"On that, I couldn't agree more." Zaf said just before wincing in pain. "And preferably a long one. As bad as the body feels, I don't think I could handle much more of either Desna's or the world's power at the moment. Not without a more severe cost."The Owl Aarakocra makes his way over to whatever can be likened to a backless chair and plops down on it. "But, I'm willing to if it comes to it." He admits, and would look on to the others for any dissenting opinions.
(OOC: Zaf's vote is long rest, naturally.)
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"Yes, sweet Rose." Jirel would nod. "You and Zaf must rest to replenish your magic." Throughout this journey both of their talents have been more than key to breaking free of some restraints and challenges thrown at them by their foes. Sera, Jasun and Nadya were powerful allies that pushed through despite the odds. They too needed to mend. Body, mind and soul. It all needed care. There was more to life's journey besides her anger and craving for a fight. So much more. She was learning that thanks to those around her. And some may be suffering more than others. We will break free and move on to the next chapter. Soon.
With everyone ready to rest safely in the hut, Jirel would excuse herself, only for a short time. She felt drawn to find a quiet place to sit where she could feel the ground beneath her and look up at the stars. Perhaps she's been inspired by Zaf's display of celestial magics... but she just wanted to stare up at the sky in this unfamiliar place, run her fingers through the dirt to get a sense of this place. Maybe take a breath and connect with... what ever is out there.
Jirel's honeyed eyes would trace the sky. Things were very different each 'place' they hopped. She had simply been blocking out the reality of how far she truly was from home. There was this sense of feeling so tiny in such a vast reality that she didn't want to believe. Being small, shouldn't matter. Being one, shouldn't matter. One of the barbarian's hand would leave the ground to find its place on her stomach once again as her eyes fell over a particular set of clusters in the sky... they resembled a mother bear and cub (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor aka the big dipper and little dipper.)
Who cares if one more light goes out? In a sky of a million stars It flickers, flickers Who cares when someone's time runs out? If a moment is all we are
Well I do
The blondes mind would drift, thinking about the light of faith in others Rose radiates, and the fiery passion Sera has shown in them during their lowest times... Those two shone bright in defense of hope. Of a purposeful life. They inspire the belief that any one can make a splash, no matter how big the pond.
Jirel would inhale a deep breath and spend some time communing with nature.
Commune with Nature Could be useless, but basically looking to see if she can gain any helpful knowledge such as:
prevalent plants, minerals, animals, or peoples
powerful celestials, fey, fiends, elementals, or undead
influence from other planes of existence
(Taking a long rest. Will return to hut if necessary of course. Just throwing out some RP fluff today since its been a while for myself, and we leveled.)
Jirel: Now that Rasputin's World Anchor has been severed, your communion with nature reveals no influence from other planes nor any powerful celestials or other creatures. As for prevalent life forms, you only detect humans and whatever lifeforms exist in this part of Russia.
Reign of Winter Book Six: The Witch Queen's Revenge
How long is your thread, little one?” the ancient norn asked. “Would you like to see your end? Do you care to see the fabric it weaves? Open your eyes, girl, and I can show you your fate. I can introduce you to worlds beyond your tiny imagination. Stay with me here in my grotto and you can learn your true worth in the universe.” Yanca listened to the creature and considered her offer, wondering what it would mean. How would it change the rest of her life? As she thought on it, she knew her decision was already made. She would remain here and learn.
You all take your rest and the next morning, you follow the dolls' prodding and head up the trapdoor in the ceiling.
Area A1
The trap door opens out of a large, flat-topped gneiss boulder at the bottom of a grotto surrounded by sheer rock cliffs broken by myriad ledges and fissures. The sound of falling water echoes through the grotto and a fine, chill mist fills the air with sparkling droplets. Most of the grotto’s walls are in shade, though bright sunlight shines down from somewhere above, refracting through the mist to create rainbows and glowing jewels of radiance. The shadow of a huge, gnarled tree is just visible through the fog toward the sound of the waterfall.
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Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
A picturesque waterfall tumbles from the cliff above into a roiling pool that bubbles like a giant witch’s cauldron. The waterfall gives off a frigid mist, but hot steam rises from the bubbling waters of the pool, combining with the mist to make a comfortable, if somewhat damp, locale. Colorful lichens grow on the rocks around the pool, and lush ferns grow from every fissure and seam in the rock. Numerous trees, ranging from shrublike saplings to fully grown specimens crowd the soil around the pool’s edge. Just visible through the mist, a magnificent rowan tree with an immense trunk stands on a low ledge overlooking the pool. The lowest of its thin branches hang all the way down to dip into the surface of the pool, and its leaves constantly drip with condensation from the ever-present mist. Massive knots that almost resemble contorted faces look out from the tree’s gnarled surface, and its fissured bark bears the scars of ancient lines carved into the tree that lost whatever symbolic meaning they may have had ages ago.
Out from the tree, a humanoid creature emerges and begins speaking to you in Russian. After a few moments, it switches when it realizes that you don't understand what she's saying.
“You have come far, wanderers, but the threads of fate have finally led you here to Grandmother’s Cauldron, the root of Baba Yaga’s Dancing Hut. Here was Baba Yaga’s past made, and here will her future be decided. Know then that I am Vigliv, ally and mentor to Baba Yaga, for I am norn, and hold the golden thread of her fate in my hands. Baba Yaga has been trapped within the doll you hold by one of her own blood, her own power turned against her to do so. But to free Baba Yaga from her prison and gain mastery over her betrayer, you must pay heed to the wisdom of the universe and homage to its fate. Here, in Baba Yaga’s Dancing Hut, lie the very fundamental essences of Baba Yaga’s being. Should her treacherous daughter recover these, she would gain great power over her mother, possibly enough to destroy Baba Yaga once and for all. “Therefore, you must seek out these elements of Baba Yaga’s nature first. You must first take the fate of Baba Yaga into your hands, then find her power, her death, and her life. Lastly, you will need the blood of Baba Yaga to finally free the Old Crone. Only in this way can you defeat the daughter who betrayed her, and in so doing, save your own world. I can guide your steps in their quest. Your search begins now.”
As the creature finishes speaking, some boar-rhino creature pops out of the water and charges you aggressively! The humanoid retreats back into the tree!
Catoblepas:11 Nadya:12
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Aeydof 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\
Jirel actually stepped along more gracefully through this leg of their stretch. She took her time to look around and take in the sights of the strange nature here. It was easy to enjoy the beauty even when the inevitable was about to occur. A battle. The barbarian was refreshed after a night of rest, but that itch to get the blood pumping and the heart racing was starting to dance around her body. She was ready to play.
Zaf squeezes the prayer beads bound to his talons, and sings softly of the final hours blessing meant for all to share. And so he did, spreading his wings and surrounding the others briefly with a warm grey light that lingers in some. Then, as he began strike a pose similar to an archer lining up a shot, his form changed into the midnight black of night with eyes glowing white.
From a bow of starlight he loses a shot, before taking to the air ready to let more rain down in the next few moments; his form more indistinct, and gaseous at the edge than previously so.
Action: Cast (2nd level)Bless on Self, Seraphina, Jirel, and Rose.
Bonus Action: Transform into Starry Form(Archery), and shoot at Catoblepas. Attack: 1+14 Damage: 17 radiant.
Jirel would inhale a slow deep breath. She could feel Zaf’s magic blanket her, filling her with an extra boost. Opening her eyes, her honeyed pupils would lock on target. The blonde would roll her shoulders back, hold her stature tall and strong as she’d draw her battleaxe. She’d drum her fingers along the hilt playfully in anticipation before gripping tightly, flexing her muscles and feeling the familiar tingle of goosebumps pepper her skin in exhileration. The barbarian would kick off.
