The Trial of Caryln - The final part Friday November 23rd, 2018 8:41:48 AM Rolth’s oratory skills are superb. His audience was attentive and applauded at the conclusion of his speech. Some of the other Petals watch silently. Elyas and Falco, being non-taur decide against speaking up. Kiwina wonders about Carlyn but cannot pick up anything odd. He and Tsak consider a role for the Petals as champions of the mixed taur children.
Gothruk praises Rolth then speaks to the woman with the child, “Perhaps you could find a centaur who is in a similar situation, help her understand the liontaur part of their son as they give tips on how to look after the centaur side. Even if you can't find another with a mixed child I'm sure a centaur may step forward to help.” The woman sobs but manages to say thank you to Gothruk.
--- The trial wraps up with a formal structure and speech about equality between taurs from the Sergeant at arms. Carlyn is taken away and not seen or spoken of. Conversations about her are avoided, even by the most affected. For several days Chessford have an uncomfortable air floating around. The past issues attempting to resolve themselves silently. After a month of uncomfortable silence Chessford begins to return to normal. Taurs begin to speak freely, avoiding talk about Carlyn but not silent. Several taur talk excitedly within the center of town. Perception vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {There is talk about a huge festival coming up within a month’s time. Something called MartiGrau.} Other taurs, fellow competitors from the taurnament are seen training. Others attend school and the remaining just visit. (OOC: Feel free to get in some training, visit the catacombs. Let me know where you guys are staying. On the Rose or on the shore somewhere? You are free to roam where you please and I will keep an eye on the board to roleplay where needed.)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=24 ; d20+9=22 ; Friday November 23rd, 2018 4:16:12 PM
(roll: perception = 24)
Upon hearing the talk, Kiwina has no particular interest in the festival -- MartiGrau is not something he is familiar with. He also does not want to avoid it, and assumes that Rolth (at least) will be interested. He is very much serious about putting the Rose through her paces. Because of it's distance from everything but the Shipwreck Shoals, Chessford is not the best home port from which to do this. However, with the promise of a festival if they stay in the area, the party can make do with the location.
Kiwina spends several days at the WLA chapterhouse learning what he can about Liontaur Island to pick the best secluded locations in which the party can bring the Rose into gradually shallower waters and see if she will essentially "float" onto the shore. (Geography = 22 (including +2 for water as favored terrain))
Aside from planning short sailing trips, Kiwina spends most of his time talking to the other Petals about what they should do and where they should go next. In his opinion, the group may want to go to Bridge Island and talk to some of the more learned folk at Hearthold Keep about the mixed race taurs. It would be another chance to become more familiar with the Rose. However, the trip would occupy most of the month before MartiGrau.
Liontaur Island to Centaur Island -- slow ship: 13 days; fast ship: 8-9 days Liontaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 15 days; fast ship: 10 days Centaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 6 days; fast ship: 4 days
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday November 23rd, 2018 4:58:24 PM
Elyas spends the next few days on the Rose. He doesn't have a more permanent place to live on the island right now, and enjoyes being on the water. He does what he can to help Kiwina with exploring more about the Rose, which for now seems like the most interesting thing to him to do next.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+5=11 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+8=20 ; Friday November 23rd, 2018 6:01:07 PM
Rolth is excited to hear about the festival from Kiwina, and looks forward to attending. In the meantime, he helps Kiwina put the Rose through her paces in the local area. He is not keen to risk a long voyage elsewhere, though. He will spend evenings ashore entertaining in local establishments, playing his Sargrass life and telling stories. He will weave his message about the unification of the Taurs into his conversations, but gently. He will also try to learn more about the festival around town and at the WLA house. (Profession sailor to aid Kiwina = 11, success; Perform lute = 28; Perform oratory = 16; Diplomacy = 20)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=9 ; Saturday November 24th, 2018 3:49:37 PM
Gothruk continues his studying and shopping learning of curses, diseases, undead's effects on the living, poisons and the like.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Sunday November 25th, 2018 7:10:40 PM "Guys, I'm sure we could make it to Bridge Island and back in three weeks. Twenty-four days, tops. Plenty of time before the festival."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=25 ; d20+7=8 ; Monday November 26th, 2018 7:05:09 AM {Perception: 25}
Falco is not sure how he feels about the upcoming celebration. He know longer feels as happy go lucky as he did before the change but still a party sound like just the thing.
Having no lodgings Falco also sleeps on the boat, where he is quite at home. Anxious to show off his new skills he gets a little too excited and is less help then he would like as they get the ship ready. {Prof Sailor: 8 which is a natural 1}
The trial of the Rose d20=10 ; d20=8 ; d20=9 ; Monday November 26th, 2018 3:17:45 PM Kiwina and most of the others spends several days training and taking the Rose out to test. The ship seems to act and float like a normal ship, unfortunately, and it actually gets hung up on a small sandbar near the shore. With a little but of luck, perception and skill you manage to avoid damaging the ship and it passes the sandbar with nothing but a 30 minute delay. Kiwina mentions heading to Bridge Island to talk to some of the locals. Kiwina notes any trip to the island could take up to a month. Professional sailor vs DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are able to conclude that a trip to Bridge island and back could take less than a month if you make a wide berth from Shipwreck Shoals and it’s crazy weather.} Know Nature vs DC 9 Highlight to display spoiler: { The weather seems to be calm and you are able to conclude it will stay that way for a while}
Liontaur Island to Centaur Island -- slow ship: 13 days; fast ship: 8-9 days Liontaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 15 days; fast ship: 10 days Centaur Island to Minotaur Island -- slow ship: 6 days; fast ship: 4 days
Rolth seems be the only one looking forward to the festival. Chessford is a buzz with excitement as streamers are nailed to the doors of the businesses in the center of town. A large fountain is installed and instantly covered to hide it from the curious. Information about the festival is plentiful as everyone seems to have a story about the 3 day celebration. A majority of the population seem to use the festival to become intoxicated and blow off steam. A large contingent of outsiders show up in the port city and quickly assigned jobs as guards or protectors of the peace (POP). Other outsiders begin to appear but seem to be more interested in the festival and tourism.
Gothruk continues his studying and shopping learning of curses, diseases, undead's effects on the living, poisons and the like.
Falco is not sure how he feels about the upcoming celebration. He know longer feels as happy go lucky as he did before the change but still a party sound like just the thing.
Having no lodgings Falco also sleeps on the boat, where he is quite at home. Anxious to show off his new skills he gets a little too excited and is less help then he would like as they get the ship ready.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+8=24 ; d20+2=11 ; Monday November 26th, 2018 8:59:33 PM "Kiwina, you have changed my mind! The weather looks fine, so I'll gladly sail with you, as soon as one of these lollygaggers makes a trip to the Catacombs to cash in our loot. We just need to swing wide around the Shipwreck Shoals. What say you others?"
We have a ship for a home. Why would anyone sleep anywhere else? Hearing Rolth's change of heart about Bridge Island, Kiwina considers what it would take to stock the trip for a long voyage. At roughly 4 gp per day for rations for the eight of them (including Ramsey), a month trip will cost a bit. Cheaper food might be an option if someone has the ability to eliminate any spoilage.
"Are we agreed on going, and on the information we seek? I believe we are looking for a place that the brambles can call home, and to learn whether the children of Domi are found on all of the islands and what is being done for them in each location. The reason to ask at Bridge Island is because Hearthold Keep is the only really successful mixed-taur community around." And, of course, because the best way to get there is to sail.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=24 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 4:50:24 AM
(Prof Sailor=24 Pass) Tsak readily agrees to a trip to Bridge Isle aboard the Rose.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=13 ; d12=9 ; d20+7=27 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 7:11:02 AM
{Nature: 12 | Prof Sailor: 27} {ooc: Ignore the random d12}
"Kiwina, that is a good idea. We can learn more of the ship while we try and gather information and help the bramble-taur"
This time Falco gets his sailor legs under him and really tries to show off his new skills.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Tuesday November 27th, 2018 7:44:20 AM
Finnian spends his time on the ship getting to know the rigging, climbing high into it and seeing how fast he can go from deck to crows nest and back. It is exhausting exercise, and he sleeps good.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday November 27th, 2018 9:58:38 AM
Elyas is glad to get back into a regular rhythm. He finds a place working with the other sailors to keep the ship in working order, and spends his evenings with his head buried in a book. He agrees with the others that they should go to the Bridge Island, in part because he doesn't have any better ideas of what to do next, but wants to keep going with this new group of friends.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 29/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Tuesday November 27th, 2018 12:11:53 PM
Gothruk helps move supplies and stocks the kitchen preparing to act as chief for the voyage.
Going to one of the Isles with mixed races sounds good, we might even be able to bring back books of tips or teachers to this island to help the mix-born taurs.
Boarding for Bridge Island d20=2 ; d20=6 ; d20=15 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 6:08:13 PM
The trip to Bridge Isle is uneventful. The waters are calm and the weather is good. The Rose pulls up to a large wooden dock within Bridge Island and the Bramble stay upon the ship. Upon the island Hearthold Keep sits above the small fishing village of Hearthold on the coast. As Rolth stated all three taur races lived and worked together. They sit in open cafe’s talking politics and smoking from long, thin pipes.
Peception vs 6 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice, besides all the traffic in the village its remarkably clean. No taur droppings and no garbage. There is a trail on the right side of the village that leads to the keep.} Perception vs 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {“I hear there is a new group of heroes”, says one old centaur, a beard draped over his greying equine chest. “The same group that won the Taurnament.” } “Your kidding,” said another. Perception vs DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { “Another group. A young minotaur named Ivan and a liontaur stand near the corner of another cafe chatting. “I hear there are pirates galore swimming around in the Upper King’s channel. I hear they have been swipping ships left and right.}
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=13 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 7:13:20 PM
To get in the spirit of Bridge Isle, Rolth casts Toro's Taur Try on himself, choosing the minotaur option. He's happy to cast it on the other Petals, at their request. He then looks around carefully as they stroll into town. He marvels at how clean the streets are, and points out the path up to the Keep, over on the right side of the village.
(Perception = 13)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=27 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2018 9:10:11 PM
(perception = 27)
It's been several months since Kiwina was on Bridge Island, and he takes a few minutes to reorient himself. Kiwina says nothing about what he has heard as they stroll into town, but once the party is clearly out of earshot quietly mentions that those older centaurs were talking about the Petals. "Called us a new group of heroes."
