GM Nayr's Carrion Crown AP

Game Master Nayr Trebrot

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Schloss Caromarc

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Knowledge local and knowledge history checks both work for the prisoners. You can think of more than a few priests that could have been called tricksy in history, but you can't pinpoint one that could match specifically into the girls' song. Feel free to roll to see if you can think of anything - that goes for Vrilli and Leeoli both - you can try religon, history, local. Successes for each will give you different information. Other than that, diplomacy checks with the locals could help, just make sure you ask them the right questions.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

KnowledgeLocal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21


Human Cleric Ecclesitheurge 5

You'll not get much joy from the Town Hall at this hour, Master Vrilli. Will you not stay for a bite?


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Food... of course Vrilli sits down again.


Knowledge about Prisoners of Harrowstone:
Originally, Harrowstone housed only local criminals, but as the prison’s fame spread, other counties and distant lands began paying to have more dangerous criminals housed within the prison’s walls. At the time of the great Harrowstone Fire, the number of particularly violent or dangerous criminals imprisoned within the dungeons below was at an all-time high.
The five most notorious prisoners in Harrowstone at the time of the great fire were Father Charlatan, the Lopper, the Mosswater Marauder, the Piper of Illmarsh, and the Splatter Man

Please roll another knowledge local if you want to see if you know more of the prison itself than was already discovered.


Male Elf Magus Kensai

KnowledgeLocal: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

KnowledgeReligion: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Hmmm having trouble with formatting dice text. Will get sorted soon...


No problem at all Vrilli; the formatting can be tricky. Just to make sure - do you have actual ranks in the knowledge skills? These are trained skills, which means that if you don't have ranks in them, you can't use them. Further complicates the system, I know. The idea is that your knowledge is something that you had been taught by a mentor or university.


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Oops. Scratch those rolls then. Apologies.


Male Elf Magus Kensai

I assume the knowledge about the prisoners was gleaned by Leeoli. Leeoli, do you share this info with the group?


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

I dont know what the dc was..so i didnt look at the spoiler


No problem Vrilli! That spoiler is knowledge gleaned by Leeoli based upon that roll of 21. Please read and share if you like. If he doesnt share and anyone else wants to roll, the DC is 20 and it's local or history


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

I seem to recall Prof Lorrimor telling me that, originally, Harrowstone housed only local criminals, but as the prison’s fame spread, other counties and distant lands began paying to have more dangerous criminals housed within the prison’s walls. At the time of the great Harrowstone Fire, the number of particularly violent or dangerous criminals imprisoned within the dungeons below was at an all-time high.
The five most notorious prisoners in Harrowstone at the time of the great fire were Father Charlatan, the Lopper, the Mosswater Marauder, the Piper of Illmarsh, and the Splatter Man


Human Cleric Ecclesitheurge 5

Zazaria shakes her head vigorously, trying to clear away a fug of beer. ooooh, I do wonder if the song those girls were singing is about these notorious prisoners...the tricksy father, is that this Charlatan you mentioned, d'you think? Didn't it say something about lopping heads, too?
She puts down her mug excitedly with a loud bang, then blushes again.
I really shouldn't drink.

After a studied pause, she meets Leeoli's eyes, then Asenath's. We must know more. There is danger here, vast and shadowy. Don't you feel it?


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Let us see if we can make matches.
1. Father Charlatan,
2. the Lopper,
3. the Mosswater Marauder,
4. the Piper of Illmarsh,
5. the Splatter Man

And the song goes:

Put her body on the bed.
Take a knife and lop her head.

Watch the blood come out the pipe.
Feeds the stirge, so nice and ripe.

Drops of red so sparkly bright.
Splatters spell her name just right.

With a hammer killed his wife.
Now he wants to claim your life.

Tricksy father tells a lie.
Listen close or you will die.

Leeoli pauses for breath.

Fiver prisoners, five sets of rhyming lyrics.

Put her body on the bed.
Take a knife and lop her head.

maybe the Lopper.

Watch the blood come out the pipe.
Feeds the stirge, so nice and ripe.

maybe the Piper of Illmarsh.. The verse mentions pipes and stirge are mosquito like beasts...matching Illmarsh, perhaps.

Drops of red so sparkly bright.
Splatters spell her name just right.

The Splatter Man I presume.

With a hammer killed his wife.
Now he wants to claim your life.

I'm not sure, but


Tricksy father tells a lie.
Listen close or you will die.

Father Charlatan, as you say. Leaving the hammer man as the Mosswater Marauder perhaps.

