Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

"Sounds good," Kaelan says and he starts to dig.

 

[Pebele]

The group is easily able to dig a trench for all of the various equipment that they liberated from the bandit's armory. Luckily, the jungle soil is loose and easy enough for them to work with.

Once everything is buried, they guess it is still morning, and they should have plenty of time to make it back to the temple.

 

[Yeoman]

Catherine points to the trail they came in from. "Let's get moving back to the temple. Have you decided what you are going to do about scouting once we arrive? We can discuss it as we hike back."

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto stealthily stalks through the undergrowth well ahead of the party as they make their way back to the temple, dropping back on occasion to relay information about the path ahead. During one of these returns to the group he overhears Catherine's query about how best for the scouts to proceed.

"Friend-Catherine, Sepoto is willing to scout the ruin further ahead of the others by himself. This will allow both Friend-Charles and Friend-Kaelan to remain close at hand. In truth, I am in less danger if spotted...my training allows me to be seen only when I wish it. A bandit cannot catch a shadow."

 

[Yeoman]

"Friend-Catherine, Sepoto is willing to scout the ruin further ahead of the others by himself. This will allow both Friend-Charles and Friend-Kaelan to remain close at hand. In truth, I am in less danger if spotted...my training allows me to be seen only when I wish it. A bandit cannot catch a shadow."

That makes sense to me. Remember to stay at range if you are spotted. Your arrows can buy us time to get the drop on pursuing bandits.

 

[Rookseye]

"Sepoto will do his best to remain hidden. If Sepoto is spotted by the bandits, he will fade away and bring the foe back to his friends. As you may not see me either, I will make the sound of the toucan calling as I run from them."

Sepoto considers something thoughtfully for a moment, frowning and grimacing as if tasting something particularly sour before speaking again.

"If through some great luck they are able to capture Sepoto, he will make the sound of a chakit screeching for help, and that should be easy enough to find, also."

[SBLOCK] Sepoto will try to stay well ahead of the group, hence he will probably lose Darrick's aura bonus to his checks. He will take every precaution not to be observed, and will conduct Search checks for traps every twenty feet or before every door/entry to rooms he comes across.

In the event that he is spotted by the enemy, he will immediately Ghost Step and flee back in the direction of his companions, using a double move the first round after becoming invisible.

If pursued, he will drop one of his noxious smokesticks to discourage pursuit while he runs.

After each new room surveyed, he will make an effort to double back to meet whoever is the advance member of the party to inform them of what lies ahead, and what direction he should take next based on their mutual consent.

Hide Check = 24
Move Silently Check = 12
Spot Check = 15
Listen Check = 12
Search Check = 24

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[Yeoman]

I hope I remember what a toucan sounds like. I remember parrots and gulls at least.

 

[Yeoman]

"If through some great luck they are able to capture Sepoto, he will make the sound of a chakit screeching for help, and that should be easy enough to find, also."

While they are walking, but before they reach the temple itself. Um...Sepoto, one question if I may. What exactly is a chakit? I've heard you mention it before. I'm not the best naturalist, so the name escapes me.

 

[Pebele]

With Sepoto leading the way, the group heads back the way they had come.

When he sees the clearing in front of the temple, Sepoto strains to see or hear any activity. He is relieved when he sees no sign of any bandits.

He heads inside the temple, but before entering the first room, he spots a trip wire. He can see that the wire leads to a crossbow mounted to the wall.

He does not see or hear and bandits in the vicinity, however.

 

[Rolzup]

Darrick does his best to refrain from pacing, with limited success, and keep darting nervois glances at the temple. "No signs of movement," he observes, in a hopeful tone.