[LPF] A Soul Indiscretion

[Aldern Foxglove]

The noble nods slowly at Orlando's words and tries to rise, finding most of his wounds healed - to his own surprise. "I would appreciate an escort to my home if you could be prevailed upon. I find myself somewhat reluctant to travel the streets alone, and likely will for some time to come. I live over in Roses D’Avorio and I assure you I would see you rewarded for your trouble, modestly from my own purse, but also hopefully more fittingly once I have spoken with my father - though that will likely take some days. I trust you did kill those terrible men? Those Eels?"

 

[GlassEye]

Fury human rogue

Fury nods. "Yes, we killed several common thugs and two who seemed to be their leaders: a nimble fellow and a bulky warrior." He continues to talk as they exit, mostly to keep the nobleman engaged in something other than worrying about what has happened to him and his servitors and getting home safely. "We'll gladly make sure that you make it out of Planks and to your home safely.

Zelena, that's an interesting trick you do. You think I could learn it?" Fury twists his hand in nearly the same manner that he's seen Zelena do when she casts Prestidigitation but nothing happens. "How do you do that?"

 

[Songdragon]

Zelena nods to the noble, "Sure... I know I have been in this grime since sun up."

"It is called magic..." Zelena says with a giggle, "Of course, most gnomes learn such minor things from an early age." You see hold out her small hand and concentrate a moment a several pink balls of light form within... they dance about Fury. "Of course I have a better understanding of them now."

Zelena looks to the noble and asks, "Do you need anything from your companions before we depart?"

The gnome casts another prestidigitation and is cleaned up from her ratty self that she used to blend in with those of the planks.

 

[AxeM]

The Duke chimes in
"Aye, lets take our new buddy home"

[sblock=The Duke]Human Inquisitor (Sapo) - 1
Initiative +8 Perception +6

AC 18 (12 T, 16 FF) CMD 16
HP 10/10
Fort +3 Ref +1 Will +4
Combat Reflexes 3
1st Level Spells 1/2

In Hand Meteor Hammer (Fortress) 10ft reach
Conditions[/sblock]

 

[toasterferret]

Falkner checks that his crossbow is loaded, before nodding at Fury and the young noble.

"We best get moving then, I don't relish the thought of being trapped in a basement should more eels stumble home."

He turns toward the noble, "The Roses you say? I used to be stationed there."

 

[perrinmiller]

[sblock=Previous Post mostly unanswered]Borric talks to Falkner and the Duke if he is listening, "Well, seeing as how we are the melee combat specialists, we might need to coordinate tactics a bit better. After a few skirmishes I am starting to realize I should be in the teeth of things."

"As much as I like using this guisarme, it might be better in your hands if we coordinate tactics in combat. I can be in front with my shield and flail, while you are right behind me. You can even use the hook to trip them up without being an expert. Unless they have a long polearm too, they cannot take a free swing at you."

"Then you can also protect my flanks with the Duke when he grows big."

OOC:Who's going to lay claim on that +1 Ring of Prot. If Falkner wants to use Borric's guisarme, then I think I will start throwing Borric straight into the bad guys and try to draw most of the attacks. Higher AC is better in that case.[/sblock]Borric puts on the magical ring, but retains his guisarme in his possession until they finish the discussion about tactics. The fighter stands ready to go and will lead the way as long as someone (Zelena or Fury) points out directions. He starts by clanking up the stairs and he takes the scabbard for the big man's greatsword to hang onto that weapon as well despite being heavily encumbered.
[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 19 (21 with shield, 17 flat-footed, 13 Touch) (w/ +1 Ring)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +5 CMD: 17 Fort: +5 Reflex: +2 Will: +1 (+2 vs. Fear)

Current Weapon in Hand: MWK Guisarme[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

Georgio leads the group from the squalor of the Ranocchio, through the busy, but well maintained docklands, and across a beautiful white bridge into Roses D’Avorio. Here each house is beautifully maintained and well dressed people shoot the disreputable looking group disapproving glances.

Georgio leads them to a large manor house, devoid of ground - space being at a premium in Venza, but possessing a beautiful rooftop garden carefully screened upon the seaward side by a solidly constructed gazebo-like structure.

Georgio approaches the gate and after a moments confusion is admitted by the horrified guards who stare at the group suspiciously. He returns some ten minutes later and hands each of them twenty gold pieces.

"I am sorry it is not more, but most of my money was with me... I will try to talk to father, you deserve so much more... You have my eternal gratitude I assure you. Thank you so much."

 

[GlassEye]

Fury bows to the noble; though it pains him inwardly to do so he is trying to follow Zelena's good example and be more polite to people. "We are glad you have returned safely to your home and thank you for the reward, though it is not necessary. I hope, should you ever venture into Ranocchio again, that your experience is more pleasant. Good day, sir."

Once away from the noble's home Fury resumes the discussion on tactics. "Borric, it's probably wise that you take advantage of that armor and stop hiding behind that big stick. You're a tough guy but if you're afraid to take a hit you should just go back to your knitting." Clearly, the politeness experiment is failing. "Getting in there and mixing it up like you did in the tavern certainly made it easier on me, though Syl and Duke need to be a little more cautious, I think. Of course, my favorite tactic is to rush right in and stab 'em before they're ready; that didn't work so well for me the first two fights we had." Fury frowns. "Guess there is something to be said for caution after all."
[sblock=OOC]As far as the ring goes, I'm ok with Borric wearing it. I'm not sure, though: is it better to beef up a high AC to make it even harder to hit or help out a lower AC character so that they get hit less often?[/sblock][sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 2 / Bard 1
Initiative: +6 Perception: +6

AC: 16 (14 touch; 12 flat-footed)
HP: 25 Current: 25
CMB: +3 CMD: 17 Fort: +1 Ref: +9 Will: +2

In Hand: -[/sblock]

 

[Gerald007]

"You are right, Fury. I got distracted in the last fight. Trust me, I will be so far out of the way, you all might not even be able to hear me next time!"

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

It takes a mere matter of minutes to get back to the Ranocchio and the group discuss their next step as they return...