Sekkar and Pax are the first to come face to face with the creature. Neither have seen a live specimen, but both have heard of it from tales of horror. The creature is a beholder, a massive spherical being with a central eye and numerous stalks emanating from its body. It hovers no more than ten feet away from Sekkar...
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(Short rest dies 11)
Sekkar paused and the his head fringe raised for a moment, but then relaxed. "No a real beholder," hissed he out. "Illusion? Deception?" He sniffed the air "can not really tell." He was talking quietly and to those around him - Zeno and Pax.
Investigation/Perception 27 (And I did it again - sorry, used the dice. It was 13 before)
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During their travels the party eventually rests for an hour. During this brief respite Kaylyn brings out her flute and plays a soft melody that fills the air with a peaceful calm.
Song of Rest+1d6 HPPHB, pg. 54
If you or any friendly creatures who can hear your performance regain hit points at the end of the short rest by spending one or more Hit Dice, each of those creatures regains an extra 1d6 hit points.
(Fortunately/Unfortunately Rhyana was in la-la-land, literally this time, so she will just chill.)
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Rhayna and Kastix are further back in the group but are the first to notice something amiss. Sekkar and Pax have turned the corner, but both appear to be hesitating as if being confronted with something...
Can take actions as desired, but can't actually see anything around the corner yet.
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How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Kastix cast Message at Sekkkar, "What's the hold up! Hello?"
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Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Sekkar will try to get closer to the "not beholder", using any shadow he can find.
But before doing it will explain to others as well, that there is something on the path, that looks like beholder (he would apply an image as well) but actually is something else.
Pax sees Sekkar hesitate in the face of the beholder and assume a cautious defensive stance, sniffing the air. She isn't sure what he is hissing about, talking about illusions or whatever, but the beholder looks real enough to Pax. Some commotion is going on behind her, but Rhayna and Kastix don't see what Pax can see!
Pax looks to Sekkar, and back to the beholder. Then...taking what is the most brave step she's yet ever done in her life, going out on a branch that teeters above a river of lava, or other certain doom....taking that step that seems both unreasonable and pure foolishness.....she decides to trust Sekkar and his nose. (OOC: My character is prone to drama in her own head, take no offense Sekkar!!). :-)
She takes a step back to where she can see Kaylyn and casts Message, "There's an illusion of a beholder here. We don't know why yet...looking around".
(Lizardmen do not usually take offense at mere mentioning their noses. Now, fringes - that is something to be only spoken about in the most polite expressions.)
OK, cautious approach. Cool. Everyone gets a chance to respond though. Kaylyn/Zeno can post actions, but by now both are aware that something is around the corner, and according to Sekkar it is the illusion of a beholder. But he could be wrong. That would be a very awkward error...
Kaylyn has been messaged by Pax and blessed by Rhayna. Zeno has been respectfully left to himself. Myconid spores are now active, so telepathy is a thing.
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How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Kaylyn narrows her eyes as she learns of an illusion of a beholder? Strange. She moves forward to see for herself as she mentally calls for Pensive to return to her. He quickly flies back to where she is and settles on her shoulders and peaks out.
As she comes around the corner she studies the thing trying to determine what is going on. She Detects Magic while she looks.
Everyone is prepped for a fight but either unsure of the opponent or unsure of its true nature. (combat cancelled)
Sekkar takes a moment to sneak around the 'creature' and get a better look. The two half-elf girls have a quick girl chat and Kaylyn detects no magic aura at all, effectively ruling out an illusion. Rhayna and Zeno are stuck up the back with their chaperone Kastix, unable to see around the crowded corner at first, but gradually gather in close enough to see what is happening...
The beholder just hovers there, making no movement toward anyone. Sekkar moves closer and closer until he can see that the creature is indeed organic. It seems to be a spherical, balloon-like fungus, consisting of little more than a thin membrane filled with a lighter-than-air gas. The exterior is patterned in such a way as to appear to have a central “eye”, and rhizome growths sprouting from its upper surface resemble a beholder’s eyestalks. The creature (if it even IS one) looks otherwise in every way like a beholder, but seems to be entirely harmless and inert, perhaps not even capable of awareness.
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"Ok, let's just leave this alone and move on. If we're being chased, this thing may scare them away for a bit," Kastix says as he carefully move around the things, giving it as much space as he can.
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Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls - Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against Demogorgon Silas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of Annihilation Done
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Sekkar/Pax:
Sekkar and Pax are the first to come face to face with the creature. Neither have seen a live specimen, but both have heard of it from tales of horror. The creature is a beholder, a massive spherical being with a central eye and numerous stalks emanating from its body. It hovers no more than ten feet away from Sekkar...
Sekkar goes first
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Oh yeah. I did a little travel montage there, so most likely the group would have had a short rest in there somewhere.
Everyone gets the benefits of short rest
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Zeno Init: 8
(back is fine, though I think Sekkar and I would take turns scouting generally)
HD Rolls: 5
Cool. In the future I might randomise it between Zeno/Sekkar/Pensive for whoever is first to encounter something while scouting.
