She shakes her head then says, "I thought it obvious, as you gain in levels I shall gain power. It depends on the agent what power I will gain and honestly I don't know what power I will gain until it happens. In the past I have gained in ability scores, new magical powers, and increase my resistances. And as I gain levels you will gain something of those like. Yes this is vague but until it is done we will never know what bonuses you will gain, pertaining to being a contracted agent."
As Reknar continues to choose to leave, she will lift her hand up like a whip and a magical strand will become visible that is between her and Reknar. She gives him a chance to change his mind, "Reknar, you choose to be disconnected to me that can be done, simply leave and this connection shall become Jevar's."
"That seems more straightforward to me - at least you admit you do not know" - the man stares at the Succubus - "With that I can live. So leave it as it is, and we'll see where this takes us" - he finishes, crossing his arms across his chest, and leaning against the wall.
He looked between the two for a while and it seemed that the mess had finally settled for now. He shook his head "Forgive my brashness earlier, I'm not fond of offering outbursts like the earlier. I can see you have a kind soul, maybe a little on expecting side but it's still in the right place." he said offering up something of an apology.
He yawned a bit before shaking his head "Head on back to the rest of the group. I'll stay behind and make sure that that foolish young Sable recovers and I'll bring him around by morning. This kind of thing isn't uncomfortable to me. Hell, it beats sleeping in a cave at least." he said shuddering a bit.
"Think none of it - heck, I am really prone to outbursts myself, so it is a good thing you are not" - the man laughs - "And thanks for the offer, but if our hostess will arrange me for a place to rest, I will stay with Sable - been with the lad for some time now, want to make sure he recovers fine"
Jevar's leave:
Jevar watched the others leave and waited as everyone left. "I'm afraid it seems that no one is keen on your request at this time. Would you be opposed to me leaving my answer as...unsure at this moment. While I am happy to have saved you from your earlier situation, I am hesitant to enter into any pacts I don't fully understand. I've seen many of kin enjoy the bad side of a pact even if they thought they were a 100% sure they weren't gonna be screwed." he said as he smiled politely at her.
He stood up at this point and held his hands in front of himself realizing what he had said "Not that I think you would do what most have done to my kin, after all they asked for it by going into a pact with those most foul and untrustworthy...unlike yourself. I'm sure I've judged your character well enough not to lump you in with the typical 'succubi'" he said before bowing.
When he looked around and made sure all had exited, he flushed a bit and shook his head "Honestly I shouldn't ask, but I can't help but be curious as I've not been so fortunate to meet any other otherworldly beings....but would you do me the honor of a kiss before I go? Maybe just to keep my attention to possibly coming back." he said, the last part being a bit teasing and playful.
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She comes back partially, it seems she times it so you only can see her come hither finger motion. As you come back to one of her private rooms she listens to your concerns and replies, "Yes, take your time. After all you are one of my agents."
"A kiss?! Why would you ask for such a thing after lumping me in with succubi and other such beings?" She says playfully. She leans in and grabs his shirt pulling him into a strong passionate kiss.
It seems that the whole group left except for Reknar, Jevar, Hundor, and Sable. Jevar steps out about a hour after the rest of you left. More specifically talking about the Stag Lord. The group slept and now the new day is upon you.
Jevar leans into her as she pulls him and kisses back just as passionately. Once the kiss finishes, he stumbles back a bit from surprise. "If it wasn't for my honor and to not sully your own, I dase say I should've wished for more. But I...I will hold my tongue more then I have said. Do not worry Olivira, I will at the least be coming back to spend time with you if you allow it. I will not expect any more of you though then you wish to offer...How best is it that I will be able to return for such visits or offerings even?" he asked curiously as he regained his composure.
Ernost comes over to Oscar and asks, "Where is Sable and the others? What is the plan?"
Reknar wakes up and goes checking in on Sable.
The hobgoblins come over to Hycan Kreig asks, "So did you get hired on as well? What is your talent?"
Reknar, the stairway leading down to Sable is gone.
Looking around you cannot find a way to get lower in the 'mansion'.
She then comes around and asks, Reknar, is there someone in your group that has lesser restoration? Or perhaps a cleric that you know of in the area? Otherwise it will be a few days before Sable will be ready again." She seems rather concerned.
Right now the plan is simple. We continue to ride on our way toward the Stag lord and deal with him. The other when they are done with what ever they are doing will catch up if they want he replied to Ernost
And i don't think anyone can perform that divine magic Olivira
Says oscar as he gets ready to the travel ahead
Koldur as is his wont has already have had the horses saddled and ready even though he still hates the thought of riding. His gear checked and weapons oiled, he waits for the others even as he absently swipes a fly or bug away.
"Oei! You lot! Ready to go yet?"
The company collects itself on the double and mounts up at Koldur's command.
The chief comes up and offers, "I know the bandits to be many, will you take six of us with you?"
Ernost asks, "Should I move out ahead, scout ahead, or stay with the rest of you?"
She hands the miniature archway to Jevar and states, "Good luck to you all, may you conquer your enemies, your allies find you swiftly if you need them, and if you take any alive they can become your dedicates." With that said she waves until the group is gone and talks with the kobolds.
Sure chief, but we wouldn't want you to leave your village unprotected
Oscar turns to ernost If you want you can indeed take the vanguard, but stay withing 60 ft so that we can catch up in case of an attack he says as he rides out
Hey Koldur let's get things thing done. We tardied long enough
"Yes lets be gone from here and get on with the business"
"We send the second best group of hunters, we not unprotected." He says with a big smile and a fist hitting his own chest with pride. If accepted the six disembark from their fellows and begin to follow at a trot on foot.
Ernost nods and takes point, drawing his bow in case he needs it.
Ernost in front,
Jevar,
Oscar, Koldur, Reknar, Hycan
Kreig and Doam,
6 kobolds
At Olivira'a place: Hundor and Sable
Did I miss anyone? Did you have any man at arms?
At the dwarf fort: Ardent(what's her name)
You were suppose to gain 3 at the campsite (Jevar, Ebmana, and ____) but at least you got one.
Koldur nods as he inspects the equipment of the six aaccepted.
"Scout ahead but do not engage. Intelligence on our enemy is far more important then winning a skirmish. We should expect those bandits to be ready for us. Though of course having the aid of skilled hunters would put things back in our favor." he uses even as he acknowledges Oscar's words.
Jevar looked at the kobolds with a bit a curiosity as well as perhaps being a little impressed before looking back to the group. "If allowed, I make for a decent scout. I think I can keep up with the little guys and not be a hindrance. I would enjoy seeing how they hunt and perhaps I might even learn a thing or two, or teach them a thing or two in the process?" he said as more a request then a statement.
Hykan looks at the kobolds almost pityingly
"Well the subtle arts are my forte, but i'm not sure we want to interfere with their style or present ourselves as ambush targets."
Just stay with in back up distance in case of any problem you missed he replied to jevar
With that Jevar likely heads off with the six kobolds in tow. The rest of the group moves out on horses.
Hykan suppresses his flaming looking appearance and moves off with the kobolds and Jevar attempting to be as subtle as possible
The kobold in lead asks Jevar, "We go to fort?"
Jevar looked down and nodded. "Yes, but be careful and let us scout at night. I'm sure your eyes are better suited for such." he said trying to make sense of how this would go.
He hoped they would make good time through the day up close to the fort and be able to scout it at night.
"Olivira tells me Sable will not be in any condition to travel soon, unless one of us can provide divine magic of lesser restoration to him" - he informs - "I do not have such powers though"
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The grizzled warrior remains behind with the main team, using his soldier training to make sure they are not open to ambushes.
Listening to the doughty warrior, Koldur sighs knowing that it would be best for Sable to rest.
"Much as I'd hate to admit it, we should let him rest. Mine own skills do not head into such areas."
He does take up the rear guard though it may do with the fact that his stride would be shorter than the rest.
He should be regaining his Str soon anywy but for now we have pressing stuff to dohe says joining up with koldur
The group moves at the pace of the kobolds, since Jevar wants to check out the fort at night it turns out that works best as most of the second day is used to travel.
Jevar, Hycan, and the kobold forces move out once it is dark. The kobolds let you take point since you are obviously better at stealth than them. They will check out the perimeter as you try to venture into the fort.
Hykan stops and approaches Jevar..
"Up ahead disturbed ground.. I'm not very knowledgeable on such things, but why would the ground be disturbed? "
Jevar looked at Hykan and shrugged "I could only guess that they either buried the dead of their victims or perhaps set up traps...all the same it might be best to proceed carefully." he said as he pulled his nodachi out.
He looked back at the kobold "Stay back a bit and provide cover in case this goes badly.." he whispered before attempting to move forwards carefully in stealth.
From afar Reknar spies the progression of his scouting companions - "What are those lads up to?"
Hykan accompanies Jevar forwards
Looking at one of his older travelling companions so far since leaving the city, Koldur does not object.
"New companions for the road, you should get to know them more since they be the ones to watch our backs." he remarks.
"The road we travel is defintely fraught with peril and remember the undead foes we fought." Koldur frowns upon remembering that fight, he could still feel their lingering cold touch upon him.
You avoid the graves the best you can but after 30 feet several of the graves explode with dirt as a corpse rises quickly out of each of the four nearest graves.
Jevar sighed as the graves burst forth with corpses. He swung his nodachi into place and proceeded to stab forth.
"You see Oscar?" Koldur remarks calmly as he watches the graves explode forth with new foes.
"Sooner or later we'll meet up with dead uns....." his axes dance forth in a swirling pattern as he limbers up to stretch his muscles.
"It's never boring."
Round 1
If the duo stays where they are the corpses begin to surround them.
--Round 1--
Reknar closes the distance to his companions.
Hykan does not want to be surrounded he is a ranged attacker.. he moves 30ft back..
"Jevar move back.. or you'll be surrounded."