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Jul 17, 2024 11:28 am

Jul 17, 2024 11:28 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

The next morning you all awake to people taking down the remaining market stalls and taking a look at the damage in daylight.

You are in the middle of breakfast (wether in the Rusty Dragon or elsewhere), when you are approaced by Father Zanthus and Sheriff Hemlock. They ask to meet you all at the Rusty Dragon so they don't have to say what they are about to say twice.

Once you all have arrived (though Li is missing, having left in the early morning to try to get an audience with Lonjiku Kaijitsu), they sit down with you in a table in the corner.

"Thank you for coming," Sheriff Hemlock says. "I must thank you again for what your heroism last night. It saved a lot of lives, and gave my deputies time to act without having to spread out too thin. Though thanking you isn't the only reason I gathered you."

Father Zanthus has remained silent for now. "This morning I was readying some plots to those that did not make it yesterday. May they rest in peace," he takes a moment of silence, touching his holy symbol. "I noticed something off. The door to one of the burial vaults was ajar. Afraid there could be a goblin there still, I found the sheriff."

"I assume it's nothing," the sheriff interjects. "But better with strength in numbers. And if there's trouble I'd like to watch the Heroes of Sandpoint in action myself."

Chigaru Goretusk

Jul 17, 2024 11:53 am

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"If you are just asking us to inspect a vault, I would say just two of us could handle it on our own, even if there were a single goblin in there. When shall we proceed?"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 17, 2024 1:53 pm

Jul 17, 2024 1:53 pm

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"Two of you? What, you and your dog?" Grimwulf says, chuckling at the thought.

Jul 17, 2024 3:31 pm

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"Hey, we haven't seen that dog in action yet, the furball may surprise you." Wess turns to the sheriff, "We'll help you out of coure, but has the entire town been searched? Just in case some Goblins wormed their way into any other crevices?"

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 3

Combat Edge: NA

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Jul 17, 2024 4:08 pm

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"Of course I will help, Saldrina adds. "It would be my honor. But I worry that it might be more than just a goblin. Has the ground been consecrated?"

Jul 17, 2024 5:57 pm

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Khel listened to the proposition while stroking his beard. He then looked at Father Zanthus and said, "You mentioned burial vaults. I presume this is the Sandpoint cemetery? Or is it like within the cathedral grounds?"

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Jul 18, 2024 9:14 am

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

The sheriff smiles at Chigaru. "Oh. I have no doubt you could deal with a lone goblin. But I'd like to see you all in action if you don't mind. So far you have been a boon to this town, but want to make sure my trust in you will be well deserved."

He listens to Wess question. "I have five deputies, two of which is nursing injuries. We haven't gone door to door if that's what you ask. I am counting on the townsfolk being aware. But when I get a report, like Father Zantus here, I take it seriously."

Avstalar Zantus

Father Zanthus smiles at Saldrina. "We usually concecrate when we bury, but I'm afraid we have no way to make it permanent. And it is too much ground to cover the whole thing."

"It is the boneyard as we call it. It is the graveyard right behind the cathedral."

Jul 18, 2024 3:29 pm

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"Then my concern is more the dead, than the living. We will need to be very cautious."

Jul 18, 2024 5:46 pm

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Khel listened to Saldrina and then nodded, "Well, if it is this serious we should not wait. There can be more than one goblin also."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 18, 2024 7:43 pm

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At mention of the undead, Grim scowls, "Nasty bastards. Fought them before when we were escorting some academics to Ustalav."

Getting up from his seat the halfling pats his weapon "Luckily I have just the thing to make them rest in peace, permanently. Shall we?"

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

Jul 19, 2024 8:53 am

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

As a group you make your way to the cathedral. The sheriff is mostly curious about the out of towners. "So, how long you planning on staying?" he asks.

Jul 19, 2024 7:43 pm

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As long as it is necessary," Saldrina replies. "Who knows? Sandpoint is a nice enough place, current issues notwithstanding. I could see myself settling here."

Jul 19, 2024 9:44 pm

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"Aye. I was only in town for the festival, but may skulk about if things stay this exciting." Wess add with a chuckle

Jul 20, 2024 5:34 am

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Khel walked with others while speaking to the sheriff, "I came to Varisia in order to learn about it's history and magical practices. However, my journeys have been expensive and I am not in a good position. So, I am kind of looking for temporary work. I plan to stay and save some coins until I can travel again."

Chigaru Goretusk

Jul 20, 2024 6:55 am

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"As you may know, I have been living here at the House of Blue Stones for several years. I have just graduated and was going to use the Swallowtail Festival as a sort of graduation and farewell party to myself. It is time to leave and see the world. But it seems that will be delayed a bit until we are sure Sandpoint is safe."

Jul 22, 2024 11:15 am

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The sheriff nods along as you make your way to the cathedral. Arriving, you can see the burial chamber in question quite easily. The door seems to hang ajar. The sheriff tells father Zanthus to head inside for his own security.

Drawing a sword, he moves closer and motions for you to follow. He opens the door fully so you can look inside, and it seems Saldrina's fear was well founded as half a dozen skeletons shambles towards you the moment the it opens.

OOC:

Will handle this as a quick encounter. You describe your action and roll a skill representing your action. The result will determine your fate:
Critical Failure 1d4 wounds that can be soaked as usual.
Failure: 1 wound that can be soaked as usaual.
Success: Bumps & Bruises - you gain a level of Fatigue that can be healed or will go away in 24 hours.
Success with raise: You escape unscathed.

Chigaru Goretusk

Jul 22, 2024 12:53 pm

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Chigaru kicks the door closed, hoping to catch several of the skeletons and crush them between the door and frame.

Rolls

Athletics⭐ - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (7) = 7

1d6 : (5) = 5

Jul 22, 2024 3:42 pm

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Saldrina hits the skeletons with a gush of water, pushing them back into the crypt and into one another (hopefully).

EDIT: Spending a benny to reroll that.

[ +- ] Elemental Manipulation

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Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (2) = 2

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (2) = 2

Jul 22, 2024 4:07 pm

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Wess doesn't hesitate to act, attacking any skeleton that comes within reach of Dawn's Light

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 3

Combat Edge: NA

Rolls

Fighting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (5) = 5

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 22, 2024 5:51 pm

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Seeing the undead emerge, Grim leaps into the room as Chigaru slams the door open and starts hammering away.

Rolls

Fighting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (5) = 5

Jul 23, 2024 9:19 am

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OOC:

@Stalker05,@AbbyssalChimera Khel and Luna is up

Jul 23, 2024 12:22 pm

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Khel looked at the incoming skeletons and pointed his finger to send out a firebolt towards one of them.

OOC: Taking -1 to conserve power points. Rerolling for specialisation. I am guessing power points are refreshed as a day has passed in game?

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Rolls

Spellcasting (bolt) - (1d10-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d10-1 : (1) - 1 = 0

1d6-1 : (2) - 1 = 1

Spellcasting (bolt) - (1d10-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d10-1 : (5) - 1 = 4

1d6-1 : (62) - 1 = 7

damage roll - (2d6, RA)

(165) = 12

Jul 24, 2024 8:41 am

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OOC:

Yes, though as a quick encounters you don't have to roll damage. Just spellcasting to represent what could be several rounds of combat. The rules suggests rolling 2d6 to see how much PP you spend, but that seems high so let's go with 1d6 since you are conserving power points.

Just @AbbyssalChimera left.

Jul 24, 2024 9:21 am

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OOC: Since these are skeletons, I was planning to not use any PP, as bolt cost just one and I will be taking -1 to cast it for free. But, if you want I can spend PP for this quick encounter to simulate multiple rounds of combat.

Jul 25, 2024 10:41 am

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You are quickly able to dispatch the skeletons. And while one is able to get past your defenses and scratch at Saldrina, the rest gets by with a few bumps and bruises. You stand there panting with skeleton parts spread all over the area.

Looking into the burial chamber, you can see the sarcophagus has been broken into. In one corner rests a lone dark blue robe.

"Well fought!" the sheriff says, putting his sword back into its sheathe.

OOC:

Saldrina takes 1 wound which can be Soaked if you wish.
The rest of you take a level of fatigue. We can disregard the PP as they will probably be back naturally before you have need of them.

Furmyr sent a note to Pedrop

Jul 25, 2024 11:07 am

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Li after getting to know where the rest of the heroes are, will try to join them and find out what is going on, and why they were gathered together again.

OOC:

Just tell me the moment when he will join them, don't have to be immediately.

Jul 25, 2024 11:12 am

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OOC:

Feel free to introduce yourself whenever. Someone at the Rusty Dragon could tell you they took off with the sheriff towards the cathedral.

Jul 25, 2024 3:04 pm

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OOC:

Saldrina will spend a benny to soak the wound.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 26, 2024 4:20 am

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Looking at the broken sarcophagus, "Is this what the big heads were trying to keep us from?" He takes a peek inside.

OOC:

whoops, forgot the -1

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Rolls

Notice - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (63) = 9

1d6 : (4) = 4

Jul 26, 2024 6:41 am

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After the battle ended, Khel looked at the broken sarcophagus and noticed the dark blue robe. He scratched his beard trying to think if anything was unique about the blue robe.

OOC: Is it some kind of possession kept there for the dead who was buried in the sarcophagus or is it some kind of evidence stuck there on the one side of the broken sarcophagus?

Rolls

Common Knowledge⭐ - (1d8-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d8-1 : (5) - 1 = 4

1d6-1 : (65) - 1 = 10

Jul 26, 2024 11:01 am

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The robe seems nondescript, regular workmanship (or rather nothing fancy at least), though it don't seem to have had much use. Little tear in the seems and the clasp. Though coming closer to it, anyone with an Arcane Background can detect a magical aura coming from it.

Looking at the sarcophagus, you are not sure what it is supposed to contain (it is not unusal to bury bodies with trinkets), but this sarcophagus is completely empty. Not even bones left.

OOC:

It will take an Occult check to identify the robe.

Oh, and Saldrina needs to make a Vigor roll to see if you are able to Soak the wound or not.

Jul 26, 2024 12:07 pm

Jul 26, 2024 12:07 pm

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Khel was going to dismiss the robe as ceremonial trinket but when he felt the magical aura his eyebrows were raised. He tried hard to remember if he could get any speck of information about this from all his learning back in the academy.

Rolls

Occult - (1d6-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d6-1 : (5) - 1 = 4

1d6-1 : (3) - 1 = 2

Jul 26, 2024 1:01 pm

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You do indeed recognize its aura. It's a robe of bones. A robe that can be used to summon skeletons by ripping off "patches" that only the wearer can see. It seems to be out of patches at the moment.

Jul 26, 2024 1:47 pm

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When Khel finally understood the magical aura, he exclaimed, "My goodness, the robe has the magic of skeleton summoning! However, it seems to have used up all it's essence. Someone has pillaged this sarcophagus and used the robe to summon skeletons. Sheriff Hemlock, do you perhaps know who was originally buried in this sarcophagus?"

He then took the robe to Chigaru and said, "Maybe Chakra can help us track the owner of the robe?"

Chigaru Goretusk

Jul 26, 2024 3:30 pm

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Chigaru gives a small chuckle. "I guess anything is possible, but she hasn't been trained for that kind of thing. She's mostly just good for eating and getting belly rubs. We can try it if you want."

Jul 26, 2024 4:05 pm

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Khel nodded to Chigaru, "I guess then we have to track this individual ourselves. However, I am not an expert in that matter. Do any of you know way of tracking?"

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Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 26, 2024 5:41 pm

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Grim replies, "I did a bit of tracking back in my military days." He starts looking around the area to see if there are any tracks that look promising.

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Rolls

Survival - (1d4, 1d6, RA)

1d4 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (3) = 3

Jul 27, 2024 3:56 am

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Saldrina attempts to soak the Wound.

Rolls

Vigor - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (1) = 1

Avstalar Zantus

Jul 27, 2024 10:43 am

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Avstalar Zantus

By this time Father Zantus has rejoined you, having heard the combat quieting down. Seeing the robbed tomb he mutters. "By the godess."

Seeing Saldrina's wound, though he say a short prayer. His hand glows and he touches it to Saldrina's wound. As he does so, the wound closes and all that remains is some blood on the skin.

OOC:

That was a failure to soak, luckily Zantus is here, and can hopefully help.

Meanwhile Grim are able to pick up some tracks, though he is unsure if it's the goblins or the groups'. At least two or three smaller tracks and one bigger.

Rolls

Healing Power - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (6) = 6

1d6 : (5) = 5

Jul 27, 2024 10:59 am

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Khel turned to Father Zantus and inquired, "Father, do you know who was buried in this sarcophagus?"

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Jul 27, 2024 3:42 pm

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"Thank you, Father," Saldrina says.

Avstalar Zantus

Jul 28, 2024 7:26 pm

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Avstalar Zantus

"Father Tobyn," Zantus replies. "He was my predecessor who died during the fire."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 28, 2024 7:54 pm

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"Was Tobyn buried with something the goblin's may have wanted? Magical items, gems, that sort of thing?"

Jul 29, 2024 10:08 am

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Avstalar Zantus

"No, nothing of value. Just a butterly pendant as far as I can recall," Father Zantus replies with a worried expression. "No reason anyone would want them."

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

The sheriff pinches the bridge of his nose. "No use looking for sense in a goblin's actions. But we have the goblin you captured yesterday. He should have woken up by now, maybe it can give us some answers."

Jul 29, 2024 11:30 am

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At this moment Li joined the gathered group. Quick glance around, seeing Saldrina healed by father Zantus, broken bones after skeletons and... Li already knew what happened there.

Very interested in what was the cause of all of this, without any introductions and saying hello, Li joined them and said to Grimwulf:
"Walking in: I saw you were examining some tracks. Do you know where they lead, friend?"

Then he look at the 'battle scene' with his fresh and uninvolved eyes and tries to find anything that someone entering the tomb could still notice.

Rolls

Notice * - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (1) = 1

Chigaru Goretusk

Jul 29, 2024 11:35 am

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"Do you happen to know the significance of the butterfly necklace? It might not mean much, but any information helps," the half-orc grumbles in his deep voice. "It seems clear they were after the body itself, I would bet. Necromancy?" Chakra gives a little bark in agreement. Or perhaps annoyance that a tomb lacks a single bone for her to chew.

Jul 29, 2024 12:49 pm

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Khel turned to Li and smiled, "So far no lead yet. Goblins broke into the sarcophagus of the late Father Tobyn and I don't know if it was the goblins but someone used necromancy to raise skeletons up. Found this part of enchanted robe with lingering magical essence." He gave the patch of cloth to Li so that he could examine it.

Jul 29, 2024 3:11 pm

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"So I take it the robe didn't belong to Father Tobyn?" Wess ask

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 29, 2024 5:28 pm

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Shaking his head at Li's question, "Too many footprints, I can't make sense of it."

Jul 29, 2024 9:46 pm

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"Too bad Grim..." - said Li already completely absorbed in examining the robe, looking for anything more that could provide them with some leads. Then he looked around the tomb:
"But... ! They entered it, maybe raised the skeletons and then what? They had to have some purpose in here. How big is this complex or is it only this chamber?"

OOC:

As I'm not sure if it was only one room, or there are passageways deeper into catacombs or something like that? Or more catacombs there on cemetery?

Rolls

Notice * - robe - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (4) = 4

Avstalar Zantus

Jul 30, 2024 9:51 am

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Avstalar Zantus

"The butterfly is Desna's symbol," Father Zantus replies to Chigaru. "It is a common tradition to bury the followers of Desna with a butterfly pendant. Symbolizing the butterfly guiding them to the afterlife. But nothing magical or special as far as I can recall."

He looks at the robe. "No, if what you're saying is true," he continues in reply to Wess. "That it is a robe to summon skeletons, I would have had it destroyed and not buried with my predecessor."

There are a few mausoleums, all of them with just one room (or at least sized for one room). None of the other mausoleums have been broken into, or show signs of being disturbed.

Examining the robe Li is able to find a hair stuck to the lapel. It is dark hair, you guess it is around 10-12 inches long. You also know that goblins isn't known for their magnficient manes. The robe is sized for a medium sized individual.

Jul 30, 2024 11:46 am

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"Huh! Thats interesting." - Li takes out the hair, hang it in the air above gathered, so others could take a look - "Maybe goblins are not so common in Minkai, but I'm pretty sure they are not known mostly by their hair dressers culture." - Li takes the hair and carefully pack it in one of many pockets at the inner side of his black robe, wrapping it in snow-white handkerchief before.

Then return his focus onto Father Zantus shaking a little the robe he is still holiding in his hands:
"Two questions. First for our noble Father and magic users in our group: do you have any ideas who could be able to make such necromancy robe? Any known necromancer in the nearby area? Such artifact requires a grand master in the arts or it's not so hard to make such thing - when you know what are you doing?" - he looked with great tensions at everyone gathered.

"Second - you think that this hair or robe could help us track the culprit? By traditional means like, indeed some dog with great smell" - Li looked inquisitively at Chakra - "or by any magical means?" - Li met his eyes with Khel's.

OOC:

Also it would be wonderful oportunity to introduce someone that knows some Alchemy in the town, and could help - by sicence/alchemy to determine to whom the hair belongs! :) If GM and others also find it interesting. Li would gladly go to his/her lab for this:)

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Avstalar Zantus

Father Zantus shrugs. "I wouldn't even know," he says shaking his hand. "If there's anyone doing such foul things, it's not something they are advertising. Not around priests of Desna at least."

"I have heard of such magic that can locate a person, but I am afraid it is beyond my meager abilities," Father Zantus downplays his own spellcasting, considering he just closed a fresh wound. "Perhaps Madame Mvashti. She is a seer after all. One with a reputation."

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

The sheriff nods his head when Zantus mentions Madme Mvashti. "She's..." he chooses his words carefully. "She's a handful, but her skill is unquestionable."

He thinks for a moment. "And then there's Brodert Quink. He's a scholar and alchemist. He's... also a handful. I doubt he's the robes creator, but he may know more of its origins."

Jul 30, 2024 3:56 pm

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Khel was surprised to see the hair but it meant that the investigation was going somewhere. After listening to Li he replied, "Enchanting a magical device such as this robe is not a mere feat. It needs special training and skill to enchant magical items. As for the spell of necromancy, I don't know what academies of Varisia feel about. It is topic of debate but many schools shun their practice, many more study them to understand the fundamentals of the magic and how to fight it. If the robe was crafted then it must have been a necromancer or one with potent skills of necromancy to achieve this. As for other spells to track the culprit from the robe, I am unfortunately not practiced with it. I have never focused much on Divination studies but if we can find a spell scroll, I can study it and learn the intricacies of it. Then I will definitely be able to use it. For now though, I won't be that much of a help here."

Jul 30, 2024 4:55 pm

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Wess rest his axe on his shoulder Okay, Mvashti and Quink then. Who do we talk to first, or do we split up?

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Jul 30, 2024 5:02 pm

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Khel raised his eyebrows when he heard the names. "I have been planning to meet them in order to learn about the history of this place. This will be a good opportunity." He turned to Wess and said, "We should probably split up, that will save us time."

Chigaru Goretusk

Jul 31, 2024 1:33 am

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This all makes sense as far as Chigaru understands it, which isn't much when it comes to magic. If you all want to find out more about the magic stuff, I can interrogate the captured goblin," the half-orc suggests.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Jul 31, 2024 4:34 am

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Agreeing with Chigaru's words, "Aye, how about a little good constable, bad constable?"

Jul 31, 2024 5:43 am

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I'll take the robe to this Quink guy. See what he can tell us. Who is handling the hair? Wess ask as he carefully gathers up the robe.

Jul 31, 2024 7:19 am

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Khel walked towards Wess, "I will join you then, Master Torgos. I am also interested to talk to this Quink."

Jul 31, 2024 8:32 am

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"I'm also more interested in 'scholar and alchemist' than 'seer' - as I prefer to look at things more through science lenses - but I wanted to visit both and see their reactions - eighter way. So we can take robe and the hair both to Mr Quink first and with no result there or simply later: turn to Ms Mvashti for..." - Li hesitated for a second -"an advice. While our more... social... friends will talk with captured attacker." - he glanced at Grim's weapon and started to wonder what kind of 'conversation' it will be.

"Of course I'm willing to hand the evidence of hair to trusty hands - if someone want's to go to the seer first?" - Li said but his body language revealed that it would be difficult for him - to decide who will be trusty enough.

OOC:

So Li definitely wants to go with/to alchemist group/first :)

Jul 31, 2024 10:31 am

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OOC:

Seems you are splitting up with Chigaru and Grimwulf going to Interrogate the Goblin while the rest goes to see Brodert Quink/Madame Mvashti. Where are Saldrina and Luna going.

Jul 31, 2024 7:57 pm

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Saldrina will accompany the others to see Quink, as she is very interested in learning more about the robe.

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Aug 1, 2024 10:39 am

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Brodert Quink

You say your goodbyes and head towards the town's scholar and alchemist. The trip to his house is uneventful, the streets almost empty, a clear contrast to yesterday. You easily find his house, an unassuming house that looks much like its neighbors. When you knock you hear a muffled voice inside. "Enter!"

You opent the door, and you have to step over a pile of books to enter the hallway that leads into a study set with an alchemist lab in one corner. Piles of books are all over the place. "Oh, so many visitors," he mumbles seeing you, sitting in a chair reading with a cat on his lap. "I have to put on a new kettle Fluffles." He strokes the cat, presumably Fluffles, before lifting it down to the ground and getting up.

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The Captured Goblin

Chigaru and Grimwulf follows the sheriff back to the garrison. you see several of his deputies, sitting inside with injuries. He lead you down the stairs to the cellar where they have the jail cells. They are all empty, except one, where you see a goblin busy biting on the bars of his cells.

Seeing you enter he stops and shrieks. "You!" he points to Grimwulf. "You killed brother cousin Snurp!"

Chigaru Goretusk

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"You be the bad constable," the monk mutters before they approach the goblin. "Just not too bad. We are the 'heroes' of Sandpoint, and we don't want to tarnish that with some goblin torture."

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When Khel entered the room, he halted for few moment eying all the pile books. His gaze lingered and he bent down to read the titles of some of them until his attention was drawn by the voice of Quink, "Ah, Master Brodert Quink! My name is Khel Turbane, a scholar of arcane arts from the distant lands of Qadira. I came to Sandpoint in order learn about Varisia and the ancient Thassilon magic. However, those discussions can wait. These are my fellow friends who aided in the recent goblin raid. I dearly want to talk more about magic, but it can wait. For now we need help regarding a particular enchanted object we recently unearthed. Can you help us?"

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We could return the favor by helping you return some of these books to the local archive. Wess says, looking for a spot to rest his axe or his feet, and only seeing more books

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Smiling at the goblin, "Aye, Snurp and more of your kin. Smashed his head good and proper. And despite being behind these bars, I'll do the same to you. End your lineage in the blink of your goblin eye."

Grim gently taps his maul against the bars then points it down. The smile turns to a scowl, "Unless you tell us what you and cousin Snurp were doing here in Sandpoint. We know this wasn't just a random attack. Who put you up to this?!"

OOC:

rolling intimidation to see it can help us out

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Rolls

Intimidation - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (64) = 10

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"And my name is Li Xingchi - a r... investigator - at your service. We are sorry for such unexpected visit, but the subject is very urgent." - Li introduced himself with modest bow, just after Khel's nice start of conversation.

"Magic?? I heard that you - Master Brodert Quink - are more a man of science? Also of science... of alchemy?" - Li didn't manage to hold on with this remark (what made him instantly look embarrassed), because he was really hoping that it will be the case - he was hoping that he would be able to understand and learn a lot from this scholar... and if this will be an user of pure magic... he would be condemned to just watch as there was no magic flowing through his body. Besides he always preferred studying things that could be described with concrete rules or even mathematical language, equations. And magic... magic was too wild for that!

He mitigated himself immediately, hearing that his fellow knowledge seeker Khel - mentioned their main reason for this visit.
"Yes, yes. Can you show the object to Master Brodert Quink, Wess?" - he looked at his dwarven friend meaningfully.

"Oh... besides... we have a second thing... that would be good to establish to whom it belonged... but that's... that's for later." - said Li hoping that if there would be a 'big revelation' about the robe, others could maybe focus on it and he would be able to have more private conversation with Quink or... even he would allow him to assist with experiments aimed at checking to what race or kind of person the Hair belongs.

Li heard about such techniques even when he still was in Minkai and he always wanted to learn them.
"That would be mighty useful in many of my investigations!"

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Brodert Quink

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Brodert Quink

Brodert Quink

"Ah. Yes, the heroes of Sandpoint," he says adjusting his spectacles to get a better look. "Quite the excitement last night. Don't know what I can help with, but I'll help however I can."

"Those books are all mine, I assure you," the man says. "Some of them have been imported at great cost, so be careful where you rest that... thing."

He is distracted by Li's word, and when the investigator mentions alchemy, he gets a wide smile. "Oh, I consider myself somewhat of a dabbler. Haven't burned down the house yet at least."

He waits until someone passes him the robe. Then studies it for a a while with a frown. "Oh. A horrible item," he says shaking his head. "Yet facinating in a way. That someone can take skeletons and bind them to the robe. But what use would someone have for such a degenerate item I do not know."

The Goblin Interrogation

The goblin falls back at Grimwulf's words. "Please don't," he begs. "Chulk is just soldier for longshanks. If I tells you, will you let me free? I promise on Snurk's life to not pillage and burn... At least not much. Better life I'll start."

Chigaru Goretusk

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"Whether you go free is up to the sheriff and mayor, I imagine. But we will argue on your behalf to not execute you if you tell us who planned the raid. You said 'longshanks'? What did this longshanks look like?" Chigaru squats down to be at eye level with the goblin.

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Li couldn't help, but smile when he heard that Brodert Quink indeed has some knowledge about alchemy. He noted in his head to get back to this subject later, determined to focus on the most important thing now: their investigation.

"Apparently this someone wanted to cover his departure from the tomb at Sandpoint's cemetery, by rising those skeletons with this robe. But do you happen to know what knowledge or equipment someone willing to make such robe would have to have? Does someone with such skills or cravings for such things come to your mind, Master Brodert Quink? Can you give us some advice for what kind of person are we looking for?"