For now I'm just moving through the initiative order, so will update after Sekkar's action.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
(Short rest dies 11)
Sekkar paused and the his head fringe raised for a moment, but then relaxed. "No a real beholder," hissed he out. "Illusion? Deception?" He sniffed the air "can not really tell." He was talking quietly and to those around him - Zeno and Pax.
Investigation/Perception 27 (And I did it again - sorry, used the dice. It was 13 before)
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
During their travels the party eventually rests for an hour. During this brief respite Kaylyn brings out her flute and plays a soft melody that fills the air with a peaceful calm.
If you or any friendly creatures who can hear your performance regain hit points at the end of the short rest by spending one or more Hit Dice, each of those creatures regains an extra 1d6 hit points.
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Kaylyn's Hit Dice 5, 7, 6
(Fortunately/Unfortunately Rhyana was in la-la-land, literally this time, so she will just chill.)
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Rhayna (22) / Kastix (20):
Rhayna and Kastix are further back in the group but are the first to notice something amiss. Sekkar and Pax have turned the corner, but both appear to be hesitating as if being confronted with something...
Can take actions as desired, but can't actually see anything around the corner yet.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Kastix cast Message at Sekkkar, "What's the hold up! Hello?"
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDoneRhayna will take a bead from her necklace and cast Bless on Sekkar, Pax, and Kaylyn (3 in front). (Just in case if something does go down.)
Rhayna then asks Stool to use his spores for the party.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Sekkar will try to get closer to the "not beholder", using any shadow he can find.
But before doing it will explain to others as well, that there is something on the path, that looks like beholder (he would apply an image as well) but actually is something else.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Pax (18):
Pax sees Sekkar hesitate in the face of the beholder and assume a cautious defensive stance, sniffing the air. She isn't sure what he is hissing about, talking about illusions or whatever, but the beholder looks real enough to Pax. Some commotion is going on behind her, but Rhayna and Kastix don't see what Pax can see!
Pax is also blessed
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Pax looks to Sekkar, and back to the beholder. Then...taking what is the most brave step she's yet ever done in her life, going out on a branch that teeters above a river of lava, or other certain doom....taking that step that seems both unreasonable and pure foolishness.....she decides to trust Sekkar and his nose. (OOC: My character is prone to drama in her own head, take no offense Sekkar!!). :-)
She takes a step back to where she can see Kaylyn and casts Message, "There's an illusion of a beholder here. We don't know why yet...looking around".
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
(Lizardmen do not usually take offense at mere mentioning their noses. Now, fringes - that is something to be only spoken about in the most polite expressions.)
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
OK, cautious approach. Cool. Everyone gets a chance to respond though. Kaylyn/Zeno can post actions, but by now both are aware that something is around the corner, and according to Sekkar it is the illusion of a beholder. But he could be wrong. That would be a very awkward error...
Kaylyn has been messaged by Pax and blessed by Rhayna. Zeno has been respectfully left to himself. Myconid spores are now active, so telepathy is a thing.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
(Telepathy is a thing.....Ooooof, why i use message? Pax YOU FOOL!)
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
(Well rapport spores aren't all that private. Pax must have only wanted to warn Kaylyn... Hmm.)
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
(It's a half-elf girl thing)
Kaylyn narrows her eyes as she learns of an illusion of a beholder? Strange. She moves forward to see for herself as she mentally calls for Pensive to return to her. He quickly flies back to where she is and settles on her shoulders and peaks out.
As she comes around the corner she studies the thing trying to determine what is going on. She Detects Magic while she looks.
Zeno’s in the back, so he will just pull out his hand crossbow and use his Action to raise his hood.
Everyone is prepped for a fight but either unsure of the opponent or unsure of its true nature. (combat cancelled)
Sekkar takes a moment to sneak around the 'creature' and get a better look. The two half-elf girls have a quick girl chat and Kaylyn detects no magic aura at all, effectively ruling out an illusion. Rhayna and Zeno are stuck up the back with their chaperone Kastix, unable to see around the crowded corner at first, but gradually gather in close enough to see what is happening...
The beholder just hovers there, making no movement toward anyone. Sekkar moves closer and closer until he can see that the creature is indeed organic. It seems to be a spherical, balloon-like fungus, consisting of little more than a thin membrane filled with a lighter-than-air gas. The exterior is patterned in such a way as to appear to have a central “eye”, and rhizome growths sprouting from its upper surface resemble a beholder’s eyestalks. The creature (if it even IS one) looks otherwise in every way like a beholder, but seems to be entirely harmless and inert, perhaps not even capable of awareness.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
"Ok, let's just leave this alone and move on. If we're being chased, this thing may scare them away for a bit," Kastix says as he carefully move around the things, giving it as much space as he can.
Kirin - Level 15 High Elf Wizard (Evocation) - Zorg's Lost Souls- Overchannel Steel Wind Strike for the Win against DemogorgonSilas - Level 11 Human Cleric (War Domain) - Tomb of AnnihilationDone