Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Saturday October 21st, 2017 8:59:28 PM "I'd agree with you, Ana, if it were not for our prisoner. The way I see it, Slartanus can hunker around until we decide to leave, tomorrow or days from now, and then return. He knows we have the keep and can't get at us very easily anyway. So, if he is going to return, it won't matter if we leave tonight or next week if his intentions are to keep control of the keep. I don't want to baby-sit Tetra any more time than I have to."
Nikolai pauses for a second then finishes, "As for our honor, we'll clearly explain the situation and volunteer to come back and check on things once more before he sends his work crew again."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Sunday October 22nd, 2017 7:11:13 PM
Sigvar chuckles as they begin to set up the ruse to 'fool' the dragon. " You all realize that Slartanus won this round right? He got to gauge our reaction and see what we have in store for him when it comes time for him to really fight us. He is smarter than just about everyone here. He baited us in, watched our preparations and saddled us with a prisoner to care for. The halfling is evil, in case it needed to be said, but we will do our best as responsible captors to keep her safe. He will probe us a few more times, probably with more disposable troops on our return trip home. He got all he wanted to know, and we got some half baked story he fed this pawn and the privilege of escorting her to the Citadel, and a trial, that will end in her death anyway." He sighs. " Good isn't easy. Good takes work and sacrifice. We'll find him and stop his plot. Let's hope it is without losing those that depend on us for protection."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Sunday October 22nd, 2017 8:34:10 PM
Michael thinks for a minute, you know, he left before we even had a chance to engage this mage. He has no idea just what happened here. I mean it may be possible he left some sort of scrying device here. but that improbable. He's probably going to come back and check on his little pet mage....Anna could look like her...we might could turn this into a trap.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Sunday October 22nd, 2017 8:49:44 PM
The Agents have defeated the squatter, but they feel that Slartanus was the real winner. They talk about setting traps for the dragon, should he come back, and secure Tetra for travel as best they know how.
All that's left is to search the keep and head back to the Citadel.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Sunday October 22nd, 2017 9:12:14 PM
"Sigvar is correct. We need to stop being reactive and go on the offensive against this dragon. If he isn't going to the leave the Fist or the lands we protect alone, then we need to go after him and deal with him."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Sunday October 22nd, 2017 9:43:57 PM "We'll, Michael has an interesting idea. Stash Tetra away and have Pru pretend to be Tetra. She can use my hat for that. If Slartanus returns, we jump him. If he doesn't we go home. Do we have any objections?"
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Sunday October 22nd, 2017 10:14:54 PM " We will need some dead bodies, or to lay really still while he inspects us. With the addition of some of the halfling's gear think I can make another go of taking him on if he returns. All I would lack would be my acid protection. Shall I drop the Smite Evil so that he thinks we are dead?"
OOC I am not clear, does the target KNOW they have been targeted by a smite evil?
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 66/86 -- CMD 25 d20+10=29 ; Sunday October 22nd, 2017 10:17:50 PM
Anna takes a while to search for anything additional in the tower. (Perception: 29)
Longstrider = +10 base land speed : 7 hours [4186 rounds] Barkskin = +3 natural armor : 70 minutes [687 rounds] Cat's Grace = +4 Dex : 7 minutes [60 rounds] Bear's Endurance = +4 Con : 7 minutes [61 rounds] Beast shape III = form of small darkmantle : 7 minutes [59 rounds] +4 Dex, +2 nat armor, +1 AC, +1 Atk, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD 20 ft base speed, fly 30 ft(poor), blindsense 30 ft, darkvision 60ft, l low-light vision, slam+9(1d4+4 plus grab), constrict(1d4+4), grab(any size), can’t be tripped Current Reflex Save Bonus is +9 Shaken (A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks) for 12 rounds
Prudence Gundle Monday October 23rd, 2017 1:03:59 PM
"Dragons are smart," Pru says. "And when this one left, we were in the process of breaching the tower. There are eight of us, against one mage. And yes, mages can be very powerful, but I think the dragon knew that it was only a matter of time. I think he's abandoned the field. I don't think he'll be back."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Monday October 23rd, 2017 8:38:16 PM
Akirs nods with Anna.
"I don't think a trick is likely. Besides, the magic in a disguise self spell is easily defeated. Slartanus would have a chance to see through the illusion, and could probably do so easily. Only if he failed that would our attempts to create a disguise for Anna matter at all."
