Greyhawk - Return of the Slavelords! Part 1

[Karl Green]

[ooc: @work, sorry, but using; Diplomacy(5) Gather Information(5) Sense Motive(5) - to make things go easier and find-out more information about Daynah]

[occ]That's ok, assuming a Gather Infromation total of 11, no one seems to have heard of her, but Noss promises to continue asking arond[/occ]

"Greetings, Volegrim ap Stennell of Good Hills" Defrel bows.

"I am indeed looking to sell this war-staff, however, it was made by no Elvish Grandmother, it was made by a dwarven monk by the name of Drinil, during the wars and served him well. Many foes fell to his strikes, I would now, he was in my company during these battles. He died in battle as any dwarf would want."

Defrel smirks a bit, "As someone of your skill can see, the staff is made of the rare darkwood, and capped at both ends by dwarven steel..." Taking out a coin and spinning it over his knuckles, "I am looking for a short-spear of at least master work guailty, I was also wondering if you carried a weapon known as a Chakram, or, where I might find one?"

[occ]Sense Motives 15 total, Defrel is pretty sure the dwarf just wants to haggle[/occ]

The dwarf grumbles a bit and says "Aye well I do indeed have me a spear of the type ye be asking about... as for a Chakram, no I have not one handy. I am sure ye could get one in Hardby, there are a few smith there, course they be human at best."

Looking down at the staff he huff a bit and says "Now then on to this staff, and this so called dwarven monk... hmph...a wild tale indeed, why in my day..." when he is interrupted by a female voice behind you both, who says "Now, now Volegrim we have no time to toddle here, be so kind as to finish your business quickly... we must be off"

Turning toward the voice is a very beautiful elven maiden, dressed in a white blouse and light green riding pants with knee-high black boots. She is wearing a very fine Rapier at her side, and her long blond hair is tided back into a single braid. She bows her head to Defrel and says with a slight smirk and glint in her clear blue eyes "Do not take his huffing and buffing to seriously good sir, it is simply what he does for enjoyment... that and killing orcs... oh and drinking…"

 

[djrdjmsqrd]

Defrel, Male Human, Thief

[ooc: thanks.]

As the dwarf begins his grumble, Defrel can't help but smirk, "Well then, I think I would like to take a look at the spear you speak of, and thank you for the information about the Chakram..."

Hearing the lady;s voice Defrel turns and bows, "Greetings me lady, I am Defrel de Lost, and you be?"

Upon the responce is polite then goes back to the dwarf, "What would you give me for the staff?"

[ooc: Defrel will bargin for a middle-line price for the staff, and a cheap price for the spear, he will then by Noss a minor weapon of his choice...]

 

[johnsemlak]

Philo Human Paladin

OOC: sorry, I''ve had trouble keeping up with the pace of this game; will try harder...

After visiting the local shrine to Heironeous for a private ceremony in the morning, Philo attends Derish of Pelor's morning ceremony in its entirety, and afterwards give's Derish praise for the ceremony.

Philo then wanders the festival, offering help to ladies and other's in need when he can, and grants any who ask a holy blessing. He helps himself to modest refreshements when offered but abstains from drink.

 

[Karl Green]

Philo Human Paladin
OOC: sorry, I''ve had trouble keeping up with the pace of this game; will try harder...

[occ]No problem... I tend to post lots but I will catch you up. Just got to check something before my next post though[/occ]

 

[wysiwyg]

2)He fines tracks coming from and leaving toward the east side of the homestead. There are other tracks coming from north and south, but they all appear to be heading east after the attack
3) There seems to be a set of four or five, giant size humanoid footprints, maybe 8 or 9 huge wolves or bear like prints that he has never seen the likes of before, and six sets of horse prints. There is also the wheeled groves' of a wagon that came and went.
5) Lorien would guess that there were 15 or 16 adults living in the settlement with 10 to 12 children... so all the children and 9 to 10 adults are missing
6) it looks like they left early this morning (8 to 10 hours ago)
7) looking around the villages some more, Lorien finds the prints of Humans and giant (more then like Ogre) prints. There are also signs of two-legged wolf or dog like beings, some huge wolves or bears (not sure), and horses. Doing a quick search he also sees where one of the giants' size prints ends suddenly... it seems that the beast started flying at some point...

Lorien goes back to examine the wagon tracks. Does the trail seem to be deeper when leaving the village then when the wagon arrived? How many horses are pulling the wagon.

These are the facts that Lorien is almost certain of:
1) The village was ambushed from the North, South and East. The surviving inhabitants were taken as prisoners.
2) The attackers included 4-5 ogres, 6 humans on horseback, and some beasts, possibly bugbears. As to the flying/jumping creature, he is not certain.
3) They have an 9-11 hour lead - wagon paced heading east. A wagon could not travel more then 2 miles per hour, and they are probably not using the king's road for fear of being stopped. They can not be too far away.

It has been almost an hour since he sent Arianrhod for help. If he sees no help in sight, he will take out one of his arrows, cut off the feather and lay it on the ground, facing east. he will peg 4 other arrows in the ground around this arrow. He will then make a hot pursuit on the trail.

