Recognizing that Johenric does not have time to think about the complete situation, he somehow says:
Well Solaric, I can not estimate the odds, but we have to take a decision: either killing him or try to seek for an other solution with his help. I have the feeling that killing those three persons does not solve the problem entirely - by killing those we just stop the power improvements of Yog Sothoth. We need time to discuss the options.
Rupman Myre pats Johenric's back and exclaims
Yes yes! Discussion is good, but not now and here, let's flee from Carrion Hill...flee to a safe haven far away.
Kirk slowly maneuvers himself away from the group, ducking into shadows and trying to slip out of Myre's vision and circle around behind him, drawing the humanbane rapier and preparing to strike, if necessary. He looks to Victoria to give a signal of some kind.
Stealth
Bluff
Victoria looks at Myre warmly. "We need to ensure that this Yog-Sothoth cannot reach you to cause harm anymore, BY THE STARS AND THE MOON I will deliver thee from damnation"
Good that you cast a....a...sspell...I sudd...suddenly...feeeel sooo...
Zzzzzzz
Victorias eyes meet Kirks.
She gives him a slight nod.
His death will ensure that the Yog Sothoth will not increase his power. How do we cope with the current monsters power? Does anybody see my point?
His death will ensure that the Yog Sothoth will not increase his power. How do we cope with the current monsters power?
"Like this..." Pitr drives Savant into the man and turns to see the effect on the monster.
auto-crit
As Pitr slays the next Keeper of the Old Ones, Solaric takes a moment to pray.
"Almighty Inheritor, as your humble servant, I release the soul of the man, Rupman Myer to your care. Forgive us for any transgressions we have made in the killing of these defenseless men. However, we ask that in their deaths, justice and peace for all people of this land be achieved. Although we value life and goodness found within these souls, we ask that their sacrifice serve as justice for their act of summoning the evil Yog Sothoth into this land."
"In every passing moment, we ask that you continue to guide us in our every thought and deed. May we continue to work toward Victory through the slaying of the Heart of the evil that plagues this land. Guide us onward now in finding the third of the Keepers in our quest to bring peace and justice back to Carrion Hill. I ask this in your name. Let it be so!"
Solaric approaches Pitr and pats him on the back. "I know it cannot be easy for you to kill a defenseless man, but your deed in the name of goodness shall always be remembered!"
Victoria looks at her fellows in solemn appreciation.
For the sake of the world, I do hope the path we are going is leading to a happy end.
Everyone can see, that Johenric's face shows doubts as if he does not believe that the world will be safed.
"Us lot Johenric? You have taken up with a demon blood, a half drow, a half orc, and a Pitr, and you think this is going to end happily?"
Victoria gives Johenric a cheeky smile.
Sorry Victoria, but I'm in no laughing mood.
Sorry Victoria, but I'm in no laughing mood.
"So surly Johenric. Our fate is likely grim and our endings even messier, so it serves us well to have some humour, even if it is black, as it staves off the fear that might otherwise paralyze a person living with the gallows ever in sight"
As Savant bites deeply into flesh and bones, the monstrous entity behind you begins to sqirm and thrash. The moment Myre's vitae leaves his body, the Yog-Sothoth roars in pain and anger and disappears...most probably searching for his last victim.
From the front of the building Joskul jogs over to you
What happened? The whole vat-house is destroyed!
Red potion
3 Scrolls
2 Rings
Spellbook
Strange looking, rusty key, with CHA embossed on it.
To take his mind off things , Johenric uses detect magic and tries to identify the items.
Spellcraft Ring 1
Spellcraft Ring 2
Spellcraft Key
Spellcraft red potion
Spellcraft Scroll 1
Spellcraft Scroll 2
Spellcraft Scroll 3
Spellcraft Spellbook
Further Johenric tries to identify the spells in the spellbook as well as the scrolls.
Johenric holds one of the rings in his hand and starts to analyse the magic item, but suddenly he stops.
Well, I guess we want to move on to the last victim...
So Johenric handed over the magical items to Victoria, but keeps the magical scrolls.
Victoria takes the items for safekeeping.
"The vat house is lost Joskul, but the creature is weakened yet again. Just one more deed to weaken it the last"
Joskul nods and looks over to the other side of the city
To the Asylum now?
"Let the inevitable be as it may, and let us depart to the asylum and see what madness lies in wait for us there"
"For the sake of the world, I do hope the path we are going is leading to a happy end."
"Indeed it will, my friend! Although I admit, things outwardly appear most desperate with an evil fiend running rampant across the land, threatening to destroy everything we know and love. Not to mention our long term adversary, the Rag Man, racing to gain the next shard of the amethyst heptagon, and gain a power over us still. Without doubt I can tell you that we will encounter challenges that will push us to our limits. However, as a man of faith, I can assure you that in the end, the full glory of Iomedae will be revealed to all. You must not lose hope in the darkness, for the light does guide us step by step, little by little, until you will see that there is a greater power for good at work that most people are not even aware of. Trust me, my friend, the good will prevail over the evil!"
"To the Asylum now?"
"Most certainly you are correct. You know our task well, my friend. We must reach Waldur Crove before the Yog Sothoth does! Lead us there in all haste!"
