<div class="floatright">(https://www.lmrcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/maps-header-scaled.jpg)</div>NOTE/WARNING, I'm quoting/updating the post. If you see something funky, ask because I might have missed deleting something.<br/>OOC Scene 6, Post 1<br/><br/>Note:<br/>Crensler, I need to know if Darius will touch the tree and 'accept' a gift from the tree/demon.<br/>ihinka, I took the liberty of having Kalinta swimming per our personal conversation.<br/><br/>A culture note. There is no real distinction between 'Elf' and 'Half-Elf' in the' Elven Empire.' If you have Elven blood, you are considered an Elf. Frore and Darius are Elvendespite his Dhampir nature.' The others in the party would be regarded as 'retainers.'<br/><br/>NPC:<br/>Lieutenant Arilemna Glynjyre (female Elf)<br/>Captain Delsaran Keyris (Male Elf)<br/><br/>Situation:<br/>Pre-combat, the party is next to the ship, and trees/sandbars restraining it.<br/>Eli is flying, invisible, above the ship.<br/>Lighting: Daylight<br/>Terrain:<br/>Water: River, Deep and moving about 10ft/round (Difficult Terrain)<br/>Part Boat: 5ft x 15ft<br/>River Boat: 15ft x 60ft<br/>Railing - the Riverboat has a wooden barrier to about waist height; it conceals what is on the deck and would provide half cover in a fight.<br/><br/>Froroe: AC11 (+5 Shield), HP 16/20,<br/>Elli: AC 14, HP 24/24,<br/>Shade AC 16, HP 27/27,<br/>Kalinta: AC15, HP 39/44,<br/>Darius:  AC17/19, 25/25;<br/><br/><hr/>Darius and Shade attempt to communicate with the tree in their way. Darius spoke out loud in Celestial(Celestial), "I do not know if you can understand me or if you are even able to respond, but we are trying to get you away from those that captured you. So far, we have only their second in command to deal with, but please, I beg you to be patient a bit longer. We will figure something out."<br/><br/>While Shade attempted to talk telepathically in Sylvan.(tree), "Uh, hello? Are you able to hear me? I'm reaching out directly to your mind right now. If you can understand me, try to give some kind of sign"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Darius</div><div class="spoiler_body">While Darius is speaking out loud, the tree responds telepathically and in Celestial, "Paladin, I thank you and your companions for my timely rescue. I've tried delaying these monsters but restrained as I am, I can call on but a portion of my powers. If you will but reach out and touch me, I will grant you some of my power."<br/></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Shade</div><div class="spoiler_body">In a sarcastic voice, "Considering that I'm bound with the magical chains, what kind of sign do you want?" and then a sigh, "Break these chains that shackle me, and I will give you a sign."<br/></div></div><br/><br/>The collection of limbs floated despite the chains wrapped around it. In fact, it seemed to be quickly gathering speed as it headed downriver. Jess called out<strong>"All aboard, we need to catch up to the tree before it snags on something."</strong><br/><br/>Rather than getting back into the boat, Kalinta dove into the river and began swimming after the tree. She was able to quickly catch up with it. The rest of the party, including the invisible, flying fairy, took off down river pursuing the tree.<br/><br/>Lieutenant Arilemna Glynjyre looked back over her shoulder at the ship and what remained of her command. She spared a brief glance at the tree floating alongside the group. Finally, she sobbed,<strong>"It was my first command. The Senior Sergeant thought I'd be safer on the ship. He told me to command from the rear."</strong>there was a sobbing laugh,<strong>"What a crock as if I ever commanded anything. My family got me into the academy. An Uncle got my commission. The sergeant and half the platoon were household retainers."</strong>The tears came more freely now,<strong>"And now, they're gone, likely dead, and we left the Captain and the crew to be picked off by the Orcs."</strong><br/><br/>Arilemna smiled at Darius,<strong>"I'm sorry, Ser Darius. It's just that I was taught you couldn't show your emotions around the troops - bad for morale."</strong>a long sigh,<strong>It was either the military or be married of to some sleazy merchant. At the time, the military looked to be all dashing uniforms and parading. Then we got sent here."</strong>