Julian "Knives" Veartoll |
Before they head out...
Noticing the strange piece of skin on the scarf, Knives hands it to Mordack. "What do you make of that? It looks human, but at the same time not... examining such things is not my speciality though."
I vote that Mordack and Julian move slowly to investigate what is going on at least... might be our first chance to see some of the natives and know what we are up against.
Mordack Dunstar |
I'm okay with that, just assume mordack takes 10 for perception for a 17.
connortheconman |
Before they head out...
Noticing the strange piece of skin on the scarf, Knives hands it to Mordack. "What do you make of that? It looks human, but at the same time not... examining such things is not my speciality though."
I vote that Mordack and Julian move slowly to investigate what is going on at least... might be our first chance to see some of the natives and know what we are up against.
I'm gonna safely assume you'll be sneaking, so I'll roll Stealth checks for you.
Stealth (Mordack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Stealth(Knives): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Opposed Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
At the edge of a jungle clearing you can see a group of four men wearing remnants of Chelish naval uniforms, like the corpses you found back on the Brine Demon. They're all conspicuously armed with cutlasses, some of which seem to be in pretty poor shape. One of them is dressed in what used to be a lieutenant's uniform, and in their guttural tongue is barking out orders.
The wind changes and he stops, turning in your direction and smiling wickedly. You can see his teeth, filed into points, brands on his flesh shaped like the five-pointed star of the Hells.
Haloniel |
I have a mea culpa here. Should have got this specified earlier.
Before Knives and Mordack set out on their scouting run Haloniel would have ensured that everyone knew what the alleged plan was. Quite simply, Haloniel, Bayani and Jask would have held position along the trail waiting for the other two characters to return. Knowing which direction Knives and Mordack would be returning to the group from, Haloniel would have had the people with him take up a good defensive position so they could deal with anything that might be chasing Knives and Mordack.
Julian "Knives" Veartoll |
Well, we now know where the bodies came from... oh Besmara, he sees us!
Knives draws a knife from his bandolier, but stands his ground.
connortheconman |
Its a houserule of mine. Since you take ranks in Linguistics to learn new languages it only seems fair to me that you can use it to decipher written and spoken words.
While you aren't able to completely understand, the few common words provide enough context for you to understand somewhat. The gist of his speech is 'Who are you people? What do you want with the Thrunefangs?'
Bayani Nishou |
It's not polyglot then?
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connortheconman |
In the strictest sense of the word polyglot it is a combination of two languages, but it is not the Pathfinder language. It is the language that Jask noted on the door to the captain's cabin aboard the Brine Demon, a combination of Infernal and Common. So only somebody well-versed in both languages, like Jask, would be able to directly translate it.
Julian "Knives" Veartoll |
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Linguistics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Knives, understanding the jist of what the man wearing the LT's uniform is saying, tries to convey his answer and persuade of his intent.
"We are travelers, hunting two people that attempted to maroon us on this island for some reason. In addition we are seeking a means to leave, preferably sooner than later. Would you have seen them, oh Thrunefangs?"
Mordack Dunstar |
Mordack just waits for the linguistics people to do their work, bow in hand in case something comes.
connortheconman |
The man, still grinning his unnerving smile, reaches up and picks a fleck of something out of his teeth. He flicks it away, whistling a strange three-note tune. Suddenly two more men in the same uniforms step out of the underbrush, bows in hand and trained on Knives.
"It has been long since since we spoke common tongue. Since the time of my father's father. We know the two you speak of. The serpent lady, who came to speak with Mother Thrunefang, and her pet, who received the...gift of Mother. She told us you may have survived the wreck of ship."
He pauses again to lick his lips. "I don't like her. She put curse on Klorak, or she never would have been allowed to see Mother. But none of that is important now. Tell me, half-man and knife-ears, have you ever tasted long pork?"
Julian "Knives" Veartoll |
Knowledge: Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Not sure how much that means I know, givne the roll though will say that I know enough to answer... so insert answer here.
