[PFS/Shifty/GDVI]The Paths We Choose (Inactive)

Game Master Nik B.

PBP GDVI
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The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

If no one objects, Red goes upstairs to release the dog. Carefully. He casts message again, to alert the party if the unexpected happens.


VC - Sydney, Australia

The dog is freed out of the room, and Red is careful enough and smart enough to avoid any issues.

The next morning rolls around and dawn sees you at the front of the Bank of Abadan as the guards begin opening up. You are across the road breakfasting on the quiet and drawing little attention to yourselves so you can plan.
Lead on :)

Liberty's Edge

Female, Vishkanya Bloodrager (Urban,Dragon) 4 / Monk (Scaled Fist) 2 | HP: 54/54 | AC: 21 [26] (23 Tch, 21 [26] Fl) | CMB: +6, CMD: 26 | F: +10, R: +10, W: +4 | Init: +5 | Lowlight ; Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 40ft |Blood Rage: 10/14 ,Stunning Fist [DC 17] : 2/3, Toxin [DC15] : 2/2 | Spells: 1: 1/2 | Re-roll (+2) 0/1 | Active conditions:

"So" Lizbeth begins with a conspiratorial whisper as she takea a drink from a mug of fresh juice in the early morning breeze. She had taken the time to dress in her usual battered outfit and he hair was once more a wild mane, barely contained. "Are we to waltz in all official like and demand access with the warrant? Or we gonna smooth talk our way to the lockbox? As it was late I doubt the gent has got here first so we have the element of surprise. I am happy to talk sweetly!"

Scarab Sages

male halfling Bard 1
Stats:
hp 11/11 AC 15|T 13 |FF 13, F +3|R +5|W +3, Init +2, Per +2

"I am not sure that smooth talk will work in the church of Abadar. But who knows!" Mavaro adds.

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

"Lizbeth, we've got the key and the number to the lock box. With those tools you might be able to bluff your way in. I'll cast message on everybody, and if things head south, we'll be the cavalry. Might want to use that wand of mage armor, first. Just in case."

Red looks around the group. "Any other suggestions?"


VC - Sydney, Australia

First to call an action is it! :)

Just give me the general approach, the overall objective, and the relevant die roll...

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

I think I can handle this.

Ursahla adopts a more official looking guise, swapping her wig, adopting a different skin tone. Finally, her clothing changes until it takes on the appearance and insignia of a uniform similar to Lizbeth's!

With the key and evidence in hand, Ursahla approaches the nearest cleric.

Excuse me sir (or madam), I am Dessa Sandris of the Steel Falcons. I've been investigating a corrupt Andoran envoy who had been operating out of Absalom's foreign quarter. I have a warrant for his arrest, but our evidence points to this official accepting bribes and engaging in other sorts of financial impropriety and then storing those ill-gotten gains here. I have the warrant, the evidence, and his key. You can examine whatever you like. We are in the process of executing his arrest, but I've come to seize his assets.

Disguise: 10 + 9 + 4 + 2 = 25
Bluff: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23


VC - Sydney, Australia

The Abadarian fetches someone more senior who listens with a vaguely sympathetic ear "We appreciate your diligence, but rest assured, we too are diligent. Short of a court order from Absalom demanding most directly that we hand over the contents of his holdings, we would make no move to do so, and even then, our move would simply be to engage a Chelish lawyer to challenge the matter most vigorously"

He seems friendly, but distant, and could probably be won over to some degree - Abadarians have no love for criminals.

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

Lawyers could tie up the assets for day, which could cause all the delay they needed, so Ursahla decides to go along with it.

A lawyer? Yeah, maybe you should get one of those. Might as well get the process going right? You know how those matters can literally take weeks to clear up. Wouldn't want to keep his funds tied up too long, right?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23


VC - Sydney, Australia

"We have several" he smiles benignly, almost patronisingly - you feel that the approach was probably not the best. They are unlikely to be cowed by threats of legal action nor blustered into cooperation. "By all means, we await the Token Guard bringing us the letter of demand". Seeing that the business looks concluded for now, they start making moves to other customers.

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

I guess I was misunderstood. The idea was not to threaten, but to use the legal system to tie up the funds long enough to have another shot at an arrest should he try to collect them. If the intent was the threaten I would have rolled Intimidate instead of Diplomacy.


