Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
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It is still showing as a broken link. All the other ones showed just fine. If you have a link to the picture that works or otherwise it isn't a huge deal. I tried multiple web browsers and that one wont show up :P
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(In case anyone else was having problems seeing it)
(@Xtra. I made companions on my character sheet with custom names. Just a heads up)
Animal Handling: 21 (This is awesome Jinara!)
Aryn will stare back at Calypso and smile. She bows respectfully then walks forward with Sansa (pseudodragon) on her shoulder and reaches her hand out and begins to rub Calypso's neck. "You and I are going to have lots of fun." She says as she pats the griffon's side firmly smiling. Pulling out a large hunk of meat she will toss it slightly in front of Calypso's beak. "You're a beauty aren't you." she says rhetorically as she admires the coloration and build of her new companion.
(Whoops.. forgot an animal handling check. I will roll twice in case I get advantage for being able to talk to it / giving it food 15 10 Mucor would have also used guidance on himself but I didn't RP it so ignore this D4 if it shouldn't count 3)
(Ya guessing animal handling check incoming.)
Animal Handling: 18 8 (if adv)
Gaelin will stand patiently staring at Bronze Claw with a compassionate smile and soft eyes. After a moment he will pull out a piece of meat and toss it lightly in the air to entice the griffon to come forward.
(@Jinara- Love it. )
(You guessed it) Everyone, that hasn't already make an animal handling check with advantage. (No extra D4's for this roll, Aryn, you're lucky Jinara has been training these beasts long enough to give you advantage.)
A little over three weeks go by at the castle with no reports of Drekthar. During this time the Smithy is upgraded and the three blacksmiths are able to complete Aryn's chest, Zinmaer's Staff, Mucor's chest and are three days from finishing the armor for the griffons and Valeera. In one week they will finish Aryn's sword and bracers. Iris hands the earpieces over to Gaelin and informs him that anyone wearing the earpiece can communicate to another wearing an earpiece as long as they are within 240ft of each other. Mucor delivers the ornate wood and mithral chest to Valeera who's eye gleam with excitement and thanks at this treasured gift.
Construction update: Tower- 17 days, Keep & Grove- 108 days, Monastery- 49 days
You also receive your first month's income from the mine and farmer's market- 2600 gold.
After 10 days of training Jinara pulls the group aside and assigns each of you a griffon. (que Jinara's RP. Will post more once all have posted animal handling checks.)
(Jinara said I had to be confident... :D )
Zin's animal check 19
I assume that Jinara succeeds since he trained them all, but he needs to roll, just let me know.
Jinara needs to roll to set the DC for the griffons. The better you roll the lower the DC for the group.
(I just wanted to add a little RP to Mucor delivering the chest if that is OK. I will put it in a spoiler so it doesn't cause any issues if that is cool)
Upon completion of the large ornate chest, mucor would cast Enhance Ability on himself as his arms and legs seem to swell with additional strength. Picking up the large chest and putting it on his shoulder, the minotaur would make his way to the dragons lair. Seeing that Valeera was alone, the minotaur would place the large chest down in front of him. The mithril handles, locking mechanisms, and banding would sparkle in the firelight along side the white wood that composed the rest of the chest. The wood would form intricate designs that complimented the designs engraved in the metal. Instead of being engraved, the designs in the wood would actually be raised... as though the wood was formed into those shapes naturally. "I wanted to thank you... for all of your help.. and most importantly for being a good friend to Button while I was away." The minotaur would say taking a step back from the chest. "It thought that since you are starting to get yourself an impressive treasure horde of your own.. that perhaps you would appreciate something nice to store it in." He would say with a smile. "I... I also wanted to show my appreciation... to you.. for being my friend as well. I enjoy our talks and if there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know." Mucor would say before turning and leaving the lair.
(Also, DOES THIS MEAN BUTTON'S KIDS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED!?!?)
Jinara's animal handling check - 19
(Did Aryn type that roll in for you Jinara? lol @ Mucor- yes it does!)
Despite the unique personalities of each griffon Jinara's intense training regiment quickly yields a cooperative group. The blacksmith's make each of you a harness in their spare time and each of you spends the remaining time training with your griffons daily and begin to build a good rapport with them. Aryn becoms adept at releasing arrows even at top speed, while Gaelin, Jinara and Mucor focus their aims as they practice casting spells on various area and targets. Zinmaer masters the ability to strike targets with his bladed staff severing straw dummy heads and has learned to stand while riding holding onto the reins and even practices top speed dismounts.
Mucor- Valeera says in minotaur, "Oh thank you Mucor! That is very sweet of you. It is so great to talk to you and Button, though he's been stationed at the grove as of late. He's really grown big though and I think he can almost speak fully in common. I still visit him daily and try to learn as much minotaur as I can." she looks back to the chest and has you put it in a corner of her den before speaking in common, "Thank you for being a good friend. As long as you keep Gaelin safe and continue to talk with me I will be happy."
When you visit Button on the 3rd day the small buds you are used to seeing have grown into regular sized death cap mushrooms (1-2 inches tall with 1 inch caps). A proud and 16 inch Button stands proudly centered among the cluster of deadly mushrooms. They each have similar marking to Button and as Button speaks you see each of their stems split and speak as one. "Hello Mucor. I've been hard at work growing my family. Herbert says that as long as I remain rooted the others mirror me. He isn't sure what will happen if I leave so I've decided to stay here for a while and see how far I can grow." Each day when you check in you see the buds of mushrooms spreading further. What once was a 2 foot circle of mushrooms has grown into a 6 foot circle of the deadly mushrooms. When you converse with Button his voice seems amplified by all the copies mimicking his voice in unison.
