Well done on the fight and the role-playing. When you level up (TO LEVEL 7), make sure you're ready to go on, familiar with new abilities/spell, and roll your HP and update. (Go ahead and heal up to full, and take a long rest.)
Zuleika is on her knees, she will not put up a fight, but remains quiet and defeated. Excellent role-playing you guys, but you will need to decide what to do with her.
Kia hands the Tome to Odmun. The Tome of Strahd is a heavy leatherbound book, written on parchment in a very elegant script. It is quite the relic. What it would be doing in the hands of werewolves, you have no idea. As you gloss it over, it tells the life of Strahd as a leader and commander to his fall to undeath by making a pact with the Shadowfell for eternal life and power. No doubt, if he knew you all possessed such a book, he would want it back by any means nessesary. Just holding the book makes you uneasy. Take caution, and DO NOT LOSE IT.
You have finished 1/4 of Madam Eva's prophecy. There are two magic items left to find, (the Sunsword, and the Holy Symbol) and one powerful ally. (Stella.) You need to decide what you're going to do next. Whichever you choose, I will move the story forward and present the location.
BRIELLA:
You make your way into the cave and you find an unusual sight. There are eight small children in cages around a statue which appears to be '"Mother Night". There are two fresh corpses hanging on the wall behind the statue, recently killed by the pact, covered in writhing maggots. There is an immense mountain of treasure around "Mother Night". You can tell this is where the Tome was. The overall stench and scene makes you feel uneasy. Upon seeing you, the children shake in fear and look upon you with fright, and uncertainty.
IMRYLL:
Finally, at this particular point, I would love to take the opportunity to introduce a new member to the party, my old real life neighbor, who knows well of my infamy as a DM and a player - has asked to join the group.
I present to you Imryll, the Rogue/Ranger. He will be ready to go tomorrow.
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(How dark in the cave is it?If its really dark I'm going to cast Light.)
"Oh my goodness."Briella slow approaches the the nearest cage. Slipping into her natural caregiver self she begin checking over the children for wounds.
Medicine:18
"Hello, loves. Its okay. its alright. The danger has passed. I'm Briella, a healer. Can anyone tell me your names?" She ask in a quiet voice trying not to frighten them.
Odmun watches the events unfold. So quickly to their tempers flare up, but just as quickly are they quelled. He pulls out his pipe, stuffs, and puffs on it a little. That's when Kia storms by, shoving the hefty tome into his mitts. He just looks at the Tabaxi as she goes off. With a shrug of his shoulders, he leaves her to tend to whatever it is she needs. Same with the rest. Same with the rest. He has no love for the werewolves, but he has no intention on slaying defeated foes. He gives the tome a cursory scan, getting a feel for what it's all about, and then shoves it into his bag. "There will be plenty of time to look this over soon. For now, I'll go with Briella to see about these children".
He hurries ahead and eventually catches up. Before he can say anything, the stench catches him. "Oh gods!" He sees the alter and the bodies. Odmun begins to feel woozy. Memories force their way to the front of his awareness. They flash before him of a cult, an alter, a dagger...His last moments of humanity. The Bugbear shakes his head, but more memories come. he sees a head hanging at the entrance to a cave. Not this one, but one far away. A den of Bugbears. The head at the cave lets out a horrifying scream, alerting the bugbears to intruders! Another flash, and suddenly he sees the bugbears slain. All but one, which crawls its way out to a nearby lake before finally succumbing to its wounds.
Finally, Odmun comes back to his senses. Again he shakes his head "Ugh...."
The cave is lit regularly by torches, so it is not too dark. The children act like beaten dogs, and quiver at your approach. They are bruised and you can see evidence that some have bled. Their hands and knuckles are scraped scuffed. It is clear that these children were kidnapped at a very young age and perhaps..forced to fight? Your medicine check reveals that, for now, they are safe, but like beaten dogs, they do not speak and look very afraid.
As you study the children, a couple of torches go out, and you are overwhelmed with a sudden sense of dread, like something horrible is approaching.
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The Bugbear looks at the treasure piled up around the alter. He scratches his chin as he attempts to see if anything useful is there.
Odmun shivers as the lights flicker out. "Oh...I don't like this..." The Investigator will attempt to make a Religion check to see if he has any idea what may be happening.
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"Right, Odmun."Brielle gives the bugbear a nod,she takes a moment to cast light on her mace just in case any of the other torches go out Turning to Celty and Sniffles she says.
"Alright you two we need to get the children out now quickly!" The Giant Elk and Rat make affirmative noises and move toward the back of the children attempting to guide them from behind and picking up any stragglers that fall to far behind. Briella reaches down and gently grabs the hands of the two closest children and begins walking. She is also going to keep an eye out for anything strange.
