Gwythian returns a silent nod to Brom in acknowledgement of his words.
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Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild: The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters. The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
Shaede ponders Brom's words - I don't believe we crashed here by accident. Perhaps the dwarf is right. Assured by Brom's commitment to getting off this island, he quietly responds. Brom, we will get off this island one way or another.
Shaede turns his attention to Charmain. Dear Lady, thank you so much for everything you have made for us this morning. Unfortunately, I am still a bit full from last night. Perhaps, we can pack this for later, as we may need some snacks during our trip in the park?
Feeling relieved that Shaede is now an ally on this endeavor, Brom begins eating his meal.
"You not trusting the food Shaede? Good thing dwarves have an iron stomach bwah haha!" (OOC: Brom has resistance to poison)
"I am not gettin' the feeling that this fella would poison us before we go into the park. Meself is thinking he will poison us during our last meal on the island before our trip "home"."
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Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
"I dare say I would like to learn more about this island. Although I don't trust Tarvyn and think we have a lot to discover about his true intentions. I sense a great many mysteries lie ahead of us that are worth solving."
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Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild: The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters. The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
You find the food to be satisfactory. It seems Charmain is quite the cook. You also don't detect anything out of the ordinary about it. Tarvyn brings Brom a stout, dark brown ale. And, after a little small talk he ushers you outside. There is a rail car on a track just outside the back door of the house. You all hop aboard and Tarvyn sits at the rear and begins pumping a handle that propels the cart on its journey. You go through a thick, cool forest and hear birdsongs and insect calls in the distance. It is a wonderfully peaceful place. Eventually you start to see sunlight peek through the canopy as the forest thins to an opening, it is partially covered with fog, and filling the opening are dozens of creatures similar to the ones that attacked you. They are grazing peacefully, running about, and living their lives. They looks as comfortable and peaceful as the forest you just went through.
Tarvyn says with excitement, "WELCOME TO TARVYNS WORLD OF MAGNIFICENT WONDERS AND ODDITIES!"
Shaede sits in awe and amazement of what he sees. Tarvyn, that is simply the most wonderful creatures I have ever seen. And you say that you 'made' all of them? I would love to hear about what goes into making them. How do you pick which creatures to make, and what do they eat?
Jarmon stares at the giant beasts roaming the land. "If those beasts were to walk about at home, I would never run out of work, thats for sure How much you guys think i´d get for the skin of one of these mega lizards? 400 gold sound like a fair price?"
He bumps into Shaedes shoulder as he utters the final part about money. "I take it you are the type who likes the feeling of cold hard coin between your fingers too huh?" He smiles with an adventurous, but collected gleam in his eyes.
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Roland "THUNDER HIPPO" Wolfscribe, Human Bloodhunter - In campaign: Core City: A Play-by-post Adventure
"Jarmon, I do believe one of those mega lizards would set you for life. Sell the bones to me clan, the meat to the barbarians ,the skin to the humans and the feathers to the elves. You would never need to hunt again. Me thinks it would be about 2000 gold total."
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Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
Tarvyn looks back at Jarmon and Brom, "Unfortunately Gents, they are not for sale, sport or any other means of collection." He points toward an especially large creature as the cart moves toward it. "Don't worry, we are completely safe in the cart. I have trained all of these creatures to ignore us humanoid folk. We should be able to observe them in their natural habitat, just as they would be naturally." He looks at Shaede and continues, "I don't exactly pick which ones are summoned, they just sort of appear. I have but a meager understanding of conjuration, but mixing that small amount of the arcane with a large amount of science, I have crafted a device which augments my abilities 100 fold. Here's my process; I use my device to summon a creature, I let it loose on the island, track it, study it, train it and then, observe it in this handy cart. I've named them all, and I am 100% positive that their training is complete and that we are in no danger at all. Some of the creatures do eat meat, but they prefer herbivores of their own phylum... I have taught them to disregard small folk as a food item."
You wind your way through the opening, watching these magnificent beasts graze. In the distance you see a pack of creatures, like the ones that attacked you, surround and pounce on a much larger creature, taking it to the ground and sharing the meal. There are birdlike creatures patrolling the sky, with massive wings and letting out deafening screams. It is truly awe-inspiring.
As your cart veers around a corner Tarvyn stops it dead in it's tracks... On the rail, blocking your path is a massive creature. It has a plated back, and spikes protruding from every direction, Tarvyn begins to speak in a hushed, nervous tone. "This... is... impossible... he, he's not even a carnivore.... oh, no, oh no, this isn't right, this can't be happening." the beast begins to grunt, scratching its feet into the muddy earth. "That is a defensive stance, why would he be doing this, I've been on this track a thousand times, he has never even looked my way... oh no..." Tarvyn jumps down from the cart and slowly inches toward the creature you hear him call out in a soothing voice, "Brutus, what are you doing, you old man? Oh wow look at how you've grown! Lets get off the track now Brutus..."
