[dice=Perception] 1d20 + 10
He notices nothing.
She notices nothing.
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Aleister bows respectfully at the proprietress "I have not tried much from Zyxyl, but I am will gladly partake of your family's sushi recipe. As I was just telling my companion here, I find one of the best experiences is in the sampling of other cultures cuisines."Aiko assumes a slightly conspiratorial tone as she answers the monk,
"Well, it all came to a head"...
Morgan listens as Aiko begins her tale, at first simply politely as he glanced around occasionally at the crowd. However, as her tale spins on, he quickly becomes engrossed, rapidly giving her his full attention as the story finishes off in such a gruesome fashion. However, at story end, Morgan simply looks confused. "Bu' how does that link back to th' fire? Was it in retribution somehow? Somethin' to do with the Sheriff's family, ye said?"
Morgan listens as Aiko begins her tale, at first simply politely as he glanced around occasionally at the crowd. However, as her tale spins on, he quickly becomes engrossed, rapidly giving her his full attention as the story finishes off in such a gruesome fashion. However, at story end, Morgan simply looks confused. "Bu' how does that link back to th' fire? Was it in retribution somehow? Somethin' to do with the Sheriff's family, ye said?"Aleister bows respectfully at the proprietress "I have not tried much from Zyxyl, but I am will gladly partake of your family's sushi recipe. As I was just telling my companion here, I find one of the best experiences is in the sampling of other cultures cuisines."Aiko assumes a slightly conspiratorial tone as she answers the monk,
"Well, it all came to a head"...
"The fire happened after Chopper's crimes were discovered -- it's unknown if the events were somehow related, certainly there is no overt evidence of such a connection. It does seem, though, that one tragedy followed quickly upon another..."
"Anyhow, local tradition has tended increasingly to group these series of unfortunate events together into a period we have begun to refer to as the 'Recent Unpleasantness'."
...taking particular toll on Sheriff Avertin, who increasingly took to drinking. Many believe that he even took to beating his wife and daughter, and that, in its own way, may have been the genesis of the Sandpoint Fire."
...taking particular toll on Sheriff Avertin, who increasingly took to drinking. Many believe that he even took to beating his wife and daughter, and that, in its own way, may have been the genesis of the Sandpoint Fire."
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Brother Theodore then turns to point out a small gathering next to the koi pond, a group which includes Ynja and several others of the new arrivals in Sandpoint.
"And what do you suppose they're gawking at over there?"
Shi frowns. "I am not sure. The woman at least is not your average visitor to town." It scratches it's ear, and then chuffs in annoyance. "I had best go investigate. Brother Theodore, please entertain and watch over the children. They are our future, you know. I'm sure you could spend some time telling them about the differences between Sheyln's and Ixion's beliefs and church strictures." He suggest with a humorous but benign malice. Children see things clearly and will no doubt begin pointing out to the old priest that the differences are significantly less than the sameness between the two. Perhaps it will lead to the very upright (and good-hearted) but nonetheless hidebound Brother to re-examine some of his own prejudices. Self reflection is always worthy goal, even if one has to be a bit sneaky to get some to do it.
Biding the children to behave, and promising stories later in the week, he takes his leave, leaving the children in the good (if somewhat dour) care of Brother Theodore.
Using the crowd to move without being noticed...
...Shi sidles up next to Ynja. "Now then, what trouble are you getting into, Lady Ynja. You do realize that the festival activities are over there, not over there?"
Surprised by her new friend coming to her so Stealthy, she jumps a little,
"O, Shi good to see you, there seems to be something odd over there"
She points at old ship and the black flag where a form had been seen moving behind it.
'I am getting a bad feeling.., have you noticed anything to day?"
She asks and seems concerned.
"I have noticed you and your companions gaggling about looking at anything but the festival. I have noticed the children giving Brother Theodore a minor crisis of faith. I have noticed that the priest performing the ritual this morning did not get their usual pre-festival hair cut, likely because their favorite stylist is sick with the Aches. I have noticed that the Heldannic Knights are skulking about, no doubt bemoaning that any other god than theirs is allowed to have any shrine space, much less a full on festival. I have noticed that Toby is pickpocketing people again, I'll have to turn him in to Sheriff Hemlock later today. Shame he'll miss the rest of the festival. I have noticed that Shelly Corba has developed a crush on Martius Selldrake, and is following him around like a puppy dog. I have noticed that Martius is completely oblivious to this, of course, and still considers her as nothing more than a friend to go play kick ball with after classes." Shi rattles off the things it's noticed so far.
"I have noticed you and your companions gaggling about looking at anything but the festival. I have noticed the children giving Brother Theodore a minor crisis of faith. I have noticed that the priest performing the ritual this morning did not get their usual pre-festival hair cut, likely because their favorite stylist is sick with the Aches. I have noticed that the Heldannic Knights are skulking about, no doubt bemoaning that any other god than theirs is allowed to have any shrine space, much less a full on festival. I have noticed that Toby is pickpocketing people again, I'll have to turn him in to Sheriff Hemlock later today. Shame he'll miss the rest of the festival. I have noticed that Shelly Corba has developed a crush on Martius Selldrake, and is following him around like a puppy dog. I have noticed that Martius is completely oblivious to this, of course, and still considers her as nothing more than a friend to go play kick ball with after classes." Shi rattles off the things it's noticed so far.
[dice=Perception]1d20+23
The eidolon observes something... curious on the waters of the small lake to the west of the shrine, a peaceful and unexpectedly deep body of water which occupies the center of the town of Sandpoint.
On the far side of the lake is eternally moored the hulk of the Yamada Nagasama, a venerable ship once guided on an exploratory journey to the distant lands of the Savage Coast by a revered scion of House Kaijistu -- one Takishi Kaijitsu the Shadewalker.
The vessel's black flags ripple in the slight wind, but it appears as if a large form is moving behind one of them...
...taking particular toll on Sheriff Avertin, who increasingly took to drinking. Many believe that he even took to beating his wife and daughter, and that, in its own way, may have been the genesis of the Sandpoint Fire."
Aiko assumes a conspiratorial tone,
"There are unkind rumors among some that the foundling Nualia might have been the product of the former sheriff's assignations with a celestial creature, and that the fire was an attempt by sinister but well meaning defenders of his reputation to ensure that the truth of the matter never came to light."
"I can't see, what ever it is your looking at sorry, I wan't be a moment."
::"Do you mind if I link to you all like this. I can't what ever it is your looking at so I think I can get to a place where I can. I'll tell you once I can see what ever it is"::
Her body glows a moment blue and then she is gone, just gone, coming into being 45' over head and rising, Then she is gone again, coming into being even higher, She dose this until she is just a dot in the sky, and she hopes she can see past the sail to what ever it is they are all looking at.
"I can't see, what ever it is your looking at sorry, I wan't be a moment."
::"Do you mind if I link to you all like this. I can't what ever it is your looking at so I think I can get to a place where I can. I'll tell you once I can see what ever it is"::
Her body glows a moment blue and then she is gone, just gone, coming into being 45' over head and rising, Then she is gone again, coming into being even higher, She dose this until she is just a dot in the sky, and she hopes she can see past the sail to what ever it is they are all looking at.
The warrioress cannot see anything on the deck of the anchored vessel.
Just as long as you buffer the mortals from my mind, Lady Ynja. They would not do well to be exposed directly to my mind. It directs to Ynja alone. On the ship, behind the flag, a form. A large form mayhap? There should be none on the ship, especially on a day like today.
If you can't see anything from up in the sky, let me know. I can sneak over and up and be back in a few minutes without being noticed, even in daytime.
Aleister nods in understanding "That does seem most unfortunate. However, it sounds like there's not much that can be done about that now." He says with a touch of regret. He looks to Morgan, "We should head out to the festival. I wouldn't wanna miss it's start."
If you can't see anything from up in the sky, let me know. I can sneak over and up and be back in a few minutes without being noticed, even in daytime.
::"Yes Shi, that would be good, not seeing anything from up here, I will follow."::
Henric is a bit confused; it seems that a few members of the group at the shore want to investigate further, while others are afraid to miss the festival. Henric is curious about the festival, but the honorable Shi'Vatha clearly believes no one should be on the ship at this time... that settles it for him. I shall go with you to investigate, if you would not mind the company. I can easily provide a distraction and walk slightly away from the ship towards the opposite direction.
"By all means, let's continue" Morgan responds to Aleister, gesturing on into the crowd. As they continue onward, he grins broadly when they bump into Brother Ionacu, who he met the previous night. "Something interesting going on, is there?" he asks, and then eagerly follows along to whatever commotion the second monk had spotted.
Shi looks at the man, and rubs the side of his nose. "I think I can approach without being seen if I am alone. However, if you wish to approach at the same time, from a slightly different direction, that could aid me in approaching unseen."
Shi looks at the man, and rubs the side of his nose. "I think I can approach without being seen if I am alone. However, if you wish to approach at the same time, from a slightly different direction, that could aid me in approaching unseen."
The Yamada Nagasama is a three-masted jackass-barque-rigged sailing vessel, a ship with three masts, of which the foremast is square-rigged and the main is partially square-rigged (topsail, topgallant, etc.) and partially fore-and-aft rigged (course). The mizzen mast is fore-and-aft rigged, with an auxiliary single-cylinder coal-fired 150 horsepower (110 kW) reciprocating steam engine turning a side paddlewheel.
Of wooden construction, her hull is painted with red lacquer, and she is sheathed in copper to the waterline.
Her sails have black bands, which is characteristic of House Kaijistu naval vessels.
She has an overall length of 66.8 metres (219 ft 2 in) and a displacement of 781 tons. Her armament consisted of six muzzle-loading cannon, cast in bronze with a weight of 16.8 t and a length of 5.18 m (17.0 ft), being capable of firing stone balls of up to 0.63 m diameter (24.8 in). The powder chamber and the barrel are connected by the way of a screw mechanism, allowing easier transport of the unwieldy devices.
What most people see is Shi step into the crowd and vanish amongst the crowd, those with especially sharp eyes may notice a flash of it here or there, as it weaves through the crowd at a pace that would be hard for a human to match in the crowded square.
Once it gets near the ship, it takes a back alley or two to circle around, and come up on it from the far side from the main portion of the festival, and then it climbs up the side of the ship, using it's claws to keep it's hold on the wood.
Those who know to look for it might notice it as it sneaks from the alley way to the behind the ship.
The ediolon speedily makes the hair-raising discovery that he can easily detect that there are SEVERAL invisible entities moving within 30 paces of his present position.
[dice=Perception]1d20+11
Expecting the worst, Brother Ionacu retrieves a small vial from his sash, and drinks it before continuing on his way toward the shipwreck.
Ynja-mortal, there are several invisible creatures on the deck of the ship. This is not something that should be, and does not bode well, there is no good reason for creatures to be invisible during the festival on the deck of the ship. Shi transmits to Ynja, for rebroadcast to whomever she wants.
Henric is surprised at the speed of the small eidolon when it takes off running and quickly leaves him behind. True to his suggestion, he moves in the opposite direction towards the ship, making an obvious and unhurried approach to the gangplank/entrance to the ship. He hums to himself and then breaks out in verse; hey doe, fiddley my foe, saw a carrot in the patch and now it's wrapped in dough! hey doe, fiddley my foe... It is patently obvious that anyone who hears the ditty is in aural discomfort from the untalented rendition, drawing even more attention to himself.
::For thouse that can hear me, Shi'Vatha says, there are several invisible creatures on the deck of the ship. This is not something that should be, and does not bode well, there is no good reason for creatures to be invisible during the festival on the deck of the ship."::
She moves over the ship and starts her way down to the rigging.
::"If you can meet at the ship She headed to"::
Henric is surprised at the speed of the small eidolon when it takes off running and quickly leaves him behind. True to his suggestion, he moves in the opposite direction towards the ship, making an obvious and unhurried approach to the gangplank/entrance to the ship. He hums to himself and then breaks out in verse; hey doe, fiddley my foe, saw a carrot in the patch and now it's wrapped in dough! hey doe, fiddley my foe... It is patently obvious that anyone who hears the ditty is in aural discomfort from the untalented rendition, drawing even more attention to himself.
