Lol. Oh loose women... so tempting but so dangerous. :p
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Varis will spend time listening to the captors picking up any particular accents or dialects. Spoiler: Going to use my actor feat to listen to them to mimic their speech.
Varis looks towards Antal saying ”Perhaps we should get a closer look and see who we are dealing with while the others hold back. I may be able to infiltrate them if I can understand their language.”
"If a plume of smoke is all we have to go on then perhaps we should head that way. We defiantly need some kind of bearing in order to find the boat again." Varis said following Antal.
Np, I actually have been super busy and haven't been able to check my games for a bit.
Yikes, those tests sound aweful. But glad it's not that! Rest up
yikes, you will be missed! GL
Seeing his companions looking at the strange twigs the crones gave them Varis tries to examine his closer.
Looking puzzled at the old women Varis added "Wait, what exactly do we do with these?"
If I dissapear, it's because a Jim Butcher has put out a hit on me... I looked up Jim Butcher, the author??? I'm not getting the joke :p
Varis couldn't help but think that the longer they stayed here the more likely they would be the next meal of these crones. Finishing his tea quickly with a loud satisfied sigh Varis said "Well, we appreciate your hospitality and especially your gifts! We'd best be leaving to deal with those lost or stolen souls as you call them." Varis looked around slightly confused "So what's the best way to get out of this... place... or time... or wherever we are?"
Varis pondered the riddle "So I assume once the bucket of oil hits the coals that a fire would follow? The bucket would have to tip on some manner would it not? If it did would we not let the bucket fall and enjoy the roast pig or are we engulfed in flame as well?"
The smell of warm tea and fresh scones is almost too much for Varis to bear. Being close to death once again, the visions of of the giant ant it's mandibles ripping into Varis' flesh. Varis could feel his hands shaking, drinking the tea before he knew what he was doing. A scone shortly following into his mouth almost uncontrollably. It tastes amazing as Varis tries to relax a little and feel a little more at ease. Seeing the power old women had over them is more than enough for Varis to realize that he should choose his words wisely. He only hoped his companions could do the same.
Still feeling lightheaded from death's embrace, Varis strikes his rapier into the touch shell of one of the Ant's still fighting.
Varis suddenly breathes deeply as he is suddenly awakened by an all too familiar voice in his ears. Although hurt and bruised Varis struck at the creature immediately feeling like it was out of his own control.
Desperation kicking in Varis again stabbed the creature not wanting to feel deaths cold grip again.
Varis goes limp in the mandibles of the giant ant.
Congrats, looks like I am not the only one busy with real estate :p
Perfect! :p I have a real estate deal that has been occupying most of my time.
The Ant bit deeply into Varis' arm as it maintained it's viscous grip. Varis tried to slip out of the creatures grip.
At the sight of the second set of enlarged creatures, Varis uttered "Either we are in some land with large creatures... or we have been magically shrunken!" Varis Focuses on a cluster of the giant ants.
"What sorcery is this?!?!" Varis checks his surroundings looking for traces of some type of deceptive magic.
"Well done Iocundius, this route looks much more promising. We should be wary of trouble, who knows what we will find out here." Looking at the mangled woods and surrounding lands Varis sighs dishearteningly. "Something troubling has been transpiring here unchecked for quite some time."
Varis found himself struggling to understand the captains words. Varis pulled out his notebook pretending to write down a note and loudly uttering "No new passengers with tentacles." Closing the book Varis continued "Ok if there are no other rules I guess we can get under way."
Have we looted any ranged weapons? I prefer to use one of those, as not to get to close to combat. :) Else I can buy a crossbow for 25g, has anyone been tracking what we would have in total?
Still remembering the pain Varis felt as the Hobgoblins axe viciously cut in to him, he was quite relieved to see potions that would heal such wounds in the event that Iocundius was unavailable. Turning from the provisions presented by the captain Varis bowed to the young lordling and said "Thank you lord, we shall not let you down" Turning back to the captain Varis added "Captain, we will wait for you by the docks."
"Would you also have a boat that we could use as well?"
A Kid! Varis thought to himself, catching himself as he realized his mouth was agape. Varis bowed to the Baron. "I do not envy such a heavy burden that lies on your shoulders. The safety of everyone in this fort must be a difficult task, especially in light of what has transpired these last few days." "Favours, Gold and Glory it is! We will take this task on." Varis added proudly. "I agree Kalia, a map to the monastery and surrounding area would be great. A few weeks of provisions and a decent amount of ale.
