I mean it depends whether seeing Sylberos and Nileane dead on the ground automatically destroys any semblance of victory, nileane with a bullet through her brain, and sylberos bludgeoned and stabbed to death
Victory, at a cost, but victory the same.
One of the servants says They took the master. We don't know where he is all we know is that they never left the house, there's gotta be an entrance somewhere
Also your HP resets with that lvl as well so you all are at full health, full power, and down two (or maybe 4, probably gonna PM Vrog and Ken) and looks like we may need an NPC or two
Whispers tries to figure out what on earth is going down?
"Let us take a brief respite and after secure the rest of the house, if we can find this entrance perhaps we can help the master of the house. Spiced rats indeed!" Chaq's nostrils flair in triumph.
The Servents were the hostages.
What are you looking for when you are saying what went down whispers?
Not in this room no, but if you want you can save those rolls for investigating the house.
The master was planning on an uprising against the crime lords, and just yesterday they came in here, captured us and took the master to wherever the nine hells their base is. We are not hurt no, we were about to be. As far as we know those were all the thugs in here. The master is Euril Kanos.
Whispers listens intently watching to see any signs of deception. He looks toward one talking the least, "Is that how you saw things too."
Yes, that's how it went down
Whispers looks over the fallen enemies.
After searching the bodies Whispers looks at the former hostages, "We were sent to help. Is your employer mixed up anything in particular, what kind of business does he run? Can you show us around we might find some clues about the attackers or what is really going on."
Roll investigation check anyone who wants to join him, and whispers
He dealed in the shipment of objects over land
For now, Krutt and Morgana leave, they might come back if they post.
At this point the door slams open, and in walk four figures. One is Vanessa in form-fitting studded leather armor, wielding two scimitars and spinning them around, flaming, Another is (Tiberius can describe himself), another is a halfling wearing leather armor and weilding a bow, and the other is (Somia Describe yourself) and Vanessa says Looks like it might have been a good idea for me to bring the latecomers with me
A golden scaled dragonborn, standing 6' 7" and wearing a black silken robe with golden edges that straightens into a high collar at the neck enters behind and glances around the room. In his Left hand He holds an ornate wooden stave engraved with several runes in draconic. His eye shimmer with silver irises. He lets out a small harrumph and speaks in a rather deep, almost blustery voice.
he gives a slight bow of his head, before speaking, rather quickly almost chaining his words together when introducing his name. Yes, I am Tiberius Vorrack Kerrhylon, Arcane Arts extraordinaire. A pleasure.
Well, I would hypothesize that a rather exciting affair occurred here. I do apologize for my delayed appearance. I was unfortunately preoccupied with a rather troublesome physical need of most living creatures due to my late night escapades into the wonderful world that is the lore of magic.
He looks around a bit more before clearing his throat
ahem, well, what exactly did transpire here? If I may inquire of course?
Chaq looks the other golden scaled dragonborn up and down with a toothy grin. "I am Chaq of House Caex, Vassal of Bahamut and priest in his service. The master of this house has been kidnapped by criminals who were masquerading as his staff upon our arrival in a cunning but futile rouse."
"Using my keen situational awareness I heard one of the staff screaming, on account of being tortured by the vile ruffians, and we have just finished of disposing of them. We did lose some of our number."
He looks down at the drow's corpse "She was slightly rude to me and had a poor grasp of common. No doubt if she has heeded my lead better she would have survived but it is no matter to worry over now. Given the circumstances with fake buttlers I must ask you, how can we know you are who you say you are?" He raises a scaly brow intently.
Somia is an odd looking half-elf, mismatched eyes, mismatched ears and patchy calico skin. Still the lack of symmetry somehow worked for her. She looks more like a halfling when stood next to Tiberius, as he towers at least a foot over her more petite frame. Along with her other gear a lute is noticable.
She holds out her hand, "Somia, scholar of the Lyceum. In short I'm not sure we can convince you, unless you have the gift of true sight. But assuming she's not an illusion or in disguise Vanessa here can vouch for us." She smiles widely, "So I suppose you can live jumping at shadows, or trust a little and accept help where it is offered."
