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Varrel casts DETECT MAGIC and sweeps his gaze about the room, similarly checking the room Ashe points out
Perception1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

You cannot keep your word unless you give us Girrigz. He is the cause of us being here and will only invite further surface incursion. Tell us where he is so he can be removed from you and it will be as the paladin says.

Varrel reinforces the point by sheathing his sword and holding his arms wide.

Varrel interrupts and points his blade at the wererat,
My opening spell was to Blind you. My following attacks merely Knocked out 2 of you. That WAS being restrained. Perhaps you would have preferred a fireball? The paladin had the right of it. We are after Griggz, but make no mistake, aggressive actions towards the populace will invite swift and brutal retaliation from the city. Do not entertain such a notion, else I return with more....definitive orders.
Intimidate1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Varrel mentally pushes his will upon the wererat assaulting Gronk (slumber will dc16) but continues to keep his guard up against the one before him.
The paladin speaks true. Cease fighting us. We are not here to kill you.

Using a hex requires no words or gestures so the rats have only seen Varrel standing in place not fighting for rd 4

Hoping Ashe's plea is heard yet seeing a Wererat bearing on Una, Varrel tries to protect her. He flies up and towards the rat closing to melee (if he has sufficient movt)

He stands adjacent, hoping his presence will distract from his ally if his Spell like ability failed.

He makes eye contact. Sleep.

DC16 Will save or sleep for 5 rounds. 30feet range so he can use it if it's not adjacent. Supernatural Abilities don't provoke AOO.

Rd3 Buffs: SHIELD. Current AC 22/13/20.
Varrel continues his airborne assault on the Wererat he is attacking, hoping his elevation and Shield spell would continue to protect him.

High ground 2 handed Rime Frostbite Warhammer Attack 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15
Damage+ cold and shock 1d8 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 + (5) + (2) = 13 +5 NON LETHAL and ENTANGLED and FATIGUED no save.
Because of Enforcer Varrel makes a check to demoralize as a Free action vs DC 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier. 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Rd2 Buffs: SHIELD. Current AC 22/13/20.
Having 4 attacks left on his RIME FROSTBITE, Varrel 5ft steps across in the air to attack the next closest Wererat (unsure if the target is blinded or not)

High ground 2 handed Rime Frostbite Warhammer Attack 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
Damage+ cold and shock1d8 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 + (4) + (2) = 12 +5 NON LETHAL and ENTANGLED and FATIGUED no save.
Because of Enforcer Varrel makes a check to demoralize as a Free action vs DC 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier.1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Varrels first strike felled the initial Wererat and he had to pray that his second strike would be equally as effective. He needed to thin out thier numbers quickly since Ashe, apparently, was uninterested in fighting and more enemies were coming. He needed to focus on the foe I front of him, his swing was poor.

To make matters worse he was out of area evocations to affect the swarm.
He hoped Icabod had another Icy burst available.

Buffs: SHIELD. Current AC 22/13/20.

Initiative1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Having a flight advantage Varrel needs to inhibit his foes more before allowing himself to be assaulted. And his allies were yet to come in.

He casts RIME FROSTBITE and closes to be directly above one of the Unblinded wererats at the edge of the group and Spellstrikes with His Alchemical Sivler Warhammer, using an Arcane Pool point to enchant it to a +1 shock weapon.

High ground 2 handed Rime Frostbite Warhammer Attack 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
Damage+ cold and shock1d8 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 + (4) + (2) = 17+5 NON LETHAL and ENTANGLED and FATIGUED no save.
Because of Enforcer Varrel makes a check to demoralize as a Free action vs DC 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier.1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Varrel shouts an ferocious roar as he strikes the WERERAT deep cold seeping throughout it's body and Fear shaking it to it's core as it came to understand it would die today.

Yay! Shaken, Fatigued and Entangled all at once. Been waiting ages to do that!

Clearly Varrel would have to explain to his allies later that his slumber hex could be used on 1 TARGET ONLY and it was as simple as giving a body a shake to wake them up. Taking out all the guards in one instance was impossible. And it's use would end in him being visible.

