"Well, it looks like we have a choice here. Does anyone else want a closer look at that statue?" Nuriyah turns to Chui. "Chui, can your companion walk along the ledge to get to the alcove?"
Jaidu enters the cavern; an excited look on his Ratfolk face!
How many heads can I hit at once!
A slightly disappointed expression begins to form on his face; although, when he notices the 3 canoes, the alcove, and especially the ledge that leads around the water to the alcove; Jaidu smiles.
So, we walk along the ledge, then the Hydra comes out! Sweet!
The Gunslinger begins making his way to the alcove; by way of the ledge.
He keeps a weathered blue eye out for the Hydra....
He really tries not to giggle!
You can get to the canoes without going through the pool.
Chui whispers He is very agile, though the ledge is small. Both he and I can swim, though—does anyone need a ride?
It's suggested. Although Jaidu dreams big of shooting a hydra.
"Well, it looks like we have a choice here. Does anyone else want a closer look at that statue?" Nuriyah turns to Chui. "Chui, can your companion walk along the ledge to get to the alcove?"
Tyug'u replies: "Indeed, let's take a careful look at that statue, and those braziers. But look sharp everyone, why would those braziers be burning if there's no-one here? Could they be magical, everburning?"
He too keeps a sharp eye out for trouble, as he heads along the edge to the water to the statue.
7 ranks +3 trained +1 wis
Meanwhile, Miya takes a look at the statue and applies her sage erudition:
K History +16
K Local +17
K Engineering +8
K Religion +9
"Well, it looks like we have a choice here. Does anyone else want a closer look at that statue?" Nuriyah turns to Chui. "Chui, can your companion walk along the ledge to get to the alcove?"
Tyug'u replies: "Indeed, let's take a careful look at that statue, and those braziers. But look sharp everyone, why would those braziers be burning if there's no-one here? Could they be magical, everburning?"
He too keeps a sharp eye out for trouble, as he heads along the edge to the water to the statue.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 3 + 1 = 26
7 ranks +3 trained +1 wis
Tyug'u sees something in the water.
Meanwhile, Miya takes a look at the statue and applies her sage erudition:
[dice=Knowledge as appropriate]1d20
K History +16
K Local +17
K Engineering +8
K Religion +9
It's a statue of a Marrileth. What it's doing here, no one knows. Although it's made of hewn stone, she can tell you that much.
Takeda watches the others with interest and decides to wait near the canoes, just in case.
Tyug'u sees something in the water.
Tyug'u backs away from the water, saying "There's something in there", pointing with his bardiche...
Timerus moves towards the ledge but stays away from the waters edge as he sees Tyug'u pointing.
Takeda backs from the water and takes a defensive stance. He focuses his ki and draws on his protective art. (casting barkskin +3 natural armor, 70 mins) 'This could be the first great challenge of the jungle.' He thinks to himself.
Chui holds up his hand. If we wish to avoid this swimmer, I can grant us all the ability to walk across the ceiling. But it may be good to ensure whatever it is does not remain behind us.
Pretending not to notice anything strange coming from the water...
Hydra! Hydra! Hydra!
....the Ratfolk looks about the Alcove for anything interesting.
The Gunslinger also begins searching the ground around the alcove for tracks.
Pretending not to notice anything strange coming from the water...
Hydra! Hydra! Hydra!
Lol!
....the Ratfolk looks about the Alcove for anything interesting.
Perception (Wis): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 +1 Traps[/ooc]
No traps in this alcove for the Sacrificial Pool.
The Gunslinger also begins searching the ground around the alcove for tracks.
Survival (Wis): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 +1 Track
Jaidu finds crocodile tracks.
Nuriyah peers into the water, trying to see what might be there...
Nuriyah peers into the water, trying to see what might be there...
[dice=Perception]1d20+10
Nuriyah sees a crocodile, an albino white crocodile.
"Crocodile!" She points into the water. "An albino one, I have never seen that before. Shall we fight it, or avoid it?"
Chui looks to see if he can spot it as well.
Well, I trust your Ifrit eyes, Nuriyah. Let’s see how well trained it is—if it shows itself I should be able to calm it so we may pass. That is, if it is the only guardian of this pool.
Chui looks to see if he can spot it as well.
[dice=perception] 1d20+12
Well, I trust your Ifrit eyes, Nuriyah. Let’s see how well trained it is—if it shows itself I should be able to calm it so we may pass. That is, if it is the only guardian of this pool.
He can. It's a white Nile Crocodile. So far, you haven't tried to harm it, so it leaves you alone.
Phoibe looks at the statue and her climbing gear and says if we can't use the canoes and the ledge will not work as either may disturb our albino friend, then I could set up my climbing kit to get us across as well
No secret doors about the alcove, Jaidu. Well, you could swim and be crocodile bait.
Jaidu shrugs his shoulders.
I guess that we will need to traverse this water.
He begins inspecting the canoes. Having zero idea (except really big holes) what he is looking at....
Jaidu shakes his whiskers.
Can anyone convince the nice crocodile(s) not to eat us as we crossed?
Hanuhpah croaks softy then speaks. "I can charm it with a simple hex. Makes it friendly towards me. Do not know if that would stop it from eating you. I Can just climb out of its reach. They hunt the waters edge and have no desire for a chase. If we get around it making it while making it more trouble than it's worth we can avoid killing it.
