Mindartis nods, "Excellent idea, don't know why I didn't do that." Mindartis leaves with the rest and sets about patroling the area and keeping an eye on everything.
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After an hour or so, a squadron of twenty giant owls and eagles fly down to land beside the tree, transforming into elves and other people. They are wearing the robes of the Restorers. They seem quite surprised to see you are already performing the ritual, and without interrupting, their voices join in with yours. The healing of the tree accelerates.
Mindartis is patrolling on the western side of the clearing when he notices a large figure attempting to be stealthy, awkwardly hiding behind a bush that is too small to cover it. It looks like a hill giant, trying to observe what is going on.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Effing kittens Del mutters like a true Slater gutterpunk, then Our Lady and Her Blessed Servants who Know Her not, how wonderous
We cannot keep it up all night without prior preparation, Del thinks, and the ritual should handle people going on and off shift. Del lets people know they can come and go as they are inclined, and goes himself to check on Zanderfell. I think it is time to try a Greater Restoration to go in parallel with the ritual
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Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & -Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
At the accelerated rate of healing Del sees, he thinks it may not take all night. He makes his way into the tree. Zanderfell is still lying in the workshop, but looking much better. After the Greater Restoration spell, he sits up, blinking and looking around him, fully conscious. Birds rush to sit on his shoulders, twittering into his ears, and cats rub up against him, purring. He looks at you in momentary confusion and says, "Oh, you are one of Lord Quentin's companions, are you not? Galanodel Tosh, of Slate City, Cantor of the Abbey of the Unknown Goddess. And, of course, the companion of Ziia. It has been a very long time since we met, Ziia." To your surprise, the dryad takes form standing beside you. She looks indistinct, semi-transparent and ghostly, a maiden with oilive-green skin and sycamore leaves in her hair. "It is good to see you again," Zanderfell says. "Master Bard, you are a good partner for her. She grows in strength in your company."
As Quentin continues the ritual, an elemental delivers a reply to his letter. It's a hastily scribbled note from Dean Lonvari Simul. "What, what? You have found Zanderfell's tree and have access to it? And to the library? Wonderful, wonderful! Amazing! Do not move! Every scholar and professor at the Thamasaille will want to help! We will be there post haste!"
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
That I am, Master Zanderfell Del is surprised to find he is not at all surprised that Big Z knows more about everything than anyone Lord Quentin is down below, part of the ritual restoring your fair Tree - we found the right ritual in your spectacular library - I came to see if it had helped you as well. Glad to have - mostly lucky, mind - to have made the right choices. Were you aware of the battle? Del fills the wizard in on the latest happenings, if he needs to, but mindful that rest might be called for Lord Quentin is so interested to meet you in person, if you are up to it
I have not seen you manifest outside of dreams, Gentle Ally Ziia. Thank you for your help that we might do service to friends and My Unknown Lady
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Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & -Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
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Outside the tree, about twenty scholarly-looking wizards pop into existence. Lonvari is with them. He immediately calls out to the party, asking how they can help. Most of the wizads wait for your response, but six of them see the open door and eagerly head for it, one transforming into a bat, three spider-climbing up the trunk, and two levitating. Just as they reach the door, it snaps shut.
Inside the tree, Zanderfell nods and says, "I am looking forward to meeting Lord Quentin in person. I have something to discuss with him. It seems that his powers are--" he stops, and an expression of deep annoyance crosses his face. He makes a sharp gesture with one hand, and mutters, "Insolent pups!"
Out by the treeline, the hill giant scout decides to eliminate Mindartis before he can announce the giant's presence. He throws a rock!
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
We have each called for help, Lord Quentin and I, Master Zanderfell - the first response, some druids, have arrived and were the key to our healing work. Maybe this is more help, or is it an attack?
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Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & -Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
(Hmmm, it's about 500 feet away...but Raven does have highly-tuned senses...she might notice Mindartis's yelp as he is hit....okay, Raven hears something suspicious off to the southwest.)
