Hordes of Chaos [IC]

[Chu]

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{table]Yuri Sunstrider|Elf|Swashbuckler|3 LVL|CN|M
hp: 11/19|Init +3|Spd 30|AC/T/FF|17/13/14|Light
Melee Atk -> |+5 dual sickles|dmg: 1d6+3(x2)|||Spot: +2|
|+7 sickle|dmg: 1d6+3|||Listen: +2|
Ranged Atk ->|+6 longbow|dmg: 1d8|
Saves ->|Fort +3|Ref +5|Will +1|
STR 13|DEX 17|CON 10|INT 14|WIS 10| CHA 8[/table]

Giving a thankful nod to Franklin as about half of his wounds close up, still nursing his wounds.

Due to his condition, he's not his usual trouncey self. Not used to such vicious wounds, he doesn't want to risk reopening them. Once they reach the town, though, he seems to be a bit revitalized, perhaps reassured by the safety of the town walls. As they approach the inn, Yuri sort of drifts away from the group.

"I think a traipse is in order,
I shan't be far away.
Shout my name if you need me,
I'll come straight away."


Drawing a sickle, he casually twirls it around his index finger, whistling to himself as he strolls casually along the streets, despite the hour.

[Ayrynthyn]

Ryesean Dor

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{table]{colsp=5}Ryesean Dor|{colsp=2}Med|{colsp=4}Human|{colsp=7}Cavalier 3
{colsp=18}
{colsp=3}

HP

|{colsp=2}

Move

|{colsp=2}

Init

|{colsp=3}

AC/T/FF

|{colsp=8}Armor & Shield
{colsp=3}

13/27

|{colsp=2}

20

|{colsp=2}

-

|{colsp=3}

18/10/18

|{colsp=8}Splint & H Shield
{colsp=18}

{colsp=3}

STR

|{colsp=3}

DEX

|{colsp=3}

CON

|{colsp=3}

INT

|{colsp=3}

WIS

|{colsp=3}

CHA

{colsp=3}

15 (+2)

|{colsp=3}

10 (-)

|{colsp=3}

14 (+2)

|{colsp=3}

12 (+1)

|{colsp=3}

8 (-1)

|{colsp=3}

13 (+1)

{colsp=18}
{colsp=6}

Fort +5

|{colsp=6}

Ref +1

|{colsp=6}

Will +0

{colsp=18}
{colsp=5}Melee Attack +5|{colsp=13}(+3 BAB; +2 Str)

1h

|{colsp=4}Bastardsword +1|

+7

|{colsp=3}

1d10+3

|{colsp=3}

19/20x2

|{colsp=6}+1 Magic; +1 Weap Focus

2h

|{colsp=4}Bastardsword +1|

+7

|{colsp=3}

1d10+4

|{colsp=3}

19/20x2

|{colsp=6}+1 Magic; +1 Weap Focus

1h

|{colsp=4}(Mounted) Lance|

+6

|{colsp=3}

1d8+2

|{colsp=3}

x3

|{colsp=6}+1 Weap Focus; 10'Reach

2h

|{colsp=4}Lance |

+6

|{colsp=3}

1d8+3

|{colsp=3}

x3

|{colsp=6}+1 Weap Focus;10'Reach

1h

|{colsp=4}Heavy Mace |

+5

|{colsp=3}

1d8+2

|{colsp=3}

x2

|{colsp=6}
{colsp=18}
{colsp=5}Range Attack +3|{colsp=13}(+3 BAB; +0 Dex)

.

|{colsp=4} ||{colsp=3} |{colsp=3} |{colsp=6}
{colsp=18}
{colsp=18}Skills
{colsp=6}Spot -1|{colsp=6}Listen -1|{colsp=6}Search +1
{colsp=6}Ride +8|{colsp=6}Handle Animal +6|{colsp=6}Diplomacy +9
{colsp=18}
{colsp=18}Abilities
{colsp=18}

• Can function up to -3 HP (modified DieHard... -1/Level)

[*]Aura of Protection[/list]
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Charity (Pack Mule)

