Sic Semper Tyrannis! (Thrune's Hell's Rebels Revived)

Game Master GM Aarvid

Rebellion

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Loot Sheet

GM Screen:

Perception:
'[dice=Perception (Aldren)]1d20+1[/dice]
'[dice=Perception (Arcos)]1d20+1[/dice]
'[dice=Perception (Lubella)]1d20+5[/dice]
'[dice=Perception (Talvek)]1d20[/dice]
'[dice=Perception (Kenji)]1d20+3[/dice]
'[dice=Perception (Sidius)]1d20+0[/dice]

Initiative:
'[dice=Initiative (Arcos)]1d20+5[/dice]
'[dice=Initiative (Lubella)]1d20+4[/dice]
'[dice=Initiative (Talvek)]1d20+5[/dice]
'[dice=Initiative (Sidius)]1d20+6[/dice]
'[dice=Initiative (Kenji)]1d20+2[/dice]
'[dice=Initiative ()]1d20[/dice]


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Rebels Map

by the way, check role assignments for rebellion page - teams etc.


Vitals:
(HP: 58/58; AC: 14[18]/13/12[16]; Perception: +12[+14] (Low-light); Init: +2; Fort: +5; Ref: +5 Will: +9; CMD: 17; CMB: +4; Speed: 30')
Male Human (Chelish) Witch 8 - Codename: Brakisi
Skills:
(Acro +2; Bluf +12; Diplo +10; Fly: +8; Heal +11; Kn(Arcana/Hist) +11; Kn(Nature/Planes) +10; Ling: +6; Lore(Silver Ravens) +11; Prof(Herbal) +13; SenseMot +2[+4]; Splcrft +16; Stealth +14; UMD +13)

Sidius says, "I'm sure we can just prestidigitate everything clean.."


The cleaning continues late into the evening. Laria finally bids you all to get some rest.

That's gotta be good enough. Even if they are fancy pants elven Lady and Tailor.

She looks around.

So how will this work. Are those enough chairs?

She will shuffle around but eventually goes to bed.


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Eventually the dawn arises for those wanting to look.

Distant shouts can be heard as peasants and townsfolk grumble about the tax hike on the bridge. But for the most part too far away for you to hear any details.


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella rose for her usual dawn prayers. She could hear shouts in the distance, no doubt from people outraged or dismayed by the bridge toll hikes. When she returned for her morning coffee she commented on what she had heard, "It sounds like the Bleakbridge toll increase went through, just as Hetamon predicted."


Laria looks concerned

”That bridge tax is a low blow. That will cut my business traffic for sure. And the bakery goods will have to stick to my own. Have you heard anything new? Are we still on for today? “


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella replied, "Your baked goods are always excellent. As far as I know, we're still on for today."


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

Kenji prepares for the second official meeting he’s attending.

He tries to understand what the structure of the current Silver Ravens looks like and how they are organized so that he can support.

“So you all have built quite a strong resistance movement with several hideouts. I am truly impressed! A Hellknight order, aquatic elves and potentially now a whole secret agent network. Let’s see if can also discuss during the council meeting which other forces in the city might be sympathetic to the rebellion!!“ he says and again makes punctuating howling sounds.


Tiefling Investigator (empiricist) 6/Swashbuckler (inspired blade) 1 | HP 34/66 | AC 25 Tch. 15, Ff. 21 | Fort +6, Ref +12, Will +3 | Resist cold/electricity/fire: 5 | Init +5 | Perception +14; darkvision 60 ft. | "Jackdaw"

As tempting as fresh coffee and fresh pastries are, Talvek does not join the others for breakfast in the coffeehouse, choosing to remain below instead, out of sight. This was a crucial juncture in their plans, and he wanted to make sure that all possible precautions were taken. He does a last inspection of the Wasp's Nest, checking the secret entrances and all the rooms.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 16 + (4) = 35


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The preparations go well, and no signs of anything out of the ordinary are noticed. No signs of anything extraordinary for that matter.

It seems the dottari have their attention directed to other matters, as more commotion is heard in the streets and especially towards the bridge.

***

As the day passes noon and the final chairs are put into place, Laria rushes around and has dusted everything twice.

Hetamon Haace arrives early.

Greetings, I hope I am not too early. I did want to leave ample time for the bridge crossing.
That toll increase is going to start a full riot. Although maybe that is the Lord Mayor's intent.

