*Yeah, but not all of it's potable. I've learned from playing The Oregon Trail that drinking bad water makes you die of dysentery.*
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Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
The Wiz glances over the letter with disinterest until he sees the part about a book of spells.
"LENGTHY book of spells!?!" The Wiz immediate begins throwing debris out of the way. Crafting spells is difficult and wizards generally only know a handful of spells on their own for their entire career because they are so difficult to come up with on their own and wizards generally don't like to share. He scours the blown up supplies, looking for just about the only thing that all wizards covet: the fruits of other people's labor.
OOC: 18 Perception Check and used Heroic Inspiration.
He also finds scattered pages which can be reassembled into a few other spells. It looks like the book was extensive but it is mostly ash now. From the pages he can put together the formula for the following spells:
Ember starts his typical running chatter... "What a mess! Speaking of messes, what was up with that screaming lady? I mean, she looked nice but she was on a rampage and... she's right behind me isn't she?" The plucky druid slowly turns around to see who (or what) is behind him as he was half prying up a load of ruined supplies.
Alexia hands out the water skins and places the barrel in the center of the group.
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
The Wiz clutches the sheets of paper, tears rolling down his eyes, emotions a mix of despair and euphoria. At least he found something, but the spells available hint at so much more. "This is a graveyard. A tomb instead of a tome." *sniff* "We should move on."
In the distance you take in the surroundings and they align fairly well with the map (you are at the "N").
The smell has overcome your noses so it is not so bad now. The air is very humid and warm with much swampland before you. The cone is about 1000 yards wide and about 800 feet high. You see white smoke or steam pour into the sky, then it stops. A short while later you feel a slight shudder in the your feet. Then the white vapor appears again.
Alexia looks at the smoke. "Hey, did that letter happen to mention if this volcano was active?"
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
Ember grins like a small child as he runs his fingers over the immovable rod and accepts the water flask. "I am afraidDruidcraft is not as fancy a cantrip asprestidigitationa mage has. A good Pee would make the air smells so sweet."
He slowly starts toward the cave entrance to take a peek around.
Alexia begins walking out of the cave. "Well, I guess we should go to the volcano. Grab the items, then make our way back."
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(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
Traversing the swamp is bothersome and smelly but not overly dangerous. There are points where Ember might sink and be lost but wings have their advantages.
As you get closer you see that the area marked "Temple" has a large dark doorway flanked by statues of Yeenoghu. You can see a few gnolls outside, maybe guards.
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"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
Alexia whispers to the rest of the group. "Does anyone have invisibility spells? I don't really feel like fighting a cult right now."
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Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
There is literally tons of water just outside =)
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
*Yeah, but not all of it's potable. I've learned from playing The Oregon Trail that drinking bad water makes you die of dysentery.*
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
The Wiz glances over the letter with disinterest until he sees the part about a book of spells.
"LENGTHY book of spells!?!" The Wiz immediate begins throwing debris out of the way. Crafting spells is difficult and wizards generally only know a handful of spells on their own for their entire career because they are so difficult to come up with on their own and wizards generally don't like to share. He scours the blown up supplies, looking for just about the only thing that all wizards covet: the fruits of other people's labor.
OOC: 18 Perception Check and used Heroic Inspiration.
DM mostly, Player occasionally | Session 0 form | He/Him/They/Them
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The Wiz finds a prayer book with burnt pages made from pressed leaves. A spell for holy folk can be discerned from the remaining scribbles:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/3051397-lifebloom-5-5
He also finds scattered pages which can be reassembled into a few other spells. It looks like the book was extensive but it is mostly ash now. From the pages he can put together the formula for the following spells:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/3051342-wysibility-5-5
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/3051402-summon-shade
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/3051559-static-mesh-5-5
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
There is one large barrel of water and 6 water skins. Looking inside, the water appears clear, clean, and free of odor.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Ember starts his typical running chatter... "What a mess! Speaking of messes, what was up with that screaming lady? I mean, she looked nice but she was on a rampage and... she's right behind me isn't she?" The plucky druid slowly turns around to see who (or what) is behind him as he was half prying up a load of ruined supplies.
Ember only sees a butterfly flitting near the entrance to the cave. He wipes his brow right before kicking something hard.
He discovers a Immovable Rod
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Alexia hands out the water skins and places the barrel in the center of the group.
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
The Wiz clutches the sheets of paper, tears rolling down his eyes, emotions a mix of despair and euphoria. At least he found something, but the spells available hint at so much more. "This is a graveyard. A tomb instead of a tome." *sniff* "We should move on."
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[did we cause the destruction when we arrived, or was it already done? Is it fresh, like dripping water, oil, etc?]
Grey will look about for anything that appears to be Dwarvish, just because... Perception: 20
After which he will move to the entrance and take a look outside!
The explosion was fresh. (good saying).
All of the gear is/was Dwarf made, not that pansy Elf made stuff, except for the spell books.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
In the distance you take in the surroundings and they align fairly well with the map (you are at the "N").
The smell has overcome your noses so it is not so bad now. The air is very humid and warm with much swampland before you. The cone is about 1000 yards wide and about 800 feet high. You see white smoke or steam pour into the sky, then it stops. A short while later you feel a slight shudder in the your feet. Then the white vapor appears again.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Alexia looks at the smoke. "Hey, did that letter happen to mention if this volcano was active?"
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
Ember grins like a small child as he runs his fingers over the immovable rod and accepts the water flask. "I am afraid Druidcraft is not as fancy a cantrip as prestidigitation a mage has. A good Pee would make the air smells so sweet."
He slowly starts toward the cave entrance to take a peek around.
Passive Perception: 14
There are no dangers nearby.
Just the swamp and the volcano.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Alexia begins walking out of the cave. "Well, I guess we should go to the volcano. Grab the items, then make our way back."
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
Traversing the swamp is bothersome and smelly but not overly dangerous. There are points where Ember might sink and be lost but wings have their advantages.
As you get closer you see that the area marked "Temple" has a large dark doorway flanked by statues of Yeenoghu. You can see a few gnolls outside, maybe guards.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Alexia whispers to the rest of the group. "Does anyone have invisibility spells? I don't really feel like fighting a cult right now."
Pokemon Master, Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Knight, Minecrafter, Celestial Being Beyond Comprehension, Bounty Hunter, Salmon Runner, Nailmaster, Yarn Yoshi Enjoyer, Animal Lover, Math Rock Roller, Nerd King in all Aspects.
(And, of course, Dragon Tamer. It is in the name, after all!)
I'd rather be gaming.
"I do not, but could attempt to lure them away."