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Giovanni Xando |
Giovanni follows Shalelu through the Rusty Dragon and follows her outside onto the patio. Feeling her breath against his ear as she whispers, his face flushes and he nods lightly to her in affirmation. "I will try to find one for you. I have some coins if you want one, but not enough for a new one. I want you to be careful though, and stay behind everyone else. You need to be kept safe."
Giovanni Xando |
Their conversation finished, Giovanni and Shalelu enter the common room where everyone had gathered, joining their conversation in time to hear that they're seeking a tracker. A skill that Shalelu should be well known for by anyone from Sandpoint.
Talin Vhiski |
I am conversant with the ways of the woods, I will try to find the trail for you and our Goblinocidal comrade. You had mentioned others? I suggest we meet quickly and talk to Shalelu and Ameiko if possible.
Talin Vhiski |
Talin turns around to see Shalelu standing there.
Is your condition satisfactory for the proposed venture we are about to undertake? If so, I will be glad to aid you in Tracking down the miscreants that attacked you. My friend here, Gkirkhan, has proposed an appropriate response.
Vera Thaddeus |
Vera eyes fill with both surprise and concern, as Shalelu approaches the group. "Koya cleared you to come with us?" she asks, somewhat disbelievingly. "You don't even have your weapons!"
Vera looks from Shalelu to Giovanni hoping for clarification.
Giovanni Xando |
Giovanni is shyly skirting the outer ring of the group and answes Vera's questions in his usual quiet voice, "Miss Mivashti give Miss Andosana permission to guide us. Miss Andosana has her dagger still, but she is in need of a bow if anyone has one she may borrow. I would buy her one, but I am 9 coins short of a bow and arrows."
Gkirkhan |
Gkirkhan gives Shalelu a good, hard, close look. Actually, an entirely too close look.
"Hy em tinkink dot giffink her a bow iz not a goot idea. She vas fallink apart, jah? Enyvay, Hy em much bedder den eny arrow. Ef Hy mizz, Hy keep tryink until Hy hitz et. Arrow just giff op after et misses, jah," he says to the others.
"Besides," the tall half-orc says as he brings his full attention to Shalelu, "Et vould nebber do to haff such a lovely lady git hoirt vhen Hy iz here to take de beatinkz, jah?"
So, is there a Charm skill? There should be, I think Gkirkhan would be using it all of the time if there was.
Yuto Yukimura |
Lots to catch up on!
As Yuto reappears in the morning, having done his morning katas, he walks in to see the group having enlarged to include Shalelu.
"What in the name of the gods are you up to, Shalelu? If Ameiko finds out you've been hurt as bad as you were and up and about now, she'd have your head!"
Looking over at Giovanni as he seems to ask for coin to get a bow for Shalelu, Yuto blinks. "No. No no no, I'm sorry but no. Shalelu, listen, we appreciate this, we do, but you have to tend to yourself. Let us handle this, please."
Vera Thaddeus |
Vera looks over Shalelu's wounds, seeming uncomfortable with the whole arrangement.
"I'm not sure this is a great idea...If she doesn't have her bow, it's no doubt because Koya took it from her. However, should we even be bringing her with us if she is too injured to defend herself?"
Giving Shalelu an apologetic look, she continues, "Perhaps if you could just draw us a map, Talin here can try to follow it...and you could get some more rest."
Shalelu_DM-Mathpro |
Shalelu looks a little troubled at all the attention she is getting and is starting to loose her temper. Finally she's had enough "STOP IT!!!" she screams and then doubles over in pain and starts to cough. She regains her compsure a moment later. "Look...I appreciate all your concern but there is no way I can let a bunch of wet around the ears adventurers seek revenge for an attack on Ameiko...not while I lay back in bed with my feet up. Its not going to happen. And the next person who suggests that it should is going to have to deal with me personally." She takes a moment to center herself again. "Now, if anyone has a bow they wouldn't mind lending me so I can defend my self that would be wonderful."
Stubborn little witch isn't she lol.
Gkirkhan |
"Sveetheart, de last time Hy heard somevun koff like dot, he vas about to keek de bokkit. No, Hy tink dot ef hyu come vit us, hyu iz stayink behind me. Hy iz a big, green, orc. Dere izn't a goblin dot ken make et past me," Gkirkhan says, clearly not intimidated.
Koya, on the other hand, would intimidate Gkirkhan, not that it looks like we're going to see that anytime soon.
Giovanni Xando |
"Yes! We've all agreed she should stay back! Since she has a dagger and is asking for a bow, can we stop squabbling, give her her bow and go!" Giovanni's voice is shockingly firm and set as he speaks, though his eyes remain on the floor and his posture is anything but authoritative.