BA: Rage
Attack 1: 30 Damage: 7 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 4 Attack 2: 30 Damage: 9 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 1
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Rose takes a deep breath after feeling Zaf’s magic wash over her. Soon after, she thrusts her staff in the direction of the rhino boat looking creature and casts off a Ray of Frost!
Attack: 24 Damage: 19 + #Blessed 1
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Aeydof 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\
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Barbie con save: 12
Jirel would shrug off at least half of the disgusting morning breath exhaled onto them. Not wanting to linger in it, the blonde would respond with some reckless strikes of her own.
Attack 1: 27 Damage: 8 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 1 Attack 2: 17 Damage: 11 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 4
Rose covers her mouth as she hacks and coughs, trying to cast a Guiding Bolt on the kitty!
Attack: 19 Damage: 14 + Blessy Buu 2
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Aeydof 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\
The light about Zaf flickered, but would not succumb to the deadly gas anymore than the rest of the bird man. And in retiliation, he not only loosed a condensed ball of cosmic power, but also loosed another shot from a long bow of conjured star light.
Action: Cast (1st level)Guiding Bolt from "Star Map"(4 of 5 Free Remaining). Attack: 1+27 Damage: 10 radiant.
Bonus Action: Transform into Starry Form(Archery), and shoot at Catoblepas. Attack: 1+17 Damage: 17 radiant.
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"On that, I couldn't agree more." Zaf said just before wincing in pain. "And preferably a long one. As bad as the body feels, I don't think I could handle much more of either Desna's or the world's power at the moment. Not without a more severe cost." The Owl Aarakocra makes his way over to whatever can be likened to a backless chair and plops down on it. "But, I'm willing to if it comes to it." He admits, and would look on to the others for any dissenting opinions.
(OOC: Zaf's vote is long rest, naturally.)
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
"Yes, sweet Rose." Jirel would nod. "You and Zaf must rest to replenish your magic." Throughout this journey both of their talents have been more than key to breaking free of some restraints and challenges thrown at them by their foes. Sera, Jasun and Nadya were powerful allies that pushed through despite the odds. They too needed to mend. Body, mind and soul. It all needed care. There was more to life's journey besides her anger and craving for a fight. So much more. She was learning that thanks to those around her. And some may be suffering more than others. We will break free and move on to the next chapter. Soon.
With everyone ready to rest safely in the hut, Jirel would excuse herself, only for a short time. She felt drawn to find a quiet place to sit where she could feel the ground beneath her and look up at the stars. Perhaps she's been inspired by Zaf's display of celestial magics... but she just wanted to stare up at the sky in this unfamiliar place, run her fingers through the dirt to get a sense of this place. Maybe take a breath and connect with... what ever is out there.
Jirel's honeyed eyes would trace the sky. Things were very different each 'place' they hopped. She had simply been blocking out the reality of how far she truly was from home. There was this sense of feeling so tiny in such a vast reality that she didn't want to believe. Being small, shouldn't matter. Being one, shouldn't matter. One of the barbarian's hand would leave the ground to find its place on her stomach once again as her eyes fell over a particular set of clusters in the sky... they resembled a mother bear and cub (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor aka the big dipper and little dipper.)
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In a sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
If a moment is all we are
Well I do
The blondes mind would drift, thinking about the light of faith in others Rose radiates, and the fiery passion Sera has shown in them during their lowest times... Those two shone bright in defense of hope. Of a purposeful life. They inspire the belief that any one can make a splash, no matter how big the pond.
Jirel would inhale a deep breath and spend some time communing with nature.
Commune with Nature
Could be useless, but basically looking to see if she can gain any helpful knowledge such as:
(Taking a long rest. Will return to hut if necessary of course. Just throwing out some RP fluff today since its been a while for myself, and we leveled.)
just an unstable unicorn.
Jirel: Now that Rasputin's World Anchor has been severed, your communion with nature reveals no influence from other planes nor any powerful celestials or other creatures. As for prevalent life forms, you only detect humans and whatever lifeforms exist in this part of Russia.