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The Goblin Interrogation

"They all look the same to Chulk," the goblin says. "Woman longshank with claw came and took over Thistletop Goblins. One man with long hair like lady who fight with bow. He led special mission for chief longshanks. Got best goblins on mission. Then there is longshanks in armor. He never talked to Chulk. Then there is other longshank, woman who threaten to turn Chulk into frog with icky wand."

"I not talk much to longshanks. Bruthazmus whip us into fighting form so they don't have to deal with us."

Brodert Quink

"Well. They would need magic of the necromantic kind," Brodert says and looks around. Then as if he suddenly remember he bolts towards one of the piles of books and pulls one of the bottom ones with practiced ease, and so quickly that the pile only wobbles a little before settling again. You can see the title of the book: "A Well Intentioned Treaty on Vile Practices.

"Amanno Blastus spent his life studying necromancy and other dark practices. His reasoning was that we must understand their ways if we have any hope of stopping such evil," he starts paging through it. "Ah here it is! To create such items all they must have the ability to raise the dead and then storing said dead in patches. It would take someone 3-5 weeks. So they would need to have access to a workshop of some kind. But I don't know anyone in the area who would possess the skills required. Necromancers tend to not advertise. Even the well intentioned ones have a tendacy to be met with skepticism. There's a facinating story in here of a necromancer who raised the dead to help in the fields and do labor. Next thing you know, no one was paid, so no one could pay for the goods the zombies made."

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Khel scratched his beard and said, "Well then we have a necromancer who has imbibed the robe with the magic to raise dead and has specific interest on Father Tobyn's skeleton. I don't think we can gleam anything else except may be identify whose hair the robe had. Also, Master Quink, do you know anyone proficient in divination magic or maybe sell spell scrolls?"

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Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Muttering to himself, "A claw? Like a lobster?". Shaking his head, he looks at Chigaru, "That's a lot of different longshanks."

Turning to the sheriff, "Do any of these people ring a bell?"

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Chigaru Goretusk

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"Bruthazmus? That doesn't sound like a human name. Who is Bruthazmus?"

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Seeing that they probably won't get any more information from Brodert Quink about the robe, Li quickly pulled a hair wrapped in a handkerchief out of his pocket. He unwrapped it and carefully pushed it towards the scholar's face.
"Yes... the hair. Here it is Master Brodert Quink. You think - hopefully with the power of Alchemy - you could determine the race and perhaps the sensitivity to magic, it's kind or maybe even other things of the owner of this hair?"

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Brodert Quink

Brodert thinks for a while. "Madame Mvashti is a fortune teller and may be better help there. I don't think we have a magewright in town. Mostly people travel to Magnimar for those kinds of things."

He turns his attention to the hair. "I am sure there are some formula in my books here sometime. But don't know if the chemicals would tear away at its essence if you were to try to track its skull using magic. But I will consult my books."

Chulk the Goblin

Chulk shakes his head. "Not like lobster. At the end of her hand, each finger is a horrifying claw. I have seen her pluck out eyes and gut a goblin with it."

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

"Don't sound like locals," the sheriff says. "No one with a claw for hand at least. Anyone can dress on armor, but spellcasters are few and far between."

When Chigaru mentions Bruthazmus the goblin smiles. "No not stupid longshanks. Bruthazmus is bugbear. Biggest baddest and scariest this side of Nettlewood."

Chigaru Goretusk

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OOC:

Rolling to see if I have heard of his bugbear. Nope lol.

Chigaru scratches his jaw with a thick finger. "A bugbear, hm? That doesn't bode well for us. Sheriff, have you heard of this Bruthazmus? Or maybe know someone who has?"

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Rolls

Common Knowledge⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (3) = 3

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"Oh... I think... magic will always find its ways... Besides we have the robe for this. And I think we should try alchemy first. I would feel honored assisting you with this task Master Brodert Quink" - said Li eagerly, handing over the hair to scholar and looking around to determine where his lab can be situated in his house.

OOC:

I would be ok with Li staying with Quink and i.e. others going to the seer. But maybe others want to join to? Or prefer to wait for results?

Just wanted to say: if GM feels its thematic, I'm ok with Li missing some action again, just to stay and learn about alchemy.

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OOC: This is interesting and very thematic. Li can spend time with Quink and others can go to Mvashti and split the work. We can then all meet after we gather all the clues and talk about it in another scene.

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Chulk the Goblin

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

The sheriff rubs his chin and thinks. "It does ring a bell. Not the name itself, but a vicious bugbear," he begins. "There's a ranger that sometimes visit. Goes by the name of Shalelu. She tells story of a fight with a bugbear. The one that got away."

He paces. "Problem is that she comes and goes like she wish. Always stays away a while before returning to sell pelts or trinkets for supplies."

Brodert Quink

Brodert Quink

Brodert is busy looking through books until he find the one he's been looking for. "Here it is," he says triumphant. He seems to have a spring in his steps that he lacked when you first entered.

He rushes over to the laboratory set up in the corner and starts adding chemicals together, sometimes taking a break to read in the book. It gives Li enough time to say farewell to his companions for now and agree to meet them later.

The rest head out the door and make their way to Madam Mvashte's house. What at first sight looks to be an ancient decrepit manor house. You knock on the door and a servant opens the door.

"The lady has been expecting you," the servant says, though you are certain it is a practiced sentence and something she tells all guests just to impress them.

She leads you through a hallway and into a study. In a upholstered sits one of the oldest people you have set your sights on. An ancient lady smiles at you, with a smile that lacks more than a couple of teeth. "Welcome. How may I help you?"

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Khel bowed down deeply when they met Madam Mvashti, "Greetings wise lady; I am Khel Turbane, a scholar of the arcane, visiting Sandpoint from the distant lands of Qadira. My friends are here with me and we need your skills regarding the recent dire situation that this town faced. We were investigating the cemetery where we discovered this enchanted robe (he showed the piece of robe to madam Mvashti) around the broken sarcophagus of father Tobyn. We believe someone raided the sarcophagus and used this robe to summon skeleton in order to distract and thwart their real motive. I have been told about your talents so I ask for your aid. Do you perhaps know anyone who is a capable necromancer who can be linked to this or can you somehow maybe give us a glimpse of what happened there?"

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Wess rolls his eyes at the 'expecting you' comment. But keeps his thoughts to himself, as they need this woman's help. Especially since the old man with the home library wasn't especially helpful.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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With more questions than answers, Grim snarls at the goblin "Bah! I'll do worse than whip you if you don't tell us how to get ahold of this bugbear!"

Rolls

Intimidation - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (65) = 11

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Li says farewell to his companions - visibly rushed one - and eagerly goes to the Quink's lab, starts to observe what the old man is doing, express interest, asks questions from time to time, tries to helps and sometimes give his own insights based on the knowledge he got from reading books in royal library of his daymo - at the 'old good times'. He is simply complete focused and 'all learning'. He is also surprised that, despite the large age difference between him and the scholar, they have so much in common and understand each other quite well.

"I guess, great minds think a like Master Quink!" - he even joked at one time, when he was happy that his remark turned out to be accurate and they are making some progress.

OOC:

I think its perfect opportunity to change my Science skill of d4 to Alchemy d4, as you proposed. So doing that. Apparently Quink has convinced Li that there "is so much more than what is perceived as traditional science"... ;)

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Madame Mvashti

Madame Mvashti

The woman shakes her head. "No, that is bad magic. I do not deal with that kind of people. But give me the robe and I'll see what it tells."

She reaches out until someone hands her the robe. Upon touching it she makes a kind of hissing sound. "So much anger and hatred!"

She drops it, and pauses before bending over in her chair to pick it up again. She places it on a side table next to her and keeps her hands a couple of inches above the robe before continuing. "It's aura is covered in sadness, anger and hatred. I get something familiar, it's a local but not. Someone who has been gone for a time, recently returned."

"Sadly I do not have the magic to trace the aura to the owner."

Chulk the Goblin

"He wasn't allowed to go on assault," the goblin replies, cowering in his cell. "He'll be at home. You go to the log with moss that looks like Uncle Plog's birthmark, then you turn until you find the third beehive."

The goblin goes on with a with a wild description with nonsensical landmarks that only makes sense to him. Seems no one ever taught him a compass.

Brodert Quink

Brodert Quink

It takes some time, but eventually Li and Brodert have a finished solution. "This should tell us some more of the owner," he says.

He picks up the hair with a pincer and drops it into the solution. You see the clear liquid starts to color and quickly goes red and then green before landing on yellow. "Strange, it is both elf and human," Brodert says consulting the book. It takes him another second before he adds two and two together. "Right! Half-elf. Of course."

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Khel looked alarmed but intrigued, "Hatred, anger and sadness? You say that the person was local but not? Gone for sometime and returned. I believe you are aware of the inhabitants of Sandpoint. You have been here all your life and certainly know most than probably anyone else. Does this remind you of someone?"

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Madame Mvashti

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Madame Mvashti

"Many have left, many have returned," Madame Mvashti says with a blank look on her face. "Many left sad and angry after the late unpleasantness. Don't know how much you've heard of that time?"

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Wess finds a seat, since it seems like a story is about to start.

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"I must admit to my ignorance," Saldrina says. "Please enlighten us."

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Khel looked at Madam Mvashti expectingly ready to absorb any pertinent information that she could provide.

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"Half-elf!?!" - Li almost shouted in excitement at this discovery, but even more so at the fact that Quink's alchemy actually worked. And that could mean one thing: even though he didn't have any magical capabilities... he was right! Collecting enough knowledge and doing enough experiments can make amends for not having any magican in his family tree! He always feelt that the path of science is for him and can compensate this lack he sometimes felt! And he was right. And happy about that.

"Thats very important information Master Quink! It is still uncommon for those two races to mix. This significantly narrows down the scope of our search. For a right person!"

"Anything else we can extract from this hair?" - Li asked, clearly encouraged by their discovery.

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Madame Mvashti

Madame Mvashti

"Sandpoint is no stranger to crime, or even murder," the old lady begins her story. "Oh, once or twice a year passion flares, a robbery goes bad or jelousy rears its ugly head, or one too many drinks are drunk. All can lead to someone's death. But five years ago the body count suddenly began to mount."

"The sheriff back then was Casp Avertin, a retired city watch officer from Magnimar. He was ill-prepared for the murderer known as Chopper. Over the course of one long winter month, every few days brought a new victim to light. Each was found in the same brutal state. Bodies bearing deep cutting wounds to the neck and torso, with both hands and feet severed and stacked nearby. Their eyes and tongue missing entirely, plucked crudely from the head."

"Over the course of that terrible month, Chopper claimed 25 victims. His uncanny knack at eluding traps and pursuit quickly wore on the town guard, taking particular toll on Sheriff Avertin, who increasingly took to drinking. Many believe that he even took to beating his wife and daughter. In any event, Sheriff Avertin himself became Chopper's last victim, slain when he finally caught the killer mutilating his latest victim in the side street that would come to be known as Chopper's Alley. Yet in the battle that followed, Avertin managed a telling blow against the murderer. When the town guard found the sheriff dead with another victim several minutes later, they were able to follow the bloody trail left by the killer."

"A trail that led straight to the stairs of Stoot's Rock, the prominent stone outcropping just north of the Old Light. Home to the friendly woodcarver Jervis Stoot."

"At first, the town guard refused to believe the implications, and feared that Chopper had come to claim poor Jervis Stoot as his 26th victim. Yet what the guards found in the modest home atop the isle, and in the larger complex of rooms that had been carved into the bedrock below, left no room for doubt. Jervis Stoot and Chopper were the same, and the eyes and tongues of all 25 victims were found in a horrific altar to a some vile bird demon. Stoot himself was found dead at the base of the altar, having plucked his own eyes and tongue loose for a final offering. The guards collapsed the entrance to the chambers, burned Stoot's house, tore down the stairs, and tried to forget. Stoot himself was burned on the beach in a pyre, his ashes then blessed and then scattered in an attempt to stave off an unholy return of his evil spirit from beyond the grave."

"Then only months later, the church burned down. It was a terrible time for the town. And just when we started to look forward, goblins decided to attack in force."

Brodert Quink

Brodert Quink

"I don't think there's much more to learn I'm afraid," Brodert Quink. "Alchemy is very useful, but it has its limits."

"Can't think of any half-elves in town, though to tell the truth I don't get out much."

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Khel listened intently and then said, "So do you feel the malevolence of Chopper, old Jervis Stoot in this robe? Is he somehow back from the dead?"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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"We don't seem to be getting anywhere here. Perhaps the others have had better luck."

Chigaru Goretusk

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The half-orc chuckles in his deep voice. "On the contrary my large-weaponed friend, we have learned quite a bit. A woman longshanks with a claw for a hand and a bugbear named Bruthazmus. And this Shelalu. We should put out word that we would like to meet her the next time she passes through town. Can you pass the word along to the city watch and to the inn owners, sheriff?"

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"You are right Master Quink. We need more evidence materials. But the info about the race of our mysterious necromancer should be very useful. I'm going to check how it went for others, maybe with combined informations we will be able to figure our next step. Thank you very much for your help and lessons Master Quink" - Li bowed deeply this time at saying farewell to old scholar.

He was about to leave, when he turned on his heel and asked: "But... Master Quink... you think you could lend me one of your books about alchemy for a while. I will return it before leaving this town for good or whenever you will ask me to do so?"

Li not knowing where exactly the rest of his companions, figured that they probably will meet again in sheriff office after their parts of investigation, so he took his steps in that directions.

When he arrived and saw that Chigaru and Grimwulf are still interrogating the goblin prisoner, he took them aside and shared Quink and his find about the owner of the hair.
"Was he talking something about half-elf? If not, can you ask him about that too? What else have you found out?"

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Madame Mvashti

Madame Mvashti

"Oh no. The wearer of this robe is very much alive, that I can tell," Madame Mvashti replies to Khel. "Though it has seen its share of death."

The oldy lady starts coughing up a storm, and quickly one of the servants runs up to her and offer her a glass of water.

The servant turns to you. "If that's all, the grandmother Mvashti need to rest."

Madame Mvashti waves the servant away. "Nonsene Atsi. Though I am afraid I cannot tell you much more of the robe or its owner."

Chulk the Goblin

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

Li takes a book from Brodert Quink and makes his way over to the garrison. He is quickly let in and reunited with his companions.

The sheriff shakes his head at Li's question. "He refer to them all as longshanks."

But he heads back to the goblin and ask if one of the longshanks is a half-elf. The goblin vigorously nods its head. "Archer with long hair has funny ears. I know because Bruthazmus collect elf ears and he want archer ear."

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Khel scratched his beard but ultimately rose up and bowed to Madame Mvashti, "Thank you, for your knowledge Madame. Let us investigate it more."

He stood up and exited her house. He then waited for his fellow companions to come out and said, "I thought we were going somewhere but now I am a bit confused. What we did came to know is the individual was resident of Sandpoint once but left and again returned now. Also has lot of emotional issues."

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Li hearing what else they have achieved to extract from ugly prisoner:
"So... can't we just take the goblin with us for a very long walk and force it to lead us to their hideout? It clearly knows the way. We can promise it freedom and maybe something else for that?" - he asked his friends and sheriff.

"I think Grimwulf - as nice person as he is - have a proper means to make it happen?" - Li looked at his short but bulky friend with a sign of hidden smile.

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Wess replies to Khel "Yes, but maybe that goblin has another piece of the puzzle. let's meed up with the others and see if we get a clearer picture."

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

The group says their farewells to Madame Mvashti and make the journey through the streets to the garrison as well.

There they find Li, Grimwulf and Chigaru discussing using the goblin as a guide.

"Good, you are all here," the sheriff says as you arrive. He ask you all to come with him to his office, which as it turns out wasn't built to hold 6 people. You have to cramp together to fit.

"I know you want to take the fight to the goblins," he says. "At least you were discussing it. But I beg you to wait until we have more information."

"The goblin were talking about generals and fighting force," he pinches the bridge of his nose. "If this is true I need more men. I intend to go to Magnimar to scure more soldiers. At least for a few weeks. I want you to maintain a public presence in town while I am gone. Keep a watch on the place. You proved with the skeletons that you know how to deal with trouble."

"I also want to send out a hunter to find Shalelu," he continues. "Hopefully he can get her a message. She may have information on the bugbear the goblin spoke of."

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru strokes his chin thoughtfully. "I suppose time isn't of the essence as far as we know. And they've only attacked Sandpoint so far, so staying here for awhile would mean the town is safer. I have no objections with this plan." Chakra yips in agreement at his heel. Chigaru smiles and lifts up the dog, petting her behind the ears.

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"Having more information about your enemy before the fight is always better." - Li straighten up as if he wanted to declare something and continued:
"All wars are won or lost before they are ever fought."

"Maybe we will have some luck and Shalelu will come here sooner then expected. Also having a clear mind about Sandpoint safety would be most helpful when the time will come to depart and search the goblin camp. I agree with Chigaru."

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Wess sighs, "Yeah, it's a strategically sound, but boring tactic. I'll do what I can to keep the town safe sheriff, you have my word."

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Khel joined others while thinking deeply and listened to the Sheriff's proposal. "That will be fine thing. We all can surely keep an eye out if any trouble happens here. We have heard somethings from Madam Mvashti which intrigues me."

He turned to Li and said, "Master Li, have you uncovered anything about the hair?"

He then discussed with everyone, "It is strange, Madam Mvashti said that owner of the rob was someone who was not from Sandpoint but stayed here and then left. But, now has returned again. Also, there is anger, hatred and sadness in this individual."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Grinning at the sheriff's proposal, "That works, gives us more time to visit the Hagfish too."

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"Yes indeed, Master Khel!" - Li's normally calm and composed face seemed to betray his excitement at how well alchemy had worked in this case - "We now can be 100% sure that the owner of this hair is a half-elf. This significantly narrows down our search for a right person."

"What you said about Madam Mvashti words intrigues me. It would mean that our half-elf was here in the town at some point. How many half-elf do you remember living here and then leaving the town, in recent or even more years, Sheriff?"

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"Well, half-elves aren't exactly a silver a dozen, but I'd wager that a few live here in town. We still have work to do."

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

"I might not be the best person to ask," the sheriff replies to Li. "I was new in town when the old sheriff was killed five or so years back."

"Can't think of..." the sheriff says, but pauses for a moment until inspiration strikes. "There was Ameiko's half brother. He left town after the fire. Though I haven't heard anything about him being back."

"Then there was Albano Marcellianus. As I remember it, he wanted to be an actor, but Cyrdak called him a hack. He attacked the theater director with a knife. He was sent to Magnimar to be sentenced. Think he got some jail time, though I can't recall the details."

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Khel listened and then added, "Ameiko's half brother?...Sounds interesting. How about we look into him? Also, is there anyone else who can give more information about such a specific person? The mayor?"

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"Half-brother? By mother or father? I guess you meant by father? So maybe we should also talk with her father: Lonjiku Kaijitsu? I heard he is some important person in this town. Do you know, Sheriff how we could get an audience with him? And now... I'm even more interested who was his mother? She ought to be an elf... obviously. Any one knows her?"

OOC:

Of course, Li would try to use this occasion... :)

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

The sheriff clears his throat. "Actually, I've heard it was the other way around. Quite the scandal back in the day," he says. "When Lonjiku's wife passed away, Ameiko's brother had no reason to stay. Rumors back then was Lonjiku cut him off and he had to fend for himself."

"I would hear with Ameiko," he says. "She is far more reasonable than her father."

Chigaru Goretusk

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"I guess we can ask her when we next visit the Rusty Dragon. I believe the Kaijitsu's have a house here. Maybe we should pay it a visit?"

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"There'll be plenty of time to collect gossip later. We should start by doing what we've been tasked with. How prepared is the town to repel another attack?" Wess ask of the sheriff, hoping to fortify before he leaves.

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

Aug 21, 2024 1:28 pm

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

"Frighfully bad I'm afraid," the sheriff says with a heavy sigh. "That's one of the reason I want more soldiers from Magnimar. The walls mostly held, though morale is low should another attack occure."

"That's why I want you here and to be visible," he continues. "You have a reputation as the heroes of Sandpoint and just your presence makes people feel safer and strengthens the peoples' morale."

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OOC:

So it means that so the Lonjiku's wife cheated on him? And it caused this half brother to be born?

"Yes, we can always talk with Ameiko and we will. But I wouldn't resign completely from visiting Kaijitsu's house and himself. The more info the better. But... it could be a very hard conversation, considering the subject."

Considering deeply Wess' question and Sherif's answers, Li asks:
"So you think we should try to start and train some kind of local militia? That would certainly put us on the spot and de facto make citizen safer - as they, themselves will start to know how to defend. You have some lack's in personel amounts, but what about equipment? You have the weapons that we could use to train and distribute among volunteers?"

Sheriff Belor Hemlock

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Sheriff Belor Hemlock

"We have swords and leather armor," Belor nods. "Most families have a sword as well, though how well they can use it..." He shakes his head and sighs.

"Then there is the outlying farms, I am almost more afraid of them," he says. "Though most of the farmers can handle a bow. They are more used to a hungry wolf than goblins. Though goblins sometimes try to sneak up on the farms and steal chickens. Think it is a rite of passage or they really like eggs. Mostly they are scared off by dogs."

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Khel listened to the conversation and then said, "I am unfortunately not a fighter and I don't know if I can train others in fighting. I am mostly a scholar rather than a soldier. However, I will definitely aid in any problem Sandpoint faces, if my skills are in need. So, I think I will rather pursue this mystery and try to unravel the identity of this necromancer. Although, if you have something specific for me, I can do that too."

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Saldrina listens with interest, but does not speak for a long moment. When she does speak, it is in a quiet voice. "We should seek out Ameiko first, I think. Based on what Sheriff Hemlock says, she may be more open to reason than her father."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Begrudgingly, Grimwulf chimes in, "I spent some time in the military. I can try and help whoever needs it with how to stick the pointy end into a chicken thieving goblin."

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OOC:

This scene seems to have run its course. What is next, will you try to gain access to Lonjiku or will you all go to to speak with Ameiko?

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OOC:

I'm down for either, but we can start with Ameiko

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OOC:

Li would of corse push towards Lonjiku, but as we should do both... he probably will manage to wait.

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OOC:

It seems going to Ameiko and then to Lonjiku seems to be better option.

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OOC:

agreed, let's tackle them in alphabetical order

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Ameiko.

Chigaru Goretusk

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OOC:

Whatever the majority agrees to lol.

Shayliss Vinder

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Shayliss Vinder

You say your goodbyes to the sheriff and make your way back to the Rusty Dragon when a young redheaded woman stops you. Some of you recognize her as Shayliss Vinder, the shopkeeper's daughter.

"Hello there Grim," she says. "Heard from my sister that you have been asking about me."

"Do you have time to... help me with a rat problem?"

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Saldrina nods. "I'm sure that we can take care of your rats. Lead on!"

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"Not sure how high 'rats' rank on the list of things we have to do."

Chigaru Goretusk

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"I believe maybe that's why she only asked for Grim's help. I think that great big maul would be overkill though. You'd have quite the messy cellar to clean up afterwards. Is there not a ratcatcher in Sandpoint? We use cats at the House of Blue Stones to handle that problem. Have you thought about pet adoption?" Chakra barks. "No, Chakra, you cannot do it. I don't want you catching anything from those diseased animals."

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Li bends a little towards Chigaru to pretend he will whisper to him, but says following words only loud enough so all gathered could hear him:
"Master Chigaru... I'm still learning local customs... but maybe it is some kind of courtesy or code... and the Lady wants only Grim to help her? What's your opinion on that?"

Then he makes a fast glance at Grim with smiling eyes, waiting for his answer or comment.

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Khel replied, while remaining totally oblivious to what Li said, "We can handle your rat problem, Miss. Show us the nest of this vermin."

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru leans a little closer and gives a low grumbling that would be a whisper to anyone less than the massive half-orc. "While I may have been sheltered these last few years, I am not that naive. But unless I am mistaken that is Vinder's daughter and she has not yet come of age, if I recall. I wouldn't want Grim put in any...uncomfortable circumstances."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Unaware of what the rest of the group was saying, his focus solely on Shayliss after she walks up to them. The halfling's gruffish demeanor recedes, his cheeks blush mildly, and he stutters out, "Oh, hi Shayliss."

At mention of the rat problem, he turns back to the group, "Ahem, I've got this, a nest of them probably got into old man Vinder's basement. Shall take but a minute."

Turning back to the girl "Lead the way Shayliss."

OOC:

If I'm not mistaken, isn't she the older sister? If she is a minor though, I'm noping the heck out.

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"Alright, the rat problem looks to be sorted out soon. Shall we head to Ameiko then?" Wess ask

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OOC:

Both sisters are of age. In fact you know there is rumors about her sister and the miller's son. In fact Ven Vinder uses more time trying to stop his daughter's indescretions than to run the business lately.

The Shopkeeper

Shayliss Vinder

Grim and Shayliss make their way through the streets to the shop. It is closed, as expected considering yesterday's events.

She unlocks the door. Then makes her way down to the cellar. "Thanks for coming."

The Rusty Dragon

Ameiko Kaijitsu

The rest of you make your way back to the Rusty Dragon. You see Ameiko behind the bar, wiping the counter. She smiles at you enter. "Did you help Father Zantus?"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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"Of course, happy to knock a few rats about the head, same as those goblins. I'm glad you and your family were not harmed in the raid. How are they handling the aftermath?" the halfling responds as he heads down into the cellar.

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru shrugs as Grim and the young woman walk away. "Well, I tried. Let's be off then."

Arriving at the Rusty Dragon, Chigaru gives a small monk bow to Ameiko. "Indeed he did. And it was good he called us for there were some skeletons lying in wait withing the crypt. We actually came here to talk with you. We interrogated one of the goblins we captured and it mentioned that one of the people behind this attack was a half-elf who used to live here but not for many years. Would you know who would match that description?"