You may help Tarvyn with an animal handling check if you wish, but I need everyone to roll a perception check....
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Shaede
Listening to Tarvyn's story about a device that augments abilities, Shaede ponders the worth of such device. He considers this and has made a mental note to look into this more.
Sensing that something could go very wrong, he jumps offf the cart and using it as cover, readies his bow as Tarvyn approaches the creature. He turns to Brom and in a hushed voice says, "Let's be ready for anything. Already, this stranger has been less than truthful about these creatures. They attacked us on the beach."
Stealth: 13
Perception: 9
[OOC: I added the Stealth roll which moved down the Perception roll. I think that's why there is a warning. I didnt manipulate anything, heh. Thought, the original roll on Perception was 22, not 24!]
Brom thinks to himself as Tarvyn is talking to the creature... "Old man?"
Brom looks at Shaede "Meself has me blade ready"
Brom hops out of the cart and slowly approaches behind Tavryn with his longsword low but ready to strike. Brom is trying to help Tavryn calm the beast.
"Whoa there brutus. We are just passing through. No need to be afraid."
Animal handling: 16
Perception: 18
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Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
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Perception 25
Gwythian stares in awe at the creature, completely flabbergasted. "Oh my, my, my Tarvin. Interesting, but I don't like this one bit. I just doesn't seem right. You're playing with things you can't comprehend, surely."
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Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild: The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters. The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
You see the beast shaking its head, as it begins to stomp its feet. Brutus spins with lightning speed and slams Tarvyn with his tail like a whip. Tarvyns body flies through the air before slamming into a tree. Brutus lets out a deafening hiss and squares up to you.
Gwyth
You notice something very strange about the creature. Prior to attacking you noticed it's eyes change color and shape. Almost as if it were being controlled.
"I think this beast is being manipulated by a higher power!" Gwythian shouts and then immediately raises a clawed hand to the sky. "From sky above to the mud that lies beneath!" He wails and a clap of thunder strikes toward the beast. thunderclap constitution saving throw is 13
Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild: The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters. The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
Jarmon. Jarmon mutters an incantation and the arrow aimed at the creature grows an assortment of small spiky thorns. He shoots at the beast and shouts "Hey Tarvyn? Since this is a bad one can i keep the spoils?"
Action: Cast Hail of Thorns and shoot the the monster. Attack roll: 24Damage: 10 (arrow) + 5 (spell) Bonus action: Look at the spell description
(I do this only if the beast is of size Large or bigger, so i can aim the arrow in a way that the AoE doesn´t hit any allies)
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Brom
Brom sees the creature slam Tarvyn into a tree with his tail. He notices the sizzle in the air as a lightning bold slams into the creature from above and a hail of arrows streaks in at the creature from behind him.
Brom sees his chance and leaps at the creature with a huge 2 handed slice with his longsword
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CON Save: 5
The beast takes Jarmons shot with a loud hiss, it stumbles back for a moment before facing you all again. Brom charges the beast seeing an opening, but as he lunges forward he stumbles and his ax goes flying into the brush. Shaedes arrow bounces off of Brutus' armor. It only serves to get his attention. Shaede looks at a thick patch of ferns and starts to sneak over, but as soon as he takes a step toward the foliage a massive clubbed tail swings into his vision...
Tail attack: Attack: 10 Damage: 22
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Gwythian returns a silent nod to Brom in acknowledgement of his words.
Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild:
The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
My DnD Play Podcast:
Monday Night Smite: a D&D Play Podcast
Shaede
Shaede ponders Brom's words - I don't believe we crashed here by accident. Perhaps the dwarf is right. Assured by Brom's commitment to getting off this island, he quietly responds. Brom, we will get off this island one way or another.
Shaede turns his attention to Charmain. Dear Lady, thank you so much for everything you have made for us this morning. Unfortunately, I am still a bit full from last night. Perhaps, we can pack this for later, as we may need some snacks during our trip in the park?
Brom
Feeling relieved that Shaede is now an ally on this endeavor, Brom begins eating his meal.
"You not trusting the food Shaede? Good thing dwarves have an iron stomach bwah haha!" (OOC: Brom has resistance to poison)
"I am not gettin' the feeling that this fella would poison us before we go into the park. Meself is thinking he will poison us during our last meal on the island before our trip "home"."
Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
"I dare say I would like to learn more about this island. Although I don't trust Tarvyn and think we have a lot to discover about his true intentions. I sense a great many mysteries lie ahead of us that are worth solving."
Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild:
The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
My DnD Play Podcast:
Monday Night Smite: a D&D Play Podcast
Everyone
You find the food to be satisfactory. It seems Charmain is quite the cook. You also don't detect anything out of the ordinary about it. Tarvyn brings Brom a stout, dark brown ale. And, after a little small talk he ushers you outside. There is a rail car on a track just outside the back door of the house. You all hop aboard and Tarvyn sits at the rear and begins pumping a handle that propels the cart on its journey. You go through a thick, cool forest and hear birdsongs and insect calls in the distance. It is a wonderfully peaceful place. Eventually you start to see sunlight peek through the canopy as the forest thins to an opening, it is partially covered with fog, and filling the opening are dozens of creatures similar to the ones that attacked you. They are grazing peacefully, running about, and living their lives. They looks as comfortable and peaceful as the forest you just went through.
Tarvyn says with excitement, "WELCOME TO TARVYNS WORLD OF MAGNIFICENT WONDERS AND ODDITIES!"
||PbP: Tarvyn's World... DM||
Shaede
Shaede sits in awe and amazement of what he sees. Tarvyn, that is simply the most wonderful creatures I have ever seen. And you say that you 'made' all of them? I would love to hear about what goes into making them. How do you pick which creatures to make, and what do they eat?
Brom
Brom sits in the cart in awe of the magnificent creatures.
"Tarvyn, are there any other creatures on this island that you didn't create? goblins, orcs and the like."
Brom is nervous and clutches his longsword but he is also experiencing the excitement of a little kid at the zoo for the first time.
"Wow look at all of the creatures. I've never seen anything like them before. Are we safe in this little cart?"
Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
Jarmon
Jarmon stares at the giant beasts roaming the land. "If those beasts were to walk about at home, I would never run out of work, thats for sure How much you guys think i´d get for the skin of one of these mega lizards? 400 gold sound like a fair price?"
He bumps into Shaedes shoulder as he utters the final part about money. "I take it you are the type who likes the feeling of cold hard coin between your fingers too huh?" He smiles with an adventurous, but collected gleam in his eyes.
Blixanix Glitterpain, Goblin Bard - In campaign: Ravnica, City of GuildsThe Soggiest DM - In campaign: Boats, Rocks & RuffiansEira Whitefeather, Human Sorcerer/Warlock - In campaign: Death Inspectors ExpandedRoland "THUNDER HIPPO" Wolfscribe, Human Bloodhunter - In campaign: Core City: A Play-by-post Adventure
Brom
"Jarmon, I do believe one of those mega lizards would set you for life. Sell the bones to me clan, the meat to the barbarians ,the skin to the humans and the feathers to the elves. You would never need to hunt again. Me thinks it would be about 2000 gold total."
Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
Everyone
Tarvyn looks back at Jarmon and Brom, "Unfortunately Gents, they are not for sale, sport or any other means of collection." He points toward an especially large creature as the cart moves toward it. "Don't worry, we are completely safe in the cart. I have trained all of these creatures to ignore us humanoid folk. We should be able to observe them in their natural habitat, just as they would be naturally." He looks at Shaede and continues, "I don't exactly pick which ones are summoned, they just sort of appear. I have but a meager understanding of conjuration, but mixing that small amount of the arcane with a large amount of science, I have crafted a device which augments my abilities 100 fold. Here's my process; I use my device to summon a creature, I let it loose on the island, track it, study it, train it and then, observe it in this handy cart. I've named them all, and I am 100% positive that their training is complete and that we are in no danger at all. Some of the creatures do eat meat, but they prefer herbivores of their own phylum... I have taught them to disregard small folk as a food item."
You wind your way through the opening, watching these magnificent beasts graze. In the distance you see a pack of creatures, like the ones that attacked you, surround and pounce on a much larger creature, taking it to the ground and sharing the meal. There are birdlike creatures patrolling the sky, with massive wings and letting out deafening screams. It is truly awe-inspiring.
As your cart veers around a corner Tarvyn stops it dead in it's tracks... On the rail, blocking your path is a massive creature. It has a plated back, and spikes protruding from every direction, Tarvyn begins to speak in a hushed, nervous tone. "This... is... impossible... he, he's not even a carnivore.... oh, no, oh no, this isn't right, this can't be happening." the beast begins to grunt, scratching its feet into the muddy earth. "That is a defensive stance, why would he be doing this, I've been on this track a thousand times, he has never even looked my way... oh no..." Tarvyn jumps down from the cart and slowly inches toward the creature you hear him call out in a soothing voice, "Brutus, what are you doing, you old man? Oh wow look at how you've grown! Lets get off the track now Brutus..."
