Insight's "The Isle of Dread" - Chapter One

[Leif]

Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6

Questor, "Bertram Axeblade", says, "Ahh, there he is, my good friend Paulus Dayl!! Let me thank you once again, Paulus, for extending to myself and my friends the gracious invitation to this gathering on such short notice. Allow me to present to you Vra... uhh rather Bertie, Astra, Skaros, Adam, and Geigrim. And, of course you already know me, Bertram Axeblade."

OOC: Anyone who doesn't want to be introduced by real name, please let me know in the OOC thread and I'll remove the reference and insert the pseudonym of your choice. Oh, and I've also assumed that we'll all be going -- if anyone is not going to the party, please let me know that in the OOC thread, too. Thanks.
OOC: Sorry about adding Cassi and Nafije who have left the game. I was just adding everyone from the RG.


[sblock=Questor's sheet]
Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6
Alignment: Good

XP: 7,500+1,000[finding R. Barbarosa]=8,500+300[Ogre battle]=8,800+500[rescuing Barbarosa]=9,300

S 14 +2
D 16 +3
C 14 +2
I 11 +0
W 9 -1
C 18 +4

HP: 51/51 -- Bloodied: 25
Surges/Day: 7, Surge Value: 12

[DEFAULT MELEE ATTACK: +2DAGGER, +10 att, 1d4+4 damage, crit damage=8+2d6]
[+9 ATT BONUS ON CHA-BASED SORCERER ATTACK POWERS
+9=+3(1/2 Level)+2(magic dagger - Sorcerer Implement)+4(cha mod)]

Defenses [+2 AC versus AoO - Halfling Racial Feature]
AC: 17= 10+3(one-half level)+1(magic cloth Bloodthread Armor)+3(dex mod)
[AC: 19 when bloodied because of his Bloodthread Armor]
Fort: 15=10+3(one-half level)+2(con/str mod)
Ref: 16=10+3(one-half level)+3(dex mod)
Will: 17=10+3(one-half level)+4(cha mod)

Skills: [+2 racial bonus to Acrobatics and Thievery]
Arcana +8 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+0(int)
Bluff +12 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)
Intimidate +14 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)+2(item)
Diplomacy +14 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)+2(item)

Feats:
Halfling Agility (attacker takes -2 on second chance reroll)
Arcane Spellfury (+1 to attack rolls after hitting with at-will attack)
Ritual Caster (master and perform rituals)
[Questor's Possible Next Feat -- Disciplined Wild Soul (roll twice to
determine Wild Soul damage type)]

Racial Features:
Bold - +5 racial bonus to saves vs. fear
Nimble Reaction - +2 racial bonus to AC vs. opportunity attacks
Second Chance [*Encounter* - also see below|- Immediate Interrupt
[When hit, force opp to re-roll the att & use second roll, even if it's lower (or higher)]

Class Features:
Wild Magic
-Chaos Burst - First attack roll in every battle determines special benefit:
even roll = +1 AC, odd = Questor may make a saving throw
-Chaos Power - Bonus to damage with arcane powers=Dex mod (+3)
-Unfettered Power - On natural 20 with arcane attack, slide target 1
square and knock it prone after all other effects | AND When roll
natural 1, must Push each creature w/in 5 squares of Questor 1 square
-Wild Soul - After Extended Rest, Roll 1d10 to determine Resistance (5)
until next extended rest -- [Questor's Current Wild Soul Resistance= 5/Cold]
[1-Acid/2-Cold/3-Fire/4-Force/5-Lightning/6-Necrotic/
7-Poison/8-Psychic/9-Radiant/10-Thunder]

At-Will Powers:
-L1 Chaos Bolt [+9 att, cha vs. will, 1d10+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
psy dam secondary attack for 1d6 (+9[cha, dagger, chaos power])
dam if roll even number for primary att]
-L1 Storm Walk [+9 att, cha vs. fort, 1d8+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
thunder dam and shift 1 sq before or after att]

Encounter Powers:
-Racial Power: Second Chance - immediate interrupt [When an attack hits Questor,
he may force the enemy to roll the attack again [at -2 due to to Questor's Halfling
Agility Feat] and the enemy uses the second roll even if it's lower (or higher)]
-L1 Bedeviling Burst [+9 att, cha vs. will, 1d10+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chs pwr)]
psy dam + push target 3 sq]
-L3 Poisonous Exhalation [+9 att, cha vs. fort, 2d8+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chs pwr)]
poison dam + target is -2 fort until end of my next turn]