"Sounds like there's pirates around the mainland to the east, too," he adds as he continues walking towards the keep.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=20 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 2:35:19 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=20) Tsak also overhears the comment regarding the pirates, who sound most unsanitary. It gets him to thinking about how the Rose might go in a battle. Certainly her lack of reliance on wind could be a deciding factor, but he wouldn't want to be anywhere near the giant fan if it got hit by a canon ball.
Tsak thinks it might be a good idea to bring some of the dignitaries from the other Isles to Bridge Isle so that they can see diverse taurs all living and working in harmony. He makes a note to discuss it with the other petals over dinner. He also tries to spy any 'mixed' taur young un's.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=24 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 7:12:55 AM
{Perception: 24}
When Falco hears that they are being called heroes all the way on this island he swells with pride thinking life takes odd paths but he is happy. When Kiwina talks about pirates the comment about being heroes sinks in more. What is the job of a hero? Challenge any injustice we hear of? Are we obligated to chase pirates because we know they exist? The nature of this new roll will take some thought.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=24 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 10:37:57 AM
Perception = 24
Elyas relies on some of his old training as a street con to casually catch bits of conversation from the various cafes as the petals walk through town. He is a little self conscious about being one of the people at the focus of those conversations, but tries not to show any reaction.
to the others he says: Well, looks like we're going to be noticed wherever we go now, best to keep that in mind so that we don't do anything too foolish while being watched. People have decided we are heroes, which puts some weight of responsibility to act like heroes. Maybe we can use that fame for good by influencing attitudes about those poor mixed taurs. Let's see if we can find out more about them here somehow
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=29 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 5:20:37 PM
Perception = 29 "I heard that too," Finnian responds to Kiwina. "Up around the Upper Keep"
Attention Heroes Wednesday November 28th, 2018 5:53:03 PM
The group discusses what they hear, the privileges of being in hero-dom and talk of the pirates. Suddenly, from the other side of the beach a whiskey smelling, beard wearing, patched eye centaur galloped up to the group. “Sir, you have to help me,” he shouted, panicked. “My boat captain is missing. It doesn’t make any sense. He is magically bonded to the boat. He cannot go but 200 feet from it. We have searched the waters around the boat and the shoreline but he is no where to be seen. You have to help us.”
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday November 28th, 2018 6:29:24 PM Aaarrrggggh says Tsak, Settle down lad, we'll see if we can help. What is the name of your captain and the name of your ship? Have you spoken with the townsfolk, a mayor/alderman/sheriff or some-such? Tsak tries to assess just how much whiskey the centaur has imbibed and whether it may be affecting his ability to perceive things, including the Captain. Is the centaur sturdy on his legs, is his speech slurred, can he follow the thread of the conversation? As for the 'magically bonded' bit, he'll leave that to other petals to ponder.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=28 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2018 7:33:07 PM
Rolth is willing to go along to help, if the fellow provides some answers to Tsak's questions and can lead the way. He wonders whether this is some sort of trick, though, so he keeps a wary eye out for an ambush or folks watching the proceedings with malign intent. (Perception = 28)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Wednesday November 28th, 2018 8:12:58 PM If he can't go but 200' from the ship, he was taken or is hidden, Kiwina thinks. He follows Tsak's lead on dealing with this fellow, ready to help once they have more information.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+8=27 ; Thursday November 29th, 2018 6:47:38 AM
As the others talk Falco simply starts to move in the direction he was told the boat but he only gets ten feet before his common sense kicks in and he considers what the taur said and how he spoke.
{Sense Motive: 27 - On truthfulness of the new comer.}
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=25 ; Thursday November 29th, 2018 7:48:32 AM
[b] Don't worry. I'm sure he's around somewhere, we'll help you look. [maybe he just needed sone private time and hid himself away./b] says Gothruk to the unsteady centaur.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday November 29th, 2018 9:41:54 AM Slow down a bit good sir. What do you mean he was bonded to the ship? Like he can't ever leave his ship?? Can he be pulled away from the ship by force, or coerced to drop the bond?
in a lower voice to his taur companions he asks Is this a normal thing here?
Attention Heroes - Part 2 d20+4=23 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=12 ; Thursday November 29th, 2018 12:53:51 PM
“Listen.. Listen,” he begins in a drunken drawl. “Listen…” “This crew has been loyal to the Captain for over thirty years. We search for him after a night on the town. I think the entire crew, including the captain was out by 9:00 pm but boy was it a party.. Anyways.” “Anyways, once we got partially sobber we looked for the Captain and he was going.. GONE! The crew.. The loyalist ever.. looked for two week. Within the reeds near the docks, the beach and even in the keep.. Because we figure he was looking for a better place to party.. Oi..” “Anyways… anyways… um…” “The crew.. Loyal crew.. Lost hope and we have been drunk ever since. Some guy on the beach said its been TWO more weeks.. Oi. The captain has been gone a month. So I got tired of feeling sorry for myself and being sad and I decided to implore your help.” The drunkard stumbled across the sand. His knees moving in all sorts of incorrect directions. “The ship is right here,” he says when they manage to reach the docks. At the dock in order from first to last is a small Yellow clipper ship Know local vs DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {captained by a male taur General Franklin SanDiego} Huge trade ship named Kloxos Know local vs DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {captained by a female named Xavia, the goat-like harpy human hybrid.} An intimidating black hull ship, the tallest ship in the Isles. The Outsider Know local vs DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: { lead by the angel Wixom and crew of only outsiders. The crew and it’s elusive Captain are avoided at all cost by the locals. }
“No.. no.. no!” Shouted the drunk. “This is not possible. Look at this. The ship is in pieces.” A quick look at the end of the dock reveals large planks of the ships hull floating in the water and sitting upon the shore. A skeleton remains but is buried half in the water.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=6 ; d20+8=19 ; Thursday November 29th, 2018 10:15:15 PM
(Knowledge Local = 6)
"Never seen those ships before, how about you guys?" Rolth looks at the sunken hulk and tries to figure out how long it has been like that. (Profession Sailor = 19)
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+2=9 ; Thursday November 29th, 2018 10:41:42 PM
Knowing nothing of the local customs Finnian is spectacle [sense motive = 9] but decides that if the rest of the crew is believing him then he should too.
"It sounds like a dryad and her tree," Finnian remarks of the unusual bond between the captain and ship.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Thursday November 29th, 2018 10:45:35 PM
Kiwina does not exactly believe this drunken centaur. The other sailors using the docks could not simply ignore the broken ship for weeks on end. Whatever the story is, there ought to be plenty of folks around who can tell it.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Friday November 30th, 2018 7:04:31 AM {ooc: Still sitting on the 27 Sense Motive to try and see if he is being truthful}
"That is quite the story. Were there any ships that were close rivals? What business was your captain in with the ship, that could help us if we take this up."
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=17 ; Friday November 30th, 2018 10:25:37 AM
Elyas follows along behind, trying to make sense of the garbled drunken speech.
"Wait, so your captain has been missing for a whole MONTH before you decide to ask for help? the way you came rushing in I thought it was something more recent! Have none of you been back to the ship in weeks?"
To the others he remarks "Someone missing for more than a few days is hard to find. A drunken person gone for a month? It seems unlikely we will find much. But we could start by asking around at some of these other vessels. I recgonize two of the ships, that little clipper and the big trade ship. We could try talking to the captains. I don't know anything about that big black beast of a ship, but it sure looks intimidating.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday November 30th, 2018 1:26:50 PM
Tsak, already losing patience with the drunken taur, now realises that there is no urgency to the request. He looks forward to banging a rather large gong repeatedly whilst this sailor is in the process of drying out. And maybe strategically employing a dog whistle too.
In the meantime it may be that something is going on and that the petals may have an adventure, or just a little bit of a mystery, on their hands. He shakes his head to Rolth's question and will follow along if some of the petals want to talk to the captains...
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Friday November 30th, 2018 2:30:40 PM
Gothruk looks for anyone nearby who looks like they might spend a fair bit of time down by the docks (crew loading boats, storefronts nearby). He'll ask them a couple of questions. Greetings, do you know this centaur? Do you know why that ship is in pieces in the water?
Attention Heroes - Part 3 d20+4=9 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=10 ; Friday November 30th, 2018 6:19:18 PM
Even though is normally quite a task to decipher the intoxicated intentions of a drunken sailor Falco manages to sense this centaur is truthful. He senses that the taur is genuinely surprised with the ships demise and he senses the scepticism and explains that the ship was perfectly up-right the last time he and the crew checked. “Even with all the holes, the ship always stayed together. It was a freak of nature, I tell you. It was up recently. I’m not that drunk fellas. I know… um.. Maybe I am that drunk.. Oh hey fellas.” He waves at a group of sirly men down the beach and heads that way.
Rolth is able to confirm that the ship recently fell apart by noticing the sand had yet taken over the pieces of the boat that lay on the beach. Other pieces lie against the large black behemoth ship fussed over pieces that tumbled into it.
Perception vs DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are able to hear a loud discussion about how disappointed the crew is that this “junk” ship fell apart and hit their boat. “Throw those lines down the hull, now,” a voice boomed. “Check for any damage.” Within moments you notice about a dozen ethereal creatures bouncing down the hull.}
Finnian "It sounds like a dryad and her tree," Finnian remarks of the unusual bond between the captain and ship. The drunkard shakes his head. “No way, the Captain wasn’t a dryad. Not possible.”
Gothruk looks for anyone nearby who looks like they might spend a fair bit of time down by the docks (crew loading boats, storefronts nearby). He'll ask them a couple of questions. “Greetings, do you know this centaur?” No one seems to know the centaur or cares to come too near him as his stumbles toward his buddies. “Do you know why that ship is in pieces in the water?” “Why”, said a Minotaur. “I don’t know why it is in pieces but it woke the family early in the morning. We heard a huge crash and went to see what happened and the ship was gone. You know, this was the first I saw of that ship and I tell you it was an accident waiting to happen. How it got to the islands I don’t know. I’m not really into all that magic stuff. Magic is the only way this trash heap could of gotten anywhere. You know, I could really tell that captain something.. Wait till I see him!” The minotaur then stomped off the opposite direction.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=11 ; Friday November 30th, 2018 7:04:41 PM
(perception = 11)
After talk of holes in the ship, Kiwina has a bad feeling about this. The Petals have spent time on one magic ship that could easily have been bonded to a person. "Was your captain Cecil?"
