M Snowy Owl HP 52/52 | AC 23| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perception +13
Silence stops preening his feathers looks towards Shayla. He turns his head almost completely upside-down and stares at the rogue. After a quick glance at Meadow he stealthily flies to retrieve the proffered treat.
F Half-elf | Ranger 6 | ◆◇↺ | HP 74/74| AC 24 | F +11 R +14 W +13 | Perception +13 Low light vision | Hero 1/3 | Focus 1/1 | speed 35 |Prey=Wanikkawi| conditions: cat's eye elixir
Meadow frowns as she spots the owl grab the treat. "Shayla! Stop it. He's already had 3 mice and a vole today. He's gonna get fat. Nobody wants to see a fat owl."
Bangy keeps an eye out for a charging bison, but none charges them. Shayla works on healing allies to full health.
Four hours is long and uneventful. The moon hangs heavy in the sky as the night continues, its face looking down on the prairies. The fire burns steadily, its warmth keeping away any chill in the autumn night. Again, a voice calls out:
“As every year before, the fire burns. It calls and we come. Do you light this fire in the spirit of friendship or in the spirit of war?”
Each PC can attempt a DC 22 Arcadia Lore or Plains Lore check or a DC 25 Diplomacy, Nature, or Society check to soothe the spirits and earn Friendship Points. PCs gain 1 Friendship Point on a success or 2 on a critical success; on a critical failure, they lose 1 Friendship Point.
Am I a bad GM for not running Preparation #1 for this part? XD
Waiting for Rose to post for first round of befriending the spirits, but everyone can post for the next round...
"Friendship..." the voice says in mocking tone, then sighs.
“You wish for our friendship, but will you stand by your friends? Or will you betray them, so your own light can shine all the brighter?” another voice asks.
Another round for everyone to earn Friendship Points. Each PC can attempt a DC 22 Arcadia Lore or Plains Lore check or a DC 25 Diplomacy, Nature, or Society check to soothe the spirits and earn Friendship Points. PCs gain 1 Friendship Point on a success or 2 on a critical success; on a critical failure, they lose 1 Friendship Point.
"Umm. Sometimes I will shrine brighter, yes. And allow others to do the same. Why should someone dim their own light? Friends should be free to be themselves!"
"There’s no way you could ever be friends with Niishan. What I can’t fathom is how simply returning a weapon somehow makes any of you worthy to sit here by the fire." the voice chuckles.
"Well, are you resolute in the face of failure? Or will you also flee into the night when the ground crumbles beneath you and your dreams turn to ash?”
Last round for everyone to earn Friendship Points. Each PC can attempt a DC 22 Arcadia Lore or Plains Lore check or a DC 25 Diplomacy, Nature, or Society check to soothe the spirits and earn Friendship Points. PCs gain 1 Friendship Point on a success or 2 on a critical success; on a critical failure, they lose 1 Friendship Point.
F Half-elf | Ranger 6 | ◆◇↺ | HP 74/74| AC 24 | F +11 R +14 W +13 | Perception +13 Low light vision | Hero 1/3 | Focus 1/1 | speed 35 |Prey=Wanikkawi| conditions: cat's eye elixir
GM Frost wrote:
"There’s no way you could ever be friends with Niishan. What I can’t fathom is how simply returning a weapon somehow makes any of you worthy to sit here by the fire." the voice chuckles.
"Well, are you resolute in the face of failure? Or will you also flee into the night when the ground crumbles beneath you and your dreams turn to ash?”
diplomacy:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
"Well that's for Niishan to decide, not you, Mr. Hoity Toity Disembodied Voice and they seem to like us just fine, thank you very much."
Meadow pouts for a bit. Annoyed at the very rude voice from the darkness. Her face lights up as she thinks of something more to say.
"And another thing. Silence and I fail all the time but we don't let it get us down. Just ask Shayla over there. She can't stop bringing it up. If we fail we get right back on that horse or whatever. We're what you call spunky. Isn't that right, Silence?"
F Half-elf | Ranger 6 | ◆◇↺ | HP 74/74| AC 24 | F +11 R +14 W +13 | Perception +13 Low light vision | Hero 1/3 | Focus 1/1 | speed 35 |Prey=Wanikkawi| conditions: cat's eye elixir
Meadow glances at the owl and winces at his indifference. She recovers quickly, however. "Well, if he were paying attention he'd agree with me. You can count on that."
No way at all? Are you sure? That's pretty absolute...
Friendship is magic (DC 25 Diplomacy):1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 We need some progress, so going ahead and using his 2nd hero point ☘️Friendship is magic (DC 25 Diplomacy):1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Even with Rose's attempt, the group's total Friendship Points (3) is far from twice the number of PCs. Arfsnard can have his hero point back.
"You may be right that it is up to the Niishani to decide, but we have been here before Niishan has been what it is now. If not for us, there will be no Fire Watch. If not for us, you will have no fire to watch!" the voice angrily declares to them, and movements can be heard approaching them.
Rolling Initiatives:
Rose Goldenoak's Initiative using Search:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22(Ten Paces) Bangy Piper's Initiative using Avoid Notice:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22(Bangy can Avoid Notice while Scouting) Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze's's Initiative using Avoid Notice:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31 Shayla Quickfingers's Initiative using Avoid Notice:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23 Meadow's Initiative using Avoid Notice:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 Horul's Initiative using Avoid Notice:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Red Giant:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35 White Giant:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
Big rocks are thrown into them coming from the east!
1 Arfsnarf, 2 Meadow, 3 Silence, 4 Horul, 5 Shayla, 6 Bangy, 7 Rose:3d7 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) = 11
Throw Rock:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21 vs Silence
Throw Rock, MAP:1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 17 - 5 = 24 vs Horul
Damage:2d6 + 11 ⇒ (5, 4) + 11 = 20 B damage
Throw Rock, MAP:1d20 + 17 - 10 ⇒ (17) + 17 - 10 = 24 vs Horul
Damage:2d6 + 11 ⇒ (4, 2) + 11 = 17 B damage
Another set of rocks is seen launching from the south!
1 Meadow, 2 Silence, 3 Horul, 4 Shayla, 5 Rose:3d5 ⇒ (3, 5, 5) = 13
Throw Rock, MAP:1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 17 - 5 = 14 vs Rose
Throw Rock, MAP:1d20 + 17 - 10 ⇒ (14) + 17 - 10 = 21 vs Rose
The big rocks squash Horul one after another, knocking him down. I'm sorry, Horul. The dice are evil.
⬤ CEREMONIAL FIRE! Part 2 Round 1 ⬤ Terrain Feature(s): Tall grasses (5 ft) and shrubs in green squares are difficult terrain and grant concealment. The fire site clearing and brown paths are packed dirt, normal terrain with no concealment. Six intact earth lodges face inward toward the fire; they’re empty, with walls of dry clay over a grass shell.
Map Link:ENCOUNTER MAP
➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED. Red Giant(- HP) | Concealed (DC 5) by tall grasses White Giant(- HP) | Concealed (DC 5) by tall grasses
➤ Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze's(AC 25)(78/78 HP) | DV
➤ Meadow(AC 24)(74/74 HP) | LLV
➤ ⠀⠀⠀Silence(AC 23)(52/52 HP) | LLV
➤ Shayla Quickfingers(AC 25)(92/92 HP)
➤ Bangy Piper(AC 24)(76/76 HP) | LLV
➤ Rose Goldenoak(AC 24)(75/75 HP) | DV
➤ Horul(AC 23)(0/63 HP) | Dying 2 (Prone) | DV
The savory herb reportedly drives away hostile spirits, making it a uniquely useful fuel for the ceremonial bonfire. Burning prairie mint causes the ceremonial fire’s light to increase any spirits’ weaknesses by 1 point or reduce their resistances by 1 point in Events 1–3.
Spring Renewal Benefit (to PCs) :
For 24 hours, anytime they restore Hit Points to one or more allies, those allies gain an additional +1 Hit Point (+2 for levels 7–8).
F Half-elf | Ranger 6 | ◆◇↺ | HP 74/74| AC 24 | F +11 R +14 W +13 | Perception +13 Low light vision | Hero 1/3 | Focus 1/1 | speed 35 |Prey=Wanikkawi| conditions: cat's eye elixir
"Where are they? I can't see them." Meadow moves to the east towards the origin of the thrown rocks. Once she has the eastern giant in sight she drops her wayfinder and hides in the tall grass. She then carefully moves closer.
◆ Stride, ◇ interact-drop, ◆ hide, ◆ sneak
Meadow's stealth is +14
Meadow's wayfinder is providing 20 feet of bright light and 20 feet of dim light. The red giant is halfway in the dim light radius.
I'm assuming that the green areas on the map are tall grasses and if the giants can be concealed then so can Meadow. If I'm way off base then I'll do some difference actions.
