GM Michael's Reign of Winter

Game Master Dread

"What are these? Does anyone know?" - Reknar grunts, drawing his rapier - "Not even sure if this will do anything against... A tree" - he adds, moving next to Rorgar.

Any knowledges we can roll here? Reknar only has Geography for now. Things will improve a lot starting next level, when he goes into Investigator ;)

Readied Attack on the first one coming close: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage if it hits: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Preferably targeting the same as the rest of the group, if possible.

Status:
HP: 12/13
AC: 19 (With Combat Expertise)

Tegan thinks for a minute as she raises her crossbow and fires the bolt going wide. Seeing a slight -close to 10' drop off she skirts around to the side keeping the trees in her sight, and thinking...then nods as she realizes what they are.

Vrixx begins to laugh hahahahahahahaha Now youre in for it. The Frost Firs will make short work of you.

Reknar readies his weapon as well as the others. S;iding into the line with Rorgar and Viktor.

The Mansized trees move forward advancing on the parties line. Renknar slashes out, and almost drops his blade. Viktor tries to hack through the bark as wekk, and his sword glances off a tree. Rorgar hadnt had time to set himself and so did not get a readied attack.

The twin firs try to grab their opposites. One reaches for Reknar and one for Rorgar. Both are grabbed and brought close to the chest of the mansized trees being pushed into the sticky resinous bark.

both Reknar and Rorgar get an AoO for the grapple attempt

grapple Reknar CMD:15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
grapple Rorgar CMD:14: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
17-Tegan
17-Vrixx
15-Reknar-Grappled
14-Frost Firs
7-Barnaby
4-Rorgar-Grappled
2-Viktor

init Vrixx: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Sigh... Here we go...

AoO: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Damage if it hits: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Rorgar uses his axe blade to knock a branch out of the way as he steps in with a hard lumberjack style swing to the trunk.

AOO: 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 0 + 2 = 21
BAB, STR
damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 s

Only to get grabbed by another tendril after he connects.

Let go of me you miserable chuck of self propelled firewood.

Viktor slashes at the limbs attempting to crush Rorgar.
MW Cheliaxian Longsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Dmg.: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Rorgar you can also take your normal action

Barnaby begins to call out to Nature's Ally.
Summon Nature's Ally 1 round cast.
Eagle

As the trees advanced and reached out towards Reknar and Rorgar, both them swung their weapons to fend off the assault. Reknars passed through the air in front of the reaching limbs. Rorgar connected hacking into the animate tree with great force.

From within the foliage Barnaby's voice could be hears calling up help in the fight, a gate began to form and the screech of an eagle could be heard answering the call.

Rorgar tried to bring his axe to bear even though he was grabbed, pulling the axe loose from the Resin and though 1 arm was pinned to his side he swung the axe upwards hacking through limbs until the Fir toppled over releasing him. He found himself still stuck to the felled tree.

attack vs AC13: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 161d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Taking a few steps toward the Tree holding Reknar, Viktor swung his sword, but he stumbled in the snow, missing the opponent.

Vrixx was laughing and then as Rorgar quickly dispatched the first..he swallowed hard and shut up.

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Vrixx
17-Tegan
15-Reknar-Grappled
14-Frost Fir
7-Barnaby
4-Rorgar-Grappled
2-Viktor

Sorry, missed your note to go ahead with a normal strike

What in the world. LET ME GO

Rorgar struggles to free both himself and his axe from the tree

Reknar tries to escape the grip of the animated tree thing.

CMB: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

But he is unable to gain an adequate hold.

Tegan shouts at Rorgar, Alcohol will dissolve the resin as she points a finger as she has done many other times at the still standing tree, shooting a dart of acid at it to avoid the chance of hitting Reknar. So hard was she trying to avoid the dart hitting her ally that she missed the tree and the dart hit the snow, dissolving it.

attack vs DC10: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 81d6 ⇒ 2

Reknar looked the tree in the face, and strained against the grasp to no avail.

The Frost Fir raised a stout club like branch and tried to slam it into the grappled Half-Orc. The branch clubbed Reknar on the back and shoulder.

attack vs AC15: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Vrixx
17-Tegan
15-Reknar-Grappled
14-Frost Fir
7-Barnaby
4-Rorgar-Grappled
2-Viktor

What else will get rid of the resin
Rorgar hollers back, as he strains to pull both himself and his axe free

If there is a str check, let me know and I will attempt it.

