[LPF] Evil Unto Evil

[Systole]

The thug nods in agreement before the wheels start turning. After a moment of intense thought, he asks, "Wait, it's only the old guys that the killer is after?"

Eanos examines the glass. There's some sort of liquid residue on it, and after a minute or two, he's after to identify it as a potion of invisibility. Looking for magical auras identifies several weapons and armor that bear minor enchantments, and a magical haversack full of potion vials that Dorosh was carrying. Checking the crushed vials against the ones still in his possession, the size and shape looks like a match. The fabric has no enchantment on it, however. It appears to be just fabric.

. . . . Blind Harry . . . .

[sblock=OOC]Appraise check if you want to know more about the fabric.

Loot is:
1 potion of barkskin
1 potion of jump
1 potion of lesser restoration
1 potion of delay poison
1 potion of endure elements
1 handy haversack
2 studded leather +1
1 chainmail +1
1 dwarf waraxe +1
1 short sword +1[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

Heinrich asks to get a closer look at the cloth, and if he does:

1d20+18=22

[I am hating Invisable castle!]

 

[perrinmiller]

Tyrien, Half-elven Archeress

Tyrien shrugged before shaking her head, “I don’t know for sure if the bosses are being targeted or not. It is a possibility that crossed all our minds as we consider it. But we already know that not everyone killed was one of the old guys. So it is really just speculation without much proof.”

“Just how many old guys are alive and around, anyway?” she asked. She was not concerned if they drew the same conclusions she had or not. If there was an obvious pattern to the murders, then the same idea would have occurred to the bosses already as they watched their oldest acquaintances getting murdered. That thought made Tyrien feel like they were playing catch up with their employers.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +19 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 72 Current: 69
CMB: +10 CMD: 29(22ff) Fort: +8 Reflex: +14 Will: +7
+2 Will vs. Enchantments
Special: Immune to Magical Sleep
Current Conditions in Effect: PBS, Precise Shot, Enhanced Arrows (+1 Dmg), Ioun Stone illumination (in darkness), Deadly Aim (-3Att/+6dmg), Many Shot, Snap Shot, Jingasa Luck (1xday, Immediate neg Critical/Sneak Attack), Combat Reflexes(8 AoO)
Current Weapon in Hand: Longbow
Chakrams: 8/8 Remaining

Bardic Performance: 5/5 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Message, Resistance, Mending, Prestidigitation, Know Direction)
1st Level 2/3 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Chord of Shards)[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

"Like the lady says, no one's left a pretty little note, so no one knows for sure exactly the whos and whys, but we're getting paid to try sussing it out, yes?" Eanos says, trying to keep the guards on task.

"Means we ask all sorts of questions, some that pan out and some that don't. Faster you answer, faster we make sure you aren't the next one on the chopping block," he says, adding with a slightly mischievous grin, "Or on Rahor of Clan Gregga's s*** list for wasting our time asking questions instead of answering them, yes?"

as he lets the specter of Rahor's ire hang in the air, Eanos tests the remnants on the glass, then says, "Looks like someone went invisible. Not sure if it was killer or victim. Don't know anything 'bout this fabric, though," he finishes, letting the wizard have a look.

[sblock=ooc]I don't imagine it's a full out Intimidate check so much as a nudge; I have to imagine there's kind of a constant dread of punishment by the higher-ups motivating the thugs, though.

No help from Eanos on the Appraise, I'm afraid:

Appraise (aid another) (1d20=7)
Eanos wants to ask about what Dorosh did to repeatedly PO Sweet, but he'll hold off until Tyrien's done getting her answers.[/sblock]


[sblock=mini-stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +8
AC: 23 (26 w/ SoF, 25 w/Prot Evil)
HP:68 Current: 61
Senses: Perception 19 (23 scent w/ Bloodhound), Sense Motive 22/26
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +6 (+8 w/ purity, +9 w/ Prot evil)
Reflex: +9 (+10 w/ purity, +11 w/ Prot evil)
Will: +10 (+12 w/ purity, +13 w/ Prot evil)
***-4 saves vs odor based effects w/ Bloodhound

Conditions:
* Deadeye's Lore (8 hours, +4 Survival, track at full speed)
* Bloodhound (8 hours, +4 Track stacks with Deadeye, +8 Scent Perception does NOT stack with Bracers' of Falcon's Aim, -4 save vs odor based effects)


