DM Kathy Thursday January 27th, 2022 1:14:18 AM
[Everybody take 300 XP for the previous scene.]
Some of the party need to run errands, and feel that a trip to the WLA office here might be worthwhile.
Nightingale asks about the WLA, and learns that the Woldian League of Adventurers is indeed known and respected across the continent. Adventurers can join for a fee, and a promise to Use Their Powers for Good. [OOC: Check under Organizations in the Woldipedia to learn more]
Ash suggest checking Emissary Orira's house, an excellent idea with just the tiny drawback that none of you know where she lives. Lothlo suggests starting with the Emissary Guild, who may have more information. At the very least, they may have an address for Emissary Orira.
Meanwhile, Sahabiel wants to find the local druid grove.
Accordingly, you split up. Your DM will attempt to describe how based on a reading of the posts. If any of this is wrong, of course, you can correct it in your post. Beech, Panzer, Naithi, and Zazu head to the WLA. Lothlo and probably Ash go to the Emissary Guild. Sahabiel goes to look for a grove or shrine. Nightingale is undecided--perhaps she wants to learn more about the WLA, or perhaps she doesn't want Sahabiel to be by herself. Or perhaps she has a different idea.
You head your separate ways, with plans to meet up? At a certain time and place?
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday January 27th, 2022 1:28:35 AM
Nightingale asks Sahabiel, "Do you want some company sister? If not, then I may go with the others to learn more about this League and how they can help us..."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday January 27th, 2022 6:47:10 AM
At the WLA chapter house Panzer looks up the adventurer that suggested he start to mix magic with his melee. He is still a very novice magician, but he hopes he can learn a bit more as he gets more experience.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday January 27th, 2022 5:15:36 PM
Beech, once at the WLA joins in at the archery range, he's still having trouble with the bow for some reason. He knows he'll never have the strength a lot of those who practice with serious weapons, but he plans on mixing in his magic, but that'll be something he'll have to learn on his own.....
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday January 27th, 2022 5:59:13 PM
Nightingale is more than welcome to join Sahabiel! And rather than walk around aimlessly and hope stumble across the right place through legwork alone, Sahabiel begins making polite inquiry of helpful looking citizens where it might be that those in this town that wish to show their respect to the Culverwood gather.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday January 27th, 2022 7:07:21 PM
Ash goes along with Lothlo to look for the emissaries. The pair have met the emissaries before so may recognise a few - or even be recognised themselves.
Once at the emissary headquarters she will look about for someone to speak with, unsure if they have some sort of reception area.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday January 27th, 2022 7:37:48 PM
Zazu makes sure that everybody knows the rendez-vous point -- that inn we aleways stay at, and for dinner, if no one has a better idea.
At the WLA, Zazu asks friends to help inquire about the most powerful mage in the city who can be contracted to cast spells. Or anyone over 9th level say.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday January 27th, 2022 9:02:15 PM Sure, I can head to the Emmisary Guild, just remind me that I also need to do training at the WLA before we head home when this is done.
Lothlo heads to the emissary headquarters to get more information on what the standards process is for emergencies like what supposedly happened, whether the emissary has family close by where it's possible that she can get back in time for the vote, and if they've heard anything suggesting this is more than what it appears.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday January 27th, 2022 9:31:09 PM
Nightingale seems entranced by the city, and it's people. "This is a n interesting place. I've never been to such a large city before, as I usually was run off before being allowed entry. Not many folks around where I grew up wanted anything to do with a drow elf, regardless if I was a surface type or not.
DM Kathy Thursday January 27th, 2022 10:40:03 PM
At the WLA, Panzer and Beech work on improving their skills. Zazu asks about high-level spellcasting, and learns that there are several respected wizards, druids, and clerics in town. It's just a matter of what kind of spell you want--and, of course, how much you can afford to pay.
Nightingale and Sahabiel begin looking for a likely place of worship. You learn that the main grove devoted to the Culverwood is in the Deep Culverwood, its specific location a closely-guarded secret. However, there are several lesser groves scattered about the city, along with shrines to the various Woldian gods. You eventually find yourself in a pleasant clearing a stone's throw from the council chambers. Despite the bustling city streets nearby, this place is quiet. Butterflies flit about in the tall grasses, and you hear the faint hum of insects.
In the center of the clearing is a stone circle, where you can see three elves variously sitting or kneeling, seeming deep in prayer or trance. They don't seem to be together; each seems to have sought out this place on their own.