MW Cheliaxian Longsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Dmg.: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Barnaby claps his hands in excitement, as his Eagle appears next to the Frost Fir.
Melee 1 talon, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 161d4 ⇒ 1
Melee 2 talon, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 191d4 ⇒ 1
Melee 3 bite. flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 121d4 ⇒ 2

The Hunter then commands Ant to get in there with him!
Handle Animal DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

They both attempt to end the bad tree!
Melee: cold-iron Machete, flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 221d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ant Melee bite, flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 = 201d4 ⇒ 2
plus Grab, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 = 27

DC15

Str Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

AAAAAGGGGGG!!!

Rorgar strains and struggles, but cannot dislodge himself from the dead tree.

Barnaby pointed to the Eagle to attack the animated tree holding Reknar, as the other one was laying on the ground, though Rorgar was stuck fast to it. It was opposite Viktor allowing flanking. The Eagles slashing talons and snapping beak scraping away bark with each strike.

then the gnome rushed out and swung his machete at the trunk. It sliced a few inches of bark off.

Ant Rushed out into the snow and bit hard into the base of the walking tree.

Rorgar was straining to pull himself off the sticky resin holding him fast.

Viktor swung his longsword, and it also sunk into the bark, resin pouring from the wound.

From his cage he was cursing at the group as Tegan rattled it, toppling him over. %^*%#*(^(&

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Vrixx
17-Tegan
15-Reknar-Grappled
14-Frost Fir
7-Barnaby
4-Rorgar-Grappled
2-Viktor

Reknar continues trying to escape.

CMB: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Tegan runs her thumb along the top of her index, shooting another jet of green acid from the tip. "Hold on!" She spares the cage a brief glace after casting her spell as if checking to see if it is still there.

To hit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Acid Dart: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Tegan once more repeated the acid dart, and watched it sizzle against the bark of the Frost Fir.

Reknar as the creature was reacting to the acid hitting its branches, strained and broke free dropping to the snow in front of the animated tree

The tree swung at the Eagle, whose talons and beak had torn it . The limb smashed into it, causing feathers to fly and knocking it back a few feet.

attack VS AC14: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 211d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Vrixx
17-Tegan
15-Reknar
14-Frost Fir
7-Barnaby
4-Rorgar-Grappled
2-Viktor

Barnaby claps his hands in excitement, as his Eagle continues to live and attack the Frost Fir.
Melee 1 talon, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 61d4 ⇒ 3
Melee 2 talon, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 251d4 ⇒ 1
Melee 3 bite. flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 131d4 ⇒ 2

They both attempt to end the bad tree!
Melee: cold-iron Machete, flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 111d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Ant Melee bite, flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 2 = 181d4 ⇒ 1
plus Grab, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26

Crit? Melee 2 talon, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 251d4 ⇒ 2

Str: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

LET ME GO YOU CHUNK OF FIREWOOD

With a heave Rorgar finally breaks loose from the frost fir dragging his axe clear as well.

He then staggers around and looks for the mobile tree.

Damn it, time to get stuck in again

MW Cheliaxian Longsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Sigh! Viktor swings and missed the animated tree holduing the dwarf.

The Eagle renewed its attack, one Talon and its beak scraping bark down to the bare inner wood before it slowly faded going back from where it came from.

Barnaby swung his machete but it slid along the bark without cutting into it.

Ant however bit into a root like leg, and chomped hard, severing it. The tree toppled to the side into the snow.

Rorgar strained against the first downed tree, and jumped loose standing next to Barnaby.

Victor swung his sword into the air where the tree was a second before, and was relieved it was destroyed.

End of combat

Reknar shook the splinters and bark pieces from his cloak - "Chunks of firewood indeed" - he growled in agreement with Rorgar - "Just not sure if these are aligned with our quarry, or not" - the half-orc nodded, looking ahead at the fallen tree - "Shall we press on?"

As they predictably move ahead, he nodded at Tegan - "I wonder if we should perhaps cover your captive's cage in a cloak or something..?"

I am thinking that she might need the cloak more than the cage.

With the warm rush of combat fading, the cold starts seeping back into his fingers and toes.

However, I am starting to get cold again.

Please everyone make a perception check. Tegan and Barnaby can add +5 to their rolls.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 Add +2 vs Stonework

"Țhâț fîghț wăș ăłmóșț ăș ăńńóyîńg ăș țhę fęy", Viktor stated.
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Barnaby waves a triumphant wave at the Eagle, as it returns to the Celestial realms.
Ant-icipation chitters nervously.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 5 = 18 +2 aid = 20
Ant Aid DC 10, scent: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Huffling softly, Tegan looks around. Her breath is visible from the cold air and her pale cheeks red.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 5 = 17

Taking deep breaths, Rorgar continues to look around as he regains his bearings after the short fight.

