[LPF] Beggar's Belief

[Walking Dad]

Not good at reading others intention, the Guardian waits for the others to reply. But the leprechaun's words rang true to him

 

[VVilhem]

Megan turns to Ariel, "I am all out of ideas aside from the two meeting. You?"

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric

Ariel watches the exchange and tries to determine if there are any falsehoods being presented.

Then she mentions to her companions, "We accepted Knesh's proposal to deal with the leprechaun. So let's look at if from this point of view, why would Knesh lie? What would be his motivation for us to come here?"

"Clearly Stump would lie to protect himself from us, he is already a professed trickster. However, someone shut the grate on us and I assumed it was him, but perhaps it was Knesh locking us in."

"Tell me, mister Stump, are there other exits from this lair of yours?"

[sblock=Actions]Sense Motive (1d20+5=20)
Standard Action:
Move Action: [/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 19 (17 without shield/flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 9 Current: 9
CMB: +1 CMD: 13 Fort: +4 Reflex: +4 Will: +6 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity

Current Weapon in Hand: Shield & Javelin

Fire Bolt: 5/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 4/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Light, Resistance, Guidance)
1st Level 3/3 [/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

"Two was out there are indeed,
but only one without dire need.
The other way requires you swim,
to survive the sharks the chance is slim.

And no I did not shut the grate,
it was not I who sealed your fate.
Look at me with your own eyes,
to lift it I'd need to be ten times the size."

Ariel has a hunch that the leprechaun is genuinely grieving for a family long lost, and his words ring truly to her.

 

[VVilhem]

"Swim out to meet the sharks? There must be a better way! If Knesh truly locks us in, then perhaps we can trick him into opening the door? With the help of a master illusionist maybe...?"

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric

Ariel turns to her companions, "I believe him. It sounds like a grave injustice has been done, and Helina forgive me if I cannot find myself on the correct path. Yes, let us return topside, if we are able."

"Mister Stump, we will accept your truce until we can get to the bottom of this. Her Justice will be done."

"Though, I am still wondering why Knesh would even bring us here at all. Were we to be paid assassins? Or is there something else here that he wants, only available after Stump has been uprooted?"

[sblock=Actions]Standard Action:
Move Action: [/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 19 (17 without shield/flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 9 Current: 9
CMB: +1 CMD: 13 Fort: +4 Reflex: +4 Will: +6 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity

Current Weapon in Hand: Shield & Javelin

Fire Bolt: 5/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 4/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Light, Resistance, Guidance)
1st Level 3/3 [/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae

 

[VVilhem]

"I imagine Knesh doesn't want to get his hands dirty. Why not get a bunch of gullible adventurers to do it for him? He also probably doesn't want to risk his hide. Stump here might have some unexpected tricks up his sleeve. Regardless, our first priority is get topside. Once there, we can for a confrontation and determine who is telling the truth!"

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

"He tried to come, but failed,
he survived, but Stump prevailed!
Assassins to he has sent before,
but they lie in a grindylow's maw.

He wants me gone and my treasure,
that he might live a life of leisure.
But he will pay for slaying my kin,
soon his revenge Stump shall win!

He'll likely seek your gear as well,
that black heart who belong in hell.
For he is a robber of the grave,
a twisted man and all gold's slave."

 

[VVilhem]

"I say we go back to the grate and wave a fake head of Stump's around. It would also help if we carry a big sack of gold to entice Knesh. He'll have to open then, how else is he going to get the treasure? Mr. Stump, can you help with that fake head? We should look bloodied and disheveled to lower his guard." Megan grins as her plan plays out in her head.

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

"Bloody disheveled and more,
you're already covered in gore.
An illusionary corpse I can do,
but I fear he will be wise to you.

But take my cause I plead,
help an old fey in dire need.
I will even pay in advance,
one weapon each I can enhance."