Spider Silk
Re: Spider Silk
Sigrid quickly checks her pouch for some more food speaking again in a gentle tone to the creature in Trollkin, "We don't have much but we of course are willing to share. Also there are some bees not far from here with an abundance of honey. Some of the best I've ever tasted," she licks her lips to bring home that point. "We can show you the way if you like."
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Mai Ronin
Mai's nose wrinkles in disgust at the great beast, but she holds her place, sword held low.
You will please to hold your attack, Golgarth. You may still be correct- but let us save our strength until we have decided that battle is the only option left us.
Mai's nose wrinkles in disgust at the great beast, but she holds her place, sword held low.
You will please to hold your attack, Golgarth. You may still be correct- but let us save our strength until we have decided that battle is the only option left us.
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Re: Spider Silk
April 30th 1066.
Quarrel in the quarry:
09.25am
Weather: Cloudy, light rain.
Light: Torch carried by Solly. Lantern by Mai.
Conditions: Golgarth -2hp, Sir Dewey -5hp
The tension is high in the party as false moves and attacks could be critical. The ogre too may sense that. Superior in size and strength but outnumbered. The honeypot in all this the offer of some fresh and rich tasty bricks of honey in the cabin office a short walk away.
Ogre reaction to Sigrid [1d100]=98
"Honey nice. Eat honey now, meat and blood later if honey not good."
The ogre at least seems more convinced about the offer than Golgarth who could probably thank his militant god Cromm that his attacks missed rather than continued the fight.
Cadeweed and Cosmo disappear into the foilage to follow at a distance and watch proceedings, the ogre ignoring them in favour of the warpainted valkyrie Sigrid who he holds his hand out too.
Sir Dewey, Mai & Solly follow behind, wary of any sudden change in the ogre's behaviour.
The giant beehive is literally a hive of activity. The worker bees must each be over a foot long, the soldier drones larger. How big the Queen might be is anyone's guess. Those flying to and from the forest soon recognise impending danger and begin to cover the entrance holes around window panes and a chimney stack. Each seems to vibrate their wings very fast and turn in little dancing circles, communicating in nature's way to warn the hive of trouble.
The ogre seems unfussed by the swarming bees and goes to approach the cabin, swatting a few irritants with his club. The party with him though are not as thick skinned and become bothered by bees who dart about in anger.
initiative and actions please
Quarrel in the quarry:
09.25am
Weather: Cloudy, light rain.
Light: Torch carried by Solly. Lantern by Mai.
Conditions: Golgarth -2hp, Sir Dewey -5hp
The tension is high in the party as false moves and attacks could be critical. The ogre too may sense that. Superior in size and strength but outnumbered. The honeypot in all this the offer of some fresh and rich tasty bricks of honey in the cabin office a short walk away.
Ogre reaction to Sigrid [1d100]=98
"Honey nice. Eat honey now, meat and blood later if honey not good."
The ogre at least seems more convinced about the offer than Golgarth who could probably thank his militant god Cromm that his attacks missed rather than continued the fight.
Cadeweed and Cosmo disappear into the foilage to follow at a distance and watch proceedings, the ogre ignoring them in favour of the warpainted valkyrie Sigrid who he holds his hand out too.
Sir Dewey, Mai & Solly follow behind, wary of any sudden change in the ogre's behaviour.
The giant beehive is literally a hive of activity. The worker bees must each be over a foot long, the soldier drones larger. How big the Queen might be is anyone's guess. Those flying to and from the forest soon recognise impending danger and begin to cover the entrance holes around window panes and a chimney stack. Each seems to vibrate their wings very fast and turn in little dancing circles, communicating in nature's way to warn the hive of trouble.
The ogre seems unfussed by the swarming bees and goes to approach the cabin, swatting a few irritants with his club. The party with him though are not as thick skinned and become bothered by bees who dart about in anger.
initiative and actions please
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Bluetongue
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Re: Spider Silk
Mai
Mai will withdraw, having no interest in dealing with giant bees.
I don't have access to my home system,
so I' ll need to wait for any die roll.
Mai will withdraw, having no interest in dealing with giant bees.
I don't have access to my home system,
so I' ll need to wait for any die roll.
FA FO
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Re: Spider Silk
Sir Dewey
The Knight does his best to leave the bees to the Ogre, defending the others and only attacking when necessary. "Leave them to him. Stay back."
He mutters to the nearby Sigrid. "We may have to run. Be ready."
Morningstar: [1d20]=6 He spends too much attention fending off the bees.
The Knight does his best to leave the bees to the Ogre, defending the others and only attacking when necessary. "Leave them to him. Stay back."
He mutters to the nearby Sigrid. "We may have to run. Be ready."
Morningstar: [1d20]=6 He spends too much attention fending off the bees.
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Cadeweed
Cadeweed does not get near the bees and stays in the undergrowth.
Cadeweed does not get near the bees and stays in the undergrowth.
