The Invasion of Toril

[Medic!]

Krgg the Extra-Planestrial

Rubbing at his chest, Krgg's sly grin splits his face. You know what, you're right. I think I'll have that drink. His eye turns to the planar barkeep, but his grin doesn't move an inch.

[Allyzedl]

As Krgg rubs his chest his mark for being a member of The Hand of The Ash lights up. Tessa says, "Ah I see, so you're part of The Hand. That makes sense now."

Tessa then pulls back part of her robe, revealing a light shining through her chainshirt. The light takes the shape of a human mouth.

One of the Lumi then sets down a mug filled with mead in front of Krgg.

[Tharione]

"Polite yes, obligatory no. I'd give you my name if I knew it myself, Noru is what I am commonly referred to by."

He continues trying to examine objects

"And my friend in the backpack insists I inform you his name is Vincent."

[Medic!]

Krgg the Peacekeeper

Seeing the woman's brand, Krgg's plan to smash the barkeeper's face into the floorboards evaporates like a raindrop on hot lava.

He flops down onto a stool at the bar, his grin dropping in an instant.

He mutters Many thanks. as he nurses the drink.

[Zman]

Zaavariel eyes the entire situation distrustingly. He stands in the doorway, weapon at the ready, keeping an eye out for anything that is amiss, both inside and outside the bar. His gaze travels from creature to creature, person to person, studying them, trying to access the situation.

Zaavariel takes a second to focus on his senses, all of them.... Before he makes a determination about the scene.

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Will(d20+10)[27] To disbelieve the situation. Ehh, can't hurt...

Listed(d20+7)[8]
Spot(d20+7)[13]
Search(d20+7)[16]

Blindesense30'

On each occupant, closest to furthest.
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[16]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[19]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[8]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[6]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[9]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[17]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[9]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[15]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[5]
Knowledge Planes(d20+2)[9]

Talk about a collective of bad rolls.

[Archmage1]

Wonder what can be learned by doing this...

"Surprisingly good Ale, barkeep. You have my thanks. So, does anyone feel like trying to kill us? I will admit, I was somewhat expecting that reaction."

Gale casts detect magic, studying the strange woman

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knowledge: religion[/roll]1d20+1[/roll]
What god is her mark

[Allyzedl]

Tessa responds to Noru, "Nice to meet you Noru & Vincent."

Then she responds to Krgg, "You're quite welcome."

Tessa speaks out loud, to everyone else, "I assume that all of you are part of The Hand?"



@Zaavariel

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You know that the two creatures without necks are Lumi, the small creature is a Slyph, and the medium creature is a Lupinal. You are aware that the large winged creature is some kind of planar. The woman sitting at the bar is a native human.

[Allyzedl]

@Gale
"It doesn't really matter what they feel like doing at this point, so you're safe."

@Gale

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Her mark doesn't have any deity symbol.

[Archmage1]

"Say, if you are of the hand, what god is that symbol?"

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actually rolling it this time(1d20+1)[2]
and... the good old critical failure...

[Allyzedl]

Tessa informs Gale, "I am not a member of The Hand. This is the mark of a member of The Mouth of The Ash, we provide The Ash with information throughout all of Toril. The Mouth mainly consists of loyal members who keep track of information in cities as well as rumors and valuable information on planars.

I have never seen a mark of The Hand or even a mark with a deity's symbol on it before, like the orc's mark."

[Archmage1]

"Interesting. So, tell us about the Ash, please. Information from more than one source is always an improvement. Also, is it safe to talk about such things here?"

As Gale says the last sentence, she gestures at the planars in the bar. After talking, she takes a swig from the mug.

[Allyzedl]

Tessa laughs at Gale's claim that the planars in the bar are a threat then claims, "this is probably the safest place in Waterdeep right now. Those guys are under my control, but if they are bothering you I can get rid of the smaller ones. But this one" She motions towards the solar angel, "is my guard, and I always keep him with me, but the others don't really matter."

[mucco]

Bleerie turns back to face Tessa, interested. "Really, is he under your control? Of magical nature?"

[Allyzedl]

"Yes, he is mine, and has been for some time now."

[mucco]

"Then allow me..." Bleerie concentrates on the angel, to study it.

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Sense Motive to detect an enchantment, burning Divine Insight: (1d20+21)[36]. DC is 15 for domination, 25 otherwise.

[Archmage1]

"Impressive that you are able to control them, but I note that you are avoiding my question about the Ash."

