Female human Swashbuckler 2: HP 20 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | F: +1, R: +6, W: -1 | CMD 16 | Perc. +3 | Init. +3
Keelee shugs, "Maybe we should ask around town to find out more about the people like the sheriff and the wife. Also, didn't the card reader say something about about a midwife being helpfull? We should find if there is such a person."
Dwarf, HP88/88 - AC 24, T 14, FF 21/ F +10, R +9, W +8/ CMD 23, CMB +9/ Per +21(Dk Vis), Init +6, Move 30ft
Phil sees that the ladies are off to ask questions around town, but decides its time to re-stock the breakfast ale, and tries asking around the local ruffians in town, especially around those who had a beef with the carny folk...
Dialog with Jherizhana ended quite quickly.
- Would they believe? - she answered to Camaenor, - if most of your friends see me as a cunning predator, what people less capable to think will see? They will see magic and say that it is used to foul them anyway. Almara knows me well, but we would like to keep it behind the curtains. I am more than sure, you can find one, who is behind crimes before our departure. This way it will help us to keep our carnival's good name.
After Keelee proposed to ask question in village, sphinx said:
- Good luck! I will teleport to my private chambers and think for other help, I may offer you. She chanted a spell and dissapeared from a sight.
Spellcraft DC17:
The spell is "invisibility", not "teleport" as exclamed.
K:arcana DC18:
Normally sphinxes do not possess teleport magic. This should be highly experienced wizard or sorcerer, experienced enought to be a diplomatic help at kings court, not an attraction at carnival. Or something is unclear with her.
While asking around about recent murders, they discovered an interesting fact. Everyone expected that a few purses might change their owners, if there will be something attracting as much attention as Carnival happening, and first day it was totally normal, but the second day "those thievy Varisians" come out in droves. Many people discovered that they were "pinched" and it raised the crowds. This crowd almost turned into fight, but it was your help that stopped townsfolk. Guard, who usually were posted near the sphinx tent were there to protect unarmed carnival folk from a mob. Many people in Ilsurian knew Sister Esrelda well - she was half-Varisian, a strong defender of both her heritages and respected leader in the community.
Camaenor continues to look at the spot where the sphinx was a moment before, then just shakes his head and tsks. "The more you lie to us the less likely we will be to believe you are truly innocent, little one."
Human Sorceror 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 3/6 | F +2 R +4 W +2 | Init +2 | Perc +0
"Oh, she's still here. She turned invisible...but no matter. I think we are done here and should continue our investigation to determine who would want to frame the carnival, what they stole from the shop, and how these are connected..."
Sorry about delays. This vacation season takes everything from me
Keelee got a hint, where the Ilsurian midwife could be found and invited others to accompany her. While walking, Pathfinder notice a visible crowd of six men, that has gathered around the base of a large tree. Body of kid, about 12 years old is laying on a ground, with his face covered with burlap sack.
No combat yet, party move. Any action may start initiative.
Human Sorceror 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 3/6 | F +2 R +4 W +2 | Init +2 | Perc +0
Distance to the group? Have they noticed us? Do they appear to be attackers or folks who just found one of their village children killed? Perception:1d20 ⇒ 7
Map is ready. They look quite aggressive, part of phrases you hear was something about kidnapping or running away. Kid looks like a one from carnival, but hard to tell, because of bag over his head.
Female human Swashbuckler 2: HP 20 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | F: +1, R: +6, W: -1 | CMD 16 | Perc. +3 | Init. +3
Keelee moves forward confronting the mob, "What is the meaning of this? I don't think I would see the day when six grown men would be so cowardly and frighten of a young boy that they have to treat him like a sack of potato! Is this how men of Ilsurian behave, You should be ashamed of yourselves release the boy and return to your homes!"
Human Sorceror 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 3/6 | F +2 R +4 W +2 | Init +2 | Perc +0
Intimidate to demoralize:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
"A child? It took six of you to slay a child? What pansies you are - should I call your mother to come wipe the drool from your chin? You are not worthy of being called 'men'! You are cowards and a disgrace to this town!" Camaenor yells at the group, focusing his rant on the biggest man in the group.
- Oh, here come the thief protectors! - said one of them, bringing his sap up.
- They are using kids to still our children - responded another townsfolk, armed with a club, - should we tolerate that?
- Hey, it is not your business, get away from here, - said third one.
But the one, who was looking Camaenor in eyes, silently stepped back.
Female Varisian Human Fortune Teller 1 | hp 8/8 | AC 10 (MA 14) T 10 FF 10 (MA 14) | F+1 R+0 W+3 | Init +0 Prc +1 |
Madame steps up and stares the frontmost of the townsmen straight into his eyes, You will leave, you will go away. Peacefully. You will do as I say right... NOW
She follows up with a blast of psychic energy, blasting the mind of the frontmost goon. She scorches only some bugs in the grass, though.