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{table] Name| race| class| LVL 3 | LG |size
hp: #/# | | Spd | AC/T/FF | 14/10/13 | armor
Melee Atk |+4 | dmg 1d4+3| Ranged Atk |+0 Daggers | dmg:
SV | Fort +# | Ref +# | Wil +#||
STR # | DEX # | CON # | INT # | WIS # | CHA #
Skills|Spot +#|Listen+#|extra|extra|extra[/table]

Ryesean glances back and sees Franklin and Yuri, not following him, but heading toward Kevans shoppe as well and sighs in relief. Turning his attention back to the door, the cavalier does his best sneaky rogue glance left then right. "You Kevan?? ...We've a special delivery from the merchant Augmer from the city of Kabob. Very secret stuff. He said we couldn't peek in the crates." and the knight gives an overly dramatic mouth agape wink.

[crimson77]

"Dos, bring in the stuff. Darm Augmer, alwayssending stuff so late. Lets get the stuff off the street." The door swings open and a small gnome stands there in a smock and a night cap. As he sees that you do not immediately jump at action, "Whats you waiting for, it to get any later? I got some sleeping to do."

[oliana0]

Franklin

"I'd much rather be inside enjoying some supper and heading to bed, too." Franklin says as he arrives. "What's the best way to get this stuff in? You got a loading area? Or do we gotta carry crates by hand?"

[crimson77]

"You got to bring the cart around back and unload into the back room."

You bring the cart around and park it near the rear of the store. After some heavy lifting and dragging you manage to get the crates into the back room without too much trouble. "You can keep or sell the cart and mul as your tip. If there is nothing else, I have a warm bed that is calling my name."

[Ayrynthyn]

Ryesean looks around at his companions quite perplexed. "Err...um, as i understood it, there were to be some 'Fox pelts'" >wink wink< "that we were to pick up as part of the trade. Did you not have an arrangement with Alimard from Buffle City??"

[crimson77]

The gnome sleepily looks at Ryesean, "Where is Buffle City? I do not know a Alimard. The only arrangement I have is with Amier from kutur and he usually does not want fox pelts but rather winter lion pelts. Well you can take 10 fox pelts down to him, they are a silver a piece. I do not have any winter lion pelts through."

[Wildboy]

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{table] Seth Blackmourn | Human| Necro Sorcerer| LVL 3 | CN |MED
hp: 9/9 | Init +3 | Spd 30 | AC/T/FF | 10/10/10 | Monks Outfit modified
Melee Atk |+0 | N/A | Ranged Atk |+0 Daggers | dmg: 1d4
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +1 | Wil +4||
STR 10 | DEX 16 | CON 14 | INT 13 | WIS 8 | CHA 12
[/table]
{table] GranShaw|owl| familiar| LVL 3 | - |tiny
hp: 6/6 |3d8 | 2/(fly) 8 | AC/T/FF | 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14 |--
Talons |+5 | 1d4-3| Ranged Atk |- | -
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +5 | Wil +2||
Str 4|Dex 17|Con 10|Int 2|Wis 14|Cha 4
Skills|Spot +6|Listen+14|Move Silently +17|alertness|weapon finesse
[/table]

Spells
{table]Level 0 | Level 1
6/6 | 6/6
Detect Magic | Ray of Enfeeblement
Read Magic | Identify
Disrupt Undead | Chill Touch
Touch of Fatigue |
Prestidigitation |
[/table]

Seth watches the group move to and fro from the tavern then to the shop across the street. He gives a nod to Ryesean as he waves to him. Seth's attention returns to the green orb. Frustrated that he couldn't decipher its potential by mere investigation he pulls from his pouch a small black pearl. Mumbling a few words of power the pearl dissolves in his hand and the weave slowly whispers the secrets to the orb.(identify)

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{table]Concentration|1d20+7|Knowledge Arcana|1d20+8
Spellcraft|1d20+8|Use Magic Device|1d20+3
Bluff|1d20+8||
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GranShaw(Owl)
Size/Type: Tiny Animal
Hit Dice: 3d8 (12 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Armor Class: 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-11
Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Full Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Space/Reach: 2½ ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: —
Special Qualities: Low-light vision
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 4, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +14, Move Silently +17, Spot +6*
Feats: Alertness, Weapon FinesseB
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating:
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 2 HD (Small)
Level Adjustment: —

[oliana0]

Franklin

Franklin snickers at Ryesean's attempt to be discreet. "Yeah, we want the lion's pelts. When do you expect them in?"

