And Alyssa actually did it! With a loud thud the "stalagmite" dropped from it's weird perching on the wall, taking everyone entangled in the tendrils with it. It was not that high and being that close to the mouth (now opened with full display of the razor sharp coral like teeth) everyone landed on that southern platform.
The brave group of adventurers could breath again - the monster was dead.
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Ramious moves forward, blood pouring from deep gashes, but seemingly showing little concern as he reaches Alyssa. "Damned our rashness. That thing was horrific and nearly ended us..." He helps pick her up. Shadowy energy from around him seems to roil and get sucked into his body. ( 7 temporary hps, False Life) He helps her away from the scene of the battle...and then takes a knee, breathing heavily, and begins examining his bad wounds. He glances around at the others making sure no one else is about to collapse.
Leon aids the others away from the dead body of the thing. "That was less than fun." He breathes heavily as he too settles down on a knee, breathing hard. He nods to the others. "You are all fine companions to have." He says with sincere admiration in his tone.
The southern ledge you are on is not that big and still separated from the "mainland" by that very fast and cold rushing river, that needs to be crossed. But compare to what you have just been through - it is nothing. The monster is laying quietly, as any dead body should. You think now you can guess a face in that mess of bumps. It definitely was not the prettiest form of life you came across so far.
Bernard cut himself free of the tendril, tongue, thing and with a heavily sheathed his blades and kicked the creature. With the rest seemingly alive he grabbed his bow and from the ground and followed the others.
"Well that was a thing... not a pleasant thing but a thing" Bernard says to the others. After a moment he goes to his bag and pulls out med kit. "Ive got the med kit, how about we take a break and I patch us up?"
Alyssa would exhale audibly as the stalagmite and tendrils go limp. She'd reach for the last two vials that fell out of her bag, making sure she had all 4 unused potions safely stored for the moment.
Although Ramious showed no concern, she did. The elf would accept the assistance, though would not wish to cause any more of a burden on the tiefling. "Here." She'll offer Ramious one of the healing potions. "I'm sorry. I seem to have forgotten to distribute these earlier..." He didn't have to use it now, but at least he'd have it on hand for next time.
The wizard would offer Leon his healing potion accompanied by a smile and a nod in agreement to his statement. She felt grateful. Though, when bugs would suggest a rest and offer to patch them up, Alyssa was thrilled. "I'm womped..." She'd confess. The elf would offer Bernard his healing potion as well as her healing kit if he was running low on supplies. Even though she was tired, she was willing help him tend to the others wounds before taking their rest.
(Potion to Ramious. Potion to Leon. Potion and full healing kit to Bernard.)
"I think we all need more than just a brief rest." Leon says, holding up a hand as potions are taken out. "Maybe we should save those for another time, and make a camp now." He glances around to try to decide how defensible this area would be. If not very, then he would consider back to where they could backtrack for such a place. "We are out of spells, all of us sorely wounded, and we all could use a good long rest."
(5th level sucks for a multiclassed wizard... If I were full caster I would have 3rd level spells and be able to cast Tiny Hut right now... Cost of multiclassing.)
(I think Bernard has his own healing kit, but potions are distributed - now everyone has at least one for an emergency)
It is hard to tell whether or not you need any additional defences here: you encountered and eliminated two monsters so far. The only remaining unexplored area (as far as you can tell) is something to the north from you. From your position - across from the main area - you can see a sturdy door of iron plate, that stands open in the north wall of the cavern. Inside you can see a short passageway. It is dark (with some fluorescence on the walls as everywhere here) and quiet.
"This seems as good of a place as any." Leon tells the others. "Anyone against just camping right here and trying to get some rest?" He nods to the creature they just took out. "Hopefully other creatures are keeping clear of this area due to that thing, so it might be safe to just stay put. Thoughts?"
Ramious nods, "Very well. Let me just go take care of the unpleasant business...." He wanders back to the creature, and taking out his gutting knife begins to cut into the creature, looking for any of it's meals that it could or didn't yet digest.....
