Confrontation at the Duty Shop (DM SteveK) Tuesday May 13th, 2014 5:47:45 PM
OOC: I know this is less than 24 hours since last post, but I'm justifying it based on it is role-playing and moving the story along. :-) Nice bear fight by the way! I was very impressed with alchemical solutions, Carver's ability, and Prudence's nobility. :-) ................
William wants to let his earth elemental clean up, but he doesn't know how to talk in Terran, the earth elemental language. With nothing except trouble to get into, it is probably better to dismiss the summoned creature...
Nikolai helps the bear who is already stabilized. A bear's endurance is, well, legendary, and Nikolai is confident that it would even recover on its own given enough time. The monk plans to purchase a Healing Kit when he gets the opportunity.
Cameron is extremely upset about the apparent foolishness of the incident, and wants to wait until dismissed to seek out the authority about bear training. He's going to have to wait...
Prudence takes her weapons and plants some ideas. She thinks about replacing her Alchemist's Fire...
Bliss wanders over to the bears, casting Stabilize on the already stabilized bear. He is thinking about doing other things, but he never gets the time...
Carver goes over to Pru, and heals her completely.
Linden ooc: DM assumes Linden uses a healing spell and is back to full health.
AC 15 T13, F12, CMD 15(19 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 27/27 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tinker cleans his Ugrosh and sheaths the weapon. "Strange it is, but I would swear by all the gods that I am better with a crossbow in training! But in battle, my Ugrosh bites when the crossbow always misses!"
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It looks like many people want to say more; Sandor, Trimmack, Helmbane, Drovers, Recruits, even others that are hurrying to the scene, but nobody gets a chance to do much of anything else...
A parade-ground shout cuts through all noise: "Atten-SHUN!" All across the Training grounds, Recruits and Sergeants alike snap into a stiff pose. Walking into the carnage is Adjutant Berkshire, the aide-de-camp of Constance Palance! (ooc: even Tinker who has been abed for a week has heard of the rapid rise of Captain Palance's star. Some have grumbled that she is only a Captain because she is a Fist-mate of Pavillon Nuterius, the Mailed Fist Commander at the Citadel. But no one can deny that she is hard as nails and gets results!) Just last week, Constance Palance became a newly promoted Captain in the Wolf Regiment.
"Sergeant Trimmack, bring your Thumb to order and follow me to Captain Palance. Now." There is little choice in public with this kind of order, and the Sergeants and our heroes are marched to the Duty Shop, where they see Captain Constance Palance glaring down at Qualtmie Redfist Northernvoice! .....................
Captain Palance makes an impatient motion for the Honor Fist to be "at ease". They are not dismissed, but they can move about and join in the conversation.
Palance: "The shipments for the Wolf Regiment this month were all late or missing! YOU are responsible! YOU have been stealing MY equipment from MY Regiment. And last week, a lack of arrows caused the failure of a contract! Because YOU sold them on the black market!"
"Q": "This is not my fault! The paperwork is clear, 50 bundles of arrows sent in plenty of time to arrive before the start of that contract!"
Palance: "Quiet! That just proves you are adept at Falsifying Documents as well as Theft, Dereliction of Duty, and Treason against the Fist. And when I make my report, you will be dismissed and court martialled."
"Q": (to the Fist) "Tell her this isn't true! I'm clearly being framed!" Q then pulls out her campaign chest. "I call my right to hire a Fist to investigate. This year's Honor Fist." She unnecessarily points to our heroes making her intentions crystal clear.
(Know Local DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {Little known and not discussed but in passing during one class on Mailed Fist traditions, Qualtmie is absolutely right and it is within the rights of any Mailed Fist to set contract and hire a Fist to investigate, guard, or even fight in her defense.}
All eyes in the room; Qualtmie, Captain Palance, Adjutant Berkshire, Trimmack and Helmbane all watch the young team for a response.
Carver AC 17, AC 19/ shield, CMB 7, CMD 17, HP 35/35 (John C) Tuesday May 13th, 2014 6:38:56 PM "A contract is a contract. I'll accept the contract, as long as the terms are whomever is found to be guilty, whether it's Q or anyone else , that meaning WHOMEVER it is, is brought to trial for the charged just leveled against Q. I'm sure that the Captain wants to see that Justice is done in this matter, it's just going to be our job to discover who it is that receives that justice. Isn't that right Captain?" Carver, while not personally involved with Q, has no dislike for the woman, she has treated him and his fist-mates fairly. If she is being framed, then someone is at fault for the Mailedfist's failure at a contract....
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) 2d6=7 ; 2d6=6 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 9:03:46 PM
Linden will heal, but not using a spell, using a channel. He will pull whomever aside (recruits, sergeants or the like.... and other party members). [ uses two Channels to heal all allies or bears within 30ft, heals for 7 and 6]
Pru is healed to full! As is Linden.
---------------------------------------------- "Shady! An investigation that won't include undead things! Sweeet!" He emphasis the 'eeee's'. "I'm in! Bliss, you're coming, right!??"
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) d20+8=23 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+1=17 ; Tuesday May 13th, 2014 9:06:32 PM
Bliss tries to understand what is going on. Clearly, that nice Q lady is getting dressed down by a commander. Bliss knows what that is like. But this Q lady says she did not do it.
Sense Motive checks on the pair: Q ... 23 ... Palance ... 25 ... woo hoo! Maybe Bliss will have a hunch about a gut assessment of the social situation, or maybe get the feeling that one or the other is trustworthy. Bliss will probably blurt out anything nice or positive he senses, but shut up about anything mean or negative.
Meanwhile, what is that knowledge he just might remember about that local stuff? ... Know Local 17! Die roller loves Bliss today!
Bliss says out loud, "Oh yeah! That nice Q lady can hire us to investigate stuff for her."
"How much is she paying?" caws Mookie. "Better be worth it if you're going to take on that officer!"
"Mookie, come on! Please don't be rude!" begs Bliss.
"Sorry Kid. I'll hush."
