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Yargos
Tashen
Ilmn turns 1/5
Samchar
Xugra tries to swim to surface to grab the rope, but doesn't have success, as well as Nemrok.
Maran strives to help the same prisoner that Nemrok had been trying to help to swim, but was unable to do it.
Tanna apparently given up to try to help in any way and now is watching the horizon in the open.
The last captive that was freed by Maran, takes a strong impulse from the bottom of the sea and swims easily to the surface. "Ilmn, are you ok?", he screams to the other freed man that was already climbing the cliff with Tomren's aid.
"Yes, Samchar! And you? Where is Yargos?", answered the climber to his comrade.
Turn order (bold may act) - Round 11: (underwater: 8)
Thug yellow (18) [ZzZzzZZ...][2 minutes / 11 rounds]
Tanna (22) [dmg: 2]
Nemrok (15) [nonlethal dmg: 1]
Maran (13) [dmg: 7]
Xugra (12) [dmg: 8]
Tomren (4) [Telekinetic Fist: 1 spend. Wand of Magic Missile: 1 charge spend]
Party is up!
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Tashen
Ilmn 1/5
Samchar 1/5
Nemrok uses all of his strengh and finally throws the old man to the surface!
Xugra tries to swim to surface to grab the rope, but doesn't have success again.
Seeing that Nemrok helped one of the prisoners, Maran tries to help the last that is submerged, but was unsuccessful. Luckily, his help wasn't needed and the last prisoner swims to the surface!
Tanna holds the rope again with Tomren, and tries to help those that are climbing.
Ilmn was unable to climb more, his abilities weren't enough to continue without help.
He was followed by Samchar, that is more strong and quickly reaches Ilmn.
"Hey, look! That is Yargos! And Tashen too!", screams Samchar to Ilmn, and both gives laughs of relief.
Turn order (bold may act) - Round 11: (underwater: 9)
Thug yellow (18) [ZzZzzZZ...][1 minute / 10 rounds]
Tanna (22) [dmg: 2]
Nemrok (15) [nonlethal dmg: 1]
Maran (13) [dmg: 7]
Xugra (12) [dmg: 8]
Tomren (4) [Telekinetic Fist: 1 spend. Wand of Magic Missile: 1 charge spend]
Party is up!
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Maran seeing that all prisoners are already to the surface he tries to Swim to the surface too.
Getting there he shouts - Is everyone of you guys here ? - he counts the four drowing mans and a smile comes to his face, the he shouts again - Tomren, Tanna begin the pulling!!
If he can, he will try to aid one of the mans in the climbing
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Tashen 1/5
Ilmn 2/5
Samchar 2/5
With the help of Tomren, Ilmn can climb a little higher, and he is followed by his companions - Tashen, Yargos and Samchar.
Xugra tries to swim to surface again and he is still underwater.
Maran and Nemrok reaches the surface while Tanna tries to help Tomren with the climbers.
Turn order (bold may act) - Round 12:
Thug yellow (18) [ZzZzzZZ...][1 minute / 9 rounds]
Tanna (22) [dmg: 2]
Nemrok (15) [nonlethal dmg: 1]
Maran (13) [dmg: 7]
Xugra (12) [dmg: 8]
Tomren (4) [Telekinetic Fist: 1 spend. Wand of Magic Missile: 1 charge spend]
Party is up!
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"Make a Swim check once per round while you are in the water. Success means you may swim at up to half your speed (as a full-round action) or at a quarter of your speed (as a move action). If you fail by 4 or less, you make no progress. If you fail by 5 or more, you go underwater." Link.
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[Dice=Swim]1d20+3
[Dice=Swim]1d20+3
After a long time fighting the waves, the Pathfinders are finally able to rescue all the prisoners who had been thrown from the cliff.
The old man that Nemrok recognizes as Yargos comes to you... "Thank you for your help! I don't know what would be of us if you don't appear to save us".
While he speaks, the remaining thug shows signs that he is regaining consciousness.
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Nemrok goes where he lets his greataxe to take it back and waits near the waking thug.
You're welcome Mr. Gill. I'm Nemrok Blacktusk from the Pathfinder Society, as are my comrades who help you and your friends.
You have been bless by Pharasma and Desna alike because our Venture-Captain just send us to look for you. Your most recent discovery, an ancient codebook, seems to interest the Society for its historical value and we want to buy it from you. At a fair price, of course.
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Xugra stands over the stirring thug and draws his blade, attacking to knock him out in a less magical way.
Looking back at the group, and maintaining eye contact with Yargos.
"For a moment it looked like my companions were going to leave some of you to die." He turns to the rest of the captives they rescued, "I guess you're lives aren't as valuable to them." The judgement in his voice is clear.