Ash and Lothlo make their way to the Emissary Guild, and find the place a hive of activity. Emissaries bustle about, laden with books, papers, and inkpots. At a nearby desk, you spot Castian Carfir, Emissary Captain, speaking with two clerks sitting at a table with a large stack of papers.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday January 28th, 2022 2:18:38 AM
Ash puts on her biggest smile and walks towards the Emissary Captain. She waits patiently for him to finish his conversation with the clerks. When he's done she makes herself known. "Captain Carfir? Hi! It's me, Ash. From Freedom's Landing. We were hoping to see a familiar face here. Look, we're trying to get in touch with Emissary Orira. Is she here by any chance?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Friday January 28th, 2022 10:37:06 AM
Naithi joins the others at the WLA and trains with them. Come on Camalayas. We have to improve our skills in order to work better together.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Friday January 28th, 2022 3:01:23 PM
Used to hard work, sparring and training and actual combat, Panzer would have thought that a little finger wiggling and word saying was no problem. The thing was with weapons out and the ebb and flow of combat, the speaking of precise words and the intricate gestures of spellcasting are HARD. After a bit of practicing and learning the tricks his instructor will share he sits, breathless resting.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday January 28th, 2022 4:53:13 PM
Beech, nudges Panzer, "Casting isn't the real problem in combat. It's timing of the casting that's the problem. You want to be in the fight, but casting while in the middle of the fight is distracting, and if you are enhancing yourself, you aren't at your best without those spells. But most magic is fleeting and lasts only a few moments at a time. My mom always said, "being the best is not always the solution, just be the best that's needed." Beech goes back to the range after the break, and plans on being back at the Inn for dinner and the meet up.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday January 28th, 2022 9:05:19 PM
Lothlo extends his hand toward the Emissary Captain. "Hello Captain Carfir. I am Lothlo Windwood. From Freedom's Landing.We were told by a Mr. Willis that emissary Orira had left and would be returning. If she is still out do you know where she might have went? Does she have family nearby that are close enough to visit and still get back to before her vote?"
DM Kathy Friday January 28th, 2022 10:26:37 PM
At the WLA, Naithi works on her riding skills while Panzer attempts some casting. Your gnome instructor has a tendency to call you a cotton-headed ninnymuggins, but you prevail in the end. Beech hones his archery skills.
At the Emissary Corps, Lothlo and Ash speak to Captain Carfir. After a briefly blank look, he says, "Oh, yes. I remember you. Er...how is the new town doing?" You ask after Emissary Orira, and he frowns a little. "No," he says. "She isn't here." He glances around, then takes a step away from the clerks' table before adding in a low voice, "I'm a bit concerned about all this, truth be told. Have you heard anything?"
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 d20+9=10 ; Friday January 28th, 2022 10:28:56 PM "It is the largest town of this kind that I have been to as well", Sahabiel shares with Nightingale, "so ya are not the only one out yer comfort zone."
Learning that the main grove is inside the Deep Culverwood and being kept secret, Sahabiel just smiles. She is from the Deep Culverwood, and it is actually the practices here outside its boundaries that may be less familiar to her. Still, her knowledge of devotional practice is extensive enough that once they arrive at the circle, she can quickly identify the basics at least of how to behave appropriately here.
Knowledge(Religion); 1d20+9 = 10, unlucky roll so I assume she is feeling a little overwhelmed by small differences and can only rely on basic understanding right now.
Sahabiel respectfully sits by the edge of the circle, as she is wearing quite a lot of worked metal (eschewed by the more druidic branch), and does not wish to disturb the energies of the circle. Holding her holy symbol in her hands, she begins her own prayer and meditation. She is interested in speaking with this little congregation, if she can find opportunity to later, but first and foremost this is a place for devotion, not to disturb others in theirs.
She invites Nightingale to join her.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Friday January 28th, 2022 10:38:23 PM
Nightingale smiles, and plays with the butterflies for a moment, then sits and begins her own worship of prayer and mediation.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday January 28th, 2022 11:33:09 PM "Only that she's gone missing" Ash replies "Did you speak to her before she left, or even see her leave? Has anyone checked her house?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Saturday January 29th, 2022 11:43:06 AM
Camalayas and I continue to practice while keeping an ear open for rumors.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Saturday January 29th, 2022 6:54:32 PM
Cotton headed ninnymuggins or not, Panzer concentrates as hard as he can on what the gnome is trying to teach him. Eventually he manages to become a little more comfortable with the idea of forcing his personality through his blades and manages to effect a shocking grasp spell while fighting, only it isn't electricity that manifests when he makes the touch attack. Instead of electricity, a spray of acid coats his palm and then the target. " Huh, is that normal?" he asks the Gnome. " I am an elemental sorcerer with earthen power in my blood, is that why I got acid instead of electricity?"