In Hand: None (evidence)


Common Attacks:

+1 Seeking Comp. Longbow (Str +1)*: Attack: +13/+08 = [BAB (06/01)
+ DEX (05) + Magic (01) + Bracers (01)]
negates miss percentage chances
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 19-20/x3^, range 110'
Spiritual Weapon (Sbow): Attack: +09/+04 = [BAB (06/01) + WIS (03)]
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 20/x3, range 170' Special: force / spell
All: +2 to hit / +2d6 damage when using Bane ability

* +1 to hit / damage within 30' (point blank shot),
* Deadly Aim available (-2 attack, +4 damage)
^ Crit range increased via Bracer's of Falcon's Aim
Many Shot: 1st attack of Full attack uses 2 arrows for damage on a hit.


Arrows: 24/31
Blunt Arrows: 16/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 23/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining
Spider Climb (boots) minutes: 10/10 remaining

Used: none

Judgement (2 choice per): 1/3 Remaining
Determination: 3/4 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 3/6 remaining
Bane: 4/9 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 7/9 rounds remaining
Dimensional Hop: 75'/90' feet remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 14): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (2/6 remaining)(DC 15): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Expeditious Retreat, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (4/5 remaining)(DC 16): Bloodhound, Ghostbane Dirge, Invisibility, Resist Energy, Silence, Spiritual Weapon, Weapon of Awe
3rd (4/4 remaining)(DC 17): Blessing of the Mole,* Dispel Magic, Invisibility Purge, Prayer

* Stealth bonus not stackable with ioun stone

Random notes: Syndicate "code phrase": 'Reginald needs a bath.' - false phrase created by Sugar Sweet.[/sblock]

 

[Systole]

All that Heinrich is able to tell from the fabric was that it had been wet for a very long time and was mostly rotten. It smells terrible, like rancid meat and seawater.

The thug considers Tyrien's question for a minute. "In Gandling? I guess the Crew has maybe two dozen guys who've been here since the split. Maybe less, maybe more. A lot of them went to the other port towns west of here to set up franchises." He visibly blanches when Eanos drops Rahor's name. "Yeah, sure. Got it, chief."

. . . . Blind Harry . . . .

 

[Scott DeWar]

"Invisible?" , asks Heinrich, "I vill look fur das aura. It vould be nice if perp ist still here . . . . ."

Search for any residual aura of Illusion level 2 spell. (just grasping here, but maybe the insible person left some other aura . . . . . ?)

Perception +10
1d20+10=22

spellcraft +18
1d20+18=31

 

[perrinmiller]

Tyrien, Half-elven Archeress

Tyrien heard the number and it was potentially more than she thought, but then the thug was not sounding privy to the actual numbers. She thought Harry might actually no better, but he had clammed up. She did not blame for it, and decided they would probably talk again on the subject later when they had the blind man alone.

“Hmmm, that is interesting. I wonder if that is worth pursuing to come up with an accurate list or not. Have there been any rumors or words of similar murders taking place at those other locations?”

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +19 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 72 Current: 69
CMB: +10 CMD: 29(22ff) Fort: +8 Reflex: +14 Will: +7
+2 Will vs. Enchantments
Special: Immune to Magical Sleep
Current Conditions in Effect: PBS, Precise Shot, Enhanced Arrows (+1 Dmg), Ioun Stone illumination (in darkness), Deadly Aim (-3Att/+6dmg), Many Shot, Snap Shot, Jingasa Luck (1xday, Immediate neg Critical/Sneak Attack), Combat Reflexes(8 AoO)
Current Weapon in Hand: Longbow
Chakrams: 8/8 Remaining

Bardic Performance: 5/5 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Message, Resistance, Mending, Prestidigitation, Know Direction)
1st Level 2/3 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Chord of Shards)[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos pats Heinrich on the shoulder and takes back the fabric.

"Didn't figure there was much to go on there, but we'll keep it just in case," the inquisitor says. As Tyrein continues to question, Eanos puts the fabric in the haversack and slings it on his shoulder. "Not the kind of drink I want right now, but Dorosh managed to dodge Sugar Sweet, so figure these cocktails helped him out, yes?"

Here he seems to find the segue he was looking for, and adds a question of his own to the guards. "Just what did Dorosh do to get on Sweet's bad side so often, but not so bad that she didn't give up after awhile?"

