Revival of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Cellion

Rig's dance takes him up beside Kargas and allows him to bring his scimitar to bear on the zombie.
free action maintain performance, activate swift action activate arcane strike, attack
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
His sword, glowing slightly with arcane energy, comes slashing down through the zombie's torso. I think. I don't recall zombies having a great AC

Seeing Cade getting surrounded by the undead, Colvyn pulls back the string of his bow and lets fly an arrow. It quickly flies between rig and Kargas and hit the base of the skull on the skeleton. Because of the fight in front of him, Colvyn is unsure of what damage he caused.

Not sure how all the penalties stack here. So I did -4 for cover and -4 for melee. If he can't see that skeleton, Then he will fire at anything else he can see, taking a 5 ft side step if needed.

1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 + (4) = 8 That's at least 4 point of Holy damage!

"THE UNDEAD IN OUR CRYPTS?!" Flo exclaims, almost screaming, in disgust at finding such an abomination in what is effectively her backyard. She sends a flurry of butterflies to aid Kargas. How can this be? We tend this place daily! What is the meaning of this?

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Kargas has Luck. If my preemptive luck is still on, she will cast bless, but I don't think that is the case.

I haven't actually gone yet, why wouldn't I still have Luck?

Notes:

Not sure how all the penalties stack here. So I did -4 for cover and -4 for melee. If he can't see that skeleton, Then he will fire at anything else he can see, taking a 5 ft side step if needed.

1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 + (4) = 8 That's at least 4 point of Holy damage!

You resolved the attack correctly... Cade hasn't resolved his dodging panache ability yet so it is possible that the 5' he will move will take him out of melee with the skeleton, in which case one of the -4 penalties would not apply... but you hit either way.

FYI though the touch of good ability works like a weapon with the holy or bane weapon property. It doesn't do a sort of holy "energy" damage - it simply adds to the damage done by the by the original weapon and is of the same type. This is still enough to do some piercing damage.

How can this be? We tend this place daily! What is the meaning of this?

Nobody from the cathedral enters the crypt on a regular basis. It is normally kept locked. Every few weeks it is opened to change the flowers and sweep up the dust.

I haven't actually gone yet, why wouldn't I still have Luck?

Because the bit of luck expires on her turn.

Rig's slash cuts deep into the zombie's flesh. A horrible stench ensues as black ooze pours out of the wound.

Colvyn shoots the far skeleton and chips of bone fly. The skeleton reels for a moment.

Floredana gives Kargas another bit of luck.

BTW guys if you know things about the creatures that other party members don't know, it would be good to speak up about it.

Floredana: remember if you choose to channel energy, you roll the saves for the monsters just like it was a spell.

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FYI: the area in the crypt is dimly lit. Anyone with normal vision (just Cade I think) has a 20% miss chance.

Round 1 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: brown zombie, green zombie (-7)
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, Rig
Block 4: red skeleton (-3), black skeleton
Block 5: Kargas (-8)

Laurana are next! Also, Cade: please resolve which square you move to with dodging panache (assuming you use it - if you don't you take 7 damage).

Hearing the sounds of fighting, Laurana moved to where she could get a better look. Through the sparse spaces she saw glimpses of the undead. Rig and Kargas seemed to have the first one in hand so she concentrated on the next she could see. Summoning the primal forces she pointed at the skeleton and a point of light leapt from her finger, growing as it unerringly moved toward the target.

I assume the skeleton does not have total concealment or cover

magic missle against the closest skeleton: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

magic missle against the closest skeleton: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

You can see both skeletons from where you are and either is a valid target for your spell. Since it is normally best practice to bring down injured creatures first instead of distributing damage among the creatures, I'll assume you are shooting at RED who has already been hit by Colvyn.

Laurana's magic bolt flies true, and strikes the skeleton at the base of the neck. The skeleton collapses in a heap of dusty bones onto the floor.