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Sunday January 30th, 2022 12:50:18 PM
Zazu tries to get the pricing on a permanent Reduce Person and a permanent Enlarge Person. "I'll cast the Reduce and the Enlarge myself, but right now I can only afford the Reduce, so I'll have to come back for the Enlarge when I have more money."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d100=41 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 5:21:00 PM
Since she's already meditating and praying, Nightingale wants to cast/use Augury, attempting to determine if her friends going to visit the Emmisary's is a good or bad thing
OOC: As a 3rd level priest she has a 73% of determining an answer
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday January 31st, 2022 8:38:16 PM
Sahabiel continues to be in silent prayer, feeling better for having found this place.
(ooc: I guess my Friday post leaves me stuck doing that until there has been a new DM post)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday January 31st, 2022 9:12:07 PM
Lothlo responds in a hushed voice to keep the conversation secret. We have heard the story Willis told... and after talking to him I see why people are hesitant to trust his words. We also haven't received a clear picture regarding why people are so worried. I get the impression that there is a very specific vote coming up, with different groups very vested in the outcome, enough so to make someone go missing. But nobody has been willing to confirm what specifically is going on and who would benefit to the point where there is suspicion.
Could you fill us in on what you know? And is there anyone who would know where Emissary Orira has family nearby that we could send a messenger to check if she is actually there?
DM Kathy d100=94 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 10:24:56 PM Sahabiel and Nightingale commune with nature. You begin to feel refreshed and invigorated. Nightingale casts her spell, and gets a result of WEAL.
At the WLA, Panzer produces acid. "Aye, you've an affinity for acid as an earth mage," the gnome agrees. "Use it to your advantage."
Naithi continues to practice.
Zazu finds that he can hire a Permanent Reduce Person or Enlarge Person cast for 3040 gold.
At the Emissary Guild, Ash asks whether Captain Carfir spoke to Ena before she left. "No, I didn't," he replies, "which is highly unusual."
Lothlo asks about the votes. "There's nothing obvious," Carfir replies. "Believe me, I've thought about it, but nothing stands out."
He seems to make up his mind about something. "I think you should speak with Renna Doryan, Ena's roommate."
He leads you across the room to a desk near a window where a slender elf woman is sorting through stacks of papers. "Renna," he says, "I--" Wordlessly, she holds up a hand, then goes back to sorting her papers. Finally, she grabs one stack with a fierce grin. "Ha!" she says. "I found you!" She sets it aside carefully,
"Sorry," she says to you and Carfir. "I knew one of the packets was missing a document, but--anyway," she breaks off. "What did you want to ask me?"
"Renna," Carfir says, "This is Ash, and this is Lothlo. They're local adventurers, and they are--concerned about Ena."
"You're not the only ones," Renna says grimly. "But before you ask, no, I don't know where she went, no, she didn't talk to me before she left, and no, she doesn't seem to have taken any spare clothes or anything with her."
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday January 31st, 2022 11:55:54 PM
Excitedly, Zazu realizes that with just an extra 202 gold, both spells are within reach!
"Okay, a potion of invisibility and this level three scroll of whispering wind ..."
The elf rushes off to sell the two items (worth 300 and 150, probably sellable for 202 gold or a smidge more?)
With the earnings and the 5,878 gp saved for this purpose, Zazu arranges for the spell purchase for tomorrow, when there will be a chance to prep both spells.
When tomorrow comes, the wizard casts the reduce (personal) and the enlarge (Boyo).
"This is SO exciting!" Zazu shares this plan with everybody. "Wowsy! Been planning this for EVER!"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Tuesday February 1st, 2022 2:37:50 AM
Ash is surprised to hear that Ena has a roommate. She knows she shouldn't be surprised, but she just is. Might make it a little easier to get access to Ena's room though.
