Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 11:26:25 AM
Danko quietly finds some shadow to stand in and waits.
————— Improved invisibility
The Watch- DM Dan K Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 1:41:16 PM
The Watch close in and Gaffer sees the other group making the far corner and coming up as well to 'cut off' the easy escape route. None seem to know Gaffer is watching in hawk form. The first two close and the same elf calls out "Drop the belts and move back! NOW! Back away from the weapons and keep your hands in clear view. Assuming the group complies the pair from The Watch close to about 20' and stop. The party easily notices the other pair about 40' further down the street.
With the group basically cooperating, the speaker identifies himself as Ardonte Wyldwood, "Everyone to the wall and have a seat"
He orders the man with him to look into the building as his eyes go from the group he knows is dangerous in front of him to the dead Rakshasa on the ground. "By Alemi", he breathes pulling his eyes back to the CMTC
Coming from further down the street behind the party, is another 6 members of The Watch and with them, 3 of the patrons within The Nymph from earlier. Ardonte calls loudly down "Bring Ja'Jolla and be quick!" 1 peels off and heads out as a run.
The other 4 members of The Watch arrive to reinforce Ardonte with one holding back with the 3 patrons from The Nymph. A quick conversation with Ardonte has him nodding and then gesturing out to Des, Nira and 1 of the servers now rescued. To those not called out, "Get comfortable, this is going to take whille"
Nira is stepped about 20' away and Des in the opposite direction about 20' and the server still 20' from there. Each with 2 members of The Watch, while the other 3 watch the group. The Watch ask what happened?
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 4:41:16 PM
Tired and bruised from a tough fight, Desdichado does his best to explain to the two members of the Watch what happened. He begins by telling them about arriving in town a few days ago and meeting with Ja'Jolla to tell about their intelligence on rakshasa in the area.
"We went into the Nymph only to look for information," he explains. "We didn't know Nitesh and Kumar were there. We thought they might be patrons or have connections in the gambling house, but not actually running the place. Once they recognized us, it was clear a fight was about to start."
He takes a deep breath and continues. "We tried to keep patrons out of harm, but the rakshasa had many of them under mind control." The paladin is obviously deeply pained by what he is about to say. "One of our team got over-zealous with an attack and they were caught in the crossfire, unfortunately."
If they have questions about the fight itself, Desdichado does his best to truthfully answer what he knows. When done discussing the fight itself he talks about getting help for the people being used by the rakshasa.
"The people we released in the back are in pretty bad shape, as you've probably seen. Some food and rest should help get them back on their feet, though. Nira - our mage - checked them out and none of them seem to be more rakshasa in disguise.
"Also, there's some very nasty magic surrounding that area. Two of our people couldn't dispel it, but it causes a lot of harm to anyone who walks in that area. If you have anyone strong at dispelling magic, it would be good to have them remove it."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) d20=20 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 6:04:07 PM
Hmerrin takes a seat against the wall, and waits, elbows on knees and hands clasped before him.
He mentally drops back to his days on the farm and as a caravan guard. Sometimes you just gotta wait.
On occasion, the fighter's eyes slide over to the other guards and bystanders, keeping tabs on where any threats might be.
[Perception 34]
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 6:43:44 PM "You need to call for medical attention for those people" Nira says with genuine concern as she is escorted away.
She isn't used to being interrogated or being in trouble with figures of authority. It's quite daunting but she answers their questions as best she can.
"We came here in pursuit of some rakshasa that we were lead to believe were hiding in this town. We had a lead that we followed to the Nymph. We went inside and scoped the place out. Inside we observed some people were acting suspiciously. I was attacked by a series of spells and then passed poisoned wine. Fortunately I was able to resist the spells and identify the wine before I drank it. It was shortly after these attacks that my colleague declared he was going to scan the room to identify any evil auras - something an ordinary person needn't fear - and that's when the fight started."
"The rakshasa were mind controlling the patrons and directing them to attack us and placing them in harms way. We were forced to defend ourselves." Nira pauses a moment and then proceeds. She doesn't want to single out any actions in particular but does want to answer the questions of the watch. She leaves out the specifics of the fight. "I did what I could to save and treat any of the innocents. There was a young server girl that was here who can corroborate this. I treated her wounds and then sent her home"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+15=35 ; Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 9:23:43 PM
The explanations are being put to the watch already, so Ramirez contents himself to sit near Hmerrin and observe.
perception = 35(nat 20)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Thursday February 3rd, 2022 6:41:15 AM
Danko keeps being stays quiet and invisible in the shadows
——— Improved invisibility
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 30(T:21/FF:25) CMD:30) Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:14:37 AM
Gaffer relaxes into a glide as the wind ruffles his feathers and watches the group be questioned below.
