Sorry for the lack of posting. This weekend was crazier than I thought it was going to be.
As soon as combat ends, Owyn uses his two prepared lesser restorations on himself.
Lesser Restoration (x2):2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
He'll then purchase a scroll at the moastary upon arrival.
Lesser Restoration:1d4 ⇒ 3 Sweet! I'm back at full STR.
Upon arriving at the prison, Owyn nods at Fendahl's statement, adding "Agreed, but we must do something quickly before this escalates into a full-scale prison riot." Perception:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 I'll wait to see what everyone else rolls before making a move.
Male Aasimar Shaman 9 | HP 93/93 | AC 20 T 10 FF 20 | CMD: 15 | Fort: +8 | Ref: +7 | Will: +14 | Init: +0 | Perc: +26 (28) | Sense: +11
Perception DC30:1d20 + 28 ⇒ (19) + 28 = 47
Algor, his keen eyes ever ready to spot an eager mind in a crowd ready to receive his wisdom and sage advice, points out the "ohbvious" to his allies.
"Well, there's a sehcret doohr right there!"
When you say this:
EndlessForms wrote:
Unfortunately as you arrive, the agents in charge of letting the prisoners go—dressed in Pashow’s pale yellow, black, and maroon colors—are already starting to free convicts.
Do you mean they are freeing the prisoners rather than simply moving them to another facility? I thought Aspenthar-born were actually legitimately allowed to participate today? Are we supposed to prevent the release of foreign-born prisoners? Or just Korholm baddies from using propaganda or something to stir up the local born prisoners and incite them into violence? Trying to figure out how we help here...
Algor scans the men in yellow, black and maroon.
"I wonder if those are actually the real guards or ihmposters?"
Just for clarification, because it's a bit confusing:
Marcos Farabellus wrote:
"According to the princess, the Korholm Agenda has been coordinating mischief with the guards of Aspenthar. Having failed to deprive the emir economically, it appears the Korholm Agenda aims to frame Pashow for an attack on Prince Zinlo’s city. These false-flag operations would be the catalyst for Zinlo to declare war and conquer Pashow by force.
...the prince is permitting the temporary release of Aspenthar-born prisoners to enjoy the festivities...."
And earlier:
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Most of the guards are out escorting the Aspenthar-born prisoners in observance of the Sun Orchid Festival, leaving all foreign-born prisoners under the care of a skeleton crew.
So the fact that the guards...
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...dressed in Pashow’s pale yellow, black, and maroon colors—are already starting to free convicts...
Should tip you off that these are just Korholm agents in disguise causing trouble, yeah.
The half-black, half-white tengu nudges Algor in the side as he speaks softly to the man. "Grab their attention with your speeches. Perhaps that will agitate the guards hoping to cause problems. Mention that we need to detain the prisoners for a bit due to the div attack on the priests. Safety concerns and the like." he advises as he moves up to the guards.
"Greetings." Braugher says with a small nod to the guards. "The Aspenthar prisoners should already be released and being accompanied by guards. Why are these prisoners being released? More importantly, why are they being released without an escort?" he asks. "The temple of Sarenrae's performance was attacked by divs, though we dispatched with them easily. No casualties. Lyheri thought that an attack on guards or military might occur so we came here. Is there a problem we can help with?" he asks, hoping to find out more from the problematic situation before acting.
I have no idea on where to place myself on the map. I'm not quite sure where I would be for my actions.
Male Half-elf HP 130/130 (172 for troll) AC33(40 for troll) Touch 13 Flat 31; F+17 R+11 W+18(+2 ench,+4 fey) INIT+4 Perc+21 CMB+16 CMD+30 Lion Shaman 13/Samurai 1, {see in posts} Shape changed 1/5 Beads 0/3, Rerolls 0/3
Fendahl (after casting his buffs) would move with Kirrah to accompany Braugher, providing some support should the guards not cooperate.
Indeed. As the wise say, 'There is no honor among thieves'. Honorable guards must ensure the conduct of these prisoners during the festival. We are here to provide assistance in this task.
Male Aasimar Shaman 9 | HP 93/93 | AC 20 T 10 FF 20 | CMD: 15 | Fort: +8 | Ref: +7 | Will: +14 | Init: +0 | Perc: +26 (28) | Sense: +11
It's odd, but my player spider-senses suggest if I'm finding a secret door, that perhaps there's not a bunch of "false guards" just milling about outside? Or there's a "fuzzy amount" of them and we're essentially working to thwart the majority of remaining Korholm agents from releasing non-Aspenthar born prisoners. Perhaps if they don't share the sacred beliefs of the holiday, they are more likely to disrespect it and cause trouble?
Reserving my actions and speaking until I know where and what NPCs are on the map, if any. If there are some, Algor will absolutely go up and start talking about unrelated concerns. If there are not any, then it would feel like using the secret door to get inside and take a look around might make some sense, perhaps using magic to help cover our entry?
Male Human Cleric 11 | HP 102/102 | AC 32 T 12 FF 31 | CMD: 24 | Fort: +12 | Ref: +7 | Will: +14 | Init: +5 | Percep: +15 | SM: +11
Not sure how to help. I think it might be good for a few of us to go through the secret door while others enter from the front. That said, we stretched ourselves thin last time. I'm unfortunately now in the heat of tax season, so I am happy to follow any plans the group makes.
Oswin moves along with the team, admiring the prison's construction for a moment. He notes with interest the door that Algor points out. The cleric is a bit quiet, trying to decide if and when the use of force might become necessary.
Owyn comes in behind Braugher and Fendahl, adding "Indeed, on whose instruction were you to release the prisoners? It seems quite unusual." Diplomacy:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Sorry, I was working in Indiana again and storms/tornadoes knocked out our internet earlier this week for a while and I'm still catching up after missing a couple days.
The party opts to head through the front to confront the Korholm agents trying to wrongly free foreign prisoners. The modest receiving room contains a desk, half a dozen chairs, and a ledger for recording inmates’ status, crimes, and dates of entry and release.
There is a man standing at the desk, supposedly giving orders and seeing to the release of prisoners. Another guard has just entered, leading another prisoner towards the entrance for release. The man behind the desk responds, "I am guessing that you are travelers and have come for the Sun Orchid Festival, so perhaps you don't know that it is tradition to release prisoners temporarily so they can enjoy and observe the festival. These are orders from Prince Zinlo himself and it is a tradition in our community. Now, if you could please show yourselves out, we have work to do and I'm sure you want to get back to the festival."
Male Half-elf HP 130/130 (172 for troll) AC33(40 for troll) Touch 13 Flat 31; F+17 R+11 W+18(+2 ench,+4 fey) INIT+4 Perc+21 CMB+16 CMD+30 Lion Shaman 13/Samurai 1, {see in posts} Shape changed 1/5 Beads 0/3, Rerolls 0/3
Fendahl frowns.
Hrrmm, with all due respect, our understanding was the prisoners were only released with guard escorts.
Am I incorrect? It seems folly to release them on their honor.
"Weird, I thought assaulting those that are stronger than you resulted in injuries, hence I don't see this going well for you." Braugher says matter-of-factly as the fake guard reaches for his greatsword. "Give my regards to Pharasma when you see her in the Boneyard." he adds as he takes a deep bow to the man.
GM, prior to combat, I would've used my detect evil ability and was wondering if any of the combatants pinged on my "radar". It wouldn't change my prior actions. It'll just let me know who to pound on my turn.
@Owyn: detect evil has verbal, somatic, and divine focus components so if you started obviously casting something in their presence it only would have triggered combat right away. You can check on your turn though.
Tico gives the party a blessing!
Initiative:
1. Fendahl, Tico, and Oswin
2. Korholm Agents
3. Algor, Owyn, and Braugher
yel: 9 dmg
Oswin is up!
Also, I'll be traveling again tomorrow through next Wednesday. I'll do my best but posting might be a bit slow. Thanks for being patient! The Indiana-Wisconsin commute for these couple of months is turning out to be much harder than I imagined.
@Owyn: My bad! I knew detect evil was Sp and not Su and I have this distinct memory of another GM using an NPC to freak out on a paladin for "casting" in a social situation when the paladin tried to detect on the guests at a party. But it has been pointed out to me that Sp do not have components so you can cast it mentally. I guess that GM was wrong and I've been doing it wrong for a while. Carry on! You note that the agents are all evil, as is the prisoner being led out.
Braugher steps to the north and disappears from sight as he weaves a few arcane runes in the air, dedicating his spell to Nethys. "May the Masked Man deceive our opponents and allow me to drain the blood from their veins..." he says as he shimmers into Invisibility.
Male Human Cleric 11 | HP 102/102 | AC 32 T 12 FF 31 | CMD: 24 | Fort: +12 | Ref: +7 | Will: +14 | Init: +5 | Percep: +15 | SM: +11
Oswin barely avoids getting sliced. He allows the power of Tico's spells to boost his speed (extra attack) and strikes at the man in front of him with powerful blows!
Sorry guys, it's still very hard for me to update. Most days I'm not on the computer at all and after 10+ hours out in the cold it's just the last thing on my mind.
Will:5d20 ⇒ (8, 4, 13, 5, 16) = 46
Fendahl finds a way around the lieutenant's armor and dogs his blade in deep. The man scowls as the blood begins to flow down his side. Tico then gives the party yet another blessing.
Algor starts a speech that really loses the interest of the Korholm Agents such that their response times are significantly slowed. Braugher then works his own magic to turn invisible again. Oswin turns his blade on one of the agents and leaves the other wounded.
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The man in the back casts a spell which seems to counteract Algor's distractingly boring speech.
The leader continues to spar with Fendahl, working his greatsword with expertise.
The lieutenant then mutters, "Should be any second now..." and right on cue there is a rumbling outside as a large earth elemental emerges from the ground and swats at Kirrah.
Male Aasimar Shaman 9 | HP 93/93 | AC 20 T 10 FF 20 | CMD: 15 | Fort: +8 | Ref: +7 | Will: +14 | Init: +0 | Perc: +26 (28) | Sense: +11
Just a reminder that any slowed agents shouldn't be making full attacks.
Algor frowns as everyone doesn't slow down and pay attention to his dire orations regarding Golarion's future and instead turns his focus on a single agent.
"You there! Kohrholhm Aghent.. you dohn't have to do what you are doing.. there is a higher calling among adherents of the Greheen Faihth..."
Algor selects an agent that is moving fast still that appears unharmed.
Confusion Curse (DC 20) (Ex) As a standard action, intelligent foe in 30 ft is confused 3 rds (Will neg).
Owyn bristles at the detection of the evil auras of these men but does his best to maintain composure. Once combat breaks out, he sighs before drawing his sword and muttering "Very well then."
Try as they might, the guard's attacks cannot penetrate the paladin's armor. He ignores their swings and takes a 5-ft. step forward to smack at the (red) enemy, activating the fires of his longsword as he swings.
Power Attack:1d20 + 15 - 3 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 3 + 3 = 24 damage + Fire:1d8 + 5 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + (1) = 17
Seeing an opening, Braugher leaps onto the nearby table with ease, sending paperwork scattering into the air as the guard in the blue tunic is assaulted by invisible claws and horns. "You should never have sought to spread chaos." he chastises as he lashes out.
5' Step; Arcane Strike-Swift Action Blessing of Fervor: Hasted Attack. Bite @ Blue's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 25 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (5, 6) + 4 + 2 = 26 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 2 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Hasted Bite @ Blue's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 28 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (6, 3) + 4 + 2 = 23 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 4 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Claw @ Blue's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 15 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (4, 1) + 4 + 2 = 20 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 4 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Claw @ Blue's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 18 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (5, 6) + 4 + 2 = 26 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 3 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Gore @ Blue's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 23 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d4 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (1, 2) + 4 + 2 = 16 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 2 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Will move to Green if there are spare attacks. Total Self Damage: 15.
Current Buffs: Greater Invisibility;Blessing of Fervor; Bless.
@Algor: their mage cast haste and counteracted your slow, which is why they were still able to make full attacks.
Will:1d20 ⇒ 12
Fendahl continues to bleed the leader as Kirrah tears into the rock monster, grabbing it in her jaws and clamping down.
Algor's plea to turn to the Green Faith at such a strange and inappropriate moment only confuses the nearby Korholm agent. Owyn's sword slashes into another agent as Braugher invisibly tears into a third. Oswin swings but has no luck.
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The leader continues to put his full might into his spar with Fendahl:
AARRRGH! Tzen Zhu says "Those who play with fire get hurt!"
As the leader has stepped away, Fendahl will move back and call forth a dire lion to play with the caster in the hallway (assuming the door is open). Fendahl will stride back towards Kirrah to ensure she is still ok.
Causing a Dire Lion [60+10+16hp] to appear (AC15 F11/R8/W3 G20/D28) Blindfight, Cold Iron
Aug Direlion bite:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 for dmg:1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Grab
Aug Direlion claw:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 for dmg:1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Aug Direlion claw:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 for dmg:1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Reflex Save:1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 27
Tico's magic is actually able to deflect the shortsword attack, preventing a narrow hit. Owyn is then able to dodge just in time to avoid most of the flames. He stands up smoking, but not as bad as it could have been. The paladin then turns to the group's leader and points his flaming longsword his way, declaring "Enough! You will face The Lady's justice and pay for your crimes!"
The leader then begins to glow with a faint golden-white hew (declaring him the target of my smite.). Owyn then takes a 5-ft. step forward and commits to a full attack against the man.
Power Attack:1d20 + 15 - 3 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 15 - 3 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 36 damage + Fire:1d8 + 5 + 6 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 6 + 10 + (1) = 29
Empowered by Tico's spells, the paladin slashes into the leader (hopefully) but isn't satisfied enough. He then cries out at the top of his lungs "Glorymane!"
Seemingly in response, the loin's head on the paladin's shield animates and emits a thunderous roar before biting into the leader.
Glorymane Attack:1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 37 damage:2d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 6) + 10 = 21
Glorymane Attack:1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 25 damage:2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 5) + 10 = 17 Ok, a couple of things now regarding my armor. With Tico's spell, my AC is a 32. That's my bad for not editing that. Against the enemy commander, my AC is now a 36 due to Tico's spell, my smite ability, and the champion enchantment on my armor. I'd forgotten just how many things I need to keep track of in these higher lvl. campaigns.
Ah! Haste! Sounds like its time for another slow since that's a lotta sword swingin'!
Algor continues to appear frustrated that the Korholm Agents are more interested in physical violence than pausing to fully comprehend his orations.
"You arehn't listening, Kohrholhm Agents! Mother Golarion is in urgent per-huhl... please, take uh moment... sheath your swords and heehd my wohrds..."
Cast Slow DC19 Will. Should be able to hit the 5 agents again.
Party Effects: Flag = +1 morale bonus (attack, dmg, vs fear/charm)
Algor Status:
HP: 91/93
Spells Active: false life (GONE), heroism
Spells:
5th — [_] break enchantment, [_] true seeing; [_] breath of life[S] (DC 21) or contact other plane[S]
4th — [_] air geyser[ACG] (DC 20), [_][_] dragon's breath[APG] (2, DC 20); [X] legend lore[S] or restoration[S]
3rd — [_] blindness/deafness (DC 19), [X] heroism, [X][X] slow (2, DC 19); [X] locate object[S] or neutralize poison[S]
2nd — [_] barkskin, [X] false life, [_] hold person (DC 18), [_] resist energy, [_][_] spiritual weapon (2); [_] lesser restoration[S] or tongues[S]
1st — [_] burning hands (DC 17), [_] charm animal (DC 17), [_] cure light wounds, [_] heightened awareness[ACG], [X][_] snowball (2, DC 17); [_] detect undead[S] or identify[S]
Fendahl's lion ally grabs the mage in its jaws. Meanwhile, in a flurry of claws and teeth Kirrah takes down the earth elemental, sending rocks and gravel flying about.
Owyn bravely confronts the leader and in two quick strokes send the man plummeting to the floor. Turning his shield upon the next man, he then takes out another of the Korholm agents! Algor then slows down the reflexes of the remaining men.
Initiative:
1. Fendahl, Tico, and Oswin
2. Korholm Agents
3. Algor, Owyn, and Braugher
With a deft leap, Braugher avoids most of the blast of fire, letting the sweeping power of the explosion roll past him as he tears into the injured traitor in red clothes. "Why do you still resist after seeing the power of our Society?" he asks, honestly amazed that they haven't fled at this point.
He imbues his body with his arcane power and lashes out with his dual-hued claws and beak, trying to fell one of the traitors.
5' Step; Arcane Strike-Swift Action Blessing of Fervor: Hasted Attack. Bite @ Red's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 24 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (4, 6) + 4 + 2 = 24 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 6 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Hasted Bite @ Red's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 18 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (2, 1) + 4 + 2 = 17 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 3 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Claw @ Red's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 15 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (3, 4) + 4 + 2 = 22 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 4 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Claw @ Red's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 31 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d3 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (2, 4) + 4 + 2 = 21 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 6 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Gore @ Red's FFAC | Bless/Invisible/PA:1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 15 Damage | PA/Arcane Strike:1d4 + 6 + 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (5, 5) + 4 + 2 = 24 Self Damage:1d6 ⇒ 4 This creature takes a -2 to saves against spells and SLAs for one round if hit.
