DM Jamie Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 3:16:43 AM
You dispose of the body with no problems and continue down the road. It is still a beautiful day, but as those of you checking can see the storm is getting closer every hour you travel on the road. It looks to hit in 2 hours and will be quite a storm. There are vineyards along both sides. You have not seen any other travelers on the road yet.
Zita Highlight to display spoiler: {You are the first to spot them. They are in the vineyards crouched low so not to be seen. You see the crimson of the sash worn on their wastes. There are 2 you can see. It does not look like they know you know.}
Betheas Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 9:55:10 AM
"Do you guys know of some place around here to find shelter? Besides the rain... there is also the lightning."
Bendis 6/7 HP AC 10 Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 3:47:26 PM
Bendis flushes at Picci's wink. "Oh, well, um, that is..." he flusters, taken completely off guard. If there is one thing he understands even less than less than combat, it's women. Particularly women winking saucily at him.
He rallies slightly, attempting to regain his composure. "Ah, thank you, Picci. Hopefully we're home and dry now though. Nuh-No assassins on this road, I'd say. That said I could do with some protection from those storm clouds."
Peeping out of his backback, Shafbaffum the weasel fixes his master with a contemptuous glare.
Zita Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 8:11:36 PM
Zita keeps her composure as she glances to the group. "We need to stop for a minute and rest." With that done she stops and then pulls out her waterskin, takes a drink and then moves over to Rosario. "We have company ahead...wearing red sashes and trying to be hidden, I only see two...but I doubt that is their true numbers." She passes off the waterskin to him as if it is nothing. This news is given in lower tones so that it will not carry and those closest can hear her.
"The assassins we met were wearing red sashes no?" Once everyone is apprised of the situation she will wait to see how the group wants to proceed, making it look like she is just taking a short rest.
[Edited for best results by JimW]
Rosario Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 10:45:27 PM
Rosario stops and takes a the drink and tries his best to not react to the news. "Any idea how many?" Rosario passes the skin back and glances up to the sun as if judging the remainder of the day left. His hnad raises to shield his eyes and glance at the approaching storm. "Ruin the trap by tripping it." he states and then looks to Betheas with a raised brow.
Picci Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 11:19:52 PM
Picci's onyx eyes glow with humor at the sight of Bendis being so flustered. However, she relents and gives one of his solid shoulders a nudge with her own arm.
"Just trying to make you feel less anxious, friend." she tells the cerebral dwarf. Zita's quiet announcement about possible trouble ahead makes the acolyte frown in thought, as does Rosario's suggestion to trip the possible trap on the party's own terms.
"I can make a giant fire beetle appear about thirty feet away from me." she offers. "That could distract these...Red Sashes...don't you think..?" If asked, Picci explains how the Summon Monster I spell is supposed to work for her: the beetle would appear anywhere she wishes up to thirty feet away and attack an enemy--but it would only remain for a short time (OOC: one round as she is only first level) before disappearing again.
Julien Thursday January 24th, 2008 12:30:28 AM
Julien narrows his eyes at the news. However...
"I suggest we try and get around them," he says quietly, trying to relax his fingers that seemed to have balled up into tight fists..
Bendis Illegal second post Thursday January 24th, 2008 4:11:18 AM
Bendis is glad of the break, but deflates utterly when Zita announces there are men waiting to ambush them. What had he said? Home and dry? What with the lurking assassins and the approaching storm, it would seem they are neither.
Still, he manages not to react too much; he simply stares at the ground, waiting for his turn at the waterskin. When it's passed to him he whispers
"Juh-Julien's right, I'm for avoiding them too, if we can. But, um, if we can't avoid them I have my Charm and Sleep spells prepared again. If it looks like a fuh-fight maybe I can Charm one of them before any fighting starts. Um, I might be able to get him to help us, maybe..."
Despite Picci's encouraging words, the dwarf's face has turned grey with fear.
(OOC: Sorry for the second post, figured it would help have everyone feed back quickly to the threat to move the action along. Tell me if you want me to stop, DM Jamie!)
Gigi Thursday January 24th, 2008 7:22:56 AM
Listening to the information as it comes Gigi looks around at everyone. You are not sure if you have ever seen him this focused in a group before.