Varis followed the Captain a little reluctantly. As he goes deeper into the keep he ponders her words "...may not be what you expect..." Just what does that mean? He thought to himself.
"Sounds like we are willing, what is it you need us to do? And I hope for my companions sake it involves killing Hobgoblins."
"Greetings Captain, I am Varis Martel. What my companions say is true, there are dark times involving Goblins and dark magic. We have encountered Goblins and Hobgoblins that have crudely removed their tribal tattoos, as well as humans and Goblinoids fighting side by side. These undying creatures are an odd mystery that is very troubling. We have fought off raiding parties in the country side as well as the fort here and both times they had made off with captives."
"Agreed, cleansing them with Fire is the best option, but it looks as though you will have to act quickly. Unless this mould is flammable?" Varis looked puzzled as the body slowly turned into the green material. "Sargeant, may I suggest that you immediately start covering these bodies? Whatever these bodies are turning into could spread easily."
"I think we can only speculate as to the motive of these raiders. Gold, supplies, slaves... it could be anything. Are you feeling alright Gaeldn, you did not seem yourself in that skirmish. Well now we need a way to pursue these raiders across the waters." Varis examines the bodies of one of the headless creatures looking for any information that might shed some light on how they could fight beyond a normal means.
I came up with 13 too... but didn't want to say anything. :p Figured if the DM came up with the number best go with that one!
+6 HP Jack of All Trades:
Song of Rest
+1 Spell Known
The scene of the teenager is troubling but Varis focuses on releasing the bonds securing the captives.
Watching Gaelden pick up the body they had just hacked apart Varis was a bit horrified. 'I'm going to have to remember to stop shaking hands with these people...' He thought to himself. Varis uttered a curse at one of the remaining robed figures.
Yikes! Ya all the best!
"It seems as though these hobgoblins have allied themselves with dark magic. something very foul is afoot." Feeling energized again Varis lashes out with his Rapier.
Varis briefly enjoyed the Hobgoblins cry of anguish as his word struck true. However immediately after the creature hit Varis very hard and very accurate. Varis remembered this is why he always let other do the fighting as the world went black...
Seeing the hobgoblon shrug off his attempts to distract him, Varis draws his Rapier and strikes at one of them.
The sight of the raiders herding captives towards the docks is appalling, but Varis manages to keep his composure. Varis' Elven eyes aid him in seeing the assailants directly in front of them. "Goblin scum! A curse on you and your ancestors!"
"Agreed, we should head to the screams at the docks. If you will bear with me a moment." Putting his pack on the ground Varis removes his Leather armor and tries to get into it as fast as he can.
"Right then, let's go kill more of these little bastards shall we?" As they travel to the docks Varis sings an old Elven battle hymn to inspire his allies.
Resisting the urge to cast another spell Varis drew his Rapier keeping himself between his companions and the bailiff and his guards, allowing Kalia and Gaelden to enter into close combat.
"Well now Sergeant, that sounds like an excellent compromise. You get what you want and we speak to the Lord Commander and luckily for all of you, Kalia doesn't have to cripple anyone. I'll go with you as we have nothing to hide, I will leave it to my companions to decide if they want to accompany me."
Varis drank taking a big swig of the ale, relieved to still be alive. When the guards were pressuring the bartender Varis jumped into the conversation.
From among the mob Varis posing as a citizen said "Oh my, they seem serious. We should go home to our families before this escalates."
[b]"What in the world was that creature in the bar??!" The group recognizes Varis's voice, coming from an unrecognizable towns person. When they look at him puzzled he clarified "Oh right... sorry I figured I should change my appearance after using magic in that fight. I forgot these people are very mistrusting of that sort of thing. You might have to get used to seeing me like this while we are here." Varis listens to the details of Antal's and recalls the movements of the creature during their encounter. He tries to recall an information he may have come across describing such a creature.
As soon as the creature dodged is spell and some of his companions were swathed in violet light, Varis immediately ceased focusing on the spell ending it's effects. Realizing that in a moment of panic Varis had let loose some magic that in turn terrified the locals, Varis decided to take advantage of the chaos and duck into the restroom and alter his appearance.
Varis removed his armor and shoved it into his backpack, donning his fine clothes that were in his backpack. Varis skulked outside and mingling with the patrons that had fled outside, appearing as best he could to be a concerned passerby. "Is that a fire!?" Varis shouted pointing inside the building. "Quick! Get help!"
Oh right. forgot all about that, it's been a while.
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