"Not exactly an attack," Zanderfell says. "Those pesky professors from the Thamasaille are always trying to nose around in my library. There are reasons I only allow select people to enter my tree, and those jackanapes are one of the reasons!"
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Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Called for a rescue and start snooping? That is pretty crass. Is there a way to call Lord Quentin in here, or switch my place with his? You'd two like to talk, and I can set the Simulfolk doing something useful - continuing the ritual (that I found in your library, to be honest) would do your Tree well still, I believe. I'd love to hear what you know about my beloved Ziia, but it can wait until later, just curiosity.
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Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & -Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
Quentin sighs as the wizards antics, “Please. You’re not fools. Now come and help with the ritual or leave!” He tells them clearly disappointed by their actions, “I can enter and I’ll make sure that Zanderfell and his library are still intact.” Making sure the wizards know the ritual first he then uses the medallion to head back inside to check on his mentor.
Flitterbug buzzes off in haste toward your allies at the tree!
Raven moves silently through the empty battlefield...
"No hurry," says Zanderfell to Del. "I still need to rest...I can feel the ritual working, but it has a been very difficult time, and we have been fighting off the gnolls and hags for days, now. I am getting too old for this sort of thing."
Several of the wizard professors who tried to sneak in look a little shame-faced, but one mutters, "Try to borrow a book ONCE, and the old goat never forgets..." Quentin soon has them put to work on the ritual, and is able to open a door on the ground floor and head inside. (Do you shut the door behind you? :D )
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Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Mindartis goes about running in rather stupid patterns and making a lot of noise, trying to get the giant to follow him away from the tree and try and attract the attention of some help if there was any nearby.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
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Mindartis nods, "Excellent idea, don't know why I didn't do that." Mindartis leaves with the rest and sets about patroling the area and keeping an eye on everything.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
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After an hour or so, a squadron of twenty giant owls and eagles fly down to land beside the tree, transforming into elves and other people. They are wearing the robes of the Restorers. They seem quite surprised to see you are already performing the ritual, and without interrupting, their voices join in with yours. The healing of the tree accelerates.
Mindartis is patrolling on the western side of the clearing when he notices a large figure attempting to be stealthy, awkwardly hiding behind a bush that is too small to cover it. It looks like a hill giant, trying to observe what is going on.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Effing kittens Del mutters like a true Slater gutterpunk, then Our Lady and Her Blessed Servants who Know Her not, how wonderous
We cannot keep it up all night without prior preparation, Del thinks, and the ritual should handle people going on and off shift. Del lets people know they can come and go as they are inclined, and goes himself to check on Zanderfell. I think it is time to try a Greater Restoration to go in parallel with the ritual
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
At the accelerated rate of healing Del sees, he thinks it may not take all night. He makes his way into the tree. Zanderfell is still lying in the workshop, but looking much better. After the Greater Restoration spell, he sits up, blinking and looking around him, fully conscious. Birds rush to sit on his shoulders, twittering into his ears, and cats rub up against him, purring. He looks at you in momentary confusion and says, "Oh, you are one of Lord Quentin's companions, are you not? Galanodel Tosh, of Slate City, Cantor of the Abbey of the Unknown Goddess. And, of course, the companion of Ziia. It has been a very long time since we met, Ziia." To your surprise, the dryad takes form standing beside you. She looks indistinct, semi-transparent and ghostly, a maiden with oilive-green skin and sycamore leaves in her hair. "It is good to see you again," Zanderfell says. "Master Bard, you are a good partner for her. She grows in strength in your company."
As Quentin continues the ritual, an elemental delivers a reply to his letter. It's a hastily scribbled note from Dean Lonvari Simul. "What, what? You have found Zanderfell's tree and have access to it? And to the library? Wonderful, wonderful! Amazing! Do not move! Every scholar and professor at the Thamasaille will want to help! We will be there post haste!"
