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My fellow gamers/adventurers: I hate to have to say this, but I think I’m gonna have to bow out of my PBP games. We all know how real life can rear its ugly head, and I’m just not finding the time to work on my online hobby these days. I can barely keep up with reading posts, let alone posting any actions on my own, and I’d rather not limp along in some half-ass fashion without being able to give the time and energy that these games and our characters deserve. I wish you all the best and thank you for including me in your stories. -Rob

will Trieste's survival roll above help with identifying the tracks of whatever made them?

"Oh sure," Trieste says to Alyn. "It won't do to have some weird critter making off with the cattle." She walks back with him to take a look. "Yeah, you're pretty hell and gone from a city out here," she jokes as they walk.

Although frowned upon by Kragg, Trieste spends quite a bit of time wheedling him for more drinks. "Come on, Kragg. I'm happy to pay. It shouldn't be a big deal. I just want to blow off a little steam, ya know?" She can do it magically if needs be, but that just seems so wasteful. Barring that, she spends some time helping out Alba with her herb garden.
(If Alyn sees her out and about and wants to ask for help with identifying/ tracking whatever he's looking at, she'll give it a shot)
survival: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

hey guys, I'll be travelling for the next few days. Apologies. Please bot me as needed.

"I'm fine with going back. I could use a drink."

With Jobert settled around her shoulders, Trieste begins the climb as well. (do we need climb checks here or can we take 10/20?)

Trieste walks over to inspect the pillar.
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Trieste assists!
Take 10 gives her a 12 to help out

"Is it simply the shape that's crucial? Does anyone else have a functioning ioun that we could try?" Trieste doesn't recall anyone finding one, but you never know?

Trieste levels her spear in case something should come charging out at them. hmm, I'm going to actually take the ready action to meet a charge like that... you never know

hey Alyn, welcome aboard. Trieste is a changeling kraken caller. She's super sensitive about, well, just about everything. She may have threatened to kill/maim Thame a few times, but she likes Kragg and Lara. She keeps getting her hair burned off from fiery villains, and is pretty pissed about that. She's trying to learn patience and cooperation. And she has a caiman familiar, Jobert (with the French pronunciation of -ert). As a long-time sailor and follower of Besmara, she's a bit piratical herself. She's also trying to see if she can get Kragg to loosen up on his 2 drink limit, even if just once a month... or week.

Ooo, some nice entries. I really like Sophone, too. I feel like her attitude would fit in well with this particular group and I'm a fan of non-traditional fighter-types. I really like Alyn's build (full disclosure, Grandlounge's in another AP I'm in and I like his style). The combination of archetypes looks interesting and I'm sure he would play it well. I think Aldizog/(Korug) would be perfectly acceptable as well. I like Shadi, but I may be a little territorial about adding another druid.

@Hengeist: damn, man. Best of luck to you. All the best

@GM: I think we probably need a 5th. We need a front-liner.

wasn't there a large set of double doors or something down here? Am I misremembering?

like we're seeing the sky bright blue, or there's something weird bright blue?

she's probably gonna end up with some serious scars and a fear of fire before this thing is over, assuming she survives that long :)

Trieste slowly blinks open her eyes. Her dry lips crack a little as she rasps, "Did we get'em?" She slowly sits up, ash falling off her face. "Besmara's damn boots. I think that took my eyebrows off." She concentrates for a moment casting what healing spells she has on herself.
clw: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
clw: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
"Thanks for the help, guys. Yeah, staying to rest sounds really nice right now." She hugs the insistent little caiman at her side that keeps making happy chirps (that kind of sound like laser guns from the Atari days).

if you can wake me up, I have a couple of heals on me too
Jobert comes streaking out of the water back to Trieste's side. He makes curious little trilling noises trying to get her to wake up. He scoots over to Kragg making distressed sounds and looking back to her unconscious form.

if it makes a difference, that last one is still entangled meaning he's -2 to attack, -4 to DEX, and moves at 1/2 speed until he can get free. Thanks for the channel Kragg. That should get us moving at least. Well, until the next explosion :)
Trieste staggers to her feet, using her spear for leverage. "You heard the man, MOVE!" At her urging, Jobert sulks into the water nearby (no idea how deep it is but if he can swim, he will).
if Thame wants to try to hide/shelter or something, she'll give him a chance, and then...I think she can do this

well, the sahaugin were almost a tpk, the aboleth controlled guys were essentially a tpk, and this one is maybe headed that way. I appreciate that it isn't easy, but oof! I'm hoping we do pull this out

hmmm, this is not going well. We might have to have more people rolling up new characters after this fight
With her flesh starting to smoulder, Trieste orders Jobert to fall back. he 5' steps reluctantly but tries to aid her again
aid another(AC): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Meanwhile she tries desperately to put this creature down.
claw1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 dam: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (6) = 12
claw2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 dam: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (6) = 13
if either of those hit, shadow critter needs to make another Reflex save DC17 or be entangled

I missed that, good catch Lara! Please add +1 to all those values, and hopefully Jobert's action will add to her AC

"I'm really sick of these fire critters. I just grew back my eye-brows dammit!" With that she darts in and out to try to hit the creature again.
claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 dam: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (6) = 12
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 39
claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 dam: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (4) = 10
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 87

Annoyed by the constant heat, Jobert tries to use his attacks to help Trieste.
aid another(AC): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 well, that's not gonna help any

The attacks by the shadow hurt Trieste, but also look like they piss her off. "Damn burning shadows! What kind of hellish creation are these things?!" She lashes out with her claws, vines and thorns bristling about her arms.
claw1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 dam: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (4) = 12
confirm?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 bonus dam: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (5) = 13
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 21

claw2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 dam: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (1) = 8
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 26
if either claw hits, it needs to make a reflex save DC17 or be entangled

Undaunted by the heat, Jobert tries to take a bite from the shadow.
bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 dam: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 81

oof, best of luck to you Hengeist.