Perception:19(I don't what to add to that since I'm currently on mobile and can't check.)
Youre about halfway to the entrance. As you walk with the children, who are extremely scared, an explosion of shadow erupts in front of you, your animal friends, and Odmun, nearly knocking all of you on your behinds.
Strahd appears and lunges at Odmun, a spell he casts throws you back kinetically, hard, slamming you against the opposite cave wall, taking you a bit aways from Briella and the children. The children, now, thoroughly spooked - scream in terror and some run away in a random direction. After pushing Odmun away, he grabs Briella by the shoulders and is literally nose to nose with you as he smiles.
"Going somewhere?"He says slyly to you. "You all made short work of my werewolves. Very impressive. I could use someone like you. You are lovely, and I sense great potential in you. Just like...Varis. But, we all know the ending to that story, don't we? Such a shame. Such weakness. Pathetic. He couldn't handle it. You could. Come with me, forget your friends. I will show you TRUE power. I will give you anything you want."
It's hard to concentrate with the remaining children screaming.
Martha turns to the matron of wolfs, “As I said, we’re not killing you, yet. Maybe if you actually told us what you’re doing and who you are, then we might warm up to you.”
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DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms- The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon- Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland -Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF!- Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
OOC: Yeah we are in the back of this cave. It was my belief that it was pretty far back. Besides, I think we should let Briella react first. I mean, this IS happening between her and Strahd. It's her moment.
(Just looked back through the posts. I must have fallen asleep last night before posting my intent to head back into the cave. I'll update my post shortly.)
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Characters:
Grishkar Darkmoor, Necromancer of Nerull the Despiser Kelvin Rabbitfoot, Diviner, con artist, always hunting for a good sale Bründir Halfshield, Valor Bard, three-time Sheercleft Drinking Competition Champion, Hometown hero
THE SITUATION:
Well done on the fight and the role-playing. When you level up (TO LEVEL 7), make sure you're ready to go on, familiar with new abilities/spell, and roll your HP and update. (Go ahead and heal up to full, and take a long rest.)
Zuleika is on her knees, she will not put up a fight, but remains quiet and defeated. Excellent role-playing you guys, but you will need to decide what to do with her.
Kia hands the Tome to Odmun. The Tome of Strahd is a heavy leatherbound book, written on parchment in a very elegant script. It is quite the relic. What it would be doing in the hands of werewolves, you have no idea. As you gloss it over, it tells the life of Strahd as a leader and commander to his fall to undeath by making a pact with the Shadowfell for eternal life and power. No doubt, if he knew you all possessed such a book, he would want it back by any means nessesary. Just holding the book makes you uneasy. Take caution, and DO NOT LOSE IT.
You have finished 1/4 of Madam Eva's prophecy. There are two magic items left to find, (the Sunsword, and the Holy Symbol) and one powerful ally. (Stella.) You need to decide what you're going to do next. Whichever you choose, I will move the story forward and present the location.
BRIELLA:
You make your way into the cave and you find an unusual sight. There are eight small children in cages around a statue which appears to be '"Mother Night". There are two fresh corpses hanging on the wall behind the statue, recently killed by the pact, covered in writhing maggots. There is an immense mountain of treasure around "Mother Night". You can tell this is where the Tome was. The overall stench and scene makes you feel uneasy. Upon seeing you, the children shake in fear and look upon you with fright, and uncertainty.
IMRYLL:
Finally, at this particular point, I would love to take the opportunity to introduce a new member to the party, my old real life neighbor, who knows well of my infamy as a DM and a player - has asked to join the group.
I present to you Imryll, the Rogue/Ranger. He will be ready to go tomorrow.
OOC: Not sure. If we recharge after a level then no, if not then yes
EDIT: EVERYTIME! Also, Welcome Imyrll! Please be sane... I need some help here
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Briella mentioned he'd have rather gone after the holy symbol first, I recommend we do that.
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Briella mentioned he'd have rather gone after the holy symbol first, I recommend we do that.
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
(How dark in the cave is it?If its really dark I'm going to cast Light.)
"Oh my goodness." Briella slow approaches the the nearest cage. Slipping into her natural caregiver self she begin checking over the children for wounds.
Medicine:18
"Hello, loves. Its okay. its alright. The danger has passed. I'm Briella, a healer. Can anyone tell me your names?" She ask in a quiet voice trying not to frighten them.
