Madness in Kintargo (Inactive)

Game Master Profession Smith 6 ranks

As the new Lord-Mayor Barzillai Thrune brutally imposes his will upon the city of Kintargo, his actions stir the embers of rebellion and a nearly-forgotten organization called the Silver Ravens rises from the ashes.


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Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

Arani follows the woman, using her usual tailing tactics, sticking to the lengthening shadows as she notes the woman's destination.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25


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AC 19 (Currently 22 with Shield), touch 13, FF 16 | HP 35/35 |Fort +2, Ref +10, Will +5 | Per +9 | Int +3 Davina's Notes Aasimar Inspiration: 0/5 Panache 0/5 Investigator 4 (Infiltrator), Swashbuckler 1 (Inspired Blade) Base Atk +4; CMB +7; CMD 17

Disguise Self: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Davina does her best to disguise herself, but doesn't do the best job of it. She however is very quiet moving through the streets with Arani. "Want to try to get back to the Tooth and Nail or stay here tonight? I'm honestly afraid that Domitius will charge into the night if we don't make it back before too long."


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

"I guess we'd better head back then. You're right, he doesn't strike me as being that great at restraint. Besides, we know where she's staying now, and I doubt she's going to risk getting caught breaking curfew." Arani replies as they prepare to head back.


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TOOTH AND NAIL (21 Gozran)

Those who followed the investigator to her nearby destination make it back to the tavern more or less by curfew, encountering no patrols or other hazards in the streets. Setrona provides clean bedrolls for you all to spend the evening at her establishment.

TOOTH AND NAIL (22 Gozran)

The 22nd dawns drizzly and overcast. As your group is enjoying a hearty breakfast cooked by Setrona (and supplemented by pastries from Sweet Tooth), the dwarf Turl arrives, looking worried. After getting the word that Setrona and Dekamund can be trusted, he makes a report.

"There's been an incident with the Fushi Sisters," the dwarf says. "One of my contacts in Redroof says they poked around old Hocum's place while searching for a new potential headquarters and ran into a group of either dottari or Queensmen. I'm not sure if they've been captured, killed, or all of them went to ground, but they never reported in yesterday."

This event is the result of an Event Check made earlier in the game week. As such, one PC must attempt a Security Check (+9 modifier, and Arani (as Sentinel) gives an extra +3 to the roll). Whoever feels lucky may make this roll for the group (1d20+12).


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

As Sentinel, might as well

Security Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28


AC 19 (Currently 22 with Shield), touch 13, FF 16 | HP 35/35 |Fort +2, Ref +10, Will +5 | Per +9 | Int +3 Davina's Notes Aasimar Inspiration: 0/5 Panache 0/5 Investigator 4 (Infiltrator), Swashbuckler 1 (Inspired Blade) Base Atk +4; CMB +7; CMD 17

"That's horrible. We have to get them back. They were our first supporters in the city, and I sort of like them." Davina is clearly upset with the news.


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Dom nods worriedly, agreeing with Davina. "They've stuck with us ever since we found them under the Wasp's Nest. Should we start discreetly poking around Redroof?"

Or hope that Arani's roll was good and that settles that? #meta


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TOOTH AND NAIL (22 Gozran)

Your group finishes up breakfast, giving the Fushis and/or Kiri a bit more time to report in, but none of them shows up at the Tooth and Nail. Making things a bit more difficult is the fact that Leora was that team's manager, and with her currently indisposed, you've got no idea where the Caydenite may have told the Fushis to hide out if they got into trouble. It appears you're going to have to go out into the city to gather news on their fate.

You might want to divide into multiple groups for this task. Pick one character in each group to make the main Diplomacy (gather information) check and other members may try to Aid Another.


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Diplomacy, ay-yi-yi, the one "people skill" I don't have (and isn't even a class skill)! Anyone want me to be there "plus one?" If Dom makes it as far as 7, levels 8 & 9 are almost certain to be a quick dip into Vigilante to help alleviate some of this.

Dom stretches, and puts on his cloak. "I suppose some discreet inquiries around the Redroof area are in order then. Shall we split up, meet back here midday?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16


female Tiefling (demonborn) Sorceress (succubus bloodline) 6; HP 26/31; AC 12, FF 10, TAC 12; F +3, R +4. W +5; CMB +3, CMD 15; Init +2; darkvision 60 ft, Per +7; (SU) Pleasing Shape 6/6; (Sp) shatter (dc 18) 1/1; Spells: 1st 4/8, 2nd 7/7, 3rd 3/4 | Active Effects: mage armor

At the news that the Raven's first supporters had gone missing on assignment was more than a little disturbing and had Falina very concerned. "I agree, we need to look into this, they likely have a lot of information about us that Thrune could use and the fiendish bastards won't hesitate to use extreme measures on them."

Falina's head cocked to one side curiously, "Just one question," she asked, "what is this 'Red Roof District' you speak of?"


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None
Falina wrote:
"Just one question, what is this 'Red Roof District' you speak of?"

Dom's head cocks at Falina's question. "Redroof, the southeast corner of the city. The roof tiles. Were... did they not call it that back in your day?"

Dom looks at Falina with a fresh perspective. By the gods, how long was she asleep under there? Probably longer than I'll live. Yet she wakes up to the same damn problem after all that time. This must be so weird for her sometimes.


Male Drow Paladin (Gray Paladin, Tempered Champion) 6 | 4/40 HP | AC 19 T 14 FF 16 | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +6 | SR 12 | Initiative +3 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +12 | Dancing Lights 1/1 | Darkness 1/1 | Faerie Fire 1/1 | Divine Bond 1/1 | Lay on Hands 5/5 | Smite Evil 2/2

"Might as well. One of these days we'll have to figure out some system for locating people who have gone to ground," says T'chazzar. "Regimes like these love to make people disappear."


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

In her element, Arani hits the streets, delving into the dark alleys and questionable establishments that always seem to have a finger on the pulse of the city. In a city like Kingtaro, the flow of information was much like a hidden river, and the right set of skills made for the perfect divining rod.

Diplomacy (Gather Information): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23


female Tiefling (demonborn) Sorceress (succubus bloodline) 6; HP 26/31; AC 12, FF 10, TAC 12; F +3, R +4. W +5; CMB +3, CMD 15; Init +2; darkvision 60 ft, Per +7; (SU) Pleasing Shape 6/6; (Sp) shatter (dc 18) 1/1; Spells: 1st 4/8, 2nd 7/7, 3rd 3/4 | Active Effects: mage armor

Falina nodded and said, "Well, I guess that was an easy answer." She sighed and then said, "So many things have changed, ugh! It's getting old real quick." She looked at her companions and asked, "So who is going with who?"


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Did Arani just bolt off without the rest of us? Of those left, I've got no ranks in Diplomacy, and seem to be the only one in that boat, so team me with anyone and I'll just Aid Another. (As I alluded to above, there is a plan to mitigate some of my class-skill shortcomings down the line, but that does nothing to help right now.)

"That is a good question, Falina. You and T'chazzar could take our new friend Dekamund, see if he can pull the sisters out of his hat, while Sudarynya and I look as well. I would prefer to have everyone where I can see you, but we need to cover more ground," Dom says, frowning as he thinks this over.

"If there is a better split we can make, I am nothing but ears. Also, everyone be mindful as we go. Our new 'friend' from yesterday afternoon might be looking about, and who knows who else."


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

Yeah. This is the kind of thing Arani isn't used to doing with company yet. Hanging out in hellholes, roughing up scumbags in back alleys, checking in on informants etc


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

So then the "not great at restraint" comment the other day, basically just projection? :P


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

LMAO. As far as she's concerned she thinks she's better at being subtle. Been operating solo for years and just getting used to working with a group


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REDROOF DISTRICT (22 Gozran)

Just a quick reminder, there's a chance for random encounters when you travel throughout the city, be it in a group or alone. I'm still tinkering with some combined/custom made tables, so it's a work in progress.

The Silver Ravens hve varying degrees of success as they spread out throughout Redroof district in an attempt to discern the fate of the Fushi Sisters and their adopted teammate, Kiri the strix. The largest group--Falina, Dekamund, and T'chazzar--learn only that it's most likely the rebel team clashed with a large Queensman patrol and not the dottari or Hellknights.

Arani learns more: That at least one birdwoman was captured alive and taken to the Pitchfork & Flagon, a loyalist bar and unofficial headquarters for the Redroof branch of the Queensmen. Paying a quick visit to Rexus and Sabrina at the Silver Stein Inn, the pair admit they heard a ruckus but didn't realize the Fushi Sisters were involved. They pass a bit of unrelated news: Forvian Crowe reports there was an incident the previous afternoon at Eradon Manor: Apparently some Queensmen forced their way in to seize certain literature outlawed by Proclamation the Tenth and roughed up one of Davina's cousins a bit.

Davina and Domitius are greeted with an interesting proposition when they enter a dive called the Copper Cowbell and ask around. A disheveled man who calls himself Ned says that perhaps the pair's questions could be answered by the Gray Queen.

"She's a bit ornery, though--don't like to be disturbed, you see? But if yous was to bring a gift--jools, or maybe some nice velvety cushions fer her throne--she'd likely be inclined to help out. She gots eyes everywhere in the city."

Davina & Domitius Only! Sense Motive DC 4 (Hee hee!):

While you don't really get the sense Ned's lying about the Gray Queen being knowledgeable in city events...everything else is just OFF about this guy and his offer. He won't say anything more about the Queen or where a meeting will take place...he's very evasive about everything except the need for you to bring a suitable gift.

Secret GM Rolls:

Dekamund Diplomacy (Aid Another): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
T'chazzar Diplomacy (Aid Another): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Davina Diplomacy (gather information) Check: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26
Falina Diplomacy (gather information) Check: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15

Random Encounter?: 1d100 ⇒ 50
Random Encounter?: 1d100 ⇒ 19
Random Encounter?: 1d100 ⇒ 43
Result: 1d100 + 20 ⇒ (85) + 20 = 105
Result--Second Option: 1d100 + 20 ⇒ (91) + 20 = 111

Hours Taken: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Hours Taken: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Hours Taken: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Ned Bluff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

This guy couldn't be more full of it, Dom thinks to himself. But he's clearly got something on his mind, what'll happen if we play along...?

Bluff: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Dom turns to Davina excitedly. "We could use the opals we got fr-" He cuts himself off, pretending he's let on too much, and gives his attention back to this Ned. "Uh, I mean, if you could tell us where to meet this Queen, we'd be glad to hear what she has to say," Dom nods and turns to his partner in fake crime. "Wouldn't we?"


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THE COPPER COWBELL (22 Gozran)

"Opals counts as jools!" Ned exclaims excitedly. "Could buy lotsa cushions with them, an' maybe even have enough left over fer a few sterlin' silver toothpicks!" Ned laughs hard at his own...joke?

Almost Forgot...GM Secret Roll:

Ned Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

"Sure, whatever. Just tell us where and when we can make this meeting, and everyone will get what's coming to them." Dom smiles at Ned with a flat, humorless quality.


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THE COPPER COWBELL (22 Gozran)

"Oh, Ned can get yas an audience in a matter o' minutes!" the creepy man professes. "I just wanna make sure you ain't pullin' me leg about them opals ya mentioned. The Queen knows many secrets, but she don't hand 'em away fer free! Iff'n ye wants an audience with Her Highness, let me know an' I'll set it up...20 minutes tops! But make sure ye've got a worthy gift to avoid an unpleasant reception, aye?"

Here's Ned's pitch: If you've got a gift for the Queen, Dom and Davina can agree to wait in the bar while Ned sets up the meeting. Then he'll return and take you to the Queen.

What could possibly go wrong?


AC 19 (Currently 22 with Shield), touch 13, FF 16 | HP 35/35 |Fort +2, Ref +10, Will +5 | Per +9 | Int +3 Davina's Notes Aasimar Inspiration: 0/5 Panache 0/5 Investigator 4 (Infiltrator), Swashbuckler 1 (Inspired Blade) Base Atk +4; CMB +7; CMD 17

Davina gives Dom a quick grin. "Of course we want to meet the Queen. We'll have a suitable gift for her. We'll run out and grab a cushion, and be right back. Meet you here in a few minutes, yes?"

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + (2) = 14
Know Local Grey Queen: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + (6) = 15


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THE COPPER COWBELL (22 Gozran)

"Very well," Ned tells Davina, sounding a bit disappointed. "I s'pose multiple opals was a bit much to hope fer, just fer a bit o' news, eh? But make sure the cushions are velvet! Her Majesty likes velvet."

Davina Only:

You recall frustratingly little about the Gray Queen. What you have heard more or less backs up the few tidbits Ned has mentioned: that she's a mysterious information broker--possibly from Kintargo's criminal underworld--who knows much of what transpires in the city.

THE TOOTH AND NAIL (22 Gozran, near future)

Arani, T'chazzar, Falina, and Dekamund return from their info-gathering excursions about 3 hours later, compare notes, and decide on their next move. No sign of Davina and Domitius yet, but past experience with this type of work has shown that such reconnaissance usually takes up to 4 hours.

Gonna wait an hour for Davina and Dom? Maybe gather info about or scout the Pitchfork Flagon? Something else?

Secret GM Rolls:

Ned Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

As he and Davina prepare for a meet, Dom growls, "Sudarynya, I won't lie to you. I'm not in the mood to get jerked around or double-crossed by this idiot or anyone he's working for. If they threaten you at any point, I will do whatever I feel is necessary to protect you." He looks around, even more irked than he has been recently. "Where in the Hells are we supposed to get velvet this time of day...?"


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THE STREETS OF REDROOF (Dom & Davina; 22 Gozran)

Knowledge (local) DC 10:

The Redroof Market (R3 on my Districts Map document) specializes in textiles, so that's your best bet. Sure enough, after asking around a bit, you find a merchant selling pillowy red-and-black cushions that should fit the bill. Cheapish ones will cost 5 sp; high quality ones will run you 5 gp.


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Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Okay, if I take 10 on that check I'm good. I'll drop 2 sails on a decent one, not top of the line but not shabby either.

Domitius waits for their meeting with his new velvet cushion clutched in his fists, looking like he would happily smother someone to death with it.


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Just one note, as soon as Ned shows up, or some other indication that Dom and Davina are back on the figurative clock, Dom will "put his game face" back on, all pleasant smiles and business. LMK if you think that warrants a Disguise check, or something.


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Ned is waiting in a shadowy alley when Dom and Davina return from their shopping spree. Looking at the cushion, he comments, "Hmm...coulda been bigger, but I think that'll suffice. Follow me."

Leading the pair through some back alleys for a few blocks, Ned stops suddenly and turns to ask a final question.

"You two ain't gonna freak out iff'n the Gray Queen turns out to be...less than human--are yas? Cuz...we're here."

Here proves to be a long-abandoned storefront, its entrance boarded up with a random latticework of old planks. Ned fiddles with some near the jamb, apparently unlocking some hidden mechanism, and then lifts part of the boarding like a gate. Unfortunately, it only raises about 3 feet, so you'll have to duck a bit to enter the darkness beyond.

Going inside?

REMINDER: I can multitask if the PCs currently back at the Tooth and Nail want to do something else while this scene plays out.


