Gandal's Carrion Crown AP

Game Master Gandal


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no need one of you post the action of opening the chest.I pretty think that everyone now wants to open it :)

Inside,you find 5 books.
One is the professor journal,it is the newest one.It has a scratch on the cover saying Read me NOW
The oldest all have several notes tucked into them indicating the people they should be delivered to.
The books are :

Professor's Journal:

The majority of the entries are bland accounting of day to day activities in a samll town,however there some entries circled in red ink.

Ten years ago:
The Whispering Way is more than just a cabal of necromancers.I see that now.Undeath is their fountain of youth.Uncovering their motivation does not place me at ease as i thought it might.Their desire to be eternal simply makes them more dangerous.

Two months ago:
It is as i had feared.The Way is interested in something here in Ravengro.But what could it be?

One month ago:
Whatever the Way seeks,i'm now convinced their goal is connected to Harrowstone.In retrospect,i suppose it all makes sense-the stories they tell about the ruins in town are certainly chilling enough.It may be time to investigate the ruins,but with everyone in town already being so worked up about them,i'd rather not let the others know about my curiosity-there is plenty of folks hereabouts who already think i'm a demonologist or a witch or something.Ignorant fools.

Twenty days ago:
It is confirmed.The Way seems quite interested in something-no,strike that-someone who was held in Harrowstone.But who,specifically,is the Way after? I need a list of everyone who died the night of the fire.Everyone.The temple of Pharasma must have such a list.

Eighteen days ago:
I see now just how ill prepared i was when i last set out for the Harrowstone.I am lucky to have returned at all.The ghosts,if indeed they were ghosts (for i did not find it prudent to investigate further) prevented me from transcribing the strange symbols i found etched along the foundation-hopefully on my next visit i will be more prepared.Thankfully, the necessary tools to defend against spirits are already here in Ravengro.I know that the church of Pharasma used to store them in a false crypt in the Restlands at the intersection between Eversleep and the Black Path.I am not certain if the current clergy even know of what their predecessor have hidden down below.If my luck holds,i should be able to slip in and out with a few borrowed items.

Seventeen days ago:
Tomorrow evening i return to the prison.It is imperative the Way does not finish.My caution has already cost me too much time.I am not sure what will happen if i am too late,but if my theory is right,the entire town could be at risk.I don't have time to update my will,so i'll leave this in the chest where it'll be sure to be found,should the worst come to pass.

A weird book with a brass scarab on top of it:

This is indicated as to be delivered to Embreth Daramid.It has a rich purple cover closed shut by a strange lock resembling a brass scarab with a single eye in its center.The keyhole is triangular,but the key isn't present.
There is a further note indicating this should be delivered not at the Lepistadt Courthouse,but to judge Daramid's private home (address included)

Knowledge Arcana,Local or History DC 25:

The book with the scarab is one of the principal books of the Esoteric Order of the Palatine Eye, a secretive sect whose members have deep interest in all things political and arcane

On verified Madness:

This jet black book is a treatise on aberrations and other entities found on Golarion that possess remote ties to the Dark Tapestry,the name given to the dark places between the stars in the night sky.
To be delivered to Montagnie Crowl at the Lepistadt University

Serving Your Hunger:

A copy of one unholy book sacred to the goddess Urgathoa.Lorrimor's notation liberally sprinkle the margins.
To be delivered to Montagnie Crowl at the Lepistadt University

The Umbral leaves:

A translation into common of the unholy book of Zon-Kuthon.
To be delivered to Montagnie Crowl at the Lepistadt University


apart from the Knowledege spoiler,you can open the remaining spoiler at will


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

Casts detect magic over the books, to see if there is any magic present. If so, what school?

Knowledge(Arcana):1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Dammit, I want to see the spoiler !! :p


Sajan:
There is no magic in any of the books

Grand Lodge

Female Elf Bard 1

knowledge any: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14


read discussion thread Aemrelara,on how to handle aid another in Knowledge check please


A dinosaur, huh? Interesting. I hope it's house-trained.

You think it's an attempt at humour but her even tone and lack of accompanying smile keeps you guessing. She studies the creature for a short time and then finds an empty seat. Sitting, she leans back and closes her eyes to await the arrival of the councilman - she's been on the go for the last 16 hours and it shows.

No emotion registers on her face as the will is read.

A month?!!! A frekking month?!!! I can't do it - I need to get back home.

As Kendra searches for the box, Jaylen takes the time to freshen up. She returns from her ablutions as the box is opened. She's removed her armour and now wears black canvas pants and a black vest. Her face clean, tinged pink from her cold-water wash. She sits, once again, and pulls a comb through her ebon hair in a bid to detangle it.

Books! We're to babysit some books. We're to sit on our behinds for a month and then escort some books to a school!!