VC - Sydney, Australia

'Maybe you should get a lawyer' doesn't come across as particularly diplomatic though, and suggesting that it might take weeks (which would be at great expense to the church) might be seen as equally problematic. All good - whats everyone else doing?

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

I guess I assumed they would just have a team of lawyers in their employ (or as part of the church) and it wouldn't really be an extra expense, more like normal course of business. But it's the unfortunate reality of text not really conveying tone too well. I was more trying to appeal to bureaucracy. More like, "hey, can we just tie this up for a while? You don't lose face because you are doing your duty, but also I get what I want at the same time." The tone in her voice would not have been at all threatening, far from it.

That being said, is it possible that Ursahla could attempt a fairly convincing forgery? I am trained in Linguistics and I've seen official Absalom documents before (6-05 for example).

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

Standing outside the bank, Red tries to make sense of the half of the conversation he's been able to overhear.
He whispers to Ursahla via message, "Maybe the officials would be willing to provide you an escort to see what's in the box. We don't necessarily need to take its contents. That knowledge might be sufficient, while we ask the Major to arrange to have it subpoenaed."

Liberty's Edge

Female, Vishkanya Bloodrager (Urban,Dragon) 4 / Monk (Scaled Fist) 2 | HP: 54/54 | AC: 21 [26] (23 Tch, 21 [26] Fl) | CMB: +6, CMD: 26 | F: +10, R: +10, W: +4 | Init: +5 | Lowlight ; Perc: -1, SM: -1 | Speed 40ft |Blood Rage: 10/14 ,Stunning Fist [DC 17] : 2/3, Toxin [DC15] : 2/2 | Spells: 1: 1/2 | Re-roll (+2) 0/1 | Active conditions:

As the Abadarian turns their back, Lizbeth bites their lip slightly, unsure exactly whay to so but knowing she needed to act to resolve the situation. Matching the clergy's stride easily, she smiles sweetly and decides to go with flattery and respect of authority.

"Your Holiness, I am sorry but whay is your name? For the Report you see. My name is Sir Eliza of the Knights of Andoran." She begins, at least getting some information, "Forgive my colleague but I fear their intent wasn't clear. We are trying to catch this criminal and have found detaila that his bank deposit includes clues to his ill deeds. 'The Law Waits for No Man', surely your Lord would look kindly on bringing this Lawbreaker to Justice? The Church of Anadar and the Eagle Knights have always been fast allies have they not? We do not seek to confiscate at this juncture, but would need to see the contents to ensure they are what we fear, you can of course accompany us as a representative of your Church."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

Scarab Sages

male halfling Bard 1
Stats:
hp 11/11 AC 15|T 13 |FF 13, F +3|R +5|W +3, Init +2, Per +2

Mavaro nods in consent.
"Abadar is the god of Law. I think he is in favor of finding the truth. Maybe we can examine the contents, under your supervision, to assure we are not attempting anything unlawful!"
AidDiplo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24


VC - Sydney, Australia

The clerics do listen in earnest to the number of overtures...

"My friends, perhaps you miss my intentions. The Bank of Abadar is not an institution that is interested in getting involved in such matters as allowing just any agency or nation to come and confiscate wealth or access peoples wealth - nor show the contents of vaults we hold under strictest confidence - we pride ourselves on being known for being safe and secure, and will always resist efforts on behalf of those who entrust us to secure their fortunes. Wealth must never be impeded, our god would have it to. Whilst the Andorans are known for their zeal and righteousness, could you say the same for some of the other nations in which we operate where rulership is fickle and often corrupt? No, we won't countenance such action against us any more than you would accept handing over your wealth at swordpoint"

"Although let's speak honestly, we have no time for thieves, cheats and liars either - he has not yet arrived this morning, and we would certainly not intervene if you were to attempt to effect an arrest, although we must insist on it being non-lethal. Perhaps you could await his arrival in a side office out of sight."

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

Leaning against the hitching post outside the bank, picking his teeth with affected nonchalance, while he watches for anything suspicious and eavesdrops on that portion of his companions' conversation that he can hear, Red whispers, "How's it going in there? Any success?"

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

Good enough for me. I'll go make our report. You all wait here.

Ursahla will leave, tell Red and the others what is going one before changing disguises. Then, keep a lookout in the open, using the message spell to communicate if she sees their man.

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

After Ursahla briefs him about the plan, Red moves into the bank, joining the others in the side office to discuss their tactics, if their quarry shows up. He relays between the rest of the party and Ursahla standing watch outside the bank.

"So, the takedown must be nonlethal according to the Abadarans. I can attempt to knock him out with my slumber hex, but he may resist the effects. I can try a second time, if at first I fail, but that's it."

Red looks around at the others, "Any other options, short of lethal force?"


VC - Sydney, Australia

Moving forward on that plan in 8 hours otherwise :)

Liberty's Edge

Male CN Human (Ulfen) Unchained Barbarian 9 | HP 104/104 DR 1/-| AC 22 T 15 FF 19 | CMB +13, CMD 28 | F: +12, R: +8, W: +8 | Init: +3 | Perc: +14, SM: +2 | Speed 40ft/30ft in armor | Rage: 11/24 | Active conditions: None

Uh...i am not so good at non-lethal take downs. I guess I could try to tackle and pin him to the ground. But that will just open myself up to his attacks

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

I have skills to hinder his escape. He may not be in a position to fight back.

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

"Anybody carrying a sap? An excellent tool for this kind of job. Otherwise, just avoid the sharp, pointy bits of your blades."

Red looks at the bloodrager. "You could use your stunning fists, Lizbeth, right?"


VC - Sydney, Australia

The map is updated. I have placed you so you don't look like a 'group' but rather a bunch of bank customers. Similarly, I know Urs is 'undercover', is Liz dressed as an Eagle Knight or the like?

Scarab Sages

male halfling Bard 1
Stats:
hp 11/11 AC 15|T 13 |FF 13, F +3|R +5|W +3, Init +2, Per +2

Mavaro moves quickly out and gets a quick snack and eats it while waiting.


VC - Sydney, Australia

It takes about an hour, but you eventually spot Talbot and watch him carefully as he steps inside the Bank, he doesn't get far before he stops, turns and begins to quietly try walk out...

Party gets a surprise action, then we go to initiative if needed

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

Red whispers via message to his companions, "Talbot's here near the exit at the south end of the bank. Block his escape."

Red moves towards the south end of the building, making for the exit, and close enough to Talbot to use his slumber hex in a few seconds.

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

Ursahla moves to close the gap, her mithril rapier quietly drawn from its scabbard.

Did you forget something Talbot, or do you suddenly feel the noose tightening around your neck?


VC - Sydney, Australia

By the look on his face, you know HE knows the game is up!

Scarab Sages

male halfling Bard 1
Stats:
hp 11/11 AC 15|T 13 |FF 13, F +3|R +5|W +3, Init +2, Per +2

Mavaro moves closer, ready to stop him.

Liberty's Edge

Male CN Human (Ulfen) Unchained Barbarian 9 | HP 104/104 DR 1/-| AC 22 T 15 FF 19 | CMB +13, CMD 28 | F: +12, R: +8, W: +8 | Init: +3 | Perc: +14, SM: +2 | Speed 40ft/30ft in armor | Rage: 11/24 | Active conditions: None

Eramos moves closer to the entry way, trying to cut off an avenue of escape.


VC - Sydney, Australia

Initiative:

“Red” Devlin 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Eramos 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Liz 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Mavaro1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Ursahla 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
ENEMY 1d20 ⇒ 1+mod
Ouch.

The fellow stumbles over his feet, but the trap was well laid!

R1
And with that roll, probably the last!
Mavaro
Red
Urshala
Eramos
Liz
ENEMY

Liberty's Edge

Male CN Human (Ulfen) Unchained Barbarian 9 | HP 104/104 DR 1/-| AC 22 T 15 FF 19 | CMB +13, CMD 28 | F: +12, R: +8, W: +8 | Init: +3 | Perc: +14, SM: +2 | Speed 40ft/30ft in armor | Rage: 11/24 | Active conditions: None

Eramos moves up to the man and attempts to grab him.
Please come peacefully, we do not want this to get too physical in this public of a place.

grapple: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 Maybe?

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

Ursahla steps around the statue and mocks him again.

There won't be any quick escape this time, the trap has shut.

Freebooter's Bane: Everyone gets +2 to attack and damage vs Talbot.

Ursahla then flicks her blade across his belt, trying to sever it and impede his movement by having his pants fall around his ankles.

Dirty Trick: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 18 + 2 = 36

If successful, Talbot is entangled for Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds, plus 1 round for every 5 she beats his CMD. He can end this condition by spending a standard action.


VC - Sydney, Australia

The Aristocrat is hit with a tackle and grabbed as his belt is cut form his pants!

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

Red tries to put their quarry to sleep.
Slumber Hex, Will DC18 or he falls asleep for six rounds.


VC - Sydney, Australia

Will 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Wow - my rolls, not a hope

The Andoran traitor blanks out and goes limp in Eramos's arms - and not because he was swooning at the Ulfens embrace.

The Clerics of Abadar go back to their business, apparently satisfied that you have kept to the bargain.

***

You return the diplomat and the recovered evidence to Major Maldris, who
makes arrangements for his transport back to Andoran to face trial.

Taking the chance to speak in a secluded setting, Major Maldris shares his thoughts with you all “There are many who have flocked to Andoran’s freedom, yet in the passing years I have come to learn that a great number of these individuals see not love in our movement, but selfish opportunity. I fear that the direction our politicians have led, while on its surface seemingly inspired and courageous, has ventured little from the rule of our exiled nobility. Class warfare remains and much of our nation’s political power is controlled either directly or indirectly by the wealthiest members of our society. Many are formal nobles who publicly renounced their titles, but privately held onto power. For these individuals, renouncing their titles permitted them even greater opportunity and upward mobility, especially those who worked their way into trade and politics"

“I find the irony of fighting tyranny and corruption as an agent of a government that harbors the tyrannical and corrupt difficult to stomach. We may have captured a few of the snakes, but there are at least ten more villains for each one we have brought to justice. As it struggles with itself, Andoran cannot combat tyrannies as it should, so I am stepping away from Andoren politics to deliver its unadulterated philosophies to other lands. I, and anyone who is bold enough to join me, shall remain enemies of slavery and tyranny, yet without direct national ties, we shall be able to engage in even more daring actions abroad and cleanse even my homeland of its malaise without the oversight of those we seek to purge!”

Realizing he has crescendoed into a booming speech, Maldris more quietly reinforces the sincerity of his beliefs "Sorry I am lecturing, I hold the principles of Andoran so dearly in my heart, I hope tos see it be the shining beacon of the inner-sea. I thank you for your aid, and wish you enjoy the rest of the festivities"

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

Red maintains a straight face as the major delivers his diatribe. Wonder when he's moving his base of operations to Galt? Power to the people! Let the guillotines fall where they may.

He looks at Lizbeth and Eramos. Probably a good idea to let them do all the talking. I'm not fluent in freakin' crazy.

Scarab Sages

male halfling Bard 1
Stats:
hp 11/11 AC 15|T 13 |FF 13, F +3|R +5|W +3, Init +2, Per +2

Mavaro smiles and nods."No probs. Always glad to help. Mind if we get some more to eat?"

Liberty's Edge

Male CN Human (Ulfen) Unchained Barbarian 9 | HP 104/104 DR 1/-| AC 22 T 15 FF 19 | CMB +13, CMD 28 | F: +12, R: +8, W: +8 | Init: +3 | Perc: +14, SM: +2 | Speed 40ft/30ft in armor | Rage: 11/24 | Active conditions: None

Eramos eyes grow wide with excitement at the words of the Major. Sir, I shall help you break those chains wherever they may be. Just say the word and I shall lend my sword to the cause.

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

Ursahla did her best to stifle a yawn during the grand speech. People with flexible values who could be influenced by money were valued by the pirate. She went along to get along, that was all.


VC - Sydney, Australia

Allowing Liz a comment as it's her faction too, then moving on!


VC - Sydney, Australia

Moving on then...

Your work done here, you return to your lodgings and prepare for the Preinaugural Feast.

The semi-casual event takes place at a great hall in the Wise Quarter from
late afternoon through the evening and is heavily attended. Many members of Absalom’s Low Council attend, though the High Council is not present.

In addition to casual conversation, there is much conjecture and speculation concerning who shall become Grayrain’s successor, though you deduce it is all just wild gossip, unchecked rumour, and sheer speculation.