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

"Ned, I don't 'freak' over things like that. But if this is merely an attempt to set us up, then, yes, I can promise you that I will lose my happy thoughts." As he nods at that last bit, the smile vanishes from Dom's face, leaving dead-eyed intent for just a moment, before "happy face" suddenly returns, as quickly as it left. "But that isn't what any of us are here for, right?"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24


female Tiefling (demonborn) Sorceress (succubus bloodline) 6; HP 26/31; AC 12, FF 10, TAC 12; F +3, R +4. W +5; CMB +3, CMD 15; Init +2; darkvision 60 ft, Per +7; (SU) Pleasing Shape 6/6; (Sp) shatter (dc 18) 1/1; Spells: 1st 4/8, 2nd 7/7, 3rd 3/4 | Active Effects: mage armor

Falina was only a little worried that Dom and Davina hadn't returned yet but not overly so. She sat with with Arani, T'chazzar, and Dekamund while they waited and enjoyed a little something to eat. She had shifted back to her actual appearance after they finished their own investigations and was relieved to be herself again for a while. "So what should we do next? Any suggestions or just wait for Dom and Davina to get back?"


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RUINED BUILDING (Redroof/Old Kintargo Border; 22 Gozran)

Ned winces and shrinks back, clearly intimidated by Dom's implied threat. "N-n-no! 'Course not! But...ya gotta be respectful to the Queen! Like I said earlier: She can be ornery at times."

I ask again.... Going inside? 0:)


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Dom casts a glance at Davina.

If she's in agreement, we'll go in.

"I am always well-behaved, Ned. I look forward to meeting our new friend."


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

"I was thinking of scouting the Pitchfork Flagon and getting the lay of things before we hit it. Maybe those of you with the talent for chatting people up can see if you can get a little more information, either on the other of the Fushi sisters or details on what went down at Davina's home. Did they have to send for a cleric for her cousin? Have any of the servants gossipped? Things like that." Arani says after some consideration.


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RUINED BUILDING (Redroof/Old Kintargo Border; 22 Gozran)

Ned gives Davina and Dom a quick nod and ducks under the half-opened gate, motioning for them to follow. Once his guests are inside, Ned lowers the gate and resets the locking mechanism--"So no outsiders can interrupt yer audience with the Queen," Ned explains. (The lock can be disengaged and the gate lifted easily enough; each is a move action.)

The old store is a wreck: About half of the building's upper story has collapsed, leaving a maze of boards, beams, and smashed furniture on the floor and a dark, gaping hole in the ceiling. Likewise, part of the floor on the ground level across from the gate has given way, forming an unstable-looking ramp into another swath of darkness.

Ned moves to the edge of this hole and calls out, "Yer Highness--the petitioners are here!"

Dom & Davina hear something--or several smaller somethings--scrabbling up the makeshift ramp. Several shrill squeaks sound before the Queen comes into view...and she is hideous to behold. The 'Queen' is a tangle of filthy, red-eyed rats covered with lesions and tumors, their tails tied together in a great knot. Ned drops to one knee and listens intently to the squeaks and shrieks of the tangle of rodents.

"Quick! Yer gift!" he says in a panicked voice to Dom and Davina.

Davina and Domitius are up. If you want to attack, you gain a one-action surprise round on Ned and/or the Gray Queen. You might also choose to present your gift, start a Diplomacy check, or other actions.

OTHERS: Feel free to roll more Diplomacy (gather information) checks or Knowledge (local) checks to learn more about the Pitchfork & Flagon, where the Fushis may have gone to ground, or more info about the Queensmen's raid on Eradon Manor.

Secret GM Rolls:

Davina Perception Check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Domitius Perception Check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Dom quickly gets over his surprise, or at least doesn't show it on the outside (both his Bluff and Disguise are high enough that I don't think he'd outwardly freak out). He slips back into the mindset he would've once had in the Sarini household. Keep the smart mouth in check, or you'll clearly get a lot worse than a beating by Sharkey.

"Hello," he begins by taking a step forward, holding the cushion out in front of him. Holy crap, Ned was actually right, I should've gotten the bigger one. Too late now, just go with it. "My name is Domitius. We met your man Ned, and he sang your praises as knowing much of what happens in Kintargo. We come, bearing a gift for what we hope will be a new friendship..." as he says this he places the cushion on the floor in front of this creature, then steps back again, even with Davina, "...and hope you might share some of that knowledge in helping us track down some missing friends."

