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D&D 5E [IC] The New World (Volo Monsters)
Karok looked at the strange effect that Moon Moon created. A storm cloud. Sleet and freezing rain. Karok would be comfortable in such an environment. In fact, he would prefer it. But the others...
"We should at least cross the river," Karok said. "Then we can rest. If the weather turns against us, I would rather not be stuck on this side of the river."
"We should at least cross the river," Karok said. "Then we can rest. If the weather turns against us, I would rather not be stuck on this side of the river."
KahlessNestor
Adventurer
Drutha Keldret, Hobgoblin Fighter
Forest
Night
Round 0
“Yes, crossing the river would be fine,” Drutha said, giving the kobold’s odd weather display a chary eye. “Then we can look for a place to camp.” She turned to examine the boulder field that constituted the river crossing. “Anything we should be concerned about crossing here?
Perception: 1D20+2 = [5]+2 = 7
[sblock=Stats]
AC: 17 (chainmail, defensive fighting style)
HP: 13/13 HD: 1/1d10
Saving Face (1/R)
Second Wind (1/R)
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Forest
Night
Round 0
“Yes, crossing the river would be fine,” Drutha said, giving the kobold’s odd weather display a chary eye. “Then we can look for a place to camp.” She turned to examine the boulder field that constituted the river crossing. “Anything we should be concerned about crossing here?
Perception: 1D20+2 = [5]+2 = 7
[sblock=Stats]
AC: 17 (chainmail, defensive fighting style)
HP: 13/13 HD: 1/1d10
Saving Face (1/R)
Second Wind (1/R)
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JustinCase
the magical equivalent to the number zero
"Because kobold says so?" Ripnek says with a mocking tone. Sighing dramatically, the bugbear starts walking again towards the river.
As you advance the last short stretch to the river, its sound doubles and redoubles until all you hear is water smashing against rock. It doesn't much sound like a safe place to cross.
But then it comes into view in the dim pre-dawn, and you can see the wisdom in Karok leading you here. The water crashes down from higher in the mountains in the distance, rushing toward you across the more level ground you're on. As it reaches you, it splits. There's perhaps 30 feet you actually have to wade through -- more like a stream than a river, though the water is moving fast, pressing hard on the rocky bed.
Past that, you see the boulder field, almost as if a stupendous giant dumped a bucket of rocks from the sky. The bulk of the river flows through and under the boulders, and that's what's making the noise. But the rock is piled high enough that you can make a dry crossing over the top, once you make it through the small stream on the near side. (Well, dry except for the lightly misting rain, anyway.)
But then it comes into view in the dim pre-dawn, and you can see the wisdom in Karok leading you here. The water crashes down from higher in the mountains in the distance, rushing toward you across the more level ground you're on. As it reaches you, it splits. There's perhaps 30 feet you actually have to wade through -- more like a stream than a river, though the water is moving fast, pressing hard on the rocky bed.
Past that, you see the boulder field, almost as if a stupendous giant dumped a bucket of rocks from the sky. The bulk of the river flows through and under the boulders, and that's what's making the noise. But the rock is piled high enough that you can make a dry crossing over the top, once you make it through the small stream on the near side. (Well, dry except for the lightly misting rain, anyway.)
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Karok strides confidently over the boulders. When he gets to the water, he uses his innate power to control water to divert the stream around him, causing the water immediately around him to be still, instead of rushing. He also uses his staff as a walking stick, checking his footing before making each step. He quickly makes it to the other side, and looks back at the others.
"If you come over one at a time, I can calm the river around you," he said.
"If you come over one at a time, I can calm the river around you," he said.
TallIan
Explorer
Nert Muchshredder
Nert starts to look for a walking stick then stops to watch as Karok brazenly walks up to the crossing, fully expecting to see him fall at some point. His surprise is evident as he watches Karok manipulate the water to his will.
When Karok offers to do the same for everyone, Nert's eyes narrow in suspicion. Unwilling to trust his fate to Booyagh he continues his own preparations. Undressing, he wraps his clothes around his bowstrings and tinderbox then his cloak around the lot and stuffs everything tightly into his pack. Not completely waterproof, but it'll keep mostly dry for a few minutes should he fall into the water. He ties a short length of rope to the pack and a loop in the other end.
His preparations done he makes his way to the crossing, pack on one shoulder with the rope held tightly in one hand and his staff in the other he scowls at Karok, "No Booyagh!" he hisses then starts to cross carefully prodding each potential footing before committing to standing there.
It takes him a lot longer than Karrok, but once across he looks defiantly at Karok before dressing again and restringing his bow.
[SBLOCK=Mini Stats]
HP: 12/12
Passive perception: 14
Abilities: Fury of the small 1/1 short rest
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Nert starts to look for a walking stick then stops to watch as Karok brazenly walks up to the crossing, fully expecting to see him fall at some point. His surprise is evident as he watches Karok manipulate the water to his will.
When Karok offers to do the same for everyone, Nert's eyes narrow in suspicion. Unwilling to trust his fate to Booyagh he continues his own preparations. Undressing, he wraps his clothes around his bowstrings and tinderbox then his cloak around the lot and stuffs everything tightly into his pack. Not completely waterproof, but it'll keep mostly dry for a few minutes should he fall into the water. He ties a short length of rope to the pack and a loop in the other end.
His preparations done he makes his way to the crossing, pack on one shoulder with the rope held tightly in one hand and his staff in the other he scowls at Karok, "No Booyagh!" he hisses then starts to cross carefully prodding each potential footing before committing to standing there.
It takes him a lot longer than Karrok, but once across he looks defiantly at Karok before dressing again and restringing his bow.
[SBLOCK=Mini Stats]
HP: 12/12
Passive perception: 14
Abilities: Fury of the small 1/1 short rest
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Creamsteak
Explorer
Moon Moon seems utterly terrified. "This not bridge!" He shivers as any splashing water approaches him. He seems far to cowardly to cross. He starts looking up at the moon and muttering incomprehensibly. He sees something in it, maybe an idea. He starts looking around, as best he can in the darkness. He's looking for any sort of animal... a goat, deer, or bear that might be watching. Something bigger than him at least. He reaches for food in his pack, almost looking to make an offering.
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Moon Moon sees a goat, watching the group from safety in the rocks some 90' away. As soon as it notices him notice it, it shakes its head skittishly.
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