He looks over the skinny mage.
"And I don't like the idea of her being close enough to Slartanus to risk it. If anything, we hide and observe here for awhile, with a scout posted and a message spell in their hands. When Slartanus returns, I can return us here via a teleport scroll. The risk is the dragon returning before before we get home and I can purchase a scroll."
"That's probably the most productive thing to do in the meanwhile."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Monday October 23rd, 2017 8:59:27 PM
Trayvin assists with looking around for valuables. He wasn't sure if there was any use in waiting around for the dragon, but if they were going to wait a bit anyway, he may as well do something useful in the meantime.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+17=34 ; d20+17=24 ; Monday October 23rd, 2017 9:39:42 PM
Micahel begins to search the castle. Just in case it searches it twice.
perception 34 & 24
How would a tiny halfling move all of our bodies outside to be viewed by a dragon? nah! just act as though she killed us and we are out in the hall or something, the con only has to last long enough to get him on the ground, then we can strike.
Anna Morphling[Darkmantle] (Hugh C) -- 32/17/27 HP 66/86 -- CMD 25 Monday October 23rd, 2017 10:05:03 PM
Anna says to Akir, "It wouldn't be a disguise, I would use my queen's gift of Morphamancy to alter myself to look like her and sound like her. For all intents and purposes I would essentially be her."
Prudence Gundle Monday October 23rd, 2017 10:09:06 PM
Pru casts Detect Magic and helps with the search by looking for anything magical.
She still doesn't think laying a trap for the dragon is a great idea, but she's also convinced he isn't coming back. So if her companions want to stand around until they're thoroughly bored and ready to leave, she's not going to try to stop them.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+16=36 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2017 12:04:54 AM "Very well, the risk of Slartanus detecting the type of magic used to disguise our fake Tetra is too great. We at least then spend the night here in the keep. We'll bring our horses inside for safekeeping. When we return we can at least say we spent a day here. If the dragon returns, fine, if not, fine."
Nikolai seeks the top roof and keeps a lookout for Slartanus while the others search the keep. "Just don't forget to keep a close eye on Tetra while you search the keep," he reminds the Fist.
Perception +16 = 36 (N20) keeping watch for the dragon or anything else deciding to approach on land, sea, or air.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Tuesday October 24th, 2017 12:25:31 AM ooc = sorry guys, had a few crazy days. should be back to normal
The Agents search around the keep and uncover little. Until they come upon a chest hidden under a pile of clothes in the corner. Inside is 2000 silver and 500 gold pieces. There is little else that seems of value until Pru turns on her magic eyes. What looked to be a battered set of flatware on a folding table is a spoon that radiates magic. It seems that Tetra only had to have the spoon, a Sustaining Spoon, and she wouldn't need to worry about getting supplies.
The Agents discuss plans for luring the dragon back. He certainly hasn't interrupted their conspiring. And as far as Sigvar knows, a smite is between the paladin and his God, and the target doesn't know until it hits them.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+10=19 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2017 5:38:51 PM
(OOC: How much time elapsed? on our active effects?)
Anna activates her darkvision SLA and prior to taking watch she activates her spider climb SLA and uses both abilities to stand watch from outside the tower.
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Tuesday October 24th, 2017 5:48:34 PM
Perhaps about 10 minutes has passed. It is still light outside for now.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 24th, 2017 6:35:41 PM
Akir stretches out and finds himself something soft to lay out on while he waits for some sort of anything to happen. He keeps his weapon drawn, and thinks about his remaining spells.
"I've got no more enhancement spells left. We burned them all up. About all I am good for from this point forward is a fight."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Tuesday October 24th, 2017 7:33:47 PM "With the potions the pint sized murderess was carrying I can come close to being able to stand against the dragon. However I still do not think he will be back. He may send some minions, but I think he would rather conserve them until he can overwhelm us. Most likely he will dig in now and prepare us a warm welcome." "Anna, Akir, are dragons able to alter their breath weapons like a mage can alter the type of damage done by a spell? He watched several of us throw up resistances based on his color, if he could change the damage type of his breath, we might be in more trouble than we think when next we face him."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 24th, 2017 8:29:51 PM
Akir shakes his head.
