(CSRHoD) Creamsteak's Red Hand of Doom [IC]

[Zoycitenega]

Siobhan gets a strong drink, and smiles at her teammates(even Warren). I am Siobhan, a disciple of the Brawler. I will accompany you in your quest.

[sblock=OOC] Depending how good the armor is, Siobhan is interested in that[/sblock]

 

[pathfinderq1]

Tyrla nodded as each of her compatriots (old and new) made their introductions. "I am Tyrla, daughter of Rizzell, and I'm a scholar of the arcane arts. I've a reasonable knowledge of such things, but my abilities are, shall we say, rather focused- I can strike foes at a distance, and I can see much that is hidden, but my other gifts are few." She paused for a moment before continuing. "So it seems we have a set of armor, two short blades, a pile of potions, and a large batch of coins- plus whatever was in that box. I can try to determine the strength of the various enchantments, but more precise analysis I can't provide. Perhaps we might use the coins to provide for our lodgings, and to purchase supplies for our venture, once we've determined our next move that is. The potions we might divide as evenly as possible-once our healers have finished their day's allotment of power, we can return ourselves to full strength, then pass the remaining potions out. As for the weaponry, I don't see anyone using that type of blade, and unless the armor is exceptionally well enchanted, it may be no good to us either- the only one who wears heavy armor has some fine equipment already."

OOC: (for all, just blocked for space): [sblock]Tyrla can do detect magic on the lot, but not identify- the banded mail would have to be good to beat Siobhan's +1 plate, and nobody else wears heavy armor. Unless somebody wants a back-up weapon, the shortswords aren't likely to find a home here either- it looks like we're just a bunch of weirdos as far as weaponry goes... Once the healers tap out for the day, we can spend potions to heal up, then divide the rest- maybe the close-combat types can take any extras. This is a bit long winded, but I'm not going to be able to post until tomorrow night, so I wanted to put my opinions out.[/sblock]

 

[Redclaw]

Larian nods at Tyrla's points, then adds, I can give a more detailed analysis of any items we would like to learn about. Give me a little time and I can study the appropriate spell. However, I would need a rather expensive pearl as a material component for that particular piece of casting. Sadly, I don't happen to have one on hand.

 

[Creamsteak]

(With detect magic all of the items are of faint aura except for the gray liquid in the glass container, which has a strong aura. The school of the liquid is abjuration and transmutation.)

 

[Pinotage]

Avril - Human Druid - Spot +11 - Listen +11
Scarlet - Riding Dog - Spot +5 - Listen +5

Avril nodded her concept to Tyrla and Larian's comments. "That sounds good. We divide the potions and the gold between us, and, if nobody can use the swords or armor, then I suggest we try and sell it at the most convenient time. I'm not sure if this place is the likely market, but there might be somebody interested in finely crafted swords or armor. If that be the case, Larian, then I think the only matter unsettled would the the identification of the jar and its contents we found in that box. Perhaps it would be a good idea to do so, or to find somebody here in Drelin's Ferry that may do it on our behalf. Given that we might expect trouble tomorrow, we may not want to spend our precious magical resource on this just yet."

[SBLOCK=OOC]
OOC:

Avril hp - 35/36 + Siobhan Healing
Scarlet hp - 30/30

Spells and Abilities Active:

Barkskin (Avril, +2 Natural Armor, 50 min.)

Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:

Barkskin
Produce Flame (Extended)
Entangle
Cure Moderate Wounds
Cure Light Wounds
Cure Minor Wounds

Wild Shape (1 Used)
Metamagic Rod of Lesser Extend (1 Used)[/SBLOCK]

 

[DrZombie]

"Fine with me." The dwarf says, sipping his ale. "So tomorrow we're off to find this woodsman in the tower then? Good. If we're lucky we'll find us some hogoblins on the way.""

 

[Creamsteak]

The town speaker steps into the room after about an hour. He comes in escorted by a rather beautiful woman in some armor. She looks like a capable swordswoman, but her features are a bit more comely than the typical soldier.

"This is our guard captain, Soranna. She felt there was something she could add."

"We've had some trouble with these hobgoblins before. However, this time they've brought some more dangerous company. There are a hundred, maybe, and they have foul hounds that breathe fire, and dragon-men, and even a couple manticores."

 

[Redclaw]

Larian's interest is piqued by the swordswoman's words. He seems lost in contemplation for a moment, then speaks. Where are these forces? How came you by this information? The details are troubling.
The hounds I recognize. In fact, we faced several today. Can you tell me aught of the dragon-men?
After hearing the captain's response, he turns to Wiston. We would also like to know what supplies and services might be available here in town. We have a few items we might be willing to sell, and have a few needs in terms of adventuring gear. Is there a weaponsmith? A mage? A church where we might procure some healing draughts?
[sblock=ooc] Knowledge arcana checks for any/all of the described critters? +12.
If other knowledges apply, dungeoneering +8, nature +8, the planes +8.
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[Creamsteak]

"The reports of the dragon men have come to us by way of the letter you delivered. They were involved in a skirmish with the hobgoblins up north along the Rhest river. They ranged from green to black in pigment."

"The manticores were seen by some of the survivors of a merchant passing through Drellin's Ferry. We suspect at least 4 different raiding parties, spread out through the witchwood and now even south of the village. There have also been signs of worg tracks along the trails and woods."

The speaker answers the other questions.

"Morlin's smithy can take care of your weapons needs. Morlin Coalhewer is the town smith, and he does all of the wrk in this town."

"There is a shrine of Pelor taken care of by Brother Derny. He has two acolytes, and occationally sells a scroll or two. Or, if your looking for a druid visit Avarthel in the small grove just outside of town called The Old Ones."

"Sertieren the Wise is a mage of sorts. His house has a reputation for being haunted. He occationally trades in scrolls or items he creates."

"If you need mounts, you can visit Delora's Livery Stable, or for most other goods you can go to Jarett's Sundries."

Knowledge: You know nothing at all of the dragon-men. You know of lizard folk, but that just seems out of place here. You know all that there is to know about fighting manticores and hellhounds, and can easily describe their different attacks and defenses.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Tyrla listened as the Speaker and the captain gave their information, and nodded thoughtfully at Larian's inquiries, which in many ways echoed her own curiousity- though the elf was a better speaker. Once a pause was reached, she added a bit of her own. "We found this symbol as well. Do you know if this has been seen before, or if it has local significance we might have missed?"

OOC: If Tyrla has the symbol, she will show it briefly- if someone else is carrying it, she will ask to have it shown (and failing that, she will describe it as best she can). Since she has a Haversack, she may have been carrying at least some of the loot already.