Campaign Stormwreck Isle: Spores of Seagrow Cave (1-2)

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THE STORY SO FAR:

Journey to Stormwreck Isle (1-P)
Welcome to Dragon's Rest (1-1)​

THE QUEST:

• At the behest of Tarak, travel to Seagrow Caves to get past the guardian at the entrance, see what's wrong with the Myconid, and recover a harvest of heart cap mushrooms for him.

THE LOCATION:

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THE MAP:

Local Party Map​

THE PARTY:

Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd	Moonsprout Beandirt	Short Order	Nac McWeeble	Zesty Zapcrackle

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ITEM GLOSSARY:

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	Wind Spore Mushrooms 30 gp each​	A rare fungus with a unique magical property. When a creature squeezes a wind spore mushroom's cap, it releases a small cloud of spores. For 1 hour, the creature doesn't need to breathe, as the spores provide it with oxygen.
	Obsidian Chunk 10 gp each​	An uncut opaque black gemstone.
	Heart Cap Mushrooms 30 gp each​	These mushrooms bear an unsettling resemblance to human hearts.
	Potion of Healing 50 gp each​	This potion's red liquid glimmers when agitated. You regain 2d4+2 hit points when you drink this potion.

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Aims finally stops sniffling and gets himself together. He's very glad that he's mended his relationship with Moonsprout. Maybe not completely, but definitely not ruined it like he feared just a moment ago. He gets up, wipes the snot off from his nose, and starts towards past the remains of the octomush.

Alright! Its time to move on! Lets go th-

He gets interrupted as something pokes him in the behind. It appears to be Moonsprout's face hitting his ass. As confused as he got from the wave of emotions from rage to sadness to... nevermind all the rest.

Uhh... I think we should deal with Moonsprout's sight. I dont think he'd be keen on making acquaintance with our asses like this. I could potentially carry him, but i flopped Mai'cokk on my shoulder already.

He then goes into his backpack, grabs a torch and tinderbox to make some light. He also grabs one of his small hand axes to wield with the lit torch.

Without saying anything else, Aims moves in front of the group to shed light further into the cave. He then stops as he realizes that he ALSO can see without a torch just fine, so he turns around, goes to Moonsprout.

Here halfling. You can play with the fire. Seems you need it the most.

Aims returns to the front.

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Hmm, so we can venture down the dark corridor to the left or POSSIBLY up the back of the waterfall to the right, which I assume will need some sort of acrobatics check to see if we safely scale it. Preference? I'm down for either option!))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((Hmm, so we can venture down the dark corridor to the left or POSSIBLY up the back of the waterfall to the right, which I assume will need some sort of acrobatics check to see if we safely scale it. Preference? I'm down for either option!))

((I could also go either way! Acrobatics is my jam, so perhaps I could go up and scout ahead if we decide on that path!

Edit: I keep forgetting I got a +5 on stealth checks so I can do it all sneaky-like too!))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Depending on how the others want to handle it, I'm fine with that overall. My athletics is lacking, so I wouldn't want to be the guinea pig unless we know our whole party could go that way.))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

FORWARD!

And Aims is already gone behind the pool and is starting to make way upwards.

 

[Moonsprout Beandirt]

Moonsprout accepts the torch from Aims with a polite nod, and watches him bound off into the distant darkness ahead.

Thanks for the offer, Short Order. I think we ought to stay together anyway.

He turns his attention to Zesty and Nac, who seem to be contemplating the routes ahead.

Has anyone considered the pool itself? I bet the waters are mighty cold, and I wouldn't be able to see much in its murky depths, but I'd like to know if there's an underwater tunnel or cavern within its depths. Could be a great place for pirates to have stashed some loot, you know.

He directs this last comment at Zesty, who's still cradling the valuable pearl with loving affection and tenderness.

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

Fine observation, Moonsprout! Those mushrooms we found would allow us the capability of essentially breathing underwater should we care to try. Though light under the water may be scarce. Aims’Orreh doesn’t seem keen on exploring the waters though.

Zesty chuckles a little as he watches the half orc bound up the side of the pond.

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Aims overhears the comment:

I AM GOING UP THIS WAY!

... although I do like loot. I will stay here where I am dry and not in the water.

 

[Dungeon Master]

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Zesty Zapcrackle
@Jon​

| You approach the pool to take a closer look.

It's not actually all that deep, maybe a foot or two at the center. |

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Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd
@Jawneh​

| You investigate the steps to the side of the pool.

While they are covered in a mossy covering, they seem fairly stable. It wouldn't be too hard to climb these. |

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[Nac McWeeble]

So, the pool was a dud.. So, do we stick together an' go up the ledge?

 

[Short Order]

I'm game for going up there. Big Fella - how do you feel about carrying us smaller guys up that ledge to make our journey quicker?

