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Last Time on the ROTA Campaign
>Our Heroes ended up became even more badass when Kinny proved he could kill all the raccoons on the lake!
>They also ended up befriending a deer named Adler and gained a new friendly slime creature which both worked as Healers.
>Then Kinny did another "What the Fuck?! Boom!" on another group of retarded raccoons.
>Mog went into an autistic fit that his moon waifu was no longer a virgin.
>The group stays longer until they find their guns because AMERICA!!
>They find the Mating Room
>They also find the Druid's Room and find several Amber rings in there, meaning she possibly isn't even an otter.
>One of the Yellow Antlered Deer arrived and Ursus went to do a long 1v1 against him, with a tiny amount of help from Kinny.
>After freezing the one deer to death, two deer who are either very punny or horny arrive and want to battle you.
Can our heroes survive the attack find out now! Possibly.

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To join the game and create a character, please follow the instructions on the PDF.

Also, here are the initiatives that were rolled last round.
Maggie: 13 + 4 = 17
Bobby: 11 + 5 = 16
Jenkins: 1 + 6 = 7
Ord: 19 + 3 = 22
Potato: 9 + 3 = 12
Justin: 19 + 4 = 23
Johnathan: 6 + 4 = 10
Ursus: 16 - 2 = 14
Kinny: 19 + 5 = 24
Mog: 20 - 2 = 18

Time to organize who goes first.
Kinny
Justin
Ord
Mog
Maggie
Bobby
Ursus
Potato
Johnathan
Jenkins

Kinny you make the first move.

Rolled 1 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>5774238
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Kinny pulled out a Lightning Dagger. "I'm not taking any shanses", the cat salivated on the handle, took a step back, squinted his eyes as he aimed, and finally... tossed the dagger at the horny deer's groin. His work here was done. The sparkling blade sailed through the air and only Mog's divine protection could save this buck from getting broken.
While everyone silently observed the sharp end of fate do its thing, Kinny swiftly repositioned himself behind Mog.
>Throwing dagger at the pervert's balls (Dex)
>Moving behind Mog
>>5774217
WOO we're back, babyy! Feline abuse, feline abuse!

>>5774268
I blame Mog. For not believing in violence.

>>5774268
You wouldn't happen to have any more Lucky with you right?
Also I feel like those spoilers were a bad omen.

>>5774270
Nope, you checked last thread when I had the last one and I've used that one. Shenanigans ensue.

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Rolled 16, 13 = 29 (2d20)

>>5774271
>>5774268
>Kinny's mouth slips, probably from all that saliva, and chucks the dagger in a different direction by accident.
>Seems like frying raccoons was a lot easier than aiming for a deer's shlong.
>Fortunately it didn't hit any of you guys.
>Unfortunately.....
Potato and Ord must roll for a dex check (DC: 17) they take half damage on success.
Kinny.... roll the Critical damage.
Both are 1d20+3

>>5774274
Wait what? What's the critical damage?

>>5774284
Two times the damage dice you roll for Lightning Daggers being thrown.

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Rolled 1, 2, 4, 4, 2, 1, 4, 1, 4, 3 = 26 (10d4)

>>5774286
But like... wasn't that an 8? I don't know if we're doing critical misses or not, but it sure feels like a massive backfire if it just straight up rebounded directly at our cats... and critted?
>2d4 physical
>8d8 lightning

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>>5774290
>Ord quickly rolls away from the from the dagger before it could explode.
>Only taking 13 damage from the attack.
>Ord then wipes the sweat from his brow after that heart pounding ordeal.
"We made it Potato! That was close wasn't it huh?"
...
"Potato?"
...
"Potato... why aren't you speaking?"

>But like... wasn't that an 8? I don't know if we're doing critical misses or not, but it sure feels like a massive backfire if it just straight up rebounded directly at our cats... and critted?
Honestly I was going to have it drop by you guys but I felt that would be a bit too harsh since you guys just got back.

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Rolled 6 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5774308
>Justin then ran up to the bear.
"Taste my steel and become nourishment for the trees!!"
>He pulled out his longsword and tried slashing him with it.
Does this this hit you Ursus?

I'm here, let me just catch up. May be a little slow, it has been a while.

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Rolled 1 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>5774314
First of all, that definitely does not hit Ursus.
Secondly, what is this?
>>5774313
I think you might have started this in the wrong thread friend.

>Ord laments his brother.... or friend.
>Ord then lets out a cry of rage.
"YOU KILLED MY FRIEND!!!! I'M GONNA KILL YOU FOR THAT!!!!"
>Ord then goes to one of the dead Raccoon bodies.
>He then takes the body of the dead.
>He then chucks the somewhat light corpse at Johnathan.
"TAKE THIS!!!!"
Rolling a thrown attack, it'll only do 1 damage + Strength. No proficiency will be added to this roll.

>>5774320
ejfkesagbh srbj
don't tell me I actually killed the furball
and why's he mad at the deer?

>>5774308
"Adler! Heal our fried cat, hurry!" Mog barked.

>>5774314
Ursus is wearing plate, so his AC should be 18. I forget if he has bonuses from other equipment. He also doesn't get here until a few hours later usually.

>>5774322
Either he recognizes that shit happens in battle and that ultimately your catastrophic miss was in attempt to fight our collective enemy...or he was facing towards the raccoons and didn't see it was you that killed(?) Potato.

...I need to process what just happened and find a way to make Mog resurrect the poor smuggler cat, this is unacceptable.

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>>5774320
Shit we're having bad rolls today.

>The cat threw the corpse...
>But it only landed a few feet ahead of him.

>>5774323
Mog it is your turn.
I figured that's why I said it doesn't hit. Probably should have described that really.

>>5774322
>>5774325
He's stupid like Potato and assumes that the guy you are fighting did it.

>>5774327
I mean you have healing slime creature, a cleric deer. and a diamond.

>>5774328
Thank you, now I know two things:
1. Potato might still be alive.
2. The deer who did it will pay for this.

Rolled 16 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>5774327
>>5774328
I can't cast resurrection, only full blooded capital C Clerics can do that. Adler could if he was higher level, in other words. We may be able to find an NPC who can do it since we have the diamond from earlier, but they'd be ultra rare. If I was to rules lawyer this then I'd say that 5e technically actually has no critical failure rules (that I can find), only critical hit rules. Thus, technically nothing bad should happen on 1s. However, precedent would say that we've been using crit fails this entire campaign, so there's no legit reason to change things up now. Fails bad man.

"Jenkins! Ord's lost it. Get over there and do his job. Police those raccoons!" Mog managed to breathe out between the blade in his mouth.

The duel between faiths and champions was forgotten in an instant. They had gotten this far only to lose a companion for the first time in a long while. A bitter pill to swallow. Once more, with sorrow then! The dire wolf leapt forth past Ursus and Justin, leaving them to their duel and towards Johnathan, his sword arcing!

>Rolling to hit

Rolled 3, 1, 1 + 4 = 9 (3d4 + 4)

>>5774328
>>5774337
>Rolling regular broadsword+strength mod damage.

Thunder damage next post.

>>5774337
Roll your damage.
>>5774340
And you are already working on it.

Rolled 2 (1d8)

>>5774328
>>5774337
>>5774340
>Thunder enchantment die

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>>5774340
>>5774342
Mediocre!

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Rolled 9 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>5774340
>>5774342
>You were able to slice a good chunk out of the fucker.
>Leaving him a good wound on his chest.
>Johnathan stumbles back a bit.
"Fucker!! I will not allow such a disgusting beast to harm me yet again! You will pay dearly for that!!!"
>Suddenly you hear a clicking noise.
>Kinny and Mog then see Maggie.
>Now holding the gun.
>She gets in front of Kinny to make sure she he is protected.
>Then there was a loud bang.
Rolling to see if hit.

