Crossed Paths, Part II

[Krilith]

~Discerning no lies (right?) Dhormium bothers Tullius with another question~

“So, if we would take you as a guide, no harm would befall to us by just doing so? You would not abuse my good faith?”

(ooc: if I don’t discern a lie Dhormium will pass on to the party that he does not see why Tullius should not lead them to the tunnels, is he does discern a lie, I’ll write another action)

~Turning towards Octar~ “Octar, we should move on, if we want to travel with the light of day, but hearing of all these beast the guise of the night should from now be considered an ally as well".

 

[Manzanita]

zone of truth does not allow you to detect lies, but prevents those in the area from telling them at all, unless will save is made.

I think it would be nice if everyone on their next post put in a description of their PC and basic equipment. I think this would help as we've got a couple new players.

Thus Tullius observes that besides the 5 PCs questioning him, there is another with the party. He is a man of average height, slender, clean shaven, dark haired and quiet. He wears leather armor of non-roman make, and has a legionaire's long sword belted around his waist. Like the others, he is mounted. There is also a saddled horse with no rider, but with various weapons strapped on, including short bows, long swords, short swords, a double axe, chainmail, and heavy shields.

By the way, I now have everyone's 4th level stats except Octar's.

 

[Inez Hull]

Ehldannis is a slight and bookish elf. His awkward, angular features add a mysterious look to him but he could not be called attractive. He is dressed in wizard's robes and keeps himself meticulously clean and well tended. A large raven periodicallly lands on his shoulder and seems to be conversing with him.

Ehldannis's eyes do not leave the roman stranger's face as Dhormium questions him, and he moves alongside Brioc exchanging a whispered convesation.

[Ehldannis will add his Sense Motive skill of 4 to Dhormium's efforts to detect any falsehood from the stranger]

 

[doghead]

A thought occures to Marcus and it makes his blood run cold. Where exactly it came from he does not know. Yes, thats it ... a deft touch and boundless enthusiasm ... something sits badly. I should ... no. I need to know more before I say anything.

Marcus approaches the small group around Tullius.

"The Sergius we knew was much as you described. Most errudite and personable, until his orcish companions arrived and attempted to slaughter us. Orcs he claimed to be part of the 1000 under his command. Sergius himself struck down one of our band before fleeing into the woods. Does this sound like the man you know?"

ooc: bit busy, will get in a description later.

 

[eoghanbt]

"Orcish blood? An army of a thousand...." Tullius trails, blinking. "He seemed an ordinary academic, a bit more well spoken perhaps but..." Another pause, and a cough, racking from the throat.

"I can lead you to the tunnels.." he says quietly.

 

[doghead]

"Tell me about the spear."

 

[eoghanbt]

Sergius and the workers unearthed it in the tunnels...Matriculus examined it at the camp...I wasn't directly involved with the excavations..

 

[doghead]

Sergius and the workers unearthed it in the tunnels...Matriculus examined it at the camp...I wasn't directly involved with the excavations..

It is as I feared .. or is there another option?

"And Sergius, what was his response to finding the spear? Was there anything in his behaviour to suggest that he had ..," Marcus pauses searching for the right words, "been expecting or hoping to do so?"

 

[eoghanbt]

"My understanding of the expectations were based upon conversations with Matriculus, as he was leading the expedition. Sergius handed over all the artifacts, including the spear to him...we expected to find the tomb of one of Alexander's generals..."

Tullius pauses once more, continuing to massage his wrists.

"Matriculus was pleased with the find.."

 

[doghead]

"My understanding of the expectations were based upon conversations with Matriculus, as he was leading the expedition. Sergius handed over all the artifacts, including the spear to him...we expected to find the tomb of one of Alexander's generals..."

Tullius pauses once more, continuing to massage his wrists.

"Matriculus was pleased with the find.."

"Sergius. Tell me of his response to the find. Think carefully. Go back in your mind and picture it."