Rhudall spies a chunk of falling ice set for a collision course with Mirabel, whose Feather Fall seems to be leaving him wide open with little ability to maneuver in the air. With a mighty leap, he tries to interpose himself between the debris and the dragonborn.
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Round four wrap-up:
Things were looking really good....right up until they weren't. In his panic, Gavin manages to lose control of his rope and slide into one of the lower geysers, taking 2 fire damage from the burning steam. Kathra spies a safe spot to jump to, but Thont's theatrics catch her a bit off guard as the monk plummets towards the ground and she too slides on the slippery ice towards a jet of burning steam, taking 4 fire damage as well. As for the falling Thont, while his fall looks well choreographed, he fails to stick the landing, likely due to the uneven chunks of rock and ice that not only strike him on the way down, but also litter his landing zone. Thont takes 11 falling damage, but at least some of that is mitigated by his Stone's Endurance. Mirabel takes a dive for the ground hoping that Feather Fall will see him land safely. However, a large chunk of debris breaks loose from the top of the glacier and threatens to crush the gently falling, and poorly maneuverable sorcerer. Seeing this, Rhudall leaps to save his new companion but slips on the ice and manages to crash into Mirabel, driving them both onto a lower ice sheet and getting the two of them a bit of damage from the large rock to the tune of 4 bludgeoning damage. Peren, near the bottom and struggling with the ropes, finally gets everything in working order just in time to have the large debris crash around him for 3 bludgeoning damage.
Update for round five: Well that last round hurt. On the plus side, this is the last round and Peren managed to get the climbing gear into working order for this last push. Athletics and Acrobatics checks are back to normal rolls. Everyone but Thont, who is now on the ground, is still under the effects of Feather Fall. Again, this is the last round for checks, so make it count!
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Gavin jerks away from the scalding steam letting out a howl. He is being more cautious this time, using his divine perceptive powers to avoid falling chunks of glacier and steam geysers as he continues his downward descent.
You all make it to the bottom just as the cracked base of the glacier snaps and gives way. Your eyes lock with one another for a breath and then you make a mad dash down the valley, the crashing of thousands of tons of ice and rock and snow drowning out any cries or yelling that your hoarse throats can muster. Occasionally you are pelted by errant pieces of rock or ice from behind for 4 bludgeoning damage. Gavin, as you spare a quick glance behind, one of the tunnels of the complex seems to rise up out of avalanche and spiral towards your party. It is likely to land rather disadvantageously based on the course you and your friends are forced to run, maybe trapping you between it and the crush of ice and snow raging behind you. You pause briefly, motioning to your allies to cut hard left, up the hill side to safety. As you wave them all on you are certain that you are not going to make it as the block of tunnel stone tips to collide with your location. Then, you feel yourself almost bodily thrown through the air and the large bulk of Rhudall smashes into you from the side, shoving you up the hill, clear of the crushing assault. You have just the briefest of moments to make eye contact and see his gentle nod of understanding as the stone comes down followed by the ice and snow to fill the valley in a sea of white.
Collapsed on the hillside, you all struggle to catch your breath in the cold mountain air. As you look where once was a fantastical structure built atop a glacier, there is only snow and ice, an unbroken sea of frozen water.
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I give Rhudall a nod of thanks while slapping his shouldrer, acknowledging that he likely just saved me from being squished.
Gavin looks at Kathra and laughs with her. “By Tempus’ grace we all look to be still breathing. He has blessed this motley bunch for the bravery shown fighting that...that...well what will we call that thing we killed? It was more than just a dragon. Did you see the dark magic coming out of its wounds? I am going to have to let someone else try to explain that!”
He takes a moment to proudly look over his companions. He then notices that we all look pretty beat up, Peren especially. “Accept Tempus’ reprieve from your injuries my friend” as he casts cure wounds for 9 hp recovery.
((Anyone else on deaths door? I have 1 second level spell remaining))
Mirabel, who if he had to quantify how badly he felt would say he was around a 6 out of 17, dusts the snow off his clothes as best he can. "Well, I could use a drink. A drink and a warm fire, preferably."
((Oh no! I thought he just made first read through.What I meant to say was...))
Gavin sees Rhudall being swept away and gives a nod back in the quick moment they have. He stops for a moment reflecting, then kneels in a quiet prayer. He whispers softly so only he knows what is said to his god. He stands and wonders aloud to the group, “I wonder how many of us would have perished had we not had fine Rhudall by our side? First round back in town, we drink for those who fought bravely, no matter how long they were with us.”
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Mirabel takes one final leap towards the bottom. Hopefully.
Acrobatics: 3
((Nuts.))
Rhudall spies a chunk of falling ice set for a collision course with Mirabel, whose Feather Fall seems to be leaving him wide open with little ability to maneuver in the air. With a mighty leap, he tries to interpose himself between the debris and the dragonborn.
Strength check: 4
((End of round wrap-up to follow.))