Rolth takes a look around, but there are too many places to see things--the minotaur stomping off, the surly ones down the beach, the wreckage, the drunk--and he can't quite take it all in. He intrigued by Kiwina's insightful question, and looks more closely at our drunk companion. Is this someone we met while sailing on the Herald?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ; Sunday December 2nd, 2018 5:13:33 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=14 Fail) Tsak looks at the bits and pieces of ship lying about but isn't able to conjure up a mental image of what it might have looked like. He wanders whether the giant black ship had anything to do with the wreck or is it just coincidence that pieces of it are lying against her hull. He too hones in on Kiwina's query. If Captain Cecil is missing then the Petals will certainly involve themselves in making sure he is okay (though some of the team might not miss their rough rides aboard the holey terror that was his ship).
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+11=12 ; d20+4=22 ; Sunday December 2nd, 2018 9:50:10 PM
[Perception=12, fail] "if not a dryad, what sort of magic would hold a bond like that?" {know Arcana = 22] "And a ship with holes sounds like our friends" As he's thinking it the others suggest it and he waits patiently to hear the outcome of the inquiry.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: Inspire Courage / +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Monday December 3rd, 2018 7:12:35 AM
When Kiwina puts together that they are talking about Cecil Falco's alreay wide eyes go wider.
"Oh no... that ship... Please... If it was Cecil, take us to the ship. He is a good man and helped us."
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=25 ; d20+7=16 ; Monday December 3rd, 2018 9:54:58 AM Hold on, let's not jump to conclusions. Though you have a point that we do know one magical ship full of holes, it is entirely possible it was not the only one of its kind.
as they are discussing things, Elyas is keeping half an eye on the big black ship that he was unable to identify. He blinks and does a double-take as he sees the creatures from the ship.
Did anyone else see those ethereal creatures moving around on the hull of the big black ship? they seem to be clearing away some of the debris from our mysteriously shattered ship. But they seem annoyed about the debris, so I am inclined ot think they didn't do the shattering.
knowledge planes to ID the creatures? = 16
Attention Heroes - Part 4 Monday December 3rd, 2018 6:06:56 PM
The drunkard’s eyes are open wide. “You know the captain? Oh thank the gods. I told them.. I told you!!” He shouted to his friends nearby. “I told you they would help us.” The others begin to wander over slowly. The Bosun, the same guy that met you on your first trip, greets you warmly. “Friends, I’m so sorry for doubting you would assist us. I believed you had more important things to do. The fact that your on Bridge island is no coincidence I imagine. You must have something more important to do or you would be celebrating MartiGrau with the rest of Liontaur island.” “Come have a drink. I will tell you all about our problem.”
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Elyas notices the ethereal creatures trying to remove and repair the large black hulled ship. Elyas is able to identify some of the creatures as angels. The others are indistinguishable at the moment and would need a closer look. “Did anyone else see those ethereal creatures moving around on the hull of the big black ship? they seem to be clearing away some of the debris from our mysteriously shattered ship. But they seem annoyed about the debris, so I am inclined ot think they didn't do the shattering.”
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Monday December 3rd, 2018 10:26:42 PM "How about we skip the drink for now and go straight to the part where you tell us what is going on, and what kind of help you need? What happened to Captain Cecil, and where are the elementals? And do those angels over there have anything to do with it?"
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=19 ; d4=1 ; d20+7=11 ; Monday December 3rd, 2018 11:19:44 PM
Kiwina takes a look at the skeleton in the water (of a centaur?) And the remnants of the ship, to see if he can figure out anything more while the party hears the tale from the drunken centaur. (Perception = 19, craft ships = 11 (d4 in error))
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=7 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2018 7:12:09 AM
{Know Religon: 7 - From a nat 1, perfect}
Falco hopes his new connection to the divine will lend him some information about that angles but it seems he is too new to this life. Failing at that he waits for any more information despite wanting to dive into the search.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday December 4th, 2018 10:40:42 AM I think the creatures on that big black ship are angels of some variety. Strange seeing them on a ship, though I guess no stranger than a ship full of holes pulled by huge elementals.
His curiousity momentarily satisfied and deciding that the occupants of the massive ship are likely not the cause of Cecil missing, Elyas pulls his eyes away from the interesting sight and addresses the crew members
"Enough time has already passed due to you lot sitting around getting drunk. A whole month goes by before you start a proper search! it is going to be quite a challenge to find anything now. Am i understanding correctly that the last time any of you saw Captain Cecil he was alive and on board his ship?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday December 4th, 2018 5:15:16 PM
Tsak struggles to put everything together. Captain Cecil is missing, has been for a month. His ship has been destroyed. Would the ship fall apart if the elementals left? Why would the elementals leave now? Are they connected to Cecil. He keeps quiet for now, but the questions bubble around inside his head.
Attention Heroes - Part 4 Tuesday December 4th, 2018 8:14:58 PM Kiwina notices the skeleton of the ship lies on its side. The water elementals melted back into the sea. Kiwina notices the ship isn't all skeletal. The bow of the ship has been dismantled. The pieces splayed over the beach and the dock beside it. The stern has holes but is the most together. It is buried in the water and sitting upon the sand. Falco Ambersier struggles to recall anything about the angels. Rolth[b] gets to the point and asks about details. The bosun smiles. Don't worry about the angels. They are harmless… but don't tell them I said that. They are scary, odd and unfriendly to most.. well to all I think.” “Our mighty captain, what did Dario explain to you, well I'll assume he was too drunk. Always a problem with Dario.” The bosun laughs. To [b]Elyas, “I understand how this looks but you have to know a little about the crew of the Herald. I takes a Herculean effort to crew that ship… hell.. it takes and effort to stand upon it when it's docked. I'm sure you recall,” he says to the entire group. “I do not know you?” He says to Elyas. “You must be new to the group. You missed an adventure during the Taurnament… but I digress…” “Every year, around MartiGrau, we park at Bridge island for two weeks. Most of us drink, especially the captain. He is quite the drinker and have you seen him playing A game of Chance. Oh man… he won the Herald in a game of Chance… now he is missing. The whole crew is at a loss and I'm afraid we are not much without our ship.” He was here one night then gone the next. The Herald bravely stood for a week or so then crumbled. It has fallen without the captain. Can you help us?
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Tuesday December 4th, 2018 9:33:09 PM "We thought we would run a quick errand here and be back to Chessford for MartiGrau, but you know how good to us Cecil was -- without the Herald, we couldn't have won the Taurnament. Of course we will help. But can you tell us more of what happened? Dario didn't explain well. For instance, does it look to you as if the bow was dismantled? I don't think the ship just fell apart."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Tuesday December 4th, 2018 9:57:37 PM "Good questions, Kiwina. And I have a few of my own. Where does Cecil like to go to drink here? What was the last thing he said before he left? Did anything unusual happen that day or night? Did you have any visitors to the ship?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Wednesday December 5th, 2018 7:04:04 AM "Also, you said he was here one night and gone the next. Where did he sleep? On the ship the night he disappeared?"
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Wednesday December 5th, 2018 10:16:01 AM Earlier the centaur claimed that the captain was bound to the ship, and if he couldn't go more than 200ft away from it. I assume this is what happens if he does?
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday December 5th, 2018 12:01:52 PM If the captain couldn't leave the ship did he do his drinking and gambling on board? or is there a place nearby that he was known to spend a lot of time at that we could go and ask questions?
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Wednesday December 5th, 2018 7:26:50 PM
Finnian listens half asleep from lack of sleep.
Bagdi, the Hairy Wednesday December 5th, 2018 10:02:00 PM
To Kiwina “I wouldn't call it dismantled, just heavily damaged. The ship has at least 200 years of history but the rumor is it was once a pirate ship. The damage was from a boat battle. The Herald lost.” “The captain has said he has a leash, or had, a leash of 200 feet but I've never see him miss a drink. We all hang out at the Rooster, up on the beach.” “Hmm… the last thing he did. He was kind of… you know he was acting a bit suspicious… cagey. The captain was never like that… talk to Bagdi. A huge hair covered centaur. He is in the Rooster. He was the last to see the captain.”
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Thursday December 6th, 2018 12:09:14 AM
Kiwina wanrs to hear the tale of the battle, but there are more pressing matters at the moment. "Shall we head to the Rooster, then?" he asks the other Petals as he heads off to the indicated place.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Thursday December 6th, 2018 7:02:52 AM
Rolth agrees with Kiwina, and joins him in heading to the Rooster.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Thursday December 6th, 2018 7:03:53 AM "Yes, the Rooster it seems is the next stop. Should we all go or do any of us want to check the boat for any clues?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday December 6th, 2018 9:59:20 AM
in reply to Falco, Elyas says "I don't imagine we'll find much in the ship. the story seems to be that it fell apart all on its own after the captain had been gone for a while. unless someone can spot a safe with important papers in it at the bottom of the harbor, I doubt these planks will tell us much. I say we all go have a drink at the tavern!
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Thursday December 6th, 2018 2:17:12 PM "THis may not be relevant, but I caught wind that there were pirates in the Upper Kings Channel. Have you had any dealings with them as of late?" Finnian asks.
Bagdi, the Hairy Part 2 d20=1 ; d20=12 ; d20=15 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=5 ; Thursday December 6th, 2018 7:39:04 PM
"THis may not be relevant, but I caught wind that there were pirates in the Upper Kings Channel. Have you had any dealings with them as of late?" Finnian asks. The bosun responded to Finnian’s comment. “Ey, there has been an increase in pirate activities. I’m not sure pirates would be interested… there has been no ransom but I cannot rule them out. They have many motives. It would not be beneath him.” Inside the Rooster it’s crowded and noisy. Perception vs DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a group of rough looking taurs in the far corner of the bar. Near them is a centaur covered in long hair. He jokes and shoves a minotaur into a large table. (Like a Golden Retriever or other hairy dog.) That minotaur stumbled, stopped for a moment then laughed. } (OOC: All communication within the bar needs a Perception vs DC 12 to hear and or speak plus a Con check vs DC 9 to navigate without bumping into anyone.)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=22 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+10=29 ; Thursday December 6th, 2018 8:59:20 PM
(Rolls: perception =22, con = 13)
Kiwina spots a hairy centaur in the far corner of the bar, and heads that way. "Bagdi? Are you Bagdi? I need to talk about Captain Cecil!" he shouts, trying to be heard. (29 to speak)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=23 ; d20+1=9 Thursday December 6th, 2018 10:16:14 PM
Rolth also spots the hairy centaur across the room, and moves with Kiwina in that direction. (Perception = 23; Con check = 9)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=23 ; Friday December 7th, 2018 6:56:17 AM
{Perception: 23}
Given how crowded the bar is and his small stature Falco waits for the others to move forward, not wanting to jostle people accidentally. He stands to the side and watches the others approach Bagdi."