Beyond a cursory glance, the girl pays little attention to the contents of the box, more interested in sustenance and sleep, rather than scrolls and sigils.


Kendra looked at the books without a word,except the sealed one.
Her gaze met those of the people around her,everyone was wondering what to do or think.

"I never knew a thing about these activities of dad.And don't know what this Whispering Way is,but maybe there are other info in some of dad's books"

giving this info for free.In Lorrimor place you have +2 on any knowledege check made to research the Whispering Way (hope you read the Journal).Also,if you work on the professor's books for the following morning you may read the kowledge spoiler DC25 from above


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

If all of the present members agree to the waiting of the month period, then Sajan will start right away on researching any information from the books that are present in Lorrimor's library.

"Miss Kendra, in your opinion, is your father's library the most extensive in the town? If not where would it be, and could I gain access to it?"


"Dad's library is the most exhaustive on arcane matters in Ravengro i think.The Temple of Pharasma and The Town Hall have complete archives on Ravengro and the Harrowstone prison history.Don't know if it can considered a library,but the building know as The Unfurling Scroll has some research material.I think you could call it the magic school/arcane shop of Ravengro,it is ran by Alendru Ghoroven,an old man who knows some magic."

Kendra hesitates for some seconds,then "You can use dad's materials at will,but the rest of the town won't let you poke your noses around,as long as you are strangers friend of a presumed necromancer.Will need some time and probably a lot of work around town to have the locals trust you.But i'm not sure what kind of job you can find around,after all everyone already has his own."


Marzio agrees to wait the month and visit Lepistadt.
"I've heard enough of necromantic activities to inflame my paladin's heart.I need to discover what really happened to professor Lorrimor.Fear not mis Kendra,i'll shield you with my own life if needed be"


Jaylen has been quiet for some time. Eventually, she stands, yawning.

Kendra, I'll need to get a message to my village to find out if they need me to return. If I were to stay here, I'd need to let them know anyway. We can sort that out tomorrow but, for now, let me grab my gear and you can point me to somewhere I can get my head down.

With that, the girl disappears through the front door, returning with her equipment soon after.


"And i have to apologize if i didn't mentioned it right away,but you are all my welcome guests of course.If you are to stay here a month,i'll share this home with all of you;and needless to say,free of charges"

It is still almost midnight,so finish what dialogue you may have now,or else next scene will be set in the morning.You all have to rest anyway before doing any kind of activity


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

"Well it seems that I have a long day of research set out for me tomorrow, so let me get some sleep. Goodnight everyone. Hopefully we can unravel this before we have to head for Lepistadt"

Sajan quickly get his gear together, sets out his bedroll and things in a quiet corner (if possible withing the library), then proceeds to fall asleep.

Grand Lodge

Female Elf Bard 1

Aemrelara doesn't waste any time, she Immediately starts to look through the library for any pertinent material on the Whispering way. She'll get some "sleep" after a few hours of study.


@Aemrelara:go ahead and roll Knowledge Arcana at a further +2,the higher the better

edit:i rolled for you at home,let's save time,here is what you learn

Aemrelara:

The Wispering Way is a sinister organization of necromancer that has been active in the Inner Sea region for thousands of years.
Its agents often seek alliances with undead creatures,or are themselves undead.The Whispering Way's most notorious member was the Whispering Tyrant himself,Tar-Baphon,although the society itself has existed much longer than even the mighty necromancer.
The Wispering Way itself is a series of philosophies that can only be transferred via whispers-the philosophies are never written or spoken of loudly,makig the exact goals and nature of the secretive philosophy difficult for outsiders to learn much about.

Dark Archive

Male Human Cleric 1

As you said earlier, your father saught information of the evils of the world, so that we could all better fight them. You know, deep down, you know, he was no necromancer. And thank you for the hospitality. I would be honored to read these, and to investigate, if you wish it. BUt tonight, I think, tonight should we should rest. We have gone through so much today, I think your soul is in need of reprise.


I'll need one day to prepare for the incoming scene.Since it is Saturday,this will bring us to next Monday,so have a nice weekend.


Current date:Toilday,2 of Pharast,4711 AR 2nd day in Ravengro

It is still early in the morning when the noise of steps on the floor,moving of objects around the house and doors slamming slowly wakes up the house guests.

One after the other,Sajan,Loren,Aemrelara,Marzio and Jaylen see a busy Kendra doing some cleaning in the house.


"Sorry if i woke you, i could hardly sleep,and the house needs some tidying up if you all will stay a month.Now is there some request you have in particular?I'm afraid you'll need a lot of luck to persuade the town coucil to let you explore their archives,or some ruins."

Dark Archive

Male Human Cleric 1

Odd, my post went away. I saw it actually come up, too.

