As Bardos' ray goes astray again, Foss swings at the dwarf.
Thorthal's superior training allows him to avoid another hit, but his focus on defense means his counter-strike is ineffective.
As a standard action I touch Thorthal and use my War Blessing on him.
Assuming Petronicus can shoot past a companion without endangering him, Petronicus will take a shot past Bardos.
Prahd swings again, trying to end the fight. And fails.
Though he seems to be tiring, the priest continues to buy enough time for his companions to recover.
Thorthal manages to evade another attack.
If anyone wants to move up, Haer Kul'll move back after his turn, otherwise he'll stay put.
| 2 people marked this as a favorite. |
Morgrom will aid Thorthal from his prone position.
Morgrom will aid Thorthal from his prone position.
[dice=Aid Another]1d20+4-4
Petronicus wonders to himself whether we are cursed and loads and fires another shot.
The pattern of flailing about with no discernible effect continues with Petronicus and Haer Kul.
The priest swings again, and Thorthal collapses on top of Morgrom.
Morgrom draws his long sword (doesn't provoke), uses a strength surge, and strikes from the ground.
Haer Kul will attack again on his turn, and if someone wants his spot will step back after.
,
Petronicus waves his arms and wiggles his fingers. "Not to worries friends, I'll bring the roof down on his head."
(Casts ghost sound)
The roof rafters begin to snap and groan directly above the priest's head. It sounds like the roof is threatening to come down on top of him (hopefully giving some separation so that Mogrom can stand up).
Will save dc 15.
Morgrom's attack is turned aside by the priest's armor, but Prahd's followup finally fells the foe.
"Mr. Goatsfoot, you have relieved us of eternal frustration! I can attend to Mr. Thorthal. We have but a few seconds to bind and disarm the sleeping acolytes. They would be good to question, no?". He winces when he realizes what the word "disarm" means to Morgrom.
On his turn, Haer Kul fishes the remaining extract of CLW and administers it to Thorthal.
"I am hoping that if we search diligently, we may find more healing potions here. Otherwise, another visit to Rexel might be required."
Thorthal regains consciousness.
Morgrom stands, grabbing his sword on the way up. "We needs ta git those weapons fore theyz wake up."
"Way ahead of you my stalwart orcish friend," says Bardos, drawing his dagger and proceeding with the Daggermark Handshakes.
Bardos dispatches one of the acolytes before Prahd speaks up.
"Perhaps we should question one of these priests. And the townsfolk should be able to try them before their execution."
The other 2 acolytes are beginning to stir.
"Let us not behave as barbarians friends. Someone please restrain these brutes before more violence is thrust upon us. I am in agreement with Prahd that we should extract any clues we can before the townspeople burn them at the stake or whatever country bumpkins are wont to do."
| 1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Bardos cleans his knife on the dead acolyte and puts it away.
"I have a feeling they are not going to be very helpful."
The group quickly secures the two remaining acolytes, then the priest at the door.
"Let's search the room and the priests. Then we can begin the questioning."
"And I have a question. What is behind the three doors in this room?"
This question is quickly answered as Prahd strides over and opens the doors, revealing a kitchen, a common area for the acolytes, and the head priest's personal study with a bedroom beyond.
The study contains three bound and gagged villagers.
As well, Bardos spots a strongbox behind the altar in the main room.
"Lets free dem villagers." As Morgrom strides over, drawing his dagger to cut them free. "Answer sum questions fer us an then head ta tha inn. Youz will be safe there."
Questions for the villagers:
"Who are you?"
"What did the priests want with you? Did you overhear any of their plans? Are there more priests?"
"Are there more prisoners?"
"Before you go, please take what you can from the kitchen. Vessa, the innkeeper, will greatly appreciate it."
Haer Kul would also like to search the study.
The desk in the study . If a trap is found .
The strongbox . If a trap is found .
Search the study .
Search the bedroom .
Search the main part of the temple .
The prisoners are villagers who did not get sick when the disease swept through town. They say that the priests were capturing people who proved immune, then hanging them.
They also overheard the priests talking about a new god they served, named Vuelib, who spoke to them in their thoughts. However, the priests were becoming frustrated with the lack of spells Vuelib was providing.
The priests are sullen and uncooperative, knowing that their crimes probably already mean their execution.
The unlocked strongbox contains 214 gp, 129 sp, and 93 cp.
Haer Kul discovers a secret drawer in the desk. It contains 4 potion vials, a wand, and a scroll.
The three acolytes have mostly mundane equipment (scalemail, shield, 2 short spears each), though their healers kits and silver holy symbols may be worth something. They also have a total of 6 scrolls between them.
The head priest has a breastplate, a well-made morningstar, a well-made dagger, a well-made light crossbow, a silver holy symbol, 76 gp, 27 sp, 30 cp, and 4 potions.
"Youz guys want me ta check tha stuff?"
"If it is all right with everyone, I fancy that well-made dagger and morningstar. Mr. Morgrom, on three?" Bardos gestures towards the head priest's items, concentrating. "One... two..."
The morningstar has a magical aura, as do the wand, all of the potions, and the scrolls.
Haer Kul uses his skill at alchemy to try to identify the potions.
The 4 from the desk:
,
,
,
,
And the 4 from the leader
,
,
,
,
The three potions that Haer Kul is able to identify are all light curing. A further investigation reveals that 4 of the others have the same medicinal odour as those 3, and that the party has encountered in the past. The other potion is a dark brown fizzy liquid which smells sweet.
"Lemme check." He casts a spell and concentrates on the brown fizzy liquid as well as the other gear.
Morgrom is able to determine that the wand contains 11 uses of lesser restoration. He's uncertain about the other items, but notes that the weapon has a relatively weak aura.
Petronicus will try to identify the scrolls (I believe there are 7 of them).
Petronicus examines the scrolls, and is able to decipher 3 of them.
The scroll from the desk is prayer. Two of the ones carried by the acolytes are sanctuary and cure light wounds.
Haer Kul will try to identify the scrolls that Petronicus could not.
Finally with a shrug, "Perhaps this one is Guinness", Haer Kul says hopefully as he tastes the brown fizzy potion and tries to identify it: .
The potion is sweet, but with a bit of acidity to it. Haer Kul believes it's a potion of bull's strength. He also discovers that two of the scrolls are protection from chaos.
Relating his discoveries, Haer Kul wants to search for any papers or books that might explain how this temple got so badly off the rails, or any information on this "Vuelib" fellow.
if necessary.
When we're done here, I'd like to check out the manor for the lady that Vessa asked us to look in on.
There are no further papers in the temple.
The manor appears to be unoccupied, but Haer Kul detects the lingering smell of a large quantity of lamp oil near the entrance, where there are also some discarded empty flasks.