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"From other sources we have some indications that he or she had a lot of grief in them..." - Li added, also bowing in greeting and turning his inquisitive gaze full on Ameiko.

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Khel bowed to Ameiko and listened on after all the information was given to her by others. "This particular individual might have a role on the problems that father Zantus faced."

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The Rusty Dragon

Ameiko Kaijitsu

"Tsuto..." is all she replies, lifting a hand to cover her mouth.

Once she's gotten a moment to compose herself. "It sounds like my half-brother. But he swore he would never return."

She leans on the bar, shaking her head. "We had an argument during our mother's funeral. He wanted me to come with him to leave town. I refused. I had just bought this place. Finally ready to settle down."

"He was angry I'll admit. But angry enough to ally with goblins and raid the town?"

The Shopkeeper's Daughter

Shayliss Vinder

Shayliss smiles at you. "Silly you. The cat and the traps can deal with the rats. I just wanted to get a private meeting with one of the heroes of Sandpoint."

OOC:

Grimwulf, give me a Notice roll

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Grim slowly smiles as he hears Shayliss's explanation for being brought down here, "Oh, what would you like to talk about?"

Rolls

Notice - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (63) = 9

1d6 : (3) = 3

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Saldrina narrows her eyes. "Anger makes for strange bedfellows," she replies.

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"Let's hope it wasn't him, Miss Ameiko. But - please understand - we have to check this lead. Do you have any idea where we could find your brother? Did he establish any means of contacting with him after he left the town - for you or anyone else?" - Li continued calmly, if not slightly ingratiatingly - his line of questioning.

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The Shopkeeper's Daughter

Shayliss Vinder

"Who said anything about talking," Shayliss says with a sweet smile. She starts unlacing her dress, letting it drop to the floor so she stands there in her undergarments.

It's about this time that Grim hears creaking of steps upstairs. Seems someone is home after all, and the steps seems to head to the basement.

The Rusty Dragon

Ameiko Kaijitsu

Ameiko shakes her head with a sad look on his head. "I think he headed to Magnimar," she says with a sigh. "I haven't heard from him since. And from Magnimar he could have reached the whole world. There's not many other places to travel to from Sandpoint to tell the truth. Not without braving dangers."

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Khel scratched his beard and then clasped his hand behind his back, "Miss Ameiko, have you had any kind of talk with your brother, once he left you? Has there been any exchange of letters maybe? Is there anyway maybe you can contact him somehow? Because, the thing is we found dangerous magic in the graveyard? Potent magic to raise skeletons from the grave. I find it alarming that he has come in possession of such magical implement. Did he had any acquaintance when he left Sandpoint? It also seems he had opened Father Tobyn's sarcophagus and robbed it. Dead bones, true names, implements can act as potent anchoring points for arcane energies to take effect. Any idea why he would be robbing the late Father's sarcophagus?"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Grim's mouth goes agape as the girl's clothes fall, turning into a joyful grin. "I didn't ... I wasnt sure if you were interested in me like that."

He takes a step toward Shayliss, then hears the footsteps heading down. "Perhaps we should take this elsewhere? That may be Ven, and I'm sure he won't be pleased with the two of us down here like this."

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Li eyes widened when he heard so many and so bold accusations made by Khel, but he managed to keep it to himself and just added with lower vice:
"And... maybe you still have any item that belonged to your brother, that you could lend us... so we could become sure that it indeed was him? Something like... his hair - would be perfect?"

Then he hesitated for a moment and continued:
"And forgive me for asking, but do you think your father could have any contact with Tsuto? Not necessary a pleasant one, but still? Were they arguing on something, maybe? Any common court cases or something like that?"

Then realization come to his mind:
"Isn't sheriff heading to Magnimar - maybe we could ask him to ask around about Tsuto while he will be there?" - he asked talking to the whole group.

OOC:

Edit: added remark about sheriff in Magnimar.

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Wess just groans. "So all this talking has gotten us nowhere then? We may have been better off just wandering the woods."

OOC:

this is all in-character of course. I'm enjoying the investigation/roleplay

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The Rusty Dragon

Ameiko Kaijitsu

Ameiko shakes her head. "I can't imagine them having any contact. Tsuto had a strained relationship at the best of days. It only got worse as mother died. He blamed father for her death."

She pauses and wipes away watery eyes on the verge of crying. "Mor like he accused my father for her death. I couldn't believe him so he cut contact with me as well."

The Shopkeeper's Daughter

Shayliss Vinder

Shayliss grabs her dress in her hand, shock plain in her face. Then she pushes Grim further into the basement. "No time. Quickly. You must hide."

Her words seem almost prophetic as you can hear the door to the basement open. You have mere moment before whoever it is comes down.

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Khel became silent for sometime, "I apologize for asking something that is traumatic, Miss Ameiko. Forgive me for not giving mind to your painful memories."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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The halfing hesitates, thinking they should confront the interloper, but he also doesn't want Shayliss to get in trouble. He looks around quickly for a place that can thoroughly conceal him.

Rolls

Notice - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (3) = 3

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"My appologies Miss Ameiko, for further questions, but it can be yours and even whole town security concern... and if it is really your brother - we are still not sure about that to be honest - behind or connected somehow to recent attacks... you think he would want to get same revenge on your father explicitly? Could he make any treats toward him?" - he left enough time for the gir to recollect herself, waiting for answers and before continuing.

"I will just allow myself to repeat my question: maybe you still have any item that belonged to your brother, that you could lend us... so we could become sure that it indeed was him? Something like... his hair - would be perfect?"

Chigaru Goretusk

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Even knowing the reason for Li's asking for a strand of hair, it sounds much weirder without context.

"Perhaps we should just assume it could be your brother until we have a better suspect. What do you think he wanted from this attack? Is there anyone that might still be in danger? You mentioned he doesn't have a good relationship with your father. Do you think your father might be a target?"

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The Shopkeeper's Daugher

Ven Vinder

Ven walks down the steps when he sees his daughter in the process of getting dressed. "Oh. I'm sorry," he says and a blush comes on his cheeks.

Then a thought comes to him. "Why are you getting dressed in the basement?! Anyone else down here."

He turns his attention back to Shayliss for a moment. "I would expect this behaviour from your sister! But from you!" Then he scans the room quickly and notices Grim behind a barrel of salt. "There! Who's over there!"

OOC:

Seems by the rules in an opposed check they only need to meet or exceed what the first person rolled, so this one goes to Ven.

The Rusty Dragon

Ameiko Kaijitsu

"I think my father would be the target and not the town itself," Ameiko replies.

She thinks a little at Li's question. "He has been gone for half a decade, so don't think I have any hair. I may have wooden horse he sculpted when we were children. How will that help your case?"

Rolls

Ven Vinder Notice - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (4) = 4

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"It's very simple in its complication..." - Li smiled mysteriously - "We have our suspect's hair. Maybe we will be able to chip off some of your brother 'essence' from his work of art - wooden horse. Then we will compare both samples. If they are identical - we will be sure that your brother and our suspect are the same person."

To be honest Li wasn't sure if that would really work... but he had SO HIGH hopes for the possibilities Alchemy will provide them with....

"Are you willing to share it with us - at most we will need only small part of it - or is it too important memento for you? What would be understandable." - Li nodded his head as he would really understand how important this could be for Ameiko.

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OOC:

Besides - fellow players - I'm running out of ideas about interaction with Ameiko. Other thing I have noted is to ask Sheriff to look for her brother in Magnimar. Any other ideas what else we should do?

Chigaru Goretusk

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OOC:

I think we've gotten enough information to act on. Finding the father and making sure he is safe would be a good course of action. Otherwise we can just spend time patrolling the town and making sure everything is safe.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Cursing to himself quietly, the halfing steps away from the barrel, hands in a placating gesture. "Relax Vin, it is what it seems like, but completely consensual."

Looking at the girl, "Go on Shayliss, tell your father what happened."

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OOC:

Agreed. Lets proceed to Lonjiku. This will excite Li also.

Chigaru Goretusk

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ctme2000 says:

Looking at the girl, "Go on Shayliss, tell your father what happened."

OOC:

LOL I can't wait to see how this turns out.

Ven Vinder

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The Shopkeeper's Daughter

Ven Vinder

"You think I will fall for your slick tongue like my daughter here!" Ven says, interrupting whatever his daughter was about to say, his face red with anger. "Did you promise her the world?! I will tell the whole town the Heroes of Sandpoint is a bunch of degenerates and perverts!"

OOC:

Give me a persuasion roll (or another social skill if you want). You need to beat his Spirit.

The Rusty Dragon

Ameiko gives you a round of drinks on the house, before heading upstairs to find the toy horse from his brother. You are free to discuss your next move while waiting for her.

Rolls

Ven Spirit - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (65) = 11

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Khel scratched his beard and rim of his turban. He was sweating a bit and deep in thought. "This would have been easier if I did my divination classes back when I was studying arcane mysteries. Looks like we have only one person left to question. All these questions, but no valid direction to go. Master Li, do you have any thoughts of your own regarding this puzzle?"

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"The lady tells a sad tale, but are we sure she isn't the culprit? " Wess ask

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"Could be, but she doesn't strike me as trying to deceive."

Chigaru Goretusk

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"Relatively sure. The goblin said it was a man. And it mentioned the woman with a claw, so it seems able to tell the difference. Besides, running the busiest inn in Sandpoint probably doesn't have much time or motivation to burn her own town down." Chakra yips and Chigaru sneaks a piece of food under the table.

Ameiko Kaijitsu

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The Rusty Dragon

Ameiko Kaijitsu

Ameiko promtly returns with a small wooden figurine. Calling it a horse though, would be a stretch. It is a lump with at least 3 legs and an longgated head with no features to speak of. What is not in doubt, is that a child made it.

"I don't have much of my brother, but if you think it will help. I hope I can get it back when you are finished with it. The good case is it cannot make it any uglier if you break it."

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"So... can anyone go and talk with Sheriff if he could ask around or even look for Tsuto while he will be in Magnimar? Maybe you could also ask him about what resources in people and equipment we will have access to for the task of defending the town?" - then he turned to the Ameiko's little treasure - "While I will take this horse back to Brodert Quink and we will try to check if it can be established if the hair owner and the creator of this toy is the same person? "

"Plus I will receive some more Alchemy lessons... I think I have almost figured it out, to start my own experiments.... We weren't so stupid to use the whole hair for last experiment, were we?" - Li was quite sure about his and Quink intelligence in this, but doubt resurfaced either way.

"Let's then meet here again to plan our town defense strategy? And walk together to Lonjiku Kaijitsu house?"

If no one stops him, Li takes horse and strolls towards Quink's house again.

OOC:

I don't feel a need to RP a scene at local alchemist home - if you ask me:) Unless there will happen something important. So Li can be in background for some time and then back with the party, after he will have results.
Edit: Oh! I Forgot that we wanted to go to Lonjiku Kaijitsu house - so edited Li's last sentences.

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Khel nodded to Chigaru, "I agree with Master Chigaru. I don't think she is our culprit and now I am leaning more towards Tsuto being the only culprit." He promptly stopped talking when Ameiko came down with the horse.

Once the discussion was done, Khel stood up and said, "I guess we should talk with sheriff and tell him what we have found out uptill now."

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"I'm not convinced that Tsuto is alone in this. I believe that he has some help." Saldrina frowns

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"The more the merrier, there's enough of us to handle a few troublemakers" Wess boast

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Angered at the thought that Ven would besmirch his character like that, Grim grabs him by the collar and brings the human face to face, atypical for most halflings given their usual difference in height.

"How dare you talk to me like that! I've been nothing but helpful to you and your family since we've met, at your store, at your drunken meanderings and confessions at the Hag."

Pointing at Shayliss, "She brought me down here, she's a grown adult who can make her own decisions, and that includes making sweet, passionate, possibly kinky, and most importantly, consensual, love."

He let's the man go, giving Shayliss a thumbs up.

OOC:

spending a benny

OOC:

spending one more

OOC:

2/4 Bennies left

OOC:

tie goes to?

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Rolls

Intimidation - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (6) = 6

1d6 : (2) = 2

Intimidation - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (7) = 7

1d6 : (1) = 1

Intimidation - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (83) = 11

1d6 : (4) = 4

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The shopkeeper's Daughter

OOC:

The defender wins ties, but basically whoever rolls twice has to match or exceed the first roller so will say it goes to you.

Ven Vinder

You see Ven whole face is red, you figure it is an mix of shame and anger. He balls his finger in preparation of hitting you, but backs off at your words.

He stands there stewing in his own anger, as you ascend the stairs. "You go to your room! I just can't right now..." you hear him tell his daughter through gritted teeth.

On the way out, Grim finds most of the group heading to the sheriff to tell him what they have found out about Tsuto.

Meanwhile Li heads to Brodert Quink to get another lesson in Alchemy. While the experiment is going on he tells Li his theory about an ancient powerful kingdom once existing under their very feet and his debunked theory that the Old Light (the lighthouse) once was a war machine capable of spewing fire to a range of more than a mile. You are able to figure out that the toy horse and the hair you found earlier is the same person with a high degree of certainity. He tries to make sure that nothing is 100%, but it's close.

Aldern Foxglove

The evening comes and you gather back at the Rusty Dragon, about to go over your findings again when you see a familiar face enter the tavern. Aldern Foxglove, the nobleman whose life you saved yesterday smiles warmly at you. "Well met again friends. Glad I found you!"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Grimwulf, still glum from the day's earlier event, "Aye friend, I feel the same and could use a drink to cheer me up. First round on you?"

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Saldrina raises an interested eyebrow at the nobleman's approach.

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"Well well, you see to be doing much better than when we first found you." Wess says with a hearty laugh

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru nods. "Well met, Sir Foxglove. How are you recovering?" the half-orc rumbles pleasantly.

Aldern Foxglove

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Aldern Foxglove

"I am doing just great," he beems and sits down, he calls for one of the serving staff to get a round for the whole table. "And that is in no small part due to you. I have heard death by stabbing is painful."

"I came looking for you earlier, but I was told you were slaying the not quite dead," he says with awe in his voice. "Is there any challenge that you can't face? Is the rumors true? Was there undead in town?"

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Khel nodded, "We have dealt with the undead, but it seems like you came to us for something. What do you need?"

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Li was very happy at their result and couldn't wait to share "yet, another proof how Alchemy is useful" with his new friends and fellow town defenders.

"An ancient powerful kingdom? The Old Light once was a war machine capable of spewing fire to a range of more than a mile? That would be most interesting... but not so easy to believe I must say... but Master Quink... you helped me a lot, I learned from you even more and... let's say... I like to check things. If you have any clues where to start, I'm more than willing to help you prove your theories. What's about Old Light that makes you believe it is a weapon? Can we get inside of it? I must admit... having such weapon would be immense help to defend the town now and in the future." - Li didn't hide his thoughts from his companion in discovering Alchemy secrets and possibilities.

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The Alchemist

Brodert Quink

Brodert Quink shakes his head. "Wouldn't be smart. I figure it once stood 700 feet tall, but now it is just a crumbling ruin. I wanted to explore it more, but Mayor Deverin refused on fear that I'd destabilize the ruins more. I know kids sneak in and dare each other to enter, but to explore the heights or the ground beneath has proved difficult to get permission."

The Rusty Dragon

Aldern Foxglove

"Oh. I wanted to thank you properly," the nobleman says with a smile. "The way the heroes of sandpoint deserve to be honored. I want to take you boar hunting, and then a feast in your honor with the boar we felled together."

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Saldrina frowns slightly. "I'm not much of a hunter," she says. "But I will accompany you." It would be rude to turn down the invitation outright.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Putting his drink down, "I've heard they're quite tenacious and fierce, but worth it for the meat."

A trip out of Sandpoint sounded good to the halfling right now, even if it meant getting gored by a wild animal. "I'll join you as well."

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Khel scratched his beard but then slowly shook his head, "Lord Foxglove, I am honoured by your invitation but you see that I am not a person of good archery skill, nor am I good at tracking. I am more of academic bent, if you know what I mean. I am afraid that I will become a blundering fool and turn out to be a straggler when you will be hunting. It will leave a poor taste and I will also be dragging the party down with by inept skills. I would love to join the feast but the actual hunting would not be good for me."

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"Could be a nice distraction. I'd be in, as long as it doesn't take us too far from the town. The town were a charged with protecting and all." Wess says

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru rumbles deeply in thought. "I must agree with Master Khel. I don't hunt for sport. While eating the meat is an admiral outcome of the hunt, I do not like to witness unnecessary bloodshed. Besides, we have been tasked to keep watch over Sandpoint so some of us should stay behind at least. I could not forgive myself if something were to happen while all of us were away."

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"Mayor Deverin? Hmm... Maybe... if we say it is necessary to check the lighthouse ruin for the safety of the town... he won't say no to so called 'Heroes of Sandpoint'? You think it could work? I have even idea how to present it to him. And if he will still say: no.... I think the matters of science are sometimes more important... than... many things. Will you be joining us on the ruins exploration, Master Quink? I hope so." - Li said with a mysterious smile.

OOC:

If there was nothing more I should get from Quink, my intention would be to join the group in the tavern.

After hopefully getting some opinion on this way of handling the things from Quink , Li concluded:
"Certainly. We should try at least. But now I have to join my fellow town defenders. I will look into the matter. Farewell Master Quink, will be back with permission as fast as I could."

OOC:

Looking at the other conversations my proposition is: let's split. One group goes for the hunt and other(with Li) go to Lonjiku Kaijitsu house.

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The Rusty Dragon

Aldern Foxglove

"Excellent!" Aldern replies once everyone has had their say. "While I would love for you all to come with me, I share your concern and wouldn't like anything to happen to the town. Your are an inspiration."

He calls over the serving staff again. "One more for my friends and me. And I think I will need a room. We can start the hunt earlier if I don't have to ride in from my manor."

Brodert Quink

Brodert Quink

"Well if you can convince the mayor that would be quite exciting," Brodert says excitedly as you take your leave. "I would love to explore an actual Thassilonian ruin... And I have to admit that I wouldn't be above rubbing my findings in my old colleague nose if I got the chance."

OOC:

So I have the following staying in town: Chigaru, Khel and Li
With Wess, Grimwulf and Saldrina going on the hunt.

Will speed time to next morning unless there's something more you want to discuss.

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OOC:

I like this team split. As for Khel, he would love to know more about the Thassilonian ruins because his backstory is that he came to research this from the very beginning.

Chigaru Goretusk

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OOC:

Chigaru would patrol Sandpoint, check in on the people, and wait for Shelalu if she shows up.

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OOC:

nothing to add here, let the hunt begin!

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Li, being late to the party - this time literally - after getting to know what has happened and that same of his new friends planing to go for the hunt organized by Aldern Foxglove, describes to his friends and Ameiko only (he is too cautious to share the info with Aldern Foxglove - not knowing how secretive or not he is) what Brodert Quink (with his little help) established about the culprit's hair and the toy horse:
"It's exactly as I... I mean... we have expected: the hair's and the toy's owner are the same person. Mr Tsuto." - he looks at Amiko and adds a little awkwardly - "My condolences, Miss Amiko. Here's your horse... back."

"As some of our companions apparently will be involved in learning about the local community and its customs - which is good, and perhaps may provide us with additional resources to secure the city." - Li says, as if trying to justify them to himself - "I would say it's time to pay a visit to Miss Amiko's father: Lonjiku Kaijitsu."

"Will you join my on this task Master Khel? I have some news from Brodert Quink that may also interest you immensely." - then he turned to big orc - "Your attendance, Master Chigaru would also more than welcome. " - he made a little bow with his head toward the big orc, that apparently is also good with people - "We might come across a few guards to scare away thanks to your size, or charm with your gentle personality." - Li joked, and conclude with: "Besides I always value your way of looking on things and company."

OOC:

As player I'm also more interested in Thassilonian ruins - I must say. But I have a feeling that we should go there at full strength of our team. So my proposition is to go there after dealing with the hunt and Amiko father. Besides Li - as character - will do very much to get to Lonjiku Kaijitsu... :) (acting on my hindrance here!)

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Khel was excited by the alchemical finding of owner of the horse and hair. He nodded to Li and replied, "This proves what we feared. We better be careful about Tsuto then and knowing more about him will give us an edge. I absolutely agree that we should talk with Mr. Lonjiku Kaijitsu next. I guess, he won't be happy about the news but then again he might have some idea where Tsuto is. So, I will definitely accompany you to meet Mr. Kaijitsu, but what news do you have from Master Quink that would be interesting to me?"

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OOC:

GM: I don't remember if anyone has done this earlier, but if not: Li would have stopped by the sheriff's office on his way to the inn. In order to inform him about our findings and asking him to ask around about Tsuto while he will be in Magnimar.

Stalker: Li will certainly answer Khel in next RP post:) Thanks for interaction!

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Aldern Foxglove

Sep 25, 2024 8:23 am

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You get a full nights rest and wake up in the early morning. Ready for a new day. You see Aldern Foxglove waiting at a table, breakfast almost finished as you step into the common room.

He greets you with a smile and a wave.

You quickly finish a hearty breakfast and pack a meal of cheeses and dried meat for the trail. Going outside, you see Aldern has hired horses from the Goblin Squash Stables for those going on the hunt.

You split up, with one group riding into the nearby Tickwood while the other make an early start to the Kaijitsu mansion. You see people in the streets again, and the city have returned to a semblance of normalcy.

The Hunt

Aldern Foxglove

"So how did you all end up in Sandpoint," Aldern asks as you put the town of Sandpoint behind you and enter the edge of the Tickwood.

Kaijitsu Mansion

You are met by a manservant that rudely answers you. "Master Kaijitsu isn't entertaining visitors at this time. And I am sure that even if he was, he wouldn't take a meeting with rabble like you."

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It had been a while since Wess has ridden a horse, but it was starting to come back to him "I'm afraid my story isn't that exciting a tale sir. Like many fighters, just traveling, looking for glory, helping others when I can." Wess says

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Khel twitched an eyebrow at the rowdy behaviour of the manservant, "Hmm, for a well known person like your lord and master, I feel like the way the hospitality is extended is very much wanting. Especially when you are talking to the heroes of Sandpoint. Does your lord not extend his graciousness to foreigners coming from distant lands of Qadira and Minkai? I already received a gracious welcome from Lord Foxglove so this behaviour paints a rather shallow picture of your esteemed master."

OOC:

Persuading the manservant. Spending a benny to reroll.

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Rolls

Persuasion⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (1) = 1

Persuasion⭐ reroll - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (5) = 5

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While on the road to Lonjiku Kaijitsu's house - Li to Khel and Chigaru (assuming he is going to), when they were exiting the most dense part of the town and have some more privacy from bystanders and passers-by:
"Gentelmen: now I can share with you most interesting information that Master Brodert Quink told me while we were working in his lab!" - apparently Li liked dramatic entrances as much as dramatic beginnings of his conversations.

"Maser Brodert - after many researches that he did - have a theory about an ancient powerful kingdom once existing under our very feet. Under the town of Sandpoint! He also claims that the Old Light (the lighthouse) once was a war machine capable of spewing fire to a range of more than a mile. Do you imagine how helpful it would be to have such weapon harnessed to defend this city? I don't thing there would be a goblin attack like... ever again in this town. But the problem is that as Old Light probably was 700 feet tall back in the day, but now it is just a crumbling ruin and Mayor Deverin refused to allow Master Quink exploring it, on fear that I'd destabilize the ruins more. But have no problem with kids playing in that area. Politicians here are truly different than in Minkai... but not that much" - he reflected fast after recalling some bigger and smaller scandal's that he remembered from the times when he still was at his daymo court.

"Do you imagine exploring the actual Thassilonian ruin, Master Khel? What other inventions we could find there, that would better the lives of people here in Sandpoint and maybe in the whole world? Master Chigaru - does your monastery order could be so old to remember those times?" - Li continued trying to infect his companions with his enthusiasm.

"So I say: after dealing with Kaijistu we should turn our steps towards Mayor office and get us permission to visit those ruins. And when all our companions will be back in town, we should definitely check them... as one thing is bothering me from the moment you told me about the supposed necromancer simply appearing in the cemetery 'out of nowhere.... not being seen by anyone in the town... and now, that we know that this necromancer is most probably: Tsuto - who's return would be a BIG event in town... it doesn't add up... maybe he or his companions use some of those ruins to get into the town undetected?" - Li asked with big eyes, apparently being surprised by his sudden idea too.

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Kaijitsu Mansion
"It's exactly how Master Khel Turbane - the well known globetrotter - as you seem to NOT have any idea bout such things - said: We, as representatives of our designated nations, called in as foreign experts in the field of city defense, acting on behalf of the authorities of this city... are tasked with discussing the defense or evacuation of key members of the local community." - Li tried to sound very formal and professional.

"You don't want to risk your Master even more in such difficult times, do you? We have important information to pass on to him. Only to his ears. Do you really want to explain this to him later? Later, when every day counts as we prepare for next attacks. Because if not us, then the Major himself will show up here, and then the jokes will be over. Understood?!?" - Li ended almost shouting in the way he saw his former daymo have done many times. With the whole strength of his guts.

OOC:

I think mechanically it will be supporting Khel attempt. So +1 or +2 with a rise? Maybe Investigator/Academics will help here to sound even more "formal and professional"?

Rolls

Persuasion* - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (5) = 5

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OOC:

As this is very important to Li - using Bennie in hope of better result...
Edit... lol... apparently it has to be this result. Any bonuses for heigh Academics? Rolling just in case....

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Rolls

Persuasion* - reroll - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (5) = 5

Academics - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (4) = 4

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Saldrina chooses a small pony as her mount if one is available. In response to Lord Foxglove's question, she simply shrugs. "Just luck, I guess. I just happened to be here visiting the festival."

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Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Sep 26, 2024 3:04 am

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Grim always felt odd riding these beasts. He was too big for a pony but not quite big enough for a horse and mule, making the whole thing uncomfortable. Donkeys usually fit him best, but were stubborn bastards and difficult to control at times.

He slowly made his way on top the horse, eventually finding a comfortable, yet stable, position.

"Found my way here eventually after taking odd jobs along the coast."

