Anything But Normal, Sailing the Endless Falls...
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"Threat level; minimal," Trebuchet says with an undertone of disappointment. Then something occurs to him. They had mentioned...escape? Perhaps from...a pursuer?
He says to Minnow, "Remain alert for signs of who, or what, they escaped from. I will ask Watcher to assist."
There is a pause, and Trebuchet's strange thoughts echo through to the equally odd inorganic mind coiled in the sphere within him. Watcher; you are needed.
There is a hissing t-chak noise from inside Trey's chestplate, as of some kind of bolt or restraint giving way. A circular emblem on the center of his chest twists clockwise and slides aside, under the plate. Underneath is a silvery sphere about the size of a fist. It extends halfway out of the recess, filling the hole completely. Blue sapphires along its equator pulse with dim light, and it twists this way and that, looking uncannily as if it was looking around.
"I am ready." Watcher's voice is calm, vaguely feminine.
"We are rescuing the small vessel in the water," Trebuchet informs it. "They may require rescue due to having been attacked. Assist us in detecting signs of their speculative attackers."
"That is a lot of assumptions." Its voice is tinged with wry amusement. "But very well. Commencing thaumic scans."
Several gems glow brightly, flashing on and off in patterns. The sphere itself rotates in its socket, bringing other gems to bear as it continues to do...whatever it's doing.
(Using Detect Magic on the boat when it's near enough, and activating Detect Scrying. Spot check is +2)
He says to Minnow, "Remain alert for signs of who, or what, they escaped from. I will ask Watcher to assist."
There is a pause, and Trebuchet's strange thoughts echo through to the equally odd inorganic mind coiled in the sphere within him. Watcher; you are needed.
There is a hissing t-chak noise from inside Trey's chestplate, as of some kind of bolt or restraint giving way. A circular emblem on the center of his chest twists clockwise and slides aside, under the plate. Underneath is a silvery sphere about the size of a fist. It extends halfway out of the recess, filling the hole completely. Blue sapphires along its equator pulse with dim light, and it twists this way and that, looking uncannily as if it was looking around.
"I am ready." Watcher's voice is calm, vaguely feminine.
"We are rescuing the small vessel in the water," Trebuchet informs it. "They may require rescue due to having been attacked. Assist us in detecting signs of their speculative attackers."
"That is a lot of assumptions." Its voice is tinged with wry amusement. "But very well. Commencing thaumic scans."
Several gems glow brightly, flashing on and off in patterns. The sphere itself rotates in its socket, bringing other gems to bear as it continues to do...whatever it's doing.
(Using Detect Magic on the boat when it's near enough, and activating Detect Scrying. Spot check is +2)
Kelleris
Explorer
Lupaz paces in the gunwale of the ship as it's in process of being rescued, generally pleased at how the situation is going but, of course, not showing it. His voice whispers darkly in the back of his nearby allies' minds.
Be careful. These castaways aren't native to Bluegorge. They might simply be traders, but their kind are known for fighting dirty if you give them the chance. I'm going to make sure their story adds up while you attend to their needs.
Lupaz scents the air and looks around, trying to locate more evidence as to the identity of these mysterious refugees. If any of them make any sudden movements or move to interfere with his movements through the boat, Lupaz will catch their gaze with his eerily intelligent one and stare them down.
[sblock=OOC - ]Heh, I'm off my game. A 4 on the Intimidate check and that many successful saves? *sigh* Here's hoping for better in the future!
Anyway, Lupaz will both look and scent for trading goods, suspicious substances like poison, and that sort of thing, as well as just generally keeping a wary eye (and nose) out. Working with Spot +7, the Scent special ability, the Track feat, and Survival +12. I'll also use my next couple of turns' worth of free actions to try to phase out for just a moment before phasing back in, just to see if there's anything suspicious going on ethereally. If this goes on for a minute or two, I'll be more thorough, using Search +3, Knowledge (local) +11, and Knowledge (geography) +11 as needed.
The stare-down thing is an actual use of the demoralize action, not a general Intimidate check, so that's a new roll or rolls. Bonus is still +21, and the one person I rendered shaken will be frightened if she fails her opposed level check, so I won't attempt to further demoralize her.[/sblock]
Be careful. These castaways aren't native to Bluegorge. They might simply be traders, but their kind are known for fighting dirty if you give them the chance. I'm going to make sure their story adds up while you attend to their needs.
Lupaz scents the air and looks around, trying to locate more evidence as to the identity of these mysterious refugees. If any of them make any sudden movements or move to interfere with his movements through the boat, Lupaz will catch their gaze with his eerily intelligent one and stare them down.
[sblock=OOC - ]Heh, I'm off my game. A 4 on the Intimidate check and that many successful saves? *sigh* Here's hoping for better in the future!
Anyway, Lupaz will both look and scent for trading goods, suspicious substances like poison, and that sort of thing, as well as just generally keeping a wary eye (and nose) out. Working with Spot +7, the Scent special ability, the Track feat, and Survival +12. I'll also use my next couple of turns' worth of free actions to try to phase out for just a moment before phasing back in, just to see if there's anything suspicious going on ethereally. If this goes on for a minute or two, I'll be more thorough, using Search +3, Knowledge (local) +11, and Knowledge (geography) +11 as needed.
The stare-down thing is an actual use of the demoralize action, not a general Intimidate check, so that's a new roll or rolls. Bonus is still +21, and the one person I rendered shaken will be frightened if she fails her opposed level check, so I won't attempt to further demoralize her.[/sblock]
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Rystil Arden
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"Please ignore the spooky-looking dog here--I suggest you don't meet his eyes for the moment," Nissa explains with a calm and kind demeanour, playing up her empathy and connection with her new friends, "And please, as my said, we would love to hear all about the full details of your story and how you came to be here today."
