GM Blood's Age of Worms in Golarion

Game Master David James Olsen

Trevor, the second AoO was on the Leader Rennida as she charged past, and that just hit an image. Everyone else was able to move around in your non threatened area (10' with your reach weapon when enlarged, or at least that is how we always played it. Not sure if that is actually a rule now that I think of it).

Off to the Brewer game so I can't update until later unfortunately. If I am wrong about the non threatened space with a reach weapon when enlarged let me know

The dire badger was told by Joren to surrender and apparently it understood what that meant. It is still on the fireld, but considered a non combatant in terms of the rules of the match.

Kelkzar dashes across the battlefield taking out one of the elven archers.
Rauno casts a spell decreasing fate's favor for his enemies.

The remaining to elven arches continue to chip away at Trevor with their shortswords, clearly not as skilled in melee as with their bows.

AA #2 short sword attack #1 vs Trevor: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 10
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

AA #2 short sword attack #2 vs Trevor: 1d20 + 7 - 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 5 - 2 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

AA #3 short sword attack #1 vs Trevor: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

AA #3 short sword attack #2 vs Trevor: 1d20 + 7 - 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 5 - 2 + 2 = 6
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Rennida continues to attack Rauno with her adamantine short sword, but only manages to remove a pair of images.

Rennida short sword attack #1 vs Rauno: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
1 is a hit: 1d4 ⇒ 2 *Image*

Rennida short sword attack #2 vs Rauno: 1d20 + 9 - 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 5 + 2 = 16 *image*
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Quintus and Rowena are up!

ROUND 3

Quintus <<<<<<UP NOW
Rowena 74 Damage <<<<<<UP NOW
SS #1
SS #3
Korush (Leader Sapphire Squad)
BR #2 43 Damage
BR #3 Blind 65 Damage
Trevor
SS #2
BR #1 Blind 21 Damage
Kelkzar
Rauno
AA #2 42 Damage
AA #3 42 Damage
Rennida (Leader Arcane Auriga) 42 Damage

Quintus continues to press his attack on the elven leader. "Get back, Rauno! I mean it."

PA scimitar #1 on Rennida, incl. haste and prayer: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 14
PA scimitar #2 on Rennida, incl. haste and prayer: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 26
PA scimitar (hasted blow) on Rennida, incl. haste and prayer: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 22

PA confirm on Rennida, incl. haste and prayer: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 16

Damage, scimitar #2, incl. prayer: 1d6 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12
Damage, hasted blow (if applicable), incl. prayer: 1d6 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17

Rowena heads to B3, using her increased mobility to avoid all opponents, and withdrawing so she doesn't provoke for leaving her first square.

"Help?" she asks Quintus.

"Give me a second. It'd be faster if she'd realized she was going down as soon as Rauno gets his next spell off."

Quintus lands one blow and almost a second. The pair Sapphire squad members try to take out the gnoll that has its sight back, but cannot finish him off.

SS#1 vs BR #2 Attack #1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

SS#1 vs BR #2 Attack #2: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 5 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

SS#3 vs BR #2 Attack #1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

SS#3 vs BR #2 Attack #2: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 5 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Korush charges BR #3 taking him out

Korush vs BR #3 Charge: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 2) + 8 = 12

BR #2 seems unphased that their team is about to lose and is just looking to taking something out before he goes out and swings at SS#3

BR #2 Halberd vs SS #3: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Trevor Up!

ROUND 3

Trevor <<<<<<UP NOW
SS #2
BR #1 Blind 21 Damage

ROUND 4

Kelkzar
Rauno
AA #2 42 Damage
AA #3 42 Damage
Rennida (Leader Arcane Auriga) 42 Damage
Quintus
Rowena 74 Damage
SS #1
SS #3
Korush (Leader Sapphire Squad)
BR #2 53 Damage

Flanked by the archers, Trevor frowns as he sees Kelkzar come over to help him: "Thanks, but I think Rowena is in more trouble..."

