Silver Lake
A mountain river flows into a large, stunning lake. The waters reflect silver in the day and under moonlight. A plain of gentle hills and forests surround the lake. Herds of elk are native here.
Down by the Water [Duskorna]
#19
OOC Date: 10-19-2024, 07:05 PM
IC THREAD DATE: 09/01/2024  in  Silver Lake  —  

Species
Build
Trade
Trade
Health Dexterity
Arcana Medicine
Charisma Perception
Constitution Stealth
Deception Strength
Magic
Magic
Magic
Magic
Magic
Magic

Shared Account
NPC


ooc:
Bermuda Fail: -1 to next diceroll & frog to the face
Ceartas Fail: -1 to next diceroll & trips over frogs
Ceartas Success (charisma): Frogs pause momentarily.
Eon Success: no penalty. able to flee.
Loch Fail: -1 to next diceroll. pushed farther from the shoreline.
Caedwyn Fail: -1 to next diceroll. stumbles and is on the ground.


ic.

The frogs came springing out of the water, seemingly drawn to the creatures who were relaxing near the shore. Instead of aimlessly jumping around, the frogs began to swarm everyone nearby! First, a group jumped at Bermuda. A small frog landed right on his face, making it difficult to see while a group of other frogs began to launch themselves at Bermuda as well.

Ceartas had reacted quickly, smacking the frog off Bermuda's face - but while Ceartas was distracted with this, the group of frogs that was jumping toward Bermuda hit Ceartas instead, causing Ceartas to trip and smack her chin into the dirt. But, just after she falls the frogs are affected by her Shepherd spell and some of the frogs freeze in place.

Eon is able to safely take off into the air, unaffected by the frogs.

A particularly large group of frogs has begun to swarm Loch. They use their tongues to try to pelt Loch with little sticky punches. Loch isn't able to shield himself and is pushed back from the shoreline by the frogs.

Surprised by the sudden even, Caedwyn trips while moving away from the water. He is currently laying on the ground barking orders to the others.

The frogs seem unusually aggressive... as if something was causing this. Just as the members of Duskorna reacted, a huge circle of bubbles and water began to rise up in the lake not far from the shore, but out far enough where the water is quite deep. Its almost like a geyser. The water shot up into the air, sending huge waves lapping up at the shoreline and the sound of rushing water can be heard. Then, rising out of the water - the slick and slimy form rose up. Two yellow, reptilian eyes sat squarely on the side of its head... and then - WHOOSH! Water splashed as it launched out of the water, crashing down onto the beach with a tremendous BOOM! The ground shook as it landed. This would have been noticed by everyone nearby.

There on the beach was the MEGA FROG. It's form was gigantic, about the size of a large bear. Its skin held a dark slimy green and its yellow eyes darted around, eagerly tracking the forms of the disoriented beach-goers. Its mouth opened and a deafening CROAAAAAAAK bursted out. But this wasn't a normal croak. It was a shrieking, ear-piercing volume that send a force of air bursting through the air. Even the leaves on the trees nearby shook a little. This must have been what was driving the frogs. The angry beast had become enraged for some reason and had sent all the smaller frogs into an aggressive frenzy! And now, the beast had its gaze set on the members of Duskorna!


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Taking some liberties with the NPC here.
The mega-croak will give 1HP of damage to everyone unless you do something to avoid it. The frog will soon begin attacking. Roll to attempt fleeing if you'd like to leave or band together to attack any of the frogs / mega frog. Don't forget to apply the -1 penalty to your diceroll if you failed the perception check earlier.

Mega Frog: 6HP
Abilities: Unknown.

Speech.