"I'll take the east branch and see what the goddess has in store for me there!" he heads off, practically skipping down the branch but with the rope carefully coiled around his left shoulder and the grappling hook in his left hand, carefully scanning everything, alert to everything
As the two elves walk along the western branch (A), they slow their progress as they see an enormous nest constructed of grass and twigs perched in a fork of the main tree limb. Sitting in the nest is a large bird (10 feet stature, 20 feet length) of a brilliant yellowcolor, warming several greenisheggs. However, there seems to be something shiny or sparkly woven into the nest as well. The bird is singing a very pretty melody, and has not noticed the two of you yet.
Malichi the tiefling lightly runs along the eastern branch, keeping perfect balance. As he approaches the end, he notes two large squirrels (elephant-sized to him) chittering to each other amidst a cluster of oak leaves and two more acorns.
As the two elves walk along the western branch (A), they slow their progress as they see an enormous nest constructed of grass and twigs perched in a fork of the main tree limb. Sitting in the nest is a large bird (10 feet stature, 20 feet length) of a brilliant yellowcolor, warming several greenisheggs. However, there seems to be something shiny or sparkly woven into the nest as well. The bird is singing a very pretty melody, and has not noticed the two of you yet.
Zensiro crouches down behind whatever branch or leaf he can find, attempting to make himself less noticeable. He whispers to Cerlinde, "Friend, I believe there is something entwined in the nest up there other than grasses or twigs. Can you tell what it is? It's difficult to get a good look from this distance and without disturbing the homeowner, if you will."
Perception13 (to try to ascertain what the shiny thing is)
The sunlight filtering down through the tree's canopy creates a mottled appearance of light and dark patches on everything below, which shifts back and forth as the breeze rustles the leaves above. As a few patches of daylight directly strike the nest, Zensiro sees a metallic glint, and perhaps a brief sparkle of color, but that is all he can make out without closer approach.
"Hmm, I think I'll have to move closer to figure out what that is. Cerlinde, keep an eye on that bird for me. I'll have to watch my step up here."Zensiro will raise the hood of his cloak and attempt to move down the branch without catching the attention of the lovely yellow bird.
Zensiro successfully identifies the creature as a canary. He is successful at avoiding its notice.
He recalls that "It is a gregarious bird which often nests in groups with each pair defending a small territory. The cup-shaped nest is built 1–6 m above the ground in a tree or bush, most commonly at 3–4 m. It is well-hidden amongst leaves, often at the end of a branch or in a fork. It is made of twigs, grass, moss and other plant material and lined with soft material including hair and feathers" (Thank you, Wikipedia).
Malichi the tiefling lightly runs along the eastern branch, keeping perfect balance. As he approaches the end, he notes two large squirrels (elephant-sized to him) chittering to each other amidst a cluster of oak leaves and two more acorns.
(Please roll Stealth and Perception)
Malichi slows, his footsteps going silent, he fades into the shadows
Zensiro spots what appears to be a child-sized silver chain with a greenpendant woven into the nest.
Zensiro attempts to quietly make his way back to his elven companion to relay his findings. "Cerlinde, I know this isn't what we're looking for, but would that be of interest to you? Or do you recall if someone else in the party was seeking such a thing?"
Malichi slows, his footsteps going silent, he fades into the shadows
Stealth: 22 Perception: 18
As the rogue approaches, the squirrels pause, sniffing the air, but do not detect the source of their unease. They seem about to return to their meal when a bird squawks loudly somewhere nearby, and they both scurry to the end of the branch and leap.... but do not fall. Previously hidden flaps of skin stretch tightly between their front and hind legs, allowing them to glide safely through the air. Malichi observes them heading for the distant rowan tree, and landing safely among its branches. He also observes, high up in that tree, a ray of sunlight glinting off something small and shiny, dangling from a branch like an ornament.
Malichi files away the information about the rowan tree and the shiny object in it and focuses on his work. He ventures out farther onto the branch looking for acorns
Assuming the tiefling anchors himself to the branch as before, he can make a DC 12 Acrobatics check for each acorn. Should he fail and fall, he would need to make a Athletics DC 10 check to climb back up the rope or else hang there helplessly.
Assuming the tiefling anchors himself to the branch as before, he can make a DC 12 Acrobatics check for each acorn. Should he fail and fall, he would need to make a Athletics DC 10 check to climb back up the rope or else hang there helplessly.
This time Malichi is more serious, checking his footing, the knot where the rope is tied and makes a grab for another acorn
(Dyumi is not the best at tree climbing, so he is waiting in Aggie for Malachi to finish.)
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"I'll take the east branch and see what the goddess has in store for me there!" he heads off, practically skipping down the branch but with the rope carefully coiled around his left shoulder and the grappling hook in his left hand, carefully scanning everything, alert to everything
Nature: 19
Acrobatics: 24
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As the two elves walk along the western branch (A), they slow their progress as they see an enormous nest constructed of grass and twigs perched in a fork of the main tree limb. Sitting in the nest is a large bird (10 feet stature, 20 feet length) of a brilliant yellow color, warming several greenish eggs. However, there seems to be something shiny or sparkly woven into the nest as well. The bird is singing a very pretty melody, and has not noticed the two of you yet.
Malichi the tiefling lightly runs along the eastern branch, keeping perfect balance. As he approaches the end, he notes two large squirrels (elephant-sized to him) chittering to each other amidst a cluster of oak leaves and two more acorns.
(Please roll Stealth and Perception)
Zensiro crouches down behind whatever branch or leaf he can find, attempting to make himself less noticeable. He whispers to Cerlinde, "Friend, I believe there is something entwined in the nest up there other than grasses or twigs. Can you tell what it is? It's difficult to get a good look from this distance and without disturbing the homeowner, if you will."
Perception 13 (to try to ascertain what the shiny thing is)
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The sunlight filtering down through the tree's canopy creates a mottled appearance of light and dark patches on everything below, which shifts back and forth as the breeze rustles the leaves above. As a few patches of daylight directly strike the nest, Zensiro sees a metallic glint, and perhaps a brief sparkle of color, but that is all he can make out without closer approach.
"Hmm, I think I'll have to move closer to figure out what that is. Cerlinde, keep an eye on that bird for me. I'll have to watch my step up here." Zensiro will raise the hood of his cloak and attempt to move down the branch without catching the attention of the lovely yellow bird.
Stealth 22
(And just for fun, Zensiro will try to identify the bird and recall any useful facts about it germane to the situation.)
Nature 23
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Zensiro successfully identifies the creature as a canary. He is successful at avoiding its notice.
He recalls that "It is a gregarious bird which often nests in groups with each pair defending a small territory. The cup-shaped nest is built 1–6 m above the ground in a tree or bush, most commonly at 3–4 m. It is well-hidden amongst leaves, often at the end of a branch or in a fork. It is made of twigs, grass, moss and other plant material and lined with soft material including hair and feathers" (Thank you, Wikipedia).
(All right, then. Take two on shiny object identification!)
From his new, closer, stealthy location, Zensiro will once again peer at the nest and attempt to assess the nature of the shiny object in the nest.
Perception 16
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Zensiro spots what appears to be a child-sized silver chain with a green pendant woven into the nest.
Malichi slows, his footsteps going silent, he fades into the shadows
Stealth: 22
Perception: 18
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Zensiro attempts to quietly make his way back to his elven companion to relay his findings. "Cerlinde, I know this isn't what we're looking for, but would that be of interest to you? Or do you recall if someone else in the party was seeking such a thing?"
Stealth 22 (w/hood of Cloak of Elvenkind up)
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As the rogue approaches, the squirrels pause, sniffing the air, but do not detect the source of their unease. They seem about to return to their meal when a bird squawks loudly somewhere nearby, and they both scurry to the end of the branch and leap.... but do not fall. Previously hidden flaps of skin stretch tightly between their front and hind legs, allowing them to glide safely through the air. Malichi observes them heading for the distant rowan tree, and landing safely among its branches. He also observes, high up in that tree, a ray of sunlight glinting off something small and shiny, dangling from a branch like an ornament.
Malichi files away the information about the rowan tree and the shiny object in it and focuses on his work. He ventures out farther onto the branch looking for acorns
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Assuming the tiefling anchors himself to the branch as before, he can make a DC 12 Acrobatics check for each acorn. Should he fail and fall, he would need to make a Athletics DC 10 check to climb back up the rope or else hang there helplessly.
This time Malichi is more serious, checking his footing, the knot where the rope is tied and makes a grab for another acorn
Acrobatics: 8
and another
Acrobatics: 12
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Malichi successfully retrieves two more acorns, for a total of four in his bag of holding, and sees nothing else of interest on this eastern branch.
Malichi heads back to Aggie, remembering the glint in the rowan tree nearby.
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Malichi arrives back at the vehicle bearing 4 acorns now. There is still a southward branch to explore, and/or branches further up the trunk.
(Not sure yet what Zensiro, Cerlinde, Dyumi, Zithers are doing... Amelia is still away on her personal quest).
(Zensiro is awaiting some input from Cerlinde on what she makes of the situation. :-) However, he is able to proceed independently if necessary!)
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(Dyumi is not the best at tree climbing, so he is waiting in Aggie for Malachi to finish.)
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