When Ink lands on tht giant's fist, he was able to get the potion into Angel's mouth before the giant deftly plucked the elf from his closed fist. He now holds both Angel and Ink. Angel has received healing from Rip & Ink and is now conscious. Ink, since the situation has changed just a little, do you want to try and escape or translate Rip's message? I'll use your previous rolls.
Ink, within the giant's grasp, doesn't struggle, but...
... looks up at the giant defiantly, and says, in giant, << What the little, little one said was.... (insert Rip's passionate words here)...." (Persuasion 17)
Ink, within the giant's grasp, doesn't struggle, but...
... looks up at the giant defiantly, and says, in giant, << What the little, little one said was.... (insert Rip's passionate words here)...." (Persuasion 17)
The giant considers what Ink is saying warily, cognizant of the fact that Flint and Marav are still in fighting stances.
<Still you accuse us. Klinus did not strike first—he threw a rock as warning, which you used as an excuse to begin conflict.
We did not kidnap. We have no use for slaves or prisoners.> The giant gestures widely with the hand that still holds Angel. <We drive off those who have defiantly built on the bones of Ostoria, but where they go is not our concern, and we do not meddle in their relocation. The small ones that evacuated this area were taken while leaving on your road by those who have no use for roads.>
"usually a warning shot doesn't hit so close, and comes with a warning. We found you burying the flattened remains of my home, how else could we interpret your actions if you never gave us a chance to talk. Now about these 'bones of Ostoria' you mentioned, in the History books we had I've never came across the name Ostoria, so we had no knowledge of the sacredness of the area. Did you try to explain this to the people here before smashing the place up? Irrelevant now, if you don't have my children you aren't important, allow me to search the ruins of my home for a means of tracking them then point us in the right direction, we will gladly leave you be."
The giant considers what Ink is saying warily, cognizant of the fact that Flint and Marav are still in fighting stances.
<Still you accuse us. Klinus did not strike first—he threw a rock as warning, which you used as an excuse to begin conflict.
We did not kidnap. We have no use for slaves or prisoners.> The giant gestures widely with the hand that still holds Angel. <We drive off those who have defiantly built on the bones of Ostoria, but where they go is not our concern, and we do not meddle in their relocation. The small ones that evacuated this area were taken while leaving on your road by those who have no use for roads.>
<< See from our point of view - we arrive to find the little-little one's family and see the town flattened with you and yours turning stones and flattening the area. Perhaps, the rock was meant as a warning, but a large rock thrown at a small person to us is an act of aggression, especially upon seeing the town gone. Maybe the bones of Ostoria are here, or perhaps they are in the mountains, perhaps they are everywhere, but they were lost to all your people eons ago - in battle with Tiamat's children, not us. >> Upon hearing the giant's description of the 'kidnappers,' Ink responds, << Perhaps you didn't steal away our friends and family, but by your own admission you drove them off - their fate is as much your fault as those who stole them from the road. You say those who don't use roads - what were there colors? What is there animal totem? Where are they settled? >>
// sorry - started writing this up a half hour ago, but then my manager called me over to talk about a problem with a client... LOL... we'll just go with Rip's bit then //
Ink will translate Rip's words, adding the bits he learned about Ostoria from conversation with Zephyros and the lore of the battle between the giants of old and Tiamat's children.
But also adds... << Perhaps you didn't steal away our friends and family, but by your own admission you drove them off - their fate is as much your fault as those who stole them from the road. You say those who don't use roads - what were there colors? What is there animal totem? Where are they settled? >>
The giant sets Ink down and also allows Angel to jump down. He studies you with his black, sunken eyes.
<This one speaks as if we are responsible for the state of affairs under-sky,> he rumbles. <The small ones you seek have hair like the peaceful depths below and eyes like the sky-above. But it matters not the colors of these small ones, or to where they travel. It is for us to cleanse, and for small ones to stay out of the way,> the giant explains in a matter-of-fact way.
<You may seek here under-sky but for a moment. We will tend to our wounds, and then you will either be gone, or else you will be cleansed from the surface.>
Ink gives a curt nod to the giant, << Thank you - I hope we speak again. I wish to, respectfully, speak more on the tenants of Stonebones. I want us to coexist. There's so much to learn from your people, especially from the long memories of the giants of stone. I imagine only your storm-born cousins know as much. And we have much to offer to you and yours. >>
Ink translates, and suggests that we do as instructed by the giants - for now. To Rip, "I think the townsfolk were taken by the local barbarian tribe... Black hair. Blue eyes. Let's search for tracks."
Ink marks the face of the giant he was speaking to for future reference before returning to the rest of the group. His displeasure and disappointment plain on his face.
"We have some respite from the giants... Let's search for tracks and other clues. Who wants to help me or who can I help?"
// Ink has a +4 to investigation and a +3 to perception. //
You can specify how wide a net you are casting and then roll an Investigation, Perception, or Survival roll. Wider net = higher risk/reward. Results will vary by skill used.
You may split into teams (making a single check with Advantage) or go individuals (a single check per individual).