"I know it sounds a bit strange and I will go along with you if you decide to bypass them, but we know where they are right now and we have the advantage of that. We can't say that for later, and there will be a later. You can't imagine that they will just go away and not come after us if we happen to pass these guys by. We need to shw them that we are not to be messed with."
As he finishes it is almost as if he realizes how he forceful he was just being and rocks back on his heals. Unsure of everyone's reactions his hand moves to the scar tween his eye and ear.
Zita Thursday January 24th, 2008 8:49:12 PM
Shrugging her shoulders as if to resettle her pack she yawns. "We have the advantage now...though we do not know their numbers." She glances to each of her family and smiles. "It is not as if we can slip away too easily anyways...surely they have spotted us but waiting for us to get closer." It appears that they only have a few choices...attack, retreat or try to sneak around.
There is one certain thing though...they will tip their hand if they turn around and then they will not know the enemy position.
DM Jamie Friday January 25th, 2008 1:17:34 AM Sorry everyone. I am bettling the flu right now and have been behind on everything.
The storm looks to still be a few hours out although you can begin to see flashes against the black of the clouds. While you are all working on what to do, and being as inconspicuous about it as possible, you see one of the men begin to move down the rows of grape vines towards your location. It does not look as if he knows you are aware of them.
Bendis Friday January 25th, 2008 9:30:36 AM
As the party stretch, chat and pass round the water Bendis unshoulders his pack and lets Shaf out for a wander. He tugs out his spell book and flips idly through it, sitting on his pack as though tired out from their long walk.
Though he appears quite relaxed he is nowhere near as calm as he's pretending to be.
(OOC: readied action: cast Charm person DC 15 if the ambusher comes into range.)
Picci Friday January 25th, 2008 5:19:53 PM
The petite young cleric gulps and grips her mace a little tighter, quite unsure of what to do.
Zita Saturday January 26th, 2008 12:13:03 AM
Zita grits her teeth as she notices one of the men moving in their direction through the vineyard. "Either lets make the first move and attack or lets move." She hopes that some of the others will notice that the enemy is moving or at least one of them is. "I doubt they are going to wait for us forevere." Depending on what is decided she will go with it...but they must do it soon.
GigiAC17(15): HP 13/13 Saturday January 26th, 2008 9:10:06 AM
Still holding his sword, Gigi looks back at Rosario and then at the others and nods. "I'll go around behind the one moving and get between them Rosario and Zita why don't you come in from the sides of this guy? Bethias you stay here with the others and be ready to tackle the frontal attack. Julian why dnt you give us a few moments to get into position and then accidently let the one coming our way see a flash of movement or color to keep his attention?
Rosario AC 17 HP 13 Saturday January 26th, 2008 10:10:53 AM
Rosario nods to Gigi. His heart is starting to race and the adenaline is opening up. Rosario knows he is not going to be able to slip off and come around from the side though. He will be able to move in and set up a good flank though. "As soon as we do this the others will be fast along. Gigi you have a slow count to 20."
Rosario then speaks up. "Do we risk stopping or plod through the rain?"
Julien d20+1=21 Monday January 28th, 2008 10:59:10 AM
Julien likes Gigi's attitude. However (whispering quietly and rapidly -
"Look - if it was just us," he looks toward Zita and Picci, giving them a please-don't-be-offended gesture, "then I'd be all for it. But we have ladies present, and our number one priority is getting Zita to safety. We don't even know the measure of these punks."
He'd still rather use evasive action, but if the others have already started to move, then he'll start preparing a cantrip, something to make the leaves rustle that will hopefully turn their assailants attention away from those of his group creeping up on them.
He looks for the best spot - DC 21 OOOH
Betheas Monday January 28th, 2008 11:47:15 AM
Nods back to Gigi, pole-arm firmly in hands.
"A wise course of action would be to turn around and find horses."
Rosario Monday January 28th, 2008 1:53:02 PM
Rosario shrugs at Julien and Betheas, "Stand now or after we're run to ground and tire. He knows we are right here, they know we are right here. It is coming to a head."
Betheas Monday January 28th, 2008 2:41:20 PM
Betheas looks directly into Rosario's eyes, "maybe this time we won't be saved by Zita's guardian angel."
DM Jamie Monday January 28th, 2008 6:59:13 PM Quick note everyone. I have been falling behind on homework and such becasue I had the flu and Jerry has been sick as well. I will get in my post later tonite. Again, sorry. Doing my best right now.