Shayla goes straight to Horul and bring him back from dying. +26 HP She then draws weapon.
Rose Goldenoak wrote:
Should giants be concealed by gras? being 10 ft wide means 10 ft hight should we be able to see them above the grass?
Fair point. The giants are no longer Concealed by the tall grasses, but can still be Concealed if in Dim Light for those with normal vision.
Rose grabs weapon and shoots Red twice, hitting and critting before reloading! hit, 4 damage; crit, 25 damage
GM Screen:
Stealth:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Meadow moves and drops her activated Wayfinder, she then hides and sneaks through the tall grasses. Success, Hidden, Concealed by tall grasses.
⬤ CEREMONIAL FIRE! Part 2 Round 1 ⬤ Terrain Feature(s): Tall grasses (5 ft) and shrubs in green squares are difficult terrain and grant concealment. The fire site clearing and brown paths are packed dirt, normal terrain with no concealment. Six intact earth lodges face inward toward the fire; they’re empty, with walls of dry clay over a grass shell.
Map Link:ENCOUNTER MAP
➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED. Red Giant(-29 HP) White Giant(- HP)
➤ Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze's(AC 25)(78/78 HP) | DV
Meadow (AC 24)(74/74 HP) | Hidden, Concealed (DC 5) by tall grasses | LLV
➤ ⠀⠀⠀Silence(AC 23)(52/52 HP) | 1 action left | LLV
➤ Shayla Quickfingers(AC 25)(92/92 HP)
➤ Bangy Piper(AC 24)(76/76 HP) | LLV
Rose Goldenoak (AC 24)(75/75 HP) | DV
➤ Horul(AC 23)(26/63 HP) | Wounded 1, Prone | DV
The savory herb reportedly drives away hostile spirits, making it a uniquely useful fuel for the ceremonial bonfire. Burning prairie mint causes the ceremonial fire’s light to increase any spirits’ weaknesses by 1 point or reduce their resistances by 1 point in Events 1–3.
Spring Renewal Benefit (to PCs) :
For 24 hours, anytime they restore Hit Points to one or more allies, those allies gain an additional +1 Hit Point (+2 for levels 7–8).
◈ Dismiss light spell (I'm assuming it takes one action)
This is correct.
Shayla snuffs out the light from her Wayfinder and begins hiding.
GM Screen:
Stealth:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
She is now Hidden from the enemies.
Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze wrote:
Since he comes first in init order, perhaps the GM would let Rose take the extra stride or strike this round :)
Arfsnarf makes Rose quicker than the others before raising shield.
⬤ CEREMONIAL FIRE! Part 2 Round 1 ⬤ Terrain Feature(s): Tall grasses (5 ft) and shrubs in green squares are difficult terrain and grant concealment. The fire site clearing and brown paths are packed dirt, normal terrain with no concealment. Six intact earth lodges face inward toward the fire; they’re empty, with walls of dry clay over a grass shell.
Map Link:ENCOUNTER MAP
➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED. Red Giant(-29 HP) White Giant(- HP)
Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze's (AC 25+1 w shield cantrip)(78/78 HP) | DV
Meadow (AC 24)(74/74 HP) | Hidden, Concealed (DC 5) by tall grasses | LLV
➤ ⠀⠀⠀Silence(AC 23)(52/52 HP) | 1 action left | LLV
Shayla Quickfingers (AC 25)(92/92 HP) | Hidden
➤ Bangy Piper(AC 24)(76/76 HP) | LLV
➤ Rose Goldenoak(AC 24)(75/75 HP) | Quickened; 1 action left to Stride or Strike | DV
➤ Horul(AC 23)(26/63 HP) | Wounded 1, Prone | DV
The savory herb reportedly drives away hostile spirits, making it a uniquely useful fuel for the ceremonial bonfire. Burning prairie mint causes the ceremonial fire’s light to increase any spirits’ weaknesses by 1 point or reduce their resistances by 1 point in Events 1–3.
Spring Renewal Benefit (to PCs) :
For 24 hours, anytime they restore Hit Points to one or more allies, those allies gain an additional +1 Hit Point (+2 for levels 7–8).
Horul stands then picks weapon, and moves. Bangy moves and picks up what Meadow has left. Rose also moves.
