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<blockquote data-quote="Insight" data-source="post: 5483749" data-attributes="member: 11437"><p>[ooc]Thus begins the skill challenge. This is a <em>staged</em> challenge, which means that there are certain objectives/obstacles that must be overcome in order for the challenge to be considered a success. The first such obstacle is presented below.[/ooc]</p><p></p><p>After striking camp, our travelers continued eastward, towards Safeton. Revv Aair informed the rest of the companions that it was likely to be a few more days to Safeton and that, while he really didn't expect trouble, it was good to have company along for the trip. For his part, Grimgal Ironhearted lamented that there was no room on the wagon; his poor feet were killing him!</p><p></p><p>The group was well into the afternoon when they were about to enter a heavily wooded copse. Zindra, the ranger, wary of an ambush, stopped the cart and the other travelers and sneaked into the woods to take a peek. In a few moments, the elf emerged and declared that the road was clear as far as she could see (which is pretty far).</p><p></p><p>The mule-driven wagon lurched forward and the rest of the travelers followed. In less than an hour, however, the group stopped again. This time, it was because there was some disturbance up ahead. Just around a bend, Zindra spied a pair of humans or half-elves in disheveled clothing, stumbling along the road.</p><p></p><p>[ooc]Zindra will make a Stealth check, below. This is NOT directly related to the challenge, but if successful, will give Zindra a +2 circumstance bonus to her next check related to the challenge.[/ooc]</p><p></p><p>Zindra, longbow at the ready and nocked with an arrow, approached the men. <span style="color: lightgreen">"Halt,"</span> the elf said. <span style="color: lightgreen">"Who goes there?"</span></p><p></p><p>The men paused. Zindra noticed that both men were wearing what was once fine noble clothing. Their wounds were those of arrows and small bludgeoning melee attacks, perhaps from clubs or maces. The bedraggled men looked around.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: gold">"Hello?"</span> one of them called out. <span style="color: gold">"We are mere travelers, recently ambushed along this road. We mean no harm."</span> It was clear to Zindra that they had no idea where she was.</p><p></p><p>[ooc]Zindra will also make an Insight check, below. This IS related to the challenge and will affect successes and failures. This roll is a success!SUCCESSES: 1, FAILURES: 0[/ooc]</p><p></p><p>Zindra had her suspicions about the mens' intentions. She said nothing now, but remained hidden. She waved the rest of her companions forward.</p><p></p><p>When the men spotted the mule-driven wagon and the people on foot, they brightened. <span style="color: gold">"Good travelers,"</span> the bearded one said. <span style="color: gold">"I am called Beonar and the man traveling with me is Chadonel. We are from... Veluna and were on our way home from Safeton when bandits struck."</span></p><p></p><p>The men took a few tentative steps forward. <span style="color: gold">"The bandits took everything - our horses, our goods, our valuables, our gold,"</span> Beonar explained. <span style="color: gold">"We just need some coin to get us through to Hommlet."</span></p><p></p><p>Revv and his nephew looked at one another in mild surprise. Grimgal wore a bit of a frown, which was really nothing new for the dwarf priest. For their parts, Jordi and Billy seemed sympathetic to the travelers' plight. Keldok said nothing, eyeing the men for weapons or possible spellcasting.</p><p></p><p>[ooc]The rest of the party is making a <em>group</em> Insight check. Grimgal, the best at this sort of thing, will be the lead roller, with Jordi, Billy, and Keldok using aid another. This is <em>BARELY</em> a success. SUCCESSES: 2, FAILURES: 0[/ooc]</p><p></p><p><span style="color: slategray">"I dunno 'bout all this,"</span> Grimgal said after a moment. <span style="color: slategray">"Ye are <em>dressed</em> as might be nobles, but it seems..."</span></p><p></p><p>Beonar stepped forward again. <span style="color: gold">"Good sirs! I can assure you that our intentions are true!"</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: orange">"What else would charlatans say?"</span> Keldok asked.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: lightblue">"Now hold on,"</span> Billy said. <span style="color: lightblue">"We don't know..."</span> The gnome watched as Keldok slowly drew his mace. <span style="color: lightblue">"There's no need for violence!"</span></p><p></p><p>Seeing Keldok draw his mace, the disheveled men stepped back and assumed defensive postures. <span style="color: gold">"Look, HALF-ORC! We aren't even armed!"</span></p><p></p><p>Billy, Jordi, and Grimgal all turned to look at Keldok. They knew that the half-orc had been itching for a fight for weeks, but this was a little unwarranted, even for Keldok.</p><p></p><p>Jordi put his hand on the half-orc's shoulder. <span style="color: royalblue">"Keldok, let's not start a fight. These men have done nothing to us."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: orange">"You don't know what they <em>could</em> do,"</span> Keldok replied. <span style="color: orange">"They could be spellcasters for all we know. No weapons needed."</span></p><p></p><p>All present realized that Keldok was right to be cautious.</p><p></p><p>Billy stepped in front of the half-orc. <span style="color: lightblue">"Now, now. Let's not be hasty. No one needs to cast spells or draw weapons or anything of the kind."</span> The gnome turned to the disheveled travelers. <span style="color: lightblue">"I've no doubt you are NOT from Veluna, but your deception is your business and I really don't care. You will NOT have any of our gold and I bid you to move along. Perhaps some fool will believe your tale of woe and hand you some coin, but it will not be us. Good day."</span> Billy looked back at Keldok. <span style="color: lightblue">"Please put away your weapons. I'm sure we will have use for your unique skills at a later date."</span></p><p></p><p>[ooc]Billy makes a Diplomacy check as part of the challenge. This is a success! SUCCESSES: 3, FAILURES: 0.[/ooc]</p><p></p><p>Keldok frowned and put his mace and dagger away. As he did, the deceptive men stood to the side of the road. Revv and his wagon started again and continued to the east. Grimgal shot the men a dirty look and they did not respond.</p><p></p><p>As the wagon and the eastbound travelers continued down the road, Chadonel looked at Beonar. <span style="color: gold">"I don't suppose we should have warned them about the <em>real</em> ambush down the road?"</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: gold">"Not a chance."</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Insight, post: 5483749, member: 11437"] [ooc]Thus begins the skill challenge. This is a [i]staged[/i] challenge, which means that there are certain objectives/obstacles that must be overcome in order for the challenge to be considered a success. The first such obstacle is presented below.[/ooc] After striking camp, our travelers continued eastward, towards Safeton. Revv Aair informed the rest of the companions that it was likely to be a few more days to Safeton and that, while he really didn't expect trouble, it was good to have company along for the trip. For his part, Grimgal Ironhearted lamented that there was no room on the wagon; his poor feet were killing him! The group was well into the afternoon when they were about to enter a heavily wooded copse. Zindra, the ranger, wary of an ambush, stopped the cart and the other travelers and sneaked into the woods to take a peek. In a few moments, the elf emerged and declared that the road was clear as far as she could see (which is pretty far). The mule-driven wagon lurched forward and the rest of the travelers followed. In less than an hour, however, the group stopped again. This time, it was because there was some disturbance up ahead. Just around a bend, Zindra spied a pair of humans or half-elves in disheveled clothing, stumbling along the road. [ooc]Zindra will make a Stealth check, below. This is NOT directly related to the challenge, but if successful, will give Zindra a +2 circumstance bonus to her next check related to the challenge.[/ooc] Zindra, longbow at the ready and nocked with an arrow, approached the men. [color=lightgreen]"Halt,"[/color] the elf said. [color=lightgreen]"Who goes there?"