Daily Powers:
-L1 Dazzling Ray [+9 att, cha vs. will, 6d6+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos power)]
radiant dam and target is -3 to att if I roll an even number (save ends) miss 1/2 dam]
-L5 Reeling Torment [+9 att, cha vs. will, 3d8+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
psy dam +slide target 3 sq at start of each of its turns (save ends), miss 1/2 dam
and only slide 1 sq]

Utility Powers:
-L2 Elemental Shift [MINOR ACTION] [Daily] - change resistance granted by wild soul to
another type for rest of encounter + one ally w/in 5 sq gains resist 5 to that
damage type for rest of encounter, too
-L6 Swift Escape [IMMEDIATE INTERRUPT] [Encounter] : if hit by close or area att Questor
teleports 5 sq (2+dex mod)

Equipment, Including Magic:
Bloodthread Armor +1 (L5, cloth) +1 and gain +2 more to AC and saves when bloodied
Dagger +2 (L6) [+3(prof bonus)+3(1/2 Lvl)+2(Str)+2(Item)=+10 Att]
(crit - +2d6 damage) (it also adds +2 to att and dam of Sorcerer Powers)
Circlet of Authority (L7) +2 item bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidate Checks
Standard Adventurers' Kit (15 gp)
Everburning Torch (30gp)
Ritual Book (50 gp)
***Animal Messenger (10gp comp cost)
***Brew Potion (component cost = price of elixir created)
***Travellers' Feast (35 gp comp)
***Make Whole (20% of item cost for com)
***Knock (35 gp comp)
***Comprehend Language (10gp comp)
***Detect Secret Doors (25gp comp)
Ritual Components for Animal Messenger, Animal Messenger, Travellers' Feast,
Travellers' Feast, Knock, Knock, Knock, Comprehend Languages, Detect Secret Doors

Description:
Questor stands 4'1" tall and weighs 77 pounds. He is slender with piercing
bright blue eyes that shine out from his dark face. His hair is raven black
and most days he sports two days worth of stubble on his face. His long
hair is kept in check by his gleaming silver Circlet (of authority). His
dagger has a long, slender, wavy blade and its hilt is set with rhinestones.

Background:
Questor (at least he claims that's is his real name but he never
offeres a surname to go with it), was born and raised in the
halfling communities not too far from Karameikos and
Specularum. Upon coming of age, he moved to Specularum
intending to ply his arcane talents for fun and profit. He was
making a decent living using his talents to redecorate homes,
repair pots and pans, rid houses of rodents, etc. when he
heard about the Swords of Darokin looking for talent. He
immediately applied and was accepted. [Stolen from Rhun's
post] "And immediately had to flee for his life with the
half-orc Vrashek, after pissing off the Veiled Society!

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[Insight]

Questor, "Bertram Axeblade", says, "Ahh, there he is, my good friend Paulus Dayl!! Let me thank you once again, Paulus, for extending to myself and my friends the gracious invitation to this gathering on such short notice. Allow me to present to you Vra... uhh rather Bertie, Astra, Skaros, Adam, Nafije, Geigrim, and Cassi. And, of course you already know me, Bertram Axeblade."

OOC: Cassi and Nafije have been gone from this game for months I suppose you can use them for fake names.

Paulus bows deeply towards "Bertram". "Oh, my dear... Bertram," he says with a flourish. "Had I known the favored son of House Axeblade would be here, I would have dressed more appropriately. And your friends..." he says, looking over his fellow halfling's companions.

The foppish halfling takes "Bertram" aside. "I would love to hear of your latest adventures. Especially any new items you've acquired."

An extremely effeminate male half elf, PHYRRUS TAILE, approaches the two halflings.

Seeing him, Paulus straightens up. "May I present my good friend, the notoriously good-looking and well-mannered duelist of some regard, Phyrrus Taile. Phyrrus, this is my old friend, um, Bertram!"

Phyrrus doffs his fancy purple velvet feathered hat and bows in a courtly manner. "Well met," Phyrrus says in a very high-pitched voice. "I am Phyrrus Taile, duelist of some regard."

Paulus giggles. "I told him that already."

"Right."

