"Vairy well, thank you Meestair Blane. Eet eez a love-lee sunny dai hairé een Gralton, and what could be bettair than zat? Hmm? Aré you not glad zat you 'ran into' ur town?" the guard says in response. He attempts to give Blane a good-natured elbow to the ribs, but accidentally pokes him in the eye. "Oh! Pardon me, Monsieur!"
Male N Half Elf Rogue/1; HP 10/10 | AC:18 t:15; ff:14; | Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +1; +2 vs enchant/divination | CMB +2; CMD 16 (12ff) | Spd 30 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +6 | Acro +8 | Stealth +8 | SensM +4 | Darkvision 30ft | Conditions : none
Hallimir Smiles bluntly at the man as he mispronouces his false name and jabs Blane in the eye, "Close enough friend, but no, we are not here to visit a loved one...just out seeing what Gralton offers.
In fact, last night I head some of the patrons in the inn discussing some of the grand Mausoliums of the town, I was hoping to get a look at them."
blane looking rather annoyed at the fact that he just got poked in the eye. "well it was going rather swell until that. this is a rather fine city here and might i suggest that you look where your pointing that thing next time that was rather unpleasent."
blane blinking and rubbing his eye till he gets it to stop watering looks back at the guard. "sadly as my friend here pointed out we were looking to see some of the mausoleums that we heard some of the townsfolk talking about. by chance good sir maybe you would like to show them to us?"
Male Elf Hunter (1) | HP 8/8 | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 CMB +2 CMD +15 | F +2 R +5 W +3 | Init. +3 | Spells 1st 2/2
Turning his back after seeing Blane get poked in the eye, though not before a brief glimpse of a smile on his face.
Was also hoping to have a little space to walk Atticus...Even though he is just taking a sniff and lick. People on the streets seem to react a little skittish when we are passing them.
230524-10 | Female NG Human (Varisian) Fighter 1.1 | HP 14/14 | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +5 R +2 W -1 | Init +4 | Perc -1 SM -1 | Speed 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---
"Is anyone else visiting the cemetery?" Zaratina asks.
blane looking rather annoyed at the fact that he just got poked in the eye. "well it was going rather swell until that. this is a rather fine city here and might i suggest that you look where your pointing that thing next time that was rather unpleasent."
blane blinking and rubbing his eye till he gets it to stop watering looks back at the guard. "sadly as my friend here pointed out we were looking to see some of the mausoleums that we heard some of the townsfolk talking about. by chance good sir maybe you would like to show them to us?"
"Alas dutay calls, mon lit-tell friend. But pléase feel free to look around."
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
For a small city, Gralton boasts a few ostentatious cemeteries, with the tombs of wealthy Galtan refugees evoking their lost glories. This one seems particularly overdone. There are a number of people moving among the monuments this morning as it is, as the guard said, a very nice day.
Just beyond the gate squats the Tullivor mausoleum. This baroque marble tomb clamors for attention like a gaudy flag waving for a once noble house. Its most audacious feature is a sculpted badger that looms, gargoyle-like, above the door. The iron door is decorated not only with the Tullivor name and crest, but also with an elaborate occult rune. On the walk up to the door rests a stone plinth with man's stone bust.
"Do not fairget to curb yur dog!" shouts Platzholdur as Arathorn and Atticus move off. "You know who 'as to clean eet up othairwize."
They make their circuit of the tomb, but find nothing out of ordinary beyond the overwrought ornamentation (which includes family crests featuring leaping badgers, and shields, and the motto Never in Shadow!), the superior masonry that makes the vault more vault-like, the strange foreboding arcane rune over the impregnable-seeming door, and the double-life-size, stone bust before the crypt's entry.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Blane:
Someone stuck a self-recharging sound burst spell on the tomb, triggered to go off should anyone tampers with the lock or damages the door.
230524-10 | Female NG Human (Varisian) Fighter 1.1 | HP 14/14 | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +5 R +2 W -1 | Init +4 | Perc -1 SM -1 | Speed 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
The door is solid iron. The lock appears to be good.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
There are also dozens of visitors walking through and around the cemetery. It is the middle of the morning on a sunny day, and this is a public park in the middle of a large town square.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Hallimir Duskrin wrote:
Hallimir will also inspect the oversided bust near the front door.
"Hmm perhaps there is some kinds of a trigger or swith to enable entry"
Without bending over and looking inside the lock at point blank range or prodding it with lock picks you are not likely to gain anymore information about the lock.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
My bad, Hallimir. I misread that.
