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I look to Jacobus and back to the bandits, "While I would happily like to give you the money right now, Jack here is a trader; as he mentioned, and I am pretty sure he would want to arrange anything to do with the exchange of money with your boss first. You know how those with money can be." I take a step forwards, and continue slowly until I am within whispering distance of them. "I have been travelling with Jack for a while now, so I think I can say we are friends, so what if you took me instead of Edgar? That'd help us all out, he would be free from this situation, I will be more at ease about his safety, Jack can tell the girl that he saved her fathers life and you will likely get more money for me than Edgar. You can use me as a hostage to take him to speak with your boss and if he doesn't pay, you just make me bleed."

Seeing if I can trade places with Edgar, it doesn't matter if the group attacks with me in harms way. While I would like to settle this with money, there is nothing saying they won't just come back again even if we pay them.

"Where would we find this Dovan, so we can talk with him as well?"

I nod to the leader, "Must be hard, setting up a band with all these bandits about. How long does that insurance last and how much does he pay per month?"

Might need some help here guys, or I will end up with just paying them.

I nod to Jacobus and whisper, "I will do my best." I turn my attention to the bandits once again, "Who is the one in charge of this insurance, maybe if we spoke to them we could work something out in place of Edgar?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

"I can see why he would be ashamed, luckily for him though it is all but a ruse. This could be his lucky day ... if things go the way I hope."

"I understand, how much does Edgar owe for his taxes and what are the taxes for? Maybe we can help cover the cost? That should certainly help Jack too."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

+2 if they are considered hostile or unfriendly. If I fail, I get to retry once as well.

I speak up, trying to help the situation along a smoother path. "Really Jack?! You have to go and say such things when her father can hear, do you have no tact at all?!" I speak loud enough for the men to hear what is being said before addressing them, "My friend Jack; here, he really likes to spend time with Solania, and would very much like to become a close friend of hers. So how about you tell us what your business is with Edgar, and we may be able to help everyone involved."

I have tried not to lie here, so is this a Diplomacy check still?

I did move mine beside Jacobus earlier.

So I have a few options to help out now. I can do an untrained bluff with Jacobus, I can do a Diplomacy with Jacobus or I can do a mix of both and come in from a different position and make it seem like we are not together.

Thoughts please.

I look to Jacobus, my eyes begging for me to speak. But it is clear that I can see having only one person speaking gives us a little bit of an advantage, at least until they see that there is more than just one speaker.

I too remain mounted and follow Jacobus, beside Tove. I draw my sword and strap my shield to my forearm and wait for trouble.

I look to both of my companions, a look they have probably come to dread ... I want to talk to them.

Still here. Taking Solania home is my vote, if we get the share languages scroll before meeting with the Kobolds, that would help a lot.

As Rufus returns with his freshly caught food I give him a big fuss, so that he knows even finding this is good, but also glad he didn't get caught in one of Breeg 's traps that we failed to notice. I wake a little earlier than usual and spend some extra care on my appearance, trying to make yesterday seem like it never happened.

I can't remember the original plan, but I would like to try and take Solaina home soon. She has been very accomdating staying at Oleg's, but must be desperate to get home now.

Have fun!

I shake my head, "I Too, am extremely sorry for your loss." I think for a few minutes before asking another question, "So Bran wasn't born with the tail?" "Interesting."

Also ready to move on.

I carefully step between Tove and Torsten, I look at each of them briefly. "Friends, while you both make compelling points in this debate, I think we should discuss this in a calm manner. Tove is correct we hardly knew him and his allegiance could have been towards the Queen. However Torsten also makes a fair point, to go to that level of desecration some evidence must have been available." I look at them both again before looking at the hunter and speaking to him directly, "I would greatly appreciate it if you could share your evidence with us, so that this can be settled peacefully."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Trying to restore the peace and get the information. If it hasn't been 24 hours since I failed the request to have an audience with the Fey Queen, then subtract 2 from my total.

I think you have roleplayed it quite well, I am still trying to get my vain across. All I have thus far is less talkative and less care in appearance.

Sorry for my absense, someone crashed into our phone line. So we have been without a phone or internet for far too long.

I look to the huntsman, "What sort of cries and comments do her subjects make? Are they frightened of her, pleading for her help or using her name to scare you?" "I would like to get a feeling of this royal visitor, before she arrives. Maybe then I would be better suited to arrange for peace and an alliance of our people?"

I seem to be reverting to my old self a little bit more as the conversation goes on.

I nod in agreement, "We are also not very adept at sneaking, although Rufus is more so than I. We should be left in plain view as well, if any assistance is required in conversing with this 'Slayer' then I will aid in anyway I can." Unlike usual, I have haven't offered to take the role of diplomat.

I eat my food quietly; still upset over my failure the previous night, Rufus eats his food and prowls around to see if anyone will share their food before coming and trying to cheer me up. I stroke his head softly and nod at Tove's comment. My hair is tussled, my beard looks a little less neat and just in general you can see that my mind is not on my appearance ... for the first time that you have known me.

When I saddle up I make sure that my shield is strapped to my arm and my sword is within reach.

I look in wonder as the creature fades from view right before my eyes, the fact that my words have failed me in negotiating a meeting between the queen and our party is hitting me pretty hard. "Well ... that was ... interesting. Interesting and disappointing."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

I look at Baodan, "May we request an audience with your queen, so that we may try to forge an alliance between us and so that we do not threaten her land or people by mistake? Also would you happen to know where the Slayer resides, so that we may have an idea when and from where to expect him or her?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

I look around to my companions, "The Wolf Arrow ... isn't that what Bran called himself? Maybe doing this can help us solve the mystery of what killed him."

Theo Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Rufus Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

I am happy with your plan Kirsten, it seems logical. Do you have the Share Languages as a spell, or just the scroll that was ordered?

I look to Lanyssa speaking to her with a curiosity in my voice. "Do you know how to create anything that will help me dodge an aggressors attacks? I like to solve disputes with my words, but sometimes violence is the only answer they know."

Once at the temple I smile when I see the place again, and turn to Jhod, "I think it is safe to say that both Tove and myself would like to count ourselves amongst that congregation, at least when we are nearby and not fulfilling our duty to man and land."

Going for the Amulet of Natural Armour, I give an AC bonus to others, so upping my own a little never hurts.

Any idea when Paizo will fix their automatic signing out problem? It is preventing me from seeing what new posts I have.

I wake up refreshed in the morning and get about my usual routine before heading back inside the cottage. Hearing the conversation that is going on I offer my input, "Tove and I could take Johd to the temple, whilst you remain here to help Lanyssa with her eyes, if that is acceptable to you?"

I have no idea what I want, there are a few things that could be nice. A Handy Haversack, a Heavyload Belt, Scabbard of Vigor or an Amulet of Natural Armour +1. What is everyone thoughts?

I enter the cottage with everyone else and look around in wonder, noticing that there is little room though I speak up, "I am most grateful for the offer of hospitality,but I think it might be better for me to stay outside with Rufus. I have a tent I can erect and we can sleep in there, I don't like to be separated from him for too long and I can see there is little room in here for both of us." I try to see what Lanyssa and Torsten are doing but can't see anything, so head back outside and find a small spot to set up my tent.

Been having signing in issues, hopefully things will be back to normal now.

I hadnt even thought of that! In that case, we can use that instead of ordering the book and I will just put a rank in Linguistics when we level. Saves a lot of time and money.

I hold my hand out to grasp Gavins, if he accepts it, "Well I am extremely happy that you have found yourself a new home and I hope that you will consider me as your brother. You will be safe here, Kesten is happy with your work and you are surrounded by friends. Velsin here can help your transition, if you would be willing?" I look to Velsin in hopes of confirmation.

Definitely go to Lanyssa's and the temple once we have the book. I would like to search more of the land before going to the Kobolds, purely so I have a higher chance of being able to speak with them in Draconic. Ready to move out.

I shake my head at Gavins comment, "It takes great courage to admit when you consider yourself a coward. I hope that we will be able to help you live a better life, one where you can be proud of what you are doing and have the strength to discard the notion that you are a coward. Would you consider this ..." I wave my hand over the establishment and everyone within, "worth fighting for? Friends, a decent meal every night, a roof over your head and payment for work well done. If you have any concerns; or questions, please share them with me now and I shall get to work to remedy them."

For some reason it wouldn't let me post my dice roll in the post. Has anyone else experienced this?

Of all the luck, eh Torsten? The one with the highest bonus to Intelligence gets a 1. Fingers crossed for Raz then.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

"How is work going? I understand it can be quite hard and different from what you were used to. Is there anything that you would like me to try and resolve, or that you are unhappy with? Are you happy with your new life?" While I try to give both of them a shared amount of attention, Velsin does get end up getting more as he is answering the questions so freely.

Linguistics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

I look to both Kesten and Oleg, "You mind if I take these two off of their duties for a little while, just to have a drink and conversation?" If they agree then I shall follow them to a table where I shall take my food and my drink, as well as enough for Gavin and Velsin. I seem confused as to why Gavin is so silent, but try to get him to talk none the less. I eagerly listen to Velsins tales, before telling him about what we have found in our latest venture into the untamed lands.

What would the DC be?

Would having 2 tutors speed up the process?

If you are all sure this is something you are willing to allow me to do, then that would be great. We could do it in 2 different ways.

1 : Torsten teaches me as we journey and I learn it that way.
2 : I get a book, which means I could read it as Rufus walks with every one, although it would mean I am a bit distracted in the first round of combat as well during Perception checks.

Option 2 would allow me to learn it in the 20 days, I believe. Where as option one would be the 80 days. What do people think?

I don't think it's fair to take all the money for the new language, people will have things they will want to buy. Plus 20 days will be a challenge.

It says that cost for retraining ... but what if I am not retraining (replacing), but just learning it?

I nod to Kesten, "Well if he has taken up arms with that terror then he shall have to answer for his crimes against the innocent people of this land, as well as his desertion and theft. I shall do everything I can to bring him back alive, on my honour as a member of the Blue Rose."