The Watch- DM Dan K Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:17:25 AM
The Watch listen as they speak to each member of the group present and they are obviously comparing notes and stories of the heroes to each other and to the other citizens. Hmerrin and Ramirez are also taken aside and asked about the events inside and Nira is assured that clerical assistance is on the way. While waiting for their turn, Hmerrin and Ramirez keep a sharp eye out but other than overhearing bits of the events as told by others, they don't pick up anything else.
The stories that he does hear from those who were in the back room are all fairly consistent. The night was going along when the there was a commotion in the front room. Not unheard of, but shortly Mr. Daros called for one of the servers to go with him and then...Very unusual...never happened before...Why were we all gathered together? Not sure...Don't remember doing that...those two, (Hmerrin and Des) covered in blood enter and take us out. We thought we were all going to be killed...Bodies everywhere and out here, more bodies...they killed them all...monsters? what monsters....That's Mr Daros...clearly an elf (pointing at one of the Rakshasa; Nitish)...Thank you you can sit down...
In the meantime, Danko knows his invisibility is about to wear off.
Gaffer remains on the rooftop and spots 3 more patrols setting up what might be a perimeter and some lights have flickered on in what appears to be a cathedral. The Nymph, being located near the market and shops of the central part of town , does not have any residence about or Taverns or Inns. So at this later hour, there is not much activity.
quick pause if Ramirez wants to add anything from his end and I need to know what Danko is going to do
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Thursday February 3rd, 2022 4:44:21 PM
Desdichado waits and answers any more questions from the Watch as forthrightly as possible.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Thursday February 3rd, 2022 5:27:37 PM
When his turn comes, Hmerrin starts by explaining just what these rakshasa are up to, as well as the fact that Mr Daros is clearly not an elf.
He then goes through the fight, giving the same basic facts as Dez.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 d20+6=16 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 7:00:07 PM
Danko uses his hat of disguise to change his appearance to look like a frail old woman with long grey hair. He changes his clothes to look like an old, warn dress. His sword becomes a walking stick.The boots become shoes. He lies quietly in the shadows still and feigns being passed out. If the guards don't notice him hidden in the shadow, good, if they see a frail old woman hiding in fear, so be it.
--------- In use - hat of diguise 120 minutes Stealth - 16 plus whatever bonuses the shadow would provide
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+20=32 ; Thursday February 3rd, 2022 7:45:11 PM
Ramirez tells the guard how the group was seeking information on the rakshasa presence in town, and then stumbled directly into one of their places. He describes how they used charmed civilians to shield themselves from combat, and how the Tide was initially fooled due to all the illusion magic. This did indeed cause some unfortunate injuries and death.
He wonders why the people see an elf instead of a rakshasa. Guard, I'm sorry I didn't catch your name. And...when you look at that dead man, do you see a rakshasa? I wonder if all the illusion magic has worn off yet?
diplomacy check = 32
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday February 3rd, 2022 10:12:14 PM
Being able to see Invisible things, Nira has been able to see Danko this whole time. She bites her lip though and doesn't give away his new disguise. She's not especially happy to be the one answering to the guards for the deaths of the civilians.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 30(T:21/FF:25) CMD:30) Friday February 4th, 2022 7:23:13 AM
Gaffer waits in the sky, thinking the party look like they could do with a few drinks tonight.
The Watch- DM Dan K Friday February 4th, 2022 10:45:04 AM
The Watch continue taking statements and working out the stories. None of The Watch think the Rakshasa are elves. The only ones that do are the citizens from the back room that The Tide brought out. Hmerrin and Ramirez each clearly see eye rolls and the shaking of heads as The Watch are told the dead Rakshasa are elves. The Watch do not call them out on the information, but simply take note of it.