Changing subjects, he looks over at his riding companions, "Outside of a good meal, perhaps a wager on who will fell the boar first?"

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Pedrop says:

"Maser Brodert - after many researches that he did - have a theory about an ancient powerful kingdom once existing under our very feet. Under the town of Sandpoint! He also claims that the Old Light (the lighthouse) once was a war machine capable of spewing fire to a range of more than a mile. Do you imagine how helpful it would be to have such weapon harnessed to defend this city? I don't thing there would be a goblin attack like... ever again in this town. But the problem is that as Old Light probably was 700 feet tall back in the day, but now it is just a crumbling ruin and Mayor Deverin refused to allow Master Quink exploring it, on fear that I'd destabilize the ruins more. But have no problem with kids playing in that area. Politicians here are truly different than in Minkai... but not that much" - he reflected fast after recalling some bigger and smaller scandal's that he remembered from the times when he still was at his daymo court.

"Do you imagine exploring the actual Thassilonian ruin, Master Khel? What other inventions we could find there, that would better the lives of people here in Sandpoint and maybe in the whole world? Master Chigaru - does your monastery order could be so old to remember those times?" - Li continued trying to infect his companions with his enthusiasm.

Khel stood dead in his track, "Did you say Thassilonian ruins! Master Li, this is the single most thing that has driven me to come all this way. Back in Qadira, I researched some ancient texts that mentioned rudimentary information about Thassilonia; a place ruled by powerful civilisation and their mastery over magic. Some cataclysm befell them and there is no sign of the past civilisation's remains, only ruins. Could this tower mentioned by Master Quink mean that it was a Thassilonian structure empowered by magic? This must be the blessings of Dawnflower herself that I stumbled upon my destination when I was almost on the verge of giving up. I must explore this ruin that you mention. With your and Master Quink's help and the competent capabilities of others, I may discover something new and unravel the mystery of Thassilion magic. Now that you mention it, I think it is possible that our elusive necromancer may have gotten access to the ruins underneath Sandpoint, which is alarming itself. With the evidence from Father Zantus and Master Quink, I am sure we can convince Mayor Deverin to give us the permission to explore the ruins. If not for the knowledge then at least for the security of the town."

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Grimwulf says:

"Outside of a good meal, perhaps a wager on who will fell the boar first?"

Wess was suddenly haunted by the taste of the hagfish challenge. He shakes the memory from his mind and then replies; "Were you thinking first to hurt the boar, or whoever finishes them off will be the victor? I'd hate for us to track the beast and wear it down, just for ol Foxglove to swoop in and claim the kill. "

Aldern Foxglove

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The Hunt

Aldern Foxglove

"Oh, I am more than willing to step back and give you room to do your magic," Aldern says, giving Wess a smile. "It would be an honor to watch you do your magic."

You ride further into the forest and starts looking for tracks. Aldern keeps digging and asking questions to find out more about you. And by the end he seems to become quite taken by Saldrina.

OOC:

I will handle the hunt as a nonlethal quick encounters. That means each of you need to roll. You each get to make a skill check/or attack roll to deal with the boar. You cannot deal with a boar unless someone has been able to track it down using Notice with -2 modifier or Survival.

The Kaijitsu Residence

The manservant shakes his head. "Nothing to be done about it. He is still ill and has yet to get up this morning," the manservant says. "I implore you to come back later in the day. I will inform the master of your visit once he is in shape."

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Khel studied the manservant and asked, "What happened to Lord Kaijitsu? I didn't know that he was ill?"

OOC:

So, if I want to check whether the manservant is lying or not, it would be a notice check right?

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (3) = 3

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OOC:

Yes, that would be Notice. You do know he was supposed to hold a speech on the Swallowtail Festival, but didn't show up claiming sickness.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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"The killing blow makes the most sense." lightly bonking his head to mimic the event.

The halfing then focuses on their surroundings, looking at the ground and foliage for tracks, scat, broken bark, etc.

Rolls

Survival - (1d4, 1d6, RA)

1d4 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (5) = 5

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"Wait?!? Lord Kaijitsu is ill? I forgot about that completely... well that... sadly, may be not a coincidence." - Li commented out loud more to himself then anyone else. Then he turned to manservant and said with passion, changing his tone completely to somehow caring and nice:

"How long it was since your Master have fallen ill? We have the right to suspect that this may not be an ordinary disease. Someone who is consideredenemy to your master has been recently in the town. Your master could be poisoned. Who is taking care of him? Who is his doctor? We must speak with your master immediately and investigate if anyone had a chance to poison him."

Then Li looks at the servant carefully.

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Wess dismounts and then secures his horse. He makes a note of where everyone is the looks and listens for anything that would signify their prey is near.

OOC:

if I'm allowed to use Martial Flexibility for this encounter, I'll use Formation Fighter

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d4, 1d6, RA)

1d4 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (3) = 3

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Saldrina notices Foxglove's attention but says nothing, not wanting to embarrass the man.

OOC:

Since it seems that Grimwulf has successfully tracked our prey, Saldrina will attempt to use earth manipulation to bean the boar with a small stone.

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (63) = 9

Damage - (2d4, RA)

(23) = 5

Sep 27, 2024 11:10 am

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Kaijitsu Mansion

"Just a bit tired, I assure you he has his own physician. I am sure he will be fine in a few short days. Unless you can come with concrete evidence I am not going to let you barge in on Master Kaijistsu," the manservant says. Khel cannot tell any sign of lying from the servant.

The hunt

You are able to corner a big boar and put it to the hunt. Aldern follows excitedly after you, letting you show your expertise.

OOC:

Let's make it a competition. You can each make an attack roll of some sort (Spellacasting, Shooting or Fighting), and whoever gets the highest result gain the killing blow.

Sep 27, 2024 6:44 pm

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"Well spotted Grimwulf! Now let's see if hammer, blade or magic ends this beast!" Wess says, as he rushes towards the boar, letting out a battle cry.

Rolls

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - ATTACK (+Gang Up bonus if it applies) - (1d10+1, 1d6+1, RA)

1d10+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

1d6+1 : (61) + 1 = 8

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - DAMAGE - (d10+d10, RA)

(7) + (9) = 16

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Grim lets out his pent up frustration over what happened in the Bolivar basement out on the boar's head.

OOC:

adding +2 if gang-up bonus and wess's formation fighter are in effect

Rolls

Fighting (Maul) - (1d10+2, 1d6+2, RA)

1d10+2 : (8) + 2 = 10

1d6+2 : (663) + 2 = 17

Damage (Maul) (assuming with raise) - (1d8+1d10+1d6, RA)

(4) + (8) + (3) = 15

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OOC:

Did you want to use Saldrina's roll from earlier, or should she roll again?

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Li finally couldn't hold back anymore and burst out with these words - much less polite than usual, clearly grasping for the last resort:

"Good man! This is about his deceased wife's son: Tsuto! Your master's life may be in serious danger. Does this bother you at all?!? Or are you perhaps pleased with this turn of events?" - he looked at the servant carefully. Then he looked at the previously silent huge half-orc for some help, who until now had seemed silent.

OOC:

@nezzeraj are you with us? :)

Li was so incensed by the servant's resistance and lack of understanding that he seriously began to consider switching to threats.

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 1, 2024 1:29 am

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OOC:

Yep still here! Chigaru is staying in Sandpoint to patrol the town while everyone went off to boar hunt or find Lonjiku. I've been a little busy irl so I don't mind waiting while everyone finishes up their side adventures.

Aldern Foxglove

Oct 1, 2024 11:14 am

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Kaijitsu Mansion

The servant sighs, but seems to eventually relent. "Why don't you make your way to the parlor and I'll inform master Kaijitsu," the servant says.

You are lead into a small parlor filled with an obviously expensive coach and a few chairs near it. A small table with a board game some of you may recognize as a game called Imperial Conquest.

Moments later another servant comes in with a helping of refreshments. Some cheese and some mulled wine.

The hunt

The group is able to find the tracks of a big boar. You track it down and the hunt is on. Saldrina is the first to notice it. And while it looks ready to charge at you, the spell both hurts and spooks it. It runs, as planned, towards Wess and Grimwulf. Wess slices at its side with his axe before Grimwulf bashes it right over the head with a mighty swing.

Aldern Foxglove

Aldern rides up and steps down from his horse. He pats Grimwulf on the back. "What martial prowess. Almost didn't leave any meat for the rest of us," he laughs heartily. "Now help me get it on the back of Autumn Breeze here." He pats the back of his horse.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Ignoring the nobleman, "Impressive hit dwarf, but mine was cleaner. Still, we'll call the gamble even."

He nods at the halfling as well, "Nice job corralling the boar toward us."

With Aldern's help he gets their prize on the horse, looking forward to the meal ahead.

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Khel went inside and took a seat in the parlor. He eyed Li for a moment thinking about the sudden outburst of emotion he expressed before. Maybe the people of Mikai restrict their emotion under a composed veneer or is it that they are prone to sudden burst of intense emotion. He shifted his gaze and checked the surrounding, observing all the interior of the parlour. Maybe, Master Li has a specific interest on Kaijutsu. Kaijutse? What a strange title? Definitely foreign. There is something more than what meets the eye, here.

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Saldrina smiles at the praise, having not expected to be acknowledged.

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At first, when the stubborn servant finally relented and vanished in the deeps of the mansion Li was visibly happy that his pushing actually had some effects. He smiled with a hint of a triumph to Khel when they entered the room for guests. But then... when they sat there and have some time to look around Li - for the first time since Khel met him - started showing signs of nervousness, that he tried to hide pretending that he is interested in the board game.

"Is this today? Will I get finally some proper lead about Misaki? After all those years?!?" - he thought. His head half full of hope and half doubt in the same time.

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"A win is a win. At the very least you should have first choice of cut. Dont underestimate the cheek meat!

You've bested me at drinking, hunting and goblin smashing. I'm almost scared to see what you can't do. Wess says giving Grimwulf a respectful pat on the back.

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The Hunt

Once the dead boar is safely fastened on the horse, you get back on horseback. You start on what looks to be a boring, uneventful ride back to Sandpoint.

About an hour later you come over a female half-elf walking along the path. She steps aside and greets you as you pass. She seems to match the description of the ranger the sheriff mentioned.

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Kaijitsu Mansion

The servant comes back suddenly in a hurry. He seems rather distressed. "This is quite embarassing. The Master is not in his bed. There's no signs of him staying in it this night. I have no idea where he could be."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Grim isn't quite sure how to take the praise, he never got much of it growing up or in the military. He nods at Wess and gives a slight chuckle, "I'm sure there's something you're good at, maybe an eating contest? I've never tried cheek meat before, seems like something for fancier folk."

Seeing the half-elf cross their paths later that day, he remarks to the group, "Must be our lucky day, isn't that the ranger the sheriff mentioned?"

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"Well then, let's hope our luck holds and pray she has some useful information for us."
Wess then says out loud to the ranger; "Hail stranger. How's the hunting for you today?"

Shalelu Andosana

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The Hunt

Shalelu Andosana

The elf greets you with a smile. "Not as good as yours it seems," she says, nodding her head towards the boar.

"Did you mention sheriff Hemlock? I am on my way to see him now actually. I have grim news about goblins."

OOC:

I wrote half-elf in the last post, but she is in fact full elf.

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"WHAT!?!" - Li stood up so abruptly that he throws off the table some parts of the board game.

"What is the meaning of this?!? Is this some kind of weak joke?! You told us a moment ago that he is not willing to stand from his bed and now we get to know that he wasn't even there? To begin with?" - Li was visibly furious... SO UNCOMMON sight for him. But then, he began to control himself as suddenly as he had exploded with anger a moment ago, and said much more calmly:
"I am... I mean... I was royal investigator on the court of Daymo Kawasaki! Quick, lead me to his quarters! We must begin the search immediately!" - Li didn't ask, he was purely giving orders to confused servant, as he would be from the royal family himself.

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"Aye, we appear doubly lucky today, as sheriff mentioned we might like to chat with you." Wess says with a friendly some. He starts to dismount as he ask, "Would you like to ride the rest of the way with us?"

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There it was! The sudden outburst of emotions! Followed by the intense control. Khel was taken aback by the reaction of Li, but he too was quite disappointed on the prospects of finding answers in Kaijitsu's manor. He particularly felt disgusted by the servant's conduct.

He slowly stood up and slowly placed his hand on Li's shoulder, "Master Li. If the situation has truly turned to this, we must look into the matter with an open mind. I think either the man is lying or he is as surprised to this as we are. I know that you are a knowledgeable person with an inquisitive mind but you are rather anxious in matters of Lord Kaijitsu here. Is it something maybe....personal regarding Kaijitsu" (He whispered the last sentence coming closer to Li's ear)

Khel then turned to the servant, eyebrows raised in a questionable look, "My good man, I am finding it very difficult to trust you now. From the time we arrived you have been keeping us in circles and frankly lying to us. We would like to look into your master's room, please. Who knows, maybe we will be able to discover something that might shed some light on your master's whereabouts. Please lead us there."

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Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Oct 5, 2024 2:10 pm

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"Aye, funny you should mention goblins. We just took care of a few in Sandpoint recently, causing havoc during the Swallowtail festival." Grimwulf remarks to the elf.

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Li turned immediately his whole body towards Khel, leaning his head backwards with a surprised expression that he didn't mange to hide.

"Is it that obvious?? I must control myself even more! Yes, very personal... Master Khel..." - Li thinks, without saying anything out loud and trying to ignore Khel question as he wouldn't have time to talk about it at the moment.

But seeing that Khel's watchful eyes do not leave his face, he answers to him, also in whisper:
"Later... Master Khel."

Then again to the servant, after listening to what Khel said, pretending to be completely calm and keeping such tone:
"You heard Master Khel: Please lead us there."

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Shalelu Andosana

Oct 8, 2024 11:58 am

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The hunt

Shalelu Andosana

Shalelu nods at Wess before frowning at Grimwulf's comment. "They are becoming more brazen. Yesterday a farm to the south of the Mosswood was burned down by goblins. I wasn't able to save the farm, but I was able to drive off the goblins and get the farmer and his wife to safety of the neighboring farm."

"That's why I came to see the sheriff. Seems the five biggest goblin tribes have joined together. Even two of these groups haven't been able to work toghether longer than a week due to internal disagreement. So something powerful have gathered them."

The Kaijitsu Mansion

The servant leads you out of the study while he talks. "His illness was just a pretense," he explains. "He found the festivities frivolous and would rather work. Though he has been acting erratic since the attack. Spent all of yesterday in his office, said he should not be disturbed under any circumstance, only coming out for supper... which he hardly touched."

He takes you up some stairs and down a hallway to a large bedroom. Looking in you see a made bed, and dresser. "I haven't heard him leaving the house. Must have been in the middle of the night. I notice his boots are missing."

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Li looks around for any clues in the bed room as he would like to swallow the environment with his eyes, constantly shifting and scanning the whole bedroom.

Li decided that he have to make a great pressure on the servant in hope to stress him out, what could make him leave them in the bedroom or the next room - the office - that he hoped to get to too. He strongly counted on Khel's help with it. Somehow, unconsciously starting to think that they could become a good investigation team... in the foreseeable future.

"I reckon you are completely aware that your Master could be in grave danger right now? So far we don't know, if he knows that one of the persons behind the attack is - most probably - son of his sadly, deceased wife. He wasn't exactly in the best terms with him - from what we heard?" - Li more asked then claimed, looking for some confirmation from the servant.
"What kind of boots? Are they good for long travels? Did he took any horse or other mount with him? We don't have any second to waste here if you want to meet your master ever again and keep your job! We have seen what they are capable of and what forbidden magic they use. Did he took any weapon with him, for the minimum safety at least? " - Li tried to overflow servant with logical and inquisitive questions, so he could press him even more, afraid maybe even and in case of any lie that he was still hiding - catch him read handed.

Finally when he extracted answers for previous questions from servant, not slowing down, hoping that answering all the previous questions would tire servant a little and make him less cautious, he asked: "And on what your master has been working recently? Did he work on this in his office? FOCUS! Your master life could depend on your answers!"

OOC:

Edit: adding Notice roll for the bedroom - I forgot:(

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Rolls

Notice * - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (4) = 4

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"I assure master Kajitsu only buys the best quality," the servant replies. "Bought in Magnimar. So... they could take him far. His stallion is still in its stable, so wherever he has traveled, its in walking distance."

"Tsuto had the delusion that the master killed his own wife," the servant shakes his head in disgust. "Disgracing a great man with spurious slander."

"Master Kaijitsu does not share the secrets of his business with staff, but I would assume it has to do with the glassworks."

Li takes a walk around the room, and it looks pristine. Though you notice that one of the curtains are stuck in the window when it closed. Opening the window and looking outside, you can see footprints in the flowerbed under the window. They are too far away to notice any details on them. You also see a few flecks of dirt on the wall, as if someone climbed up to the window.

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Khel walked around the room checking on the bed and underneath it. He moved around the table dresser and looked at the floor to see if he found anything of notice. He half wanted to see what was in the dresser but without the permission it would be an illegal act. He turned to the servant and said, "It is a big mansion, how many members does Lord Kaijitsu have working for him? Is it only you or is there more? Also, when was the last time you saw your master. Like I know it is yesterday but when exactly? At what time? Do you know what he keeps in this dresser? You do understand that his son is probably trying to target him, so it is very important that you cooperate with us now."

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (5) = 5

Persuasion⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (4) = 4

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Shalelu says:

So something powerful have gathered them."

As they head back to town, Wess continues talking, "We recently fought a horde of goblins in town. I honestly couldn't tell you if they were from different tribes though. Grimwulf here caught and questioned one of them."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Recounting the interrogation, "He was part of the Thistletop clan. Mentioned a human woman with a claw for an arm took over and became their defacto leader. There was also a womanly man with a bow, a wizard by the sound of it, and a nasty bastard of a bugbear, Bruthazmus."

With a questioning glance at Shalelu, "Any of that mean anything to you?"

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Shalelu Andosana

Oct 10, 2024 10:47 am

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Kaijitsu Manor

Khel do not find anything more than Li, but is able to confirm Li's findings.

The servant answers Khel. "We are three who live here full time. A cook, a cleaner and me. We used to be more back when we had a full household. We have no one on duty during the night. I retired to my room around 8 o'clock. At that time he was still in his office. I read a little by the bedside, but I am sure I was asleep by 10 o'clock. I got up at 5 o'clock. I can't hear what's going on in the house from my room, but once I'm up and about I would have heard the door so he must have left between then."

"I hang up his clothes, and he has not taken his coat. Nor has he changed from what he was wearing yesterday. And the master do not have a son. His wife indescretion nonwithstanding, Tsuto was never his son. Don't know what he's suddenly doing back in town now after all these years."

The hunt

Shalelu Andosana

Shalelu nods along. "That fits with what I've learned as well," she says. "There are five big tribes in the area. The Birdcrunchers, the Licktoads, the Seven Tooths, the Mosswood Goblins and the Thistletop Goblins."

"Bruthazmus and I go far back. We've met several times, though non of us have gotten the upper hand."

"One of the goblins I killed threatned that once they had freed Malfeshnekor the whole region would burn," she adds. "Haven't heard the name before."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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At mention of Melfeshnekor, Grim retorts, "Great, let's add another name to the list."

Speaking to the ranger, "The sheriff left yesterday to get reinforcements. We're in charge of the town, or at least it's security, until he gets back."

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Oct 11, 2024 4:49 am

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Khel scratched his beard, "Hmm, this is interesting. It seems like someone entered his room between 8 and 5 o'clock. Not much time has passed between, so if we can follow these tracks, we can get an idea about his whereabouts. So, was Tsuto an illegitimate child of your Master's wife?"

Khel started following the tracks to see where it went.

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Kaijitsu Mansion

"Yes, his wife, Atsuii, had an... indescretion," you can almost feel the derision coming from the servant's voice.

Walking back down to the ground floor, you see the steps came from the wooded area, and goes all the way back to the road where it becomes impossible to follow.

The hunt

OOC:

This is the day after you met with the sheriff, and he left the same day so you know he's no longer in town.

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Furmyr says:

Kaijitsu Mansion

"Yes, his wife, Atsuii, had an... indescretion," you can almost feel the derision coming from the servant's voice.

Walking back down to the ground floor, you see the steps came from the wooded area, and goes all the way back to the road where it becomes impossible to follow.

The hunt

OOC:

This is the day after you met with the sheriff, and he left the same day so you know he's no longer in town.

Gotcha, updated my last post accordingly.

Oct 14, 2024 9:57 am

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The Hunt

Shalelu Andosana

Shalelu turns to look back at the dead boar over Aldern's horse. "Strange way to protect the town?" she muses.

Aldern Foxglove

"I am afraid it is my fault entirely," Aldern replies before anyone else have time. "I inisisted to go hunting with the Heroes of Sandpoint. I am afraid I only got half of them as traveling companions, as the other half remained back in town."

Shalelu Andosana

"The Heroes of Sandpoint?" Shalelu says. "Quite a title. Hope you live up to it."

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Stalker05 says:

Khel scratched his beard, "Hmm, this is interesting. It seems like someone entered his room between 8 and 5 o'clock. Not much time has passed between, so if we can follow these tracks, we can get an idea about his whereabouts. So, was Tsuto an illegitimate child of your Master's wife?"

Khel started following the tracks to see where it went.

"Master Khel? You think Lord Kaijitsu was kidnapped by Tsuto?" - Li nods his head slightly as if almost confirming that he also has similar conclusions.

But he fallows Khel with checking the tracks and specifically tries to determine if:
- those are a tracks of one person or two (as it seems someone entered the mansion and then left it?)
- what direction are they going? To the town or in the wilderness ?
- if there are any other tracks to fallow - i.e. in wooded area, like some cloths part on branches or something like this ( ;-D )

Rolls

Notice * - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (3) = 3

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OOC:

As this is - obviously - all very important for Li, using another Beany just in case, to re-roll.
After roll: lol:) Hoping that some answers will be free... :)

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Rolls

Notice - re roll* - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (2) = 2

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Watching Li investigate the area for any signs or clue, he also tried to notice whether there was any sign of the unknown individual. "That is what I am thinking Master Li. These things are all falling into places if we think from Tsuto's point of view. But, why would he try to kidnap Lord Kaijitsu now, instead of trying it during the festival attack. Everyone was distracted then. Also, if he had really been able to infiltrate today, that means the town is not at all safe. He may already have eyes and ears in the town."

OOC:

Seems like metagaming, but I find it very crucial to not miss any clues this time. So, I want to make a notice roll too. We are doing a very poor job in this Kaijitsu investigation front. Rerolling with a benny.

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Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (2) = 2

Notice⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (64) = 10

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"I hope so, too," Saldrina replies somewhat glumly.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Quipping at Shilelu's musings on the boar and their appointed title, "Think of it as us feeding the town. Mostly us, but there should be leftovers."

Oct 14, 2024 7:57 pm

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"Besides, if we stay close to this guy" Wess says as he points with his thumb at Aldern "He wont get swarmed by goblins again"

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Kaijitsu Mansion

You find tracks of two set of feet leading from the main door that goes down the trail back towards town. Eventually it reaches the more trafficked parts and it becomes hard to figure out which ones goes where. But you are able to track the trail back to the southern bridge over the Turandarok River. It seems the hustle of bustle of the day has wiped out the tracks, so you figure it must have been before people started waking up and opening their stores in the morning (and the last remains of visitors to head back home after the festival).

You know the sheriff's men have patrolled during the night, but haven't had the manpower to have stationary guards on the bridges.

https://i.imgur.com/TKHguHG.png

OOC:

Despite my horrible tracing with a rollermouse, they have followed the trail.

The hunt

Aldern Foxglove

"Yes, I have this group to thank for my life. They gave the goblins a pouncing. How many could there be left?" Aldern says with a smile.

Shalelu Andosana

"If all the goblins tribes are cooperating I figure the next assault can be more than a 100 strong," Shalelu says with a grim expression.

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OOC:

So does the track lead to building with number 50? What's that building?

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OOC:

That's a mistake from my part. Should be from building 49, where you start. It is Kaijitsu Manor

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"Looking at the tracks that are now wiped out by the hard working people of Sandpoint it seems they were heading into the town. And thats a little thought provoking... as if it's really Tsuto who kidnapped Lord Kaijitsu... it would be very risky for him to lead his victim through the whole town. They would have much higher risk of someone actually noticing them and maybe even recognizing Lord Kaijitsu or Tsuto. Besides... why into the town and not outside of it?" - Li fell into deep thought as he watched the water flowing under the bridge they were standing on.

Suddenly he woke up from his reverie and said, with urge need to share his idea visible on his face:
"Master Khel! I have a hipotesis: if our earlier assumptions are correct, that would mean... Tsuto has access to the ruins under the city and is using them to move around the city area! That would explain his sudden appearance on the cemetery and now going 'into the town'. What if he didn't go 'into' the town with Lord Kaijitsu. But..." - Li made a dramatic pause - "rather under it?!?" - Li almost shouted with excitement while checking if Khel is sharing his point of view.

"I will run immediately to Brodert Quink's house again to ask him, if there could be entrance to the ruins near this bridge we are standing on right now and how to look for it. Will you join me or maybe you will ask night guards if they saw a suspicious pair during the night? Or Lord Kaijitsu at least?"

OOC:

Li is planing to do as he said: first Quink, then guards office and same questioning, but maybe Khel want to split here? Or do something else?

Brodert Quink

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Brodert Quink

Brodert Quink

"Three times in two days," Brodert muses as he sees you enter. "What can I help you with this time."

He listen to your explanation and scratches his chin. "If theres is a secret entrance I have never found them," he says, then thinks some more. "But I have heard tell that there used to be smuggler's tunnels under the town as well. Far more recent. They were all bricked up when the law prevailed."

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Shalelu says:

"If all the goblins tribes are cooperating I figure the next assault can be more than a 100 strong,"

"Then let us make haste back to Sandpoint. We have a town to protect, and a boar to roast! "

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Khel nodded to Li, "Well, lets not split anymore. I will accompany you to meet master Quink. Also, I must admit, the sewers is the only place where Tsuto can take Lord Kaijitsu. There is simply no other way; an excellent deduction from you, master Li."

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"We're good, but I doubt that even we can prevail against a hundred-strong goblin force. We need to seek out where the goblins are based and perhaps a direct assault is in order, before they can gather their strength."

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"Yes, yes... Don't be afraid to admit it, Master Quink: you missed our experiments in the lab together." Li allowed himself to make a gentle joke - while taking a seat in one of the chairs still visible between piles of books - feeling that their shared interests could indeed foretell a long-lasting friendship between them.

"Please meet my trusty companion, and already a friend too: Master Khel Turbane. Also a man of science, but leaning more into the science of unknown and weird: magic." - Li introduced Khel with generous gesture. "He may be even more interested in the ruins than I, what is not an easy achievement. We are working together on getting a permit to enter them."

After listening to what old scholar had to say, Li stands up from the chair and says:
"Smuggler's tunnels!? That's even more interesting and probable! That's what city guards should know something about too. And that was our plan to talk with them. Thank you a lot Master Quink again! Your knowledge is invaluable!" - saying the last words almost in the main door's frame of Quinks house, Li is storming once again out of alchemist's dwelling, heading towards sheriff and town guards office, being too excited that their investigation was finally moving forward, to realizing that he left Khel inside and didn't made a proper farewell with gathered.

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Khel bowed to Master Quink, when the introduction was done. "It is my honour and pleasure to meet such a talented mind with invaluable knowledge on alchemical arts and by extension transmutation magic."

Khel was listening to Master Quink's observation about the smugglers tunnel, "It is indeed an interesting fact if the sewer system was utilized for entering the town unnoticed. Such unsavoury fellows exist in all cities and....(Khel noticed how Li responded and stormed out of the building)....I...ah...apologize for Master Li's excitement, Master Quink. He and I have been investigating the town without any good leads. It seems like with your help and knowledge, we have finally found one. So, I will be returning back and talking to the sheriff and town guards regarding the entrance of the sewers. Once again, we are greatly indebted to you." Khel finally exited and rushed after Li who has already ran ahead of him.

Oct 17, 2024 12:14 pm

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The Town Guards

You say your goodbye to Brodert Quink and make haste over to the town guard. Without the sheriff they are running on fumes, and most are out patrolling or getting ready for their shift.

Luckily for you, you are able to find the jailor. A heavily scarred shoanti by the name of Vachedi. He greets you with a grunt.

Once you explain the situation he must think a little. "All the walls were boarded up long ago," he replies in a gruff voice. "I don't think anyone still remember which building that housed them. But they all led to the beach. You might be able to backtrack that way."

OOC:

Chigaru, feel free to notice them as you patrol if you want to join in. Searching the beach will be a time intensive task and those of you

The hunt

You eventually make your way back to town as the sun is setting. You see the citizen still about the streets starts flocking towards you excited to see what you've brought back. Especially as you have brought Shalelu with you as well.

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 17, 2024 12:49 pm

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Furmyr says:

OOC:

Chigaru, feel free to notice them as you patrol if you want to join in. Searching the beach will be a time intensive task and those of you

OOC:

Lol you read my mind!

Chigaru is patrolling the city, making small talk with the villagers, enjoying the weather and getting some exercise. He's chatting with Maver Kesk, town jeweler, when Chakra gives an excited yip and wags her tail. Chigaru looks at what has Chakra so excited and sees her looking at the remaining Heroes of Sandpoint walking towards the jail. He waves at them and booms in his deep voice, "The Heroes have returned! How was the hunt? Did you win? What about the elder Kaijitsu?"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Oct 17, 2024 2:10 pm

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"Aye, you could say we got a raise even," pointing at the elf, "While the rest of us were busy working, how was your stroll about town?"

Oct 17, 2024 3:47 pm

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OOC:

are all of us meeting back up right now?

Oct 18, 2024 9:24 am

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OOC:

That depends on what action Li and Khel decide to take regarding the info they got at he Citadel. In any case, I don't think it will be more than one of two posts to resolve that before you conveniently all meet up again.

Oct 18, 2024 11:23 am

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OOC:

I feel like Khel will talk with the town guard about whether they have seen anyone in the night during their patrol. After that he will probably ask the mayor about the sewer tunnels and report the information that Kaijitsu is missing. Exploring the tunnels comes next but I think everyone should take part in it. My instincts say that it would be a dungeon crawl.

Oct 20, 2024 9:35 pm

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OOC:

Li plans are similar to Khel's. I think we could meet when we will be exiting jail with Khel - when we finally meet, we can set a up a "team gathering" in the inn (the dragon's one, I think?) together in an hour from that time. Then Li and Khel can go talk with Mayor and hunting party can end what they need to end (a proper farewell with noble and inviting ranger to the group?). That's how I see this.

So will Khel continue questioning jailor?

Oct 21, 2024 6:28 am

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Khel nodded at the Jailor Vachedi, "Thank you good sir. Do you perhaps know who was patrolling the gates of Sandpoint? We need to ask something about yesterday night patrol."

Oct 21, 2024 10:26 am

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Khel talks with the guards on patrol last night, and they didn't see anything out of the ordinary. If there had been anyone they must have moved with stealth.

Khel and Li waits until the rest of the group comes back from the hunt to discuss your next move.

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 21, 2024 11:26 am

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"Thankfully quiet. I think Chakra knows the whole town inside and out now and has all of her favorite spots marked. She also has convinced several residents to slip her some snacks during our patrol." Chakra yips in agreement. "Where are you headed?"

Oct 23, 2024 11:52 am

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"Lord Kaijitsu was apparently kidnapped! And we established that most probably he was taken into the town area. We have also found out and confirmed it with Master Quink that there is not only a possibility of ruins under the city, but some smuggler tunnels were build and used here too. Their entrance may be on the beach or under some homes, but we don't know which one. We are going to talk about this with Mayor and want to get a permit for accessing the ruins also. Will you join us?" - Li answered Chigaru.

Seeing the hunters returning:
"Thats admirable catch I must admit! We have one small business to attend and we can meet in one of the inns to plan next steps. Will it be the Dragon's one?" - he planed to set up a group gathering before leaving to Mayor Office.

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 24, 2024 5:13 am

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Chigaru nods. "If this abduction of Lord Kaijitsu is related to the raid on Sandpoint, we are obligated to investigate. Any tunnels that lead into homes could be used to invade the town again."

Oct 24, 2024 11:19 am

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OOC:

To search the beach, anyone involved will have to roll a Perception at -2. Or is the plan to talk to the Mayor

Oct 24, 2024 11:28 am

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OOC:

I think at least Li and Khel go to Mayor, we proposed Chigaru to join, but he didn't stay it explicitly, but as he want to support investigation I think he would go with us.

So: to the Mayor, GM! ;)

Oct 24, 2024 12:51 pm

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Cyrdak Drokkus

When you get to the mayor's office, she is in a meeting and it takes close to a half hour until the door opens and you see Cyrdak Drokkus coming out of her office. He sees you and beams of joy.

"Why if it isn't the Heroes of Sandpoint," he says. "Have you been to see the Harpy's Curse yet? It is quite the performance. Maybe my best work so far. Let me know and I'll put you on the guest list."

He gives you a flourishing bow before heading outside.

Mayor Kendra Deverin

Mayor Deverin comes to the door and waves you inside. "Something tells me you're not here with good news," she sighs, massaging the bridge of her nose.

Oct 24, 2024 1:37 pm

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OOC:

Let's assume we're all together now, along with Shalelu, and at the mayor's? Then beach after?

Oct 24, 2024 1:49 pm

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Khel nodded at Mayor Deverin, "Unfortunately not. You are correct in your assumption, respected Mayor. We have some bad news. Lets start with the worst. It seems Lord Kaijitsu is kidnapped. We have a suspect and we think its his son Tsuto. A recent incident involved someone sneaking into the cemetery and stealing father Tobyn's bones. We found residual necromantic magic. And Now we think that Tsuto is using the old sewers of the town previously used by smugglers to infiltrate Sandpoint and escape with Lord Kaijitsu. If the goblin gets access to the sewers they can sneak and attack from anywhere. So, we need to know where the sewer entrance is in order to save Lord Kaijitsu."

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 24, 2024 1:51 pm

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"I have not had the honor yet, Master Drokkus. I will take you up on that offer," Chigaru says with a polite bow.

After he has departed, Chigaru steps into the Mayor's office. Having not been present at the recent news, he stands in silent support as they inform Mayor Deverin of their new intel.

Oct 25, 2024 8:52 am

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ctme2000 says:

OOC:

Let's assume we're all together now, along with Shalelu, and at the mayor's? Then beach after?

OOC:

I'm perfectly fine with this!

"The other strongly possible hypothesis is that: the persons responsible for recent goblin attack, that are lead by or connected to Tsuto - could use the ruins under the Old Light as part of their means of entering the town unnoticed or they may be now connected with smuggler tunnels network, Mayor" - Li didn't forget to add.

"As I have heard we need your permission to enter those ruins. So in the name of people also responsible for this town safety, I ask you for such permission. Our enemy has means of moving around the town unnoticed, most probably using underground tunnels. And we have to secure those paths and find all entrances. Will you provide us with such permission?"

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Oct 26, 2024 4:05 pm

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"I'm afraid there's more ma'am. Shalelu here also has word that the goblin tribes have banded together." Wess adds with a concerned frown.

Mayor Kendra Deverin

Oct 27, 2024 12:19 pm

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Mayor Kendra Deverin

"Those tunnels have been closed for years. Before my time. They end up at the beach somewhere. But I know there was one at the glassworks, and if Lonjiku has been taken as you said, it could be to gain access to the tunnel," the mayor replies.

"The old light has been explored quite thoroughly, and no one has found any secrets. It has been closed so no one will be hurt by falling debris. But if you think it will help, you have my permission."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Oct 27, 2024 7:23 pm

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"If the goblins are moving underneath the tunnels, we should investigate. Perhaps even collapse them, fall on their rotten heads and take care of the problem."

Oct 28, 2024 3:52 am

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Saldrina nods at Wulf's words. "I share your enthusiasm, but let's not collapse them until we have discovered the fate of Lonjiku."

Oct 28, 2024 4:10 am

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"and lets make sure nothing is above them that will collapse." Wess says

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 28, 2024 6:20 am

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Chigaru grunts. "Best to leave destruction to a minimum. Inspecting the tunnels seems the highest priority. Maybe the goblins used them to enter Sandpoint the last time. At the least we can find where they came from."

Oct 28, 2024 8:07 am

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Khel nodded listening to everyone's opinion, "Looks like there can be two entry point based on what Mayor Deverin said. We can either search the beach or search Lords Kaijitsu's glass works. I say we better get moving fast."

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 28, 2024 8:10 am

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"Or both. If we split up we can cover both entrances at once and meet in the middle to make sure nothing escapes past us."

Oct 28, 2024 9:37 am

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"And what about entrance by the ruins? Still possible. I agree - we should split to look for entrances - but whoever will be successful first, should come for others and we should enter the tunnels together." - Li looked over gathered.

"So who goes to the ruins with me? I can go there with Brodert Quink alone - until with confirm there is any new entrance. Who goes to the glass works? Who will be looking at the beach ?"

Oct 28, 2024 10:01 am

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Khel turned to Li, "Well, if you are going for the ruins, I accompany you Master Li."

Oct 28, 2024 10:21 am

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"I was counting on this Mr Khel!" - Li confirmed enthusiastically.

"So who's going for the beach and who for glass work? The first group finding a proper entrance should gather the rest - I think."

OOC:

So when the group will divide it's forces once again(hopefully last time for the near future) Li intentions will be to go for Brodert Quink's home(again! ;) ), proclaim the exciting news to old scholar, allowing him to prepare a little, and taking him on the ruins site... unless Khel have different plans for this? Than Li will cooperate of course.

Oct 28, 2024 2:38 pm

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Wess speaks up "We don't even know where the entrance on the beach is do we? I'd prefer not to split into three groups if there's a possibility of getting ambushed by dozens of goblins."

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Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Oct 28, 2024 5:34 pm

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Nodding at Wess, "Agreed, the little buggers can quickly overwhelm a small party, especially if there are as many as the elf proclaims. Best for all of us to stick together."

Looking at Li, "We join you for Quink," then at the others, "then to the Glassworks, if closest? If we can't crush them from overhead, perhaps we can lead them out to the beach to drown."

Oct 29, 2024 2:16 am

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OOC:

I am alright with the plan. Lets visit Quink and prepare for the ruins.

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 29, 2024 7:21 am

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Chigaru snorts. "There will not be many within Sandpoint's walls after their last failed attempt. If we stick together and the runts run away, we will likely not be able to catch them. But if you are scared then I will come with you all and keep you safe," he grins, emphasizing his tusks.

Oct 29, 2024 1:19 pm

Oct 29, 2024 1:19 pm

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"I'm NOT scared if goblins. It's not fear big guy, it's tactics. We can't pin them down between us, if we don't even know where the entrance on the beach is."

Oct 29, 2024 4:25 pm

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You quickly find your way over to Quink. He sighs at your rush, but limps along with you to the Old Light.

It rises from sea level and is built into the face of a 120-foot-tall cliff, with the tower extending another 50 feet above that level to culminate in ragged ruins.

OOC:

You may all make a Perception check

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Oct 29, 2024 5:26 pm

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The halfling whistles at the ruined building as he cranes his neck upward, "Hope no one's afraid of heights."

Rolls

Notice - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (65) = 11

1d6 : (5) = 5

Oct 29, 2024 7:29 pm

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"You know what they say, 'it's not the fall.'" Wess says, following Grimwulf's gaze

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d4, 1d6, RA)

1d4 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (65) = 11

Oct 29, 2024 8:10 pm

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Khel eyed the precarious ruins at the cliff edge. He peeked at the cliff edge and quickly walked back. He was indeed not fond of heights. He then turned towards the tower and looked at all the structures scrutinizingly.

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (63) = 9

1d6 : (2) = 2

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 30, 2024 12:01 am

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Chigaru can't help but be impressed by the sight. And the site.

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (5) = 5

Oct 30, 2024 12:36 am

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Saldrina looks at the light with trepidation. She wasn't afraid of heights, per say, but she wasn't exactly thrilled by them either.

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (4) = 4

Oct 30, 2024 12:10 pm

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You spend the better part of an hour looking around. You see no signs that anyone have been here the last few days, and at least not in force. Neither can you find any secret entrances or basement access.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Oct 30, 2024 5:40 pm

Oct 30, 2024 5:40 pm

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Seeing no promising signs of anything, Grim exclaims "Well that was a letdown. Looks like a dead end here, to the Glassworks?"

Oct 30, 2024 5:46 pm

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"Agreed," Saldrina says, more than a little relieved to be leaving the cliffs.

Oct 30, 2024 7:35 pm

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"Well Master Quink, did we miss anything? We don't really have time for sightseeing. You're welcome to stay and explore, but we have t move on." Wess says

Oct 30, 2024 9:05 pm

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"Yes, Master Quink... as you can see we are helpless here... what did you meant by the hypothesis that there could be some entrance in the lighthouse? Any idea if there is still any hope for finding the entrance here? Or we should move on? And maybe look for some other entrance to underground tunnels network? Hopefully some of them could be connected to the ruins complex." - Li asked a little disappointed.

Rolls

Notice * - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (3) = 3

Chigaru Goretusk

Oct 31, 2024 12:56 am

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Chigaru gives a gruff chuckle. "Too bad we didn't split up to use our time more efficiently like I suggested, eh?" Chakra yips in agreement and pees next to the base of the ruined lighthouse.

Brodert Quink

Nov 1, 2024 10:54 am

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Brodert Quink

"If it had been an obvious entrance I would have found it many years ago," Brodert Quink says defensively. "What I have been wanting to do is bring in people from Magnimar to excavate to find the truth of the matter."

Nov 1, 2024 11:50 am

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Khel listened to Brodert Quink and nodded empathetically. "You are right Master Quink. We are dealing with ancient ruins of Thassilon. We have to approach this from a historical perspective. It won't be here standing out on the open. We have to see what lies underneath." He retraced his path back and looked at the walls of the structure trying to make an educated guess about how the structure will look like. He also scanned the wall to find out any notable writings that can indicate something. Finally he walked back to see the structure from a distance trying to find out if there is any place where a entry passage can be located. He also tried to find a probable safe place with a moderate weak wall for the structure to break into.

Rolls

Academics - (Structure outline) - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (3) = 3

Common Knowledge⭐ - (Probable safe entry points for excavation) - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (63) = 9

Common Knowledge⭐ - Weakest and safest part of the wall - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (6) = 6

1d6 : (3) = 3

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OOC:

Just so you know, a proper excavation will be a project that will take several months. You are pretty sure no one has been here in force so it probably won't solve any of the problems with goblins or potential kidnapping.

Nov 3, 2024 12:52 pm

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OOC:

Well, in that case we need to go to the glassworks or the beach. I will roleplay Khel that it doesn't seem like they can make any progress quickly so they will go for the other entry routes.

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 3, 2024 1:36 pm

Nov 3, 2024 1:36 pm

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Finished relieving himself, Chigaru turns to the others. "If the Kaijutsu son is behind this, his father's glassworks is the logical place to begin. It is one extraordinary coincidence or else an exploited advantage." Chigaru walks past everyone back to town, heading towards the glassworks.

Nov 3, 2024 8:39 pm

Nov 3, 2024 8:39 pm

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Saldrina mulls it over for a few moments before going off after Chigaru. She hurries to catch up with the half-orc, taking two strides for each of his.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 4, 2024 12:04 am

Nov 4, 2024 12:04 am

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As the two head off, "I'll take that as a yes." Grim retorts, and heads up to join them, needing one and a half steps for every two of Chigaru's.

Nov 4, 2024 12:31 pm

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You make your way to the glassworks, a befuddled Brodert Quink still trailing behind you. You see the glasswork is still active from the smoke coming from the furnace. Not common at this time of day, but nothing you would find unusual. It wouldn't be strange for Lonjiku to keep the workers working overtime to make up for two days of inactivity.

Though coming closer you see all the windows have the curtains blocking the view inside and all three entrances (main entrance to show room, the back entrance meant for the workforce and the loading room) seems to be locked.

Anyone listening to the doors or windows may give me a notice roll at -2 due to the rumble of the furnace.

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 4, 2024 1:36 pm

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Something seems suspicious to Chigaru. What kind of glassworks has all the curtains drawn, hiding their wares from view? Chigaru presses an ear up to a window.

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d6-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d6-2 : (61) - 2 = 5

1d6-2 : (3) - 2 = 1

Nov 4, 2024 3:24 pm

Nov 4, 2024 3:24 pm

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Wess mimics Chigaru and tries to hear what's going on inside.

Rolls

Notice⭐ - (1d4, 1d6, RA)

1d4 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (4) = 4

Nov 4, 2024 4:27 pm

Nov 4, 2024 4:27 pm

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Saldrina examines the locked doors at the main entrance. It struck her as strange that the door should be locked during business hours.

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Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 4, 2024 6:39 pm

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Grim makes his way to a window further down and tries to listen in, or see if can catch anything through the curtains.

OOC:

soooo, I think I just unlocked x-ray vision with that roll lol

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Rolls

Notice - (1d6-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d6-2 : (5) - 2 = 3

1d6-2 : (6665) - 2 = 21

Nov 4, 2024 7:48 pm

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Chiagru can hear some high pitched laughter from inside. Grimwulf even picks up a few words that he recognize as the goblin language, though he don't know the language so is unable to pick up its meaning.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 4, 2024 11:42 pm

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The halfling's face turns into a scowl at hearing the goblins. He hurries back to the others, "There be goblins inside."

Unsheating his maul, "Let's go say hello."

Nov 5, 2024 3:54 am

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"Fine by me!" Wess says, bringing out Dawn's Light

Nov 5, 2024 10:29 am

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OOC:

With the doors locked, it would take either a Thievery check to pick the lock or an Athletics to break it down. Or you could go through the window.

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 5, 2024 11:21 am

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Chigaru nods. "But not together. Spread out, enter through multiple doors. It will confuse them and give us the element of surprise as well."

OOC:

Can we get a map of the glassworks?

Nov 5, 2024 12:03 pm

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https://i.imgur.com/B9uSxQK.png

OOC:

It's from the room with the furnace to the north on the map you hear the sound of goblins. Entrances are to the west into the round room to the east into the loading docks and to the north near the stairs. The stairs lead down to the beach.

Nov 5, 2024 2:48 pm

Nov 5, 2024 2:48 pm

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Saldrina scowls. She hadn't expected that the goblins would have infiltrated the city in such a manner, and that upset her. She should have seen it coming. She steps in behind Grimwulf, ready to offer magical support to the warrior.

Nov 5, 2024 5:26 pm

Nov 5, 2024 5:26 pm

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As the party moved towards glasswork, Khel walked close to Brodert Quink. "I am sorry Master Quink for not looking into the ruins. From what I got from an initial cursory glance, it seems quite old and needs careful planning with lot of tools and labour to correctly find an entrance and explore the ruins. I am grateful to you for showing me the location and as much as I want to excavate it right now, I don't think I will find anyone willing to spend sometime here. Especially when everyone is worried about Lord Kaijitsu. But, once all these things settle down, I will hire a team and look into this ruin at my downtime. I will also invite you then so that you can share your knowledgeable insights regarding the ruins. Anyway, I thank you again for accompanying us and showing this location to me."

He then proceeded to the glassworks where everyone seemed to be listening on the door and getting ready to barge in. He moved closer to Chigaru and said, "I am guessing you all are planning on entering the glassworks? Lead the way."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 5, 2024 6:53 pm

Nov 5, 2024 6:53 pm

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"Pincer movement? Me and her" nodding at Saldrina, "take the east. You and your group take the West." nodding at Chigaru.

Looking at Li and Wess, "Take the north? Cut off any escape to the beach, we two meet up and push toward the loading docks to the half orc?"

Nov 5, 2024 8:01 pm

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Wess nods in agreement. His face set in grim determination, ready for the task ahead. He looks to Li to see if they are ready.

Nov 5, 2024 11:21 pm

Nov 5, 2024 11:21 pm

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Li nods towards Wess without another word - clearly getting focused on the coming fight. Only something reassembling a brief flash in his eye appeared on his face when they got near the designated entrance, while he was drawing out his katana. He was ready.

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 6, 2024 1:26 am

Nov 6, 2024 1:26 am

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Chigaru nods. "My thoughts exactly. Mr. Quink, I suggest you stay here. And if I may request a favor, please watch Chakra here. Goblins don't like dogs and I don't want her in harm's way. Let's go, Master Khel." Chigaru makes for the western doors and gets ready to open the doors at the same time as the halfling.

Nov 6, 2024 10:14 am

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OOC:

Will handle this in encounter mode. Will draw cards for you if only to have a chance for jokers and earning bennies. You all get one round to do stuff. To get through a door you need to roll either Thievery or Athletics. If you have a suitable weapon you might also break down the door (you need to do 8 damage to break it and it has a parry of 2).

Action cards drawn in order of: Wess, Grimwulf, Chigaru, Li, Khel, Saldrina, Shalelu, Unknown and Unknown 2

We'll call it a new session and you all is back at 3 bennies (or 4 for those with the right Edges). GM bennies refresh at 6 players, plus 1 for drawing a joker. They spend their card not knowing about you and doing nothing, so you may all act.

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Deck Draws

Initiative

10 of Hearts

4 of Clubs

9 of Spades

2 of Clubs

3 of Spades

King of Spades

2 of Spades

Red Joker

9 of Clubs

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 6, 2024 10:53 am

Nov 6, 2024 10:53 am

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Chigaru tries the door, silently if its unlocked, and also as silently as possible with a good shoulder shove if not.

Rolls

Athletics⭐ - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (85) = 13

1d6 : (664) = 16

Nov 6, 2024 11:56 am

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OOC:

Damn! You probably have punched the door lock out.

Nov 6, 2024 2:51 pm

Nov 6, 2024 2:51 pm

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Chiagaru burst down the door and reveals a showroom within. You see no sign of goblins, and the shelves are filled with bottles, windowpanes and glasswork art. None of it seems to have been disturbed. A couple of doors lead deeper into the building.

Nov 6, 2024 3:53 pm

Nov 6, 2024 3:53 pm

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Khel followed Chigaru inside the looming glassworks wondering what to find inside this silent ominous place.

Nov 6, 2024 4:05 pm

Nov 6, 2024 4:05 pm

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OOC:

I think Wess and Khel need to be swapped on the map.

Wess raises his axe to open the door the hard way before pausing to ask Li; "Did you want to go in, or wait here and see if any goblins come out?"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 6, 2024 6:17 pm

Nov 6, 2024 6:17 pm

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Grim sets his maul against the door, "We'll go in three." over his shoulder at Saldrina. "One. Two..." he swings the weapon into the door, "Three!"

Rolls

Fighting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (7) = 7

1d6 : (1) = 1

Damage (+2 w. Maul) - (1d8+1d10+2)

(1) + (6) + 2 = 9

Nov 7, 2024 12:30 pm

Nov 7, 2024 12:30 pm

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crazybirdman says:

OOC:

I think Wess and Khel need to be swapped on the map.

OOC:

Sorry, will fix.

Grimwulf crashes the door in and reveals a small loading room. A wheelbarrow sits against a wall here, and shelves on the walls contain additional reagents to create different colors of glass. A safe on the floor hangs open.

Three doors lead further into the building. From one of them you can clearly hear the sound of the furnace as well as goblins.

On the other side of the building, Shalelu sneaks in after Chigaru and Khel. She moves to one of the doors and opens it, revealing a hallway beyond.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 7, 2024 4:24 pm

Nov 7, 2024 4:24 pm

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Hearing the goblins from one, Grim goes to the other two doors, slowly opening them to peek inside.

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Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 7, 2024 11:58 pm

Nov 7, 2024 11:58 pm

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Chigaru follows the hallway to its end and peeks around the corner.

Nov 8, 2024 4:48 am

Nov 8, 2024 4:48 am

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Saldrina is right behind Grimwulf.

