Pseudomesoamerica IC thread

[BamaGamer]

"If that larger town is of importance to those people, building relations at one could certainly open up doors to the other. Best to set a solid foundation for the start of our journey. So! If there're no further question..." smiling, she turns and looks at the others before heading for the door.

[Lix Lorn]

Emily smiles, curtseys briefly and follows.

[Mikka]

Aemon

He cast only a passing glance at the man who didn't bother introducing himself before turning to address the others who he now knew by name and assumed professions. "A mage and a scout. . your skills will certainly be useful, and. . a scholar and a beasthandler? Pleased to meet you but. . If you don't mind me asking, of what use do you think you'll be to us in this expedition?" " Aemon asked, a little frown wrinkling his forehead as he dubiously eyed the odd looking professor.

[BamaGamer]

"Beasthandler...?" Otiana laughed, clearly finding the designation amusing.
"I assure you, Steadfast is much more than just some 'beast' and he'd be quite offended to be referred to as such. That aside, as I said on the ship, my purpose is to see to it that we all survive this journey. I have lived much of my life out in nature. I can track and bag game as well as any hunter. I can heal wounds and diseases, and Steadfast and I are a formidable pair in the face of danger. I hope that eases your worries."

[mrcarter11]

Carter
"I would like to believe, that we are capable enough to survive this new area. I believe we were all assembled, due to our abilities, so should we get going?"

[Cogidubnus]

When you decide to leave:

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As you walk down the road, you pass the strange temple on your map. It is adorned with half-broken statues of squid-like creatures. In the distance, you see a number of wooden huts and the figures of men moving around them.

[Shade Kerrin]

"They say there's strength in numbers, skills'r just a plus......Odd gods..."
Kareen stops in front of the most complete statue, to get a more detailed look

[Mikka]

Aemon

"Only a goblin would say something like that" Aemon scoffed. "And even if it were true, i doubt we'll be outnumbering the natives anytime soon, so stay on guard. You never know."

[BamaGamer]

Rejoining Steadfast outside that building, the great creature walks along behind Otiana, it's head near hers. Despite the rather obvious saddle, she mutters over to him like he's an old, dear friend.

When they come upon the ruins of the temple, she pauses as well.

"Be sure to stay respectful," she says to Kareen.

[Shade Kerrin]

Kareen laughs and shakes his head, somewhat amused.
"Ye think I'd have survived this long if I went around spitting on faith? Don't worry, miss, I'll hold my tongue."
He seems to be pretending he didn't hear Aemon.

[Norfolk]

If you don't mind me asking, of what use do you think you'll be to us in this expedition?" "[/B] Aemon asked, a little frown wrinkling his forehead as he dubiously eyed the odd looking professor.

Harker

"Oh I come in handy every now and then," he says, waving his hand about vaguely, "I suppose you might call me a beasthandler of sorts as well, only I have more...unique ways of handling beasts. Primarily, though, I suppose you could say that my real skill is collecting knowledge. It's not so much for you as it is for some sponsor of the University, somewhere, but I daresay knowledge always comes in useful." Apparently seeing no problem with this, he trundles on with the group, seeming to take great interest in the squid-like creatures.

[Lix Lorn]

Emily was simply looking around, mouth wide open in awe.

[mrcarter11]

Carter
"So shall we all be off then, I figure we can cover some good ground today." Carter then walks towards Harker and begins talking to the man. "I must agree with what you said, the bit about knowledge always being useful. I think we shall get along quite well on this trip, agreed?"

[Norfolk]

Harker

"Oh, I do hope so," he says, smiling - the concept of "getting along" seeming to be something of a novelty to him. "Shan't we look at that temple a little bit more? I'm sure we'd have a better understanding of how to approach these people if we understood what they believed in. I know an expedition researcher who was killed for raising his hand above his head - a taboo in that particular island he was visiting."