Odmun watches the events unfold. So quickly to their tempers flare up, but just as quickly are they quelled. He pulls out his pipe, stuffs, and puffs on it a little. That's when Kia storms by, shoving the hefty tome into his mitts. He just looks at the Tabaxi as she goes off. With a shrug of his shoulders, he leaves her to tend to whatever it is she needs. Same with the rest. Same with the rest. He has no love for the werewolves, but he has no intention on slaying defeated foes. He gives the tome a cursory scan, getting a feel for what it's all about, and then shoves it into his bag. "There will be plenty of time to look this over soon. For now, I'll go with Briella to see about these children".
He hurries ahead and eventually catches up. Before he can say anything, the stench catches him. "Oh gods!" He sees the alter and the bodies. Odmun begins to feel woozy. Memories force their way to the front of his awareness. They flash before him of a cult, an alter, a dagger...His last moments of humanity. The Bugbear shakes his head, but more memories come. he sees a head hanging at the entrance to a cave. Not this one, but one far away. A den of Bugbears. The head at the cave lets out a horrifying scream, alerting the bugbears to intruders! Another flash, and suddenly he sees the bugbears slain. All but one, which crawls its way out to a nearby lake before finally succumbing to its wounds.
Finally, Odmun comes back to his senses. Again he shakes his head "Ugh...."
The cave is lit regularly by torches, so it is not too dark. The children act like beaten dogs, and quiver at your approach. They are bruised and you can see evidence that some have bled. Their hands and knuckles are scraped scuffed. It is clear that these children were kidnapped at a very young age and perhaps..forced to fight? Your medicine check reveals that, for now, they are safe, but like beaten dogs, they do not speak and look very afraid.
As you study the children, a couple of torches go out, and you are overwhelmed with a sudden sense of dread, like something horrible is approaching.
Zuleika looks up and says, to no one in particular, to spare her life, and let the children go with her.
The Bugbear looks at the treasure piled up around the alter. He scratches his chin as he attempts to see if anything useful is there.
Odmun shivers as the lights flicker out. "Oh...I don't like this..." The Investigator will attempt to make a Religion check to see if he has any idea what may be happening.
Religion: 10
Regardless of the outcome, he will turn to Briella and the children. "Briella...Briella, we need to leave. Now! Gather the children!"
OOC: Forgot to add the Perception roll for the first part of that post
Perception: 10
"Right, Odmun."Brielle gives the bugbear a nod,she takes a moment to cast light on her mace just in case any of the other torches go out Turning to Celty and Sniffles she says.
"Alright you two we need to get the children out now quickly!" The Giant Elk and Rat make affirmative noises and move toward the back of the children attempting to guide them from behind and picking up any stragglers that fall to far behind. Briella reaches down and gently grabs the hands of the two closest children and begins walking. She is also going to keep an eye out for anything strange.
Perception:19(I don't what to add to that since I'm currently on mobile and can't check.)
Youre about halfway to the entrance. As you walk with the children, who are extremely scared, an explosion of shadow erupts in front of you, your animal friends, and Odmun, nearly knocking all of you on your behinds.
Cliffhanger.
Strahd appears and lunges at Odmun, a spell he casts throws you back kinetically, hard, slamming you against the opposite cave wall, taking you a bit aways from Briella and the children. The children, now, thoroughly spooked - scream in terror and some run away in a random direction. After pushing Odmun away, he grabs Briella by the shoulders and is literally nose to nose with you as he smiles.
"Going somewhere?" He says slyly to you. "You all made short work of my werewolves. Very impressive. I could use someone like you. You are lovely, and I sense great potential in you. Just like...Varis. But, we all know the ending to that story, don't we? Such a shame. Such weakness. Pathetic. He couldn't handle it. You could. Come with me, forget your friends. I will show you TRUE power. I will give you anything you want."
It's hard to concentrate with the remaining children screaming.
OOC: Do... uh... we hear this?
Martha turns to the matron of wolfs, “As I said, we’re not killing you, yet. Maybe if you actually told us what you’re doing and who you are, then we might warm up to you.”
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
OOC: Yeah we are in the back of this cave. It was my belief that it was pretty far back. Besides, I think we should let Briella react first. I mean, this IS happening between her and Strahd. It's her moment.
(Just looked back through the posts. I must have fallen asleep last night before posting my intent to head back into the cave. I'll update my post shortly.)
Characters:
Grishkar Darkmoor, Necromancer of Nerull the Despiser
Kelvin Rabbitfoot, Diviner, con artist, always hunting for a good sale
Bründir Halfshield, Valor Bard, three-time Sheercleft Drinking Competition Champion, Hometown hero
This is Briella's moment, guys. Let her have it =P
Odmun and her are trying to rescue the children in the cave.
OOC: Yeah, that’s what I thought. I hear nothing! I see nothing!
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist