Quinray sees no threats.
Oleg runs over to the group. "Well done my friends, perhaps when Tirnel and Quinray recover from their wounds and this mess is cleaned up, we can discuss going after the remaining bandits and the matter of a reward."
Tirnel uses detect magic as he waits to be healed, scanning the corpses for anything of value.
Some semblance of calm returning, Milo goes through the belongings of the slain bandits looking for anything of value (specifically Svetlana's wedding ring) and trying to recover his arrows.
At Oleg-It looks there will be fewer bandits to trouble you now. Outside of these slain how many others would you say there were? I'd like to see them receive Pharasma's judgement in the near future.
"Tirnel, Quinray, come closer." When they are in range, "Abadar's blessings."
As the healing washes over him, Oooh, blessings indeed. All praise to Abadar and thank you Kentaur. Now all I need is some of Svetlana's culinary magics!
Oleg stares wide eyed at Kentaur, "I'd heard of such healing, but never thought to actually see it, the wounds just gone in seconds..."
The group is able to gather 40gp and 20sp off the bandits. There are also 3 sets of usable studded leather, 5 long swords, 5 short bows, 50 arrows and 2 mules. Most of the gear is in marginal shape, Oleg will pay you 50% of book value with the hopes of getting 60% when he makes repairs and sells.
Svetlana comes out to join Oleg and whispers something to him in his ear.
Oleg: "As you say dear, ahemm..., thank you for ridding us of these bandits but there are many more in the area, perhaps you can track them back to their camp and take care of them as well. You can use the outpost as a base of operations and Svetlana wants you to know that food and shelter are always available free of charge."
That said, Oleg uses the mules to start dragging the bodies out of the trading post to a spot downwind where he will burn them.
Svetlana begins preparations for lunch.
Ahem, I don't mean to be rude, but when we were sent to deal with bandits I didn't realize that there would be some inside the trading post as well. Only half of the value for these goods; and what of the pack mules and the rest of their equipment? This is a trading post, is it not? Or do you just trade blood for gold; mainly our blood for your gold. I had hoped that taking an arrow to the belly would provide more reward than kind words and a nice meal.
Tirnel stops for a moment, realizing that his brush with death has made him far more testy than he would have expected.
He attempts to recover somewhat-In any case, if you need help refurbishing the bows and arrows I can be of help. I have no small talents when it comes to the art of bowery.
Hearing that there are indeed more bandits to be had Milo addresses the party-We should rest up and set out first thing tomorrow. I'll scout around now, as I'm still fresh, and see if I can discover their trail. Any one care to join me? How about you Quinray? I liked your work with that bow earlier.
Quietly to Oleg I'm sorry Oleg but these lot did not have your wife's ring. I'll keep an eye out for it. We'll take care of the rest of the bandits, don't you worry.
Anger flashes in Oleg's eyes at Tirnel's comments.
"The offer is more than fair but if you doubt me take the items to town and see if anyone there will give you three quarters of what I have offered you."
He walks away from Tirnel and speaks to Milo quietly for a few moments.
"Thanks for checking for the ring, in all the excitement I didn't even think to do that. Svetlana would be very excited to get it back, if I were a bettin' man I would bet the bandits have a camp somewhere along the Thorn River to the south of here and I would expect stiffer resistance than you saw here, this group must have been the dregs. And if you come across any moon radishes or fangberries while you're out there gather them and bring'em back. Svetlana can make a feast with the radishes and there's a old man named Bokken who lives in a hut to the southeast that can use the fangberries to make some useful potions for you."
Milo doesn't have much trouble picking up the trail of the bandits which runs to the South and leads into the forest after a few miles.
thank you Kentaur.
I would love any food you provide. Thanks Svetlana. I need it.
Tirnel seems astonished by Oleg's response and looks at the rest of the party with eyes wide.
Did I not clearly express my intent to avoid being rude? Why would he react like that? By Yuelra I will NEVER understand these social norms.
~sighs~
Milo's suggestion is most reasonable. I will rest and memorize spells for tomorrow and then we should set about finishing off the last of these bandits. A healthy bounty is available after all.
Milo eats his meal quietly in thought and then rests for the following day.
The next day Milo reveals his findings-There is a trail clear as day leading to some woods south of here. That appears to be where the bandits came from. We should head there and explore the area, find their camp, and put an end to their miserable lives. Also, keep an eye out for moon radishes and fang berries; Oleg says they have some value. When you are ready I will lead you there.
Milo describes what the berries and shrooms should look like.
Anyone else want to help Milo with perception rolls?
After taking an arrow and the wonderful healing of the dwarven cleric...
Quinray is quietly on trail with an eye on Milo
I wonder what Svetlana will be able to do with those mushrooms. That woman has a certain culinary magic that I have never experienced before...
-I do like my mushrooms. Hmm, maybe that's edible.-
-It helps to be closer to the ground, I suppose-
-If I was a fangberry, where would I be-
-aha, always pays to think like a fangberry, I say-
Quinray's perception should be +11, only get +3 for skill focus until you have 10 ranks.
Humanoid moving forward. Milo he was moving in that direction.
Quinray stealthily moving through the terrain and ready for action.
Heeding Quinray's warning Milo whispers to the party I'll go take a peek. Be ready. and stalks off towards the direction indicated.
'Be ready'; what the hells does that even mean?
Tirnel stops and looks about; ironically seeming quite out of place in the wilds of the woods.
Watching Milo quickly and quietly fade away into the surrounding brush Tirnel quietly smacks his hand to the side of his head, What's the point of having the 'gift' if you don't use it; and you think you are SOOO smart.... Yuelra forgive me!
Tirnel quickly casts message on Milo before he fades from sight.
Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Targets one creature/level
Duration 10 min./level
Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance no
DESCRIPTION
You can whisper messages and receive whispered replies. Those nearby can hear these messages with a DC 25 Perception check. You point your finger at each creature you want to receive the message. When you whisper, the whispered message is audible to all targeted creatures within range. Magical silence, 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal (or a thin sheet of lead), or 3 feet of wood or dirt blocks the spell. The message does not have to travel in a straight line. It can circumvent a barrier if there is an open path between you and the subject, and the path's entire length lies within the spell's range. The creatures that receive the message can whisper a reply that you hear. The spell transmits sound, not meaning; it doesn't transcend language barriers. To speak a message, you must mouth the words and whisper.
Taking the voice in stride, Milo chuckles to himself-Radishes you blind turtle, NOT mushrooms!
@TirnelI see kobolds about to die. I'm going to snipe from cover. If they see me I'm going to fall back to your position. Be ready.
Sniping
If you've already successfully used Stealth at least 10 feet from your target, you can make one ranged attack and then immediately use Stealth again. You take a –20 penalty on your Stealth check to maintain your obscured location.
Milo fires an arrow at the closest foe while trying to stay hidden
But his multi-tasking completely disrupts his efforts and he misses badly, rustling the bushes with his shot.
Milo's arrow pierces the ground a few feet from the nearest kobold who obviously sees Milo and points towards him.
Milo's action.
Milo wants to get the kobolds to chase him back to the party where hopefully they can be dealt with. So if he has time to fire a shot at the closest kobold before he runs he will (standard action fire bow then move action back to party position; aka 'ye old scoot and shoot').
Milo's second shot wounds the kobold. Two kobolds (including the wounded one) take off after Milo, four others let sling bullets fly.
-3 HP
@TirnelTell everyone I'm on the way with kobolds on my heels; aaaaannd...I might be a little wounded.
Milo sees he is about to be badly outmatched and runs back towards the party.
The party sees Milo running at full speed back towards them; fleeing from...something...
It appears our companion has bitten off a bit more than he can chew. He should be making his way back to us presently. Oh...there he is.
Tirnel casts gravity bow and waits until he gets a clear shot at an approaching kobold.
Fire light crossbow at second opponent
Throw javelin at second opponent
Quinray's action?
Apparently Milo charged forward and is now in full retreat. Quinray will take stock of the situation and fire at something following Milo... Quinray hopes Milo was not frightened by his own shadow. What is going on. Is Milo impulsive or daft?
Scans entire area not only Milo.
