Jan 6, 2020 3:15 pm
Can I just kill the bird? He's more annoying than helpful. I say, drawing a sword.
Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull
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Jan 7, 2020 9:10 pm
As the healing magics washed over him and mended the wound completely Jahred smiled up at Anise. "Thank you for that." He said offering his hand. "I'm Jahred, can't say I expected seeking shelter from a storm to lead to such... excitement. Looks like you've seen your share already as well." He said as he slung his pack over his shoulders and began to follow the others back to the cave entrance.
On the way he'd catch the newcomer up on what had been going on, the goblin attack on the camp, Creak's betrayal, the book that tracked a noble house's lineage flawlessly, the fight with the goblins and the bug wherein one used a foul alchemical concoction to turn into some sort of pustule riddled mutant, he faltered when he got to the explanation of the child. "The concoction they made her drink... it... there's something growing inside of her." He said, his voice cold and quiet, both so that the conversation didn't interrupt the interrogation, and so that anyone who didn't know and didn't need to know overheard. "The rest you know. I'm not a wrathful sort, and tend to prefer talking my way out of a fight, but damned if I won't at least help make sure those goblins pay."
On the way he'd catch the newcomer up on what had been going on, the goblin attack on the camp, Creak's betrayal, the book that tracked a noble house's lineage flawlessly, the fight with the goblins and the bug wherein one used a foul alchemical concoction to turn into some sort of pustule riddled mutant, he faltered when he got to the explanation of the child. "The concoction they made her drink... it... there's something growing inside of her." He said, his voice cold and quiet, both so that the conversation didn't interrupt the interrogation, and so that anyone who didn't know and didn't need to know overheard. "The rest you know. I'm not a wrathful sort, and tend to prefer talking my way out of a fight, but damned if I won't at least help make sure those goblins pay."
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Jan 7, 2020 11:25 pm
"While you alls git information out of... dat one...", he says, pointing to Creak, "I will bes identifying dis amulet." He rifles through his pouches, his head nearly completely in the travel pack he had tossed onto the ground. "Hmmm... I will needs two components to cast dis rituals; one owl feathers and one pearl wurt at least 100 golds." He turns to all the gathered people, "nothings will be used up in dah casting, I just needs it for focusing on."
Jan 8, 2020 3:55 am
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So does anyone want to actually question Creak, or just kill him and be done with it?Jan 8, 2020 5:25 am
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I definitely think that it would behoove the party to talk to him, I only haven't taken the lead on it because I took the lead on talking to the girls and I didn't want to step on any toes.
Jan 8, 2020 6:27 am
Anise was taken back by the casual manner by which the others spoke of killing. Were it a different circumstance she would admonish them for their callousness, but what they were talking about was a creature who had by their account poisoned and therein corrupted the body of one of the children. He seemed to wish to do evil things. She was conflicted but this whole matter was too big for her way of thought.
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please take the lead!Jan 9, 2020 8:14 pm
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Honestly, I'm having a hard time thinking of questions to ask that weren't already covered when we questioned the goblin spellcaster. Suffering from a case of my character being smarter than I am. :-PJan 9, 2020 10:34 pm
Using Prestidigitation to make his voice boom throughout the cave, Ranos marches over to Creak, then slaps the birdman a couple of times with his furry paws and grabs him by the back of the head, his eyes full of malice. "Dats enough! If dah birdman don't tell us who der workin' for and where they is and what deys are guns do next, it won't be deaths that takes you. Not for a very long time, anyways." He steps back and takes a deep breath, looking the Kenku in the eye, "'Cause I'mma gives you over to my friends here", he points at Wahuhi and Faerlin, "wits vury non-specific instructions about what to do to yas, except just to... how do you say? 'Draws it out fer a while'?"
Winking at Anise, he casts Message:
Winking at Anise, he casts Message:
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I am using Intimation and using my Portent roll of 19. That gives my Intimation roll a whopping... 19! :POOC:
Trying to make this short and sweet so we can move on, sorry folks!Last edited January 9, 2020 10:37 pm
Jan 10, 2020 4:41 pm
Faerlin acts rather aggressively toward the Creak to further Ranos attempts to get further information.
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Attempting to aidJan 10, 2020 5:17 pm
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Aid action would allow me to roll with advantage, so I am going to do that and if I get some horrible rolls I will use my Portent with 19.I also realized that it's not Prestidigitation that does the voice booming thing, it's Thumaturgy, which I do not have so instead I make a shower of flames and make any campfires or torches around us bustle in the wind like some kind of energy is coming from me. You know, make a show of it.
Edit: loooooool yeah, let's use that 19. :P
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Rolls
Intimidation - (1d20)
(3) = 3
Intimidation - (1d20)
(2) = 2
Jan 10, 2020 8:24 pm
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Too late now! lolJan 12, 2020 6:48 pm
Staring at the snarling rantar half his size, Creak's beak opened, "My Mistre-"
As he began to speak, he was cut off with a loud shriek of pain as he thrashed in his bonds. A green glow, the same as the beams of energy he had been launching from his beak not an hour before, suffused his body as a woman's cackle filled the air.
Naughty, naughty bird, telling on the one whom holds your chain? If you will not do my bidding, then I will take back what is mine!
As the woman's voice echoed throughout the cave, the light surrounding Creak vanished, causing the kenku to collapse to the ground. A quick examination showed that while he still lived, nothing seemed to draw a reaction from him.