 

[Karl Green]

As the dwarf begins his grumble, Defrel can't help but smirk, "Well then, I think I would like to take a look at the spear you speak of, and thank you for the information about the Chakram..."

Hearing the lady's voice Defrel turns and bows, "Greetings me lady, I am Defrel de Lost, and you be?"

The elf maiden nods her head towards Defrel and says "My pardon good sir, I am Hafenree of the Golden Tree. Well meet."

Upon the responce is polite then goes back to the dwarf, "What would you give me for the staff?"

[ooc: Defrel will bargin for a middle-line price for the staff, and a cheap price for the spear, he will then by Noss a minor weapon of his choice...]

The dwarf looks back at the elf and then back at Defrel, huffs a bit more and says "Well now laddie, we an't buying much right now... we be selling wares. But I suppose I might be able to unload it quick back in Hardby..."

[occ]I am assuming that you spent 340gp for the staff correct? Just want to make sure. Masterwork shortspear would be 301gp. With some back and forth, he might trade you the staff for the spear, sayign "transportation" costs to Hardby. He would throw in a dagger for Noss. NOW if I am wrong about the price of teh staff let me know. If you want to make a Diplomacy roll you might get him to part with some money, but...[/occ]

As you are talking a lite white horse is lead out to Hafenree who quickly mounts up. There is a white bow and fine green fletched arrows tied to the saddle. She looks down at you and says "We mean not to be rude friend Defrel... lost" to which she smiles lightly "[/b]but we are need to meet our party in Hardby tonight. Enjoy the festival...[/b]"

After visiting the local shrine to Heironeous for a private ceremony in the morning, Philo attends Derish of Pelor's morning ceremony in its entirety, and afterwards give's Derish praise for the ceremony.

Philo then wanders the festival, offering help to ladies and other's in need when he can, and grants any who ask a holy blessing. He helps himself to modest refreshements when offered but abstains from drink.

Wandering about the castle, Philo is greeted by many happy people enjoying the festival. Many do ask for his blessing and talk with him about little matters. Eventually he wanders out into the main courtyard to see Defrel talking with a dwarf next to a horse drawn cart and an elven maid sitting on a white horse.

There are other people coming to and fro when a lady on a gray mare flying into the courtyard at full speed. Her horse is shaking near collapse with exhaustion. The lady is Arianrhod and she cries out "Raiders, Lorien sent me back to roust the guard... raiders..." Attendants and other servants rush forward to help the lass down. Tears are streaming down her face and a guard yells at Noss "Alert the Dame, quickly man..."

 

[Karl Green]

Lorien goes back to examine the wagon tracks. Does the trail seem to be deeper when leaving the village then when the wagon arrived? How many horses are pulling the wagon.

[occ] Yes, the wagon got heavier after it left the village[/occ]

It has been almost an hour since he sent Arianrhod for help. If he sees no help in sight, he will take out one of his arrows, cut off the feather and lay it on the ground, facing east. he will peg 4 other arrows in the ground around this arrow. He will then make a hot pursuit on the trail.

[occ] It would take Arianrhod pretty close to an hour or hard riding to return the castle... so help is more then likely at least an hour behind Lorien[/occ]

Placing the arrows, Lorien heads out to pursue the raiders... the trail leads into the hills, and rougher ground. Lorien can tell that whomever these raiders are they are driving the wagon hard and that the wheels are cutting deep into the ground. They must be reinforced or something for them not to have been broken yet.

After about hour of fast pursuit, the trail leads into a fast moving rocky stream cutting through the hills. The trail does not continue onto the other side. The stream is running somewhat north to south [occ]Survival check you might be able to figure out which way they went, but it is not easy to see[/occ]

 

[djrdjmsqrd]

Defrel, Male Human, Thief

Defrel smiles slightly as the elf introduces herself, he respon in elvish, "Greetings, Hafenree of the Golden Tree, it is an honor..." Handing the staff to the dwarf...

"Let us finish this business, the staff for the spear and a simple dagger for the lad here, plus 10gp for your trouble?" Speaking in common...

[ooc: After the transaction, he will give the dagger to Noss, commenting that it is better to be prepared then not, he will teach him to hide the blade in his servent's uniform (using hide skill), then will ask Noss to lead him to Verrick, and return the spear to his room]

 

[wysiwyg]

Lorien, Human Ranger

Lorien tries to spot the tracks (Survival Roll 27).
If he cannot find tracks, he will make his choice on possible places of escape. What is to the north of him, and what's to the south? If the sea is to the south - a more likely place to escape via boat, then Lorien will head south.

Regardless, he leaves another arrow pointing in the direction he's heading.

 

[Karl Green]

2) The attackers included 4-5 ogres, 6 humans on horseback, and some beasts, possibly bugbears. As to the flying/jumping creature, he is not certain.

[occ] I wanted to clear up one thing as I re-read this. The big wolf-bear like prints were 4-legged animals, the smaller more wolf or dog like prints were 2-legged creatures.[/occ]