4 of the Watch take up a stance in front of The Nymph, making it clear they do not intend to let anyone back inside and with the questioning finishing up, Ardonte asks everyone to simply take a seat against the wall and he convenes a small meeting of his men. The entire process takes about 30 minutes and 10 minutes later Ja'Jolla arrives with 10 more men and arriving from the direction of the cathedral Gaffer noticed earlier is another pair of elves. These last 2 wear vestments with of oak leaves wrapped about thin tall tree Know Religion DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The Immortal power of The Culverwood}
Ja'Jolla spies The Tide, his face and eyes displaying a great deal of displeasure and possible anger as he moves to first talk to Ardonte. The pair of likely priests nod to The Watch and move immediately to their fellow citizens. Nira can easily identify the Detection spells, Poison, Evil, and Magic as they are all cast. the tow then stat going about a mundane overview of the condition of the people
Ja'Jolla nods along as Ardonte whispers in his ear and after about 5 minutes, nods a final time and turns to approach. "Violence, death and unintended damage." is all he says as he stops a few feet away. He turns back to his men. "I want an escort to remain here until they are done seeing to our people and then take them home. Aethyrs and Pirrium. You are on cleanup" pointing to the 4 in front of the Nymph. "No one enters that building" "the rest are with me." He looks toThe Tide, "and that includes you. " His gaze moves over to where Danko is as well and his brow furrows and he exhales sharply. Looking at Des he directly address the paladin as he gets to his feet. A slight growl in his voice he leans and says a bit slowly "I expect all SIX of you to come without incident where we can discuss things in greater detail."
Ja'Jolla turns and begins heading back they way he came, the rest of the Watch pausing for the party to fall in behind him.
Shortly enough the group arrives at the Constable building. Ja'Jolla leads through main room towards a door where a pair of elf snap to attention and open it. Ja'Jolla whispers to the doorway as he crosses the threshold and down a short corridor to another door on the right. He opens it and enters with you following. The room is spacious enough for all with a pair of small tables and a total of 6 chairs. 2 of his men enter with him and JaJolla has a seat in one of the chairs. "Have some wine brought and another pair of chairs." one of the men leave to do so
"Less than a day." he begins. "I saw the evidence for myself, Rakshasa, but I would very much like to hear how the heroes managed to let such an engagement spin so far out of hand that seems to have resulted in the death of nearly twice the number of citizens of Waypoint." Before you answer he adds a last piece, "And what you are going to do about it."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 d20+8=11 ; Friday February 4th, 2022 11:33:54 AM
At the mention of all 6, Danko drops the disguise and does a kip up back to his feet (acrobatic check 11) before exiting the shadows and falling in with the others. His usual grin fades as it's very apparent that he doesn't appreciat the tone being used in addressing the party members. He stick close to to the others. He thinks to himself { If this does sideways, we're teleporting the blazes out of here}
------------------ later
Answering Ja'Jolla
" Those innocents ... and I'm now not disputing the characterisation, attacked us. We were attacked but a vastly superior force, and I defended myself and my companions. I had no way to know that they had been under the influence of the Rakshasa but that would have changed little of what I did. I don't speak for all of us but I maintain that the evil doers here are the Rakshasa, not us. I'll also suggest that our actions saved as many lives as we unfortunately had to take.
To address your other question. Again, I won't speak for all of us, but I do plan on finishing what we started. Track down those remaining responsible for this and plant their severed heads on a pike in the town square. With your permission of course."
As they wait for Ja'Jolla to be briefed by the Watch, Desdchado prays for forgiveness for all of the destruction and wonders how to begin to rectify what's happened here. He prays that Gargul will be lenient to the patrons killed.
Fully expecting and understanding Ja'Jolla's anger, he simply nods and stands up. "Gaffer, best come along too" he calls out as he does.
WITH JA'JOLLA
Desdichado is about to answer and is surprised when Danko speaks first. His brows furrow and he pointedly does not look at the man as he talks. When it's his turn to talk he says "It's unconscionable that those people died."
He collects his thoughts. "I don't know how to set things right. We probably can't. The least is to recompense the victims and their families" anticipating objections from some of the others he continues, "which I will do from my own money."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Friday February 4th, 2022 1:03:38 PM
(OOC: Oops, forgot to add this part while he's waiting.)
Seeing the elves wearing the strange outfits, he thinks they are priests of the Immortal Power of the Culverwood. He's glad at least that victims are being attended to.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 30(T:21/FF:25) CMD:30) Friday February 4th, 2022 8:02:19 PM
Gaffer flies on ahead until he is outside the perimeter before landing in a small alley and returning to his usual look and form. He'll wait for the party to catch up before falling in line.
Gaffer nods at the talk of giving recompense to the families of the victims. "Not just your money Des, we are the Tide together and we carry our actions, and their consequences, together."
To Ja'Jolla, and the others he says, "They had people drugged and bespelled, and that's a different way to lose your life. Not to mention what might go on there on a day that a fight doesn't break out."
"They knew us on sight and were ready to fight, they know we are after them now. We need to check if there are similar gambling houses in across the Culverwood and act fast."
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Friday February 4th, 2022 11:49:21 PM
Nira's face goes red and she can't keep it contained any longer. Her thoughts burst out into words before she can stop them.
