"I'mma run interference." Adjusting his cuffs he clears his throat and raises his voice as he steps out ahead of the others, "Legate. So sorry fer takin' so long. I had ta collect my people." He looks up at the body, frowning at it before looking around the courtyard for where the body might have -possibly- been tossed down onto the statue from.
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Sep 15, 2019 2:46 am
Before the Legate approached, Ian snapped his fingers, "Greta, I wanna know how long'the meaty bits'a that corpse've been rottin' in the sun. Look fer any signs'a claws, teeth or other animal attacks, any odd smells. Doc, I wanna know how much witchcraft it'd take ta burn up'a man like that, build me'a list'a spells or effects what might do it. Johann, put those 'hunter's skills' y'keep braggin' about ta the test. Take note'a what both Greta'n Doc find, compile it an compare it ta any known demons or witch covens yer familiar with." For the moment, at least, Ian's demeanor has changed, not really seeming like the brash, rude brat he normally was, but also not really like a lordling, either. "An if'n they give you lip, remember. Yer experts."
"I'mma run interference." Adjusting his cuffs he clears his throat and raises his voice as he steps out ahead of the others, "Legate. So sorry fer takin' so long. I had ta collect my people." He looks up at the body, frowning at it before looking around the courtyard for where the body might have -possibly- been tossed down onto the statue from.
"I'mma run interference." Adjusting his cuffs he clears his throat and raises his voice as he steps out ahead of the others, "Legate. So sorry fer takin' so long. I had ta collect my people." He looks up at the body, frowning at it before looking around the courtyard for where the body might have -possibly- been tossed down onto the statue from.
Sep 15, 2019 3:00 am
The Legate cleared his throat. "That is fine, Lord Mardelik. Just don't interfere with the crime scene, and obey the orders of the lead investigators." He presented the two plainly dressed Drathians inspecting the body and writing notes.
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Sep 15, 2019 4:58 am
Zifu nodded, and turned to face Ian. Her face was serene, a slight smile at the corner of her lips, and she regarded the "noble" over the rim of her spectacles.
Sep 15, 2019 5:24 am
Ian arches an eyebrow, frowning slightly. "I see," he says plainly. "I was unaware that such personnel were available. What're their skill sets, if I might ask? That way if they lack certain abilities, I'can direct my people ta help more effectively."
Rolls
Investigation - (1d20+2)
(7) + 2 = 9
Sep 15, 2019 5:30 am
The Legate shrugged simply. "In a land of law, there are those who investigate crime. Being of noble blood I'm surprised you've never heard of inquisitors." He looked over toward them. "They're used to solving mysteries, from what I hear. I don't personally work much with inquisitors.
Perhaps your questions are better directed toward them."
Ian figures somebody could have possibly launched a corpse from a roof or wall, but they'd have to be pretty strong...
Perhaps your questions are better directed toward them."
Ian figures somebody could have possibly launched a corpse from a roof or wall, but they'd have to be pretty strong...
Sep 15, 2019 7:05 am
Johan is somewhat annoyed by Ian ordering him about, but he doesn't have a counterargument, as Ian's suggestions were valid, and to be honest, what he was planning to do anyway.
His first order of concern is it figure out if this was a Fay, Fiends or Undead attack. These are his specialtiesAfter that, he tries to piece the order of events together, with tracks and deduction.
His first order of concern is it figure out if this was a Fay, Fiends or Undead attack. These are his specialties
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Johan has advantage when dealing with Fay, Fiends or Undead Rolls
Investigation (deduction) - (1d20+3)
(16) + 3 = 19
survival (tracking) - (1d20+3)
(14) + 3 = 17
Sep 15, 2019 7:19 am
Xiao Zifu turned to Legate Cassium. "My lord, I leave you to your duties. I beg your pardon to speak with the inquisitors and seek permission to assist them, should they so desire." She bowed, and turned away from Ian to approach the gentlefolk in interesting garb.
Sep 15, 2019 7:34 am
The Legate waved her off. "Alright, everybody. No touching the remains. Who knows what that could do." he announced, to the general agreement of the soldiers and inquisitors. He made his leave of the courtyard.
Upon approaching the inquisitors, they seemed to be inspecting the bones floating in the water. They were talking to each other in low tones, and had not noticed Xiao.
Upon approaching the inquisitors, they seemed to be inspecting the bones floating in the water. They were talking to each other in low tones, and had not noticed Xiao.
