Bulldozer the Unchained |
"The name's Bulldozer. I hit people really hard over the head for a living and I'm always for hire."
Jones Shei'lac |
Ah...Jones, Jones Shie'lac" he mutters, almost dismissively, as he examines the Beast.
Darius Ral'algul |
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Darius look as it seems one of.. normal proportions seemed to be there as well.. one like him though clearly not of the same bloodline. " Here we have one of my kind.. quite good. Are you with this Bulldozer and Unnamed Oni-kin? You seem to be interested in the 'Beast' as well? " Darius' razor wit came once more, he was no enemy but no friend to those he just met.
" This should be an interesting trial to say the least.. "
Jones Shei'lac |
Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + (6) + 1 = 30
"Well, I simply have a special interest in cases such as these. The Beast is almost universally assumed to be guilty, which I take as a challenge to prove him innocent."
He turns to Darius. "And though I have only known these two for a few minutes, I will ask that you treat them with the same respect that you treat one of our kind. As I've heard, they've been working tirelessly these past few days to gather evidence on the Beast's behalf. I've yet to see them in action myself, but to be quite frank, they don't sound like monsters to me."
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius does a wide arch with his arms as if the wave away that ideal, his upturned smirk became a devious smile. " You are asking for quite alot and must not be from Ustalav by you mindset. It is customary to have.. misgivings about their kind for various reasons. However unless stated I treated them as I now treat you.. with the same mindset. The difference being I and my family have history hunting them in particular. So do understand my words clearly. I do agree the Beast here is more than likely innocent but for different reason.. it is too meek to be a threat. I have killed monsters who have until their last breath had the spirit of a monster.. It shows no such spirit. I SHALL take your information of the two.. bestial-kin into account. "
Rynjin |
Jones recognizes the Beast as a Flesh Golem, an amalgam of dead creatures stitched together and animated by elemental forces. The Beast does not seem to be a standard example of his kind, however. Though Jones has no way of telling its exact differences, he does get a sense that the Beast, despite his general placidity and even skittishness, is powerful enough to confidently take on anyone in this room. Why he chooses to stay chained up with such physical strength available to him is a mystery.
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius turns to another patron n the area asking tem a simple question. " When does the Beast here become strung up and.. burned I suppose. As in the Trial date? Actually, How do you all even plan on... killing it? "
Rynjin |
One of the guards replies.
"There's one day left of the trial. If he's guilty we stick him in the Burning Man and, well, the rest should be obvious. Though if the trial keeps going as it does, the thing may get off." he says disgustedly.
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius raised an eyebrow ad began to get uncomfortably close to the man. " IF the Beast is guilty? MAY get off? Please enlighten me on what could possibly have happened to overturn the decision so late in the time it takes for trial? I suppose it would be most... unfortunate to set the Burning Man up for nothing.. " Darius grinned somewhat unsettling as he backed away from the man's space.
Ezekiel Andervalst |
"Decision? It is not yet decided. Evidence has been found. You seem very bloodthirsty for a man who claims to seek justice."
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius chuckled harshly at the Teifling's response. " I simply am stating what was clear from the atmosphere if you cared to look around. These people wanted an execution it took no genius to figure that out. And as for me being bloodthirsty... have I struck out at anyone yet? My weapon has dug into no flesh nor am I convinced one way or the other. The fact is.. my bloodthirst is focused on what is actual justice. I was simply curious as to the evidence. " The man' eyes narrowed.
Ezekiel Andervalst |
"Good. Then there should be no issue."
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius seemed rather dismissive, " Yes, yes... though you still havent give me YOUR name.. if you are a PROPER upstanding MAN as Jones and the Bulldozer says.. Though I'm curious as to WHAT proof you have. I might even be able to... assist in that. As regardless I may be the very one to light the Burning Man.. I rather it be without a bad taste in my mouth. "
Ezekiel Andervalst |
"I am Ezekiel Andervalst. Anways, we had a proper priest speak to the corpse of one of the burned fellows - the creature that did it was big, gangly, unlike this fellow."
"Twice, we have found evidence leading back to a place called 'Vorkstag and Grine's Chymickal Bleach', but they were not receptive to questions. Third evidence, testimony of dead man working with them, Doctor Brada. He died in the fire, supposedly. He angered them, soon he was attacked by the gangly creature."
Looking Darius dead in the eye, Ezekiel says, "Soon, we go to Chymickal Bleach. We find answers. If you truly seek justice, than feel free to come along."