Finnian, similarly stays back with Falco and uses his keen elven hearing to listen in on what is being said.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=9 ; d4=1 ; d20+1=20 ; Friday December 7th, 2018 7:55:19 AM
Gothruk stands strong among the bustling crowd, unfortunatly he can't hear a blasted thing. Should we go and investigate the pirates!? He tries to yell above the noise at Finnian and Falco. Maybe we should go outside?! Where did the others go?!
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=22 ; d20+7=9 ; Friday December 7th, 2018 10:47:02 AM
The noise and chaos in this dockside bar are much more than Elyas is used to dealing with. However his time on the streets has given him some moves, and he slips and slides through the crowd like a fish in water. (natural 20 on the con check for a 22)
Just like the marketplace on Centaur island with old balthar... feeling those old habits still in place, Elyas has to almost physicaly restrain himself from grabbing a few loose-looking coin purses as he dances through the crowded room.
Rather than all go in together and draw attention, Elyas slips off to one side and looks for a place to catch bits of conversation. He leaves the questioning to his comrades and is listening for any stray talk about the mysteriously broken ship or the large ship full of angels.
For now he is too focused on finding a good spot to catch details of any of the conversations (perception 9), but he finds a spot close to their target to settle in.
Bagdi, the Hairy Part 3 Friday December 7th, 2018 9:24:01 PM Kiwina spots a hairy centaur in the far corner of the bar, and heads that way. "Bagdi? Are you Bagdi? I need to talk about Captain Cecil!" he shouts, trying to be heard. (29 to speak) “Are you talking to me Ranger?” Bagdi shouts back then laughs. He returns to his conversation with a sailor minotaur and takes a swallow of a large mug of beer. The bosun shouts, “Hey, you hairy beast!” Bagdi turns. “What Tararn! I'm having a conversation. The Captains gone, free of the binding of the ship. I'm enjoying myself. Who are these guys?”
Falco,Finnian and Elyasstay back.
Gothruk stands strong among the bustling crowd, unfortunatly he can't hear a blasted thing. He asks if they should investigate the pirates or go outside.
Elyas naturally slips through the crowd and steps to the side. There are some mentions of pirates but no details. Several gripes about the angels ship. They seem to be unwelcome.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday December 8th, 2018 2:25:16 AM
Tsak wakes up on the beach, alone save the warm body of Esmerelda nestled into his back. Dang, must have nodded off. Didn't realise that I was that tired. Hurriedly, and with no small amount of guilt at having let the Petals down, he sets out to find his companions.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=26 ; d20+8=23 ; Saturday December 8th, 2018 2:05:16 PM
Rolth sees the missing Tsak turn up, and is relieved--he was getting a bit worried! He tries to get his attention from across the room, then turns back to the conversation with Bagdi. He signals for two large mugs of beer, plops one down in front of Bagdi and takes a seat. "Hey, friend, we're the Eight Petaled Rose, surely you remember us from during the our journeys together during the Taurnament! Conversation sounds great, don't mind if we join in, eh? Speaking of conversation, we were just talking about Captain Cecil. What do you mean by saying that he is now free, was he bound against his will? Any idea where he might have gone in his newfound free status? Some of the crew is mighty worried, and we want to make sure that no harm has come to him."
(Perception = 26 to speak and hear; Diplomacy = 23 to get on Bagdi's good side)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Sunday December 9th, 2018 1:21:05 AM
Kiwina takes the sailors words somewhat amiss. Ranger? I'm more sailor than you, he thinks. But the priority is to make sure Cecil is okay, not to put an overblown Shetland pony in his place. Kiwina remains quiet, not wanting to queer any chance to gather the information the party needs. Besides, he admits to help calm himself, being called a ranger is only insulting because it came from a sailor he crewed with during the Taurnament.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+1=5 ; Monday December 10th, 2018 7:38:38 AM
Seeing the others starting a conversation, and feeling pretty useless over by the door Falco decides to try and get closer. {Con: 5} I does not go well as, despite being quite dexterous and small, he bumps someone.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Monday December 10th, 2018 8:55:25 AM
Gothruk pushes his way outside, clearing a path incase any of the smaller party members want to join. Loud chaotic places had never been for him. He'll keep an eye-out out front looking subtly for anything suspicious. When the others are done he'll rejoin them as they leave.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Monday December 10th, 2018 10:02:11 AM
Seeing several of his companions finally able to engage Bagdi in conversation, Elyas leaves it to them and continues to hang out to the side of the room. He is interested in the rumor of pirates, so he drops some hints to a couple of knots of conversation that the Heroes of the Taurnament may be offering payment in exchange for information about the movements of pirates in the area, or any information on the whereabouts of a certain Captain Cecil
Bagdi, the Hairy Part 4 Monday December 10th, 2018 6:31:09 PM
Bagdi growls, his intent was to not talk to the Petals but he relents and listens as Rolth talks. He invites them to step outside so they can talk. Bagdi, being an obnoxious fella, screamed for everyone to move from his path. He opened the door and headed out. Outside, he explains in a calm tone. “The Captain was not always the man you know. He was quite the pirate in the days prior to the Herald. The story goes that he lost his ship within the shoals and was rescued by a demon named Aaroth. Aaroth is who you want to talk too. I suspect the demon has returned for revenge. The last place I saw them was back her within the trash heaps. Mind you Captain Cecil is not one to go easily.
Falco Seeing the others starting a conversation, and feeling pretty useless over by the door Falco decides to try and get closer. {Con: 5} I does not go well as, despite being quite dexterous and small, he bumps someone. A burly minotaur bristles when Falco bumps him. “Hey, you got a problem with me! We can take this outside.”
Gothruk pushes his way outside, clearing a path incase any of the smaller party members want to join. Loud chaotic places had never been for him. He'll keep an eye-out out front looking subtly for anything suspicious. When the others are done he'll rejoin them as they leave. (Dm Ooc: Feel free to join everyone in the back, if you wish)
Elyas Seeing several of his companions finally able to engage Bagdi in conversation, Elyas leaves it to them and continues to hang out to the side of the room. He is interested in the rumor of pirates, so he drops some hints to a couple of knots of conversation that the Heroes of the Taurnament may be offering payment in exchange for information about the movements of pirates in the area, or any information on the whereabouts of a certain Captain Cecil The patrons look for a moment but find the young wizard uninteresting. (Dm Ooc- need some check, almost any check to get a reaction.)
Kiwina takes the sailors words somewhat amiss. Ranger? I'm more sailor than you, he thinks. But the priority is to make sure Cecil is okay, not to put an overblown Shetland pony in his place. Kiwina remains quiet, not wanting to queer any chance to gather the information the party needs. Besides, he admits to help calm himself, being called a ranger is only insulting because it came from a sailor he crewed with during the Taurnament.
Tsak wakes and walks in behind the others to a bar, now even more crowded.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=9 ; Monday December 10th, 2018 7:04:53 PM
Rolth asks a flurry of questions, "A demon, did you say? How did a demon come to set up Cecil as a Captain on such a fey vessel? Where exactly amidst the heaps did you see them? What does Aaroth look like? Where are we likely to find him?" He watches Bagdi carefully as he answers, because he thinks that something doesn't ring quite true about this story (a suspicion that he does not air aloud.)
(Sense motive = 9)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Monday December 10th, 2018 10:02:18 PM Bagdi isn't concerned about the captain. Just minutes ago he was telling us to leave him peace because Cecil is free of the ship now. But I'm not clear why Aaroth would need revenge for rescuing Cecil, and what does that have to do with Cecil being bound to the ship? Kiwina ponders for a moment, then asks, "So what kind of man do you think Cecil is now -- the one we knew, or the pirate?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday December 11th, 2018 3:20:35 AM
Tsak struggles with conflicting emotions: relief at finding the petals... and dismay that they are leaving an alehouse that he just got to. As the rest head outside he flirts with the thought of ordering an ale 'to go' but decides to head back outside with the party. Besides, who was that big hairy thing that Rolth was pestering and Kiwina was glowering at?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+6=25 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2018 7:10:34 AM
Falco looks up, way up, at the minotaur that he bumped and gives a small shrug.
"My good taur I am sorry that I jostled you, I am pretty small and it is hard for me to get around in here. I had no intention of upsetting anyone. I would make you an offer, if I will to buy you a few rounds would you be willing to help me get to my friends over there? " he points over to his companions "We are looking into a disappearance and I just want to help, not get my beak broken."
{Diplmoacy: 25}
When he sees his group coming back for the door he changes his tact.
"Actually they are coming back so I do not need your help, still I will buy you a drink or two, ok?"
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Tuesday December 11th, 2018 8:25:08 AM
Heading outside Finnian listens to the conversation about demons and adds, "I don't know much about demons, but it sounds like this demon may have cursed or blessed, depending on who's talking, the captain, and bound him to the ship and now has come to collect," having no idea if this is possible or utter nonsense he looks around to see how his theory was received.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=14 ; d20+7=25 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2018 10:28:01 AM
Seeing the others head out of the tavern, Elyas moves through the crowd to follow (con check = 14), catching the tail end of the conversation.
Our good captain Cecil has led an interesting life hasn't he? What do you all think? is rescuing Cecil from a fate of his own doing worth risking a disagreement with a demon?
Elyas tries to think through books he has read, trying to place the name Aaroth. if it is a powerful demon he may have read something about it. (knowledge planes = 25. if either history or religion would have been more appropriate, my modifier is the same for each of those)
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Tuesday December 11th, 2018 10:49:49 AM I liked Cecil, if a demon is pestering him then I think we check in, find out what's going on. Our only lead so far seems to be that Bardi saw them in the "Trash-heaps" Gothruk summerises how he feels.
Bagdi, the Hairy Part 5 d20=14 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2018 7:31:50 PM
Outside the bar is a large pile of trash, collected from today’s long day. Perception vs DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {You find a partial octopus tentacle.} Bagdi responds, a bit annoyed and his voice elevated. Aaroth, is not any demon. Well… no.. jeez.. I don’t know.. I’ve not met the creature. I’ve only heard stories. Aaroth acquired the Herald from a group of pirates headed by a captain named White Beard. Captain White Beard, it is said, was killed in the battle and the Herald sank. Aaorth, very angry, found a powerful summoner named Brydus to resurrect the ship. It is said that Brydus cursed the captain of the ship.. Whoever is the captain. The captain must stay within 200 feet of the bow of the ship. Where to find him? I don’t know, he’s supposed to be some gambler, maybe try talking to the Purple Duke. That’s all I know gentlemen. Now may I drink and be merry inside?”
