CH. 01 - Road to Icewind Dale

[GreyWolfVT]

Drezden "Bah dammit I'm making progress in communicating with the critter who knows could try an get Krah a ice fox as a companion." the ranger dwarf says as he continues to try and befriend the interesting creature. (still trying to ply my trade as a ranger here.)

[Dallion80]

Dallion looks up from the fire and draws his sword as he moves towards the fox.


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[Rax]

"Rafferty! Get out of there!" Malavar shouts at the teamster, then jumps forward and thrusts the burning brand at the injured fox.

OOC: That would be Hoar Fox 2, I believe? And since it just used its breath weapon, surely it had to drop the food bag?

Again, Malavar isn't trying to hit the fox, he's just waving a flaming stick in its face, hoping it will be scared enough of fire to leave the food and run away.

[Daos]

Dallion draws his sword and moves toward the foxes, while Raffery, with reluctance, withdraws from the foxes, grievously injured.  Doing so, however, gives the foxes an opening to escape.

Malavar threateningly waves the fire brand at the injured fox, and she withdraws to the north, leaving her dropped food sack behind.  Taska quickly scoops it up.

Meanwhile, Krah hesitates upon hearing Drezden's words, unsure of if she should attack or not.  "You know how to train foxes?" the barbarian asks.  It becomes a moot point, though.  Drezden is unable to get through to the fox, and picking up its sack of food, it starts to withdraw to the north with it.

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Initiative Order

Dallion:  1

Dell: 4

Rafferty: 1+4 = 5
Malavar: 5
Hoar Fox 02: 4+3 = 7
Krah: 3+6 = 9
Drezden: 7+3 = 10
Hoar Fox 01: 7+3 = 10
Taska: 9+4 = 13
Jaxle: (N/A)

Round 2!

Dallion moves 10 feet north and draws his sword.

Dell continues soothing the horses and mules.
Rafferty withdraws 20 feet north.
Malavar threatens Hoar Fox 02 with a flaming brand.  Hoar Fox 02 makes a morale check [base 5, critically wounded -4, outnumbered -3 = -2].  It automatically fails.
Hoar Fox 02 withdraws 75 feet northwest, leaving the sack of food behind.
Krah hesitates.
Drezden moves 5 feet northwest and tries to use animal empathy on Hoar Fox 01. Hoar Fox 01 saves vs. rods [14] (1d20-1): 15-1 = 14, pass. Hoar Fox 01's reaction toward Drezden remains Indifferent.
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Hoar Fox 01 picks up the fallen sack of food and withdraws 35 feet northwest.

Taska picks up the bag of food Hoar Fox 02 dropped.

(OOC: Actions for Round 3?)1d20

[GreyWolfVT]

Drezden steps in front of the others arms out "Let the critter go. We can save the other sack from the dead one aint worth getting frozen chasing after the damned thing." 

[Rax]

Malavar ignores the squabbling about the foxes and immediately goes to Rafferty. "So you're a mighty hero now, are you, Master Rafferty? That was very foolish of you. Brave, but foolish," he scolds the injured teamster. "Now sit down and let me have a look at those wounds."

OOC: Malavar casts Cure Light Wounds on Rafferty and follows up with a Healing check if necessary.

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Healing 1d20 vs. 13 for 1d3 hit points if successful

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[Daos]

The remaining fox bolts after its companion, disappearing into the snow.

"Well then...now we are a bit short on supplies," Peddywinkle notes.  "You all will either have to hunt and forage to make up the difference, or tighten your belts the last few days of our journey."

"Damn, I really wanted one of those pelts," Taska comments as she puts the bag of food that was recovered back in the wagon.  "They'd probably sell for a mint."

Between Malavar's mundane ministrations and his magical healing, the worst of the frostbite inflicted on Rafferty is undone.  If nothing else, the teamster finds he can feel his extremities again.  He grunts his thanks and mutters something about 'damnable vermin.'

[Dram]

Jaxle- I had no clue what to do one you was trying to befriend the critters and of ya was trying to hack in half with a axe. He continues to collect firewood.

[GreyWolfVT]

Drezden sighs "It's because none of you seriously believe that a dwarf is a ranger and I can see that clearly."

[Rax]

"I have faith in you, friend Drezden. We have two competent men o' the wilderness travelling with us, Master Peddywinkle. I'm sure Drezden and Krah can rustle up some extra provisions if required. At least enough to feed themselves, leaving more rations for the rest of us."

[Daos]

"True enough," Krah agrees.  Turning to the dwarf, he asks, "Do you wish to accompany me on tonight's hunt then?"

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(OOC:  If yes, can I get a hunting check from Drezden?)

[GreyWolfVT]

Nov 19, 2018 15:20:41 GMT -8 Daos said:

"True enough," Krah agrees.  Turning to the dwarf, he asks, "Do you wish to accompany me on tonight's hunt then?"

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(OOC:  If yes, can I get a hunting check from Drezden?)

Drezden "I planned on it anyway so the answer is yes Krah. Lets see what we can find out there." 

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[Daos]

After a few hours, Drezden and Krah return to camp with the carcass of an adult caribou.  "There will be plenty of meat for all tonight!" the barbarian announces triumphantly.

Peddywinkle nods in approval.  "Well, this should help balance out most of what we lost today.  Good job."

[Rax]

"Well then. Shall we eat and bed down for the night?"

[GreyWolfVT]

Drezden "Sounds like a good plan to me. Same watch order as usual then?"


OOC: Dram I believe is hunting a lot this time of year so that might explain his lack of posting just fyi.