"Phyrrus, you might be interested to know that Bertram here is quite the adventurer."

Phyrrus smiles. "Tell us, then, of these adventures."

 

[Rhun]

Vrashek merely nods a greeting to the folks at the gathering, preferring to remain quiet and let Questor take the lead in the conversation. The halfling did, after all, possess the gift of gab.

 

[Walking Dad]

Adam of Brightcastle

Adam actually from a noble family, keeps quiet for know and listens what the halfling is up tos.

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[sblock=Character Sheet]
Adam of Brightcastle
Perception: 19 Insight: 13 Normal Vision
AC 25 Fortitude 21 Reflex 20 Will 20
Initiative: +4
Hit Points: 56 / 56 Bloodied: 28
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: 1 all
Saving Throw: -
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Milestones: 0.5
Healing Surge: 11 Surges per day: 14 / 14
At-Will Powers: Valiant Strike, Ardent Strike, Strike of Hope
Encounter Powers: Holy Smite 2/2, Righteous Shield, Shield of Discipline
Daily Powers: Restore Vitality, Call Celestial Steed 1/2, Arc of Vengeance

Condition:
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[Leif]

Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6

"Well, actually, Paulus and Phyrrus," says Bertram/Questor conspiratorially, shading his mouth with the edge of his hand, "we're really just starting out still, and we were hoping that we might sneak a peek or two at some of the maps in the collection of the Lord and Lady Parrish to maybe inspire our next adventure."

[sblock=Questor's sheet]
Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6
Alignment: Good

XP: 7,500+1,000[finding R. Barbarosa]=8,500+300[Ogre battle]=8,800+500[rescuing Barbarosa]=9,300

S 14 +2
D 16 +3
C 14 +2
I 11 +0
W 9 -1
C 18 +4

HP: 51/51 -- Bloodied: 25
Surges/Day: 7, Surge Value: 12

[DEFAULT MELEE ATTACK: +2DAGGER, +10 att, 1d4+4 damage, crit damage=8+2d6]
[+9 ATT BONUS ON CHA-BASED SORCERER ATTACK POWERS
+9=+3(1/2 Level)+2(magic dagger - Sorcerer Implement)+4(cha mod)]

Defenses [+2 AC versus AoO - Halfling Racial Feature]
AC: 17= 10+3(one-half level)+1(magic cloth Bloodthread Armor)+3(dex mod)
[AC: 19 when bloodied because of his Bloodthread Armor]
Fort: 15=10+3(one-half level)+2(con/str mod)
Ref: 16=10+3(one-half level)+3(dex mod)
Will: 17=10+3(one-half level)+4(cha mod)

Skills: [+2 racial bonus to Acrobatics and Thievery]
Arcana +8 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+0(int)
Bluff +12 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)
Intimidate +14 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)+2(item)
Diplomacy +14 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)+2(item)

Feats:
Halfling Agility (attacker takes -2 on second chance reroll)
Arcane Spellfury (+1 to attack rolls after hitting with at-will attack)
Ritual Caster (master and perform rituals)
[Questor's Possible Next Feat -- Disciplined Wild Soul (roll twice to
determine Wild Soul damage type)]

Racial Features:
Bold - +5 racial bonus to saves vs. fear
Nimble Reaction - +2 racial bonus to AC vs. opportunity attacks
Second Chance [*Encounter* - also see below|- Immediate Interrupt
[When hit, force opp to re-roll the att & use second roll, even if it's lower (or higher)]

Class Features:
Wild Magic
-Chaos Burst - First attack roll in every battle determines special benefit:
even roll = +1 AC, odd = Questor may make a saving throw
-Chaos Power - Bonus to damage with arcane powers=Dex mod (+3)
-Unfettered Power - On natural 20 with arcane attack, slide target 1
square and knock it prone after all other effects | AND When roll
natural 1, must Push each creature w/in 5 squares of Questor 1 square
-Wild Soul - After Extended Rest, Roll 1d10 to determine Resistance (5)
until next extended rest -- [Questor's Current Wild Soul Resistance= 5/Cold]
[1-Acid/2-Cold/3-Fire/4-Force/5-Lightning/6-Necrotic/
7-Poison/8-Psychic/9-Radiant/10-Thunder]