Rolled 5 + 4 (1d6 + 4)

>>5774361
>Maggie then successfully shoots Johnathan on the shoulder.
Rolling for Damage.

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>>5774364
>This hurt the deer even further.
>The deer began screaming in pain as he felt the bullet go into his skin.

>It was now Bobby's turn.
>Hearing the words of Mog and seeing her comrade get hurt, Bobby then dragged a rather somewhat willing Jenkins and led Adler and his slime Harold to the burnt up cat.
>Hoping there was some chance to save him.

With that it is now Ursus' turn.

>>5774364
Johnathan should also roll a con save and have to hit 15, on a fail he takes 1d4 bleeding each turn until healed or dead. According to your rules for handguns from earlier threads.

>>5774369
Ursus usually doesn't get here until a hour or two from now, at least from what I remember. Still, I don't think we should skip past him. It would be rude since he's a consistent player and has been for a while now and this is a major-ish combat. Also I have to brb for a while, 20ish+ minutes or so. Sorry.

Rolled 10 + 5 (1d20 + 5)

>>5774373
Fair enough and thank you for reminding me.
Rolling Constitution Saving throw to see if Johnathan is bleeding.

>>5774376
Well he is not bleeding.

>>5774373
>>5774376
Wait, shouldn't Potato be simply downed as well?

>>5774378
Why else do you think we're tryin to heal him?

>>5774381
I wasn't caught up just yet. Also planned to do it myself the next turn anyways.

So while we wait for Ursus, how was the break guys? Sorry again for not coming back until now.
Seriously though it sucks that my walls are not back yet, still in my house, but sleeping in another room at the moment.

>>5774390
Well, I wasn't aware we were having a break and have just assumed you've left. It was sad, especially those alarms I had set up and didn't disable for weeks.

>>5774393
It wasn't an imtentional break but still it was break to wait for my walls to get fixed. But trust I did not intend to leave you guys hanging on this quest. You've come so far, I'm not gonna pull the rug under you guys and say, "Fuck this I am leaving." None of you deserve that.

>>5774398
Thanks, QM.
>>5774373
How were you, Mog? Besides dodging my epic tic-tac-toe, that is!

>>5774390
>>5774413
Sorry for leaving you hanging guys, took way longer than I thought to do my part mixing the concrete. We're making some fancy steps.

To answer your question, I mostly just took it easy, took a break from questing and tried to finish reading some books instead. Aside from that I'm celebrating my mom's birthday with my family at the end of the week, and we've been discussing all getting together (extended family, spouses, friends, etc) to go on a quick vacation. The rest is kinda a blank. How about you guys?

>>5774393
I assumed he would be back, he's been pretty consistent for almost a year now. Just thought his wall was taking forever.

>>5774398
D'aww, thanks guy.

>>5774393
>>5774447
Well Either Way, I'm happy to serve everyone here again. I hope you are all having a Blessed Day and I hope you guys are still having fun with this.

>>5774452
You too QM, and yes, I am having fun, though the campaign hasn't really gotten restarted given that we are still working our way through our first turn of combat since the hiatus.

If Ursus doesn't show up within an hour then I'm fine continuing if you guys agree. We can just complete the turn (left the deer get their moves) and put Ursus on the bottom of the initiative order just for this turn. Though I will insist that if we ever get in a truly major fight like with the owlbears or ever fight an actual boss battle again that we actually wait for every single player. Both to make sure we aren't put at a disadvantage and to honour the effort everyone puts into the quest and make sure no one is left out of main story beats or big fights. A lot of the stuff where we moved on without one of us before was just minor stuff, stealthing mooks and the like.

>>5774457
I'm fine with this but I prefer if Ursus was here to do his turn. I just hope he knows that we're back.

>>5774465
He posted 4-5 days ago and then again about 2 days ago in the other thread, I'm sure he knows we're back. He may have just been unable to make it today. Alternatively he knows we're back in general but may have not seen this thread and only looked at the lack of activity in the other thread and assumed we delayed until next Tuesday or something. Probably just busy right now though, if I had to guess.

>>5774472
I just hope when he gets back he enjoys the game as well

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>>5774398
>>5774447
Yeeah I just have massive trust issues and I've personally seen a long-running QM flake suddenly (granted, he had it in him to flake).
Attaching today's cat yawn.

>>5774484
Fair enough. I am sorry to hear that happened to you.

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>>5774484
>>5774489
It happens to us all if you hang around /tg/ or /qst/ long enough.

Yawn chain? Yawn chain.

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>>5774484
>>5774493
Here's my yawn.
Representing Maggie.

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>>5774489
>>5774493
Meh, idc much about him flaking and only mentioned it in response to Mog saying he thought we were fine, because QM (You) stuck with it for over a year. The trust issues are something completely unrelated to /qst/.
>>5774495
Cute and her shoulders look very rideable. Perfect for a cat, some could say. Lonely and in need of furry feline decor, others might say.

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>>5774498
Ord and Potato slimmed down and yawning.

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Rolled 19 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5774498
That depends got the dexterity?
Rolling dex save.

>>5774505
Also cute yawns for Potato and Ord

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Rolled 5 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>5774508
Dex for Days

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>>5774511
Sorry Kinny. No shoulder riding today.

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>>5774514
Fate is unfair, it always strikes the most humble of us at their lowest. But fine, have it your way, the cat will walk the filthy earth despite his disposition to life in luxury. The poor feline shall suffer and human shoulders will remain unprotected from the cold winds that come at such high altitudes.

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>>5774530
It's alright, you had to get the bad rolls out. You can ride my shoulders, you're tiny after all.

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>>5774536
These are acceptable terms, herr Wolf. *Kinny fails to feign indifference and clumsily claws his way on top of Mog.*
I don't think Ursus is coming today.

>>5774554
Looks that way. Shall we continue on next week? It looks like we're getting nothing but bad rolls today.

>>5774554
>>5774558
I'm fine with continuing, whether that be now or next Tuesday. Shame we couldn't progress further on our first day back from hiatus, but such difficulties are to be expected given that we've been gone for a while.

Hell, if we have to we could sporadically do our turns throughout the week leading up to Tuesday. Ursus could do that, so that if he is late next Tuesday we aren't all held up waiting for him before we can continue.

Happy to have to on board Kinnmeister, I think you'll find me a much stabler platform than the awkward gangly two-legged Maggie. Humans, how do they do it?

>>5774571
Sorry for the late response. Was cooking dinner.
But I will say, I am somewhat into that. That is something I will accept to do if we get into fights in this campaign. I'll probably be slow to respond but I think I can do that.
Enemy Deer AC is 15.

>>5774217
AHH WHY DID I MISS TODAY
god damn college pressure
The college application portal is bugged

>>5774586
Oh don't worry Ursus you can still do your turn. I'm still here.

>>5774558
>>5774571
We could probably get a turn in, idk. Honestly it looks like Ursus is away rather often and we gotta take that into account instead of assuming he's gonna show up every time. That being said, I gotta showr.
>>5774571
Yes, but the shield isn't nearly as soft as a hooman.

>>5774589
Will do so welcome back btw

>>5774592
Welcome back our group our wonderful Tank.

Rolled 6 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5774369
Ursus charges toward the nearest deer before they use their barrier spell

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>>5774586
o hi, welcome back
we'll be sure to level a college building in the next city we visit
>>5774589
I'll be away now for a bit, so either let Mog take my position in the turn order so he can act faster (and then I take his after I return), or just make Kinny help Potato on my turn. Just
I couldn't find a yawning bear, but found this gold nugget of a gif.
BRB30minutes

>>5774586
No worries. Sounds like a plan. We did discuss having player RP even on no-session days when we aren't in a scene that requires NPC interaction. Having players and the QM just respond each day when available when slower paced things are going on seems like a logical addition to that. For fights too, when we want to avoid timing issues like just discussed regarding Ursus appearing later than the rest of us.

>>5774586
Hey! There you are. My sympathies, it is a universal experience for college/uni websites to be unnavigable and perpetually broken.

>>5774590
From what I remember he is usually just late.

It can't be helped, we're in battle. I'm soft without my armour. You right though, humans are squishy and soft.

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5774595
>The attack simply bounces off the enemy's armor.
>Luckily you are not vulnerable to an enemy attack.
>That is to say neither of you at the moment.
>Still best to keep your guard up.

Time for a Potato Death Save

>>5774605
Somebody needs to save potato

Rolled 14 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5774605
1 out 3 fails.

>Johnathan, though in immense pain tries to attack with his shortsword.
>Charging towards Mog to try and pierce him with his blade.
Rolling 1d20+Dex, tell me if it hits.

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Slow start moment

>>5774611
Sorry for slow response. My AC is 22, that does not hit.

I'm back, bröthers.

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Rolled 9 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>5774620
>The attack misses.
>Seems the old wolf still has it.
>The ability to basically be invincible.
>Good thing too.
>Who knows what would happen if he got hit at this moment.

>You see Jenkins telling Adler to heal Potato.
>Looks like he is going to deal with something else.
>Jenkins then pulls out a knife.
Raccoon AC is 12.

>>5774635
Demons run when gentlemen go to war( fuck you auto correct)

Rolled 4 + 6 (1d4 + 6)

>>5774632
Sorry again for being late. Almost burnt the Potatoes for my Mashed Potatoes.
Rolling for Damage.

>>5774629
Welcome back, comrade.

>>5774638
Doctor Who?

>>5774646
I wasn’t referencing doctor who but I wouldn’t be surprised if this was a doctor who quote

>>5774644
>With a quick stab, Jenkins quickly kills the raccoon in front of him.
>The other raccoon are too terrified and to fight back.
>Even if they were brave enough, they had no weapons to fight with.

Kinny it is now your turn.

>>5774648
What's the current situation with Potato? What's the best way I can help him?

>>5774652
Probably giving him a potion.

>>5774655
"Fuckfuckfuckfuck that's NOT what was supposed to happen!" Truth be told, Kinny wasn't even quite sure WHAT just happened, but he was certain he didn't intend to throw the dagger at the two fat cats. It was one of very rare moments when the he would feel guilty for his actions... that is, if his little tin brain allowed for it. Instead, Kinny just sprung towards Potato in a desperate attempt to fix his mistake from a moment ago before it was too late. As soon as he got close, the cat pulled out one of the small vials of magical red liquid he had wrapped in cloth, tried to open it with his claws, fumbled, and had to resort to Einstein's help. As soon as the mouse managed to pop the bottle open, Kinny poured the healing potion into Potato.
>Moving to Potato
>Healing Potato
Do I roll something?

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>>5774669
Roll for for healing. 2d4+2
Gonna be gone for a bit.
Not sure when I will come back.

Rolled 3, 4 + 2 = 9 (2d4 + 2)

>>5774676
Awh, sorry I took so late to respond lately. Feel free to continue without me if you come back later and Mog/Ursus are still around. Just put Kinny in a basket.

>>5774681
I'm still here. Just waiting for my turn.

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>>5774684
I might have to sleep, depending how sleepy I get. It's 1am here.
It's been a while since I've stayed up this long with you guys, damn.

Rolled 8 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

Spending time with family. Using my phone for now so no access to my map. But I will do at least this quick post.

>>5774681
>>5774669
>As soon you placed the red liquid on the fat somewhat burnt cat, he gets up.
>He takes in a huge breath of air with a gasp.
>He then started panting rapidly.
"WHERE'S ORD?! HE OKAY?!"
>The big fat burnt up cat starts looking around to try and find his brother.... cousin.... friend.... lover?
>Seriously what was their relationship?

>Justin stares at the bear.
>He of course uses his longsword yet again.
Does it hit Ursus?

>>5774684
>>5774690
>>5774647
Have a Good Night my Friends.
Like I said you guys can continue.
I'll try to respond throughout the week.
This might be a regular thing to do if we get in battles. I hope you guys enjoyed the game.

>>5774706
Nope ac of 21 afforded to him by his bear physiology and the armor he wears on top of that he’s a fuzzy tank

>>5774681
>>5774708
>>5774706
Yeeeah... I gotta tap out anons. Thanks for playing. Maybe give Mog his turm before you go, QM?
And please consider checking over the week so me may get a turn done meanwhile.
Either way, goodnight everyone.

>>5774711
Thanks for having me

>>5774690
Just like the good old days. Sorry to keep you up, didn't know it was that late for you. Sleep well, friend. Dream beautiful cat dreams.

>>5774706
Take care buddy, see you throughout the week and on Tuesday.

>>5774708
See you Tuesday Ursus. Though we may be posting throughout the week to slowly work our way through this battle, sort of like play-by-mail games or something.

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Rolled 15 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>5774706
>Justin's attack bounced off yet again from the bear.
"I guess I can now see how you were complete trouble for Jericho. Still know this. You may have good armor... but it can't be strong enough to withstand Kuma's attacks if he were here."

>Ord never noticed his friend coming back yet.
>Instead Ord went ahead and grabbed the corpse yet again.
>This time heading towards the cloven bastard.
>He the immediately tried beating the shit of Johnathan with the dead body of the Raccoon.

>>5775334
>As Johnathan was about to try and take back control of the situation, the Retard of a Cat soon hit the deer with the barbequed remains of the raccoon.
>Just like how cubs, pups, and kits would pillow fights.
>Only this one was much bloodier and the pillow was dead body.
>Ord kept smacking Johnathan with the corpse.
"YOU BAD ANIMAL! YOU HURT POTATO!! THAT MAKES YOU BAD!!! BAD ANIMALS GO TO HELL!!!!"
>The already bloodied up deer couldn't handle the damage he was given already.
>Now he had to deal with this shit?!
The enemy receives 1 + 3 (Strength Mod) Bludgeoning damage.
>The deer only received small damage from this bullshit.

Mog it is now your turn.

>>5775334
>>5775336
Based midweek turn.

>>5777232
I did say I wanted to try doing this but only for battles.

>>5777631
Yeah me too. Hopefully Mog and Ursus get the memo next week/time you post mid-week, lol

>>5780022
I had gotten the memo btw looking forward to tomorrow

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>>5781044
Basado.

We begin this day by waiting for Sir Mog to play out his turn.
Sir Kinny and Sir Ursus, how are you do this Blessed Day?

>>5781974
I'm taking a politics class in Deus Ex.

>>5781983
Which one?

>>5775336
>>5780022
>>5781044
>>5781974
Yo, I'm gonna have to apologize for holding up the group and not posting after QM went through the effort to post on Wednesday. I did actually see the posts, I was just so tired throughout the week that I couldn't find the energy to get around to making a post, even a very basic one. Then I injured my neck and fucked up my sleep schedule on the weekend, though I honestly still probably could've gotten a post out by Saturday or later, at that point it wasn't lack of energy so much as just laziness and not being in the mood to type. Really, I should've at least given you guys a heads up, especially after agreeing that we could post throughout the week. Anyways, blog post over, I'll start writing now.

>>5782030
>Then I injured my neck
Are you okay? That's a serious injury you got there.

>>5782026
Deus Ex. The only one that matters.
>>5782030
>Then I injured my neck
what happen
>blog post over, I'll start writing now
that's unintentionally funny

Rolled 10 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>5775336
The contest between the wolf and the stag over who was the strongest, noblest, most pious was rudely interrupted by Ord violently interjecting via a very crispy raccoon. Mog watched in amazement as the ungulate's face deformed in adrenaline fueled slow motion. He had all the time in the world to navel gaze, as Ord rained stunning blows with his improvised weapon, the indignity of the choice of destructive implement as much a surprise as the strikes themselves.