Pivoting on his left foot with great speed, he sends his flail in an upward angle to strike at the archer (North, didn't I hit him last round? He shows no extra damage.) to bring him down fast, after which, he'll pivot on the balls of his feet to redirect the ball of steel towards the other one.

Start with the one between me and Rauno, then switch to the other when he goes down.

PA, FF, DF, Haste, BS, Enlarge Person, Prayer: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 382d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30

Hasted extra attack: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 402d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30

Iterative attack: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 8 = 272d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30

Confirm attack #2: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 352d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30

With dreadful accuracy, the flail smashes skulls and sends the archers flying.

If only I could have used my merciful fauchard. Poor bastards...

Trevor clears out the archers around him. Korush notices that both Arcan Auriga and Badlands Revenge are about defeated and says. "Ok, I think our team up is at an end. Take out my sweetheart before she gets any healing."

SS #2 charges across the field and slices at Rowena, however what seems like a sure hit that could put Rowena down, Rauno's and Quintus's spell combine to foil the attempt.

SS #2 charge vs Rowena: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 - 2 - 1 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 1) + 16 = 21

BR #1 lashes out blindly still trying to regain its sight but still has no luck.

1M 2SS: 1d2 ⇒ 2
BR #1 Halberd vs SS #1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 *Miss*
Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Miss Chance 50%: 1d100 ⇒ 91

Will Save vs Blindness: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Kelkzar and Rauno are up!

ROUND 4

Kelkzar <<<<<<UP NOW
Rauno <<<<<<UP NOW
Rennida (Leader Arcane Auriga) 42 Damage
Quintus
Rowena 74 Damage
SS #1
SS #3
Korush (Leader Sapphire Squad)
BR #2 53 Damage
Trevor
SS #2
BR #1 Blind 21 Damage

Do Quintus or Rowena get AoOs against the charger?

ETA: Strike that; just got a look at the map, and it's not possible. I hadn't know if the SS member (bad acronym, that) was doing a ride-by.

Through telepathy, Rauno asks Kelkzar "Can you keep her from following me?"

Rauno withdraws to D4, moving on to F1.

Then he tells Trevor telepathically "Leave room for me between you and the wall. I'll close with our group after you do."

Edit: Forgot Prescience roll 1d20 ⇒ 2 , maintaining Foretell and status block.

Effects: Foretell (foes bane), Mage Armor, Mirror Image (1 remaining), Displacement, Bear’s Endurance, Arcane Sight, Unseen Servant, Prayer, Resist Fire (20), Telepathic Bond, Message (with Quintus only), Air Walk, Haste.

Rod Extend 1/3, Rod Empower 2/3, Foretell 7/9, Prescience 7/10, Hero Points 3/3.

Enhanced Stats: HP 80 (80), Perc +9, AC: 17 T: 13 FF: 14 CMD: 15, F +8 R +7 W +7, move 60’.

Will do my best Rauno! Kelkzar whirls on Rennida and again charges across the battlefield.
Continue Bane: Elves & Rage
Swift Action: Begin Judgement: +4 to Damage and +2 to AC
Destructive Smite
Charge to D2 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 36
Damage 2d4 + 32 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 32 + (6, 3) = 45

Rowena should get an AoO, given that she has reach.

She attempts a trip attack on the rider, hoping to pull him from his saddle.

AoO Trip Bardiche: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 18 + 1 + 1 = 25

"Come and get me yourself, sweetheart, if you're man enough!"

Ride Skill no negate hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 *Fail*

Rowena tries to trip the horse but is unsuccessful. Due to not enough for CMD

Kelkzar slams Rennida which does not take her out, but she is heavily wounded. Looking around at her fallen teammates and not being able to use her bow, she finally gives the surrender sign before moving over to the rest of her fallen teammates

Quintus and Rownea up!

