Operation: Blackcrown (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

It's not like the ones we just healed actually did anything to us.

Auric looks to Gyrthr. "Well? Do you have any ideas?"

"I am sure there is someone back in town who can make them talk," Gyrthr says with a shrug. "At least, probably less violently than we can."

Taking 10 on UMD as needed

Wand: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9
Wand: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7

Healing himself up completely, Drago chimed in, "I can think of one person in town that probably could."

"We'll have to secure another rowboat, I think," Sareash says.

"Let's get a move on before more of their friends show up," Wulfgran says. "Svanna, you can put that sleeping one on my back."

Svanna picks up the one she knocked out and puts them on Wulfgran's back.

Sareash goes to the one Auric revived and picks him up, keeping a firm hand on his shoulder. "Be on your best behavior."

Do we want to investigate the tower or just head elsewhere now?

You have what you came for, so it's time to head home before you end up in something you can't get out of.

*nods*

Shoot, I know I'm not actually there, but someone sure as Hells needs to be the Jimney Cricket of this group. Lol

Replacing his wand, Drago said, "Probably a good idea about the boat. The only question, is where?"

"Well they came here on one." Toska points out.

Auric looks out at the swampy land. "Can you guide us back to the beach, Toska? Then we have to figure out who's going in which boat."

Survival: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (8) + 26 = 34

Toska nods to the halfling and begins leading the group back.

Toska leads the way back with expert skill and, fortunately, you do not run into anymore of the Kuroikaze. The two rowboats are still on the beach.

Auric turns to Toska. "There's you, me, Sareash, Gyrthr, Svanna, Drago and these three people. I don't think Wulfgran can fit in a rowboat..."

"I wouldn't get on one anyway," the eidolon comments.

"Wise."

Svanna grabs the unconscious body off of Wulfgran and sets it in one of the rowboats.

Gyrthr dismisses Wulfgran then escorts one of the other ones to the same rowboat. "Drago, Svanna and I will take these two in one boat. Auric, take this other one with you, Toska and Sareash. We will meet at the docks."

Auric nods. "Okay. See you there."

"Okay, in ya go." Toska tells the third.

"Sounds like a plan to me, Drago responded as he climbed in the rowboat.

Your return trip to Valwick is surprisingly easy and you arrive at the docks in one piece.

Gyrthr looks to Drago. "Who should we take them to?"

"We should probably take them to the Fortress first, see if Barclay can hold them. Then head over to the Temple and see if Brother Ulli can assist."

"Lead on," Auric says.

Drago led the way up to the Fort and asked the front guard, "We have some prisoners that need holding. Can you get Barclay, please?"

The paladin raises an eyebrow. "And what have these 'prisoners' done?"

Dude....you can't just have people detained without giving a justifiable reason. You might want to defer to the people that actually know something about what these "prisoners" might actually be capable of...like Toska or Auric. Like...I don't know, people that know what kind of threat they might pose?

Drago turned to his current companions, "Care to explain?

”They attacked us. You were there.” Toska tells Drago. ”Plus they’ve been stalking me for awhile.”

*sigh* It's not usually a good idea to lie to Paladins. Technically, they didn't attack you. You saw them in town, and had suspicions that they were up to no good. You followed them back to their creepy island, killed their pet, then attacked them. These people have no idea what's going on with the summoners, what you or Auric have been through, or what those kamikaze guys are all about. So, if you want them to help you, you're going to have to come up with something a little better than that. This is Valwick, and the people that live here...aren't naturally distrustful of other people, and would rather believe in the best of everyone. They don't have prejudices against people from other lands. Which is nice, but it makes them a little vulnerable. If you want these people to trust you, or help you, you need to tell the TRUTH. Right now, it just looks like you brought back some guys that you beat up, without being provoked. That's not going to go over well, especially if it causes problems for the rest of the people that live here, that want to be left in peace. They've come here to escape from war, not get dragged into yours. Just sayin'

Did you guys even consider maybe trying to have a mediator to talk to them and find out what's going on before jumping to all kinds of conclusions?

Drago...I just think I remembered something. Weren't your siblings supposed to meet you tonight to hear what your mother had to say? Or did you already do that?

"Attacked?" the paladin asks, looking over the Summoners and the defeated enemy. "Where?"

"They have a base of operations on an island just off the coast," Auric says. "We were sent to investigate what they are up to and see what sort of threat they pose to Valwick. We got into a scuffle and brought back these three because they weren't being very talkative. Can't you find out if they are evil or not?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

The paladin's eyes are surrounded by a holy white glow and he observes the captured. He nods at Auric. "They are. Though I'm not entirely convinced of your methods, I will go get Barclay."

He whistles three times and three paladins appear to relieve the group of the prisoners, taking them inside the fort. The main guard then gestures at the door. "You are free to wait inside until I get Barclay."

Gyrthr turns to the rest of the group, Svanna beside him. "Do you think you can handle the rest of this without our help? I don't think having all of us would help matters."

*snip*

You could just let them figure it out. Y'know, since you're not there and all...Don't go scaring off my players, honey.

Fine. *Walks away*

*goes and reread Background on why these guys are bad news* ah! The “they attacked us” was me honestly misremembering the fight.

”Of course, we thank you for your assistance.” Toska tells Gyrthr and Svanna. ”I could have told you they were evil, they try to assassinate a fool and a little old lady tends to a graveyard for no reason other than a mark the fool possesses.” he then tells Auric.

"Well, you know they're evil but these paladins don't," Auric says. "So, you know, burden of proof and whatnot."

It's easy to do. Honestly, half the time I can't remember who knows what even though I've read through the entire story several times. I always haved to go back and look at stuff from years ago, to figure out what's going on now. Stuff just happens and we can't always keep up with it. My brain ain't no archive of information. I try to take notes when I run across information that we might need....but then I can't always remember what I did with the notes. My memory has been for $hit lately between the pain, medication, and dealing with A$$holes okn almost a daily basis, stress, anxiety...it jacks up the ol' noggin.

I got beat up by bratty kids for being different. I get it. It's also not easy to come in on the middle of stuff, and understand what's been going on. And that's all I have to say about that.

Drago...I just think I remembered something. Weren't your siblings supposed to meet you tonight to hear what your mother had to say? Or did you already do that?

Yes, but I was under the impression it's not night yet.

Okay, I just wanted to make sure you didn't forget. You know how Esme can be.

Gyrthr gives the group a brief nod before heading home with Svanna.

"Shall we wait inside?" Sareash says. "The sun is beginning to set and the air is getting colder."