At-Will Powers:
-L1 Chaos Bolt [+9 att, cha vs. will, 1d10+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
psy dam secondary attack for 1d6 (+9[cha, dagger, chaos power])
dam if roll even number for primary att]
-L1 Storm Walk [+9 att, cha vs. fort, 1d8+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
thunder dam and shift 1 sq before or after att]

Encounter Powers:
-Racial Power: Second Chance - immediate interrupt [When an attack hits Questor,
he may force the enemy to roll the attack again [at -2 due to to Questor's Halfling
Agility Feat] and the enemy uses the second roll even if it's lower (or higher)]
-L1 Bedeviling Burst [+9 att, cha vs. will, 1d10+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chs pwr)]
psy dam + push target 3 sq]
-L3 Poisonous Exhalation [+9 att, cha vs. fort, 2d8+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chs pwr)]
poison dam + target is -2 fort until end of my next turn]

Daily Powers:
-L1 Dazzling Ray [+9 att, cha vs. will, 6d6+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos power)]
radiant dam and target is -3 to att if I roll an even number (save ends) miss 1/2 dam]
-L5 Reeling Torment [+9 att, cha vs. will, 3d8+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
psy dam +slide target 3 sq at start of each of its turns (save ends), miss 1/2 dam
and only slide 1 sq]

Utility Powers:
-L2 Elemental Shift [MINOR ACTION] [Daily] - change resistance granted by wild soul to
another type for rest of encounter + one ally w/in 5 sq gains resist 5 to that
damage type for rest of encounter, too
-L6 Swift Escape [IMMEDIATE INTERRUPT] [Encounter] : if hit by close or area att Questor
teleports 5 sq (2+dex mod)

Equipment, Including Magic:
Bloodthread Armor +1 (L5, cloth) +1 and gain +2 more to AC and saves when bloodied
Dagger +2 (L6) [+3(prof bonus)+3(1/2 Lvl)+2(Str)+2(Item)=+10 Att]
(crit - +2d6 damage) (it also adds +2 to att and dam of Sorcerer Powers)
Circlet of Authority (L7) +2 item bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidate Checks
Standard Adventurers' Kit (15 gp)
Everburning Torch (30gp)
Ritual Book (50 gp)
***Animal Messenger (10gp comp cost)
***Brew Potion (component cost = price of elixir created)
***Travellers' Feast (35 gp comp)
***Make Whole (20% of item cost for com)
***Knock (35 gp comp)
***Comprehend Language (10gp comp)
***Detect Secret Doors (25gp comp)
Ritual Components for Animal Messenger, Animal Messenger, Travellers' Feast,
Travellers' Feast, Knock, Knock, Knock, Comprehend Languages, Detect Secret Doors

Description:
Questor stands 4'1" tall and weighs 77 pounds. He is slender with piercing
bright blue eyes that shine out from his dark face. His hair is raven black
and most days he sports two days worth of stubble on his face. His long
hair is kept in check by his gleaming silver Circlet (of authority). His
dagger has a long, slender, wavy blade and its hilt is set with rhinestones.

Background:
Questor (at least he claims that's is his real name but he never
offeres a surname to go with it), was born and raised in the
halfling communities not too far from Karameikos and
Specularum. Upon coming of age, he moved to Specularum
intending to ply his arcane talents for fun and profit. He was
making a decent living using his talents to redecorate homes,
repair pots and pans, rid houses of rodents, etc. when he
heard about the Swords of Darokin looking for talent. He
immediately applied and was accepted. [Stolen from Rhun's
post] "And immediately had to flee for his life with the
half-orc Vrashek, after pissing off the Veiled Society!

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[Insight]

"Well, actually, Paulus and Phyrrus," says Bertram/Questor conspiratorially, shading his mouth with the edge of his hand, "we're really just starting out still, and we were hoping that we might sneak a peek or two at some of the maps in the collection of the Lord and Lady Parrish to maybe inspire our next adventure."

Phyrrus defers to his halfling friend. Paulus looks at a pair of double doors, in front of which are two armed guards.

"Well," he says. "I might see my way clear to giving you an escort of sorts. But perhaps I need to be convinced." With that, Paulus flashes a broad smile.

OOC: How about a Bluff or Diplomacy check of some kind?

 

[Leif]

Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6

"How about if we possibly agreed to let you share 5% of any booty that we gain due to your help?"

