Do one of you hav a snake familiar? I believe you must have left it in the other room..., Jerin wonders over to the door to introduce himself to the parties familiar and opens it.
Do one of you hav a snake familiar? I believe you must have left it in the other room..., Jerin wonders over to the door to introduce himself to the parties familiar and opens it.
Effective round 2
Order:
Jerin
Curnach
Creature
Round 2- It didn't try and escape the grapple so I get +5 to this check.
CMB check to pin and tie up with rope (especially tying its mouth shut)- VS CMD
After Curnach manages to tie it up it starts to scream horribly as if it was in a terrible amount of pain and before you know it, it falls completely limp, mouth hanging wide open, tonge out and eyes left open with no semblence of life in it.
Everyone hears a terrifying, horrifying scream or some kind of serphentine creature.
Lets show this to everyone else... Curnach mutters quietly, gathering up the dead creature and taking it back into the room. Curnach re-enters the room, and unceremoniously dumps the creature onto the ground- some kind of hooded cobra with red eyes.
An interesting gift... You were right about the dagger Tapestry, but the threats been dealt with... Now does anyone know what this creature is, as its no cobra...
Well that is a little odd... he wonders over to the cobra and starts to examine this, Not a normal Cobra, something from the exiberalis inocturnis variety, very interesting.
Well that is a little odd...
They are not always snakes, but the majority do appear as snakes and they have a memory poison which when bitten modifies the victim's memory as per the spell modify memory.
The field Marshell jumps out of her seat upon seeing this thing.
"Wh-Where the hell did that snake come from?" she asks, clearly not occustomed to seeing small sized snakes dumped on her desk. It has black skin, red eyes, horns and looks like a hooded viper of somekind.
Jerin picks up the snake with his hands so that the team can get a better look at it and then goes into a detailed description like he is teaching a class, This creature is an outsider, usually created by powerful outsiders called rakshasa's. The creature is called a Raktavarna, it assumes the shapes of valuable objects typically to spy on people, working for Rakshasas as agents. They love jewlery and the master that created it can view through it's eyes as if it was there. This is a rare creature and very interesting, there are even tales on how when discovered the master cuts the link to the creature purposely, which is what I am guessing happened here since it just keeled over. There are tales of these things from Vudra. These things can choose to give off whatever aura they wish, immune to any type of magical identification and even implant in the magic-users mind false information about what it is. They can even assume the size of objects much smaller than themselves, even as small as a coin. They are not always snakes, but the majority do appear as snakes and they have a memory poison which when bitten modifies your memory so it can make you forget things.
How did you come in contact with such a thing?
It was a gift given to Verik by his sponsor- clearly someone wished to keep an eye on him...
The moment snake was brought to be shown to everyone, Aventi´s attention turn to snake Interesting, a Cobra you say? I study or rather, my order is based on the snakes. Unfortunately, I am not entirely sure I know anything about this, but seems to be interesting as Aventi closes next to dead corpse and examines it
You were right about the dagger Tapestry...
It was a gift given to Verik by his sponsor- clearly someone wished to keep an eye on him...
'Possibly,' Tapestry agrees, but adds, 'although the Arkona family are known for their importing of items from Vudra - which could mean that the dagger was given as a genuine gift, without Virmanda realising its nature. A coincidence, to be sure, but it's probably best not to burn any of our bridges until we've had a chance to talk to the young lady ourselves... assuming, Marshal Kroft, that you'd wish us to quietly follow up on this potential threat to the crown?'
Interesting, a Cobra you say? I study or rather, my order is based on the snakes. Unfortunately, I am not entirely sure I know anything about this, but seems to be interesting
'From what young Curnach, and our wizardly friend Jerin, have told us I'd say it was more of a mockery of a snake than the genuine article - a thing I'd assume your order would consider abhorant, Master Aventi?'
EXP for those at All the World's meat:
Guards = 265 to everyone
Verik = 135 to everyone
Raktavarna = 135 to everyone
'Possibly,' Tapestry agrees, but adds, 'although the Arkona family are known for their importing of items from Vudra - which could mean that the dagger was given as a genuine gift, without Virmanda realising its nature. A coincidence, to be sure, but it's probably best not to burn any of our bridges until we've had a chance to talk to the young lady ourselves... assuming, Marshal Kroft, that you'd wish us to quietly follow up on this potential threat to the crown?'
She shakes her head at this.