"Not greens. None I've learned about anyways. They can either breathe their acid normally, or make a miasma that follows them and deals damage to those inside of it. Some other dragons can create a wider variety of effects, but greens are stuck in a rut, in that regard."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Tuesday October 24th, 2017 9:00:18 PM
"If we're spending the night, let's set the watches. I don't want to be caught unprepared by the dragon."
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 24th, 2017 10:29:57 PM
Pru examines the spoon curiously, and activates it to taste a little of the gruel it makes. "Blecch!" she decides.
She will take whatever watch she is assigned, though she doesn't hold out much hope of actually spotting anything.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+16=20 ; Tuesday October 24th, 2017 11:20:05 PM "Spending the night in here should be safe enough and give us the chance to renew our spells for our trip back, but I do have the same hunch that the dragon won't be back and all this was a ruse. Ana and Akir can come with me to fetch the animals."
With that, Nikolai wastes no time in going after the animals getting them safely in the keep. He just hopes they have faired well while they were gone.
Perception +16 (while going after animals) = 20
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+9=10 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 12:51:49 PM
Anna holds off on using her Darkvision and Spider climbing SLAs until it gets dark and it is her turn on watch. She does help Nikolai gather up the animals though.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+17=20 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 2:54:03 PM
Michael gets a real kick out of tormenting the prisoner, maybe it's because she hit a nerve when she haughtily dismissed him, the loneliness of that sort has been his constant companion for as long as he can remember. was he suppressing it? he doesn't know.
In any case, with the tower tossed, the loot locked down, and the wait for the wym in progress he figues it's on him to see to the prisoner. he's not taking any chances though. He makes her a plate of food from their rations, cuts it all into bite-sized pieces and places it on the table. he then escorts the prisoner to the table and sits her down. Moving his chair near her he puts a knife to her throat, undoes her gag and begins to feed her. he makes sure she's fed, watered and taken to the chamber pot, He checks her bonds, making sure they are secure, but also making sure that she has proper circulation to her hands. he does this by pressing on her nail bed, if it turns white, then back pink again when he lets up, she's okay. if her nail bed is blueish or responds sluggishly, he may have to think of a different way to keep her secure.
perception 20
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Wednesday October 25th, 2017 3:47:39 PM
The Agents gather the animals and set up camp in the tower. They can even coax the horses inside the bottom level, but the cart is stuck outside unless they feel like disassembling it.
It's a bit unnerving how good Michael is at handling the prisoner, but it doesn't do to take chances with one like this. She eventually falls asleep, but her rest seems a bit troubled, and strange mumblings are heard from her throughout the night.
There is nothing interesting that happens in the night, and a gray morning greets them as they rise.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 90/90 (Ken E) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 6:42:16 PM
Akir rolls out of his bunk, and spends some quality time in his spellbook. He considers their captive halfling.
"You know, you might just need a good hobby. Have you considered picking up the arcane arts? I don't mean just manifesting power, but actually studying magic. Or, perhaps, learning to increase your martial skills? Weaponcraft is a gratifying pursuit, both mentally and physically."
He pokes his thumb backwards at himself.
"I'm not a bad teacher, so I'm told."
He chuckles and pats his scythe, then leans back over his spell book. What to prepare? What to prepare...
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) d10=7 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 6:44:05 PM
He does at least settle on one of his necromancy spells, and casts false life, granting himself 17 temporary hit points.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet d20+14=32 ; d20+3=20 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 7:31:51 PM
During his watch, Sigvar concentrates on the mumbling of the prisoner, trying to piece together what she is saying. Perception 32 Linguistics 20 At dawn Sigvar rises and prays to Gargul, honoring the birth of the new day. He settles on the prayers that he feels will best serve him in fending off the attacks the dragon may send their way.
Pompous AC 23 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 d20+8=22 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 8:32:58 PM
Pompous gets a good sweat on in the morning with some calisthenics. He then scribes a few lines in his book, updating the Hero's story to include transporting the very dangerous sorcerer. He finishes his morning routines by checking his gear.
[ Spellcraft check- 22]
"Hey, Sig,,, don't sorcerers get their spell energy back in the morning or some nonsense.... me thinks our lovely here is now even more dangerous now then she had been last night after the battle... "
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Wednesday October 25th, 2017 9:48:41 PM
Was it time to head out? Trayvin keeps himself busy tending to the horses and making sure they are ready for the next journey.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Wednesday October 25th, 2017 10:16:37 PM
Michael is up with the dawn and has the prisoner ready to go shortly thereafter. When Pompous comments to Sigvar, he chimes in. making sure that the prisoner can hear him.