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 (Mage Armor) hp 17/17 Tuesday May 13th, 2014 9:18:32 PM
WIlliam listens intently to the argument and since he has nothing else going on, he's willing to help the accused... assuming that it's a paying job. "I'm willing to help investigate this case. And I assume we'll be paid our normal wage for this, right?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) Tuesday May 13th, 2014 9:21:07 PM
Nikolai comes to attention as ordered and follows his sergeants and Fist mates as crisp as possible. His mind does wonder off a little over the bears but upon approach to the Duty Shop his mind snaps back to the here and now.
He listens to the accusations with a bit of incredulity. He remembers very well their run in with the rats that had clearly been shipped in. That had been just a couple of weeks ago. Although Q would not divulge anything about where the shipment had come from or what was supposed to be in it, it seems obvious to Nikolai that things have escalated to biblical proportions in that time.
"Anyone ever thought of putting a tracking device into a shipment and see where it ends up at? My mother used Locate Object quite often to find my father's stuff he always seemed to misplace. Or, I heard of a jealous mage who used some kind of floating eyeball to follow his wife to see if the rumors that she was cheating on him were true. We could try something like that."
Nikolai does not mention the rats. Not yet. That is evidence to bring up later when there is more to add to it.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) Wednesday May 14th, 2014 12:00:32 AM
Nikolai whispers in Sgt. Trimmack's ear, "I suggest we keep Q under house arrest. If she's the accused, she should not continue to work until this is resolved. We can take over the Duty Shop and be in charge of the shipments. That way we can make sure to follow them and also go over the books and see if there is any handwriting that's not hers."
Ac 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) d20+9=19 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+8=11 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2014 8:35:06 AM
Perception 19 Knowledge Local 18 Sense Motive Q 24 Sense Motive Captain Palance 10 (Ripley's Believe it or Not anyone?)
Cameron s distracted by the bears and their plight. He does notice Linden winding up the heal all mojo and gently makes sure the centaur does so AWAY from the bears. They could use the healing, but it would likely lead to their deaths if they started fighting again He is puzzled by the move to the Quartermaster's office, but holds his silence while they are herded to her room. The accusations are pretty bogus as far as he can tell. They may have happened but even he could put a better and more subtle frame on someone than this. He hears Nickolai's whisper ( thus the perception) and steps to Qualtime's side. " I would like to place you in protective custody ma'am. As your hired Fist, my assessment on first glance is that you are being framed and should this ploy not work, the guilty party may resort to physical means to stop you from carrying out your duties. One of our Fist should remain with you at all times to see to your personal safety until this is cleared up." " Captain, If you would be so kind as to submit a written list of the aforementioned charges for us so that we can effectively investigate this matter and have Wolf Regiment's logistic's officer have his requistion papers and recipts ready for us to inspect that would be most helpful. If someone is truly trying to make the Fist look bad it is in all of our best interest to resolve this quickly, before we lose face, or heaven forbid soldiers to these shortcomings in supply." "Sergeant's, do we require any further documentation from the Captain or Wolf Regiment? If not I suggest we close the shop for today and start the tedious task of poring over the requisitions and bills of lading to fill said requisitions." Cameron pours on the large words and technical terms as best he can to make this all sound legitimate. ( A little aid another on this diplomacy check might help too, I'll take as much help as I can get 8) ) Diplomacy 11 (sheesh, the die roller was hot there for a minute too, sigh) He is pretty sure Q is on the up and up but the Captain is hard to read. Best if she leaves so that they can ask Q some questions before moving on.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+5=13 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2014 10:37:36 AM
Pru marches with her fist-mates as ordered, and listens carefully once at the Duty Shop. She doesn't speak. Surely it is for the sergeants to decide whether to accept the contract or not?
But her fist-mates don't seem to be getting in trouble for speaking, and Cameron seems to be floundering a bit.
"I'm sure we all just want the truth to come out, and any wrongdoing to be addressed," she says.
[Successful Aid Another to Cameron's Diplomacy attempt.]
Carver AC 17, AC 19/ shield, CMB 7, CMD 17, HP 35/35 (John C) Wednesday May 14th, 2014 6:46:10 PM
checking in
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) d20=11 ; Wednesday May 14th, 2014 7:36:49 PM
Nikolai adds to Cameron's proposition, "Captain, although we take up Q's offer to investigate this matter on her behalf, we do so because we believe one is innocent until proven guilty, but our loyalties lie with the Mailed Fist and our Honor precludes any favoritism or partiality. We'll be as open and honest it this investigation as anyone can possibly be."
Aid Another (Diplomacy) d20 = 11, success, add +2 to Cameron's roll.
Assignment! (DM SteveK) Wednesday May 14th, 2014 9:58:10 PM Carver wants to accept the contract with an addendum for a trial for whoever may be found guilty. The centaur knows the Mailed Fist's reputation is on its ability to meet every contract to the letter.
Linden is happy there is a contract that doesn't involve undead things!
Bliss gets the hunch that Q really believes she is innocent, and Captain Palance really believes Q is guilty.
WIlliam listens intently to the argument and since he has nothing else going on, he's willing to help the accused... assuming a normal wage. A thought tickles Williams memory, that perhaps he may be hoping for a little more than the 'normal wage', because for a Trooper, that is only 8 gold pieces per month!
Nikolai listens to the accusations and suggests an idea, a magical tracker to trace a shipment. He makes an aside to Sergeant Trimmack about putting Qualtmie under house arrest. "That way we can make sure to follow them and also go over the books and see if there is any handwriting that's not hers." He follows up with a claim to impartiality.
Cameron thinks the accusations are pretty bogus and not a very subtle frame up job; the halfling already knowing whose side he is on! As usual, his thoughts run with his actions and he begins to take over the situation; Q to protective custody, the Fist to run the Quartermaster shop, asking suggestions from Trimmack and Helmbane, and politely worded directions for Captain Palance herself!
Pru helps out with Cameron's intent, just wanting any wrongdoing to be addressed.
AC 15 T13, F12, CMD 15(19 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 27/27 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tinker doesn't even think about reading how people react, he takes everything at face value until someone is proven in a lie. Q has always (OK for a month) been true to the team, and that makes her part of the team in his eyes. He stands silent but supportive behind Cameron.
