Can Alexei work on selling our pending loot and splitting up cash for resupply etc while the resurrection folks are doing their thing? How much can we get? What do we need identified etc?
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Up to you really. Could use the trapspotting and Disable Device, but if you want to change up from Rogue, its understandable. maybe it's Viroleth's even more plucky brother?
Alexei looks from one to the other, knowing that Viroleth would normally fill up this space with his silliness, but his quieted now. The ranger steps forward and starts hesitatingly. "Our man, one of your own...has fallen. He died bravely... in defense of those who mean Sandpoint harm. Though he fell, we stopped the evil... and the town, for now, is safe again. There is more to investigate and to explore, but we felt brave Viroleth deserved a decent burial... with full honors. Many goblins died at our hand, and their leader, one you once knew as Nualia, fell to us as well. She was tainted by demonic intrigue and was twisted in body and thought, but now she is dead. And you are safe. We need to rest and resupply, but we will go back to Thistletop and root out any that remain there." He stops there, his expression brooking a challenge to any questioner. Then he bows awkwardly and shuffles back into line.
Continuing to move at the back of the pack, Alexei will haul the fallen rogue's body back to Sandpoint, even if it means he is less effective in any combat they might stumble into.
"I am sorry this place does not interest you, wise master elf. But my interest here waned with the fall of the demon-woman and the death of my friend. I say we pay our respects, and if curiosity beckons us back here later, so be it."
Alexei considers for a moment. "You are wise Bruin. If you think he is happier in the next life, carousing with the Drunk God, then who are we to bring him back to this place of pain and sorrow? He did a hero's death, saving the village and they should venerate him for that. Let's see him buried proper in the churchyard at least." He bends and hefts the broken corpse of his friend, making ready to head for the exits.
Likely not, but selling these magic items might get us close. The city might consider spending the money to bring back their favorite son, who died saving Sandpoint from annihilation. Just saying...
Any chance that we can just bring Viroleth back now that we rescued his corpse? It's part of why I stayed to fight. If SB wants to change, I am okay with that, but we have an opportunity to keep the lovable rogue around, right?
As the evil woman finally dies, Alexei lets out a small cheer, but his triumph is short-lived as he then bends down to check if any life remains in his ally, Viroleth. He shakes his head sadly finding no pulse. "There are incantations that can return life to a body, are there not?" he asks Bruin or Uirdir. [b]"Do the priests of Desna in Sandpoint know these prayers?" Looking askance at the abhorrent holy symbol, Alexei chooses not to consider its value, suggesting they just throw it in the fire instead. Motioning to the rest of the loot, Alexei will at least refill his quiver with the arrows from the pile. He examines the fine composite bow for a few moments, but in the end chooses to stick with his own.
Dropping his bow for close-in fighting, Alexei steps behind the evil aasimar, drawing out his longsword as he moves and stabbing at Nualia from behind in the meantime.
Seeing the little man retreat, Beromar run in fear, and his former ally shredded on the floor, Alexei cannot stand it any longer. Uttering a cry of rage and frustration, he knows they cannot win the day against this evil foe. Standing his ground so Uirdir can withdraw, Alexei fires once more at demonic Nualia before turning to cover the withdrawal of the group through the trapped hallway.
Round 3 Shouldering past the snowball-throwing elf, Alexei listens and takes aim against Nualia, instead of the ugly dog. His shot is true once again, injuring the demon-girl.
Seeing Beromar run the other direction, Alexei has to boldly decide to go forward insted. The map showing the destruction of Sandpoint is his motivation, and he strides forward, seeing the demonic woman and the terrible dog in front. He takes an initial shot at the dog, figuring one of the others will lock onto Nualia.
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Alexei nods tersely agreeing to heading down through the secret door and face what comes next.
Alexei looks at the women's finery laid out before him and simply shrugs with no of the use or value of any of that. He notes the many scrolls and spellbook and thinks of the wizard who ran away not long after he joined the group.
Alexei moves through the doorway, firing around Beromar to try to hit the newest foe, even if she is a human -- in his experience, that doesn't make her any less a threat, perhaps moreso.
Beromar voices what Alexei has been thinking. These plans mark the first real sign of the prey they seek. Taking a deep breath, and steeling his nerve, the hunter stands ready to corner that quarry and finish this. "Let's move on and find her then. This needs to end."
Alexei studies the map intently, his brow furrowing further and further as the scope of the plan and the consequences for little Sandpoint begin to sink in. His face slightly pale, he turns to the others and speaks his voice more calm than he feels, "We need to find the ringleader of this plan and put a stop to it. I don't think the chief, Ripnugget, is the mastermind, but perhaps this half-devil woman is. She needs to be stopped or poor Sandpoint will burn for real."
Alexei looks over the goblin drawings wiht some dismay. "Let's hope that big bastard isn't really down here. We'll need more than just the handful of us against something like that." He shakes his head in dismay, and follows on after the others.
Alexei looks over the well-formed bow, hefting it to test its balance and draw. It is quite apparent that well-crafted bow was not made by these goblin, but taken from some other worth owner. Unfortunately, it is not big enough for him to use, and he shrugs and hands it over to anyone else to peruse. The brave hunter also turns his nose up at the dogskin armor, choosing to have a little less protection than those skins of friendly beasts as part of his personal effects.
