[LPF] Faith and Good Works

Systole · May 10, 2012

Phidelo rolls his eyes. "The location of the gate, the tune to open it, and rental of the tuning forks is quite enough I think. I'm a busy halfling, you know."

"An excellent suggestion, Signor Furioso. If Lady e'Kiernan doesn't object, I'd be happy to send a half-dozen men along for some field experience," Ben says.

. Benevolent Seeker ...... Phidelo Crea .....

perrinmiller · May 11, 2012

Cythera e'Kiernan, Bronze Dragon Disciple

"Shopping for a good dog, should not take too long. But, if we are taking it into a crypt, then I would feel more comfortable outfitting the pup with some protective barding."

Cythera smiles, "Well, I do have a bit of outdoors skills, but I cannot dance like a ranger. However, I have a compass and can probably use it to follow a map well enough."

"Sadly cooking is not my forte either. But..."

She looks to Ben and his offer of sending a squad of men, "What sort of men are you thinking of, Ben? Men at arms, acolytes, trackers, cooks?"

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +8
AC: 24 (21 flat-footed, 15 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +10 CMD: 25 (26 vs. Sundering) Fort: +7 Reflex: +9 Will: +7
Conditions in Effect: Arcane Strike (+1 dmg), Power Attack (-2 Att/+6 dmg), Furious Focus (no penalty for 1st PA), Overhand Chop

Current Weapon in Hand: nothing
Chakram: 8/8 Claws: 5/5 rounds remaining

Battle Dance: 14/14 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Read Magic, Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Prestidigitation, Mending)
1st Level 4/4 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Grease(DC13), Vanish)[/sblock]___________________________

Cythera e'Kiernan

GlassEye · May 11, 2012

Orlando shrugs.

"Well, I was thinking only to the gate and then back here. They may not be ready for whatever it is we have to face. But if you want more of an escort, Cythera, then I'll let you work those things out with Ben. Now, Ben, I presume you'll want us to leave as soon as possible but I won't leave without picking up at least some supplies. Tell me when we're leaving and where we should meet and I'll be there."

[sblock=OOC]I was only suggesting an escort to the gate where they would turn back and return to Venza while we went through on our own. I'm not averse to another plan, however. Orlando does need traveling gear but I don't expect to purchase any magical stuff or anything else requiring the Mystic Pearl so we can just handwave that. As soon as I get those things added to his sheet he'll be ready to go.[/sblock][sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 5 / Bard 2
Initiative: +7 Perception: +10

AC: 23 (16 touch; 18 flat-footed)
HP: 56 Current: 56
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +3 Ref: +13 Will: +5

In Hand:

Spells Remaining: 1st: 2/2[/sblock]

Systole · May 11, 2012

"I'm afraid you overestimate their readiness, Lady. Most of these men have never been out of the city before. A few of them have never been out of the district. They're three days past being raw recruits. I was thinking along the same lines as Signor Furioso -- a half day's march to the gate, a night or two in the field, and then a half-day's march for the return. I expect that will be about as much experience as most of them could handle," Ben says. "As for when you go ... I'd certainly prefer sooner rather than later, but frankly, just knowing that you're looking into the matter is a great weight off my shoulders."

"Ah, planning. Well, if you've no further need of me then, I'll be off," Phidelo says.

"Certainly. My thanks, Signor Crea."

[sblock]I forgot to mention ... dingdingding! Close Encounters was the winner![/sblock]

. Benevolent Seeker ...... Phidelo Crea .....

perrinmiller · May 12, 2012

Cythera e'Kiernan, Bronze Dragon Disciple

Cythera looks at Fury and Ben with an eyebrow raised, "Oh, I guess I misunderstood and thought you wanted us to take them along all of the way... Well, Fury, that leaves you back to being cook. But, I will help with the firewood."

She waves farewell to Phidelo, "Thank you for your help, good luck to you."

"Okay, we should be ready to depart in a few hours. Orlando, let us compare equipment and see if there are some other things we need for the journey."

OOC:

Plan to show what she has in her haversack so we can coordinate gear.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +8
AC: 24 (21 flat-footed, 15 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +10 CMD: 25 (26 vs. Sundering) Fort: +7 Reflex: +9 Will: +7
Conditions in Effect: Arcane Strike (+1 dmg), Power Attack (-2 Att/+6 dmg), Furious Focus (no penalty for 1st PA), Overhand Chop

Current Weapon in Hand: nothing
Chakram: 8/8 Claws: 5/5 rounds remaining

Battle Dance: 14/14 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Read Magic, Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Prestidigitation, Mending)
1st Level 4/4 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Grease(DC13), Vanish)[/sblock]___________________________

Cythera e'Kiernan

GlassEye · May 14, 2012

Orlando laughs as he shrugs out of his pack and flips the flaps on the pockets to expose nearly the empty spaces.

