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Guujaaw will fully participate in honouring the fallen, making sure that they are given appropriate rites and treated honourably.

Days later, he will take his leave of his companions

"The time for us to part has come. I am close to my own people and it is time for me to return to the Haida.

Perhaps our paths will again cross. I hope that is so"

I'm presuming this is intended as the end. Thanks a lot, lots of fun

Guujaw watches awestruck and starts singing a hymn of praise to the Gods of his people in a nearly inaudible voice.

"It also needs to be emphasized that there is NOT an immediate danger of the elves being all slain or anything like that. It is certainly quite possible the the elves will be able to win without the shellmound"

"Although perhaps at a much higher cost"

"We won't even put any pressure on you. It is totally your decision what to do and, regardless of your choice, you will be honoured"

Guujaw just stands outside, backing up Zaranna.

"Most importantly, we are here in peace.

These others are from America, the land to the East. I'll let them explain why they're here."

"I know these people at least a little. Some of them traded with my tribe. But I'm surprised that they are this far south. Be careful, they're not evil but some can (or, at least, were) quick to anger and very protective of their religion. Which, while like yours, is also different. Oh, and if they offer you a drink take it but don't drink too much of it. It has a HUGE kick to it"

Good question :-). Still way too far south to be the Haida :-(

knowledge local: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

"That seems wise to me. I don't think things are so dire as to warrant that sacrifice. Is there any way at all to awaken the Guardian WITHOUT such a sacrifice?"

Are there any knowledge checks we can make about the shellmound?

knowledge check: 1d20 ⇒ 1
+at least 11, up to +18 on things like arcana

Right. Never mind. NOT a good time for a 1 :-(

"I agree, lets talk to the elders first"

We seem to be losing steam :-(.

Yes, we ask around the village if they are having any difficulties that we can help them with.

If not
"My path from here lies to the north. You've now made it to the Great Water. Do you wish to return back to your people with what you know or continue to explore to the north?"

"We come in peace. My companions are searching for places where their people can hopefully settle. WITH the agreement of anybody who is still there, of course. While I am helping them on that my mission is more personal. I am planning on heading back to my people, the Haida. They dwell on the shore of the Great Water some hundreds of miles to your north. I have spent most of my life apart from them, it is time for me to return"

"Thank you very much for the honor of receiving us"

Guujaaw follows the others. When entering the council, he greets them with the respectful gestures that a Haida would give to his elders AND bows like an American would

"We would be very happy to meet this council. Please take us to them"

A look of hope fills Guujaaws eyes.

"As you can probably tell, I am not originally from the Allied Territories. I'm hoping that this Bay reaches to the Great Water and that you have perhaps heard of my people, the Haida? They live on the shore near to the Great Water, some hundreds of miles to the north of here. Maybe you recognize my language"

"As my friends say, we're quite peaceful. We're far too small a force to be a threat to you"

diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Guujaaw is struck silent by the site. Surely this is the same ocean that his people live on.

He starts to chant in a sing song voice

Sure, lets make it to the Great Bay

"They must be uneasy spirits that have not passed on properly. But they didn't attack, so they're not foul undead. I am saddened by their presence at least as much as frightened by it. Although I AM frightened by them"

"Well that was very strange. I have no idea what happened"

At least, I'm assuming that my 29 and 32 above were failures

Guujaaw will give a brief prayer to the spirits and then go back to sleep.

knowledge relgion: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

It actually sounds like some kind of blink spell to me. But I'll let the GM decide what the CHARACTER actually thinks (probably MUCH more important :-))

"Magic weapons certainly help when fighting ghosts. But if its an entire squad of ghosts we're better off running. Or talking. That is a fight we cannot win"

At the point that it is fairly clear that the torches will
be here in about 10 minutes Guujaaw will throw Mage Armor on himself

He will then try to gauge things and activate his flight hex when they're about 30 seconds or so away.

Dibs on first watch so I get some sleep :-).

perception: 1d20 ⇒ 20

"Sounds great to me"

Sorry, I'm here. There just hasn't really been anything that I thought I needed to say or do :-(. I figure my geographical knowledge wouldn't really apply here since we're literally in uncharted territory

Are there any even vaguely similar stories from my original Haida people? Stories of beasts of fire and stone, at least (although I strongly suspect those are just summoned elementals)

knowledge: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Several higher for particular skills

Guujaw just watches Zaranna. They are her people, after all. Better to let her do the talking

In case Guujaw knows anything more of interest

know geog: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
know history: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
know local: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
All above at +2 if is anything in his books

"Well, they look very peaceful to me. I suggest that we go down openly and peacefully and talk to them. Sound good to everybody?"

That could have sounded a bit ominous. A request that couldn't be refused

"While you are very welcome to join us, I should also point out that you're also very welcome to go your own way in safety. It is up to you!"

I'll be at a con from Thursday through Sunday. I'll try and check in when I can but no guarantees. Feel very free to Bot me if required

knowledge local: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
one less if religion

"Greetings. I am Guujaw."

Guujaw will take out his wand of Cure light wounds and give the woman a charge. Mostly to make sure that she doesn't die if the boulder rolls back on her

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"Indeed it should have. Is everybody ok?"

"Enough of this. Lets see if I can blind the monster"

Guujaw will cast glitterdust at the far left corner of the Manticore, so that it affects ONLY the Manticore.

Will Save DC 17 or be blinded

Guujaw looks at the Manticore, hoping to slow it down.

Entangling Curse. Reflex Save DC 17 or entangled for 2 rounds

Guujaw will ready to throw a glitterdust on the Chimera should hostilities break out.

He'll also tell the rest (in a quiet voice) what he knows about Chimera

I'm hoping that seeing it lets me make a knowledge check. Emphasis on its personality, culture, intelligence, that kind of thing

The player recognizes it, of course, and knows which skill to use :-)

knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23

"Trying to not fight unless absolutely necessary is always a good idea. ESPECIALLY when stealth isn't likely to work anyway"

"Doh!."

Guujaw casts his light spell on Johns armor

Guujaw tries to make a guess as to what could have made these prints

knowledge: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22 +2 Arcana, +1 Nature, +0 Planes. Assumes a +2 for consulting books

"Right. Lets go East to the cave"

I think that we have a quorum and you can just move us to the cave or to whatever we encounter on the way

"It could have something interesting in it. Might as well check it out since we're near. I've got the light cantrip at least"

"I think we can all use a bit of a rest. Lets spend the day here doing nothing any more strenuous than keeping watch and mending our clothing. I know some of my small clothes desperately need attention"

"Ah, that feels so so good"

He then kneels and starts to chant in Haida

"Water for drinking is good. But water for cleaning and swimming? That is even better. Lets check to make sure there isn't anything and then I, for one, am going for a swim"

Would let others take a look. If nobody else sees anything, he goes for a swim

"You have been very generous to us and gracious hosts. Thank you for that. As Zaranna says, is there any way that we can repay your hospitality?"

"They seem quite reasonable, if a little unfriendly. I don't think that we'll insult them by honestly stating what we want and asking them what we can give them in turn"

Knowing full well that the best way to befriend people is to be nice to their children, Guujaaw will go and try to play with and communicate with the children.

Charisma: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Woo hoo. Better to be lucky than to be good :-)

"Are we allowed to talk to, and play with, your children?"

"Thank you very much. Are you willing to share tales of your people for tales of mine? Just tales so we can get to know each other better"