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[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric

Returning to the Clockwork Boar, Ariel orders some lunch. Trying to judge the more sociable of them, she chats up the members of the dance troupe.

"Hail and well met. I am Ariel, warmaiden..." <You get the routine>

She spends the rest of the morning chitchatting and listens to see if they heard any rumors or relevant gossip about bandits, the Johnsons, or anything else of interest.

OOC: Take 10 on Diplomacy (+10) to Gather Information

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 18 (20 with shield, 16 flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +5 Reflex: +4 Will: +7 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity

Current Weapon in Hand: None

Fire Bolt: 6/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 5/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Orisons: (Light, Resistance, Guidance, Detect Magic)
1st Level 4/4 (Bless, Doom, Shield of Faith, Burning Hands)
2nd Level 3/3 (Hold Person, Lesser Restoration, Barkskin) [/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae

 

[sunshadow21]

You find out that the troupe circulates around Venza and the Baronies. One of the members is old enough to recall meeting Thomas when he was a bit younger, and his stories tend to corroborate what you've heard around town about his habits. Gambling, and hunting seem to have been his main past times. As far as women are concerned, there doesn't appear to be much foundations in the rumors regarding him and them. From what you hear from the old timers in the troupe, he tended to treat women the same as he did men, which is to say he had little use for either unless he had an ulterior motive that directly benefited him.

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric

OOC: We might need a refresher from Adolfo on what we are supposed to do at this meeting after we report what we learned.

Ariel plops down in a chair next to her companions, a little frustrated and snippy from not really learning anything juicy for all her efforts.

"I feel like we wasted a whole day when we could have been dealing with those bandits." She sighs.

"I suppose we should tell Mister Savi what we have learned, maybe it will help. But I am not sure what we are going to do when meeting this nobleman in a few hours."

These last days have been trying on the zealous cleric's patience. She is trained for battle and this forced diplomacy instead is starting to make the teenage girl a little bitchy.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 18 (20 with shield, 16 flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +5 Reflex: +4 Will: +7 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity

Current Weapon in Hand: None

Fire Bolt: 6/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 5/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Orisons: (Light, Resistance, Guidance, Detect Magic)
1st Level 4/4 (Bless, Doom, Shield of Faith, Burning Hands)
2nd Level 3/3 (Hold Person, Lesser Restoration, Barkskin) [/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae

 

[sunshadow21]

The party waits for Adolfo as the troupe does their final rehearsal before a matinee lunch performance. Adolfo comes in about an hour before the scheduled time and grabs a quick bite to eat just in case the lunch is less than filling. After hearing your report, Adolfo nods quietly, "Pretty much what I suspected. Thomas is a spoiled brat who has suffered the misfortune of growing old, but his cousins should be able to worked with. If you can help me at least keep Thomas from leaving before the discussion is over, I am certain that our main objective of securing the abandoned compound will be successful. I hope we can achieve more than that, but if we can accomplish at least that much, the trip will have been a success. You'll be happy to know that Two Tails has made arrangements that should suit your goal of capturing the bandits."

OOC: Any further inquiries or concerns before we get to the encounter I had actually planned? I have enjoyed all the investigating, and Tritower is much more fleshed out now, but I think it may be time to get on with the planned adventure.

 

[Artur Hawkwing]

OOC: Works for me. I'm a real believer in doing RP, but not at the expense of dragging the adventure to an utter crawl. Besides, Audra, serving the God of Knowledge, will certainly enjoy having more good items to report when she gets back to Venza, to see if any of the information is updated from what is known. For sure the pact with the Feykind will be.

 

[VVilhem]

OOC: It's too bad that we didn't manage to dig up any dirt, but it is what it is. Let's get this show on the road..

 

[sunshadow21]

After a quick cleanup, the party and Adolfo set out for the Johnson estate outside town. When you get there, you are led to a pleasant summer porch overlooking the marsh rolling down to the sea where a table laden with food and four people await you. At the head of the tables, sits an older man that is showing a few signs of age here and there, but overall retains a great deal of his youthful appearance (Samuel). To his left is another older gentleman who has not aged nearly as well, and knows it (Thomas). The scowl on his face when you walk in just deepens as he looks over the party. To the right of the head of the table is a younger man, somewhere in his 20's, who is a spitting image of the man at the head of the table (Nathaniel). At the foot of the table, a young woman a few years younger than Nathaniel sits quietly and smiles at the party as they enter. Samuel and Nathaniel quickly wrap up their previous discussions as Samuel nods to the empty seats around the table.

"Welcome to my little corner of the world. I've been expecting a visit such as yours for a few weeks now, ever since we received word that bandits had chosen a spot to hide that is uncomfortably close to our concerns. I am Samuel, the gentleman to my left is my cousin Thomas, the young man to my right is my son and heir, Nathaniel, and the beautiful lass is Natalie, who serves the double role of my son's fiancee, and hostess for me for the past several years since my wife went before me to heaven to help ensure that I do indeed get there when I leave this world. I understand some of you have been making inquiries into my and my son's behavior. If you found anything, feel free to share it, and I am sure that Natalie will see to it that it is promptly corrected; she works hard to keep us both on the straight and narrow, being faithful to instructions given to her by my late darling angel who can no longer do it herself." Natalie smiles at the last comment, exuding all the confidence one would expect from someone in her position. Nathaniel and Natalie both give a brief polite greeting as well as they are introduced. Thomas just growls, making no effort to introduce himself or speak at all, and is clearly in attendance by choice. For those of you who met Theo back in Venza, Samuel comes across as a more matured version of that, comfortable enough in his power to feel that he doesn't have to display it front and center.

"Thank you for your hospitality. For those of you who I have not yet met, I am Adolfo Savi, and I do indeed bring news and a proposal about a location that lies within your concern. These are my traveling companions. I will let each of them introduce themselves, and get to my proposal after the table has been cleared. But for now, let us enjoy this wonderful looking meal." Adolfo takes a seat, and motions the party to sit down and introduce themselves. He once again surprises you how adept he as at being diplomatic and business like when necessary given his propensity to prefer the outdoors dealing with those of lower social rank.

 

[VVilhem]

"Name's Megan Fairchild," says Megan with a slight, deferential bow towards the Johnsons, "Mr. Savi hired me to do a variety of different tasks. This is my first time in Tritower and so far my stay has been quite enjoyable."

She smiles and sat down.

OOC: I am really tempted to say something along the line of "I am his wet work woman," but I don't think that would go over very well...

 

[Walking Dad]

"I'm called the Guardian. I lend my fighting and other skills for payment and a just cause, but refrain to give my name and identity to keep separated from my family ties. Hailing from Venza, this is my first visit of Tritower." The Guardian says eloquent clearly used to speak to people of higher status.

[sblock=OOC]
I have somehow still problems to catch up on this game since the subscription wasn't working...
Please note me, when there is a good opportunity for the Guardian to leave this game. I'm not participating is this as much as I should and I don't want to disrupt the game any further, Sorry

Maybe it will get better soon as we seem to started a new 'chapter' just yet.

AC: 19, Touch: 12, FF: 16
CMB: +5 - CMD: 17
Fort +3, Refl +5, Will +2

Bardic Performance Rounds Remaining:
7/7

Spells remaining:
1: 3/3

Spells Known:
0: Detect Magic, Dancing Lights, Flare, Lullaby, Prestidigitation
1: Cure Light Wounds, Hideous Laughter, Innocence

HP: 27/27

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[sunshadow21]

[sblock=OOC]After this conversation will be a good spot. I can use the bandit encounter to bring someone else in. Sorry to see you go, but I appreciate the concern.[/sblock]