DalkonCledwin
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[LPF] Expansion
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sunshadow21
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[sblock=Venarius and Saktouk]Reporting to the address indicated, you find a good sized line of well armed individuals looking for a spot. The line seems to be moving rather quickly, and when you actually get into the courtyard, you see a large caravan of wagons being loaded with a militia captain overseeing the hiring of extra guards. You are puzzled to see him sending so many of the people away given the number of wagons, and clearly so are most of the regular caravan workers, but you are lucky enough to be chosen, though you hope you don't undergo a serious attack as the captain is clearly choosing as few as he can get away with.
Very shortly, the wagons are all ready, and after dismissing the rest of a very disappointed and puzzled crowd, you head out to Baron's Cross, where you will pick up the Silver Road north to Tritower, or so you expect. Everyone seems a bit surprised when you get to the intersection that the captain orders the caravan south onto local roads into some woods. After you get far enough away from the main road that you can't be seen from it, you come into a clearing with several mages waiting. As the first wagon appears they start casting a teleportation circle that the captain orders the wagons and personnel into. You enter and come out into a similar clearing somewhere else, pretty sure that the use of such magic is not particularly common for such trips, and you suspect that the militia captain's ego may be a bit too big for his position, even with just a very short time under his command.
You leave the clearing and the captain leads you the main road, which regular caravan drivers tell you is a portion of the Silver Road very close to Tritower, and after only another hour or two or travel, you come across the island harbor town of Tritower and the castle that sits above it on the plateau. When you drive up to the castle, there are several puzzled looks, and it takes a bit of time for the denizens of the castle to get organized, even though the captain disappears into the officer's club almost immediately. Eventually the duty sergeant walks up to the hired guards, yourself included, and explains that the pompous captain decided to try to short circuit his punishment of being given an extracurricular assignment due to previous issues, and he was sorry that you ended up getting stuck with no pay, since the whole exercise took all of 4 or 5 hours from beginning to end, and that you could probably find work somewhere in the various pubs in town as this was a busy season for the town merchants and ship owners. You two and a few of the others decide to check out the Clockwork Boar, an old fort converted into an inn, at the foot of the road leading up to the castle, shaking your head at the expense the captain had just gone to just to avoid having to spend a week's worth of travel with "inferior" company. The common room is currently largely empty with the local crowd still at work, but there are a handful of perfomers on the stage practicing, and a small group of travelers, some of whom entered the the inn with a clearly local lizardfolk as you were walking into the outside courtyard where several gnome children are playing with a mechanical boar. The other former guards split apart looking for work or to get drunk.[/sblock]
[sblock=the rest of the party]As you sit waiting for Two Tails, some of you go out and enjoy the beautiful day out in the courtyard, and catch a large caravan wind it's way up the plateau to the castle. Once that is past, Two Tails arrives and apologizes for running a bit late, but he had some unrelated business come up that required immediate attention. When you get back inside, and Two Tails finds out that your party has suffered some attrition, he suggests that you wait a bit and see if any of the caravan guards wander in before heading off to take care of the bandits, who he can confirm to be a tough lot, rougher than most people in town would care to hire, and are currently working in one of his smaller warehouses on the edge of the docks. He is pleased that the lunch worked out, though a bit surprised you were able to get that much cooperation from Thomas.[/sblock]
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Saktouk, half-orc monk of the four winds
Saktouk is baffled speechless by the entire experience. Just as he was wrapping his head around his compatriot's otherworldly companion, the hasty hiring process began, and no sooner was he becoming used to the road when he wound up in the dizzying midst of the teleportation spell. The half-orc doesn't quite seem to get himself together until he and the others have wandered into the Clockwork Boar.
"Sure'n that's not a trip I want ta be takin' often," he admits to the summoner, sparing a nervous glance to the lion-centaur creature that serves him. "The monks ne'er thought much of travel magic; thought it was a shortcut and robbed a body of the centerin' of hard work.
"Speakin' of, suppose we ought to be lookin' for sommat ourselves, aye?" he says, turning his eyes to the room. He frowns as he notices its sparse population.
"Don' seem to be much o' anyone here save the folk o'er there with the lizard," he says. "Good as any place to start, I suppose."
Saktouk is baffled speechless by the entire experience. Just as he was wrapping his head around his compatriot's otherworldly companion, the hasty hiring process began, and no sooner was he becoming used to the road when he wound up in the dizzying midst of the teleportation spell. The half-orc doesn't quite seem to get himself together until he and the others have wandered into the Clockwork Boar.
"Sure'n that's not a trip I want ta be takin' often," he admits to the summoner, sparing a nervous glance to the lion-centaur creature that serves him. "The monks ne'er thought much of travel magic; thought it was a shortcut and robbed a body of the centerin' of hard work.
"Speakin' of, suppose we ought to be lookin' for sommat ourselves, aye?" he says, turning his eyes to the room. He frowns as he notices its sparse population.
"Don' seem to be much o' anyone here save the folk o'er there with the lizard," he says. "Good as any place to start, I suppose."
sunshadow21
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DalkonCledwin
First Post
"Yeah the trip here wasn't exactly what we were expecting, though now that we are here, we might as well find some work." Kalius says. Veniarus seems lost in thought however as he examines the common room of the Tavern. The Lizardfolk does indeed seem an ideal place to start and with that in mind Kalius and Veniarus start heading in that direction.
[sblock=Veniarus Mini Stats]Veniarus Tollar (DalkonCledwin)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 15 (13 Flat-footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 9 Current; 9
CMB: +0 CMD: 12 Fort: +1 Ref: +2 Will: +2
Current Weapon: Light Crossbow, Loaded
Summon Monster: 7/7 Remaining
Spells Per Day: Infinite Cantrips Remaining; 2/2 First Level Remaining
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Message
First Level Spells: Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon, Mage Armor[/sblock][sblock=Kalius Mini Stats]Kalius (Eidolon)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 14 (12 Flat-Footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 11 Current; 11
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +0
Current Weapon: Lucerne Hammer
Secondary Attack: Bite (1d6+3)[/sblock]
[sblock=Veniarus Mini Stats]Veniarus Tollar (DalkonCledwin)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 15 (13 Flat-footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 9 Current; 9
CMB: +0 CMD: 12 Fort: +1 Ref: +2 Will: +2
Current Weapon: Light Crossbow, Loaded
Summon Monster: 7/7 Remaining
Spells Per Day: Infinite Cantrips Remaining; 2/2 First Level Remaining
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Message
First Level Spells: Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon, Mage Armor[/sblock][sblock=Kalius Mini Stats]Kalius (Eidolon)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 14 (12 Flat-Footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 11 Current; 11
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +0
Current Weapon: Lucerne Hammer
Secondary Attack: Bite (1d6+3)[/sblock]
perrinmiller
Adventurer
Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric
After Naria excuses herself to attend other matters, Ariel communes with her goddess, praying for new and reliable companions that can aid them in dealing with those bandits. Though fearless herself, she is wise enough to know that you don't kick a rattlesnake without being properly armed.
The teenage war-maiden is seated at the table with Audra and Megan, wearing her finely crafted breastplate that the shopkeeper made extra curvy to disguise the fact that she has a mostly flat chest. Her light blue with white trim tabard accentuates her outfit. Her adventuring gear and shield are nearby and her scimitar remains on her belt as always, the blade itself often serving as her holy symbol. The martial cleric is prepared should they find some suitable people from the recently arrived caravans to help out.
She nudges Megan, "Look over there, those three are coming this way and two of them have that crazy adventurer look we seen on others back at that tavern in Venza. What do you suppose that magical creature is?"
As they come closer, Ariel smiles in welcome.
[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
After Naria excuses herself to attend other matters, Ariel communes with her goddess, praying for new and reliable companions that can aid them in dealing with those bandits. Though fearless herself, she is wise enough to know that you don't kick a rattlesnake without being properly armed.
The teenage war-maiden is seated at the table with Audra and Megan, wearing her finely crafted breastplate that the shopkeeper made extra curvy to disguise the fact that she has a mostly flat chest. Her light blue with white trim tabard accentuates her outfit. Her adventuring gear and shield are nearby and her scimitar remains on her belt as always, the blade itself often serving as her holy symbol. The martial cleric is prepared should they find some suitable people from the recently arrived caravans to help out.
She nudges Megan, "Look over there, those three are coming this way and two of them have that crazy adventurer look we seen on others back at that tavern in Venza. What do you suppose that magical creature is?"
As they come closer, Ariel smiles in welcome.
[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]___________________________________________
DalkonCledwin
First Post
"Hello fair maidens and friend Lizard, I greet you in the name of my Master Veniarus and in the name of the Harran Forest. We are new to this city and are in need of work. The Half-Orc that came with us is also seeking work, and we would be greatful, assuming that you are in need of assistance, if you would allow us to accompany you on whatever task it is that you are pursuing." the Lion Centuar creature explains to the three ladies and the Lizardfolk. Meanwhile Veniarus himself is scanning the three ladies and the lizardfolk attempting to make an assessment about what type of work they may be attempting to accomplish.
perrinmiller
Adventurer
Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric
Ariel looks curiously at the newcomers and wonders why the magical creature is doing the talking. She assumed it was some sort of pet or companion, not an emissary.
She replies, "We met. I am Ariel, war-maiden of Helina. We are in need of some stalwart companions to hand deliver some justice."
"But, if it is work you seek, you will have to talk to our employer. I am sure he will take our recommendation if we speak on your behalf. You look strong, I suppose you can make a good draft animal if necessary."
"However, before we agree to your company, we would like to know more. Trust doesn't come easy among strangers, particularly those that do no speak, but leer at us with lecherous eyes instead."
She doesn't know who this Master Vanarius is, but that half-elf looks like he is checking out Megan and Audra's womanly parts way too closely.
[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
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You need to determine if we are lying the old fashion way.
Ariel looks curiously at the newcomers and wonders why the magical creature is doing the talking. She assumed it was some sort of pet or companion, not an emissary.
She replies, "We met. I am Ariel, war-maiden of Helina. We are in need of some stalwart companions to hand deliver some justice."
"But, if it is work you seek, you will have to talk to our employer. I am sure he will take our recommendation if we speak on your behalf. You look strong, I suppose you can make a good draft animal if necessary."
"However, before we agree to your company, we would like to know more. Trust doesn't come easy among strangers, particularly those that do no speak, but leer at us with lecherous eyes instead."
She doesn't know who this Master Vanarius is, but that half-elf looks like he is checking out Megan and Audra's womanly parts way too closely.
[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]___________________________________________
DalkonCledwin
First Post
"Do not insult me Child. I am no mere animal for simple chores as you seem to think. I am in the service of Master Veniarus and only to him do I answer..." the Half-Elf who accompanies the Lion Centaur lays a hand on the creature and says "Peace Kalius, I don't think she meant to insult you." The creature huffs and folds his arms but says no more. The Half-Elf steps forward and says to the young Aasimar, "I did not mean to offend I was merely analyzing the situation here, I apologize if that came across the wrong way. What my Eidolon says is true, we seek work nothing more nothing less. I am not sure who this Helina is, or why you are seeking to deliver justice or to whom you are seeking to deliver justice, but if the pay is good, then you can count me and Kalius as an ally for this purpose."
[sblock=Veniarus Mini Stats]Veniarus Tollar (DalkonCledwin)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 15 (13 Flat-footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 9 Current; 9
CMB: +0 CMD: 12 Fort: +1 Ref: +2 Will: +2
Current Weapon: Light Crossbow, Loaded
Summon Monster: 7/7 Remaining
Spells Per Day: Infinite Cantrips Remaining; 2/2 First Level Remaining
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Message
First Level Spells: Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon, Mage Armor[/sblock][sblock=Kalius Mini Stats]Kalius (Eidolon)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 14 (12 Flat-Footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 11 Current; 11
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +0
Current Weapon: Lucerne Hammer
Secondary Attack: Bite (1d6+3)[/sblock]
[sblock=Veniarus Mini Stats]Veniarus Tollar (DalkonCledwin)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 15 (13 Flat-footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 9 Current; 9
CMB: +0 CMD: 12 Fort: +1 Ref: +2 Will: +2
Current Weapon: Light Crossbow, Loaded
Summon Monster: 7/7 Remaining
Spells Per Day: Infinite Cantrips Remaining; 2/2 First Level Remaining
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Guidance, Message
First Level Spells: Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon, Mage Armor[/sblock][sblock=Kalius Mini Stats]Kalius (Eidolon)
Initiative: +2
Armor Class: 14 (12 Flat-Footed, 12 Touch)
Hit Points: 11 Current; 11
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +3 Ref: +4 Will: +0
Current Weapon: Lucerne Hammer
Secondary Attack: Bite (1d6+3)[/sblock]
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