Round four wrap-up:
Things were looking really good....right up until they weren't. In his panic, Gavin manages to lose control of his rope and slide into one of the lower geysers, taking 2 fire damage from the burning steam. Kathra spies a safe spot to jump to, but Thont's theatrics catch her a bit off guard as the monk plummets towards the ground and she too slides on the slippery ice towards a jet of burning steam, taking 4 fire damage as well. As for the falling Thont, while his fall looks well choreographed, he fails to stick the landing, likely due to the uneven chunks of rock and ice that not only strike him on the way down, but also litter his landing zone. Thont takes 11 falling damage, but at least some of that is mitigated by his Stone's Endurance. Mirabel takes a dive for the ground hoping that Feather Fall will see him land safely. However, a large chunk of debris breaks loose from the top of the glacier and threatens to crush the gently falling, and poorly maneuverable sorcerer. Seeing this, Rhudall leaps to save his new companion but slips on the ice and manages to crash into Mirabel, driving them both onto a lower ice sheet and getting the two of them a bit of damage from the large rock to the tune of 4 bludgeoning damage. Peren, near the bottom and struggling with the ropes, finally gets everything in working order just in time to have the large debris crash around him for 3 bludgeoning damage.
Update for round five: Well that last round hurt. On the plus side, this is the last round and Peren managed to get the climbing gear into working order for this last push. Athletics and Acrobatics checks are back to normal rolls. Everyone but Thont, who is now on the ground, is still under the effects of Feather Fall. Again, this is the last round for checks, so make it count!
Mirabel stands up, shaking his head to clear it. One more dive!
Acrobatics: 18
Thont looks out for steam / rocks / ice and shouts warnings as needed to folks descending:
Perception: 16
((lololololol))
Gavin jerks away from the scalding steam letting out a howl. He is being more cautious this time, using his divine perceptive powers to avoid falling chunks of glacier and steam geysers as he continues his downward descent.
3rd Perception check:17
((Oh Yeah!))
Peren looks around to make sure everyone is ok, glad that the gear held up
Perception = 13
((I guess Peren was still a little shaken from the damage he took))
Kathra swears and mutters something about her dislike of this glacier and crystal dragons in particular before continuing down the cliff face.
Athletics: 22
((Right, so we need Kathra and Rhudall to do really well this round then.....))
Rhudall works his way down to the ground as best he can.
Athletics: 5
((Final Round Wrap-up to follow.))
Final Round Wrap-up:
You all make it to the bottom just as the cracked base of the glacier snaps and gives way. Your eyes lock with one another for a breath and then you make a mad dash down the valley, the crashing of thousands of tons of ice and rock and snow drowning out any cries or yelling that your hoarse throats can muster. Occasionally you are pelted by errant pieces of rock or ice from behind for 4 bludgeoning damage. Gavin, as you spare a quick glance behind, one of the tunnels of the complex seems to rise up out of avalanche and spiral towards your party. It is likely to land rather disadvantageously based on the course you and your friends are forced to run, maybe trapping you between it and the crush of ice and snow raging behind you. You pause briefly, motioning to your allies to cut hard left, up the hill side to safety. As you wave them all on you are certain that you are not going to make it as the block of tunnel stone tips to collide with your location. Then, you feel yourself almost bodily thrown through the air and the large bulk of Rhudall smashes into you from the side, shoving you up the hill, clear of the crushing assault. You have just the briefest of moments to make eye contact and see his gentle nod of understanding as the stone comes down followed by the ice and snow to fill the valley in a sea of white.
Collapsed on the hillside, you all struggle to catch your breath in the cold mountain air. As you look where once was a fantastical structure built atop a glacier, there is only snow and ice, an unbroken sea of frozen water.
((Wow that was cool)) Peren is down to 1 hit point but we all made it out alive
Kathra just lays on the ground breathing heavily for a moment before starting to laugh with relief. "Well that was eventful! Everyone still alive?"
I give Rhudall a nod of thanks while slapping his shouldrer, acknowledging that he likely just saved me from being squished.
Gavin looks at Kathra and laughs with her. “By Tempus’ grace we all look to be still breathing. He has blessed this motley bunch for the bravery shown fighting that...that...well what will we call that thing we killed? It was more than just a dragon. Did you see the dark magic coming out of its wounds? I am going to have to let someone else try to explain that!”
He takes a moment to proudly look over his companions. He then notices that we all look pretty beat up, Peren especially. “Accept Tempus’ reprieve from your injuries my friend” as he casts cure wounds for 9 hp recovery.
((Anyone else on deaths door? I have 1 second level spell remaining))
Peren sits up, feeling a lot better, and thanks Gavin for his help
I guess we should figure out what to do next, does anybody have any ideas?
Thont says a prayer for all the walrus folk. And rubs his eyes before signaling that yes, he is alive.
Mirabel, who if he had to quantify how badly he felt would say he was around a 6 out of 17, dusts the snow off his clothes as best he can. "Well, I could use a drink. A drink and a warm fire, preferably."
((Oh no! I thought he just made first read through.What I meant to say was...))
Gavin sees Rhudall being swept away and gives a nod back in the quick moment they have. He stops for a moment reflecting, then kneels in a quiet prayer. He whispers softly so only he knows what is said to his god. He stands and wonders aloud to the group, “I wonder how many of us would have perished had we not had fine Rhudall by our side? First round back in town, we drink for those who fought bravely, no matter how long they were with us.”