The voyage continues for five days, each one uneventful except for creature sightings. Finally, the climate changes. The air is warmer and the ocean life becomes more exotic. A plesiosaurus catches Rat's eye, Ketyune sees a merfolk, Aelmyn believes that a giant octopus waved to him. Grigor notices that "George" spends more time on deck, basking in the sun.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
(OOC: DungeonLord58, while the little details here and there is good, I'd like to see the story move forward at a higher pace. If you are instead waiting for us, the players, to react to a situation, that needs to be communicated much more clearly)
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
(OOC: DungeonLord58, while the little details here and there is good, I'd like to see the story move forward at a higher pace. If you are instead waiting for us, the players, to react to a situation, that needs to be communicated much more clearly)
This adventure is still in draft form and even then, it was designed to be played at the table. Not in a play-by-post thread on D&D Beyond. This makes it slower because you have to wait for people to post.
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Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
A couple hours later, you arrive in Chult from the northeastern side. The ship docks. To your surprise, beyond the rotted docks, a crumbled city of marvelous white stone and domed buildings. People of various races wander through the ruins of this city. The crew unloads the dinosaurs that no one bought in Waterdeep, attempting to sell them to other people. Humans, Tabaxi, and Tritons. Many of the people here ride on larger velociraptors. Market stalls are set up everywhere. Merchants and traders are advertising their wares. In the crowd, you notice a hideous, reptilian creature being chained by six cultists and being taken out of the marketplace.
On Karissa's map, the X marked on Chult starts glowing a venomous green color.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
"What do you want!" barks one of the cultists. They all where serpent masks.
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Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
"Drawing weapons, eh? Mind your own buisiness and let us take care of this mutant!" The cultists are moving towards the jungle.
"George" slips out of Grigor's pocket and coils up at the cultists' feet.
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Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
OOC: Them: "We find that hard to believe." Him: "Would you believe some effort?" Them: "We find that hard to believe." Him: "How about a great deal of effort and a few critical successes?"
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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
The cultist says to Aelmyn:"Fine. Take a look at this creature and be on your way."
Then, replying to Grigor: "No need for threats. We have our orders from the Chief Sage, Tssra Tauroch."
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Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
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When Aelmyn looks at the reptilian creature, it looks back at him through pleading, human eyes. It's hands are clawed, it's tongue is forked. It has a short tail protruding from its back.
The cultists are shocked upon hearing Karissa's name. "How do you know of Karissa? We heard that she was murdered five days ago. And to your question, the chief sage Tssra Tauroch had arrived here on the mongoose today. He was supposed to meet us here. He will be glad that we have slain the inferiors that killed Karissa. SEIZE THEM!!!
Cultist Initiative:20
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Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
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The voyage continues for five days, each one uneventful except for creature sightings. Finally, the climate changes. The air is warmer and the ocean life becomes more exotic. A plesiosaurus catches Rat's eye, Ketyune sees a merfolk, Aelmyn believes that a giant octopus waved to him. Grigor notices that "George" spends more time on deck, basking in the sun.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
This ride has been peaceful. Too peaceful.
Grigor is suspicious, due to the fact that nothing has happened.
Walton Gibson - Human Cleric, Level 1
(OOC: DungeonLord58, while the little details here and there is good, I'd like to see the story move forward at a higher pace. If you are instead waiting for us, the players, to react to a situation, that needs to be communicated much more clearly)
Chult is finally is sight. The Flaming Peaks loom over its lush jungles.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
I don't suppose we spent the trip planning what to do when we arrive, by any chance?
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
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I hear that over in chult, there are snakes big enough to eat a man whole. I also heard that they ride dinosaurs. I hope that only the latter is true.
Walton Gibson - Human Cleric, Level 1
'' Well, we've already seen some dinosaurs, so it might be true after all! ''
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
A couple hours later, you arrive in Chult from the northeastern side. The ship docks. To your surprise, beyond the rotted docks, a crumbled city of marvelous white stone and domed buildings. People of various races wander through the ruins of this city. The crew unloads the dinosaurs that no one bought in Waterdeep, attempting to sell them to other people. Humans, Tabaxi, and Tritons. Many of the people here ride on larger velociraptors. Market stalls are set up everywhere. Merchants and traders are advertising their wares. In the crowd, you notice a hideous, reptilian creature being chained by six cultists and being taken out of the marketplace.
On Karissa's map, the X marked on Chult starts glowing a venomous green color.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
I'd like to know more about the reptilian creature. I approach the creature and the cultists, carefully.
"What do you want!" barks one of the cultists. They all where serpent masks.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
Sensing trouble, I draw my sword and don my shield.
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
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"Drawing weapons, eh? Mind your own buisiness and let us take care of this mutant!" The cultists are moving towards the jungle.
"George" slips out of Grigor's pocket and coils up at the cultists' feet.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
'' We're not here to fight, I was just interested in seeing that creature closer! '' persuasion: 16
You should best heed to our will. We could destroy you with little effort.
intimidation check: 5
Walton Gibson - Human Cleric, Level 1
OOC: Them: "We find that hard to believe." Him: "Would you believe some effort?" Them: "We find that hard to believe." Him: "How about a great deal of effort and a few critical successes?"
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
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The cultist says to Aelmyn:"Fine. Take a look at this creature and be on your way."
Then, replying to Grigor: "No need for threats. We have our orders from the Chief Sage, Tssra Tauroch."
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
I take a few steps closer and examine it closer. Investigation: 7
''Where are you taking this creature? To your Chief Sage? ''
"The yuan-ti Karissa's letter mentioned a Chief Sage, and I believe the name listed was the same."
Initiative: 12
Do I get a surprise round?
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both" -- allegedly Benjamin Franklin
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When Aelmyn looks at the reptilian creature, it looks back at him through pleading, human eyes. It's hands are clawed, it's tongue is forked. It has a short tail protruding from its back.
The cultists are shocked upon hearing Karissa's name. "How do you know of Karissa? We heard that she was murdered five days ago. And to your question, the chief sage Tssra Tauroch had arrived here on the mongoose today. He was supposed to meet us here. He will be glad that we have slain the inferiors that killed Karissa. SEIZE THEM!!!
Cultist Initiative:20
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.