The Darkest Day (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

Shallya pauses, looking both embarrassed and disappointed...

She sighs, Oh....I see; I guess I can manage that next

Well then welcome then. Right now we are heading to a much larger city where we are supposed to meet a powerful wizard. Says angus

I am not very good with watch duty and would rather pass is possible.if if you really needed one day for me to do it i should be first watch if possible.

Nevuda plops down onto a pile of hay, looking very content as she closes her eyes and spreads her one good arm across the bedding. However, she shifts and turns constantly during her slumber, most likely causing a disturbance for anyone who happens to be lying near her.

Toriel will spend as much of the night keeping watch as she is able to and still get enough sleep.

The night passes without further incident. You awaken in the morning with the cool breeze of morning blowing gently over the fields. A layers of dew slowly evaporates as the sun rises from the east. The young family gathers their farm animals, and puts them on a cart pulled by one of their horses. They thank the party one more time before heading south to the mother's house.

I should be back on normal schedule tomorrow morning or lunch time

Nevuda gets up bright and early to check on conditions outside as she waits for her companions to awaken.

Zarkralzak wakes early and helps the family pack their few belongings. He wishes them good luck and sees them off.
"Well now, perhaps we can get back to our own journey. Nevuda come walk with me and tell me about your lands."

Jark is just trying to make small talk and get to know their newest party member.

Nevuda walks alongside Jakralzak as stares straight ahead in silent thought. Finally when it almost seemed she had not heard him, Nevuda turns to Jakralzak and says, "To understand my world, you must understand the people. I know nothing about my father, my mother was a tyrant. He the slave, she the queen, and I inbetween. I was given the power to fight, but not the power to choose. This is the way we lived, or else we died."

Jarkralzak remains silent, listening to the woman, but not interrupting her until she is done with her tale.

Shallya, limping behind the two, seems almost giddy, Well, Nevuda, you now have the power to choose and have done so, to do great things. It's a brave new world! I am glad you are by our side. As she is patting Nevuda on the back...

not so sure about brave nor new

Well you will see these lands have a long history and plenty for everyone to discover. added angus

The sunlight reflects brightly off of her ruby red lips as she turns her gaze at a slant upwards. Although her face is still shaded, her regally pointed chin and slim neck are in full view. "All souls will be measured. One who does no good dies many deaths. It is until we learn to live that we find salvation."

"Where were you travelling to before the fire back there?... Just curious." Toriel asks, giving Nevuda a sidelong glance.

You walk and talk for about a day. For the most part, the walk, while tiring, brought familiar sights of light forests and planes. The middle of the afternoon was a bit warmer than usual, so the party took a break there in the shade of some nearby trees. Later on, you passed a group of elves heading back to their homeland. They stopped for a few minutes and told you that the way ahead of you gave them no problems.

If you have not done so, please take the time to write up some of your character background, personality info, etc, and put it in the appropriate shared folder. While I would rather a lot of that get RP'd out, I know it's easier for some to work from that angle, and it's a good exercise for everyone. Everyone else on the team should read it. By the time you get to the next town, which may take weeks, you should know a lot of what's in that. If you include 'secrets' that you want to share with other players but not their characters, you can note that information as spoiler in your write up. If you don't want anyone to know but me, put it in a separate file marked GM ONLY.

Nevuda grin sheepishly at Toriel's question. "Well, to be honest I was completely lost... I had heard stories about some strange tower and was going to go examine it, but I don't really know my way around too well as of yet. This is why I asked to follow you. You seem to know where you're going to find the trouble, after all you came across me."

"..you huh? ...odd thing to say... are you implying you are trouble Nevuda?" There is a slight tone of curiosity in Toriel's voice as she inquires.

Jarkralzak also looks over at his travelling companion, a questioning look on his face.

Nevuda look at Toriel with a confused expression. "You believe I am trouble? Did I do something wrong?" She frowns in discontent that it isn't really directed at anyone so much as an indication of her mood.

A few more days pass by on the trip. On the third day, you hear a roaring sound from a nearby woods, as if a loud animal were struggling. Do you divert to investigate, or push forward?

That beast could be in need of our aid, shush now, maybe I can identify it by its cries so we know what we are dealing with! Shallya quiets everyone, trying to identify the sound by her knowledge of nature, even as she limps forward...

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Kn Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Kn Planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Both just in case.

Jarkralzak stops and listens to the sound, trusting that the halfling will be able to discern what the creature is. To him, all wild animals sound pretty much the same.

Nevuda follows behind Shallya as she hunches downwards, looking back and forth between the woman and the source of the noise as she rests her hand on the hilt of her sword.

