Chat Log - 2022 10 07 - Searching for Alexandria - Formatted - Chat
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The group camped on the shore the night before as they had entered the Dark Shire.
Lanek and Youtargim are on the ship; the rest are on the shore
for the reason the group cannot get the boar out of the ship without a crane
Or other way of lifting it up and out
and the group just has to wade back across the shallow waters to get back on the ship
In the morning as breakfast was being organized, Zayden decided to go fishing.
Zayden: [SKILL] Fishing [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 5]
Zayden brought up three fish, all of them coated in spider webs.
Zayden: looks we gotta give these a wash in the water!
Zayden: spider webs add flavor... maybe?
Zayden: Well if we grill the fish perhaps the web will be burned away?
Raelynn: But where did they come from? Fish aren't usually covered in webs...
Zayden: Hmmm... I don't know...
Zayden: I just catch the fish, I don't ask them their life story
Akilah: I am wondering why we are worrying about webs and not continuing on our journeys.
Zayden: we could just dump the fish, but then what for breakfast?
Raelynn: Oh I think the fish are fine. It's getting back to the boat.
Raelynn: Ship.
Raelynn: Whatever.
Zayden: shall we head back to the ship and we can check with Bix about the fish?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We are spending much of the time speaking here that we could otherwise be spending speaking on the boat as it goes away from this likely cursed place.
Raelynn: gestures for them to go ahead
Zayden: True, fish covered in spider webs can't be a positive sign
Lanek: calls up from the hold
Lanek: it ain’t nacheral!
Raelynn: Just be ready to toss the fish for the spiders if there are any.
Zayden: fair point Rae
Zayden: we have three, I can hold on to one, anybody else for the other two?
Zayden: spread out the throws
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Let us not dally or dilly. Spiders are not a thing I want to be encountering. Scrags are fine, but spiders, no thank you very much.
As Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal, Zayden and Raelynn get ready to wade over to the ship, they see a Giant Spider in the water.
Zayden has three fish dangling from his right arm
Zayden: we could make a raft?
Zayden: I got a baaaad feeling about these waters guys
Zayden: Perhaps we could attract them to the land? Must be better to fight here than in the water?
Craigh: I'll just stay on the shore for now...
there is 60 feet to cross through the water to get to the Ship
and there are multiple spiders that are blocking the path
Zayden: Maybe camping on the shore wasn't the best idea
Indigo: There's stuff everywhere. We just ran into a bad spot
Raelynn: I can create a warded path to the ship that I don't think they could enter.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I dd... but... not sure that's the best option, with our ship right there...
Zayden: That sounds like a great idea
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: That is sounding like a beautiful idea
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Meanwhile, it would be a good time for you to be doing your singing, Zayden.
Zayden: oh fair point Akilah
Zayden: ahem ahem.... ahem
Zayden: [SKILL] Singing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 18]
Raelynn: so someone with more poison resistance (Indigo?) might wanna lead?
Zayden: would throwing the fish back in the water distract them you think?
Indigo: I would think so
Zayden: Well I suppose I could throw one back in and see how they react, I have three, not to brag
Raelynn: Indigo, if the fish don't distract the spiders, I can try this ward back to the ship. Would you be up for going first?
Indigo: Sure. I can kill it too if you want as long as it doesn't kill me first
Raelynn: I can watch your back!
Bixi Fizzlebang: I think I'll try to scare it away, if you don't mind...
Indigo: Oh well
Bixi Fizzlebang: I really don't want to kill that if I don't have to
Zayden: well if they're ghosts they may already be dead
Bixi Fizzlebang: Not because I want a pet, just because I don't want it to come near us
Raelynn: The ward should keep them away, but if your spell scares any others that might be lurking away, that could work. But there may be others.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: How about you make the ward and I test by sneaking across quietly? Maybe it will not bother us if we do not bother it.
Zayden: Good luck Bix!