Thoroughly spooked and confused, the silver-haired woman nudged the unresponsive Creak a few times with her foot, before shuddering in a mix of nerves and release of adrenaline. Stepping away from the comatose bird, she turned to face the group, "While I don't have the answers I'd like, you've done better than I could have anticipated. While I cannot part with any of the goods for this supply run, I do have a few personal effects that I can offer in thanks."
Moving over to one of the wagons, after taking a moment to try to calm a few worried souls, she opened a trunk and pulled out a few items before returning. In her hands are a few pieces of jewelry and a feather quill.
"I heard your request, young wizard. This quill is made from the wing feather of a breed of owl my brother breeds for falconry. In addition, at least a few of the pearls on this necklace should be worth the amount you need. The rest, I give to you along with my gratitude. Should you find yourselves in need of lodging in Duskhallow, tell the folks at the Trade Guild that Martaris Illenn Soryth holds you in her favor."
As he began to speak, he was cut off with a loud shriek of pain as he thrashed in his bonds. A green glow, the same as the beams of energy he had been launching from his beak not an hour before, suffused his body as a woman's cackle filled the air.
Naughty, naughty bird, telling on the one whom holds your chain? If you will not do my bidding, then I will take back what is mine!
As the woman's voice echoed throughout the cave, the light surrounding Creak vanished, causing the kenku to collapse to the ground. A quick examination showed that while he still lived, nothing seemed to draw a reaction from him.
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Moving over to one of the wagons, after taking a moment to try to calm a few worried souls, she opened a trunk and pulled out a few items before returning. In her hands are a few pieces of jewelry and a feather quill.
"I heard your request, young wizard. This quill is made from the wing feather of a breed of owl my brother breeds for falconry. In addition, at least a few of the pearls on this necklace should be worth the amount you need. The rest, I give to you along with my gratitude. Should you find yourselves in need of lodging in Duskhallow, tell the folks at the Trade Guild that Martaris Illenn Soryth holds you in her favor."
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Dawned on me that you guys are level 3, almost level 4 and haven't gotten any serious loot yet. So in addition to supplying the reagents that Ranos needs, she gave you guys some rings, earrings, and bracelets worth a combined 800 gold as well as a less material reward..Jan 13, 2020 4:26 am
With a sad glance back at Creak, Ranos says, "it appearses as our friend has lost der patron and thus der powers, too. Mayhaps nows that we be dah only ones that can help its, it will helps us by answering dah questions?" Looking at Faerlin the rantar wrings his hands and says, "we should probablies keep Creak tied up so dey don't try and a'scape."
"Dah Fates and I thanks you, Martaris Illenn Soryth, fors yer hospitalities." Taking the pearls and the feathers, the little rantar takes his dagger, chalk, the amulet and his fate bag and starts preparing to cast the Identify spell on the amulet.
Identify
1 divination
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Components: V S M (A pearl worth at least 100 gp and an owl feather)
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Bard, Wizard
You choose one object that you must touch throughout the casting of the spell. If it is a magic item or some other magic-imbued object, you learn its properties and how to use them, whether it requires attunement to use, and how many charges it has, if any. You learn whether any spells are affecting the item and what they are. If the item was created by a spell, you learn which spell created it.
If you instead touch a creature throughout the casting, you learn what spells, if any, are currently affecting it.
"Dah Fates and I thanks you, Martaris Illenn Soryth, fors yer hospitalities." Taking the pearls and the feathers, the little rantar takes his dagger, chalk, the amulet and his fate bag and starts preparing to cast the Identify spell on the amulet.
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As a wizard, I have the spell in my spellbook so I should just need to take 10 minutes to cast it in order for the Identify spell to work without having to expend a spell slot if I am remembering this properly. The amulet nor the components will be used up during this ritual casting.[ +- ] Identify
Identify
1 divination
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Components: V S M (A pearl worth at least 100 gp and an owl feather)
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Bard, Wizard
You choose one object that you must touch throughout the casting of the spell. If it is a magic item or some other magic-imbued object, you learn its properties and how to use them, whether it requires attunement to use, and how many charges it has, if any. You learn whether any spells are affecting the item and what they are. If the item was created by a spell, you learn which spell created it.
If you instead touch a creature throughout the casting, you learn what spells, if any, are currently affecting it.
Last edited January 13, 2020 4:30 pm
Rolls
Arcana for who the "Mistress" is - (1d20+5)
(13) + 5 = 18
Jan 13, 2020 5:26 pm
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Faerlin is level 2 at the moment. I'm guessing I missed taking her to level 3. Should I advance Faerlin to level 3 now?Jan 14, 2020 1:47 am
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Regarding the Amulet: It's a one-way scrying focus. Who/whatever is at the other end can, with some focus, see from the eye engraving in the middle of the amulet. With a little tweaking, you can devise a modified ritual to track the connection, leading you right to the one on the other end, likely this Mistress that Creak refers to. Though there doesn't seem to be any real limit on how far the amulet can be separate from the other end, it otherwise functions like a normal eye. Stuff it in a bag and all that they'll be seeing is the inside of the bag.Yes, level up Faerlin.
Jan 15, 2020 6:56 am
Jahred had his rapier out when he heard that voice emanating from Creak in a manner that was most definitely not in keeping with his usual speech. When the light faded away, he found himself more than a little relieved, given the memory of what those beams had been able to inflict. Returning his weapon to his sheath he accepted his payment with a proper bow. "Yes, thank you for your hospitality as well." He said, offering a smile before he glanced in the direction of the two children. "They'll be cared for, I trust?" While there were other mysteries this night that would plague his mind, he was particularly concerned about the children, especially given what the goblins had done.
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