He looks around to each of you.

Are you all ready for this next step? Anything I can do to help?


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

Kenji claps the man on the shoulder.

“Well, I am still learning so I’m asking the same question every day!“ he says smiling to the Tiefling.


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella told Hetamon about her idea of setting up a free medical clinic to treat the needy, "I've recruited a cleric of Sarenrae who had mastered the trick of disguising his divine spellcasting as alchemy. I'm going to be meeting with Zachrin Vhast of the Church of Shelyn about the matter, as well as with the Cloven Hoof Society. Does that sound like something you'd like to get in on as well?"


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

Kenji looks at Hetamon and then at Lubella.

“I definitely would like to accompany you Lubella! And I’d love to meet the Sarenite you’ve recruited. And regarding the followers of Shelyn … well, I trained in the The Tempering Hall, a combat school in Absalom. The facility traditionally trains paladins of Iomedae as well as those called by Abadar, Irori, and Shelyn. So I met many of Shelynites! What’s actually your story Lubella? I heard your motivation during the meeting with the elven lady but what are your roots??“ he asks with genuine interest.


Hetamon nods in agreement with a fanged smile to Lubella.

Absoluletly I am interested. We of the Rose of Kintargo are at your disposal. We are not mighty, but there are more than a few of us in the city. One of your group's early members shared your efforts with me when I visited her bakery several weeks ago. That is when I started taking note. And the work for the twins was the capper. If this new cleric is joining, I would love to meet him as well.

He steps back.

But it looks like the Lady has arrived, and we should get started.

He ushers in Lady Docur to the prepared meeting hall downstairs.

Your team gathers with potential allies in the area beneath the Long Roads Coffeehouse.

Hetamon opens the meeting.

Thank you all for attending, this first of the Silver Council as we are calling it. I believe most of you have met before.
However, I would like to introduce Lady Mialari Docur since some here may not know her.

The graceful elven schoolmaster bows politely and addresses the group.


Female Elf

The Lady Docur nods gratefully and turns to you.

"Now would be a good time to court Kintargo's prominent noble families," Lady Docur says. "One of the most important factors in my own work as the leader of a society of gifted individuals who would, without my guidance, be outcasts at best, is that I have maintained excellent relations with the city’s elite. No doubt the Jhaltero family is already in your camp, but there are more inroads to be made with the others."


"Now is also the time to gather more regional support," Laria Longroad says. "It would be foolish to launch a full-scale attack on Barzillai and his minions when he could reach out to Cheliax itself for support, or even to his own support here in the city. By taking steps to counter or minimize the ways Cheliax can lend support to Thrune, we bolster our chances for a successful revolution when the time to strike comes.


Vitals:
(HP: 58/58; AC: 14[18]/13/12[16]; Perception: +12[+14] (Low-light); Init: +2; Fort: +5; Ref: +5 Will: +9; CMD: 17; CMB: +4; Speed: 30')
Male Human (Chelish) Witch 8 - Codename: Brakisi
Skills:
(Acro +2; Bluf +12; Diplo +10; Fly: +8; Heal +11; Kn(Arcana/Hist) +11; Kn(Nature/Planes) +10; Ling: +6; Lore(Silver Ravens) +11; Prof(Herbal) +13; SenseMot +2[+4]; Splcrft +16; Stealth +14; UMD +13)

Sidius nods at both statements, "Wise words, both of you. Lady Docur, would it be safe to assume that, from your experiences, you might have a short list of ears that would be most likely to bend in our direction?"

He then turns to Laria, "I believe we may have a way to at least harry any naval support, though we will likely need a little more work in that area. As for the surrounding regions, I think we're somewhat more exposed - and, of course, we worry what Thrune may push or do if the Silver Ravens aren't in the city...." He smiles, "That said, fortunately, we have discovered a way to pass freely in and out of the city, so that nobody needs to know we're gone -- and, one hopes, we can return faster than the news of our exploits."


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AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella replied to Kenji, "I'll introduce you to Sergio when we get back to the Lucky Bones; he's an extraordinary young man."

When Kenji asked about her background she replied,

"I was born and raised in Katapesh, far to to the south of here. My father died in the plague of '98, when I was 14. That was an awful time: so many pople fell ill and died in a matter of days or even hours. The churches couldn't begin to cope with the sudden onslaught of cases. After dad died, my mother sent me to a school run by the Cult of the Dawn Flower. I didn't really understand at the time, but without dad's income, she couldn't really afford to keep me at home.