ROUND 4

Quintus <<<<<<UP NOW
Rowena 74 Damage <<<<<<UP NOW
SS #1
SS #3
Korush (Leader Sapphire Squad)
BR #2 53 Damage
Trevor
SS #2
BR #1 Blind 21 Damage

ROUND 5

Kelkzar
Rauno

The distraction gone (and it didn't look like you'd updated her damage for Quintus' hits on her--was he having any visible effect?), Quintus turns his attention to his wounded comrade. Healing power flows from his hand into Rowena.

CCW on Rowena: 4d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 1) + 9 = 19 x150%=28 HP cured. Feh.

If adding Quintus's damage would reduce her below zero hp let me know because it affects deadly juggernaut. Right now the only one I am counting is one of her archers.

Actually, Rowena tried to trip the RIDER, not the horse, though I suppose I should have checked on what mechanic would you like to use for pulling a rider off a horse?

You hit her for 10 which I had misses until Kelkzar's hit. She was at 16 hp left, and then I noticed I forgot to update your hit, which put her at 6hp left, which is where it says she surrenders.

I'm really not sure how you would knock a person off a horse, except if they take damage and fail their ride check?

Actually I'm fine with the trip having gone after the horse, since that means the rider has burned his Mounted Combat roll for the round...

Rowena reaches out for the horse, trying to hook an arm under its forelock.
Ki throw on horse: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 19 + 1 + 1 = 34

Focusing her Ki, she gives a mighty heave, pivots, and tosses the horse and rider over her shoulder and into C3-C4!!

Vicious Stomp on horse: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Vicious stomp on rider?: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Then she attacks the rider.
Punch: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Hasted punch: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Tried to update last night after my home game but was too tired to focus long enough!

Technically since you didn't have enough CMB to trip the horse, he didn't have to use mounted combat, but that was my fault so I will let the trip happen

After Quintus heals her, Rohara up heaves the horse and rider plummeting them to the ground. kicking and punching while she has them at a disadvantage.

The three remaining Saphhire Squad member wheel their horses around and charge the largest member standing. Korush comes last and lands a blow. Trevor takes 18 damage

Trevor you get an AoO on the first rider or mount on SS#1, AC 20

SS#1 Mounted Charge vs Trevor: 1d20 + 14 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 2 - 1 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 6) + 16 = 28

SS#3 Mounted Charge vs Trevor: 1d20 + 14 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 2 - 1 = 28
Damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 2) + 16 = 24

Korush Mounted Charge vs Trevor: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 2 - 1 = 27 *Hit*
Confirm Korush Mounted Charge vs Trevor: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 - 1 = 11
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 3) + 10 = 18

Edited post, forgot about Fortell and Prayer negatives so that caused the 28 point attack to miss

Trevor AoO and full attack!

ROUND 4

Trevor 18 Damage <<<<<<UP NOW
SS #2
BR #2 53 Damage
BR #1 Blind 21 Damage

ROUND 5

Kelkzar
Rauno
Quintus
Rowena 46 Damage
SS #1
SS #3
Korush (Leader Sapphire Squad)

Only one AoO? I have Combat Reflexes.

Trevor reels from the pain, but he tries to keep his ground as the cavaliers come for him.

AoO: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 202d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 31

He then follows up with a quick sequence of blows, aimed at Korush.

PA, FF, DF, Haste, BS, Enlarge Person, Prayer: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 232d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 29

Hasted: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 282d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 27

Iterative: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 8 = 292d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30

Thats right, forgot about that.AoO away to all of them.

AoO 2: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 272d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30
AoO 3: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 212d6 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 31

Do you technically get an AoO against the horse and rider separately?

[We'll just say one AoO for either the horse or rider for this fight.

Trevor misses his AoO on Korush, but does connect with his other attacks knocking him out and to the ground.

The horse and rider stands provoking from Rowena then the rider mounts again.

BR #1 tries to shake off the blindness and succeeds! Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Kelkzar, Rauno, and Quintus, and Rowena are up!

