Shadows of Eternal Winter (Inactive)

Game Master Feral

That's about the worst possible perception roll! :P

Alex smiles and talks in about the same volume as Aldiran and Dorvren. "So the question is, what do you do about it? Do we announce the truth?"

I leave that to you to determine.

Morrigan stands nearby watching the elk with a mixture of curiosity and wariness. At Dorvren's warning, her eyes narrow almost imperceptibly. Nemein scans the area, almost casually. The woman steps forward slightly, engaging the elk while her familiar searches. I have come from many places, actually. Places usually warmer than this. You must be concerned, arriving here as you did. Tell me, has this sort of thing happened before where you are from?

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

I have a question - did we manage to locate the responsible for this deception?

Morrigan did its near the neck of the elk.

No never. I am not even sure how I speak just that most of mine kind doesn't. So are you a spellcaster? I was told they could make ny horns stronger.

Ok, so will wait for Morrigans' move.

Bayira was rather surprised by the whole situation, something that got only worse when Grim handed her the hat, which she accepted without really knowing what she was doing.

When the being asked for a spellcaster she kept silent, assuming others would answer it's call.

"There are a few individuals with spells among us. I've heard spellcasters can do amazing things. Even let you stand on two legs sometimes, but there are several that can make horns stronger. I've been able to cast a small number of spells before, but I'm more of a dabbler. I can see where the most dedicated ones would really be amazed by you."

He grins.

Dorvren frowns at the, as he assumes, fey and he moves to the side so he can observe and study it.

Morrigan whispers to Nemein then laughs, sounding amused at the Elk's question. Her raven squaks and flaps off as if startled by the sound. It swoops between Dovren and Aldiran, croaking softly as it passes. Near. Neck. Beast.

A magician? What makes you think that? I am mostly just a woman who travels. Powerful magics are beyond this simple woman.

k nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
k arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

To see if she knows what we are dealing with...

Ditto on the Knowledge checks

Knowledge(Nature): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Knowledge(Arcana): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Assuming we can see the creature after warned by Morrigan

Knowledges ahoy!

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Or not...

Nudging Morringan and Alexandyr as they have been the ones communicating with the creature, Aldiran speaks openly - "We are actualy lucky since we had been following this exact direction on our search. Perhaps our friend here has seen something...?"

Arcana 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 spellcraft 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

No you can't see the creature yiu just know where its voice is coming from. Its invisible. So then knowledge rolls sadly fail in light of only having a voice and an elk to go off of. Though the elk seems off somehow then You realize its standing ontop of the snow....

Either someone calls this thing out on its lie or I will.

Dorvren thinks to himself, his patience wearing thin.

Oh yes I can help. What are you looking for? I could scout ahead of you.

Alex clears his throat after a moment, wiping his hand off. "Well, I think, first and foremost, we need to clear things up first. We know that your voice isn't coming from the elk here, so that needs to be cleared up first, if you wouldn't mind?"

The bard continues to smile, hoping to keep the situation calm.

Perception checks please....

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Heck yeah!

Percep 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Perc. Morrigan: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
perc. Nemein: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Bayira pays close attention to the scene around her as thing unfurl. The grip on her weapon is relaxed but firm, ready to shift into action should the need arise.

Alex and Nemein both hear a buzzing sound like dragon fly wings moving away as the elk bellows in anger and charges Morrigan. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Grim I need a will save dc 17. Once Grim makes his will save the creature will be visible. And the Elk seems engaged in trying to smash Morrigan.

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 Well, I made the save!
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 But I'm still clueless!

init?1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Okay Alex can act then we go to rounds
Well and Morrigans familiar can too. No one is flat footed as you guys were starting to be wary.

1d20 ⇒ 5

Morrigan: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Mier: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Aldiran: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Grim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Dorvren: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Alex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Good guys win. Go heros

Was waiting on grims save.

Okay

Infront of you guys hovering about head hight is a foot or so tall winged humanoid with plae blue skin shot through with viens of hoarfrost.