Darius Ral'algul |
A manic smile creeps up from Darius' lips as the Tiefling invites him on the hunt. " I'll have to take you up on that offer, better than standing around here acting as a baby seal simply waiting on a verdict. If what you say is true, we shall find the information there.. and then you shall see what I am capable of. Who knows? My Goddess might find it fit to demonstrate how I follow her ideals fervently.. I may save a life or two. " His eyes do not leave the Goat-like ones. He gripped his segmented metal whip expert glee.
Jones Shei'lac |
"Indeed, Vorkstag and Grine have much to answer for."
Oh, I almost forgot: Zeke, give me the box of papers you took from Azrin's corpse.
Bulldozer the Unchained |
I can't wait to fly over a brick wall because I'm apparently shit at climbing
Ezekiel Andervalst |
Ezekiel seems to remember something. "Oh, Mr. Jones. I have a box of papers that needs reading, in some other language. You can do that, yes?"
He gives the box of papers to the investigators.
Jones Shei'lac |
"Hmm, what do we have here?"
Take 20 on Linguistics for 28, plus inspiration: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4, total of 32
Jones Shei'lac |
"Well, it's better than nothing, I suppose."
Darius Ral'algul |
I assume Darius took a 10 on knowledge to identify the Beast
" Is the last trial today and if not do you plan on 'visiting' this Vorkstag and Grine now that you have a .. lead? "
Jones Shei'lac |
"Yes, it's the last trial. We should confront Vorkstag and Grine before they can cover their tracks."
How much time do we have until the trial?
Ezekiel Andervalst |
"Let's go."
Ezekiel halfway-unlimbers his hammer, and begins pounding off to Vorkstag and Grine's with long, heavy strides.
Jones Shei'lac |
Jones hands a Monkey Fish extracts to Darius, and drinks one himself.
He then climbs the wall.
Ezekiel Andervalst |
I only have +9 to my climb. The wall is DC 25. Anyone got a way to get me over?
Jones Shei'lac |
Ah, I thought you and Dozer could get over on your own. I'll make two more.
Bulldozer the Unchained |
Bulldozer flies over the wall. No clue if I would need a fly check for this, but I put it there in case.
Fly: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius seems to through back a concoction which bulges his muscles and sharpens his teeth.
" Hrmph.. Are we being kind or agrressive here? " He points to the establishment.
How high is the wall?
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius drinks another Concoction, This one makes him grow 8 times his size. He then tells those who cant climb well to jump on him and then climbs over
Climb: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Currently Mutagen and Enlarge person; Will also cast See invis.
Zin'Retatarianna Mor |
Z had remained Quiet while the others spoke at the courthouse staying in the outside of them and just listening to their conversation.
When the others made the invitation to Darius to follow them along, she assumed naturally it was extended to her as well.
So when Darius invited them all to climb up him she was the first to act.
She placed her hands upon him and started to climb quickly, hoping to move fast to avoid burning him.
As she climbed up onto his shoulders she leaned forward and whispered into his ear, "Sorry... "
Darius Ral'algul |
Sure I have no problem with this large size+24 str ish guud.
Darius' eyes light up as he notices the woman appear upon his shoulder, the gentle wisp from her mouth alarmed him but not much more than normal. A small growl comes from his throat but other than that he kept his face on his goal. " Fine, but next time be more vocal.. I almost thought you were an enemy, little girl. Let's get to the root of this investigation. "
Rynjin |
The newly forged party of investigators clambers or soars to the top of the wall with relative ease.
However, Vorkstag and Grine are not the friendliest people. Or perhaps they hate pigeons.
As soon as Darius and Ezekie put their hands on top of the brick wall, they feel a sharp pain.
2d20 ⇒ (16, 19) = 35
THankfully they're able to quickly and carefully clamber over the copious amounts of broken glass strewn on top of the wall, without sustaining any serious injury.
Speaking of which, can Darius and Z please put their relevant stats in the Classes/Levels bar of their profile for ease of access?
Once in the courtyard, the thing most relevant to your interests is a big dog house, where a disgusting patchwork dog stands, glaring at you.
Kn. Arcana to identify, and I'll roll Init.
5d20 ⇒ (15, 8, 2, 15, 12) = 52
1d20 ⇒ 2
1d2 ⇒ 2
Jones (19)
Bulldozer (19)
Zin (16)
Darius (14)
Ezekiel (7)
Rover (2)
Darius Ral'algul |
Darius lets his cargo off and draws a longsword along with his Whip cracking it against the dog.
Enlarged Mutagen Grimoire Whipping: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 271d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
" Hrmph it seems like the man has a special type of dog "
Is there a map or something or are we going freelance for this fight?