Nightflier's Legends of Varisia

Game Master nightflier

Karak can't repress a flicker of delight at the news they were send out of town."YES, Yes Yes...After all those years, I'll be able to go out and see the world."

With a half smile, he turns to his leaders:
"I don't know how far this wyvern will take the criminal, but it can't go that fast, since the wyvern needs to hunt and eat a lot. If we know where it goes, and if it's by the sea, we may catch it by taking a fast boat and having someone sail us to the location."

Rauvdra looks to her commander, "Now to determine the best method of travel to our new destination of interest. Have not travelled on boat before."

Guys, what do you want to do?

"First?"

"One last look at those three locations while the Inquisitor talks to the neighbors? Unless someone is going to volunteer to teleport us, I think you're right that the fast boat might be our best bet."

Eager to be away from the carnage, Myliv offers to go look for a boat leaving for Riddleport.

"I volunteer to go attempt to find passage for us". "Maybe someone more familiar with the city or the docks might go with me"?

"We will all go to docks, I don't think that we will be able to find anything new here. Inquisitor, can we take the map with us or at least a copy of it? And do we know the boys name?"

"Let us make haste to the port.", eagerly wanting to experience a boat trip.

"We will all go to docks, I don't think that we will be able to find anything new here. Inquisitor, can we take the map with us or at least a copy of it? And do we know the boys name?"

"I can do better than that. The child's uncle is Pathfinder of some note - and very clever artificer as well. It is said that he has a device that can reproduce images of the places he visited. The boy was his favorite nephew, so I am quite sure that he has an image of the child stored in his device. I am told that he rents quarters in the Golden Pig Inn. The boy's name is Roland, as far as I know."

Do you still want to go to the docks, or do you wish to go to the Golden Pig, or both?

Graelem looks at his First, a thoughtful look on his face. "While this might prove to be a waste of time, I cannot help but feel this would be a wise move to pay a visit to the Golden Pig."

"Agreed, while we are working against time, the more information we have to work with the better." Amira responds.

"Besides, the child's uncle may have an idea as to why the family was targeted."

Rauvdra nods in agreement, "The more information we have the better we will be prepared for, what ever awaits us."

"By your order, first."

"It sounds like a good idea to track this guy first. Maybe we could send a runner to the barracks with a message to the capitain. We will need his approval to board a ship."

"We visit the Golden Pig, while Rauvdra, Mylivanni and Ǽmon find us a boat."
Nightflier, how are we bound to duties at the moment? If we have approval from the inqusitor, do we need to give a report to someone else and request leave to chase down the kidnapper

"That seems like a fair plan to me",Myliv replies, finally regaining her composure.

"Yes First, ready to help however I can at the Pig." Amelisce's finger twitch while waiting for the team to move out. Shadows seems to pool and disperse in time to her motions around her fingertips.

Graelem watches the female fetchling out of the corner of his eye, unsure what to make of this unusual addition to the team.

Not that we are your ordinary group of soldiers I would say...I wonder how HER talents will help...

"A good plan, First. Please make sure you arrange passage on a fast vessel. We will join you at the docks once we have completed our business so we can get underway."

"We visit the Golden Pig, while Rauvdra, Mylivanni and Ǽmon find us a boat."

Nightflier, how are we bound to duties at the moment? If we have approval from the inqusitor, do we need to give a report to someone else and request leave to chase down the kidnapper

You are free to pursue this matter as you see fit.

As Rauvdra, Mylivanni and Ǽmon go for the docks, one the native Korvosans leads the rest of the squad towards the Golden Pig. Some time has passed in navigating the city's busy streets before the small squad reaches a large brick building, three stories high, with a shining bronze figure of a pig roasted on a stake mounted above the door. The soldier makes a motion towards the door, saying "This is where I stop. I have to get back as soon as I can, since my shift is about to end."

I need your positions. Who enters first and last?

Never having been in the Pig, Amelisce struggles to even recall just where the inn is located, but the sight of the pig on a spit is vaguely familiar as she approaches with the rest of the team. "First, how would you like us to form up and help inside?" while waiting for an answer, she watches to see if anyone is moving in or out of the establishment.
Knowledge (local) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Rauvdra steps in with Mylivanni behind Ǽmon as the Korvosan magus leads them to the docks to secure passage. As usual when walking around the city with her squad, she walked proudly with a good dose of superiority, all the while keeping an eye out and hearing for any unusual.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Not ever taken a voyage on a boat before, she remained silent while watching Ǽmon handled the negotiations.

From the look of our character sheets, Ǽmon is the last one who should be talking. I suggest Mylivanni take the lead with her Diplomacy +7 (compared to +4 for Rauvdrra and -1 for Ǽmon).

Make correction: Rauvdra will watch who has travelled by boat to see how it is done.

As Second, Graelem would take a position to the right and behind the First, unless she instructs him otherwise. Nothing he has seen so far would cause him to change his position here.

I'm gonna wait on Aurelia for the final positions and Mylivanni for the first look at the dock.

Hands on his whips, Karak waits for his commander's orders.

"Do you want me to take the lead to avoid any surprises, First?"

Aurelia nods. "Take point Karak, cleric and second will flank me. Amelice, stay in the back, observe and jump in if there is need."