Sep 15, 2019 9:01 am
Doc investigates the crime scene for signs of magical foul play, casting guidance casually just before they arrive at the scene and playing it off as a prayer if anyone is looking. He also wants to double check the scene for any stone that was left unturned; maybe something previously missed or hidden. Finally, as a precaution, he will stand next to the fountain and check for any presence of undeath In the area
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That last check is Eyes of the Grave: At 1st level, you gain the ability to occasionally sense the presence of the undead, whose existence is an insult to the natural cycle of life. As an action, you can open your awareness to magically detect undead. Until the end of your next turn, you know the location of any undead within 60 feet of you that isn't behind total cover and that isn't protected from divination magic. This sense doesn't tell you anything about a creature's capabilities or identityLast edited September 15, 2019 4:50 pm
Rolls
Investigation for magic as per Ian's order (Guidance) - (1d20+1, 1d4)
1d20+1 : (2) + 1 = 3
1d4 : (4) = 4
Perception for hidden clues/secrets - (1d20+5)
(9) + 5 = 14
Sep 15, 2019 9:11 am
Johan also tries to get Snubbs to sniff around. Its not easy as Snubbs is just a riding dog, but his keen nose might pick up something
Rolls
Johan: Animal Handling - (1d20+3)
(1) + 3 = 4
Snubbs: Keen Hearing and Smell - (1d20+3)
(8) + 3 = 11
Snubbs: Keen Hearing and Smell (advantage) - (1d20+3)
(20) + 3 = 23
Johan: Animal Handling (Halfling luck) - (1d20+3)
(15) + 3 = 18
Sep 15, 2019 12:07 pm
"I'm quite familiar with Inquisitors, I didn' know you had any her-" he's cut off as the Legate effectively dismisses him. Spending a half second on grinding his teeth before he draws in a breath and lets it out slowly. Focus returns to his eyes as he turns back towards Doc, Greta and Johan. Approaching them and giving a cautious look back towards Zifu and the Inquisitors he says, quietly, "Monsters ain' really my specialty but you'd hafta be an ogre or somethin' ta hit'the statue from'the walls with that body.
So, that likely means somethin' that flies an is involved with fire. Some kinda dragon or demon? I'm gonna see if'n there's anythin' ta identify who the guy was an where'e was supposed ta be stationed."
With that he turns to do exactly as he said, heading towards the Inquisitors, brushing his long, wavy hair over his shoulders. "Inquisitors. I am Liam Mardelik. I've brought others ta help investigate, includin' a Hunter of monsters." He gestures at the other three, letting the Inquisitors decide amongst themselves which one was the Hunter. "If it's all the same, I'd like ta know what y've learned so far."
So, that likely means somethin' that flies an is involved with fire. Some kinda dragon or demon? I'm gonna see if'n there's anythin' ta identify who the guy was an where'e was supposed ta be stationed."
With that he turns to do exactly as he said, heading towards the Inquisitors, brushing his long, wavy hair over his shoulders. "Inquisitors. I am Liam Mardelik. I've brought others ta help investigate, includin' a Hunter of monsters." He gestures at the other three, letting the Inquisitors decide amongst themselves which one was the Hunter. "If it's all the same, I'd like ta know what y've learned so far."
Sep 15, 2019 4:44 pm
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The short black haired one, who was clearly a woman on close inspection, looked over at the fountain. "We ask that you do not touch the remains," she said in a sharp tone. "We've determined that they could be dangerous. The Imperius we've been travelling with is on the scene to dispose of this... mess, in a safer way."
The blonde chuckled, flipping his book closed. "It's very lucky we happened to go through Vyrissium rather than Adeceus on our way north. Always happy to help mouthy Legates who want help with every little thing."
The black haired woman glared at him, and his smile immediately turned in a tight lipped neutral expression
The woman looked back at Ian. "Anyway, Mister Mardelik, We've learned that as gruesome as this tableau is, it may not have been intentional. It was done with some sort of liquid, based on the erosion of the bones, though we're not sure what yet. Probably not acid, or the bones would have dissolved completely in places."
The blonde man chimed in. "How someone accidentally leaves a body on a manticore wing is anybody's guess, though.".
Sep 15, 2019 4:49 pm
"Could'it have been dropped?" He points upwards, towards the sky, his indigo eyes blinking slightly as the sunlight. "I thought perhaps the man could'a been dropped by some beast with wings. Could'the liquid be drool or somethin'?. He looks back towards the body with a frown before asking a final question, "Any way ta tell who'e was or where'e was stationed?"
Sep 15, 2019 4:53 pm
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Is the body male or female, & human, dwarf, or halfling? Rolls
Investigation - (1D20-1)
(19) - 1 = 18
Medicine - (1D20+1)
(2) + 1 = 3
Survival (if appropriate) - (1D20+3)
(17) + 3 = 20
Sep 15, 2019 5:19 pm
Zifu inclined her head respectfully towards the Inquisitors, eyes to the floor. "I am Xiao Zifu," she said by means of introduction. "Legate Cassium has asked that I assist in this matter. I avail myself to your direction."
She lifted her eyes and smiled. "You mentioned an Imperius," Zifu continued. "Would it be permissible for me to speak with them, for possible consultation?"
She lifted her eyes and smiled. "You mentioned an Imperius," Zifu continued. "Would it be permissible for me to speak with them, for possible consultation?"
Sep 15, 2019 5:57 pm
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The blonde shrugged at Xiao Zifu. "I don't see why not. She's down in the stockade securing the suspect. Some jailer came up and grabbed 'er."
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