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When the creature offers his hand, Sigrid places another of her meals in his hand, letting him lead the way and not getting any closer. She follows along near Sir Dewey and nods at his instructions, "I am quite a good runner, one of the best in my village. And I have no doubt I can outrun you, umm I mean the creature."
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Re: Spider Silk
Sir Dewey
The Knight almost chokes as he hears Sigrid and laughs. "I'm sure you could, even if I would try to outpace you. But I'm more of a first in, last out kinda guy."
He continues his focus on the bees.
The Knight almost chokes as he hears Sigrid and laughs. "I'm sure you could, even if I would try to outpace you. But I'm more of a first in, last out kinda guy."
He continues his focus on the bees.
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Mai (just for clarification)
Mai will stay back, knowing that the bees won't attack without some provocation. She waits calmly, listening to the gentle hum of a happy beehive, and hoping it doesn't turn into an angry ZZZEEEEE!
Init: init [1d6+1]=5+1=6
Mai will stay back, knowing that the bees won't attack without some provocation. She waits calmly, listening to the gentle hum of a happy beehive, and hoping it doesn't turn into an angry ZZZEEEEE!
Init: init [1d6+1]=5+1=6
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Re: Spider Silk
I think this is the only description of the office cabin hive so far:
April 30th 1066.
Quarrel in the quarry:
09.35am
Weather: Cloudy, light rain.
Light: Torch carried by Solly. Lantern by Mai.
Conditions: Golgarth -2hp, Sir Dewey -5hp
The ogre approaches the hive, the bees begin to swarm over his body. Crawling, stinging, irritating. The ogres peers through one of the cabin windows and then grabs the wooden lintel and frames holding the roof up. His giantish strength no match for the derelict cabin and he rips off several planks and scatters roof tiles to smash across the stony ground.
The hive hundreds buzz in anger and fear. Mini swarms form of large bees, each focused on the survival of the nest. Whilst smaller drone types triage the hive, larger soldier ones form into little cadres and begin to zoom around in all directions. While some attack the ogre, others fly in all directions across the castle ground to harass other perceived threats.
Each of the party, despite your intentions to hold back attract a few of the bees. Golgarth swats one with a splat. You have some decisions, to flee the scene across the open ground to the forest or chalk tunnels, seek refuge in another cabin, help the ogre raid the hive, fight off the bees.
actions everyone please.
Quarrel in the quarry:
09.35am
Weather: Cloudy, light rain.
Light: Torch carried by Solly. Lantern by Mai.
Conditions: Golgarth -2hp, Sir Dewey -5hp
The ogre approaches the hive, the bees begin to swarm over his body. Crawling, stinging, irritating. The ogres peers through one of the cabin windows and then grabs the wooden lintel and frames holding the roof up. His giantish strength no match for the derelict cabin and he rips off several planks and scatters roof tiles to smash across the stony ground.
The hive hundreds buzz in anger and fear. Mini swarms form of large bees, each focused on the survival of the nest. Whilst smaller drone types triage the hive, larger soldier ones form into little cadres and begin to zoom around in all directions. While some attack the ogre, others fly in all directions across the castle ground to harass other perceived threats.
Each of the party, despite your intentions to hold back attract a few of the bees. Golgarth swats one with a splat. You have some decisions, to flee the scene across the open ground to the forest or chalk tunnels, seek refuge in another cabin, help the ogre raid the hive, fight off the bees.
actions everyone please.
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Re: Spider Silk
Mai Ronin
Mai holds her ground, standing still.
IF the bees attack, she will fall back, trying to avoid killing any of the bees.
Mai holds her ground, standing still.
IF the bees attack, she will fall back, trying to avoid killing any of the bees.
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Cadeweed
Cadeweed will attempt to continue to hide in the brush. If the bees attack him he will retreat.
Hide in Shadows (30) [1d100]=16
Cadeweed will attempt to continue to hide in the brush. If the bees attack him he will retreat.
Hide in Shadows (30) [1d100]=16
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Re: Spider Silk
Golgarth
"Never mind stirring up a hornet's nest, they are killer bees. At least I think they mean business."
The cleric tries to swat another bee that buzzes him but his hammer is just too slow paced and heavy. Thinking if the ogre starts dismantling the cabin much more than a whole swarm may form. I will retreat in the direction on the bunk room cabin we stayed in. At least we can shut doors and seal ourselves in.
Golgarth Warhammer melee [1d20]=8 damage [1d8]=3 stun chance % dam+1 per level [1d100]=84
"Never mind stirring up a hornet's nest, they are killer bees. At least I think they mean business."
The cleric tries to swat another bee that buzzes him but his hammer is just too slow paced and heavy. Thinking if the ogre starts dismantling the cabin much more than a whole swarm may form. I will retreat in the direction on the bunk room cabin we stayed in. At least we can shut doors and seal ourselves in.
