At the foot of the Stone Tooth, a carefully constructed path winds up the hillside to some unseen height above. It's possible that its presence was hidden before, but years of wind and rain have eroded away its cover, leaving the path exposed and visible from the valley floor below.
As you examine the surrounding area, It seems that four booted humanoids came down this path within the last day, and headed into the forest. As you follow these tracks a ways, the trail joins older tracks in the woods and becomes indistinguishable after about half a mile. Do you return to the party?
// For the investigation—what are you investigating, and how? Are you following the path, scouting around, waiting and watching, etc? Please describe your actions. //
Lana looks at the group and states "we need to see where these tracks are going. if we start the climb and there are patrols of Orcs or other beasts then we do not want to be trapped between two or more groups. I also feel that we should not split up for none of us know the area so well."
Lana looks at the group and states "we need to see where these tracks are going. if we start the climb and there are patrols of Orcs or other beasts then we do not want to be trapped between two or more groups. I also feel that we should not split up for none of us know the area so well."
You follow the path with Bel, and can see that the recent tracks do indeed mingle with many others as the path wears on, eventually becoming indistinguishable. This is a heavily trafficked area, from what you can tell, with the extra set of tracks being anywhere from a day old to several days old. At any rate, you don't see any evidence of recent passings of orc patrols—and GB happens to know that this could be because orcs prefer to sleep during the day.
Lana stops the group "I think we should all go together."
Investigation 8
You seem to have found a way up the hillside that doesn't involve taking the path. This would involve scaling the Stone Tooth's steep slopes, through thick undergrowth and heavy woods.
Boo looks upward at the steep slopes, "Primmy, do you mind flying about up there and look for the best way up." Primrose smiles, "not at all my dear Boo," and flies upward moving back and forth as she flies looking for a good spot for the party to scale the slopes warry of hidden orcs and other dangers.
Primrose sees a densely-wooded slope leading up to the jutting, 1,400-foot rock that forms the Stone Tooth. Navigating these woods could be treacherous compared to taking the path.
Boo smiles at Primrose's return looks at the others... "so, looks like the path is our best bet..."and gives Lana a playful wink, "where did you find your lovely kitty if I may ask?" Primrose turns invisible and flies just above the party keeping an eye out as they continue on.
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Bel begins scratching his scar in deep thought before speaking. “I think staying off the path would avoid orcs but could be treacherous for any of us that can’t fly or climb. Big Guy, let me see that map.”
//Bel will investigate the trail, tracks, and the map to see if he can tell where they are coming from or going from//
investigate 5
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Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
Bel begins scratching his scar in deep thought before speaking. “I think staying off the path would avoid orcs but could be treacherous for any of us that can’t fly or climb. Big Guy, let me see that map.”
//Bel will investigate the trail, tracks, and the map to see if he can tell where they are coming from or going from//
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Survival 10
Bel walks over to Boo “Darlin, can you ask your little friend to kindly keep an eye out at the treetops? He then turns to Lana “your arrows are invaluable if not caught in the center of the group” Bel then moves just ahead of the Big Guy and then disappears into the woods to scout ahead.
stealth 18
perception 12
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Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
[Survival: 2]
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Survival 12
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Storm King's Thunder PbP | Yet Another Storm King's Thunder PbP
Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
//Bel will return to the party to report and see if anyone will go with him to investigate.//
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
GB offers to help Bel.
"GB will assist. GB can fly outta there if needed. Lets go."
Investigation roll when needed - 21
Oniss - Half-Elf Level 1 Sorcerer - ToA
Golden Blurg (GB) - Aarakocra Level 3 Wizard - KR
Lana stops the group "I think we should all go together."
Investigation 8
// For the investigation—what are you investigating, and how? Are you following the path, scouting around, waiting and watching, etc? Please describe your actions. //
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
//sorry that would make since.
Lana looks at the group and states "we need to see where these tracks are going. if we start the climb and there are patrols of Orcs or other beasts then we do not want to be trapped between two or more groups. I also feel that we should not split up for none of us know the area so well."
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
Boo and Primrose keep to the back of the group confident in the Bel and Lana's ability to scout and lead the way...
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
Boo looks upward at the steep slopes, "Primmy, do you mind flying about up there and look for the best way up." Primrose smiles, "not at all my dear Boo," and flies upward moving back and forth as she flies looking for a good spot for the party to scale the slopes warry of hidden orcs and other dangers.
Primrose Perception: 19
Primrose sees a densely-wooded slope leading up to the jutting, 1,400-foot rock that forms the Stone Tooth. Navigating these woods could be treacherous compared to taking the path.
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
Boo smiles at Primrose's return looks at the others... "so, looks like the path is our best bet..." and gives Lana a playful wink, "where did you find your lovely kitty if I may ask?" Primrose turns invisible and flies just above the party keeping an eye out as they continue on.
Bel begins scratching his scar in deep thought before speaking. “I think staying off the path would avoid orcs but could be treacherous for any of us that can’t fly or climb. Big Guy, let me see that map.”
//Bel will investigate the trail, tracks, and the map to see if he can tell where they are coming from or going from//
investigate 5
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Storm King's Thunder PbP | Yet Another Storm King's Thunder PbP
Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
"You people worry too much....they are just orcs...." and Aregarak will start walking up the trail still humming a tune.
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Survival 10
Bel walks over to Boo “Darlin, can you ask your little friend to kindly keep an eye out at the treetops? He then turns to Lana “your arrows are invaluable if not caught in the center of the group” Bel then moves just ahead of the Big Guy and then disappears into the woods to scout ahead.
stealth 18
perception 12
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
// Sounds like Argerarak's following the path and Bel is going off into the woods. Who is following whom? //
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM