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Post by The Lord of Blades on Dec 18, 2009 0:36:56 GMT -5
"That's enough for now." Cale steps in, seeing the worried look on Ameiko. "We'll figure out more in a bit. Rest for now. Lorania, stay with her." Cale quickly recounts what happened with the others. "We've found her, let's grab Tsuto then Ameiko and get out of here. There are only a few rooms left to check." With that Cale returns to the other rooms that are unsearched, ready to defend himself as necessary and ready to shout if there's a new threat.
(Rooms 22 and 23, in that order, if 23 looks like it has another 'goblin tunnel', Cale will not explore down the tunnel).
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Post by Kiirnodel on Dec 18, 2009 2:37:30 GMT -5
Moving around the corner, Cale passes over some debris. It looks like some broken bricks, possibly part of a broken wall (Knowledge: engineering for further information, although you can easily make your own conclusions).
The first room Cale enters looks like it may have once been used as an office of some sort, however it looks like someone has been using it as a living quarter as of late. Even more prevalent is the stench of alcohol. Among the dirty sheets and empty bottles you also find several items of note. A journal, and a backpack which has a flute, a pair of earrings and several pouches of gleaming metal dust (6 pouches of silver dust, and 8 pouches of gold dust).
The final door leads into a tunnel that dissapears into the darkness. It doesn't look like it could have been made by goblins and not recently either.
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Post by cOMMUNISMISFANCY on Dec 18, 2009 22:14:01 GMT -5
Beric sits down against the wall near Ameiko, laying the longsword quickly at his feet. He listens to the conversation, but appears to be writing once more while he waits for the others to return. His songbird flutters from his shoulder and lands on the ground near the girl, tweeting softly and dancing from one foot to the other.
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Post by The Lord of Blades on Dec 19, 2009 14:44:57 GMT -5
Cale takes the belongings and returns to the group, once back with the group he skims over the journal to see if he can find out who it belongs to and what is contained therein. He also explains what he saw to the others and that he's in no hurry to explore that tunnel given their (and his) condition.
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Post by cOMMUNISMISFANCY on Dec 19, 2009 15:11:28 GMT -5
Beric glances up from his writing as Cale enters and shows them what he found. He stands up and walks over, brushing the dust from his clothing as he does so.
"Mind if I take a look at the flute?" Beric asks as he gives it an appraising look.
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Post by Kiirnodel on Dec 19, 2009 19:03:23 GMT -5
Looking over the gear, it looks like Tsuto left it behind in that room. Looking over the journal, it is mostly filled with maps of Sandpoint and erotic drawings of a woman, however a few pages catch you attention because of the writing that accompanies them.     Journal Pages   After the circled battle map: The raid went about as planned. Few Thistletop goblins perished, and we were able to secure Tobyn’s casket with ease while the rubes were distracted by the rest. I can’t wait until the real raid. This town deserves a burning, that’s for sure.
   After the last of the second batch of maps: Ripnugget seems to favor the overwhelming land approach, but I don’t think it’s the best plan. We should get the quasit’s aid. Send her freaks up from below via the smuggling tunnel in my father’s Glassworks, and then invade from the river and from the Glassworks in smaller but more focused strikes. The rest except Bruthazmus agree, and I’m pretty sure the bugbear’s just being contrary to annoy me. My love’s too distracted with the lower chambers to make a decision. Says that once Malfeshnekor’s released and under her command, we won’t need to worry about being subtle. I hope she’s right.
   Before the last illustration depicting the woman with wings and a tail: My love seems bent on going through with it—nothing I can say convinces her of her beauty. She remains obsessed with removing what she calls her ‘celestial taint’ and replacing it with her Mother’s grace. Burning her father’s remains at the Thistletop shrine seems to have started the transformation, but I can’t say her new hand is pleasing to me. Hopefully when she offers Sandpoint to Lamashtu’s fi res, her new body won’t be as hideous. Maybe I’ll luck out. Succubi are demons too, aren’t they? Looking over the flute, Beric can quickly tell that it is well made. His training in music gives him the insight necessary to make that deduction. Malik, Jubaul, or anyone that takes a moment to look over anything that Tsuto has on him finds a shortbow, arrows, a set of tools, and a pouch of coins. [This is without taking any special actions or making any checks]
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Post by The Lord of Blades on Dec 22, 2009 4:47:28 GMT -5
Cale moves to rejoin the party while he reads over it. "Well this is shaping up to be incredibly unpleasant..." he announces as gets there. "We're done here. Time to go lock Tsuto up. All that's left is what Tsuto calls a smuggler's tunnel and frankly, if they were under Tsuto's control, I doubt anything good is waiting for us on the other end. The town guard can investigate it more. For now we have much bigger problems to deal with."