Trieste steps to the side (to allow the wizard a retreat) while she casts a spell causing thorns and spiny vines to burst from her arms and torso (casting vine strike). Jobert issues a threatening growl as he grows in size (now medium) and shuffles out of Trieste's way.

re:global conditions: don't forget Kragg did a channel for 13 pts of healing for each of us
Trieste continues to peer around the darkness, giving her eyes a little time to adjust.
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 BOOYAH! She may have trouble with other stuff, but damn she has good eyes
"I don't think we're alone here," she whispers to Kragg. "I can't quite make anything out, but there seems to be... something moving."

"interesting," Trieste says peering at the metal floor. "I wonder if there's more beneath this," she says tapping on it gently. "Lara, can you shed some light so you and the others can see better? I think you should have a look at this door."

unfortunately, Tri doesn't know enough about these things to try to attack them with positive energy, so she doesn't really have anything useful to do, so she'll just cast a spell
Noticing the shadows and preparing for an upcoming fight, Trieste casts bull strength on herself. And then manages to dodge a little bit of the fire. What is it with this place trying to burn my hair away?! With her boosted strength, she follows Kragg down into the hole.

perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
"That's not all. Heads up people! There's some sort of shadows moving toward us!"

Trieste steps back. "On second thought, maybe we should pass this place by then. Or figure out a way to rain holy water down below."

Trieste volunteers to head down the rope first. "I can see in the dark and I don't weigh as much as Kragg. Just make sure you pull me back up if there's trouble."

"Ya think it's that old, Thame?" Trieste says as they get closer. Out of curiosity more than anything else, she casts detect magic and looks in the general vicinity unsure of what she might see.

"Besmara's boots. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this wasn't it," Trieste murmurs to Jobert. She begins to poke around to figure out what this place was.
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
any other useful rolls we can try?

let's just sleep then since we can.
As they make their way back into the colony, Trieste asks the others, "Should we let them hope? I mean, we didn't find a body, or a boat, so Soren isn't definitely dead. But I'm pretty doubtful as this point."

I'm good either way.

ooo, yeah, that sounds cool

so we haven't been to C, right? head there?

Trieste volunteers for a quick dive. ”Between me and Jobert, we should be enough for a quick search near shore. If he was dragged farther out, he’s in Besmara’s care.”

"Thanks, as always, Kragg." Armed with a little knowledge about the beasts, Trieste helps the others search for Soren's remains.
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

"Damn, evil little critters. Everyone okay?" she says, pouring a little water on her own wounds.

I have to do one more bout of travelling. This will probably be it for a while though. Looks like Tues thru Sunday. Will do my best to check in as I can, but no guarantees. Apologies in advance

The eagles didn't even need direction to know that the chupacabra was an enemy. They both flew at the creature with gusto.
eagle1 bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
eagle2 bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Trieste stepped up with her spear to stab at it as well.
longspear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 dam: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

apologies! had lots of work to catch up on. Thanks for the bot
Trieste directs her eagles to go after the chupacabra attacking Lara.
eagle1 bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
confirm?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
eagle2 bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Meanwhile, she pulls out her longspear and steps up to help against the other one. Jobert follows her to guard her flank.
longspear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 dam: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

quick heads up: I will be travelling for the next few days (Thurs-Sun). I may or may not have internet access. Apologies in advance

I hope to be here to take care of all my rolls :)

concentration: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 4 = 28!! I'm pretty sure that gets it
Gritting her teeth against the pain, Trieste finishes her spell, bringing into the fray 1d3 ⇒ 2 eagles (AC14 HP7)! (flanking the chup that's biting her)
They immediately attack!
eagle1 claw1: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
eagle1 claw2: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
eagle1 confirm?: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 20 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
eagle1 bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
eagle1 fly check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 so he does 8 damage and has to land?
eagle2 claw1: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
eagle2 claw2: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
eagle2 bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10 dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
eagle2 fly check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Looks like 6 damage.

Howling with rage, Trieste rakes at the creature with her claws.
claw1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 dam: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
claw2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 dam: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Jobert snaps at the chupacabra as it attaches itself to Trieste.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 dam: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
sorry about all the dice!

Trieste wipes a line of blood off her cheek. "Flying chupacabras? Really?" She growls deep in her chest. "I really hate the flying ones," she says as she begins casting a spell.
sacrificing savage maw to cast Summon Nature's Ally III

Jobert moves to intercept one of them should it come at her again.
mechanically, he takes a 5' and grows to medium size

perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 HOLY COW!!
Trieste's mood is only marginally improved by the fresh air. She dreads to see what mischief Eliza might have come up with by the time they return. She passed on a recommendation to the guards to keep any possible spell components away from her, but she has no idea if they'll follow through with that or not. As Thame rattles on about crab legs, she looks around the coast at the various bits of driftwood, wondering if some of them could be useful. And that's when she notices something unusual.
"What was that?" she says. "There, among the rocks."

Trieste may or may not be spending the evening contemplating ways to help Eliza have an 'accident.'
can you remind us which locations (A-G) we've been to already? I feel like we haven't hit up the NE coast yet, F and G.