[Adventure] The Predicament of Mr. Gimo Tine [Judge:?]

Voda Vosa · Jul 2, 2010

The man answers Bell "Well, they dinna search lots of things ye know, they burst in, broke the door over there, and while the biggy ones secured Gimo a tiny one, halfling perhaps, unfolded a scroll and lectured us about the crimes of Gimo, so he said. I believe he told something like "Mr Tine is hereby identified by eye witnesses of committing a baleful crime against the city of Dauton, by murdering a high rank functionary, minister of finances Pathin McPathin and his two bodyguards. He will be taken to justice and judged for his crimes. Until a sentence is reached and until the execution, if such is the verdict, the prisoner will be retained in the Guard quarters number 3." With that they took him, no matter what we said." the man says, saddened.

He replies to the half elf as the rest keep searching. He scratches his head under his straw hat, and bites his tongue, as if recalling. "Well, no I think; beside Mr Simpletown and the boys, I don't imagine anyone knowing. I don't know if the guards would know anything else. Perhaps you could ask them." The Empire's man thinks that this worker is being sincere.

OOC: I'll need 3 rolls each, as Velmont did, to give info about the searching.

EvolutionKB · Jul 2, 2010

"Ya think you could identify the guards if you saw them again?" Cliff asks. Halflings probably weren't guards, and this one may be in a position of power. Somebody worth talking to.

[sblock=3rd roll]Insight to judge his reaction to the halfling. insight (1d20+7=22)[/sblock]

Voda Vosa · Jul 2, 2010

"Boy... Perhaps. I could go with ya to the guard outpost and try to identify them. If I don't get in any trouble doing so I guess its alright." says the man. Cliff also thinks this man is really wanting to hep you out.

OOC: Oh an unexpected possibility! I'm thrilled to know how judges handle this sort of things.

ScorpiusRisk · Jul 2, 2010

Bell continues her starring at the cart not really paying attention. She mutters Yes that sounds very serious." And wracks her brain for pertinent information.

[sblock=ooc]Adding to the earlier Perception. Arcana, Nat 1, for a 13 total, and Religion, Crit, for 31 total[/sblock]

Ozymandias79 · Jul 2, 2010

Soldier finally gets to wagon and begin searching it

[sblock=Check]
2 further perception checks:
1:1d20+5;1d20+5 → [11,5] = (16)
2:1d20+5;1d20+5 → [10,5] = (15)
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dimsdale · Jul 2, 2010

Grakk sees Soldier taking interest in the wagon. "Have you found anything warforged? I will look as well..."

[sblock=perception checks]
two more: 1d20+7 = 18, 10
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After an extensive search on top of the wagon the goliath attempts to lift the wagon inorder to have someone look under it. He lifts with all of his might....

[sblock=ooc]
Grakk has a 21 strength
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(If it is a successful attempt) Grakk strains against the weight of the wagon. "Morvannon...come and check below the wagon for any clues." the goliath states while breathing heavy and body trembling almost to the point of collapse.

ooc: Someone could have easily crawled underneith the wagon to check, but Grakk didn't think of that idea.

Ozymandias79 · Jul 3, 2010

Soldier helps Grakk with the lifting of the wagon

RedBeardJim · Jul 3, 2010

Morvannon starts at Grakk's voice calling his name, hurrying over to see the goliath lifting up the wagon. "Grakk.....you realize I could have just crawled under there, right?" In his distraction, the half-elf failed to notice much of anything as he glanced over the wagon.

[sblock=ooc]Perception: 16 Arcana: 12 Rolls here.[/sblock]

dimsdale · Jul 3, 2010

RedBeardJim said:
Morvannon starts at Grakk's voice calling his name, hurrying over to see the goliath lifting up the wagon. "Grakk.....you realize I could have just crawled under there, right?" In his distraction, the half-elf failed to notice much of anything as he glanced over the wagon.

[sblock=ooc]Perception: 16 Arcana: 12 Rolls here.[/sblock]

Grakk looks down at the warlock as beads of sweat drip off his face. "Yes...that makes more sense." After the Morvannon finishes his inspection, Grakk and Soldier let down the wagon. Grakk takes a couple deep breaths and then moves to the front of the wagon and looks at the large donkey. "I have never seen one of this size before." Grakk says outloud as he pets the donkey's head. "Does anyone have the ability to speak with animals? Perhaps the beast knows something."

Voda Vosa · Jul 4, 2010

The group finds nothing of importance among the wagon, or under it. [Skill challenge failed]

There appear to be nothing else left to do here, except perhaps ask some more questions to the employee.

The group has discovered another possible place to go, a new important NPC, and found a new clue.

You have 32 hours before execution.

[sblock=Places to go you actually know of]

-Tavern[2 hour walking, 2 hour returning]
-Mr Tine House[2 hours walking, 2 hours returning]
-The Clay pits [3 hours walking, 3 hours returning]
-Mr. Simpletown establishment[Current Location]
-Addressless door[1 hours walking, 1 hours returning]
-City watch[2 hour walking, 2 hour returning]
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[sblock=Important NPCs]
Mr. Simpletown
Mrs Tine
Mr Tine
Mr Raspyhand
Simpletown's foreman
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[sblock=Current Evidence]
-A bag with 100gp used to bribe Mr Raspyhand.
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[sblock=Current clues]
-Gimo's shovel is missing
-Gimo appeared to know nothing of what happened
-Several witnesses recognized him
-Mr Simpletown and Mrs Tine are certain Gimo is innocent
-Gimo's memory gape happened in the backstore of Mr Raspyhand
-Mr Raspyhand was bribed by someone to send Gimo to the addressless door next to his pottery.
-There is a password that the group needs in order to enter the addressless door. They could also attempt to bash in. Apparently there's a magical ward from the other side that makes trespassing the door almost impossible.
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