"Unfortunatly it's not enough proof. I would have to have proof this thing could transform into the dagger and the word of a guard who became a traitor would be worthless. They could easily say he is only willing to point out someone high up so that he could get out of his sentence. Then there's the Arkonas..." she sighs and shakes her head. "They are the oldest living family in Korvosa, supported the crown for many years. It would be impossible to get any one of their family members in court without having rock hard evidence, reliable and unflammable witnesses and a untouchable and uncorruptable jury. They could easily shift the blame to any of you and claim that one of you created this thing. As I've said, they are the oldest and most powerful family in Korvosa. They aren't going to get their hands dirty but if it means anything, I believe you."
'Which is exactly why, Marshal,' Tapestry replies, 'I suggest we try to have a quiet word with the girl - no accusations, no attempts to drag people to court - just a few words to help us establish if there is anything going on. Surely it'd be better to quietly investigate a potential threat than to ignore it for fear of potential political fallout? Besides, if the girl's lover is doomed to execution, she may have reason to react badly anyway...'
'Which is exactly why, Marshal,' Tapestry replies, 'I suggest we try to have a quiet word with the girl - no accusations, no attempts to drag people to court - just a few words to help us establish if there is anything going on. Surely it'd be better to quietly investigate a potential threat than to ignore it for fear of potential political fallout? Besides, if the girl's lover is doomed to execution, she may have reason to react badly anyway...'
And how would you expect to have a quiet word with Virmanda Arkona? Walk right up to their mansion and ask for an audience? What if she knew about this dagger and what it is? I know I am new to this group but I would prefer to stay away from powerful noble families if at all possible, especially if you have any ideas of trying to get information out of one of the family members and it turns out badly.
Stepping over to Jerin, Tapestry gently lays a hand on his cheek and cracks one of her most... suggestive... smiles,
'You'd be amazed at what I can get just by asking nicely,' she purrs softly, adding, 'although I can be nasty too, if that happens to tickle your fancy...'
She takes a step away, turning as she does so in a manner which emphasizes the sway of her hips... and the swish of her arrow-head pointed tail,
'In any case, how do you expect to serve the crown if you're scared of approaching the people who may threaten it? Besides, I doubt that powerful noble families, in general, go about bumping off agents of the crown just because they're a little annoyed... at least, not openly...'
Stepping over to Jerin, Tapestry gently lays a hand on his cheek and cracks one of her most... suggestive... smiles,
'You'd be amazed at what I can get just by asking nicely,' she purrs softly, adding, 'although I can be nasty too, if that happens to tickle your fancy...'
She takes a step away, turning as she does so in a manner which emphasizes the sway of her hips... and the swish of her arrow-head pointed tail,
'In any case, how do you expect to serve the crown if you're scared of approaching the people who may threaten it? Besides, I doubt that powerful noble families, in general, go about bumping off agents of the crown just because they're a little annoyed... at least, not openly...'
"..." she remains silent at the mention of them potentially knocking off agents of the crown when they were a little annoyed. "As Jerin says, this family will not want to see you. They only deal with the rich or potential customers. If they did create a creature like this, I dare not think about what kind of creatures could be there. Afterall, it might make you a target. She might not even be there." she shrugs and looks over at Tapestry when she makes the suggestion about being too scared to investigate this and how the crown would be interested. "The nobles are close to the crown. To suggest them or anything would be like suggesting the crown was up to no good. In this time of chaos that's the last thing we need."
'As you wish, Marshal,' Tapestry bows...
'As you wish, Marshal,' Tapestry bows...
Stepping over to Jerin, Tapestry gently lays a hand on his cheek and cracks one of her most... suggestive... smiles,
'You'd be amazed at what I can get just by asking nicely,' she purrs softly, adding, 'although I can be nasty too, if that happens to tickle your fancy...'
She takes a step away, turning as she does so in a manner which emphasizes the sway of her hips... and the swish of her arrow-head pointed tail,
'In any case, how do you expect to serve the crown if you're scared of approaching the people who may threaten it? Besides, I doubt that powerful noble families, in general, go about bumping off agents of the crown just because they're a little annoyed... at least, not openly...'
Jerin turns very red at her suggestion/touch and gets a very indignant look on his face at her second suggestion, I don't think showing caution and being scared are anywhere near the same, making enemies out of one of the most powerful noble families in Korvosa just doesn't sit well with me. Since my removal from the Acadamae...I mean since I left the Acadamae I don't exactly have many influential friends in this town. I hoe to change that through this arrangement. Now let's get down to some business, it might help to find out a little bit about each of you, what your role or specialty is and how I might better fulfill my role in this group.
Jerin learns a little about each group member. He offers to scribe any useful scrolls for team members for such scrolls as mage armor, if the other party members supply the materials. He lets you know he can cast the following spells Color Spray , Comprehend Languages , Detect Secret Doors, Grease, Hold Portal, Hypnotism, Identify, Mage Armor, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil, Shield, Sleep and gives you a brief description of each.
Aventi looks at this new wizard for a while, trying to judge him Interesting, a wizard. Seems to be noble birth Something passes Aventi´s mind, when for a brief moment, his memories takes him back to his childhood. Blurry image and odd voices goes through his head, when he remember extra-vagant room, with banners and weapons in the wall. Then, its over. Blinking his eyes, Aventi looks around. Shrugging and bowing to new person I am Aventi, a monk from order of Nagajor
Aventi it is a pleasure to meet you as well. after discussion of the groups strengths and weaknesses, It might be useful for me to scribe you a few defensive scrolls of mage armor, you will find that your opponents are much less likely to connect with you on their strikes. For 12 1/2 gold I can scribe you a version that lasts an hour or for 25 gold I can scribe you a version that lasts 2 hours. Let me know how many and which ones you want and I will get to work on them in my spare time.
Curnach stands stoically by the door, leaning against it and thinking to himself quietly. He contributes little to the discussion other than a nod of acknowledgement towards the wizard.
Interesting. I would indeed be in need for some kind of protection and in this case magical would be best one. Our order have nothing against magic and it also indeed help us overcome some challanges. Nevertheless, using armor is forbidden us... since it is hindering our movements and we are not suited for fighting in armors. Too much weight and restrictions. Mage armor would be nice. 25gp for 2h per scroll sounds a good deal to me. I can contribute with 100 gp, so I guess that is 4 scroll. as he demonstrates some of the movements
The Marshall looks a little crowded in the room and makes her presence known.
"The Tavern would be better suited for these discussions. I have paperwork to work through, noting down your accounts including this-" she pauses, using her quill pen to prod the creature. "-thing. If we do get mounting evidence against the family we can refer to this later, yet I have no idea why they would do this if it was them and Virmanda wasn't acting alone. Come to my office tomorrow and I may have something new for you to deal with. There are still many headaches for me dealing with these problems and getting them under control. Grau is still looking for work if you feel that you want to persue something else before tomorrow."
1,500 gold pieces
675 Gold coins
128 Gold Coins
1060 Silver
Assorted pieces of jewelery and precious stones worth 1200 gold.
Potion of Cure Moderate- Aventi should take I think.
+1 arrows- No one uses a bow I think? Sell value- 460GP
Masterwork Composite Longbow of +2 str rating- Sell Value- 300GP
Masterwork Spear- Sell Value- 155 Gold Pieces
+1 Chainmail- 650GP sell worth (coming out of Krenn's share)
Magical Dagger- Turned out to be a vicious little bugger that Curnach dealt with.
Breastplate- Sell Value 100GP (this ocntributes directly to Krenn's share)
Total- 5,174.
Divided by 4= 1,293 Gold Pieces for Aventi, Tapestry and Curnach.
Krenn receives 743 Gold Pieces and the +1 Chainmail.
Please add to your character sheets as I will not be remembering this...
... Now let's get down to some business, it might help to find out a little bit about each of you, what your role or specialty is and how I might better fulfill my role in this group.
Tapestry sighs, already bored with the new guy's regimented approach...
'You can call me "Tapestry",' she tells him, 'everybody does; and my role? I'm the eye-candy... well, me and Krenn, but I'm a better kisser...' she pouts and blows a kiss at the dwarf as she makes this claim.
Listening to the talk of scrolls she asks Aventi straight,
'Do you even know how to cast a spell from a wizard's scroll, Master D'Gaudon? I've seen the hucksters down at the market trying this scam on people before... My goddess may approve of deception, but not, I think, within our own ranks.'
Following the Marshal's dismissal, Tapestry goes with the rest back to the tavern to, as Cressida suggested, continue talk of loot and selling stuff, and the high price of paper and ink in today's scroll market... ;)
Turning to Tapestry and nodding, Aventi mention It´s true... some of the order members though are studying arcane, but what you implied is correct. I can´t use them or I can´t read the scrolls. Our mage here could do it and if he is offering to cast it on me, when situation requires it, I don´t see a problem with that.
It´s true... some of the order members though are studying arcane, but what you implied is correct. I can´t use them or I can´t read the scrolls. Our mage here could do it and if he is offering to cast it on me, when situation requires it, I don´t see a problem with that.
'But Aventi, sweetie,' Tapestry replies, pouting slightly, 'I cast spells on you when the situation requires it all the time, and I don't feel the need to charge for the service. Is this guy,' she gestures vaguely towards Jerin, 'one of us, or just a hireling?'