"Wait, so even if you knew they had been mind-controlled - and it seemed that was the case - it would have changed little of what you did? We're here because you killed 6 innocent people! You hid from the authorities, were prepared to teleport away and then disguised yourself rather than answer questions like the rest of us had to in your place. You vaporized those people!"
Having gotten it off her chest Nira is now quite embarrassed by her outburst and of drawing attention to herself. She awkwardly straightens her vest and brushes some stray hairs behind her ears as she recomposes herself. She takes a deep breath and then speaks calmly. "There is no excuse for what we did. Our intentions were good, however our actions didn't live up to the standards we try to set. I can't imagine how such a loss of life can be atoned for, but as Gaffer here has said, we carry the consequences together. We're prepared to accept what may come from our part in this tragedy"
------------- Knowl Religion vs DC20: Autopass
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Saturday February 5th, 2022 9:29:03 AM
ooc> Additional post but only to add to the narative.
Danko is quite shoked and confused at the reactiions.They had been under attack. They barely survived the battle and he had no idea that the initial assailants that he killed were possessed.
Was he suppose to ask "by your leave" before defending himself and the others? Are they missing the fact that even after he knew what was happening, they still had to continue defending themselves? He wasn't the only one involved in this battle and he did what he could to get the innocents out of the casino.
Maybe he just needs to teleport himself, and all the loot from the casino, out of here and cut ties with this bunch. If they can't support him in front of the guard, how can he trust them?
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Saturday February 5th, 2022 2:36:46 PM
Hmerrin plops into a chair, still bruised, battered, and bloodied.
As everybody yells at everybody else, he rubs his forehead with a couple fingers.
Eventually, on the tail end of Nira's outburst, he waves a hand. "Most of us understood they were possessed and not a threat, but none of us actually called that out. Which I should have done straight out."
He fixes JaJolla with his gaze. "We could've done better. And I for one and sick about how it turned out. We're open to your suggestions around how to help your citizens now."
He lets a little steel into his voice, "Though while we're all chucking blame around you might wanna ask yourself how you let this band set up shop and feed off your citizenry."
The Watch- DM Dan K Monday February 7th, 2022 12:40:35 PM
Danko stands by his position and actions in the and elicits a harsh rebuke from Nira. Des has already volunteered to make reparations on behalf of the group and Gaffer follows that lead. Even as the heated exchange between Nira and Danko begins, Hmerrin reminds his friends and certainly Ja'Jolla that the threat and what was right here in town is very much still present
Ja'Jolla's face goes through a series of reactions, shock, anger, sadness. In the end all he can do is shake his head. "When I brought you here, I was not expecting this. We will be looking deeper into this, all of it, but what we know now is by your word, and I am inclined to accept it. "
Ja'Jolla seems to steady himself and carries on in a fairly calm tone. "They were magically compelled and attacked you, but it also seems they were unarmed. There is more that I need do before discussions with his lordship on this matter happen. Our priests will be able to within a few days.
"To that end when you first came and I expressed my concern, you gave me the impression that time is important in the business of being able to rid our town and perhaps world of this very real threat. So I am not going to hold you. What I am going to do is ask that you give your word when the decision has been made to return.."
"I will send one of my men with you if you wish to investigate further in The Nymph to have the outside watch stand down. From there you are free to move about and follow what leads you find." Ja Jolla stands, looking a bit weary from the matters of this night and waves you out
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Monday February 7th, 2022 1:11:15 PM "I cannot speak for any of the others, but I at least will return," says Desidchado.
When they leave, Desdichado pulls Danko aside. "Maybe you weren't informed of just how vile these rakshasa are. They will do anything within their power to make you more like them - including killing 'meatsack puppets' - as they are fond of calling the Noble Races. Consider yourself informed now."
"I get that in your world, when it's Danko against anybody else, Danko's going to come out on top. I can even respect that, to an extent. But if you're with us, remember Gaffer's words: we stand or fall together. That means your actions become my actions. So watch what you do."
"Now, let's put this behind us, at least until the inquest is finished. If they say you are to blame, I will stand by you in whatever the consequences are."
Addressing the group as a whole, he says, "Shall we go back to the Nymph and look for leads?"
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday February 7th, 2022 6:00:52 PM "Of course, sir. You have my word" Nira responds to Jo'Jalla. Her face is starting to return to it's normal, pale color. Her head is a little clearer now and she has a thought. "By any chance do your priests know how to raise a person from the dead? I understand it to be an expensive exercise, but perhaps we could pay for the castings and bring these people back? Alternatively, perhaps we could purchase some scrolls and cast them ourselves."