No. Combat was a forgone conclusion and he would have to arrange the field as favorably as possible.
He uses his FLIGHT SLA. To soundlessly ascend to the ceiling, out of reach of his foes and floats as far from them as the room will allow. Then, out of line of sight and still under the effects of BLEND he casts SHIELD. Defensive spell that would allow him to remain stealthed. Then he closes along the roof to within 15ft and Casts GLITTER DUST at the group. Catching as many as he can in the 10ft burst. DC16 will save for BLINDNESS

Sorry about lack of rolls earlier. Busy day. Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Stealth1d20 + 7 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 - 1 = 16

Varrel casts his spell, Blend via using one of his Pearls of Power and stealthyly moves along at the front at half speed, allowing him to hide in plain sight. He remains well forward using his lowlight vision to stay futher in front.

Handwave! Let's get it on!

Varrel offers his Heavy Pick to either Una or Shakhan (since they are warriors) then to either Gronk or Icabod.
He keeps hold of his Alchemical Silver Hammer. Then looks at his Cold Iron Cestus.
I shall have to invest in a Silver Cestus for my other hand...

I have 3 minutes of flight left and almost my full complement of spells. I have my Alchemical Silver Pick and Warhammer. I would lend one of you a weapon if you need.

All quiet on the gaming front....

Varrel's look softens at his insightful ally.
I did not say, we would not help. I am merely disappointed one feels they must ransom information to aid thousands in exchange for their own concerns.

If you truly cared for saving Korvosa, and your knowledge is as important as you say, a good soul would already have passed it on. Honestly, if the plague or the panicked people were not a threat to you would you have bothered to approach anyone?

Varrel glares as the doctor and his cronies walk away.
They would keep.
Varrel knew he could not right every wrong straight away. Many mages paid the price for overreaching.
He would not make that mistake.
The doctor would keep.

{Great Idea Ashe, Majenko will not stand out amongst the other Pseudodragons and his tiny size makes him difficult to spot.}

He allows the Doctor to walk away.
{If you wish to follow in stealth Una, I can allow us to follow from the air if the buildings get to far apart for jumping. If we stay at the limit of Majenko's telepathy, we can keep up without eyes on them.}

Varrel eyes the good doctor. {I am loathe to just let him go. We cannot follow him forever without giving up the charade. You can see to the woman if you wish Ashe, I will fly above and stealth along the rooftops, along with Una, if you wish to come my lady. You to Icabod, if you posses the magic to follow unseen. }

We're like baby birds in the nest, screaming to be fed!

Varrel had not made the connection before,
It DOES seem out of line with logic.
He waits a bit until they are out of sight of the former guard party.
Are you not obligated as a physician to prevent harm? Your lack of concern for stopping the fraud and further lack of interest in at least testing the effectiveness of their cure will be noted in my report to the Marshall. Do not take it personally, our attention for giving accurate patrol reports is why the Marshall and the Queen have considered us a reliable task force. Particularly since we count a virtuous Paladin among out number.

Varrel was tiring of the game. The 'Doctor' didn't have the full scope of thier suspicions, but knowing his act was not as convincing as he thought would hopefully cause him to sweat a bit. Perhaps even slip up.

Their business concluded here. It was time to move on.
Let us not keep the doctor any longer. This fraud is found out and we should be about our current duties. Let's be off

Icabod is set for armor. Given Shakhan the bracers. Icabod can use the wand of Charm Person.

Varrel waits for Kendra to be led away and once she is out of sight, distributes the loot. Giving the charm wand to Icabod, bracers to Shakhan and cure disease wand to Ashe.
Perhaps the wand of remove disease was for the important customers.

Seeing the crowd backing off and getting the value of Ashe's request. Varrel descends slowly and stands before the woman, casting Detect Magic.
Ever are the Opportunistic ready to take advantage of the ills of others. You were a fool to think this would go unnoticed.
He scans the woman for 3 rounds. He removes anything that registers and studies it in his hands.
And conducts a pat down as well for any mundane weapons.

Search Take10 17 = 17
Spellcraft item 1 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Spellcraft item 2 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Spellcraft item 31d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Una would you help me check the room for concealed dangers?
Moving past her he will sweep his gaze around her shop. Looking quickly for magical dangers or items. Detect Magic
Items will be taken for later examination and if Ashe insists, turning over to the Marshall. Anything that could be a magical trap he will place a jar on the floor to mark for the guards to stay away from.

Guard Captain, I have swept for magical traps, but I am unskilled in mundane trapped works. We must keep to our guard of the doctor, but as soon as possible looters or angry customers may return to get thier money back. We have some samples of the concoction to test for the doctor and the Temple of many. (Varrel uses his magic vision to check if the remedy is magical at all). If the building could be secured against thieves it would be prudent, but we have some evidence and the actual brewing actually takes place in the boarded up building behind us. Do not risk your men for the store. I did see a man in that boarded bolk, Una but I do not think we could spare the resources ourselves. We should get the doctor on his way.

He did not ask a question, but was clearly deferring to her. Whatever instincts called Una to jump on the table were working. The place was shutdown and no one was hurt.

Varrel was thoroughly confused by his parties actions. Wasn't Ashe normally the brash one? Una more than anyone was usually the voice of tact and stealth. She always had a reason. But even his normally brilliant analytical mind was racing at the many possibilities at this juncture.

Still, these people had been wronged. The would want Vengence. That meant something to him. But did the crime really warrant bloodshed? Ragathiel, I pray to thee, turn the crowd. I must defend my allies...

He began to run through all possible uses of his current spell inventory, while maintaining his illusion. As soon as he began to cast again, it would dissappear, he would need to be decisive.

Varrel nods in 'defference' to the Doctor and turns on his heel to follow Una, should she need backup.
{They will be angry at being turned away, lets' see if we can make it seem a more ímpressive' declaration}

Varrel uses his flight hex to raise himself 20 feet of the ground, then casts SILENT IMAGE. He creates and large 40ft wide by 40ft high Image above himself. It is of crossed banners of the Guard and the Royal Flag.
Hopefully such a large image would impress the masses.

GO BACK TO YOUR HOMES, AVOID PUBLIC PLACES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD. THE CROWN IS ACTING TO FIND A SOLUTION!

If the crowd disperses Varrel will remain airborne for 1 minute, while they leave. Then he will float to the ground and rejoin Una

These were common and desperate folk. Still they knew well the reputation of the powerful Acadamae wizards. He did not claim to be one, but the commoners hopefully would assume a mage with the power to fly, create a massive illusion and with a fully armed guard party in tow was not worth trifling with. And Una had a very Persuasive glare!

I am of course using real life reasoning here. I have been on overseas peace enforcement ops 3 times. You'd be surprised how effective standing on top of a Armored Personnel Carrier with a Megaphone and wearing weapons is for directing a crowd. ;) Most common folk mobs do what they are told when they are clearly outmatched. Our chars are pretty powerful relative to commoners so hopefully this works.

Out back, Varrel sees that everything is as Majenko described. The door to the 'abandoned' looking one is boarded over and nailed shut. Peering in, you can see bits of broken crates and barrels covering the floor of this dilapidated apartment. A tun of oily liquid, its lip level with a man's chest, fills a corner of the room, a well-used canoe oar sticking out of it. Next to it squat several large casks of murky water and two stacks of boxes. A man is there, moving around quietly. Through the slats, you can smell a mixture of spices, flowers, and exotic oils.

{It would seem snake oil salesmen is indeed all they are. What is see is nothing more than that. A large vat, some scents and oils being mixed with a boat oar. I see no alchemical equipment whatsoever so we can rule that out and nothing in the room detects as magical. I would say the cure is nothing more than water, oil and scent. I hate to take away even false hope but this should not be allowed to continue.}

Varrel starts to make his way back via some cover he drops his BLEND spell and catches up to the crowd. He retains his spot in thier security detail and consults with Una, Ashe and the good 'Doctor', hoping the Act would make the man believe his deception was effective.
Sir Knight, Doctor Duvalus, I have checked the building out back. They are litereally churning this out by the bathload. With no Alchemical Equipment or reagents in sight they mix thier water, with oil for flavor and sweet smells. That is it. No magic and no science. Perhaps Sir Asherick, as an official party with the Queens personal physician no less, we should publicly close this down before too many people buy said concoction and upon finding it useless return as an angry mob to do harm to the cons?

He did not have time to rely all his reasoning, instead trusting in his allies to trust him. Duvalus would likely use and oppourtunity to inflate his reputation, but I would allow them legitimacy to shut this place down AND he as the Queens Representative would be seen as the man who took away thier cure. Without sufficient time for the people to see the frauds for what they were, Duvalus would be taking away thier hope.
'the palace is keeping the cure to themselves'' they would say, and the men in the Physician Masks would be less and less trusted as the rumors spread. Consequently the people would turn to more viable methods, AVOIDING public places and whatever true Divine Healing the many faiths had to offer.

{Now you see why I sought payment from the Vault for escorting the Cleric. That will take care of the purchase just fine.}
Varrel resumes his search...