"Eventually, I was sent to train at the Lambent Citadel in Solku, where I was taught the Dervish fighting style. While I was there, I disagreed with the Cult's tolerance of slavery, and argued with my teachers. After my martial training was finished, I was transferred to the temple in Korvosa — that's a common practice in the church of Sarenrae to deal with troublemakers like me — that was two years ago."

She didn't mention some of the other incidents at the Lambent Citadel, like getting caught sneaking out after curfew, or the times she was disciplined for underaged drinking and being drunk in public.

"When we heard of the Night of Ashes, and Shensen's disappearance, I volunteered to come here to investigate. The church arranged for forged papers identifying me as a free halfling registered with the Chelish government. I traveled here with with some trade goods from Katapesh, posing as a merchant. The day after I got here was the Aria Park 'riot', as Thrune likes to call it.

"I'm not supposed to get involved in political matters here, but what can I say? There wasn't exactly time to consult with the Dawnmother back in Korvosa."


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella bowed to Lady Docur, "I haven't had the chance to meet with Baron Jhaltero yet, but I'd welcome the opportunity."

After Laria mentioned regional support Lubella added,
"As I mentioned to Lady Docur at out previous meeting, we freed a group of aquatic elves who where being help prisoner in the dungeons in the Lucky Bones. They are currently returning to their village of Acisazi. I hope to meet with their leaders and gain their support.

"I should mention that we have favorable relations with Cassius Sargaeta, captain of the Chellish Warship the Scourge of Belial, which is anchored in the harbor. He could potentially sail us to Vrye, to speak to the city's leaders."


Female Elf

"I'd agree you should reach out to those aquatic elves from Acisazi you rescued. An alliance with them would be a significant asset to defend Kintargo from any naval response from Cheliax. In addition, the city of Vyre has long been treated more as a free city by the government, which values the fact that Vyre is a place where officials can go to unwind. Maintaining good relations with Vyre is important to the Chelish government, and thus securing Vyre’s support for Kintargo’s independence would be a significant boon to the Silver Ravens.


Hetamon follows Lady Docur's comments

"Finally, while the Menador Mountains aren’t impassably rugged, there’s only one navigable pass through the mountains as far as troop movements and trade with the rest of Cheliax are concerned: the Menador Gap. If this pass were to close, Cheliax would be unable to send additional ground troops directly to Kintargo, and would have to move around the mountains through Nidal or up through Pezzack—both significant detours through areas fraught with their own political troubles."


Tiefling Investigator (empiricist) 6/Swashbuckler (inspired blade) 1 | HP 34/66 | AC 25 Tch. 15, Ff. 21 | Fort +6, Ref +12, Will +3 | Resist cold/electricity/fire: 5 | Init +5 | Perception +14; darkvision 60 ft. | "Jackdaw"

Talvek raises an eyebrow at Lady Docur. "Independence? That is a very ambitious goal, but I suppose we should not aim for half-measures. Getting rid of Barzillai would likely be only a momentary relief for the city, until the queen or her government appoint another iron-fisted Asmodean." He sits in silence for a moment, listening to the various suggestions.

"It sounds like we at least have some leads, if no concrete plans on how to proceed yet. The easiest part would be meeting with the elves of Acisazi, but I would like to know more about the options in Vyre and the Menador Gap."

Knowledge local Vyre: 1d20 + 17 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 17 + (5) = 31
Knowledge local Menador Gap: 1d20 + 17 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 17 + (6) = 29


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella listened to the discussion, adding "The current situation, where Chllliax is occupied with the Glorious Reclamation, does seem to provide a good chance for independence to succeed. If we can make it impractical for the Chellish government to send troops here, they might decide that it's not worth trying to hang on to Ravounel."

"If my memory of geography is correct, it seems like closing the Menador Gap might be the final step before declaring independence, given that it's the about the furthest from here.

"Our friend Rexus Victocora mentioned something about Kintargo being protected by something called the Song of Silver in the times of the first Sliver Ravens; he found references to that effect in the documents that he had been studying. It seems to me that finding out more about that is of vital importance.

