[PbP] Treasure Hunt - Emerald DMing
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Emerald
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Cattivo: You unfold the note and find the following written in orc:
Grumshk,
These are your orders.
You are to patrol a circuit around the island, eliminating goblin resistence.
Start at the barracks, but check in with the guards at the Sea King’s Manor before setting out. They are engaged in a war for loot in that building with the goblins and might need some help. If they are doing all right on their own, set out and patrol the perimeter. Avoid the stables on the other side of the Manor - we think that’s where the goblins have set up their base and they will kill you if you approach.
Also avoid the temple on the hill overlooking the Manor. We looted that place three days ago, and right afterward this unnatural storm hit. It’s been getting worse ever since. We feel we might have offended... somebody... but don’t know who or how to appease them. Best to stay clear until we figure it out. The goblins are following our lead on this one - we haven’t spotted them anywhere near the temple either.
Check back in at the barracks at noon and in the evening.
Do not fail me,
Markul
[BTW, where did you leave Hafkris?]
Grumshk,
These are your orders.
You are to patrol a circuit around the island, eliminating goblin resistence.
Start at the barracks, but check in with the guards at the Sea King’s Manor before setting out. They are engaged in a war for loot in that building with the goblins and might need some help. If they are doing all right on their own, set out and patrol the perimeter. Avoid the stables on the other side of the Manor - we think that’s where the goblins have set up their base and they will kill you if you approach.
Also avoid the temple on the hill overlooking the Manor. We looted that place three days ago, and right afterward this unnatural storm hit. It’s been getting worse ever since. We feel we might have offended... somebody... but don’t know who or how to appease them. Best to stay clear until we figure it out. The goblins are following our lead on this one - we haven’t spotted them anywhere near the temple either.
Check back in at the barracks at noon and in the evening.
Do not fail me,
Markul
[BTW, where did you leave Hafkris?]
Poto Knezer
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Reinert
Reinert picks up a shortbow & two quivers of arrows. Also another dagger & a cloak. What size is the padded armor? Might it fit him? Or someone else in the party?
OCC: We left Hafkris on the other side of the ride, where we were when we heard the rukus.
No food?
"We still need to find shelter. Those of you without a dwarf's constitution might be getting cold & hungry by now." says Reinert, as he gives an involuntary shiver & his stomach grumbles.
"Shall we keep heading east?"
Lets check the bodies. Are any still alive?
Reinert picks up a shortbow & two quivers of arrows. Also another dagger & a cloak. What size is the padded armor? Might it fit him? Or someone else in the party?
OCC: We left Hafkris on the other side of the ride, where we were when we heard the rukus.
No food?
"We still need to find shelter. Those of you without a dwarf's constitution might be getting cold & hungry by now." says Reinert, as he gives an involuntary shiver & his stomach grumbles.
"Shall we keep heading east?"
Lets check the bodies. Are any still alive?
Poto Knezer
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Reinert
"The temple should be less than 3 hours away, you'd think, if the orcs were supposed to check in at noon & in the evening. Draggin this half-orc will slow us down. I don't know if we should keep him anymore. Now that we know this island is inhabited, we ought to be able to find some way off of it. Let's kill him or leave him shackled to a tree."
OCC: hey, rogues are proficient w/heavy crossbows!
"The temple should be less than 3 hours away, you'd think, if the orcs were supposed to check in at noon & in the evening. Draggin this half-orc will slow us down. I don't know if we should keep him anymore. Now that we know this island is inhabited, we ought to be able to find some way off of it. Let's kill him or leave him shackled to a tree."
OCC: hey, rogues are proficient w/heavy crossbows!
Poto Knezer
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Reinert
"We might need him later. Let's just manacle him to a tree & leave him."
I'll look around a bit & see if I can figure out which direction the orcs were coming from. If I can't tell, then I suggest that we continue East, staying close to the shore. I would assumet that most settlements would be near the sea.
"We might need him later. Let's just manacle him to a tree & leave him."
I'll look around a bit & see if I can figure out which direction the orcs were coming from. If I can't tell, then I suggest that we continue East, staying close to the shore. I would assumet that most settlements would be near the sea.
Creamsteak
Explorer
"Now now, don't you all be so gluttonous. There is more to this matter than I suppose you commoners would propose. Allow me to evaluate the situation."
Cid examines the parchment after Cattivo, and then proceeds to examine Hafkris.
"We have a future convert here, and a note detailing the petty warrings of two future groups of converts. Now, upon closer inspection, I do agree that we must immediately head to this temple, as I can't think of any method to falsify the reports of this Orc party that has been killed, however... maybe just maybe..."
Cid examines the orcs, if any of them are within stabilizing range, he will make a heal check to attempt to stabilize them.
"If I manage to keep one of these orcs from dieing, and we abandon him here, he will report that he killed all these goblins. Wherein, astoforwhence, the orcs will attempt to fight more goblins, rather than recovering by raiding the temple again, at least theoretically, as I see it."
Cid then examines the equipment.
"Give me a few cloaks, three or four. I can make good use of these, so long as they are not bloodied. Don't take them all, we can't make it appear as if everyone was completely looted. A few missing weapons and cloaks won't be too much, but if we remove everything, the waking orc will know someone else was involved."
Cid decides to himself that it would be best to leave as much orc equipment as is reasonable behind. The orc knew he was fighting goblins, he supposes, but not what armaments they had. Then he states,
"Break about half of what we leave behind. I'd rather not leave any armaments behind that can be too useful. Now, let's make our way to the temple. Oh, and I'm still crazy, just dramatically devout and crazy at the same time. I'll heal your wounds in the morning, after my prayers.
Cid examines the parchment after Cattivo, and then proceeds to examine Hafkris.
"We have a future convert here, and a note detailing the petty warrings of two future groups of converts. Now, upon closer inspection, I do agree that we must immediately head to this temple, as I can't think of any method to falsify the reports of this Orc party that has been killed, however... maybe just maybe..."
Cid examines the orcs, if any of them are within stabilizing range, he will make a heal check to attempt to stabilize them.
"If I manage to keep one of these orcs from dieing, and we abandon him here, he will report that he killed all these goblins. Wherein, astoforwhence, the orcs will attempt to fight more goblins, rather than recovering by raiding the temple again, at least theoretically, as I see it."
Cid then examines the equipment.
"Give me a few cloaks, three or four. I can make good use of these, so long as they are not bloodied. Don't take them all, we can't make it appear as if everyone was completely looted. A few missing weapons and cloaks won't be too much, but if we remove everything, the waking orc will know someone else was involved."
Cid decides to himself that it would be best to leave as much orc equipment as is reasonable behind. The orc knew he was fighting goblins, he supposes, but not what armaments they had. Then he states,
"Break about half of what we leave behind. I'd rather not leave any armaments behind that can be too useful. Now, let's make our way to the temple. Oh, and I'm still crazy, just dramatically devout and crazy at the same time. I'll heal your wounds in the morning, after my prayers.
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