{I released Chatterbeak from our bond Ashe, I haven't the coin for the Pterosaur yet. I could use my scroll to go invisible and examine the place but I am no trapsmith and we shan't be able to use it again later. If we wish to return. Can you not simply order the doctor and his guard to wait a moment. A simple purchase will not take but a few more moments. Una, I will use a pearl and recast my Blend spell. I can fly back to you all if you must go.}

Varrel pushes his way through the crowd to a side ally, he did not wish to be seen casting but given the crowds focus on getting to the shop he could well have cast a fireball into the sky and none would notice.
He uses a pearl to recall and then casts BLEND.
His skin assumes a chameleon like color shift.
Varrel can stealth while observed in plain sight as long as he moves at 1/2 speed. Stealth Check:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Once he makes it to the boarded up windows he will cast DETECT MAGIC and examine the entrances and look through any cracks he sees, taking care not to touch anything.
Perception to look inside and find traps. He will study any magic auras for 3 rounds. 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Varrel thinks across the mindlink, {I have one invisibility scroll left, Una. If you wish me to do any internal investigation now. Unfortunately I did not prepare it myself of Vanish for that matter. My spells today were all for fighting. I will remain more flexible in future}

The elf looks on as the party giant and thier sorcerer make thier way towards the vendor. He follows but stays back 20ft, bringing the vendor into view and tries to look scary enough for the crowd to stay back.
{I can slumber the vendor if he won't sell, you could take a sample if he gives you trouble and walk away, the crowd would no doubt shake the fainted awake though or just hop the counter and start stealing. I would rather not but the offer is there if you wish, Una or Shakhan.}

Intimidate1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

The elf has an idea {For that matter I can slumber the good 'Doctor'if we can get him away from the guards and take him somewhere for an interrogation, if the act would be prudent}

Is today the same day as checking the wreck? might need to update my spells if so....

I have applied for 30 jobs in two weeks.

I have made 1 shortlist. Fingers crossed.

Varrel remains at the rear of the pack, not willing to turn his back on the 'Doctor,' should the opportunity arise to make the man pay for his crimes, he would take it....

Still here

Varrel follows the group on the way out and simply mentally relays via Majenko, {As before, we have no solid proof, but all the circumstancial evidence continues to point to the queen or someone manipulating her. I did not hear her words to Ashe, but his mental outrage indicates even he is firm that she is guilty or heavily involved. We have no proof. We need to watch this doctor for now and talk later...}

He falls in step at the rear this time while Ashe leads, he had not seen Ashe this angry since they found the remains of those the spider king had fed to the ettercap. He was surprised at his own calmness, likely because he had expected as much coming here anyway. Someone was going to pay for the harm upon this city, but...the queens Aura gave him pause. Despite not being a true wizard, Varrel was no novice. Identifying a magical auras school was a simple task for a practitioner of his power. He knew there was magic about her but the fact he could not divine it's school either meant it was a type he had not seen before (not likely considering his former masters) or something high enough in power that the spell was beyound his spellcraft. That was concerning him.

Varrel waits patiently for his 'Knight Captain' to join him then falls into step with the paladin. As they exit the room to the original chamber where Una awaits, he rearms himself, expecting to leave, possibly with Duvalas in tow based on the mans previous request. They also needed to get the Adabarran back.

Varrel unfortunately only gets the majority of Ashe's report second hand via Majenko.
He keeps his own thoughts private, He better hope she's innocent or at least playing a long game. If she IS guilty and shortsighted, we just may need to fight our way out of here. Varrel takes note of the obvious guards and tries to spy any hidden ones.
Perception1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Varrel makes note on the magic items, {Ashe, Sabina's weapon and armor obviously and the rat with the gloves. The queen is odd though she has a magical aura ABOUT her but it is not focused on an object. She may be under a spell but I haven't picked the shool. It could be a complusion or something simply defensive, the fact I can't place it worries me..}

Varrel is already in action, at attention but with eyes wandering, as a fighting man would immediately size up a room of strangers.
He didn't bother to try at hide his 'gawking', because getting caught would look suspicious and further, the room and company would indeed seem grand to one seemingly not used to such distinguished surrounds.