1d2 ⇒ 1
Hallimir stands inspecting the large stone bust that a little brass plaque names as Laban Tullivor. The giant head looks back and speaks!
"When le last son falls upon zis spot, receivé mon thanks." it says in voice like sneering tectonic plates. When it finishes it returns to its previous pose--a disdainful glare.
blane coming out of his trance from studying the rune "so that rune on the tomb it a self recharging sound burst ruin. it seems if anyone tries to tamper with the lock or tries to break the door it will go off. but i do not know how fast it recharges."
Male Elf Hunter (1) | HP 8/8 | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 CMB +2 CMD +15 | F +2 R +5 W +3 | Init. +3 | Spells 1st 2/2
Trying to remember the words spoken from the bust while walking over to get a better look at it.
Damn accent is making it almost impossible to understand these people.
Only one I have seen/heard do that guessing the one buried here was very influential...Did it say "When the last son falls upon this spot, receive my thanks?
230524-10 | Female NG Human (Varisian) Fighter 1.1 | HP 14/14 | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +5 R +2 W -1 | Init +4 | Perc -1 SM -1 | Speed 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---
"Well, there's far too many people here," Zaratina says. "I say we just tell Ulisha that this was a failure."
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
It is quite obvious to you all that if you were going to attempt the task of breaking into the vault the only real chance you would have would be at night.
Male N Half Elf Rogue/1; HP 10/10 | AC:18 t:15; ff:14; | Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +1; +2 vs enchant/divination | CMB +2; CMD 16 (12ff) | Spd 30 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +6 | Acro +8 | Stealth +8 | SensM +4 | Darkvision 30ft | Conditions : none
Hallimir jumps slightly as the bust bursts to life as he is examining it, a quizical look on his face.
Once the guard is out of earshot, Hallimir turns to the others "like I said. Maybe it would be best to return at dusk, when there will likely be less people"
230524-10 | Female NG Human (Varisian) Fighter 1.1 | HP 14/14 | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +5 R +2 W -1 | Init +4 | Perc -1 SM -1 | Speed 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---
"Do we have the means of disabling the noisy and dangerous ward on the door?" she asks.
Male N Half Elf Rogue/1; HP 10/10 | AC:18 t:15; ff:14; | Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +1; +2 vs enchant/divination | CMB +2; CMD 16 (12ff) | Spd 30 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +6 | Acro +8 | Stealth +8 | SensM +4 | Darkvision 30ft | Conditions : none
"Well I do remember hearing that Tulluvor made this trap very well known in order to deter people. But also that it can be bypassed by "One who earns Tullovor's Favor".....noting that this statue just talked about receiving thanks, maybe it has something to do with getting in..."
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Plan? You can use the discussion thread for a more "meta" discussion if you like.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
A dusk settles on the town square throwing long dark shadows, and bathing all of the white monuments an ominous red. The last of the shop keepers have closed their shops and gone home for the evening. Town workers workers and visitors have deserted the square for their homes while they can still see the path there.
The big iron gate to the cemetery stands slightly ajar.
Knowledge (local) DC 10+:
It is unusual for a cemetery like this to be left this unguarded day or night.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
The first thing Hallimar notices is a man slumped over the Laban's stone bust.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
dicey:
1d20 ⇒ 18 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
The man is clearly dead. He's young, and human, and very, very well-dressed. Prominent among his finery is a brilliantly tooled belt buckle made in the likeness of a badger. The man's wrists are bound behind his back with common rope. Hallimar notes a stab wound in the man's side--probably made by a shortsword given the wound, and almost certainly the cause of death. The body also has some small claw marks on the face. Lastly, Hallimir notes the body is still warm....
A Noble Face in the Crowd - Knowledge (nobility) (DC 15):
The badger is the Tullivor sigil, and given the resemblance between the victim and Laban's bust he is most likely Laban Tullivor’s heir, Northis Tullivor.
Facial Blemish - Knowledge (nature) or Survival (DC 15):
Male Elf Hunter (1) | HP 8/8 | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 CMB +2 CMD +15 | F +2 R +5 W +3 | Init. +3 | Spells 1st 2/2
Not seeing anything in the area.
Don't see anything though haven't covered the whole area by a long shot...Anyone recognize the body?
Arathorn approaches the body taking a long look at the marks on the bodies face. Afterwards after noticing the relative warmth of the body he takes a look around on the ground for any fresh tracks or blood trail.
Sadly terrible roll for the first so dunno anything about the marks, and guessing I can't make a second attempt using knowledge nature either in this case.
