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Not having any of the necessary skills for this endeavor Variel offers to go shopping for the group. I am short some gold here but was wondering if we should pool some resources together and get a wand of healing. If we need to take out these red cloaks you never know when some extra healing will be needed. Variel will gather the pearls they got from the stables to get them appraised and sell them for the group to see how much they are worth before looking for a wand of healing.
Variel tries to recall the thugs last night if they were wearing red cloaks or not… Int This sounds a lot like the problem I ran into last night. Not sure if it was a coincidence or not but we need to stop these thugs and keep getting the city to support us. We can only do so much without the Will of the people. And Litsy we would be much different than these Jills as we are helping people not mugging them. I seem to recall a group in Westcrown that was the same way. Bastards of Erebus they were called until a group finally ended their threat. The city supported that group and why wouldn’t Kintargo then support us? How do we go about locating them? Roaming neighborhoods looking for red cloaks? Invisible reconnaissance from the skies? Litsy, you seem to know people, any contacts you can make?
Litsy grits her teeth through Variel's flexing. "Go and pet a manticore then." I would but thought that you would find it interesting and want to go with. Why the hostility this morning…I mean more so than usual? "Yes, whaddaya think? We wouldn't leave her behind. Anyway, where were you?!" I didn’t know if she needed healing or if you were able to safely inside without people noticing. I was just being thorough. As for myself…after the incident yesterday I was too far away from you all so went down an alleyway to flee the scene. I came across a few thugs attacking a street vendor and helped him. I then spent the night at home and you know the rest. Perplexed Variel asks Beorn, Why go back to the salt mines? I thought we did everything we needed to there? Did I miss something or did we uncover additional information that warrants us going back? Merelda I would be happy to have you join Litsy and I to visit the road show tomorrow! I think it would make for a fun day and a way for us to de stress.
At about this time Variel enters the bakery (he was gathering some info in the morning whilst you all were gallivanting around in a carriage), Morning everyone! I tell you I had one of the best night sleeps I have had in a long time. Woke up refreshed and decided to walk around this morning a bit. Did you know that there is a traveling show arriving tomorrow that is supposed to have a pet hydra and a pet manticore? That is what Ernest was saying 4 blocks from here. Variel keeps the small talk up as he looks around the bakery looking to see if there is anyone else there. It wouldn't do to have more snoops around coming to ask questions. Finding the place empty, assuming so based on prior conversation, Variel asks quietly, Is the Sister recovered and safe below?
The chirping birds outside woke Variel with the realization that he could likely communicate with the group and inform them of how he fared. Pulling free his magical raven he activates it to send a message to Tiny. At home, safe. Will be at bakery later to meet up if need be. Stay safe. Variel then works on his morning ablutions before heading out to the city and seeing what the news was after yesterday's activities. Gather Info Variel was oblivious to the talk int he town so after lunch made his way to Laria's bakery to catch up on what was going on.
Variel fishes out a few silver coins from his pouch and gives them to Devorik. No arguments...if need be you can consider it a loan or money towards future purchases. I just want to make sure that you can stay on your feet and keep going. Hopefully change is coming this way. If you hear anything noteworthy while you are selling your goods you come find me. With Devorik taken care of Variel slips through the city on the way home to a nice warm house and a soft bed. I wonder how the others are doing? he thinks to himself comfortable in what they accomplished this night.
Take care Tark and wish you the best! GM RePete...do you want to assume that Variel is in the country as well or did he make it to his house for the night after the encounter in the streets with the thugs? I am good with Variel being in the front for normal marching and moving. With scouting formation I am thinking Litsy in the front and Variel second as support? If Beorn wants second that is fine with me as well.
Not wanting to risk being drawn into an ambush Variel stops at Devorik and lets the thugs flee. Offering a hand to the injured man Variel gives him time and space if he needs it before getting to his feet. I am sorry for not being here sooner. Too many thugs in this town are acting too freely without anyone trying to rein them in. Variel stares down the street the way the thugs fled for a few seconds before coming back to the present. What can I do for you? How much did those thugs get away with?
Variel was about to congratulate himself on moving away from the fight and blending into the hustle and bustle of city life. He even was about to start whistling until he saw Devorik the meat pie vendor being ruffed up by some tieflings. Cursing his luck that he was alone with just his sap Variel still felt compelled to help Devorik out. Cast shield as he draws his sap and imbues it. Hey! Get away from him you hooligans.
Variel hurries his way away from the area but as soon as he rounds the corner out of sight he casts prestidigitation on himself to clean his cloak and equipment before nonchalantly walking the rest of the way. He will even pause to buy some food from a local merchant and eat that as he moves on trying to give an air of nothing is amiss.