Cale makes sure Tsuto's belongings are taken from him, to not aid in any kind of escape attempts, and then offers to carry the unconscious man back to the guard house or lead the way with sword out in case of more goblins. Whichever the party would prefer. He also mentions that someone should help Lorania and Ameiko get to a safe place as well.
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Post by Cadic's Devoted on Dec 22, 2009 12:55:56 GMT -5
"Myself and Freohr would be happy to accompany the ladies to whatever safe place they might wish to go. I can carry the Lady Ameiko if she is unable to walk and Freohr will watch our backs for anything unpleasant." As he talks he calmly slips his club into its holder, and unstraps his shield from his arm, slinging it around and strapping it back in place on his back.
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Post by ladycin on Dec 22, 2009 13:53:49 GMT -5
Lorania cracks a tired smile at Malik and attempts to help him with Ameiko however she can. "I s'pose we should go ta someplace of healin', the Temple, perhaps?" She pauses to put her blades away. While sheathing her rapier she accidentally brushes the point where Tsuto jabbed her earlier, and draws a sharp breath through her teeth. "I think that we all could use some healing about now."
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Post by Kiirnodel on Dec 23, 2009 1:20:01 GMT -5
Looking over what Tsuto is carrying, Cale collects the items that appear to be of some value. There are 20 arrows in the quiver, and a quick test of the shortbow gives him an idea that it was made for someone with at least some strength, but he is sure he can use it with no problem. There are also 10 platinum coins in the small pouch on his belt.
The group of you walk your way to the Sandpoint Garrison, it being on the way to the Cathedral. Once there, Malik continues on, escorting Ameiko and Lorania to Father Zantus to be healed.
Initially, Ameiko insists that she will be fine and just needs some bed rest to recover, but she doesn't put up too much of a fight once you are on your way. She didn't even seem to notice anything was amiss as you were leaving the Glassworks, not that you spent much time on the main floor (the exit is fairly close to the stairs).
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Post by Dave on Dec 23, 2009 18:29:31 GMT -5
Jubaul comes out of his sunken state, having fallen quite silent, left to tend to the unconscious man. He stands and goes to help Ameiko. "Let me help you." He whispers a prayer to his goddess and lays his hand to her shoulder (Cure Light Wounds). "You look like you could use some help as well, but this is the last of the gifts Desna will grant me today." He touches Lorania as well (Cure Minor Wounds - 1 hp). "I will take the girl home. I... I do not think that this sort of work is cut out for me. I'm just a traveler, and this much violence is... well, I do not think I can accompany you further to investigate this matter." The man looks a bit pale, clearly what has just occurred is sinking in, and not agreeing well with him. "I will remain in the area, so let me know if I may assist you while you are about. I would, of course, provide any blessings my goddess provides with those of you who will look into this further."
[ooc] Sorry for the lack of posts - I've not been home all that much of late. So as to not interrupt the game any more, I discussed it with Ben, and I'm dropping out for now. Sorry again for the bother!
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Post by Kiirnodel on Dec 23, 2009 20:31:04 GMT -5
[Rewind just a little bit]
Getting healed by Jubaul, Ameiko becomes a bit more responsive. "I shouldn't need to go to see a healer now, tomorrow I should be able to finish up anything that a good night's rest won't fix." Ameiko has a knowing look in her eye, "that goes for the rest of you all as well, it's the least I could do for rescuing me from a horrible fate..."
Ameiko will accompany you to the Garrison if you wish, but is just as happy bypassing the burden of interacting with the authorities and heading back to the Rusty Dragon.
[OOC] First off, is anyone going to address the fact that the glassworks is currently littered with dead bodies, not least of which would be the glass-encased corpse of Ameiko's father... This is all a fact that you would guess Ameiko herself is not aware of.