Lem Ingram |
Lem looks down at his bow for a moment, then up at Shalelu. "I cannot fight effectively without my bow, but I will add gold to help buy a new one." Lem pulls his purse, spare as it is, from his belt and throws it on the table. "Yet, you should stay out of the hottest part of battle." For the most part his voice is firm, though there is a slight quaver, almost unnoticeable, at the end. Lem jumps as he again notices the burns all over Shalelu. "I didn't mean that as a . . . um . . . He looks around for help before settling on Shalelu with a look that should be firm, but only appears comical after it's previous incarnation.
Another 1gp,4sp,9cp in for a bow.
Vera Thaddeus |
Vera contemplates the scenario to herself. I have far too little gold to my name to provide any use in this regard...and giving up my primary weapon seems inadvisable if I am to keep my promise of protecting everyone...and it would be wrong to go behind Koya's back...but perhaps she can be swayed on the issue...
Letting out a quiet sigh, she remarks, "Let me talk to Koya. Perhaps she can be convinced to relinquish your bow..."
Knocking on the woman's door. Vera enters somewhat sheepishly.
"Sorry to bother you again, but I was wondering if we could perhaps give Shalelu her bow." Quickly she waves her hands, trying to cut off what she expects to be a very stern lecture, "Wait! Hold on! Hear me out! She is very determined to get her hands on a weapon. I believe she is going to go fight those goblins one way or another. If she has a bow, she has a good reason to stay far away from enemies and remain under our watch. Without it, she is probably going to end up rushing in with a dagger or something...with or without our help. Surely if you felt she was healthy enough to walk around, firing a bow can't cause too much more damage.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 Glad to see the Paizo diceroller at least appreciates my logic :)
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Vera Thaddeus |
Vera nods, her expression serious. "I understand. I will do everything in my power to protect them all."
Vera has a slightly pained smile as she hands the bow to Shalelu. Glad to see the woman so friendly, but weighed down by feelings of responsibility for her, she remarks, "Your welcome. Just remember that whatever happens to you now...I have to live with it. We all do." Her tone pleading, she adds, "Please don't do anything too reckless."
With that Vera quietly follows the others, not letting Shalelu out of her sight or more than a few seconds dash away.
DM Mathpro |
Just as you guys get to the front of the Rusty Dragon you see the Sheriff walking up the road. He looks pretty badly hung over this morning and he almost trips over his feet as he appraoches you. "Oh good just the people I was coming to see." he says smiling brightly at you. "I heard from the Mayor last night that two of our more important townspeople were attacked last night by goblins. I'm pretty sure this was just a random attack but the Mayor..." he drifts off a minute and rubs his cheek lightly. If you look closely you will see a hand print on his cheek. "...Strongly encouraged me to look into this matter. I think I am going to lift the ban on hunting goblins. I am going to post a 10 gp reward for every goblin ear brought to me and if you bring me the head of a chiefton that will be rewarded with 300 gp. Apparently some of our merchants have been complaining about increased goblin attacks and lady Shalelu has also seen increased activity." He then scans the party and starts at seeing Shalelu standing there.
"Oh lady Shalelu...I didn't see you there...uhh...glad to see you back on your feet. If you could guide these fine young adventurers to where you believe the attacks are happening I will gladly give them the bounty for any ears they collect."
Shalelu_DM-Mathpro |
Shalelu nods at the mayor and then waves a dismissive hand at him. "They are in my care Mayor no need to worry." she says to him and then after he leaves she adds "Useless harlet..."
She then turns to the party. "As he said I've been tracking the increased activity for a while now. I'm 100% sure that the licktoad tribe is responsible for this. I saw their chief last night in the attack..but I couldn't get to him..." She looks very distressed at the memory and tears come to her eyes for a moment before she steels herself. "Anyway I know their main camp is in Brinestump Marsh. The bad news is its about a two day trip from here. I'm up for it if you are but would you mind if I checked on my friend first?
Giovanni Xando |
Eyes down watching his feet as they walk, Giovanni speaks, "If it is to be a multi-day trip, I will need to pack rations and the like. I brought only essentials with me. I will return to the gate as soon as I possibly can." No sooner is his sentance complete does Giovanni start walking towards his home. He gathers a bedroll, backpack, rations, water, and a few other things into his bag and hefts it onto his shoulder.
No more than twenty minutes have passed before Giovanni appears at Sandpoint's gate.
Talin Vhiski |
[b]"I too am curious of the current condition of your friend. I would also be willing to accompany you on this venture, my woodland skills and limited spells are at your service."[b]
He nods in Shalelu's direction, reaching up to stroke the Hawk on his shoulder, who, once again, is slightly agitated. The Hawk calms down quickly and begins preening its feathers.
