Dark Tales IC

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We start off at guards of helmsbron( small town but is famous for its excellent swordsmithing)who have been tasked with guiding the merchant train a few weeks to the larger town if Hindal to bring profits back

As the captain is droning on about keeping the honor of your duty and always remain vigilante a thin sickly man softly tries to intrude into the speech from behind him

Spoiler: DC 10 listen

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excu..excuse me I'm here to de..deliver the guard...mumble mumble mumble

Meanwhile.. "...always keep watch of each others backs and defend the merchants with your lives if need be...etc etc etc

[wilphe]

Gorwin listens patiently and attentively to the Captain, giving every indication that he sincerely and genuinely finds this fascinating.

(1d20)[9] Listen +6

[ClericalTank]

Blognaa pays a passive amount of attention to the Captain with his eyes, preferring to use his ears elsewhere; if he hadn't heard this spiel a hundred times before, he's likely to hear it a hundred times more.

Upon hearing the sickly man attempting to interject with his weak human voice (Take 10: 16), Blognaa puts together "Deliver" and "Guard" into...

"Cargo here."

[DwarvenWarCorgi]

Fenix sits in the back, visibly bored despite also perusing a singed vellum tome.

Spoiler: if u can read ignan

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]Torgynn the Salamanders Big Book of Interspecies Erotica and Open Caldera BBQ

His red/orange hair waves in an unseen breeze, he shifts uneasily in his armor as if it itches in funny places, the buckler on his arm has the twin flames of Kossuth inlaid in copper, and a wicked looking one handed scythe hangs from his side.

[Saunderson]

Barnabas pays no real mind to anything the Captain is saying, given the fact he's only really here for the gold. He's done numerous jobs just like this before. They're usually cut and dry.

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Spoiler: gorwin

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your rapt attention to the speech Grant's you a +2 morale boost to saves vs fear and spot

Spoiler: everyone else

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whatever the reason you choose to not listen and instead gain a +2 on initiative as well as a +2 to intimidate for the week

The captain stops his speech having been interrupted by bologna and slowly turns to glare at the sickly Male who shrivels at the sight but in a soft voice I I have the supplies that were requested..4 ever full flagons and 4 endless rations.. I just need a signature here.. he holds out the paper and a pen and runs off as soon as its signed leaving the supplies
well..since my speech was ruined...gather your and meet up at the gates in 1 hr, I expect your best behavior on the trip

[ClericalTank]

...since my speech was ruined...

Blognaa rolls his eyes as he turns for the door, giving a silent nod to everyone else who was quite obviously not paying attention...not that they'd pay attention now, at any rate.

Blognaa then heads to his quarters and collects his things, making sure to check his recently procured scythe for imperfections and his trusty club for splinters. Then he makes one final if hasty inspection of his armor before heading to the gates.

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Spoiler: time skip

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just realized there like nothing to do before leaving so unless someone needs or wants something away we go

As the hour passes and the squad meet up with their gear and new supplies (yay magic) the leader of the caravan approaches
so you must be the group guarding us? Have no worries we make this trip all the time with no troubles so just relax and enjoy the easy work..by the way whom is the leader if the need arises?
He waits patiently for a response before calling for load up

[wilphe]

Gorwin takes the opportunity for a decent meal and a little win before heading to the gate.

by the way whom is the leader if the need arises?

I don't think that has been established

Gorwin is tall for an elf and fairly thin with bluey-silver eyes and quiet amber eyes under a wide hat. Currently he is clad in chocolate brown leathers and carrying a bow

[DwarvenWarCorgi]

Fenix arrives at nearly the last moment. His genasi heritage is readily apparent, coal black eyes, orang/red hair that moves like flames in an unseen breeze. His banded mail armor is meticulously cleaned, and his clothing and cloak are very fashionable.

All right, all right. You can all calm down, Ihave arrived.

[Saunderson]

Barnabas arrives on time and in no rush at all. He liked keeping to plans and making sure he was on time. He ran a hand through his dark brown hair to the point where it turned from long and pulled back to nearly shaved above his ears. He cast his hazel eyes across the area taking everything. "I don't believe we've elected a 'leader' of this group." He fingered through his midlength red beard. "Should we draw straws for it? Or do it democratically?" he asked.

[wilphe]

Drawing straws is the democratic way to do it

[DwarvenWarCorgi]

OOC d20 roll for straws? High roll wins?
(1d20)[9] just in case (kinda don't want to lead though)

id prefer to just continue supporting the rest of you as needed, as an apprentice, I'm not sure my mentor would approve of me taking a leadership role I'm not ready for. But I do have presents for all, I've learned some new tricks that don't discriminate friend and foe unless you are marked as a follower or friend of kossuth. Don't worry, you don't have to go to church or anything.
Fenix hands out wooden holy symbols of kossuth to the PCs, (merchants too if I have enough, I bought 6)

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Ooc ..you could just decline being leader lol..if you hadn't said so though I was guna just pick you since your...flamboyant?