You may help Tarvyn with an animal handling check if you wish, but I need everyone to roll a perception check....
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Shaede
Listening to Tarvyn's story about a device that augments abilities, Shaede ponders the worth of such device. He considers this and has made a mental note to look into this more.
Sensing that something could go very wrong, he jumps offf the cart and using it as cover, readies his bow as Tarvyn approaches the creature. He turns to Brom and in a hushed voice says, "Let's be ready for anything. Already, this stranger has been less than truthful about these creatures. They attacked us on the beach."
Stealth: 13
Perception: 9
[OOC: I added the Stealth roll which moved down the Perception roll. I think that's why there is a warning. I didnt manipulate anything, heh. Thought, the original roll on Perception was 22, not 24!]
Brom
Brom jolts as the cart halts to a stop.
Brom thinks to himself as Tarvyn is talking to the creature... "Old man?"
Brom looks at Shaede "Meself has me blade ready"
Brom hops out of the cart and slowly approaches behind Tavryn with his longsword low but ready to strike. Brom is trying to help Tavryn calm the beast.
"Whoa there brutus. We are just passing through. No need to be afraid."
Animal handling: 16
Perception: 18
Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
Jarmon
Without a sound Jarmon notches an arrow and with a satisfied smirk he takes aim at the armored behemoth in front of him.
Perception check:9
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Perception 25
Gwythian stares in awe at the creature, completely flabbergasted. "Oh my, my, my Tarvin. Interesting, but I don't like this one bit. I just doesn't seem right. You're playing with things you can't comprehend, surely."
Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild:
The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
My DnD Play Podcast:
Monday Night Smite: a D&D Play Podcast
Everyone
You see the beast shaking its head, as it begins to stomp its feet. Brutus spins with lightning speed and slams Tarvyn with his tail like a whip. Tarvyns body flies through the air before slamming into a tree. Brutus lets out a deafening hiss and squares up to you.
Gwyth
You notice something very strange about the creature. Prior to attacking you noticed it's eyes change color and shape. Almost as if it were being controlled.
Initiative: Players 19 Brutus 18
Players, you are up!
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"I think this beast is being manipulated by a higher power!" Gwythian shouts and then immediately raises a clawed hand to the sky. "From sky above to the mud that lies beneath!" He wails and a clap of thunder strikes toward the beast. thunderclap constitution saving throw is 13
Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild:
The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
My DnD Play Podcast:
Monday Night Smite: a D&D Play Podcast
Jarmon.
Jarmon mutters an incantation and the arrow aimed at the creature grows an assortment of small spiky thorns. He shoots at the beast and shouts "Hey Tarvyn? Since this is a bad one can i keep the spoils?"
Action: Cast Hail of Thorns and shoot the the monster. Attack roll: 24 Damage: 10 (arrow) + 5 (spell)
Bonus action: Look at the spell description
(I do this only if the beast is of size Large or bigger, so i can aim the arrow in a way that the AoE doesn´t hit any allies)
Blixanix Glitterpain, Goblin Bard - In campaign: Ravnica, City of GuildsThe Soggiest DM - In campaign: Boats, Rocks & RuffiansEira Whitefeather, Human Sorcerer/Warlock - In campaign: Death Inspectors ExpandedRoland "THUNDER HIPPO" Wolfscribe, Human Bloodhunter - In campaign: Core City: A Play-by-post Adventure
Brom
Brom sees the creature slam Tarvyn into a tree with his tail. He notices the sizzle in the air as a lightning bold slams into the creature from above and a hail of arrows streaks in at the creature from behind him.
Brom sees his chance and leaps at the creature with a huge 2 handed slice with his longsword
2 handed attack: 14
damage: 11
Tarkin | Human | Fighter 1 -> Rise of the Rough Riders
Kuno| Half Elf male | Rogue 2 Wielding a Rapier, dagger and leather armor.
Shaede
Noticing that this has turned ugly, Shaede lets his arrow loose aiming the shortbow for the soft underbelly of the beast.
Attack: 9
Sneak Attack: 6
Damage: 4
Afterwards, he moves to the cover of the surrounding foliage to flank the beast and move in closer for the kill
Stealth: 8
CON Save: 5
The beast takes Jarmons shot with a loud hiss, it stumbles back for a moment before facing you all again. Brom charges the beast seeing an opening, but as he lunges forward he stumbles and his ax goes flying into the brush. Shaedes arrow bounces off of Brutus' armor. It only serves to get his attention. Shaede looks at a thick patch of ferns and starts to sneak over, but as soon as he takes a step toward the foliage a massive clubbed tail swings into his vision...
Tail attack: Attack: 10 Damage: 22
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