"Well, if you don't like her why aid her? If Klorak could be cursed, why allow such a being to see your mother? Help us trap her. Besmara only knows why she and that deck-sniveller of a traitor captain marooned us here, but it cannot be in the interest of the Thrunfangs or their Mother." Knives smiles at the lietenant and his new men, outwardly not concerned at their increase of numbers.
connortheconman |
Long pork is a real-world slang term for human meat. Just fyi.
The lieutenant continues to smile, waving you over to a campfire. A pile of clothing matching the Jenivere sailors' uniforms lays next to it, while game that looks suspiciously human is currently being cooked rotisserie style over the fire.
"Because Klorak is chief. He decides what we do. And I have no proof the snake woman cursed him, only my suspicions. And besides, the Mother herself agreed to meet with her. However, I have an interesting proposition for you, if you and your four fellows you left behind would like to hear it."
Haloniel |
IIRC there were 5 of us. Knives, Mordack, Jask, Bayani and me. Knives and Mordack left on their scouting run when Bayani was unable to post for some reason. So I had Jask, Bayani and myself hang back near the trail. Obviously Bayani can run his own character, but I didn't know how well he could Stealth and didn't want to volunteer him for something that might have got him in combat when he wasn't able to run his character.
Regardless, either these guys can't count or they spotted Knives and not Mordack. :-) So I guess it's Jask and I back at the trail and Bayani where ever he wants to be.
Bayani Nishou |
Oh, I thought we were all following. But he said "you and your four fellows" that's five. Maybe he's seen us previously?
Yeah so since it was previously established that Bayani is not with Julian and Mordack, please ignore my previous post.
Julian "Knives" Veartoll |
Julian comes to the fire, taking note of the fresh... long pork... on the fire. A grim end to any sailor... or soul for that matter. Still, best keep this above board for now, lest this turns violent while we are this badly outnumbered.
"I am always willing to hear plots and plans... and I would be happy to relay it to our friends not present. I am forgetting some of my manners, however, and should rectify that. I am Julian. This is Mordack." Here Knives jestures to his companion. "I see by your uniform that you are the leader of your men, so I will merely ask your name if you will tell it to me." Knives smiles to the man, but still has his knive ready in his hand.
Mordack Dunstar |
Mordack will just attack the npc with his axe and ask why does this meat look human?
hit: 4 + 1d20 ⇒ 4 + (17) = 21 with his axe, and hopefully he is flatfooted. yes a hit
dmg: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
okay, this could hurt more, please explain, now!
intimidate if needed: 0 + 1d20 ⇒ 0 + (11) = 11 hopefully hitting first and asking questions later, might give a bonus
connortheconman |
At Mordack's aggression the two men who had been holding bows take aim and fire at the dwarf.
To Hit 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
To Hit 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Both arrows hit Mordack, but they fail to penetrate his armor. The lieutenant barks out orders, and two of the men wielding swords break off towards the area where the others are waiting. The lieutenant and his other man draw swords, the lieutenant stepping back to do so.
Initiative rolls, gents. You can post in any order but your actions will happen at your roll. I tried it in my other game and it works so much better.
Bayani Nishou |
Are we others too far away to see this? Can we hear it? And if, say, I were to send a Clairvoyance sensor 110 feet into the air to look around, would I be able to see farther?
Haloniel |
Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Perception check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
The RNG giveth and the RNG taketh away. At least Haloniel will be able to act quickly when he gets the chance. Sling Staff loaded and ready to go.
Julian "Knives" Veartoll |
Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Knives sighs, and quickly shoots a glare at the dwarf. When this is over, Besmara willing we live through it, I am going to have to have a nice long chat with him about the virtues of warning your companions before starting in with the swinging...
Mordack Dunstar |
init: 9 + 1d20 ⇒ 9 + (15) = 24
and when it comes his turn, Mordack will move to the closest concious target and swing his axe.
hit: 4 + 1d20 ⇒ 4 + (2) = 6
dmg: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 slashing.