"Speaking of Rexus, we have reason to believe that he may have tried to take revenge for the deaths of his parents by attempting to do something on his own, and that he could well have been captured. It could be that he's being held in Castle Kintargo. If that's the case, we owe it to him to try to rescue him. But for that to have any hope of success, we would need to know details on exactly where he is, and the layout of the castle.

"Fortunately, his knowledge of the current state of the Silver Ravens would be somewhat outdated by now. He disappeared before we secured the Lucky Bones for our base. And my associate The Blue Warlock has warded a part of our base from enemy scrying, as I understand."

She motioned towards her friend Arcos.

I'm assuming that Arcos would be in his Vigilante identity for the council meeting.

I'm assuming that Arcos has established his Safe House in the Lucky Bones, but correct me if I'm wrong. Presumably the Order of the Torrent could potentially be housed in the warded area.


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

Earlier ...

Lubella Heathertoes wrote:

Lubella replied to Kenji, "I'll introduce you to Sergio when we get back to the Lucky Bones; he's an extraordinary young man."

When Kenji asked about her background she replied,

"I was born and raised in Katapesh, far to to the south of here. My father died in the plague of '98, when I was 14. That was an awful time: so many pople fell ill and died in a matter of days or even hours. The churches couldn't begin to cope with the sudden onslaught of cases. After dad died, my mother sent me to a school run by the Cult of the Dawn Flower. I didn't really understand at the time, but without dad's income, she couldn't really afford to keep me at home.

"Eventually, I was sent to train at the Lambent Citadel in Solku, where I was taught the Dervish fighting style. While I was there, I disagreed with the Cult's tolerance of slavery, and argued with my teachers. After my martial training was finished, I was transferred to the temple in Korvosa — that's a common practice in the church of Sarenrae to deal with troublemakers like me — that was two years ago."

She didn't mention some of the other incidents at the Lambent Citadel, like getting caught sneaking out after curfew, or the times she was disciplined for underaged drinking and being drunk in public.

"When we heard of the Night of Ashes, and Shensen's disappearance, I volunteered to come here to investigate. The church arranged for forged papers identifying me as a free halfling registered with the Chelish government. I traveled here with with some trade goods from Katapesh, posing as a merchant. The day after I got here was the Aria Park 'riot', as Thrune likes to call it.

"I'm not supposed to get involved in political matters here, but what can I say? There wasn't exactly time to consult with the Dawnmother back in Korvosa."

Kenji has understanding and smiles.

"I definitely applaud your bravery! I never strayed too far from the orders of my superiors but there is a flame of willpower needed to take one's own path! You did that. It is good that our paths crossed!" he says to the halfling lady with a warm touch to the arm.

"And of course I would love to meet Sergio and all the other supporters!!"

~

Now ...

Kenji listens intently but lacks the background to chime in ... and he does not want to say something wrong during these critical negotiations.


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Vyre Rumors Talvek, Gather, KN Local DC15:

“Vyre’s been strangely quiet about all of this political unrest, carrying on like nothing new’s happening. Must be nice
to be so sheltered away from it all.

Menador Gap Intel Talvek, Gather, KN Local DC15:

The gap is all but closed to traffic, with one of the lord-mayor’s distant relations overseeing the closure. Only
Thrune loyalists are being allowed through the pass!


Laria nods

The elves would be the closest and you at least have some recent information from their scouts. Assuming you do not wait too long.
While...the Gap and Vyre are less well known, and would take some scouting to understand loyalties to the Thrunes.


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella replied to Laria, "It does sound like we should travel to Acisazi soon, and confer with the aquatic elven leaders. Captain Sargaeta can transport us to Vyre, but would require a couple of days notice before setting sail, I think."


Tiefling Investigator (empiricist) 6/Swashbuckler (inspired blade) 1 | HP 34/66 | AC 25 Tch. 15, Ff. 21 | Fort +6, Ref +12, Will +3 | Resist cold/electricity/fire: 5 | Init +5 | Perception +14; darkvision 60 ft. | "Jackdaw"

"Well, I haven't heard anything at all from Vyre, which makes me wonder why they've been so quite about everything that's happened in Kintargo. I suppose we'd have to go there ourselves to try and discern where they stand, and if there's a chance to win them to our cause." Talvek ponders, a clawed finger tapping his lower lip. "And the Menador Gap is overseen by a distant relation of Barzillai, so not hard to deduce where their loyalties lie. It's all but closed to traffic, except for Thrune supporters."