I hate fey.

the string twangs as dorvren sends a cold iron bolt flying at it once the bard begins to inspire

1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 13 for piercing cold iron 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

"So NOT one of the good fey . . .."

Grimgisli readies his bow, grabs one of his cold iron arrows, and lets fly at the small opponent.

Bow Attack w/PBS & Precise: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24
Damage w/PBS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

38 cold iron and 13 standard easily available.

I didn't assume inspiration will come, if it does, up both numbers by 1, please.

Alex quickly draws his cold iron short sword, beginning a heroic tale of heroes slay all who stand in the way of saving those in harm's way. Edited to activate bardic performance, which will serve us much better. Inspire Courage!

Sing: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

It begins chittering at the elk in some language you can't understand obviously near death.

Morrigan's eyes widen in alarm as the large beast comes hurtling towards her. She dives, narrowly evading its antlers and begins to chant a spell as she picks herself up.

5 foot step and casting mage armor

Waiting on Bay and Aldiran

Apologies for the delay in posting - had visits yesterday, and PFS today - updating now.

Now that we can see the creature, going for the Knowledge rolls:

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

As Aldiran studies the creature intently, she almos absent mindedly goes into a litany to bolster his companions's strength.

Starting Inspire Courage on my Init -> +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

"Sweet lies drip from her lips like blood
so many rubies shattering across the floor
blood on ice
screaming as they fall
sighing as they shatter
dancing the last of the bohemian revolution
where lies the green faerie?"

Aldiran I think alex strted inspire also

He did but hers is better :p

ok that makes my attack roll a 14 for 7 cold iron damage then

EDIT see that is why I like DM! Not that my 14 hits anyhow

Okay so here how this rolls people we have two full time bards in the group normally songs don't stack with each other but on the other hand in nearly everything else you can aid another. So here's my thought in my incredibly limited wisdom. One bard should be able to help the other as long as they both have access to a effect and both spend a round of performance. I will rule the other may add half their bonus minimum one to a song they both preform.

So, in other words, we have a total of +2 in this case?

Yep. Btw the better than yours comment was due to accompaning poetry.

Yeah, I agree that deserved to be better. lol Typing poetry on a tiny smart phone keyboard is tough.

Oh nothing against you for it I most often phone post myself its rough lol. But it was funnily appropriate too. As I was reading over this and deciding the changes I wanted to make I was funnily drinking that. Life is funny that way.

And that is why I love pbp. They strangely have funny connections to real life.

Okay still waiting on Bay then I will bot SF and after the encounter have him wander off.

Seeing the others are taking care of whatever was behind the elk's odd behaviour Bayira focuses on the beast instead. Unwilling to permamently harm a creature that was put up to it's actions by an evil fey she chose to simply try to wear it out instead of killing it.

Full: Attacking the Elk using unarmed strike choosing to deal non-lethal damage. Flurrying.
Attack 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Damage 1: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Attack 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Damage 2: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

1d20 ⇒ 10 Nope sling misses.

The creature chatters at the elk and flies towards the trees gaining concelment from ranged attacks. The Elk turns and runs Bay you may have an AoO if you wish.

Go heros

by concealment do you mean 20% miss? also does moving help with that?

Yes and not really you would have to get back within a few feet of it so a double move but then you couldn't shoot. Thats why it darted for the trees to hide in the branches for cover.

Agreed, partial or complete concealment?

Edit: Ninja'ed with a reply while I typed! Partial it is, then.

The hunter pulls another cold iron arrow, and sends it towards the frozen fey . . ..

Attack w/ Double Inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22 Should hit.
Concealment miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 95 Well above 20%
Damage w/ Double Inspire: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

37 cold iron and 13 standard easily available.

Dorvren moves and sends a second bolt after it

aiming for above 20 to beat concealment1d100 ⇒ 81HA suck it bad guy XBOW1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 20 for 1d10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 2 = 13 of CI