You discern that the sound is that of a bear in anguish.

You run towards the source of the noise, into a nearby forest. Before long you post a now dead bear being swarmed by rather large ants. At the moment, they have not noticed you. In the distance, you see a cave where a smaller bear stares at the carnage, unsure what do do next.

Shallya whispers That cub will die without it's mother, I am going to try and get it out of there

She moves silently through the undergrowth, hoping the ant swarm will be too indulged with its meal to notice her...

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

If she gets past the ants, she will attempt a Handle Animal on the bear cub.

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Nevuda waits to see how the others' plans pan out before jumping into action.

I have traveled a bit but i have never seen ants such as these, and if they have been able to kill an adult bear they are quite fearsome

"I agree Angus. Best stand back and see what our little druid can do, but be ready to lend a hand as needed."

Jarkralzak readies his shield and hammer, just in case.

The halfling moves slowly and quietly over to the cub, careful not to disturb the large ants. She makes her way to the cut...who rushed back into the protection of his cave.

"If we kill the ants there is no promise of survival for the cubs... perhaps this is a situation best left to be." Toriel will murmur softly.

"Thos giant... things. Are definitely quite eerie, but I don't think it is really evil. These are just creatures eating to survive."

well it is indeed the survival of the fittest...

Shallya continues quietly moving into the cave, following the cub, coaxing the animal into acceptance...

Handle Animal as above...

Shallya disappears into the cave. You watch anxiously wondering if your friend will come out...

As the rest of the party waits, one of you spot something in the distance. A human body is being drug by a half dozen of the large ants, towards what appears to be a rather large ant mound.

"What is this?" Nevuda shouts aloud as she rushes over towards the humanoid figure while drawing her blade. She closely examines the unknown figure as she runs forward.

Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

I have no idea really but what bothers me really is those large ants to tell you the truth

Nevuda, as you get closer, you see that the body is not moving. Given the lacerations and blood you see, the person is probably dead, but you're not certain. He does seem to be wearing adventuring gear.

Moving closer will certain get the ants attention. However, delaying will result in the body being dragged inside this large ant hive.

"This has stopped being a simple playing of nature, and has now developed into danger for the people living in the area. We must put an end to these creatures if they are causing problems for the locals."

Jarkralzak move off to where the ants are dragging the body, hammer in hand.

Nevuda turns her head to Jarkralzak momentarily as he speaks before turning her blade upside down and then stabbing at one of the ants pulling the corpse away.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

alright then lets do this.

"Agreed... we must save the person if they still live to be salvaged."

Toriel will fire an arrow at one of the ants.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
crit confirm?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
crit damage?: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8

+1 attack and damage if inside 30 ft

Jarkralzak strikes another of the ants that were dragging the body back to their tunnels.

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Round 1

The paladin rushes up and strikes down an ant. Toriel shoots another down. Nevuda strikes a third. The surviving half dozen ants drop the man they were carrying and turn their attention towards you. Others come out of the mound behind them.

Enemy Turn
The ants attack the paladin in front.
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 161d6 ⇒ 2
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d6 ⇒ 1
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 81d6 ⇒ 4
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 111d6 ⇒ 2
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 101d6 ⇒ 4
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 21d6 ⇒ 3

The paladin deftly blocks all blows.

Status
30' Antx5
EFL' AntA (Hurt, ), AntB (Perfect, ), AntC (Perfect, ), AntD (Perfect, ), AntE (Perfect, ),
PFL Jarkralzak (11/11 ),
5' Angus (11/11 ), Toriel (8/8 ),
180' Shailya (9/9 ),

Jarkralzak again strikes at one of the ants

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Nevuda continues slashing at the ant

Wakizashi[/dice: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Satified with her initial arrow Torial pulls another and will fire it at AntE.

attack: 1d20 ⇒ 7
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Round 1

Angus will start casting a full round spell

For sake of GM, you must specify what spell you are casting. Thanks.

Jark slashes through one of the ants as Navuda kills off another one. Troiel's shot misses.

Enemy turn
Ant Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d6 ⇒ 3
Ant Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 61d6 ⇒ 6
Ant Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 21d6 ⇒ 4

The ants continue to telegraph their moves, allowing the dwarf to block them with ease. More join the front lines as another three crawl out of the hole.

Status
30' Antx3
5' Antx3
EFL' AntF (Perfect, ), AntG (Perfect, ), AntC (Perfect, ), AntD (Perfect, ), AntE (Perfect, ),
PFL Jarkralzak (11/11 ),
5' Angus (11/11 ), Toriel (8/8 ),
180' Shailya (9/9 ),

Jarkralzak continues to battle the swarm of ants.

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11