The group has spotted Ghost Spiders in and out of the water, but hard to pin point where they are
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ah, it only works on one, but I have two tries... so maybe two if they fall for it
Raelynn: It's morning, Bixi. I'm sure you'll have other things you can scare away, or if one sneaks past the ward, you can scare it away.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ok, sounds good
Raelynn casts Efficacious Monster Ward to try to create a safe route from the shore to the ship
Bixi Fizzlebang: If you think it's a good time for it, let me know. Sometimes my thinking gets frazzled in the moment
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: quietly tests the ward and makes her way back to the ship
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [SKILL] Move Silently [PERCENT:Move Silently] (vs. Target 70) [SUCCESS by 58] [d100 = 12]
so Akilah goes forward
So Akilah goes into the water towards the ship and the Giant Spider apparently is not affected by the ward and is attacked
Giant Spider bites Akilah in the shoulder with a Poisonous Bite. She succumbs to the poison and falls down.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: SPIDER!!!!!! GYAAAAAAAA!
Akilah calls back that the ghost spiders are not near her they seem to be held back, but the Giant Spider ignores the Ward and is happy for breakfast
Zayden: uh oh
Zayden tries throwing a fish to distract the giant spider
Raelynn: Someone get her back here, quick!
Indigo: runs to Akilah to grab her and bring her back to shore
The spider is latched onto her
Zayden: uh oh
After a bit of a tug o’ war, Indigo manages to YANK Akilah out of the spiders legs and hauls her back towards shore
Zayden: Nice job Indigo!
Indigo: drags her over to Bixi and stands in front of them in case the spider comes
Ghost spider 3 bites Bixi Fizzlebang in the shoulder, lightly wounding her and making her unable to cast at the moment.
Ghost spider 1 bites Craigh in the back of his hand, lightly wounding him.
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CHECK] Strength (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 10]
Bixi Fizzlebang: *flexes*
So Bixi HEAVES Akilah up and brings her to Rae
Ghost spider (Ridiculing legwork) bites Zayden in the thigh, lightly wounding him.
Zayden: ouch!
Giant Spider bites Indigo in the shoulder with its Poisonous Bite
Indigo: [SAVE] vs. Poison [CON +3] [d20+3 = 7]
Save [7] [Target 6] [for Indigo] [SUCCESS]
Indigo seems to be able to resist the spider’s poison.
Raelynn casts Slow Poison on Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal
So Akilah is not dead, but remains unconscious
Zayden: here we go
Zayden tries to stab Ghost spider (Ridiculing legwork) with his Dagger but misses.
Raelynn: The ward should hold them back if you get in there!
Zayden: where is it?
Raelynn: Just run towards Lanek!
Craigh lassoes the legs of Ghost spider 1 and tangles it legs, causing it to curl up into a ball.
Youtargim: Hey, If I raise the anchor the ship will drift away, I can defend the ship but what else can I do?
Raelynn: Help everyone get back on quickly!
Howard Plum casts Magic Missile at Giant Spider, heavily wounding it.
Indigo hits the Giant Spider with his Short sword, killing it, and then does the same to Ghost spider 3.
Ghost spider 1 tries to bite Bixi even though it was lassoed but misses.
Bixi Fizzlebang tries to hit Ghost spider 1 with her Spear but misses.
Ghost spider (Ridiculing legwork) tried to bite Craigh but missed.
Ghost spider (Powerful laughter) tried to crawl onto the ship and attack but missed
Raelynn: Zayden, grab Akilah and help get her over here.
Zayden: oh ok
Raelynn: I need my hands free for spells.
Zayden: There we go Akilah, we got this
Raelynn: Thank you.
Craigh: detaches his rope and runs to follow the rest of his group into the water.
Youtargim: Be SAFE!!!!! Get here fast!
Howard Plum stabs Ghost spider 1 with his Dagger, killing it.
Indigo hits Ghost spider (Ridiculing legwork) with his Short sword, killing it.
Ghost spider (Powerful laughter) tried to crawl onto the ship and attack but missed
Zayden Drags Akilah with him to the ship
Everyone makes it back on the ship
Zayden: Save her with your magic!
Lisa (Indigo): goes to the potion chest and gets a potion of health and takes it to Akilah
Indigo: Here Raelynn, pour this down her throat
Raelynn: grabs potion and pours it down her throat
and so Akilah is saved
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: coughs and shivers
Raelynn: There you go. Just rest for today.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: You have spiders THAT BIG in this land? Let us agree never to leave the boat until we are arriving at our destination.
