Barnabus the Bugbear shakes his head 'no', and then gestures to some of the injuries people already sported from previous bouts. Minor as they were, he huffs at any looks of obstinately wanting to press forward. And then in a bout of his own stubborness, plops down on the spot. Vastra is sent the message of "Kasha Strong. Mad Druid Stronger. Empowered. We meet at full strength.'
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Short rest: 20
After a much needed rest, Yvan was ready to continue forward.
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Vastra replies to Barnabus with a simple message of Duly noted. "Barnabus is of the opinion that we should be at full strength when we face this Druid and I agree with him. We should take a quick rest to recover from the injuries we've suffered. They aren't much, but Barnabus still has a point.
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Vastra feels some of her arcane power return to her as she takes her rest. She spends her rest petting the Kashger, stopping once she returns to her half-elven form
Tigsha curled around Vastra and laid down, and became very relaxed at the pets she was receiving. When time ran out, a brief shower of autumn leaves and the scent of pine could be felt and smelled as Kasha in her half elven form got up, yawned, and sat cross legged next to Vastra. "Those pictures concerned me.."she said, thoughtful, "..especially what Alys read out loud."She pulled a dry leaf out of her hair, and played with it absentmindedly.
"It would do us well to remember that according to Hartley, this behavior is out of character for the druid. In my many years, I have only been truly deceived by a person's false demeanor once, and that was by an individual long practiced in deception." He avoids eye contact with Stella as he says this. "Otherwise, average people always show their true colors in time. If this druid was truly loyal and kind for so long, it is unlikely such a sudden turn would occur without outside influence--and it seems like this ancient supernatural being the mentioned in the journal fits the bill. Before we lay waste to this man, perhaps we should be sure we cannot free him of this evil influence."
"Perhaps." Vastra responds. "Those images have me concerned as well, Kasha. It seems like we've stumbled upon something much bigger than we had originally thought."
You finish your rest and return to the main hall. Having explored the left and right passages, you go up the staircase, and upon reaching the top, you find a door, as well as a walkway that leads to a spiral staircase. Which way will you go?
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Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
Rinn motions toward the door with one of his blades. "Well, shall we see what's behind it?" The elf then moves forward, trying to listen to see if he hears anything beyond the door.
Perception: 15
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Furlong nods silently, and presses himself up against the wall next to the door, attempting to remain unseen from anything that comes rushing through as Rinn opens it, and readying his cane above his head to attack.
Kasha's eyes go wide as dinner plates and covers her mouth as tight as she can, clearly trying to wrest control of her emotions and stop laughing uncontrollably. She looks around for a duck you might have stepped on.
Alys: You open a little crack in the door for Hoodini to fly in through. He sees a ballroom with scratched up floors and once beautiful frescoes that have been ruined by bear claws and Druidic magic. Hanging above the center of the room is a chandelier that's hanging off of a chain with questionable integrity. And then the occupants. Hoodini spots an elk, a nasty looking brown bear, and a man that you assume to be Theleus. The man looks almost feral, wearing leather armor and tattered Druidic robes. His beard is unkempt, his nails are unkempt, and he smells incredibly foul, betraying the fact that he hasn't bathed in quite some time. Hoodini sends you a telepathic message indicating his displeasure and you smell what he smells for a brief moment. Hoodini also notices that in contrast to the rest of Theleus, the slippers he's wearing look almost pristine.
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Alys would blink a few times to return from her mental trip with Hoodini, immediately her nose would wrinkle remembering the smell. She'd look to Kasha with a somber look, knowing she was concerned from the earlier journal readings. "Theleus is in there, though he is not alone. There is an elk, and a brown bear. Theleus himself in is very rough shape, very unkempt." She'd look to Barnabus, "Hopefully your stomach is settled..." Thinking back, she'd mention one last detail, "Curiously though, he was wearing slippers. And they were almost pristine. A huge contrast to his unkempt appearance..."