"I don't think you're listening... I'm a city boy, never been farther than a day travel outside of the city. I don't need travel gear because anything I could want is within a few steps of where I am. If we're traveling, I'll need to pick up everything."

[sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 5 / Bard 2
Initiative: +7 Perception: +10

AC: 23 (16 touch; 18 flat-footed)
HP: 56 Current: 56
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +3 Ref: +13 Will: +5

In Hand:

Spells Remaining: 1st: 2/2[/sblock]

Systole · May 15, 2012

The halfling leaves, and Ben stands and begins gathering the books and scrolls on the desk. "Come back to the Guild when you're ready to leave. I'll have the squad ready to accompany you."

. Benevolent Seeker .

GlassEye · May 16, 2012

After getting some advice from Cythera Orlando heads off into the more respectable portions of the city to buy some traveling gear. His purchases are probably a bit scattered but when he returns his pack looks to be at least a little more full.

"Ah, Ben! I have returned!"

[sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 5 / Bard 2
Initiative: +7 Perception: +10

AC: 23 (16 touch; 18 flat-footed)
HP: 56 Current: 56
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +3 Ref: +13 Will: +5

In Hand:

Spells Remaining: 1st: 2/2[/sblock]

perrinmiller · May 17, 2012

Cythera e'Kiernan, Bronze Dragon Disciple

OOC:

I have had RL intrude on my posting times over the last two days. Trying to catch up before work on my laptop this morning. I will work on getting Carak's picture and min-stats later.

Cythera finished her errands at the shopping district and returns with a large black, gray, and white furred husky padding along beside her and large paws. The dog is outfitted with studded leather barding and a saddlebag on harness around its torso.

Greeting the two men, she says, "Hello. This is Carak. He is a useful dog according to the animal trainer I purchased him from. I believe we are about ready to depart. Shall we?"

The ice blue eyes of Carak look at Fury and Ben, the dog appears to be quite serious not wagging his tail or anything as he is protecting his new mistress.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +8
AC: 24 (21 flat-footed, 15 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +10 CMD: 25 (26 vs. Sundering) Fort: +7 Reflex: +9 Will: +7
Conditions in Effect: Arcane Strike (+1 dmg), Power Attack (-2 Att/+6 dmg), Furious Focus (no penalty for 1st PA), Overhand Chop

Current Weapon in Hand: nothing
Chakram: 8/8 Claws: 5/5 rounds remaining

Battle Dance: 14/14 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Read Magic, Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Prestidigitation, Mending)
1st Level 4/4 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Grease(DC13), Vanish)[/sblock]___________________________

Cythera e'Kiernan

Systole · May 18, 2012

Ben is just coming out of the guildhouse into the yard as you return to the Guild. There are six cadets at standing at attention, and kitted for travel. All of them are young and raw, but are obviously taking their new career very seriously. On two of them, you can see gang tattoos on their necks and the backs of their hands. A seventh recruit stands apart from the other six. She does not appear to be a native of Ranocchio -- or Venza for that matter. Her armor bears a symbol of a flaming wolf.

Ben turns to Cythera and Fury. He raises an eyebrow at the dog, but doesn't say anything about it. "Signor Furioso ... Lady e'Kiernan," he says. "These men will be your escort to the waygate. Ensign Lin, what's he status of the squad?"

"Ready for inspection, sir," she answers.

He nods and addresses the recruits, the voice of command coming easily to him. "Tonight's going to be your first night in the field, men. You're going to learn how to pitch a tent, dig a latrine, read a map, and keep watch. The simple fact is, knowing how to swing a sword doesn't mean a thing if you can't get to the place where you need to swing it. That's what you're going out of the city to learn. The next few nights are going to be different than anything you've done before, but I think you can do it." He pauses. "Am I wrong?"

"Sir no sir!" the cadets answer in unison.

He looks at the recruits for a long time, appraising each one. At the end, he gives an honest but understated nod of approval to the squad. "Ensign, the squad is yours. Lady e'Kiernan and Signor Furioso have command. I'll see you in three days."

He turns to Fury and Cythera again. "Good to go. Ensign Lin's got a good head on her shoulders, but she's barely less green than the rest of them. And I can't thank you enough." He slaps his forehead. "I almost forgot. Take this. It's a copy of the Scriptures." He produces a well-worn book from a pocket and offers it to you. "I'm not trying to convert anyone, but if it's true that the crypt is a test, then teachings of the Architect might be useful for you. I bookmarked them."

[sblock=K:Religion 10]Ensign Lin's flaming wolf insignia is the symbol of Hinotheus, a god of liberation and protection. There's a small temple on the other side of the district.[/sblock]

. Benevolent Seeker ......... Mai Lin .........