Kevorin agrees to both the principle of searching the sewers and the necessity of only those able to see in the dark going in. However, he refuses to go unless they are able to go back and retrieve their main armour and weapons. They can bring them wrapped up in canvas and don them only once they're down below, if necessary.
Perception check:
Stealth check:
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Kevorin and Morghrim descend down in the ruined sewers.
Their travels are uneventful for the first half hour or so of their search, going through twists and turns, climbing over rubble of collapsed tunnels, and slogging through long stagnant waters until they reach an area that appears to have been reshaped.
The chamber you have reached appears to be re-purposed as a living quarters, or perhaps a center of worship.
In the room you see two robed tieflings, one of which is taking orders from a tiny red-skinned, winged creature with a scorpion's tail.
There is at least one other exit from the room, and the inhabitants haven't seemed to take notice of you as of yet.
Morghrim immediately leaps back around the corner, praying that he manages to conceal himself before being seen. He motions with his hand to his ear, hoping Kevorin realises the intent of his silent message. Going over what he saw in his mind's eye, he tries to remember anything significant...
(Religion)
(Planes)
That symbol they wear... Dammit Morghrim ye ale-addled sorry excuse of a Dwarf... Aha! Mammon, of course! I wonder what his followers could be doing down here... Nothing good i'm sure... And an Imp with them too, foul creatures...
Muttering a spell to Shelyn as quietly as he can from behind the corner, Morghrim puts a Shield of Faith around himself and then around Kevorin. As he is casting, he is keeping his ears peeled for any conversation the Tieflings and Imp are having.
"Do you want to try to take them out?" Kevorin breathes directly into Morghrim's ear.
If so, Kev will attempt to slip into the room and take refuge behind a bench. Each time the three of them are looking away, he'll make a silent dash for the next bench, working his way into the room that way.
Stealth check:
After having shaken both Morghrim and Kev's hands and wishing the two luck, Valeron debates whether the two will be alright during their scouting mission.
I wouldn't be surprised if the two return telling us the Bastards have been completely eliminated.
After sharpening his blade for the third time of the day, his impatience begins to wear on him and he approaches the others, wondering outloud what they could and should do in the meanwhile.
"Do you want to try to take them out?" Kevorin breathes directly into Morghrim's ear.
If so, Kev will attempt to slip into the room and take refuge behind a bench. Each time the three of them are looking away, he'll make a silent dash for the next bench, working his way into the room that way.
Stealth check: 1d20+6-1
Morghrim nods, after casting a Shield of Faith on both he and Kevorin he prays to Shelyn for Guidance and quiet feet and attempts to sneak into the room, Shelyn's Kiss drawn and closely following Kevorin.
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Kevorin and Morghrim slowly move towards the alter, ducking behind benches when possible. All was proceeding slowly when suddenly the imp disappears. The next thing you hear is a high pitched, growling scream.
Initiative:
Kevorin:
Morghrim:
Tiefling 1: 12
Tiefling 2: 11
Imp: 20
Initiative Order:
Imp
Tiefling 1
Morghrim
Tiefling 2
Kevorin
The sound of wings echos through the chamber as you assume the imp is on the move. One of the tiefling priests moves forward as waves of dark energy wash over you.
Will save:
Kevorin yells out, "Morghrim, do you have any way to isolate that invisible flying thing?"
Are the tieflings visibly armed, aka do they threaten attacks of opportunity?
It's an Imp Kevorin! No idea!
It's an Imp Kevorin! No idea!
Morghrim attempts to resist the dark energy washing over him, but to his surprise the Tiefling's negative energy does quite a bit of harm to him. Growling in pain, the Dwarf utters a quick prayer to Shelyn and his wounds begin to seal up. Morghrim quickly moves to L11 and readies Shelyn's Kiss to strike the moment Kevorin moves into a flanking position.
Kevorin rages and moves into position I11 and attacks t1.
Great Axe attack (raging):
Great Axe damage (raging):
Acrobatics check: to avoid AoO
"CUT HIM OFF!" Kevorin growls to Morghrim.
The speed at which Morghrim's wounds are healing slowly increases as he moves to block off the Tieflings escape, and swings Shelyn's Kiss in a mighty arc aimed to disembowel the Tiefling.
Kevorin charges and attacks.
Great Axe attack (raging):
Great Axe damage (raging):
Kev listens for a moment. "You still hear wings?" he calls to Morghrim. "Where is it?"
Kev listens for a moment. "You still hear wings?" he calls to Morghrim. "Where is it?"
Morghrim shrugs as he calls upon the last of his magic to close up his wounds. Don't hear nothing. Keep watch on the two entrances while I search this place? Wonder if these are the Bastards, or just an unlucky cult...
Leave these symbols alone or destroy them Kev... They are the symbols of an arch-devil. Help me stow this stuff into my backpack eh?
Morghrim doesn't directly touch the ring, but carefully wraps it up in his bedroll, stowing it away. He's worried of any evil it might have inside it and doesn't have the training in spellcraft to attempt to identify it himself.
Kev allows his rage to expire once it's clear that the imp has fled. He assists Morghrim in looting the bodies. "Let's fall back," he says through his gasps. "We've already blown our cover and tipped them off. More will be coming soon and pressing on is just going to get us killed."
Kev allows his rage to expire once it's clear that the imp has fled. He assists Morghrim in looting the bodies. "Let's fall back," he says through his gasps. "We've already blown our cover and tipped them off. More will be coming soon and pressing on is just going to get us killed."
Morghrim looks longingly at the east passage and the promise of bloodshed within... Then nods.
Aye... Although we've now found another way into their stronghold and slain two worthy foes. A good day. Lets move.
After his usual morning regimen is complete, Valeron will head about town shopping and socializing with the town's citizens. In passing conversation, he'll mention things like did you hear those Westcrown Defenders nabbed another shadow beast? or did you hear about that WMD group that took out that goblin band led by the nefarious Whitechin?
Kevorin's plan now is to get out of the sewers and report back to the others, pausing once they first get out of the sewers to criss-cross their trail to throw off any pursuers.
"With any luck, we'll have convinced the Bastards to divide their forces by guarding that shrine. It will make an above-ground assault a little easier. Or, of course, we could try to get the others through this way. I'm just worried that that temple would be very easy for them to defend. If they situate people behind those benches for cover, and we'd have to come in one at a time, it would be very rough indeed."
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Since Addie spent the day scribing scrolls, she will rest for the evening in anticipation of striking out against the Bastards the next day - unless Valeron, Wart, and Bron have a better idea.
I would like to shop for the accouterments for a riding dog, as well as a scroll of identify & detect secret doors. Now, I just need to sit down and figure out what I can afford. ;) I would like to go out with Black Addie, as she shops to make this less conspicuous.
After his usual morning regimen is complete, Valeron will head about town shopping and socializing with the town's citizens. In passing conversation, he'll mention things like did you hear those Westcrown Defenders nabbed another shadow beast? or did you hear about that WMD group that took out that goblin band led by the nefarious Whitechin?
With their legacy continuing to bloom, he'll meet up with Addie (and the others should they desire) and return to scope out other entertainment venues in town - unless Elopement is the only performance available at the moment?
Addie and Wart go out into the Merchant's Quarter and purchase the items they were looking for. After returning to the shrine, Addie finishes scribbing her scrolls shortly before Valeron suggests going to see another show. A quick trip down to the theater district, finds a number of shows other than The Elopement of the Dowager Princess, but mostly short sketch shows of various qualities. While traveling through the Theater district you see a poster, calling for open auditions for a performance of the legendary Sixfold Trial of Larozod.
Addie, Wart, Valeron, take a look at this ring. It glows with magic but i'll be damned if I can puzzle it out...
Addie, Wart, Valeron, take a look at this ring. It glows with magic but i'll be damned if I can puzzle it out...
Either way, Kev will definitely take a suit of that masterwork studded leather.
Addie, Wart, Valeron, take a look at this ring. It glows with magic but i'll be damned if I can puzzle it out...
Either way, Kev will definitely take a suit of that masterwork studded leather.
While traveling through the Theater district you see a poster, calling for open auditions for a performance of the legendary Sixfold Trial of Larozed.
"Hmm. Maybe there's something to this acting business. It was rather fun pretending to be a well-born lady..." Addie muses to herself, thinking back on her interactions with that odious actor, Thesing Umbero.
"Do either of you know anything about the Sixfold Trial of Larozed?" Addie asks Valeron and Wart as the trio heads back to the shrine of Aroden.
Having kept himself preoccupied with caring for Patch-eye and tending his own weapons, Bron keeps out of the way until the two return from their romp through the sewers. Rising when they enter, he simply nods in greeting as he listens to what the two had to tell.
Addie, Wart, Valeron, take a look at this ring. It glows with magic but i'll be damned if I can puzzle it out...
"Here, let me take a look at it," Addie says as Morghrim holds out the ring. The young witch casts a minor spell to detect magical auras, and studies the ring carefully.
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For information about The Six Trials of Larazod: