Bron is right on with his shot, and the armed thug drops to the dock in a pool of blood.
Raoh
Brath
Uathach snaps out of it...
"Surrender now!, while you still can...run back to your boss and tell him to quit this foolish game!" [free action]
Silme will use his domain power "Touch of Good" on Raoh.
Uathach snaps out of it...
"Surrender now!, while you still can...run back to your boss and tell him to quit this foolish game!" [free action]
Diplomacy Roll.
1d20+7=19"No one else needs to die here today, look at our numbers, and look at yours..."
"You don't understand," the thug says. "If I don't bring this back, my family will die."
Sense Motive: 1d20+5=14
"Drop your weapons and we'll see what can be done about that...perhaps we can get you out of Riddleport..."
Detect evil
Bron knocks another arrow but holds it as talks ensue from the paladin and the thug
"and your family of course..."
Finally, the thug lowers his sword. "Give me your word that my family will be safe," he says.
"I give my word that I will do my best to get you and your family out of Rippleport."
"Very well," the swordsman says. "But if any harm comes to my family, you had better pray to the gods that they get you before I do."
Raoh sheathes his blade, "What in the Nine Hells is going on? From picking up a simple delivery, now we're dealing with something else entirely"
Caladan keeps his position. Although he lowers his bow slightly, he remains ready to act, should the men on the dock try anything underhand.
Bron lowers his bow but doesnt shoulder it right away and responds to Raoh "Aye by the looks of it."
"Get this shipment to Saul, I'll see to my ward here...I might need someone to accompany me though."
"This demon needs to be brought down...threatening families is low, even for Riddleport."
"Aye captain" Bron responds mockingly and with a smile to the paladin, as he shoulders his weapon and begins to unload the shipment
Raoh follows Bron and begins helping with the cargo.
raises an eyebrow "Bron, I have not reached the rank of Captain in my order...I was not attempting to command you, rather than let you continue with our mission for Saul, while I assist this person..."
turns to the former adversary "What is your name? Where might we find your family?"
raises an eyebrow "Bron, I have not reached the rank of Captain in my order...I was not attempting to command you, rather than let you continue with our mission for Saul, while I assist this person..."
turns to the former adversary "What is your name? Where might we find your family?"
"My name is Therik," he says. "My family lives in the Rotgut District, over by the old mission house." Now that you are up close with him, you realize that he can't be much older than 14 or 15.
"Very well Therik, let's find your family...Has anyone ever talked to you about Iomedae?"
"Who knew that's I wake up today and be taking orders from the holy man"
Caladan will go where he is needed. If most are helping with the cargo, he will accompany Uathach. As the group begins to aplit up, Caladan will be looking around in case these men's employer has anyone watching the docks.
Bron responds to Raoh " Aye I heard that." Bron then gives a slight chuckle and says "Well, could be worse... when I think of one I will let ya know"
"What can I do to help?" Caladan asks Uathach, moving up beside the paladin and stowing his bow. Moving closer he murmurs quietly, "What's your plan? The few of us are going to struggle to protect the families of everyone here, I would think."
Slumps slightly
"Agreed, but I must help those who ask, or those I pledge to help with my last breath. It's what Iomedae would do..."
"I do not attempt to lead, I am only doing what must be done Caladan."
"I do not attempt to lead, I am only doing what must be done Caladan."
"I agree," says Caladan, "and I'll help where I can. Whether you intend to lead or not, I intend to follow," he concludes with a smile.
Uathach turns to Therik, "Lead on Therik,"
Examine Therik with detect evil.
"Know this boy; if you lure us into a trap, you will be the first to die. But also know this; I will give my life to help your family get out from under evil's yoke."
"Perhaps when you reach Mendev, you could give over your life to Iomedae, and do her bidding, fight the evil of the world."
"Tell me Therik, were your allies families also under threat?"
"Tell me Therik, were your allies families also under threat?"
"I do.., I don't know," He says. "I had never met any of them before this morning."
"Settle down boy, tell me about your family..."
The kid leads you to an alley outside his house. You see three thugs lounging outside, trying very hard to look like they are not up to anything.
Steps out of sight, then quietly asks, "So, who are those guys?, are they the ones he sent to intimidate you?"
[readies his shield and loosens his blade in the scabbard as he scans them with detect evil
Steps out of sight, then quietly asks, "So, who are those guys?, are they the ones he sent to intimidate you?"
Standing at Uathach's shoulder, Caladan also checks that his weapon is free, ready to fight if necessary as he scans the surrounding area.
Steps out of sight, then quietly asks, "So, who are those guys?, are they the ones he sent to intimidate you?"
And does the kid answer my question?
As Uta contiues his affairs, Raoh finishes the loading of the Saul's property.
"So let's get this back to the Goblin"
Steps out of sight, then quietly asks, "So, who are those guys?, are they the ones he sent to intimidate you?"
"Yeah, those look like the guys," he says.
"Were there more inside, or should this be all we encounter?"
"Caladan, any ideas? I wish the rest were here now, I didn't expect so many..."
"Caladan, any ideas? I wish the rest were here now, I didn't expect so many..."
Caladan spends a few moments appraising the situation, absentmindedly stroking the holy symbol hanging around his neck. Finally he shakes his head somewhat ruefully.
"There's no way around it - there's three of them and only two of us, unless our new friend is willing to fight for his own freedom," he comments quietly. "Of course, you are an imposing sort. Perhaps the two of us will be sufficient to frighten them long enough to spirit our charges away. Maybe we can persuade them it would be prudent to return to their boss and 'report' rather than to get in our way. It's not much of a plan, but if you and I concentrate our attacks on whoever their leader turns out to be - the other two might flee as soon as he is dispatched..." Caladan trails off with a slight shrug.
"I'm not much used to things like this," he confesses. "But I'm willing to bet that they're not going to quietly pack up and go home, just because we ask them to."
"And with the odds against us, we need surprise. That and attacks in daylight, are frowned upon even in Riddleport"
"I shall approach and attempt to talk to them, if they become aggressive, I suspect you'll have my back."
"And with the odds against us, we need surprise. That and attacks in daylight, are frowned upon even in Riddleport"
"I shall approach and attempt to talk to them, if they become aggressive, I suspect you'll have my back."
with those words, Uathach bravely steps out from behind the building and strides forward undaunted
"Ho there ruffians, leave this family in peace. Return to your master and let him know Saul is tired of his under-handed dealings. Or you may leave in peace. I would not be so bold if I weren't so well protected."
Diplomacy: 1d20=13=7=20
Bluff: (uh-oh)
1d20=6+3=9
Uathach seems to have undermined himself, with his poorly worded bluff.