PFS #51: The Shadow Gambit

[Maidhc O Casain]

Apologies - Crazy Week

Lanel schmoozes and charms the locals, fitting in with the crowd almost effortlessly. He finds out that the Ardocs are one of the most powerful families in Kaer Maga. They are a clan of powerful Golem makers, and they use their creations in various ways to ensure that their "suggestions" regarding the running of the city are well received. In spite of their strong-arm approach to rule, they are almost universally perceived as fair and just and are well liked as well as feared.

 

[soulnova]

Lanel schmoozes and charms the locals, fitting in with the crowd almost effortlessly. He finds out that the Ardocs are one of the most powerful families in Kaer Maga. They are a clan of powerful Golem makers, and they use their creations in various ways to ensure that their "suggestions" regarding the running of the city are well received. In spite of their strong-arm approach to rule, they are almost universally perceived as fair and just and are well liked as well as feared.

"Oh, golems. That's just great" Lanel goes back to his friends after thanking the other patrons for such invigorating chat.

Lanel explains to the party about what he learned of the Ardocs. "I believe we should be better if we try to speak with the Ardoc in question with as little violence possible. I don't think we are prepared to fight...those things"

"Anyway, we could either (1) go forward and ask for an audience with him and try to clean our names, or (2) simply get the hell out of here while we still can." he cleared his throat "While I would like to solve this mystery, the prospect of getting smashed by a golem is not exactly of my preference"

He will take note to check around there for someone fitting the description of the bard he and his Andoran comrades are looking for.

 

[Helfdan]

Kalenth

Kalenth nods pensively. "I find it hard to believe Horis's death was not connected to the false rumors of society activity in the Kaer. If this Ardoc is Horis's friend, he may know something of use. It is our only lead, golems or not."

 

[soulnova]

"I think you are right" Lanel sighs and nods crossing his arms. "Sadly, they were ready to get anyone who might show up after his death. So I would suggest we try to approach him under a new alias. Maybe I can try to make them believe I'm here to study Golems. Or that I'm writing a book on the most powerful families on Varisia... uhm... I'll need new clothes for that" he looks down at his Explorer's outfit. "You should get whatever you think might be necessary. If they discover us, we might be in deep trouble without any other help"

Lanel will buy 2 of those healing drinks from the cleric (-100gp). And also get a Scholar's Outfit for 5gp.

"Alright, let's get Gav to lead us to them. Keep your eyes open. We should move prepared for an ambush." (Caster in the middle!)

[sblock=OOC] :/ Sorry, I rolled twice. Discard the second roll[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Gav finds you in the tavern after several hours, just as you're beginning to get really worried about him. He's looking tired but triumphant. "I found him! He's in Downmarket, drinking at that disgusting troll Augur temple - called Augur’s Entrails. There’s a troll on the sign pullin’ his own damn entrails out on the sign. It's a good ways over there, and he's likely to be gone by the time we get to the place. But I heard him tell someone he'd be back tomorrow morning for somethin'. He had a couple of HUGE men made all of iron with 'im!"

[sblock=OOC - soulnova]Sorry, the drinks were just my way of being fancy with his spellcasting. They're not actual potions, just the material component of his spell.[/sblock]

 

[soulnova]

[sblock]Then he buys 2 normal Cure light wounds potions. [/sblock]

"I see! Gav, you almost seem sent by Desna herself! Keep up the good work and there will be more tomorrow" He hands the kid another silver. "Listen, my friends. We should take this to our advantage. Look at the place, identify exists and possible troubles. I'll go meet him myself tomorrow, but... just jump in quickly if things get ugly."

Lanel will take the opportunity to buy some other scrolls too.

x1 Scroll of Silence -We still need to find that Bard. If we have more time today we should try to gather more information- he thinks.
x1 Scroll of Enlarge Person
-50gp

 

[Helfdan]

"Agreed! Let us go see this Augur temple."

 

[PeteZero]

"Sure," Dogan responds, "our best option."

 

[vl.arandur]

Harken goes along with the group, still a bit lost in thought.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

In spite of its name and the gruesomely painted placard hanging over the door the Augur's Entrails proves to be a respectable looking place, clean and well maintained. It is bustling and noisy even in the mid-afternoon hour at which you arrive; the variety of drink available in Downmarket is apparently just as attractive as the variety of goods.

[sblock=Lanel, Dogan, Kalenth]So far there has been no word of the mysterious Bard.[/sblock]

[sblock=Harken]Because I've used Gav to facilitate some of the searching and exploring around Kaer Maga (playing everything out the way the Scenario dictates could easily have taken weeks just for this one portion) Harken has missed an opportunity to complete one of his Faction Missions. You may roll a Diplomacy check (DC 20) to find the boy Krazel and deliver your message during your scout of the Augur's Entrails.[/sblock]