The remaining skeleton advances on Rig. It attacks twice, but Rig evades both strikes.

scimitar: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14
claw: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (5) - 3 = 2

Kargas: you don't know anything in particular about these creatures but you did hear Floredana say they were undead, which you probably could guess if you didn't know that.

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FYI: the area in the crypt is dimly lit. Anyone with normal vision (just Cade I think) has a 20% miss chance.

Round 1 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: brown zombie, green zombie (-7)
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, Rig
Block 4: skeleton
Block 5: Kargas (-8)

Round 2 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: brown zombie, green zombie (-7)
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, Rig
Block 4: skeleton
Block 5: Kargas (-8)

Kargas and Cade are up! Also, Cade: please resolve which square you move to with dodging panache (assuming you use it - if you don't you take 7 damage).

Cade sidesteps into the corner away from the clumsy strike of the zombie.
Panache Points 3/4
You almost got me...almost

When he gets to the corner he sees the others engaged with the other undead
The skeleton can shake off most damage from our weapons, try something that has some blunt force behind it like a mace or a hammer. The fleshy thing is a zombie...and they do not seem to mind me poking them at all. They are mindless undead creatures. Just in case you did not know....

OK Mr moan and groan, let's dance
Keep him occupied until the others get over here. Sticking him does not seem to be harming him. Let us try this then
Attack Main Gauche: 1d20 + 3 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 3 - 4 - 4 = 15
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 67
This is normal damage for the weapon, was not sure if it would be 1d2 or even just 1 point of damage. I also took another -4 penalty for an Improvised Weapon..not sure if it was needed or not

Cade punches straight out with his left handed weapon as he keeps the longer weapon in between him and the zombie. The basket hilt hand guard connects with the zombie in the rib cage.
Fighting defensively still AC 20

Cade:

You threatened a critical (natural 20). Don't forget to roll to confirm.

Damage would probably be the same as a gauntlet of brass knuckles which would be 1d2. You rolled a 1 so there's no need to quibble on that roll.

"The fleshy thing is a zombie...and they do not seem to mind me poking them at all."

Kargas feels his skin crawl as he looks upon the walking dead...this was wrong, dark spirits were at work, but he wouldn't show his fear to the others. Forcing a grin that looks more like a grimace, he barks back at Cade, "Sure, but you're little. They'll care when I hit them!"

Vs Green Zombie: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Falchion: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10
Luck reroll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

If that destroys it Kargas will 5ft step into the Green Zombie's square

Sorry. I assumed that I could not crit it since it was undead.
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 3 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 - 4 = 9

Kargas cuts deeply into the flesh of the zombie. It falls apart into several pieces which collapse to the floor.

Sorry. I assumed that I could not crit it since it was undead.

In D&D 3.5 you could not crit undead but in Pathfinder you can. Undead still have "vulnerable spots." Off the top of my head the only creatures you cannot crit in Pathfinder are oozes, elementals, swarms, and incorporeal creatures (though you can crit incorporeals with ghost touch weapons). Basically anything that is formless.

The zombie swings at Cade with its fist, but Cade easily ducks under the blow.

slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

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FYI: the area in the crypt is dimly lit. Anyone with normal vision (just Cade I think) has a 20% miss chance.

Round 2 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: brown zombie
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, Rig
Block 4: skeleton
Block 5: Kargas (-8)

Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, and Rig are up!

BTW Colvyn or Floredana: if you wish to use cure light wounds as a touch attack against one of these guys, remember that you can cast the spell, move, then deliver the touch attack as a free action (so you wouldn't have to worry about casting defensively):

You may take your move before casting the spell, after touching the target, or between casting the spell and touching the target.

Also remember there is a house rule in effect that you can always use DEX for to-hit when making a touch attack.

Flo can't help but smile as the undead quickly crumble. Father Zantus and I will have to patrol these crypts more frequently!

Her hand becomes wreathed in holy magic as she approaches the skeleton and reaches out to touch it.

