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"Okay people! Come on! Let's go investigate this 'Gaukridotr's' land and see what we can find out."

"Pardon me, I think you misunderstand my question about the livestock. I am asking about anyone's livestock that has died mysteriously, whether if ANY of those corpses might be available to check out?

"Could someone please direct us towards this Walter Gaukridotr's property? And do you know if there are any other remaining livestock corpses that have not been destroyed?"

No problem Mended. No posts from anybody else either.

This sure seems to be moving slow when we are supposed to be doing daily posts ... just saying.

Luna approaches the mayor as well and listens to what Nikeisha has to say to the Mayor, then adds he own, "Or do you maybe know who among the locals might be the best to inform us of such a place and maybe even guide us there?"

Luna settles back down for the rest of her watch/fake sleep once they have all discussed these things. She wants to get this night over with so they can go searching in the morning to either try to find some other animal corpses to inspect, or try to find some underground entrance - after they make sure to have the proper supplies of course.

"I do have 10 pitons, 50 ft of rope & 10 torches. We may need more rope, & perhaps more pitons? Do any of you have some rope?"

Mended, I think Jun was wondering if any worm eggs had hatched out from the dead corpses, but if so that would happen underground and we would have no way of knowing that. We need to get on with this night, so we can see if there are any corpses from previous victims we can check on.

I agree Mended. Hope he doesn't need to withdraw, but ...

Just to be clear, I suspect it is just those tendrils on the mouth of the worm going in, not the whole worm. Though it could well be the mouth as well. And after what Jun just said, I now suspect the 'worms' may be implanting eggs into the corpses?

"Yes, of course Hack. And yes, we did have a visitor. It was a creature that in general resembled a worm - for lack of a better term - though perhaps leech, could also apply. It burrowed up out of the ground and came towards us. At the thickest end it was probably about the size of Hack's thigh? And it was about 5 ft long! It seemed to have un unusual skin that seemed to undulate and swirl with color,and it had an almost hypnotic effect. Then it somehow tried to cast a magical sleep on us, but fortunately Jun and I cannot be affected by magical sleep. At its largest end it seemed to have a mouth, with quivering and undulating tendrils, sort of like long prehensile whiskers. A sight that is made all the more gross because the worm seems to have an an outer mouth and a much smaller inner mouth, each with their own set of lips, and each with their own ring of quivering tendrils. But I saw no teeth."

"I wanted to study it more to see if it uses those tendrils to enter its victims by their ears or by their nostrils, because then we would know how to better protect ourselves and have something that might help the townsfolk as well. But our companion Jun here was a little over-zealous I'm afraid and attacked the creature and it immediately burrowed back into the ground. If we knew how it killed its victims we could at least try plugging up ou nostrils or ears when we got to sleep, maybe even both?"

"Jun, we need to know more about how these creatures ... operate? Next time we need to wait and study them more so we know their method of killing better, so that we can thus warn the people of this town about how to protect themselves and also how to protect ourselves. For example, if we knew they go in through the nostrils, we could plug our nostrils when we got to sleep and breath through our mouths, or if they go in through the ears, we could likewise plug our ears, and thus protect ourselves."

"We will of course need to find the source of these worms which means we will most likely need to go underground somehow, and maybe find why these creatures have apparently only recently started attacking surface dwellers. Is someone controlling them and making them do this? Doubtful. Maybe their natural food source has disappeared? Or there has been an increase in their population forcing them to expand their 'feeding area' and if so why?"

"It seems likely that whatever the case we will need to go underground and so we need to be prepared for underground situations such as lighting for those that can't see in the dark. Also ropes and climbing tools just in case we need to do some climbing through caves and such."

"Any other suggestions?"

Well ... so much for this phase of the investigation.

Seeing Jun jump into the fight Luna will also jump up and run to the attack.

Kick the worm!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

TWO Nat 1's together?!?! Oh come on!!!

I like Jun's idea.

So I know it casts sleep to put the victims to sleep and get them down to ground level. I suspect it then uses those tendrils to go in through the ears or nose and maybe suck their brains out? Or something along those lines?

Yes, I realize I just defined sleeping PCs as objects.

Well, at least in Luna's case, her body is her armor and weapons, so she kinda is an object right? ;)

... we, as characters, should always indicate what we are sleeping in (armor?), and what weapons are handy.

Armor? Weapons? Kinda hard for me 'take those off'. ;)

As to your question about elf Trance, yes, it can very easily be done sitting up. They are, after all, by game terms, "semi-conscious." Don't get me started on trying to define what THAT means in game terms!!! :P

Hahahaha!!!