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It takes some time - even if death softened the rock-hard skin of the monster. Eventually, after familiarizing himself with monster's anatomy (and the content of it's stomach, generously soaked in fresh blood of the group), Ramious cut open the roper’s stony gizzard, revealing a ring of an intricate design and six gemstones: a ruby (worth 1,000 gp), two emeralds (worth 400 gp each), and three serpentines (worth 60 gp apiece).
The ring indeed turned out to be magical strong aura of Evocation proved it was worth to study further. If Alyssa land a hand, Identify revealed ring of spell storing
Bernard would accept the potion given to him and the healing kit. While the others made an effort to open the creature, Bernard would ask who all wants to be wrapped out?
Bernard has one 1st level spell slot left, 2 2nd level if we get them right away but understand if we need to rest for the night first. Up to everyone else of we want to use the kits or wait as a nights rest will heal us.
Ramious uses the water in the stream to watch the gunk and blood off of the gems and the ring. Once done he hands it over to Leon to identify. He whistles as he looks at the Ruby. "Wow. This is a years worth of pay for a skilled labor right here in my hand. A small fortune. Killin this thing was totally worth it. These emeralds together are almost as much again. We struck it rich boys and girls." He grins.
"And wow, a magic ring to boot. Ha, you know, all of us can cast spells. That's funny. I think we should give it to Alyssa. She killed the beast with her magic, and her magic is really all she has. The rest of us got other ways ta kill things. How's that sound to you fine gentlemen?"
Bernard thanks Alyssa for the kit and responds with a little whistle at the gems. "I agree, Alyssa should get the rings. As nice as it is, it would really be wasted on me. Best give it someone who can make the most out of it."
He motions for the others. "Come, lets eat and set up camp foe the night then."
Alyssa couldn’t help but smile at Ramious’ genuine awe at the find of treasure. Though, she’d have her own moment when they would suggest to offer her the ring. With pink cheeks the elf would be at her own loss for words. And if all three of them agreed, she would accept it with a smile. “Thank you...” After a moment she’d look up to Ramious, “You didn’t happen to find a shiny new dagger in there did you?” She’d jest, remembering her missing dagger that flew off with a troglodyte when he mentioned that she only had her magic.
The wizard would be thankful to make camp for the night. Using her magic she’d help tidy up the space B motioned to for everyone to get settled. Once the camp area was prepped, Alyssa would do her rounds checking on everyone, continuing to use her cantrips to clean and dry them off again if needed. She’d agree with Bernards suggestion to rest first, and should they require additional mending in the morning they could administer any patch ups. At least there should be no risk of infection over night with her tidying. It’s not that dirt bothered her, there was just always a time and place for a sterile environment, such as food and healing.
Finally Alyssa would take her seat to nibble at some rations.
Should she have the ring, she’d spend the time to attune to it. Are there any spells already stored in it (says there could be in the description if DM wills it)? Could we consider this a short rest before a long rest? XD Was thinking arcane recovery to store some spells in the ring before taking a long rest IF possible. Don’t know what’s pushing limits :3
There was not any shiny (or even not so shiny) dagger in monster's gizzard (non-magical not-a-rock items were probably digested) but it did not seem you would need one right now - the most dangerous creatures around were fish in the stream.
The elf will swear as she gets snatched up, dropping another potion from her pouch.
Gritting her teeth, Alyssa will decide to use her her final reserves on the threat. Still caught up in its grasps, she’ll aim her darts true.
Magic Missile 2nd lvl: 4 | 5 | 2 | 3
“Hue Help too damnit!” She’ll call her familiar to risk it, divebombing the stalagmite in hopes Ramious could land a hit.
(Hoping to give Ramious Adv. on his attack)
just an unstable unicorn.