CLW, DC 15: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Skeleton's Will Class: 1d20 ⇒ 2

"Kargas, Rig and I can handle this one. Help Cade if you can! Be careful!"
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Thanks for the reminder! How do we know what to add to an enemy's save again? Ill move flow to Kargas' left when I'm at my computer.

can I 5' to the side north side of the skeleton opposite Kargas or is the door in the way? I would step there if possible for the flanking bonus

Rig continues his footwork and sinuous movements while bringing his scimitar toward the skeleton. Motes of magical energy flare as the sword clangs against bone.

continue performance, swift action to charge arcane strike, 5' if possible, attack

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

don't think that's a hit, even if I can get flanking

Waiting to see if the skeleton is still standing before I take my action.

A light sheathes Floredana's hand as she reaches for the skeleton. There is a flash and the skeleton's body smokes, but it is still standing.

can I 5' to the side north side of the skeleton opposite Kargas or is the door in the way? I would step there if possible for the flanking bonus

The door is open as wide as it can go, and someone to the north of the skeleton would have a very hard time attacking it. Even if the door weren't there you couldn't move across the corner because a wall is there.

Rig swings at the skeleton but his scimitar glances off its chain shirt.

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FYI: the area in the crypt is dimly lit. Anyone with normal vision (just Cade I think) has a 20% miss chance.

Round 2 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: zombie
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, Rig
Block 4: skeleton (-3)
Block 5: Kargas (-8)

Colvyn and Laurana are up!

Colvyn and Laurana: the monsters have cover from ranged attacks (if that is what you want to do) and are also in melee,
for a total penalty of -8 to hit them.

There was no way in which she was going to shoot into that mass of bodies. Instead, she let the power of her bow flow into and through her. Channeling the power, she reformed her previous spell, sending a force dart at the skeleton that would not miss.

magic missile at the skeleton: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Laurana's dart of force strikes the skeleton in the spine, and the bones tumble apart and collapse onto the floor.

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FYI: the area in the crypt is dimly lit. Anyone with normal vision (just Cade I think) has a 20% miss chance.

Round 2 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: zombie
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, Rig
Block 4: skeleton (-3)
Block 5: Kargas (-8)

Round 3 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: zombie
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Kargas (-8), Laurana, Rig

Colvyn, Kargas, and Cade are up!

Colvyn: the zombie has cover from ranged attacks (if that is what you want to do) and is also in melee,
for a total penalty of -8 to hit it. If you move up to where the skeleton was, you could get a shot off without the cover penalty.

Kargas starts to feel a lot better as the corpses collapse under his & his allies' assault. "These guys ain't so tough!" the half-orc crows, advancing to support Cade. As the rotting head slowly turns to face him Kargas brings the heavy blade down in an overhead cut.

Forgot to add Rig's bonuses before, will do so now!
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Falchion: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 = 9

Kargas rushes the zombie and cuts a huge gash in its torso. The zombie reels but is still standing.

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FYI: the area in the crypt is dimly lit. Anyone with normal vision (just Cade I think) has a 20% miss chance.

Round 2 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: zombie
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Laurana, Rig
Block 4: skeleton (-3)
Block 5: Kargas (-8)

Round 3 Initiative
Block 1: Cade
Block 2: zombie (-9)
Block 3: Colvyn, Floredana, Kargas (-8), Laurana, Rig

Colvyn and Cade are up!

Colvyn: the zombie has cover from ranged attacks (if that is what you want to do) and is also in melee, for a total penalty of -8 to hit it. There's no longer a way for you to shoot without the cover penalty/

Finally able to get online!

Colvyn walks into the crypt. With his bow ready, he aims for the last undead and let another arrow fly.

Bow+PBP+IC-Cover-Melee: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 12
Damage if hit: 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + (3) = 8

Colvyn's arrow strikes the zombie in the neck, and the green flame shrouding the arrow seems to flare. The zombie gives out a sigh, and slumps to the ground.

Combat over.

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Once the battle is over, the group is able to examine the crypt.

The most noteworthy thing is that the sarcophagus is open. The lid has been thrown to one side and lies broken on the floor. The sarcophagus is empty; there are no remains within. None of the undead resemble a properly buried body.