Jubaul will be removed from the game for the time being, he will be staying at the Cathedral helping Father Zantus with whatever he needs. At any point, should Dave wish, we can work on reintroducing him to the group, or he can create a new character...
In any case, at this point I would say that any roleplaying the group of you wishes to do is welcome, but before much more can be done I do wish for the group to convert to the Pathfinder rules. If this is an issue please let me know. [/OOC]
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Post by The Lord of Blades on Jan 4, 2010 0:59:52 GMT -5
Cale approaches the first guard he sees, gives a rundown of the situation in the glassworks including the unexplored smuggler tunnel telling him to gather a group and secure the glassworks as well as deal with the casualties. He explains the delicate situation regarding Ameiko's father, that she should be informed only after he has either been 'salvaged' from the glass or interred in a coffin as the sight of him encased in glass is disturbing to say the least.
After sending a group of guards to clean up/investigate/secure the glassworks (with orders for a message of its completion to be passed to him or at least a progress/still-alive report sent within an hour in case the smugglers tunnel causes trouble he'll know if they don't check back in), Cale will round up a few more, informing them to tighten their guard around the town and to keep an eye out for Shalelu when/if she returns so he can speak to her. While doing that he will also ask one if they know of any learned figures around the town, especially regarding terms such as "Lamashtu; Lamashtu's Fire; Malfeshnekor; and Tobyn", also requesting the presence of Bethana, and when she's ready, Ameiko.
With all that taken care of, Cale heads towards the guardhouse with any guards that will accompany him to lock Tsuto up and place him under watch, as well as a chance to sit down with whoever else is in charge of the guards to discuss the journal and its significance, question Tsuto when he wakes, and to speak with the others he requested when they arrive.
If any of the guards seems to question Cale's orders, he gestures to not only Tsuto (whom he is carrying and who is bound in manacles) but to his wounds and if truly necessary, he'll show them the journal. As Cale moves about giving orders, he seems strangely composed and compassionate, as though familiar with nobly leading others though he does bear a dark shadow over his features as though deeply troubled and not just by the recent turn of events.
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Post by Cadic's Devoted on Jan 4, 2010 16:26:19 GMT -5
Watching as Jubaul and Ameiko make their way to the Rusty Dragon, Malik looks to Lorania. "Are you going to go with them, or would you still like to go to the Temple. You do look as if you could still use some healing." And looking down at his own injuries, he grimaces. "And I could probably use some as well." After she answers Malik will head off to the temple to try to get some healing, Freohr following him.
After whatever healing he might receive he will go looking for Cale, and attempt to help him with locating information and/or people that need found.
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Post by Kiirnodel on Jan 4, 2010 23:55:34 GMT -5
The guard seems a little surprised by the man coming to give him orders, and by what seems to be accompanying him. However, he waits patiently for Cale to finish his request before saying anything, no matter how flustered he may be. "Well, uhh, sir. I was told you were in charge while Sheriff Hemlock was away on business." He looks around (either at the group or around in general if they have moved separately from Cale), "...well, you all that helped us out during that raid a few days ago..."
He begins to escort you towards the Garrison, "we can secure the Glassworks, sure. We can handle organizing the clean up and such, no need to worry yourself over that. Buuut, I'm not so sure about going down any tunnel..." He looks down nervously, "that seems more down your alley. We'll keep an eye on it for now if you need to rest or something..."
He gathers up any guards as you go and sends them off to see about the Glassworks. Pointing down Tower Street, past the Garrison. "Well, Brodert Quink knows a thing or two about a few things. He lives over by the Old Light, he mostly researches that sort of thing. But he might know something about what you are talking about." He then points back down Main Street in the direction you were coming from, "he might be at the Curious Goblin though, and you might be able to find something else out from something there instead..."
[ooc] Let me know if I missed something, you listed a lot of actions and its hard to write out a reaction to everything all at once... Yet another instance where in-person has advantage.
Malik, and anyone else who wants to go to the church won't have any problem getting service being healed. However, you will still have to purchase said services. You will receive a discount, but I don't know if you noticed but Ameiko offered to help you out for free tomorrow. Just wanted to make sure you understood the circumstances. [/ooc]
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