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Adjutant Berkshire looks horrified, like Cameron casually spit a baby on a lance and laughed as it slid down the shaft. "You DARE..." but his rising voice is silenced with only a look from the Captain. Likewise, Sergeant's Trimmack and Helmbane each look like they try to interrupt Cameron, Carver, and Nikolai as they address Captain Palance directly, but are quelled into silence by a flinty eye.
"Berkshire, take these Sergeants to my quarters and hold them there until I arrive. I will speak with this 'Honor Fist' alone" The Adjutant salutes and moves out, and it may be surprising to a couple of the Honor Fist that Berkshire rounds up not only Sandor and Qualtmie, but Trimmack and Helmbane too! Soon our heroes are left alone in the Quartermaster's Office with closed doors and the intimidating war-scared person of Captain Constance Palance.
"Let me make a couple of things perfectly clear." Her icy stare spears Carver. "Qualtmie may hire whoever she likes, but that is very different than suddenly becoming the Inspector General. The contract is going to be between you and Quartermaster Qualtmie and overseen by a Mailed Fist Contractor. She can only put provisions that she can control, and the demanding of a trial isn't one of them. Anyone that you find sufficient evidence that a panel of officers deems as guilty will get Mailed Fist justice." (Carver and the other heroes realize that the punishment for all four of the allegations leveled against Q are the same: death.)
She turns her gaze to Cameron. "Second, I don't have to give you the bug guts off the bottom of my boot. This contract should you accept it is Qualtmie becomes the client, and you will do everything in your power to support the client without hurting the Mailed Fist. You want to talk with someone, talk, but that doesn't mean they need to listen or answer, and I am certainly not going to to grease the wheels for you."
"Third, Qualtmie has asked for the Honor Fist, not Trimmack's Thumb, and so it is just the eight of you: your sergeants can't help you in any way."
"Finally, and then Captain Palance's demeanor changes, some of the flint is out of her eyes, and she acts a little more human. "Frankly, I am unsure of Q's guilt, but if you cannot find any evidence to exonerate her, then I will be forced to dismiss her and have Q charged with the crimes that have happened under her watch." An assessing and speculative look comes across the officer as she gauges the mettle of the heroes. "That Q made a good choice, because the Honor Fist is too new to be caught up in Citadel backstabbing politics, you are more likely to give her an even shot and not be a smiling crocodile waiting to stab her in the back. But you all need to be careful at the same time, don't trust anyone, not even your Sergeants, for they have friends who have friends, and neither I nor Q know for sure who we can trust in the Citadel."
Captain Palance opens the door and pauses. "I will make sure this Quartermasters is closed for 48 hours. You have the run of the office and Warehouse and see Adjutant Berkshire if you need access to Qualtmie."
The Captain does not stay for questions, but leaves the Honor Fist in the now closed Quartermaster Warehouse.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) Wednesday May 14th, 2014 11:18:58 PM "48 hours? Shoot! My plan was to ask my father to requisition some arrows, which we would mark. Then we would be the 'shippers' and try to catch the thieves. But 48 hours won't be long enough to do that. I guess we are stuck here with going over the books and looking for forgeries, false entries, and, perhaps, some sneaky thief that gets in at night to snatch away stuff."
Nikolai takes a seat and starts pondering. "We should split up. Some of us go over the books and the others take an inventory of all the equipment here. At least all the equipment that is the subject of the thefts. I volunteer to do inventory. Other ideas?"
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) Thursday May 15th, 2014 1:34:39 AM
OOC. Sorry all. I dropped the ball. My friend is moving back to Cincinnati and needed help with his storage container. It was a long day of work and moving.
Ac 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) d20+1=18 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+1=13 ; Thursday May 15th, 2014 8:13:24 AM " Sir! Thank you Sir! We will do the Fist proud!" Once the Captain is gone he loses his attention pose and talks normally to his fist mates. " I would bet a great deal on Q's innocence. You all remember the rats right? That was pretty clearly sabotage. All of these failed to fill or late orders also looks like a frame up to me. Problem is we need to get proof, and even with the heavy handed approach that this anti-Q(antique?) person used we don't have alot to go on." " Who would benefit from Q's removal and or death?" " Who has access to make shipments disappear or show up late?" " Who could get the rats into the warehouse?" " Lets all give the place the once over before we start, no telling what one of us might see that another might miss or dismiss." Knowledge Local 18 to try and answer my own questions Knowledge Fist Protocol 19 to try and answer my own questions Perception 24 Looking around the warehouse Wisdom 13 Cameron has been with Q for a great deal of the past week that they were on leave. Does he recall ANYTHING that might help or that seems out of the ordinary? ( wisdom is memory and deduction where Intelligence is raw knowledge, that's why I used wisdom. If it should be Int, then subtract 1 from the roll)
Carver AC 17, AC 19/ shield, CMB 7, CMD 17, HP 35/35 (John C) Thursday May 15th, 2014 2:34:02 PM
Well, since the fist has full access to the warehouse and offices, Carver will take his time and fully search the area with his detect evil ability. He doubts that it will reveal anything, but scanning and removing it from a need to do, is at least a place to start. "I'll search for evil to start, I'll take my time to be sure it's done right." He won't rush his scan....
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday May 15th, 2014 6:19:07 PM
"If possible," Pru says, "I'd like to start by speaking with Quartermaster Q. Is there someplace relatively quiet where I could interview her?"
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) Thursday May 15th, 2014 6:34:25 PM
Once the Fist is alone, Bliss says to everybody, "I gotta say, I get the feeling that the nice Q lady really thinks she is innocent and the officer lady in charge really thinks she is guilty!"
Mookie caws, "Guilty of what? Everybody's guilty of something."
Bliss says, "That officer lady said Miss Q was stealing Wolf Regiment gear, especially 50 bundles of arrows. But is hard to prove that someone did NOT do anything. It would be easier to prove that someone ELSE is guilty. Maybe we can find the real thief?"
"How, Kid?" Mookie asks. "Your mom had powerful magic going. You got what, squat."
Bliss shrugs.
