[Adventure] The Cannith Caper (Judge: THB)

[Kalidrev]

Vistrathis gives his dragonborn companion and friend a curt nod before letting his gaze return to the half-elf.

"To answer your question succinctly, friend, you are in the mountains a short distance to the west of Cy--," he begins, cutting himself off and letting out an extended sigh, shaking his head before continuing. "You're a short distance from the Mournland. I am rather curious as to the circumstances that brought you here. This area is supposed to be next to unexplored, so why those hobgoblins were here, and stranger yet, why they brought you here is a mystery to us. If you could explain exactly where you came from, and perhaps why you suspect these goblinoids took you here, it could go a long way toward relieving the stranger anxiety that my comrades seem to be experiencing in your presence."

 

[ryryguy]

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Yeah what kind of person came up with that...

Should've known better than to have it in a place so remote... Now comes the really hard part...writing out Alex...rockslide?
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[sblock=ooc]Kill two birds with one stone... there is a remote (very remote!) mountain lodge only a few miles down the mountain, where Varis was kidnapped from. And Alex has decided he really needs a drink so he heads back there.

Ok, that is silly. Rockslide would be better. [/sblock]

 

[Walking Dad]

Varis d'Lyrandar , Half-Elf Bard 4

Re-equipping himself, Varis answers: "I were in the Tower Shard tavern, looking for an adventure and a tale. Before this, I worked on an airship. I'm member of house Lyrandar. Perhaps they needed someone with a dragonmark for something?"

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Varis d'Lyrandar
Perception: 19 Insight: 19 Low-light Vision
AC 20 Fortitude 17 Reflex 18 Will 19
Initiative: +2
Hit Points: 44 / 44 Bloodied: 22
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: -
Saving Throw: +2 vs Charm, illusion, sleep
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Healing Surge:11 Surges per day: 8 / 10
At-Will Powers: Lightning Longsword, Vicious Mockery, War Song Strike
Encounter Powers: Burning Spray, Shout of Triumph, Inspire Competence, ,Impelling Force, Word of Friendship, Majestic Word 2/2
Daily Powers: Stirring Shout, Extra lightning damage

Condition:

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[EvolutionKB]

Vistrathis, also not sensing any deception from the half-elf, moves to untie his bonds. As he does so, he looks up at Varak with a look of confusion and concern.

"Oh, sorry. Just a joke. Humor from my people doesn't translate well...I guess...." The half-orc shrugs and looks appraises the half-elf. "Nice blade, a little small though," he says, holding out his own bastard swords for the bards approval.

 

[Walking Dad]

Varis d'Lyrandar , Half-Elf Bard 4

"Nice. I like mine for it's sparkling." Varis responds and activates briefly it's lightning powers. "I'm a stormsinger, and this is my tuning fork."

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Varis d'Lyrandar
Perception: 19 Insight: 19 Low-light Vision
AC 20 Fortitude 17 Reflex 18 Will 19
Initiative: +2
Hit Points: 44 / 44 Bloodied: 22
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: -
Saving Throw: +2 vs charm, illusion, sleep
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Healing Surge:11 Surges per day: 8 / 10
At-Will Powers: Lightning Longsword, Vicious Mockery, War Song Strike
Encounter Powers: Burning Spray, Shout of Triumph, Inspire Competence, Impelling Force, Word of Friendship, Majestic Word 2/2
Daily Powers: Stirring Shout, Extra lightning damage

Condition:

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[Kalidrev]

I'm member of house Lyrandar. Perhaps they needed someone with a dragonmark for something?"

Vistrathis' eyes widen almost unnaturally and the swordmage points at the half-elf.

"Wait a minute! You're Varis d'Lyrandar!? I've heard of you! Didn't you use to serve on a Lyrandar airship as their Stormsinger? I've heard you are a very talented performer! What is a Stormsinger doing in the mountains, and more importantly, how did a Stormsinger allow himself to be kidnapped by a bunch of hobgoblins?"

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[ryryguy]

Harressh scratches his nose. "A dragonmark, eh? Hmmm... could be. But why a mark of storm? You'd think given where we are headed, a mark of making would be more appropriate. Maybe any dragonmark would do..." The dragonborn trails off and turns away from the group.

 

[Walking Dad]

Varis d'Lyrandar , Half-Elf Bard 4

"As I said, I was in a tavern in Sharn. I thought an old friend had some information I was seeking, but now I'm almost certain it was a disguised changeling. Has to be pretty good to fool me." Varis adds the last a bit ashamed.

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Varis d'Lyrandar
Perception: 19 Insight: 19 Low-light Vision
AC 20 Fortitude 17 Reflex 18 Will 19
Initiative: +2
Hit Points: 44 / 44 Bloodied: 22
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: -
Saving Throw: +2 vs charm, illusion, sleep
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Healing Surge:11 Surges per day: 8 / 10
At-Will Powers: Lightning Longsword, Vicious Mockery, War Song Strike
Encounter Powers: Burning Spray, Shout of Triumph, Inspire Competence, Impelling Force, Word of Friendship, Majestic Word 2/2
Daily Powers: Stirring Shout, Extra lightning damage

Condition:

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[EvolutionKB]

When the half-elf mentions the dragonmark, Varak looks a bit uncomfortable. The half-orc tries to hide it by looking down the way they need to go.

 

[stonegod]

Haltor rubs his wrist at the talk of dragonmarks then shrugs. Let us be off, then. Our quarry will not be found out here.

OOC: Marching order? I suggest Haltor second or second to last.