All the duel between chosen warriors, clash between gods and ideals seemed to boil down to in the end was this brutal struggle, the awkward thumping of heavy metal against flesh, a sobering moment. The paladin of the moon had been hyping himself up in the moments before the clash. Staving off the tiredness from the already long day of sneaking and endless fights, refocusing his wits on the worth of this battle against deranged and cruel infidels. Yes, he had to remind himself that there was a purpose to all this. Even as his eyelids drooped closed, and a stark sense of nihilism at this endless violence edged into the corners of his mind, there was a purpose to all of this, a divine purpose even, more than the simple pummelling of flesh. Still, the sooner they were done with this green cratered hell, whether through talk or scything swords, the better.

Ord wailed on the still shocked deer while Mog watched in amusement, still waxing poetic in his inner mind.

"YOU BAD ANIMAL! YOU HURT POTATO!! THAT MAKES YOU BAD!!! BAD ANIMALS GO TO HELL!!!!"

The wolf wondered what the fat cat's conception of hell was even like, he'd never asked.

He'd caught his breathe, just as Johnathan seemed to have begun to regain his wits. Time to get back to the killing. Mog rushed to flank the deer, moving opposite Ord and slashing horizontally, aiming to delimb the cloven 'paladin'.

>Move opposite Ord, flank Johnthan.
>Attack Johnathan.

Kinda an awkwardly written post, still getting back into the swing of things. Again, sorry for the wait.

>>5782030
I was wondering what was happening I hope it gets better

>>5782047
Is okay. I have found 2 typos.
>>5782033
I'd like to ask for a reminder how many enemies we have and how they're grouped, in advance.

>>5782047
Roll for damage.

Rolled 1, 4, 4 + 4 = 13 (3d4 + 4)

>>5782057
Sword+STR, Thunder next post.

Rolled 4 (1d8)

>>5782074
>>5782057
Thunder damage.

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Rolled 4 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>5782047
>>5782074
>>5782075
>Johnathan was flabbergasted by the sudden attack done by the cat.
>Never expected that.
>Just as he never expected the wolf to flank him afterwards and go for the kill.
>With one final lunge, Mog ends up killing the paladin deer.
>Death from the lost of limbs and blood.
>Johnathan laid lifeless.

>Meanwhile Maggie was trying to help.
>Trying to aim for the deer fighting the bear and failing horribly.
>She moved a bit back.
>She took aim with her gun again.
>She then let out another shot.
>Causing another loud bang sound.

Rolled 3 + 10 (1d6 + 10)

>>5782082
>She missed.
>Thankfully she didn't end up hurting anyone.
>Still that was a bullet wasted.
>General Harvey would be disappointed in her for that.
>She began to berate herself for that.

>Bobby then decides to use her time to instruct Adler to heal poor potato using Harold the Slime.
>Adler listens to Bobby's instructions carefully and give the big fat retarded cat that is friends with the other big fat retarded cat all the healing he needs with Harold.
Harold's Healing: 1d6+10

Ursus it is now your turn.

Rolled 19 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5782086
Hoping the bang from the gun was a good distraction Ursus swings for his head to take advantage of the moment

>>5782090
Roll for damage

Rolled 2 (1d6)

>>5782090
Initial damage half
Second half next reply

>>5782043
>The only one that matters.

Based.

>>5782033
>>5782050

>Injury.

Injury might've been a strong word. Kinda implies I had to go to the hospital or something. It's more like I have a mild to moderate persistent ache with occasional sharp pain around my neck and upper back.

As for what happened...it was just a dumb day, bad luck and stupid shenanigans the whole day. First was a 'I did a stupid and lifted and carried something in a stupid way' sort of thing, kinda hard to explain. I was handed a bag of concrete (sorta, more like my father put/draped a bag of concrete around my neck. Meaning to put it on my shoulder, I guess?) and tried to carry it somewhere a little ways away.

To explain, I was horsing around with a friend that had come over to help us, and was bent over cause my buddy had me in an awkward headlock (with his arm around my head rather than my neck) and was trying to tickle me with some ivy. My dad wanted us to get back to work and was kinda an asshole about it, which is how I ended up with a bag of concrete around my neck.

Instead of just shrugging it off and carrying it in a less stupid way I kinda just waddled awkwardly in that awkward posture to where I was supposed to go. This is stupider than it sounds (both for me and my dad) because while Mog may be a gigachad wolf, I am actually not a super strong, ultra-broad shouldered specimen of a human being. Anyways, I felt strained but I didn't really have pain at this point, just an ache.

Then a tree branch fell on literally all of us. Me, my dad, my friend, and all three of the workers with us. This was a bit later in the day. You'll remember from earlier in the year and last year when tree branches fucked up our skylight and downstairs window, right? Well, it was rainy and windy this week and there are five trees on our property. Luckily everyone (except me) seemed fine, but I was pretty sour at this point and in pain for real now, so I whined about it and went inside and that was the end of that for me.

I then slept funny and woke up in pain after having been suffering gradually decreasing pain for the entire day prior. And now here we are.

Sorry for the wait, had to make breakfast.

>>5782093
Second half of the damage

Rolled 4 + 2 (1d4 + 2)

>>5782096

>>5782093
Ursus give a thumbs up to Maggie

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>>5782095
>Mog tried to hang himself with a bag of cement
Yeah that about checks out. Clearly you haven't smuggled a single contraband in your life.

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Rolled 2 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>5782095
I hope you recovery from this mild inconvenience and that your breakfast was good.

>>5782093
>>5782097
>>5782090
>With that first hit, Justin only winced in Pain.
>The fucker then decided he could tank it.
>It was only little damage for him.
>Still it wasn't a minor inconvenience to him.
>He wasn't staggering but he was feeling the damage a bit.

>>5782098
>Maggie gives a thumbs up back... she guesses.

>Meanwhile Potato was healed.
>Potato then got up and stretched.
>He then looked for Ord.
>He couldn't see him.
>or at least he was not turning around to see that Ord was still beating the shit out of a dead deer with a dead raccoon.
>So instead Potato decided to go full retard as well.
"You fucking raccoons!! YOU KILLED ORD YOU BASTARDS!!!!"
>Potato then went up to the raccoons.
>He then proceeded to try and beat the shit out of them with his fist.... er paws.
Rolling to hit.
Kinny next turn is Jenkins then you so might as well get your post ready since he is going to go after the raccoons as well.

>>5782104
I mean...that is literally true. I haven't. I think.

Rolled 12 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>5782110
>Potato then just flailing at the raccoon.
>Doing absolutely nothing to him.
>Still it was worth a shot...?

>Jenkins didn't want to waste anymore time.
>He then went in for another kill for the raccoon.

Rolled 1 + 6 (1d4 + 6)

>>5782112
rolling damage

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>>5782115
>Well.... it didn't kill.
"Must be dull. Should probably sharpen it after all this is done."

Kinny it is your turn.

>>5782110
>>5782112
Thanks.

I guess we're killin' everyone here today. Seems about right.

Rolled 18 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>5782117
"Well since that's taken care of, let's beat the shit out of them." Kinny muttered to himself when Potato whom he almost killed charged the raccoons and then he followed suit.
>Moving in to engage the racoon closest to Potat
>Quickstab with fire dagger (dex roll)
>Dodge visible attack rolls made against you have disadvantage and you have advantage on Dexterity saving throws

>>5782121
Roll for damage Kinny.

Rolled 1, 4 = 5 (2d4)

>>5782121
Physical+fire.