In the corner of the room is a shabby brown robe. Analyzing it with detect magic reveals that it has a faint aura, as if it was once magical but is no longer.

The only treasure here is the armor and weapons the skeletons were using. They are two chain shirts and two scimitars, all with the broken condition. They could be repaired with a mending orison and a bit of time.

Laurana inspects the remnants of the robe, "This was once a magic item used to create undead." she points to the remnants at their feet. "I dont know if former occupier of this crypt is one of them."

spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Kargas looks around, grinning at their victory over the dark spirits even as he starts to notice the slash across his ribs from a moment ago. "Flor, could you close this up for me? I don't trust that there wasn't rust or rotting flesh on that blade, infection is no fit way for a warrior to die. Also don't wanna muss up the spirit-script!"

Looking around the little crypt, "Somebody really did a number on this place. Prolly used the goblins as a distraction to get in here, clever. Unless...nah, who would team up with goblins? They'd blab about it first chance they got, no one would be that dumb. Right?"

"Of course Kargas. You need to be more careful! One day you're going to get hit by something with a little more omph than a skeleton!" Yet despite her badgering, her hand glows white and she closes his wounds.

CLW, Kargas: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Goblins are hard to corral, but if you can somehow inspire them to follow you, it would be quite the force to be reckoned with... "Kargas, I pray that this is the work of an opportunist independent of the goblin raid," she says, folding her arms.

"We need to tell Father Zantus. It is clear that a corpse was stolen, but for what purpose? I admit that I don't know much about the person laid to rest here. Who he was may help us answer that question. Then we should get back to the Garrison..."

Colvyn puts his bow away and looks at Kargas. "Maybe you should get a shield or a better arm." With that, he walks out of the crypt and look at the ground again. "Before the fight, I saw about half a dozen different foot prints on the ground here. They were mostly left by goblins. However, one set of tracks seems like they were left by a human. An ally or leader of the goblins maybe?" He tries to find more of the prints a bit further of the crypt, trying to see where they got in and out of the graveyard.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Kargas makes a face at Colvyn's retreating back. "Says the mouse hiding behind the swordsmen."

Rig snickers at Kargas' comment, covering up his mouth politely.

"CAN anyone team up with goblins? Seems like more trouble than it's worth. I grant they would make a good distraction. Would something like a hobgoblin leave human looking tracks?"

He pops his knuckles and rolls out his shoulders. "I think I'd like to have a little chat with our captive friend." He gives a wicked smile and a gleam of light dances across his eyes.

Rig ponders for a moment. "Whoever was in the crypt must have been important for them to take the whole body, unless they animated it, I guess. If we assume, for the moment, that the corpse wasn't buried in a full suit of magical armor... is there some sort of spell that would require a whole corpse (aside from the reanimating ones)?"

"No, a hobgoblin would leave a different set of tracks. The average hobgoblin is usually smaller but heavier than a human. So they have a shorter stride, but a deeper footprint. What I see here doesn't fit with what a hobgoblin would leave." Colvin looks up from the ground and toward the edge of the graveyard. "If I can find where they got in here, maybe I could find more clues."

"Oh, before we move on, we should grab the chain shirts and scimitars. I might have spell to repair them tomorrow."

Maybe you should get a shield or a better arm (this should say armor and not just arm.)

It's all good, just giving you a hard time. I'm already wearing a chain shirt and can't use a shield with a 2-handed weapon

Looking up at Kargas as he slams his weapon into the zombie.
Do you plan to leave me some fun....
Cade slips under the bumbling zombie and starts to stab at it as Colvyn's arrow connects with the undead.
ah Come on!...In the middle of my back swing! Damn good shot though. Thanks.
Cade smiles at Colvyn and steps over the zombie. He sheaths his weapons and starts to walk to the middle of the crypt.

He hears the exchange between Kargas and Colvyn

Maybe you should get a shield or a better arm.

or maybe you could move around a bit more...you know, dance up a jig or something.