When the group have left she answers Des. "The longer we leave it the more word will spread of what happened. It's probably best we find any leads we can before they turn cold. It's a risk though and will mean that we go in without a rest." Nira doesn't feel strongly one way or the other and will follow the group's lead on when the party return to the Nymph.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Monday February 7th, 2022 7:21:57 PM
Danko listens and says little. His bronze skin darken a bit as he obviously dislikes being blamed for defending himself and the other.
He reminds himself that many a man, and woman, and child, has been killed by crazed unarmed assailants,
--------------------------- After they leave, Danko gets approched by the paladin. Danko and paladins have never gotten along overly well. Something about their lawfulness just rubs him the wrong way.
" I have no problem standing or falling with you. You are all for the time being part of my crew. And that, I hold sacred."
Danko stops and steps up to Des. Almost nose to nose.
"But don't for one second, paladin, believe that you can intimidate me. I'm my own man and I don't back down to no one. I'm no peasant Des. I'm a sorcerer, and a clansman of the Windbourne Hills. My father was Pureheart the protectior of the Hills and his father was Keven'Dhar the great dragon. And by his blood that flows through my veins, you take that tone with me again my friend, you and I are going to have to thrown down..,
And now that that is behind us,,, yes, lets go indeed. "
And without waiting for a by your leave, he also joins up the rest of the group.
In a low enough tone so that the party members can hear him but not the guard accompanying him,
" and by the way, I've visited the casino's treasury... we may want to review what I managed to liberate from there before going to the Nymph. "
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Monday February 7th, 2022 7:23:43 PM
Hmerrin gives his word to JaJolla as well.
Walking out, the young man nods agreement with Nira.
"Back to the Nymph. They had to be doing something there besides taking money."
The man rubs his shoulder. "Hopefully, we don't run into anything else while we're there."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Monday February 7th, 2022 8:40:08 PM
Ramirez follows the group, a bit sobered by the realities of the night's events. For now, he will have to hope that Danko and Des will be able to find a way to work together.
Hmerrin, we may be better off if we do run into something there. The more of them we find and root out, the less we have to track down later.
Also, before we go back in, does anyone have wounds that need tending?
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 30(T:21/FF:25) CMD:30) Tuesday February 8th, 2022 6:53:45 AM
Happy to avoid any more tense conversation, Gaffer will wildshape himself into a dog for the walk back to the Nymph, planning on checking for any scents that might escape their other senses at the gambling house.
The Nymph once more- DM Dan K Tuesday February 8th, 2022 2:07:06 PM
The group makes its way back to the Nymph. The man Ja'Jolla sent with you sets out at your direction at a good pace and puts some distance between you allowing you to speak freely. It takes about 15 minutes to get back and the 4 men left are standing about 10' from the closed front door. The Rakshasa bodies are gone as is everyone else who was outside The watch step aside as their fellow man presents a writ to them and a couple words.
Inside, it is much as you left. One of the tables has been pushed against the doorway to the backroom and a makeshift sign says Do not enter. The door to the Cage is open as is the door where Hmerrin found the confiscated items. There was a second door that exited the Cage, and it still remains closed but not the door that lead back from there
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 73/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+22=27 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 2:20:15 PM
Before they walk in, Desdichado channels energy to heal everyone a bit. (Channel energy: 30)
"Nira, can you see if that evil magic area is still in effect? It seems like they wanted everyone back there for a reason. If it's safe, it might be a good place to check out."
If it's safe to go back there, Desidchado starts searching. (Perception: 27) Otherwise, he'll follow wherever the others are going.
LoH: 14/19 remaining
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 64/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Tuesday February 8th, 2022 4:17:06 PM
Hmerrin gratefully accepts the channelling from Dez, but still looks like he's gone several rounds with an Umber Hulk.
He raises his hand quickly at Ramirez' offer of more healing.
Looking around the inside of the Nymph, he counts doors. "The back room with the sign in front of it is where that glyph or whatever is. We really don't want to go through there if it's still up, and I didn't see any obvious ways out. My guess, its just a high roller gambling room.
I went into that door where the guard was posted, and its some kind of supply room. I grabbed a bunch of magic stuff,and didn't see any way out.
Which leaves that closed door exiting the Cage.
Anybody like opening potentially trapped doors?"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d8+5=6 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=13 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=12 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 6:30:38 PM
Ramirez will heal Hmerrin a bit as they walk back to the Nymph. Was that the only room left that we didn't check?
