Forest of Andor/In the trees - Revision history

Craig at 14:09, 30 March 2021

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	[[Forest of Andor/Prologue\|<< Prologue]]
	== Swamp, boars and feet ==		== Swamp, boars and feet ==
	As the party is discussing how to proceed, they are surprised by another Vine Leshy who bursts out onto on the back of a Gecko no less!		As the party is discussing how to proceed, they are surprised by another Vine Leshy who bursts out onto on the back of a Gecko no less!

Craig at 13:58, 30 March 2021

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	As they go to leave, Hal informs 'Dave' that the automated defence system would react to all non-Daves but it could be disabled if desired. The party left it active for now.		As they go to leave, Hal informs 'Dave' that the automated defence system would react to all non-Daves but it could be disabled if desired. The party left it active for now.

	[[Forest of Andor/Back to Oakenspire\|Back to Oakenspire >>]]		[[Forest of Andor/Prologue\|<< Prologue]] \| [[Forest of Andor/Back to Oakenspire\|Back to Oakenspire >>]]

Craig at 13:25, 9 March 2021

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 == Swamp, boars and feet ==
 As the party is discussing how to proceed, they are surprised by another Vine Leshy who bursts out onto on the back of a Gecko no less!
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 As they go to leave, Hal informs 'Dave' that the automated defence system would react to all non-Daves but it could be disabled if desired. The party left it active for now.

Bert at 19:20, 2 March 2021

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	As they go to leave, Hal informs 'Dave' that the automated defence system would react to all non-Daves but it could be disabled if desired. The party left it active for now.		As they go to leave, Hal informs 'Dave' that the automated defence system would react to all non-Daves but it could be disabled if desired. The party left it active for now.


			== Vege-<del>mites</del>pygmys ==
			More time had passed than they thought and, as they left the 'temple', Grel stayed behind to re-active the defences. Immediately upon clearing the edge of the shaft, several of the party could smell a mouldy, rotten odour to the West.

			It didn't take long to track the stench to a pile of bodies that presumably belonged to the rest of Thomas Drinkwaters adventuring party.
			While the cause of death was clearly the mauling Tommy Dee had described, each of the bodies had a small hole in its chest that looked to have been caused by something bursting out of the chest!

			Some discussion reveals the suspicion that the corpses had suffered russet mould/vegepygmy infestations, a condition thought to only exist in legends. Fletcher suspects that the general populations plant familiars provide some sort of immunity a theory backed by the conspicuous absence of the ones belonging to the temple assailants. A faint trail can be seen heading to the North West, however with night drawing in the party decide to camp at the base of the temple.

			The night is peaceful until the camp is set upon by a group of vegepygmies, led by a larger, older looking specimen.
			Running low on spells, Fletcher is the first to fall. With his trusty mount sleeping Cordon is downed not soon after but not before taking one or two with him.
			With his arrows seemingly ineffectual, Grel is forced to retreat up the temple steps, however Jadrol eventually lays the attackers low with a few well-placed bombs.

			Grel swiftly brought the fallen pair back to consciousness, however they were still badly hurt.

			It had not been a good night!

Bert: /* The Bard and the 'Temple' */

2021-02-22T18:40:10Z

The Bard and the 'Temple'

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 It seems Thomas and his buddies had been out adventuring and had fallen found of some dangerous creature. With his dying breathes Tommy Dee had transcribed their final moments.
-"Alas, my friends succumbed to the beast at Oughouh.  I managed to run away, but I am badly wounded and I can go no further today, I must rest. All is lost!"
+  "Alas, my friends succumbed to the beast at Oughouh.  I managed to run away, but I am badly wounded and I can go no further today, I must rest. "
-"Words fail me as I swoon but I my devotion to my craft demands that I at least try to capture the valour of my friends in the best way that I can."
+  "Words fail me as I swoon but I my devotion to my craft demands that I at least try to capture the valour of my friends in the best way that I can."
 Further study confirms the writings of a youth, travelling with friends, a party of young adventurers all very much out of their depth. They were searching for the mysterious temple of 'Oughouh', a place of fear and legend among the Gathlain woodsmen (who are not know for long forays).  </br>

Bert: /* The Bard and the 'Temple' */

2021-02-22T18:38:01Z

The Bard and the 'Temple'

Bert at 18:35, 22 February 2021

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-== Day 2 ==
+== Swamp, boars and feet ==
 As the party is discussing how to proceed, they are surprised by another Vine Leshy who bursts out onto on the back of a Gecko no less!
 With the new arrival introducing himself as Cordon, another would-be hero, also sent by his village in response to the call for help everyone relaxes and gets to know each other before turning in for the night.
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 Franken was unable to climb back up and retrace his steps due to his ankle so he slowly made his way out of the gulley by following the easier course along it to the South-East/West (depending), eventually returning to the firebreak several miles East/West of where he crossed it Northwards.
-With his wounds slightly healed, Franken headed back to Oakenspire to deliver his report in person, and the party continued North
+With his wounds (very) slightly healed, Franken headed back to Oakenspire to deliver his report in person, and the party continued North.