Says the mouse hiding behind the swordsmen

Still smiling

Yes this is serious, sorry.
Cade clears his throat and continues to smile.
Who can we see about the person that...was laid to rest here.

Laurana inspects the remnants of the robe, "This was once a magic item used to create undead." she points to the remnants at their feet. "I dont know if former occupier of this crypt is one of them."

Sorry if I wasn't clear, but the robe of bones has patches that turn into undead creatures when torn off. It doesn't animate other corpses. So you are certain that none of the undead you slew were the resident of the sarcophagus. His remains must be elsewhere.

He tries to find more of the prints a bit further of the crypt, trying to see where they got in and out of the graveyard.

Colvyn explores around the outside of the crypt. He finds a number of goblin footprints, and is able to determine that the goblins seem to have scaled the town wall, which is only a short way east of the crypt. In fact, there are a lot more goblin footprints than just the ones at the crypt, and this seems to have been a main point of entry for the goblin raid.

The human footprints seem to return to the wall, but most of the goblin prints do not.

"...is there some sort of spell that would require a whole corpse (aside from the reanimating ones)?"

Kargas lets out an involuntary sigh of relief as he exits the tomb, a few of the undead's bits of armor & weapons in tow. "Well, I guess we're guards now, so probably we should find out who this 'Ezakien Tobyn' was and why anyone would care enough to break into his crypt." He looks expectantly at Flor and Laurana, who seem to be smarter than him at this sort of thing.

How tall is the town wall?
Glancing up at the top of the wall after Colvyn's discovery, he eyes the ratfolk and then wall, assessing how climbable it looks. "We should follow those tracks as far as we can, while they're mostly fresh. Colvyn has a good eye."

Laurana thinks on the question about bodies and spells, and draws a blank, "Beyond animate dead, I cant think of anything that would require the whole body. Perhaps the grave robbers wanted to send a message the Sandpoint. After all, Tobyn was quite revered here for some." This new puzzle both intrigued and perplexed her.

It's all good, just giving you a hard time. I'm already wearing a chain shirt and can't use a shield with a 2-handed weapon

That was Colvyn trying to say that we shield invest in better protective gear for you. With a 7 of Cha, sometimes he doesn't say the things like he want to say.

Following the tracks to the wall, Colvyn looks up. "Most of the goblin tracks are one way... Probably because we killed them. But the human track head back over the wall." Studying the wall again, Colvyn turn back to Kargas. "Hey big guy, give me a boost?" After passing over the wall, Colvyn tries to find the tracks again.

Survival tracking: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

"Maybe we should make sure that there's a guard placed over here if this is where they came in. We might ask the guard captain if there's a way to fortify the wall here as well."

"Good thinking Rig. Father Zantus should be able to tell us more about Ezakien Tobyn," Flo says eager to unravel more of this mystery.

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We can take a quick peak over the wall, talk to Father Zantus on our way out, and then talk to the guards again. Sound like a plan? If we have time, we could even go beyond the walls a little afterwards!

Kargas makes a stirrup with his hands, and only grunts a little as he heaves the ratfolk up the wall.

How tall is the town wall?

About 15 feet. It looks to be about 5 feet thick. There's no wall-walk along the top at this part.

"...After all, Tobyn was quite revered here for some."

After passing over the wall, Colvyn tries to find the tracks again.

With some struggling and some help from Kargas, Colvyn is able to get to the top of the wall. It is wide enough to walk on for him (it's about 3' wide at the top). Colvyn can see the goblin tracks on the other side of the wall, and can barely make out the tracks of the human figure leading away. The trees of the forest on the other side are pretty close to the wall; some of the branches even overhang.

So right now do you want to:

* Follow the tracks that Colvyn has found?
* Go and speak to Father Zantus?
* Go to the garrison and interrogate the goblins?
* Go and speak to Brodert Quink?
* Something else?

You probably want to do a lot of these things but which would you do first? Also, are you sticking together or splitting up?