Interview! (DM SteveK) Thursday May 15th, 2014 8:28:54 PM Nikolai takes a seat and starts pondering. "We should split up. Some of us go over the books and the others take an inventory of all the equipment here. At least all the equipment that is the subject of the thefts. I volunteer to do inventory. Other ideas?"
Cameron gives parade-ground perfect responses to the officer, then gets down to business with the team. It is true right now they don't have a lot to go on and not a lot of time to do it. There are certainly more questions than answers! He remembers in the week hanging out and working with the halfling that Qualtmie takes her job very seriously and seems extremely diligent in logging inbound, outbound, and inventory in her ledgers. Her warehouse is clean as warehouses go and it is fairly easy to identify equipment through her system. There were several times Q grumbled under her breath about Everdeep, but she also wasn't someone who complained to a subordinate or behind someone's back.
As to who could make things disappear in the warehouse, Cameron can think of three possible ways (and mostly because Q liked to tell stories of ingenious and stupid thieves); when everyone is busy and distracted with a rush order, when everything is locked up and they get in by magic, or to cook the books to make something appear was in the warehouse when it wasn't ever there in the first place!
Carver will take his time and fully search the area with his detect evil ability, taking his time to be sure it's done right. It is a good thought, but after several hours, he is certain that there is no evil in the warehouse.
Prudence would like to start by speaking with Quartermaster Q. The request is made and after several hours, Adjutant Berkshire and two armored guards escort Qualtmie to the warehouse. No place private, the group will have to talk to Q in plain sight of the guards and Berkshire.
Bliss tells the others about his gut feelings, and gets sarcasm from Mookie for his insight.
AC 15 T13, F12, CMD 15(19 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 27/27 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tinker isn't one to talk or look over books. "You all can do all that, I'll do what I do best and help search the Warehouse for anything unusal." Tinker takes his time with what he considers as one big puzzle cube and diligently looks over every inch of the Warehouse. (Take 20 in Warehouse) ..........................
Tinker and Carver aren't near done with their searches when a group arrives.
With Qualtmie is a Mailed Fist Contractor with the contract. Her warchest is also with Berkshire and the guards. Q signs the contract and turns 6,000gp over to the Contractor. He turns wizened eyes to the group. "That is 2,000 gold for the contract and a bonus of 500 gold for each member of the Honor Fist if there is enough evidence to exonerate Quartermaster Qualtmie within 2 days. Held and forfeited to the Mailed Fist if the terms of the contract are not satisfied."
The Adjutant then tells the group. "You have one minute for questions. You can always call her back for follow-up questioning. One minute starts.... now."
ooc: the time limit is so we can get questions done in one Post. I don't want to linger talking for weeks! :-)
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 (Mage Armor) hp 17/17 Thursday May 15th, 2014 9:15:00 PM
(Post before the interview DM post...) William agrees to help read through the books, as he's good with numbers and facts and minute detail.. He's sure that a perusal into the details should provide some clues to why or who would want to set this quartermaster up to take a fall... On the other hand, maybe someone else has been stealing things, and maybe they can get some clues...
(Post after DM post)
William asks, "Do you know anyone who might want to frame you? Also, who would have the ability or access to the travel routes or shipping plans to set up something like this?"
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) Thursday May 15th, 2014 9:19:04 PM
"I'd like to hear a detailed list of things that will and won't qualify as satisfactory or conclusive evidence." The centaur feels this is an important point.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) Thursday May 15th, 2014 9:56:18 PM
Nikolai starts taking notes on the equipment inventory to to match it up with the books later. He keeps the items that are getting ready for shipment separate from the items in stock. He also keeps a separate ledger for the incoming stuff still in boxes. However he hasn't finished when Q returns for questioning.
Nikolai is curious about this 'Everdeep'. He hadn't spent as much time here as some of the others and when then dealt with the rats, Q was the only one present. He asks Cameron who this Everdeep is and what is his/her background before bringing him/her up to Q.
With Q present, Nikolai asks Q to sigh her name on a piece of paper for handwriting comparisons, having seen her sign the contract, he trusts that this signature will be genuine and not contrived, and compares that signature with the one on the freshly signed contract.
That's all Nikolai needs for now.
Carver AC 17, AC 19/ shield, CMB 7, CMD 17, HP 35/35 (John C) Thursday May 15th, 2014 11:42:00 PM
Carver, not one for numbers and figures, at least not the current type of figures, decides it might be good to stand out front after asking Q a question or two. "Who is most put out by you being hired, as in who is unhappy about it? Next, anyone submitted a requisition that you've fulfilled, but they've claimed was wrongly filled? Any of the drovers doing the delivery been the same?"
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Friday May 16th, 2014 11:34:48 AM
Pru is not happy. Her vision of a private chat, in which she might persuade Qualtmie to divulge some of the secrets she's been keeping, has vanished in a cloud of nosy guards. Not to mention her own teammates. Hadn't they just been making plans to check inventory and things?
And now there's no way to ask Q about the rat situation without the guards overhearing. And since the group had promised to keep that mission confidential, that whole line of questioning is now completely off-limits.
"There ought to be a rule," Pru grumbles. "Something about an accused person being able to talk to her helpers without people listening in."
In the absence of such a rule, however, Pru cannot ask the questions she wanted to ask, and her teammates have already asked the other questions.
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) Friday May 16th, 2014 1:06:26 PM
Before a couple hours go by, Bliss wants to look for rats or mice or other creatures and cast his Speak with Animals (ley check made earlier) to ask if any two-leggers besides Q have been around the place.
Bliss asks who else besides Q has access to the warehouses and the ledgers. He wants to know what the entry points are (doors, windows, locks, etc) to the places that records and goods are stored. He wants to know who was responsible for delivering the goods that went astray. Besides the arrows, what exactly was lost / stolen?
Also, Mookie wants to know the value of the stolen goods.