"Yes, Ma'am"

Karak opens the door, his massive frame taking most of the doorway.

"Good evening Sirs and Madams, please resume your activities as usual."

Scanning the assembly, he tries to determine who is a potential threat or who is afraid of the uniform he bears.

Perception check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 +2 versus Humans
Sense motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 +2 versus Humans

If no ones seems dangerous, he steps to the side to clear the way for the rest of the squad.

With a brief nod Amira takes her usual place flanking Aurelia's right, eyes taking in the room as they enter.

Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

"First! Company from the alley behind us. Several crossbowmen and they look like trouble." Amelisce readies herself to cast silent sound if First tells her to fire. If needed...Ranged Touch 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

Myliv leads the others to the docks. She approaches the first halfling she runs across (Everybody knows they're friendly and helpful).

"Citizen". "Some of my comrades and I are seeking a fast, and reliable captain to take us on a sea voyage". "Point the way to whom we should be talking to, and I'll buy you a meat pie".

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 diplomacy.

Hearing Amelisce's warning, Aurelia commands:"Weapons!"as she turns her shield and draws her blade.
"Attack on the Black company will not be tolerated. Drop your weapons and raise your hands above your heads."
Intimidate 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Nightflier, is there any move in the tavern? See my previous post.

At the first glance, Karak does not see any kind of threat in the tavern, although he hears the commotion outside. He turns and sees his First shouting at some people, who are raising crossbows ready to open fire at his squad.

Four bolts fly at Aurelia.

1d20 ⇒ 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

1d20 ⇒ 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

1d20 ⇒ 31d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

1d20 ⇒ 111d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Myliv leads the others to the docks. She approaches the first halfling she runs across (Everybody knows they're friendly and helpful).

"Citizen". "Some of my comrades and I are seeking a fast, and reliable captain to take us on a sea voyage". "Point the way to whom we should be talking to, and I'll buy you a meat pie".

1d20+7 diplomacy.

The halfling looks at Myliv. He seems slightly surprised, but then he just shrugs. "Okay. Buy me that pie and a flagon of ale, and I'll take you to my captain. I work on a ship, you see."

Aurelia, roll Initiative for your squad. You will all have the same initiative, and you will act in order according to your ranks in the company.

How far are the crossbowmen? Are they human?

Mylivanni wrote:

Myliv leads the others to the docks. She approaches the first halfling she runs across (Everybody knows they're friendly and helpful).

"Citizen". "Some of my comrades and I are seeking a fast, and reliable captain to take us on a sea voyage". "Point the way to whom we should be talking to, and I'll buy you a meat pie".

1d20+7 diplomacy.

The halfling looks at Myliv. He seems slightly surprised, but then he just shrugs. "Okay. Buy me that pie and a flagon of ale, and I'll take you to my captain. I work on a ship, you see."

"That is satisfactory citizen". I am Mylivanni, of the Black Company, and your cooperation will be noted". "What shall I call you, and what is the name of your ship, and captain"? Mylivanni turns to the others to introduce themselves. "Now lead us to your favorite ale house", and let's conclude this business quickly.

How far are the crossbowmen? Are they human?

About 15 yards. They are all human. But you will have to use a move action to reposition yourself in order to attack them, since you entered the inn already.

nightflier wrote:

Mylivanni wrote:

Myliv leads the others to the docks. She approaches the first halfling she runs across (Everybody knows they're friendly and helpful).

"Citizen". "Some of my comrades and I are seeking a fast, and reliable captain to take us on a sea voyage". "Point the way to whom we should be talking to, and I'll buy you a meat pie".

1d20+7 diplomacy.

The halfling looks at Myliv. He seems slightly surprised, but then he just shrugs. "Okay. Buy me that pie and a flagon of ale, and I'll take you to my captain. I work on a ship, you see."

"That is satisfactory citizen". I am Mylivanni, of the Black Company, and your cooperation will be noted". "What shall I call you, and what is the name of your ship, and captain"? Mylivanni turns to the others to introduce themselves. "Now lead us to your favorite ale house", and let's conclude this business quickly.

Your part of the squad, please roll Perception.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Perception

Myiv's eyes dart about, and her slender forked tongue flicks out testing the air...but the salt, and stench of the dock district makes if difficult to focus.

Deflecting all four bolts with her shield, Aurelia mutters more to herself. So much for the easy and peaceful way

"Squad, attack. We need prisoners. They need to answer a couple of questions"

Initiative1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Graelem turns around a look of surprise on his face. It is swiftly replaced by instinct as he grasps his holy symbol and calls out a quick prayer to his goddess.

Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Cast Bless on the group (+1 to hit and +1 save vs. fear.

"Yes First. I'll try not to kill them too dead." Amelisce grabs her shortbow and sends an arrow winging toward the closest of the crossbowmen.
Attack (includes bless)1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage 1d6 ⇒ 3

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Rauvdra takes mental notes of Mylivanni negotiation of organizing travel via boat.

First group

Roaring, Karak rushes out of the Inn, drawing a barbed whip in one hand and readying his light shield in the other.
At the end of his move, 15 ft from his closest enemy, he lashes out.

Move 30 foot while drawing both weapons (shield and whip),
Standard action: whip attack 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 18, damage: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9