Zayden: agreed
Indigo: You look much better!
Raelynn: Well you missed the one coming on the ship. I don't know if staying up here makes too much difference.
Indigo: I've never seen one in the water before
Indigo: Only in caves and stuff
Raelynn: Or those smaller ones! Were they really ghosts? They looked like it.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: They are big enough to make US ghosts.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I think they might have been poltergeists.
Indigo: I got bit too but I feel sort of okay. Can someone check me out and see if I got half poisoned or something?
Raelynn: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 16]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Healing [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 12]
Raelynn and Bixi try to see if Indigo’s spider bite affected him at all.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, you seem fine to me!
Raelynn: I think you're okay, but let me know if you start feeling a bit off!
Indigo: Thanks!
Indigo: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 6] [d20 = 16]
Indigo: Do you like my new haircut?
Raelynn: Umm, well I didn't want to say anything... You got some webbing in it.
Raelynn: I didn't know if that was on purpose?
Indigo: Yuck
Indigo: brushes his hair with his fingers
Raelynn: Maybe after some good care that haircut will grow on me.
Indigo: I like it
Raelynn: As long as you like it, that's what matters!
Raelynn: quietly, “Mostly.”
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, Rae, that reminds me... Howard and I were wondering if you can suggest any face creams for us... out on the water for so long isn't doing us any favors
Raelynn: Oh, certainly! But what's your skin type?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um... face type?
Raelynn: Oily? Dry? Any issues with blemishes?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um...
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks at Howard
Bixi Fizzlebang: Just like... regular?
Raelynn: looks skeptical
Raelynn: Here, let me take a look at your faces.
Raelynn: gestures to Bixi to come closer
Bixi Fizzlebang: warily approaches
Raelynn: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 9]
Raelynn: Hmm, a bit mixed, but I think I have the perfect cream for you. Remind me when the day is over. It's best to apply at night anyways.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thanks!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Your turn Howard!
Raelynn: Howard, did you need face creams, too?
Howard Plum: Ummm ... maybe? We discussed certain redness
Raelynn: Just something for redness? I know I have something for that.
The group is now trying to row/sail east
and the Hobart Rivulet is coming up on your western (Port) side
Craigh: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 5]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 18]
Craigh: [TOWER] [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 13]
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 13]
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 4]
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 6]
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 3]
Craigh, Akilah and Talwin are watching up front. They spot a raft out in the waters, there are three figures on the raft covered in a cloaks. The cloaks have holes SLASHED in them.
Talwin: Those robed figures have long slash marks in them. I'm not liking the looks of this
Raelynn: Robed what?
Talwin: Shakes head
Talwin: Just figures, I can't make out details
Talwin: But they are wearing slashed black robes
Raelynn: Indigo has a spyglass.
Bixi Fizzlebang: More poltergeists?
Talwin: I mean, what good can come of that?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I do not think they are among the living
Talwin: Oh jeeze. OK
Raelynn: Ummm.... can we row...faster then?
Craigh: I think you might be right, but I've never heard of zombies rowing before
Talwin: Indigo? Can you take a peek by any chance?
Indigo: hands Talwin the spyglass
Craigh: Are they rowing? Or just lying there?
Talwin: Nods in gratitude
Talwin: Slides open the hourglass with care and holds it to his eye, peering intently
Raelynn: No. Pass. Thank you, but no thanks.,
One of the figures on the raft is trying to cast a spell
Lich, Drow (Priestess 11): [INIT] [MOD:Call Lightning][Reaction Adj: 0] [d10+99 = 107]
Lich, Drow (Priestess 11): Call Lightning - Range: 360 yds., AoE: 10-ft. radius, Duration: 1 turn/level, Cast Time: 1 turn, Save: 1/2
The Lich, Drow Priestess is making the motions to cast a Call Lightning spell at the knarr.
Talwin: Holy Shit! It looks like a Lich!