"What Nemrok says is true though, that's the reason we're here."
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Without any troubles, Xugra puts the thug to sleep again, in a more "common" way.
"Your words are wise, Mr. Blacktusk. I hope that Pharasma and Desna still blessing us, and you, our saviors. We are profusely thankful to all of you and the Society", says Yargos. "These are my friends Tashen, Ilmn and Samchar."
The four men seems to be embarrassed after Xugra's words, but Yargos breaks the ice, "the important is that we are all alive now, right?", then he gives a disconcerted smile.
"We will take this bastard to the authorities", says Samchar that spits on the thug's body. Then, he, Tashen and Ilmn takes the thug's body and turns back the city.
"Well, it seems like you wanna know about the 'Silent Tides', huh? The codebook. So, recently I acquired a copy of the ancient codebook detailing the signals for the 'Silent Tide'. It tells a history ocurried eight hundred years ago, when a hidden armada of ships from Taldor floated off the coast of the Isle of Kortos like a thousand locusts, waiting for the signal to invade Absalom. The plan was simple, but deadly: When the misty weather of Desnus took hold, a fifth column of infiltrators known as Black Echelon would weaken strategic defense points and destroy Absalom’s warning system from within. Once their bloody mayhem was complete, the hidden saboteurs planned to signal the fleet, welcoming them to lay siege to a city now brought to its knees."
"Prearranged signal lights were prepared for each phase of the offensive. A red flashing light was the sign for Black Echelon to poison Absalom’s granary. A violet light with three pulses was the signal for a prearranged team to destroy the city’s bell towers, and so on. But when the mists of Desnus descended, the prearranged signal lights never appeared. Unbeknownst to the hidden strike teams, the leaders of the Black Echelon infiltration cell were discovered and assassinated by brave heroes of Absalom. The signal lanterns lay dark, and the rest of Black Echelon sat idle. Several hours later, the fleet’s hiding place was discovered. A quick counterattack by Absalom’s navy ambushed the would-be invasion force and Taldor’s armada was destroyed to the last mast. In the coming weeks, Absalom’s constabulary rooted out the remaining hidden members of Black Echelon and put every last one to the sword."
"The failed invasion mission, called the Silent Tide, would have amounted to little more than a cautionary footnote in a textbook of naval battles save for one crucial detail: Prior to entering Absalom, each member of the Black Echelon cell swore an ancient oath, known as the Binding Word. Black Echelon pledged to fulfill their duties, no matter the barrier, no matter the cost. And as recent events have begun to demonstrate, in this case, the power of the Binding Word compels these deadly saboteurs from beyond the pale."
At this moment Yargos seems worried... "The Black Echelon... They will rise from the deads, see?! And they will begin to fulfill the tasks the spies swore to complete so very long ago. Even worse, the marines of the massive armada that now rest on the sea floor have also sworn the Binding Word. Once Black Echelon finishes its final task, the invasion force will rise and the Silent Tide will roll across the city, bringing death to all of Absalom." - the old man rubs his eyes - "I tried to alert the city and avert disaster. But before I could hurl the codebook into the sea to abort the Silent Tide once and for all, Nessian intervened and took it from me. These guys you kicked off are his dogs."
"But, Absalom still have a chance. The codebook has a master abort code, a signal that will end the entire operation. Unfortunately, without the book, I can’t recall precisely what color and pattern will reproduce the master abort code... Please... If you could help me find Nessian... We could retrieve the codebook and stop this great evil", after these last words, his eyes seems to have a little hope.
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You were discussing with Yargos what would be your best choice to start seeking for Nessian, when all of you notices a red light flashing in a distinctive pattern from the top of a distant building, deep in the city.
“Nessian!” shouts Yargos. “He’s signaling Black Echelon — the undead! Six flashes of red — I remember that signal… By the gods! That’s the granary! Nessian has sent those monsters to poison the granary! C’mon! I don’t know how, but we’ve got to stop them—we’re the only ones who know what’s happening.”
As fast as you can, you run to the granary. In the way, Yargos explains that Black Echelon intends to lace the city’s reserve grain supply with a foul and forgotten poison called Gut Wither. In the event of a siege, Absalom would be left without its granary and the city could face the threat of mass starvation in the coming months.
As you approach the granary, you find an eerie cold fog has suddenly descended on the adjoining streets and alley ways. When you arrive at the massive granary, you find the three guards posted to protect the food depot are already dead.
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Tanna checks the bolt loaded in her crossbow, touches the broadhead and says a silent prayer to Torag, then follows along in support of her companions.
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