Nov 8, 2024 8:45 am

Nov 8, 2024 8:45 am

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crazybirdman says:

OOC:

I think Wess and Khel need to be swapped on the map.

Wess raises his axe to open the door the hard way before pausing to ask Li; "Did you want to go in, or wait here and see if any goblins come out?"

"We all go in... and crush them from every side." - a glimpse of passion for violence flew over Li's face, who knew well enough that it may be the goblins and Tsotu who not only kill and kidnap people, but may be the sole cause of him loosing the only lead about Misiaki he had for years! With a probable demise of Lonjiku Kaijitsu!

But he got himself under control once more and just added with calm voice:
"Be my guest and lead the way. Your weapon will function much better with a task of crashing the door with one hit. I will be one step behind you."

Nov 8, 2024 3:41 pm

Nov 8, 2024 3:41 pm

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Khel followed Chigaru into the building eyed the dusted shelves and undisturbed bottles. He peeked through the corner of a wall trying to see if there were any goblin ahead.

Nov 8, 2024 5:00 pm

Nov 8, 2024 5:00 pm

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Wess gives Li a nod of acknowledgement, and with a flourish of his ax, hacks at the door. "Knock knock" he says as the door comes down.

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 3 2

Combat Edge: NA

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Rolls

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - ATTACK - (1d10+1, 1d6+1, RA)

1d10+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

1d6+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - DAMAGE - (d10+d10, RA)

(8) + (6) = 14

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - ATTACK reroll - (1d10+1, 1d6+1, RA)

1d10+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Nov 8, 2024 7:27 pm

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OOC:

You can save your benny. The door has a parry of 2 so you only needed 2 to hit it. Break in my real life Kingmaker campaign now, but will try to post a follow up this weekend.

Nov 9, 2024 11:56 pm

Nov 9, 2024 11:56 pm

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OOC:

ok, thanks. Holiday weekend here, so no rush

Nov 10, 2024 2:23 pm

Nov 10, 2024 2:23 pm

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You sneak ever forward and you are all quickly able to find the goblins. A grizzly scene appears before you as you open the door to the glassworking room. Eight bodies lies in various stages of dismemberment; the goblins have been burning legs and arms in the furnace with glee and pouring melted glass on the remains. In the central alcove sits the obviously dead body of Lonjiku Kaijitsu propped up in a chair, he is encased in thick runny sheets of hardened glass. Eight goblins are currently carrying out the gruesome task of dismembering the bodies.

OOC:

Drawing cards for a new round in order of Wess, Grimwulf, Chigaru, Li, Khel, Saldrina, Shalelu, Goblins, ???

OOC:

Group A is first: Wess and Chigaru

The goblins are around 11 inches away from the northern entrances and 10 from the southern entrances.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Wess	Ace of Spades	A	6	9 (3)	0/3	3
Chigaru	Queen of Spades	A	6	7	0/3	3
Shalelu	10 of Spades	B	5	8 (3)	0/3	3
???	10 of Diamonds	B	?	?	?	?
Goblins	9 of Spades	B	5	4	-	-
Saldrina	9 of Hearts	C	2	5	0/3	3
Li	9 of Diamonds	C	6	8 (3)	0/3	3
Khel	4 of Spades	C	4	5	0/3	3
Grimwulf	2 of Clubs	C	7	8 (2)	0/3	4

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Deck Draws

Initiative round 2

Ace of Spades

2 of Clubs

Queen of Spades

9 of Diamonds

4 of Spades

9 of Hearts

10 of Spades

9 of Spades

10 of Diamonds

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 12, 2024 3:13 am

Nov 12, 2024 3:13 am

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Chigaru is disgusted at the sight but relieved the goblins are preoccupied. He attempts to sneak is way closer, using crates, shelves, dead bodies, or whatever will help himself stay concealed.

Rolls

Stealth⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (663) = 15

Nov 12, 2024 4:35 am

Nov 12, 2024 4:35 am

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Wess isn't afraid of these goblins, and plan to makes that well known by trying to intimidate them into giving up. He storms into the room yelling; "Alright little piglets, who is first to be slaughtered?"

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 3

Combat Edge: NA

Rolls

Intimidation - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (62) = 8

Nov 12, 2024 9:56 am

Nov 12, 2024 9:56 am

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OOC:

Rolling

Rolls

Goblin Spirit vs Intidmidation - (1d6, RA)

(3) = 3

Goblin Notice Group Roll - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (2) = 2

Shalelu Attack vs Goblin - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (6) = 6

1d6 : (664) = 16

Shalelu Damage - (1d8+2d6, RA)

(4) + (34) = 11

Goblin Red vs Wess - (1d6-4, RA)

(1) - 4 = -3

Blue Goblin vs Wess - (1d6, RA)

(2) = 2

Blue Goblin Damage - (2d6, RA)

(164) = 11

Purple Goblin vs Wess - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Purple Goblin Damage - (2d6, RA)

(25) = 7

Green Goblin vs Shalelu - (1d6, RA)

(2) = 2

Green Goblin Damage - (2d6, RA)

(21) = 3

Pink Goblin vs Shalelu - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Pink Goblin Damage - (2d6, RA)

(31) = 4

Brown Goblin vs Grimwulf - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

Brown Goblin Damage - (2d6, RA)

(53) = 8

Yellow Goblin vs Grimwulf - (1d6, RA)

(1) = 1

Yellow Goblin Damage - (2d6, RA)

(645) = 15

??? Notice - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (7) = 7

1d6 : (5) = 5

Nov 12, 2024 10:20 am

Nov 12, 2024 10:20 am

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Chiagaru is able to keep low to the ground and keeps hidden behind one of the workbenches.

Wess comes in thundering and is able to scare the closest goblin before Shalelu rushes in and shoots an arrow right in one of the goblins eyes.

The goblins don’t need long to react though and rushes at Wess and Shalelu.

Red goblin is able to run to reach Wess and tries to slice him. Though between the stress of running as well as being distracted by Wess’ intimidating presence it is a clear miss.

Blue goblin moves closer drawing its bow and fires at Wess. The arrow misses him and hits the wall behind him.

Purple goblin copies his companion and gets closer while firing an arrow at Wess. It bounces off his armor.

Green and Pink goblins move closer as well, also drawing their bows and firing at Shalelu. The first one misses and the second one is unable to penetrate her leather armor.

Brown goblin moves in the other direction towards Grimwulf and fires an arrow at the hobbit. The arrow hits the doorframe beside him.

Finally yellow goblin also targets Grimwulf, theoretically, as the arrow hits the roof before breaking.

OOC:

You are all up again.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Wess	Ace of Spades	A	6	9 (3)	0/3	3
Chigaru	Queen of Spades	A	6	7	0/3	3
Shalelu	10 of Spades	B	5	8 (3)	0/3	3
???	10 of Diamonds	B	?	?	?	?
Goblins	9 of Spades	B	5	4	-	-
Saldrina	9 of Hearts	C	2	5	0/3	3
Li	9 of Diamonds	C	6	8 (3)	0/3	3
Khel	4 of Spades	C	4	5	0/3	3
Grimwulf	2 of Clubs	C	7	8 (2)	0/3	4

GM Bennies: 7

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Nov 12, 2024 11:26 am

Nov 12, 2024 11:26 am

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Li rushes in - as promised - after Wess, seeing approaching goblin he tries to slice the foul creature in half...

OOC:

I don't remember right now if you can divide your move before and after the main action in SW, but if yes, and if the attack will be successful Li will try to go the closest he can towards yellow and purple goblins he will be able to. If not successful he will stay in touch with the red goblin, but have it between him and Wess. So if possible standing behind nearby table - in relation to blue and purple goblin - hopefully getting some cover bonus from the table against their arrows.
REMINDER TO SELF: write RP of Li reaction seeing Kaijitsu dead - next post.

Rolls

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Attack Roll - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (1) = 1

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Damage Roll - (d8+d6+1, RA)

(3) + (61) + 1 = 11

Nov 12, 2024 1:54 pm

Nov 12, 2024 1:54 pm

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When Khel enters the room, he is almost horrified after seeing the glass encased dead body of Kaijitsu. "Oh no! What horrific barbarity!" His face twist in rage. "You worthless creatures! You will burn to death." In anger Khel, climbed up the table and approached the group of goblins ahead. The air in front of his palm hazed and orange ball of flame appeared. He pointed it out in front of him and bathed the area with gushing flame.

OOC:

I am going to place the cone in such a way that I get all the blue, green, purple and pink goblins. Spending 3 powerpoints and rolling with a -1 to get the damage bonus. Rerolling. Rerolling with a benny. Can you spend a second benny to reroll? If you can, then I will try with another benny.

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Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d10-1 : (2) - 1 = 1

1d6-1 : (5) - 1 = 4

Spellcasting - (1d10-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d10-1 : (5) - 1 = 4

1d6-1 : (5) - 1 = 4

Spellcasting - (1d10-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d10-1 : (1) - 1 = 0

1d6-1 : (4) - 1 = 3

Spellcasting - (1d10-1, 1d6-1, RA)

1d10-1 : (107) - 1 = 16

1d6-1 : (5) - 1 = 4

damage roll - (4d6, RA)

(53652) = 21

Nov 12, 2024 6:21 pm

Nov 12, 2024 6:21 pm

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Saldrina blanches at the sight of the glassed-over Lonijiku, but turns her attention to the goblins. "You like fire? Allow me to oblige!" She hurls a ball of flame at the nearest goblin.

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (3) = 3

Damage - (2d4, RA)

(343) = 10

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 12, 2024 6:49 pm

Nov 12, 2024 6:49 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Seeing the gruesome sight of dismembered bodies, his mind goes to the possibility of Shayliss being there . A rage takes over like none before and he rushes to the nearest goblin, screaming "DIE!"

OOC:

I'll go for whichever one Saldrina doesn't get with her firebolt

OOC:

Rage, round 1

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Rolls

Fighting (Rage - wild attack) - (1d10+2, 1d6+2, RA)

1d10+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Damage (Maul) - (2d10+2, RA)

(73) + 2 = 12

Nov 12, 2024 10:47 pm

Nov 12, 2024 10:47 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Wess just laughs at the goblin next to him and he brings Dawn's Light down in it. "Step right up!"

OOC:

Attacking red, and will take the Improved Nerves of Steel Edge for the rest of this encounter.

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 3

Combat Edge: Improved Nerves of Steel (5 rounds left)

Rolls

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - ATTACK - (1d10+1, 1d6+1, RA)

1d10+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - DAMAGE - (d10+d10, RA)

(5) + (3) = 8

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 13, 2024 1:52 am

Nov 13, 2024 1:52 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Chigaru sees a pair of goblins straight ahead on this side of the long work table and decides to engage with the closest of the pair. He runs, surprisingly lightly for his massive build, and leaps into a flying dragon kick.

Rolls

Unarmed Attack - ATTACK - (1d8+1, 1d6, RA)

1d8+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

1d6 : (4) = 4

Unarmed Attack - DAMAGE - (1d8+d4, RA)

(5) + (1) = 6

Nov 13, 2024 10:44 am

Nov 13, 2024 10:44 am

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OOC:

D'oh! I forgot to give new cards for round 2, so Wess and Chiagaru may be later in the round. Here is the cards. Post will soon follow.

Deck Draws

Initiative round 2

King of Spades

Jack of Spades

Jack of Clubs

Black Joker

3 of Clubs

3 of Hearts

8 of Diamonds

6 of Diamonds

7 of Clubs

Nov 13, 2024 10:51 am

Nov 13, 2024 10:51 am

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Li rushes into the room and stabs at the closest goblin, but misses.

Khel enters the room and Khel fireblasts the room, taking three goblins down in one swift motion.

On the other side of the battlefield Saldrina sends another bolt of fire, though that one hits the workbench next to the goblin.

Grimwulf rushes in and slays one of the goblins.

Wess makes it quick and the goblin in front of him has a bleeding gut wound as it falls dead to the ground.

Chiagaru rushes in at one of the few remaining goblins, but it dodges his blow.

OOC:

Khel: You can use Bennies until you succeed or roll a critical miss. But now you’ve spent all your bennies on one roll. You can’t get the pink Goblin without also targeting Chigaru or climbing on top of the worktable.

https://i.imgur.com/QFLRedh.png

Wess and Chigaru has acted in round 2, but Li and Grimwulf can act now.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Li	Black Joker	C	6	8 (3)	0/3	3
Wess	King of Spades	A	6	9 (3)	0/3	3
Grimwulf	Jack of Spades	C	7	8 (2)	0/3	4
Chigaru	Jack of Clubs	A	6	7	0/3	3
Shalelu	8 of Diamonds	B	5	8 (3)	0/3	3
Goblins	7 of Clubs	B	5	4	-	-
???	6 of Diamonds	B	?	?	?	?
Saldrina	3 of Hearts	C	2	5	0/3	3
Khel	3 of Clubs	C	4	5	0/3	3

GM Bennies: 7

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Nov 13, 2024 12:02 pm

Nov 13, 2024 12:02 pm

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OOC:

Khel still has one benny. He gets one free reroll for evocation magic school specialization. Also, I noticed something. I have not been using my staff all this time, which gives a +1 to spellcasting.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 13, 2024 6:55 pm

Nov 13, 2024 6:55 pm

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Before the goblin's corpse even has time to tumble to the ground, Grim narrows his eyes and immediately goes after the next one.

OOC:

Rage, round 2

OOC:

goblin w. yellow dot

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Rolls

Fighting - (1d10+2, 1d6+2, RA)

1d10+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Damage (Maul) - (2d10+2, RA)

(71) + 2 = 10

Nov 15, 2024 7:47 am

Nov 15, 2024 7:47 am

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While running towards next goblin Li sees the body of a person he think is Lonjiku Kaijitsu... slowing his steps he feels flabbergasted... demolished even... deep down inside...

But soon... expression of shock and lost hope on his face... start to turn into something else... something that don't appear there very often. Pure anger... hatred even.
"KAI!" - he shouts in the manner of Minkai warriors, rather then scholars and runs with amazing speed towards the goblin near Chigaru trying to cut it into few pieces, without mercy. While shooting his shurikens at other one.

OOC:

As I have joker for initiative I guess it's +2 for everything, and doing two actions makes as total of 0 mod. Attacking the pink goblin with katana and yellow with shurikens. I assumed medium distance.

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Rolls

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Attack Roll - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (4) = 4

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Damage Roll - (d8+d6+1, RA)

(4) + (3) + 1 = 8

Shuriken Cold Iron - Attack Roll - (1d6-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d6-2 : (3) - 2 = 1

1d6-2 : (1) - 2 = -1

Shuriken Cold Iron - Damage Roll - (d8+d4, RA)

(7) + (43) = 14

Nov 15, 2024 7:49 am

Nov 15, 2024 7:49 am

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OOC:

As this is important scene for Li(too bad I don't have time to write better RP :( ) I'm using bennies for both attacks, assuming those above didn't hit.

Rolls

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Attack Roll - reroll -1 Bennie - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (4) = 4

Shuriken Cold Iron - Attack Roll - reroll -1 Bennie - (1d6-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d6-2 : (62) - 2 = 6

1d6-2 : (1) - 2 = -1

Nov 15, 2024 2:21 pm

Nov 15, 2024 2:21 pm

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Grimwulf rushes forward and with a heavy swing he takes down another goblin.

Then a furious Li runs up to slize through the last goblin in the room.

Shalelu moves further into the room. "No sign of your half-elf."

As a calm comes over the room, a door near Saldrina opens and a shocked goblin stumbles to draw his dogslicer. He calls down to the basement. "INTRUDERS! FILTHY LONGSHANKS!"

Saldrina is able to hear sound of movement coming from the basement.

OOC:

The yellow one has already been dealt with and the katana strike will hit (even with a -2 from the distance [You needed to run to reach the pink goblin])

The goblin that came up from the basement is 2 inches from Saldrina, 9 inches from Grimwulf, 20 from Chiagru and Li and 30 inches from Khel and Wess.

Saldrina and Khel can act.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Li	Black Joker	C	6	8 (3)	0/3	3
Wess	King of Spades	A	6	9 (3)	0/3	3
Grimwulf	Jack of Spades	C	7	8 (2)	0/3	4
Chigaru	Jack of Clubs	A	6	7	0/3	3
Shalelu	8 of Diamonds	B	5	8 (3)	0/3	3
Goblins	7 of Clubs	B	5	4	-	-
???	6 of Diamonds	B	?	?	?	?
Saldrina	3 of Hearts	C	2	5	0/3	3
Khel	3 of Clubs	C	4	5	0/3	3

GM Bennies: 7

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Nov 15, 2024 2:29 pm

Nov 15, 2024 2:29 pm

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OOC:

Ok, so getting back to 3 bennies:)

Nov 15, 2024 2:33 pm

Nov 15, 2024 2:33 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Khel hears the voice of more goblins and rushes forward to check on them.

OOC:

Can Khel get into spell range of the goblin?

Nov 15, 2024 4:04 pm

Nov 15, 2024 4:04 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Saldrina reacts quickly, sending another bolt of flame at the nearest goblin.

EDIT: Spending a benny to reroll.

Last edited November 15, 2024 4:06 pm

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (3) = 3

Damage - (2d4, RA)

(31) = 4

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (6) = 6

1d6 : (3) = 3

Nov 15, 2024 5:38 pm

Nov 15, 2024 5:38 pm

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OOC:

You are 30 inches away, and have 20 feet range. Your pace is 6, but can add to it with a d6 running die. If you roll a 4 or higher you are just at the edge of your range. But the spellcasting roll will be at -2 due to running.

Nov 15, 2024 5:50 pm

Nov 15, 2024 5:50 pm

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OOC:

Well, I think Khel will just move and don't do any spells for this turn.

Nov 15, 2024 8:48 pm

Nov 15, 2024 8:48 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Saldrina sends a bolt flying at the closest goblin, shaking it. Meanwhile Khel runs closer to the fray.

OOC:

Drawing initiative. Will update post soon

Deck Draws

Initiative round 3

Jack of Clubs

Red Joker

8 of Diamonds

10 of Hearts

Queen of Clubs

9 of Spades

Jack of Diamonds

7 of Spades

8 of Hearts

Nov 15, 2024 8:58 pm

Nov 15, 2024 8:58 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

OOC:

The red goblin will spend a Benny immediately to get rid of shaken, as they drew bad this round. You are all first. Shalelu will hold her action last.

Another joker on your side. Remember that all of you gain a bennie every time your side draws a Joker.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Grimwulf	Red Joker	A	7	8 (2)	0/3	4	+2 to actions this round
Khel	Queen of Clubs	A	4	5	0/3	3
Shalelu	Jack of Diamonds	A	5	8 (3)	0/3	3
Wess	Jack of Clubs	A	6	9 (3)	0/3	3
Li	10 of Hearts	A	6	8 (3)	0/3	3
Saldrina	9 of Spades	A	2	5	0/3	3
Chigaru	8 of Diamonds	A	6	7	0/3	3
Goblins	7 of Spades	B	5	4	-	-
???	8 of Hearts	B	?	?	?	?

GM Bennies: 6

[ +- ] Battlmap

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 15, 2024 9:44 pm

Nov 15, 2024 9:44 pm

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OOC:

6 Bennies total

OOC:

Despite drawing a Joker, Grim will spend the round quickly searching the dismembered bodies, making sure none of them are Shayliss, or her family

He hears the goblin cry out nearby, and despite the need to make him scream instead, the minute part of his brain not completely taken over by rage briefly wins out and Grim quickly looks over the dismembered bodies, praying none of them are Shayliss or her family. Yes, even Ven.

Rolls

Notice - (1d6+2, 1d6+2, RA)

1d6+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

1d6+2 : (64) + 2 = 12

Nov 15, 2024 10:20 pm

Nov 15, 2024 10:20 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Wess is much further away from the action then he'd like to be. He says, "None of these imps looks like leader material. Let's press on" and heads toward the basement stairs.

OOC:

moving as far as i can toward the stairs.

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 5

Combat Edge: Improved Nerves of Steel (4 rounds left)

Nov 16, 2024 11:51 am

Nov 16, 2024 11:51 am

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Grimwulf takes a cursory look around the room, and sees no one he is overly familiar with. He can recognize a couple from the clientel of the town's various taverns. As far as he can tell, they are all the workers that lives in the glassworks.

Meanwhile Wess rushes forward.

Nov 16, 2024 5:52 pm

Nov 16, 2024 5:52 pm

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Khel ran towards the direction of the stairs from where the sound of the goblins were coming from.

OOC:

So, did we get 2 benny back for each jokers drawn by the party? Also, moving and rolling the d6 for running.

Rolls

Run - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Nov 16, 2024 6:02 pm

Nov 16, 2024 6:02 pm

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Saldrina takes a moment's reprieve to bring up a protection spell on herself.

[ +- ] Protection

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (3) = 3

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 17, 2024 12:12 pm

Nov 17, 2024 12:12 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Chigaru follows Khel to the far end of the workroom.

Nov 17, 2024 2:33 pm

Nov 17, 2024 2:33 pm

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Khel hustles closer to the goblin and is almost side by side with Grimwulf. Soon followed by Chigaru.

Saldrina casts a spell and covers herself in a translucent armor.

OOC:

Just Li left to act, he is 20 inches away from the goblin. If you are able to run 8 inches (get a 2+ on your running die) you will be within range of a shuriken, but at -6 (-4 from range and -2 from running).

Nov 20, 2024 11:18 pm

Nov 20, 2024 11:18 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

OOC:

Please for give me for the delay, but I have another very busy week at work. So I guess Li is at 5 bennies now. I think following will take whole turn for Li?

Knowing well enough - already - that his companions are more then capable fighters and so far there is only sight of pathetic and disgusting goblins in the enemy ranks... Li couldn't help, but to run towards Lonjiku Kaijitsu apparently dead and tortured body to examine it.

For some bystanders it might have looked like Li was mourning the dead nobleman... but unfortunately the truth was that his face showed constantly changing expressions of: years of exile from his homeland, the sense of failure and unfulfilled duty he had carried all this time, and now the loss of the only trace of Misaki he had found in over a year. So with desperation evident in his movements he began to check the corpse and called out loud in a hollow, hopeless voice: "Grimwulf! Is this Lonjiku Kaijitsu!?!"

OOC:

I'm assuming here: Li haven't seen Kaijitsu ever before.

Rolls

Notice * - examining body and it's belonging - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (5) = 5

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 21, 2024 1:58 am

Nov 21, 2024 1:58 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Grim steps over to Li, taking in the gruesome sight of the man's body encased in glass, face forever contorted in unimaginable pain. Even through the distortion he can confirm that it is indeed Kaijitsu.

Hearing the desperation and rage in the ever even keeled investigator's voice surprises the halfling, but just for a moment. The rage once again smothers all other emotion and thought. Placing his hand on Li's shoulder, "Come, let us show them how we treat such monsters. No mercy."

Nov 21, 2024 10:02 am

Nov 21, 2024 10:02 am

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OOC:

Thanks for that Ctme2000 - I imagine it as really good scene! :) Assuming the fallowing happens AFTER Li managed to examine Kaijitsu's body for clues and his belongings. What should happen before Grimwolf approached him.

Li lowers deeply his head for a moment over his chest, as he would fall in deep thinking state. Closes the eyes for a second. And freezes for a moment. Causing a little surprise in Grimwulf that apparently began to be overflown with rage once again.

But then he rises his head again and opens his eyes. They are changed. They are no longer the inquisitive, but cordial eyes of royal investigator that believe in the right and purpose of his duty. They became cold. Like iron. Cold iron, reforged countless times, in the furnace of many defeats and disappointments. But also training and discipline. The cold that was ready to act... with soulless precision and... indeed... no marcy. Or - in fact - any other sight of human emotions. There is only one thing in Li's mind right now.

Retribution.

Li rises from his crouching in front of Lord Kaijitsu's body. Slowly looks at his katana, that he was holding in his right hand all this time. Dirty from blood of previous goblin. Then is slowly turning his gaze straight into Grimwulf eyes. Makes a slow nod with his head. Without saying another word. Then without any previous indication, suddenly runs towards the stairs that lead to the basement and... sounds of more goblins. To surprise of his friends, his steps seam to make no sound on the stone floor. He runs in complete silence. Silence only known to Death herself... when she comes to take someone in the middle of a night.

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Nov 21, 2024 9:32 pm

Nov 21, 2024 9:32 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Shalelu rushes forward as well, not able to get close enough to get a good aim on the goblins.

Two of the goblins rushes forward towards Saldrina, and slashes at her with their swords. She dodges the first, but the second is able to connect with her. The dogslicer slices through her magical shielding and shakes her.

Two more goblins comes out of the stairwell and armed with bows, one shoots at Grimwulf and the other at Saldrina. Both of them hit. The first one breaks upon impact on Grimwulf and the other bounces off the magical armor protecting Saldrina.

OOC:

Will draw new action cards in next post

Nov 21, 2024 9:34 pm

Nov 21, 2024 9:34 pm

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OOC:

Li and Chiagaru is up first. Li is 6 inches away from closest goblin, Chiagru is 8. Problem is it is a tight fit with Saldrina guarding the door.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Chigaru	Ace of Spades	A	6	7	0/3	3
Shalelu	Queen of Hearts	A	5	8 (3)	0/3	3
Li	Jack of Diamonds	A	6	8 (3)	0/3	3
Goblins	10 of Spades	B	5	4	-	-
Saldrina	9 of Spades	C	2	7 (2)	0/3	3	Protection +2 armor round 2/5; Shaken - make Spirit roll or spend 1 bennie to act normally.
Khel	9 of Hearts	C	4	5	0/3	3
Grimwulf	7 of Diamonds	C	7	8 (2)	0/3	4	+2 to actions this round
Wess	6 of Hearts	C	6	9 (3)	0/3	3
???	6 of Diamonds	D	?	?	?	?

GM Bennies: 5

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Deck Draws

Initiative round 4

6 of Hearts

7 of Diamonds

Ace of Spades

Jack of Diamonds

9 of Hearts

9 of Spades

Queen of Hearts

10 of Spades

6 of Diamonds

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 21, 2024 11:13 pm

Nov 21, 2024 11:13 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Chigaru dashes to the table next to the door Saldrina entered and jumps onto it. "Don't rush in alone! The space is too tight to fight effectively!"