Ac 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) Friday May 16th, 2014 7:47:33 PM
Cameron looks to Nikolai and says " I don't know, but we can ask her." He notices Pru's dismay at the large audience and frowns. If he had planned ahead he could have gotten her that private talk... well maybe he could have. Instead of asking Q any questions he simply stand out of the guard's line of sight and cast a message spell on her. If she saves vs it he repeats the spell until it works. He then whispers his questions and instructions to her. whispered..." Whisper your answers as low as you can for now. This spell lasts 10 minutes so we can talk after they return you to your room so long as I am in range of you. Where are they keeping you? How far away? Is there a guard in the room with you when you are there? More of these spells will be on you and other will talk to you when you go. Do not resist the spells. We will talk later. Be strong, we will figure this out." Cameron then casts message on William and then on Bliss and then on Prudence. (Cam only gets one person per spell, so he needs to keep recasting and speaking separately to them.) To each he says the same thing. whispered..." You are a stronger caster than I am. This makes your range further and your duration longer. If you can cast the message cantrip then put it on Q before she leaves. I have already told her to expect it and she will not resist it. This way we can talk to her 'alone' after they return her. We may need to follow her a bit to stay in range though. This is all I can think of to get to talk to her alone." Before Q is removed Cameron refreshes his message spell on her.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) Friday May 16th, 2014 9:03:46 PM
Pru grumbles something about not having the privacy with a client one would expect and Nikolai agrees with a nod. He does step forward and ask "Was the Wolf Regiment the only one affected? Is there any complaints from any other regiment?"
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) Friday May 16th, 2014 9:13:12 PM
Bliss whispers back to Cam -- "William is the best one for the job!"
Ac 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) Friday May 16th, 2014 9:26:36 PM
whispered..." You cast it too. She might be held in a place only your stealth can get close to."
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) Friday May 16th, 2014 9:50:26 PM
OOC : checking in
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) Friday May 16th, 2014 10:07:54 PM
OK, after asking his questions, Bliss will try to hide and cast Message covertly on Q. Then he'll sneaky sneaky follow where she goes to keep her in range of the spell.
Clues (DM SteveK) d20=19 ; d20=17 ; d20=16 ; Saturday May 17th, 2014 10:15:51 AM Linden "I'd like to hear a detailed list of things that will and won't qualify as satisfactory or conclusive evidence." The centaur feels this is an important point, but the only thing that Berkshire is able to tell him is if they have a body (living or dead) and the stolen goods... well, that would be pretty definite. Other than that, the Adjutant can't see anything. Linden gets the impression that Berkshire only sees issues in black-and-white and it is probably a good thing that he is not in charge of a courts martial panel.
Nikolai is able to gain a handwriting sample from Q.
Bliss wants to look for rats or mice or other creatures with a modicum of intelligence (not a spider or insect). Strangely, there are none and no evidence of little pests that are usually in every building in the Wold. The halfling already knows there are only two known doors to the warehouse; one through Q's office which is human sized, and one big enough for waggons.
Cameron uses a Message spell to ask questions without the guards or Berkshire seeming to catch on. Q answers that she is in a guest room of Captain Palance's tower suite. (Cameron knows it is a large tower of the inner bailey about 10 minute walk.) That she chose the Honor Fist because they knew how to keep secrets and... she likes Cameron.
Bliss and anyone else who wants to place a Message spell on Q can do so before she leaves.
AC 15 T13, F12, CMD 15(19 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 27/27 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tinker continues to search. (Take 20 = Perception 27) ...............
Qualtmie doesn't know all the answers to many of the questions, but she knows her books are NOT crooked and can provide lots of information. Everyone knows she keeps books and they are reconciled with the Master Quartermaster monthly. But she keeps them in a secret place and doesn't think anyone else knows where they are. (The books are currently on her desk, and have been there since the heroes arrived).
Many people have access to the warehouse, but usually only one of three people have been overseeing all deliveries and shipments in the last two months; Qualtmie, Calmine Everdeep, or Sergeant Holdfast.Q knows Everdeep as a half-elf who has been wanting her job for months. He is usually at the library, his place of duty. Holdfast, is a thin and wiry human who is temporarily supervising the drovers because of some disciplinary action. They can probably find out where he is through the Personnel Office. .
It will take several hours of going over the books and ledgers. (Only for those heroes looking at the books.)
Profession (any that involve writing) DC 5; or Perception DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: { The books show that other contracts from the Citadel have also been affected by missing items in shipments, but there have been no complaints. Either they were not noticed or deemed not important enough. By all accounts, Captain Palance is diligent and energetic enough to be the first to investigate. }
Profession (any that involve writing) DC 10; or Perception DC20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The group is able to come up with a comprehensive list of missing goods. Even Mookie can be satisfied as the books provide cost both for actual and transportation.}
A complete search of the Office and Warehouse may reveal: (only for those heroes searching.)
Office Craft/Profession Dc 10/ Perception DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The shipping order from the box of giant rats (previous module) - was authorized by a Calmine Everdeep and signed off as delivered by Sergeant Holdfast.}
Office: Perception 20 or Elf 1in 6) Highlight to display spoiler: { there is a secret door that opens from the office to the warehouse, bypassing the locked door.}
Warehouse Perception 20 or Elf 1in 6) Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a secret door that opens to a medium-sized and dark corridor.}
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Every Hero gets 900xp and 500gp for the Bears, Accepting Q's contract, and asking all the right questions plus some bonus questions! :-)
Ac 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) Saturday May 17th, 2014 11:51:26 AM
Once he hears where Q is being held, Cameron is unsure if he will be able to stay with her close enough to use the message spell. He glances at Bliss and whispers..." Up to you, do you think you can stay close enough to her without getting spotted?" Cameron asks Q out loud, " Do you think your life may be in danger from the people doing this?" He knows the answer of course. Unless they are morons, which they seem not to be her life IS in danger from the Fist executing her, not from the real thieves. If she says yes though she may be allowed to keep one of the Fist as a guard. It is doubtful but a possibility. Knowing he can't do something and not trying are 2 completely different things though. Cameron looks at his Fist Mates and says out loud. " I need to speak to Field Marshall Neuterius about the bear situation we just dealt with. I may have the connections to keep the bears from being harmed and to get the regiment what it wants. I will head there now and hopefully be back soon. Keep at it, there has to be an answer here somewhere." This is said as they prepare to move Q back to her quarters. He throws a refreshed Message spell on Q and uses his excuse to follow her at least part way back to her room while heading to the Field Marshall's office. He asks her these questions. whispered..." Do you trust Calamine Everdeep and Sgt Holdfast? Why or why not? You are a smart person, if you were doing this, how would you do it? Maybe they are doing something similar. We only have a short amount of time. What should we concentrate on?" "Don't worry, we will find a way to solve this. And... I like you too. Your company is about the only reason I would have spent my leave in the Citadel instead of out in the fields. It was worth every minute. I won't let you down." Cameron then heads to the Field Marshall's office to at least make an appointment. The bears are counting on him too. (should I roll new checks for the Field Marshall or do you want to use the ones from a few days ago DM Steve?)