[/color] The men paused. Zindra noticed that both men were wearing what was once fine noble clothing. Their wounds were those of arrows and small bludgeoning melee attacks, perhaps from clubs or maces. The bedraggled men looked around. [color=gold]"Hello?"[/color] one of them called out. [color=gold]"We are mere travelers, recently ambushed along this road. We mean no harm."[/color] It was clear to Zindra that they had no idea where she was. [ooc]Zindra will also make an Insight check, below. This IS related to the challenge and will affect successes and failures. This roll is a success!SUCCESSES: 1, FAILURES: 0[/ooc] Zindra had her suspicions about the mens' intentions. She said nothing now, but remained hidden. She waved the rest of her companions forward. When the men spotted the mule-driven wagon and the people on foot, they brightened. [color=gold]"Good travelers,"[/color] the bearded one said. [color=gold]"I am called Beonar and the man traveling with me is Chadonel. We are from... Veluna and were on our way home from Safeton when bandits struck."[/color] The men took a few tentative steps forward. [color=gold]"The bandits took everything - our horses, our goods, our valuables, our gold,"[/color] Beonar explained. [color=gold]"We just need some coin to get us through to Hommlet."[/color] Revv and his nephew looked at one another in mild surprise. Grimgal wore a bit of a frown, which was really nothing new for the dwarf priest. For their parts, Jordi and Billy seemed sympathetic to the travelers' plight. Keldok said nothing, eyeing the men for weapons or possible spellcasting. [ooc]The rest of the party is making a [i]group[/i] Insight check. Grimgal, the best at this sort of thing, will be the lead roller, with Jordi, Billy, and Keldok using aid another. This is [i]BARELY[/i] a success. SUCCESSES: 2, FAILURES: 0[/ooc] [color=slategray]"I dunno 'bout all this,"[/color] Grimgal said after a moment. [color=slategray]"Ye are [i]dressed[/i] as might be nobles, but it seems..."[/color] Beonar stepped forward again. [color=gold]"Good sirs! I can assure you that our intentions are true!"[/color] [color=orange]"What else would charlatans say?"[/color] Keldok asked. [color=lightblue]"Now hold on,"[/color] Billy said. [color=lightblue]"We don't know..."[/color] The gnome watched as Keldok slowly drew his mace. [color=lightblue]"There's no need for violence!"[/color] Seeing Keldok draw his mace, the disheveled men stepped back and assumed defensive postures. [color=gold]"Look, HALF-ORC! We aren't even armed!"[/color] Billy, Jordi, and Grimgal all turned to look at Keldok. They knew that the half-orc had been itching for a fight for weeks, but this was a little unwarranted, even for Keldok. Jordi put his hand on the half-orc's shoulder. [color=royalblue]"Keldok, let's not start a fight. These men have done nothing to us."[/color] [color=orange]"You don't know what they [i]could[/i] do,"[/color] Keldok replied. [color=orange]"They could be spellcasters for all we know. No weapons needed."[/color] All present realized that Keldok was right to be cautious. Billy stepped in front of the half-orc. [color=lightblue]"Now, now. Let's not be hasty. No one needs to cast spells or draw weapons or anything of the kind."[/color] The gnome turned to the disheveled travelers. [color=lightblue]"I've no doubt you are NOT from Veluna, but your deception is your business and I really don't care. You will NOT have any of our gold and I bid you to move along. Perhaps some fool will believe your tale of woe and hand you some coin, but it will not be us. Good day."[/color] Billy looked back at Keldok. [color=lightblue]"Please put away your weapons. I'm sure we will have use for your unique skills at a later date."[/color] [ooc]Billy makes a Diplomacy check as part of the challenge. This is a success! SUCCESSES: 3, FAILURES: 0.[/ooc] Keldok frowned and put his mace and dagger away. As he did, the deceptive men stood to the side of the road. Revv and his wagon started again and continued to the east. Grimgal shot the men a dirty look and they did not respond. As the wagon and the eastbound travelers continued down the road, Chadonel looked at Beonar. [color=gold]"I don't suppose we should have warned them about the [i]real[/i] ambush down the road?"[/color] [color=gold]"Not a chance."[/color] [/QUOTE]
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