Sanosuke's Mormont's Gauntlet (Inactive)
Game Master Shanosuke

BTW Shan, never saw results of opening that chest. Might have to make trading decision based on the contents!

You all return to the village for the evening.....unless I overlooked something.

Were Silent and Jivaji at all successful in finding any small woodland critters on our brief stint? If not it's fine and we'll be checking traps in the morning.

You keep forgetting me. T_T

@Eltumal: I am sorry but after looking two pages back I can't seem to find what you are talking about? What am I forgetting?

@Jivaji: Not yet, check back in the morning and you may have something >.>

Nobody has anything further to discuss with each other? I gave each group info, sutble but it is very valid. None of you want to meet and discuss?

No, Jivaji forgot that I was with the away group, or at least he didn't mention me in his post.

As the "away group" finally makes their way back to camp, "Hey there fellas! Good to see y'all made it back. I'm 'fraid Tam here an' myself didn't learn a whole heckuva lot. Well, except for the fact that there ain't never been a dino or an undead move through this little ol' village. That's what the people done told us anyhow."

No, Jivaji forgot that I was with the away group, or at least he didn't mention me in his post.

I do keep forgetting you! I'm sorry. Actually I forgot to roll anything at all. I got caught up in my daughter's 16th birthday party. Whoops!

This is all the info I see…

This is all the info I see…

** spoiler omitted **

I think that's it

Listening to Joe's report as he settles in to his watch, Jivaji nods his head.
"I wonder if it has anything to do with those statues. We should find out if the villagers know anything about them."

"Statues?" Joe scratches the stubble on his chin. "I don't recollect seein' any o' those." He thinks a moment to see if he recalls such. "'Course, it coulda been 'cause I was too busy yappin'. I tend to do that sometimes."

For those interested in the statue I'm talking about: this post

"I don't know anything about the statues, or what they might be, but if they're doing this, they work. People were pretty clear about that: this is a safe place."

I don't know, Jivaji.

Is there anything you guys need from me?

Is there anything you guys need from me?

Jivaji is ready to start his watch.

I believe we are, unless anyone else has anything pendng, move onto the next day, uneventful night allowing.

Yes night will be very uneventful.

Very well, you move on to the next day and are now fully rested and spells fully restored. You take the time necessary to select magics for the day.

The town is quiet and peaceful. People are carrying on about their routines as though they weren't in the middle of a prehistoric zombie infested forest.

You guys will easily take note that the guard was signifigantly light considering the possibilities. If fact, the guards seem more interested in making sure everyone in the town is behaving rather than keeping an eye out for intruder.

"You know, fellas, this little town shor' don't seem worried 'bout much 'round here. Don't that seem strange to y'all? You know, considerin' all that's out here?"

I feel so fricken stupid now. In my standard Extract Assortment, I have a free slot. We didn't have to wait a day. :/

In any case, Eltumal will prepare an extract of infusion today, and try to identify any items that appear magical.

Spellcraft:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Spellcraft:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Spellcraft:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Spellcraft:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

That should be enough.

That is fairly strange. I wonder why that is? Do they really feel that secure, in this place?

Joe shrugs. "I ain't for sure. I guess so. Maybe sumptin's protectin' 'em, that we don't know 'bout. I think I ought to ask ol' Ofal 'bout it. He ought to know sumptin'. Any o' you fellas wanna come on along, let's go." Joe then makes his way, along with anybody else who decides to go, over to speak to Ofal to inquire about the statues, and why the town acts like it has nothing to fear.

Ofal can be found at his wagon. When you approach he greets you warmly. "How was your stay. I hope it was comfortable. Your little friend helped out a good deal with his carpentry skills. Is there anything I can do for you.

@Eltumal: I will tell you about da items you found tomorrow night

Tam will head out with Joe, but instead of going to Ofal's, he will head out to see if he can help with anymore carpentry and see what he overhears...

Charisma: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The hunter training in Jivaji will cause him to check his traps first thing in the morning. Whether that's resolved before or after the conversation with Ofal doesn't matter.

While talking to Ofal
"Well, there is one thing we are curious about. It seems that your village lives not at all in fear of the terrors of this jungle. In fact we see no evidence of dinosaur attacks whatsoever. Why is that?"

Edit to add some dice rolls

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Sense Motive 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Yeah, Mr. Ofal. We were kinda curious 'bout that." Joe scratches the back of his head. "It seems kinda strange being all out here in the middle o' nowhere and ain't afraid of nothin'. Especially with all the dinos and the walking dead folk that's around. It's ... well ... kinda strange is all. Not really sure what else to call it." He shrugs.

Olaf smiles "Oh well you see we haven't had any problems with this spot for years, a couple of decades even. This spot must have something that the wilds of these jungles don't want to get near. Most people have just grown used to it so we don't really worry about it anymore."

That's really strange, butI'm not complaining. It's nice not to have to worry about those things out there.

Any news on what the stuff I identified is?

"Hm. Well alright, I guess. That's all we was wonderin'. And you're right about that, Eltumal. It must be mighty nice not to have to worry 'bout such." Taking a deep breath, "Well fellas, are we gonna try and hunt down that fella and his daughters? See what happen to them? That was what we talked about doing, right?"

Jivaji closes his eyes and nods. He places his hands behind his back, covertly signing one word as he shifts them into place.
Sleight of Hand 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Sense Motive 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Ofal shrugs. "The village does not provide food. The risk we have to take is in hunting and foraging. The girls likely left the village to forage for berries and the like. As a result, I believe they had simply just been attacked and dragged off. It is unfortunately but it happens.

Height jokes are nothing new to Tam, who laughs along with them and does his best to create wonders despite them.

Craft (carpentry) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Shano, anything about the items? I don't mean to be a stickler, but you said you'd describe them a couple days back.

Previously on back in the hut :)

"That's pretty interstin' stuff. One of you fellas go on and take 'em. Ol' Joe's good." He gives them a thumbs up just before he leaves to go speak with Ofal.

Currently

Joe just shakes his head in dissapointment. Turning to the others, "Well fellas, we still gonna give it a shot into lookin' for these folks? I'd shor' like too."

Assuming Jivaji and Silent cleared the traps before meeting with Ofal

"Speaking of hunting, we were able to find some food. Please take this offering and share with your village."

Survival 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Ofal nods and accepts the food. "Thank you for your contribution. I am glad you came to join us."

Tam you show many folks in this village what a hard worker you are for such a little fellow.

So far the town loves you guys. You have done a great job in making friends well done. Now what?

After completing a few jobs, Tam will go in search of the others. "So, are we heading on the road to find the man and his kids?"

"That's what I'm wonderin', little buddy. I think we ought to. You fellas comin' along with us? Or is just gonna be me an ol' Tam here?"

I'm ready to go look for them. Unless anyone else wants it, I'll take that sword. Hopefully, I won't have to use it, but it'll be better than the one I've got right now.

Eltumal will, provided nobody wants it, take the +1 longsword, and leave his Masterwork longsword in it's place.

Silent raises his hand.

:: I'm in. ::

Sorry for the absence... life happens, right?

Okay Jivaji will stay behind for now. I have too much on my plate without having to NPC my players.

So the four of you begin your hunt. You go out to where Silent found the trail earlier.

Now I need a survival check from the lead tracker and the others can make an assist.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

There's my assist for our resident tracking machine, bay-bee! :) (That would be Silent, by the way. In case you're wondering.) :)

I dunno, with results like that maybe it should have been you Joe.

That's cool with me. Intially it was meant for the assist but I got no problem switching it to the main roll. However you wish to roll with it, is all good to me. :)

I've been checking the thread every day. Didn't realize we were waiting on me. But then I've been a bit preoccupied with a massive job-hunt campaign.

Jivaji follows up later after taking care of business in town. He finds the group outside of town, impressed that Joe has already found the tracks of the man and his girls.

"Well then, well done Joe. Let us be on our way and find out what we can."

As the group begins walking, Jivaji makes sure everyone is out of earshot of the village, and says "So I think it's pretty obvious, but I'm certain that Ofal is hiding something about this town. I'll bet he knows why it is unaffected by the dinosaurs. I question if it has to do with this disappearance or not. I also question if it has to do with those statues. Hmm..."

I've been having trouble getting a job, too, Jivaji. It's rough out there.

I didn't know you were a tracker, Joe.

@Jivaji, That may be true, I don't know. I'm not really good at reading people, so I can't tell if he means what he says or not.

Joe smiles real big. "Well sometimes I even surprise myself! Let's see where this takes us, huh fellas?" He says as he takes to following whatever sign it was he picked up on.

Okay Silent is busy so we will go with Joe.
Since Joe knows where to look he is easily able to find the trail. You follow it due west for about a good 5 hours.

Now PERCEPTIONS!!