DMSteveK: No need to roll, David. There isn't a chance of a snowball in hell for a simple 3rd level Trooper like Cameron to be able to see the Commander of the Mailed Fist except at a great distance. Unlike the US military, there is no such thing as an Open Door Policy. :-)
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) d20+12=28 ; Saturday May 17th, 2014 6:44:04 PM
(OOC: Sense Motive on the Adjutant. Does Linden feel that any information is being withheld? 28... yay!)
DMSteveK: Linden doesn't feel like Berkshire is intentionally holding anything back. In fact, despite his by-the-book attitude, he seems trustworthy.
Hunch: This use of the skill involves making a gut assessment of the social situation. You can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong, such as when you're talking to an impostor. Alternatively, you can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) Saturday May 17th, 2014 9:07:26 PM
As Q turns to be escorted out, Nikolai quickly asks "What does Calmine Everdeep look like? Hair color? Skin color? Height? Typical clothing? What Branch of the Fist (warrior, priest, scribe, mage, etc.)?"
With that information, Nikolai leaves Qualtmie's signature on the desk with the books and heads to the library where Qualtmie said was his place of duty. On his way over there, he muses 'Why would someone who works in the library want to switch and work in the Duty Shop? Does the Duty Shop hold more prestige than the library? There's more visibility in the Duty Shop but the library would be much more quieter. Which reminds me. I need to look up some books on Undead, especially zombies and ghouls. The library is the place to do it, so I got me a good 'excuse', hehe."
Reaching the library, Nikolai ambles around a little 'looking' for the Undead section, but really looking for Calmie Everdeep.
Ac 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) Sunday May 18th, 2014 12:23:58 AM
LOL Thanks Steve. I was hoping to play up the 'honor fist' card and the family card to see if I could get them help. In that case, once it is obvious there is no hope of seeing him, Cameron returns. He also keeps a close eye and ear on the bear mount training. If they botch much more up and lose more animals or people, 'something' will need to be done.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) d20+6=18 ; d20+6=21 ; Sunday May 18th, 2014 1:24:36 PM
Pru can read and write, but she has no idea what kind of information to even look for in the ledgers and records of the Duty Shop. She supposes she could look around the warehouse, but she's not good at noticing things.
However, she is reasonably good at talking to people, so she attempts to speak with Calmine Everdeep and Sergeant Holdfast. For now, she just introduces herself, tries to make friends, and tries to sound each of them out on how they feel about Q and whether they think she's guilty. She is laying groundwork that she might be able to build on later.
[Diplomacy 18 for Everdeep and 21 for Holdfast]
Carver AC 17, AC 19/ shield, CMB 7, CMD 17, HP 35/35 (John C) d20+3=13 ; d20+3=19 ; Sunday May 18th, 2014 6:24:58 PM
Carver wanders around not looking for anything in particular, but spends time in the office and then in the warehouse. "Anyone wanna help me look around the office and the warehouse? Not looking for any certain thing, but just in general...."
office perc 13 warehouse perc 19
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) Sunday May 18th, 2014 11:16:22 PM
Cycling
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) d20+12=16 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+12=25 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=22 ; Monday May 19th, 2014 6:38:48 AM
When the mice idea fails to pan out, Bliss tries to help with the books.
Perception 16, 15.
Bliss looks over the ledgers. "Boring, no complaints, everything blah blah. Nobody missed anything. BORING!"
The curious and restless halfling gets up after a little while and looks around, at Carver's prompting.
Perception 25, 27, 22.
"Hey look!" calls Bliss. "Secret doors!"
One goes to the warehouse, one to this hallway.
Note: Bliss decides NOT to sneak away and follow Q with a message spell. For one thing, what would he even ask her? and for another, the last time he tried heading off in front of the group, he almost died!
He agrees to help search the office and books more, but at the mention of secret doors, his ears perk up and he says, "Good catch and let's see what we can find in all this...? I can cast detect magic once so let me know when you're ready for me to use it..."
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) Monday May 19th, 2014 8:22:01 PM
"What do you guys need me to do? Look out?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) d20+7=26 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+11=16 ; Monday May 19th, 2014 8:51:57 PM
While Nikolai scopes out the library, he notices Pru come in, also looking for Calmine Everdeep. 'Drat. What's she doing here. She'll spoil everything. On second thought, maybe she came her because I did? Maybe she just wants to be with me?' Nikolai shrugs. 'Nah. She just probably thinks she can use her charm to get information easier than I can. Oh well. I'll just watch and try to catch things she might miss.;
Nikolai waits until Pru starts talking to Calmine and with a book in hand, sits nearby, close enough to hear the conversation, and pretends to be reading but is really watching Calmine's reactions to Pru.
Stealth +7 (pretend to be reading)= 26 Sense Motive +7 (watch Calmine's reaction to Pru's questioning about Q) = 17 Perception +11 (study Calmine real closely, clothes, jewelry, tatoos, hair color, foot size, etc.) = 16
Clues (DM SteveK) Monday May 19th, 2014 9:41:47 PM
Cameron asks Q if she is in danger, and the look she returns is "yes, duh!", but all she says is "Yes". When Cameron suggests Q gets to keep a guard, Berkshire rolls his eyes. "Captain Palance takes truth very seriously. Quartermaster Qualtmie's safety is of upmost importance while you determine if there is enough evidence to execute her." By Berkshire's straight face, he seems unaware of the irony. "She has had two guards on her at all times already and moved to Captain Palance's tower quarters for further security." While Cameron can't get a personal audience with the Field Marshall, perhaps an hour or so at the Last Assignment or somewhere else where mercenaries congregate may find more information (DC Local Knowledge 15). Qualtmie doesn't know much about Sergeant Holdfast, but as to Everdeep, "that skinny elf has been after my job for months. I wouldn't put anything past that schemer."
