Finding your Path (IC)

[Roland Deschain]

Roland finally saunters outside and walks up to the lady So, what do we kill to get some answers around here? Who took your husband? And why are you trusting a freak with a name like Shadowtongue? That just seems like you are asking for trouble...by the way, my name is Roland!

[Thistle]

Arwel laughs heartily. "One could also ask the question of why trust a man whose name is obviously not what he says."

[Gmmaster42]

Lauriel's eyes flash with anger to Roland. You will kill no one. Her voice is filled with venom and anger. If I knew who did it, I would tell you. I suggest you not do anything stupid, human. We may be in way over our heads, and if you do anything to endanger this hunt... Her hand moves so fast you barely notice it, a dagger seemingly magically appearing in her hand and against Roland's throat. You will have to answer to ME. As she puts the emphasis on the last word she pushes the dagger against Roland's throat. Then she takes the dagger away, as fast as it came. She storms out the door of the tavern, and before she slams the door shut she says with the same intensity, I'll be at the docks.

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I'll roll some dice I guess. [roll= Intimidate]1d20+7[/roll]

[Gmmaster42]

((Sorry about the double post, but the roll didn't work.))

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Intimidate - (1d20+7)[8]

[Roland Deschain]

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(1d20+2)[3]
Yikes, this could be bad

Roland reels back from Lauriel, stunned at her outburst. Good lord that was insane even by my standards. I'll go check the countryside around the town out. Isolated areas are always good for keeping captives.

[NotCC]

Well Roland, your just great at making friends, aren't you.

[Guancyto]

"Well, I guess now we know she can take care of herself," Mull hops down from his chair.

"Let's get to work, we can make fun of Frank's luck with women later. And by 'later,' I mean 'on the way.' Arwel, you were talking about some sources of information? You and Shadowtongue have been here longest, so anyone who isn't helping scout for outlying camps should probably follow your leads."

[Quxelopqr]

Terry laughs and adds "I think she likes you, Roland."

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch seems grim as he watches the elf maidens reaction, and his hand went to his sword almost as quickly as her blade went to Rolands throat This doesn't help anyone, you elves and your foolish pride, if you care about the fate of this mission you should not threaten your allies, or all this will have no purpose! He snarls out, outraged at the elf's outburst, how they ever got anything done with their pride and their honor he would never know.

[Gmmaster42]

The other patrons are amazed by the display of anger by Lauriel. The barkeep is standing there with his mouth wide open. The bar soon goes back to business as usual.

[Thistle]

Lauriel's actions were quite suprising to Arwel but what caught his attention before the knife was her use of the word hunt. He would have used the word search if looking for a loved one. Hunt implied more interest in the kidnappers. That, and the fact that she had spoken to Shadowtongue alone nearly shouted that she knew more about her husband's capture then she was letting on. He would have to trend carefully around her. ((Sense Motive on her recent actions (1d20+4)[12] ))
"Those wishing to stay in town but not follow the Lady Lauriel may feel free to come with me to the markets. I will return here with any information I can find in about three to five hours." With any luck I'll also find a merchant heading to Amn as well he thinks as he looks around for those that will follow him and then exits the tavern.

[Gmmaster42]

((You know that she's hiding something. She hasn't told you everything. You don't know exactly what it could be, but you know there's something she hasn't told you. I'll wait to see what others do before going ahead with descriptions of the outside.))

[Sir Shadow]

I think my best bet would be in the market as well... there are a few reliable people I think I could persuade into giving me some information... if there's any to be found.

Shadowtongue swiftly followed Arwel out of the tavern.

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch, still angry at the elf maiden, was nonetheless still committed to finding her husband, Helm had guided him to this path, and he would be damned if he would not take it because the foolish actions of a she-elf. I will go with Arwel as well, the merchant district sounds like it might contain some useful information. and perhaps I can glean some information as to what shadowtongues and Lauriel's little "conversation" had been about.

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I suppose I'll do a sense motive check too (1d20+1)[16]

[Sir Shadow]

(( bah, what the heck? Sense Motive - (1d20+5)[16]

[Gmmaster42]

((Gretch, you also realize that she's hiding something. You also realize that she was anxious and almost a totally different person when she came back in from the talk with Shadowtongue, based on her actions. Also, she used the word hunt. You think that might be a little strange word to use in this situation.))
((Shadowtongue, you know that she is hiding something for the reason she already told you, but it may be something more. Otherwise, you get the same gist of the same situation as Gretch.))

On the Streets

Gretch, Shadowtongue, and Arwel go together onto the streets. Since it's the middle of the day, many people are running around from one place to another. The shops aren't on this street, but you notice that many people are going to the streets that go to the left off the street you're on. As you get closer, you recognize the tell-tale signs that the next street over begins the market area. People all over the street give Gretch strange looks. Some even mutter words to themselves before moving along.

[NotCC]

I will go with Roland. My skills would be put to better use looking outside the city.