[crimson77]

The gnome looks annoyed with the continued questioning this late at night. "*mumble mumble*so tired*mumble mumble* Ah, well there havn't been any for months. I have not seen the hunters since the last storm came rolling in. There is a cabin to the north about a 3 day journey, not one that you could bring a cart, they use it as a base camp for their hunting. If you are looking for pelt there is where you would want to inquire. That is all I know. As for me it is bed time. Come tomorrow if you want to purchase some goods." With that the Gnome slams and bars the door.

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I am assuming you will rest and do other things first, but you can go north to find the cabin or you can just return to Kutur and tell Amier that there was no pelts, or you can do something completely different. Do not feel that you must travel north to the cabin, it is just one option of many.

[Ayrynthyn]

Ryesean Dor

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{table]{colsp=5}Ryesean Dor|{colsp=2}Med|{colsp=4}Human|{colsp=7}Cavalier 3
{colsp=18}
{colsp=3}

HP

|{colsp=2}

Move

|{colsp=2}

Init

|{colsp=3}

AC/T/FF

|{colsp=8}Armor & Shield
{colsp=3}

13/27

|{colsp=2}

20

|{colsp=2}

-

|{colsp=3}

18/10/18

|{colsp=8}Splint & H Shield
{colsp=18}

{colsp=3}

STR

|{colsp=3}

DEX

|{colsp=3}

CON

|{colsp=3}

INT

|{colsp=3}

WIS

|{colsp=3}

CHA

{colsp=3}

15 (+2)

|{colsp=3}

10 (-)

|{colsp=3}

14 (+2)

|{colsp=3}

12 (+1)

|{colsp=3}

8 (-1)

|{colsp=3}

13 (+1)

{colsp=18}
{colsp=6}

Fort +5

|{colsp=6}

Ref +1

|{colsp=6}

Will +0

{colsp=18}
{colsp=5}Melee Attack +5|{colsp=13}(+3 BAB; +2 Str)

1h

|{colsp=4}Bastardsword +1|

+7

|{colsp=3}

1d10+3

|{colsp=3}

19/20x2

|{colsp=6}+1 Magic; +1 Weap Focus

2h

|{colsp=4}Bastardsword +1|

+7

|{colsp=3}

1d10+4

|{colsp=3}

19/20x2

|{colsp=6}+1 Magic; +1 Weap Focus

1h

|{colsp=4}(Mounted) Lance|

+6

|{colsp=3}

1d8+2

|{colsp=3}

x3

|{colsp=6}+1 Weap Focus; 10'Reach

2h

|{colsp=4}Lance |

+6

|{colsp=3}

1d8+3

|{colsp=3}

x3

|{colsp=6}+1 Weap Focus;10'Reach

1h

|{colsp=4}Heavy Mace |

+5

|{colsp=3}

1d8+2

|{colsp=3}

x2

|{colsp=6}
{colsp=18}
{colsp=5}Range Attack +3|{colsp=13}(+3 BAB; +0 Dex)

.

|{colsp=4} ||{colsp=3} |{colsp=3} |{colsp=6}
{colsp=18}
{colsp=18}Skills
{colsp=6}Spot -1|{colsp=6}Listen -1|{colsp=6}Search +1
{colsp=6}Ride +8|{colsp=6}Handle Animal +6|{colsp=6}Diplomacy +9
{colsp=18}
{colsp=18}Abilities
{colsp=18}

• Can function up to -3 HP (modified DieHard... -1/Level)

[*]Aura of Protection[/list]
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Charity (Pack Mule)