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

kn local : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
kn local : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

“Well, Vyre is decadent and independent … and a largely freewheeling and chaotic city. So I would not expect them to have a central message or organized opinion. So I’m not surprised by inactivity!“ Kenji says.


Female Elf

Lady Docur mentions.

I absolutely must mention shortly after your visit, I had noticed a woman asking around about you and the Silver Ravens.

She describes the woman, and Laria pipes in with
similar observations.

Lady Docur concludes

This curious Tian woman has been asking questions all over town.


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella replied, "That's Tayacet; we ran into her right after we killed the Temple Hill Slasher — it seemed that he had been taken over by an evil intelligent blade that forced him to kill — she offered to dispose of his body, which we agreed to, considering the circumstances. My guess is that she was hired by Barzillai Thrune, but she must have some other agenda as well.

"She offered to pay us for the blade 'to keep it permanently out of the hands of evil' as she put it. We declined and instead gave it to Zachrin Vhast of the Church of Shelyn, who had it destroyed.

"I can't explain it, but my gut tells me that she is not just Thrune's paid lackey. I just can't figure out what her game is."


Hetamon nods with another thought.

Also, rumors continue to spread
that Lord-Mayor Barzillai Thrune is planning on
throwing a masquerade ball in the near future as a way
to curry favor with Kintargo’s nobles and artists.

He smiles.

A few have already placed orders for outfits for the gala.
If true, this event might give you an excellent opportunity to
get close to Thrune and his allies. The Silver Ravens should
keep tabs and check back to learn more about
this upcoming event and we should work to get one or more
of you invited.


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

Kenji smiles.

"That ball sounds like a fabulous idea! I can dance a little but I can sing even better! And polite discussions are my expertise." he says.


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella pondered, "A masquerade ball? interesting, but my height would be rather conspicuous, I fear. Would that not be an issue?"


Tiefling Investigator (empiricist) 6/Swashbuckler (inspired blade) 1 | HP 34/66 | AC 25 Tch. 15, Ff. 21 | Fort +6, Ref +12, Will +3 | Resist cold/electricity/fire: 5 | Init +5 | Perception +14; darkvision 60 ft. | "Jackdaw"

Talvek looks horrified at the idea of going to a ball. "Uh, are we sure we want to walk into beast's den, as it were? And, most importantly, I have nothing to wear to such a function!"

the tiefling frowns. "Wait, curry favour? That is... interesting. So he is aware that his position is not unassailable. Besides, that is a game that we can play as well." He turns to Lubella. "We should try to find Shensen, or news of her. And make contact with the Jhalteros." He nods to Lady Docur. "My lady, do you have suggestions about other noble families we could approach? I fear that none of us have expertise in this area. We could also ask our friend Marquel."

Knowledge nobility Jhaltero family: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 10 + (6) = 33


Female Elf

Lady Docur clears her throat and stands.

The House Jhaltero has historically been loyal to the city above any new ruler from the capital. Impress the baron with your
wealth of knowledge or your
skill in reading social cues and motivations and he will be a likely ally.

She looks around.

Very good. It sounds like we have a plan! Your team of Silver Ravens, can I call you that?
Well you make your way to form an alliance with the sea elves.

She points to Laria and Hetamon

Meanwhile, we three will use our resources to gauge nobles alliances and to find out more about the happenings in Vyre and about this upcoming ball.
I am not sure what we can do about the Gap, but that may involve sending someone to investigate. I would not trust any news that was not independently verified by us. Tayacet sounds to be a wild card. I do not like dealing in unknowns. But we can deal with her later.


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella addressed the council, "We will send a delegation soon to Acisazi, to cement our allance with the aquatic elves.

I will meet very soon with Zachrin Vhast, High Priest of The Church of Shelyn, to discuss a joint medical effort towards the poor. If there's no objections, I intend to invite him to the next council meeting. I will also be coordinating with the Cloven Hoof Society."

Addressng Laria, Hetamon and Lady Docur she said, "We will await your report about Vyre, as well as the upcoming ball."


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Jaerahlto Kn:Local DC30:

House Jhaltero are one of the nine noble houses of the Chelish city of Kintargo that make up the prominent Court of Coin. House Jhaltero are known to be more loyal to the city of Kintargo itself than to the Chelish Crown or House Thrune. House Jhaltero's business interests are in silver and stone quarries to the south of Kintargo in the foothills of the Menador Mountains. Some speculate ties to intelligence network, reaching even as far as the capital of Westcrown.

