Megan's Carrion Crown

Game Master Megan Robertson

Paizo's Carrion Crown AP.


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Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

All Dillon can see is a lot of legal stuff.

Kaple explains that the that the trial has already commenced, and preliminary evidence has been presented to the three justices. The trial begins in earnest tomorrow, however, as the majority of the evidence for the three crimes will be presented over the next 3 days.

He sees some puzzlement on Sorin's face and backtracks a bit.

"S-s-sorry. You know t-t-that the B-b-beast was c-c-captured after breaking into the university, right? T-t-that is by no means the most s-s-serious charge. T-t-the prosecution is using three recent crimes attributed to the Beast to convict the creature of murder: the murder of 10 citizens of the village of Morast a year ago; the slaying of six children in the farming community of Hergstag 7 months ago; and the arson attack 4 months ago at the Sanctuary on Karb Isle, which resulted in the deaths of Doctor Brada and his patients and the blinding of the doctor's assistant, Karl.

He takes a deep breath.

"N-now, I t-think the B-beast is probably guilty, b-but I am doing my best to defend him. I have s-s-spoken to the main witnesses and t-t-they sound plausible. T-there is little time if any new evidence is to b-b-be brought to bear... T-tell me, why are you here? D-do you want to help?"


female human oracle of battle 4

Merian bites her lip for a moment before speaking up. "If the system's going to work..." she murmurs to herself. More loudly, she continues, "Would you accept our help? Would it be legal in the court if we found anything?"


Kellid Mooncursed 1 (HP 15/15; AC:12, T:12, FF:10; Fort:+4 Ref:+2 Will:+2; Init+2; Perception +5) (Effects: None)

"I know nothing of this court you speak of. I cannot help." Barret shrugs.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"If y-you can help, of course evidence can be p-p-presented," says Kaple. "The B-b-beast is below, or you c-could visit t-the locations of the Beast's depredations...er, alleged depredations. If you need reasurrance speak with the Judge. She does her best to b-be fair."


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

"Can we speak with the beast?" Dillan asks.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"Yes, that would be possible," said Kaple. "D-do you want to go down now? Acting Sergeant Dun can arrange it."


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

"After that we'll visit Karl, if we can." says Tre, shaking his head. "What evidence does the prosecution have against 'The Beast', or is it just hearsay?" the elf continues. "I wonder if our travelling companions can help in this too...hmmm?" he ponders.


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

"Yes, perhaps you can share with us some more of the details you know so far before we go to meet the accused."

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"The Beast is, as I say, accused of the murder of ten people in the village of Morast a year ago. The evidence to be presented is that of three people who were there at the time. They claim the Beast turned up over the course of several nights to abduct and kill people, and was eventually driven off into a nearby swamp and, they thought, killed. Only of course he is still around.

"The second crime took place in Herstag seven months ago. The claim is that the Beast slew six children before being driven off. The final crime on the docket is an arson attack on the hospital of Sanctuary on Karb Isle four months ago. The claim is that the Beast set fire to the place, killing the doctor in charge and all staff and patients save one, who will be giving evidence."

Kaple looks worried.

"You see, the evidence is quite bad. Eyewitnesses of all three events. It may be that there is evidence to be had in the three places but you see how busy I am, I cannot go. Of course, if you want to help perhaps you could...?"


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

"Can you show us these locations on a map so we can get a sense as to where they are relative to one another and how long it might take us to travel to each of them?"


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

Tre nods as Sorin's question.


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

"Is the only evidence the witness statements?" Dillan watches as the locations are identified, "What more information can we gather? How long ago did all of the events take place?"

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"I'm sure I have a map somewhere," said Kaple, burrowing around on his desk. "Ah, yes, here you are!"

Map of the area around Lepidstadt

"The only evidence to be presented is the statements. In our court, the clerk has to be notified in advance of what evidence either side wishes to present, and that's all that the prosecution have listed."

He listens to your questions.

"The events took place over the last year or so. Morast, here, a year back. Then Herstag seven months ago and the hospital four months ago. The attack at the university you know about, but that is not to be raised in court. If convicted these three are sufficient to condemn the Beast to the flames. Of course there are other things attributed to him as well, but the prosecution case is based on just the three events."


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

"I wonder if we should split up and have some of us go to Morast and others go to Herstag? Otherwise, this looks like it might take a couple days."
Where is the hospital located?


Kellid Mooncursed 1 (HP 15/15; AC:12, T:12, FF:10; Fort:+4 Ref:+2 Will:+2; Init+2; Perception +5) (Effects: None)

"Yes, I can go to Herstag."


female human oracle of battle 4

"Even in a city the size of Lepidstadt, Ustalav is not the safest country I've ever visited," Merian says dryly. "We should be careful splitting up; if we're going to do that, we need to make sure we've got someone that knows the right questions to ask and some protection for them. If Barret wants to go to Herstag, I should probably go with someone else to Morast."


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

"If we could talk with the blind witness first, then we go to these places. I think we must stay together, who knows what might be left to dissuade the inquisitive."


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

"Very well then. Let's stay together to the Sanctuary at least. Then we can decide if we split up or travel together to the other locations."
The Sanctuary is pretty close to Lepidstadt and on the way to the others, so let's start there and depending on how long it looks like it will take we can decide how to handle the other two locations.