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

I'm in agreement, let's head up the steps and give it a look see.

 

[Short Order]

Moonsprout, do you need help getting that torch of your lit? I'm sure I could get it done for you in a...snap.


((That's druidcraft, right? I can light torches through my cantrip?))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

Moonsprout, do you need help getting that torch of your lit? I'm sure I could get it done for you in a...snap.


((That's druidcraft, right? I can light torches through my cantrip?))

((Aims already lit it I believe.))

Lets head on up then, lads!

Nac begins climbing the steps and takes a look to see what's up there

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

A devilish grin appears in Aims' face.

I am game to throw everyone up. I cannot guarantee the results though.

 

[Nac McWeeble]

As one o' my ancestors once said: No one tosses a dwarf!

 

[Short Order]

No one will be tossing me. Why don't you just go ahead and see what you can sense up there.

Short Order uses Druidcraft to make it smell like a fart at the top of the ledge

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Y'all are no fun. Ahead i go! Lets see what we got over up here...

Aims tenses up his senses to... take in the surroundings at the top of the ledge.

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

As one o' my ancestors once said: No one tosses a dwarf!

((Man I was fucking late to this one. I read his tossing comment and wanted to find the damn GIF!

Spoiler

NOT THE BEARD!))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((I was also looking for the damn gif, but went for it anyway. ))

 

[Short Order]

((What other smells can I make happen? And if I make it smell like delicious food can it cause hidden enemies to reveal themselves by audibly licking their chops?))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((Aims already lit it I believe.))

Lets head on up then, lads!

Nac begins climbing the steps and takes a look to see what's up there

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Nac McWeeble
@Nae'blis​

| As you peer down at the various types of fungus along the walls of the cave, you begin to notice that a great number of them have sickly blackened looking patches.

You begin to study a peculiar purple looking specimen.



It suddenly stirs to life, and extends long white root-like tendrils towards you, dragging itself slowly across the floor.

You are attacked by a Violet Fungus. |

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((@Jawneh You winned the prize and act first.))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

More murder so soon?! YEEESSSSS!

Without a second thought, Aims grasps his large ax and attempts to chop the cap off of the mushroom.

 

[Dungeon Master]

More murder so soon?! YEEESSSSS!

Without a second thought, Aims grasps his large ax and attempts to chop the cap off of the mushroom.

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Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd
@Jawneh​

| Your blade connects with the plant's trunk or body or, something... The heavy head of your axe bites in and the Violet Fungus rattles.

You deal 7 points of damage to Violet Fungus. |

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Violet Fungus​

| The plant swings at Aims'Orreh with it's white tendrils, but the feeler misses and finds no purchase. |

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((@Nae'blis Nac up.))

 

[Short Order]

((lmao rolling 0s))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((lmao rolling 0s))

((You didn't really, I just wanted to make sure you went last in combat.))

 

[Nac McWeeble]

Another fight indeed! The lads've been itchin' ta fight som' more!

Nac slams his right fist into the mushroom with glee. He follows up with a left hook.

 

[Short Order]

Hey what's happening up there I'm short and lagging behind. Are you guys playing toss the dwarf?

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Just some light exercise, no worries!

 

[Dungeon Master]

Another fight indeed! The lads've been itchin' ta fight som' more!

Nac slams his right fist into the mushroom with glee. He follows up with a left hook.

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Nac McWeeble
@Nae'blis​

| Your knuckles connect to the fleshy bulb of the plant's head, splitting it down the middle. Your follow up punch snaps the stem and causes most of the fibers to unravel. The monster droops to the floor.


You have defeated Violet Fungus. |

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((I've got to put a bit of work into the next post, but I'll try to get on that.))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((Hey look at me, I didn't have to do anything!))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Aims covers the head of Mai'cokk.

Dont look at it Mai'cokk. Its not for your eyes.

 

[Moonsprout Beandirt]

Moonsprout carves off a piece of the violet fungus using his normal dickless dagger and pockets it.

I'll get to you later, he whispers.

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Aims whispers to Mai'cokk as they watch as Moonsprout butchers the other mushroom.

Stay away from that one when im not around. He is a harmless fellow, but does have an appetite for mushrooms. I wouldn't want Mai'cokk to get swallowed whole.

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

Aims whispers to Mai'cokk

((This is going to be a line that brings out my immaturity every time you say it. You've been warned.))

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

((This is going to be a line that brings out my immaturity every time you say it. You've been warned.))

((Way ahead of you bud. There's going to be a lot of things involving Mai'cokk.))

 

[Dungeon Master]

((I'm assuming you've all moved up to the ledge. Moonsprout would have to if trying to harvest the monster up there.))