"I just hope that the 'Glory of Iomedae' isn't revealed to us at a face to face meeting"
"You have done so much to further our cause and bring goodness and justice to light in this land, your Grace. Do you feel that the Inheritor would not show mercy upon you in a face to face meeting in her almighty presence?"
"I'm just not sure I'd be so keen to be dying to meet her, as it were..."
Victoria gives Solaric a wink.
Joskul nods determinedly and jogs back into the city. It's again the same toil to get through the crowded streets. Several times you are pushed, punched, rammed by a cow, or hit by a slow rolling wagon...
After about twenty minutes you have crossed the city and reach the looming western cliff of the city. A dark stone structure towers here and only a narrow path leads up to its massive iron front gate. All windows are barred and only behind two of them are faint lights. Heavy winds tear at your clothes and tossle your hair as Joskul shouts
That's it, the asylum, the most wrteched place in all of Carrion Hill!
Several rusty weather vanes creak and bow to the violent winds and you have seldom seen a place more Gothic than this.
""I'm just not sure I'd be so keen to be dying to meet her, as it were..."
Solaric smiles and replies, "I certainly don't plan on it yet! There is far too much to be done."
Once Karcau's chosen reach the Asylum, Solaric announces loudly over the wind, "Let us enter and see if we can find Crove!"
Solaric tries to open the front door.
Strength Check
Closed and locked.
Only the wind answers your call...
"Master Spearborn! May I impose upon you once again to perform your locking picking talents for us with this door. This would be most appreciated!"
That's it, the asylum, the most wrteched place in all of Carrion Hill!
"And that's saying alot, " Pitr notes. "Why not try the key we found on Myre. CHA might stand for Carrion Hill Asylum."
Pitr gives the key a try.
"That is an ingenious idea, my friend. I thought that might have been the key to charisma, and I thought that if you took it that it might improve your charm." Solaric says with a grin on his face.
The key fits, but you can't turn it around. Joskul furrows his brows and remarks
Might be for one of the side doors, eh?
"Might be for one of the side doors, eh?"
"You would think a great key such as this would fit the front door. However, perhaps you are right. Maybe it is meant for a side door. We have little time, so certainly let's try."
Solaric proceeds around the perimeter of the asylum going south in a counter clockwise direction. He is looking for any other doors or places where the key may fit.
At the back of the dark building, close to the edge of the cliff, the key fits and after carefully moving it, there's a snapping noise and the heavy iron door swings inwards.
Ha! Oh...uh...I'll wait here, kay?
Joskul seems not to be too eager to enter.
Peering through the door, you spot some kind of mess. A large table sits in the middle of the room and several chairs rest around it. From far away you hear the moaning of the lunatics echo through the corridors and the flickering light of the torches burning inside does not feel you very welcome.
"Ha! Oh...uh...I'll wait here, kay?"
"That is fine with us, Joskul. We appreciate you bringing us this far. Just be careful. I suspect the Yog Sothoth will be coming along shortly."
Solaric enters the room and briefly looks around at the mess laid out in the room. He also looks for any signs of Waldur Cove.
Perception
If there is nothing of interest, then Solaric will lead the group onward through the south door at BF15.
Solaric certainly enters (though cautiously).
"I wonder why all the mess. It looks like somebody had to eat and run."
Kirk slides into the room behind Solaric, keeping his orcish eyes peeled and bladehand twitchy at his side. "How many crazies are in here?" he calls in curiosity to Joskul as he remains outside.
Somehow Johenric is waiting for Solaric, Kirk, Harl and Pitr to enter.
Well Victoria, now we have an interesting place in front of us...
"How interesting, almost like a trip through the Abyss."
"Lets get in there then shall we genltemen?"
Pitr enters, Savant in hand. "Charming..."
Joskul pokes his head through the door frame and whisper
Crove has like a dozen...orderlies, and I guess about the same number of lunatics in here. I still can't believe he is part of this group of cultists, he was such a nice man, always tried to help...
As Solaric cautiously walks through the room, the southern door is opened and one of the orderlies steps out of it.
Even though he wears that cage-like helmet you can see the surprise in his face
Ey! Watcha be doin' in 'ere?
"Ey! Watcha be doin' in 'ere?"
"Well met, my good sir! I am Solaric Zekkaran and we are Karcau's Chosen. We were looking for Waldur Crove. Could you kindly direct us to where we may find him?"
Diplomacy
How you be able to enter? Whatcha wan' from Crove? You wanna visit a loved one, huh? Heh!
The vile man reminds you rather of a thug than someone working in such a facility.
"How you be able to enter? Whatcha wan' from Crove? You wanna visit a loved one, huh? Heh!"
"I just entered through the door. I have to talk to Crove about a few things. So where did he go? Have you seen him lately?"
Johenric standing behind Solaric has a skeptical expression on his face and says:
Sense Motive
How you be able to enter?
Well, assuming you are able to see through your mask, you know that the door behind us is open without being damaged. This means there are two potential explanations. But in fact does this matter? No. What matters is that we are here and we are looking for Crove. Now as I answered your question, where is Crove?
Kirk eyes the man with a scrutinizing glare, but maintains his silence as he lets his companions do the questioning.
"So obstructionist..."
"Be a dear, where is Crove?"
Hey lady, why dontchu do all the talking, you very nice! Crove is downstairs in the dungeon, and he does not wanna be interrupted in his studies. You can wait here, wanna have a cup of tea?