Rather done for the night you start wandering back thinking thoughts of bed when you note two Varisian toughs following your group. Seeing that you have noticed them, they speed up to you and stop a little short (and out of reach), they appear slightly out of breath and visibly on edge "Please, we need you to come with us to a place where we can speak freely"

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

Ursahla gives them a dubious glance.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Very well, follow me.

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Ursahla seeks out a place where they can speak freely without being led into a potential trap.

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

Red flashes a subtle Sczarni hand signal and speaks in hushed tones to the two ruffians as they hustle along. "Salutări, frați. De ce este nevoie de secret? Ești în pericol?"

Varisian:
"Greetings, brothers. Why the need for secrecy? Are you in danger?"


VC - Sydney, Australia

"Err, we need you to follow US" they reply to Ursahla - she gets no further gut feel for what is going on.

One of the men simply nods back to Red in answer that they are "Here, have our weapons if you are unsure", they start unbuckling their blades "...but we need to take you to a meeting"

The Exchange

Chaotic Neutral Undine Swashbuckler 3/Ranger 6/Vigilante 1 (Sheet) (Equipment) | HP: 73/73 | AC: 25 (18 T, 19 F) | CMD: 27 | F: 11, R: 19, W: 11 | Init: 7 | Perc: 10 | Speed 30, swim 30 |
Tracked Resources:
Panache 6/6 | Charmed Life 3/3 | Reroll 1/1

What good do your weapons do us if there are a dozen more waiting to ambush us where you lead us? You think we can trust 'em Red?

The Exchange

CG Tiefling Male Witch-8 | HP 50 | AC 14 / 13 T / 12 FF | CMD 16 | Fort +6, Reflex +6, Will +8; Resist: cold/electricity/fire 5 | Init +4 | Perception +10; darkvision 60 ft. | Speed 30 ft. | Hexes: Slumber, Evil Eye, Fortune, Misfortune, Flight, Healing, Cackle | Conditions: None

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
"Trust." Red shares a grin with Ursahla. "Layers of nuanced meaning for the Sczarni."

But he swishes his prehensile tail and encourages everyone to follow the two Varisian men. "I think we should accompany them, but be on our guard for whatever has them acting so strangely."


VC - Sydney, Australia

After satisfying yourselves this is unlikely to be a setup, you are led along a path that becomes fairly familiar...

They lead you through Absalom, doubling back on their path and taking several snaking turns to a brightly coloured ledge wagon parked in the Docks district only a few blocks from the Pickled Imp.

The escorts signal to several other Sczarni guarding the wagon as well as to a few street vendors positioned on opposite ends of the block ("Lookouts the Sczarni explain)

Once cleared to approach, you enter the wagon. The interior is dimly lit by small brass lamps that spread the faint odour of lamp oil, only partly masked by incense. The only other occupant is Qadiran man who makes an effort of standing to greet you in the low-ceilinged wagon. Picture in slides, it is Aaqir al’Hakam,

“I suppose you’re surprised to see me? Sit. I wish I could say I have called you here for a more celebratory reason, but such isn’t the case. We have a desperate situation on our hands: Guaril Karela is missing"

“Lately the Sczarni leader and I have discussed a deal that might be in both our organizations’ interest, and I had hoped to finalize more of the terms tonight. However, several individuals wearing Qadiran clothing and wielding long blades broke into the Pickled Imp, Guaril’s business, tried to set it ablaze, and kidnapped the proprietor—a Sczarni operative who has spent the last month disguised as Guaril to mislead his enemies. Despite their appearance, I have no connection to these vandals. In fact, they may even have been attempting to implicate me and eliminate yet another one of Guaril’s friends."

“Apparently Guaril did not take the news lightly, and I’ve been informed that he grabbed his weapons, ordered all but two of his subordinates to stay behind, and set off after the criminals. It seems this was just one of many contingencies he had prepared, for he had written instructions ready. It seems that part of the plan,” he notes aloud as he extends a sealed missive,“Involved recruiting your help in particular.

“I suspect that the Gael family is behind this, and Guaril sees this as an opportunity to finally do in the rivals who have worked to undermine and kill him for the past year. This has the potential to be very dangerous, but apparently, he wanted you to be present for whatever he has planned.”

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