No my dear. Please, relax. I'd like to just talk. To easy your burden. Of corse I shall stay, and I shall do whatever you need. Anything. That's what, . . . friends are for. We where friends once. I, I know I made a mistake and I hurt you. I can not take that back. I had no choice. But, please. Do not worry. About anything. Everything will be fine, and let me help you. What can I do? motioning around to indicate he means to help with the housework.


"Mostly put some order in the bookshelves,as you can see there are a lot of them,and wipe the dust off the books.Then there is the matter of washing ourselves,after yesterday we all need it."

Kendra finishes emptying a shelves,stoking the books on the floor temporarily.

"I guess mr.Suyyddhaan is going to need these books soon,but we should also go to the Town Hall to introduce all of you and inform the council you'll stay a month,better have them accostumed to the idea."


Jaylen's up; you can hear her splashing about in the bath. A short time later, she appears, her hair still wet, looking - and feeling - much better than she did last night.
Morning. I don't smell breakfast; if you show me where you keep everything, Kendra, I'll put some on for everyone. Oh, and I'll need pointing in the direction of the messenger office sometime today, don't forget.
As she passes, she gives Kendra a (hopefully) reassuring squeeze on the arm.
Did I hear someone mention 'ruins'?

Dark Archive

Male Human Cleric 1

I'll get to work on the books. Little Miss Jaylen. May I call you this? Would you like some help with the cooking, once I finish here? I have some talent. Then I shall go retrieve some water for bathing.

I haven't been here is years, though I believe the ruins spoken of are the remains of the Harrowstone Prison. It burned down some years ago, and many rumors are attributed to it of the ghost that still linger. It is believed that the warden and his wife both linger still, not to mention countless prisoners and guards trapped within as the prison burned to a cinder. It is mostly a local mystery spot of sorts, a haunted house, as children are fond of trying to bluff others to enter it for a night, if they dare. he says with a smile, still recalling some fond memories he and the Lorrimor's had sworn they would investigate and "adventure" within, back when Kendra andhe where still so young.

We always said we would purify it one day. It was, sort of a game. A joke between us. No real ghosts linger there. dun, dun, dun. . .

Grand Lodge

Female Elf Bard 1

Aemrelara gets up after a long night of study, "Yes a bath does sound wonderful."

I'm assuming I'm using today to do the study on the Whispering way in the professors house.


Aemrelara wrote:
I'm assuming I'm using today to do the study on the Whispering way in the professors house.

You could have done it after midnight and till 4:00 AM, so yes,you are in the 2nd day in Ravengro anyway


@Jaylen "Sorry, i was busy cleaning,lost the sense of time.Will go to cook something at once.And for the ruins, yes, i was talking about the Harrowstone prison burned ruins,but Loren exagerates;that ruin has been there for more than fifty years and nothing happened,to the contrary, the town grew both in population and wealth."

"Speaking of the prison, miss Aemrelara, have you seen the monument at the foot of the hill on top of which lies the ruins?It is nicely sculpted,one the few, real work of art of Ravengro."

Dark Archive

Male Human Cleric 1

How did I exaggerate? What I'm saying is that there are rumors of ghosts and hauntings, but that I do not believe they are true.

Grand Lodge

Female Elf Bard 1

"Yes Ms. Kendra I noticed it on the way into town, I'd love to get a closer look at it after we go to the town council and make our introductions."


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

Waking up, Sajan greets everyone grabs a slice of bread, some butter, a few fruits,with a steaming pot of tea and heads towards the library.

I will spend most of the day studying this interesting book, if you need me you know where to find me.

With that he rushes off with a childlike curiosity on his face.


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It is almost 8:00 am and the activity in the nearby farms have already started.
Man are out in the fields plowing and women going to the Vistear River to gather water and wash clothes,but mostly to chat.
You hear the noises made by dogs,cats,pigs,cows,horses,chickens and many other animals coming from all around.


@Sajan:Unless you score a Knowledge arcana DC25 (with the +2 from the professor library,but don't forget that bonus only goes on researches on the Whispering Way) you won't be able to discover more than Aemrelara already did (but again,she only researched info on the Whispering Way.)
If you use this way of research,you can try once a day,but none can help you.If you want to roll without spending hours on books others are allowed to try and help you if they have the correct Knowledge skill,but that way you can only roll once,and cannot retry following days


While everyone is still on the enty path on her home:"The Memorial is the opposite way from the Town Hall miss Aemrelara.I cannot come that far i'm afraid,i'm awaited at the Hall no matter what,but you shoudn't have troubles finding it"
<PAUSE>
"But i still haven't cogratulated with you for your performance yesterday at dad's grave,it was so touching:You are really a master at your arts,hope we'll hear other pieces of your repertoire"


Now i should know what everyone plans to do/wants to go


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

Sorry, I thougth that I was researching about the locked book and not the whispering way (the one that I missed the check by one). But if it is for the Whispering way then I won't research anymore then. I'll do some research possibly in the evening before we go to bed.