See Previous post for my Perception roll

The group heads along following the trail and the bloody tracks of the giant weasel. in only about 20 minutes after crossing about a mile, they come upon the area that the Hunter had said in his journal where had placed the three bear traps. 1 was exposed where the weasel had triggered it. It was sprung and bloodied. The other two were easy to find and uncover using the journal.

Also from his journal they new about another mile up would bring them two the small house on chicken legs. The journal had mentioned the entry to the vale that held the house was a maze of icy boulders. So they were ready when they arrived.

Between the bear traps and the area holding the house with chicken legs, everyone will level up to 2nd level. If you decide to pause for an hour you can learn any spell slots you havent cast yet. Ill need new stat blocks for everyone before the next encounter area so we can go to the discussion area for that.

Barnaby--and Ant--look over the area. The two collect the bear traps, stowing them away for future use.
The gnome looks over the weary group. He then begins to find a suitable area for an hour break.
We should rest a bit before exploring further. According to the Hunter's journal; that strange Chicken Hut isn't too much further. Best to be prepared for weirdness.

Placing Bear traps x3 in inventory.

”Agreed” - Reknar nodded - ”I can take first watch” - he added.

so the way we do this is since we arent breaking for a night but 1 hour. You gain all you gain for levelling and those new spells available. Youve still cast what you have cast. Your current HP are in the stat block below.

The traps located and found, the group decides to pause for an hour before continuing and set up a make shift stop over camp and eat some food. They studied their spells and practiced some combat to warm the blood before heading out.

It was getting colder with every step, and the wind seemed to be picking up. Visibility was only about 15'. Only Reknar and Rorgar seemed to be effected with the worsening weather at this point. They approached the vale that marked the hut with the chicken legs and as they entered it they could see more than a dozen boulder sized chunks of ice littering the clearing ahead where a strange hut sits perched on what they new were chicken legs, but looked from their vantage point like tree trunks elevating it above the ground atop a raised mound of snow covered earth.

Barnaby--and Ant--begin creeping through the snowy foliage to get a closer look at these chicken legs.
Stealth (Dex, cover): 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 29
Ant Aid DC 10, cover: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23
Perception (Wis): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Ant Aid DC 10: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Barnaby and Ant creep forward into the ice chunk field.

The two stare mouth open at the creepy doll just standing in the doorway of a hut that stands on chicken legs.
Who and the fudge nuggets even thinks of this s%~~!?

Ant just shakes his head as they both head back to report.

Receiving the report from Barnaby, Reknar raises an eyebrow - "A doll? A hut standing on chicken legs..? This I gotta see - we're going there aren't we?" - he turns and asks the others.

Side note - what are our options regarding healing? I took a look at the loot list and found no potions, it seems? :P

"Î ęm." Viktor states in his heavily-accented taldane. The magus walks out to the hut with the others.

Nope nothing new on healing

"A d-doll? Why would something like that be way out here in a place like this?" The wizard tugs at the hood protecting her face. She was wearing the white fur cloak so the move must have been for comfort.

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Vrixx in his cage chuckled

Tegan thinking realized there was nothing in her knowledge about Dolls being a threat, or standing up and walking around.

Barnaby--and Ant--just watch as the Newbies venture off to visit the creepy doll and weird hut.
Not too certain that we want to know what the f!&! that is.

Ant chitters in agreement.

They do follow; but at a 30' distance.....

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Knowledge History: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

"I think it might be some sort of construct or golem." She glances over at Barnaby. "I think structures like these are called chicken leg huts. They represent Baba Yaga's magical dwelling - it's said that it's capable of transporting you across planes."

Tegan makes an effort to give the structure a wide birth if the party passes it. Although, she's not opposed to destroying it. (35 feet)

Would you all rather fight or avoid this? Dolls kinda creep me out irl D: What if it begins following the party around? D:

Well, I for one really don't feel like messing with it.

Rorgar continues to trudge along with the others, shivering slightly to try and stay warm

The group moves quickly through the ice boulder area, and pauses before the mound where the hut rises above the ground, perched on chicken legs.

In the doorway a small childs rocking chair moves in a simple rhythmic rocking motion with a blonde headed doll sitting on watching the group as they approach.

Barnaby and Ant walk on by the creepy doll and its chicken hut....

They both don't even look at it!