Kargas, Cade, and Colvyn head off through the forest to follow tracks.

That's going to take several hours so I'll put off resolving that for a bit.

Floredana, Laurana, and Rig return to the cathedral to report to Father Zantus.

The cathedral is still busy, many people having sought shelter there the night before, and others who were wounded the previous night are recovering from their injuries. The group manages to pin down Father Zantus to give him the news. As they describe the situation a look of horror dawns on his face.

Faher Zantus sits down on a pew, holding his head in his hands. He is deeply shaken.

"Undead in Father Tobyn's crypt? Sweet Desna, who would do such a thing? Especially to him..."

If you have specific questions go ahead and ask them. Otherwise after a bit of RP we can get on to the garrison and the goblin prisoners.

"Father, do you have any idea who might have had a grudge against Father Tobyn? Any enemies?" Laurana carefully began the questioning.

Flo's face shares a similar look to Father Zantus. "Is there anything we can do to prevent this from happening again?" She paces a little as the conversation continues.

"Father, do you have any idea who might have had a grudge against Father Tobyn? Any enemies?"

"Gods, no! Father Tobyn was a pillar of the community. He inspired us all. I suppose there are always those who do not live up to the standards of a priest, of course. He spoke against the practices of the Sczarni from time to time, but none of them would dare touch him."

Flo's face shares a similar look to Father Zantus. "Is there anything we can do to prevent this from happening again?" She paces a little as the conversation continues.

"We must install a better door. Yes, with a sturdy... but of course, there is no point if we don't recover his remains. Is there? What point is there in locking an empty tomb?"

"We have friends looking for the remains right now! In the mean time, I think it would be prudent to make sure all the other tombs are safe," Flo suggests.

It takes a moment for his words to sink in. "Sczarni? They are like a gang or something, right? Could they have been behind all of this?!"

" think it would be prudent to make sure all the other tombs are safe," Flo suggests.

Father Zantus nods, lost in thought. "Yes, that's a very good idea."

"Sczarni? They are like a gang or something, right?"

Father Zantus at first does not seem to hear at first, but then looks up and smiles wanly. "The Sczarni... Chelaxians often think of us Varisians as a bunch of con artists and petty thieves. But it is a small minority that give us that reputation. The Sczarni... no, more than a gang. And yet less, also."

He shakes his head.

"I'm sorry... that doesn't make much sense, does it?"

"You'll find Sczarni almost anywhere there are Varisians. It is easy for Varisians to think of Chelaxians and others as outsiders, or foreigners. And so they end up deciding that petty crimes against these foreigners are permissible. The Sczarni do form into gangs in larger cities and they can get violent. But they have never been a big problem here."

"I'm not saying they're not here. Oh no, there's definitely a Sczarni group in town. But you don't hear about muggings and murders here, not like in Magnimar."

"Most Varisians have little to do with them. On the other hand, most Varisians wouldn't turn a Sczarni over to the law either."

"I'm sure Constable Hemlock could tell you more. He tries to put a dent into their operations."

Laurna could feel that the Father did not have more to say on the matter and was trying to get on to other things. "Thank you father, I think we may want to shelve a Sczarni investigation for now and focus on the goblins and why they are stealing the dead. I cant imagine the Sczarni colluding with goblins. Then again Chelaxians collude with worse. In any case, we will let you get back to your business and we will ask around."

Laurana had not had time to discuss the events of yesterday with Master Quink.

With Laurana exiting the conversation, Flo had no choice but to do the same. "Thank you for your time Father Zantus! We will let you know if anything else comes up!"

She follows Laurana out the door to where Rig was hopefully still waiting for them. Let's hope this goblin proves to be a font of information, it would be horrible if something like yesterday were to happen again! "Ready to go to the Garrison?" she asks her partners with a warm smile.

"I think there are several more leads. Master Quink has a depth of knowledge of this area." She nibbles her lip a moment and brushes a few stray strands of hair from her face. "But the garrison might be helpful."