And while I don't really agree with it, (Seems like 3.5 had a DC for waking up due to sound) I'll accept your ruling of course.

Luna continues lying there, not moving at all, other than her head slightly turning as needed to keep an eye on this 'worm'. She wants to wait to try and see what it will do, though she of course will not allow it to harm anyone.

What diameter does this thing have?

I realize the wording of the sleep spell does not include this option, but it seems only logical and scientifically true, that a loud sound should give them a chance to wake up. Please don't ban me for trying to bring true, proven, RL science into a fantasy game! :D

So maybe a shout will give them a chance to make a perception (sound) against a DC you would have to determine?

Also, about the trance state, could that be done in a sitting position? Maybe with one's back against a tree trunk/pole/wall of some sort? So one is not prone?

...and people assume that Nikeisha and Hack bickering won't keep them all awake? Oh, poor fools. Poor, unsleeping fools.

Literal LOL! Hahahaha! So that's when we'll be attacked of course, and everybody dies because of the two bickering fools! :o

"Thank you Jun. Yes, all did their parts well at the funeral. Well done! And what Jun here says about staying together sounds wise indeed. I would go so far as to suggest the entire group staying together as much as possible, as, apparently both girls were together, and still they both died without any sign of a struggle."

"I am suspecting the culprit is something that has some way of either paralyzing its victims or possible putting them to sleep? This could be done by magic, or possibly some sort of paralyzing look, like when a cat stares at a bird, or a snake at a rodent? Or maybe the means of death is inserting something through the ears or nose, and that is why no marks can be found? ... I realize some of these ideas may sound far-fetched, but I am just trying to think of possibilities here so that we may be better able to defend ourselves when we encounter whatever is causing this."

EDIT: forgot to do my die rolls.

Acrobatics to pretend I'm sleeping: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 So much for that idea! :(

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

For watch order so far we have:

1st watch: Baen
2nd watch: Jun & Luna
3rd watch: Nikeisha & Hack

or

1st watch: Nikeisha & Baen
2nd watch: Jun & Luna
3rd watch: Hack

And we still haven't heard from Ashrie. If I may suggest, since Ashrie has Darkvision as well:

1st watch: Ashrie & Baen
2nd watch: Jun & Luna
3rd watch: Nikeisha & Hack

Sound good? - Pending Ashrie's okay of course?

EDIT: I just know Nikeisha just loves the idea of sharing a watch with Hack! Hahaha! :D *** But I am trying to spread out the darkvision during the darker hours.

Thanks Hack! If I were home I could look it up and research it, but at work my internet access is somewhat limited as to what pages I am able to get access to.

Since my Dex is at a + 4, it makes sense that the + 6 would include that proficiency bonus.

Sounds good to me Mended. I'm thinking there should also be a Perception check on my part as well right?

Um ... ignorance of 5E again, proficiency bonus? My acrobatics is + 6 so if you will please just add my proficiency bonus, unless that's already included in that + 6?

I already stated I would take a watch, we just need to decide on an order of who is taking what watch. I suggest we try to make a decision on this and make it our 'S.O.P.', which I don't thin Mended will be opposed to. Considering I have to go into a trance, I'm thinking either the beginning or end of the watch as well, but I know nobody ever wants to take the middle watch. I do suggest those of us with Darkvision taking a middle watch though, so I will volunteer to be a middle watch.

As I mentioned in my post earlier I plan to spend the entire night laying flat on my back though. Again, pretending to sleep, in case something comes around so I can try to catch it/them by surprise hopefully? Mended? What rolls do you want me to make? In-game of course!

Speaking to the party, "I have my doubts that we will find some of the dead livestock to look at. They have most likely gotten rid of the bodies by now if they have any common sense. But yes, we should try. And good idea setting that trap Hack, though I'm not sure your using the right 'bait' to catch the culprit. It has not been eating meat or vegetables as far as we know. It has always gone after live ... bait?"

Any of these holes large enough for us to go into? Preferably without squeezing?

Luna will certainly agree to camp out in the yard. As the group starts settling in for camp she will tell the others about the 'holes' she found in the ground and the network of tunnels they make.

When it comes time to 'sleep', she will do her minimum trance period needed, and keep watch the rest of the night, but she will pretend to be laying down sleeping in hopes that something may reveal itself.

I'm having a VERY SLOW day at work and the evil Sup that got me in trouble for internet usage has been moved to a different dept. My current Sup thinks it's ridiculous to fuss about internet usage, as long as I am available to answer my phone ... so, Yay!

