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Fizz continues keeping his distance from the Oozes and sustains cursed spell, continuing to freeze the Ooze as he does so. Fizz also continues to sustain his dancing lights, providing plenty of clear light in the cave.
"Nice fireball! that was awesome!"
Midway through casting his spell, he stumbles back as the formless shapes lurch out of the water, "This is so much worse than I thought it'd be!" Calling upon the power of the Cosmos, his eyes turning solid black and filled with a starry light as his clothes and hair begin rising, as if ever so slightly being pulled to the sky, he almost looks like he is hanging from the ceiling, about to drop up and float away. The Ooze closest to Mikhail and myself freezes up as I attempt to open it up to the chilling Vacuum of Space.
He then takes a couple steps back, staying within 30 feet of the formless shape he has targeted.
Fizz moves up behind Mikhail, whispering "I dont like the look of that water, I'm gonna light it up, I'd hate for something to catch us unaware. He then casts Dancing Light over the pool, creating 4 small orbs of light that resemble the Full Moon. Floating, eerily over the water.
Failing to squeeze his way by the bars, Fizz looks to the others, "Probably just gonna have to break 'em, makes for a faster get away if we have to leave this way at least,"
Fizz attempts to squeeze through the bars, sucking in his big halfling belly.
Looking about at the others, "Well, looks like this is the entrance, maybe I could squeeze through the bars and see if there is a lever or something to open it from the inside?" Fizz walks up the to bars, seeing if there is any way to squeeze through them or if he can see a lever on the other side.
Nodding with Mikhail, "Sounds good enough to me, seems like if we are going to get anything done here, this Baron has to go. Falls in line enough with why we came,"
Looking around at the others, beginning to pick up what the Madame is putting down, "Is there someone that would be a suitable replacement should the baron stand down, one way or another? Any locals that know enough about the surrounding area and its people that would be able to stand in for the baron in the short term?"
hey I'm going up north for two weeks. Should be back on the 25th. Should have alright cell service most days. If I'm moving slow ~ more than a day of waiting for me, please bot me.
entering back into the parlor some time later, "Pardon the intrusion madam, I found some friends in town. I hope its okay I brought them back here, seems there is little elsewhere safe," Fizz regaled the rest of the group, catching them up on what they had already learned about the Fort and how the Baron is holed up inside fortress, afraid to leave.
On vacation to Alaska for a couple weeks. Bot me as needed! Ahh welcome to my neck of the woods, enjoy it. It’s a really great time of the year. Be prepared, 70 degree temps may not look hot on paper but it’s closer to feeling like 90.
good luck have fun at Gencon and congrats on the new baby!
Hearing this news, sets Fizz back, he hadn't initially believed the claims of numerian barbarians terrorizing a small town like this, "I apologize madam, I think I need to get some air. Desna guide my feet, I think better when I'm walking around. I'd also like to take a look at how the town is faring,"
Fizz, realizing he has maybe let on a little more than he intended with his line of questioning, unsure whether this Madame can truly be trusted, "Has anyone seen these Tiger Lord's? Do they make regular visits to the city or. . ." pausing looking at the others with him, before continuing "perhaps are they just a convenient reason for Pitaxian soldier's to occupy this fine Fort in the name of protection?"
Nodding along with her story, sipping on some water, "Sounds like this Baron is really stuck between a rock and a hard place, the city too I guess. I doubt most of the regular folk care who controls what as long as there is relative peace, yeah?" Nibbling on some food before continuing, "I'm sure a fair amount of the town guard visits your establishment, how many guards can it reasonably take to protect this city?"
Yeah I'll be honest was starting to get worried about you! Glad to hear you are doing better :)
Looking at the others, shrugging before joining the Madame in a private room, "Myself, well I'm a Desnan from Varisia, always wandering around, visiting far flung towns and offering my services as needed to protect those in need of protecting. Seems like there was quite a commotion earlier, are you guys attacked by bandits often?"
Nodding along, "Of course Madam, I wasn't sure if you provided over night services, do you know of a good inn we can stay at for the night when we're done here," Looking around at the other patrons, trying to see if their presence is being noticed or watched. "How much would a bath and some food be, Madam . . .?"
Fizz walks in, taking in his surrounding, noticing the men and women in their various roles, before looking the dark haired women's clasp.
"Ah yes, thank you, we are a couple of dusty travelers, just coming in from a long's day journey. We were hoping we could get maybe a private room, some food, drink and maybe a bath, madam?"
Looking to Evindyl and Piotr, then looking to the Brothel in front of us, wincing, "Well, its as good a place as any, a regular tavern would probably be better, I'd rather try to figure out an idea of how we're gonna resolve this mess without someone overhearing,"
Fizz grabs Piotr and Evindyl's hands, dragging them into the city, "Lets go, we might be able to help still if we can make it over there in time,"
Fizz sees Evindyl pay, eyes going wide, "That should be enough for all us, sir, now please let us all in before we are attacked!" He attempts to dart past the guard and into the Fort.
Fizz stops and looks at the guard that stopped Evindyl, thinking to himself, This is situation is turning to mud fast. He jumps in to distract the guard, "Let us in the city fast, before we get caught up in the attack too, I'm not trying to die out here sir!"
Stumbling over his words, he quickly reasserts himself continuing "We don't know how many more are coming, could be a whole army barreling down to attack the Fort, are you gonna let us all die questioning us one by one!"
my bad, I’ll post soon. For some reason I was waiting for my turn in the initiative before posting but I’m not in the initiative lol. Just a brain fart on my part.
Yeah, I regret the way we got split up, Fizz isn't really a guy that wants to charge head first into battle, so given the opportunity to try something else, he went for it. In hindsight, it would have been wiser to stick to one plan and go all in
If Fizz found himself alone, as the sneak in party, I have no problem making every effort to join the combatant party to lend aid.
Fizz attempts to blend in amongst the taller folks, trying to say as little as possible if asked anything.
Fizz follows Piotr, ready for anything, knowing that stealth will only go so far as long as the guards don't look at them. "Aye, let's try and slip in unnoticed while our companions distract the guards. With Luck, we can make it all the way to the Fortress, unnoticed"
Easily Dismissed: You are practiced at blending into the background of the streets and halls of larger folk to ensure that you are overlooked. When you are in a crowd or well trafficked urban area, you can attempt to Hide and Sneak, even when observed. On a success, you aren’t hidden or undetected, but other creatures simply don’t take particular notice of you, even though they can see you. You can’t use this ability on observers who have already seen you perform obtrusive or notable actions. If you perform any action other than to Hide or Sneak or otherwise take particularly salient actions (GM’s discretion), observers notice you right away.
Hey y'all, my posting is going to be a little spotty for about 8-12 days. Work has me going somewhere without good service, so I'm not sure what will be available for me. I'll still do my best to frequently. Apologies for this friends, shouldn't hopefully be too noticeable but I wanted to say something just in case.
Looking around at the horses and counting the people, "You can leave me out, I can try pass as a kiddo naturally, if you wanna save a use for another animal,"
Pounding his fist into his hand, "Seems dangerous to risk yourself like that, sir. I could also reasonably go in under the guise of a traveler of Desna, I'm basically unknown around these parts. Not too bad at talking my way out of danger,"
Nodding with Mikhail, "Sounds like the best plan, bloodshed can't be ruled out at this point but, I'd prefer to avoid unnecessary fights. I doubt these guards or soldiers are doing anything other than working to feed their families,"
Nodding, "I guess that's fair, sometimes I only think I'm stealthy because I'm small, big folks don't notice us down here sometimes," Gazing at the distant fort as well, "I guess we enter under diplomatic reasons and hope they don't just take us prisoner. Though I'm sure we could escape, you guys all look so big and strong, each of you can take 100 soldiers!"
Fizz awakens early, only to find Alister already awake, "G'morning My lord, give me some time and I'll whip us up some breakfast," Reaching into his Halfling Haversack, he pulls out some perfectly clean cooking utensils and prepares a small breakfast using some local vegetables he foraged from nearby during search for this nook. Once on the road itself, he keeps a sharp eye out, "Should we just be heading into the front gates? Mayhaps we can sneak in or come in under cover, I worry the guards might be expecting someone of your description, My Lords,"
Riding along with Mikhail, piping up after him, "I'm not sure how good of scouting you guys are, but with the bridge being out, seems like they were expecting some sort of response from you all. Camping out a short distance from the Fort might be wise, given some time I might be able to find somewhere nearby to hide and camp in," If I can use Survival or Nature to look for a place to hide a small camp, here's the roll:
Fizz casts fly on Evindyl, then clambers onto Mikhail's horse and casts Fly both on Mikhail and his Horse, then tries to calm the terrified beast as it slowly floats off the ground, "Mikhail, guide the creature by its reins as we fly across, I'll try and keep it calm," Patting the horse on the neck gently, speaking calming toward,"Shh, there there, just follow Mikhail,"
Pulling some maps out to help survey the area as he consults internally with what he knows, Fizz pipes up, "I think we might be flying across, the nearest bridge is some 40 miles in Brevoy, and there is any better area to cross the river than right here, we go south its all Swamp, and north the river only picks up," Kicking some rocks around as he thinks. "I'm pretty light, so someone could carry me across, which saves me casting fly on myself. Realistically, I can get myself, Mikhail, his horse and Evindyl across, if Piotyr, Alister and Aristu can get themselves, Esteban, his horse Avalanche across we are good," Rubbing his palms together, he starts walking up to the edge of the bridge, prepared to cast Fly on Mikhail, his Horse and Evindyl.
Fizz looks around the area, trying to gauge if there are any natural fords nearby that we could use to cross naturally.
"We could fly, I can cast it a couple of times, which would help, I just don't know if we could get all the horses across too. I think we might be able to cross naturally, fording the waters if you all don't mind getting wet,"
Looking at the bridge before them, "I had looked at some maps before coming into your country, m'lord, I believe this Bridge is what separates your land from Drelev, is that right?" Straining to see the center, "And it looks like they've dismantled the bridge to stop our crossing!"
Fizz agrees, head swimming from a bit too much Ale the night before, "Sounds like we need to confront whoe'er is in charge in Drelev before we can do anything to help the new Queen." He settles his pack and prepares himself for the rest of the journey.
Looking around for the innkeeper, who seems to have disapeared, loudly calling out "Innkeep! Innkeep! A round of ales for our dusty throats please!" More quietly, nodding to Aristu, "Ahhh apologies, the finery of politics is lost on me, I'm just a simple traveler, Desna guide my feet, she always takes me where she needs me. For now that appears to be here, with you all."
Nodding with Mikhail's assumption, "I thought the same from reading it as well, Mikhail. I'm not sure what your relationship is to this Lady Jamandi, Alister, but to me it sounds like she is manipulating you into this war. Maybe remain neutral and send envoys to both parties and suggest something other than war?"
Saddened by the contents of the letter, frowning before handing it off "Hopefully, if you do declare your support, it might be enough to to scare the Surtovan's off from waging Civil War with this Almandi friend of yours. I doubt they'd want to wage a civil war when their enemy has the support of an ally nation,"
Overjoyed to see an Inn, Fizz hops down off of Mikhail's horse, patting the beast on the rump. Happy to be offered drinks by the gracious but stammering innkeeper, "Ah a drink would be nice, sir! The throat sure does get parched after a long ride," Fizz goes about casting Prestidigitation to clean himself off from the riding dust, and any of his belongings that might be dirty. Pulling his Staff of Healing out of his Haversack, he twirls it before thumping it into the floor, resting it beside him, "How're you fine folk doing? Everyone healthy any ailments bothering some of the locals? If you know of anyone sick, send 'em our way, we can probably provide some healing if anyone needs any. Granted we have the time"
Looking to the others, cheerfully, "Looks like we have a journey ahead of us, if we are trying to move quickly, I might have to ride along with someone on a horse. I'm not much of a horse rider but, I have ways of reducing my weight considerably, so you won't even notice me if I ride along with someone!" |
