"Alright Krango, it's just you and me," Arc says in a low voice. "Your reaction looked suspicious. Why did you start swinging?"
To the newcomer, "Alright you, get in here. Away from the agitated belligerent... Obviously Krango is the one you were warning about. Did Tamir give you any clues on what to do after he's revealed himself?" Grunyer thinks on it for a second before intoning to himself out loud, "Bad dogs get put down." With a sad, but determined look, he takes the opportunity to retrieve his warhammer.
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"You have to believe me. I'm afraid. They'll keep sending assassins to kill us, but, that hasn't worked. So, it's clear to me they are sending someone to make us fear each other. You've got to vet them. I don't trust them. And, you shouldn't either."
Krango does not seem afraid. At least, not afraid of the stranger. And, he seems overanxious to convince you.
To the newcomer, "Alright you, get in here. Away from the agitated belligerent... Obviously Krango is the one you were warning about. Did Tamir give you any clues on what to do after he's revealed himself?" Grunyer thinks on it for a second before intoning to himself out loud, "Bad dogs get put down." With a sad, but determined look, he takes the opportunity to retrieve his warhammer.
"Not really. He only sent me to warn of a traitor among you. I chose to take advantage of a stranger presenting themself to see if I could root out this vile spy... and it seems I have done so. I have no further instructions beyond that. I have only brief descriptions of your group. Perhaps you could tell me more about you".
She then looks worriedly at the door. "Do you think it is safe to have your wizard... Arc is it... alone with that individual".
"Krango, relax and just tell me what's going on with you. It's me, man. We're buds."
Not safe at all. I don't know that I can trust you, partner, but you have point. Krango started acting all strange with not sudden warning
Arc's jaw clenches in irritation. "You can relax because no one is currently bludgeoning, slashing, or stabbing you or I. So, no one is currently trying to kill us. If you want to run away, you can but I'd like you to be honest with me before you go. Have you betrayed the Pathfinder Society? I am not asking because I think that it is true, I'm asking because I have to entertain the possibility."
"Also, I will not flee because I will protect our allies from harm."
Arc knocks on the door and simply says through the door, "It is just me. He's gone."
Grunyer relaxes a bit at Arc's return without Krango. "I'm sure that will come back to haunt us later... no matter! We have a new volunteer to sus out. She seems well intentioned enough to me though. Showed us a traitor in our midst at least."
Krango... who would have thought?... Anyway, thank you, m'lady.
D'osh says, tipping his hat I'm D'osh Kala, gunslinger extraordinaire. Can shoot a fly, but can't get my horse to obey me if my life depends on it
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“Strange traitor. Krango risked his life a couple of times to aid us in battle,” Clarius says with a frown as he puts his weapons away.
He extends a hand to the newcomer to shake if she so wishes. “Clarius, of Taldor. I dabble. I stab people who are threatening us.” He motions to his healer’s kit, which he wears. “I used to be a medic.”
Arc, an early twenties human man with a mixed heritage indicative of Absalom, comes back in and closes the door behind him. He is in a thin loose fitting shirt and thin pants. At his shins and knees, are parts of a suit of scale mail. His black hair is unkempt and his expression is tired and disappointed. "Krango disagreed with our assignment. He thought that we were being put into too much danger." Arc shrugs, "So he left. I'm going back to bed. Unlike you all, my expertise requires a good night's rest."
Khajuna is a thin dark-skinned female orc with tattoos about her arms and hands. She has prominent tusks and wields a Battle axe with a crossbow slung across her back. Both the shield on her back, and the holy symbol about her neck display the open palm of Irori. Her robes are home-spun rough cloth but died a dark scarlet.
"I am satisfied that my approach to unveiling treachery was successful. Should I watch the door tonight to ensure he doesn't return with malice in mind this evening? You know him better than I. Though not expressed it was implied that I join you in your assignment... especially since your now down a person"?