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{table] Name| race| class| LVL 3 | LG |size
hp: #/# | | Spd | AC/T/FF | 14/10/13 | armor
Melee Atk |+4 | dmg 1d4+3| Ranged Atk |+0 Daggers | dmg:
SV | Fort +# | Ref +# | Wil +#||
STR # | DEX # | CON # | INT # | WIS # | CHA #
Skills|Spot +#|Listen+#|extra|extra|extra[/table]

Ryesean looks at the barred door and tilts his head quizzically. He then turns to the group and shrugs. Making his way over to the cart, he extracts the small barrel of wine. With some significant effort he finally extracts the plug. Rummaging through they groups cooking gear he grabs 4 of the wooden cups, ad fills them. Wincing in pain he holds his ribs as hops onto the cart. Sitting upon the cart with his legs dangling off the back he raises his cup o wine to the group and in a tone of subdued disappointment exclaims "To success?!"

The cavalier gazes for a long moment into his cup, and then throws it back, letting its warmth sit in the back of his throat. "Well friends... it seems we are at a cross roads. Aimer has asked for Winter lion pelts, and we have none. We can return, collect our 50 gold and be done with it. We can travel north, and see if these hunters have any to barter for. Of this, of course, there is no guarantee." Filling his cup once again, the cavalier glances back into the cart upon the sleeping would be squire. "I'll be the first to admit our first foray into battle was less than inspired. I may not be the most observant, nor the most seasoned warrior, but that chance encounter... The orcs should have bolted. And i know, master franklin, that you disapprove of my use of Temperance in that battle. You think i threw away her life. You should know that that mare has... had seen more battle, and faced down stronger more numerable foes on her own than i can recount. She was a far more skilled warrior than i, and had i ordered her from the battle... i do not believe she would have complied. Could i trade places with her, i would without hesitation." The cavalier folds his hands infront of his face, bows his head slightly and swallows hard. Taking another gulp of wine, he scans the group once again. "...i just. I keep replaying that battle over and over in my mind. The discipline thos orcs showed. Even in the face of death, maintaining the presence of mind to fire bomb the wagon. To not loose their nerve and take all those lives. I have never seen or heard of it's like. I've known veteran warriors who've lost their nerve in comperable circumstances." Ryesean sighs deep, and drains his remaining wine.

"Whelp... we can continue on together or we can part ways. I have additioal buisess i need to attend to in the morning, but i would hope that shouldnt take more than a few hours. I've promised to take the boy under my wing, but im not sure thats for the best. There's the matter of the Gypsy crates. The law of salvage is on our side, and as a squire the boy owns nothig of his own. I dont beleive that is the most honorable act, but they would be ours by right as are the mules. So what say you?"

[crimson77]

Inn stays are 1 gold per night and meals are around 4 silver per day. What do you guys want to do?

[Wildboy]

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{table] Seth Blackmourn | Human| Necro Sorcerer| LVL 3 | CN |MED
hp: 9/9 | Init +3 | Spd 30 | AC/T/FF | 10/10/10 | Monks Outfit modified
Melee Atk |+0 | N/A | Ranged Atk |+0 Daggers | dmg: 1d4
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +1 | Wil +4||
STR 10 | DEX 16 | CON 14 | INT 13 | WIS 8 | CHA 12
[/table]
{table] GranShaw|owl| familiar| LVL 3 | - |tiny
hp: 6/6 |3d8 | 2/(fly) 8 | AC/T/FF | 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14 |--
Talons |+5 | 1d4-3| Ranged Atk |- | -
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +5 | Wil +2||
Str 4|Dex 17|Con 10|Int 2|Wis 14|Cha 4
Skills|Spot +6|Listen+14|Move Silently +17|alertness|weapon finesse
[/table]

Spells
{table]Level 0 | Level 1
6/6 | 6/6
Detect Magic | Ray of Enfeeblement
Read Magic | Identify
Disrupt Undead | Chill Touch
Touch of Fatigue |
Prestidigitation |
[/table]

"i'll go where ever the travel takes me. It doesn't hurt to earn some expense money along the way. Speaking with the weave is an expensive and tiring job." Seth takes the cup of wine from Ryesean and swirls it contents as he stares absently at the cup. "I would like a better look at these winter wolves, though I suggest going to the camp and hunting them ourselves to earn a decent wage. Thats just my two copper pieces."

"For those of you who are interested, this orb is an orb of healing. It is also able to be recharged with healing magics. Since I am unable to conjure up any magic of that type it is useless to me."

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{table]Concentration|1d20+7|Knowledge Arcana|1d20+8
Spellcraft|1d20+8|Use Magic Device|1d20+3
Bluff|1d20+8||
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GranShaw(Owl)
Size/Type: Tiny Animal
Hit Dice: 3d8 (12 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Armor Class: 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-11
Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Full Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Space/Reach: 2½ ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: —
Special Qualities: Low-light vision
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 4, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +14, Move Silently +17, Spot +6*
Feats: Alertness, Weapon FinesseB
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating:
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 2 HD (Small)
Level Adjustment: —

[crimson77]

After such a long day of traveling you decide to forgo the decision of what to do until after at least a nights sleep and maybe a day or two of rest. You find the Inn to be warm and comfy even through it lacks much compared to the Inns of Kutur. For the first time in over week you have a warm bed and within moments you are fast asleep.

You wake in the morning and you get the feeling that some have things to do and others do not.

What are peoples plans for this day?
[Ayr - what is Rysean's first move?]

[Chu]

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{table]Yuri Sunstrider|Elf|Swashbuckler|3 LVL|CN|M
hp: 11/19|Init +3|Spd 30|AC/T/FF|17/13/14|Light
Melee Atk -> |+5 dual sickles|dmg: 1d6+3(x2)|||Spot: +2|
|+7 sickle|dmg: 1d6+3|||Listen: +2|
Ranged Atk ->|+6 longbow|dmg: 1d8|
Saves ->|Fort +3|Ref +5|Will +1|
STR 13|DEX 17|CON 10|INT 14|WIS 10| CHA 8[/table]

Humming casually to himself, Yuri rounds the next in a series of several dozen corners, and stumbles upon his travelling companions, and Ryesean's heartfelt eulogy of his horse. In a rather poor, misunderstanding attempt to pick up the mood, the elf waltzes forward cheerfully.

Chin up, dear boy,
For all is not lost!
Your beast can be replaced
At a negligible cost."

Patting the young knight's shoulder, he takes a deep swig of the glass he presumes is his, licking his lips of the refreshment.

"Until the morning, friends!
I hope your evenings have pleasant ends."

Waltzing off to the inn, he turns in for the night, deciding to get an early rest to ease his wounds.

Come the morning, having missed the earlier conversations, he casually inquires as to the group's next move.

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Eugh... so much work lately... sorry for the crummy/slow posts, guys...

[oliana0]

Franklin

"Way I see it is, we only got paid for half the trip, if that. And I thought the pelts were in exchange for the crates. Don't know what the deal is with Amier and the gnome here, but we gave 'em the crates but got nothing in return. Since we delivered goods that were supposed to be in exchange for some pelts, we should get either the pelts or money equal to the pelts. Anyone know what a winter lion's pelt is going for these days?"

OOC, not secret herein:

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Okay, reread the intro and it sounded like we should have gotten pelts in exchange for the crates. As I am currently studying for the business law part of CPA exam, I say the group has upheld their part of a contract and the gnome here needs to complete the contract or be in breach of contract and may be liable for damages. Because the gnome does not have pelts available to comeplete the contract, Franklin would be willing to accept cash damages in the amount of the fair market value of the pelts plus any additional cost of acquiring them that the group may incur as liquidating damages.

Heh.

[Wildboy]

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{table] Seth Blackmourn | Human| Necro Sorcerer| LVL 3 | CN |MED
hp: 9/9 | Init +3 | Spd 30 | AC/T/FF | 10/10/10 | Monks Outfit modified
Melee Atk |+0 | N/A | Ranged Atk |+0 Daggers | dmg: 1d4
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +1 | Wil +4||
STR 10 | DEX 16 | CON 14 | INT 13 | WIS 8 | CHA 12
[/table]
{table] GranShaw|owl| familiar| LVL 3 | - |tiny
hp: 6/6 |3d8 | 2/(fly) 8 | AC/T/FF | 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14 |--
Talons |+5 | 1d4-3| Ranged Atk |- | -
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +5 | Wil +2||
Str 4|Dex 17|Con 10|Int 2|Wis 14|Cha 4
Skills|Spot +6|Listen+14|Move Silently +17|alertness|weapon finesse
[/table]

Spells
{table]Level 0 | Level 1
6/6 | 6/6
Detect Magic | Ray of Enfeeblement
Read Magic | Identify
Disrupt Undead | Chill Touch
Touch of Fatigue |
Prestidigitation |
[/table]

"We were told to purchase the pelts from the gnome. He gave us ten of them and we did not even need to purchase them. We were also told we could receive a fair wage of 50 gold fer each pelt. I suggest traveling north to the cabin and obtain some more. I think it will be rather....entertaining.

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{table]Concentration|1d20+7|Knowledge Arcana|1d20+8
Spellcraft|1d20+8|Use Magic Device|1d20+3
Bluff|1d20+8||
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GranShaw(Owl)
Size/Type: Tiny Animal
Hit Dice: 3d8 (12 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Armor Class: 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-11
Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Full Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Space/Reach: 2½ ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: —
Special Qualities: Low-light vision
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 4, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +14, Move Silently +17, Spot +6*
Feats: Alertness, Weapon FinesseB
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating:
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 2 HD (Small)
Level Adjustment: —

[crimson77]

Gathering Info

[Lion Pelts: DC 5]

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After poking around in the tavern and listening to a few stories you hear of a hunters lodge 70 miles to the north (about a four day journey). No one has seen the hunters since before the last storm over a month now. However, there is no reason to be concerned because the hunters often will spend months cooped up on their lodge hunting northern lions.

There is a trail north to the lodge that is fairly easy to find. The trail is not fit for a wagon to travel up and can be dangerous.

[Northern Lions; DC 6]

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Northern Lions are dangerous and claim the lives of many travelers who are unprepared. The men who hunt these lions are often the roughest men and many do not return but are lost to both the harsh winters and the dangerous lions.

The lion pelts are best taken during the winter when the coats are the thickest and warmest.

[Ayr]

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Remembering the conversation in the bar, you are to look for a house with a broken star on the front door. After wondering around the town a little bit you notice a house with a broken star on the front. You can see smoke exiting the chimney but there are no tracks in the snow up to the front door.

[crimson77]

The next morning, after gathering any supplies that you might need, you head north on your four day journey. The first three days pass quickly, the only company you see are the fearful deer that run at the first sight of you. You cannot get close to even get a decent shot off if you tried to hunt them. On the fourth day, the stark black-and-white of the wintry forest is broken by a splash of color in the landscape toward the left. A man’s body sits upright but slumped against a tree. Around him, the snow is stained a brilliant red.

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[oliana0]

Franklin

Franklin notes quietly, "Seth, can you get your owl to check out the view from above to see if there's anything dangerous nearby?"

stats:

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{table] Franklin| Halfing| Druid| LVL 3 | CN |Small
hp: 24/24 | | Spd 20| AC/T/FF | 15/13/13 | leather
Melee Atk |+3 staff | dmg: 1d4 | Ranged |+6 sling | dmg: 1d3
SV | Fort +4 | Ref +4 | Wil +6||
STR 10 | DEX 15 | CON 14 | INT 14 | WIS 15 | CHA 8
Skills|Spot +4|Listen+6|extra|extra|extra
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Olin
{table] Olin| Riding Dog| Animal| 4HD | N |Med
hp: 26/26 | | Spd 40| AC/T/FF | 19/13/16 | armor
Melee Atk |+6 bite | dmg: 1d8+4 | | |
SV | Fort +6 | Ref +7 | Wil +4||
STR 16 | DEX 16 | CON 15 | INT 2 | WIS 12 | CHA 6
Skills|Spot +5|Listen+7|Jump +8|Swim +4|Survival +2
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[Wildboy]

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{table] Seth Blackmourn | Human| Necro Sorcerer| LVL 3 | CN |MED
hp: 9/9 | Init +3 | Spd 30 | AC/T/FF | 10/10/10 | Monks Outfit modified
Melee Atk |+0 | N/A | Ranged Atk |+0 Daggers | dmg: 1d4
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +1 | Wil +4||
STR 10 | DEX 16 | CON 14 | INT 13 | WIS 8 | CHA 12
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{table] GranShaw|owl| familiar| LVL 3 | - |tiny
hp: 6/6 |3d8 | 2/(fly) 8 | AC/T/FF | 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14 |--
Talons |+5 | 1d4-3| Ranged Atk |- | -
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +5 | Wil +2||
Str 4|Dex 17|Con 10|Int 2|Wis 14|Cha 4
Skills|Spot +6|Listen+14|Move Silently +17|alertness|weapon finesse
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Spells
{table]Level 0 | Level 1
6/6 | 6/6
Detect Magic | Ray of Enfeeblement
Read Magic | Identify
Disrupt Undead | Chill Touch
Touch of Fatigue |
Prestidigitation |
[/table]

Nodding to Franklin he whispers quietly to the bird "Warn." With a nudge of his shoulder he sets the owl to flight. He then moves to the body and checks to see if the person is living or dead and to what caused it's injuries.

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{table]Concentration|1d20+7|Knowledge Arcana|1d20+8
Spellcraft|1d20+8|Use Magic Device|1d20+3
Bluff|1d20+8||
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GranShaw(Owl)
Size/Type: Tiny Animal
Hit Dice: 3d8 (12 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Armor Class: 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-11
Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Full Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Space/Reach: 2½ ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: —
Special Qualities: Low-light vision
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 4, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +14, Move Silently +17, Spot +6*
Feats: Alertness, Weapon FinesseB
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating:
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 2 HD (Small)
Level Adjustment: —

[crimson77]

The dead man by the tree is certainly dead. He appears to have died from blood loss from a deep bite mark on his right shoulder. There was a bandage covering the bite mark but it appears that the bandage was ripped off opening the wound. Frozen blood stains the mans cheeks, the origin seems to have come from the man's ears. A bloody dagger lies next to the man.

If you search the body

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You find nothing but bloody clothing, 7 silver, and the dagger

[Wildboy]

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{table] Seth Blackmourn | Human| Necro Sorcerer| LVL 3 | CN |MED
hp: 9/9 | Init +3 | Spd 30 | AC/T/FF | 10/10/10 | Monks Outfit modified
Melee Atk |+0 | N/A | Ranged Atk |+0 Daggers | dmg: 1d4
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +1 | Wil +4||
STR 10 | DEX 16 | CON 14 | INT 13 | WIS 8 | CHA 12
[/table]
{table] GranShaw|owl| familiar| LVL 3 | - |tiny
hp: 6/6 |3d8 | 2/(fly) 8 | AC/T/FF | 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14 |--
Talons |+5 | 1d4-3| Ranged Atk |- | -
SV | Fort +2 | Ref +5 | Wil +2||
Str 4|Dex 17|Con 10|Int 2|Wis 14|Cha 4
Skills|Spot +6|Listen+14|Move Silently +17|alertness|weapon finesse
[/table]

Spells
{table]Level 0 | Level 1
6/6 | 6/6
Detect Magic | Ray of Enfeeblement
Read Magic | Identify
Disrupt Undead | Chill Touch
Touch of Fatigue |
Prestidigitation |
[/table]

Seth searches the body and removes the silver and dagger from the body and
places it in a pile next to the body. He then examines more closely the bite marks. Pulling out his dagger he digs into the wound to see if any foreign objects are in the cut. Hearing no sound from his owl he clicks his teeth calling the bird back to his side.

