I guess this game is done, then. Bummer.
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Hi, just touching base again. Is the campaign still on? Is everyone recovered from illnesses, the Holidays, or both?
Are you feeling better, GMMichael? Any updates, both on your health and when the game might resume?
Ethan unleashes another wave of positive energy upon the undead thing.
Ethan takes a step back from the lynx and looses an arrow at it.
Upon spying the walking corpse, Ethan moves forward and calls upon Erastil's power to destroy it.
"Then I will stand ready with my bow, and provide cover to those who make the approach," Ethan replies. He moves to the edge of the clearing, nocks and arrow, and prepares to draw and loose.
"If hobgoblins are waiting to ambush us inside, our entire group should outnumber them. We can send a small group to see if anyone's home, and investigate the interior, if necessary, but at this point, everyone has proven themselves in battle."
Ethan listens to Edran's tone and watches his body language as he gives his explanation for his actions, knowing that they will tell him far more truth than the words he speaks alone.
"It did not escape my notice that you tried to talk the others out of executing that prisoner," Ethan says to Rhyna. "Our present circumstances will try the limits of our faith. It is hard for people to think of others when they are bent on survival. We need to be there to remind them not to stray too far from the path of ethical, honest living. As I said before, when hunting monsters, it is easy to become monsters as well. We are bound by our oaths not to let that happen; neither to ourselves, nor to our flock."
We had a spreadsheet with all of our loot somewhere. I think there were some unclaimed weapons and armor on it.
Are we posting the action of our sidekicks in combat going forward? Should we create avatars for them?
Rhyna AC: 11 (FF: 10/T: 11) INIT: +3 BAB: +1 ATT: M: +2 R: +2 CMD: 12 SAVES: FO: +3 RE: +1 WL: +5 HP: 13/13
Rhyna is already a 2nd level adept. Does she become a 2nd level cleric, or a 3rd level character (adept 2/cleric 1)?
Rhyna seems like an obvious choice for Ethan to take on as a mentee/apprentice. Is she an allowable option?
Ethan looks down at the executed hobgoblin's corpse, and shakes his head. He moves over to where the wounded are gathered and calls upon Erastil's power.
"I understand your reasons for doing what has been done," Ethan says softly, "but be aware that, when fighting monsters, one must be careful not to become one in the process."
Ethan hurries over to Raymond, and calls upon Erastil to heal his wounds.
"He has laid down arms and surrendered. We should show mercy,"
He then moves over to the hobgoblin who surrendered, and stops his bleeding.
Ethan moves back out of the mist and looses an arrow at the remaining hobgoblin.
Ethan takes a step back away from the attacking hobgoblin , and calls upon Erastil's power again.
I've had that happen to me before. The dice-roller just decides that it hates your character for a while. One the plus side, if you survive, it usually goes hard the other direction and you start getting Nat 20s out the whazzoo.
Ethan takes a calming breath, and stills his mind and emotions amidst the chaos of battle. He opens himself to the raw divine energy of Erastil, and sends it out in a wave in all directions.
Ethan moves back towards Eilyne, and closer to the refugees hiding in the mist. He holds his bow ready to shoot, uncertain how much longer Erastil's favor will keep the hobgoblin's weapons at bay.
Ethan moves back towards Eilyne, and closer to the refugees hiding in the mist. He holds his bow ready to shoot, uncertain how much longer Erastil's favor will keep the hobgoblin's weapons at bay.
Agreed, you're doing great work here! This is a crazy combat sequence. Do you have a part-time gig planning space launches for SpaceX?
Anyone who’s wounded, try to move towards me. I will channel energy on my next turn.
Ethan grimaces in pain, and realizes that another arrow will drop him. He calls upon Erastil to defend him. ”Dead-Eye, grant your servant Sanctuary.”
Ethan draws and looses an arrow at the hobgoblin with the hunting dog.
"Is there any possibility the Children of the Stone would see reason to ally with us, even if only temporarily, against the invaders? I would prefer to have these dangerous hunters working alongside us, rather than killing them for their cave. Besides, there are likely to be young there, and I do not like to think of slaughtering them, even if it is out of perceived necessity."
"If we are to effectively scout the enemy lines, we will have to leave the refugees, perhaps for several days. If this is to happen, we have to trust the refugees to be able to remain hidden, and defend themselves, if the need arises," Ethan says. "Our other option is to send out a single scout or a pair, while the rest remain and guard the camp."
Ethan makes sure the refugees are settled and that everyone has at least a bedroll and blanket before settling himself down for the night. He also checks on anyone who is wounded or requires any long-term care.
"It seems the ground we have to go to is shrinking fast," Ethan replies. "We may already be behind enemy lines. Moving towards perceived safety may only be more dangerous for us. Is there anywhere we could set-up a camp, one that is not easily accessible?"
Ethan gives the woman a respectful nod of his head and shoulders. "Thank you for your hospitality. We will not impose on you over long."
"We understand your desire to be left in peace, and had these monsters not come, we would not be here. These people," he says, gesturing to the refugees, "have lost everything they have worked for. Many have lost family members, and all have lost friends. This is not a local raid, it is an invasion. They have taken the town, and are moving on the lumber camp as we speak. It is only a matter of time before they find you. Come with us and find safety in the community, if but for a short time. Once the foe is stopped, or driven off, you will be free to return to your solitude."
Peace, friends," Ethan says gently. "It seems the two of you are more in accord that you realize. This has been a harrowing experience, and we are all dealing with raw emotions. Let us focus on coming up with the best solution for the benefit of all. It need not devolve into personal animosity."
"Gather the wounded around me," Ethan says. Once they have done so, he calls upon Erastil to heal them.
Ethan calls upon Erastil to heal Rhyna's injuries.
His body wracked with the pains of the swarm's multiple stings, Ethan staggers away from the cloud of angry insects as best he can.
Ethan steps forward and touches Arkhan. "Don't swat at them, let Erastil protect you. Just walk away from them" he says to the Druid.
Ethan rushes over to Ethel's limp form and tries to help her. He checks for signs of life, and an assessment of her condition.
"Enough people waving torches might also drive them away," Ethan suggests. He retrieves a bottle of alchemist's fire, and prepares to lob it into the swarm.
Ethan rises from the table and moves outside to investigate.
I'm fine with the majority's decision (as will Ethan). He (Ethan) is trying to help as many people as possible, but understands that sometimes it won't be worth the risk to the people they've already rescued.
I was thinking of maybe two people with good stealth skills doing some reconnaissance and coming back. If they determine that there are prisoners who can be rescued, we make a plan to do so.
"We should send a small scouting party to investigate the logging camp. There may still be a chance for us to evacuate more refugees," Ethan suggests.
"Have anyone who needs water come to me with their skins and canteens," Ethan replies. For each person who comes, Ethan fills their container with water by calling on Erastil's blessing .
Ethan volunteers for the First Watch, giving as many of the others the opportunity to rest from the hard march.
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