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Nius's force of nature stuns the shaman, she looks blankly into druids eyes. Then suddenly she jerks violently as an arrow pierces her chest. She drops to the ground dead just as Telurion charges right through her, and then decapitates the goblin warrior behind her! Suddenly, the action in the southern tower ceases. However, the smoke is still bellowing from the signal fire. It is however, not fully lit.
The last remaining goblin, draws his bow from the northern parapats and targets Jezebel.
However, the shot goes wide.
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"My esteemed traveling companions of the green-skin variety, it seems as if all things are coming to a close. This one apologizes profusely for any inconvenience this may have been. Your cooperation in this matter was much appreciated."
Offering a disarming smile to the goblin prisoners, Mifune turned his attention to his fellow Pathfinders dealing with the goblins, a worried look etched upon his face as he watched the signal fire closely.
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After piling the snow from her cloak on the smoldering embers of the signal fire, Jezebel helps the others do a quick scout of the goblin corpses and towers.
"Might I suggest we gather the driest wood from what was to be the signal fire and the make shift doors, and make ourselves warm? We can use the rest of the wood and what not to make a door for the night."
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Nius seen how everything had died out and how the others took care of the signal fire looks around the towers and the dead goblins.
Addressing the group: "I concur with Jezebel, we better try to keep ourselves warm from this weather. But lets make sure the fire does not smoke much, we had enough with the signal fire earlier..."
After taking a moment to think he continues: "We should take turn to do watch through the night, we don't want our guests here to feel neglected."
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The goblins captives are eager to bash the heads in of the dead goblins but are easily distracted once food and warmth are offered. Surprisingly, they behave fairly well through the night which passes without incidence.
The sun rises early in the East and the day looks to be a pleasant one, the wind having died down.
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Nius will cast Cure Light Wounds on Jezebel (I believe she is the most wounded party member. And will use my heal skill with my healing kit to patch up the rest of the wounds before we rested.
Looking at Jezebel and leaning closer putting his hands above the wounds he says:
"Sorry we sent you to an ambush girl, let me take care of those nasty arrow wounds
The next day: [b]No attack must be a good sign! Lets make haste and be up on our way, the weather is too good to miss."[b]
Nius goes out to check the weather and try to determine how long this nice weather will last vs how far we are from our destination.
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Mifune looks upon the easily placated goblins with an exasperated sigh as he rises with the morning sun. After being on guard duty during the last confrontation, his body seemed to be on edge, leaving little time for sleep.
Looking to Nius, he gave a brief smile and a bow as he looked to the horizon, trying to get a read on the weather.
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In the morning, Telurion gets up bright and early, taking in the cold dawn air in his lungs, checking in on the goblins to see if everything is in place, and doing some physical exercise to wash the sleepiness away.
Then he dons his armor and gathers with the others for breakfast - Right you are Nius - we should get moving seeing as the signal fires from yesterday seem not to have alerted anyone... apparently...
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Zondras replaces his lost arrows and takes the crossbow & bolts.
After helping set up the camp for the night he looks to Nius to help bandage his wound. He takes his turn at watch and rests for the night.
In the morning he keeps an eye on Nius, looking to see when the Druid prepares his spells. Zondras finds a spot outside, taking advantage of the sunny day and prepares his spells out of sight from the others. If spotted and asked he says he always starts his day by reading from Desna's holy text. Once finished he gathers with the others.
Hearing Nius and Telurion he adds, "Yes, the sooner we get out of the cold and back to civilization the better."
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You break fast quickly and quietly, the goblins once again hungry for more food. Its a good thing those Pathfinders gave you so many rations!
The trail leading from the towers leads you further south. The land opens into a broad grassland where the snow is much sparser. The sky is overcast and the temperature has risen, making the march south somewhat easier. For as far as the eye can see, there is nothing but open ground and great fir trees that dot the landscape.
However, Mifune takes a look around (with her survival skill that she rolled) and notices that far in the north, storm clouds are forming. Suddenly she realizes that those clouds are moving very fast and a major storm will soon be upon the party.
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The storms moves with inreadible speed. The temperature drops by the minute and despite early warning the group isn't able to set up an appropriate shelter. Snow begins to fall as you all are still working. The Goblins don't impede your work, but don't offer to help. If asked, they cause more problems than its worth.
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Telurion waits for his watch turn - - and address the goblins directly, in hushed tones - Lookie here wretches, it spills my guts having to escort you. I am hoping THAT is clear for all of you - If you manage to escape, feel free to come after me first - I will be waiting for ye! Now... I WANT to know if you have ever heard anything about a group named "The stilyagi", and whatever information you may have on them. Either I believe the answer you give me and I MAY make an effort to increase your comfort while in our company, who knows...? Maybe another half ration... Or if I do not believe your words, I will have no qualms in running one of you through, and say that you simply tried to escape...
Telurion eyes each of the goblins one at a time - So..?
Intimidation:
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After a long and cold night, the sun slowly rises over the mountains in the east. As you emerge from the shelter you see that a lot of snow has fallen, several feet in fact. Its a good thing you were able to make this shelter or you all would have frozen to death!
After breaking camp, you find that the trail is not to hard to find and follow. After a few hours of marching you finally reach the village of Harvest's End.
It is a quiet place. Traveling merchants in colorful garb are easily distinguished from the locals, who dress in woolen clothes of drab browns, greens, and grays. There are no sounds of laughter or play here. Fishermen put their catch out for display, while others congregate in small groups and whispered conversations. Smoke rises from the chimneys of uniform but well- constructed buildings, most of which are surrounded by small white picket fences.
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To the companions while we are outside: "Shall we book for passage as soon as possible? Or should we investigate the states of affairs in town for a little while before venturing for transport? I myself would like to move as soon as possible but first find out about transport, without having to drag our charges here all around town."
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The rules state that you need a diplomacy check- I'll fudge a bit and say that Telurion's Intimidate is good enough to Aid Another for the roll. Essentially you are trying to get on their good side so that they will give you the information you seek. I'll assume that when you do this, you'll be alone with them (either, during the snow storm, during the march when no one else is around, or other future times.
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If we can retcon to pull one of the night watches together durring the storm:
Aid Other (Jezebel's MO is Aid Other over solo work whenever anyone is more fit for a purpose than she). If one of you is a diplomatic type, or solo with aid from others if none of you are diplomatic types.