Wilen Proudbrew
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Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Has anybody seen Michellia of late? I notice Rubaani is keeping the groom's time over there. I wonder if she senses there is trouble brewing. Marianna, would you see if you can feel out any concerns she might have, and where they may be coming from (within the wedding guests or otherwise)?
Juis Helfro
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"Perhaps she just wanted to take a break from the crowd. They can be trying..."
Marianna Nicos
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Marianna will spend the her time, continuing to woo Raeng-woo. Hopefully she can make a proper break-through, and this won't be for nought.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
"So I see." And with that, she cautiously walks over to Rubaani and quietly asks, "Is something amiss?"
| GM Cwethan |
Rubaani's face stays carefully controlled, but a hint of worry shows in her eyes. "Probably not. Michellia had said that she planned to step aside in order to speak quietly with some guests, but she has been gone longer than we expected."
And where do you want Duncan's bot?
Marianna Nicos
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Looks over the rolls I'll have him aid me this go around.
Botting Duncan, aid on Marianna: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14
That said, Juis, did you take an action this go around? I think you missed yours.
Juis Helfro
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Juis approaches Raeng-woo and attempts to aid Marianna in her discussions.
Aid Marianna: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
| GM Cwethan |
Raeng-woo is thoroughly charmed and delighted by your banter and beverages!
Nigel too finally warms to you, conceding that a partnership, "At least, a limited one," might be of some use.
Rubaani returns to her conversation with Damian, and you can see her growing more and more still. Finally she shakes her head and makes a very subtle gesture towards you.
Damian Blakros's mouth thins, but after a moment he nods.
Rubaani, the light of triumph in her eyes, returns to Marianna, "Would you mind going and checking on Michellia? It's been long enough that he's worried it could cause a scene. Especially if Hamaria gets concerned. She was planning on spending some time at her old summer home on the isle. It's not too far."
Wilen Proudbrew
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Well, it's not much but finally some real work to do.
As they walk away, Wilen adds, whispering to the others. Surely something unexpected is afoot...
| GM Cwethan |
Any further questions/preparations, or heading straight to the lodge?
Juis Helfro
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Juis nods to Wilen. "We should head out. I sense something has gone amiss."
Marianna Nicos
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Marianna's eyes steel as she nods to the commander. "Will do," she responds with the tone that a soldier gets when they receive a command, and she slips away to look into the matter.
I think I'm good to go.
Wilen Proudbrew
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good2go
| GM Cwethan |
As you draw near it is easy to see why the old Blakros summer home isn't where the guests were housed. It's little more than the skeleton of a manse, all weather-beaten frames and gaping holes.
And no Michellia.
Lebraerio Hantwell
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Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Look there…. someone walked toward the beach.. hard to see sometimes cause he or she was dragging someone else behind him or her.
No additional clues for beating the DC by nearky 10?^^
Juis Helfro
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"That doesn't look good. Perhaps Michellia was lured here to be murdered."
Wilen Proudbrew
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Wilen is taken aback by this extreme turn of events.
Um... ooooh boy. I really hope we find a murderer along with the body. We really need to be careful to not alter these clues, or otherwise let it appear that we might be in the wrong. There are going to be some Blakroses who want blood when this gets out. Let's take a wide path around these original tracks... and make haste!
The halfling suddenly goes into his "damage control" mode that he would sometimes use when helping to run the family brewery, and the employees had caused a problem.
Yes, onto the beach... carefully :)
Marianna Nicos
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Marianna cracks the peace bond off of her sword and mounts her shield on her arm. "Here's where I regret leaving my armor behind...," she mutters before following the others. "Let's go."
Juis Helfro
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Follows the group down to the beach, not quite ready yet to break the peace bond on his weapon yet.
| GM Cwethan |
You find Michellia Blakros on the beach next to a mid-sized longboat, mostly empty except for a blanket-wrapped bundle. Her dress is stained, and her hair is far from the finely coiffed perfection you had last seen, but she seems unharmed.
She is however surrounded by what you might assume are the crew of that boat, four Ulfen looking warriors with axes and hides. They seem surprised to see you, but look to Michellia before making any kind of hostile moves.
"Thank goodness you've arrived, Pathfinders," she turns to the burliest of the sailors, "Thank you for your assistance Captain Kvaran, but I believe it will cause less of a scene if I forego your kind offer of a protective escort back to the reception"
Wilen Proudbrew
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What in the hells is going on here...
Sense motive, was she just covering up something we stumbled upon...: 1d20 ⇒ 7
Marianna Nicos
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Shield forward, but sword still sheathed, Marianna looks over the scene. "Is everything alright?" she asks hesitantly.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Juis Helfro
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Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 15
"Something is not right here. A body was dragged down to the beach but no body in sight and Michellia seems alright."
| GM Cwethan |
Wilen may be uncertain, but Marianna, Leb and Juis are quickly able to figure out that something's clearly wrong. She's being very vague about what kind of problems these mysteriously present 'sailors' helped her with, and none of it explains the blanket wrapped bundle...
Juis Helfro
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Juis decides to blurt it out. "Whose body is wrapped up in that blanket?"
Wilen Proudbrew
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Wilen's mouth drops agape at Juis' forwardness.
Well, at least we won't dance around the issue.
He quickly turns back to watch Michellia carefully.
Sense motive, her response: 1d20 ⇒ 14
| GM Cwethan |
Michellia blanches at Juis's directness, but doesn't pause, "My sister, Eleanir, she's alive, just... misguided. Jealous, or something. She attacked me, but these brave warriors were able to come to my rescue. I don't want her harmed, and the last thing I want is a scandal. Captain Kvaran has agreed to take her safely from the island; the family will deal with her from there."
Seems true, Wilen.
Wilen Proudbrew
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The halfling is clearly not satisfied with this explanation.
Why... were the both of you all of the way out here? Did you know she felt this way before?
Marianna Nicos
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Marianna scowls at the situation, thinking about what was said. Finally she speaks up. "Actually, I have a better question: Where did Captain Kvaran come from in the first place? He hasn't been at any of the events for the wedding yet. And considering that, according to even her mother, Eleanir wasn't anywhere nearby, How did she get here as well? " she looks to toward the Captain for an explanation.
| GM Cwethan |
The Captain gives an aggravated glance at Michellia as she explains, "I needed some air, and I wanted to meet with Captain Kvaran about some potential expeditions more... discretely than could be managed in the midst of my reception, but then Eleanir showed up as a surprise, and... attacked me. I don't know how she got here."
Declan Darksky
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Declan uses his arcanist exploit to See Magic (Detect Magic).
Are the 'good' captain's and his crew's weapons peace bonded? Does their attire look like they've come for the wedding of the century?
Wasn't the guest list very exclusive? Was he on it?
Juis Helfro
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Juis tries to sense in subterfuge.
Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Marianna Nicos
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"This is well above my head..." she mutters as she draws a signal whistle from her belt pouch. "I'm calling the actual guards."
Marianna is bluffing about actually using the whistle. She's trying to provoke a reaction, because something's fishy here, and she's sure it's not the ocean.
Bluff: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Wilen Proudbrew
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Wilen waits for something, anything to happen in which his party can hold these folks at bay until they figure out what is up.
Yes, bring the real ones here to sort this out, Marianna.
Sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 3 wow his spidey sense is OFF!
| GM Cwethan |
Michellia's brow knits as she tries to field your many questions, but Captain Kvaran seems to lose patience, hefting his axe before barking commands in Skald, "Dette fungerer ikke. Drep dem."
Duncan: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Juis: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Lebraerio: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Marianna: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Wilen: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Captain Kvaran: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Ulfen Sailors: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The sailors leap to the attack, splitting up to hammer their axes into whatever peacebonded prey they can find!
