Boldly, the party strikes off into the jungle. Shrakk uses his keen eyes to find the way east and with Shale's assistance, manages to get everyone going in the right direction.
Kavak strides forward ahead of the group with fullblade in hand, carving a swath through the jungle and making the trip slightly easier for those behind him.
Firete sees with apprehension that nearly every single one of the plants here is dangerous. If it isn't toxic or poisonous, it is home to a variety of breeds of insects that sap your life's energy and carry disease.
Brenwar uses this information to keep a keen eye on the party's well-being.
Karma, meanwhile, marvels at the pretty forest.
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Hours later, you are feeling miserable. You have long since sweated off Manley's bug-repellent, and now the tiny flies from earlier are on every bit of exposed flesh you have - also getting into your eyes, nose and mouth. Even Shale is having a hard time, the rough terrain chipping away at his delicate crystalline frame and even lichen has already started to grow on all the little nooks and seams in your body. Your blades are becoming dull from the ceaseless chopping as you make your way through the Jungle. After travelling most of the day you can't have made it more than 10 miles.
In addition, Brenwar, Shrakk, Karma and even Shale are beginning to feel lightheaded and feverish. Any amount of water you drink from your supplies doesn't seem to alleviate your conditions.
After it becomes too dark to see, it becomes clear it is time to settle down for the night.
[sblock=Skill Challenge Part 1]You did well, Shrakk barely managed to succeed with Shale's help (15+4=19) Everyone else except Karma got a success, putting you guys on the right track.[/sblock]
[sblock=Jungle Fever]HOWEVER, Brenwar, Shrakk, Karma and Shale have contracted a disease, Jungle Fever! Initially, the effects are you lose one of your healing surges. You cannot regain this surge through an extended rest until you are cured of the disease.
To fight the effects, every extended rest you roll an Endurance check. Depending on the results of the check, the disease with either improve, stay the same, or get worse.
As an option, you may have a party member roll a Heal check IN PLACE of an Endurance check.
You are all taking an extended rest, so roll those checks now.[/sblock]
[sblock=Party Status]
Skill Challenge (Part 1): 4 Successes
Brenwar:
-1 Healing Surge
Firete: Fine
Shrakk:
-1 Healing Surge
Karma:
-1 Healing Surge
Kavak: Fine
Shale:
-1 Healing Surge[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc]Where's half my party???
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