"Ok, not taking spare clothing with her sounds bad. I'm guessing that means you checked her room this morning. When did you last see her?" Ash recalls what happened when Myre went missing and is a little concerned that the same thing may have happened here.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 1st, 2022 9:30:23 AM
Naithi smiles at Zazu. The rabbit riders are now ready for battle
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday February 1st, 2022 6:16:26 PM
Beech finishes up with target practice and heads off to the meeting are... He's hoping for some money as he has plans for it, at least more than food and lodging that is....
Hello Renna, I am Lothlo Windwood, We get the impression that there is a very specific vote coming up, with different groups very vested in the outcome, enough so to make someone go missing. But nobody has been willing to confirm what specifically is going on and who would benefit to the point where there is suspicion.
Could you fill us in on what you know? And is there anyone who would know where Emissary Orira has family nearby that we could send a messenger to check if she is actually there?
And who are the other people that were asking about Emissary Orira?
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 d20+6=14 ; d20+9=16 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 9:07:37 PM
After praying for some more time, Sahabiel gets back up and, after they share the result of the divination, smiles at Nightingale; "Wood's will be done, and if our friends will set in motion good things there, then we will join up with them soon enough. Before that though, if there is any chance..."
The half-elf looks around searching, hoping to spot an attendant or caretaker of this site not currently engaged in their own prayers. She would like to start making a few contacts of her own in this town, and as a cleric-knight, making herself known first to those who share her faith is often a good starting point.
DM Kathy Tuesday February 1st, 2022 10:46:52 PM Zazu sells some items and arranges for spells to be cast tomorrow. However, Zazu is in the middle of an adventure, and "tomorrow" may be a ways off. In fact, Zazu should probably tell Cayzle to make a note of all this because his DM will likely forget.
Naithi smiles as she learns of Zazu's plan. Let the bunny brigade begin!
Beech finishes up his archery practice.
Ash, somewhat surprised Ena has a roommate, asks Renna if she checked Ena's room this morning. "No," she replies, puzzled. "I checked it a couple of days ago when she first left. And I last saw her that day--in the morning, as we were heading for work. She (apparently) got a message and left work that day, so I didn't see her after that." [Your DM confirms that Ena has been gone a few days now.]
Lothlo asks about a specific vote, but Renna doesn't know which vote that could be. "I mean, the ambassador will probably be confirmed unanimously," she says. "The docks thing is a mess, and they're still wrangling over it, but that situation is so fluid that there would be no way to calculate who would vote which way."
Renna doesn't know where Ena's family are, or who would know. "But if you're interested," she says, "I can take you back to our place so you can look around for yourselves."
At the grove, Sahabiel looks around for a caretaker or attendant, but doesn't see one.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=29 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 11:33:37 PM
Zazu tries not to let excitement distract from the business at hand.
"Thank you, Renna. That would be kind of you, and maybe even life-saving."
Zazu travels with the group to the home, and keeps eyes open.
Perception 29
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 12:48:51 AM
Once she's done, Nightingale will go looking for her friends to get an idea of whether they are staying the night again, or heading back home.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 1:07:41 AM
Ash jumps - startled by Zazu's sudden appearance. Where did he come from!? She could have sworn he wasn't standing there moments earlier.
"Um, yes. Thankyou Renna. That would be very helpful"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:01:40 AM
Panzer is now pretty tired and heads back to the inn and gets a nap until time for the group to meet up.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 5:31:37 PM
Zazu laughs. "No one expects the rogue to be there! But here I am! I was here all along!"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 5:56:25 PM
Beech washes up, reorganizes his gear, cleans everything, then heads down into the tavern part of the Inn and will drink some wine. That he's used to, the harder stuff he doesn't care for the taste so much. He'll use Prestidigitation to amuse and kids or to tidy up the place by helping to clean. Sitting at a big table so there is room as the others decide to join, they can.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=14 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:00:41 PM
Lothlo gives a short bow. Thank you Renna, that would be most appreciated.
As the go back to Renna's place, Lothlo keeps an eye out for signs they are being followed, or signs of an ambush Perception = 14
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:27:26 PM
In light of the beneficial augury Nightingale performed, Sahabiel suggests that they head over to the Emissary Guild as well to meet up with their allies, or to follow from there to wherever they would have gone next.