Kiwina ponders for a moment, then asks, "So what kind of man do you think Cecil is now -- the one we knew, or the pirate?" Bagdi turns.. “Captain is a little bit of both when times call for it but lately he has been focused on being a captain of a swiss cheese ship.”
Tsak struggles with conflicting emotions: relief at finding the petals... and dismay that they are leaving an alehouse that he just got to. As the rest head outside he flirts with the thought of ordering an ale 'to go' but decides to head back outside with the party. Besides, who was that big hairy thing that Rolth was pestering and Kiwina was glowering at?
Falco looks up, way up, at the minotaur that he bumped and gives a small shrug. "My good taur I am sorry that I jostled you, I am pretty small and it is hard for me to get around in here. I had no intention of upsetting anyone. I would make you an offer, if I will to buy you a few rounds would you be willing to help me get to my friends over there? " he points over to his companions "We are looking into a disappearance and I just want to help, not get my beak broken." The minotaur bristles for a moment but smiles. “Of course. Let’s go everyone. Move so this gentlemen can get through.” With that the path cleared. The minotaur was happy to accept any drink.
Elyas only Highlight to display spoiler: {recalls a demon named Aaroth. He is cecaelia, a human octopus hybrid. Elyas recalls that the demon is a known gambler, quite proficient and a fan of putting as many people under his debt as possible. }
Gothruk I liked Cecil, if a demon is pestering him then I think we check in, find out what's going on. Our only lead so far seems to be that Bardi saw them in the "Trash-heaps" Gothruk summerises how he feels.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+11=19 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2018 9:06:07 PM
Rolth takes a closer look at the distasteful pile of rubbish, poking it with a stick to reveal what looks like a partial octopus tentacle. "Hey fellas, does this look demonic?" He roots around a little deeper in the pile to see if there is something more interesting to be found.
(Perception = 19, success!)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Wednesday December 12th, 2018 12:35:38 AM
As Rolth points out the octopus, Kiwina answers, "Looks like someone wasted good food." Kiwina isn't sure the party hss finished with Bagdi, but doesn't know what else to ask at the moment. Oh, yeah, "Did Cecil ever talk about anyplace particular he'd like to go?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+9=14 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2018 8:01:46 AM
(Perception = 14 Fail) Tsak's head swivels from the pile of rubbish to the giant hairy sailor and back again as he tried to make sense of what is occurring. He is re-considering going back inside the tavern when he overhears Gothruk mention a demon. That sounds interesting, he thinks to himself.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Wednesday December 12th, 2018 9:46:15 AM "Thank you my friend, my name is Falco of the Eight Petal Rose, tell me yours and I will open a tab for you to do with as you wish. If better I can just give you the coins to spend, it is your call."
He rummages about and pulls out 10gp and lets the minotaur decide how he would like it handled while he talks for a bit longer.
"My friends and I were part of the Taurnamnet and the captain who helped us seems to have disappeared. Any thing you or your friends here would be appreciated and rewarded I am sure. Remember it was Falco of the Eight Petal Rose if you here anything or are in need of help yourselves."
Once that is done he will excuse himself, unless the minotaur knows something, and head back outside with the others.
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=22 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2018 11:22:32 AM I imagine we could find some of those on a demon if we were to look hard enough. Gothruk answers Rolth with a smile. Let's see what more the others found out.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday December 12th, 2018 5:46:45 PM
Elyas eyes the tentacle that was found in the rubbish. Seeing it jars his memory a bit and he blurts out an uh oh . He pulls the others aside. I know that name from a few odd references. I believe we're dealing with a human /octopus hybrid demon. This one is known to be a gambler, but a good one that has gotten a lot of people in debt to himself over the years. We should be careful, I'm not sure he's going to play fair
Demon Love Wednesday December 12th, 2018 9:49:56 PM
To Falco, “What's in a name, but my name is Barone Yete, local barista. Connoisseur of all things coffee. Happy to meet you. Jimmy…” he calls to the bartender. Toss me a glass of your best honey Mead.. two please.” “I got this Barone, on the house,” a small human says as he brings up two yellow mugs. Falco only, Highlight to display spoiler: {“Falco, I'll tell you this. I heard the Captain mention Minotaur island, no context, but it's something.”}
Rolth locates the partial tentacle. Upon closer inspection blood hangs off the end. Near [b]Task[b] is a small knife with blood on the blade. [B]Elyas[b] recalls details on the demon and warns the others.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=20 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2018 10:50:11 PM "So, if we think Cecil is likely to be with or chasing Aaroth, then the Purple Duke might be able to help. If we think Cecil is trying to escape Aaroth, we've got to figure out where he'd go. A trip to Minotaur Isle to talk to the Duke may mean missing MartiGrau. And while we're here, we could still ask advice on how to best help the children of Domi. Of course, the Duke might be aware of such children on his island." Kiwina estimates how long until the tides are best for heading out (sailor = 20 for the estimate); they might as well make use of that time.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Thursday December 13th, 2018 6:47:34 AM "can anyone see any tracks or other clues leading away from here?". Rolth will also pick up the knife to see whether it might have a monogram or other clue.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Thursday December 13th, 2018 7:03:47 AM "Well it is a pleasure to meet you Barone and I will be sure to find you for all things coffee. A personal favorite of mine that is for sure." When Minotaur Isle is mentioned Falco nods and thanks the barista for another thread to pull at. "Well that is the best thing I have heard so far. Thank you, I will be back for coffee but now I must catch up with my companions, remember if you are in need let me know and I set up the tab for you." a pause "Oh one last thing, I would like to provision out ship with coffee, can you help us get set up? I would happily buy supplies from you."
With that he goes outside to find the others.
"Petals, my new friend Barone told me that he heard the the Captain mention Minotaur island. That may be a place to work. Also Barone seems to be the go to for coffee, asked him to sell us a supply for on the ship."
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 d20+14=18 ; d20+11=15 ; d20+8=18 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 7:50:40 AM
[Survival=18...] Taking Rolth's suggestion Finnian searches the surrounding for tracks. He also makes a cursory study of the scene for himself [Perception=15]. He also attempts to decern how long ago the detenticalification took place [heal=18]
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Thursday December 13th, 2018 8:04:40 AM
Gothruk remembers their side objective of finding Taurs who can help the cross-taur parents. A bar wouldn't be the best place for that he guesses so he looks around for a library or school, they would likely be deserted at this time but he can return early tomorrow to ask those within for tips on handling different Taur children and if the cross-taurs were being birthed on this island too.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday December 13th, 2018 8:56:31 AM
Tsak thanks Falco for the gift of coffee! Despite the good points Gothruk has brought up, Tsak thinks time may be important for Captain Cecil, which would mean Minotaur Isle is the next stop.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday December 13th, 2018 10:44:40 AM This is sounding like it will be quite a chase! are we ready to put other tasks, like learning more about the half-breed taurs, on hold while we go chasing a demon? I did not know Captain Cecil as well as most of you. If you feel that this is important, or a debt owed, I will follow with you. But it feels like it could get out of hand pretty quickly. Fighting a demon over a debt tends to be a losing gamble.
Blue's Clue and the knife d20=2 ; d20=1 ; d20=7 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 7:46:00 PM Falco reveals the clues about Minotaur island and the Purple Duke. Kiwina wonders if the duke may be help with the hybrid children. To Kiwina’s keen eye he notices the tides just came in and it may be up to 12 hours before they head out again. Barone shakes and agrees to provide some provisions to the ship. “Are you going to be heading out soon. I can head some off in the morning. What’s a reasonable price for you?” Finnian uncovers a clue by studying the aging of the blood on the blade. Finnian only Highlight to display spoiler: {With your awesome doctory skills you find that the blood has congealed for about a week. So the tentacle has been laying here for that long. You may want to reassess the timeline of the kidnapping.} Rolth notices an eye carved into the handle of the knife. Know religion vs DC 7 Highlight to display spoiler: { You easily notice that the carving is a crude carving. It’s similar to Gargul’s symbol but the owner circled the eye and crossed it out.}
Gothruk remembers their side objective of finding Taurs who can help the cross-taur parents. A bar wouldn't be the best place for that he guesses so he looks around for a library or school, they would likely be deserted at this time but he can return early tomorrow to ask those within for tips on handling different Taur children and if the cross-taurs were being birthed on this island too. (DM OOC: You need to give a Perception check or other relevant check. Without it I can only assume he sees nothing )
Tsak thanks Falco for the gift of coffee! Despite the good points Gothruk has brought up, Tsak thinks time may be important for Captain Cecil, which would mean Minotaur Isle is the next stop.
Elyas This is sounding like it will be quite a chase! are we ready to put other tasks, like learning more about the half-breed taurs, on hold while we go chasing a demon? I did not know Captain Cecil as well as most of you. If you feel that this is important, or a debt owed, I will follow with you. But it feels like it could get out of hand pretty quickly. Fighting a demon over a debt tends to be a losing gamble.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+12=24 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 8:36:41 PM
At Rolth's request, Kiwina looks for tracks. (Roll = 24, +2 if giant humanoid)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=17 ; Thursday December 13th, 2018 9:18:24 PM
Rolth takes a look at the symbol on the knife, and points it out to the others. "Why would someone cross out Gargul's symbol?" He is also up for hanging out here in town until the tide changes and asking around about the mixed taurs. The monks might have something to say, they were plenty wise when he was here before.
(Know Religion = 17)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Friday December 14th, 2018 7:11:56 AM
Falco addresses Elyas question.
"With out Cpt Cecil we would not have one the Taurnament, this could have left our part of the fight in the Sargrass undone. Who knows where we or the Wold would be without the captain treating us well form the get go." he speaks quieter to himself at the end. "Could have used without being so seasick on his boat though."
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None d20+8=10 ; Friday December 14th, 2018 10:02:01 AM
(Perception check from last post 1D20+8=10)
Gothruk continues to look, he didn't think such usually obvious buildings would be difficult to find.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Friday December 14th, 2018 8:04:51 PM
The tentacle has been here for about a week... this is no fresh kill
Blue's Clue and the investigation continues Saturday December 15th, 2018 8:28:49 AM
The search for tracks is largely unsuccessful until Kiwina discovers a tuft of hair then drag marks near the alley on the other side of the bar. Finnian discovers The tentacle has been here for about a week... this is no fresh kill.. Rolth and Finnian only Highlight to display spoiler: {Under inspection, the dragged body is carried through the alleyway and stops at the corner of the alleyway. The front of the building is a busy place and you lose the trail }
Rolth agrees that they could talk to the monks about the mixed taurs and notices someone seems to dislike Gargul.