OOC- Ramirez only has cure light wounds for healing spells
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 30(T:21/FF:25) CMD:30) d20+26=36 ; d20+20=30 ; Tuesday February 8th, 2022 8:48:02 PM
Gaffer starts sniffing around the floor. From what he knows of Rakshasa, there should be more bodies at the Nymph and he hopes to find them. He focuses on the area around the cage, and afterwards the back room, withstanding the dark magic as best he can.
----- Wildshape: Dog, with scent. Perception: 36 Will Save: 30
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 12:00:12 AM
Now that they're sure it's the right building, Nira has a look before the party enter to see if there are any other exits (eg: side door) that some rakshasa may have slipped though.
She will check to see if the Forbiddance spell is still in effect, and if it is she let's Dez know it's beyond her power to dispel. If the party want to push through it they should expect a little pain.
Nira is fast running out of spells, but she can spare a few cure ones. She makes her way to the two injured boys (Dez and Hmerrin) and patches some of their wounds.
If the party run into any more trouble the muscle will need to take care of it.
--------------- Cast Cure Critical Wounds Hmerrin is healed for 5+6+8+2+14=35pts Dez is healed for 8+8+6+6+14=42pts Dez is healed for 8+8+6+6+14=33pts
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 d20+21=23 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 7:08:33 AM
" Danko Pureheart, gentleman thief at your service. I'll take point here friends. Oh, and you did hear me when I said that I had already looted the safe room right? "
Danko casts protection from evil on himself from his Brahmah tattoo before setting off to investigate the closed door,
ooc> Perception check 23- check door ---------------------------------
Trap Spotter (Ex): Whenever a rogue with this talent comes within 10 feet of a trap, she receives an immediate Perception skill check to notice the trap.
Trapfinding A rogue adds 1/2 her level to Perception skill checks made to locate traps and to Disable Device
S/R 18
Protection evil
The Nymph once more- DM Dan K Wednesday February 9th, 2022 2:27:54 PM
Des channels some well needed healing to Everyone and Ramirez send half a minute casting some Light Wound curing into Hmerrin specifically. By the time the group enters the Nymph, all of the more serious wounds have been magically healed. Gaffer does his best impression of a hound dog, but in unable to pull any real scents out of the area. He is able to pick out the Rakshasa scent, but notes he only detects them from where they lay in the natural state upon death. Within the building the scent does not seem to exist. His nose is also fortunate enough to not pick up any 'stashes' that the party has found in the past where Rakshasa are concerned. Hmerrin goes through the list of what they know and quickly narrows the search down to the doo leading out of cashiers cage being the only direction to go. Nira makes a quick scout and discovers no other doors. Forbiddance is a permanent spell, and so it stands. Destroying the building completely may be the only way to get rid of it, without powerful magic Danko notes the cashier drawers are still pulled open where he grabbed the house cash and steps up to the door. A careful inspection reveals no traps and he discovers the door is not even locked
The door opens into a very clean room about 12x20 in size with a table and coin racks for easy sorting stacked upon it. On the back wall is a small book case. Upon the shelves are years of quarterly journals and ledger books. The earliest is 5 years old and the most recent marking found at a quick skim is last week. They seem to be an accounting of shipments from the 'Store' and 'Mine' to the 'Safe' You appear to be standing in the 'Store' other non ledger documents are here upon the shelf as as.
The DM considers the quick skim to have been about 20 minutes of flipping
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 73/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+22=29 ; d20+3=15 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 4:24:44 PM
"These rakshasa sure do like to keep ledgers - those weirdos in the arena, and Anduin and those other guys that gave us so much trouble. At least they've been good for following them."
He thumbs through a few ledgers and looks through other documents that look promising. (Perception: 29) (Linguistics: 15)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 132/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) d20+1=17 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 6:59:09 PM
After all the healing, Hmerrin feels quite a bit better.
The group skims through the ledgers, and his mood quickly sours. "I really hope these numbers aren't people," he mutters, flipping a couple pages.
The young man slaps a ledger against the bookcase a couple times as he thinks.
"This is the Store. The Safe is probably in Karri. So, where's the Mine? And how do they get their shipments from here to there?"
He sighs in frustration.
"All I got is go back and ask Taz and JoJolla about this mine, or secret shipments from the Nymph."
He looks through some of the other documents. Who knows, maybe a map of everything will magically pop out.
[Int check 17 to come up with some leads]
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:30) Wednesday February 9th, 2022 7:52:14 PM
Gaffer takes a seat in the office and waits patiently while the others cover the ledgers, which are far from his area of expertise, and is ready to head back with them once they are done.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Wednesday February 9th, 2022 9:14:30 PM The documents will go to JaJolla I guess? What if we disguise nearby and stake it out for a few days? Maybe someone will come along to pick up the next 'shipment' and we can follow them.