[Roland Deschain]

Roland heads out to the fringes of town with the other party members who choose to come. He then begins to search the surrounding countryside for signs of unusual activity.

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a multitude of rolls to aid in my searching
Knowledge Geography:(1d20+2)[12]
Search:(1d20)[1]
Survival(tracking):(1d20+5)[10]
Spot:(1d20+7)[15]
Gather Information:[roll]1d20[/roll]

also Sense Motive on the Elf Maiden
(1d20+1)[10]

[Gmmaster42]

Outskirts of Luskan

Roland finds through asking around that many people have come through the gates over the last few days. The sea is to the west, with ships sailing in and out. The wall of the city is a solid stone wall, thick, twenty feet high and strong. You might be able to get over it, but the watch is there and it would take a of work to do. Trying to find the right tracks will be impossible with the amount of prints. The land outside the city is fairly flat and barren, and since it is fall in the North, snow will likely fall within a month or two. The guards standing at the gate and on top are alert to danger. They likely wouldn't let anyone in after dark at all.

((With your sense motive, you know that she is generally concerned with her husband's welfare and wants to get him back in any way she can. If you want a more descriptive answer from the gather information, you will need to ask someone a more specific question.))

[Sir Shadow]

(( I'll just do some quotes for before hand.
spot - (1d20+3)[5]
search - (1d20+10)[12]
listen - (1d20+3)[18]
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* post roll count doesn't match database

[Sir Shadow]

(( grr... messed up Knowledge Local - (1d20+5)[16] ))

[Gmmaster42]

((Shadowtongue knows that the market place in Luskan is a good place to find a lot of goods, services, and information, for the right price, whether or not it's legal. However, the magistrate has no qualms about carting off innocence to jail and then the Caravel. He can hear many different conversations and other noises. He can hear a soft melody of music coming from farther down the street.))

Market Street

The Market street is a busy street. There are shops lining both sides of the street. Weapon shops, armorers, miscellaneous magic items, adventurer's items shops are just some of the kinds of stores you can see. There are even many vendors that are selling there wares in the streets, shouting out to potential buyers.

[NotCC]

My rolls for looking outside.

Spot - (1d20+2)[8]
Listen - (1d20+4)[22]
Search - (1d20)[17]
Survival - (1d20+6)[14]

[Thistle]

((Yeah shopping! and moving on
Spot (1d20)[1]
Listen (1d20)[10]
Search (1d20+6)[16]
Gather Info (1d20+8)[24]
taking (1d4+1)[3] hours))

Gretch, no offense meant but your nature might upset some people around here. I'm fairly handy with a disguise, and could probably pass you off as a halfling or gnome to the casual observer. Unless of course your pride dictates to you that such action is shameful."

((Should he agree I will take ten on the check giving a 16 total))

[Gmmaster42]

Outside the City

Yaroc, after following Roland outside, during his thorough search of the area outside the city finds a rather interesting spot of ground about 20 yards from the city towards the sea. The dirt is an odd green color and it smells horribly, like rotting flesh with bad eggs ((Make Fortitude save vs. nausea)). A green liquid is oozing from the ground. There are faint tracks in the area, a little smaller than a human's foot. It looks like there are at least sets of prints and one looks like it wasn't walking, but running. When Yaroc finds the spot, he hears something. Music, a soft melody coming from the surrounding area. It is a sad, slow melody.

Market Street

People on the street are giving Gretch very suspicious and ugly looks. During the three hours, Arwel finds a man who says he saw a couple of strange men walking the street the other night. They moved from building and looked like they were looking for something. Then they went down an alley and didn't come out.

[Sir Shadow]

((gather information - (1d20+5)[7]
taking (1d4+1)[4] hours))

Shadowtongue slowly made his way down the street towards the music playing in the distance.

((tumble - (1d20+5)[15] for fun << ))

He casually made his way through the crowds of people and vendors without incident, easily weaving passed the meandering bystanders. Without much interest, he listened to the nearby people and merchants, continually heading toward the music.

[NotCC]

((Fort save (1d20+6)[10]))

Roland be carefull this green slime smells awfull. It could be dangerous. Also do you hear that? Someone must be playing that music near by. We should warn anyone around not to get near this green stuff.

I start moving towards the sound of the music.

[Gmmaster42]

Market Street

Shadowtongue doesn't find out much of interest from his listening in on the conversations of the merchants and bystanders, but as he goes down the street, the music gets ever more defined. ((Make a listen check.))

Outside

It feels as though the music is calling out to Yaroc. It is definitely coming from the direction of the sea, where exactly he doesn't know though.

[Sir Shadow]

((Listen - (1d20+3)[10]))

[Gmmaster42]

((You can't hear exactly what it is, but something about something about the music is strangely familiar. You can tell it's coming from a wind instrument though.))

Market Street

As Shadowtongue makes his way toward the source of the beautiful music, a gust of warm wind brushes by him. It isn't forceful, but gentle. Leaves of varying fall colors blow by him in the wind.