[Shade Kerrin]

"Let the scout in first, tha's his job"
Kareen carefully makes his way in to the temple, keeping his eyes open for traps and dangers

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I think you said you would make the passive checks.
For the sake of lighting conditions, 120ft DVis
And a Move Silently check:(1d20+26)[38]

[Cogidubnus]

Entering the ruins, you find a sort of courtyard encircled by statues, with a bare stone altar in the centre. In one corner, a passageway appears to slope steeply downwards. The stonework is all overgrown with ivy and weeds.

You hear vague sounds from beyond the passage entrance.

[Shade Kerrin]

Kareen spends a moment deciding whether to report back or check the sound, then slinks over to the edge of the passageway and peers in

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Hide:(1d20+26)[40]
And Move Silently:(1d20+26)[42]
Hoping I'm not holding up the party with this....

[Cogidubnus]

Kareen:

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Looking down the tunnel, you see it heads down and away from you for a short way, then turns back on itself. Peering around the corner, you see 4 large, crab-like creatures, with 4 legs and 2 pincers, and a vague shape in the darkness beyond the sight of your Darkvision.

[Shade Kerrin]

Kareen returns to the surface with cautious haste. Once there, he states his findings:
"Creatures living in there....giant crabs. Something else, but I couldn't get close enough to see"

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MS check for getting away: (1d20+21)[26](-5 penalty to move at my full land speed)

[Mikka]

"So a couple of shellfish live in the temple.. don't forget we have a greater purpose here, so unless you think theres another culture living down there i suggest we move on to the village"

[BamaGamer]

Hearing the description, she tries to see if that sounds like anything she knows of.

Knowledge: Nature Check

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"I do agree. Unless there's something worth exploring there, we can come back to it after our business at the village."

[mrcarter11]

Carter
"I'm torn. Exploring farther in could prove useful depending on if we learn anything, also could allow us to see what we're each capable of. On the other hand, we should likely continue moving.

[Mikka]

"You have a point there guy, this is an excellent opportunity to show or capabilities. Lets go!" He declared with a grin, not even waiting for a response before he started making his way inside the temple

[Cogidubnus]

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You want knowledge: dungeoneering.

[mrcarter11]

Carter
"So how does everyone else feel about going in, I find it could be useful, but I'm not sure if it is really the best idea. Thoughts?"

[Lix Lorn]

"I'm fine with whatever, though a minute or so to prepare would be nice." said Emily.

[BamaGamer]

"I recommend you prepare quickly as it seems one of us is a bit too eager."

Seeing Aemon head into the temple, Otiana simply looks at Steadfast who sits down calmly while she draws her bow and notches an arrow before following after Aemon.

[Lix Lorn]

She nodded, drawing a shining stone from her bag, and holding it in her hand until it began to spin. She begins to murmur to it quietly, the same word. Anyone listening can hear that the word is 'Glisten'. As she speaks, every few seconds, it suddenly flashed, and another crystal span from it, falling inert in moments. She kept doing this for a little over half a minute, forming six new stones. She then begins to make intonations, gesturing and gathering magical energy. This continues for more than a minute, before she looks up, and pronounces. "I'm ready. Sorry, I should have prepared earlier."

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I use my wondrous item to freecast Call of the Jewellcaster six times (standard actions) to make six 500gp jewells. I then spend thirteen rounds casting spells.
Spells within stones:

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Crystal Shard, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Lightning-Scorching Ray, Fireball, Lightning-Fireball, Swarm of Crystals, Lightning Bolt of the Three Thunders, Cure Light Wounds, Cure Moderate Wounds, Cure Serious Wounds, Cure Critical Wounds.

...I should have asked the DM if I could start the game with spell stones ready.

[Shade Kerrin]

Kareen shrugs and enters, making sure his crossbow is loaded just before doing so.

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Full speed Hide:(1d20+21)[30]
Move silently:(1d20+21)[40]
Whatever light source we whip out, Kareen keeps out of

[BamaGamer]

Admittedly, Otiana isn't known for being exactly stealthy. Usually, when she needs to sneak up on something, she'd simply take to the air. You can bump into it all you want without being noisy. Still, she does attempt to not make a lot of noise as she follows Aemon down that stairwell.

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Move Silently: (1d20+3)[11]
Initiative: +3