Heather of Korvosa II's page

Hether had smiled ruefully when Maggie made the comment about her shoes and had swiftly kicked them off...fortunately she found Maggies shoes fitted her with just a tiny bit of mending needed to change the fit.She handeed the girl her own shoes with an admonition not to break the heels and headed after the others wondering where Kel had gotten to.."

Arriving at the tenement she had watched as the rest of her companions had converesed..

"Istas,,this isn't Trinia's front door..its a communal block..which means we will have to waken some other luckless soul and cause more noise than we need to...which in turn will alert our quarry...I cannot accept that Trinia did this foul deed though I will accept that the king was poisioned..and then you have to ask yourself..who stood to gain the most from his demise?"

Heathers jaw sets firmly.She had never liked Ileosa..from the first moment the Chelaxian girl had appeared in Korvosa it was obvious she was an arrogant golddigger and the Kings infatuation had struck her as strange to the point of absurdity..now more than ever she is convinced that Ileosa is a plant by the B$!+% Queen of Cheliax..a plant designed to subjugate her city to the House of Thrune

Poor Heather right for all the wrong reasons

thom

Heather nods.."I too have had a vision...of great events..disasters facing us ..the city..I will not speak more of it here in this place"

She turns to Janetha..."Istas does not mention the other roads that drink can lead you too...it weakens the will and makes you more likely to fall for the blandishments of those who would seek to take advantage of you...and that can lead to consequences you wouldnt want to contemplate"

If Janetha insists..she'll use prestidigitation to remove the alchol from the drink before the girl can drink.

Attempting to keep a calm demeanour despite the discomfort of having 6 pounds of dragon hanging on her belt Heather issues from the cabin heading for the gangplank.

Bluff to keep calm appearance1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Heather continues to act the coquette for the King of Spiders

Bluff 1d20+10=23

"Quick " whispers Heather to Kel as Barvasi disappears down below."We won't have long before he's back..open the door to Majenkos cage will you"

her thoughts fly out to the dragon..

"Do not leave the cage till we are leaving ourselves..we can catch him by surprise.and if you want your freedom don't crow about it"

bump

Thankfully for Ali all the dogs are quite dead remember coming into contact with them can give you the mange

with little difficulty you climb down into the courtyard...still no sounds to indicate that anyone is even aware of your presence.

there's another bang on the door of C18

Heather looks at Kel her eyes telling him she has failed..she studies the other man..his demeanour is not one of a friend of Barvasi's

She drinks the wine her lip curling at the poor quality of the first .

"The first I wouldn't feed to my dog Devargo...the third is passable but only just..the second isnt bad but..that tarry taste isnt to everyones pallete...you wouldn't have anything with more...bite to it would you?"

just as an aside..the laws of Korvosa make slavery illegal..but how are they worded..is it just humans or do the words sentient being appear in the statute..it's a DM shout

When the (copy)cat is out of the bag, you can't get it back in, not with all the king's horses.

*demonstrates his Proverb Cleave feat*

The Gold Goblin wrote:

Meh? Whats you gots against goblins?!

Attack dogs and war horses.

Shoanti Jim wrote:

Battlepriest of Gorum

As opposed to what? Gardening priests of Gorum?

GORUMITE VIOLENT GARDENING!!!!

Gorumite flower arranging????

Well going by the save he made Barvasi can't have a very high wisdom...dammit so close

Oh bugger..tempted to try again but..ah what the hell Stilgar block the door..Jeorik get the cage open

the real problem is off course that Charm person has a verbal and a somantic component..which for a spell you really want to catch people off guard with is not the easiest thing to write..so it took some thought on how to make this post

Heather smiles as Barvasi greets her and holds out her hand..

"Mr Barvasi how nice to see you again"

IC still down..which seems to be it's default setting nowadayshome rolled dice Bluff 1d20+10=25

She lets him kiss her outstretched hand..whilst inwardly shivering..meanwhile the fingers of her other hand concealed in the voluminous folds of her gown are working through the gestures of a charm person spell.

"I was just saying to Keliwyn on the way here..that it serves to have powerful friends..and I do want you to be my friend Devargo..I can call you that can't I?"

She smiles broadly as the spell is triggered by her words.(DC15)

If he saves and doesn't notice the spell going off..Heather is going to have to steel herself and seduce him..uuurrgh

Heather smiles sweetly at the guards as she comes aboard.

"I do hope Mr Barvasi isn't too busy today.."

I'm all for that..if we can get through with a nion violent solution I'll be most pleased..however Murphy awaits us as we all know

"Exactly what I was thinking..otherwise I'd have to seduce Barvasi and I really do not want to do that"

Heather will also arrange for a fine confectionary dessert to be delivered to Darthens place.