Yeah Pompous she is probably more dangerous now, but she's not stupid, she knows I'll bleed her white if she tries anything.
Michael packs his gear and gets ready to get on the road. He forgoes riding his mule, with a spellcasting prisoner he needs to be near to keep her from pulling anything, so he rides in the wagon with her, he keeps her back to him and always has a knife in hand. It's a long trip so he waxes philosophical while they travel. you know what the problem is with putting yourself first? if everybody else puts themselves first then you can't trust anyone to watch your back, so that's how you get into situations like we had here. sure you are attractive, and that's probably got you ways because all the folk you hung around with were selfish and did stuff for you cause they thought they could get something off of you, but when the chips were down they'll all save themselves and leave you holding the bag. Sad really.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday October 25th, 2017 10:47:08 PM
Pru rises in the morning and casts Extended Mage Armors on herself and Nikolai.
She can't help but feel a certain fellowship with the sorcerer, misguided though the halfling is.
"Michael," Pru says. "When I first started manifesting sorcerer powers, my parents put me out of the house. I was thirteen years old. Luckily, the Fist took me in, but not everybody is so lucky. Maybe she did just decide to be selfish, or maybe she was up against a wall and felt she had no choice. I don't know, and neither do you." She gives a wry smile. "And I don't want to take her gag off and ask her. But we don't know her whole story."
If possible, Pru would like to ride in the wagon with the prisoner, ready to dispel anything she might try to cast. Just in case.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+16=31 ; Wednesday October 25th, 2017 11:49:41 PM "Well, if rehabilitation is possible, the Fist would know. If she didn't kill any of the workers, if it was all the dragon, then there is hope. But regardless of how or why she decided to take the path she took, it was her decision to do so. Many people get a very bad start in life yet take to the side of good nonetheless. We'll see."
After waking up he meditates to refresh his ranger spells then works to get on their way. "Just keep that gag on in case she has some verbal only spells. Keep a hood over her eyes so she can't target anyone," he advises.
With the animals tended to and the cart hitched up again, they start out on their way back home.
Perception +16 = 31
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Thursday October 26th, 2017 12:13:54 AM
Sigvar taken aback by Prudence's identifying with the halfling murderer they are to transport to the Citadel. " She murdered defenseless workers for a chance at a dragon making her more powerful. She is evil and a monster." " Abandoned by your family, you could have become a bitter, ruthless, pyromaniac. Instead you are a disciplined soldier that fights to protect those who cannot protect themselves. The very fact that you feel sorry for this woman that took the easy way to power shows that you have nothing in common with her."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 27/14/24 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+9=21 ; d20+10=28 ; Thursday October 26th, 2017 7:34:09 AM
Anna interjects to the conversation between Sigvar and Pru, "And Eberyon once did horrible things too and so my Lady Queen Ma'ab forced him into a deep slumber. He was later awakened and a group of adventurers decided to spare his life and let him atone rather than be put to death. I think our Wold is better off for the mercy granted to Lord Eberyon. Who knows what our captive could accomplish if allowed to for the right purposes if she too is granted a chance to atone."
She tries to encourage the animals to set a good pace today (Wild Empathy: 21)
She also keeps a sharp eye out while on the trail (Perception: 28)
Whose Keep Is It? - MAP Thursday October 26th, 2017 6:31:56 PM
The first day rolls by mundanely. They tossed the trussed up troublemaker into the back of the wagon where Michael sits poised to prick with his swords and Pru tries to make nice, though she is ready for anything and prepared to quash her magic.
The horses are happy to pull them along, but even the best pace still puts them a second day of travel away from the Citadel. Tetra naps throughout the day and the Agents notice her muttering in her sleep again. It's still mostly unintelligible, but they can hope she's feeling some guilt for her actions.
Night comes and the Agents bed down (unless they prefer to stop a bit early and rest at an inn).
To no one in particular... " Any chance she's communicating with the dragon?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 d20+14=25 ; d20+17=32 ; Thursday October 26th, 2017 9:38:59 PM
With nimble fingers Michael softly undoes the know holding the bar gag in place. and gently, allowing for her movement takes it out of her mouth.
slight of hand 25
he then listens closely to what she's mumbling in her sleep.
perception 32.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Thursday October 26th, 2017 10:15:01 PM
Still no sign of the dragon. That was both good and bad. At least the prisoner wasn't causing any grief. Trayvin wonders if there is any chance the Halfling could be redeemed, or if Tetra's fate was going to be at the end of a rope.