Bluff check=13
Diplomacy check=33

[sblock=Questor's sheet]
Questor, Halfling Chaos Sorcerer 6
Alignment: Good

XP: 7,500+1,000[finding R. Barbarosa]=8,500+300[Ogre battle]=8,800+500[rescuing Barbarosa]=9,300

S 14 +2
D 16 +3
C 14 +2
I 11 +0
W 9 -1
C 18 +4

HP: 51/51 -- Bloodied: 25
Surges/Day: 7, Surge Value: 12

[DEFAULT MELEE ATTACK: +2DAGGER, +10 att, 1d4+4 damage, crit damage=8+2d6]
[+9 ATT BONUS ON CHA-BASED SORCERER ATTACK POWERS
+9=+3(1/2 Level)+2(magic dagger - Sorcerer Implement)+4(cha mod)]

Defenses [+2 AC versus AoO - Halfling Racial Feature]
AC: 17= 10+3(one-half level)+1(magic cloth Bloodthread Armor)+3(dex mod)
[AC: 19 when bloodied because of his Bloodthread Armor]
Fort: 15=10+3(one-half level)+2(con/str mod)
Ref: 16=10+3(one-half level)+3(dex mod)
Will: 17=10+3(one-half level)+4(cha mod)

Skills: [+2 racial bonus to Acrobatics and Thievery]
Arcana +8 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+0(int)
Bluff +12 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)
Intimidate +14 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)+2(item)
Diplomacy +14 = +5(trained)+3(1/2 Level)+4(cha)+2(item)

Feats:
Halfling Agility (attacker takes -2 on second chance reroll)
Arcane Spellfury (+1 to attack rolls after hitting with at-will attack)
Ritual Caster (master and perform rituals)
[Questor's Possible Next Feat -- Disciplined Wild Soul (roll twice to
determine Wild Soul damage type)]

Racial Features:
Bold - +5 racial bonus to saves vs. fear
Nimble Reaction - +2 racial bonus to AC vs. opportunity attacks
Second Chance [*Encounter* - also see below|- Immediate Interrupt
[When hit, force opp to re-roll the att & use second roll, even if it's lower (or higher)]

Class Features:
Wild Magic
-Chaos Burst - First attack roll in every battle determines special benefit:
even roll = +1 AC, odd = Questor may make a saving throw
-Chaos Power - Bonus to damage with arcane powers=Dex mod (+3)
-Unfettered Power - On natural 20 with arcane attack, slide target 1
square and knock it prone after all other effects | AND When roll
natural 1, must Push each creature w/in 5 squares of Questor 1 square
-Wild Soul - After Extended Rest, Roll 1d10 to determine Resistance (5)
until next extended rest -- [Questor's Current Wild Soul Resistance= 5/Cold]
[1-Acid/2-Cold/3-Fire/4-Force/5-Lightning/6-Necrotic/
7-Poison/8-Psychic/9-Radiant/10-Thunder]

At-Will Powers:
-L1 Chaos Bolt [+9 att, cha vs. will, 1d10+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
psy dam secondary attack for 1d6 (+9[cha, dagger, chaos power])
dam if roll even number for primary att]
-L1 Storm Walk [+9 att, cha vs. fort, 1d8+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
thunder dam and shift 1 sq before or after att]

Encounter Powers:
-Racial Power: Second Chance - immediate interrupt [When an attack hits Questor,
he may force the enemy to roll the attack again [at -2 due to to Questor's Halfling
Agility Feat] and the enemy uses the second roll even if it's lower (or higher)]
-L1 Bedeviling Burst [+9 att, cha vs. will, 1d10+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chs pwr)]
psy dam + push target 3 sq]
-L3 Poisonous Exhalation [+9 att, cha vs. fort, 2d8+9[+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chs pwr)]
poison dam + target is -2 fort until end of my next turn]

Daily Powers:
-L1 Dazzling Ray [+9 att, cha vs. will, 6d6+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos power)]
radiant dam and target is -3 to att if I roll an even number (save ends) miss 1/2 dam]
-L5 Reeling Torment [+9 att, cha vs. will, 3d8+9 [+4(cha)+2(dagger)+3(chaos pwr)]
psy dam +slide target 3 sq at start of each of its turns (save ends), miss 1/2 dam
and only slide 1 sq]

