(INC) Bellows of War- Battle Thread Part II

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Billy holds an arm for the rest of the group.

"Its your call Kamoru, tell us what we are doing, and well get it done. If you want us to leave in the morning when Hanar is ready, we can do that. If you want to locate hauling transportation when we arive, we can do that as well. If you want to walk to the corridinates to save Hanar's talents, that is a possibility as well. As this missions commander. Its your decision."

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru gave Billy a wry look. "I appreciate that, but I'm asking what everyone's preferences are to make an informed decision about it. For example, if I'm the only one with the supplies and willingness to camp, I'm not going to force it on everyone else," she said.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Billy nods and looks at the rest of the group.

"I know Im able to camp out. Anyone here unable to rough it for a night?"

[EdgeGrinder]

"I don't mind roughing it, Billy. As far as taking the donkeys, I think we should leave them behind and have Niyolaku move the cart." Alloishus replied.

[Andrew Markham]

Hanar sighs. "I believe the proper application of arcane effort can solve this issue. Let us forego the cart, and I shall make use of my Floating Disk spell. It can carry 1300 pounds of goods each trip."

[EdgeGrinder]

Alloishus put his palm to his forehead and laughed. "Of course, you used that at the farm. Fantastic solution, Hanar!"

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru shrugged. "Alright." She rummaged around in the wagon and pulled out the muddy coil of rope, as well as another, pristine coil of rope and tucked them both into her backpack. Then she rummaged around again and pulled out a block and tackle and added that to her backpack as well.
"Alright, I think everything else in here is mostly related to camping," she said. Kamoru turned towards Buford. "Hey, Buford, will you take the wagon back to Kamyol when we leave?" she asked.

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Osman jokes A night under the starsss with the sound of wavesss lapping at the shore. Who could bear sssuch a burden?

Buford moves to stand between Billy and Kamoru and begins casting water breathing. He touches them both and then moves to Niyolaku. (16 hours/3 = 5 hours 20 mins each) then he goes to the other group and begins casting ride the waves tapping each of them with magical energies. (8 hours/4 = 2 hours each) Fare well and be safe He nods to Kamoru. I think I can handle that

[EdgeGrinder]

"Thank you very much, Buford. Fair well for now!" Alloishus waved.

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru looked at Osman in amusement. "It does get pretty cold by the water this time of year though!" she said. "Thank you, Buford," she said, smiling at the druid.

[Andrew Markham]

"Decide which four of you wish to go first, and we shall be off."

[Wolfykins]

"Take the four who got Buford's swimming boon first, since that magic was split more ways and thus has a shorter duration. So getting them in the water sooner will make the most of the spell," Kamoru said. "Trelane, Osman, if you encounter the pirates before we join you, start the attempt to parley with them."

[EdgeGrinder]

Alloishus raised his hand. "Then I am going on the first trip." He walked over to Hanar.

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru nodded. "Al, whatever you do, do not let the pirates know you come from rank or wealth! You don't want to be a ransom hostage!" she warned.

[EdgeGrinder]

"Good point, my father would just love to drop that kind of gold to save my worthless arse." Alloishus smirked.

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru frowned slightly, remembering what Billy had told her. "It wouldn't be up to him, it would be up to me. I'm responsible for you right now," she said quietly.

[paladin_artea]

Trelane followed the others while catching his breath, listening to Kamoru's briefing of the mission at hand. He looked down in minor embarassment at being reminded of the previous battle where he was overwhelmed by the enemy because of blindly following orders. He did admire her confidence however. Trading quirky items for Hanar's services was quite amusing. "if we have to rough it out there, I"m willing," then he turned to Alloishus, "As your new herald, it is my duty to protect you," he smiled, "but yeah we should keep your true identity secret. Good thing your nickname is such a common name in general, huh Al." Turning back to Kamoru he nodded at her confidently, "If we run into the pirates before everyone arrives, Osman and I will so all we can to handle it ."

[EdgeGrinder]

"Al for now then." Alloishus confirmed.

He leaned in to whisper to Kamoru.

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"From one commander to another, watch Skrolk and keep him in line. At his best, he will save the group. At his worst, he will embarrass you in public or die foolishly."

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru covered her mouth to smother a laugh. She wiped her hand downward to reveal a placid expression, though her eyes sparkled. She nodded at Al.
"I'll do my best," she said quietly.

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Once Buford finishes casting he hops over to the donkeys to care for them as asked.

Hanar joined hands with the chosen group and vanished.

A huffing and wheezing professor Rosseforp comes crashing through the gate to the courtyard and looks around. Where is Prince Al? He wheezed, trying to catch his breath.

Just then Hanar reappeared.

If He's already gone ahead, could you please give him this? It came out quite nice, but some of the wood used, may have gotten Osman's blood on it. He reluctantly hands over a wand wrapped in a common napkin he'd grabbed on the way.

Kamoru takes the offered wand and Thanks the professor as Hanar finishes his incantation and She, Billy and Niyolaku vanish.

Buford hollers You luuuurk beat, I'll give you a lift back gesturing to the cart.


When you arrive at the coordinates provided, there is a large natural barrier wall of jutting stones 15-20' tall separating you from the beach. You can hear waves crashing and seagulls cawing, and you can smell the salt in the thick damp air.

(Group one may take two rounds of actions before group two arrives.)

[paladin_artea]

"So this is the beach..." Trelane commented, "sounds and smells pleasant but first things first. Time to scout the area..."

Perception check: (1d20+12)[21]

[Treebeard]

Skrolk examines the area "Hmm"

Perception test
(1d20+9)[26]

[EdgeGrinder]

As soon as Alloishus' feet touched the sand, he drew his bow and notched a common arrow and searched for a hostile, with a slight distraction by hallucinogenic fairies from one of his rapiers.

Perception
(1d20+5)[9]

"Vivian, please scout if you would." He asked his familiar. Vivian flew up into the air and looked around.

Vivian Perception
(1d20+16)[29]

[Treebeard]

Skrolk tilts his head to the side "There are voices coming from behind that wall" He points to the rock wall to the east

[paladin_artea]

"I hear it too," Trelane commented softly, "perhaps we should wait for the others before investigating?" He also checked the sky to see what the weather would be like.

Survival check: (1d20+12)[25]

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The sky is blue and clear, white tufts of clouds drift by at a leisurely pace, the sun is bright and rising.

[EdgeGrinder]

"Anyone else hear a grinding? It's driving me crazy." Alloishus asked.

Vivian returned to Alloishus' shoulder. "I see a town to the west and five people a hundred feet away on the other side of the wall. Two are shorter than the others. They are helping the tall ones put on scuba gear." She reported.

"Yes, we should wait." Alloishus agreed.

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Osman walks to the rock barrier and carefully climbs up (taking 10 to climb) he peers out over the beach (take 10 on perception)

He calls down quietly Solkari, they've beaten usss here.

Hanar appears with reinforcements.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Billy covers his eyes from the sudden bright beach sun.

"Thank you Hanar"

He looks around briefly, noticing the wall, and everyone spread out.

"Orders commander?"

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Hearing Billy, Osman turns and repeats his message. Five Solkari, preparing to dive.