There is..4 man squad of trained (yall) 4 new hires,2 drivers/merchants , and 6 extras (family)

[DwarvenWarCorgi]

Ooc ..you could just decline being leader lol..if you hadn't said so though I was guna just pick you since your...flamboyant?

There is..4 man squad of trained (yall) 4 new hires,2 drivers/merchants , and 6 extras (family)

OOC I would and was totally planning on playing it kinda all eyes on me, but im struggling w/ some real life stuff at the moment and I'm not really feeling it, although I'll try if that's what the consensus is.


Fenix, seeing his lack of tokens, runs off to the nearest church/general store/woodcarver and grabs 10 more, unless anyone else has the twin flames displayed.

[wilphe]

Oooooookay. Thank you.

Gorwin eyes the Holy Symbol with evident scepticism and draws his straw

(1d20)[8]

[ClericalTank]

Blognaa reluctantly draws a straw, seeing little point in debate over a leader.
(1d20)[7]

[Saunderson]

Barnabas looks at the last straw. (1d20)[20] Well I suppose this wasn't the worst way to decide. OOC I'm not really familiar with using forums, how do I change my color of text? I see all the fonts and sizes, just not color.

[DwarvenWarCorgi]

Barnabas looks at the last straw. [roll0] Well I suppose this wasn't the worst way to decide. OOC I'm not really familiar with using forums, how do I change my color of text? I see all the fonts and sizes, just not color.

Just to the right of size, theres a little arrow next to the "A"

[wilphe]

All Hail Lord Barnabas.

Shall we get moving then?

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@fenix you manage to get 10 dusty symbols for 1cp ( I recall they cost but idr what) due to the lack of faith in the area and pass them to everyone whom politely if a little concerned thank you

ah I see yall have elected.. selected? Barnabas as the leader..very well if anything comes up he will have final say in the matter after everyone's input. He takes a deep breath and hollers ok folks it's time for us to move out we have a long road ahead!! aside from the 6 horses being used to pull the wagons ( which have the supplies and families) everyone is walking at a slow but steady pace

* if anyone wants to do a thing let me know

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After leaving the town and traveling for a few hours it is decided to stop for lunch at a nearby rock that is well known for being a lookout point
If anyone decides to stand watch I need spot and listen checks please ( shouldnt really matter but the time would be about 1pm) aside from the road and rock it's a tall grassy plain as far as the eye can see unaided

[wilphe]

Gorwin grabs a piece of bread and some fruit for lunch and heads out to watch, eating as he does so and staring quietly into the distance

(1d20)[3] Spot +6
(1d20)[8] Listen +6

[Saunderson]

Barnabas sits next to the supplies still wondering how it was his fault he became "leader" of this small group. He decides it best to eat a little and keep his energy up.

[finaldooms]

Spoiler: gorwin

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as you snack and get a little distracted focusing in your food you hear the rustling of grass coming from the left a bit away

The merchants quickly make small meals with obvious expertise and even make meals for the new guys who were not really prepared

[wilphe]

Gorwin will notch an arrow and try to get better idea of where it is, hopefully it's a game animal

(1d20)[12] Spot+6
(1d20)[7] Listen+6

[finaldooms]

Spoiler: gorwin!!

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Your keen eyes quickly pick out multiple animals advancing toward the unsuspecting guards and merchants about 100ft away ( but with ..partial concealment I guess? Tall grass 25%miss chance for ranged)

[wilphe]

Arm yourselves!

Gorwin will retreat back to the safety of the group and send an arrow towards one of the creatures

(1d20)[1] +3 Attack
(1d20)[7] +3 Crit
(1d8)[4] -1 Damage

(1d20)[16] Initiative +7

[finaldooms]

Arm yourselves!

Gorwin will retreat back to the safety of the group and send an arrow towards one of the creatures

[roll0] +3 Attack
[roll1] +3 Crit
[roll2] -1 Damage

[roll3] Initiative +7

Also need % roll please 1-25 misses

...I just noticed what you rolled lol..let's just say the concealment did it

[DwarvenWarCorgi]

Is the grass live or dead?

Listen (1d20-1)[18] I'm probably studying, why can't we have some quiet?
Spot whatever's got Gorwin all worked up (1d20-1)[18] honestly, elves these days.

If I'm aware,
Knock my crossbow, if I see even any inkling of moving grass, I put myself between the families and the threat.

[DwarvenWarCorgi]

Initiative (1d20)[13]