Handaxe vs. Juis: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16
Slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Handaxe vs. Wilen: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29
Slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Handaxe vs. Declan: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 = 26
Slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Confirm vs. Wilen?: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17
Extra Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 1) + 8 = 15
Juis's armor holds, but Declan reels from a crushing chop that his armor barely blunts, and Wilen tumbles to the ground, blood pumping from a deep wound to his collarbone!
The Bold may Go!
Sailors
Wilen -24, Dying!
Duncan
Marianna
Captain Kvaran
Declan -9
Lebraerio
Juis
Michellia
Wilen Proudbrew
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It looks like Wilen is unconscious due to FF AC.
Stabilization, at -3hp, DC10: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 1 - 3 = 16
Marianna Nicos
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Marianna drops the whistle, summons forgotten as Wilen falls. Forgetting for a moment that she's unarmored, she steps in to protect the halfing, drawing her already unpeacebonded blade and swinging at the foe that downed him.
Swift action - activate Sisterhood stance
5-foot
Standard action - Attack vs. Blue
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22For: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Much to my annoyance, my AC is only 15 for this.
| GM Cwethan |
Marianna's expert bladework sees her easily break through her opponent's guard, slicing a long red line through her hides.
The Bold may Go!
Sailors (Blue -7)
Wilen -24, Stable!
Duncan
Marianna - DC 13 Will (emotion, fear, MA) or frightened for Rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 3, shaken for 1 round on pass.
Captain Kvaran
Declan -9
Lebraerio
Juis
Michellia
Duncan hasn't posted for quite a while, so happily taking suggestions for if he should work on the chaff or go for the Captain for when I check in tonight
Eh, I'll just have him undo his Peacebonding since that's a pretty safe bet.
Duncan fiddles with his quiver, finally uncapping it to allow for a later barrage while Captain Kvaran advances. His greataxe dangles from one hand as he howls in a strange tongue, "Z̧̺͚͍͙͇͇h̝̫͇r̩̞̣̜̭̳̤͡o̥͈̹͝ ̻͍͉͈̟̞́f͉̹̖̮u̶͓̭̫̻̯t̬͈̤̬̣̠̘f̷͉͉or̴̩̲̦̠e ̨̩͈͔m͜a͞!̫̞͟" and Fear clutches at Marianna's heart!
Marianna Nicos
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Will save,DC13(PS, SS): 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 17
And for a brief moment, it holds onto her before she shoves the fear away.
Juis Helfro
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Narrowly avoiding damage from the sudden attack, Juis steps back while he clutches a bead from his fireball necklace but decides at the last moment not to unleash brimstone. He instead removes the peace-bond off his weapon.
Free: 5' step
Standard: Free weapon
| GM Cwethan |
Peacebonding makes weapons unwieldy and awkward to draw. It makes it take a full-round action that provokes opportunity attacks to do so. It's also quite visible that you've broken the seal on your weapon if you do so.
Doesn't mess with Juis's turn, but Leb won't have studied
Heedless of her dress, Michellia dives into the boat to crouch behind the gunnels, but the Ulfen raiders continue to harry the less martial looking pathfinders, while the wounded one rounds on Marianna with a bitter curse!
Axe @ Juis: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Axe @ Marianna: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Axe @ Lebraerio: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Lebraerio and Juis each acquire some nasty gashes as the mysterious sailors hammer away at them, but even without her full armor, Marianna's shieldwork keeps her safe!
The Bold may Go!
Sailors (Blue -7)
Wilen -24, Stable!
Duncan
Marianna - Shaken
Captain Kvaran
Declan -9, Invisible
Lebraerio -9
Juis -10
Michellia Blakros
Marianna Nicos
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With a quick step over Wilen, Marianna takes a wild swing at her chosen target.
5-foot
Attack vs. Blue
Attack(Shaken): 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 2 = 6For: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11