Rrath adds his own toothy grin, and says rather flatly,
Great, the more the merrier. I am Rrath.
"Very well but let any secret evil doer be warned, treachery will be met with blunt aggression." He raises his bloody mace into the air before spying a crate and nodding approvingly.
"Truly your master has excellent taste in wine."
Chaq, you gain LR benefits when you lvl, so HP should be max, Spell slotts should be maxx, all of that
Vanessa says And the girl and boxer just up and left? Well i guess that's less i have to pay. Would it be too terribly rude of us to loot the Elves' corpses?
Whispers dives for cover at the sight of more arriving hoping back up with his bow drawn. Recognition hits his face. "Ah hi." He shakes his head. "Allies are needed. Some fell some fled." He looks at Vanessa, "I think we are going to need more details to actually help here. The person we were suppose to help root out problems for has already had those problems over rippen."
oh hello love, That was all the information I was given do I am as in the dark as you are. But I'm curious would it be considered rude to loot their corpses
Whispers shows her what he found on the bad guys.
Tiberius bows his head slightly as to each of the others as they introduce themselves. Then responds to Vanessa.
Well, I know from my studies that in many cultures looting the corpses of the deceased can be seen as dishonorable or even as ill-omens. However I was raised above such silly superstitions and Chivalrous codes. They have no further requirements for their possessions, and we likely can make use of said possessions.. he says walking over to one.
As he looks over the remains of everyone in the room he speaks again. there is no requirement for you to worry about myself in regards to mischievous deeds towards this group, I am no heathen or uncivilized brute waiting to swing his piece at anything walking. I say that without intended to cause offense to anyone of course.
So ya say...so ya say...
Rrath grunts, hocks up some phlegm, then spits on the closest corpse.
Back to the mud with 'em.
Investigation check from Tibbs, and i do not think our resident house cat had rolled investigation for the men, so nothing to be shown.
Vanessa leans down and looks at the people
Whatcha missed love is not much, just some gold and confirmation of who their working for and she holds up a chip, indicating a membership of the tremblegard
AH, yes, well. Could I perhaps study that for a moment?
Tiberius is going to try and recall anything useful he has read about this symbol and its history.
Are you a native to the town?
Somia is, but she's been away a long time, she'll take a look too
"May I take a look, something about that is familiar..."
How long Somi, because it is been past 20 or so years since the town went into anarchy until the underlords came along
Tibbs there is not that many books about the town, because it is a generally pretty crappy place, ruled by their criminal underlords (I believe i compared it to Pre Bald-Batman Gotham)
Whispers thinks over things his tail twitching. "Trembleguard."
They are a lower level "Gangs", and one of the few where the owner is not known
Chaq tears picks up a rag and starts cleaning his mace. If he waited a little longer someone might speak of something more than a mere name. A shame so many had to die but they'd hampered the schemes of the Trembleguard at least.
Ok, then she would know easily the same with that history check
Vanessa says You know the trembleguards doncha love?
Well no, I unfortunately discovered that your town inexplicably decided to keep little to no records on its past. Something I find greatly annoying mind you. Apart from that however, what exactly does that mean for us? Tiberius blusters, mildly annoyed he didn't know something.
I was talking to the kitty cat over here, but I can see how that would be disappointing. But at the same time why would a ruined city wish to record it's darkest hour
Whispers shrugs, "I know of them. Petty mostly. This is a hold move. " He looks around, We can check the house for more info. Before gathering into on the streets."
She says What would motivate them to try such a bold move though? I would expect more of a major one like the Black Arrow to try a thing, but an aggressive move from a smaller guild is unheard of
Roll investigation to check out the house
Somia absently wanders around looking for something to help.
Rrath simply stsnds leaning against the wall with his massive, scarred arms crossed on his chest.
Not in this room no, but if you want you can save those rolls for investigating the house.