For the Dinner..Heather will be wearing a very finely made dress of crushed velvet..Deep plum colour set off with matching shoes and a gold patterned belt of black leather

"Don't need that much gold to get one of the guards to cooperate with us."

"You don't need any gold at all if we can get Barvasi alone..one spell and he would be happy to give me Majenko...or I could ensure the cooperation of at least some of his men.

"Yes my love" she replies to Kel..."and someday the Chels will learn the error of their ways but it will be up to their own people to set that right"

"You have a point Stilgar..the Free Majenko Fund it is"

Heather and Istas continue to patrol together the sorceress quizzing her new found friend on Phrasmas teachings and on the ways of the Shoanti..she also takes note of some of Istas more agressive qualities and tries to apply them to her own particular style.

which explains the boost in Heathers intimidate skill

Strangely the mind contact with Majenko seems to have opened conduits of magic hitherto closed to her..she accepts these new powers gratefully.

3rd level HP 1d6+1=7

woot..18 HP at lvl 3 for once IC loves me

Heather is happy to continue serving her home city..and to get the gold from Kel which goes straight into her.."Buy Majenko Fund"

Heather updated...not many changes except her bloodline shock bolt no longer is at will and she lost the shortbow proficiency..but I gave her a light X-bow instead(same chance to hit more damage and it's a simple weapon).

Took PB shot for my 3rd level feat...as it applies to ranged touches it was a no brainer..likewise the choice of shocking grasp for my new 1st level spell...I gain the electrical version of Burning hands from my bloodline and also resist electricity 10

Did we get any money out of the Barvasi incident...worried that we might be falling behind the curve again.

Maybe this little jaunt will pay enough to let us aqquire him ...and believe me I was close to either offering myself to Devargo(for a limited period)or just starting the free for all...

looks like I'm going to have to raise 3000gp then

Heather sends a thought to Majenko "I promise I will get you out of here whatever it takes"

THOM

Great comedy moment guys..but I don't think the comedy is going to last much longer

Thom

I wish I had silent spell if I had a charm person would be heading in our hosts direction..as it is I'm loath to start a fight here..but then again I'm not happy about leaving the dragon in the hands of this monster

Heather looks from Kel to Barvasi and back her mind racing...

It's funny..I would say Heather is the character I enjoy playing most in any of my pbp's and she wasn't even mine to begin with.

Heather grimaces at the turn of events her hands slipping into her long wide sleeves grasping the wands she has strapped to each forearm.

She moves to the foot of the dias...silently cursing Kel for his temper all her good work it seems undone.

sense Motive 1d20+5=25

Come now we are all friends here..please call off your pets..what does it serve to harm that poor creature......I think I can raise the money but I need time to gather it you'll understand we don't carry that sort of cash on the streets

diplomacy 1d20+5=22

However I will not pay for damaged goods...your choice

Bluff 1d20+9=21

Well you'll notice Jeorik and Heather paying a lot more attention to the dragon than they are to the fight

As the Gnome crumples amidst howls of derision from his fellows(no doubt)Heather whispers to Jeorik.."I have an idea"

She turns to Keliwyn.."Darling this dragon is so cute..do you think you could win him for me?"

"Mister Barvasi..why don't we make this cute little dragon the wager for Kel's fight..."

"Of course I will..now how do you suggest we get you out of here past all these guards...and an irate Spider King...I'm open to any suggestions after all you've had a lot longer to observe them than we have"

Oh...a pseudodragon for a familiar would be so good..unfortunately I can't have one till 7th level

Somewhat relieved at Barvasi's loss of interest Heather turns her attention to the Pseudodragon a number of thoughts springing to her mind..the main one being that the creature should be better cared for..it's scales are lack lustre showing a definite deficiency in it's diet.

"Probably lack of imp meat" she thinks knowing of the continual battles between the two creatures

Bluff 1d20+5=20

As Istas moves to the table and Kel voices his disquiet Heather pipes up with a helpful comment.

"Oh sweetie..let Istas do it, after all she hasn't killed anyone in(pause)oh it must be hours and you know how she gets when her fun is spoiled"

Her reaction a few seconds later to Kel's look is to raise an eyebrow questionly

Heather keeps up her bored dilletante act...

perception 1d20+3=21

"A game..now what sort of a game would that be...please forgive Keliwyn sometimes he lets business get in the way of....pleasure. Are we talking cards..or something more..physical"

"And anything that reduces Chellish influence in Korvosa..is good for the city..not to mention your business..who knows we might even see the back of the Hellknights..or at least a reduction in their numbers"

Heather lays her hand gently on Barvasi's arm and turns her most dazzling smile on him

Diplomacy...1d20+5=24 (incredible)

"As for the gnome..as Keliwyn says..he isn't a problem for us anymore.. I do hope he won't be one for you..."

Heather bestows a beaming smile on the 'King of Spiders'

"Oh my..how rude off me..I am Lady Heather Whiteraven..and this is my associate Keliwyn.I'm not sure we want to be discussing the sensitive matter we are here on in front of our respective minions..suffice to say we are here with an offer of some worth one which could help determine the future of the entire city"

diplomacy 1d20+5=25

why do I never get rolls like that in combat

perception 1d20+5=23

Heather's eyes drift over the assembled party and spots a face she remembers only too well...her lip curls as she regards the gnome.

"Well Well..look what the spider's have dragged in from the gutter..I do hope you haven't placed any trust in this..person Mr Barvasi,he isn't very reliable at all.He has a tendency, you see,to...crumble under pressure"

Heathers eyes light up when she sees the caged dragon.She notes it's condition and her brow furrows.

"Do calm down Stilgar..." Heather turns to the guard.."Please don't get him angry..you wouldn't like him when he's angry...now..how much is it going to cost us to get into see Mr Barvasi my friend..that is what this is all about... isnt it"

Heathers eyes take in the sights of the notorious establishments..

"Well it seems every vice is catered for..and you get a place to sleep it off too" she remarks..."business seems to be be booming"

"And.." she comments as the man takes his impromptu plunge.."it looks as if they don't brook any complaints.."

Heather keeps her arm linked with Kel's..showing that they are no threat to the guards..she waits for him to answer

"You could say that there is noo such thing as bad weather..only different kinds off good weather..but then I would have to charm you to never speak again" Heather comments jokingly to Jeorik.

When Istas speaks she nods.."Aye and no one will mistake you for his doxy either..me on the other hand..." She winks at the Elf and smiles

Heather wakens and looks out on the grey wet day..she dresses accordingly...A fine wollen dress in grey and a blue cloak lined with soft goatskin with a large hood..Slipping on stout boots she leaves home and makes her way to the bridge.

"Good Morning all..a truely lovely dy isn't it"

looks up guide to Korvosa.

"I suggest we just cross by the main bridge on Mainshore Boulevard.. it's the easiest way across and not too far from Eels End"

Although she has been working closely with Istas and has come to admire the priestess Heather still finds her absolute conviction in Phrasmaa sometimnes chillingly scary.

"I don't think we need to go prepared to kill Istas..your lady surely does not condone wanton slaughter..thats the province of Rovagog and Urgotha is it not

The entry of the massively built half orc doesn't seem to faze Heather too much..she merely raises an eyebrow at the fact that the refined elf and such a brutal warrior should be friends.

She reaches out and touches Kel's hand gently

"It appears you move in circles we never suspected love. Welcome Stilgar..I'm sure you will be a most..interesting addition to our little band"

Heather listens to Keliwyns plan with growing interest.

"So that's why Inigo isn't here tonight..tell me my love how did you manage to divert him away from this gathering.As to breaking the power of the Cheliaxans in Korvosa...well half my blood is theirs but I do not hold with their ideals..anything that would see the Hellknights and the Clergy of Asmodeus decline in power is good for Korvosa..and what is good for Korvosa is good for Varisia"

She takes a long sip of the prime vintage

"Barvasi?!!"

Heather nearly chokes on her wine..even in her circles the crimelord's name circulates widely

"If you're going into that thieves den we'll need more muscle than Jeorik can provide Kel..yes I'm going with you..I always had a hankering to see what Eels End was really like, you hear so many stories you know..but what we really need is someone who will make them think twice about interfering with us?"

Heather nods sadly...."Lamm was an evil cancer on this city which had to be cut out.. It is a sad business to lose a companion that way."

She sips her wine slowly..dressed in her best a deep maroon low cut dress verging on purple but not quite creeping into the area where sumptuary law might find her at fault

"As for the Gray Maidens...my sister it seems is trying to form her own private army..oh yes I know the edict is in the Queens name but I sense Sabina behind this she always was a power hungry.." She breaks off before her tounge runs away on her

"Pah..the council...a useless talking shop that debates endlessy about matters they neither know nor care about.What reason have they given for summoning the seneschal

Heather is concerned with the turn of events..the queen ..or more likely Sabrina is being high handed ordering people to transfer..she wonders openly about how many of the guard and the company have resigned over it. This is not good for the city and the queen having a private group of enforcers makes it sound like a tyranny is ruling Korvosa.

She expresses her relief at not being a formal member of the guard but is still wary knowing that enforced conscription would be the next step if the Grey Maidens don't gain enough recruits