ROUND 5

Kelkzar <<<<<<UP NOW[/b]
Rauno <<<<<<UP NOW[/b]
Quintus <<<<<<UP NOW[/b]
Rowena 46 Damage <<<<<<UP NOW[/b]
SS #1 31 Damage
SS #3 30 Damage
Trevor 18 Damage
SS #2 24 Damage
BR #2 53 Damage
BR #1 21 Damage

Round 5:

Quintus takes a short step away from the rider to C-3 and with another spell restores Rowena to full health.

CCW on Rowena: 4d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 7) + 9 = 32 x 150% = 48 HP cured

Did Quintus also get an AoO on the rider? I can't tell where he started from.

Prescience 1d20 ⇒ 6

Rauno takes advantage of the Sapphire Squad's arrested charge and casts a spell. With a flourish and a syllable, the twin Raunos gesture at the horsemen and sparkly dust hovers near their extended fingertips motionless for just an instant before racing at them and exploding amongst them.

Glitterdust, centered on the intersection of G/H 5/6 (that should get all three and their mounts, but be just short or Trevor). DC 19 will save or blinded. Plus, you know, sparkly!

Maintain Foretell. "Doom on you! Doom on you!"

Effects: Foretell (foes bane), Mage Armor, Mirror Image (1 remaining), Displacement, Bear’s Endurance, Arcane Sight, Unseen Servant, Prayer, Resist Fire (20), Telepathic Bond, Message (with Quintus only), Haste.

Rod Extend 1/3, Rod Empower 2/3, Foretell 6/9, Prescience 6/10, Hero Points 3/3.

Enhanced Stats: HP 80 (80), Perc +9, AC: 17 T: 13 FF: 14 CMD: 15, F +8 R +7 W +7, move 60’.

Rowena AoO: stunning fist on rider: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Fort save DC 18

Rowena had tossed the horse and rider into squares C3 and C4, which means Kelkzar should have gotten so AoO as well.

This round she steps to B4 to flank with Kelkzar.

Flurry trip on horse: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 19 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 39

I'll wait to see if the guy can negate that hit.

Yeah I put him in A instead of C for some reason. Both Quintus and Kelkzar can get an AoO on the rider.

Will Save SS #1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Will Save SS #3: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Before Quintus can move and heal Rowena, the rider in front of him tries to struggle to his feet. The Taldan takes immediate advantage of the rider's distraction, his scimitar slashing a blazing stroke across the rising foe.

PA AoO on rider, incl. haste and prayer: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 30

Confirm PA AoO crit on rider, incl. haste and prayer: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 28

Base damage, incl. prayer: 1d6 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 = 16
Extra crit damage, incl. prayer and 2 pts fire: 1d6 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 15

Kelkzar moves quickly, striking the downed rider with his falchion a moment behind Quintus's blow.
AoO on rider 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (11) + 21 = 32
Damage 2d4 + 28 ⇒ (4, 1) + 28 = 33

Let me know if that is it for him. Makes a difference on my regular action

"Your group leaders are all down, and none of us are wounded. Surrender!" Rowena offers to the other teams.

25% Chance on Rank increase with Crit (Trevor): 1d100 ⇒ 77
25% Chance on Rank increase with Crit (Quintus): 1d100 ⇒ 92

Kelkzar and Quintus take out the rider. The other two riders surrender after they and/or their mounts get blinded. The remaining two gnolls do not give up, but they offer little resistance alone.

The crowd cheers rise as you finish off the remaining opponents. Raknian's magically enhanced voice proclaims you the winner, and Ekyam is presented your awards (a Bronze trophy depicting a bull worth 100gp and 2,000 gp).

After a time to bask in the crowd's adulation, you are escorted back to the Coenoby as they ready the arena for the next fight. At the end of the day there will be only 6 teams remaining, with a day of rest tomorrow before the next round of combat.

Your rank increases to 3 as non of your crits raised your level. Don't remember if anyone bet money but the payout would be 1,250 gp if 250gp was bet.