[sblock=mini-stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +8
AC: 23 (26 w/ SoF, 25 w/Prot Evil)
HP:68 Current: 61
Senses: Perception 19 (23 scent w/ Bloodhound), Sense Motive 22/26
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +6 (+8 w/ purity, +9 w/ Prot evil)
Reflex: +9 (+10 w/ purity, +11 w/ Prot evil)
Will: +10 (+12 w/ purity, +13 w/ Prot evil)
***-4 saves vs odor based effects w/ Bloodhound

Conditions:
* Deadeye's Lore (8 hours, +4 Survival, track at full speed)
* Bloodhound (8 hours, +4 Track stacks with Deadeye, +8 Scent Perception does NOT stack with Bracers' of Falcon's Aim, -4 save vs odor based effects)


In Hand: None (evidence)


Common Attacks:

+1 Seeking Comp. Longbow (Str +1)*: Attack: +13/+08 = [BAB (06/01)
+ DEX (05) + Magic (01) + Bracers (01)]
negates miss percentage chances
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 19-20/x3^, range 110'
Spiritual Weapon (Sbow): Attack: +09/+04 = [BAB (06/01) + WIS (03)]
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 20/x3, range 170' Special: force / spell
All: +2 to hit / +2d6 damage when using Bane ability

* +1 to hit / damage within 30' (point blank shot),
* Deadly Aim available (-2 attack, +4 damage)
^ Crit range increased via Bracer's of Falcon's Aim
Many Shot: 1st attack of Full attack uses 2 arrows for damage on a hit.


Arrows: 24/31
Blunt Arrows: 16/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 23/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining
Spider Climb (boots) minutes: 10/10 remaining

Used: none

Judgement (2 choice per): 1/3 Remaining
Determination: 3/4 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 3/6 remaining
Bane: 4/9 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 7/9 rounds remaining
Dimensional Hop: 75'/90' feet remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 14): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (2/6 remaining)(DC 15): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Expeditious Retreat, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (4/5 remaining)(DC 16): Bloodhound, Ghostbane Dirge, Invisibility, Resist Energy, Silence, Spiritual Weapon, Weapon of Awe
3rd (4/4 remaining)(DC 17): Blessing of the Mole,* Dispel Magic, Invisibility Purge, Prayer

* Stealth bonus not stackable with ioun stone

Random notes: Syndicate "code phrase": 'Reginald needs a bath.' - false phrase created by Sugar Sweet.[/sblock]

 

[Systole]

Lingering traces of illusion magic on Dorosh's corpse suggest that he was the one who drank the potion. Invisibility clearly didn't save him as he appears to have been killed by a single, clean stab wound.

The thug shakes his head at Tryien's question. "Not that we've heard about. Not yet."

"Dorosh was always quick to use his drinks. Not that he was any slouch all by himself," Harry adds quickly, remembering that there are Crew in the vicinity. "But it did give him an edge in certain situations. As for what he said ..." he coughs politely. "I'm sure I don't know."

The thug says, "Hah! I do! I was there when he said it. It goes: What's the difference between Sugar Sweet and an eight year old girl?" He pauses, a huge grin on his face. "Oh, about an inch and a half ... but only if Sugar's in high heels! Hahahahahaha!" He breaks into uproarious laughter, and then stops after a minute. "Ah, you probably had to be there. It was a lot funnier when Dorosh said it."

. . . . Blind Harry . . . .

 

[Scott DeWar]

Lingering traces of illusion magic on Dorosh's corpse suggest that he was the one who drank the potion. Invisibility clearly didn't save him as he appears to have been killed by a single, clean stab wound.

Heinrich's hands traces the faint outline of the illusion aura. "Look Eanos. It vas Dorosh who used das potion fur sure., But see? One blade strike to kill him. Invisibility has no help against das Rachsüchtiger Geist, Vengeful spirit."

The thug says, "Hah! I do! I was there when he said it. It goes: What's the difference between Sugar Sweet and an eight year old girl?" He pauses, a huge grin on his face. "Oh, about an inch and a half ... but only if Sugar's in high heels! Hahahahahaha!" He breaks into uproarious laughter, and then stops after a minute. "Ah, you probably had to be there. It was a lot funnier when Dorosh said it."

Looking at the thug heinrich smiles as pleasently as he can and says, " I hope she never hears you had repeated what was said, eh?"