Picci Monday January 28th, 2008 9:59:33 PM
The petite cleric-in-training is beginning to wonder if there was some magical way for her to channel a certain six-foot-tall redheaded human blade singer and just charge the man unwittingly approaching the group...
Rosario Tuesday January 29th, 2008 8:51:48 AM
OOC hey guys general opinion/question to the group it is my impression the man approaching has a clear line of vision to us and not more than 100' away along a Vineyard line. leaving us with head directly towards him, directly away or crash through a Vine covered Trellus. Any of those would have to alert the entire group in waiting we know they are there.
Anyone thinking we are in a different situation.
DM Jamie Tuesday January 29th, 2008 11:48:08 AM Back from being swamped. Hopefully Jerry will get better this week and be able to take the reigns for a while again begining next week.
You all begin to make your plans. Several suggestions are made under the auspice of resting and drinking water. The storm has moved closer and the clouds are begining to collect and haze the sun.
As you begin to enact you plan the 2 men move to the road and begin to approach the group. They are dressed in black with red sashes around their waists. They have their blond hair cut short against their head and their shirt are open down the front. As they approach one pulls a sword and the other a dagger.
"How about we talk this through. I am sure we can come to some sort of agreement. Like, we don't kill you."
Those of you that heard the voices at the campfire last night recognize the voice of the man as one of them sitting at the fire.
His smile is missing teeth as he looks at you all.
Julien Highlight to display spoiler: {as you look for a good spot to place a cantrip you notice that another man has begun to move in behind you to close off any escape.}
Rosario AC 17 (18) HP 13 d20+5=19 d10+6=16 Tuesday January 29th, 2008 3:51:44 PM
Rosario squares off to the approaching men and draws his own weapon. He doesn't say anything. Glory, honor, duty, these words roll through his head. This was becoming a defining moment. The last time he drew his sword he did not count as his first true fight. The man ran by and was struck down by the group. Pretty stupid man as he thinks back on it, or far too confident. A trait his uncle and father had cautioned him against acquiring. So this would be that first test, Both hands grip the sword and he steps forward 5' readying for the two approaching men.
[readied attack Combat Expertise +1 AC Hit AC 19 Dmg 16]
Bendis Tuesday January 29th, 2008 4:30:01 PM
As soon as the first man gets into range Bendis casts Charm Person at him (DC 15).
"Yes, please, let's just talk" he calls out, his voice tremulous. There's no need to fight. Who are you? Why are you following us?"
GigiAC17: HP 13/13, Tuesday January 29th, 2008 6:29:51 PM
As the two move forward, the nearly 6 foot tall Gigi steps forward, staying out of their reach but interposing himself beween Zita and them, his Great Sword still in his hands and looks at the one with the dagger.
"Look he brought a butter knife to a sword fight!"
(Currently in full defensive mode. Ac 19)
Picci AC17; 10/10hp Tuesday January 29th, 2008 7:22:51 PM
Picci quickly utters an invocation from the good gods of the Wold and reaches out, touching Zita just above her right elbow.
"The Gods of the Wold will guide you." the petite acolyte assures the redhead, as she's just finished casting the Guidance spell on Zita.
Zita d20+2=8 Tuesday January 29th, 2008 7:58:46 PM
Zita smiles as the men step out to face them. With a nod she inclines her head but the rapier that she wields is still in her hand. "Oh, I suppose that we could have a little chat...of course noone said anything about it being easy." Her eyes narrow but she tries for a peaceful solution first. "What is it that you want and who do you work for?" They are two harmless questions if this man is as confident as he appears.
[diplomacy 8]
Julien d20+4=16 d20+4=23 d20+4=6 Tuesday January 29th, 2008 11:55:52 PM
((OOC, Dan I thought we were out of their line of sight. Mais non! I think you might have been right.))
Well, no chance of sneaking off now, Julien thinks as rascal number 2 approaches. He clears his throat, to alert the others of this man's whereabout, and seeing as the others have already asked the questions, he has only one addition. "You don't kill us in exchange for what?" he asks, all the while looking them over for clues. He's guessing they're mercenaries of some kind although most mercenaries didn't wear such natty outfits.