And Alyssa actually did it! With a loud thud the "stalagmite" dropped from it's weird perching on the wall, taking everyone entangled in the tendrils with it. It was not that high and being that close to the mouth (now opened with full display of the razor sharp coral like teeth) everyone landed on that southern platform.
The brave group of adventurers could breath again - the monster was dead.
Congratulations! Level 5 everybody!
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Ramious moves forward, blood pouring from deep gashes, but seemingly showing little concern as he reaches Alyssa. "Damned our rashness. That thing was horrific and nearly ended us..." He helps pick her up. Shadowy energy from around him seems to roil and get sucked into his body. ( 7 temporary hps, False Life) He helps her away from the scene of the battle...and then takes a knee, breathing heavily, and begins examining his bad wounds. He glances around at the others making sure no one else is about to collapse.
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Leon aids the others away from the dead body of the thing. "That was less than fun." He breathes heavily as he too settles down on a knee, breathing hard. He nods to the others. "You are all fine companions to have." He says with sincere admiration in his tone.
The southern ledge you are on is not that big and still separated from the "mainland" by that very fast and cold rushing river, that needs to be crossed. But compare to what you have just been through - it is nothing. The monster is laying quietly, as any dead body should. You think now you can guess a face in that mess of bumps. It definitely was not the prettiest form of life you came across so far.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Bernard cut himself free of the tendril, tongue, thing and with a heavily sheathed his blades and kicked the creature. With the rest seemingly alive he grabbed his bow and from the ground and followed the others.
"Well that was a thing... not a pleasant thing but a thing" Bernard says to the others. After a moment he goes to his bag and pulls out med kit. "Ive got the med kit, how about we take a break and I patch us up?"
Alyssa would exhale audibly as the stalagmite and tendrils go limp. She'd reach for the last two vials that fell out of her bag, making sure she had all 4 unused potions safely stored for the moment.
Although Ramious showed no concern, she did. The elf would accept the assistance, though would not wish to cause any more of a burden on the tiefling. "Here." She'll offer Ramious one of the healing potions. "I'm sorry. I seem to have forgotten to distribute these earlier..." He didn't have to use it now, but at least he'd have it on hand for next time.
The wizard would offer Leon his healing potion accompanied by a smile and a nod in agreement to his statement. She felt grateful. Though, when bugs would suggest a rest and offer to patch them up, Alyssa was thrilled. "I'm womped..." She'd confess. The elf would offer Bernard his healing potion as well as her healing kit if he was running low on supplies. Even though she was tired, she was willing help him tend to the others wounds before taking their rest.
(Potion to Ramious. Potion to Leon. Potion and full healing kit to Bernard.)
just an unstable unicorn.
"I think we all need more than just a brief rest." Leon says, holding up a hand as potions are taken out. "Maybe we should save those for another time, and make a camp now." He glances around to try to decide how defensible this area would be. If not very, then he would consider back to where they could backtrack for such a place. "We are out of spells, all of us sorely wounded, and we all could use a good long rest."
(5th level sucks for a multiclassed wizard... If I were full caster I would have 3rd level spells and be able to cast Tiny Hut right now... Cost of multiclassing.)
(I think Bernard has his own healing kit, but potions are distributed - now everyone has at least one for an emergency)
It is hard to tell whether or not you need any additional defences here: you encountered and eliminated two monsters so far. The only remaining unexplored area (as far as you can tell) is something to the north from you. From your position - across from the main area - you can see a sturdy door of iron plate, that stands open in the north wall of the cavern. Inside you can see a short passageway. It is dark (with some fluorescence on the walls as everywhere here) and quiet.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
"This seems as good of a place as any." Leon tells the others. "Anyone against just camping right here and trying to get some rest?" He nods to the creature they just took out. "Hopefully other creatures are keeping clear of this area due to that thing, so it might be safe to just stay put. Thoughts?"
Ramious nods, "Very well. Let me just go take care of the unpleasant business...." He wanders back to the creature, and taking out his gutting knife begins to cut into the creature, looking for any of it's meals that it could or didn't yet digest.....