Aside from that maybe we can sell that stuff Danko found and see about helping out the families of those who were lost in that fight.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday February 10th, 2022 2:24:39 AM
Nira has a good look at the bookshelf and smiles. Books were her life before adventuring. Perhaps in another life she'd have settled down and opened a library of her own?
She takes each book, looks at the title, flips through it to see if anything falls out, and then skims the first page to get the context of it. If it doesn't look interesting she stuffs it into her haversack and proceeds to the next book.
When done she gives a few sharp knocks on the bookcase just in case there is something behind it.
----------- Perception to go through the bookshelf: 43 (Take20) + SeeInvis + ArcaneSight Profession Librarian: 17 (Take10)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday February 10th, 2022 2:24:39 AM
Nira has a good look at the bookshelf and smiles. Books were her life before adventuring. Perhaps in another life she'd have settled down and opened a library of her own?
She takes each book, looks at the title, flips through it to see if anything falls out, and then skims the first page to get the context of it. If it doesn't look interesting she stuffs it into her haversack and proceeds to the next book.
When done she gives a few sharp knocks on the bookcase just in case there is something behind it.
----------- Perception to go through the bookshelf: 43 (Take20) + SeeInvis + ArcaneSight Profession Librarian: 17 (Take10)
The Nymph investigations- DM Dan K Thursday February 10th, 2022 1:14:53 PM
The group all start thumbing back through the ledgers for more information and if anything is hidden within them. Hmerrin is concerned that the numbers in the ledgers might represent people and further investigations show that it is a combination, but it is mostly goods of varying exotic nature. Des looks into some loose documents and comes across several contracts that all seem very much legitimate. Of particular interest is a contract that involves a gem mine. It does not mention the specific location but it does indicate the mine is within the Emerald Kingdom. A further document uncovers that a clan of gnomes, The Gemsmith clan has been contractually bargained with to do the mining. For the service, the rakshasa will not harvest any of direct blood to the Gemsmith clan. It is signed and witnessed by multiple parties of the gnomes, Nitish and Kumar and a mark of black as a third party witness. It is a 50 year contract that has been renewed 5 years ago for the fourth time. Nira's investigation discovers a secret door behind the book case as well as information on some merchant contracts that ship from the Mine to the Safe directly
Danko checks the secret door and finds no traps and it easily slides open to reveal a small room with a dumb waiter and ladder down. At the end of the ladder, some 50', is a passage with 2 small mine carts and what is likely a very long tunnel.
The Nymph investigations- DM Dan K Thursday February 10th, 2022 1:14:53 PM
The group all start thumbing back through the ledgers for more information and if anything is hidden within them. Hmerrin is concerned that the numbers in the ledgers might represent people and further investigations show that it is a combination, but it is mostly goods of varying exotic nature. Des looks into some loose documents and comes across several contracts that all seem very much legitimate. Of particular interest is a contract that involves a gem mine. It does not mention the specific location but it does indicate the mine is within the Emerald Kingdom. A further document uncovers that a clan of gnomes, The Gemsmith clan has been contractually bargained with to do the mining. For the service, the rakshasa will not harvest any of direct blood to the Gemsmith clan. It is signed and witnessed by multiple parties of the gnomes, Nitish and Kumar and a mark of black as a third party witness. It is a 50 year contract that has been renewed 5 years ago for the fourth time. Nira's investigation discovers a secret door behind the book case as well as information on some merchant contracts that ship from the Mine to the Safe directly
Danko checks the secret door and finds no traps and it easily slides open to reveal a small room with a dumb waiter and ladder down. At the end of the ladder, some 50', is a passage with 2 small mine carts and what is likely a very long tunnel.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 106/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Thursday February 10th, 2022 2:05:27 PM
"So, we've got a clan of gnomes who sold out to the rakshasa and are supplying them with gems. Let's see if Ja'Jolla knows anything about this 'Gemsmith' clan."
He sighs. "So, are we travelling down this tunnel? I'd really like to get some rest first, because who knows what's at the end of this. We should at least tell the guards outside, in case we're gone for a while."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 106/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Thursday February 10th, 2022 2:05:27 PM
"So, we've got a clan of gnomes who sold out to the rakshasa and are supplying them with gems. Let's see if Ja'Jolla knows anything about this 'Gemsmith' clan."
He sighs. "So, are we travelling down this tunnel? I'd really like to get some rest first, because who knows what's at the end of this. We should at least tell the guards outside, in case we're gone for a while."
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 -- CMD 36 -- HP 110/110 Thursday February 10th, 2022 4:01:02 PM
ooc> Sorry, life got busy.