AOO
Attack vs. Defense
Damage vs. Damage Reduction
As Henric clears the top of the gangplank, he confronts suddenly hits a mysterious... force.
He looks up to see a monstrous creature that had not heretofore been present.
Standing as tall as a human, this muscular, gray-skinned creature peers about with tiny, observant eyes. It is dressed in chainmail and carries a large bastard sword in the curved, yellow nails of its right hand.
It grins demonically and strikes the man viciously with its blade.
Then, as suddenly as it had appeared, the creature again vanishes into slightly crisp air of the early morning, gone as if it had been no more than a figment of Henric's imagination... except of course for the physical mark of the creature's strike.
Pai Song would have gone with Brother Ionacu, as they were on the festival together already.
[dice=Perception]1d20 + 16
Have you been visiting this ship before, brother Ionacu?
Pai Song almost collapses in a slightly comedic stampede behind Brother Ionacu and Henric as the latter is struck by a mysterious assailant.
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Pai Song, trying to keep the surroundings in view and talking to Ionacu at the same time doesn't pay any attention to Ionacu or Henric and her steps as she walks.
When the two of them suddenly don't continue walking she stumbles into them from behind, distractedly and for s short moment looses her balance.
Whoooooooooaaaaaaaa....
Nearly toppling over and wildly flailing with her arms it looks like she's about to fall into the lake, but in the last moment she finds her footing again.
Seeing the mysterious creature attacking Henric out of nowhere and then vanishing again, she lets out a surprised yelp.
Busy straightening her dress and hair again she responds.
Where did that come from? Are you allright?
[dice=Acrobatics]1d20 + 9
Pai Song manages to avoid tumbling into the lake.
Pai Song can detect a NUMBER of invisible creatures moving within 30ft. of her present position.
[dice=Acrobatics]1d20 + 9
Pai Song, trying to keep the surroundings in view and talking to Ionacu at the same time doesn't pay any attention to Ionacu or Henric and her steps as she walks.
When the two of them suddenly don't continue walking she stumbles into them from behind, distractedly and for s short moment looses her balance.
Whoooooooooaaaaaaaa....
Nearly toppling over and wildly flailing with her arms it looks like she's about to fall into the lake, but in the last moment she finds her footing again.Seeing the mysterious creature attacking Henric out of nowhere and then vanishing again, she lets out a surprised yelp.
Busy straightening her dress and hair again she responds.
Where did that come from? Are you allright?[dice=Knowledge local to identify the creature]1d20 + 9
The creature is a Xiǎo yāojing, which the westerners refer to as a 'hobgoblin'.
Seeing that the invisible creatures are hostile, Shi sneaks up on the nearest that he can identify and attacks!
Seeing that the invisible creatures are hostile, Shi sneaks up on the nearest that he can identify and attacks!
[dice=Perception]1d20+18
[dice=Pounce Attack #1, Claw]1d20+11 [dice=Claw Damage]1d4+6 [dice=Sneak Attack Damage]1d6[dice=Pounce Attack #2, Claw]1d20+11 [dice=Claw Damage]1d4+6 [dice=Sneak Attack Damage]1d6
[dice=Pounce Attack #3, Bite]1d20+10 [dice=Claw Damage]1d4+4 [dice=Sneak Attack Damage]1d6
[dice=Mythic Surprise Attack]1d20+11+1 [dice=Claw Damage]1d4+6
[dice=Sneak Attack Damage]1d6
Shi'Vatha's valiant assault finds purchase, but just not in the fashion the eidolon had intended.
For, instead of enemy flesh, Shi'Vatha suddenly finds himself aggressively scratching the surface of an immense rail gun whose previously concealed position has been revealed by the diminutive creature's investigations.
An guttural voice is heard in an unknown language, followed by a distinct feminine response,
"Yotza!"
Then the gun disappears again.