Jaidu shrugs his shoulders.
I guess that we will need to traverse this water.He begins inspecting the canoes. Having zero idea (except really big holes) what he is looking at....
Jaidu shakes his whiskers.
Can anyone convince the nice crocodile(s) not to eat us as we crossed?
"Uhhh, well, I can convince the nice crocodile to be dead... Not sure that's what you want though."
Let youtake the canoes. For my part, I will swim on Windaghi as he will not fit in a canoe. If the crocodile tries to harm any of us, Hanupah or I will calm it and we will know it is a guard. Otherwise we will be across with no harm done.
To Tyug’u, he adds Any of us can do that. It is hardly impressive.. But not sharply and with a note of humor matching the self-deprecation in the original comment.
"Canoes sound fine to me." If Chui wants to take the risk of swimming with his dinosaur, it's not Nuriyah's place to object. The fire genasi carefully gets into the canoe closest to Hanuhpah.
Timerus glances at the white crocodile as it floated in thewater, eyes and nose barely visible.
Is crocodile edible? A nice set of boots might be what I need for my ensemble. ...oh I can roast it very nicely if needed.
"Canoe might just be trap. Why would they all be on this side if snakes live on the other? And harder to charm it while its trying to eat the man trying to make boots of it. If we can't avoid it completely we should charm it now."
The canoes look like they are sea-worthy. They are made of snake leather.
"Canoe might just be trap. Why would they all be on this side if snakes live on the other? And harder to charm it while its trying to eat the man trying to make boots of it. If we can't avoid it completely we should charm it now."
Tyug'u agrees with this plan, "Ok, you wander up there and do your thing. If you want someone covering you while you do it, I will come along" and volunteers to come along.
Tygu'u will stay beside Hanuhpah while he charms the croc, with his Bardiche braced for a charge.
Jaidu jumps onto the sides of a canoe.
Balancing stylishly on the sides of the canoe, the gunslinger smiles.
Ok. Now, who knows how to drive this thing?
Hqnuhpah hesistates but seeing his size relative to the larger and decidedly meatier orc he simply motions for the half orc to follow until hes at the maximum possible diatance to see and affect the crocodile. Praying to Ubtao that this path doesn't end in a crocodiles gullet he tries to soithe the hungry brain of the beast to see them as little more than things of passing uninterest.
Let me be clear, you want to charm the savage beast? Or is Tyug'u going to do it?
I am. Tyug'u is going to sit by and try to keep me from becoming a light snack.
Okay, DC 16 to charm a crocodile. Roll when you're ready.
It's the corcodile that rolls against the Dc? Unless youre having me roll for it?
Oh, okay.
Oh, okay. Crocodile Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
The crocodile didn't save against your spell. It believes that you are a friend.
Tiny heart still beating fast Hanubpah sighs with relief and smiles. An odd effect for a creature whose head is near entirely mouth. Saying nothing he reaches up to the bardiche and gently pulls it away from the water whispering. "we go quietly. We go quickly. And we leave it alone in its pond and we may be left alone."
Takeda walks around to the canoes keeping an eye on the crocodile. To Jaidu he says, "I'm afraid I have no formal training with a canoe but they don't look to difficult to use." He carefully gets into one of the canoes, careful not to upset it and looks for a paddle. "Come on all, adventure awaits."
Seeing the crocodile’s reaction to Hanupah’s spell, Chui mounts Windaghi and gently urges the dinosaur to swim across the pool.
After the spell is cast Phoibe jumps into a canoe and helps paddle across as best she can getting off on the other side and pulling the canoes unto shore as they arrive to help
You find it's a maze of water, this sacrificial pool. And that was one croc, what if there are more?
Chui looks for a reliable path forward for the canoes, as well as looking out for more crocodiles and other inhabitants of the area. From Windaghi's back he's ready to calm, hold, or dominate other animals as needed.
Windaghi is taking 10 on swim checks as long as needed, for a 21.
What does Miya know about crocodiles, specifically, do crocodiles come in packs?
1 rank +3 trained+1 int+3 Sage Knowledge
"Hey Hanupah, Chui, can either of you talk to crocodiles? Be nice to know if our friend here has more friends around than us. Also, he might be able to tell us about the Tasloi."
Turning to the rest of the party, Tyug'u starts organizing: "Ok, Chui and Windaghi are swimming. As Jaidu and Hanupah are small, the rest of us can fit in 2 canoes: Jaidu, Hannupah, with me and Takeda paddling in one, Nuriyah, Timerus and Phoibe in the other. Sound like a plan?"
Balancing and smiling on the canoes' sides, Jaidu gives a thumbs up to Tyug'u.
Wanna bet der be more crocs in dere?
"I don't speak crocodile" Hanuhpah says clambering into one of the canoes.
Nuriyah nods to Tyug'u from her spot in one of the canoes. "It sounds like a good plan. Let's go! We will not find the chief's son here." Phoibe looks strong, between her and Nuriyah they should have no trouble paddling the canoe.
"Let's move out and deal with additional crocodiles as needed. Keep a sharp lookout." Takeda suggests as he begins to stroke with the oar.
Phoibe pulls her oar in and shimmies to the middle with her glaive at the ready watching for Crocs.