>>5782121
Not that it matters in this instance, but I'm pretty sure you can't Dodge as your Cunning Action/Bonus Action. Only as your full Action. Also the raccoons are unarmed, so I don't think they can harm you anyways.

>>5782134
>mfw trying to summon the understanding of dnd rules
Captcha: HAHGN

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Rolled 16 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5782126
>Either these aren't your daggers, or you haven't been sharpening them well enough.
>Either way, it's not enough to kill.
>Still maybe it's satisfying to hear these raccoons scream in agony after dealing with Simon, where ever he fucked off to.
>Also it seems deer are also paying for the sins that El Reed drunkingly brought upon them.
note to self... maybe take a break from deer and raccoons as enemies after this.

>The remaining enemy deer was pissed to being attacked and then almost shot at.
>Not wanting to take that chance to being shot again, Justin then takes his longsword and tries to hit Maggie with it.
Rolling to see if it hits.

>>5782138
Sentinal proks

>>5782145
When a creature within 5 feet of you makes an attack against a target other than you (and that target doesn't have this feat), you can use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack against the attacking creature.

>>5782138
Not my fault the daggers we have are shit.
>>5782148
Fucking hell, that's one vengeful bear.

>>5782145
>>5782148
That's why I waited.
Roll to see if you prevent the attack from the enemy.

Rolled 18 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5782138
Seeing the dear winding up to strike Maggie Ursus attempts to intercept

Rolled 3 (1d6)

>>5782155
First half

Rolled 3 + 2 (1d4 + 2)

>>5782157
Second half

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>>5782155
Terrifying.

>>5782137
Was the tic tac toe meta thread you made really 35 days old, or is 4chan just spazzing out? Or am I just going senile? Checked it out because I suddenly got the urge for some hot X on O action and was surprised. I thought we only had the meta thread like a week or a few days before this thread was made. I must be losing track of time or something.

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>>5782155
>>5782157
>>5782159
>Fortunately for Maggie, she was being protected by a mother fucking bear.
>With another clean hit done by Ursus' Frostbane, Justin was now starting to stagger.
>Hopefully he was near death's door.
>But if were to make it out of here alive or live another life... he now knows not to target a bear's friend.

>Ord is still beating the shit out of Johnathan's corpse.

Mog it is your turn.

Rolled 3 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>5782165
"You look like you've got this handled Ord, so I'll leave you to it." Mog opined, before leaving the cat in the dust.

Rushing over to Justin he lunged, striking furiously. He promised Swift he'd protect Maggie, he swore an oath! There was no way he was going to fail to uphold it here.

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>>5782162
Yeeeah... and the last thread died a little over two months ago...
>>5782173
Buck: alive. Oath: teetering.

>>5782173
>>5782165
The wolf struck only air, instead he tumbled right over the terrified mammal in the process of being mauled by a bear. End over end he went, limbs flailing, before landing with a heavy THUMPH and a scrambling roll to right himself as he skidded to a halt.

Thankfully, Ursus seemed to have the stag well in paw.

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>>5782173
>>5782178
>Maggie then tried to aim but with the current chaos she was afraid to shoot Mog and Ursus instead of the fucking deer.
"Fucking hell! If only I had my bat. Ursus! Mog! The FUCK do I do?"
I really don't want to roll a 1 on you guys.

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>>5782181ursus looks at Maggie then at mog and then at the deer and smiles and then yells GRAPPLE HIM at mog

>>5782181
"Shoot! We've got potions!" Mog yelped out. He dropped his sword briefly to readjust his grip on the magic blade, readying himself for renewed combat.

Maybe if you roll a 1 and want to have one of us be hit if we are in the line of fire then you can roll a second d20 to see if you actually beat our AC. The bullet/attack has to actually breach our armour even if it hits us after all. Plus, at this point Ursus and I can probably actually afford to get shot and be just fine. We have the HP, I think. Also, I forgot, did Maggie just never get stripped of her gun? I thought one of the deer we interrogated said that all our guns were stored in one of the caves we haven't been in yet, how'd Maggie get hers? Too late to ask now I guess, since she clearly has it, but may as well ask.

>>5782186
Can confirm also I am a bear, you know how many times in human history has a bear survived multiple bullet wounds

>>5782183
>Maggie nods her head and waits for them to grapple the fucker.
Maggie will now go after Ursus from now on

>>5782186
One of the raccoons were holding the guns, which they called the Omega Weapons I believe I stated this last thread. if not I'm a fucking idiota.

>Meanwhile Bobby decides to do something risky.
"Adler! Help me gather our stuff back. Has to be in one of those caves right?"
>Adler nods his head.
"Y- yes it's in the caves."
>Bobby and Adler head to the nearest yellow cave.

Ursus it is your turn.

>>5782183
Meeting Ursus's gaze and hearing his plan, Mog nodded. He wasn't sure if he was on the same page as Ursus, but it was a good idea either way. The old vet just hoped Ursus intended to grab the stag so that Maggie would have an easier time hitting the deer, otherwise the pair of them might screw up the execution through a lack of communication.

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>>5782189
I vaguely recall you saying that some of the raccoons had guns as well as daggers. Don't quote me on that though. It has been a while. Anyways, don't sweat it either way.

Rolled 5 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5782189
Grappling the front end of the deer

>>5782205
Dang letting out the plan is a bad idea

Rolled 19 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5782205
Rolling Dex Save

Rolled 12 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>5782207
>>5782205
>>5782206
You technically have advantage right?
Because Mog is assisting you.

Rolled 1 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5782210
Grapple attempt 2

>>5782210
Forget that dice roll... that was me writing for Maggie's attack until I realized that Mog might be assisting.

>>5782212
Oops

Rolled 20 + 6 (1d20 + 6)

>>5782212
Well there went that idea.

>>5782205
>>5782207
>>5782206
>>5782212
"Maybe if you didn't shout out your plan I wouldn't have dodged your stupid plan to grapple m-"
>BANG!!!
Rolling for Maggie's Standard B attack.

>>5782212
"Ursus! Grab the deer! NOT ME!" Mog practically shrieked as the lumbering bear flailed about. He wasn't sure if Justin was skilfully evading the bear such that Ursus always ended up bumping into him or if Ursus was just clumsy and missing his grabs, but whatever was going on was driving Mog insane.

Rolled 2, 2 + 4 = 8 (2d6 + 4)

>>5782217
To be honest I was not expecting that.

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>>5782217
Well, it all worked out.

>>5782219
Con save from Justin for blood loss as well?

Rolled 13 + 3 (1d20 + 3)

>>5782223
thank you for the reminder

Rolled 10 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>5782219
>>5782217
>As Justin continued his boasting, karma soon caught up to him.
>As Maggie aimed for the deer.
>Shooting him straight in the vocal cords.
>The Deer couldn't speak at all.
>All that came out were gasps of air.
>So as much as he wanted to pray to his god for help... he couldn't.
>Now he was in deep shit.

>Potato continues to try and punch the raccoon in front of him.

Rolled 3 + 5 (1d4 + 5)

>>5782226
Rolling damage.

>>5782227
>>5782226
>With one lucky punch, Potato ended up punching the racoon's head.
>Forcing it to turn in a direction that only an owl could do.

>Jenkins tries to finish the job.

Rolled 15 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>5782233
don't know why the dice didn't work

Rolled 3 + 6 (1d4 + 6)

>>5782234
damage

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>>5782233
>>5782234
>>5782238
>And with one quick slash, he then kills the coon in front of him.
>Leaving only one unarmed raccoon left.

Kinny it is your turn.
Going to check the mail. Sorry if I am gone for a long time. Expecting a package.

Rolled 6 + 7 (1d20 + 7)

>>5782247
>stab with fire
>disengage

Sorry I'm just completely lost and want this combat to be over aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

>>5782247
Getting groceries so same

>>5782258
What are you lost about? Maybe I can help?