Knowledge Nobility 16 Knowledge Local 23 Knowledge Religion 6
Betheas [dodge AC 19] d20=16 d20=20 d20=3 d20=20 d20=5 d10+3=12 d10+3=13 d10+3=11 Wednesday January 30th, 2008 4:03:02 PM
Betheas leaves the talking to the others. He opts to position for a fight. He steps forward,in line with Rosario; and grips his glaive firmly within two hands.
[Glaive: 10 ft reach. Combat Reflexes +4. If either or both of the guys approach to within 5ft of Betheas, they will both be attacked with an attack of opportunity + Betheas is holding an attack. Dodge bonus against assassin 1]
[AOO #1: hits AC 20 / damage 12] [AOO #2: hits AC 24 crit attempt AC 7 / damage 13] [Attack #3: hits AC 24 crit attempt AC 9 / damage 11]
Picci AC17; 10/10hp Wednesday January 30th, 2008 11:33:05 PM
Picci has already acted for the round.
DM Jamie d4=1 d20=12 d20=9 Thursday January 31st, 2008 2:00:27 AM
You all watch as they approach. Apparently not interested in much dialog they move forward to attack. The man with the dagger (forever labeled man #1) looks longingly at Zita. "You will be ours little missy." He says through a toothless grin.
As they get within stricking range, just before you all attack you can see through their opened shirts that the two in front of you have heartseeds.
A strange look comes across the face of the man with the short sword as he stops just out of range and lowers his weapon. Bendis you can tell the man has become charmed.
The third man behind you that Julien alerted you all too has moved out to the center of the road about 30 ft behind you all. He is wearing an open robe with a mace hanging off his side. Through the robe you are guessing you can see a heartseed through their as well.
The man with the dagger moves forward and is met by a barrage of attacks from Betheas (I am blown away by the amount of damage you can inflict at first level. kudoz :P ). Magic number is 11 to hit for the two men in front
Your flurry of attacks and the ferocity of the attack throw the dagger man off. He goes down hard and quick as the glaive goes through the heartseed and bursts through the back of the man. A quick sucking sound is all that is heard from the dagger man as the glaive is pulled out.
The man behind you pushes his sleeves up and begins to make movements with his hands. You can see his lips move, but the words are low. His pace quickens and then the triggerword and he throws his hands towards you.
DC 12 Will Save If you pass nothing happens. If you fail Highlight to display spoiler: { You will turn and run for 2 rounds in fear}
Bendis d20+7=11 d20+6=20 d20+7=20 d20+4=17 d20+4=22 Thursday January 31st, 2008 4:57:44 AM
Pointing to the charmed attacker Bendis calls out to his companions "Duh-Don't attack that man! He won't hurt us!"
He turns and sees the third attacker closing fast; hmm, he seems to be casting a spell of some sort, and quietly too. Bendis, ever the slave to academic curiosity, watches the hand movements closely to see if he can work out what spell it is (Spellcraft 11: bah). Things are moving too fast though; he is unable to follow the fellow's movements (DC 16 I think). Whatever the spell is, Bendis is able to shrug it off with ease (Will 20).
Bendis trots over towards the charmed man. "Um, hello, my name's Bendis" he calls out, trying to blank the image of the knife-weilder being eviscerated on the end of Betheas' glaive. "Bendis Billingstone. Suh-so sorry about all this unpleasantness, it would have been so much better if we could have just talked. Who are you?"
He peers with interest at the man's outfit and heartseed, trying to remember what he's read about them (Knowledge: Knowledge Arcana 20, Knowledge Religion 17, Knowledge Local 22). If he remembers rightly the heartseed indicates the man is a follower of the Domination God Ga'al.
Then he remembers that they are not yet out of the woods. He looks back to see how the battle is progressing. If Betheas' recent display of skill is anything to go by he won't be needed, but it always pays to be on the safe side. He flips through his spellbook once more, preparing to cast if his companions don't finish the job.
(OOC: Thanks Jamie! I figure Bendis has just made one 20' move action so far. So he'll ready a Sleep spell (DC 15). If the last attacker is still standing at the end of the player actions this round he'll cast.
Betheas AC 19 d20=19 d20=13 d10+3=5 Thursday January 31st, 2008 11:46:09 AM
Betheas twist and pulls to quickly retrieve the glaive from the attacker's torso.