Talwin: Horror struck to Indigo
Talwin: We gotta nuke em quick or flee
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um.... what is that? Any tips?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [DAMAGE (R)] Shortbow [TYPE: piercing (1d6=1)] [d6 = 1]
Raelynn: Don't let it cast.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal shoots arrows at the Lich, Drow Priestess, but they cause no damage to her.
Howard Plum casts Magic Missile at the Lich, Drow Priestess, moderately wounding her.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal shoots more arrows at the Lich, Drow Priestess, but they cause no damage to her.
Indigo: Doesn't look like the arrows are doing anything. Do you have magic arrows?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: My magic only works at night.
Indigo: Huh ...
Bixi Fizzlebang: What would scare a lich?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Possession of their phylactery?
Raelynn: No that might bring it closer.
Bixi Fizzlebang casts Blindness at the Lich, Drow Priestess.
Save [14] [Target 10] -> [for Lich, Drow] [vs Bixi Fizzlebang] [TARGET-SAVED]
Lich, Drow: [MR 72][MAGIC-RESIST FAILED] Attack penetrates magic resistance. [d100 = 84]
Bixi’s spell penetrates her magic resistance, but somehow the Lich Priestess manages to avoid the effects of the spell and is not blinded.
Raelynn casts Bless on the group.
Youtargim: Do you want me to ram them?
Indigo: Can we ? That would be good. I'll row harder
Raelynn: If we get closer, I can try to sink the raft, too.
Raelynn: Maybe between ramming it and sinking it...
Raelynn: As long as it doesn't cling to our ship.
Indigo: rows as hard as he can
Indigo: [CHECK] Strength [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 16] [d20-1 = 1]
The Lich, Drow Priestess casts Flame Strike at the Knarr
The knarr is now on fire.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal shoots more arrows at the Lich, Drow Priestess, but they cause no damage to her.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ok, what should I do
Bixi Fizzlebang casts Watery Fist to gently grab the fire burning up the knarr and put it out
Raelynn casts Chant
Talwin tries to row harder so Youtargim can ram the raft.
Talwin: [CHECK] Strength [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20-1 = 12]
Craigh: Craigh will attempt to stomp out any small flames
Youtargim: Howard! Cast before I try to hit them!
Howard Plum casts another Magic Missile at the Lich, Drow Priestess, further wounding her.
Youtargim tries to steer the Knarr directly into the raft to at least push the lich into the water
Youtargim: [SKILL] Seamanship [MOD:DEX] [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 1] [d20-1 = 16]
Raelynn’s chants aid Youtargim’s efforts and he is successful.
The Lich is critically wounded
Lich, Drow: [CHECK] Dexterity (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 4]
But stays above the surface of the lake
The Knarr has RAMMED into the raft
the raft is still down below the deck line
Michael (Talwin): prepare to be boarded!
Indigo: tries to jump onto the raft to hit the lich
Indigo: [CHECK] Dexterity [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20-1 = 5]
Indigo hits the Lich, Drow Priestess repeatedly with his Short swords, but does no damage.
Lich, Drow Priestess casts Flame Strike at Indigo.
Indigo resists some of the effects of the spell and is only moderately wounded and on fire.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal throws a vial of holy water at the Lich, Drow Priestess, hitting her in the arm and further wounding her.
Bixi Fizzlebang casts Summon Insects at the Lich, Drow Priestess.
Lich, Drow: [SAVE] vs. Spell [EFFECTS -1] [d20-1 = 18]
Save [18] [Target 10] -> [for Lich, Drow] [SUCCESS]
The Lich, Drow Priestess resists the effects of Bixi’s spell.
Talwin: Talwin tries to jump on Raft, Magic sword at the ready.
Talwin: [CHECK] Dexterity [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20-1 = 10]
Talwin: Hee hee hee
Talwin hits the Lich, Drow Priestess with his Giant-kin, 2-handed sword and kills her.
The battle is over, fires extinguished, and raft is looted. The group finds:
Topaz: Golden yellow
Chalcedony: White
Citrine: Pale yellow brown
Garnet: Deep red to violet crystal
Carnelian: Orange to red-brown
Azurite: Opaque, mottled deep blue
Moonstone: White with pale blue hue
Ring of Mind Shielding