Diplomacy (untrained): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19


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RUINED BUILDING (Redroof/Old Kintargo Border; 22 Gozran)

The hideous rat amalgamation hisses and chatters at Dom while he talks, but when the half-orc places the velvet cushion before it, its many members scramble awkwardly atop it, testing its cushy factor. Apparently, it finds the gift acceptable, for its next set of chattered sounds seems directed at Ned. The man listens, nods, and chatters back at the Queen. There's a lot of back-and-forth between the Gray Queen and Dom--with Ned acting as an interpreter and intermediary--but eventually Ned reports that there was a fight last night between some bird women and a bunch of loyalists near the east end of the city, not far from the Bleakbridge. The one that didn't have black feathers escaped over the bridge. One tengu held off the loyalists so her wounded kin could escape. She was captured, but the wounded trio escaped to a cellar with a great cesspool in it. The least wounded of the three left that hideout earlier in the day, likely to seek help. The captured tengu was taken to an inn called (more-or-less; ratspeak is imprecise) the Pitchfork & Mug.

Any other inquiries?

TOOTH AND NAIL (22 Gozran)

A cloaked and hooded traveler arrives at the tavern while the party waits for Dom & Davina and plans its next move. Throwing back the hood, the creatures reveals itself to be Jay Fushi, her feathers in disarray and her body bearing several bruises. She tells those present about a fight with a large Queensmen contingent last night, one that left Treep and Maggie so badly injured that they dare not move from the cellar of the Fair Fortune Livery where they're currently hiding. Kiri fled north after getting separated from the group. Jay fears Korva may have been killed or captured in an attempt to give her younger sisters time to make their escape.


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Would a 16 (my take 10 result on Kn(local)) be adequate to identify the correct name of the tavern?

Dom's mind races as he hears the news translated by Ned.

OK, Kiri got away, I guess...

At the mention of the great cesspool, Dom briefly turns to Davina and silently mouths, "Fair Fortune?" We can't keep out of that place, he thinks to himself. Hearing the rest of the story, Dom's face darkens with anger for a moment, before he forces that down, to be dealt with at a more appropriate time.

I can't think of anything else I wanted to ask the Queen. Assuming there's no imminent double-cross coming, or no other significant interactions...

As they get up to leave, Dom turns to Ned. "Ned, I will not lie, I suspected you had nothing more in mind than an attempt to double-cross us, yet so far, you have played it straight on this. We have to go, and figure out what to do about our friend. But thank you for helping us," Dom nods appreciatively. "If we meet again, I hope it is to our mutual benefit, as this was."

To Davina:
When the two of them have a moment to speak privately, Dom turns to Davina. The agitation in his voice is as clear as it is playing across his face. "Sudarynya, I want deal with this scum, and I want to deal with them decisively. Right now I am so angry, the best plan I can come up with is to light the place on fire, then gut the Queensmen sukas as they scurry for their lives. Please, let us return to the Tooth and Nail, so we may find a way to properly rescue the Fushi woman."


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

Arani hits the streets again, focusing on gathering as much information as she can on the raid on Eradon Manor, determined to provide Davina with as much detail as possible once she and Dom returned.

Diplomacy (gather information): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23


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THE STREETS OF KINTARGO (22 Gozran)

While Dom and Davina spend some time in the Gray Queen's court, Arani slips back into the streets to learn what she can regarding the raid on Eradon Manor. She learns that a cousin named Bernard was roughed up by some Queensmen (punched hard enough that he fell) but suffered nothing worse than bumps and bruises. Her prying into one of the locals on the lord-mayor's banned list gains her another bit of news as well. She overhears a young man telling a friend, “The Poison Pen hasn’t released any new poems or verses in several weeks. My guess? He’s been snatched up by the lord-mayor’s guards and is rotting in the keep!”

Domitius Only:

Closest thing you can recall is a place called the Fork & Flagon. (Perhaps your Milanite gardener friend--whose name I totally forget, of course--mentioned the place once.)

Shall we fast-forward to the Tooth and Nail again so everyone can compare notes and decide on the next step?

Secret GM Rolls:

Hours to Gather Info: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Random Encounter?: 1d100 ⇒ 41
Rumor: 1d10 ⇒ 7


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AC 19 (Currently 22 with Shield), touch 13, FF 16 | HP 35/35 |Fort +2, Ref +10, Will +5 | Per +9 | Int +3 Davina's Notes Aasimar Inspiration: 0/5 Panache 0/5 Investigator 4 (Infiltrator), Swashbuckler 1 (Inspired Blade) Base Atk +4; CMB +7; CMD 17

Davina nods at Dom as they arrive back at the Tooth and Nail. "We can't burn down everything just because there are Loyalists there. That doesn't mean we won't crack heads or gut them. Who knows if the owner of the pub could be a friend."

"You handled the Queen well. I was so stunned that I couldn't say anything" She grins at him. "Who knew that a bunch of rats tied together could be a Queen."


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None
Davina Eradon wrote:
"We can't burn down everything just because there are Loyalists there. That doesn't mean we won't crack heads or gut them. Who knows if the owner of the pub could be a friend."

"I know that here," the young man says, tapping his forehead twice. "But here," as he tapped his heart, "Demands something be done. Did that Pitchfork & Mug name mean anything to you, Miss Eradon? I remember a Fork & Flagon, but nothing by that name."

Davina wrote:
"You handled the Queen well. I was so stunned that I couldn't say anything" She grins at him. "Who knew that a bunch of rats tied together could be a Queen."

Dom grins back. "Thanks, Sudarynya. Heck, who knew they could be an ally? I won't lie, it freaked me out a little, but if she wasn't trying to eat us, we had to give her a chance, nyet?" His memory suddenly flashes back to the time he'd teased Zea about becoming a wererat, and how she'd look with whiskers, and the smile curdles into a pained expression.


Female Human Ranger (Urban Ranger) 6 |31/47 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 | Fort +7 Ref +8 Will +5 | Initiative +4 (+6) | Perception +10/+12/+14, Sense Motive +5/+7 The Black Thorn

As the others come back, Arani fills them in on the details of the raid on Eradon manor, including Davina's cousin Bernard being smacked around a bit, and that some Queensmen forced their way in to seize certain literature outlawed by Proclamation the Tenth.

She also relays Jay Fushi's story of the fight with a large Queensmen contingent the previous night, the injuries that kept most of them in thier hiding places, and one of the sisters being held at the Pitchfork & Flagon.

"Also there's some speculation that The Poison Pen has been captured since he or she hasn’t released any new poems or verses in several weeks." she says wrapping up her report.


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female Tiefling (demonborn) Sorceress (succubus bloodline) 6; HP 26/31; AC 12, FF 10, TAC 12; F +3, R +4. W +5; CMB +3, CMD 15; Init +2; darkvision 60 ft, Per +7; (SU) Pleasing Shape 6/6; (Sp) shatter (dc 18) 1/1; Spells: 1st 4/8, 2nd 7/7, 3rd 3/4 | Active Effects: mage armor

Sorry, I was rather distracted with other games/things this last week and this just kept slipping behind.
TOOTH AND NAIL (22 Gozran)
It seemed none of them who had already returned to the Tooth and Nail wanted to risk missing the others with further investigation so they simply waited. It wasn't until Jay Fushi finally reached them that they learned just how bad things had gone. The fact that Treep and Maggie were so badly injured, that Krova may have been captured or killed, and Kiri, a founder of the new Ravens, was missing were terrible news. If it came to it the worst result would be the capture or death of Kiri. She may have stepped back but she was a founding member of the new Ravens and breaking and executing her would be a huge coup for the Governor.

"Don't worry Jay, we will find your sisters and help them as best we can. The same with Kiri." Falina smiled reassuringly, "we can't let our followers be hurt like this and you are, as I understand, the first of them." She did her best to calm Jay as she spoke and finished, "We would be worth nothing if we didn't try our best to help you and so we shall."


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Dom’s initial impulse would be to leave the specifics of the meeting with the Gray Queen out of this, trying to respect her/its/however we’re going with gender there’s privacy. If Davina is of a different mind on the issue, though, I can change my stance.

When Dom and Davina return to the Tooth and Nail, they compare notes with the others. Domitius willingly shares what he and Davina learned, but not how they learned it. “Pitchfork and Flagon? Okay, our source was not entirely clear on the name, and I could not recall myself. Falina is right, Jay’s sisters and Kiri must be our priority. Do we have a plan? Davina has already nixed my plan for the Pitchfork and Flagon, probably rightfully so. Dare we risk splitting up, some to the Fair Fortune and the rest to the Pitchfork?”

If the subject of Eradon Manor comes up:
Dom takes the news as well as could’ve been expected, in the sense that nothing and no one gets broken when he hears the news. But it’s clear this is agitating him greatly.

Sense Motive DC 10:
Dom blames himself for the attack on Davina’s home. He thinks he should’ve been able to see this coming and stop it.


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What next?


Male Half-orc Slayer 5/Fighter | HP 31/44 (0 NL) | AC 19 (T 12, FF 17) | F +8 R +8 W +3(+1) | Init +2 | Darkvision, Perception +7, Sense Motive +6 | Active conditions: None

Way I see it, we have two outstanding questions. First, do we split up (one team rescues Kiri, Treep, and Maggie, one at least does the recon on Korva, probably waiting for the other team before attempting an actual rescue)? Second, we have to figure out exactly how to rescue Korva. Anyone have any thoughts? I'm thinking we might want to do both at full strength, hit the Fair Fortune first, then get the lay of the land in the P&F to rescue Korva. Anyone got any thoughts? If so, speak up!


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TOOTH AND NAIL (22 Gozran)

The Silver Ravens' uncertainty (Careful deliberation?) pays dividends: Two more cloaked figures enter the tavern and make their way to the rebels. The hoods are thrown back revealing: 1) Kiri the strix (an original member of the revived Silver Ravens and 2) Another tengu, this one male. Folks who've visited the War Cage weapon bazaar recognize him to be Chuko, the owner.

"I'm alive," Kiri huffs. "What news of the others?"

After hearing where things stand, Kiri nods and introduced Chuko. She adds a bit of information that may not have been common knowledge before: "He's got a thing for Korva."

Chuko clucks/caws in annoyance but admits that's true. "And I'll do anything to see her again. If you folks can rescue her, I'll be in your debt."

Kiri nudges the tengu and Chuko seems to recall something. Digging into a sack, he pulls out a coiled whip: the very one found near the birth of the rebellion in the Calistrian shrine beneath Laria's coffeehouse. Chuko steps forward and presents it to Falina.

"Kiri says you can make good use of this," he says. "Couldn't find anyone who would buy it...."

"If you folks can get her back alive, I'll double my usual adventurer's discount to 10% in the future for you folks. I'd help in the rescue, but I can't just leave my shop unattended."

Dekamund offers to go to the Fair Fortune and see to the wounded tengu there.

That would slide Dekamund offstage for a short while, leaving the main party to (likely) either travel across the city to Eradon manor or check out the Pitchfork & Flagon.


Male Drow Paladin (Gray Paladin, Tempered Champion) 6 | 4/40 HP | AC 19 T 14 FF 16 | Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +6 | SR 12 | Initiative +3 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +12 | Dancing Lights 1/1 | Darkness 1/1 | Faerie Fire 1/1 | Divine Bond 1/1 | Lay on Hands 5/5 | Smite Evil 2/2

"What's it gonna be, Dom? Eradon manor, I think," suggests T'chazzar.

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