Yes, it sounds like you're imagining a grate that's smaller than the area they're standing on, whereas I was imagining it taking up the whole area. Thanks for the clarification.
AC 18 Pass Perc 14
HP 33/40 HD 3/4
SSdc13 1/3
Chan Div 1/2 Divine Smite 0/1 Lay 0/20 Insp 0/1
(Catching up)
Shamal saw Merrick's strange reaction and heard what he said about his face. Shamal was filled with bewilderment. Did I get more food in my teeth than my belly?
But seeing the serious concern in the voices of the others, Shamal looked into the waters and saw what was now marked upon him. He did not recognize the symbol, as he was not familiar with the runes and sigils of this area, but it did not please him. Hmm. This does not appear to be a gift of hospitality to a weary traveler. Somehow, Shamal felt a little different as he looked upon the mark. A little less like reaching for the khirkash, and little more like reaching for his curved blades. The feeling unsettled him, but it passed quickly, while leaving a lingering darkness.
He paused for a moment, looking at the group. Shway shway habibi. Now that we have heard the sad tale of the last palm of the oasis, we cannot in good faith just leave him. My heart breaks for his loss. Shamal looks imploringly at the group.
I do not know what can be done for him, but it is not the way of the Faisan to leave any without hope! Shamal thinks deeply, trying to recall the myths of his people.
Perhaps ... my people say that in moments of need, the djinn will come to provide succor. I know that this is not mere legend, for the Lords of the Elements came unto me. It has been told in our myths that their aid could be summoned with devotion and sacrifice, and I pledge my will, my strength, and the saif al-bedawi to the cause of the last palm, for his pain is our pain!
Shamal thinks he remembers a story of how the Faisan once called upon the Rabb al-Wahah, Lord of the Waters, to provide an oasis when they were wandering through the sun-scorched desert. Shamal pulls out the long, cuved horn of the oryx and blows a mournful tune on it, and then begins a slow rhythmic dance with the khikhash and mirwas, chanting the story of the greatness of Rabb al-Wahah. Over several minutes, he begins dancing and chanting more quickly, faster and faster, whirling about, using his passion and his energy and channelling it into a final howl into the heavens ...
Rabb al-Wahah, hear you believer! The last palm of the oasis cries forth for your blessings! Take what I have, Lord of the Waters, and provide your gifts that this last palm shall forever be blessed by your greatness and your munificence, and that its aching heart be salved your presence!
Shamal collapses with those words, hoping that the djinn have heard him.
Team Lake - A few more notes: If you want to proceed in Kayaks, Bjorn can lead you. I'll keep it quick so we don't waste time - we will use a single roll. Bjorn can't give EVERYONE Advantage, but he can give whoever is in the front seat of the first kayak advantage. AND he can have Bill do the same for whoever is in the front seat of the Kayak he is in (usually that's Aywin, so if Aywin and Shade-9 go second, that's advantage for the front seat of both Kayaks. Actually, it makes sense that Darius is going first, so he can roll with advantage and so can Aywin. This is, of course, unless you want to go find a place to get out. The best place is further north, but could come with its own discoveries, good or bad.
Speaking of which, @Steve Gorak, I don't think you've ever said where you sent Svetlana to scout.
Team Lake - A few more notes: If you want to proceed in Kayaks, Bjorn can lead you. I'll keep it quick so we don't waste time - we will use a single roll. Bjorn can't give EVERYONE Advantage, but he can give whoever is in the front seat of the first kayak advantage. AND he can have Bill do the same for whoever is in the front seat of the Kayak he is in (usually that's Aywin, so if Aywin and Shade-9 go second, that's advantage for the front seat of both Kayaks. Actually, it makes sense that Darius is going first, so he can roll with advantage and so can Aywin. This is, of course, unless you want to go find a place to get out. The best place is further north, but could come with its own discoveries, good or bad.
Speaking of which, @Steve Gorak, I don't think you've ever said where you sent Svetlana to scout.
Hey @FitzTheRuke, thanks for tagging me! I didn't get any alerts that there were new posts IC, this is why I've been quiet. I check enworld at least 1-3 times a day, so if I don't answer, its because I didn't get an alert (or I got hit by a bus!).
So svetlana will investigate 3 first, and then Aywin will send her to check out the far-away light source.
Cheers,
@FitzTheRuke So the Psion has the Telepathic Connection ability. Only problem is the spell doesn't clearly state how it works or if it can be two way communication. Below is the text from the UA.
Telepathic Connection. You have telepathy with a
range of 5 feet. As a Bonus Action, you can expend
one Psionic Energy Die and roll it. For a number of
minutes equal to your Psion level, the range of your
telepathy increases by a number of feet equal to 10
times the number rolled.
So question would Bjorn and I be able to speak to each other using this feature?
Shamal certainly would have! Shamal with a smudge? Apparently he's a little more TIRED OF THESE STUPID PEOPLE GETTING IN HIS WAY AND TAKING UP VALUABLE AIR!!!!!
Shamal certainly would have! Shamal with a smudge? Apparently he's a little more TIRED OF THESE STUPID PEOPLE GETTING IN HIS WAY AND TAKING UP VALUABLE AIR!!!!!