@retcon: Sajan does not do research.

"May I suggest we go see the memorial, and then possibly afterwards go and see the priest of Pharasmae afterwards? He was of help in stopping the scuffle that we had, he might possibly know more information."


Sajan Barid Suyyddhaan wrote:

Sorry, I thougth that I was researching about the locked book and not the whispering way (the one that I missed the check by one). But if it is for the Whispering way then I won't research anymore then. I'll do some research possibly in the evening before we go to bed.

@retcon: Sajan does not do research.

"May I suggest we go see the memorial, and then possibly afterwards go and see the priest of Pharasmae afterwards? He was of help in stopping the scuffle that we had, he might possibly know more information."

Don't want to tell you what to do,just letting you know your chances.If you still want to research for the locked book you may do so now or later,just you don't have the +2 from the professor's library


Marzio had a bath himself,then equipped back with new clothes,armor,shield and weapons.
"I'm only interested in protecting the ladies in our party.This town isn't happy to have us around,better be prepared."


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

No it is fine, I'll try at a later time.

Grand Lodge

Female Elf Bard 1

Aemrelara blushes a little at the compliment and says,"It was the least I could do for your fathers memorial, and it would be my honor to have you hear another of my performances."

Aemrelara will accompany Kendra to the town hall and introduce herself to the city council. Then if there's time after she will go look at the monument.


Took all morning to start the comp,and not sure if it will last.I'll probably need to put the game on hold until i get news from the technician,will let you know with the phone, sorry for the delay


I'm back online,let's go on

Kendra begins walking toward the town square,which includes the Town Hall,a market place,the Ravengro Forge,the jail,the Outward Inn,the General Store,the Apothecary and the Silk Purse (the local moneylender).

Along the path,the party comes to hear more than just animal noises;a group of local farmer has gathered on the right border of the trail,near some houses.
Some of them are screaming in rage and swearing loudly: something about killed animals can be understood between the shouting.

You are at 200ft (65 meters) from the shouting locals and more than 500ft (167 meters) from the town square.If you want to interact with those farmers it is a DC 20 diplomacy to not anger them further,or not being falsely accused.

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Male Aasimar Paladin 1

I speak to the group: if you have no objection I can try to understand what happens.
If anyone wants to help is welcome, but if you decide not to intervene continue on our path.

master:

Spoiler:
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

Sajan stays behind with Marzio to see what happens.

Nice roll!


I should have said this Diplomacy was unmodified but with that roll there is no need.

The farmers turn toward group of strangers as they come closer,but after Marzio's initial reassuring words they calm down somewhat.One of them shows to the group three of his chickens summarily butchered,blood splattered all around.
One of the farmer is trying to repel a large dog with white abundant fur,the animal obviously wants to reach the dead birds.

waiting for the others before further advancing the scene


Wary the excited dog, and with a slight nod of acknowledgement towards the farmers, the young girl approaches the birds, to get a better view of their wounds. She slides her blade out of it's scabbard and lifts a few of the feathers, looking for any tell-tale clues that accompany the main areas of trauma.

Rolls:
Both my heal and survival skills are at 16 if I take 10.(I'm not sure which one applies) My favoured enemy: human gives me a +2 to the survival result if you feel it appropriate. (I know these are chickens but if they were killed by humans, it may apply.)

If you require a roll:

Surv:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Heal:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

What breed of dog is it?:
K:Nature1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16


The dog Pastore maremmano-abruzzese

The chicken have been killed by some sharp metal,maybe a large knife.

Perception DC 18:
The birds have been hit in points rich of blood vessels,but there is very little blood on the ground around here. Yes i know i wrote "blood splattered all around" earlier,let's assume i meant there isn't how much it should be


Kendra looks away disgusted.
"Ehwwww!!!! It's horrible,who could possibly...?"


Male Human Evoker (Admixture)
Info:
Lvl 2 HP:12/12 - AC:12 T:12 FF:10 - Perception +2 - Saves: F: +2 R: +2 W: +6 - CMB: +1 -CMD: 13

Roll: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5


Male Aasimar Paladin 1

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
talking to the villagers: these birds were killed with a knife, please explain what you think happened here.

I did not understand what happened! for the villagers who killed the chickens? another villager? the dog?


@Marzio "We only know we found the bodies where they are,probably stolen from their fence and brought here.We don't think
the dog has anything to do with this,he a good old boy
"

In case someone asks,the fence is outside one of the nearby houses

@Marzio "Non sappiamo niente,li abbiamo trovati così dove sono ora,probabilmente rubati dal loro recinto a portati qui.Non crediamo che il cane abbia qualcosa a che fare con tutto ciò,è un bravo vecchio cane."

Nel caso che qualcuno chieda,il recinto è di una delle case qui accanto.
Italian translation of the above

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