I still can't see my actual character sheet here at work because I can't access my Google Drive, but from the info I can see on my player's profile I have no other numbers to help with anything.

Mended, I have not seen any results posted in regards to anybody's rolls/checks? Are you waiting for all of us to post our actions I'm guessing? According to what I am seeing, if your waiting for posts/role=play from all 7 party members, we are still lacking Tavir & Baen if I'm correct?

Or what are we waiting for?

Luna will also step over to the bodies and work on arranging flowers around their bodies. She will take special time making a sort of 'crown' of flowers around the heads and taking advantage to carefully feel the heads to see if she can detect anything there. She will lift the heads slightly as well trying to get a feel to see if the necks seem to have been broken or not. She will also spread flower petals all over the bodies taking advantage to observe the bodies closely.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

After she is done with the bodies she steps over to the parents and gives them a deep curtsey in a sign of respect. With a look of great sorrow and pain she then takes the mother's hands between the two of her own, "I am Lady Bellaluna Liaqirelle, of the Royal Elven family. M'lady Laureon, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Our Lady Aldellion is surely weeping for the loss of these two young lives as well. All life is precious, btu for them to leave you at such a young age, the loss is even greater. May our Lady Aldellion grant you strength and peace through the difficult days ahead." and turning her face to the father, but still holding the mother's hands, [b]"To you as well sir Sehtoru. Be it known to you both that my companions and I shall do our best to find the cause of this and put an end to it, and try to insure that no others shall face such a loss. We shall also seek to righteously avenge the deaths of your loved ones."

As Luna awaits her turn she will try to gather Tavir and Ashrie and go gather some of the wildflowers in the area so that they have flowers to put around the caskets. She will look around for some wildflowers while at the same time keeping an eye out for anything that seems out of place.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Totally unfamiliar with 5E rules, how do I know what I am supposed to have advantage on or when I can use it?

Luna simply stands quietly in line, head bowed down about 2/3rds.

This is Luna's version of 'aiding' in difficult social situations, by NOT rolling! ;)

Jun's plan does sound like a great idea! I'm on board as well. I am at work and cannot access my character sheet to see my numbers in those areas, but I'm guessing that Luna would NOT be any good for any kind of social interactions. She probably could do a mediocre ceremony of some sort as suggested.

"Absolutely Mayor! I am not familiar with local customs at such an event, is there anything particular we should know about? I certainly would not want to offend anyone, and especially the family."

When Luna first approached the Mayor, she did give him a slight bow, just head and shoulders kind of thing in respect to his office. She did then proceed to 'drown' him in questions, though she got not much in answers.

Once it is clear the mayor has no further information, she will ask the innkeeper if she could have a couple of extra pillows, or an extra blanket or all of the above? She then retires to her room. She will walk around the room, getting familiar with the layout of the furniture and if there is anything that seems to be out in the middle of the floor or disturbing her freedom of movement throughout the room she will do her best to move it somewhere out of the way, like in a corner or next to the wall.

When Baen comes around talking about posting watches she agrees that it is a good idea, "But being that we are in 3 separate rooms and Hack is outside, that shall be rather difficult don't you think? I myself plan to take a watch within our room here, and I plan to use these items (extra pillows or blanket if she got them, or at the least her own bedroll and backpack) to make it appear as if I am lying in my bed there, but I plan to be hiding in the corner over here trying to keep a watch in case someone or something comes in the middle of the night. Though from the sound of these 'gopher holes, molehills, and in some cases sinkholes,' it sounds to me like Hack may be the one most likely in danger from whatever has been doing this. And since Hack seems determined to sleep outside, perhaps you three men should share the one room for more protection instead of splitting up further?"

Luna also enters the Prancing Stag and follows Nikeisha's example, looking around, getting a feel for the place, looking for additional exits, checking the people for any possible threats, and mentally planning an escape route should it be necessary. Not that she expects any trouble, but it is always best to be prepared. This is what she tries to do every time she enters a location. She waits patiently listening to Nikeisha, and if necessary she will clarify they need a minimum of two rooms if possible, one for the ladies, and one for the others.

Nikeisha, I'm guessing Prestidigitation? Not at all familiar with 6E spells - or anything else either for that matter! If that is a free cantrip like Pathfinder, would you mind cleaning me up as well please?

"Very nicely done there Miss Nikeisha! Is that something you could possibly do for me as well please?"

Sorry to hear that Nikeisha. My thoughts shall be with you. If I can help anyway please let me know.