>>5782253
>>5782258
First of all I'm back sorry about that.
Secondly, roll for damage.

Rolled 3, 2 = 5 (2d4)

>>5782271
Nyeh, it's coming to the end after all.
>>5782253
>>5782275

Rolled 1 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5782278
>With one more stab, you end up killing the fucker by burning him to death.

>Justin known he is going to lose.
>He looks at his surroundings.
>The wolf with his special sword back.
>The bear with Frostbane.
>The old one with the Omega Weapon.
>He knew he was going to die.
>There was nothing he could do.
>So he does the one thing he can do.
>He then pulls out a lightning dagger and then tosses it to the ground.
Mog, Ursus, and Maggie... make a Dex saving throw. DC 14
Rolling for Maggie

Rolled 20 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5782285
It’s a minus 2

Rolled 3, 2, 2, 2, 4 = 13 (5d4)

>>5782285
Well.... Maggie might die.
She will take double damage.

Success is half damage.

>>5782287
Ursus what do you want to do with that Critical?

Rolled 10 - 20 (1d20 - 20)

>>5782287
You can roll with minus by typing +- instead of +.

>>5782291
Assist Maggie in her dodge roll
If that isn’t too much

Rolled 20 - 2 (1d20 - 2)

>>5782285
"Oh, shi-"

>Dex Saving Throw

So, two things. Since Justin is near the top of the initiative order, isn't it technically a new round? If so, wouldn't Ursus proc Sentinel again? Second, can I use my Protection fighting style to protect Maggie? He's throwing it at the ground and not at someone, true, but he's still technically making an attack. Normally Protection imposes disadvantage on the attack, can I instead give advantage to Maggie on her save? Also my copper shield technically attracts lightning, so I hypothetically should be absorbing all the lightning that would arc to everyone else and maybe be the only one hit. Not sure, I don't think my shield has ever actually come into play with a lightning dagger.

>>5782287
>>5782295
Holy shit. And both of us are -2 on dex. The coincidences, man.

>>5782294
>>5782295
>>5782287
Okay... Mog do you want to use that shield of yours? Say you throw it in another direction?

>>5782301
I was hoping to absorb any lightning that would've hit Maggie. If I threw it in another direction I might throw it to far for the lightning to be attract to. Unless you're giving me a hint to throw it away lest it explode like it did when Kinny threw a dagger at the barn door that one time, in which case yes, I'll throw my shield at the deer frozen in ice.

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>>5782285
>>5782287
>>5782289
>>5782295
>None of you were expecting what was going to happen.
>Maggie least of all since she couldn't see him dropping it.
>Ursus ran immediately to Maggie and dragged her away from the explosion.
>Mog knew the dangers this dagger could do very well.
>But then remembered his shield.
>Just as the dagger was about to burst, Mog threw his copper shield at the frozen deer and ran the opposite direction.
>Soon the dagger burst into a huge explosion but then turned into pure concentrated lightning.
>All of it going towards the copper shield Mog threw.
>Causing a huge light show.
>It then ended with everything going quiet.
>Everyone then looked up to see the only damage done was to Justin... and the shield.
>Still useful but burnt to a crisp.
>Still you could make up some cool war stories with that.
>With that, the battle was over.

1,800 EXP gained for all the raccoons and deer

>Bobby and Adler soon arrived during the aftermath.
"I got our weapons. It's best time we get out of here now!"
>Bobby exclaims.

>>5782317
>1,800 EXP gained for all the raccoons and deer
Killed.
Meant to add in killed to that.

>>5782317
'Your oath, Mog! Your oath!' A voice not his own thundered in his ears. He knew what he had to do to keep them all safe. A fateful toss, a flash of lightning, and it was all over. A shame about the shield, but there were always better ones, and perhaps it could be remade.

"What's the hurry Bobby? All the cultists are dead, the coast is clear. I think we can clear out the remaining caves real quick and at our leisure now. Besides, did you really get all of them? The guns, Tweed's mace, the giantslayer, Ursus's axe, all the daggers?" The wolf drawled, at ease and lazy now that the enemy was seemingly beaten.

>Advocate for quickly poking our heads into the remaining caves before skedaddling.

Sorry guys, I think I might be about to pass out.

>>5782317
>the one in front of Kinny is still alive
man those daggers are shit

>>5782340
I just forgot to put on the X I'm sorry.

>>5782338
We gotta make it quick if we want to make it without coming into another conflict.
Btw we could probably stop here today and pick it up through out the week

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>>5782338
>>5782344
We can stop here.
I think it's probably for the best of everyone at the moment. So that way everyone can rest and recover. Especially Mog. Here's hoping your neck feels better buddy.
Like I said we can still do some stuff throughout the week if needed.

>>5782317
Kinny pulled his dagger out of the burning racoon and turned towards the ruckus just to get blinded by exploding deer. "Holy.. ow, my eyes" The cat murmured and hissed quietly as he rubbed his eyes with his paws. "I've never actually looked directly at one of these explosions." Flashbanged feline said as he approached the group with Orb and Potato. "Is Maggie alright?"
>>5782342
I'm just joking.
>>5782338
You didn't lie about that sleep schedule, huh.

>>5782359
>>5782338
>>5782344
I guess it's a wrap for now, then, but how about picking it up on Thursday? We used to do that, dunno how's everyone's sched now.

>>5782372
I can try to do that.

>>5782372
I can try aswell

>>5782376
>>5782378
See you then, then. Let's hope Mog checks the thread and doesn't catch the lazy o7

>>5782344
I just don't want to leave any of our magic weapons for the returning leaders of this cult. We don't want to end up empowering them for round two.

>>5782359
Thanks.

>>5782366
I think I've recovered now, at least regarding my sleep schedule.

>>5782372
>>5782376
>>5782378
This Thursday is fine, I'll be there. See y'all tomorrow.

>>5783717
Oh absolutely not we cannot afford a resurgence of “those acts” we saw in the caves

>>5782317
>>5782338
>>5782344
>>5782366
>Maggie immediately replied to Kinny.
"Yeah, just blind for a bit. Can barely see shit... still better than being hit by that. Thanks Ursus. Thanks Mog."
>Maggie said as she pets the creature in front of her.
"Judging by the armor I feel... this you are Ursus right?"

>Ord and Potato finally noticed each other.
"Ord!"
"Potato!!"
"YOU'RE NOT DEAD!!"
>The two said in unison as they hugged each other.

>Jenkins then went up to the group.
>Specifically Bobby and Adler.
"You got everything right?"
"Yeah. I made sure we got everything Jenkins."
"So you got every weapon that belonged to us?"
"The giant slayer, Tweed's Mace, the daggers..."
"The guns?! Did you get all the guns?!"
"That is a problem. We only found all the bullets. None of the guns. Those were the only things we couldn't find. Still we got our thousands of bullets an-"
"That is not going to help us Bobby! We only got one gun!!"
>The fox snapped at her.
"We need all the guns back! Otherwise everything would have been for nothing!!"
>Jenkins seemed very particularly mad about the guns.
>Jenkins then pulled his knife out to the deer.
"Do you know what the hell happened to our guns you faggot?!"
"N- no."
>Adler shook his head no.
"I wasn't allowed to be near the omega weapons. I swear!"
"We need those you! You better fucking know or else!"

>>5784022
You still here guys?