Falco addresses Elyas question. "With out Cpt Cecil we would not have one the Taurnament, this could have left our part of the fight in the Sargrass undone. Who knows where we or the Wold would be without the captain treating us well form the get go." he speaks quieter to himself at the end. "Could have used without being so seasick on his boat though."
Gothruk continues to look, he didn't think such usually obvious buildings would be difficult to find.
Elyas had previously expressed some concern over chasing a demon over figuring out how to help the mixed taur children.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Saturday December 15th, 2018 9:27:05 AM A week-old blade... that's a lot of time to fill in. What can we look for next? we don't know for sure that this blade is connected to the Captain, but the octopus motif is certainly a big coincidence
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=19 ; Saturday December 15th, 2018 10:28:57 PM
Kiwina inspects the drag marks, hoping to learn what he can about what was dragged. (perception = 19)
"What do you guys want to do? We've got half a day before leaving, assuming we decide to sail elsewhere."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Sunday December 16th, 2018 4:37:41 PM "I think we should resume our way to Hearthold Keep, to ask about the mixed taur children. They may also know something useful about this demon. I wonder if the harbormaster might also be able to tell us whether the demon came and left aboard ship, and if so, when and on what ship."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Sunday December 16th, 2018 7:59:50 PM I think we should definitely visit Hearthold Keep whilst we're here. What about the grotto? How long would it take to travel there and back? Does anyone know? It would seem a waste of time to not do all the important things that need to be done whilst we are here, before we go bounding off to Castle Violet
Tsak feels like he is vacillating, but is unsure what the best thing to do is. He wants to both use time wisely and also act on the disappearance of Cpt Cecil.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Monday December 17th, 2018 7:21:43 AM "Agreed the Keep and the grotto and places we need to hit. Closest first?"
Gothruk Gore (Logan) AC 16 (T13/F13) 31/31HP |Guisarme +7 2D6+6 | Status: None Monday December 17th, 2018 11:34:09 AM
Gothruk gives up and rejoins the others. Closest would be the Keep, so we go there first. He replies after Falco.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep d20=4 ; d20=9 ; d20=15 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 6:45:15 PM
Inspection of the drag marks reveals a bipedal male, judging by the size of the boots. Beside the drag marks are another pair of bipedal footsteps. Those are followed by two more sets of footprints. Several of the others agree to head to the Keep above the beach. There is a sharp incline or climb to reach the Hearthold Keep but for anyone even partially in shape. Con vs DC 15 to climb without losing breath. At the Keep is a thick wooden door with two dressed guards. The guards are dressed in polished armor with a mixture of blue and red leather. They smile as you approach and do not feel like a threat. They do block the door and ask, “Who do you seek and what is your reason for visiting?” Know local vs 9 Highlight to display spoiler: { The guards are largely ceremonial with some taking it more serious than others. You can enter here but there is a smaller door a 100 foot to the right. It is unguarded. Do you choose to go diplomatic and make a big entrance or politely depart and go to the other door?}
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=10 ; Monday December 17th, 2018 8:24:33 PM
Rolth, who has been here before, points out the smaller door 100' to the right to the party, "Hey guys, there is a less formal door over there if we want." To the guards, he adds, "We are the Eight Petaled Rose, and have news from Liontaur Isle that we would like to discuss with the wise masters of this place. How might we best gain entry for that purpose?"
(Knowledge local =10, success)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+2=14 ; d20+1=7 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 7:02:55 AM
(rolls: Con = 14; know local (untrained) = 7)
Distracted by the tracking, Kiwina doesn't notice the others leave until late, and is out of breath by the time he catches up with them at the keep.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+1=18 ; d20+6=24 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 7:21:34 AM
{Con: 18} {Diplomacy: 24}
Falco moves with Rolth and is immediatly sure he wants to enter though the main door. After the initial introduction Falco continues talking.
"My friends and I have fought to defend the Wold and the Taur races. We come seeking an audience, knowledge and friendship. Allowing us to arrive as friend, not through the side door, would honor our struggles and efforts and I am sure show great presence of mind to your superiors."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+2=3 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 9:55:47 AM
(ConCheck=3 Fail) Tsak is too winded after the long climb to take part in any conversation or decision making. He stands by getting his breath back and prepares to follow the others whatever they choose.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+2=20 ; d20=2 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 10:08:30 AM
Elyas is able to handle the climb surprisingly well, once again performing better at physical tasks than one would expect a wizard to be capable of.
As my companions have stated, we have matters to discuss with the masters of this keep. We believe the topic of our inquiry to be very important to the whole region of the Taur Islands, and we wish for the input of your masters.
Elyas realizes he is speaking out of turn and just repeating what his friends have already said. with a blush he backs up and lets the others do the talking. I really need to stop doing that... he thinks to himself (diplomacy roll of 2)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+1=4 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2018 6:58:11 PM
(OOC: forgot my Con check, which I failed.)
Rolth wheezes as he asks his questions, which might take some of the oomph out of his entreaties.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 2 Tuesday December 18th, 2018 7:57:11 PM
The two guards look disappointed as Rolth suggests they go to the other door. “They always pick the other door,” says one of the guard. “You are too loud and imposing,” says the other. “Loud and imposing,” the first guard replies. “At least I talk to them.” After a pause, they realize the group is still standing at the door. “They are still here,” says the second guard. The first guard stands straight and addresses the Petals. “Honorable adventures, welcome to Hearthold Keep. Please, it would be our honor to open the doors for you but if you choose to go through the other door or you could split up. A Maitre d' will meet you at either door. May I also offer some refreshments.” With that the guards offered you a mug of clear liquid. The other guard began to push open the doors to reveal a bustling restaurant. With wait staff moving from table to table. An elf, taller than most waited just within the doors.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Tuesday December 18th, 2018 10:54:00 PM Restaurant? Kiwina is a bit confused, and not least because the man inside the doors looks a bit odd to him. "I'm sorry, but we didn't come for refreshment. We need advice from the masters of this place."
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+9=25 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2018 6:53:16 AM
Rolth bows to the elf, and taking a cue from Kiwina, asks, "Might we have an interview with the masters of this place? We have information of potential interest and seek some in return."
(Diplomacy = 25)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Wednesday December 19th, 2018 7:24:25 AM "Lets not be to fast about the refreshments, I could eat... er... I mean... we should not turn down hospitality."
I have been on a boat, fighting and transformed. A good mean might be just the thing and it might get us closer to the captain.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday December 19th, 2018 7:47:11 PM
Tsak too is up for refreshment, and still a bit winded from the walk. He simply stands mute, nodding furiously at Falco's suggestion.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 3 Wednesday December 19th, 2018 8:58:47 PM
The tall elf bowed politely and sits the party at a table comfortable for everyone. He asks if they would like to order any food - (OOC: all food outside of Specials- cost 25 gp - Feel free to RP any food you like) “Specials are Upper Kings channel Crab legs and Bridge Island Lobster both are available for 75 gp.” He acknowledged the parties request to see the masters of the place and leaves after taking any orders. Outside of your table you notice the large room is full. Each table has a mixture of taurs and others. Creatures you wouldn’t normally see seem to enjoy dinner at the Hearthold Keep. To the right is a huge monster with a large black nodule in the center of a blob that may be a head. A pair of eyes on each side of the nodule. The monster is surrounded by a pair of minotaur and a outsized human. To the left is a reptilian creature that tastes the air with its long split tongue. Surrounding this creature is a pair of younger reptilian creatures and a snake-like creature sitting on its thick tail.
Within moments he returns with a pair of monks dressed in brown cloaks. “Welcome, to Hearthold Keep restaurant and monastery. I understand you have concerns about the children on Liontaur Island?” said one monk. “We may look like resaurantiers but we are still monks and have ears everywhere and answers for everything. Would you like a breadstick?” said the other monk while offering the group a basket of bread.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday December 19th, 2018 9:10:46 PM
Elyas tries to hide a reaction at the high prices of the food. He gratefully takes the breadsticks, but waits for the others to present their case after his earlier failure
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+9=24 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2018 9:24:35 PM
Rolth orders a nice, juicy center cut steak, rare please! His mouth waters after eating sailing rations on the trip over. When the monks approach, he greets them politely and accepts the breadstick.
"Why yes, thank you! We are the Eight Petaled Rose. Two of us, the centaur Kiwina and myself, left this very island not so long ago to begin a quest, bless Domi, to reunite the taurs in nobility, inspired by the example set here on Bridge Island. We had a minotaur companion who has since parted ways, but we have an equally redoubtable minotaur friend, Gothruk, who you may perceive is a monk himself. IN any event, during the recent troubles, there appeared among the families of Liontaur Isle many children who were half one type of taur and half another. Can you, in your wisdom, explain this? We hope it is a sign from Domi that we are taking steps in the right direction on our quest. Yet we are not certain what to do next, nor whether we are merely allowing ourselves to be blinded by our hopes. Can you help us understand what is going on? Are there other signs that might show the way?"
(Diplomacy = 24)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday December 19th, 2018 9:40:21 PM
Tsak orders steak. A great big juicy steak cooked rare with a peppercorn sauce and roasted potatoes and a mug of the abbotrs lager. Thank you.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=20 ; Thursday December 20th, 2018 12:10:05 AM
Kiwina cannot believe a meal would be worth so much, and examines the patrons of the place. He cannot tell if a huge monster with a large black nodule in the center of a blob that may be a head is male or female.
"The major part of my worry, frankly, is that the mothers of the children are afraid of their neighbors. They hide the children. Growing up in fear -- well, it doesn't seem to me to be the best way to help the children become the hope of peace for taur-kind. I believe their parents need support and encouragement, but don't know how travelers like us could provide it."
Kiwina has not ordered nor accepted food. He worries the monks might take this amiss (sense motive = 20 to see if they're offended).
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Thursday December 20th, 2018 7:13:09 AM "Well those sound wonderful, if a bit expensive. I guess it might be a once in a lifetime meal so I will take the Bridge Island Lobster please. A glass of water would be good as well."
As the others talk Falco has second thoughts on his order but lets it go anyway as it leaves him with almost 300 gold, more they most make in a lifetime.