As it seems that the course of action has been decided upon and no one has voiced any concern with my request to make an alliance with the Kobolds instead of eradicating them, I take my leave of Kesten and turn my attention to Gavin and Velsin. I grasp both of their hands and greet them warmly, inquiring about their days and how they are managing.

Would have been a good time to learn that extra language, but can't afford it. So when we start our diplomacy with the Kobolds I will just be having to Aid Another unless they speak Common.

Sorry for my absence, my access to the internet has been a bit sporadic the last couple of days.

I try to glance inside the pouch that Jacobus has been given, but he is holding it too high for me to see inside it. I nod excitedly when he mentions going back to see the Kobolds we met before. "I think we should try to return Solaina to her home first though, she has been very patient with us thus far."

I look to Ivo "It doesn't say on here that we have to slay the Kobold tribe, I would like to try and forge the alliance with them, if you are all willing to allow me." I listen carefully to Oleg's request and nod in silence so as to not bring attention to what is being said.

After Kesten speaks I turn to him, "Do you know where this Falgrim Sneeg might have gone? I will do my best to bring him back alive, that is what my order has trained me to do, after all." Rufus pads over to Lanyssa again and sits by her, although not close enough for Filtiarn to start growling again.

I follow Tove into the fort and head straight for Oleg and Svetlana, asking for their permission to allow Filtiarn into the trading post. If allowed I head over to to Lanyssa and sit beside near her, Solaina and Hadden. I help Jacobus recount the tale of how we met Tyg and Perlavash, how we found the lost temple of Erastil and how we came across Lanyssa's home.

Aid Another (DC : 10): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

So Jacobus gets an additional 4 to his performance roll, if he doesn't roll then it just makes it sound that much more spectacular. I figured I have the points in it but am hardly using it, so will have to try and start some more story telling when possible.

I sit between Tove and Rufus, eating my food in smaller nibbles, enjoying a group conversation and planning on how to return to Olegs safely. Rufus lays down and eats a hunk of meat, all the while staring at the large wolf. It doesn't look like he is angry, more in awe.

I am more than happy to get there late, as long as it won't inconvenience Oleg or Svetlana.

I smile at Tove and nod, "Of course we shall take them with us, they must be frightfully worried about Lanyssa. Also she did say that when she finds Naavi she may be able to restore her sight ... that would be something to behold."

Rufus stops in his tracks and slowly backs off, obviously sulking a little bit as he didn't get to play, revealing his still young age.

I also say head back Now, but I think we should try to go through hexes that have been fully explored, so as not to walk into danger with Naavi and Filtiarn. Unless Naavi is willing to fly above and keep an eye out for any dangers.

Rufus stands to attention and tries to make himself seem bigger than he actually is when he sees the large white wolf emerge from the corner. I quickly dismount so as to not impede his display and go to stand beside Tove, with weapon and shield both stowed away.

Rufus slowly walks towards the other wolf, but at any sign that it doesn't wish to play then he will back off, it is clear that he doesn't spend much time with others of his own kind and that Theo is used to letting him do his own thing when another wolf is involved.

Rufus Percpetion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Theo Percpetion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Rufus Percpetion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Theo Percpetion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

I look around the area as we walk up to the cottage, trying to work out if the neglect fits in time with the amount of time that Lanyssa has been away. Whilst Rufus is walking along he suddenly stops by some marks in the floor and begins sniffing around. Due to this sudden behaviour I suddenly look around too, my eyes landing on a large bird briefly, before I refocus on it again. "Rufus seems to have found some tracks on the floor and I can see a big bird watching us, in that tree over there. If what Tyg and Perlavash said is true, I think we can assume that this is Lanyssa's house and the tracks belong to the wolf. How should we proceed?"

Damned auto correct, I nodded to Jacobus in my last in game post.

Not being able to see the cottage until the others point it out, I nod to Having a. "Let us hope that this is Lanyssa's house and if it is, we shall have to keep an eye out for the wolf and eagle." I make sure to stay beside Tove as we travel; still riding Rufus, feeling safer beside her. As we talk I ask her questions about Erastils teaching which have baffled me but too afraid to ask any elders.

I wake early and scoop some water from the pool outside, give Erastil a quick prayer before drinking some and then splashing my face to wake me up properly. I then get to grooming myself as per usual. Once finished I join Tove for her morning prayers and then pack the camp away.

After eating I refill my canteen with water from the pool and mount Rufus, ready to begin our new day. I seem to be very happy and jolly, having spent the night here.

I believe we all said that we would head Northeast to find Lanyssa's home, before returning to Oleg's and passing on the good news.

Once my camp is set up, I go around and help everyone set up there sleeping areas, as usual, while Rufus propels around the area looking for some game.

Rufus Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

But the surrounding area has been good of game and life for so long that nothing is found. He comes back to the group sulking about his lack of food, before laying inside my tent.

I help get the fire Going, reciting several verses of Erastils holy book.

Perform (Oratory): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22