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Thursday October 26th, 2017 11:09:21 PM
Akir catches Trayvins eye, and his own thoughts lean towards Tetra.
"I always find it a shame when the only punishment we can mete out is death. I would prefer to conscript her into the Fist, and see where it takes her, but we aren't allowed such brazen recruitment methods these days."
He sighs.
"And I wouldn't want a murderous shrew watching my back, or the back of a friend, I suppose."
He rolls up a small paper, and fills it with a green cut leaf. The smell is strong, but it seems to relax Akir a bit. He smokes only a little, then tucks the papers away somewhere in his many folded robe.
"As will become habit, I request either first or last watch, so I have the uninterrupted time with my spellbook that I require."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) d20+13=32 ; d20+16=19 ; Thursday October 26th, 2017 11:51:49 PM "Well, hopefully the judge will be able to determine her demeanor. If he or she sees that Tetra will repent from the evil and turn away from that, then there is hope. There are a lot of greedy people out there but don't kill. Being greedy isn't the crime. Killing others to satisfy that greed is. We'll just have to wait and see what kind of person she really is."
Nikolai opts to avoid any inn. If the dragon had decided to follow them, he didn't want to put any resident in danger. If Tetra decided to threaten innocents in order to be let loose, that would be just as bad. Out in the wild, she could threaten any of the Fist and it wouldn't do any good.
Find suitably defensible camp site: Survival +13 = 32 (33 if in forest)
His turn at watch: Perception +16 = 19 (21 if in forest)
Prudence Gundle Thursday October 26th, 2017 11:55:24 PM
Since the halfling has been a prisoner for at least 24 hours now, Pru will insist that she be given the opportunity to eat and drink and relieve herself. Pru will stand ready to counter anything the halfling attempts to cast.
"A mage can serve the Fist without being part of a unit," she says. "She could scribe scrolls, for example, or enchant weapons. But I agree, that is up to the judge."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Friday October 27th, 2017 12:16:58 AM
Nikolai's statement sparks a question.
"Do we know for certain she's done anything? She attacked us, which is an assault for certain, but do we know if she's ever killed anyone? Sometimes my memory fails to serve."
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Friday October 27th, 2017 4:36:56 AM " We have the second hand account of the Keep's owner that she was with the dragon and participated in the killing of the guards and workers. We deemed it expedient to not question that man directly so, no, we have no direct evidence. Likely the word of a land owner will carry more weight in court than the man that was actually on site anyway. Plus her brazen attempt to burn us alive that we do have." "Beware Michael, I tried unsuccessfully last night to determine what she was rambling on about. It could be a ruse to get the gag off. And Prudence, Michael has been seeing to her upkeep quite diligently. She has been fed, watered and had the opportunity to relieve herself at each stop we make." Sigvar will stay up either on first watch or last either with Akir or Prudence as is his custom. He doesn't need the uninterrupted sleep so much as he wants to be effective without any special type of vision.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 d20+10=24 ; Friday October 27th, 2017 7:22:52 AM
Anna tends to the horses once they make camp insuring they are adequately fed and watered and pulls some sugar cubes from her bag of tricks to reward them for their efforts. (OOC: how many coppers do I deduct for sugar cubes?)
Anna volunteers for a watch when it is dark as she can utilize her darkvision SLA to see 60 feet.
She says, "Here's an idea why don't we compel Tetra to tell the truth to the judge using a zone of truth spell. That way we will know one way or another if she was forced to attack, chose willingly or the dragon slaughtered everything. While the Lord might not seem like a bad guy, who knows if he has a vindictive streak? It would be best for a fair judgement if the truth was known and Tetra was there."
(Perception: 24)
Active Effects: Darkvision - 60 ft : 7 hours
(OOC: Next Level up I'm going to take a gift that would make it so Anna doesn't need to sleep as long as she gets an hour's worth of sun light so she can always stand watch regardless)
Whose Keep Is It? Friday October 27th, 2017 3:37:57 PM
The Agents discuss the merits of various punishments, and wonder to what extent the halfling woman actually participated in the crimes of Slartanus. Maybe she can really be made to see the error of her ways and atone with service.