Talvek can share as he'd like...


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

kn local : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28


Tiefling Investigator (empiricist) 6/Swashbuckler (inspired blade) 1 | HP 34/66 | AC 25 Tch. 15, Ff. 21 | Fort +6, Ref +12, Will +3 | Resist cold/electricity/fire: 5 | Init +5 | Perception +14; darkvision 60 ft. | "Jackdaw"

Talvek looks thoughtful as he adds. "If we get the Jhaltero family on our side we may be able to move on the Menador Gap issue sooner, as they have stone and silver mines in the area. Now we just need an in with their leader..." He looks to Lady Docur. "You mentioned that Baron Jhaltero is fond of knowledge? Perhaps we can make a gift of a rare manuscript as a way to obtain an initial meeting." He turns to Kenji. "Ideas?"


”I will see what the Bellflower operatives know about Vyre. “


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella suggested to the assembled council members."Should we meet again in about a week? We can let you all know the meeting spot, once we determine a suitable location."

I'm assuming that we have roughly concluded the business for this session.


Vitals:
(HP: 58/58; AC: 14[18]/13/12[16]; Perception: +12[+14] (Low-light); Init: +2; Fort: +5; Ref: +5 Will: +9; CMD: 17; CMB: +4; Speed: 30')
Male Human (Chelish) Witch 8 - Codename: Brakisi
Skills:
(Acro +2; Bluf +12; Diplo +10; Fly: +8; Heal +11; Kn(Arcana/Hist) +11; Kn(Nature/Planes) +10; Ling: +6; Lore(Silver Ravens) +11; Prof(Herbal) +13; SenseMot +2[+4]; Splcrft +16; Stealth +14; UMD +13)

Sidius nods, as he considers the possibilities, not quite aware that he's thinking aloud, "Well, that would be... useful. Though if we close the gap too early, it sends a signal in its own way."

He then shakes himself and nods, "Agreed... Unless someone has something else they'd like to raise before we adjourn."


”Well, I would say good progress. Next week somewhere else? Sounds great.
Thanks for coming. Try not to be too obvious on the way out. I don’t want the dottari knocking on my doors…again. “
Laria chimes in with her best ‘bye bye now’ voice


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella said her goodbyes and took a last muffin for the road. "We'll take the circuitous route towards the bridge so it's not obvious we're all streaming out of Longroads."

She walked through Villegre Park before skirting the Alabaster Academy and walking through the harbor district towards the bridge. She walked by a few people gathered outside of Clenchjaws who were complaining about the injustice of the newly-raise bridge toll, and scanned the situation on the Bleakbridge before committing to the crossing. "Let's not all cross at once; we don't want to be seen as all one group."

She did her best to try to judge the mood of the common citizens and the dotarri as she crossed.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32

Heading back to the Lucky Bones for supper.


Male Human Hellknight| HP: 59/59 AC:23 T:19 F:22 | Saves F:7 R:7 W:12 (evasion) | Init: 4 | Per: 12 | CMB:7 CMD:26 | Speed 30ft | Active: | Condition: none Hellknight of the Torrent

Unless you make a scene or stop to interfere, the 2gp gets you quickly past the dottari bridge toll, as others continue to bicker and protest.

You make it back to the Lucky Bones. Octavio and the other team leads are eager to hear how things went at the Council meeting.

I trust you have some news from potential allies? Any immediate course of action? All this waiting is making me impatient for something tangible to accomplish. the Hellknight commander asks once you have settled back into the lower levels.


Tiefling Investigator (empiricist) 6/Swashbuckler (inspired blade) 1 | HP 34/66 | AC 25 Tch. 15, Ff. 21 | Fort +6, Ref +12, Will +3 | Resist cold/electricity/fire: 5 | Init +5 | Perception +14; darkvision 60 ft. | "Jackdaw"

Talvek takes a different route than Lubella, swinging by some of his old haunts near the Academy and keeping an eye out for anything of interest. He goes into a few book shops to look for rare scrolls that would be an appropriate gift for Baron Jhaltero.

Perception to look for gift: 1d20 + 16 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 16 + (3) = 35 Can substitute with K. history +14 or Linguistics +9

After crossing the bridge and reconvening at the Lucky Bones, he removes his disguise and refreshes himself before joining the others.

