Battle at Harkon Manor

[Dragonwriter]

Jareth sighs and shakes his head. Skazul seemed more a liability than a resource. The old man was more likely to take a nap or be overcome with a craving for some tea than take part in the fight. The dusk blade closes his eyes for a moment, then re-opens them as they seem to be lit from within by a glowing light. He scans the room, focusing on each area he notices a glimmer of magic. He then points out every item he notices.

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Using Arcane Attunement for Detect Magic. Have 5 uses left today. I’m only spending 2 rounds on each area, as I don’t really care what the school used on each scroll happens to be; I only want to know the location.
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[Frozen Messiah]

Claude sat on Tobias for a moment, closed his eyes for a second to let his other senses take over for a second, breathed out a long breath and then turned Tobias around and caught up with the rest of the group. He did not say much along the way back because he was focusing about what they had in store for them in the morning.

 

[Deskjob]

Marko, Defense of a Castle

Moments away...

Marko raced along leading the small troupe back to Harkon. He was familiar with the path and used great speed in his return.

"Whoa." He told his horse as he entered the Manor's grounds. The tall man dismounted and lead his horse to the wayhouse. After storing his horse and bags, he made his way into the Manor and sought out the location of Valorn and his companions. Within moments he was outside the crowded library of Skazul the Wizard. He heard talk of strategy and defense and was glad to have arrived so quickly.

Marko reached Vance and requested to speak of the events on the road. The dark-haired shoemaker wore his armor and weapons, noting also that the cramped space was becoming smaller with every occupant. "Lord Valorn. We return successful in our task. The elf has been delivered to his countrymen with success and speed. I have no doubt that even now he is giving your messege to his commanders." He gave a soldierly bow and took a step back. He made sure to speak loud enough for all to hear.

 

[HolyMan]

Everyone at the library...

Vance nods his head at Marko's return and says, "Let me here a more detailed report outside. Is Lord Grignard out there good, good." Vance leaves following Marko out and reminds everyone to be ready for dinner tonight.

The others start digging through the area finding magic scrolls, a potion, and even a wand. "Hmmm... wonder where that has been," Skazul says to Trinham who is holding up what he found. "Use to have to use that on Vance when he was a boy. Learned not to come here for lessons in his smelly chainmail yes he did."


CAW! CAW! the crow's reply sounding like laughter.

[sblock=OOC] Lurik pulls out 2 scrolls and a potion vial in his area, Jareth points near Trinham and the warriormage finds a long thick wand topped by a blue cyrstal (looks like it was being used as a placeholder ), and Lora manages to find another four scrolls after Jareth indicates their location. Question do we RP all this now or spend time getting ready for dinner (i.e. RP that) and leave the items till after dinner at the final battle meeting? Your game your call but I believe dinner and the talk afterwards would be more fortitous[sp?] [/sblock]

 

[Dragonwriter]

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I vote for moving along to the dinner.

And I believe you were looking for "fortuitous."
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[Gondsman]

[sblock=OOC]Since identifying a scroll is only a full round action, and identifying a potion takes one minute only, I try and do each immediately (if not right after finding them. Scroll, Scroll, Potion (1d20+9=18, 1d20+9=20, 1d20+9=19) might be enough for the scrolls but my attempt at the potion is a fail. But i do say we should move right on to dinner. As far as dinner goes, I've left the post vague as I'm not sure if we are talking a formal affair, lunchroom style, or just hitting the kitchens[/sblock]

Perusing the contents of the scrolls as i find them i attempt to decipher what is on them. The potion is another story, such being a bit more difficult, I find myself unable to make up my mind on what it should be. For the time being i stow the scrolls and potion (the latter to have identified by The Skazul or one of the other casters in the group. A slight rumble in my stomach informs me that my body agrees that it is time for dinner, and i make my way toward the food.

 

[Deskjob]

Marko, Defense of a Castle

Outside...

Marko walked with Lord Valorn out into the Manor's grounds. Evening was rushing onward and the sky was turning colors. It was casting a strange yet calming glow over the courtyard. Something shoemakers rarely take the time to see. It was nice to have a moment of silence, it helped one accept the he might not be alive tomorrow to enjoy such a moment again.

"Sir, if I may begin..." Marko began a more in depth recitation of the events surrounding their elven prisoner. He talked with his hands as was his custom. The dark-haired man was careful to include his perceptions upon the elf's last comments. Of his specific mention of Treylor allies and reactions to Claude's treatment of prisoners. It might not mean anything to Vance, but it held Marko's curiosities for quite some time.

Finishing his tale, the shoemaker gave slight bow. "Thank you for your time sir. I will take my leave." Marko gathered his gloves and retreated to the stables of the wayhouse. He would need to tend his cousin's horse and make the good effort to return it. After all, with an attack expected for tomorrow this may be his last time to speak with his family again.

As the shadows grew long upon the walls, Marko was seen guiding his cousin's horse out the gates towards his families home. He would return late from the evening meal...

 

[ghostcat]

While the wand looks impressive, Trinham has been taught that you cannot judge an item simple by how spectacular it looks. So Trinham carefully examines the wand using every bit of his skill. Having learnt everything he can on his own, Trinham decides to a shortcut by using his charms. Turning to Skazul he says "Apart from controlling unruly pupils, what exactly does this do?

[sblock=OOC]Spellcraft +9
Charisma +4[/sblock]

 

[HolyMan]

Skazul laughs and waves his hands for Trinham to bring the wand over to him. As the old mage takes the wand he says, "Ah yes I remember a young brash Vance who had no time for study. And a few touches of this," {{Deziah}} The tip of the wand sends tiny sparks dancing along it's edge and you hear the small crackle of electrical energy.

"Hehe and he paid very good attention indeed." he sits back and looks lost in thought a few moments as if he is remembering something in the past. Trinham turns to go back and help the others finish when the old man shots a hand out to take his arm. "Here, here take it you may find it useful in the battle." Skazul gives the wand to Trinham and then let's go of him settling back in his chair as the others gather around the collected items.

[sblock=OOC] Wand is of Shocking Grasp(lvl2) - hope you keep the item as your one year gift I see Trinham sword and wand in hand attacking with one or the other or both if he really wants to take an opponent down. If you all take the time to collect the items and then use read magic they are as follows:

Scrolls-
a)cure light wounds (1d8+5)
b)heal mount
c)color spray (DC 15)
d)regroup - range 45'
e)rainbow pattern (DC 18)
f)minor creation cstrlvl-8

potion: undetectable alignment [/sblock]

 

[HolyMan]

Marko

"Where you been cousin?" comes a voice from behind Marko as he starts to unlash the straps of the saddled horse.

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Claude

"My Lord Grignard, I hope things went as well as reported? Hmm, where is the elven bow?" Vance asks as he turns towards the main manor house motioning Claude to follow.

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The rest of the group

Time goes by quickly as you finish deciphering the items found in the library and dinner is only an hour away. Plenty of time to get ready and each of you go back to your rooms to wash up before the feast Baron Harkon has had his staff prepare for your welcome feast.