Checks for Sabina. Spellcraft 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 11d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 21d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 31d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Checks for Illeosa. Spellcraft 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 11d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 21d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 31d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

Checks for Elder Statesman 1. Spellcraft 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 11d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 21d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 31d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Checks for Elder Statesman 2. Spellcraft 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 11d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 21d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 31d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Checks for Elder Statesman 3. Spellcraft 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 11d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 21d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 31d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Checks for Elder Throne room Spellcraft 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 11d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 21d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Knowledge: Arcana. Item 31d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Perception1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Varrel walks instep behind Ashe, hopefully looking the obedient soldier to his 'Knight captain', had he presented himself as a spellcaster the last time?
Hopefully not, certainly that was not the image he hoped to portray.
Walking in his leather leggings and greaves and chain shirt and cestus (it seemed the Grey Maidens had not considered it worth removing either)
he was dressed as a duelist or fencer might armor themselves. He hoped he appeared just that, an agile fighter with no magical skills.

He focused his gaze first upon Sabina and then the queen when she came into view, these 2 most concerned him and so he focused the required time to discern the schools and strength of whatever magic was upon them.
Then he simply waited for his 'Captain' to speak....

Varrel is glad that only Majenko can hear his mental sigh.
{Very well, Ashe. I will come...but I find her..disconcerting. I will remain silent but if you need magical aid, you will have it.}

Varrel does likewise as Ashe and removes his Scimitar, bow and other weapons. He leaves his Cestus on as through removing the gauntlets is too much bother but if directed by the maidens removes those as well.

He stands behind Ashe and awaits the word to proceed.

{If gronk is going with you I will remain with Una. Have majenko try and keep us all in range. We will come if we are needed. Mind your words and be careful}

{ Your play is also revealing ALOT Ashe. If this man is what we think he is, then he is a most Cunning rat. Don't trick a trickster, Ashe, he may be better at the game than you. Focus on the speaking to the queen, that SHOULD be our observed purpose. I will tell you if I detect anything.}

Do I 'see' anything Megan? Ashe's chat would have taken at least 3 rounds.

Varrel would have waited in the hall while Ashe delivered his ring, hope fully finding someplace quiet to cast his spell without secrutiny. Unlike Ashe's detect evil, Varrel needed to speak arcane words and perform gestures to cast his spell.

{I will try Ashe, but need a moment alone or someone will see. If I can, do not dally, I can keep it up for 5 minutes}

Agreed. Not sure if I mentioned it here, but I got made redundant recently and my posts have gone down as I furiously search for work. Gotta feed the kids..

Varrel stalks the escort on the opposite flank, the open display of weapons would do little to discourage trained assasins. But thier risk here was being mobbed by peasants looking for a miracle.
Serfs and near-slaves used to working for a pittance knew better than to get in the way of a clearly armed and official party.
He does slow his pace momentarily to reply to Ashe as the knight pulls closer, trying to keep the cleric out of earshot.
I will have spell sight running before we enter the throne room and will keep it up as long as I can. Let Una do most of the talking, you are a known noble however so words from you are expected. Keep your inquiries subtle and give no knowledge beyond what she wishes to hear.
Shakhan, I, Gronk and Icabod will merely seem muscle. We will complete the escort and, if I am any judge of Una, we will need to retire and plan a deliberate and considered action from there. Also, you are perhaps being too forthcoming with the cleric. Goodly, he is, but his allegiances are not known. You are to trusting my friend.

With that the Magus steps away and returns to his flank.
Ashe needn't worry about the magus' s actions.
Though he was quicker to violence than the paladin it was never without evidence of wrongdoing. He had strong instincts regarding the queen but he knew regicide would take alot of evidence to justify. The sudden removal of a figure head could cause more upheaval and violence than a public trial.

Varrel casts a look at Una. An opportunity to get close to the queen perhaps? Time to play the mercenary card.
We are here in the employ as freelancers for the korvosan guard. Here to see our duties dispensed. Close protection is a service we offer however if the cause is just and remuneration appropriate. A cleric walking the streets in this climate could cause a riot of people attempting to be the first to receive healing. Our knight, Sir Whiteplume can attest, even handing out his minor miracles. A true cleric would be more at risk. We will provide our aid of course, I trust the Vault is happy to provide for services rendered? ...200gp per guard and market rate for spells cast in order to defend the principle or complete the mission.

He bows as he makes his offer. Adabar was the god of commerce, even in times of strife thier clerics were obligated to ask for payment, it was only right to return the favor.

Varrel stands behind the paladin. They were at a lawful church and would likely recognise Ashe as leader. No need to disrupt thier view, as long as it got them inside....

Varrel looks upon his young friend and smiles. Once again it seemed subtly was not in Ashe's way of thinking. He let it go however, since the crowd was behaving. For now they needed what hope they could get and Ashe's actions were doing that.