Nikolai gets a good description of Calmine Everdeep, a very pale, frail, and stick-like half-elf. It won't be hard to find him in the Citadel of athletic bodies! While pondering questions, he arrives at the library. After some searching, he has found the Undead Section, and overheard three Fist mages talking about the Scab and how it is awash with hordes of undead and duergar wandering all over the place but the dwarves are gaining footholds. "The rebuild of Riddleport is currently going well after its destruction..." begins one, then sees the monk and they all scowl Nikolai to another part of the library. But there is no sign of Calmine Everdeep.
Pru is reasonably good at talking to people, so she attempts to speak with Calmine Everdeep and Sergeant Holdfast, but neither seem to be about. Asking at the library, she finds out that Everdeep has been sick abed for 2 weeks and can be found at the infirmary. Sergeant Holdfast is supposed to be with the Drovers, but they tell Prudence that the Sergeant went into the Warehouse to speak with the Quartermaster.
Carver wanders around not looking for anything in particular, but spends time in the office and then in the warehouse.
Bliss tries to help with the books, but they are boring, so he does a little exploring, and the things he finds! Two secret doors!
William doesn't help much with a search, so agrees to help search the office and books more.. He stops any attempt when Bliss finds the secret doors. William is ready to explore, but seems to suggest that all their friends get back first...
Linden feels he isn't use for much more than a lookout and posts himself outside the Quartermaster Office. Several individuals and small groups arrive at one time or another only to leave grumbling because the Quartermaster is closed. But while he is standing there, he hears a couple bits of conversation. The most interesting is that there is some unrest in eastern Alisidur in the region around Acid City. A group of independent adventurers recently settled there which has caused a conflict between Alisiduian nobles, the New Ga'al Church, and hardliner Ga'alians. No wars yet, but the Mailed Fist has sent some negotiators to the region for possible contracts.
AC 15 T13, F12, CMD 15(19 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 27/27 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tinker has also found the secret door in the warehouse, but nods. "Let's get the others and explore this corridor. It could be where the thieves are coming from." .................
At this point, it is pretty much the heroes decision on what they want to do: talk to Everdeep in the infirmary, find Holdfast, or explore the mysterious and highly suspicious secret corridor that no one knew anything about leading from the Warehouse.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday May 19th, 2014 10:16:00 PM
On hearing that Everdeep is in the infirmary, Pru would like to talk with Tinker, who was there recently. She's wondering whether Tinker's time there overlapped any, and whether he saw or heard anything interesting.
When she hears about the secret passage, she agrees that it's worth exploring, although she would also like to talk to Everdeep. "Still, I don't suppose he's going anywhere," she concludes.
So, if the group would like to explore the secret passage, Pru will be right there with them. Otherwise, she's heading for the infirmary.
Carver AC 17, AC 19/ shield, CMB 7, CMD 17, HP 35/35 (John C) Monday May 19th, 2014 11:26:59 PM "You know, being in the infirmary is a great alibi. I'm not saying he's guilty, but if he is, he's got a great cover." Carver also thinks that exploring the tunnel is what the fist world be great at, after all, they are core combat oriented than into deciphering the books....
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) Tuesday May 20th, 2014 12:35:38 AM
Linden notes the conversation from the groups passing and mentions it to the group when they reassemble. "Interesting though, huh?"
He states he is interested in the tunnel.
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) Tuesday May 20th, 2014 6:29:24 AM
Secret Passage!! Bliss does not understand why there would be any other choice! He is eager to explore.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 (Mage Armor) hp 17/17 Tuesday May 20th, 2014 12:58:08 PM
William is curious about the door and what lies beyond it, so he stays back and waits for the others to go first, his magic ready in case of threats ...
AC 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) d20+6=10 ; d20+9=14 ; Tuesday May 20th, 2014 5:53:22 PM
Cameron returns to the warehouse. He tells the others what Q said and is curious that none of the other "helpers" for the quartermaster can be found." Something isn't right there. Let's explore this tunnel and then decide what to do. We might be able to flush them from cover with a few well placed rumors, but I don't know if we will have time." Cameron examines the hallway for tracks, drag marks or other clues as to how many use it and how often. Tracking 10 Perception 14 If it wasn't for my skill/stat bonuses all my skill checks would be single digit checks, and low ones at that...sheesh.
AC 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) Tuesday May 20th, 2014 5:57:08 PM
test of hyperlink
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) d20=9 ; d20=5 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+11=31 ; Tuesday May 20th, 2014 6:46:57 PM
Nikolai is disappointed in finding out the Calmine is in the infirmary but decides its worth the while checking in on that. While he watches Pru head back to the Duty Shop, he takes a detour to the infirmary.
At the front desk he asks if Calmine is getting better and what was his ailment. Nikolai explains that he just came from the the Duty Shop and work was piling up.
DM: there's no 'bluff' here because, technically, it is true, since no work will be done for two days and it will start pilling up.
Diplomacy d20= 9
If this fails to get any answers, he looks for Calmine himself and states that Qualtmie is under pressure to get work done and could use his help. "What ails you? When do you expect to be available?
DM: Again, there's no 'bluff' here because it technically is true, Q is under pressure and work does need get done.
Diplomacy: d20 = 5. :(
Nikolai then heads back to the Duty shop and reports what he found out, or didn't find out.
Hearing of the secret passage, he's all for going right away. "If you haven't got all your gear, get it and let's go."
Like Cameron, he looks for signs of passage of animate objects through the entryway of the secret passage. Survival (Track) +8 = 12
Perception (looking for scratches, dust disturbance, dust, cobwebs, or any other such signs of use or non-use recently) +11 = 31! NOW i get the good roll.