(ooc: Since prayer took time, asking DM to reconcile when Sahabiel rejoins the others)
DM Kathy Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 10:14:09 PM
You are all starting to see one of the lesser disadvantages to splitting the party. It turns out that there was no adventure at the WLA or the grove, and those who are finishing there have a sneaking suspicion that their comrades Ash and Lothlo are about to do something cool.
Because I'm nice like that, anybody who wants to come along on the trip to Ena's house can come. You headed to the Emissary Guild just in time to see Ash and Lothlo leaving with Renna, and joined them.
Or, you can head back to the Elder Treant and relax for a bit while waiting for your companions to return. Except, Panzer, don't go to sleep. You might miss the rest of the adventure. :)
Everybody keep in mind that the Council meeting is tomorrow morning. You don't have a lot of time to just sit around.
Renna leads a group of you to a grove of young oak trees. "Up here," she says, and begins climbing a ladder to a treehouse.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 10:23:38 PM
Nightingale will go with her friends. They might need her protection or healing magics if they get into "trouble"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 12:11:06 AM
Naithi follows the group
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 2:01:28 AM
Ash grins. A treehouse. She hadn't expected such a thing in a big city like the Emerald City. She's learning a lot today about expectation versus reality.
She climbs up the ladder and, expecting to see a door (more expectations!), gives it a knock to announce herself. Who knows? Maybe Ena has returned? If noone answers she looks to Renna for permission to open the door and will then walk in. She's careful not to touch anything. This might be a crime scene.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday February 3rd, 2022 3:25:39 PM
"Come on, Boyo, you can climb up!"
Zazu and familiar ascend behind Ash.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday February 3rd, 2022 5:07:09 PM
Beech will hunt up Panzer, as he saw him head upstairs. "Maybe the others discovered something, think maybe we should go hunt them up." Beech says when he finds him.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 9:00:38 PM
Lothlo notices the others as the climb the ladder Glad you are joining up with us, I think we are on to something. Did you guys dig up any clues while you were away?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=26 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 9:03:24 PM
As Panzer leaves the WLA compound he passes the Emmesairy guild and sees Ash Lotholo and Zazu leaving, following an elven woman. He figures they must have found something out so he decides to follow them. The paranoia from earlier in the day remains though, so he decides to shadow them rather than join them outright. Stealth 26 Even as a cotton-headed ninnymuggins and a rather distinct looking Badgerkin, he manages to use the crowd to his advantage and keep them in sight while remaining fairly well concealed.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:27:28 PM
Sahabiel rejoins the others on their way to Ena's house. As they ascend the ladder to the house proper up the tree, she seems appreciative that the style of housing is so similar to what she was used to in the Deep Culverwood.
DM Kathy Thursday February 3rd, 2022 11:02:06 PM
What with one thing and another, most of the group follows Renna as she leads the way to the treehouse she and Ena share.
The ladder leads up through a truly impressive porch or deck. It seems to circle the entire house, and the entire trunk of the tree. Parts of it have awnings to keep the rain off; other parts are open to the sky. You see chairs out here, and tables, and even bookshelves--the latter placed carefully under awnings. Barely visible around the corner, you think you see an open-air kitchen.
There's actually more space on the deck than there is in the little treehouse. Renna opens the door, which leads into a small lounge area with upholstered couches and a wood-burning stove (currently unlit). Two doors in the lounge lead into two tiny personal rooms, with space for a chest, a wardrobe, and a small couch. Since elves do not sleep, there are no beds, but the women clearly have a choice of very comfortable places in which to enter their trance.
Renna gestures to one of the doorways. "That's Ena's," she says. "As far as I can tell, she only has the clothes she was wearing when she left."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+1=15 ; d20+1=11 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 2:01:43 PM
Perception 11 Having followed at a distance so far, Panzer decides to stay on the ground and keep an eye on the groups back just in case someone is interested in them looking into the emissary's home.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday February 4th, 2022 9:01:17 PM "She did not even dress for travel? That is rather... well, I hate to say preposterous. But no matter how urgent a business she had to attend to, sacrificing basic preparedness for the road will slow ya down trying to actually get yerself anywhere. Unless her destination was supposed to be right here in town? This just keeps getting stranger, small wonder it is causing rumors."
Sahabiel will let someone else who has proven more perceptive than her go in first, before she disturbs anything, seeing her part more as helping out and sharing insight than taking the lead on any investigating.
