It is not bad Jo. The Prince of Lies' power more tickled than stung. Vetis says, though he smiles as Jo's wave of healing fully restores him.
The Kellid moves closer to some of the mountaineers and says. But if the fire has died, we should see to the walls and guards. These taer are strange beings; they may return once again.
Vetis approaches and moves up behind Jo, ollowing the fighter's suggestion.
Looking beyond to see men burning from the heat as they battle more taer, the druid casts a spell, trying both to give them cover to collect themselves and stop the fires.
Casting sleet storm centered on the burning portion of the waystation. Is this off the map (if these guys are round the back). It does extinguish small fires in addition to blocking sight, so hopefully it'll at least prevent more from being set of waystation people being hurt before we can reach them.
"I admire your compassion, Vetis." Jo pauses to sheath her sword. Foolish idiot, you're going to get us all killed."But bare in mind, they will not show you the same if given the chance."
Then we are better, yes? Vetis responds as he too goes to calm the stopped dogs. And I am not mad enough to show open hands in heat of battle. Only question if running down them to the last serves a purpose. Remember on the mountaintop: confronting the remorhaz gave Taer time to regroup.
Gods! Vetis says as the fleeing Aspis are cut down. Stay man, stay! Who do you think they will waylay out here if they run? No one comes to the Dragon, do they not?
The druid turns his head away, unable to watch as Numair's bolts streak towards their targets, and approaches Charis. Do you need healing? Pick wounds can get infected.
So just to make sure I understand correctly: the four sleds are on the slopes above us, racing down to us in the pass below? If so...
These do not look like Taer. Vetis says, perhaps stating the obvious. Looking ahead at an odd...something. between the towers, he attempts to slow his sled slightly as he steers a bit towards the south, near Numair's glittering cloud.
Are you okay back there Jo? There could be some bumps ahead.
Move action to attmept to slow the sled '1 speed' Handle Animal:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
He eyes the approaching riders carefully, and attempts to ready a spell of his own in case they get too close.
Readying action to cast Warp Wood on the first sled that comes close to twist its rails and cause it to crash/be unable to steer. DC 17 Will save from the rider (as I assume its a 'possessed object'). I also am assuming Vetis is riding along in vigorous motion, so let's see if he can concentrate (if instead this is considered 'violent motion', the DC for concentration would be 5 higher. Respect either ruling). Concentration check, need 12 or 17:1d20 + 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 5 + 2 = 20
Under cover of the mist, Jo hops on a sled and hollers to Vetis, "How often can you create that mist? One of my wands might go great with it."
Vetis climbs on the sled next to Jo, pausing only a moment to shift back into his human form so as not to startle the dogs - or burn down the vehicle.
I can make one more if needed. Thicker fog than that. Let us hope we do not need it.
He whistles to the dogs and grabs the reigns as he yells back to Charis on the move. Whatever the prism is, let us hope it was worth the cost. The druid keeps his eyes on the trail as they flee the taer.
Perception:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Take 10 for 20 Handle Animal for now. Also don't have detect magic for the prism
Taking what is of value from a beast is not hard. Vetis says to Jo as the pair attempt to quickly extract the scanned object from within the remorhaz. Guiding the warrior's cuts by his own examples, his tone is flat even as they pull the stone from the beast. But a creature such as this deserves better than a hurried strip and slaughter because it cared for its young.
Any further thoughts are quickly cut off by the hail of spears that rain down on the group.
More. the druid says. Looking up and around. Many more
He follows Chairs calling back towards the others. Yes. Go! If they reach the dogs, we are stuck here!
Stepping back a bit closer to the sleds, Vetis unleashes a bank of fog to provide cover for their escape.
Casting obscuring mist. 20 feet around me right now is fog. I also don't see where the taer are on the map? Are they between us and the sleds? Or coming from the north where we might make a fighting retreat?
Electricity, DC 18 Reflex for half:3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5) = 15 Thisis my 4th bolt with this cast; think you forgot to note the third but there's a lotgoing on
Coor Sida! Vetis curses loudly as the brave Jo rushes straight into the Remorhaz's gullet. The Druid takes one step forward as he yells loudly. Slay it, now! We must get her out of there!
It may also just be protecting its nest and young. Vetis retorts, a hint of annoyance in his voice mostly masked by the stangre way the words come out of his elemental body. Nevertheless, as the remorhaz lets out a raging cry he whispers to himself I am sorry for this and calls down a bolt of lightning from the heavens.
Grab the bones. Quick Vetis says as he sees the massive beast begin to break through the plateau. He quickly speaks an incantation as he continues. It is time to go. Get away from the eggs.
Vetis will quickly cast another Call Lightning as the (presumably Remorhaz) approaches
The Druid speaks out, albeit with some of his words occasionally interrupted by crackling flame.
There. Now, some help to lift the stone for the bones?
Str check if needed:1d20 ⇒ 10 Doibt it based on the location, but if the runes are in Hallit there's a chance I could read them. If not, don't thinks I've got those skills
Vetis follows Zora, nervous about letting the halfling head out too far into the mist on her own. The Kellid starts to call out to her, but seeing the small ally's creeping he tries to emulate her.
Stealth:1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 2 = 18 Perception to look around for more creatures:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Vetis steps back, putting himself between Teldra and the attackers. Rest, heal. Fortune is not with you today. he saysas he calls down a third lightning bolt into the fray.
Unsure if any would have dropped. Priority's assuming all are still up are Black, then Blue, then Green.
Milady! Are you all right? Vetis says, wincing at the Black one's deep blow. Still he defers to Jo's tactics The Gorumite knows battle far better than I; she lives for it and directs a second bolt at the Blue beastman menacing Charis.