⚔️ == Experience
% == Build points to purchase better-than-common items/abilities
D'osh Kala │
Clarius │
Grunyer │
Pneuferro │
Arc │
Khajuna │
The human with dwarf swagger nods to trapping of the priest of Irori. Grinning as he says it, "I'm partial to Torag myself. Grunyer Hearthkeeper. Though your arrival was exciting, being interrupted at night is a bit disorienting. I feel naked without my armor you see... Anyway, if Tamir sent you, you're alright by me. How about we all get some shut eye and see what tomorrow brings."
He returns to his sleeping spot next to a pile of gleaming armor, clearly intending to stand out in combat as a target. Returning his shield to the arrangement, he sits to return to sleep for the designated time.
The rest of the night passes quietly.
In the morning, you go to the common room where a breakfast of meats, cheeses, and sweet wines is already at the tables.
There is a relatively loud person at one of the other tables, some kind of cleric or acolyte, telling stories. Based upon the location of some of the stories, you might doubt the veracity of the stories. But, he is entertaining, at least.
"So, there I was, my patron depending upon me to heal him and his other mercenaries, with no healing magic left. So, I go up to him, lay my hands upon his forehead, and shout 'By Ranginori, the Young Wind God, Be Healed! Be Healed!' And, what do you know? His wounds closed up. The light came back into his eyes, and that is how I changed from being a devotee of Skode."
His entire table laughs and what must have been a punchline to a longer joke. He digs into the food, as other conversations rise up.
"Welcome Khajana, time for sleeping now mate. and the kineticist does.
Perhaps she dreams of the night beforw, when ahe thought this assignment was over.
Alexander gives you directions to the Gorgeous Tulip Inn. "I'll send someone to meet you. Expect the passphrase 'Young Wind God'."
Finally, the goblin thinks.
During breakfast she opens an air gate and begins to juggle some trinkets. "I know something about winds,"
she gestures at Khajana and Grunyer, "and my mates know something about the gods. Join us when you are free there eh?"
Grunyer, clad in his armor, raises an eyebrow at Pneuferros observation. "Glad you were payin' attention. I completely missed it..."
Arc leans toward Grunyer, "That's what I was thinking." He then stands up and shouts to joke teller, "Hey! Comedian! We didn't hear your whole thing about the young wind god! Would you mind telling us!? I'm happy to cover your meal!"
Khajuna discretely joins the new crew she just met for breakfast. She decides to listen instead of interjecting for now... at least till she gets a better grasp of the situation.
"Well, if you're paying, I'll be eating," says the acolyte. He joins you at your table, and says, "We heard about the trouble you had. Seems that the leak wasn't in our organization, after all. We should be safer at this point. I'm Berzo Seriyas. After we finish up here," he says, while simultaneously eating and stuffing his pockets with food for 'later', "I can take you to Daif al-Rahman."
Arc gives Clarius a pained expression before responding to the acolyte, "The sooner the better. The leak was on our side and is still out and about. While unlikely they will continue to interfere, it is still possible."
Grunyer snorts at Clarius's joke before sobering to comment, "Agreed, we've already been waylaid once in town. That one ended with no deaths but that's not a guarantee if a fight breaks out again. Whenever you're ready lad."
Clarius hands Khajuna a couple silver.
"You need some coin to get a drink or a bite to eat?" He's eating some kind of pastry and a coffee. "Stole this money off some nasty little barmaid thief, ex-girlfriend of Arc's."
He grins slightly.
Khajuna nods her head in thanks.
"Thank you but that it too much. Simple bread and water will suffice to keep my body strong. Irori's blessings to you for a healthy day".
After the meal, Berzo takes you toward the center of town. As you are passing through the streets, you are accosted by a group from an adjacent alley.
The gnome, from the back, shouts, "Those Lion Bastards. They won't succeed. We'll take what you've got!"
➤ D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color]
Clarius │
Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
Arc │
Pneuferro │
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn
As the shouts start Pneuferro nudges the new companion. "This sort of thing happens all the time. Third confrontation in less than a day in town mate, and it was even worse on the road to town!"
Who are you calling a liar? she shouts uncomprehendingly.