Finnian (Zeke) (HP:21/27; AC: 16; Touch: 13; Flat: 13; CMD: 17) Status: None; CLW 19/50 Thursday December 20th, 2018 9:03:04 AM
Finnian takes in the tall elf and decides that he's all of a sudden not very hungry and turns down the offering of food.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday December 20th, 2018 10:07:04 AM
Elyas takes a moment to look around the room
So many different races and types represented n this room. How do you do it? How do you get such varied peoples to sit in the same room without fighting or glaring at each other? This is what we would hope for the Taur peoples and their new hybrid offspring. We don't know why it is happening, but really the why is less important than finding a way for the collective to accept the unique.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 4 Thursday December 20th, 2018 9:52:01 PM
The price of the food is a bit high but the food is exquisite. Juicey, tender and delicious. “You are residents of the island. That is wonderful. We just started this operation here so you were probably a bit surprised,” said one of the monks. “I’m sorry you lost a friend, that’s always troublesome. If you need anything please let us know.” “The children, I’ve heard of these children. The twisted mutation is not possible. At least, I have not ever came across anything like this. What about you Luther?” Luther looked up and then met eyes with the first monk. “Elbridge, this is a tough one so these children have the been twisted up nasty. This is a very powerful spell, I’ve only seen spells like this used after major events. It’s like some spellcasters just wait for the cover of a disaster… anyways.” Kiwina does not notice any offense taken by the pair. They seem occupied and truly interested in what’s happened to the taur children. “The children, will need a powerful potion. Well, I’m not sure you can call it a potion. It’s an airborne concoction. You will have to disperse it over the children at the same time. I have ingredients for one potion.” “The ingredients,” Elbridge picked up the conversation. “Are very rare and expensive. You will have to give us some time. Are you heading somewhere? Maybe you could stop back in after some time.”
Falco "Well those sound wonderful, if a bit expensive. I guess it might be a once in a lifetime meal so I will take the Bridge Island Lobster please. A glass of water would be good as well." “The Bridge Island Lobster is a good choice,” Luther says with a smile. Finnian takes in the tall elf and decides that he's all of a sudden not very hungry and turns down the offering of food.
Elyas takes a moment to look around the room So many different races and types represented n this room. How do you do it? How do you get such varied peoples to sit in the same room without fighting or glaring at each other? This is what we would hope for the Taur peoples and their new hybrid offspring. We don't know why it is happening, but really the why is less important than finding a way for the collective to accept the unique.
To [Elyas[/b], “It’s amazing what a little food will do. Here as the Keep we have all the food a creature could ask for. Why not feed everyone. “What about your minotaur friend?” Elbridge asks referencing Gothruk. “Food solves everything. Elbridge then instructs the tall waiter to bring out the complementary soup for the ones that do not want a meal.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Friday December 21st, 2018 12:18:54 AM
The response from the monks takes Kiwina aback for a moment. "What does this potion you recommend do?"
It sounds to Kiwina as if the monkx might be talking about "untwisting" the children, which is not at all what he expected to hear. But most likely he's jumping to conclusions.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Friday December 21st, 2018 6:54:53 AM
Rolth is also taken aback at the idea of undoing the children's blended forms. "Why do you think the children's condition is something that needs to be undone? How do you know that it is not the work of Domi, doing exactly what Bridge Isle has been preaching for years? Is this the work of some other being?"
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Friday December 21st, 2018 7:01:24 AM
Falco is content with the food and the discussion of a potion. He sits back, anticapating the feast that seems to be coming.
This is a nice break from the troubles of the Wold. I have to remember to come here when there is down time.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday December 21st, 2018 9:08:16 AM
Elyas is also surprised by the turn of the conversation.
What makes you think this is the effect of a magic user, specifically one with ill intent? what motive could someone have to combine taur races for evil purposes? It seems to me that we should learn more about the cause before we go tinkering with these children by means of experimental potions.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep Part 4 Friday December 21st, 2018 7:39:07 PM
The food is delivered. Warm steam rises from the bread. The lobster is pinkish and so is Rolth’s steak. A noise just outside of sight causes a bit of commotion and a few cloaked monks rush toward the issue. Eldridge looks toward the noise and becomes a bit distracted but returns his attention to the group. He looks a uncomfortable after the mention of untwisting of the children. “Untwisting may be too much comfortable talk Luther. Bad form… Unfortunately, what I suspect has happened…” “It’s an illusion…” inserted Luther. “It’s a mass effect spell that seems to of been dispersed at once. Such a cruel thing to do.” Eldridge began, “My young friends, the children do not have a condition.” “Let’s not be hasty, Eldridge.” Luther said after a moment of thought. “Most of what we are saying is conjecture. Let’s make an official investigation out of this.” “Of course, that is an excellent idea,” Luther replies. “May we look into this issue for you?” He asks the group. “I hear you have a mystery about a sea captain,” says Eldridge. “Of course, for a challenge like this.. No charge. Enjoy the meal.” “Is there anything else we can help you with?” Says Luther. “Sounds like we may have an issue with a couple werewolves. It’s not all buttercups and lobster.”
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Saturday December 22nd, 2018 3:19:23 PM
In response to the inquiry re our sea captain mystery, Rolth responds, "Why yes, we are seeking Captain Cecil of the Herald, who may have run afoul of the gambling demon, Aaroth. Have you any idea where we might find one or both of them?"
On mention of the werewolves, Rolth perks up a bit. "Are the werewolves causing trouble here and now, or is this a less immediate concern?"
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=15 ; Saturday December 22nd, 2018 8:28:36 PM
The exchange between Luther and Eldridge, including mention of an official investigation, leaves Kiwina feeling that they do not really know what's going on. This is a bit disturbing since they clearly have heard rumors of the children. And because they want to appear informed.
"Werewolves?" Kiwina's home islands had no such creatures. He looks at the cloaked monks to see what they are doing to handle the problem. (perception = 15)
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep Monday December 24th, 2018 12:37:03 PM
"Eh.. don't worry about the werewolves. Probably just a little too much alcohol. For such a pleasurable drink it has some consequences for others." A crash and some small screams and a fight is now visible. A tall fur covered humanoid punches a half orc causing the half orc to fall into the large blob like creature. Both tumble to the ground. The half orc stands, complains for half a second about a slimy film from the blob like creature, then tackles the werewolf. Two large humans rush to the scene and secure both as Luther attempt to help the blob like creature. He stands awkwardly attempting to help but ends up just looking silly. Eldridge visibly sighed, "This is a respectable restaurant. This is so unacceptable. Even with the best guard they are ruining everything. Everyday, it's something!" Eldridge's character broke down and he was visibly shaken/embarrassed. "If only I could keep these to a minimum it would avoid this mess." The werewolf broke free of his human restraints and the two creatures fought upon the floor. "No! no!"
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday December 26th, 2018 10:26:24 AM
Elyas watches the fight warily, not wanting to get involved in the tumble, but ready to cast a spell if it gets out of hand. "Things just never stop getting more interesting do they?
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None Wednesday December 26th, 2018 11:58:34 AM I don't *think* taurs can be infected by a werewolf. That orc sure can, and so can humans.
Kiwina has no intention of becoming involved in the ruckus, but does move between the werewolf and the humanoid members of the Petals (unless they for some reason try to become involved themselves).
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20=8 ; d20=14 ; Wednesday December 26th, 2018 5:00:15 PM
Perception vs DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: {"You sent your family to send a message," growled the werewolf as he snapped at the half orc. "You are insane. I didn't do that. I can't help it your father is a troublemaker," shouted the half orc. You notice that the half orc has a gash tracing the side of his face. } Eldridge and Luther ask that the guards step away. Each casts a spell and each stealthy touch their target. Both the werewolf and the half orc freeze in place. They argue for a moment but suddenly realize they can't move. The guards quickly scoop up the paralyzed fighters and take them away. Eldridge and Luther immediately begin to apologize to the customers affected by the scuffle. They socialize while the wait staff clean up the mess. A sudden crash from the other room prompts another rush of activity.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+10=30 ; Thursday December 27th, 2018 8:00:39 AM
[b]"hey, you might want get that scratch checked out by a priest!" Rolth warns. He is relieved to not have to step into the fight and ruin this most excellent meal. He hears the crash from the next room and sighs. He is destined to never finish his steak, it seems...
(Perception = 30)
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20=13 ; d20=5 ; d20=17 ; Thursday December 27th, 2018 2:08:37 PM
(OOC: This may be difficult to resolve but I'm going to do it anyways...lol. A fun little mystery to get us through the break. ) Perception vs DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a spell caster, a cloaked human-like creature stand but before you can make anything out} The room is bathed in darkness. A single wand lights a small circle 50 feet from the party. A woman screams and something thumps to the ground. (Con vs DC 17 - to avoid tripping in the Darkness without help from a spell or Feat)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Thursday December 27th, 2018 2:57:10 PM
Having paid more than most people make in a year Falco stays out of the fight and just watches chuckling to himself.
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=12 ; Friday December 28th, 2018 6:51:33 PM
(12 = perception from earlier. . . Thanks, Centurylink.)
Kiwina looks in the direction of the scream, and notes if it is the same as the direction of the lit area. He does not yet move in the darkness, trying to remember what was around him.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep Friday December 28th, 2018 7:40:19 PM
The Darkness spell fades revealing a crowd gathering around the source of the light. "Why, would someone do this," sobs a familiar voice. "Do not let anyone leave the room.". The voice commands.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Friday December 28th, 2018 7:59:09 PM
Falco looks up from his big mean contemplating what is going on.
Seems we may have a mystery. Still busy eating.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Friday December 28th, 2018 9:17:47 PM
Rolth sighs inwardly and thinks to himself, "A hero's work is never done, and neither is my steak." Self-pity over, he rises from his seat to see if he can find out more about what has transpired. If anyone does attempt to leave, he will attempt to fascinate them. (DC 13 WILL save or sit quietly and listen to my performance.)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=13 ; d20+2=11 ; Saturday December 29th, 2018 12:58:19 PM
Kiwina tries to place the familiar voice -- Eldridge or Luther, perhaps? (Perception = 13) He starts towards the scene of the crime, not getting too close, but close enough to clearly see the lit area (CON = 11 to avoid tripping), bumping into things on the way. As best he can over his own clattering and "excuse me's", he listens to the conversations around the body.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d2=2 ; Monday December 31st, 2018 2:28:28 PM
Luther lies upon the floor of the restaurant with a large knife perturbing from his chest. His friend Eldridge stand above him with blood dripping from his hands. "He did it," shouted a patron, an elf with a chip on his shoulder. "I didn't see anything," says a beautiful human woman dressed in expensive, exotic, cloaks. Two half orcs, brothers, stand near the back, arms crossed, blood sprayed across their large bare chest. Near the foot of the dead man is a small rat-like man. He is rubbing his hands together and wrinkling his nose. From the back a guard rushes forward. "Oh no, what happened?" You notice his chest is splatter with blood and his hand is wrapped. (OOC: DM Note to self - 6 suspects)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+10=19 ; Tuesday January 1st, 2019 12:21:25 AM
Rolth looks closely at the two half orcs, to see whether the blood is spattered beneath where their arms are crossed or not. He thinks that if they had their arms crossed when the blood fountained out (and therefore have no blood under the crossed arms), then they probably aren't the killers, or at least didn't wield the knife.