Cast Guidance for +1 on the principal investigator's check Aid Another; Perception (1d20+6), Take10, automatic success to grant +2 Perception bonus to whoever makes the search check
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday February 4th, 2022 9:02:17 PM
Lothlo isn't sure what exactly they might be looking for, but if she felt there was something sinister going on perhaps she left a clue for people to find if she turned up missing. Thank you for letting us look. I see a book shelf, is there a book that she was reading before she left? And is there a place that Ena would have left you a note that Lothlo looks in the unlit stove, either for signs someone tried to destroy a clue, or perhaps that a clue was left that she new Renna would find the next time she lit the stove.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+9=28 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 9:17:25 PM
Like Sahabiel, Nightingale is enjoying how the treehouse is situated. She too will be looking for anything out of the ordinary. (Perc check)
DM Kathy Friday February 4th, 2022 10:30:59 PM Sahabiel asks whether Ena had even dressed for traveling. "I assumed magical transport of some kind," Renna says. "It was an emergency, after all."
Lothlo examines the stove, and finds nothing there that shouldn't be there. He also examines the bookshelves, and finds some interesting titles, but no clues.
Nightingale has more luck. You see a scrap of paper on the floor behind a small bench. Retrieving it, you see a scrawled note: 4:00 Blue Shutters.
Knowledge Local DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Blue Shutters is the name of a pub.}
Panzer keeps watch, but sees nobody showing undue interest in your group.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday February 4th, 2022 10:54:33 PM
Ash has been to the Emerald City a few times now. "The Blue Shutters? That's the name of a pub here in town" she informs the group. She looks to Renna. "Was that a place she usually went to?"
-------------- Knowl Local check vs DC20: 22 (Take10) = Pass!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Friday February 4th, 2022 10:57:05 PM
Naithi nods in agreement. It sounds like she was meeting someone there, so I suppose that should be our next stop.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=24 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 11:45:36 PM
"Excellent sleuthing, Ash and Nightingale!"
Zazu keeps alert too.
Perception 24
Boyo snuffles Ena's clothing and chairs, the better to track by scent in the near future.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Saturday February 5th, 2022 9:57:22 AM "Magical transport", Sahabiel ponders, and she asks Renna; "Was she capable of doing that herself? If not, someone must have helped send her on her way, and given the skills and magical practice required for such a feat, it can not be all that many in this town she would have turned to for the service?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+1=11 ; d20+1=14 ; Saturday February 5th, 2022 11:49:52 AM
Perception 14 Panzer continues to just hang out in whatever passes for a crowd in this area of town, keeping an eye on the tree house and the other people on the ground for suspicious characters.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday February 5th, 2022 3:06:11 PM
Beech, eventually after a bunch of false starts and wrong turns, sees someone he knows. He'll walk over to Panzer and say, "So, what's gong on?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Sunday February 6th, 2022 6:06:20 PM
Ash decides that desperate times call for desperate measures. She feels uncomfortable doing so, but starts looking about to see if Ena kept a diary.
--------------------- Perception: 30 (Take20)
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday February 7th, 2022 7:11:20 PM Sahabiel continues with the set of actions I posted on Saturday, and her question to Renna
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday February 7th, 2022 9:00:53 PM
Lothlo's ears pick up at the mention of a scheduled meeting. Renna, Do you happen to know if Ena visited the Blue Shutters often, or would a meeting there have been an oddity?
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday February 7th, 2022 9:29:02 PM
Zazu stands guard while waiting to see what happens.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Monday February 7th, 2022 10:09:39 PM
Nightingale ponders what they've discovered to this point. As Renna answers the questions, Nightingale wants to carefully listen to see if Renna is withholding anything. Once she has answered the others' questions, Nightingale has one of her own, "Renna. Has Ena any enemies, or people whom she opposes, and who would benefit from her 'visiting loved ones?'
(Taking 10 on sense motive = 17)
DM Kathy Monday February 7th, 2022 10:28:14 PM Sahabiel asks where Ena might have obtained magical transport. "I'm not sure," Renna replies. "You meet a lot of people as an Emissary. I can think of three or four people I could go to, and I'm sure Ena has similar contacts."
Nightingale asks whether Ena has any enemies. "No, of course not," is the reply. "That's what makes this all so strange." You get the sense that Renna is being truthful.
Ash realizes that the Blue Shutters is a tavern, and asks whether Ena usually went there. "No," Renna says, puzzled. "No, we usually went to the Fish and Feather around the corner."