Secret Tunnel (DM SteveK) d20+8=10 ; d20+8=10 ; Tuesday May 20th, 2014 7:19:33 PM
All the heroes think it is a fine idea to explore the secret passage, but first they have to get Nikolai back to the Duty Shop! The monk made a little stop to the infirmary and gets stopped by a beefy orderly. "No visitors to Calmine Everdeep, the chirurgeon has him quarantined for Filth Fever, and the last thing he needs is distractions about work!" Nikolai is sent away and he comes back and tells the team.
Know Nature Dc 11 Highlight to display spoiler: { A rat or dire rat bite or can give someone Filth Fever. } Know Local DC 13 Highlight to display spoiler: { A were rat bite can give someone Filth Fever. } Know Dungeoneering DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { An Otyugh can give someone Filth Fever. } Know Nature DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Rooting around in garbage can give someone Filth Fever. }
Cameron and Nikolai check out the dark entrance and find that there are scratches as if something heavy has been pushed or dragged through the entrance way, and there are no more dust and cobwebs than in the warehouse. Yet the dim light from the warehouse only reaches 10 feet before it is pitch black.
AC 15 T13, F12, CMD 15(19 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 27/27 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tinker is beside himself with eagerness and is the first one to go into the tunnel. "My darkvision and ability to find traps are just made for this tunnel!" He waits until the others have sorted out who is going next, and then carefully starts looking at floor, walls and ceiling every five feet before gingerly creeping forward. (Stealth - 10, Perception to find Traps - 10). DM roll +8 however many times needed.
The heroes can line up, knowing that Carver and Linden will have to squeeze* to get though the 5x5 tunnel.
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Squeeze: while squeezed in a narrow space, you take a --4 penalty on attack rolls and a --4 penalty to AC.
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) Tuesday May 20th, 2014 8:08:09 PM
Bliss offers to Reduce Carver and Linden so they can fit better. He refreshes his own Reduce just before entering.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) d20+7=12 ; d20+11=17 ; Tuesday May 20th, 2014 10:25:10 PM
Nikolai leaves the infirmary dismayed. It was a different orderly than when he'd visited Tinker otherwise the half-elf monk was sure he'd get in to see Calmine. 'Filth Fever? Wonder how you get that?' he mused as he headed back to the Duty Shop.
"Hey guys. Ol' Everdeep caught himself some Filth Fever. Unfortunately I caught the orderly in a bad mood. Probably been cleaning bed pans all morning or something else as bad. Anyway, I couldn't verify it."
After letting Tinker through first, Nikolai volunteers to go second. "My elven eyes can see pretty good to and I don't need any unwieldy weapons to held defend Tinker. I also have an Everburning Torch I can hold and still attack just as effectively."
Unless otherwise voted, he follows Tinker with his Everburning Torch for light. If Tinker asks to put the torch away, he does.
Stealth +7 = 12 Perc +11 = 17
Carver AC 17, AC 19/ shield, CMB 7, CMD 17, HP 35/35 (John C) d20+5=23 ; Tuesday May 20th, 2014 10:57:33 PM
Carver, not really sure he wants a shrink cast on him, agrees, but asks, "If I need it gone so I can be normal sized, do you or do I cancel it?" He will enter third, doing so he reaches into his pouch and tosses a small stone into the air, it remains there floating around it, shining with light. "Keep the torch put away, I can light us up from further back, and it takes no hands to do so...." He pulls his sabre and shield out and will follow along.
Knowledge Religion about Filth Fever 23
(Ioun Torch floating about head.)
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 15, CMB 2), HPS 33/33 Linden (Jay B) d20+9=13 ; Tuesday May 20th, 2014 11:52:33 PM
He'll take the Reduce Person, no problem.
(Heal check 13) "Filth fever is nasty. Doesn't it come from sewers? Is he traveling in filth?"
"Bliss, move in front to sense danger!"
Linden casts Status on Bliss. (3hrs)
OOC: Sorry for the lateness. I had to drive a friend to the airport after work today....... DOH!
Bliss (Cayzle) (AC23, HP20 of 20) d20+22=32 ; d20+12=25 ; Wednesday May 21st, 2014 6:07:31 AM
Bliss says he'll have to cancel the spell, although it only lasts two minutes.
After he shrinks his big friends, he moves to the front and sneaks ahead, leading the way, behind Tinker.
Stealth 32
Perception 25
AC 19(21),Touch 15,Flat 17(+1 to all acs vs larger creatures), (CMB 2 CMD 16) HP 34/34 Cameron Honeytamer Steelshaper ( David Feest) d20+8=17 ; d6=1 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+9=23 ; Wednesday May 21st, 2014 6:17:19 AM
Cameron is good with Tinker looking for traps and Nikolai looking for tracks. from the cleanliness of the warehouse and this corridor he dubts there will be any recognizable tracks anyway. About that.... " Pru, you scanned the warehouse for magic right? You didn't find any traces of Prestidigitation in there? The place was SOOO clean. Almost unnaturally so." He will march wherever the others put him. He pulls out his bow and nocks an arrow. If something attacks Tinker he will shoot it. Attack roll for readied missile weapon hits AC 17 (point blank shot, precise shot. I am assuming anything attacking Tinker will be within 30') for 3 damage. When Nikolai mentions the filth fever he thinks for a moment but has no idea how one might contract it. knowledge local 7 knowledge nature 7 Perception 23
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday May 21st, 2014 10:25:11 AM
"Well, I checked for magic earlier, with the rats," Pru says. "I didn't check this time."
She follows her companions down the passage. If needed, she casts Dancing Lights to create lights that move with the party.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 28/28 CMD 19/21(Grapple) Wednesday May 21st, 2014 6:32:33 PM
OOC: Ok, how do you lead the way from behind someone? LOL.
IC: Linden mentions Filth Fever maybe coming from sewers and Nikolai belts out a laugh. "That would serve the guilty party Justice. Send rats to sabotage Qualtmie and catch a disease in the process."
After that he remains quiet, as the tunnel produces an esho.
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