Upon seeing the dawn at Daybreak bridge, Luna drops to her knees just staring at the beauty of the sun rays everywhere. Staring directly at the crystal on top hurts her eyes to some degree, but she can't help but to continue staring at it as tears start to stream down her cheeks.

The rest of the day she continuously keeps referring to the beauty of the bridge and the dawn light and she makes emphasis every time about how the "Elves build such beautiful things!"

Later, upon arriving at Blueblossom Haven, she thanks the captain profusely for having delivered them so quickly to their destination and she then disembarks and waits on the docks for the rest to gather.

Looking around at the group as they gather, "I doubt we are going to be able to make contact now, in the middle of the night. Shall we try to find an inn and await the morn to seek him out? To bad we shall not be able to see the dawn at Daybreak Bridge again in the morning ..."

No problem Mended! Certainly understand. We all know RL has priority - regrettably! We will eagerly await for your next post whenever you can!

When Ashrie has his outburst, Luna says, "It is good to have a value and respect for life. These do not have it and would have murdered all of us and the rest of the crew in our sleep. They gave up the right to have that value shown to them." Then, if no one stops her and she is able to, she will walk over to one of the sleeping frog-men and kneel down next to it and reach out and snap its neck.

"Now let us check on the rest of the crew and cargo to make sure things are safe, and we shall also let the captain be aware of the value of having us aboard has provided for his crew."

<.< (Look right)

>.> (Look left)

-.- @.@.@.@.@.@ (Squint eyes as the wind blows a tumbleweed by.)

"No you vile frogs! Enough of this! Now you die!" Yells Luna as she quickly stands up.

If possible she will stand over Baen's prone form so as to both, protect him and get a flanking bonus?

Luna will do a swirling hand-chop through the air striking at the frog-man with the purple ribbons.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 + 2 if allowed to flank?

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Yes!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! May it be a peaceful, positive & productive year for all of us! :D

Seeing as how Luna technically goes in the initiative before Tavir I guess I needed to make that Death Saving Throw, though not sure if it really matters now. Or do I go down another HP if I fail it? And was I at 0 or somewhere in the negatives already?

Death Save 1: 1d20 ⇒ 1 Wow! Dice algorithm is hating me today!

Once I get that healing at what point do I get to act? Do I have to wait for the next round? And my Death Save counter re-sets to zero when I get that healing right?

So if I'm reading 'Death Saving Throws' correctly, I ought to wait t see if Mended allows that medicine check from Ashrie or not as that could stabilize me and take care of the death saves right?

Merry Christmas everyone!!! Nothing much in the link, just an image, but it is sent with meaning. :D

Yes Nikeisha! What Mended says! Absolutely it was just meant as a joke as the ;) winky face and the :P sticking out the tongue face should have indicated!

I am so SORRY for your loss! I just lost my Father on 12/3 so I certainly sympathize and understand to some degree! If there's any way I can help please let me know! I would be most willing if you want to chat, on here or through PM's! Or if you just want to vent or whatever! Please!

Yes, let's try and have fun here! I have never had frog legs before! Looking forward to it!

"Biting me!?! Yuck! How gross! Now take this you foolish monster!" as she does a side kick to the frog's chest area.

Unarmed attack on Purple: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Are 5 ft steps allowed w/o provoking? If so:

She then takes a step to the south closer to her new comrades.

If not then she stays where she was.

No problem Mended! Works now! Gave myself a little coloring to my border.

And as far as I'm concerned you have not tipped your hand on the bullywugs readied actions, cause I don't remember what capabilities they have and I'm specifically refraining from looking it up! Luna don't know, I'd rather not know myself! Being they are frogs I strongly suspect something about their tongues flying out quickly or possibly spitting? Guess I'll find out soon enough!

GREAT fun so far! - We'll see once we start getting more into the mechanics of 5E.

And by the way, reason I changed my nickname to Luna (which is STILL spanish! Haha! for moon): 1. She is not very pretty - or Bella. 2. I plan to go into the Shadow features of the monk later and that seemed more fitting to the moon aspect of her name, what with my mind being fluent in Spanish and all that. Not that it truly matters of course, just 'splaining myself.

I suppose I could delete this profile and create a new one with the identical photo and info, just changing the "Bella" to "Luna" huh?

... Tapping one leg against her bare thigh while the other dipped into her spell component pouch, ...

Tapping a leg against your thigh is an interesting idea ... but doing it while dipping your other leg into your component pouch?!?! WOW! Amazing! You are quite the contortionist! - ;) :P Hahaha! Sorry, couldn't resist!