Through the collective thought and discussion. Any research Tara and Squall have done on insect behavior and Virnen’s knowledge of tracking creature and camouflaging smells. You realize that insect behavior is very much controlled by smells and pheromones. It is quite possible if you were to cover yourselves, they would not find you hostile, may even be blind to your presence? it looks though that only one can fit for each bee. You would all have to wrangle your own mount if you choose this path.
Lucky watches Squall go, and is unable to hold back a laugh. Then he takes off after her, and jumps into the pollen too. This... this is... well, I'm not sure anyone will believe this when I tell them.
Virnen watches Squall go, surprised that she jumped in so quickly. "That one is full of surprises," he says to himself before jumping in the pollen bath.
The group follows Squall as she goes running down towards the pollen fields. Getting there are numerous large bathtub size or greater pods sticking out of the ground. Inside is this thick and viscous liquid. Taking a moment to watch up closely the large insects eat and rub their arms in it as well. Small extended chutes around each pod shoot out a puff of powder. Coating anything that touches the syrupy pool.
Squall dives in and finds the nectar to be very sweet. Like a smoky honey, and is immediately blasted by this white powder. She clears the gunk from her eyes just in time to see this giant be heading right for her pincers wide open! ..... it’s only to eat the nectar. It begins to nuzzle at squall before she hops on and is lifted away. You can see by the insects contact that some of the nectar has wiped off. You also get the sense it’s more like catnip than just a food. The group watches as Squall flies away over the river, about 20 feet over the ground. The insect continues to fly.
Enjoying the thrill of flying and the bit of wind in her face Squall is able to ignore that they are deep underground for a few moments and laughs with delight calling back to the others. "It works great! Hop on one!"
Jax would quickly move to the plant a d quickly slather himself in the liquid before hoping onto the back of the large insect. "I do hope that we will be able to find a way back out of the hive once we recover what we need." The warforged would say casually.
Tara boards a bug, just managing to scramble aboard, and holds on tight, murmuring a prayer in Draconic over and over.
Draconic:
"Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up. Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up. Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up. Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up."
One by one you begin to catch a ride as you cover yourselves in the nectar/pollen combo and the bees are loving it. Almost purring underneath you as they fly. Following Squall’s lead you don’t jump off to cross the river yet, hang on and hope that they lead you were you need to go. It is nice, though the air is hot , the ride creates a Breeze. The nectar begins to dry and form to your clothes and crusts in the constant airflow.
You ride for quite a while until you see this towering mound of stone and mud like substance. Larger than any building you have seen on the surface, this hive of giant insects is swarming with countless insects moving in and out. You see the bees that you are riding are flying to a hole roughly 60 feet up in the air. As you enter it’s a pitch black tunnel that twists and winds in all directions. The bees fly with grace as they never collide with any of the walls. The pitch black tunnels end as they all seem to empty out into this large central chamber. Glowing amber red as a three story amber colored Khyber crystal glows illuminating the buzzing hive of activity.
The bees drop off the supplies you were carrying as others take the materials and drag them off. The swarms all take advantage and beginning rubbing up against you due to the pollen. You notice that the residue is cracking and falling off with each swipe. You’re unsure how the bees will act once it is cleaned off entirely. Looking around there is endless amounts of holes and tunnels to go searching for your target.
(What exactly is rubbing up against us to get to the pollen? Bees the same size as the ones we rode here? Or something else?)
It is the same sized bees, think of like when you see a big dog for the first time and their excited and end up just leaning into you wanting pets. That while standing an a herd.
Slipping off the bee Squall.gives it a quick pat. Then starts to wonder towards the crystal lighting the hive. “That’s amazing.”
(Does squall know anything about the crystal? Or notice any reaction to it from her mark?)
Arcana : 9
Perception : 17
You see swirls of gold and amber inside as it pulses with energy. You feel very faintly a vibration in your marks that match the pulse from the crystal formation. The awe of the stone has you racking your brain but can’t pull any specific knowledge. You know it’s powerful and very highly sought after. A crystal this size is told of only in stories.
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(Lucky thinks that sounds cool, but doesn't have an opinion on whether it would work or not.)
Through the collective thought and discussion. Any research Tara and Squall have done on insect behavior and Virnen’s knowledge of tracking creature and camouflaging smells. You realize that insect behavior is very much controlled by smells and pheromones. It is quite possible if you were to cover yourselves, they would not find you hostile, may even be blind to your presence? it looks though that only one can fit for each bee. You would all have to wrangle your own mount if you choose this path.
Salqwyn "Squall" d'Lyrandar / Half-elf Sorcerer
“Ok, so we go roll in the pollen then grab a bee and ride it to the hive? Sounds like a plan.”
Squall runs for the pollen area diving in and then prepares to jump on the next be that comes down.
Lucky watches Squall go, and is unable to hold back a laugh. Then he takes off after her, and jumps into the pollen too. This... this is... well, I'm not sure anyone will believe this when I tell them.
Virnen watches Squall go, surprised that she jumped in so quickly. "That one is full of surprises," he says to himself before jumping in the pollen bath.
Fortune's Founders - An Eberron Tale: Virnen Palaris, Wood Elf Ranger (2)
Tara smiles faintly. "This will be most enlightening." She slips into the pollen bath quickly, still smiling slightly.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
The group follows Squall as she goes running down towards the pollen fields. Getting there are numerous large bathtub size or greater pods sticking out of the ground. Inside is this thick and viscous liquid. Taking a moment to watch up closely the large insects eat and rub their arms in it as well. Small extended chutes around each pod shoot out a puff of powder. Coating anything that touches the syrupy pool.
Squall dives in and finds the nectar to be very sweet. Like a smoky honey, and is immediately blasted by this white powder. She clears the gunk from her eyes just in time to see this giant be heading right for her pincers wide open! ..... it’s only to eat the nectar. It begins to nuzzle at squall before she hops on and is lifted away. You can see by the insects contact that some of the nectar has wiped off. You also get the sense it’s more like catnip than just a food. The group watches as Squall flies away over the river, about 20 feet over the ground. The insect continues to fly.
Squall
Enjoying the thrill of flying and the bit of wind in her face Squall is able to ignore that they are deep underground for a few moments and laughs with delight calling back to the others. "It works great! Hop on one!"
Tara blinks with surprise that is worked that well, and douses herself, eyeing the bugs as she waits for one to come close.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Lucky goes next, hopping onto a passing bee: Giddy-up!
Jax would quickly move to the plant a d quickly slather himself in the liquid before hoping onto the back of the large insect. "I do hope that we will be able to find a way back out of the hive once we recover what we need." The warforged would say casually.
It'll be fine, says Lucky as a giant bee high on catnip carries him over the lava river.
Virnen makes a running start and leaps aboard a passing insect.
Fortune's Founders - An Eberron Tale: Virnen Palaris, Wood Elf Ranger (2)
Tara boards a bug, just managing to scramble aboard, and holds on tight, murmuring a prayer in Draconic over and over.
Draconic:
"Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up. Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up. Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up. Ourelonastrix protect me, let your wings hold me up."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
One by one you begin to catch a ride as you cover yourselves in the nectar/pollen combo and the bees are loving it. Almost purring underneath you as they fly. Following Squall’s lead you don’t jump off to cross the river yet, hang on and hope that they lead you were you need to go. It is nice, though the air is hot , the ride creates a Breeze. The nectar begins to dry and form to your clothes and crusts in the constant airflow.
You ride for quite a while until you see this towering mound of stone and mud like substance. Larger than any building you have seen on the surface, this hive of giant insects is swarming with countless insects moving in and out. You see the bees that you are riding are flying to a hole roughly 60 feet up in the air. As you enter it’s a pitch black tunnel that twists and winds in all directions. The bees fly with grace as they never collide with any of the walls. The pitch black tunnels end as they all seem to empty out into this large central chamber. Glowing amber red as a three story amber colored Khyber crystal glows illuminating the buzzing hive of activity.
The bees drop off the supplies you were carrying as others take the materials and drag them off. The swarms all take advantage and beginning rubbing up against you due to the pollen. You notice that the residue is cracking and falling off with each swipe. You’re unsure how the bees will act once it is cleaned off entirely. Looking around there is endless amounts of holes and tunnels to go searching for your target.
Tara glances at the others. "We should hurry before the pollen is totally gone. Try to follow where the bugs are coming from."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Jax would attempt to quickly look around and identify where the bees are taking the pollen before trying to sneak off into that direction.
Perception! 5
Sneak! 4
Salqwyn
Slipping off the bee Squall.gives it a quick pat. Then starts to wonder towards the crystal lighting the hive. “That’s amazing.”
(Does squall know anything about the crystal? Or notice any reaction to it from her mark?)
Arcana : 19
Perception : 2
(What exactly is rubbing up against us to get to the pollen? Bees the same size as the ones we rode here? Or something else?)
It is the same sized bees, think of like when you see a big dog for the first time and their excited and end up just leaning into you wanting pets. That while standing an a herd.
You see swirls of gold and amber inside as it pulses with energy. You feel very faintly a vibration in your marks that match the pulse from the crystal formation. The awe of the stone has you racking your brain but can’t pull any specific knowledge. You know it’s powerful and very highly sought after. A crystal this size is told of only in stories.