Utility Powers:
-L2 Elemental Shift [MINOR ACTION] [Daily] - change resistance granted by wild soul to
another type for rest of encounter + one ally w/in 5 sq gains resist 5 to that
damage type for rest of encounter, too
-L6 Swift Escape [IMMEDIATE INTERRUPT] [Encounter] : if hit by close or area att Questor
teleports 5 sq (2+dex mod)

Equipment, Including Magic:
Bloodthread Armor +1 (L5, cloth) +1 and gain +2 more to AC and saves when bloodied
Dagger +2 (L6) [+3(prof bonus)+3(1/2 Lvl)+2(Str)+2(Item)=+10 Att]
(crit - +2d6 damage) (it also adds +2 to att and dam of Sorcerer Powers)
Circlet of Authority (L7) +2 item bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidate Checks
Standard Adventurers' Kit (15 gp)
Everburning Torch (30gp)
Ritual Book (50 gp)
***Animal Messenger (10gp comp cost)
***Brew Potion (component cost = price of elixir created)
***Travellers' Feast (35 gp comp)
***Make Whole (20% of item cost for com)
***Knock (35 gp comp)
***Comprehend Language (10gp comp)
***Detect Secret Doors (25gp comp)
Ritual Components for Animal Messenger, Animal Messenger, Travellers' Feast,
Travellers' Feast, Knock, Knock, Knock, Comprehend Languages, Detect Secret Doors

Description:
Questor stands 4'1" tall and weighs 77 pounds. He is slender with piercing
bright blue eyes that shine out from his dark face. His hair is raven black
and most days he sports two days worth of stubble on his face. His long
hair is kept in check by his gleaming silver Circlet (of authority). His
dagger has a long, slender, wavy blade and its hilt is set with rhinestones.

Background:
Questor (at least he claims that's is his real name but he never
offeres a surname to go with it), was born and raised in the
halfling communities not too far from Karameikos and
Specularum. Upon coming of age, he moved to Specularum
intending to ply his arcane talents for fun and profit. He was
making a decent living using his talents to redecorate homes,
repair pots and pans, rid houses of rodents, etc. when he
heard about the Swords of Darokin looking for talent. He
immediately applied and was accepted. [Stolen from Rhun's
post] "And immediately had to flee for his life with the
half-orc Vrashek, after pissing off the Veiled Society!

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[Insight]

To Sea!
The final sequence of Chapter One continues as the heroes attempt to find the map and a ship to take them to the Isle of Dread.

"How about if we possibly agreed to let you share 5% of any booty that we gain due to your help?"

Bluff check=13
Diplomacy check=33

"WELL," Paulus replies. "I can certainly work with that."

He takes Questor by the hand and leads his fellow halfling towards the pair of double doors protected by the armed guards.

"Good day, gentlefolk," Paulus says to the guards. "My dear friend, Bertram, is not feeling well. I would suggest that good Bertram is not reacting well to the shaved ostrich kabobs. Might we use the facilities? I know they are just around the corner."

The guards nod and open the double doors. Beyond Questor (ahem, Bertram) and Paulus find a long corridor decorated with gilded marble columns and various works of art. It is all very impressive and expensive looking.

Paulus leads his good friend "Bertram" to a large chamber. Inside, and there appears to be no door protecting the chamber, they see a large collection of old maps and other related art objects on display.

"Now there's one problem, old chap," Paulus says. "There's an invisible door here. It just won't open unless you have a magic key. Or something along those lines. I know that you've had access to magic in the past, so I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I'm going to wander off... just over there... and let you think about it."

Paulus slowly wanders off into an alcove. He whistles some tune familiar to those of the Five Shires.

OOC: This sequence results in another success towards the skill challenge!

NEXT: Questor must figure out what to do about this "door". Skill checks and other actions are welcomed.

SUCCESSES: 4
Success Point: The heroes have acquired some map to the Isle of Dread and have hired a ship to sail there.
FAILURES: 2
Failure Point: The Veiled Society catches up to the heroes before they can set sail.

 

[Rhun]

OOC: Were the rest of us allowed to accompany Questor, or are we still in the other room?

 

[Insight]

OOC: Were the rest of us allowed to accompany Questor, or are we still in the other room?

OOC: Based on my narrative, it would be a little odd. How many people need to escort a halfling to the bathroom? I suppose a Bluff check would allow more people to go along. Max 2 more.