(OOC: Despite her friendly and unaccusing words, she is still using Sense Motive to sense any adverse intent on the part of these castaways)
(OOC: Despite her friendly and unaccusing words, she is still using Sense Motive to sense any adverse intent on the part of these castaways)
Watcher clicks and hums as it works, then chimes softly and begins to murmur in half-familiar patterns for Trey's ears only. [sblock]"Scan completed. Analysis: humanoids bear slight magic presence, indicative of magic of the sixth tier or higher have been used on them or by them in the last seven days. Active magic: minor transmutation on daggers worn by all six individuals, medium abjuration on item worn around neck of talkactive individual. Active scrying: none, my scan is being blocked regarding scrying around the individuals. Scrying around ship: negative."[/sblock]Shayuri said:
Bront said:
Coron nods a bit, then takes in a quick breath. "We were members of a strong and prosperous kingdom to the east of Bluegorge, though we never set foot there until..." he pauses for a moment and looks to the other. "When was it? Seven days?" A pause, and then a nod from two of the others. "Seven days ago. There was a coup... Our masters did not want us there, we had not been in time," here there's several snickers from most of the group,"and our presence was a dangerous embarassment. We fled... out of their immediate reach, and then fled their grasp. We bought passage on a swift ship to flee, but when the captain... discovered who and what we were, we were all but flung overboard. It was either that or die, and we chose a chance to live," Coran says, his tone both bitter and thick with irony.Rystil Arden said:
Lupaz: [sblock]There seems to be nothing odd going on in the Ethereal plane. But the only thing that makes sense about their story is... if they're from the Kingdom of Knowledge! None have made threatening moves, and all seem very weak.[/sblock]
Nissa: [sblock]Coron doesn't seem to be lying as much as leaving things out. He doesn't exactly seem threatening; his weakness seems genuine, but his story smacks far too much of your own recent flight from the Kingdom of Knowledge[/sblock]
Rystil Arden
First Post
(OOC: Ever heard of these guys, for instance maybe when she was with Ananke? Also, what sorts of power factions in the Kingdom of Knowledge would be likely to employ them? Knowledge Nob&Roy +10, Knowledge Local)
*Nissa taps her lip.*
"Okay, so you were going to go help out with carrying out a coup somewhere but were too slow to aid in the coup?" she asks, "Interesting."
'Hmm...these could be allies of the time elementals then...I hope we do not need to fight them.'
*Nissa taps her lip.*
"Okay, so you were going to go help out with carrying out a coup somewhere but were too slow to aid in the coup?" she asks, "Interesting."
'Hmm...these could be allies of the time elementals then...I hope we do not need to fight them.'
Bront
The man with the probe
Ekilu pulls himself up out of the water and onto the Khora Aisa. He does not secure the rope to the ship though.
"How can you be from a kingdom you never set foot in?" Ekilu asks suspiciously.
'Kill them now! They are tretcherous dogs that bring the storms of conflict after you!.'
"How can you be from a kingdom you never set foot in?" Ekilu asks suspiciously.
'Kill them now! They are tretcherous dogs that bring the storms of conflict after you!.'
Tempest remains hidden in the 'crows' nest atop the large tree that serves as the earth ship's main mast. Risking a look over the edge of the nest Tempest's eyes scan the small crowd of people gathered below. "I got yer back peoples" he mutters as he watches for any sign of nefarious intent from the visitors.
Picking up his crossbow he quietly slips a bolt home and winds the handle to load the bow. Preparing for trouble he rests the bow against the rim of the nest and continues to watch the conversation unfold.
Picking up his crossbow he quietly slips a bolt home and winds the handle to load the bow. Preparing for trouble he rests the bow against the rim of the nest and continues to watch the conversation unfold.
Oobobooboo spreads over part of the boat's hull keeping a burping pseudopod stretched up to talk with the newcomers, face to gelatinous pink mass.
"But what about pirates? Tell about them."
The ooze slowly begins to guide the little boat the last few yards up to the Khora Aisa.
"But what about pirates? Tell about them."
The ooze slowly begins to guide the little boat the last few yards up to the Khora Aisa.
"We were supposed to help with some things just afterward. We're traders... amongst other things. But a miss is as good as a mile, and since we weren't where they wanted us precisely when they needed us, we became a liability. Of course, they didn't bother to inform us of the time. Ironic..." Coron explains a bit.Rystil Arden said:
Nissa: [sblock]You don't recognize these individuals personally, and your local knowledge is not of this area. Many of the other elementals and fey in the Kingdom of Knowledge employed mortal agents, but you don't think you've ever seen or heard of anything like them exactly.[/sblock]
"Blood. We're kinda part of an extended family, you might say. Distant bastard cousins that were useful to our fullblood relatives, up until a week ago."Bront said:
Coron looks at Oobobooboo for a second. "I hope you don't mind me saying so, but you're the weirdest thing I've ever seen, and I've seen some weird stuff. Er... anyway. Pirates. Well, they weren't exactly pirates. Just a crew of a good ship who saw us as bad luck. We got passage legitimately, but when the captain figured out what we were she started yelling that we were parties to murder and caused the death of her beloved. And then we were shoved in a rowboat and dropped overboard. Last time we saw the Stormdancer she was under full sail back towards the Earth Wall, and we were drifting into the Crystal current. And now we're here. Does anyone have a blanket? We're freezing."Voidrazor said:
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