[Moving Dodge AC to the cleric at the groups rear... AC 19]
Turning, Betheas enters into a straight charge at the heart seeded cleric. [+2 to hit / -2 to AC : AC 17 vs cleric]
[Saved vs. the spell with 19 roll. Do not have my 'will save' on me, but a 19 roll should do it.]
[Charge attack: hits AC 19 for 5 damage]
The elf is focused and intent on speed.
Rosario AC 17 (18) HP 13 d20+1=10 Thursday January 31st, 2008 3:15:53 PM
Two in front of them are done and Rosario starts to spin as the spell hits. The supernatural fear grips his mind and sends him fleeing down the road. [will save 10]
GigiAC17: HP 13/13, d20+7=19 d20+2=12 2d6(5+6)+1=12 Thursday January 31st, 2008 8:20:36 PM
Gigi turns toward the spell casting cleric and shakes off the attempted fear spell will save 19 and moves forward taking a swing at the man with his greatsword. AC 12 for 12 points of damage
Zita[HP: 11/11 - AC: 19 w/dodge] d20+1=15 d20+1=5 d20+1=14 Thursday January 31st, 2008 8:27:18 PM
Zita had some witty reply for the man but the glaive work of Betheas makes it so that she did not have to say anything. In fact all she does is give the man a knowing smile and blows a kiss goodbye.
She then turns to face the other man that has come out behind them. She knows him to be casting a spell, she has seen it done many times by some of those in her company.
Her mind easily shrugs off the effects of the spell as it tries to take hold of her mind. Seeing Betheas charging the man down she turns her attention to the rest of her surroundings again.
Not even realizing that she has done it, she sheaths her rapier and starts to draw off her bow.
[Will 15, listen 5, spot 14]
Picci AC17; 10/10hp d20+6=24 d20+3=20 d20+1=21 d20+1=7 d8+1=8 d8+1=9 Thursday January 31st, 2008 9:30:38 PM
For a moment, Picci just stands and stares, dumbfounded, at the brazen man who addresses the person who is essentially her sister. Then she sees the signs of heartseeds on these people.
The unmistakable prickle of will-bending magic skims along the surface of the raven-maned cleric as her dark eyes dart to the spellcaster involved in weaving that spell. Picci counts herself lucky, for the protection of the good gods of the Wold were with her today: she is unaffected by the enchantment. (OOC: rolled a 24 Will save.) The acolyte idly dwells for a moment on what spell it was that had been tossed at her family--apparently the person was trying to invoke Fear in her group. (OOC: rolled a Spellcraft check of 20 to figure out the spell used.)
Then Picci lifts her mace and attacks the spellcaster that tried to ensorcel her family.
(OOC: I'm assuming that the spellcaster was close enough for Picci to attack, as she had been "in the back" with Bendis and Julien. Her attack hits AC21 for a possible Crit Hit (don't think the Crit Hit made it, though--it hits AC7); the damage is 8hp (add another 9hp if that Crit Hit actually succeeded).)
Julien d20+3=18 d4+1=3 Friday February 1st, 2008 2:25:57 AM
Trying to keep an eye on all three men isn't easy. There's an added distraction as Betheas gets to work on the closest, and a momentary revelation in realizing he doesn't feel much in the way of squeamishness or remorse about seeing the guy's guts spilled all over the path. And there was something about the other fellow too, that translated as 'not a problem'.
That left the third man. Julien blinks. What was that? (WILL SAVE 18) For a moment he felt an abrupt shiver take a trip up the length of his spine. A spell? He narrows his eyes, his well practiced fingers already subconsciously moving.
BAM! Magic missile at the caster Damage 3.
DM Jamie d20=1 d20=1 d20=8 Friday February 1st, 2008 5:35:33 AM Bethias, Gigi, Picci, and Julien attack the cleric in their own ways. Blades, a mace, and even magik missiles are flying through the air. Each connect in their own way. No one knows who dealt the killing blow. The glaive slices through his left arm. The mace crushes his right thigh. As he begins to fall down a greatsword catches him along the side of his face. With his left ear hanging loosely off the side of his head a magik missile slams into him and throws him backwards onto the ground.
As the dagger wielding man lay bleeding on the ground Bendis moves over to the short sword wielding man and begins to chat with him.
"My name is James." He says flatly looking at Bendis
Rosario, stricken with fear, runs down the road towards. He is continuing in the direction you were all heading.
