Pathfinder 1E [LPF] Perception is Reality

[perrinmiller]

Barlo Hawkins, Human Bard

Barlo had seen the onlooker shirk away, but it brought an explanation for the townsfolk’s behavior. With all the refugees, he thought it strange that they would have set up a gatekeeper group without the others at the camp knowing.

Without missing a beat, the bard continued a few steps closer and said officiously, “It okay, my good man. We are aware that it is dangerous, but we are on official business and have permission.”

“But do be good enough to inform us who gave you your orders to keep people out. We would like to speak with him.”

[sblock=Mini Stats]Character Sheet
Initiative: +4 Perception: +12
AC: 22 (20 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +9 CMD: 22(20ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +10 Will: +8
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Current Weapon in Hand: None

Bardic Performances (lingering 2 rnds): 25/25 Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: [Message, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound]
1st Level 7/7 (DC16) [CLW, Feather Fall, Hideous Laughter, Timely Inspiration, Grease, Vanish, Charm Person, Silent Image]
2nd Level 5/5 (DC17) [Sound Burst, Heroism, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Invisibility, Calm Emotions, Silence]
3rd Level 4/4 (DC18) [Haste, Slow, Phantom Steed, Confusion][/sblock]

 

[jbear]

Maui growled, and so Taniwha, who now padded beside his master fully awake, also growled, ears flat upon his head. "Pokokhua! Maui and te King come to save Te Hightower with Hansome Blade and Sharp Tongue Barlo. And te Shiny One is sent by te God Ruvalra. Not growling at te Heroes of Vezna, or we growl back!"

If given any sort of sign/word to stay calm by his companions, Maui immeadiately falls silent with a menacing sneer towards the guard, but places a calming hand on his fierce cheetah companion who contines to bare his teeth, tail twitching and hackles up.

 

[Scott DeWar]

"Easy Maui, King Taniwah. Barlo has this. We were sent , and all will work out."

 

[perrinmiller]

Barlo Hawkins, Human Bard

Barlo gave his companions a confident smile. “Oh, aye. This I can handle. With words… or charm,” he winked as he used a play on words to indicate one of his spells.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Character Sheet
Initiative: +4 Perception: +12
AC: 22 (20 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +9 CMD: 22(20ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +10 Will: +8
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Current Weapon in Hand: None

Bardic Performances (lingering 2 rnds): 25/25 Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: [Message, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound]
1st Level 7/7 (DC16) [CLW, Feather Fall, Hideous Laughter, Timely Inspiration, Grease, Vanish, Charm Person, Silent Image]
2nd Level 5/5 (DC17) [Sound Burst, Heroism, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Invisibility, Calm Emotions, Silence]
3rd Level 4/4 (DC18) [Haste, Slow, Phantom Steed, Confusion][/sblock]

 

[Aura]

. . . The little guy . . .

The armed patrol, mostly burly dockworkers with spears, from the looks of them, are at least somewhat put off by the feral disapproval given by Maui and Taniwha. However, it is one of the smaller of them, armed with a rather nice blade, that steps up and speaks just as Barlo finishes. "Whoa, whoa, whoa, there," he begins, hand waving as much to his group as yours. "No need to be rough. The boys just don't want you all getting yourselves hurt. Perhaps Marty overstated our, eh, position on the matter. We highly discourage you from heading over to the town. However, if you insist, we warn you that nary a soul has come out of there since the day things went crazy."

That said, the one to initially challenged you, identified as Marty, follows up, "Ya, you all look armed, armored and all that. We just want folks seeing how dangerous it is. Garm Stronghand himself told us to let nobody by without a good stern warning. Didn't mean anything personal by it."

 

[jbear]

Maui snorts again and moves past the guard patrol, headed towards the city. He'd done enough talking. It was time for action.

 

[Scott DeWar]

Vincenzo smiles and says "And plenty stern it was. Keep up the good work!"

[in case there is a diplomacy to change their attitude toward us, this coul be an aid another]
diplomacy-aid another diplomacy-aid another: 1D20+1 = [17]+1 = 18

 

[perrinmiller]

Barlo Hawkins, Human Bard

Barlo gave them a grin, “Aye, you are doing well in warning people. We spoke with Garm earlier today and then with Priestess Anna. We are venturing forth to see what we can do to fix this unfortunate situation.”

“Though, I am curious if you have seen anything lately.”

He nodded towards the hill and asked in a softer voice, “I saw someone up there watching us a few seconds ago. Was that one of your patrol?”

OOC Take 10 on Sense Motive +20
[sblock=Mini Stats]Character Sheet
Initiative: +4 Perception: +12
AC: 22 (20 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +9 CMD: 22(20ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +10 Will: +8
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Current Weapon in Hand: Shortbow

Bardic Performances (lingering 2 rnds): 25/25 Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: [Message, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound]
1st Level 7/7 (DC16) [CLW, Feather Fall, Hideous Laughter, Timely Inspiration, Grease, Vanish, Charm Person, Silent Image]
2nd Level 5/5 (DC17) [Sound Burst, Heroism, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Invisibility, Calm Emotions, Silence]
3rd Level 4/4 (DC18) [Haste, Slow, Phantom Steed, Confusion][/sblock]

 

[Aura]

The guards part as Maui and Taniwha head towards Tritower, weapons held distinctly at bay. There seems to be no attempt to impede him further. The little guy with the sword gives Vincenzo a nod in recognition of the approval lavished upon the patrol for their efforts.

It is when Barlo brings up the issue of what's been happening that the big, muscular Marty speaks again, in a low tone matching Barlo's, "Naw, it's been real quiet. Most we had today is telling the kids to play on the far side of the camp. Couple times I thought I saw something, but I look back and nothin's there." His face shows a certain amount of tension as he recounts the last fact.

[sblock=Sense Motive (Barlo)]Nothing strikes you as untrue, and the subject of seeing somebody makes Marty uneasy.[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

Barlo Hawkins, Human Bard

Barlo nodded his thanks to Marty, “Well, you fellas take care and keep up the good work.”

He hustled a few steps and closed up the distance behind Vincenzo and Maui. He whispered, “Pssst, we need to head towards the hill over there. I saw someone suspicious.”

[sblock=Mini Stats]Character Sheet
Initiative: +4 Perception: +12
AC: 22 (20 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 65 Current: 65
CMB: +9 CMD: 22(20ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +10 Will: +8
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Current Weapon in Hand: Shortbow

Bardic Performances (lingering 2 rnds): 25/25 Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: [Message, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound]
1st Level 7/7 (DC16) [CLW, Feather Fall, Hideous Laughter, Timely Inspiration, Grease, Vanish, Charm Person, Silent Image]
2nd Level 5/5 (DC17) [Sound Burst, Heroism, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Invisibility, Calm Emotions, Silence]
3rd Level 4/4 (DC18) [Haste, Slow, Phantom Steed, Confusion][/sblock]