OOC:

Closed the gap but stand next to the door. Suggesting Saldrina backs out.

Nov 25, 2024 9:30 am

Nov 25, 2024 9:30 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Li's "calm rage" doesn't make him think about strategy or reason. He has one focus now: slashing... ending the existence of those foul creatures, that are capable of such atrocities.

He runs straight into crowded room, then around the western goblin, just to stand in the middle between goblins trying to harm Saldrina. In the split second his foot touches the ground to take a stance... Li begins slashing around with his katana.

OOC:

Hope it's possible? Should I roll something to get into the center of the room? Li will be moving around the left-most goblin, so not loosing 'the contact' with him. But I presume as he was at 6 inches from Li... for Li to get into the center of the room, he has to run. So using Running(-2 to attack) this turn and:

[ +- ] Sweep

Hope it will not hit Saldrina, as Li will be in the center between 4 goblins and she is a little further away... but if it will... Li is in such state of mind that he would risk it.... :/

Rolling for 4 goblins damage. But Li would use bennies in until he would cut down at least 2 goblins.

-1 benny and rerolling this attack.
-1 benny and rerolling this attack.
-1 benny and rerolling this attack.

Thats better! :D

And the damage went not so bad. Ending this post:)

Adding Bonus Damage for the Rise in attack roll(have meaning only for Goblin East) , so I think: all goblins are down now! In this room at least...:)

Last edited November 25, 2024 9:41 am

Rolls

Running distance - (d6, RA)

(2) = 2

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Attack Roll - (1d8-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d8-2 : (6) - 2 = 4

1d6-2 : (2) - 2 = 0

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Attack Roll, reroll - (1d8-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d8-2 : (1) - 2 = -1

1d6-2 : (2) - 2 = 0

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Attack Roll - (1d8-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d8-2 : (1) - 2 = -1

1d6-2 : (4) - 2 = 2

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Attack Roll - (1d8-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d8-2 : (86) - 2 = 12

1d6-2 : (4) - 2 = 2

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Damage Roll - Goblin W - (d8+d6+1, RA)

(1) + (4) + 1 = 6

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Damage Roll - Goblin E - (d8+d6+1, RA)

(1) + (1) + 1 = 3

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Damage Roll - Goblin N - (d8+d6+1, RA)

(5) + (1) + 1 = 7

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Damage Roll - Goblin S - (d8+d6+1, RA)

(4) + (62) + 1 = 13

Bonus demage for the rise. - (d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Nov 25, 2024 1:17 pm

Nov 25, 2024 1:17 pm

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OOC:

I think the only way to get past the goblins in the current setup would be to use a push.

https://i.imgur.com/q8B59Ci.png

There is a running start for a +2 to your roll. Will let you try one retroactively but at a -2 penalty due to multiple actions. If you succeed, you will push the goblin to around here (2 inches instead of 1 due to difference in size):

https://i.imgur.com/AhSHrFD.png

Allowing the rest of your round to go off without a hitch. All you have to do is beat its roll of 5

Rolls

Goblin resist push - (1d6, RA)

(5) = 5

Nov 25, 2024 1:27 pm

Nov 25, 2024 1:27 pm

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OOC:

SO I guess the final mod = 0. Holding my thumbs for it! :)
After roll: beat? Or 5 is enough?

Last edited November 25, 2024 1:28 pm

Rolls

Strength - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (5) = 5

Nov 26, 2024 12:06 pm

Nov 26, 2024 12:06 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Li pushes his way into the middle of the goblins and lets loose with a sweep. The first goblin is hit and falls down dead, the next one is able to avoid most of the sweep, making him momentarily shaken. The last two goblins however, don’t have time to react and is almost split in half by the attack.

Shalelu runs forward and sends an arrow down on the remaining goblin around Li. However she misses (Missed, used a benny, and still missed)

The goblins are quick to swarm Li however (spending a benny to unshake green goblin, as he failed his spirit roll).

The first goblin hits with a devastating attack, hitting the investigator in the thigh (1 wound, or you can spend a benny to soak).

Two more goblins charges at Li, the first one misses, but the second one hits, though a weak attack is not able to cut through his armor.

The last goblin can’t reach anyone and instead taunts Li. "Your skull will make a good goblet gift for boss!" (Taunt result 5, resisted by a smarts roll. Unless success, Li becomes Distracted [-2 to all Trait rolls for one round]).

OOC:

Saldrina needs to make a Spirit roll to remove shaken. And Li a Smarts roll.

Group C can act (Saldrina [2 inches away from nearest goblin], Khel [10 inches from nearest goblin], Grimwulf [7 inches from nearest goblin] and Wess [22 inches away from nearest goblin])

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Chigaru	Ace of Spades	A	6	7	0/3	5
Shalelu	Queen of Hearts	A	5	8 (3)	0/3	4
Li	Jack of Diamonds	A	6	8 (3)	0/3	2	1 wound can be soaked; must make Smarts TN 5 roll or be Distracted.
Goblins	10 of Spades	B	5	4	-	-
Saldrina	9 of Spades	C	2	7 (2)	0/3	5	Protection +2 armor round 2/5; Shaken - make Spirit roll or spend 1 bennie to act normally.
Khel	9 of Hearts	C	4	5	0/3	3
Grimwulf	7 of Diamonds	C	7	8 (2)	0/3	6	+2 to actions this round
Wess	6 of Hearts	C	6	9 (3)	0/3	5
???	6 of Diamonds	D	?	?	?	?

GM Bennies: 4

[ +- ] Battlmap

Nov 26, 2024 1:56 pm

Nov 26, 2024 1:56 pm

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Wess heads over to the rest of the group, still eager to be in the middle of the action.

OOC:

still moving as far as i can toward the others.

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 5

Combat Edge: Improved Nerves of Steel (3 rounds left)

Nov 26, 2024 2:28 pm

Nov 26, 2024 2:28 pm

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Khel watched as Li charged forward and obliterated some of the goblins but then got swarmed by more. Knowing that he will get overwhelmed by them, Khel rushed forward, took out his staff sending a flaming bolt at one of the goblins.

OOC:

Targeting purple goblin. Using staff to get +1 and taking -1 to conserve powerpoints.

Last edited November 26, 2024 2:29 pm

Rolls

Spellcasting (bolt) - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (102) = 12

1d6 : (4) = 4

damage roll - (3d6, RA)

(452) = 11

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 26, 2024 6:45 pm

Nov 26, 2024 6:45 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Seeing Li dash ahead, he runs after him. Upon hearing the man cry out in pain, the halfing lets out a roar and swings at the goblins surrounding his friend.

OOC:

if possible looking to sweep attack yellow, pink, and green

OOC:

Maul is cold iron, AP 2

OOC:

Rage, round 4

Last edited November 27, 2024 1:22 am

Rolls

Fighting - (1d10+2, 1d6+2, RA)

1d10+2 : (7) + 2 = 9

1d6+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Damage (Maul) - (2d10+1d6+2, RA)

(44) + (1) + 2 = 11

Nov 27, 2024 4:48 am

Nov 27, 2024 4:48 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Saldrina attempts to steel herself.

Rolls

Spirit - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (61) = 7

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 27, 2024 7:06 am

Nov 27, 2024 7:06 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Chigaru hears biff, bam, boom, pow, aaaiiieee, aaarrghhh from the room beyond and assumes the goblins are losing. He shouts encouragement to his teammates. "You can do it! Aim low, block low! And don't get backed into a corner!"

Nov 27, 2024 9:58 am

Nov 27, 2024 9:58 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

WhtKnt says:

Saldrina attempts to steel herself.

OOC:

That's a success so you can act as normal this round.

Nov 27, 2024 10:53 am

Nov 27, 2024 10:53 am

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Wess moves closer.

Khel sends a bolt of fire, and you hear a high pitched scream as one goblin burns in front of you. Despite the terror of the situation, the other goblins laugh at his fate.

Grimwulf runs in with a fury, and with an overhead strike caves in another goblin skull.

OOC:

There’s really no room for another character to do a sweep inside the small room. Not without hitting Li

Saldrina left, and only two goblins left standing green and pink.

Nov 27, 2024 2:50 pm

Nov 27, 2024 2:50 pm

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Saldrina flings a firebolt at green.

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (103) = 13

1d6 : (1) = 1

Damage - (2d4, RA)

(23) = 5

Raise on damage - (1d6, RA)

(3) = 3

Nov 28, 2024 11:04 am

Nov 28, 2024 11:04 am

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Another goblin meets its fate as Saldrina’s bolt finds its target.

One lone goblin remains, and looks frightful, though he gets some resolve as he sees an half elven figure coming out of the basement with uncanny speed.

He looks out the door at Li and then the rest of the group. "The heroes of sandpoint. Figured you’d come. How about I just kill you now so you won’t have to see the town fall!"

He lets loose with a powerful punch that hurts far more than you’d think. (Stunning fist, leaves Li Vulnerable, as well as doing 1 wound or leaving him shaken if he soaks the damage from the goblins).

The last remaining goblin, bolstered by his leader’s appearance, charges at Grimwulf with determination. The halfling parries the blow with ease however.

Saldrina backs off a little and lets loose with another bolt of energy at the newly revealed Tstuo, but misses him.

Tsuto with his uncanny speed lets loose with another couple of punches at Li. They both hit, but not as hard this time. The first one is able to shake the investigator however. (First attack did enough damage to cause a wound unless you are able to get rid of your already shaken condition)

OOC:

Feel bad for ganging up on Li, but he’s placed strategically so the enemy can’t get past. You need to pay a benny if you want to soak, if you don’t you end up with 3 wounds.

The rest of you may act.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Goblin	Ace of Diamonds	A	5	4	-	-
Saldrina	Queen of Spades	B	2	7 (2)	0/3	5	Protection +2 armor round 3/5
Tsuto	Jack of Clubs	C	8	9 (2)	0/3	1	Speed round 4/5, Boost Trait (Fighting) round 4/5.
Grimwulf	10 of Clubs	D	7	8 (2)	0/3	6	+2 to actions this round
Li	8 of Hearts	D	6	8 (3)	0/3	2	1 wound can be soaked; must make Smarts TN 5 roll or be Distracted, shaken or 1 more wound based on the soak roll. Then 1 more wound, unless you spend a benny to get rid of Shaken. Must make a Spirit roll to get rid of Shaken to act in any case. Vulnerable
Chigaru	8 of Clubs	D	6	7	0/3	5
Khel	6 of Hearts	D	4	5	0/3	3
Wess	6 of Clubs	D	6	9 (3)	0/3	5
Shalelu	3 of Diamonds	E	5	8 (3)	0/3	4

GM Bennies: 4

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Deck Draws

Initiative round 5

6 of Clubs

10 of Clubs

8 of Clubs

8 of Hearts

6 of Spades

Queen of Spades

3 of Diamonds

Ace of Diamonds

Jack of Clubs

Nov 28, 2024 3:20 pm

Nov 28, 2024 3:20 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Saldrina prepares another bolt of fire for Tsuto, this one bolstered with extra power (spending 2 points of Power to triple the effect).

[ +- ] Elemental Manipulation

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (9) = 9

1d6 : (4) = 4

Damage - (6d4, RA)

(3232143) = 18

Extra damage from Raise - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Nov 28, 2024 10:15 pm

Nov 28, 2024 10:15 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Laughing at the goblin's attack, "You should've stayed afraid!" as he counteracts with his own blow.

OOC:

Rage, Round 5; Fatigued next round

OOC:

Not sure if you've been including it in your attacks, just fyi, I'm Vulnerable while raging

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Rolls

Fighting - (1d10+2, 1d6+2, RA)

1d10+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

1d6+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Damage (Maul) - (2d10+2, RA)

(64) + 2 = 12

Nov 29, 2024 12:48 am

Nov 29, 2024 12:48 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

OOC:

can Wess break through one of these windows to get outside?

Chigaru Goretusk

Nov 29, 2024 5:16 am

Nov 29, 2024 5:16 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Chigaru growls at the sounds of more fighting and the voice of someone knew. "Why can this never be simple?" he mutters. Chigaru dashes in and spies some wooden casks between himself and the half-elf fighting with his compatriots. I hope they aren't too heavy he thinks. He gives a mighty kick, hoping the cask rolls over the half-elf or at least knocks him down.

OOC:

Loooool. Guess they're filled with lead.

Last edited November 29, 2024 5:17 am

Rolls

Strength - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (1) = 1

Nov 29, 2024 6:38 am

Nov 29, 2024 6:38 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Khel was surprised at the new voice, but his anger piled up when he saw that it was Tsuto. "Well, well. If it's who we think you are. We will see who will fall before!" Khel snapped his finger and a dark hole opened up under Tsuto from where chain came out to strangle him.

OOC:

Casting entagle with tough modification.

Rolls

Spellcasting (Entangle) - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (3) = 3

Nov 29, 2024 8:03 am

Nov 29, 2024 8:03 am

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

OOC:

Ok... I will try to do it in order, to not get lost...
1. Spending a Bennie to make a Soak roll for a potential wound in the thigh from previous round.
- so 0 Wounds, not Shaken, 1 Bennie left. (14! Looks like sight of Tsuto made Li almost impervious for any damage and wounds... :D )
2. Smart roll to resist goblins lame ;) taunt...
- "What a little f**** brat of abomination! Your skull is so ugly, that it wouldn't make even as potty." ;) Effect: Distracted [-2 to all Trait rolls for one round])
3. Li is hit by crazy half-elf, due to previous Soak roll it leaves Li Shaken and not wounded, but also Vulnerable.
4. Next round: The Crazy attacks again! But Li is using his last Bennie to get rid of Shaken, before getting another hit and leaving him Shaken again.

But... it's Tsuto! Making Li immediately refocus on him entirely
Rolling to see if Li will act this turn... Not shaken anymore! :D
5. I hope I can make a Wild Attack against Tsuto? And I want to make 2 attacks? Do they both can be a Wild Attack? I hope so. It will make final mod for both: +2(WA) -2(Two Actions)-2 (Distracted) = -2, yes? Do Vulnerable stack in SW? Making the rolls.
6. Ok, rolling for 1st attack damage in case it has hit, and that will be all about Li's actions. I will write the narration afterwards.

WOW... what a roll! Li - if he has hit (and I really hope so!) - apparently is really angry and Tsuto... and has potential of making quite a few wounds on him... would be perfect considering my previous narrations... :)

Li is hit by the goblin in the thigh, sighing quietly in pain... but then, he see Tsuto emerging from the basement. The look of a man that caused all the suffering for the town and making Li loosing the last lead about Misaki he may ever get: made Li almost impervious for any damage and wounds... Li shifted his position, reading his katana to fulfill the justice... only to trip over a small, green, disgusting creature... shouting insults out of its snout.
"What a little f**** brat of abomination! Your skull is so ugly, that it wouldn't make even as potty." - Li answered, but immediately refocused on Tsuto.

But Tsuto... wasn't waiting... when Li rises his eyes from annoying goblin... to his surprise, he sees a fist going with amazing speed and heading for his nose... hitting hard as hammer and throwing him few steps back. The blood began to pour from his nose in a rather strong stream. But the investigator seemed not to care at all. He wiped it away a bit with his sleeve, looked at it... seeing that the blackness of his robe had become even more intense.

At that moment he realized that Tsuto was an opponent who did not forgive such mistakes and momentary hesitation. At the last moment, he sank into his stoic nature, shaking off the previous blow, only to receive another blow, this time: a kick aimed at the solar plexus. Which unfortunately hit the target, leaving him momentarily out of breath.

But it was not air that Li needed now. Li needed something that he interpreted to himself as Justice. Although deep down, he knew that a much more fitting word would be: Revenge. Retribution. Atonement. For all those evil people who had kidnapped Princess Misaki, and sentenced Li to eternal wandering. And in that very moment... all those evil people were represented by one being: Tsuto.

Li rose his head.... engulfed with pain, out of breath, with face and cloths soaked with his own blood... he looked at Tsuto, who wasn't expecting Li to be able to make any move at all, after all those hits he took... But the look in Li's eyes froze the heartless vilian... and made him start to back off... as Li started to make step after step... making Tsuto feel as if ground started to slip from under his feet... eatch step faster... and faster... until Li got close enough to make one precise, swift... cut from left to right with his katana... trough Tsuto belly, backbone and finally leaving his body on the other side...

The look on Tsuto's face and in his eyes showed that at first he didn't know what just happened... and that was how it remained... for ever... as his upper body slid down the equally disoriented mass of his legs and hips... to fall on the ground with a unpleasant sound.

OOC:

Endo of post. I really hope the roll indicated that Li was able to kill him... :D

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Rolls

Vigor - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (662) = 14

1d6 : (2) = 2

Smarts - resisting taunt - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (4) = 4

Spirit - start of the turns, getting rid of the Shaken - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (5) = 5

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Wild Attack Roll - (1d8-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d8-2 : (81) - 2 = 7

1d6-2 : (65) - 2 = 9

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Wild Attack Roll - (1d8-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d8-2 : (6) - 2 = 4

1d6-2 : (1) - 2 = -1

Katana Cold Iron(Two Hands) - Damage Roll - (d8+d6+1, RA)

(82) + (661) + 1 = 24

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OOC:

I assked AI to correct my description:

[ +- ] AI correcting my narration

Li felt the goblin’s jagged blade tear into his thigh—a sharp flare of pain, but one that he met with a stoic grimace. His breath hitched as his eyes rose to meet the figure emerging from the shadows of the basement: Tsuto. The architect of the town’s suffering. The man who had severed Li’s last fragile link to Misaki’s whereabouts. A fire ignited in Li’s chest, hotter than the wound in his leg. Pain, it seemed, no longer mattered.

Shifting his stance, Li gripped the hilt of his katana, the polished blade glinting faintly in the dim light. Justice would be served. He stepped forward, only to falter—his balance stolen by a cackling, leering goblin that darted underfoot. The vile creature hurled crude insults, its voice a grating mockery of language.

"Your skull is so grotesque," Li growled, his voice low and steady, "it wouldn’t even serve as a chamber pot." Yet his attention was already turning back to Tsuto.

Tsuto, however, wasted no time. As Li’s focus returned, it was too late—the criminal was already upon him. A fist shot forward like a thunderclap, slamming into Li’s face with the force of a hammer. The world tilted, and he staggered back, crimson rivulets spilling from his nose. He wiped the blood on his sleeve, a streak of dark red staining the black folds of his robe. The investigator stood, silent, unmoving—a mountain weathering a storm.

But Tsuto pressed the attack. His next strike came like lightning: a kick to Li’s solar plexus. The breath fled his lungs, and for a moment, he doubled over, teetering on the edge of collapse.

Yet air was not what Li needed. What he sought now transcended the physical. Justice—or perhaps vengeance—burned brighter than any wound. Memories of Misaki, of her captors, of a fate cruelly imposed, coalesced into a single truth: Tsuto was all that stood between him and retribution.

Li straightened, his breaths shallow but steady. Blood painted his face, and his robes clung to his skin, heavy with sweat and crimson. His eyes met Tsuto’s, and the villain hesitated. Li took a step forward. Then another. With each step, Tsuto faltered, his confidence ebbing like the tide. The ground beneath his feet seemed to shift, the air thick with unspoken judgment.

Li moved faster now. In a single, fluid motion, he closed the distance, his katana a whisper of steel as it arced through the air. The blade met its mark, slicing cleanly from Tsuto’s side, through his spine, and emerging on the other side in a spray of red.

For a moment, Tsuto stood frozen, his face a mask of disbelief. Then his upper body slid free, crashing to the ground with a sickening thud. His legs remained, swaying briefly before crumpling like a puppet with severed strings.

Li stood amidst the stillness, his blade slick and glinting in the faint light. Justice—cold, brutal, and unyielding—had been delivered.

What to say... Much better... At least mine was made with real emotion;)

P.S. GM: Can you show us Tsuto art in higher resolution?

Wounds: 0	Toughness: 8 (3)	Parry: 6	Bennies: 0
Effects:	Shaken; Distracted [-2 to all Trait rolls for one round]), Vulnerable: Actions and attacks against the target are made at +2 until the end of his next turn.), ]	Stats mod:	-

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crazybirdman says:

OOC:

can Wess break through one of these windows to get outside?

OOC:

Should be no problem. The glass is thin and fragile and any action would automatically break them. Though just jumping through may cause damage from cuts, but hitting it with anything and jumping through should be piece of cake.

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Saldrina lets loose with a devastating bolt of fire, that would have taken down a goblin easily. But the half-elf stands there without barely a scratch.

Then Grimwulf caves in yet another goblin skull. Taking care of the last one of them.

Chiagru tries to push one of the barrels over the half-elf. But they are heavier than they look, and it turns out the one he kicks is filled with coal for the furnace. He hurts his foot in the attempt (-1 pace until end of encounter as Critical Failure effect)

Tsuto lets loose with a devastating attack, and the body of Tsuto goes limp, only held up by Khel’s magical chains.

OOC:

Sorry, I posted your action WhtKnt, got started with botting you a little early. So we’ll go with your rolls, so Tsuto will have to use his last benny to soak. He rolls poorly, so spend a GM bennie to reroll and gets a 15. So he soaks all 3 wounds.

Could have spent a benny to soak, but the description of his death is too good to change :P

So, encounter over. You gain a point of Conviction for taking down Tsuto.

GM Bennies: 3

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Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru holds his injured foot and hops around. "Irori's palms, that hurts!" he swears.

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OOC:

What is a point of conviction? Also, is Tsuto dead?

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OOC:

At least dying, if you work quick you should be able to bring him back.

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Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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The halfling's rage abating as the final goblin falls, a wave of fatigue suddenly rolls over him.

Grim turns and sees the slumping corpse of a man at the end of Li's blade. With a surprised look on his face, "Wait, what did I miss?"

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Saldrina blinks twice and shakes her head as though coming out of a trance. "What just happened?" she asks.

Shalelu Andosana

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Shalelu Andosana

Shalelu pulls an arrow out of one of the goblin corpses and inspects it for damage, before joining you near the body of Tsuto. "They came from below," she says. "We should make sure there are no more down there."

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru limps over to Tsuto to check if he's alive. He nods to Shelalu. "We should inform the mayor quickly before we go. She will have a lot of work dealing with this...slaughter." Chigaru avoids looking back into the glassworks and the horrific scenes there.

Rolls

Healing - (1d4-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d4-2 : (42) - 2 = 4

1d6-2 : (2) - 2 = 0

Shalelu Andosana

Dec 2, 2024 11:45 am

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Shalelu Andosana

"I wouldn't want to leave this place empty," she says. "If the professor is still waiting outside, we can send him."

A quick look outside reveals that Brodert Quink still is standing outside with a worried look on his face.

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Khel nodded at the one called Shalelu, "You are right, I will inform the professor." He went out and talked to Brodert Quink, "Master Quink, it seems like our worst fear has been confirmed. Tsuto Kaijitsu was in fact in league with the goblins and may have probably organized the attack on Sandpoint. I don't know about internal matters, but it seems he had some strained relationship with his father? So much that he had murdered him, and we had to kill him out of self-defense and righteousness. Who knows what else he had planned for Sandpoint. However, this news must reach Mayor Deverin and, to my knowledge, the last remaining Kaijitsu, Ameiko, the daughter of Lord Kaijitsu. We need to investigate the glassworks, so can you perhaps deliver the message for us?"

Khel returned to the glassworks and went close to Li, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Master Li, I can sense a storm in you. (He looked directly at his eyes) When the sands blow in the raging winds and fly with impunity, the desert snake waits under the dunes, letting it pass. You heat the sands until you get glass, clear as the sky reflecting you on it's surface. But a glassblower knows that heat is important. How to let it go and cool down precisely so that it doesn't get cracked. Tsuto may have been the storm, and you might have got your glass, but what is it that rages inside you? Be careful about it's heat; less it cracks you and you lose yourself."

He then turned to the corpse of Tsuto and said, "Did he organize the goblins to attack? I don't think he was an arcane practitioner. Why would he take father Tobyn's bones then? Who else is he working with? We need to find out."

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Wess catches up with the rest of the group and peers at the bodies on the ground "Is this what all the fuss was about?"

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Listening to Khel's speech, Grimwulf starts shaking his head, "I disagree. Li, use that rage to keep yourself going, wear it like a warm blanket, and if the fire gets too hot and consumes you, arise from it like the phoenix to smite your enemies again, and again, and again."

The halfling then double taps the head of his maul on the ground in two sharp clangs, as to exclaim his point, "It's worked well for me so far.", choosing to ignore the numerous times when it hasn't.

"As for your second point Khel, let's see what we find." Grim heads toward Tsuto's body, well, two distinct pieces of it, and searches through the clothing.

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Strapped across his shoulder is a composite longbow he never had time to use in the cramped quarters. In a quiver strapped to his belt you find 20 arrows. Of more interest is a mysterious potion that you later will identify as a Potion of Minor Healing. In a pouch you find 10 platinum coins. You also can't help but notice his silver earrings, you think they could be worth something to the right buyer (worth 12 gp each).

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After the final swing and being sure that his enemy is no more... a treat to anyone... Li bends in half with convulsions, gasping for some air and finally experiencing the pain that he forced to stay out of his conciseness... until... what had to be done... was done. Another stream of blood flew from his nose, but he put the sleeve of his robe to it once more to stop it. Coughing, he stands up, slowly regaining his strength. He stands there looking with blind eyes at Tsuto body, with straight back and lowered kata, completely oblivious to Khel departure outside and him returning back.

"Loose myself? " - Li repeated after fellow magician with a voice of a person that just woke up from deep slumber: "No... that... is not suppose to happen. I can't... not yet, at least. I still have a duty to fulfill..." - with strong resolution in his voice, still a little absentminded Li answered Khel.

"Yes, still. And again." - Li smiled - apparently coming to his senses - towards Grimwulf, that he knew would never miss an occasion to shake Li out of his stoic calm way of being.
"Nice try." - Li commented getting back to his usual polite way of conducting himself

"Speaking of loosing someone... shouldn't we head down the stairs immediately and see what they were preparing there?" - he resolutely noticed.