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Detect magic+knowing they are under a spell, so
spellcraft to id the spell or effect(1d20+18)[19]
... 2 nat ones in a row. Looks like tonight is not my night for rolling.

[Allyzedl]

@Bleerie

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You are able to tell that the solar angel is under the effects of some dominating magic.

"Gale, what would you like to know about The Ash? I don't know what kind of information you are looking for, but I will provide you with the information that I know."

[Archmage1]

"Oh, you know. How it is organized, what the various branches are and what they do, where they are based, that sort of thing. While you are at it, perhaps you could tell us a bit about the planars in this city as well."

[mucco]

"Well, I'm Bleerie. Excuse my cautiousness. We want to liberate the city and find information about the closest Hexen."

[Allyzedl]

"Well, The Ash is based in The Heart, which is a place and a part of The Ash, responsible for protecting The Heart. The Mouth of The Ash are the information gatherers for The Ash, The Shadow of The Ash is responsible for the darker activities of The Ash such as "clean up" among other things, The Wings of The Ash are responsible for transportation and anything involving Ash matters that need transporting.

The Will of The Ash currently oversee The Ash and is comprised of the heads of every part of The Ash, The Feathers of The Ash are the backbone of The Ash and they provide support to other members of The Ash. As for The Hand of The Ash, I don't know much about it, other than that they have recently emerged and what their symbol looks like."

[Tharione]

"Glad to see my instincts about others magical inclinations are still sharp..."

Turns attentions away from the loot for another moment to take in this new persons minions, before returning to his inspection.

[Archmage1]

"Well, that is information that would have been handy for others to tell us. Still, better late than never. Do you know how they get those nifty tattoos?"

[Allyzedl]

"I just got in this city last night, at the request of Fray. I noticed that there are formian in the sewers. There also seems to be a city in the Undermountain. Regarding the upper planars in this city, there seem to be an abundance of them in the castle in the north-east corner of the city."

Tessa then turns to Bleerie, "Hello Bleerie, don't worry, I wasn't offended by your cautiousness as you call it. It was quite cute. Anyways...so you are seeking the Hexen? I would be very careful about seeking one out. I've seen what one can do first hand and it is not pretty.

Do you know which Hexen you are looking for information on?"

[Archmage1]

"Why did Fray send you here, and who is Fray, for that matter. Do you know anything specific about the planars in the castle?"

[mucco]

"We killed the formian queen yesterday. Assuming the formian threat is ended, now we want to focus on eliminating the upper planars and and ones in the Undermountain, so that the city is safe again. We would love more information about those two groups, whenever you get some.

About the hexen, we know there is one in the forest north-east of here. It is our second priority, I think. Of course, someone here might not agree but that's what I have in mind at least."

[Allyzedl]

"Well, Fray gave me my mark after committing to The Mouth of The Ash, I presume that the respective leaders of each part of The Ash are the ones that give everyone their marks.

Fray is the leader of The Mouth of The Ash. He sent me saying to gather information about the city of Waterdeep, and that I might come across a new part of The Ash called The Hand, and described what the mark of The Hand will look like.

I don't know a lot about what is going on inside the castle."

Tulip then speaks up from the back of the tavern, "You are also members of The Ash?" She then puts her hand over her chest and reveals a light in the shape of a feather.

[Allyzedl]

"Bleerie, I haven't heard anything about there being planars in the Undermountain, and it seems that neither have any of these planars."

[Archmage1]

"Odd. That brings up another question. If you can detect our approach, by the pressure on your chest, why did Tulip not elicit the same response. Still, fun as it has been, I think we should be leaving soon. Could you look after Tulip?"

[Allyzedl]

"I have never felt that pressure sensation before, it might be unique to The Hand. As for why the woman you call Tulip didn't feel the pressure, it is quite obvious to me." Tessa then points to Tulip, "That is not the symbol of The Feathers. Do it Edgar."

Tulip begins to start moving her hands around and starts mumbling some arcane words, however nothing happens.

Tessa laughs at the woman, "Having trouble teleporting out of her imposter?"

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The party may now take actions In Combat.

[Archmage1]

"You mean to tell me that after all the effort we spent eliminating your hunters you were working for them, Tulip. Seems like a bad plan to me. Goodbye."

Anger at the betrayal flaring in her eyes, Gale fires a blast of raw power at Tulip, not even remembering to modify the effect.

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... well... very sad.
attack(1d20+10)[11] damage(8d6)[31]