D'osh will focus his attention on the Gnome Leader. He points his Triggerbrand towards the ruffian and shots once, reloading in a smooth motion and following it with another shot
From behind the corner of the building, D'osh has a (relatively) clear shot at the gnome.
The gnome, wiping blood off his arm, strides forward, and . With the flickmace between D'osh's legs, the gnome will attempt . D'osh falls to the ground, taking , knocking D'osh out!
D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color]
➤ Clarius │
➤ Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
Arc │
Pneuferro │
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn
Determined, Grunyer raises his shield and strides toward the gnome taking his hammer to hand. Winding up a swing, he aims for the face of the little creature.
[Ooc]Interact, Defensive Advance (Raise shield, Stride, Strike)
Grunyer raises his shield, steps up, and swings his hammer, just missing the gnome.
D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color]
➤ Clarius │
Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
Arc │
Pneuferro │
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn
Pneuferro surveys the action a little too long to be effective, waiting for an opening that doesn't seem to be coming.
Clarius gets his weapons in hand, and moves up.
The elfin wizard gets his crossbow ready, and casts on Grunyer. A vine , but misses Grunyer.
D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color]
Clarius │
Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
➤ Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
Arc │
Pneuferro │
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn
◆ Cast Guidance on Pneuferro
"May the blessings of Irori guide you".
Khajuna turns to the master of elements and offers her gods blessing.
◆◆ Cast (2) Action Heal (Healing Hands for d10's) on D'Osh.
Heal
Khajuna blesses Pneuferro and heals D'osh.
The [color=Blue]bodyguard[/color] strides up. He bludgeoning damage (I'll assume that Grunyer will block with the shield, so 5 less damage. Grunyer and the shield both take 6), then guards the [color=Red]gnome[/color].
The [color=Green]Acolyte[/color] will move to flank Grunyer. Then, he will . He
[color=Blue][/color]
➤ D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color] │
Clarius │
Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
[color=Red][/color]
➤ Arc │
➤ Pneuferro │
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn
Arc draws the sword from his back in both hands, points it at the leader and shouts, "Elektris!" An arc of electricity jumps from Arc's sword to the acolyte to the leader.
D'osh stands up, feeling dizzy and regrips his weapon, reloading it.
Thank you, Khajuna, pardner
Arc sends an arc of electricity from the acolyte to the gnome.
They both take the full brunt of the shock.
D'osh stands and picks up his gun and reloads it.
[color=Blue][/color]
D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color] │
Clarius │
Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
[color=Red][/color]
Arc │
➤ Pneuferro │
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn
Pneuferro commands something in goblin,
Then she opens a magical gate with a blast of metal at the Leader. Once the winds obey her, Pneuferro lets her allies rearrange the battlefield.
Grunyer takes advantage of the winds to escape from being surrounded while still providing a distraction for Clarius.
Pneuferro sends a blast of metal at the gnome.
The [color=Red]gnome[/color] strides next to Grunyer and Clarius, and bludgeoning damage, then
[color=Blue][/color]
D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color] │
➤ Clarius │
➤ Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
[color=Red][/color]
Arc │
Pneuferro │
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn
Grunyer weathers the blow from the the gnome through gritted teeth. In response he channels the power of Torag to protect his allies. Small ethereal shields appear in his aura interposing themselves whenever his teammates get attacked. Deciding his hammer is more in the way than helpful, he drops it and grabs at the gnome. Finally, in an athletic effort, he tries to bash his shield into the gnome.
Grunyer grabs the gnome.
The [color=Blue]bodyguard[/color] reacts by
Grunyer is able to pummel the gnome.
[color=Blue][/color]
Arc │
Pneuferro │
D'osh Kala │
[color=Red]Gnome leader[/color] │
➤ Clarius │
Grunyer │
[color=Magenta]Wizard[/color]
Khajuna │
[color=Blue]Bodyguard[/color]
[color=Green]Acolyte[/color]
- Deliver Artifact
- Tall Tail Tavern
- Tavern of Last Resort
- Gorgeous Tulip Inn