25 Zarantyr Morning to Late Afternoon
Voadam takes possession of the pearl after giving the halforc around 20 of the large golden giant coins. He meditates for some time, while pondering the depths of the wand found on the aberrant giantkin. After he comes out of his meditative state, he understands that the wand is of divine origin, capable of energizing the regenerative properties of living creatures.
[Wand of Lesser Vigor, Mass -- 12 charges remaining]
The others pack up the make-shift camp while the wizard is occupied. When Voadam has completed his task, the band moves out, heading further into the jungle.
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The morning's walk is uneventful -- the forest canopy has begun to break up slightly, with an accompanying change in the general make-up of the forest. Gone are the tall hardwood trees that surrounded Stormreach, now the bulk of the forest are old-growth softwood trees, heavily encircled by various vining plants, which look to almost choke the life out of their hosts. Small puddles of standing water become more common, and the humidity has been turned up. Spots of sun are able to penetrate to the forest floor, making those without long brimmed hats squint constantly.
Lunch is taken quickly, as the gnome brings forth more food from his sack, this time mainly meats and cheeses, with several loaves of bread.
Before long, the group is back on the trail. About an hour after you stopped for lunch, several of the group swears that they had seen a large green lizard-like creature flying high in the sky before disappearing into the clouds.
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The sun has dropped below the forest canopy to the west, causing long shadows to dance along the jungle floor. Several stands of grasses litter the trail, hues of green, yellow, and even pink are seen. An outcropping of rocks appears to your left. The guides up ahead suddenly stop and hold out their hands -- they look to be scanning the brush. Behind you, the gnome and halforc artificier have taken cover, for it appears they know the mannerisms of Ganyon in the deep jungle.
A rustle is heard to your left, and by the time you look in that direction, one of the largest tigers you have ever seen has emerged from behind the rocky outcropping and is bounding towards Aeranduil!
It jumps high into the sky and lands on the elf -- biting and clawing with its monstrous front and back claws. The others are helpless to watch as the elf is savaged by the giant beast.
Surprise Round:
Tiger emerges from the rock outcropping to your left.
Charge attack by the tiger, bite, 2 claws, and 2 rakes all HIT for 57 damage on Aeranduil
Round 1: Initiative and actions