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{table]Concentration|1d20+7|Knowledge Arcana|1d20+8
Spellcraft|1d20+8|Use Magic Device|1d20+3
Bluff|1d20+8||
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GranShaw(Owl)
Size/Type: Tiny Animal
Hit Dice: 3d8 (12 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
Armor Class: 17 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-11
Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Full Attack: Talons +5 melee (1d4-3)
Space/Reach: 2½ ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: —
Special Qualities: Low-light vision
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 4, Dex 17, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +14, Move Silently +17, Spot +6*
Feats: Alertness, Weapon FinesseB
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating:
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 2 HD (Small)
Level Adjustment: —

[oliana0]

Franklin

Franklin moves forward and assists Seth with his examination. Just before Seth starts digging around in the wounds, Franklin looks at the bites to determine if he can recognize what caused the bite marks.

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KnowledgeNature - (1d20+6)[12]

[crimson77]

As Seth examines the body more closely, he notices that the dagger must have been used to pierce the ears but it is most likely that the individual bled to death from reopening the bite mark on his shoulder. Franklin has a hard time telling what created the wound, the flesh seems to have been torn by jagged teeth making the wound very hard to heal.

Yuri:

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As you watch from a distance, you get the feeling that something is watching you. You quickly whip around but only catch glimpse of something in the corner of your eyes. Then suddenly, you start to hear whispers, "Kill the halfling, he is an easy target....attack the knight, he will not harm you....the eagle stalks at midnight..." that continue as if someone is is whispering in your ear.

[Make a saving throw roll: will]

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[Your roll < 13]

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Take 1d3 wisdom damage - (1d3)[2] and the whispers intensify

[Your roll > 13]

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The whispers continue but you are able to keep from acting upon them

[oliana0]

Franklin

"Olin, smell, track." Franklin points to the body when he says smell, waits for Olin to smell the body and then adds the track command.

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Track - (1d20+5)[23]
*grumble*, so, upon re-reading, the survival ranks don't help Olin with his tracking ability because it's a Wisdom check. :(

[crimson77]

As franklin gets ready for olin to start tracking, he sees the man's trail of foot prints right there in the snow. It appears that the man was traveling in the opposite direction you are now heading. There is only one set of footprints, the man's. You realize that by continuing on the trail you will converge on the dead man's tracks in 100 feet.

[Chu]

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{table]Yuri Sunstrider|Elf|Swashbuckler|3 LVL|CN|M
hp: 14/19|Init +3|Spd 30|AC/T/FF|17/13/14|Light
Melee Atk -> |+5 dual sickles|dmg: 1d6+3(x2)|||Spot: +2|
|+7 sickle|dmg: 1d6+3|||Listen: +2|
Ranged Atk ->|+6 longbow|dmg: 1d8|
Saves ->|Fort +3|Ref +5|Will +1|
STR 13|DEX 17|CON 10|INT 14|WIS 10| CHA 8[/table]

Seeming much more relaxed to be back outside once more, Yuri doesn't appear very distressed at the dead body nearby. Giving it not much more than a cursory glance, he waltzes off further down the road and a bit to the side, humming to himself happily. (Roughly M2)

Turning around suddenly on his heel, the elf scans the surroundings, hands instinctively going to his hips.

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Drawing his sickles hesitantly, the swashbuckler's hair seems to bristle.
"Friends! I'm beset upon!
My mind is assaulted by magics and charm;
To arms, all y'all,
For this power wishes us harm!"

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Trying to spot the caster, focusing on what he saw "out of the corner of his eye":
Spot: (See OOC thread)

[crimson77]

You all look around as to where Yuri is trying to see, but even he seems to be unable to figure out what he saw and where he saw it.

[oliana0]

Franklin

"Olin, over here." Franklin moves toward the area Yuri gestured to and calls Olin over to see if he can smell anything the group can't see.

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Olin can smell something that's has a scent, within 30' and know its direction as a move action. 60' downwind, 15' upwind. Longer if the creature smells lots.