Of course, all determinations will have to be done by competent professionals. Either way, The Agents are sure that justice will be done.
They pack up their gear after a quiet night and continue on their way back home. As night begins to fall, they can see the lights of the inn where they left Lord Klirt, and the walls of the Citadel rising behind it.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Friday October 27th, 2017 9:21:55 PM
"If the Fist court requests such a spell during the trial, I will be happy to provide it." Trayvin responds to Anna.
"We're back. Should we deliver the prisoner to the jail before seeing Lord Klirt?"
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Friday October 27th, 2017 11:13:44 PM
Akir shakes his head at Anna.
"Anna, I hope that magic is never considered passable evidence in a court. As a practitioner, it is something that is far too fickle and easily manipulated to bear the weight of a life."
He considers her for a moment.
"Remember your own previous statement, you could, for all intents and purposes, take her form exactly if you so chose. What stops a less scrupulous Anna from taking Tetras form, pleading guilty, and then escaping to let Tetra pay the consequences."
He shakes his head.
"Let skilled mortals prove right and wrong, and leave the magic for other things, I say."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 Saturday October 28th, 2017 7:58:15 AM
Anna says to Akir, "The whole purpose of a zone of truth spell is to compel someone to speak the truth. How could someone abuse this? I could see someone abusing discern lies because they could say they cast the spell and then say the person is lying when thsy aren't but if the point of a zone of truth is to compel someone to speak the truth and the point of a truth how is that an abuse? It is simply using a tool to accomplish a task. This is different than changing one's form to set someone up for something they did not do."
Prudence Gundle Saturday October 28th, 2017 1:49:34 PM
"We need to make our report to Lord Klirt," Pru says. "Nikolai, do you want to do it? Do you want to go yourself, or do you want some of us with you?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Saturday October 28th, 2017 2:21:54 PM
Michael laughs Zone of truth! that's great! think of the jokes you could pull! "how do I look?" crappy. Does this dress make me look fat? no..you are fat. God's that would be hilarious.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Saturday October 28th, 2017 10:11:33 PM " I think it would be very unwise to walk into that Inn with a prisoner in tow. You worry aout her innocence, or what might happen to her after a trial. The 'lord' could order his bodyguard to kill her, and then we would have to stop him from killing someone we are fairly certain is a murderer. The 'lord' does not take no for an answer either, and would say we didn't do our job, tarnishing the name of the Fist. We should definitely secure her at the Citadel before any meeting with the client." "As for the Zone of Truth prayer, it can be resisted like any other magic. Even if not resisted, it can be skirted. One need speak only hat they believe to be the truth. So if in this case she did not think she actually killed any of the workers, she could say no and have it be the truth. I would have to side with Akir."
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Sunday October 29th, 2017 6:05:26 PM
Pompous listens to the others talking. Every once in a while, he jots down a few notes.. for the book...
" If Nikky wants company.. I'll volunteer. "
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Monday October 30th, 2017 12:20:57 AM "Well, since I'm the Thumb I'll go report to Commander Constance. BUT, since Pru was the Thumb for a while and could be our Thumb again if something incapacitates me, Pru should also go," he smiles.
"The rest of you are in charge of delivering the prisoner and taking care of returning the horses and cart. Lord Klirt can wait a little bit longer."
With respect to how to judge the prisoner, Nikolai had rather not speculate how the trial will be done. "If we are called to be witnesses, we just tell the truth as we saw it. The rest, we'll just wait and see. If we see what we think is some impropriety, we take it up with the Commander."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Monday October 30th, 2017 10:54:45 AM
Akir finds the reasoning sound, and never really objected to the girls trial. He just had an issue, on a philosophical level, with using magic in lawful proceedings.
Volunteering to handle the horse and cart, Akir asks Michael if he would show him around enough to handle the duty as assigned.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Monday October 30th, 2017 5:03:30 PM
Sigvar moves over on the seat and allows Akir to drive. He looks back at Michael and says : You keep an eye on her, I can show Akir the stables and where we store our mounts and tack. You have a knack for caring for the captive and I would feel better if you kept at it."
Prudence Gundle Monday October 30th, 2017 8:40:13 PM
"Well, before we report to Commander Palance, we need to report to Lord Klirt," Pru says. "And I agree that bringing Tetra with us into the inn will just complicate the situation. I think the question is, who goes into the inn and who stays out here?"