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

Dillan nods his agreement then stands closer to Barret, "But if we split i'll take this muscle with me!" He smiles then follows the others to the sanctuary.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Do you want to head straight out to Karb Island (where the Sanctuary hospital was)? Or do you want to do anything else first?

It is mid-afternoon right now.


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

Do we know where the only living witness is? That's where Tre wants to go.


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

I guess that wasn't clear. They were at Sanctuary, but its possible that they are now in Lepidstadt or elsewhere to prepare for their testimony. If they are here or nearby, I'd certainly be willing to do that first. Otherwise, I'm out of ideas in Lepidstadt for now unless someone wants to try to see the beast.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Assuming you ask Kaple, he thinks the witnesses are here in town - certainly the ones from Morast will be as they are due to give their evidence in the morning. He doesn't know where they are staying.


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

We definitely need to talk to the beast no matter what, actually we should probably speak to him first; might get an insight as to what questions we should be asking at these other scenes.

Dillan pauses and turns to Kaple, "Actually I think i'd like to talk to this beast before we leave."


Kellid Mooncursed 1 (HP 15/15; AC:12, T:12, FF:10; Fort:+4 Ref:+2 Will:+2; Init+2; Perception +5) (Effects: None)

Good idea.


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

The beast it is then...

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Kaple rounds up a couple of guards and escorts you down to the cellars, where the Beast is being held.

A towering abomination sits in an iron chair, bound with no less than a dozen sets of manacles. Stitching holds together this grotesque patchwork of flesh and bone, beast and man, though the wires are so taut they look as though they may fly apart at any moment. Its mouth is twisted in a permanent sneer, and a shock of lank, dark hair clings to its scalp. The creature slumps in its chair, a despondent expression upon its monstrous face.


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

ummm like Frankenstein?

"What is it?" Dillan mutters under his breath; then steps forward to the beast. "And who might you be?"

Dillan will be on his guard with the monstrosity, looking for odd behavior; figity, frightened, and of course if its lieing.

Sense Motive 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 Unless of course taking 10 or 20 is an option here.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

The Beast rouses slowly, and cringes away from Dillon as if expecting a blow. It's clearly scared...


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

A little too quickly Sorin blurts out, "Don't worry, we're not going to hurt you. We actually want to see if we can help. Would you be willing to speak with us? We want to hear your story."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"I didn't do it!" says the Beast, firmly. A tear runs down its cheek.


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

"Let's start with the things that are easy to remember. Can you tell us what happened and why you were in the library? We want to help you be proved innocent, if you are? But as outsiders ourselves we understand the way you are being treated. Its easy to blame outsiders, and if that's what's happening, then we shall if we can prove your innocence." says Tre speaking slowly as though to a child.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"Library? What library? They keep books there. I had a book once. Taldan poetry. I tried to learn some of it," says the Beast. "Why am I here? I didn't do it!"


Kellid Mooncursed 1 (HP 15/15; AC:12, T:12, FF:10; Fort:+4 Ref:+2 Will:+2; Init+2; Perception +5) (Effects: None)

"This creature may look like a beast, but it does not have the heart of one. It did not do those things they claimed."


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

"Why do you think you are here?"


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

While waiting for the answer to Dillan's question, Sorin acknowledges Barret, "You are probably right Barret, but if we're going to prove it was someone else, we're going to need to find out more. You heard that man by the wicker structure. They're ready to burn him."


Kellid Mooncursed 1 (HP 15/15; AC:12, T:12, FF:10; Fort:+4 Ref:+2 Will:+2; Init+2; Perception +5) (Effects: None)

"They fear what they do not understand. We should free him now."

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"Mens came with chains. I wasn't doing anything," says the Beast. "That is why they are here... and they keep hurting me."


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

Tre shrugs and whispers to Merrian, "He can't even defend himself, like a sheep thrown to the wolves." He continues in a louder voice, for all to hear, "The best way we can help, is to move on and discover the truths of each incident."


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

"Where did the 'mens with chains' come and get you from?" Dillan pauses, then clarifies, "Where did they find you?"


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

While Dillan finishes his questions for the Beast, Sorin takes a look over the Beast's garb, especially his shoes.
Checking to see if these look like the hobnailed boots.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

"Place I not know," says the Beast, looking confused. A tear wells up. "I do not know how I got there. It was dark then noise and light and they took me away and brought me here."

He is wearing hob-nailed boots.


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

Dillan turns back to his companions, "I feel you are right. We aren't getting many answers from this one." He then turns to Tre', "Perhaps he was 'spelled' into doing these things?"


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

"It would be easy to do, if you know the arcane that does such things." says Tre uneasily, "But more likely its just easier to heap the blame on him. Let's go find what we can."

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

Where would you like to go next?


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

"I'd say we start at the beginning. Let's talk to the three that are here from the village of Morast."


Male Half-Elf Rogue/ 4

"Sounds good to me."

What time of day was it again? Trying to figure out the time table we are working with.

Liberty's Edge

Female Depemds on the game system (human in the real world)

It is mid-afternoon.

Kaple and the guards do not know where the witnesses are staying. The Judge might know...


Stats:
AC 15/12/13 HP 34/34 F+3 R+3 W+4 Init+2 Per+4

Sure, we'll have Kaple and the guards direct us to the Judge's house. I recall them letting us know that she is a fair person so hopefully she can let us know how to best interact with the witnesses.


Male Elf Wizard (necromancy/undead)/4 HPs 24/24

Tre nods in agreement

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