Lem Ingram |
Lem looks somewhat astonished at Vera's tactic for retrieving Shalelu's bow. "That will work too," he says as he grabs his pouch from the table. A few small coins clink together when Lem reties the pouch at his belt. Walking with the group, he stops at the front door of the inn. His shoulders seem to relax a little as he realizes that they will get paid for their good work.
Walking down the path to the gate Lem coughs when Shalelu mentions that the trip will take two days. In his turn he speaks up, "Of course. See to Ameiko. I must buy some rations before we leave. I will also meet you at the gate." He stares after the retreating back of Giovanni then shakes his head and moves off to buy his own supplies.
Buying two days worth of trail rations. That hurts the pocketbook.
After his trip, he returns to the gate to wait on the others.
Yuto Yukimura |
Yuto listens and perks up. If he could get paid for this little endeavor, all the better. But as he hears Shalelu's comments, he steps forward closer to her.
"Shalelu, I know that things might not look too sunny to you. If I were in your shoes as well, I'd probably be somewhat bitter as well. And since I have all I need..." He pats his back, grinning. His family taught him to be as resourceful as possible when things come up. "... I'll join you to see Ameiko. I'm just as worried as you are of her, I'm sure."
He looks to the others, smiling. "Meet up as soon as you all are ready, yes?" And with that, he sets off towards the temple.
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Gkirkhan |
Gkirkhan's shoulders tense when he sees Ameiko beaten and battered. His goofy smile disappears, replaced by a frightening frown. His golden eyes glitter under his hat, glitter with anger and rage.
"Hy tink hyu'd better show me vhere de leetle green scheiße köpfe live. Oddervise, Hy iz goink to start keelink every goblin Hy seez," he whispers to Shalelu in a harsh, guttural voice just a few steps away from a soft snarl.
Vera Thaddeus |
Vera is horrified at the state of the woman before her. Finding Gkirkhan's rage contagious, she feels anger knocking at her door like an unwelcome house guest. No. Stop it. Remember what you told Koya. This isn't about revenge. This is about protecting the people of this town from the goblin threat...so that no one else gets hurt like this woman...
Keeping a relatively calm outward demeanor, she gives Gkirkhan a light tap on the shoulder, gestures to Shalelu and Yuto and mutters, "Perhaps it would be best for us to give them a moment alone with their friend..."
Talin Vhiski |
Heal Check to examine Ameiko without touching her: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
He hears Vera's comments.
"Ob I am sorry, she is quite right, please excuse us Shalelu, if there is anything we can do, it will be done.
Gkirkhan |
Gkirkhan's jaw tightens as he looks at Vera. His expression softens into a look of worry, although the rage can be seen simmering just below the surface.
"Jah, et vould," he whispers back. One arm gently wraps around Vera's shoulders as he escorts her out of the room.
"Hyu must tink me sum kind ov monster fer actink like dot," Gkirkhan says quietly to Vera, "Mamma alvays sed Hy haff a temper. Sum hot, burnink rage dot iz inside..."
He slips away from Vera as his voice trails off. For a moment, his eyes burn red and his entire being appears as if it was made of the deepest darkest shadow.
"Ov course, et iz schtuped ov me to tink oddervise. Enyvun vho seez dot side ov me, dey alvays tink Hy em a monster," he mutters as much to himself as to Vera.
Giovanni Xando |
Giovanni arrives at the gate spying Lem as the only other person who has yet arrived. Giovanni stops near Lem and takes a seat on the ground. He digs a book from his backpack opening to the bookmarked page. His eyes scanning the page, waiting for everyone to arrive. As he is reading, his mind wanders, clearly distracted by the task before them.
Vera Thaddeus |
Her expression softens, replying, "No sir, I don't think you are a monster. There is danger in rage, no doubt...but to feel anger that an innocent person was brutally attacked? That's humanity, not savagery."
Gkirkhan |
"Try tellink dot to de bastards dot attacked my mamma," Gkirkhan replies with a weak smile.
"Hy keelz tings. Dot iz vot Hy em goot at. Und en case hyu mizzed et, Hy em not human. Hy iz orc," he adds, "Dot iz vhy Hy em a monster."
"Bot Hy iz not de mopey type," He laughs, his good humor returning, "Hy em a monster, bot Hy iz not de bad kind. Hy iz friendly, even vhen dey iz beatink me vit un chair."
Yuto Yukimura |
He looks at her burns and frowns before smiling. "This will be a tale to tell the folks at the Rusty Dragon: Ameiko and Shalelu take on 10, no, 20 goblins!" Gulping hard as he fights back a twinge of emotion, he stands up.
"I know you aren't much on things like oaths, but I swear I'm going to find the goblins responsible and pay them back three-fold."
With that, he turns to leave.