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
That I am, Master Zanderfell Del is surprised to find he is not at all surprised that Big Z knows more about everything than anyone Lord Quentin is down below, part of the ritual restoring your fair Tree - we found the right ritual in your spectacular library - I came to see if it had helped you as well. Glad to have - mostly lucky, mind - to have made the right choices. Were you aware of the battle? Del fills the wizard in on the latest happenings, if he needs to, but mindful that rest might be called for Lord Quentin is so interested to meet you in person, if you are up to it
I have not seen you manifest outside of dreams, Gentle Ally Ziia. Thank you for your help that we might do service to friends and My Unknown Lady
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
Raven would help with the ritual, then take a break to rest up a bit, so she can help again in a bit.
Outside the tree, about twenty scholarly-looking wizards pop into existence. Lonvari is with them. He immediately calls out to the party, asking how they can help. Most of the wizads wait for your response, but six of them see the open door and eagerly head for it, one transforming into a bat, three spider-climbing up the trunk, and two levitating. Just as they reach the door, it snaps shut.
Inside the tree, Zanderfell nods and says, "I am looking forward to meeting Lord Quentin in person. I have something to discuss with him. It seems that his powers are--" he stops, and an expression of deep annoyance crosses his face. He makes a sharp gesture with one hand, and mutters, "Insolent pups!"
Out by the treeline, the hill giant scout decides to eliminate Mindartis before he can announce the giant's presence. He throws a rock!
Attack: 8 Damage: 22
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Would Raven hear the sound of the rock being thrown? Those things are definitely not silent...
Passive perception is 20...
We have each called for help, Lord Quentin and I, Master Zanderfell - the first response, some druids, have arrived and were the key to our healing work. Maybe this is more help, or is it an attack?
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
(Hmmm, it's about 500 feet away...but Raven does have highly-tuned senses...she might notice Mindartis's yelp as he is hit....okay, Raven hears something suspicious off to the southwest.)
"Not exactly an attack," Zanderfell says. "Those pesky professors from the Thamasaille are always trying to nose around in my library. There are reasons I only allow select people to enter my tree, and those jackanapes are one of the reasons!"
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Rising from her rest Raven moves to check out the strange noise...
Stealth: 30
Called for a rescue and start snooping? That is pretty crass. Is there a way to call Lord Quentin in here, or switch my place with his? You'd two like to talk, and I can set the Simulfolk doing something useful - continuing the ritual (that I found in your library, to be honest) would do your Tree well still, I believe. I'd love to hear what you know about my beloved Ziia, but it can wait until later, just curiosity.
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
Quentin sighs as the wizards antics, “Please. You’re not fools. Now come and help with the ritual or leave!” He tells them clearly disappointed by their actions, “I can enter and I’ll make sure that Zanderfell and his library are still intact.” Making sure the wizards know the ritual first he then uses the medallion to head back inside to check on his mentor.
Mindartis grunts loudly in pain, and grabs his longsword, "Flitterbug, go and get the others. I'll hold it off."
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
Flitterbug buzzes off in haste toward your allies at the tree!
Raven moves silently through the empty battlefield...
"No hurry," says Zanderfell to Del. "I still need to rest...I can feel the ritual working, but it has a been very difficult time, and we have been fighting off the gnolls and hags for days, now. I am getting too old for this sort of thing."
Several of the wizard professors who tried to sneak in look a little shame-faced, but one mutters, "Try to borrow a book ONCE, and the old goat never forgets..." Quentin soon has them put to work on the ritual, and is able to open a door on the ground floor and head inside. (Do you shut the door behind you? :D )
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
(Yes he does. Can’t trust them now.)
Mindartis goes about running in rather stupid patterns and making a lot of noise, trying to get the giant to follow him away from the tree and try and attract the attention of some help if there was any nearby.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
((dude you're like 500 feet away from the tree and us, no leading away and no help near by))
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
((Mindartis isn't great at making plans))
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
(I admit, I kind of expected Mindartis to attack the giant. Is he becoming more cautious?)
The giant looks confused.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia