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Greta takes each response in turn.

When Shanya asserts her dominance, the winter wolf falls back a few steps, ears lying flat upon her head. "Logrivich had you in his jaws, and you live and breath? You do not look such a warrior... but he lies dead, and you live. And... " She sniffs the air again. "Your smell. I cannot place it, but you are as human as Sven is wolf." She snorts, but bows her head low.

She looks quite adequately impressed by Avora and her well-earned scars, deferring her eyes as she acknowledges a fellow wild soul.

To Lana's exhortions she growls throatily. "You have much to learn of my kind. I assure you, wolves are anything but "petty" in the matters of allies and enemies." She casts a sideways glance at Sven. "Or love." She looks at Lana directly in the eyes.

"And why should I call you warrior? If you expect to fight anything with those hands, I think you will be soon be troll-food."

GM rolls:

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
sense motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

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