Golgarth Warhammer melee [1d20]=8 damage [1d8]=3 stun chance % dam+1 per level [1d100]=84
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Cosmo
continues to rely on the cover the foliage offers, while silently contemplating: "Spiders, ogres and bees ? Could one write a boisterous ballad on this theme ? Methinks perhaps not."
continues to rely on the cover the foliage offers, while silently contemplating: "Spiders, ogres and bees ? Could one write a boisterous ballad on this theme ? Methinks perhaps not."
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Re: Spider Silk
Sir Dewey
"Time to go!" The knight pulls Golgarth back and calls to Mai and Sigrid. "You may get the chance to outrun me. Fall back!"
He tries to get the others to leave while shielding their retreat. "Golgarth, my friend, I vote for leaving the area. But if you want to hole up in the cabin, I'll have your back."
Sir Dewey is only defending this round.
"Time to go!" The knight pulls Golgarth back and calls to Mai and Sigrid. "You may get the chance to outrun me. Fall back!"
He tries to get the others to leave while shielding their retreat. "Golgarth, my friend, I vote for leaving the area. But if you want to hole up in the cabin, I'll have your back."
Sir Dewey is only defending this round.
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Mai
Mai takes the term 'fall back' literally. She backs away from the disturbed swarm, attacking only if one of the gigantic bees is clearly intent on stinging her.
Mai takes the term 'fall back' literally. She backs away from the disturbed swarm, attacking only if one of the gigantic bees is clearly intent on stinging her.
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Cadeweed
Cadeweed will begin to fall back, hoping to remain undercover.
Cadeweed will begin to fall back, hoping to remain undercover.
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Falls back at Sir Dewey's instructions. She is pondering what her next action will be if they are attacked. She quickly goes over in her mind, the spells that she has ready.
Re: Spider Silk
April 30th 1066.
Quarrel in the quarry:
10.00am
Weather: Cloudy, light rain.
Light: Torch carried by Solly. Lantern by Mai.
Conditions: Golgarth -2hp, Sir Dewey -5hp
Falling back is the general consensus. Swatting a few bees aside, the group retreat. A cabin was suggested, so was leaving the quarry floor entirely. The chalk tunnel mouth looks the most inviting place. Solly heads that way, waving his firebrand torch to signal to the group. The flames frizzle a bee's wings, the insect plummeting to the ground. You are still harassed by drone and soldier bee alike, the creatures releasing a pheromone scent which causes others to rally to threat. Though by far the greater threat to the hive comes from the ogre.
He is occupied with tearing the cabin roof and grabbing a huge wedge of honeycomb. The soldier bees swarm him, several stings pin his thick skin, which while not impervious to the bee attacks, seems better suited to dealing with the poison than most. He takes a second fistful of honey and some large white chrysalis larvae, letting go of the roof joists which slam back down like a desk lid closing. With his sugary prize to feast upon and the swarm eventually getting the better of the persistent thief, the ogre also retreats to the forest fringe. He sits on a fallen log to munch his delicacies and brush away the multitude of stingers. Large red boils mark the ogre.
Once the twin threats have gone, the drones return to repairing the hive and perhaps even electing a new queen?
The group can take a few moments to reset themselves and appraise their situation. You are in the chalk tunnel mouth and can return to spider silk gathering, watch the ogre to see where he goes so as not be surprised by him in the future, explore the ledge about the waterfall area or the dark, fetid tunnel at the junction.
next actions and group decision please
Quarrel in the quarry:
10.00am
Weather: Cloudy, light rain.
Light: Torch carried by Solly. Lantern by Mai.
Conditions: Golgarth -2hp, Sir Dewey -5hp
Falling back is the general consensus. Swatting a few bees aside, the group retreat. A cabin was suggested, so was leaving the quarry floor entirely. The chalk tunnel mouth looks the most inviting place. Solly heads that way, waving his firebrand torch to signal to the group. The flames frizzle a bee's wings, the insect plummeting to the ground. You are still harassed by drone and soldier bee alike, the creatures releasing a pheromone scent which causes others to rally to threat. Though by far the greater threat to the hive comes from the ogre.
He is occupied with tearing the cabin roof and grabbing a huge wedge of honeycomb. The soldier bees swarm him, several stings pin his thick skin, which while not impervious to the bee attacks, seems better suited to dealing with the poison than most. He takes a second fistful of honey and some large white chrysalis larvae, letting go of the roof joists which slam back down like a desk lid closing. With his sugary prize to feast upon and the swarm eventually getting the better of the persistent thief, the ogre also retreats to the forest fringe. He sits on a fallen log to munch his delicacies and brush away the multitude of stingers. Large red boils mark the ogre.
Once the twin threats have gone, the drones return to repairing the hive and perhaps even electing a new queen?
The group can take a few moments to reset themselves and appraise their situation. You are in the chalk tunnel mouth and can return to spider silk gathering, watch the ogre to see where he goes so as not be surprised by him in the future, explore the ledge about the waterfall area or the dark, fetid tunnel at the junction.
next actions and group decision please