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Ehlissa murmurs to Corran, "I think he's really pushing his luck here. I think they're going to get a bit cheesed off if he keeps on asking about this girl's burial."

"Yes." Corran whispers back. "I wasn't in town the night of the Fire, but from the aftermath I saw, I wouldn't be at all surprised if there wasn't a corpse to be found in the ashes. At least not one that was found amidst the ashes and rubble."

Whispers back to Hemlock:

Corran has a thoughtful look on his face as he ponders this turn of events, and then speaks up. "Would the regular militia know about our retainer? I mean, since we wouldn't be in command or anything, just here and able to help as needed."

I would have been here anyways, but I can't turn down money like this. Ten gold a day! I just hope this doesn't jeopardize my training with the other soldiers at the barracks.

I failed the perception tests as well

..."He who does not fight, but aids the fallen, he also shall be amongst the blessed"." says Ehlissa.

If you follow Iomedae
** spoiler omitted **

Corran nods in agreement

Corran made the survival/tracking check, and shares it with his companions.

"KGW... I think... no, its familiar, but I can't place it." Failed knowledge:local 6

"We should take this as evidence when we meet with Hemlock later on today. He might know what KGW stands for"

Corran (and presumably Ehlissa) will move back and inform Sidell of the guard's report.

Well, that certainly fits the "traitor" theory of the mage. Maybe he is on to something?

"The Sheriff spoke to us, and he wants to meet us all at noon"

"Ok, what did you want to discuss?" Corran says as he sits down at the indicated table.

Slidell Stormraven wrote:

"Now. About these 'drinking songs' I've heard so much about,..."

Now I have to find some.

Well, Sir Malcom could start quoting the "Pirates Life for Me" Song from Pirates of the Carribean... of course, while Riddleport is a pirate haven, he may not want to advertise his allegiance ;-)

Corran failed the perception test

Walking down the stairs from the odd dinner with Lord Foxglove, Corran turns to his newfound comrades.

"I'm sorry for my silence. I did not mean to be rude, but I get.. shy... when I'm uncomfortable like that." Corran rubs his sweaty forehead with the back of his hand.

"I'm used to simple, rustic fare out on the farm. Not extravagant or exotic dishes like Minkai oyster chowder. And I'm not sure if Lord Foxglove meant to insult us, or if that was a twisted sort of compliment in his mind. But my family always says to keep your head down and try not to draw attention from the nobility. Nothing good usually comes of it for a simple soldier."

Corran glances at Ehlissa and blushes slightly. "Um... I didn't mean anything bad about nobles in general, and definitely not about you. Its just that... well, any nobles I'm likely to meet would be officers, and officers don't generally mix with the common troops."

Corran will hang around for a nightcap if anyone else is, and then go to bed. On the morning, he'll go with Sidell to investigate the graverobbing, and then most likely go to the barracks to train some more. And he'll definitely try to make himself scarce if Lord Foxglove is around.

Ehlissa Briez wrote:

"As to my business, I am on a mission for my father, the details of which I fear I must keep to myself."

Perhaps I am not the only one with a past to keep secret. He catches Corran's eye to see if he has any reaction to Ehlissa's dodge.

Corran just shrugs at Vesh.

Not that I suspect Ehlissa of lying, but its not my place to question a noble. Doing stuff like that tends to be bad when most of the nobles you encounter are officers ranked far above a lowly trooper, or so I've been told by my family. Just nod, agree to do whatever they command, and then do what really needs to be done when they aren't around.

I'll post my own reply to the question later, since we are on a flexible schedule with the holiday

Corran continues to train and spar at the barracks whenever possible. While there, he hears quite a bit of gossip from the militia. Likewise, people tend to want to tell the "hero" all kinds of things during the evenings at the Rusty Dragon.

20 on the Gather Info Check

While Corran doesn't think he can do much about the missing corpse, he does go to Hemlock to offer his services in light of the militia being undermanned due to the casulties.