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru turns from inspecting Tsuto's body to peer at the sword-wielder. He frowns with concern at the coughing and the sudden blood. "You don't look well, my friend. Maybe you should visit a healer in town before pressing on. You have blood on your face." He looks back at Tsuto and shakes his head at the senseless waste. His sister should be notified at the least, and it would be improper to rob him of personal effects. Chigaru stands up, knees popping with the sound of large branches cracking. "Master Khel, also please ask Professor Quink if he doesn't mind watching Chakra for a little longer while we investigate further."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Dec 3, 2024 6:48 pm

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Grim pockets three of the platinum coins, figuring to use them later at the gambling hall. No need to get greedy as he can make more there. Perhaps enough to even start a fund for the unfortunate victims of this slaughter. Eyeing the other items and not seeing any use for them, remarks "If anyone else fancies a bow and some earrings, all yours."

Getting up, he sees Li cough up what looks to be blood, and at Chigaru's mention of needing a healer, worriedly remarks, "I found this bottle, if it'll help."

OOC:

1 platinum equals 10gp

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Khel stooped down and checked Tsuto's clothes for anything out of ordinary. A letter maybe? A journal? Other magical artifacts? He then took 2 platinum coins for himself and nodded at Chigaru. "I will convey it to Master Quink." He went back to notify Brodert Quink and later returned to follow his companion further inside the Glassworks.

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OOC:

Mechanicaly Li has 0 wounds. But it was very nice to see how other PCs... care:) So he will decline the potion offer.

"Nah... it's only the blood from my hit nose. Standard thing. It's not even broken. I will be fine in a moment. But thank you... friends. Keep the bottle for now, please."

"Any information?" - Li asked Khel seeing him obviously looking for something more than coins.

Li considered helping himself with the valuables - probably he will need much more money now to continue his dead end investigation from now on - but he still felt too much contempt for Tsuto to touch any of his items.

"So as the best member of our group is now safe" - he was referring to Chakra, so he smiled towards Chigaru with small nod of his head, that was aimed at acknowledging him that he appreciates taking care of the most vulnerable - "shell we continue downstairs ?"

Shalelu Andosana

Dec 4, 2024 11:14 am

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You head downstairs, and you see a storage room, as you see several sandbags and other raw materials lined up against one wall. As you come down the stairs, you notice to your side a broken down brick wall that once hid a passageway.

Shalelu Andosana

"Could that be your smuggler's route?" Shalelu asks.

Within the hidden passageway you find an old office with a sleeping bag and a backpack. You assume it's Tsuto's, and rummaging through it you are proven correct.

You find within some thieves' tools, a flute, 6 pouches of gold dust, 8 pouches of silver dust and most intrestingly a journal. A small leather bound booklet containing two dozen pages. Most of which Tsuto has filled with maps of Sandpoint or erotic drawings of a strange woman.

The maps depict different attack plans. The first set shows the plan for a group of 30 goblins. The heroes should recognize it as the attack the goblins made on Sandpoint at the start of the adventure.

Of more pressing concern are the next several pages, which illustrate an assault on Sandpoint by a force of what appears to be 200 goblins. None of these are circled, and most are actually scratched out as if they’ve been rejected.

In one of the last pages of the book, the woman in the erotic drawings have been drawn with a single demonic hand ending in a claw, as well as bat wings, horns, a forked tail and fangs.

Below are a the three most interesting passages.

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OOC:

Anyone gown up in Sandpoint can make a Common Knowledge -2 check to recognize the woman.

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Wess says grimly "Not sure the town is going to like that the 'Heroes of Sandpoint' only dealt with a distraction."

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Khel riffled through the journal pages once it was handed to him and stopped several times for reading and watching the images. He rested his index finger on his moustache, his mind in deep thought. "Looks like there are several individuals involved in this scenario. The goblins are used as foot soldiers and pawns here. There is someone called Ripnugget and Bruthazmus. One of them is a bugbear, probably later? There is also someone called Quasit who will lend aid. They are trying to release Malfeshnekor? The person with whom Tsuto fell in love seems to have vendetta against her father. She also seems to have performed some kind of ritual to transform her into a demon? By burning the father's remains? Does it mean Father Tobyn? His casket was raided and contents taken. Did Father Tobyn have a daughter? I can see the name Lamashtu. That is a horrifying evil deity. These are not good signs; also, it seems like the plan was to burn down Sandpoint. Mayor Deverin needs to know about this."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Grim has an uneasy feeling in his stomach after reading the last passages. "What in the Nine Hells is going on here?"

He's only been in Sandpoint a little while, but tries to remember if any of this sounds familiar, perhaps drunken ramblings in the bars.

Rolls

Common Knowledge - (1d4-2, 1d6-2, RA)

1d4-2 : (3) - 2 = 1

1d6-2 : (664) - 2 = 14

Chigaru Goretusk

Dec 5, 2024 7:34 am

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Chigaru runs a thick thumb over his jaw as he thinks about what information the journal contains. He didn't grow up in Sandpoint but has been living here for several years but nothing sounds familiar to him.

OOC:

Forgot the -2 so that's a failure.

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Rolls

Common Knowledge⭐ - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (4) = 4

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Grimwulf can recognize the woman as Nualia, the young girl who died in the fire along with Father Tobyn and who was his ward. She's older, but can recognize her from old paintings. That also fits with "celestial taint" as the word around town was that she was Aasimar.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Dec 5, 2024 3:21 pm

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"It's Father Tobyn's adopted daughter, she was part angel. Supposedly perished in the fire with him."

Thinking about it some more, "Maybe she came back by making a pact with the goddess of monsters."

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Mayor Kendra Deverin

You are interrupted by Mayor Deverin coming running with a panting and sweating Brodert trailing behind her. Her eyes seems misty, evidently she took time to look in on the carnage above. "Have anyone informed Ameiko?"

Brodert Quink

"I could get her as well," Brodert sighs between gasps of air.

Mayor Kendra Deverin

The mayor shakes her head. "She should be told properly," she sighs, pinching the bridge of her nose. "This damn town. Seems like we are under a curse."

She turns her attention to you. "You have any idea why he'd do this? I know he disliked his father, but to align himself with goblins..." she shakes her head. "I just can't understand."

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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"Not just goblins.", showing the mayor the parchment they found. He points to the demoness on the page, "He was in love with her, Nualia. Back from the dead apparently and ready to raze Sandpoint to the ground. Do you know anything of her?"

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Saldrina frowns. "An aasimar who has turned demonic? This bodes not well at all."

Chigaru Goretusk

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"That sounds dire indeed. Let us hope a devlish aasimar is unstable and constantly in conflict with her dual nature rather than a whole greater than the sum of her parts. We will need to track her down before she can set any other plots in motion."

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Li - certainly not showing that - but indeed recovering some of his strengths still, don't join the discussion with Mayor. Only greeting here with polite nod of his head and touching the tip of his exotic hat. Instead he is more interested in the chamber they all gathered, particularly looking for some hidden passages or if the glasswork basement or Tsuto's "old office behind broken brick wall" could be connected with some more tunnels or rooms, that he expected to extend under the town.
"Even if Tsuto resided here for some time, he had to get supplies from somewhere and bring the goblins in... from the basement and up... for all this carnage." - he muttered to himself while checking the walls.

OOC:

Edit: adding rolls if needed.

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Rolls

Notice * - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (5) = 5

1d6 : (2) = 2

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Following the tunnel to the end, Li reveals a secret door that opens into a 12-yard-diameter cave on the side of the cliff overlooking the Varisian Gulf.

Though of more interesting note is that two side tunnels branch from the tunnel's southern half. One leads east and the other to the west. Of particular note, is that the western one seems to once have been bricked over at the point where it diverges from the main tunnel.

Brodert Quink

Meanwhile back inside the old smuggler office, Brodert is going over the journal. "Hmm. I don't recognize any of the names, but a quasit is a demonic creature," he muses. "I've never seen one, but according to myth they are resistant to fire and are able to turn invisible."

Mayor Kendra Deverin

"Demons?!" the mayor sighs. "How could this be the same sweet Nualia I remember. She was so beautiful and kind. A bit shy, don't think she liked to stand out. But she... She was always willing to run errands for Father Tobyn. I thought she'd grow up to be a priest like her foster father."

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Khel scratched his beard. "An Aasimar wanting to be demon? This clearly doesn't make any sense. Why would she want to become a demon in the first place?" He was clearly surprised and politely inquired the mayor about whether she could provide more information about this.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

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Thinking back to his recent conversation with Shayliss and Ven, "Daughters have a way of disappointing their fathers..."

Shaking his head to dislodge the thought, Grim refocuses on the task at hand. "Should we further explore the branching tunnels," then pointing at the map, "or make a not-so-friendly visit to these other idiots." referencing the goblin tribes and bugbear.

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Wess looks at his disappointingly clean axe."I'm still itching for a fight! Didn't see much action up at the glassworks."

Chigaru Goretusk

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Chigaru snorts at the dwarf's comment. "'The best fighter is he who wins without fighting.' A nice axiom. Or perhaps 'Live by the axe, die by the axe' might be more appropriate?" he grins. "I believe the goblins used the caves to enter Sandpoint, so if we follow the tunnels we may achieve both objectives at once. It would also be good for Mayor Deverin here if she knows where they are and can see to their blockage or guarding properly."

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Mayor Kendra Deverin

"Don't know what more it is to say," the mayor says. "It was 10 years ago and she was 16 at the time. Outside of helping out her foster father, I didn't know her well. I worked as a judge back then, and the fact that I never saw her in my court room was in her favor."

Shalelu Andosana

When Chigaru mentions guarding the tunnel Shalelu is quick to volunteer. "I have experience dealing with the goblins. I can guard the entrance."

Mayor Kendra Deverin

The mayor nods. "I am sure you will do an admirable job, but you need to rest eventually. I'll get a couple of the watch to help you out."

She sighs. "Unless there is anything else, I need inform Ameiko about her father. And the town leaders that the town is in bigger damage then we anticipated. Keep me posted if you find any other threats to the town."

OOC:

Which tunnel do you wish to explore first? East or west? Or do you wish to rest first?

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Wess shrugs but doesn't disagree with Chigaru."Wouldn't say 'the best chef makes a meal without cooking' would you? No one says 'the best poet writes naught a word'. Although the bit about living and dying by the axe rings true. But we can philosophize another time, which way are we headed?"

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"I'd say let's try west," Saldrina shrugs.

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Khel listened to the Mayor Deverin and then nodded. "It seems odd that she, being a past member of the town with no criminal history, still has such a hatred against Sandpoint. We will need to look into this matter in depth. For now, let's see if there are more goblins hiding in the tunnels."

Chigaru Goretusk

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"We could split up and explore both. We meet back at the intersection after reaching the end and then take the correct path together. As long as we don't engage while separated, it is the most efficient option, I think."

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After discovering hidden passage, Li get back to gathered and listens to Khel conversation with Mayor and his comments. He nods his head engulfed with thoughts:
"Very suspicious indeed, my friend. We still have to find the motif of her... 'changing the direction'... from heaven to hell... let's call it this way, for now. Could give us some advantages over or reasoning with her... in case we will need some more time."

"Turn invisible??? Master Quink!?!" - Li realized that this information was somehow ignored by others and how important it may be - "So you think she could turn to be this so called 'quasit'? Can you tell us something more about those beings? Probably we have a different name for such creature in my... origin lands. What is the way to detect such invisible foe?"

Later when they considered choosing the proper tunnel:
"Master Chigaru... and what if one of the subgroups will encounter the massive forces? They will have to deal with them alone... or there won't be returning back at the intersection... I am afraid." - Li touched his sore, but healing nose.

"Maybe we will go together one way... and send a scout the other... someone who will be able to infiltrate and not be discovered him or herself, and report back to the group if we will choose worse tunnel? Although scouting an invisible target... can be hard. Who is the best at stealthy approach in our group?" - Li looked at Shalelu inquisitively.

Dec 12, 2024 12:33 pm

Dec 12, 2024 12:33 pm

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Brodert Quink

"Well I would have to consult my books," Brodert says, pushing the glasses up his nose with one finger. "I think I've told you everything I know off hand."

Shalelu Andosana

"I can move silently yes," Shalelu nods. "And I have never fought invisible foes. But I assume they still make noise. Otherwise, you could try to get flour or a net to make it easier to know its position even if you can't see it."

Brodert Quink

"Indeed, that sounds quite... usable... I was going to suggest a ritual to break its spell, but that would take time. Don't think it would stay still while you chanted for an hour," the scholar says with a smile.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Dec 13, 2024 2:09 pm

Dec 13, 2024 2:09 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Remembering in skirmishes past how quickly the tiny green bastards can swarm a sole soldier, Grimwulf pipes up "If there are as many goblin tribes aligned as the note makes it seem, the buggers can quickly overcome a small party. Best to stick together."

"As for the quasit, both good ideas. Can one of you two," pointing at the mayor and Quink, "pick them up for us?"

Nodding at Saldrina, "West is as good as any, to start."

Dec 13, 2024 6:09 pm

Dec 13, 2024 6:09 pm

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You wait around while Brodert once more runs back into town. He comes back some time later, panting and coughing, obviously the most active he's been the last few years is stacking books and the long hard walk to the kitchen to fix tea. He was at least smart enough to bring a wheelbarrow, which is filled with three packs of flour, his curtains and a fishing net.

OOC:

Who wants to lead the charge down the western tunnel?

Dec 13, 2024 6:32 pm

Dec 13, 2024 6:32 pm

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OOC:

Wess would be happy to

Dec 13, 2024 7:43 pm

Dec 13, 2024 7:43 pm

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Wess, seeing as how he can see in the dark, leads the way down the tunnel. You make your way down the western hallway, which quickly turns to the north and after another 35 yards you see a cavern to the east and the tunnel continuing further north. Making your way up the cave you see four strange creatures there. They hisses as they see you, though interestingly they did not react to the sound of your movement through the tunnels. Each creature is holding a ranseur.

https://i.imgur.com/zbszom8.jpeg

OOC:

You all draw better than them, but unless anyone have any light sources you are at a Pitch Darkness -6 unless you can see in Darkness.

Wess is 4 inches away from the closest creature. Each person behind him is 1 more inches away then the one in front of them (So Shalelu is at the back is 10 inches away).

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Li	Queen of Diamonds	A	6	8 (3)	0/3	2
Wess	Jack of Spades	A	6	9 (3)	0/3	5
Grimwulf	8 of Spades	A	7	8 (2)	0/3	6
Chigaru	7 of Diamonds	A	6	7	0/3	5
Saldrina	6 of Spades	A	2	7 (2)	0/3	5
Khel	5 of Clubs	A	4	5	0/3	3
Sinspawn Alpha (Red Mark)	5 of Diamonds	B	7	7 (1)	0/3	3
Sinspawn Soldiers (Blue, Green, Brown)	4 of Clubs	B	7	7 (1)	-	-
Shalelu	2 of Spades	B	5	8 (3)	0/3	4

GM Bennies: 3

[ +- ] Battlmap

Deck Draws

Init round 1

Jack of Spades

8 of Spades

7 of Diamonds

Queen of Diamonds

5 of Clubs

6 of Spades

2 of Spades

5 of Diamonds

4 of Clubs

Dec 13, 2024 8:32 pm

Dec 13, 2024 8:32 pm

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Wess whispers to the others, "Couple of uglies in the cave here, don't remember reading anything about them. Should clear them out, or leave them be?"

Dec 14, 2024 2:05 am

Dec 14, 2024 2:05 am

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"I'd love to say we clear them out, but I can't see a blessed thing!" Saldrina tightens her grip on the belt of the person in front of her.

Dec 14, 2024 3:02 am

Dec 14, 2024 3:02 am

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Wess just shrugs and says"Ah, well then, can one of you figure out how to brighten this place up. The rest of you, attack anything that isn't me. HA!" He laughs, rushing forward, axe swinging.

OOC:

will move in and attack the nearest one.

Wounds: 1

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 5

Combat Edge: Improved Nerves of Steel.

Rolls

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - ATTACK - (1d10+1, 1d6+1, RA)

1d10+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

1d6+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - DAMAGE - (d10+d10, RA)

(106) + (6) = 22

Dec 15, 2024 1:27 am

Dec 15, 2024 1:27 am

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Saldrina fumes silently, but calls forth the energies of fire to provide light to see by, conjured in her open (left) hand.

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (3) = 3

Chigaru Goretusk

Dec 15, 2024 1:46 am

Dec 15, 2024 1:46 am

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Chigaru pulls out a sunrod from his pack and lights it. "They'll know we're here now. Move fast." Chigaru moves to the opposite side of the opening to the cavern to hopefully flank them if they approaching.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Dec 15, 2024 3:47 am

Dec 15, 2024 3:47 am

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As soon as there's light, Grim exclaims "Appreciate it!" and rushes in to join the dwarf. He takes a swing at the one Wess attacked.

OOC:

Whoops, that's bypasses armor, so extra d6 to damage. Maul is AP 2

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Rolls

Fighting (-1 fatigue, +1 gang up bonus) - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (64) = 10

Damage (Maul) - (1d8+1d10, RA)

(5) + (6) = 11

Maul damage, raise - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Dec 15, 2024 5:53 am

Dec 15, 2024 5:53 am

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Khel couldn't see a thing, but the light provided by Saldrina's spell and Chigaru's sunrod made the creatures visible. He pointed his staff at one of the creatures and shot a flaming bolt at it.

OOC:

Targeting the blue one.

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Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (103) = 13

1d6 : (2) = 2

damage roll - (3d6, RA)

(355) = 13

Dec 16, 2024 1:01 pm

Dec 16, 2024 1:01 pm

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Wess rushes inside, and slashes at one of the creatures, but they are well versed in combat, and is able to parry his blow.

Saldrina lights up the cave with magical lightning, and with Chiagru pulling out a sunrod, you have a great view of the creatures’ ugliness.

Grimwulf rushes inside, and next to Wess is able to cut down the creature.

Then Khel sneaks in behind them and sends one bolt at another creature and kills it.

OOC:

AP actually goes towards getting through Toughness and not Parry so it is still a normal hit. And that is enough to take it down (actually thanks to the Armor Piercing).

Two of the creatures are dead and Li is up. The green creature is 8 inches away.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Li	Queen of Diamonds	A	6	8 (3)	0/3	2
Wess	Jack of Spades	A	6	9 (3)	0/3	5
Grimwulf	8 of Spades	A	7	8 (2)	0/3	6
Chigaru	7 of Diamonds	A	6	7	0/3	5
Saldrina	6 of Spades	A	2	7 (2)	0/3	5
Khel	5 of Clubs	A	4	5	0/3	3
Sinspawn Alpha (Red Mark)	5 of Diamonds	B	7	7 (1)	0/3	3
Sinspawn Soldiers (Blue, Green, Brown)	4 of Clubs	B	7	7 (1)	-	-
Shalelu	2 of Spades	B	5	8 (3)	0/3	4

GM Bennies: 3

[ +- ] Battlmap

Dec 17, 2024 11:31 pm

Dec 17, 2024 11:31 pm

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OOC:

ah, yup, had a temporary brain blip and got them confused.

Dec 20, 2024 9:48 am

Dec 20, 2024 9:48 am

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Li rushes forward and tosses a shuriken at the closest creature. Though he hits, the sharp weapon bounces off the creature's tough hide.

Then the remaining creatures react. The first one rushes forward and slices twice at Wess. Though the dwarf parries easily.

The last creature rushes at Grimwulf and strikes twice. He parries the first strike, but the second gets through Grimwulf’s defenses, shaking the halfling.

Shalelu rushes forward, having to run to get them within sight of her bow. She lets loose with an arrow, but it misses and bounces off the rocky wall behind them.

The creatures are quick to react again. And they both lets loose with new swings at their targets.

The more powerful of the two, finally find an opening in Wess’ defenses and the ranseur connects hard.

The second creature can’t keep up the pressure and Grimwulf is able to keep it at bay before it hurts him worse.

OOC:

Grimwulf is shaken and Wess takes 1 wound (which can be soaked). This cost me a few bennies, almost all their attacks missed on the first attempt. You are all up again.

Character	Card	Group	Parry	Toughness	Wounds	Bennies	Status
Sinspawn Alpha (Red Mark)	Ace of Hearts	A	7	7 (1)	0/3	0
Sinspawn Soldiers (Green)	Ace of Clubs	A	7	7 (1)	-	-
Saldrina	King of Spades	B	2	7 (2)	0/3	5
Grimwulf	King of Diamonds	B	7	8 (2)	0/3	6	shaken, roll Spirit to recover
Wess	King of Clubs	B	6	9 (3)	0/3	5	1 Wound, Can pay bennie to Soak
Chigaru	9 of Clubs	B	6	7	0/3	5
Li	3 of Spades	B	6	8 (3)	0/3	2
Khel	7 of Spades	B	4	5	0/3	3
Shalelu	7 of Hearts	C	5	8 (3)	0/3	4

GM Bennies: 1

[ +- ] Battlmap

Rolls

Li Xingchi: Athletics* - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (2) = 2

1d6 : (5) = 5

Li Xingchi: Shuriken Cold Iron - Damage Roll - (d8+d4, RA)

(4) + (2) = 6

Deck Draws

Initiative round 2

King of Clubs

King of Diamonds

9 of Clubs

3 of Spades

7 of Spades

King of Spades

7 of Hearts

Ace of Hearts

Ace of Clubs

Dec 20, 2024 4:42 pm

Dec 20, 2024 4:42 pm

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Wess, finally happen to be in the thick of the fight, does his best to shake off the creatures attack. Then returns with an attack of his own. Swinging Dawn's Light at his foe.

OOC:

attacking alpha/red. Will move closer if necessary.

Wounds: 0

Parry: 6

Toughness: 9(3)

Pace: 5

Fatigue: 0

Bennies: 4

Combat Edge: Improved Nerves of Steel. round 2/5

Rolls

Vigor ( to avoid wound) - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (2) = 2

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - ATTACK - (1d10+1, 1d6+1, RA)

1d10+1 : (9) + 1 = 10

1d6+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

Dawn's Light (greataxe) - DAMAGE - (d10+d10, RA)

(6) + (4) = 10

Dec 20, 2024 8:02 pm

Dec 20, 2024 8:02 pm

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OOC:

That's a failure on the soa roll, so you're at 1 wound and Shaken. You also need to roll a Spirit check TN4 to act.

Grimwulf Goodbarrel

Dec 20, 2024 8:06 pm

Dec 20, 2024 8:06 pm

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OOC:

spirit to unshake; w. a -1 that's a fail. I'll spend a Benny to unshake.

OOC:

Bennies: 5/6

OOC:

Spending a Benny to reroll attack, 4/6 left. Aiming at the green one.

The halfing shakes off the monster's attack, moving up and striking back at it.

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Rolls

Spirit (to unshake) - (1d6, 1d6, RA)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (4) = 4

Fighting (-1 fatigue, +1 gang up bonus) - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (5) = 5

Fighting (-1 fatigue, +1 gang up bonus) - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (7) = 7

1d6 : (3) = 3

Damage (Maul) - (1d8+1d10, RA)

(3) + (8) = 11

Dec 20, 2024 9:01 pm

Dec 20, 2024 9:01 pm

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OOC:

if Nerves of Steel doesn't work to avoid the effects Shaken, can i spend a benny to reroll the vigor check?

Rolls

Vigor - (1d8, 1d6, RA)

1d8 : (84) = 12

1d6 : (3) = 3

Dec 20, 2024 9:24 pm

Dec 20, 2024 9:24 pm

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OOC:

Nerves of Steel only negates the -1 from Wounds. Shaken is an effect that comes as long as you are "damaged". But the rerolled vigor is an astounding success, so your action stands :)

Chigaru Goretusk

Dec 21, 2024 7:52 am

Dec 21, 2024 7:52 am

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Chigaru skirts the northern wall of the cavern and stands next to Wess. With the sunrod in one hand, it was time to show everyone a monk was dangerous with every part of their body and Chigaru lets his big feet do some talking.

OOC:

Attacking the creature next to Wess with the red dot.

Rolls

Unarmed Attack - ATTACK - (1d8+1, 1d6, RA)

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

1d6 : (62) = 8

Unarmed Attack - DAMAGE - (1d8+d4, RA)

(2) + (2) = 4

Dec 21, 2024 8:58 pm

Dec 21, 2024 8:58 pm

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Saldrina frowns and conjures a good-sized rock, which she hurls at green.

[ +- ] Elemental Manipulation

Rolls

Spellcasting - (1d10, 1d6, RA)

1d10 : (106) = 16

1d6 : (4) = 4

Damage - (2d4, RA)

(3443) = 14

Bonis to damage for Ace - (1d6, RA)

(4) = 4

Dec 23, 2024 1:12 pm

Dec 23, 2024 1:12 pm

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Wess grits his way through the pain, and comes back stronger. His axe makes a gash in the creature ahead of him.

Then next to him Grimwulf’s maul connects with the other creature, making a soft splat sound as it caves in its skull.

The final creature do not have time to recover from Wess’ attack as a rock hurls into it with the force of Saldrina’s magic behind it. It slumps to the ground, unmoving.

OOC:

The encounter is over. With lightning, this is what you can see from the hallway.

https://i.imgur.com/OnWThbd.png

Dec 23, 2024 1:23 pm

Dec 23, 2024 1:23 pm

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Khel looked ahead and spotted the long tunnel. "It seems like a long way to go. What are these creatures doing here in the first place? Let's move ahead and check the other ways. Who knows what else is hiding here?"

Dec 23, 2024 2:07 pm

Dec 23, 2024 2:07 pm

Chapter 2: Local Heroes

Saldrina wheezes, feeling the effects of using so much arcane energy in such a short time. "Give me a moment," she says.

OOC:

Spending a benny to regain 5 power points.

Dec 23, 2024 2:19 pm

Dec 23, 2024 2:19 pm

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"Well done everybody." Wess says keeping his axe at the ready. "Are we all ready to press ahead?"

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