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Moonsprout Beandirt
@Smacktard​

| You slice a piece off of the Violet Fungus, palming a chunk of it to bury in your pack.

As soon as the fungus touches the skin of your palm, your flesh starts burning with the most unpleasant feeling. A thin film of a blister is already starting to form where you made contact with the plant. You pull your hand away reflexively and the chunk of Violet Fungus falls to the ground.

You take 2 points of necrotic damage. |

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The mushrooms around you begin to glow slightly stronger, and a few of the larger ones across the small stream give out a poof of spores into the cave air. The particles glitter and dance on the small air-currents. The cloud of spores expands to about 30 feet, enough to envelop all but Short Order.



Aims, Zesty, Nac and Moonsprout stand in awe at the beauty of the spores, noting they have a slightly sweet scent to them. The particles swirl and catch what little light the other mushrooms give off. The spores begin to pulse slightly, contracting and expanding as each of you breathe.

Slowly, one of the larger mushrooms across the stream stands up and shakes itself like a dog, sending another cascade of spores floating off into the air. It turns to face your group and raises it's hand defensively. A moment later, a second Myconid steps out from behind the large mushrooms.

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[Zesty Zapcrackle]

Zesty stares at the creature, and though intimidating in stature, and the fact that the group has been fighting spores and mushrooms, he feels a sense of calm from the creature. A sense of defensiveness seems warranted from the creature as well as the group did just assassinate a couple of other creatures in the cave.

Friends, I do not sense hostility from this creature. I feel it is trying to communicate in some way.

Zesty attempts to glean any information about this creature, such as languages or historical/nature information about it.

((@Ben - I am not sure what check this would be. Likely Investigation/Nature/History. I'll roll a d20 and you can add whichever modifier works here.))

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

((

Spoiler

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[Dungeon Master]

Zesty stares at the creature, and though intimidating in stature, and the fact that the group has been fighting spores and mushrooms, he feels a sense of calm from the creature. A sense of defensiveness seems warranted from the creature as well as the group did just assassinate a couple of other creatures in the cave.

Friends, I do not sense hostility from this creature. I feel it is trying to communicate in some way.

Zesty attempts to glean any information about this creature, such as languages or historical/nature information about it.

((@Ben - I am not sure what check this would be. Likely Investigation/Nature/History. I'll roll a d20 and you can add whichever modifier works here.))

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Zesty Zapcrackle
@Jon​

| You can deduce that this must be a Myconid, but your knowledge of them appears greatly lacking. You cannot recall any additional information, except that he looks like a funguy despite not having muchroom in this cave. |

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Myconid Adult​

| It gestures towards the cave entrance. |

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[Nac McWeeble]

Hey fellas, these things seem almost... intelligent..

Nac tries to see if he can discern what the myconids' intentions are

 

[Nac McWeeble]

((

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[Zesty Zapcrackle]

Ah, a myconid. These are the creatures Tarak mentioned. He alluded to something being wrong with them and promised us healing potions should they discover what is wrong with them.

Zesty assumes by the creature's gesture and presence in his mind that it is either asking the group if they entered through the cave and defeated the octopus or it is asking the group to leave.

Do you understand us? We're here to help.

 

[Dungeon Master]

Hey fellas, these things seem almost... intelligent..

Nac tries to see if he can discern what the myconids' intentions are

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Nac McWeeble
@Nae'blis​

| You stare at the mushroom man, it's weird hands held up in a "don't hurt us" pose, it's posture tense and uncertain of whether to run or fight. The creature keeps gesturing towards the gaping opening of the cave. You think it's intentions are pretty clear.

It wants to fuck. |

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[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

While the others are trying to perceive what the myconids agenda is, Aims is simply standing still, with a blank look on his face, and maw wide open as drool drips out from it.

 

[Zesty Zapcrackle]

It wants to fuck.

((

Spoiler

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[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

Aaaaaaaaa.... mlammlammmmm.... uuuuuuuhhhhhh...

 

[Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd]

((

Spoiler

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((Could be after Mai'cokk! ))

 

[Dungeon Master]

Ah, a myconid. These are the creatures Tarak mentioned. He alluded to something being wrong with them and promised us healing potions should they discover what is wrong with them.

Zesty assumes by the creature's gesture and presence in his mind that it is either asking the group if they entered through the cave and defeated the octopus or it is asking the group to leave.

Do you understand us? We're here to help.

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Myconid Adult​

| The Myconid cocks the cap of it's mushroom head to the side just a little as the name Tarak leaves your brain.

The Myconid bobs slightly, but seems fractionally more at ease. It taps the side of it's glowing dome and another shower of spores drift out into the air. |

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[Nac McWeeble]

((Was that the myconid version of tipping it's fedora?))

I think it wants us to go into the cave.. but I don't know if I want to..