Female human Swashbuckler 2: HP 20 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | F: +1, R: +6, W: -1 | CMD 16 | Perc. +3 | Init. +3
Keelee draws her rapier and shift forward 5' into the pathway, "If they are stealing children, then the charge should be brought to the sheriff, not by vigilant attacks. All I see are six men ready to set upon a boy."
Ready Attack Action
if they move withing range to attack Keelee or her allies.:
Human Sorceror 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 3/6 | F +2 R +4 W +2 | Init +2 | Perc +0
Camaenor walks forward, muttering arcane phrases and moving his hands in a strange pattern. If the men move to attack the party, he points at the toughest looking one and releases a coruscating ray at him!
Readied action:
Cast ray of enfeeblement at the toughest opponent. He suffers 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 points of Strength damage for one round; DC15 Fort save for half damage.
- We'll nicely teach you to mind your own business, - said one of them and rushed forward with his sap a hand. Ray of energy hit him in the middle of his chest and he was caught by surprise, so he missed casters head completely.
Another one rushed Keelee and met her rapier, that almost brought him to his knees. He stopped his stroke and let the sap go out of his hand. Third one rushed to hit a girl as well. She tried to parry, but he was to quick so she managed to dodge the blow. Forth man walked forward with his club prepared as well. And frightened fifth decided to sneak away, while no one watched him.
M Nagaji Brawler 2|| HP 22/22 || AC 17, TAC 12, FF 15 || F+6, R+6, W+3; +2 vs. mind-affecting effects and poison || Init +2; low-light vision; Perception +8
- People like you! I spit in your face.
Shasta took a step forward, made a show out of clearing his throat and thrust his spear aiming to hit the enemy that attacked Keelee.
5-ft step, move action to get 'Bodyguard' feat (use AoO to make aid another on allies to give AC bonus) and standart action to try to trip the blue guy.
Human Sorceror 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 3/6 | F +2 R +4 W +2 | Init +2 | Perc +0
Camaenor, reaches out and touches the thug who charged him (gray diagonal to him) and then steps away from him. The man feels his energy being sapped away...
Magic missiles from Philthy fingers hit the man in chest. Camaenor as well touched his opponent affecting him with magic. Keelee's hit went wide over her target head, while Ayla hit back of the head of Camaenor's sparing partner sending him deep into uncontioness. Layla missed her opponent, distracted by Madame's magic ray coming near. Shasta send one of the townsfolk to the ground and prepared to protect his friends.
Understanding thigs doesn't go their way, townsfolk raised their hands in surrendering gesture.
- Please, don't kill us! We just wanted to teach him a lesson...
Dwarf, HP88/88 - AC 24, T 14, FF 21/ F +10, R +9, W +8/ CMD 23, CMB +9/ Per +21(Dk Vis), Init +6, Move 30ft
"Well now YOU got taught a lesson, and that is to leave the law to the proper authorities" Philthy waves his axe, but more to menace them away than continue to fight.
Female human Swashbuckler 2: HP 20 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | F: +1, R: +6, W: -1 | CMD 16 | Perc. +3 | Init. +3
Seeing how the thugs have surrendered, Keelee tries to render first aid to the one thug who is dying, "Wouldn't do for a townsfolk to die by our hand."
heal check to stabilize DC15:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18
Looking at her applying bandage to a badly bleeding bruise, one of them says:
- Could you please do the same for a Varisian boy there? I think he might have some nasty bruises...
Female human Swashbuckler 2: HP 20 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | F: +1, R: +6, W: -1 | CMD 16 | Perc. +3 | Init. +3
Seeing how everyone who needs bandages has them, Keelee removes the bag and any bonds on the Varisian boy see if he is conscious "Are you well enough to walk?"
Looks like the boy hit his head on a stone, but the angry mob missed that. Shasta had helped him to stop bleeding, but boy is still unconscious.
Two of the townfolk, who were not as severely beaten are ready to proceed.
- We need to take Joe to the church, he won't make it by himself. His ribs are broken!
Quick check to ensure I have correctly put the picture:
The kid is Varisian and he is part of Carnival. He is unconscious, but not duying.
"Joe" is ruffian, which was band-aided by Keelee, and now unconscious.
Other men, who assaulted kid, are looking for a chance to escape your supervision.
Human Sorceror 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 3/6 | F +2 R +4 W +2 | Init +2 | Perc +0
"Don't you think the Sherriff should hear about this? How they kidnapped and beat a boy near to death? They should not just walk free." Camaenor says to his colleagues, but in a voice meant to be overheard...
Dwarf, HP88/88 - AC 24, T 14, FF 21/ F +10, R +9, W +8/ CMD 23, CMB +9/ Per +21(Dk Vis), Init +6, Move 30ft
"We could muck around with the Sheriff, but if this lot step out of line again the Sheriff will connect us to to 'em when they are found dangling like earrings from a tree"
Female human Swashbuckler 2: HP 20 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | F: +1, R: +6, W: -1 | CMD 16 | Perc. +3 | Init. +3
Keelee shrugs "The midwife might be able to help heal the boy, but if you two think it's best to return the boy to the carnival first then lets go." She would like to get the boy's story, but has no way to heal him.