Whose Keep Is It? Monday October 30th, 2017 8:54:01 PM
The agents mill about outside deciding how to proceed, but their deliberations are interrupted when constance's page runs outside, throws a quick salute, and tells them to come to her office ASAP.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC24, T19, FF18 (ucdodge) HP82/82 Me+14(9)13 for TW,F+6, R+14,W+7, CMB+12, CMD+24 Monday October 30th, 2017 9:33:07 PM
Michael enters the office steps smartly up to the desk, renders a crisp salute and says Thumb Michael Wittman reporting as ordered Ma'am!. Once I have been recognized, I will give my report when asked to do so.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 65/86(BrianZ) Monday October 30th, 2017 10:46:33 PM
It looks like the decision is made for them. Trayvin follows the rest of the Agents to the Commander's office. He volunteers to wait outside the office with the prisoner if need be.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- 24/14/21 HP 66/76 -- CMD 24 Monday October 30th, 2017 11:17:14 PM
Anna goes with her fist mates to the commander's offices. She waits for Nikolai or Michael to give their report and then asks, "Ma'am are we the only the Fist to have encountered the Green Dragon Slartanus or are there records of anyone else in the Mailed Fist having run across him?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 22 Tch 21 Ffted 19 HP 57/78 CMD 27/29(Grapple) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 12:32:59 AM "I don't want Lord Klirt to see or know about Tetra just yet. We put Tetra in the jail cell, report to Commander Pallance, then report to Lord Klirt. Commander Pallance can give us an idea of whether we've met the agreement or not. I don't want to argue it with Lord Klirt before discussed with the Commander."
Nikolai leads the way to the jail cells and gives the guards strict instructions on how dangerous she is. "Hopefully there is an anti-magic cell in here somewhere."
Reporting to Commander, he gives her their report in a broad overview. "The prisoner is in the cells right now. A more detailed report will be on your desk tomorrow when I've had more time to write it up."
Akir Al'Kaban - AC 19 - Hp 107/90 (Ken E) Tuesday October 31st, 2017 12:41:18 AM
Akir salutes, but looks curiously at Michael when he reports as thumb. That was, well, three thumbs by his accounting. If they were all leaders, then none were leaders, as far as he saw the situation.
Taking a stab at Michaels personality, he chalks it up to some sort of inside joke.
He has nothing immediate to add, reserving his speculation for after the Knight Commander replies.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 27(30) (T 12(15), FF 25(28)) CMD 29(32) HP 106/114 Character Sheet Tuesday October 31st, 2017 4:47:30 AM
Sigvar reports and listens to Nikloai's abbreviated report. He assumes that his Thumb has a plan and remains silent, letting Nikolai play out his hand.
Pompous AC 25 CMD 25/20, HP 87/87 Tuesday October 31st, 2017 4:12:20 PM
Pompous sees members of his group go off in different directions and shrugs.
He decides to tag along with the group looking after the horses.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday October 31st, 2017 5:46:58 PM
[Oh, I am so confused. I thought we were coming up on the inn, which is not the Citadel, and which is a ways off from the Citadel. Are we at the Citadel? Or are they closer together than I was picturing?]
DM edit: the inn is near the citadel, easily within sight.
Whose Keep Is It? Tuesday October 31st, 2017 6:27:18 PM
As it happens, there is no cell that blocks magic in the bowels of the fortress. But there are several fighters and mages on hand to guard and counterspell anything she tries to do, so that will have to suffice. As she goes into the cell, she finally puts up some resistance, screaming about how she can't be trapped down here, and they will all know their doom!
The Agents leave the sound of her crazed laughter and report to Constance's office. She gives Michael a look when he announces himself, as if wondering about a field promotion, but she quickly dismisses it, and Nikolai's report of a cleared keep.
"Right now, I don't give two buckets of cow dung whether that self styled dandy has a party keep or not. It can fall into the ocean for all I care! We have a real problem to take care of right now. There's been a man standing outside the Citadel every day since you left, setting up a bonfire at dusk and shouting for all to hear about dark days and the end of the world. I wouldn't worry about it normally, but I fear he's using some sort of compulsion, because more and more people have been gathering to listen to him. He needs to be dealt with before it spreads into the Citadel, but it must be discrete, as we don't want any angry peasants out here. We just started redeeming our name, and can't afford to go backwards."
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