Previously, Danko checks the secret door.
Presently. "I'm all for rest. My higher level spells are drained. I also have a load of magic items liberated from the Raks that may be useful as we're moving down in the tunnels. "
-------------- Trap Spotter (Ex): Whenever a rogue with this talent comes within 10 feet of a trap, she receives an immediate Perception skill check to notice the trap.
S/R 18
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 132/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Thursday February 10th, 2022 7:29:30 PM
Hmerrin makes a face at Dez' assessment. "I'm not sure agreeing to 'Mine our gems or we'll eat you' counts as selling out, Dez" he counters. "They may have, but we'll have to see for ourselves."
He runs a grimy hand through his hair. "Yeah, rest tonight. Spelunking tomorrow. Let's stop by JoJolla to give him the news, and see if he's head of these Gemsmith folks. I think we may want to go outside of town in a random direction and camp there for the night. No sense putting the inn in danger of a retaliatory strike."
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday February 10th, 2022 7:30:33 PM "If we don't get some rest I'm going to be very limited in my selection of spells. I can't guarantee I'd be able to contribute in combat or even heal many wounds"
Nira is in favor of resting before venturing into the ominous tunnel.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:30) Thursday February 10th, 2022 8:14:05 PM
Gaffer lays his head to the floor and lets out a low whine, he's ready for a rest, and hopes to be better prepared for their next fight than he was for this one.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Thursday February 10th, 2022 8:23:58 PM
Ramirez agrees to the group's call to rest. Can we rig something up to let us know if anyone comes out of the tunnel during the night?
We need a break- DM Dan K Friday February 11th, 2022 12:45:00 PM
The party talks over what they found and discusses the next move. The Store seems to be The Nymph whose primary goods is coin with some occasional contraband and people that are sent to The Safe The Mine is being worked by a clan of gnomes, having a contract to not be eaten and otherwise horribly abused by the Rakshasa in return, within the Emerald kingdom and gems are sent direct to The Safe Greenleaf is the name of the elf that met outside of The Way Back Inn with another man per the clerical vision. Greenleaf went to Karri, a city within the Emerald Kingdom and the man he spoke with came here to speak with Kumar and Nitish, both now dead, before going to parts unknown under a library. The tunnel lead to gods only knows, but probably NOT Karri as the city is over 20 miles away.
The Tide decide on informing Ja'Jolla of what they found and heading out of Waypoint to set up camp and get some rest. The Tide exits to find the 4 men of The Watch just outside. One nods but otherwise they remain at a vigilant stance, with 2 moving into the doorway itself now that you are clear. Your escort is no longer about.
15 minutes later and you are back at the Constable building and the walk allowed for some additional possible reflection Know Local DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {Gemsmith, that's right. A clan of gnomes said to live and prosper in the Hills near Kouri and Fort Silence}
The group speaks with Ja'Jolla, but he does not know of the Gemsmith clan.
Soon out of town and now approaching midnight, the group sets up a small camp for some much needed rest and hopefully a night of non retaliation by the Rakshasa.
Party XP Scene 1: 80,000 Each
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 161/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Friday February 11th, 2022 4:07:15 PM
Desdichado agrees to take first watch.
"Maybe this tunnel is for storage of the gems? I might have more clues to finding this Gemsmith clan."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 132/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) d20+14=27 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 7:48:20 PM
Hmerrin lays out watches:
Dez and Nira Gaffer and Hmerrin Ramirez and Danko
"One way to find out," he replies to Dez, before lying down for some much needed sleep.
[Perception 27 on watch]
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Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+16=25 ; d20+15=25 ; Saturday February 12th, 2022 10:25:37 AM
kn check = 25 perception check for watch = 25
His cloak shifts to a dark shade of blue as the group settles for rest and watches. It looks like we have a few places to check, after we investigate that tunnel.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=3 ; Saturday February 12th, 2022 10:43:04 PM
As the group settle down to end this eventful day, Nira casts one last healing spell on Hmerrin. By her reckoning the group should now be in good shape.
------------ Cast CSW. Hmerrin is healed for 7+7+3+14=31pts Perception: 33 (Take10) for her watch
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 144/144 AC: 25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:30) d20+26=31 ; Sunday February 13th, 2022 7:18:21 PM
Gaffer catches a quick nap before waking for his rest with Hmerrin.
He finds a nearby tree to lean up against and makes a request to that land that some fresh fruit would be a wonderful treat in the morning, adding, "I'm sorry that such dark creatures have been able to make their home here, but we are working on removing this blight, I promise you."
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