The Sarcophagus Legion II

[JadedDM]

Each of the men do possess a waterskin, each half-full of fresh water. Pooling them altogether should be enough to at least keep the badly damaged Dekker and Artemis hydrated, so that the party need not use their own water stocks to do so.

[Breila]

Babushka does her best to water the two animals and keep - or get - them in good spirits before they continue on the tracks of the princess and her last companion.

[JadedDM]

The party sets off again, following the tracks northeast. The mountains, looming ahead of them, grow closer. But they don't get very far. After about an hour of travel, Artemis suddenly comes to a halt and refuses to go any further. Her tongue lolls from her mouth and she is covered in a sheen of sweat.

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It is 110 F.

Everyone suffers a temporary -1 to STR, -1 DEX, -2 to CON and -2 to hit in this heat.

Because Locky and Babushka are riding, not walking, they get a -1 to -3 (rolled randomly) modifier to any damage they take from heat exhaustion.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Locky makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 6, 5. No damage.
Babushka makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 10, 4. No damage.
Jerrard makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 5, 22. Jerrard takes 3 damage from heat exhaustion.
Ulster makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 7, 10. No damage.
Thuskar makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 11, 6. No damage.
Imani makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 17, 3. Imani takes 3 damage from heat exhaustion.
Dekker is protected by an Endure Heat spell.
Artemis makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 22, 7. Artemis takes 3 damage from heat exhaustion.

It is now 2:15 PM (Eighth Watch). The party has traveled 1 mile.

[Jenara]

Before they leave...

"I knew that, I was going to ask if we should trust them." She grins, "Besides I can make water!" She giggles, "I thought making water would be more important."

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"We should stop, poor Artemis, I need to get him protected too." Locky says as she feels the horse pull up.

[JadedDM]

"Can't you just heal her?" Ulster asks. "Or did you forget you can do that, too?"

Thuskar quickly jabs his elbow into Ulster's ribs, silencing him.

"Ow," the former complains, rubbing his chest and shooting Thuskar a dirty look.

[Jenara]

"Hmmm." Locky turns away from the warrior with a frown. She strokes the horses side gently, letting Paladine heal her.

Cure Moderate Wounds: 1d10+1=9

Saying nothing more she sits back on the horse.

[Breila]

"We will have to walk for a while, I think" Babushka says as she dismounts Artemis and helps Locky care for her.

At Ulster's comment, she looks up. "Ulster, please be silent. Locky has done far more than the rest of us on this trip. In this heat, all of us are bound to make mistakes. Let's not argue among ourselves. Being united may make the difference between success and failure."

When Locky mounts again, Babushka says "I'll walk for a while, if that's OK with you all. And Dekker might get jealous." She walks beside her donkey if no one objects.

[JadedDM]

"Sorry," Ulster says, still rubbing his chest. "Guess the heat's getting to me."

Locky's prayer seems to completely heal the horse up, bringing her back to full strength.

"Hold on," Thuskar says. "If you walk, it's going to slow us down considerably again. That's why we put you two on the horse in the first place," he points out. "Our progress has been pretty slow, we're only moving about a mile an hour when you two are on the horse. If you get off, we'll lose a lot of time. You sure you want to do that?" he asks.

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Locky casts Cure Moderate Wounds on Artemis, fully healing her for 9 HP.

[Jerrard]

Jerrard "hmmm's." quietly, shooting Ulster a quick glance, "Agreed Babuskha, come let us move on slowly, perhaps you could consider using more of those spells tomorrow?" He asks as she remounts the horse.

"Come he is fine now, we need to make some time." He says to Babuskha, stroking her back lightly.

[Breila]

Babushka looks at Thuskar, then sighs. "I guess you're right" she concedes. "But I will ride Dekker this time. Would you please lift me up?" she asks Jerrard.

[Jerrard]

"Certainly my dear." He grabs the Gnome round the waist tightly, lifting her up onto the horse with a smile he rubs her back and steps away. "Let us move."

As they walk he keeps an eye on everyone, noting if they look like they will pass out in anyway.

[JadedDM]

Once Locky is back on Artemis and Babushka has mounted Dekker, the party sets off again, still following the tracks.

This time they make it two hours before Locky notices that several of the group are looking like they're about to collapse on the ground from the heat. The mountain they are approaching is still a mile away, but neither Jerrard nor Imani look like they'll make it that far.

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It is 110 F.

Everyone suffers a temporary -1 to STR, -1 DEX, -2 to CON and -2 to hit in this heat.

Because Locky and Babushka are riding, not walking, they get a -1 to -3 (rolled randomly) modifier to any damage they take from heat exhaustion.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Locky makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 10, 7. No damage.
Babushka makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 8, 21. Babushka takes (3-3) 0 damage.
Jerrard makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 3, 22. Jerrard takes 3 damage.
Ulster makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 17, 17. No damage.
Thuskar makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 14, 17. Thuskar takes 6 damage.
Imani makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 6, 21. Imani takes 3 damage.
Dekker is protected by an Endure Heat spell.
Artemis makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 6, 18. Artemis takes 3 damage.

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Locky makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 8, 3. No damage.
Babushka makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 7, 16. Babushka takes (3-1) 2 damage.
Jerrard makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 5, 20. Jerrard takes 3 damage.
Ulster makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 20, 8. Ulster takes 3 damage.
Thuskar makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 11, 5. No damage.
Imani makes two CON checks (1d20+1): 10, 11. Imani takes 6 damage.
Dekker is protected by an Endure Heat spell.
Artemis makes two CON checks (1d20+2): 15, 8. No damage.

It is now 4:15 PM (Tenth Watch). The party has traveled 2 miles.

I suggest you check your HP totals, some of you are on the verge of death by heat stroke.

[Jenara]

Locky grabs her friend tightly and then pulls away, aware her closeness will make her warmer.
"Thank you." She whispers quietly.

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Watching the others she spies Jerrard sway in the heat, as does Imani.

"Please." She says to the pair. "Stop, let me heal you." Actually jumping off the horse she will heal the pair, using her last two healing spells.

Cure Light on Imani, 1d8=3
Cure Moderate on Jerrard: 1d10+1=3 (damn)

[JadedDM]

Locky expends what magical healing she has left on the two most damaged by the searing heat. It's not much, but it may buy them a little more strength--hopefully enough to reach the mountain.

During the respite, Thuskar approaches Imani. "Is there anything special about this mountain we're heading toward?" he asks.

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Locky casts Cure Light Wounds on Imani, restoring 3 HP.
Locky casts Cure Moderate Wounds on Jerrard, restoring 3 HP.

[Jerrard]

"Thank you Locky. We cannot keep this up. The heat is awful." Jerrard says to the group, frowning.

-Jen-