Reign of Winter Book Six: The Witch Queen's Revenge
How long is your thread, little one?” the ancient norn asked. “Would you like to see your end? Do you care to see the fabric it weaves? Open your eyes, girl, and I can show you your fate. I can introduce you to worlds beyond your tiny imagination. Stay with me here in my grotto and you can learn your true worth in the universe.” Yanca listened to the creature and considered her offer, wondering what it would mean. How would it change the rest of her life? As she thought on it, she knew her decision was already made. She would remain here and learn.
You all take your rest and the next morning, you follow the dolls' prodding and head up the trapdoor in the ceiling.
Area A1
The trap door opens out of a large, flat-topped gneiss boulder at the bottom of a grotto surrounded by sheer rock cliffs broken by myriad ledges and fissures. The sound of falling water echoes through the grotto and a fine, chill mist fills the air with sparkling droplets. Most of the grotto’s walls are in shade, though bright sunlight shines down from somewhere above, refracting through the mist to create rainbows and glowing jewels of radiance. The shadow of a huge, gnarled tree is just visible through the fog toward the sound of the waterfall.
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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A2 and A3
A picturesque waterfall tumbles from the cliff above into a roiling pool that bubbles like a giant witch’s cauldron. The waterfall gives off a frigid mist, but hot steam rises from the bubbling waters of the pool, combining with the mist to make a comfortable, if somewhat damp, locale. Colorful lichens grow on the rocks around the pool, and lush ferns grow from every fissure and seam in the rock. Numerous trees, ranging from shrublike saplings to fully grown specimens crowd the soil around the pool’s edge. Just visible through the mist, a magnificent rowan tree with an immense trunk stands on a low ledge overlooking the pool. The lowest of its thin branches hang all the way down to dip into the surface of the pool, and its leaves constantly drip with condensation from the ever-present mist. Massive knots that almost resemble contorted faces look out from the tree’s gnarled surface, and its fissured bark bears the scars of ancient lines carved into the tree that lost whatever symbolic meaning they may have had ages ago.
Out from the tree, a humanoid creature emerges and begins speaking to you in Russian. After a few moments, it switches when it realizes that you don't understand what she's saying.
“You have come far, wanderers, but the threads of fate have finally led you here to Grandmother’s Cauldron, the root of Baba Yaga’s Dancing Hut. Here was Baba Yaga’s past made, and here will her future be decided. Know then that I am Vigliv, ally and mentor to Baba Yaga, for I am norn, and hold the golden thread of her fate in my hands. Baba Yaga has been trapped within the doll you hold by one of her own blood, her own power turned against her to do so. But to free Baba Yaga from her prison and gain mastery over her betrayer, you must pay heed to the wisdom of the universe and homage to its fate. Here, in Baba Yaga’s Dancing Hut, lie the very fundamental essences of Baba Yaga’s being. Should her treacherous daughter recover these, she would gain great power over her mother, possibly enough to destroy Baba Yaga once and for all. “Therefore, you must seek out these elements of Baba Yaga’s nature first. You must first take the fate of Baba Yaga into your hands, then find her power, her death, and her life. Lastly, you will need the blood of Baba Yaga to finally free the Old Crone. Only in this way can you defeat the daughter who betrayed her, and in so doing, save your own world. I can guide your steps in their quest. Your search begins now.”
As the creature finishes speaking, some boar-rhino creature pops out of the water and charges you aggressively! The humanoid retreats back into the tree!
Catoblepas:11
Nadya:12
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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"The road is almost at its end." Zaf mutters, as he shifted stance. "Almost out of time." He adds quietly, before then glancing over to Jasun.
Zafnitiative: 18.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Rosinitty: 13
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\
Jirel actually stepped along more gracefully through this leg of their stretch. She took her time to look around and take in the sights of the strange nature here. It was easy to enjoy the beauty even when the inevitable was about to occur. A battle. The barbarian was refreshed after a night of rest, but that itch to get the blood pumping and the heart racing was starting to dance around her body. She was ready to play.
Barbinitiative: 17
just an unstable unicorn.
