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It does seem like its just you and I Terquem. I have been traveling with family, planning to post again, but also hoping someone else would post. I am back at home and will be so for about 5 weeks. I can post, but if its just the two of us I fear its time to call it.
Lilly relaxes some with Danerikka's description of the meek Greekory. What is the likelihood of two false druids. she thinks. Yes Danerikka please do take us to this quiet hall. Thank you. She looks to the others to make sure no one objects.
Well met Danerikka. I am Lilly Wildwood. You seem concerned about things to the East and West. What has you concerned.[/b]
When Yvonne mentions that a Maetaur woman had been at the Hollow only a couple weeks back Lilly's spirit is uplifted but then her face grows darker when a second druid is mentioned. She ask What can you tel me about this Greekory? I think I need to seem him, and soon. We have just recently met a man claiming to be a druid who was not.
Danerikka, before we leave I would like to meet this young girl. I too am a healer of no small skill. If this Greekory is truly druid then its likely he had done all I know to do but I would speak with her anyway.
Hey, I am here but am traveling this week. Sorta unexpected and I forgot my charging cable for my laptop. So am gonna be stuck using my phone to post. It might be next week before I can get up a good post. But I will post.
With the fall of the owlbear the wounded Lilly shifts back from bear form to her human form and somewhat miraculously she is unharmed. It is obvious she is saddened by the creature's death even though it was not quite a normal animal. At one time this creature was mighty. A shame it was reduced to a hunger crazed monster in the end. We have done a good thing to put it down. She stands silently for a few more moments over the beast before nodding to herself, content with her actions. She then begins to break camp.
At Kerak's recommendation Lilly agrees. I am happy to take the lead. Best we be open with these folk and hide little. The druid, no weapon in hand steps out of any cover and walks forward expecting to be seen. When she is finally spotted she waves a greeting and calls out Hello. Might we come closer and speak with you?
Seeing that Kerak plans to attack Lilly does her best to quickly end the beast.
Bear Lilly hesitates over the creature, ready to continue to attack it, but looks at her party for approval.
Hey, My wife and I too are empty nesters in our 50s. :) My son lives 5 hours away and my daughter 10 hours away. The only saving grace in that is that when driving to my daughter's house the path takes me within 10 minutes of my son's house. So I can manage to visit both on most trips. Quite nice of you to help out your neighbors. Your help could be the difference between them living independenty a few more years of needing more formal assistance. Glad that they have managed to live on their own for so long. Many elderly people do not make it into their 80s independent.
We seem to be stuck just as I though we were building some momentum. Who is up?
I looked as well and must admit its not as clear as I think it should be. I found conflicting examples that seem to be at least semi-official. My best read is that the benefit of flanking is not fully defined but that many GMs give advantage for it.
It might go for you or Kerak if I ran Vash. With your help I think I can stand and fight a little longer. Lilly holds her ground and continues to fight.
Spoiler: Brown Bear]
Str +4
Right. I best do that healing too. I can only shift one more time before I take a short rest though so I cannot do this for too long.
In bear form Lilly has an AC of 11 so is gonna get hit a lot. The 4 temps per round is nice but perhaps not enough to keep her up another round without her shifting again. As a moon druid she can shift as a bonus action. Just reviewed the rules. She started with 34HP as a brown bear, plus the 4 temps from Heroism. She took 24 points of damage so is down to 14. If she takes a like amount next turn she would not drop but be forced to shift and any HP over the 14+4 temps would carry over to her human form. Her human form has 18 HP so if she took the same damage 8 would go through, leaving her at 10 HP. On her turn she could shift again as a bonus action becoming a different animal or even a different brown bear. I am pretty sure all this is right. What I am not sure about is if she can shift between animal forms without shifting back to human first I think she can as she can use a bonus round to use another shift for the day to maintain an animal for after the duration runs out. Her best AC is in human form with AC 16. Her best animal form AC is a 14. This will get better in later levels with Barkskin.
I am happy to format my attacks and damage any way you prefer. This is how I always have done it though. I rolled a 23 to hit and would like to know for sure if that hits or misses before I take my next attack. Both attacks hit Lilly so she is hurt and if I 23 misses she will likely disengage.