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
It takes some time - even if death softened the rock-hard skin of the monster. Eventually, after familiarizing himself with monster's anatomy (and the content of it's stomach, generously soaked in fresh blood of the group), Ramious cut open the roper’s stony gizzard, revealing a ring of an intricate design and six gemstones: a ruby (worth 1,000 gp), two emeralds (worth 400 gp each), and three serpentines (worth 60 gp apiece).
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Leon would use detect magic, as a ritual, to tell if the ring is magical. If so he would use some of his rest to see if he can tell what it is.
The ring indeed turned out to be magical strong aura of Evocation proved it was worth to study further. If Alyssa land a hand, Identify revealed ring of spell storing
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
Bernard would accept the potion given to him and the healing kit. While the others made an effort to open the creature, Bernard would ask who all wants to be wrapped out?
Bernard has one 1st level spell slot left, 2 2nd level if we get them right away but understand if we need to rest for the night first. Up to everyone else of we want to use the kits or wait as a nights rest will heal us.
Ramious uses the water in the stream to watch the gunk and blood off of the gems and the ring. Once done he hands it over to Leon to identify. He whistles as he looks at the Ruby. "Wow. This is a years worth of pay for a skilled labor right here in my hand. A small fortune. Killin this thing was totally worth it. These emeralds together are almost as much again. We struck it rich boys and girls." He grins.
"And wow, a magic ring to boot. Ha, you know, all of us can cast spells. That's funny. I think we should give it to Alyssa. She killed the beast with her magic, and her magic is really all she has. The rest of us got other ways ta kill things. How's that sound to you fine gentlemen?"
What's the difference between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?
Class.
Bernard thanks Alyssa for the kit and responds with a little whistle at the gems. "I agree, Alyssa should get the rings. As nice as it is, it would really be wasted on me. Best give it someone who can make the most out of it."
He motions for the others. "Come, lets eat and set up camp foe the night then."
Alyssa couldn’t help but smile at Ramious’ genuine awe at the find of treasure. Though, she’d have her own moment when they would suggest to offer her the ring. With pink cheeks the elf would be at her own loss for words. And if all three of them agreed, she would accept it with a smile. “Thank you...” After a moment she’d look up to Ramious, “You didn’t happen to find a shiny new dagger in there did you?” She’d jest, remembering her missing dagger that flew off with a troglodyte when he mentioned that she only had her magic.
The wizard would be thankful to make camp for the night. Using her magic she’d help tidy up the space B motioned to for everyone to get settled. Once the camp area was prepped, Alyssa would do her rounds checking on everyone, continuing to use her cantrips to clean and dry them off again if needed. She’d agree with Bernards suggestion to rest first, and should they require additional mending in the morning they could administer any patch ups. At least there should be no risk of infection over night with her tidying. It’s not that dirt bothered her, there was just always a time and place for a sterile environment, such as food and healing.
Finally Alyssa would take her seat to nibble at some rations.
Should she have the ring, she’d spend the time to attune to it. Are there any spells already stored in it (says there could be in the description if DM wills it)? Could we consider this a short rest before a long rest? XD Was thinking arcane recovery to store some spells in the ring before taking a long rest IF possible. Don’t know what’s pushing limits :3
just an unstable unicorn.
The Ring:
First, useful link with explanations: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/76556/how-does-a-ring-of-spell-storing-function
Now, stored spells: 1
Spells in the ring: Ice Knife (Spell Attack +5), Charm Person (Wis DC 13), Absorb Elements, False Life, Color Spray
There was not any shiny (or even not so shiny) dagger in monster's gizzard (non-magical not-a-rock items were probably digested) but it did not seem you would need one right now - the most dangerous creatures around were fish in the stream.
Meili Liang Lvl 5 Monk
Dice
So last chance, anyone want a use of the healing kit before we rest or we just going to camp for the night and regain from there?