230524-10 | Female NG Human (Varisian) Fighter 1.1 | HP 14/14 | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +5 R +2 W -1 | Init +4 | Perc -1 SM -1 | Speed 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---
"That does not bode well," Zaratina says with a frown. "Now we'll probably be blamed for this poor man's murder."
Male N Half Elf Rogue/1; HP 10/10 | AC:18 t:15; ff:14; | Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +1; +2 vs enchant/divination | CMB +2; CMD 16 (12ff) | Spd 30 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +6 | Acro +8 | Stealth +8 | SensM +4 | Darkvision 30ft | Conditions : none
Survival:1d20 ⇒ 18
"These marks were made by the tallons of a Goshawk" says Hallimir with conviction as he looks around.
"and judging by his clothes, he is definately a nobleman, though I am not familiar with this region well enough to place him."
Hallimir shifts the body onto the ground and picks up the bust, holding it in the fading sunlight to inspect for any damage or clues as to the cause of the incident.
"Not necessarily Zaratina, not if we can figure out who did this....maybe there is a clue on this."
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Internet woes. Will have something substantive up later.
Male Elf Hunter (1) | HP 8/8 | AC 17 T 13 FF 13 CMB +2 CMD +15 | F +2 R +5 W +3 | Init. +3 | Spells 1st 2/2
After looking around.
The body was still warm when we approached...wonder if there is enough of a scent trail for Atticus to track.
With this thought in his head Arathorn turns to where the pup is still unsuccessfully attempting to be stealthy.
Heel. and after Atticus gets closer while petting the wolf points to the body. Track.
Going to take 10 for both Handle animal checks.
Then turning to Zaratina.
We maybe the best ones to solve the murder since it just occurred but if not we need to finish up quickly and put a little distance between us and the body.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Arathorn:
Arathorn finds a couple recent sets of foot prints around Laban's bust. One set is the victim's. The other set lead him to tall monument next door to the Tullivor crypt. This monument is as covered in falcons iconography and statuary as Tullivor's is in badgers. Behind the second crypt the tracks meet up with those of a horse, and finally he finds the boots that made the prints set in the stirrups of a brilliant white charger. Currently the boots are being worn by a young human woman dressed in black, rakish attire with a wide-brimmed hat. She rides forward a bit into party view.
"Hail zere, friend. What are you doéng haire?" From deeper in the cemetery a woman mounted on a fine horse rides up to Arathorn. He notes her loaded crossbow.
Male N Half Elf Rogue/1; HP 10/10 | AC:18 t:15; ff:14; | Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +1; +2 vs enchant/divination | CMB +2; CMD 16 (12ff) | Spd 30 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +6 | Acro +8 | Stealth +8 | SensM +4 | Darkvision 30ft | Conditions : none
Hallimir Duskrin wrote:
Hallimir shifts the body onto the ground and picks up the bust, holding it in the fading sunlight to inspect for any damage or clues as to the cause of the incident.
"Not necessarily Zaratina, not if we can figure out who did this....maybe there is a clue on this."
Did I find anything useful before Lady Rhiannon showed up?
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Not really. Also, the stone bust is attached to a plinth that in turn is attached to the ground, and immovable. It is its own little cemetery monument. If you stand before it, it seems to come alive and repeat its message. "When le last son falls upon zis spot, receivé mon thanks."
Male N Half Elf Rogue/1; HP 10/10 | AC:18 t:15; ff:14; | Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +1; +2 vs enchant/divination | CMB +2; CMD 16 (12ff) | Spd 30 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +6 | Acro +8 | Stealth +8 | SensM +4 | Darkvision 30ft | Conditions : none
ok my bad, I read that as the bust was on the ground with the man on top of it.
Hallimir turns swiftly around at the sound of the newcommer's voice.
"Hello....why we were hopping to visit the cemetery before it got to dark when we spotted this poor fellow", gesturing to the body, " and felt the need to investigate.......and you?
ok my bad, I read that as the bust was on the ground with the man on top of it.
He was sort of draped over it.
Hallimir Duskrin wrote:
Hallimir turns swiftly around at the sound of the newcommer's voice.
"Hello....why we were hopping to visit the cemetery before it got to dark when we spotted this poor fellow", gesturing to the body, " and felt the need to investigate.......and you?
“I was haire, praieng at mon own family’s tomb. Ai believe ai 'aird zumtheng unpleasént just as you showed up.”
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Atticus makes a sort of high-pitched whining-growling noise from somewhere deep inside his chest.