One afternoon as you return from training Herbert finds you and says, "We've had report of a large group of Drekthar roaming in the Gnarlwood forest to the north. You have 30 minutes to prepare. I will meet you at the grove."
(So after the arrival of the griffons, Mucor would have begun working on creating large nests / tree houses for them in the grove where they can overlook the castle *With Jinara's permission of course*, but I can add that later)
Mucor would nod and stop in to Button's cave. "I have a mission to attend to friend. Good luck with your family. I will try to bring you back some snacks" He would say with a snort before making his way to Stone Wing. Casting speak with animals on himself, he would yell up to the perch in one of the highest trees in the grove and call up to his companion. "Friend! We are needed. Come down as soon as you can". Mucor would then collect his gear and await the others.
Aryn would pat Calypso on the head and say, "Are you ready for the real thing?" then toss it a rabbit carcass. Over the last 10 or so days she had come to realize Calypso loved rabbits and would always carry a few on her in her pouch.
Once her chest was done she would speak to the arcanist about enchanting it to be similar to her pouch so that it could hold more items than it normally could. (Chest of holding?) She would also inquire about a locket that would house a living space for Sansa that Aryn could control and summon Sansa from or dismiss Sansa to the living space. (Critical Roll trinket locket.)
Aryn would gather her things and meetup with Mucor in the grove. "Ready for this?" she would say as she walked up to Mucor mounted atop Calypso.
Gaelin would spend most of his spare time with Valeera but would always train with his comrades on Bronze Claw. When he hears Herbert inform them of a Drekthar sighting his blood begins to warm. He had grown fond of the castle and its inhabitants but his adventurer heart was ready for action. He would inform Valeera that they were heading north to take out a group of Drekthar and that while he wanted her to come he didn't feel it was safe until she had her armor. He had grown quite fond of Valeera, and the memories of her clawed side still caused a shiver to shoot down his spine. He told her he would be safe and would return for a dip in the pool as soon as they returned.
Meeting up with the others in the grove Gaelin would smile and say, "Hope you're not too rusty sis, don't want an arrow in Mucor's back because you forgot how to shoot."
Zin, working with Night Dream, has flown up to Zin's keep. Perched on top if the hut, Night Dream sees the shuffling of keep construction, farming, but the movement towards the grove catches his eye. Simultaneously, Zin hears Mucor come across the earing. He monk climbs himself to Night Dream's perch and locks eyes with him. "Are you ready for your first mission?" Zin asks. Night Dream squawks with pride, lowers his body, and Zin climbs on board with ease. Zin reaches forward with a piece of meat and gives it to Night Dream. They take off towards the grove. Night Dream is on the slender side. His body lean, and wingspan a bit short than you would expect, making it a bit easier for quick maneuvers. As Night Dream takes off from Zin's hut, his wings thrust with power, however, his flight is rather silent once at flying speed. (If anyone is looking toward the sky) Zin banks Night Dream above the walls of the Keep banking North and landing softly in the grove. Zin dismounts mid-air and his feet lands simultaneously with Night Dream's. With a gentle pet down the neck, Zin and Night Dream await the rest of the party.
Jinara, currently researching in the tower, hears Mucor's Message and responds in kind. "I need to collect Doom Tail. Be there shortly." He turns to Iris, who is diligently working away, and says "Iris, keep up the good work. What you are doing will protect us all very soon." He pulls out a small copper wire and looks to the mountainside and casts [spell[Message[/spell] pointing to Doom Tail lying down on a rock overhang high above the castle. "Doom Tail. Meet me half way. We have a mission." Jinara steps into the window preparing for a jump. He reaches to his boots and activates the wings on them and leaps into the air. At the same time, a loud screech echos across the countryside as a white blur barrels down the side of the mountain. Jinara flies upwards before turning downward to fly parallel momentarily with Doom Tail before mounting. Doom Tail continues his dive directly at the grove. Coming in hot, he unfurls his wings nearly at the last minute, thrusts several times quick in secession and with great power causing a swirl of dust and spores (Mucor, that was for you ;P) to kick up underneath him before he places his large talons firmly into the ground. (Again, if anyone is looking) Doom Tail is a muscular, thick-legged and broad winged griffin. His wingspan and height is comparable to Stone Wing, however, Doom Tail has less overall mass. Jinara taps his boots, dismounts, reaches into his pouch and gives Doom Tail a piece of meat. Jinara grazes his hand along the neck of Doom Tail and walks towards the others. Doom Tail follows closely behind with his head hovering over Jinara's.
You congregate in the grove as Herbert comes and greets you, "I do not know their exact location so you may have to search for a while. I am sending you to the southern edge so travel north to find them. Blessings and good fortune friends." As Herbert finishes speaking he opens a portal in the tree. You all rush through on your griffons and exit in a cooler climate at the edge of a forest. The trees are all large with twisted and bent limbs and trunks. As you fly up you see a dense forest with patches of open fields and a few ponds or springs. You spread out and head north looking for signs of activity.
Perception checks from all!