Leeoli drinks his second beer, motions for a third.

Sometimes beer is better than all this.. Leeoli motions with his hand at the world.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Still, what is the significance[...and again, hiw did the professor pass?


Male Elf Magus Kensai

To me it seems as if the verse is a mix of descriptions of past crimes and warnings or hints about how to deal with them. Tricksy father tells a lie, listen close or you will die- a deathly riddle perhaps? ... now he wants to claim your life- a potential battle for those who would pass a certain way? Food for thought... Vrilli trails off, then looks around to see if his meal has arrived yet.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Looking at the elf,
Yes the final verse is troubling. While the five verses seem to describe each of the murderers, they also appear to describe a single, ongoing event...a joint murder event?
We do know that the warden's wife.was in the prison that night, for unknowm reasons. Instinct suggests to me that if this is not merely a kids rhyme, it is describing a dark sacrifice by five killers of the warden's wife! but then, that is just a gut inference.


Male Elf Magus Kensai

I wonder if the men of the rhyme survived the fire and if so, in what form. They would be old (for Men), if alive still. Perhaps the fire was lit to cover the ritual, and the escape/hiding of The Five


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Not neccessarily old. The Whispering Way, of which I will now refer to as 'the W', seeks immortality..perhaps as men, or perhaps as undead. The professor writes of the W's interest in the events at the prison...perhaps the five were successful?


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Has anyone yet visited the memorial erected for the lives lost at the Harrowstone?


Male Elf Magus Kensai

I had wondered if the ritual altered their form in some way. I not yet seen the memorial. I will be ready to visit the various landmarks in the morning.


Human Cleric Ecclesitheurge 5

The Professor left books, too, that may be of use. Asenath, I know, is avid to read them. Perhaps there is some insight to be found there? If only we could talk to Petros...
A tear forms, unheeded, in the corner of one eye as Zazaria stares into the distance. Then she shivers suddenly.
Perhaps we can...


Male Elf Magus Kensai

I shall reserve a spot by the fire with a book before I turn in for the evening then


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Aye. But tonight I drink in remembrance of my friend. Innskeep! Please, more bread, cheese, and a pitcher of beer. My eyes aren't x-eyed yet.
outro

Grand Lodge

Male Human Human Bard 1 Hp= 9 Ac=14 Fort=0 Will=0 Ref=3

Completely out of the blue Gerion produces his lute and begins to play. It is a tune he learnt long ago from a wandering skald. He doesn't remember quite how to play it and he is rather drunk.

perform: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Leeoli likes it anyway.
Gerion. I see now you speak mostly with notes!


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

After a long evening Leeoli gets up, and heads over to see the Innkeep to pay his tab (and pays), then indicates to his companions that he is ready to stumble out the door. iy'm nnot a lman with many frisnd,e and no talengt at convincing them to bie either. biut i lam glapd to have met. i want to sege dto omy horse, and in the morning, deciode what to do. i could ugo wbith uyou to thse temlpe, but i'd be of litlte use convincing thme to let yoau in; theyd' noet like imy grgacy face. qi've a mind jto go look at this memorial in thfe morngin
okay?

or wse migght go tro teh osther pub, thfe dancing deomn..and drinkk more
Clearly, Leeoli is ready to drink more.


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Vrilli grimaces somewhat at Leeoli's lack of decorum, pays his tab, and gets ready. How much is tab? -an ale and light meal or a share of the party's consumption, however we do it


Male Elf Magus Kensai

... ready to follow Leeoli out, that is.


Miss Vai returns often and unburdens herself of a great deal of her ale each time. She's a humble and attentive Innkeeper, and she tends to many guests throughout the meal and evening's discussions. Mostly farmers and simple laborers, each and every one casts a wary eye at the group of newcomers, and leaves after only a drink or two, obviously having had heir fill of drink, or the company.

Miss Vai does some quick math. Two silvers each, please. Will you be coming back for accomodations?

Where to?


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Vrilli intends to go back to the manor to sleep but intends to keep an eye on any companions/drunkards who may not be ready to retire for the eveningMiss Vai, I have other arrangements, so no. Thank you for your hospitality.


Miss Vai inclines her head with an easy smile that never wavers, even as she undoubtedly counts the lost revenue in her head. She obediently awaits a response from the others.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Sobering up some, Leeoli fishes out 1 gp and hands it to Miss Vai
We thank you for your generous hospitality. Folk around here are suspicious of strangers, and so I will not impede your business any longer and stay woth our friends. Still we are honorable and honest, merely in town grieving at the loss of a friend. If any ask about us, we would appreciate a kind word from you on our behalf..
diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6
helpmeout with some diplomacy rolls, companions


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Vrilli shuffles impatiently and gets ready to leave. Sorry Leeoli, Vrilli is not very diplomatic...