>>5784140
Yup

>>5784022
Indeed sorry for being in the way of your shot I just felt the need to keep the big deer in melee incase he had magic, gotta keep his focus on me lest he cast a more directed Version of whatever he used to self destruct, btw nice shot with the neck
>Ursus let’s meggie back down on her feet

>>5784022
Jenkins' sudden aggressive behavior when potential loss of guns was mentioned got Kinny's immediate attention and even despite his temporary blindness, the cat tried to step in.
"Woah, hey there, put that" Kinny squinted "knife down, foxxy. What's gotten into you?"
I don't remember, do we have any reason to be suspicious of Jenkins as an (((ex)))-spy for the monkeys, or is it situationally impossible for him to be still working for them while lying to us? This sudden "oh shit, the GUNS are missing?!" thing is mighty sus, but my memory of details is poor.

>>5784022
Ya know I wonder if Adler can hold and weild weapons with magic even if it’s small arms

>>5784140
I'm here, just give me a minute.

>>5784022
"Just abiding by what I said I'd do." Mog mumbled as he went to fetch the burnt scrap of his shield.

Bobby's words forced his head to snap around like an owl as he turned to stare at her. "Fuck! Then this really was all for nothing! I'd say I don't feel especially bad about killing all of em knowing they not only stole from us but then sold our gear for profit to just about anyone...except we know they probably sold them to my lupine compatriots."

Mog paused to bury his head in his paws, pressing his ears flat against his head, clawing at himself in annoyance. After a few moments spend in internal agony he said "This might fuck over our relations with my kin...or maybe not. They still need our bullets for the guns to be of use, and we fight the same enemy. Kinship goes farther than desperate allyship, some people may still know me. Our impromptu slaughter of this group only weakens their bargaining power and I intended to maybe sell some of the guns to the wolves anyways. We can make this work."

Moving to dash past the two central caves he'd seen the duo go into before, he ran towards the three caves still guarded by raccoons "Quick, lets make sure we've looked everywhere before getting out of here!"

>Pick up my fried shield.
>Dash into the 3 caves still guarded by raccoons, ignore the guards. Look around.

>>5784229
we should probably follow in

Sorry for the lack of posts, had to make a quick $20 and get a bathroom clean for a friend. He asked to help and I did.

>>5784149
>>5784167
>>5784229
"You're welcome Ursus. Then again I never exactly shot a deer before. My dad tried to teach me but I didn't have the guts to shoot one back then. You know... before any of you could talk."
>Maggie explained.

>Jenkins turned to the black cat.
>Still a bit pissed off about the weapons.
"We just lost a lot of silver and gold! You have to be pissed off as well right?!"

>As Jenkins blade was now away from the young deer's neck, he soon went over to where Mog headed off to.
>The three caves.
>All of them interconnected to become one huge cave.
>In there you and Adler feel a sudden chill.
>A familiar chill to Mog and Kinny.
>As you enter further, you see a singuar tube.
>Well what once was a tube.
>Looks like someone broke their way out of it if anything.
>Wait?
>Out?
>Impossible.
>As you continue to observe the empty glass, Adler went and kneeled down the empty container.
"This is where our goddess slept for a while. According to our druid."

>>5784252
Because they were mindless beasts they were just existing but here the deer was actively in the wrong? I can see the logic

>>5784252
"What's that have to do with your sudden stake in human weaponry?" Kinny ignored the bait.
>>5784229
>>5784252
Cat followed the rest of the group and bravely endured the cold from the human fridge.
"Goddess? Did she have a name? And Did the druid talk to her?" He asked, when Adler mentioned the tube's ex-occupant.

>>5784252
Understandable, get that bread QM.

The barn. The basement. Was it nostalgia hitting him right now? Déjà vu? It didn't matter. Still, this was like where it all began, except why would one of these be here, in the middle of nowhere? Where were the mice attendants, the ancient rabbit wizards charged with protecting the grand architects of yore, the Xenarus robots?

Mog drew himself away from his thoughts. Adler was talking to him. "Uh, sorry to burst your bubble Adler...but I've seen this before. Your 'Goddess' was just an Old One, a human, like Maggie out there. This seems to confirm our theory of your druid being a shapeshifting human based off the rings we found earlier. Or at least I think that was our theory, its been a long day."

The wolf didn't know how to break it easy to the deer, so he just said it. He motioned out the entrance, indicating they ought to leave. "C'mon, I'll explain fully later. Why don't you round up the remaining raccoons? You're actually kinda a big shot around here, aren't you? Being a paladin and all that? Bring em around peaceably to our side, I'll check the remaining caverns, unless you need to come along to explain some important stuff or warn me about traps? In that case I'll wait."

Mog waited for Adler's answer.

>Either wait for Adler to gather up the raccoons we ran past, or if Adler doesn't need to infodump about the caves to the east or the cave locked by all 3 yellow deer then I'll go to the 2 caves east of me by myself.

>>5784252
Is there anything that looks like a functional screen/
computer/ keyboard

>>5784252
Missed >>5784260 so I'll wait around for Adler to reply to Kinny and answer any other questions before asking him to gather up the raccoons or running off.

>>5784260
"Because I need money if I am going to live an easy lifestyle away from the apes."
>Jenkins replied.

>>5784257
"I guess that makes sense."
>Maggie replied.

>>5784260
>>5784257
>>5784275
>Adler looked at all of you.
>Adler then looked at the tube.
"But.... I know I have seen them together. Our druid is an otter and she would often talk to our green goddess with brown hair. I'm sure of it. There's no ways they can be the same person... right? Not unless she knew illusion based magic. But even then they told me that was hard to use."
>The young buck tried figuring out what was going on.
>Trying his best to see that his faith in his goddess and the druid were true.
>But as that was happening...
>Maggie's eyes were wide open.
"You said she had green skin right?"
>The buck nodded his head yes.
>Maggie then took a few steps back.
"Question did she have a stone on her body?"
"Yes. It was on her right shoulder why?"
"SHIT!!!"
>Maggie then started running off.
>Jenkins and Bobby soon following her.
"WAIT! WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU GOING?!"
"Their goddess is an experiment gone wrong!!"
>Leaving the party to themselves for a bit.

>Adler looked at the human confused then towards the party.
"Your old one must not be very religious."
>He comments.
>He then responds to the wolf's request.
"I'm... actually a cleric, not a really good one either according to everyone. They expect me to weild a hammer but I can barely lift one. I'm only good at healing. That's about it really. But I do know that one area with the three shields is Kuma's room. But I think he went with the druid. But I do know he keeps his own Giant Slayer in there. At least I think it's in there."

>>5784290
An experiment you say? You clearly know what they are somewhat, any info that would be good to know in a fight with them?

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>>5784290
Mog looked back and forth between the departing Maggie and Adler, confused. Where was she going? It wasn't like the human was here. It must have something to do with Xenarus or the dragons.

"Well...I don't know what that was all about. Maybe there are two humans and one is the otter? Maybe the otter-human is actually a wizard or sorcerer? Illusion magic isn't really any harder to learn than any other branch of magic if you are a wizard, at least as far as I know. I dunno. What d'you think guys?" Mog asked.

He walked in a circle, chasing his own tail, thinking. After a moment he stopped and sat down again. "Anyways, we should go after them, but first, you never answered Kinny's other question Adler. Did your Goddess have a name? Could be useful if we catch someone mentioning her name in some town somewhere, if she is a human shapeshifter then she may not be so careful as to change her name."

>Ask Adler to finish answering Kinny's question. Then go after Maggie.

>>5784290
>Btw Ursus follows after Maggie

>>5784260
>>5784303
"Her name... it's Persephone."
>Adler responds.

>>5784313
"Never heard of her," Mog drawled dismissively, "must be a human after all. Never heard any cleric or paladin I've known ever mention her. Although, that doesn't explain how you got your clerical abilities from, Adler. Hmm, maybe there's more to this than meets the eye."

The elderly wolf trailed off, lost in thought. He slowly padded out of the cave after Maggie.

>>5784260
C'mon Kinny, keep up, we're almost done with this godless crater.

>Head after Maggie, ask her what's going on.