Trevor, the moment the fight finishes, rushes to those fallen and does what he can to keep them alive through Iomedae's blessings.

Using Channel as much as possible.

Those who do not come back, he mourns and stays by their side to utter prayers. He'll use his gambling gains to make sure they receive proper burial or for their families.

Amazingly, with the aid of the judges, everyone survives. Sapphire Squad and Arcane Auriga congratulate you all as you leave the arena, but Badlands Revenge just grumble and sulk off.

As we leave, Rauno comments to the others. "What an utterly surreal experience. To be cheered for that combat when nothing more is at stake than reputation and gold. Especially after the dead silence we've experienced so many times, when so much more was on the line."

"It was kind of fun! Did you see me? I threw a horse!! Master Bryn told me that one day, I would be able to focus my skills and energy enough to through very large creatures, but I never thought I'd get there!"

"That was pretty amazing, Rowena. But Trevor's the one who should be worried--I'll bet you could throw him really far now if you wanted to." The cleric turns serious as he responds to Rauno. "The crowd doesn't matter, and the stakes are a little higher for us."

"Trevor might enjoy that a little too much. Time to talk about the other reason we're here or are we going to leave that for later?"

As the day goes on, teams are defeated and the place empties out. Auric's Warband, Draconic Brood, Final Phoenix, Pitchblade, and The Skull of Murq round out the winning teams as the day ends. The Coenoby has a lot more room now that there are only 6 teams remaining.

During the evening, as you are recovering from your battle and talking some strategy, Ekaym pays you a visit, looking quite a bit like a cat who's found the cream. He happily presents you with your trophy and your prize money. "Don't spend it all in one place, he grins." Ekaym is happy to shop for you if you need to supplement your equipment.

Then he grows serious and takes you aside to your chambers and in a low voice he admits that he has a confession to make.

“While it’s nice that you turned out to be pretty good gladiators, I must admit that I had a hidden motive for entering you in the games. You see… my sister Lahaka disappeared here last year, not long after the previous Champion’s Games.

"I’ve been looking for her for months now, but I’ve hit a dead end. She was a traveling entertainer, a bright joy that brought happiness to cities throughout the world. It seems that her travels eventually brought her here, and more to the point, she caught Loris Raknian’s eye.

"What I do know is that she vanished the day after the Champion’s Games ended. I’ve paid for divination spells to learn more, but alas have learned little. And so I decided to come to the games themselves. I hoped that by entering some gladiators in the competition, I’d have a chance to explore the area, talk with Raknian, and maybe find out what happened to Lahaka. But so far, I’ve found nothing.

"Raknian’s nearly impossible to get to, and I’ve uncovered no clues in the outlying buildings. There’s two places I’ve not been able to reach - his palace and the arena understructure. This is where you come in, my friends. The guards are heavy tonight, but if things go as normal, they become much more lax after this day. If you can slip away from the Coenoby and search the surrounding rooms for clues as to what happened to my sister, I’ll turn over my share of the winnings from the games to you. What do you say?”

Day 2 is a rest day with no battles planned and 5 teams left in the Coenoby. If you wait for after day 3's battles there would only be 2 other teams left in the Coenoby. And obviously only 1 other team left after Day 5.

Quintus nods. "I noticed you were watching him at the banquet. I think we can help you--what do the rest of you think?"

Trevor flushes mightily as tumbling with Rowena is mentioned. He just looks at his toes and doesn't reply back.

When Ekaym shows up, he feels a strong tie with the man, for he too has lost a loved one.

Lahaka reminds him of Rafan...

He listens intently, but doesn't see how he could help: "Are we allowed to sneak out? What if we are caught? What if we encounter resistance? If we knew she was held there, it would make sense to use force, but we need proof..."

"I want to help, but I'm not sure how!"

"I wonder if anybody ever bothers with upfront honesty anymore. Of course, we'll be only too happy to poke around places we aren't supposed to to find out bad things about Raknian."