Will move to Green if there are spare attacks. Total Self Damage: 8 (Last Round) + 23.
Current Buffs: Greater Invisibility; Blessing of Fervor; Bless.
Braugher moves in and takes down another agent, leaving just one agent in the room and the mage in the hallway. The underling tries desperately to flee but is surrounded and without a partner is quite inadequate in battle. The mage puts up a better fight but with a vicious lion in his way he has trouble completing his most powerful spells and is quickly overtaken.
Out of combat!
gear:
potions of cure moderate wounds
(3), potion of invisibility, scroll of dispel magic,
scroll of enervation, scroll of fear; Other Gear
dagger, cloak of resistance +1, diamond dust
(worth 500 gp)
potion of cat’s grace, potion of owl’s wisdom,
potion of fly; Other Gear +2 full plate, +1 greatsword,
mwk composite longbow (+4 Str) with 20 arrows, cloak of
resistance +2
x3:
potion of cat’s grace; Other Gear +1 leather
armor, +1 short sword, mwk short sword, mwk light
crossbow with 10 bolts, mwk thieves’ tools, 35 gp
Does anyone have the Spoils of the Siege (Shohiraj) boon from #6–98: Serpents Rise?
DC 30 Perception:
You find a removable floor tile conceals a small recess. Within lies a leather satchel containing hundreds of coins a letter to the prison’s warden. The document references an agreement between the Kitio Aspenthi of the Korholm Agenda and Prince Zinlo, informing the warden that she is to surrender oversight of the prison to Agenda contractors during the Sun Orchid Festival. According to the note, the satchel contains 750 gp as compensation for her silence and cooperation, though only 200 gp remains.
The prisoners, hopeful that they might still be released, poke their heads from the rooms down the corridor, waiting to see if their new 'guards' will be as willing to let them out into the streets as the disguised Korholm agents were....
Just as a heads-up, I'll be traveling again Tuesday-Saturday. I'll do my best to update as often as I can but this has been really difficult during my previous trips. Thanks for being patient with this slower-than-usual game!
Braugher appears out of the ether. His feathered body is caked in dried blood and the tengu looks extremely worn out. "Luckily, I didn't have to go all out..." he mutters as Tico commands the prisoners back to their cells.
"We should make to the Prince's speech to ensure it's safety, but I need a moment..." he says, out of breath as he meditates on the floor of the prison, slowly rotating the Core Formation in his dantian as he recovers from the battle, spitting out black blood every so often as his inner wounds heal.
I will use the potions and my wand to heal my self-inflicted wounds. Braugher no longer cares about the prison and is focused on the last ambush, so he doesn't care what the prisoners do at this point.
Male Aasimar Shaman 9 | HP 93/93 | AC 20 T 10 FF 20 | CMD: 15 | Fort: +8 | Ref: +7 | Will: +14 | Init: +0 | Perc: +26 (28) | Sense: +11
Algor places a hand on Braughter and Oswin's wands after they've drank some of the potions, motioning for the group to rally around him.
While tending their wounds, he continues to orate on the necessity to be mindful of overworking forges in crowded cities.
Channel:5d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 5, 5) = 17
If anyone still needs healing, Algor can certainly channel again. You guys might as well save your personal consumables.
"I aghree that the prishoners should be tahken back to their ceh'hells immediately. Can we trust that anoh'ther group of Kohrholm Agents won't sihmply ahrive and let them out if we move to another lohcation?"
The prisoners were hopeful that they might actually be released but are also not willing to revolt, having seen your capabilities and being somewhat resigned to their fate. They offer no serious problems as you escort them back to their cells and lock them back in.
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When they arrive across town at the palace plaze, you find the plaza filled with Aspenthari citizens. Excitement fills the air as the people wait for Prince Zinlo to arrive and deliver his speech.
You are free to move about the plaza and situate yourselves as you see fit. Basically the 15' around the fountain is crowded with people. You can make a Perception check at this time. I'll describe the start of the speech in the next update, pending your successes with Perception.