18
Zaf(22),Jirel(17),Jasun(14),Rose(13),Nadya(12),Catoblepas(11)(242),Seraphina(3)
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Zaf squeezes the prayer beads bound to his talons, and sings softly of the final hours blessing meant for all to share. And so he did, spreading his wings and surrounding the others briefly with a warm grey light that lingers in some. Then, as he began strike a pose similar to an archer lining up a shot, his form changed into the midnight black of night with eyes glowing white.
From a bow of starlight he loses a shot, before taking to the air ready to let more rain down in the next few moments; his form more indistinct, and gaseous at the edge than previously so.
Action: Cast (2nd level)Bless on Self, Seraphina, Jirel, and Rose.
Bonus Action: Transform into Starry Form(Archery), and shoot at Catoblepas.
Attack: 1+14 Damage: 17 radiant.
Movement: Fly 20ft into the air.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Jirel would inhale a slow deep breath. She could feel Zaf’s magic blanket her, filling her with an extra boost. Opening her eyes, her honeyed pupils would lock on target. The blonde would roll her shoulders back, hold her stature tall and strong as she’d draw her battleaxe. She’d drum her fingers along the hilt playfully in anticipation before gripping tightly, flexing her muscles and feeling the familiar tingle of goosebumps pepper her skin in exhileration. The barbarian would kick off.
BA: Rage
Attack 1: 30 Damage: 7 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 4
Attack 2: 30 Damage: 9 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 1
just an unstable unicorn.
Rose takes a deep breath after feeling Zaf’s magic wash over her. Soon after, she thrusts her staff in the direction of the rhino boat looking creature and casts off a Ray of Frost!
Attack: 24 Damage: 19 + #Blessed 1
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\
Zaf(22),Jirel(17),Jasun(14),Rose(13),Nadya(12),Catoblepas(11)(185),Seraphina(3)
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Jasun and Nadya attack the Catoblepas!
Attack: 24 Damage: 15
Attack: 27 Damage: 14
Attack: 16 Damage: 11
Attack: 19 Damage: 13
Attack: 21 Damage: 13
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Zaf(22),Jirel(17),Jasun(14),Rose(13),Nadya(12),Catoblepas(11)(151),Seraphina(3)
The Catoblepas lets out a stream of toxic breath! Everyone needs to make a DC18 Con Save to take half of 29 poison damage!
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Con Save(DC 18): 10.
(Forgot the Cosmic Omen for the Day: Weal or Woe - 2. Weal!)
Plus Bless to Con Save: 4.
Reaction: Cosmic Omen - Weal Bonus to above Con Save: 6.
Conc. Save(DC 10): 13.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Gross, burp: 11
Sera triggers her sword and attacks the kitty.
Attack: 27 Damage: 22
Attack: 20 Damage: 15
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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!
Barbie con save: 12
Jirel would shrug off at least half of the disgusting morning breath exhaled onto them. Not wanting to linger in it, the blonde would respond with some reckless strikes of her own.
Attack 1: 27 Damage: 8 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 1
Attack 2: 17 Damage: 11 + 3 Rage and a Bless: 4
just an unstable unicorn.
Zaf(22),Jirel(17),Jasun(14),Rose(13),Nadya(12),Catoblepas(11)(77),Seraphina(3)
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Damn commies: 15 + Bless 4
Rose covers her mouth as she hacks and coughs, trying to cast a Guiding Bolt on the kitty!
Attack: 19 Damage: 14 + Blessy Buu 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\
The light about Zaf flickered, but would not succumb to the deadly gas anymore than the rest of the bird man. And in retiliation, he not only loosed a condensed ball of cosmic power, but also loosed another shot from a long bow of conjured star light.
Action: Cast (1st level)Guiding Bolt from "Star Map"(4 of 5 Free Remaining).
Attack: 1+27 Damage: 10 radiant.
Bonus Action: Transform into Starry Form(Archery), and shoot at Catoblepas.
Attack: 1+17 Damage: 17 radiant.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.