DC 22 Fortitude save:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29 or be Stunned 2 Success
Seeing the owl flies, Red Giant stretches forth their hand to bring the owl back to the ground. The enemy then draws out a composite longbow. DC 25 Fortitude save vs Earthbind from Silence
Meanwhile, White advances and grows plant vines and roots under Bangy and Meadow to trap them. DC 23 Reflex save vs Entangle from Meadow and Bangy
⬤ CEREMONIAL FIRE! Part 2 Round 2 ⬤ Terrain Feature(s): Tall grasses (5 ft) and shrubs in green squares are difficult terrain and grant concealment. The fire site clearing and brown paths are packed dirt, normal terrain with no concealment. Six intact earth lodges face inward toward the fire; they’re empty, with walls of dry clay over a grass shell.
Map Link:ENCOUNTER MAP
⚠️ BEFORE YOUR TURN ⚠️ ❗ Meadow: DC 23 Reflex save vs Entangle ❗
❗ Silence: DC 25 Fortitude save vs Earthbind ❗
❗ Bangy Piper: DC 23 Reflex save vs Entangle ❗
➤ BOLD NAMES CAN ACT; STRIKETHROUGH MEANS ELIMINATED. Red Giant(-44 HP) White Giant(- HP)
➤ Arfsnarf Ah'sneeze's(AC 25+1 w shield cantrip)(78/78 HP) | DV
➤ Meadow(AC 24)(74/74 HP) | Hidden, Concealed (DC 5) by tall grasses | LLV
➤ ⠀⠀⠀Silence(AC 23)(52/52 HP) | LLV; Flying 30 ft above ground
➤ Shayla Quickfingers(AC 25)(92/92 HP) | Hidden
➤ Bangy Piper(AC 24)(76/76 HP) | Concealed (DC 5) by tall grasses | LLV
➤ Rose Goldenoak(AC 24)(75/75 HP) | Quickened | DV
➤ Horul(AC 23)(26/63 HP) | Wounded 1 | DV
The savory herb reportedly drives away hostile spirits, making it a uniquely useful fuel for the ceremonial bonfire. Burning prairie mint causes the ceremonial fire’s light to increase any spirits’ weaknesses by 1 point or reduce their resistances by 1 point in Events 1–3.
Spring Renewal Benefit (to PCs) :
For 24 hours, anytime they restore Hit Points to one or more allies, those allies gain an additional +1 Hit Point (+2 for levels 7–8).
Earthbind :
Critical Success The target is unaffected. Success The target falls safely up to 120 feet. Failure The target falls safely up to 120 feet. If it hits the ground, it can't Fly, levitate, or otherwise leave the ground for 1 round. Critical Failure The target falls safely up to 120 feet. If it hits the ground, it can't Fly, levitate, or otherwise leave the ground for 1 minute.
Entangle (Difficult Terrain) :
Plants and fungi in the area entangle creatures. The area counts as difficult terrain. Each round that a creature starts its turn in the area, it must attempt a Reflex save. On a failure, it takes a –10-foot circumstance penalty to its Speeds until it leaves the area, and on a critical failure, it is also immobilized for 1 round. Creatures can attempt to Escape at entangle's DC to remove these effects.
F Half-elf | Ranger 6 | ◆◇↺ | HP 74/74| AC 24 | F +11 R +14 W +13 | Perception +13 Low light vision | Hero 1/3 | Focus 1/1 | speed 35 |Prey=Wanikkawi| conditions: cat's eye elixir
From the placement of the entangle it looks like the giant knows where Meadow is hiding. I just want to clarify that she made her hide check to become hidden check but failed her sneak check to become undetected. Is that correct?
It doesn't really change anything since Meadow is going to pop up and attack but she will likely do this again in the future and Shayla seems to be attempting similar tactics
reflex save DC23:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Meadow ignores the grasping vines and focuses on her target.
M Snowy Owl HP 52/52 | AC 23| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perception +13
fort save DC25:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
"Screech!" An angry Silence falls to the ground. He flaps his wings but is unable to gain any altitude. He makes an unnerving hissing sound and hops forward.
"Let's see how you like being tied up by the ankle!"
Quickly chewing his way free, Bangy, taking the wayfinder with him, grabs some twisting vines from the magically entangled area, and sneaking up to the giant, wraps his heels in them!
~) Light Steps(Ignore all Difficult Terrain)
◆◆) Stride x2
◆) Dirty Trick w/ Assurance (Inflicts Clumsy 1 for one round unless Interact ◆ to remove)
↺) Nimble Dodge (to AC 26 first attack)
Dirty Trick (Thievery, Expert) w/ Assurance vs Red Giant (Reflex DC):20 = 20