Brown Bear: Str +4 Dex +0 Con +3 HP 34 AC 11 Speed 40 Climb 30 Multiattack +5/+5 Bite 1d8+4 piercing/Claws 2d6+4 slashing Keen Smell - Advantage on perception smell checks
Yes, large. Perfect. Thx
Lilly in bear form will toss a bag of rations towards the creature and stand ready to defend herself it it chooses to fight.
I am back and ready to play again. Lets roll. :)
Build up the fire. Lilly recommends as she adds two handfuls of tender to the flames and steps towards the sound. She then falls to her hands and knees and transforms into a bear. Brown Bear: Str +4
Another trip... I leave for New York City around noon tomorrow and from there will leave for 11 days in China on Wednesday. I will be back late on Saturday April 7 and begin to catch up on April 8th. And yes I know I just got back from a trip. I will have an iPad with me (better than posting from a phone) and should have internet most of the time but there are three days that are remote so I am almost sure I will not have internet all the time. I will do my best to post some but please both me instead of waiting for me. This is my last trip longer than a long weekend I have planned for the entire year.
The castle is not going anywhere and I doubt the forces in contest here will settle things today. We search for the druid. She explains the situation to the hobgoblin and take her advise on how to best skirt the area.
Lilly adds to the discussion I am not sure about all of that. We seek information about a Maetaur woman who is a Druid. Her name is Caitriann. Have you heard of her and where she might be? We also know that two evil men, brothers named Sergei and Jorge Tanakov are here in the castle, likely below. They claim to be descendants of the original Von Uvooullovich family. I believe they hide on the other side of some magic portal. They have the noble named Caldwell, who claims ownership of this place, having legally purchased it. That should interest you and your queen. Were you to help in his rescue I suspect he would be indebted to you. They also have at least 3 others from Pawkatukit that will likely be enslaved at some point. Thinking further she adds If we go into this castle as you recommend I have a boon to ask of you. I believe your people have some conflict with the kobolds? If so, end it peacefully.
Lilly starts out in Elven saying Greetings Elf friend. before switching to common. We had no knowledge of your presence here and have come to take the fight to those inside. Seeing you hear lifted my spirits as I had hoped that the enemy of my enemy might be come my ally. Will you parlay with us and perhaps work with us in this endeavor?
So, let us see if we can befriend the goblins. Enemy of my enemy and all. Does anyone speak goblin? who is best at making friends? Lilly begins to openly and unthreateningly move towards the goblin position.
Those creatures could be opposed to bandits inside and thus potential allies. Lilly observes.
I concur. If there is something amis here I cannot detect it.
I am leaving for a 10 day trip tomorrow. My posting will be limited to shorter posts from an iPad and likely only in the evenings. Please bot me if I get behind. I travel home on the 17th and should be back to normal on the 18th.
Hello? Is this thing on?
Yes, a fire and a meal would be welcome. Perhaps I could help with the fishing. Lilly offers.
Sweet. Welcome back. I am ready to play. :)
Yes. Congrats. I'll be skiing the same week and will be at a slower posting rate myself.
Well met. I am Lilly Wildwood. I am glad to find you here and safe. We have a reliable report that bandits were active in this area and came here to see if the passage across was safe. Have you seen any signs of danger or banditry? Looking more closely Lilly adds You and your family look healthy. The hunting and fishing here must be good.
With agreement from the group Lilly heads towards the people, hailing them. Greetings. May we come and speak with you?
Best we meet these folk, see if they are as they seem, and get their story. Lilly advises.
Choosing a choice apple Lilly smiles in satisfaction with both the taste and the decision to get rid of some bandits. I think we will work to make sure that never happens to you again Ballamy. Wish us luck.
Bandits. Hmm Lilly looks to her traveling companions. Perhaps there should be less bandits in this area?
Lilly buys storable food before the group heads out and is not really sure what else to buy. Hi Ballamy. I'm Lilly. I am glad you were rescued. I bet you have quite a tale about it. We will buy a few of your apples if they are for sale. When Ballamy comments about the map Lilly adds Glad we ran into you. An old trapper gave us this map. Said it was from memory. I guess his memory is not that good. And other news of the road? Who were you rescued from? Is it anyone we need to watch out for?
As long as it helps us not get lost I am good. :) The only thing in the official equipment I saw that might help was cartographer's tools and without that skill I doubt they would help much.
I am fairly self sufficient in the forests and can likely provide food for the rest of you if you are not too picky about what you eat. Always good to have backup provisions though. If we need to carry a lot I recommend we get a donkey.
Here and ready to jump back in.
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