Corran wrote:

Corran is going to stare awestruck at the 15 platinum coins, then go looking for a sparring partner or a practice field of sorts.

Then I'll spend the day working on my melee skills, since I feel I was lacking in the last fight. The arrow in the shoulder was unavoidable in that situation, but letting the goblin leader through my guard to slice me? Unacceptable.

I'll be back in time to wash up before dinner.

For Corran:

[spoiler]
You take your leave of the party and head for the town garrison figuring they should have enough space and proper equipment for military drills. Outside you notice that the goblin damage at this end of town was minimal - the occasional overturned cart or freshly rummaged garbage pile being the only indication of last night's events. But as you approach the north end of town, signs of violence are more common. You see blood spattered on the cobblestones, discarded weapons, dead animals, and even the occasional goblin (or portion thereof) lying in a ditch.

A pair of guards is making their way through town with a wagon collecting what debris and offal they can. Townsfolk mill about aimlessly or peer out from behind curtained windows apparently undecided as to whether they want to get involved. The guards acknowledge you with a curt nod as you pass. Taking this as a cue, a pair of young boys begin following you and an old lady presses a loaf of warm bread into your hand, thanking you profusely.

You find the garrison as you expected. There are only half a dozen guards here and, though they all seem to be nursing injuries, their spirits are high. They are practicing with swords and spears on the dry field in the center of the garrison. Recognizing you as a fellow man-at-arms, they hail you and invite you to drill with them.

The day passes quickly and you find the guards to be good company. Many are from backgrounds similar to yours - sons of farmers following family traditions of service. They speak of marriage and settling down to their own...

Nothing too specific to ask,but I'll probably spend my days practicing here if we have more than a days downtime, returning to the Rusty Dragon for dinner and to talk to people before turning in for the night

Corran is going to stare awestruck at the 15 platinum coins, then go looking for a sparring partner or a practice field of sorts.

Then I'll spend the day working on my melee skills, since I feel I was lacking in the last fight. The arrow in the shoulder was unavoidable in that situation, but letting the goblin leader through my guard to slice me? Unacceptable.

I'll be back in time to wash up before dinner.

Is anyone going to get the tied-up goblin?

It totally slipped Corran's mind in the aftermath of his first real battle... but he'll remember in time to go and collect the little bugger and give him to Hemlock to interogate. Maybe bash him a few times if he is struggling ;-)

Corran is going to clean his sword blade off, retrieve his shield from Ehlissa, and then head back to the church.

He is going to seek out whoever is in charge of triage, probably Father Zanthus, and then offer them the potion I was given but haven't used yet. I'm assuming that there are many wounded people in town, and others are going to be in need more than I. Corran is at 4/10 HP, so I'm not bad off, essentially a few days rest away from being back to full health

After that, I'll head back the Rusty Dragon, get a meal and say hi to everyone else, then go to bed.

"I'm fine" Corran says stoically, as he holds a bandage in place over his wounded shoulder. He ignores the footman comment, as he was dealing with his wounds

"At least as long as I don't let another goblin stab or shoot me" Stupid! I practiced for countless hours, and I come up with a boneheaded move like charging an archer with an arrow on his string. I should have used cover, and them I wouldn't be bleeding like a stuck pig. At least my arm seems operational, the arrow went straight through the muscle and didn't break or cut up anything vital.

Gripping his bloody sword in one hand, the other hand pressing the bandage tight, Corran levers himself to his feet and looks around. "Are we needed elsewhere? I don't hear any more alarms, maybe the watch has the goblins under control now?

Corran winces. "And can someone help me secure this bandage? I might need both hands free again soon if more goblins come."

"Is anyone else wounded? I can still fight, so..." He indicates the healing potion. This isn't quite pure bravado and adrenaline from Corran, as he is "only" down to 3 HP out of 10 max. But I won't turn down the potion if no one else needs it more. Or maybe we could save it for later.

And if Corran was paying attention to that "he should try using a shield comment" instead of tending his wounds, Aldern might have been punched in the face ;-)

"Aargh!" Corran screams in pain and rage as the arrow rips into him.

"Die gobo scum!" The sword gripped in both hands, Corran steps forward and whips the blade from over his shoulder and down into the goblin champion with a meaty thunk.

Finally, some good rolls. Corran smacked the goblin champion for 13 pts of damage. Almost a critical too. Oh, and I moved 5' to L4

Corran rushes at the goblin leader, swinging his sword. "If we slay the leader, the rabble will flee!"

Move to L4, drawing an AoO from the normal goblin. [url=http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1357697]I hit a 15 AC for 8 damage.

Cool, I thought I would have to fight the wolf, but if Ehlissa took it out...Move to N6 and attack the goblin in N7.

"Well struck Ehlissa!" Corran shouts as he moves forward to engage another goblin.

Attack roll 11. In case that hit, the damage was 8.

JSL I actually hit a 12, I forgot the bless bonus.

Cool, I thought I would have to fight the wolf, but if Ehlissa took it out...Move to N6 and attack the goblin in N7.

"Well struck Ehlissa!" Corran shouts as he moves forward to engage another goblin.

Attack roll 11. In case that hit, the damage was 8.

Corran rushes around the corner of the building, his blade in a 2 handed grip. "Goblin scum! Try facing someone armed!"

Corran double moves to S5, which should leave a shooting lane between himself and Ehlissa, as well as being far enough "wide" that the wolf just doesn't go wide himself around the front-line and start munching on our archer types.

If we are going to (briefly) exchange strategy, I would suggest the 2 warriors in front side by side. (Ehlissa on Corran's left to take advantage of an Aid Another from C to get some cover from his shield.) Slidell in the middle, with Vesh & Malcolm behind him. (Putting both unarmords in a position to guard & attack [w/ bow & sword] buit not bear the brunt of the first wave. I obviously propose straight ahead. It is the quickest, (who knows what could happen in the 2-3 rounds it would take us to go around another way!), and Slidell's interest is now captured by the figure under the cart.

Just my 2 coppers!

Sounds good to me. But rather than have Corran spend his action to aid another to Ehlissa... I'll just offer her my shield. I've still got a chain shirt on and haven't been hit yet, so that should be ok.

"Ehlissa, you may want this, since you are unarmoured." Corran unslings his shield and passes it to her, then takes a two-handed grip on his longsword. "The fight ahead might be chaotic, and you might need the shield to ward yourself. I'm still wearing my mail shirt, so I'll be protected as well."

I'll advance in formation, as Slidell suggested, and I got a 13 on initiative

Almost forgot: Vesh will temporarily add a shortbow and a quiver of 20 arrows to his equipment.

Good point. I'll take the longbow if no else needs it. But I'd probably serve best as the first into melee, since I think I have the highest AC at the moment. Plus I'm more effective in close combat when I can full attack with both sword and shield

Ehlissa goes up to Corran and asks, "Are you alright, Corran? You seemed... well... taken aback when... at the start of the fight." The girl places a hand on his shoulder, "It was like that for me too, the first time I- the first man I killed. It wasn't pleasant. It still isn't."

"I'm alright, thank you." Corran rips a piece of cloth of a dead goblin's clothes and starts to clean his blade. "I've been in fights before, and training, but this was... different."

One stroke, and I ended a life. A goblin life, but still.... was it supposed to be this easy? Two or three dead at my hands, and I feel no guilt, for they were the aggressor, and I did my duty. But that could have been me, laying here split open in the sun. Will I still stand strong if I am wounded like Ehlissa or Naelah was?

Corran stands, and rinses his mouth out with his waterskin. "If the square is secure, we should go and seek out where we could help more. For a raid like this, there must be more goblins to slay or fires to put out."

Perception check 16 to see if I can tell where we are needed most

Corran sprints around the wagon and attempts to dismember the distracted goblin with a quick slash.

Move to B17, and then I hit a 14 with the flanking bonus included. 11 points of damage.

Full attack, hit a 20 with my sword, and an 11 with my shield I'm assuming the 9 pts of damage from the sword is sufficient though.

Corran throws an overhand slash at his opponent.

Corran wrote:

Double Move to get to F5. shield and sword at the ready for next round. Hopefully kneeling over to unblock the wheels might draw an AoO next round.

The wheel un-blocker is at the other end of the wagon. Do you want to go to E17 instead? He will draw an AoO if he fiddles with the wheels or tries to stand up. As is, he has penalties for being on the ground, but can still attempt to attack.

Also, Ehlissa: do you want to go after the nearest goblin or go to help Naelah.

Sure, E17 instead then.

Double Move to get to F5. shield and sword at the ready for next round. Hopefully kneeling over to unblock the wheels might draw an AoO next round.

"For Sandpoint!"

[ooc]And as brave (or foolish) as Slidell might be, even HE isn't crazy enough to throw his low-HP @$$ into the middle of FOUR goblins (and their resultant flanking bonuses), and expect his Mage Armour to save him! (Mage Armor & Shield, ...maybe.)

Raises hand Corran is that stupid... um... I mean impulsive.... or is it brave? ;-)

Corran apparently isn't very perceptive, as I only got a 15 even with a +7 modifier

For initiative, I got a 13 so that is marginally better than last time. I hope I do better when the dice are rolled once combat starts, lol

Corran offers to help (Heal check +2) if anyone else needs bandaging, although my healer's kit is at the inn, along with my shortbow.

Corran snickers under his breath at Ehlissa's rant. I guess she is alright.

"Do you see any more goblins? Where could we help best?"

Ehlissa & Corran: each of you needs to make a grapple check. The best result will be used as the DC for the goblin's attempted escape, which occurs on its turn. Then, on your turns, you can attempt to damage the goblin (taking a -4 attack penalty for being in the grapple) or one of you can attempt to pin the goblin and the other can break out of the grapple and attack the goblin (getting a +4 bonus for striking a pinned opponent).

Ouch, I rolled a 5 for the graple check. I hope Ehlissa does better, lol

On my turn (immediately after the goblin I believe) I'll punch the goblin. I hit a nine, so I don't believe I hit. Damage is a 6 if it does hit though

Ehlissa & Corran:

You lunge forward together, grab the goblin and hold him in place.

No need for opposed roll, he can't beat you. Next round you can attempt a pin & he can attempt to escape. Go ahead and post grapple checks if that is what you want to do.

Ehlissa, do we want to just grapple this goblin until the watch comes, or just pound him unconcious with subdual damage? Corran is fine with just slugging him ;-) One punch would probably be enough, with the +5 damage on my unarmed strike. (+3 STR, +2 Favored enemy)

When its my turn, I'll move up and help those grappling with an Aid Another action.

"Dragon's Tail Cut" - she thought it was a silly name but she didn't like to say- "But, Gramps," she asked, "What if someone gets you so, so angry that you just want to whallop them?"

Ehlissa turns to Corran, "Thanks" she says hoarsely.

lol

"Your welcome" Corran says somewhat unsteadily as he surveys the results of his swordstroke. First time I killed someone in battle. Its.... messy "Are you okay?"

Hmm, still waiting for Naelah's action. I'm hesitant to proceed w/o it because between Slidell's ray of frost, her produce flame and the wolf's attack, there is a good chance you can take down both goblins next to Corran and Malcolm before they act this round - which could be significant. Ehlissa's action is likely unaffected since she is attacking back to the east. Corran's action is affected only in as much as if he gets a flank his shield attack hits. But elimination of the two goblins likely changes his action from full-attack to move and attack depending on where the goblins coming from the east end up, which in turn depends on whether Naelah and Veren can eliminate one or both goblins.

I'm tempted to just resolve Naelah's action in the most straighforward manner by having her and Veren attack the two goblins. This is probably optimal, given Malcolm's condition.

Opinions?

I'm ok with that option. If neither target is in front of me for my intended actions, I'd change it to a move + longsword attack vs the goblins that Elhissa is fighting.

Corran shifts slightly to the south to support the injured swashbuckler (?I'm referring to Malcom) who has been wounded by a goblin slasher. Move 5' to M8, the square Malcom just vacated

Corran punches his shield out at the goblin on his left (N7) and makes a backhand cut with his longsword on the goblin directly in front of him. (M7)

"For Iomedae! Sandpoint!"

Longsword vs M7 hit AC 13 for 10 HP

Shield Bash vs N7 hit AC 5 for 6 HP

Corran got a 25 on the perception check. I forgot to add the +2 for favored enemy

Corran unslings his shield and readies it as he advances towards the nearest goblin still standing. (M9?) If I can't reach one with a move action, I'll ready my sword to strike the first one that enters my threatened squares

"To arms! Die Goblin scum!"

I think I missed, only got a 10. If not, the damage is 11

Location: K14 Corran and Ehlissa sit on a bail of hay in the back row, leaving the closer seats for the children, as they watch the festivities.

Turning around to watch the butterflies, Corran notices several things going on in the crowd, and overhears a bit of gossip.

Perception 19.

Gather Info 16

As the goblins appear, Corran jumps to his feet. "Ware! Goblins! To arms!"

Corran rushes towards the wagon, intent on not loosing the goblin in the crowd. Corran knows a fair bit about goblins, afterall, he expects to spend most of his adult life fighting either goblins or bandits. Knowledge: Goblins 26!

Initiative 9

I was waiting for Corran, but he must be busy.

Ehlissa Briez wrote:

She spies the old man and his entourage and is immediately intrigued; she grabs Corran's hand and makes to go over to see whats going on, "Come on!" She cries, for all the world like a little girl at the fair.

The odd procession comes to a sudden stop as you approach. Amidst jostling and bummping, the old man steps to greet you, his hand outstreached.

"Well met, good stranger, I am Ilsoari Gandethus: Headmaster of the Turandarok Academy. And these," children duck and scatter as he sweeps his hands about, "are my wards. Orphans, many of them, rescued off the street by the good people of Sandpoint; but just as many are sent to me by their parents to learn the arts and sciences. In fact, right now we are putting that study to good use - aren't we children? Each child has raised a brood of swallowtail butterflies for today's festival. Ah yes, Entomologie!"

Some of the children barely suppress giggles as they watch the effusive headmaster prattle on about the Academy and their coursework. Others have taken advantage of the momentary lapse in discipline to wander off and indulge in the multitude of sights, sounds, and smells in Church Square.

Sorry, I've been busy with my daughter as my wife just went back to work this week from maternity leave. I missed Ehlissa's post, and thought the two of us were "done" until the others came to the square for the festival to start.

Knowledge:Nature check = 13 Corran talks to the children about their butterflies, remembering not too long ago when he was just starting to learn about nature.

DM Question:

Possible Spoilers:

Corran and Ehlissa:

After eating her breakfast, Ameiko makes some final preparations and locks up the Rusty Dragon to head to Church Square. It is mid-morning and you still have about two hours before the festival starts if you want to explore further.

I'd say we just go to the square and get spots up front for the festival.

"Mish bredf- (gulp), I say, this bread is really scrummy, Corran. You better take it away from me!" says Ehlissa, and then her ears are drawn to the sound of an excitable mam gabbling away to a much calmer woman with unusual tattoes. You really do see all sorts out here! she thinks to herself, This Corran chap seems alright, I suppose, I wonder... oh no... oh why not?

The young noblewoman turns to her companion and asks, "This is going to sound sort of, well... silly I suppose, but... have you ever, I don't know, ever thought of just one day leaving everything behind? Going out to see the world?"

She then goes a shade of pink, "Oh no, I suppose not, you have your family tradition to uphold and whatnot. That's a big responsibility. Sorry; I know what that's like." she finishes quietly.

Sorry for the delay, I had to work today :-(

Corran finishs a bite of his own meal. "Yes... its a tradition generations old to serve in the military, first for Imperial Cheliax, then for Magnimar after the Godfall."

Corran looks around, then lowers his voice. "But I don't know if I want to spend the next twenty years chasing bandits and walking the walls. Its honorable work, and it needs to be done. Iomedae knows we could use more soldiers here in the hinterlands, our farmhold has been raided more than once by goblins or bandit scum. Not that we didn't see them off, but others aren't as well equipped or trained as our farmhold."

His eyes light up, and his voice becomes more animated "But I want to travel, and see places I've only read about. And have people read about my adventures, not just travel the same roads on patrol every week."

"Have you ever read the Pathfinder Chronicles?"

Everyone keep it up, this is great fun!

Yep, I agree. The writing is excellent and sets the tone very well. I can't wait to see what it would be like if/when we hit the Skinsaw Murders...

Sense Motive (1d20+1-5=10)

"Did you see that?" whispers Ehlissa to Corran, "Not bad news I hope..."

"I hope not" Corran whispers back. Ameiko is a bit of a role model for Corran, in that she bucked family tradition and expectations to become a succcessful adventurer. He too is contemplating that choice rather than joining the Magnimar military as expected.

I say, what a rude fellow! I give him my name, and then proceeds to ask me my business without giving me his in return! Ehlissa thinks to herself.

"I'm here on a private matter," Ehlissa says in a cooler manner than her earlier exuberence, trying to seem very grown-up Well, it's not really a lie she adds mentally, As if I'd tell this stranger about poor Daddy and everything...

Corran did give his name when he first spoke to her... unless you meant last name, which I still have to come-up with ;-)

"I'm sorry if my curiosity gave offense. It isn't often that we see nobles here in Sandpoint, outside the founding families of course. Even less so for those of us that live on the farms in the hinterland."

"Oh well, that must be exciting - you'll love Maginmar, I'm sure! There's so much to see and do, so many people..." she sighs and looks around the room, "But I like it here, it makes a nice change. Oh, I'm sorry," she says with an embarrased grin, "How rude of me! Ehlissa Briez; how d'you do?" She offers her hand to shake with a winning smile and easy confidence.

Would it be okay to add a small pendant of Iomedae's symbol to my equipment? I meant to do it before (it's a childhood keepsake of hers)

"Hello Ehlissa. So what brings a scion of the Briez to Sandpoint?"

Ehlissa has obviously not been paying attention to local gossip Knowledge-Local roll (1d20+2=3) and has been too concerned with talk of fighting, and riding Fleetfoot every day.

She turns to regard the young man who asked about the family, "Excuse me? How did you- Oh yes! The ring!" She looks at her signet ring with a chuckle, "Gosh, how observant of you! I wish I picked up on things like that; yes I've come all the way from Magnimar. It's a lovely little town here; very quaint. Are you from Magnimar?"

The only gear Ehlissa has is her sword. Her armour and what-not is stowed in her room

"No, but many of my family have served in the Magnimar military, going back generations to Chelaxian rule. Its a bit of a tradition, so my grandfather drilled us on the emblems of the noble houses that might be our officers, along with swordwork.

We have a farmhold a day to the southeast of Sandpoint, and I'm here representing the family at the festival."

JSL wrote:

And we're off: link

I've never done this before, so hopefully the intros are intro-y enough...

Just at first blush...this is awesome! Good job.

Yep, the intro looks good.

*I updated some fluff and personality stuff on Corran's profile.