"Well, commander, perhaps we can prevail on your military expertise. What do you know about the Menador Gap, and how would you approach it if we wanted to control it?"

He rummages in his pack and takes out a small basket of Laria's muffins, which he offers to the team leaders. "And yes, we have news, and a plan, although it will remain to be seen how tangible the results will be. Commander, I understand your desire to do something, but we have entered a phase of our operations that some of my friends would call 'the long con'. We need to gather considerable support and momentum, although I hope there will still be room for faun little prison breaks and dashing nocturnal vigilante action."

He gets up and begins pacing. "We have some allies in Acisazi, so that would be one of the first places to go and try to rally to our cause. Then there's the town of Vyre, which is staunchly independent but may be enticed to support us. There's the pass I just mentioned, and in Kintargo there are various noble families who could be won over."

There was also the matter of the Hellknights' equipment and Rexus being likely held in the castle, but he is of the opinion that both operations were too risky at the moment and could jeopardize the greater plan.

"Oh, and apparently the lord mayor is throwing a big masquerade and we'll invite ourselves to that." He flicks a piece of lint from his sleeve.


AKA "Kyda" Halfling Dawnflower Dervish 8 | HP24/75 AC:21 T:23 F:18 | Saves F:9 R:17 W:9 (13 vs charm or compulsion) | Init: 6 | Per: 13 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | Speed 30ft | Active: Message, Good Hope, Haste, Heroism, Sickened, Mirror Images: 4

Lubella filled Octavio in on the proceedings of the Council Meeting. "I apologize for not inviting you, but I feared that you might be recognised trying to cross the Bleakbridge, and arrested. Barzillai Thrune is offering a substantial reward for anyone turning you in. I'm hoping to arrange the next council meeting at a location where you don't need to cross the bridge."

She also updated Sergio on what was discussed, and introduced him to those who hadn't met him yet, including Kenjii.

"Tomorrow, I'd like to visit the Cloven Hoof Society, and ask them if we can operate a free medical clinic out of their headquarters. They could help us get the word out to the needy in the Devil's Nursery.

After that, I'd also like to meet with the Church of Shelyn about cooperating on offering medical services to the poor."


Male Human Hellknight| HP: 59/59 AC:23 T:19 F:22 | Saves F:7 R:7 W:12 (evasion) | Init: 4 | Per: 12 | CMB:7 CMD:26 | Speed 30ft | Active: | Condition: none Hellknight of the Torrent

Lictor Octavio nods. Understood. I have been using a false name of Kaizen Bo when I go disguised into the city to meet with my cousin.

He considers the intel and offers a few pieces of advice to Lubella.

I have long suspected that Kintargo’s previous lord-mayor never left
the city and that she’d been captured and imprisoned
and perhaps even executed—by Barzillai Thrune. Perhaps the Cloven Hoof society or Shelyn Temple has rumors.

I still believe this to be true even though I have received no new information about my theory.

Turning to Talvek.

While the Menador Mountains are not impassably rugged,
there is only one navigable pass through the mountains as far as troop
movements and trade with the rest of Cheliax are concerned. The gap controls all traffic and is likely heavily guarded.
Covert operations are more likely to succeed than a frontal assault.

Finally he concludes.

Still, all is moot if the sea lanes are available for naval transports. The sea elves may not be able to stop a fleet, but could provide scouting or hamper ships enough to buy time.
Once that is secured, then the Gap becomes meaningful.


aka “SCARAB“ | Male LG follower of Irori | Wolfscarred Ifrit | Outsider (Native) | Paladin 5, Ninja 2, Oracle 1 | HP 55/70 | AC 15 T 8 FF 15 | CMB +9 | CMD 17 | F: +13, R: +8, W: +15 | Init: +2 | Reroll 0/1 |Perc: +0, SM: +0, Dipl: +21 | Oracle Spells 1st 0/5 | Paladin Spells 3/3 | Channel 6/8 | Ki Pool 3/6 | Trance 5/5 | LoH 0/7 | Smite 1/1 | Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Active conditions:

Kenji listens and nods.

“Maybe some information gathering to secure intel is necessary to find out more about your theory on Kintargo’s previous lord-mayor. I can try to do that and I wanted to see the shelynites anyway. We could also visit the cloven hoof society together Talvek!“ he says.

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