Blinking his eyes and watching at Tapestry, Aventi ponders hm... this is odd, can´t catch on now here, but she is right now. Turning to Jerin and watching him more closely, Aventi nods You are right Tapestry, I admit. However, I need to give everyone a chance to prove themselves. You have done it and you are close to me, Krenn, and Curnach. I suppose, that we need to see first his worthy or at least what others think. What you say, Mr. Krenn and Mr. Curnach? as Aventi looks at them.
post nerfed...again...
Jerin, looking a little put off from Tapestries talking about him negatively in the 3rd person, speaks up, of course it is entirely up to you if I join this group. I have told you about my skills, including my vast knowledge of things arcane, I hope I can be a valuable addition to this group. If you decide not maybe Croft can find some other role for me around here...I am sure someone can find a use for a wizard around here...who would think it would be this much trouble to find work in the damned city...you would think between the riots, looting, killings people would jump at the chance to get a wizard on their side...chunner, chunner, chunner
Jerin stands off to one side idly talking to himself as the rest of the group talks to each other.
When Krenn speaks up, Well...uh yes I was just trying to help, I didn't think it would start a row. I thought I could suppliment your defenses. Tapestry, if you were to buy a wand of cure light wounds to use on the party I wouldn't expect you to pay for it in its entirety! No that would be most presumptuous of me!
The attractive Theandra Darklight smiles to you all as you enter.
"Hello there dears. I see you've picked up a new one." she gives a wink toward Jerin "You must be spoilt surrounding yourself with so many men, dear. I'm dead jelous." as she says this she pays the group back from earlier "The messanager came from Cressida. How'd you all do about hunting that man down? He must've put up a fight." she muses and leans over, once again making her clealedge obvious to everyone. You all somehow feel as if she knows she's doing this and just wants to see who leers for too long.
Tapestry waves Theandra off as she tries to repay them,
'Keep it,' she says with a smile, 'it's not like we're short of a few pennies these days... young Curnach is a wizard at getting good coin for... um... "second hand" goods...'
"... How'd you all do about hunting that man down? He must've put up a fight."
'Nah...' Tapestry replies with a wink as she hefts her own cleavage a little, '... I just won him over with my charms...'
In my limited experience with wizards, they tend to be about as awkward as a dwarf in an elven high court. I suspect it is just his way of trying to bond with us since he had little choice but to trust us with his life.
Tapestry giggles, bending down to plant a kiss on Krenn's cheek,
'You, my friend,' she says, 'are a wise dwarf indeed.'
'... I have told you about my skills, including my vast knowledge of things arcane...'
'See,' murmurs Tapestry under her breath, 'there he goes, breaking Rule #2 right there...'
Well...uh yes I was just trying to help, I didn't think it would start a row. I thought I could suppliment your defenses. Tapestry, if you were to buy a wand of cure light wounds to use on the party I wouldn't expect you to pay for it in its entirety! No that would be most presumptuous of me!
'Tell you what,' Tapestry says to Jerin, 'let's at least see some of this magic of yours! Go ahead - impress us!'
At Tapestry's goading, Krenn steps away from her. As he casually strides away, he jerks a thumb back in her direction with a nod. Go ahead lad, give it to her.
"Umm...young dwarf. Would you like to try that matured Dwarven Stout I mentioned earlier? I'm sure a strong, strout dwarf like yourself would enjoy it." she appears a little afraid that the two were going to start a fight in a moment.
"Please do not fight here, darlings. I've had to turn many away today because they were being violent." she expressed as she tries to calm down the tensions. "Why not show off on the dart-board over there?" she pointed out a vacant dart-board on the wall, hoping that whatever spell he had could end this argument.
At Tapestry's goading, Krenn steps away from her. As he casually strides away, he jerks a thumb back in her direction with a nod. Go ahead lad, give it to her.
I don't think this is a really good idea, something could go terribly wrong....well okay
Instead of starting an obvious casting, he reaches over and grabs Tapestries hand while whispering a phrase of power in ancient Thassalonian, numeriusnis. as he tries to catch her off guard.If hit she is dazed for 1 round, no save. I then cast hypnotism on her, willpower save DC 19.
'Violence?' Tapestry blinks in genuine surprise, 'If Mister "vast knowledge of things arcane" here can only cast violent spells, then what use is he? I've already got me a dwarf and an insane monk to handle the violence side of things, thankyou very much... not to mention a druid to loot the corpses and sell stuff...'
...as she expected him to cast a spell at her.
...as she expected him to cast a spell at her.
Initiative
Realising what is going on and instead of demonstrating, Aventi steps between hostility. Stop, stop... this is not how it should be. It was just simply demonstrating of the skills, not actually attacking someone Diplomacy
However, Jerin touch hits Aventi and for a moment magic sparkle, but instead of anything happening, the magic burst and sparks wildly, but seems to retreat with fast speed to air
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