The tunnels are small enough for the triplets to move back and forth, probably with just enough head room so they don't bang into anything. You find no (obvious) traps in this system. There are hatches that correspond to each each guest room, the back of the privy, and their personal room. There are also two exits, one to the north, about 100' north of the boarding house itself. You find another one leading south, but this goes much further than you might be willing to go at the moment. Given this information, is there any particular area(s) that you want to explore more thoroughly?
Ally is relaying everything she sees through Azaraunt's timely Message spell. She carefully looks for any sign of hidden passages or caches, and then travels up to 170 feet into the southern tunnel (to the limit of the spell). Does she see any sign of a far end?
The tunnels are small enough for the triplets to move back and forth, probably with just enough head room so they don't bang into anything. You find no (obvious) traps in this system. There are hatches that correspond to each each guest room, the back of the privy, and their personal room. There are also two exits, one to the north, about 100' north of the boarding house itself. You find another one leading south, but this goes much further than you might be willing to go at the moment. Given this information, is there any particular area(s) that you want to explore more thoroughly?Ally is relaying everything she sees through Azaraunt's timely Message spell. She carefully looks for any sign of hidden passages or caches, and then travels up to 170 feet into the southern tunnel (to the limit of the spell). [dice=Stealth if needed again]1d20+18+20[dice=Perception if needed again]1d20+10 Does she see any sign of a far end?
No sign of a stopping point.
"Survival of the fittest. You of all people should know about that. Who would suspect a couple of gnomes to be able to survive out here?""I understand survival but I also understand honor and you have none", the minotaur growls. "You invited us into your home and then betrayed our trust. By all rights your lives and everything you own is forfeit."
"If you want to live you will give us information. Useful information."
"If that's what it will cost, I'll be glad to tell you what you want to know."
When Ally returns, reporting the results of her exploration in more detail, Elen suggests that at a later point, one or more of the team receive an extended Reduce Person spell and go exploring -- possibly Macavity since he would not need a lightsource.
"Have you heard of one calling himself the Harbinger?"
"That just proves how new you are to this place. Anyone who has been here more than a couple of weeks have heard of this...thing." Joshiah pauses to sniff, then continues. "The Harbinger eventually comes up in almost every conversation had in this place. the problem is that, all it is is smoke and mirrors. It's all rumors and theories. No one has ever seen him, or her, or even it for that matter. There's no truth to tell with that one."
Macavity follows Azeraunt into the room. "Have you detected for magic yet? I'll search for the mundane."
When Ally returns, reporting the results of her exploration in more detail, Elen suggests that at a later point, one or more of the team receive an extended Reduce Person spell and go exploring -- possibly Macavity since he would not need a lightsource.
"We are new but we are not leaving anytime soon. Who in the camp knows the most about the Harbinger?" Ruuk asks as a follow up.
"Well, I don't know about that. No one has even been into the city itself in at least a decade, from what I've been told. And none of them are around here anymore. The Usurer might know something, he's about the only person here who was around when the last expedition went into the city. Beyond that, I can't really help you in that regard." Joshiah looks sad, as if she knows you're not getting what you want.
Macavity follows Azeraunt into the room. "Have you detected for magic yet? I'll search for the mundane."
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- 880 iron bits
- 1200 gp
- 1 dagger
- 2 silver urns
- 6 assorted gems
- in back of some crates, you find a tapestry, depicting a griffon rampant on a field of clouds
Macavity calls out to the group, "Does anyone know heraldry or tapestries well?"
1d20+18
After all of the attention to the tapestry, Macavity ensures that everyone sees the entirety of his search and offers, "I'm glad we found these iron bits. We'll need them to compensate Simon, our Society contact here. When we can relatively relax and remove any non-Society members from a discussion, I can brief you on what I learned earlier this evening."
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From atop the inn Lagash growls in a low tone. Patting his friend on the head, the ranger smiles - "I know... They are making a ruckus down there..."
Then with another glance at the camp around them he adds - "And it is not only that brother, I know that too - this place reeks of corruption and backstabbing. It may be a very long time before we are able to rest our heads and relax"
Looking back at the cat again, he wears the same smile - "Then again, when was the last time we ever lusted for laying back?"
Macavity follows Azeraunt into the room. "Have you detected for magic yet? I'll search for the mundane."
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From atop the inn Lagash growls in a low tone. Patting his friend on the head, the ranger smiles - "I know... They are making a ruckus down there..."
Then with another glance at the camp around them he adds - "And it is not only that brother, I know that too - this place reeks of corruption and backstabbing. It may be a very long time before we are able to rest our heads and relax"
Looking back at the cat again, he wears the same smile - "Then again, when was the last time we ever lusted for laying back?"
[dice=Perception if necessary]1d20+11
The only thing you notice is the gnome swinging from the rafter.
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She is an assassin in the night. Azaraunt observes. She has already taken our coin for safe board and then tried to kill us from stealth. Her word is worthless. I will believe nothing she says and would not sleep well knowing that she was free in the world. Surely she will try to avenge her sister whom Numair has slain regardless of what she says now.She should be put down. he finishes as if reading a verdict.
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Joshiah starts squirming, trying to loosen her ropes. She realizes she is not walking out of here alive.