>>5784321
That last bit addressed at Kinny should be in quotes. Wasn't an OOC post, my bad.

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>>5784290
>>5784303
>>5784309
Seeing Maggie panic and remembering that their human had no stones in her body and her skin didn't seem very... green, Kinny decided it would be wise to follow the girl and ask her more questions about this "experiment gone wrong". It was also more likely that she knew what could be dangerous in regards to the human technology and was currently proceeding in the opposite direction.
"I don't like this, we should ask Maggie just what the hell she knows that we don't.
>>5784313
"That's longer than human names we've heard so far, I think." The cat commented as he was leaving to follow the human.

Sorry for long wait, had to bravo 6 for a bit.

>>5784298
>>5784309
>>5784321
>>5784330
>Maggie immediately tried finding the stairs out of here again.
>Wanting to get out of here just as much as Jenkins now.
>She was constantly swearing as she got wet from the waterfall while trying finding the stairs.
"FUCKING HELL!!"
>As she continued to swear it was easy to notice how much she was rushing this.
"WHERE THE FUCK ARE THOSE STAIRS?!"
"Listen kid, we exactly don't know what's going on, mind explaining?"
>Bobby asked as she saw the old one constantly fail.
"That bitch of a goddess they worship has Nihm running in her system!! For all we know, that cunt might be using her powers she got from that stone to convince people she's a god! But really she's a psychotic bit- HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO FIND STAIRS BEHIND THIS WATERFALL!?"

Rolled 17 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>5784334
As they paced around, Kinny just listened in to what Maggie had to say while focusing on trying to locate the stairs himself.
>rollin perception to find stairs

>>5784334
>Ursus provides a steady arm to allow Maggie purchase in clear response to Maggie’s frustration

>>5784336
>>5784334
Seemingly having found the stairs, Kinny hopped on Maggie's shoulder and pointed her in the right direction. Once thr human was successfully instructed, the cat decided to question her a bit more.
"So you're saying she can... use magic? What's with the chip rock in her shoulder?"

>>5784334
"Maggie, you don't even know where this 'Persephone' even is in Canis Lupin! Don't just go wandering off! Clearly you know more about Nihm than you've explained so far to us. Mind cluing us in first?" Mog shouted after her, having caught up late with the rest of the pack.

He looked around for Ord and Potato. "Hey! Ord, Potato. Go into Kuma's room and fetch the bear's Giant Slayer if it is in there. If it isn't then fetch anything that looks useful from it, we don't wanna leave these guys any junk they can use to come after us with. Check the other two caves too, the one above those two as well, tell us what was in them. Looks like Maggie wants to leave in a hurry and frankly I don't blame her."

>>5784336
>Kinny easily finds the stairs.

>>5784337
>>5784342
>>5784344
>Ord and Potato followed their orders immediately.
Rolling 1d100 for chance of finding it.

"Thanks for the assistance."
>Maggie said with a sigh.
>She knew she owed them an explanation.
>So she sat down for a bit still a bit soaking wet as all the animals gathered around her.
"It was a few years before the war. My aunt worked with Dr Farris, Dr Nicklas, and a Draconian scientist named Ozwald. They were working with a new substance, it was made of solid stone and kept in an lead case. Even the Draconians didn't know what it was. So we we all called it Nihm. They were all trying to figure out what Nihm technically was and could do. So they decided to experiment with it. The first thing they tried was to see if it had harmful effects on living creature. The first thing they did was test it on mice and rats. The stone was placed in a container full of them. They left it with them overnight. When they came back they were surprised to see the size of the rodents have doubled and they began speaking to each other as if they were people. But one rat gave them a huge surprise when it spoke out to the scientists asking for something sugary. He was then given the name Lazlo. So it was then theorized by Ozwald that the stone might be something that could help bring sentience to creatures that had none. Possibly help them evolve. My aunt, Ozwald, and Dr Farris all tried this out with multiple animals. Starting with rabbits, then dogs, then cats, among other animals. Some of them were exposed to the stone, while others would have them surgically embedded into them. But there was another experiment that happened. One that General Harvey oversaw. He and Dr Nicklas wanted to see if the stone could help humans evolve. So Dr Nicklas decided to surgically embed the stones onto twelve humans. Those twelve humans began to mutate and gained powers we did not expect any human could have. But... something went wrong. They all became corrupted. They all went on a rampage and started to attack anyone they saw as weak. Claiming to be gods. The general was able to sedate all of them with knockout gas then decided to cryogenically freeze them so they would never be found again. But now that we know that one of them are free... fuck who knows what the hell they are going to do to us."

Rolled 66 (1d100)

>>5784363
yolo

>>5784363
They are clearly still mortal if dangerous they can still be felled by weapons and if we have to we will fight you can bet on that

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>5784366
I was supposed to roll it but forgot to put in the command. I can't believe I forgot a stupid mistake like that.

>>5784366
>>5784369
I'm gonna say you guys get the Giant Slayer.

>>5784363
"Well...that explains the horrors we saw in the cave, and Simon's 'god', Eugene." Mog said. He didn't know what to think about the rest, not yet.

>>5784370
Ursus weilds the giant slayer

>>5784368
"Dangerous enough to keep this place safe from the apes. We should be careful. Still, nothing suggest that this Persephone is worthy of worship. Not from her moral behaviour, nor her implied power. If she feels the need to disguise herself as one of us then she clearly fears for her life and doesn't feel she can openly contest the three factions. At least if she is indeed the otter." Mog opined.

>>5784370
"Oh, great. Find anything else you two?" Mog noted the two returning cats, second Giant Slayer in tow. He wondered why Kuma had left without it, maybe it was ill suited for normal opponents. Maybe it was too much weight for a long journey. Or maybe...maybe Kuma took a liking to the guns they'd stolen from the pack, then traded up for a better weapon. A scary thought.

>>5784373
It requires 18 Strength to use. I don't think you can use it. Check Thread #5 and ctrl F for Giant Slayer. It does 1d20+STR, but needs 18+ STR to use.

>>5784376
Right never mind

>>5784363
>>5784368
>>5784342
"Anyways, ready to hit the road guys, or do you want to check out the remaining caves to make sure the cats did a thorough job? We still have to make it out of this forest. I can't believe this turned out to be a bigger detour than facing the ape garrison. Next time we should just knock down the people we actually intend to fight instead of going around fighting the enemy of our enemy."

>I'm ready to move on to the next area and get out of this forest if everyone else is.

I know we are eager to be done with this area. But I'm fine with checking out the last few caves for lore or loot, but I assume the remaining rooms are just rooms for the other cult leaders. We accounted for food, healing and water already for the cult's essential needs. So I think we can go since we got all of our shit back. I do have criticisms about this "area/level" so to speak, but I'll save them for another day.

>>5784388
We will need those guns let’s check out the other caves and then leave as fast as we can

Sorry just waiting for Kinny to respond.

>>5784390
Bobby and Jenkins found all our stuff, including the bullets, but not the guns. I assume that the cult took them to negotiate with the wolves of Canis Lupin. They probably left the bullets so that the wolves wouldn't backstab them and just take the guns, can't use them if they don't have bullets after all. See >>5784022

>>5784363
QM, can we either assume Potato and Ord were diligent and searched each of the remaining caves carefully like I'd asked or just straight up speed run through each of the remaining caves and have you give us a run through what we find without and big pauses for lore drops or discussions? We can always talk about any lore stuff afterwards on the exit out anyways. I think the whole lot of us are pretty tired of this area.

>>5784393
I'm fine with that, though I'm almost certain that Kinny is the most eager out of all of us to leave this area, and >>5784342 makes it seem like he is just riding Maggie and going where ever she is going. This is about the time where we'd have to pause anyways, since Kinny usually has to sleep by now, he's nine hours ahead of me and it's 3 PM here.