With the LOS to the target a little clearer, Alexei steps forward 5' and unleashes a pair of arrows in rapid succession. "What is that thing? It is certainly out of place here."
After hearing Viroleth's scream, Alexei tries to crowd forward, but is stymied by the others in front. Leaning forward, he fires a shot through the crowd at the ceiling-bound creature.
Alexei, who knows that the thrill is in the hunt, rolls his eyes at the strange elf while Viroleth gets the door open.
His bow at the ready, Alexei looks over the shoulders of the others for any signs of trouble as they enter the next room with bated breath.
From the quiver of normal arrows, Alexei will re-fill his quiver before they meet Orik and explore the quarters. He eschews the elf-bane arrows, and is okay if we choose to destroy the things. Alexei keeps his bow drawn and ready for action as they group clears the bedrooms and heads for the area with the wriggly monsters.
Round 1 AFter already scoring a hit with his first arrow, Alexei stands firm and firing another pair into the buck-naked bugbear.
Alexei shares the news of an unfortunate coupling from behind the appropriate door. "Since we're here to clear goblins, I suppose we better go and end whatever's making that sound." He readies his bow, nocking an arrow to the string, ready to fire if someone opens the door.
While the group gathers and decides where to go, Alexei prods around in the dog skins just on the off-chance there is something to see there.
Not really an expert in gem values, Alexei studies them carefully, seeing the flaw which run through each stone. "Can't be worth much, but I don't know an exact amount," says the hunter carefully, shrugging. "These other things are likely more valuable. Wonder if anyone in town will buy them from us?"
Alexei nods grimly at the suggestion to keep moving, taking his customary place at the rear of the group, keeping an arrow in hand for quick shooting should they run across more goblins.
Alexei is also leveled up to 4:
After knocking down one goblin with this last shot, Alexei rushes forward, nocking another black-feathered shaft and shoots again. Firing around Viroleth, the arrow strikes the fierce goblin he is engaged with, wounding it mortally.
Alexei nods his thanks to the elf after the compliment. He grits his teeth in frustration as Beromar still blocks the path to shoot at the rest of the goblins. Alexei draws his bow to his check ready to send an arrow on its way if the path clears.
Was traveling with limited time. Now back. Sorry for the absence.
Round 1 Listentng to the advice from Uirdir, Alexei falls back and climbs the first few stairs getting a little elevation under his shots. He readies an arrow to fire down the narrow hallway once his allies clear the path.
(+1 if target w/i 30')
Alexei smiles at the finds of his two allies, wondering where the iron key must fit. "Did we miss where that key goes? Seems strange to stash it, if it doesn't unlock something important." When the others are ready to go, he is also ready, bow in hand.
Wrinkling his nose at the stench in the first room, Alexei quickly shuts the door behind them, leaving the noisome smells alone. In the armory, he looks quickly through all the goblin gear making sure there isn't something of greater value hiding in among the goblin-y weapons. If he doesn't spy anything, Alexei suggests leaving all these low quality weapons behind, perhaps burning or breaking them instead.
AFter his wound are magically bound by Bruin's positive energy, Alexei looks at the goblin king's dented crown. "Only worth a handful of gold coins, but might as well take it to trade back in Sandpoint." Following Uirdir's lead, he also stashes a CMW potion. "These keys may also come in useful," says the ranger putting them in his belt pouch for safekeeping.
Round 3 Infused with the luck of the Starsong, Alexei returns to his sword duel with the wily goblin commando. Even with Desna on his side, the crafty goblin evades his blade. Alexei can only shrug as if to say "It's why I normally use a bow"
Alexei, still locked in melee combat with one of the goblin warriors, blocks the frenzied attacks of the little creature then, with a flick of his wrist, goes on the offensive, driving a hard thrust at the core of the goblin warrior.
Keeping a sharp eye out for an agressive action, Alexei keeps an arrow nocked and ready to fire. IN his experience, there is little reason to trust goblins, they can't control their most base impulses even if they tried. "We are better off killing the lot of them," says Alexei with a grim countenance.
"Pickles?" says Alexei, shaking his head at the inanity of it all. "I thought goblins only ate the flesh of babies. Least that's what my nanna always told me. If i was bad, the goblins would come pick my bones clean. She never mentioned pickles..." The Varisian archer keeps a watch on the stairs and the floor below in case the goblin guardians become aware and want to trap the group up the tower.
Alexei will follow behind the others, stopping at the trap door, for a ranged shot if necessary.
Alexei, who has some experience with horses, leans in to aid Viroleth, speaking softly to the stallion in Varisian and making slow and gentle movements. He also hides all the glue in his possession.
Alexei steps into the courtyard and looses an arrow at the farthest dog from melee.
Alexei stands behind the others, he bow at the ready.
His bow ready, Alexei stands overwatch while the elf looks over the feathered wings. "What are they?" asks the hunter.
Alexei takes the measure of the newcomer. "For good or ill he is with us now. Perhaps he is good with a blade or perhaps he is fodder for the goblins, either is fine with me. I just want to rid this place of the vermin and make my home safe again. Well met, elf-man. My name is Alexei, and these are my companions." He goes around the circle introducing each member in turn. "It seems Desna has smiled on our meeting. Will you stand with us and help rid these woods of goblins?" |