Ally returns to the kitchen after her explorations and sees Ruul interrogating the gnome. Clearly grumpy, she starts complaining to Elen: "Ever since I came to the Prime Material plane, I've had nothing but trouble with gnomes. Remember that gnomish necromancer in Osiron? And those gnome bandits in Numeria? Then those gnomes on the boat, and now this! I thought gnomes were generally friendly folk, but ever since I've arrived on this plane... Bah! Enough is enough! I have had it with these motherf+$@ing gnomes on this motherf%!&ing plane!"
She then blinks and realizes what her temper led her to say, and blushes profusely, her entire naked body turning a shade of pink.
Ally returns to the kitchen after her explorations and sees Ruul interrogating the gnome. Clearly grumpy, she starts complaining to Elen: "Ever since I came to the Prime Material plane, I've had nothing but trouble with gnomes. Remember that gnomish necromancer in Osiron? And those gnome bandits in Numeria? Then those gnomes on the boat, and now this! I thought gnomes were generally friendly folk, but ever since I've arrived on this plane... Bah! Enough is enough! I have had it with these motherf@@&ing gnomes on this motherf~+!ing plane!"
She then blinks and realizes what her temper led her to say, and blushes profusely, her entire naked body turning a shade of pink.
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Numair listens to the interrogation and finally voices his opinion.
"It seems that the law in this place is might makes right. While I do not believe that as such, I am willing to participate in that system of justice to satisfy the Usurer and the others in the Camp so we are not run out of towm. If she wishes to avenge her sisters' deaths, I am willing to accept trial by combat. She could even name a champion, if she so desired. I would insist that she be tried in the same way for her attempted murder. The same combat would decide both trials, with myself acting as our champion. When I prevail, I will execute her with a clear conscience."
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Ally returns to the kitchen after her explorations and sees Ruul interrogating the gnome. Clearly grumpy, she starts complaining to Elen: "Ever since I came to the Prime Material plane, I've had nothing but trouble with gnomes. Remember that gnomish necromancer in Osiron? And those gnome bandits in Numeria? Then those gnomes on the boat, and now this! I thought gnomes were generally friendly folk, but ever since I've arrived on this plane... Bah! Enough is enough! I have had it with these motherf@@&ing gnomes on this motherf~+!ing plane!"
She then blinks and realizes what her temper led her to say, and blushes profusely, her entire naked body turning a shade of pink.
Elen, kindhearted when not actively angered, says to the captive, "Did anyone hire or put you up to this attack? Was the Usurer trying to eliminate troublemakers, or an agent of the Harbinger? If you can provide us with useful information you may still live."
Elen studies Joshiah carefully to see if she's hiding anything.
Ally also keeps her attention on catching the gnome in a deception or omission.
"The Usurer himself said that he encourages those here to see to justice on their own", Ruul says. "What better way to prove to the camp that we are not to be trifled with than to make a public spectacle of all of this. He might also favor us a bit more if he sees that we are willing to abide by his rules."
The minotaur glances down at the captive gnome.
"Is there someone in the camp that would fight for your survival?"
"Only my sisters will fight for me. I'm guessing, since they are not here with me, that either they got away, or they are dead." Joshiah looks at you with dread malice before turning to Elen.
Elen, kindhearted when not actively angered, says to the captive, "Did anyone hire or put you up to this attack? Was the Usurer trying to eliminate troublemakers, or an agent of the Harbinger? If you can provide us with useful information you may still live."
Elen studies Joshiah carefully to see if she's hiding anything.
[Dice=Sense motive with Ally nearby]1d20+6
"Hell no. No one around here knows what we're really doing. I'm a few suspect, but if the Usurer doesn't care, why should we?"
What ARE you really doing? Was this just robbery or what?
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Ruul grunts unhappily.
"I would rather just break her traitorous neck and be done with it", the bull minotaur rumbles. "But as you are the expert on these matters I will submit to your judgement."
Still feeling the lingering effects of the rage, an idea drifts into Ruul's head.
"As Lavinia was the one injured by this one, I should be the one to represent us in the trial."
"I would be satisfied with you as our champion as well, friend Ruul."
[ooc]Edit: and by 'everyone' I just meant the Pathfinders.
What ARE you really doing? Was this just robbery or what?
Joshiah looks at you incredulously. "Well of course, it's just robbery. Haven't you been paying attention, you babbling field mouse? How else are a bunch of gnomes going to survive in a place like this? We took over this place from two brothers named Bender. In their cases, they bent over while we stabbed them in the back. We've been here almost six years now, and have made a right killing." Joshiah laughs at her sardonic wit.
Since apparently the only creature around is the Hanged Man, Calendir will watch him intently, not only for any signs of activity, but also to understand what might be the fate of the creature he dragged along.
Nothing else happens, really. the Hanging Man walks off, probably in search of more people (he doesn't spot you), but the creature hanging from the rafter is certainly dead. You see a couple of quick jerks from the body (or it could be the wind), and then stillness.
What ARE you really doing? Was this just robbery or what?Joshiah looks at you incredulously. "Well of course, it's just robbery. Haven't you been paying attention, you babbling field mouse? How else are a bunch of gnomes going to survive in a place like this? We took over this place from two brothers named Bender. In their cases, they bent over while we stabbed them in the back. We've been here almost six years now, and have made a right killing." Joshiah laughs at her sardonic wit.
"How disappointing. Here I was hoping you were involved in some sort of nefarious, clever, and entertaining plot against us."