Human Cleric Ecclesitheurge 5

yes, Miss Vai...we must seem so strange and threatening to your patrons...interlopers, disturbing your town's peace. I am sorry if we have been difficult tonight...but we have enjoyed your food and ale! Please, accept our thanks, and Pharasma's blessing upon you and all you love...if there is any way I, as a priest, can help you, you have only to ask.
Zazaria's homely face creases in a smile, but her eyes remain sad.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Sorry, Leoli...Zazaria's a little too emotional for diplomacy. Maybe Gerion will wield his charm and good looks in our favour


Female Dhampir Bonded Witch 2

Asenath hums tunelessly for a moment, and then sings, "Take a knife and lop her head./Watch the blood come out the pipe." She absently fishes for some coins and drops them on the table, showing little enthusiasm for the food and drink before her. The talk of the prison, and its former occupants, has gained her interest.

Suddenly, she says, "I am happy to have a look at the Unfurling Scroll," glancing at Zazaria.

Knowledge (history): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Knowledge (history): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Perform (sing): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13


Female Dhampir Bonded Witch 2

Perhaps we can...

"Yes, we should, he is waiting for us. It must be lonely, and I doubt he wants to return to the prison. Maybe he never left? Alone, imprisoned in the darkness with those monsters..." Asenath stares off into the distance for a moment, "He has left us clues, like droplets of blood on fresh snow. All we have to do is follow... lest we fear the darkness and lose the scent?"

These humans are prey for monsters...

"...I think I have found my appetite."

She begins eating.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Aside from her aquantance with the professor, Asenath has given few indications she is trustworthy. I worry about her motivations.

Vrilli: Just to clarify since you are new to pathfinder I hear. While you are welcome to decline to be diplomatic as a character concept, if you didnt roll because you thought you couldn't because Vrilli hadnt taken a skill point in diplomacy, you should know that many skills can be used without skill point training,like diplomacy, while others require training first, like Knowledges.


Miss Vai smiles graciously at Leeoli and Zazaria as she deftly scoops up the coins. Of course; these are good folk who want nothing more than the safety of their own. I will tell them that you are of like mind.

At Asenath's song, her face pales slightly. She suddently seems in a hurry to see you out. Well then, I wish you luck on your way. She excuses herself, indicating the needs of her other patrons.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

presuming Leeoli make it safely home. In the morning Id like to inspect items collected previously, to see if i might learn anything. Then I would suggest to the companions to venture out to inspect the memorial, unless they have good social skills, to them I might suggest talking to folk in town, or visit one of the destinations mentioned previously


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Thanks Leeoli. As it happens, lack of diplomacy is a character concept (coupled with a low stat), but thanks for the clarification re skills. I suspect it may take me some time to get my head around that.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Awesome. So Zazaria is the goto face. Asenath too, if she was motivated not to frighten them, and, Gerion would be good too, when he notices. :)


Mysterious roll: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Evening has fallen into night, and the darkness of the town is more than just a visual feature, it's a palpable feeling as the townsfolk stay within their homes or businesses. The occasional passerby gives the newcomers a steely glare, but for the most part, the streets are empty dark, damp and cold.

On the road south away from the city, the businesses give way to farms and isolated homes.

perception check DC12:
You hear a sloshing cadence coming from the riverbank. The sound is too measured to be the chaos of rushing currents.


Human Cleric Ecclesitheurge 5

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Leeoli stops abruptly, raises his left hand, motioning to the riverbank before reaching back and unhooking his buckler, his right hand moving to his rapier.


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 Ah, I see how it works. It rolls for you. CLEVER☺ I assume that because I rolled more than 12 I get to read the spoiler?


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

yep!


Male Elf Magus Kensai

Awesome! 1st legit dice roll] Vrilli draws his longsword and looks to the river for the source of the noise.


Human Inspired Blade 1 Empiricist 4 (Current HP:42/36; Current AC:23 T:15; FF:18 ) | ; Remaining Panache: 5/5; Inspiration: 5/5; Init:+7)

Glancing around, Leeoli removes a small vial, quickly dabs a pungent liquid on his forehead, oil of BlackSkullcap.. just in case, and then removes a sunrod from his bag, unstruck.

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