A barrage of missile weapons fill the air but they miss the 2 kobolds pursuing Milo.
The 2 kobolds following Milo come plowing into the party apparently shocked at finding a group rather than a single opponent.
Party action.
If Milo has a clear shot and is not in melee he will stop and fire at one of the 2 pursuing kobolds.
If he is in melee range he drops his bow and engages with his falchion.
or
If Tirnel has a clear shot he fires his bow; otherwise he will move into range of one of the kobolds and cast daze.
or
Daze DC 16 Will
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target one humanoid creature of 4 HD or less
Duration 1 round
Saving Throw Will negates; Spell Resistance yes
DESCRIPTION
This spell clouds the mind of a humanoid creature with 4 or fewer Hit Dice so that it takes no actions. Humanoids of 5 or more HD are not affected. A dazed subject is not stunned, so attackers get no special advantage against it. After a creature has been dazed by this spell, it is immune to the effects of this spell for 1 minute.
let everyone know my movements, kobolds on perimeter...
will move to where the 4 kobolds are. Quinray will stop their path. Fire arrow and then rapier.
let everyone know my movements, kobolds on perimeter...
will move to where the 4 kobolds are. Quinray will stop their path. Fire arrow and then rapier.[dice=lb]1d20 + 5
[dice=damage]1d8
Are you firing your bow or leaving the group to follow the 4 kobolds? You can't do both.
Strike with my falchion
Milo drops the wounded kobold that was hot on his heels with a well placed blow of his falchion.
Tirnel's gravity enhanced arrow skewers the second kobold putting him down.
Quinray shouts to the group and points to the far side of the clearing indicating that 4 other kobolds have just left the area with haste.
Ibram and Kentaur flail around striking leaves off of unfortunate bushes.
Party action
-3HP
Great eyes Quinray! Let's catch them and finish them off!
Milo fires an arrow if any of the kobolds are within range (even taking a distance penalty) and then gets ready to move towards their position.
, Tirnel yells as he fires an arrow at the retreating forms.
In a more measured tone, Let's search these two fallen kobolds and then you can pick up their trail and we can follow them back to their base.
The 4 kobolds disappeared into the forest on the far side of the clearing.
Searching the fallen kobolds you find 2 spears, 2 slings, 2 leather armor, 30 sling bullets, 10 gold pieces, 2 small sacks of moon radishes.
Looking at the eager, even over-anxious, Milo-Before you go charging after these little fish, weren't there some bandits we were supposed to 'resolve'? Tirnel looks at the rest of the party, What say the group: After the scaled menace or continue searching for bandit camps? I am for taking the immediate enemy in hand and eliminating any threat before moving on to the next.; back to Milo Oh...by the way, you seem to be bleeding.
"Come here Milo." Tend to his wounds, "Let me know if you get any more and I'll apply my Lord's blessings."
Milo and Quinray both saw the kobolds were carrying sacks, presumably more moon radishes.
"Come here Milo." Tend to his wounds, "Let me know if you get any more and I'll apply my Lord's blessings."
Accepting the tendered healing greatfully.
Thanks Kentaur. I've been in a few battles before, but I've never been hit...I guess it won't be the last time if we are to properly clear the Stolen Lands.
Usually we would just paste the badies with arrows from an ambush positon. Guess I'm not as good on my own.
Maybe when we camp next you can show me how to work on binding wounds. I'm sure I'll need to learn.
I'll get better; I promise!
Tirnel watches the exchange between Kentaur and Milo thoughtfully Maybe the young lad will live long enough to learn...
He addresses the group-I have heard no objection to tracking down and finishing off the kobolds. Presumably the bandits will take no additional action against Oleg's for a few day if not longer; I would guess that they would come against it next with their full force and that should take some time to muster if I don't miss my mark.
Milo, see if you can't pick up their trail. It should be easy enough to find given the haste in which they left.
Quinray, I would ask that you accompany Milo. You are clear of mind and cool of action. Milo could benefit from your influence and I've seen your steps; you will be no hinderance to him.
Milo looks a little ashamed at the subtle rebuke from Tinray and begins looking for the trail, Come on Quinray...