(Perception = 19)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Tuesday January 1st, 2019 12:24:10 AM
Also, Rolth counts 8 suspects, including Eldridge and Luther himself.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+3=22 ; Tuesday January 1st, 2019 11:10:45 AM
Realizing that his meal is truly over at this point Falco, with a crab leg in one hand, goes to check on the knifed man. {Heal Check: 22} He bends to examine the body and, assuming it is dead, wants to be sure it is the knife wound that caused the damage.
Glancing at Rolth "Best make sure none of these folks run off."
He looks up and spots the half orcs, while he talks he points the crab leg at those near by. "Lot of blood on you two and you don't even look surprised by it." looking at the rat-like man rubbing his hands he blinks "Why are you rubbing your hands? Nervous? Stop it."
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=22 ; Tuesday January 1st, 2019 12:32:20 PM
Kiwina lookss at the knife and examines the people around. (Perception = 22) Does it appear that the knife likely came from a kitchen, or is it designed for fighting? Does anyone have an empty sheath or otherwise appear to be missing a knife? Kiwina is unsure which "he" the elf is referring to.
"Are you in authority here?" Kiwina asks the guard. "Eldridge and my friend will try to help Luther. I guess that means you should get each of these people to tellls you what they saw. You've done this sort of thing before?"
Kiwina stays by the guard, both to enforce the idea that the guard is in charge here and to hear what is said. He notes with some satsfaction that the suspects are all smaller than he and Rolth are, and is willing to loom over any of them if the guard appears to need the support.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=17 ; d20+7=23 ; Tuesday January 1st, 2019 3:59:17 PM
Elyas stands still and thinks, watching and listening as some of the other Petals start asking questions. He notices no one has yet asked the woman anything, and he tries to get a better look at her top see if anything seems out of place. It's always the least obvious ones, Elyas thinks to himself
perception 17 to notice anything on her person that seems odd or out of place Knowledge local 23 to try to recognize her if she is someone who is well known in the Islands or if she is wearing anything that would place her as being from a particular place.
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20+7=19 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=13 ; Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:09:53 PM Rolth find the two half orcs are mighty grumpy and getting meaner as the minutes tick by, but the blood splatter seems to cover their clothing and their arms. "Why the fuss?" The taller of the two finally explodes. "This is a common occurrence. It's just the battle of the fittest." His brother adds, “Don't look at us like that. Always judging half orcs as such brutes.” Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { The taller of the half orc is older and bitter. The younger half orc tends to follow his older brother. } Falco the small rat-like man stopped immediately and attempted to scurry away. He was stopped by the elf and the woman. “Oh no you don't,” shouted the elf. “Were you waiting to dine on this poor fellow. I know all about you ratfolk.” The little rat-like like man wiggled his nose but said nothing. Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { You sense an overwhelming sense of righteousness within the elf, close to arrogance. The small rat-like man is drenched in fear with a twinge of ravenous hunger. } Kiwina looks at the body to find that the kitchen knife was expertly placed through the ribs and into the heart. Luther was very much dead. The guard agrees to help contain everyone in the room. He shouts for the other guards to lock the doors. Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { The guard disappears within the crowd. You sense for a moment that he is trying to avoid any attention} Elyas spots on the woman removing a broken necklace from her neck and placing her right hand upon her neck. He recognizes her as a councilwoman. The only human councilwoman on the island. Alexia Houseman, steps in front of the rat man but seem too preoccupied to say much of anything. Choose one - Sense Motive vs DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice the woman seem to be interested in the activities of the guard. She follows him toward the front door but loses sight of him. }
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+8=13 ; Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:41:12 PM
{Sense Motive @ Rat-Man: 13 - than the Warper Sar}
Falco looks at the elf and the rat-man and considers his own physical position and, the simply fact, that he is waving around a crab leg. With a sigh he gestures to the rat-man.
"My man come here. It appears I have a different perspective then your 'friend' the elf." He snaps his fingers at the elf "Down here madam.... thank you. Now, instead of racial tinged nonesne how about you help out and tell us what you saw, not what you think please."
He looks back to the rat-folk and sighs before handing over the crab leg. "And you... what is your perspective?"
Something in this has clearly engaged Falcos innate sense of a good story as well has his unhappiness with mistreating the small folks.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none d20+2=22 ; Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 8:45:35 PM
Rolth looks and listens more closely to the half orcs, but finds nothing suspicious about them. "I do not judge you, and being seen by many as a savage myself, I get where you are coming from. But this doesn't look like a battle of the fittest, it looks like an assassination. No honor in that, hmmph. No real warrior would need to stoop to such things. Let's sort this out so we can get back to eating and drinking. Either of you fellows see what happened?" (Sense motive = 22)
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+6=12 ; Wednesday January 2nd, 2019 10:19:31 PM
(Sense motive @ guard = 12)
Seeing that the guard is not going to conduct the questioning, Kiwina starts with him. "You there, it's all good making sure the doors are closed, but what did you see that had you rushing to the body before everyone else? You should be commended for such observation,. And what happened to your hand."
"And Eldridge, were you right here with Luther? Rolth is right, this was a single expert thrust, in the dark. You must have noticed something."
"Did anyone see what happened to darken the room? Whose wand is providing the light now?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+3=14 ; Thursday January 3rd, 2019 8:51:26 AM
Elyas sees the woman removing a broken necklace and it raises his curiosity.
Madam Councilwoman he calls out to her. Are you alright? did something happen to you as well while the lights were out? did you see anything that happened?
Sense motive = 14, fail
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20+4=23 ; Thursday January 3rd, 2019 10:25:17 PM
The half orcs look at each other and the older speaks, "we were standing here minding our own business when this monk started bleeding. All we saw was a hand then darkness. The light from Eldridges light disappeared as the room began to brighten. The councilwoman wiped away a tear but stood and replied angrily. "I'm fine. She throws the necklace on the ground. "I was behind our victim. I didn't see anything. He deserved it," she spit. Sudden darkness stuck again and the councilwoman screamed. Eldridge cast Light immediately and the poor woman became the next victim. Perception vs. 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You happen to catch the image of a man skirting through the crowd.} Using the previous health check you are able to tell the woman is still alive. She is deathly injured.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Friday January 4th, 2019 6:44:41 AM
Well, that at least eliminates Luther as a suspect, unless he is undead. He quietly asks the orcs to describe the hand that they saw. Left or right hand? Man or woman? What color or species?
Kiwina (Steve M) (51/51 HP | AC:15; Touch:11; Flat:13; CMD:18) | HeP: 2 | Status: None d20+10=16 ; Friday January 4th, 2019 9:09:02 AM
Kiwina looks to see that all the suspects and bodies are still in the area.-- Luther, Eldridge, the elf with a chip on his shoulder, beautiful human (council)woman, two orcs, small rat-like man, and guard. Rolth had been talking with the orcs and Kiwina had been shadowing the guard, Falco the rat-man, and Elyas the councilwoman. If anyone is missing, Kiwina calls to the guards at the doors and describes the missing person.
Elyas (Ben A.) (38/38 HP | AC: 18; Touch:13; Flat: 15; CMD:15) | Light Crossbow +5( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+5=23 ; Friday January 4th, 2019 9:56:10 AM
Elyas is on alert after the first death, and his time on the streets has given him a quick eye for following a target in a crowd and noticing a mark. as soon as there is light again, instead of being distracted by the injured woman (not that he is heartless, just pragmatic and with no ability as a medic) Elyas spins around looking for someone out of place.
{perception = 23}
There! He shouts, pointing at a man he spotted. He's trying to sneak away!
Elyas quickly casts a spell, a magical spider web forming between the wall of the room and the floor, catching the new suspect right in the center.
(Reflex save DC 16 or be trapped in the web. DC 16 reflex or escape artist every time someone tries to move in the web as well)
(OOC: probably catches a lot of bystanders as well, but it seemed like my best option anyways)
Who is kept in Hearthold Keep - Christmas at the Keep d20=9 ; Friday January 4th, 2019 10:17:28 PM
"I don't know, say the older half orcs. It looked feminine but it was gloved, black glove." "It wasn't feminine," his brother countered. The man jumps just before the web but leaps right into the sticky mess. His hat falls upon the ground in front of the web. The guard struggles and swears. "I didn't do anything." Elyas easily finds the guard struggling to drop a bloody knife. His other hand struggles to cast a spell. "I am a good person. The councilwoman is the bad person here. I didn't ask her to cheat on me. This is all a big misunderstanding."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 36/36 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday January 5th, 2019 1:14:44 AM
Tsak wakes to find himself slumped in darkness, the only illumination a feeble patch of sunlight coming thru a window. In front of him are a greasy plate and a goblet, the remains of his sumptuous meal. As he comes to full wakefulness he hears raised voices from a nearby room. Rising to his feet he notices food and drink still set out in abundance on the tables around him, seems like the former occupants departed in haste. He sets off toward the commotion to find out what is going on...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (36/36) HP | AC: 14; Status: none Saturday January 5th, 2019 10:48:44 AM "Looks like we have the perp, weapon, body, and motive. Case closed, eh? I’m sorry about your friend, Eldridge."
Back to the adventure!
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 d20+9=14 ; d8+2=8 ; Saturday January 5th, 2019 2:52:52 PM
Seeing the woman injured and dieing Falco quickly casts a healing spell on the woman hoping to save her. {CLW: 8} When Elyas yells about someone sneaking away he glances up but stays with the woman a moment longer.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: +2 Dex | AC 19 (20) (T14(15)/F16) 29/31 HP | +1 Longbow: +8(+9) 1d6+1 / x3 | Cold Iron Spear +5 1d6+1 | Oil Cure Mod 1/1 | Oil Cure Ser 1/1 | Channel 5/5 Monday January 7th, 2019 11:40:49 AM
Still unsure as to the condition of the woman Falco joins Elyas at the struggling man. He blinks up at the man caught in the web, noting to himself how like a fly he looks.
"Your good? She is bad? Are you in a position to make that judgement and exact punishment? Knifing someone is normally bad though I have done it as a good action. I think the place for this is a court, not at dinner."
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