Variel finishes his spell as the guard nearest to him feels overcome with a drowsiness he can’t resist (hopefully). Will save dc 14 Should the guard fall asleep Variel will move over and kick Beorn awake as he calls out to the sister to escape this way. If not then Variel will attack the guard with his sap while still calling out to sister to escape! attack if necessary: imbued sap power attack agent of Thrune for
Variel jumps forward as both Beorn and one of the guards slump to the ground. Calling upon his magics Variel targets the last of the guards with a color spray hopefully knocking him out of the fight. Will save DC 14 or 2 HD or less: The creature is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 1d4 rounds, and then stunned for 1 round. (Only living creatures are knocked unconscious.)
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Variel stopped paying attention to the guards as Beorn started his performance. Clearly the man was either a genius or more insane than Pollux. At the moment Variel wasn't sure which one. He then realized that he was the closest party member to Beorn and had the best view of the 'show'. Turning away quickly and averting his eyes he misses the guards approaching. Needing to get closer for his color spray spell Variel walks closer to the performer. He has one hand raised blocking his eyes from the sight (and covering his face and features at the same time) the other is holding out a cloak towards Beorn. By the gods, man, cover yourself up. Is there no decency left in the world?
Variel keeps well back from the pond as to not draw attention to himself. If needs be he lets Litsy move ahead as she is much quieter and sneakier than he. Yet even from the distance he can spot the Sister, guards and dogs. It seemed easy enough with the dogs chained that take out the 4 guards and slip away on the edge of the pond. He was tempted to try it right now in fact after seeing the Sister struggle to get food. Lets go get the others and report to them what we found. The sooner we get back the better.
Variel taps Litsy lightly on the top of her head as he lets out a small chuckle. Don't worry, I will not be distracted from our current goal in rescuing our sister. But it is good to establish boundaries and communicate each other's thoughts and feelings. Pollux and I have come to a better understanding of who each other is and that will only help us in the long run. Turning to Merelda he softly admonishers her and Litsy at the same time before ending his thoughts on the matter and moving out to help the Sister. While I do appreciate hearing people's thoughts and opinions let us not lose the fact that we are all 1 team and need to work together. Insults and squabbles like calling Pollux 'it' or 'nutter' or speaking as if he isn't here does not help the situation. Disagreements are expected but we still need to respect each other.
Variel’s face drops as Pollux states he has no family. I…I am sorry Pollux. I know what it means to lose family and luh, loved ones. I did not mean to bring up bad or painful memories. Variel looks like he is about to say more, or at least wants to, but is too caught up in his own emotions. Thankfully, maybe, Merelda is there to fill the silence until he can compose himself. Pollux I do not want you to be me or I like you as we are all unique and being different perspectives. While I might not always agree with you I will always be willing to listen to what you have to say. And thank you for considering sparing the dogs.
...Pollux I would hesitate to use the poison as it is not the dogs’ fault they are being starved. Better to free them, feed them, or put them to sleep. ...[/b] Are you related to a doctor by the name of Kevorkian by any chance. I believe the 2 of you would share many ideologies together. Hope is a funny thing though. For some hope is all they have and I would not deprive them of it. Without it they would go crazy. For others hope spurs them on to do crazy things. 2 sides of the same coin it seems.
Variel pockets the note as he reads Litsy’s lips about later. Once alone he will look at it more in depth. Back on the topic of the rescue Variel tries to answer Litsy’s and Pollux’s comments. Litsy I do not mean to dress up but rather have hooded cloaks just to cover our faces so we can not be identified yet. Seems like Merelda is in agreement with that. Anything flashier will just make the Sisters a target later. Pollux I would hesitate to use the poison as it is not the dogs’ fault they are being starved. Better to free them, feed them, or put them to sleep. Beorn if you can distract the guards and flee away safely that would be great! What would you need to help pull this off?
I agree Merelda. We go in covered or disguised, feed the dogs, sleep the guards, steal the Sister and escape as soon easily as possible. No need for a fight if we can help it. I picked up some cloaks that we can use and mix and match them to keep covered. I don’t plan on bringing my scimitar either as it will be too noticeable after the mine raid. A sap, dagger and few darts that easy to conceal will be all the weapons I am bringing this time. If I can help it no deaths, just knocking people out.
At the word that one of the Sisters is being ‘doghouses’ Variel grabs his gear and is ready to head out. We don’t have much time to get to her before she gets too hungry and has to face the dogs. A quick scout is needed so we know what we are facing but we can’t take too much time doing so. In, out, and as little fuss as possible I would think. Beorn that is a good idea to free the hounds where they are held. I can try to put the hounds or guards to sleep magically. Litsy do you think you could handle any locks or manacles that might be holding our Sister in place? If Beorn is away handling the dogs then do we have Merelda join Litsy and I so she can help talk our way out of any situations we might need a diplomat for? Then Pollux and Castor could join Beorn to give him some back up? Or we just all head to free the Sister first then make for the kennels after that?
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