Bert: /* Day 2 */

2021-02-14T20:41:03Z

Day 2

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	With two Boars killed, the remaining badly injured one flees, leaving a small nest of pups which the party decide to spare.		With two Boars killed, the remaining badly injured one flees, leaving a small nest of pups which the party decide to spare.
	Continuing on the path Calla and Grel spot a foot sticking out of the muddy ground. The limb turns out to be attached to a humanoid in soggy leather armour, and Cordons attempt to interrogate the nearby bushes placed the death at about 2 weeks ago. Is this one of the scouts?		Continuing on the path Calla and Grel spot a foot sticking out of the muddy ground. The limb turns out to be attached to a humanoid in soggy leather armour, and Cordons attempt to interrogate the nearby bushes placed the death at about 2 weeks ago. Is this one of the scouts?

	On the body is:
	*14s 3cp (Returned to family)
	*[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/a-b/bead-campfire Campfire Bead]
	*Fine looking shortbow
	*[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/r-z/snapleaf Snapleaf]


	Travelling on, the party encounter someone limping to towards them - an injured Elf.		Travelling on, the party encounter someone limping to towards them - an injured Elf.

Bert: /* Day 1 */

2021-02-14T20:40:21Z

Day 1

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	== Day 1 ==		== Day 2 ==
	As the party as discussing how to proceed, they are surprised by another Vine Leshy who bursts out onto on the back of a Gecko.		As the party is discussing how to proceed, they are surprised by another Vine Leshy who bursts out onto on the back of a Gecko no less!
			With the new arrival introducing himself as Cordon, another would-be hero, also sent by his village in response to the call for help everyone relaxes and gets to know each other before turning in for the night.

	~~First~~ ~~thing~~ in ~~the~~ ~~morning,~~ the ~~party~~ descend the tree~~-case~~ and following directions from the guard at the bottom, head North on a slightly overgrown trail.		After a good nights rest the group descend the great tree and, following directions from the guard at the bottom, head North on a slightly overgrown trail.
			Shortly, they approach the bog that the tree-guard warned of, and being aware that either direction would suffice to get us to the Fire break, Jadrol chooses the more heavily traversed path to the West.
	The trail heads North and reaches a smelly bog, where Jadrol quickly chooses the Westerly path.

	~~Approaching~~ the junction, Cordon picks out the snuffling noises typical of a boar, whereupon the beast comes charging out of the bushes to the West.		However as they approaching the junction, Cordon picks out the snuffling noises typical of a boar, whereupon the beast comes charging out of the bushes to the West.
	Jadrol and Grel attack the Boar, and nimbly avoiding Callas Entangle spell, it comes running up to Jadrol squealing in his face.		Jadrol and Grel attack the Boar, and nimbly avoiding Callas Entangle spell, it comes running up to Jadrol squealing in his face.

	Abruptly, 2 more boars appear as if from nowhere to hassle the party.		Abruptly, 2 more boars appear as if from nowhere to hassle the party.

	A crazed boar charges Riva the Gecko, impaling itself on Cordons spear, driving itself on and on and pushing the mounted pair ~~10'~~ back towards the swamp.		A crazed boar charges Riva the Gecko, impaling itself on Cordons spear, driving itself on and on and pushing the mounted pair back towards the swamp.

			With two Boars killed, the remaining badly injured one flees, leaving a small nest of pups which the party decide to spare.

	~~After~~ ~~killing~~ or ~~chasing them off,~~ Calla and Grel spot a foot sticking out of the muddy ground.		Continuing on the path Calla and Grel spot a foot sticking out of the muddy ground. The limb turns out to be attached to a humanoid in soggy leather armour, and Cordons attempt to interrogate the nearby bushes placed the death at about 2 weeks ago. Is this one of the scouts?
	The limb turns out to be attached to a humanoid in soggy leather armour, and Cordons attempt to interrogate the nearby bushes placed the death at about 2 weeks ago.
	Looks like the scout had been killed by a boar (shock!)

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	Travelling on, the party encounter someone limping to towards them - an injured Elf.		Travelling on, the party encounter someone limping to towards them - an injured Elf.
	Turns out the elf (Franken) knew ~~John,~~ the dead scout and agreed to return the pouch of coins to Johns family.		Turns out the elf (Franken) knew the dead scout (John) and agreed to return the pouch of coins to Johns family.

			Franken told his story:
			There were no signs of life and the buildings seem to have been empty for several weeks.
			He had pressed on, past the firebreak following tracks Northwards, eventually setting up a small camp while he investigated the confusing array of tracks in the valleys to the north. There was so much activity by so many creatures that it was hard to make much sense.

			On the third day, a looming sense of dread began to creep on him and something startled him so badly that he decided to head back towards the safety of Oakenspire.

			As he was hustling back, something leapt from the trees and charged him from cover. Losing all sense of direction, he fled and he was forced to jump down a cliff into a pool by a waterfall to escape. He landed in the water, but it was shallow and he badly injured his left ankle. He hid and waited for death but the pursuer didn't follow or seek another way down.

			Franken was unable to climb back up and retrace his steps due to his ankle so he slowly made his way out of the gulley by following the easier course along it to the South-East/West (depending), eventually returning to the firebreak several miles East/West of where he crossed it Northwards.

			With his wounds slightly healed, Franken headed back to Oakenspire to deliver his report in person, and the party continued North
	Franken described the firebreak - the place was deserted & 3 days North he was struck by a sudden sense of dread, driving him to head home.
	As he worked back he was attacked and in trying to escape he badly injured his ankle and struggled to make it back this far.

Craig: Fix external links

2021-02-12T20:13:16Z

Fix external links

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	*14s 3cp (Returned to family)		*14s 3cp (Returned to family)
	*[~~[Campfire Bead\|~~https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/a-b/bead-campfire]]		*[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/a-b/bead-campfire Campfire Bead]
	*Fine looking shortbow		*Fine looking shortbow
	*[~~[Snapleaf\|~~https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/r-z/snapleaf]]		*[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/r-z/snapleaf Snapleaf]

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	"Words fail me as I swoon but I my devotion to my craft demands that I at least try to capture the valour of my friends in the best way that I can."		"Words fail me as I swoon but I my devotion to my craft demands that I at least try to capture the valour of my friends in the best way that I can."

	"To the temple strode Bors, in pride and might"		"To the temple strode Bors, in pride and might" </br>
	"The beast took his head, in an instant he died"		"The beast took his head, in an instant he died" </br>
	"Throw a bomb shouted Ector, set it alight"		"Throw a bomb shouted Ector, set it alight" </br>
	"With a count one, two, five cunning Arthur complied"		"With a count one, two, five cunning Arthur complied" </br>
	"The missile deflected, a barrier there"		"The missile deflected, a barrier there" </br>
	"To melee we charged, from out of the heath"		"To melee we charged, from out of the heath" </br>
	"Bravely we fought strange wind streaming our hair"		"Bravely we fought strange wind streaming our hair" </br>
	"Death took them with nasty, big, pointy teeth."		"Death took them with nasty, big, pointy teeth." </br>

	Further study confirms the writings of a youth, travelling with friends, a party of young adventurers all very much out of their depth. They were searching for the mysterious temple of 'Oughouh', a place of fear and legend among the Gathlain woodsmen (who are not know for long forays). ~~The~~ ~~party seems to have ridiculed the superstitions, believing them a way of keeping looters away from an ancient treasure-filled tomb.~~		Further study confirms the writings of a youth, travelling with friends, a party of young adventurers all very much out of their depth. They were searching for the mysterious temple of 'Oughouh', a place of fear and legend among the Gathlain woodsmen (who are not know for long forays). </br>
			The party seems to have ridiculed the superstitions, believing them a way of keeping looters away from an ancient treasure-filled tomb. </br>
	There's a map of their exploration, displaying the route taken to the temple seemingly fairly close-by.		There's a map of their exploration, displaying the route taken to the temple seemingly fairly close-by.

	With little else to guide them in their quest, the party rest overnight and travel to the temple in the morning.		With little else to guide them in their quest, the party rest overnight and travel to the temple in the morning. </br>

	With extreme caution and no danger in sight, the party advanced on the front steps. As Jadrol set foot on the bottom step, a shimmering wall appeared all around the temple and a strange creature popped into sight.		With extreme caution and no danger in sight, the party advanced on the front steps. As Jadrol set foot on the bottom step, a shimmering wall appeared all around the temple and a strange creature popped into sight. </br>
	Jadrol slips on some unexpected ice, and while Grels arrow is deflected by the shimmer, Calla's flaming sphere appears inside.		Jadrol slips on some unexpected ice, and while Grels arrow is deflected by the shimmer, Calla's flaming sphere appears inside. </br>
	Although he rolls to the side, the beast mauls Jadrol, knocking him unconscious.		Although he rolls to the side, the beast mauls Jadrol, knocking him unconscious. </br>
	Grel and Fletcher move into the shimmer without issue, and despite hitting the beast with an arrow Grel is ignored in favour of attacking Fletcher.		Grel and Fletcher move into the shimmer without issue, and despite hitting the beast with an arrow Grel is ignored in favour of attacking Fletcher. </br>
	The party poke and prod at the thing, however it is Grel who gets the killing blow.		The party poke and prod at the thing wearing it down, however it is Grel who gets the killing blow. </br>

	Continuing up the temple steps, they find a shaft leading straight down, and everyone lowers themselves on a rope. At the bottom there is a door with a handprint symbol beneath a plaque bearing the legend "G.J. OUGHOUH". The handprint matches Grels hand!		Continuing up the temple steps, they find a shaft leading straight down, and everyone lowers themselves on a rope. At the bottom there is a door with a handprint symbol beneath a plaque bearing the legend "G.J. OUGHOUH". The handprint matches Grels hand!

	Pressing his hand against it, Grel is surprised to see the door opening and then closing a few seconds later.		Pressing his hand against it, Grel is surprised to see the door opening and then closing a few seconds later.