Electricity damage:3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6) = 12Ref 18 for half If Charis' own arrows happened to knock it down, instead Vetis would have targeted Black
Seeing that the creatures seem unreceptive to words, Vetis with a long sigh begins casting a spell. A crackling noise begins growing from above, as a bolt of lightning strikes down and pierces through the beastman menacing Jo.
Casting Call Lightning, with the first targeting the Magenta enemy. DC 18 Reflex will halve this. Electricity damage:3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) = 8
Beasts are more varied than you think. the Kelli's replies to Jo. But I am not naive. There is value in knowing what creatures live near; a known foe may be met better than a mystery.
I do not recognize this nest. Unfortunate. Like we too often do, we must wander blind.
From the comments about visibility, I assume the map in question is the one in Slide 3?
It is beautiful, yes? Vetis says as he pauses next to Charis, noticing her rapt face as she gazes around. But that is nature: she demands the greatest trials for the deepest wonders.
Vetis peers ahead, though finds himself unable to fully pierce the fog from a distance. So, this must be what it's like from the other side.
When we reach the cairn, be as respectful as you can. I am not thrilled to be graverobber. The bones should get all the dignity we can give.
When the blade of energy melts enough snow so that Vetis can see the rest of the Pathfinders digging him and Jo free, the Druid gets up and brushes himself off. He looks at the snow mound he just emerged from.
Well, could have been worse. At least only he two of us hurt instead of eveyone
Vetis pulls out a wand to alleviate some of his wounds, then offers it to Jo as he looks to see if the dogs are hurt. Every one of you okay?
Vetis feels strange shifting above. I can hear you comrades! But there's so much snow up above. And still where is Jo?
Bracing himself, the Kellid begins making a move. No: I am not a helpless child out in his first winter. I have faced drakes and demons. Snow will not stop me!
Questions GM: If I turn into a fire elemental, will that melt some snow each minute? Would a check be needed? If not, can I cast while buried? In that case, Vetis will cast Flame Blade to start to melt/cut away at the ice and snow (2nd level so 2hp) If no to both of the above, He'll just try to push through Strength check:1d20 ⇒ 14
Using the above rolls before I knew how this was working, Vetis take 3 nl damage int he first minute
I made my bunch of rolls using the 'cave-in' rules as a guide. But as I have no idea how much snow is atop us, I'm fine with the above. Certainly more fun/interesting.
Despite being warned, Vetis is still taken aback by the full speed and ferocity of the avalanche.The Kellid manages to dodge the worst of the hard snow slamming down atop him, but he fears Jo, and the poor dogs, may not be so lucky.
Vetis hears faint cries, but the voices are muffled by the snow above. He considers responding, but thinks better of it. I have to get out of here first; air is precious and I don't know how bad the Gorumite landed.
Fun fact I just realized: it's not until beast Shape III that you can burrow! So unless snow counts as 'earth' for earth glide (as an earth elemental), Vetis is gonna try to stay conscious for a bit.
If needed, depending on how quickly I can be pulled out:
Of course. Vetis replies to Jo as he guides their sled towards the others to administer the elemental protection.
Ruins in the jungle as well. Veris says in agreement when 'the Maiden' speaks of the Aspis. Twice. They are a pesky breed.
But we should speak quietly if the halfling is right. Move softly and be ready to run.
Just so I make sure I get the environment: we're about to pass through a place that looks like it could easily have an avalanche start, but it hasn't started yet, correct?
Vetis shakes his head. I am less concerned about his currency than his slayers. These beast-men are fierce. We should keep moving before they have time to track us too.
I am always prepared Jo. the druid says to his sledmate. He shakes his head as he speaks quietly, conserving his breath. Blood. Always a bad sign. Osprey warned the Aspis may be searching. Time may be urgent.
He smirks. Then again, haste must be tempered by safety. Else we are the bloodied ones.
Survival, also to see which is safer to ascend:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25 Handle Animal to take said safer trail:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Vetis sees the bridge ahead and can almost feel the dog's hesitation. I do not blame them. I can see why few come here.
The Druid considers accelerating, but thinks better of it. Listening to Jo he agrees.
Chain can provide balance. Hook a rope around it and it could save us from a fall.
He looks down at the dogs before him. How about it friends? Slow and steady?
Handle Animal:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
That of course presumes we Can slowly walk with the sleds carefully across. If the dogs won't pass unless they're going to quick to stop, guess we'll have to back up and pick up speed.
Departing at first light, Vetis finds the provided dogs very agreeable. A good thing too, as the ascent does not not make breathing any easier.
These peaks have very colorful names he quietly says to his sledmate as they climb up the 'Haunches' and towards the 'Spine'. Of course it would be better if only metaphor; a true dragon on the trail would not be good for the dogs. Or us.
Who wants to ride with me (vs Numair and Zora, as I assume the reason for three sleds is that each can only hold two.)
Vetis welcomes the invitation into the warm(er) outpost and follows Rysam and the others inside. Your concern is kind Rysam. But I have been sent towards death before. It has yet to find me, and hopefully shall not tomorrow either.
He frowns as the 'guide' describes the route up the Dragon over dinner. Finishing a swig of his drink, Vetis asks. These beastmen? Are they tribes of man? Yetis? Have you been under assault here?
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I should probably be the musher (Druid!). He'd also likely go and introduce himself to them after dinner to get them accustomed to him.
Excusing himself into the kennel for a moments, Vetis casts a spell and calls out to the dogs inside, kneeling down to their level.
{Speak with Animals}Hello. My name is Vetis. I and some of my pack will be going up high with you tomorrow. What are your names? Here: I saved you some meat from our meal.
Also overnight will prepare a second produce flame rather than entangle, in this frigid grassless environment.