DC is hidden. Success by 5 or more & 10 or more can be very good. Failure by 5 or more could have...negative consequences.
Rip will take Angel and search his home for something our dogs can use to track //if Angel is willing. Also my bonuses are bad so if yours are better than a +1 or +2 you should roll lol//
"Ink, could you check my library as originally planned? there might be a useful book or clue there"
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
// There is no library as all the structures have been flattened and put into the ground... if memory of the field serves me correctly. Away, please correct if I'm remembering this wrong - thanks! //
Ink asks Flint to help him search the grounds for clues, and also asks Flint if he could offer a little guidance....
//Assuming all that works out... Investigation - 20 + 3 = 26 //
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
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//safe to assume Ink or Angel are translating?//
"usually a warning shot doesn't hit so close, and comes with a warning. We found you burying the flattened remains of my home, how else could we interpret your actions if you never gave us a chance to talk. Now about these 'bones of Ostoria' you mentioned, in the History books we had I've never came across the name Ostoria, so we had no knowledge of the sacredness of the area. Did you try to explain this to the people here before smashing the place up? Irrelevant now, if you don't have my children you aren't important, allow me to search the ruins of my home for a means of tracking them then point us in the right direction, we will gladly leave you be."
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Seeing the giant begin to parley, Flint relaxes his stance, letting the Warhammer hang loose in his grip to the side.
“Hey, stone face. Let me down.” Angel yells out.
Angel will attempt to escape his grasp, he doesn’t like being restrained.
Acrobatics: 12
<< See from our point of view - we arrive to find the little-little one's family and see the town flattened with you and yours turning stones and flattening the area. Perhaps, the rock was meant as a warning, but a large rock thrown at a small person to us is an act of aggression, especially upon seeing the town gone. Maybe the bones of Ostoria are here, or perhaps they are in the mountains, perhaps they are everywhere, but they were lost to all your people eons ago - in battle with Tiamat's children, not us. >> Upon hearing the giant's description of the 'kidnappers,' Ink responds, << Perhaps you didn't steal away our friends and family, but by your own admission you drove them off - their fate is as much your fault as those who stole them from the road. You say those who don't use roads - what were there colors? What is there animal totem? Where are they settled? >>Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
// Please make an Intelligence (Persuasion) check, Ink—but add Rip's Persuasion proficiency bonus, +6, instead of your proficiency //
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
//clever way of handling using a translator Away. I get +9 though, are you not counting my expertise thing for this?//
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
//oh right i figured it out lol//
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
The giant sets Ink down and also allows Angel to jump down. He studies you with his black, sunken eyes.
<This one speaks as if we are responsible for the state of affairs under-sky,> he rumbles. <The small ones you seek have hair like the peaceful depths below and eyes like the sky-above. But it matters not the colors of these small ones, or to where they travel. It is for us to cleanse, and for small ones to stay out of the way,> the giant explains in a matter-of-fact way.
<You may seek here under-sky but for a moment. We will tend to our wounds, and then you will either be gone, or else you will be cleansed from the surface.>
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
Ink gives a curt nod to the giant, << Thank you - I hope we speak again. I wish to, respectfully, speak more on the tenants of Stonebones. I want us to coexist. There's so much to learn from your people, especially from the long memories of the giants of stone. I imagine only your storm-born cousins know as much. And we have much to offer to you and yours. >>
Ink translates, and suggests that we do as instructed by the giants - for now. To Rip, "I think the townsfolk were taken by the local barbarian tribe... Black hair. Blue eyes. Let's search for tracks."
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
It seems to Ink as if the giant was only half listening to that last.
What would you like to do now?
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Ink marks the face of the giant he was speaking to for future reference before returning to the rest of the group. His displeasure and disappointment plain on his face.
"We have some respite from the giants... Let's search for tracks and other clues. Who wants to help me or who can I help?"
// Ink has a +4 to investigation and a +3 to perception. //
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
You can specify how wide a net you are casting and then roll an Investigation, Perception, or Survival roll. Wider net = higher risk/reward. Results will vary by skill used.
You may split into teams (making a single check with Advantage) or go individuals (a single check per individual).
DC is hidden. Success by 5 or more & 10 or more can be very good. Failure by 5 or more could have...negative consequences.
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
//anyone hurt besides Angel? How bad Angel?//
Marav begins to look around, especially looking for tracks of these barbarians.
Survival: 20
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Rip will take Angel and search his home for something our dogs can use to track //if Angel is willing. Also my bonuses are bad so if yours are better than a +1 or +2 you should roll lol//
"Ink, could you check my library as originally planned? there might be a useful book or clue there"
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
// There is no library as all the structures have been flattened and put into the ground... if memory of the field serves me correctly. Away, please correct if I'm remembering this wrong - thanks! //
Ink asks Flint to help him search the grounds for clues, and also asks Flint if he could offer a little guidance....
//Assuming all that works out... Investigation - 20 + 3 = 26 //
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
Yes, flint will go with ink to help and cats guidance on him for that check