Alys will pull out her journal and doodle the scene on a page to show the others the layout. She does end up remembering and noting the questionable chandelier. She took an extra moment to doodle the slippers and show it to Vastra first, then the others. "Vastra, what do you think about these slippers?" Alys was wondering if either of them might recognize them from any of their studies.
"Well, I suppose that it makes sense that a mad Druid would neglect personal hygiene. And that he would have animal friends. Judging from the devastation around the house, I feel safe in saying that they aren't any more cute and cuddly then he is." Vastra takes a moment to study the doodle of the slippers. "Well they certainly do look out of place on a man who doesn't think much of hygiene. I can't tell by looking if they're under some enchantment that keeps them clean despite being worn by someone who doesn't bathe. That will have to wait for later. Everyone, make whatever preparations you need to and then let's go in."
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Alys would nod, snapping her journal shut before tucking it away. She would wait until right before they enter the room before she'd start flicking holy water on her friends again.
Casting 2nd level Bless on Yvan, Rinn, Stella and Barnabus.
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When he sees everyone is done preparing and after thanking Alys for the bless, Yvan tells them to stand back (just in case) before ramming his shoulder in full force to break the door down and start this whole shebang!
Initiative: 2
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Alys would nod as well.
just an unstable unicorn.
Barnabus the Bugbear shakes his head 'no', and then gestures to some of the injuries people already sported from previous bouts. Minor as they were, he huffs at any looks of obstinately wanting to press forward. And then in a bout of his own stubborness, plops down on the spot. Vastra is sent the message of "Kasha Strong. Mad Druid Stronger. Empowered. We meet at full strength.'
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Short rest: 20
After a much needed rest, Yvan was ready to continue forward.
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Vastra replies to Barnabus with a simple message of Duly noted. "Barnabus is of the opinion that we should be at full strength when we face this Druid and I agree with him. We should take a quick rest to recover from the injuries we've suffered. They aren't much, but Barnabus still has a point.
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Vastra feels some of her arcane power return to her as she takes her rest. She spends her rest petting the Kashger, stopping once she returns to her half-elven form
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Rinn finds a place where he can continue to watch the doors, tending to the light wounds he received in the battle with the zombies.
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Kip Dalton: Human Lore Bard (Waterdeep Dragon Heist)
Debauchery Dalliance: Half-Drow Oath of Conquest Paladin (White Plume Mountain)
Stella spends the rest keeping an eye on Obsidian and helping people who need their wounds tended.
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Tigsha curled around Vastra and laid down, and became very relaxed at the pets she was receiving. When time ran out, a brief shower of autumn leaves and the scent of pine could be felt and smelled as Kasha in her half elven form got up, yawned, and sat cross legged next to Vastra. "Those pictures concerned me.." she said, thoughtful, "..especially what Alys read out loud." She pulled a dry leaf out of her hair, and played with it absentmindedly.
Furlong crosses his legs and slows his breathing as the party rests, keeping his eyes and ears peeled for any indications of encroaching disturbance.
Perception: 14
"It would do us well to remember that according to Hartley, this behavior is out of character for the druid. In my many years, I have only been truly deceived by a person's false demeanor once, and that was by an individual long practiced in deception." He avoids eye contact with Stella as he says this. "Otherwise, average people always show their true colors in time. If this druid was truly loyal and kind for so long, it is unlikely such a sudden turn would occur without outside influence--and it seems like this ancient supernatural being the mentioned in the journal fits the bill. Before we lay waste to this man, perhaps we should be sure we cannot free him of this evil influence."
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
"Perhaps." Vastra responds. "Those images have me concerned as well, Kasha. It seems like we've stumbled upon something much bigger than we had originally thought."
You finish your rest and return to the main hall. Having explored the left and right passages, you go up the staircase, and upon reaching the top, you find a door, as well as a walkway that leads to a spiral staircase. Which way will you go?
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Rinn motions toward the door with one of his blades. "Well, shall we see what's behind it?" The elf then moves forward, trying to listen to see if he hears anything beyond the door.
Perception: 15
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Kip Dalton: Human Lore Bard (Waterdeep Dragon Heist)
Debauchery Dalliance: Half-Drow Oath of Conquest Paladin (White Plume Mountain)
Furlong nods silently, and presses himself up against the wall next to the door, attempting to remain unseen from anything that comes rushing through as Rinn opens it, and readying his cane above his head to attack.
Stealth: 6
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
Rinn: The door is untrapped, but you do hear what sounds like footsteps of animals and the huffing of a bear in the next room.
Furlong: You press up against the door and try to be stealthy. Then it comes. Fffffffffffffaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtttttttttttttttt.
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Kasha's eyes go wide as dinner plates and covers her mouth as tight as she can, clearly trying to wrest control of her emotions and stop laughing uncontrollably. She looks around for a duck you might have stepped on.
Alys will send Hoodini in to scout the sounds of the animals after the 'wind' stops blowing.
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just an unstable unicorn.
Alys: You open a little crack in the door for Hoodini to fly in through. He sees a ballroom with scratched up floors and once beautiful frescoes that have been ruined by bear claws and Druidic magic. Hanging above the center of the room is a chandelier that's hanging off of a chain with questionable integrity. And then the occupants. Hoodini spots an elk, a nasty looking brown bear, and a man that you assume to be Theleus. The man looks almost feral, wearing leather armor and tattered Druidic robes. His beard is unkempt, his nails are unkempt, and he smells incredibly foul, betraying the fact that he hasn't bathed in quite some time. Hoodini sends you a telepathic message indicating his displeasure and you smell what he smells for a brief moment. Hoodini also notices that in contrast to the rest of Theleus, the slippers he's wearing look almost pristine.
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Alys would blink a few times to return from her mental trip with Hoodini, immediately her nose would wrinkle remembering the smell. She'd look to Kasha with a somber look, knowing she was concerned from the earlier journal readings. "Theleus is in there, though he is not alone. There is an elk, and a brown bear. Theleus himself in is very rough shape, very unkempt." She'd look to Barnabus, "Hopefully your stomach is settled..." Thinking back, she'd mention one last detail, "Curiously though, he was wearing slippers. And they were almost pristine. A huge contrast to his unkempt appearance..."
Alys will pull out her journal and doodle the scene on a page to show the others the layout. She does end up remembering and noting the questionable chandelier. She took an extra moment to doodle the slippers and show it to Vastra first, then the others. "Vastra, what do you think about these slippers?" Alys was wondering if either of them might recognize them from any of their studies.
just an unstable unicorn.
"Well, I suppose that it makes sense that a mad Druid would neglect personal hygiene. And that he would have animal friends. Judging from the devastation around the house, I feel safe in saying that they aren't any more cute and cuddly then he is." Vastra takes a moment to study the doodle of the slippers. "Well they certainly do look out of place on a man who doesn't think much of hygiene. I can't tell by looking if they're under some enchantment that keeps them clean despite being worn by someone who doesn't bathe. That will have to wait for later. Everyone, make whatever preparations you need to and then let's go in."
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Alys would nod, snapping her journal shut before tucking it away. She would wait until right before they enter the room before she'd start flicking holy water on her friends again.
Casting 2nd level Bless on Yvan, Rinn, Stella and Barnabus.
just an unstable unicorn.
When he sees everyone is done preparing and after thanking Alys for the bless, Yvan tells them to stand back (just in case) before ramming his shoulder in full force to break the door down and start this whole shebang!
Initiative: 2
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Rinn smiles as the blessing washes over him, readying his blades and preparing to follow the others in.
Corrin Kettlewhistle: Halfling Life Cleric (Curse of Strahd)
Kip Dalton: Human Lore Bard (Waterdeep Dragon Heist)
Debauchery Dalliance: Half-Drow Oath of Conquest Paladin (White Plume Mountain)