Lothlo asks whether Ena had ever been there. "I don't think so," Renna says. "I mean, it's halfway to the docks, and there are a lot of nice places between here and there. No need to go so far."
Zazu lets Boyo sniff some of Ena's things, then stands guard with Beech and Panzer.
Ash looks around for a diary, but finds none.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Monday February 7th, 2022 11:22:37 PM "Thankyou Renna. We'll do our best to help try and locate Ena." She gives Renna a warm smile and then looks to the others "If the council votes are tomorrow morning then we haven't much time. Should we head straight to the Blue Shutters and poke around?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Monday February 7th, 2022 11:56:19 PM Thank you for your help. You wouldn't happen to have anything of hers that me might get a scent off of fire tracking? If we know where she last was seem we might pick up the trail there.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday February 8th, 2022 3:04:42 PM
Beech waits for the rest, to find out any information, as he waits, he casts Mage Armor on himself in preparation for an all nighter....
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:01:51 PM I agree, there is no time to waste. Hopefully we can find some patrons who are regulars around that time that can tell us what they saw.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 9:17:43 PM
Although nothing further was turned up, after the thorough search to which Ash subjects the room Sahabiel is sufficiently convinced that there is probably nothing there that they would not have come across by now. After thanking Renna, she is ready to go bring a visit to this Blue Shutters pub.
DM Kathy Tuesday February 8th, 2022 10:33:49 PM Ash suggests going straight to the Blue Shutters, and Lothlo and Sahabiel agree.
Naithi asks for a scent sample, and Renna obligingly leads you to Ena's wardrobe.
You make your way to the Blue Shutters, a smallish building set near a grove of pines. The building's shutters have indeed been painted a deep azure, and a sign with The Blue Shutters in fading blue paint hangs over the door.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday February 8th, 2022 10:49:54 PM
Nightingale looked to her friends, "Have any of you been to this place before? I was wondering if there is a back door we should explore..."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:13:39 AM
Ash decides that if Beech is casting Mage Armor that it's probably a good idea that she does the same. She casts the spell and feels a little more protected.
"No, haven't been to this place before. You're right, if there are other exits it might be good to know them." Ash looks around to see if anyone is loitering nearby. "How do we want to play this? If this is where she went it could be trouble for us too."
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:35:39 AM
Zazu casts mage armor too. 'good idea. you never know.'
Boyo sniffs around.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday February 9th, 2022 11:46:18 AM "We should be ready for possible trouble, but don't start acting like we are the trouble. She may have met here innocently enough and all that we find out here is that she met with so-n-so. If we storm in it could just be nothing but trouble, and we're the cause of it, which hurts us, maybe not right now, but when we need a favor or a kind decision in the future." Beech keeps bow stored, but is ready if needed.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+1=8 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+7=10 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:39:00 PM
Observant as always Panzer misses Beech stepping up to him and nearly soils himself when the liontaur speaks from behind him. He explains that on his way home he passed the emissaries guild and saw the whole group following an elf so he followed them and watched for people other than him following them. So far nothing. When the group heads out he joins them, no longer too worried about being followed. He does however keep an eye out for tails because, well, paranoia and all. Perception 8 Liking the idea they be subtle, Panzer looks around and suggests that he will go look for a back door to watch. " Subtle is not really my forte' ." he says, smiling sheepishly. " Be sure to scream loud if there is trouble so I know you need help." Perception scoping out the back 14 Stealth while going around back 10
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:41:11 PM
Things Panzer looks for if no one is around back watching him. Is there a back door? Is it locked? Is there a privy out back? Is it in use?
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 6:56:26 PM
While people outside are discussing the best way to approach a pub or spotting for back doors, Sahabiel just goes for not all arriving at the place as one big group. She detaches herself from the others, says she will see them inside, and simply heads inside.
In the pub, she will look for a spot to sit and order an ale and some pub food for herself. If she is going to have to ask questions later, it is probably for the better to be a paying customer first. Also... they have been chasing this case since breakfast, and she has walked around with all her gear for long enough that she would very much like an ale and whatever they serve to go with it.
(OOC: Is there a menu?)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 9:01:07 PM We should always be wary of danger, but I don't think there is much to worry about right now. If someone is trying to make it looks like a coincidence that she left, they aren't about to shine a spotlight on the issue by harming a group known to be looking into what happened. Still, don't give reason for trouble. If nothing else, it will make it harder to gather information
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