The smell of copper rises up from the ground as it drinks of the life blood of those slain. It is soon overtaken by the smell of moisture on the air. Looking up you see the storm will be upon you soon. Lightning contrasts against the dark clouds and you can hear the thunder echo across the vineyards.
You are not far from home now...
Bendis Friday February 1st, 2008 8:02:34 AM
"A pleasure to meet you James" smiles the dwarf nervously. "Oh dear. Rosario! ROSARIO! Well, that's not like him. Come on, we'd best follow."
He takes James' arm and heads off down the road after Rosario. Shaffbafum scampers after him.
"Would you mind very much putting your sword away? Only they muh-make me a little nervous. Awfully sharp, you know. Hum, that's a heartseed you have there isn't it? Are you a fuh-follower of Ga'al? Fascinating. What's that like?"
He chatters away as he walks slowly, eying the ominous sky overhead, doing his best to extract the following information from the man;
-Who his is (family, sect, profession, previous missions) -Who sent him (specifics: name, location, description) -what his mission was (kill or capture Zita? Rosario? Companions? Suicide mission?) -Why he was sent (what was the purpose of the mission? Who was behind it?) -What further dangers exist (were other teams sent? Has he heard of an outfit called the Ebon Fold (or something like that)?
He figures he has about an hour or so to question the fellow befor his spell wears off. He just hopes the imepending thunderstorm doesn't interfere too greatly with his questionning.
(OOC: Any results from Bendis' Knowledge checks from last round?)
DM Jamie - Carl, I am glad you are keeping me on my toes ;P Highlight to display spoiler: {You know very basic information. If your dwarven homeland had any interactions with the followers of Ga'al I will let you make that determination. Also, the Ebon Fold is the name you remember.}
Also, Highlight to display spoiler: {I'm assuming the Ebon Fold is the Ebon Enclave? Was the name Bendis remembered the Ebon Fold?}
Betheas Friday February 1st, 2008 1:28:00 PM
Betheas is further charged as his companions swoop in for a decisive victory. Turning back to survey the battle, he sees Rosario charging off in the direction of the ambush.
Betheas assumes, by the sound of Roasario's war cry, that he has charged off to attack any remaining foes.
Rosario shouldn't have to fight alone, so the elf breaks into a full sprint in pursuit of Rosario. "Hey Rosario.... wait up!"
Rosario Friday February 1st, 2008 4:39:21 PM
Ignoring everything else, he continues to bolt for home. Now more than 300' from the others
GigiAC17: HP 13/13, Friday February 1st, 2008 7:32:05 PM
Gigi pauses a moment to clean his sword of most of the blood and gore, knowing that when they got home he was going to have to do a major cleaning.
"Well, shall we catch up to Rosario? He seems to want to be the first home, but I really do not think it is wise for him to get much furhter ahead."
Zita[HP: 11/11 - AC: 19 w/dodge] d20+1=20 d20+1=11 Friday February 1st, 2008 8:18:37 PM
With little thought to what is going one she nods her head. "A couple of you check over the two bodies and lets catch up to Rosario." Her bow is now out and an arrow nocked to it. Knowing that some will check over the two bodies she takes off after Rosario, but tries to keep her eyes open for more trouble.
She is also not worried for some will most likely follow her as well and soon they should all be back together.
[listen 20 and spot 11]
Julien d20+4=18 d20+4=5 Saturday February 2nd, 2008 1:49:04 PM
Julien takes a moment to crouch over the body of the dead cleric and check him for clues - notes, letters of intent, anything. "So what's this all about, my friend?" he whispers quietly to the corpse while going carefully through any available pockets and pouches. "Why the interest? What's so special about us that you'd risk your lives?" What has him puzzled ultimately is the heartseeds. That meant Aisildur, didn't it? He'd never been there, but his father had told tales of it being a fairly closed society. other than that, he couldn't really remember. If Gigi is still around, he'll ask him if they should perhaps drag the bodies off the path before running to catch up with the others. After all, the corpses were beginning to pile up, and maybe someone somewhere was counting them. There were reputations to consider. If they were heralded as a bunch of cut throats, then it might not bode too well. And only Gargul knew what his mother would say.
Search (untrained) 18 Knowledge Religion 5 (dumb as a post)