Q'Barra: Into the Emerald Forest - Part II

Can this day get anymore boring? No transports going out and none coming in. At least annoying the station master is somewhat amusing.

Matilda sighs to herself as she paces back and forth on the docks wondering how exactly she was going to while away the rest of the day. Wait, what's that over there? A Talenta halfing and his mount...hmm, this should prove interesting.

Approaching the end of the pier where the two were sitting, Matilda was not surprised when the pair started coming toward her. Meeting them halfway down Matilda calls out to them"Let me guess, you two are looking for a ride out of Newthrone, right? And from the look on your face, I'd say you either can't afford a fast boat, or everyone is too scared of your friend there to let you onboard. So...which one is it? Actually, I don't even care. Tell me your story, and if I like what I hear, I'll get you wherever you want to go, and if I don't like it, maybe you should just start walking. Matilda waits for the halfling's answer, tapping her foot impatiently.
 

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Sanae fixed her eyes on the nameless warforged. But before she could speak to him Erin returned with her news.

"A problem, indeed. We need to investigate where the attrack took place, maybe we will find evidence of Xavier and Borden's whereabouts. If they were simply taking a walk, as the 'forged say, perhaps they were caught in an ambush by the lizardfolk. If that is the case, we have even more reason to put these raids to an end... this is now personal."

She turned to Kolbek. "Lead the way, sir."
 

Dargin hesitates a moment, wondering exactly how much he should tell her. He decides to speak truthfully. "You have divined the nature my problem. I am Dargin Crow Speaker, a spiritual guide from the Talenta plains. I have searched the earth, the waters, and the sky for signs and I found them. The portents indicate that lines of power are confluxing in the area near Steadfast Reach. It is important for me to be there to take part in the shaping of destiny, with the guidance of the spirits. Without the means to procure a ride however, I may not be there in time and others will seize the opportunity." He searches her face to see how she reacts.
 

Investigating the scene

Kolbek shakes his head and he leads you across the mist shouded grounds. "I hate that this happened, but I'm comforted to know that you are even more motivated than my money could buy. I'll back you, one hundred percent, whatever action you decide to take."

He stops in front of a shed that has been hacked to pieces. A human male, about fifteen, lies sightless nearby, his open mouth still full of rainwater. "I understand Veris was your tracker. Hope you can manage without him." The area around the shed is a mess of churned mud and hacked vegetation, most of it ripped from the nearby field. "There's two more like Gareth here. And five unaccounted for." The rage that radiates from him is almost palpable.

Need Spot/Search checks from Erin, Sanae, and the two warforged.

Nice introductions, Dargin and Matilda!
 


He's desperate. His story sounds interesting...maybe I'll ply him for more on the way. Portents, spirits, signs, destiny.....no matter how you look at it, it means excitement.

Turning away from Dargin for a second, Matilda attempted to hide her excitement about getting out of the city. Clearing her throat, before turning back around, Matilda addresses Dargin. "Well, I suppose I could transport you out towards Steadfast Reach, but as for payment, I'll take whatever you can give me. But..., Matilda hesistates a moment before continuing, this whole problem of yours sounds like a bit much for one person, even with your friend there. So I tell you what, maybe I'll step in as a guard for you on this journey of yours, as long as it means I get some excitement, and maybe some money for more time. So, what do you say? Say the word, and we'll get underway."

Matilda waits for Dargin's response, as she goes through her mental checklist as she prepares to launch the boat.
 

Erin

Erin sighs as she sees the waste of life. Her gaze lingers over the broken bodies and then to the shed. Now why would they go to all the trouble to destroy a shed?

Erin turns to Kolbek. "A few questions, sir." Her tone is business-like and professional - perhaps a bit controlled. "Firstly, what was stored in this shed? I find it odd that they would take the time to destroy it thus. Secondly, what else was taken? I doubt you've had time to take full stock of your losses, but what is your best guess. Third and finally, do you have any texts regarding these interlopers? I'm looking for information about their religious practices, specifically. We must know if Xavier and Borden are to be... sacrificed."

Erin is looking for as much information on the attackers as possible, and will ask for the time to research them before setting out.


Spot: 1d20+0=17
Search: 1d20+0=13
 

Eff Flat : Male Warforged Bard 4

[sblock]Eff Flat
Male Warforged Bard 4th lvl
True Neutral

Str 10 –- (2 pts)
Dex 14 –- (6 pts)
Con 12 -- (2 pts, +2 race)
Int 14 -- (6 pts)
Wis 10 -- (4 pts, -2 race)
Cha 14 -- (8 pts, -2 race, +1 level)

Hit Points 25
Action Points 7
AC 14, Touch 12, Flat 12
Init +2
BAB +3, Grap +3
Speed 20 (base 30, load 33/41.5/66, medium load)
Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4

+4 Melee, dagger flute, 1d4, 19-20/x2
+6 Ranged, dagger flute, 1d4, 19-20/x2, 10'r

Medium, 6'6" tall, 302 wt, 4 yrs old
No hair, silver eyes, copper skin

Speaks common

+9 Bluff (7)
+9 Craft: weaponsmithing (7)
+9 Craft: metal working (7)
+9 Diplomacy (7)
+9 Knowledge: Musical Instruments (7)
+10 Listen (7)
+12 Perform: dagger flutes (7)
+0 Spot (0)
+9 Use Magic Device (7)

Feats
-Skill Focus (listen)
-Skill Focus (perform: dagger flutes)

Warforged Traits
-Living Constuct Subtype (Ex)
-Composite Plating; +2 AC bonus; 5% arcane spell falure
-Light Fortification (Ex)
-Natural Weapon; slam 1d4 damage

Bard Abilities
-Bardic Music 4/day
-Bardic Knowledge +6
-Countersong
-Fascinate
-Inspire Courage +1
-Inspire Competence

Spells Per Day 3|3/1
0th- Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Light, Message, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument
1st- Charm Person, Cure Light Wounds, Sleep
2nd- Cure Moderate Wounds, Hold Person


Background
From the time of making, Eff Flat had been listening. He was instantly fascinated by the tonal qualities of metal striking metal. Also the sound the metal makes as it moves through the air. Throughout his short duty as a warrior in the warforged armies, he would try to pick out notes that were being played as steel struck steel and steel moved through the air. He even got frustrated when certain weapons changed in pitch as they got older. He vowed a secret covenant with himself to learn more when he could.

When the wars at last ended he decided to search out the knowledge he needed to create instruments and to play these creations. But, since he had only known war, metal and weapons were his natural canvas. With a slightly twisted idea of how music was created he began to fashion his own musical instruments. Instruments, not only of war, but of music as well.

His first creations were of little use either in battle or on the tavern stage. So he decided to study texts devoted to the subject. These books were few and far between, but he continued to learn as he went from library to library in search of this knowledge. His natural ability to go without sleep made it much easier to study at late hours. At last he had learned enough to try more experiments. To fund his work he learned to perform for others.

It has taken him much studying and many hours of practicing, but Eff Flat has finally created his masterpiece. Or more correctly twenty-five of them. He calls them dagger flutes.

He has been traveling from tavern to tavern playing his unique intruments. While he has gotten quite good at it, he has found that the response hasn't been like he had hoped. It is especially difficult in those taverns that have 'no weapons' rules.


Personality
Eff Flat seems very friendly and is always looking for his next gig. he is known to try anything in order to play a tune or two on his dagger flutes.


Appearance
Eff Flat has a body made of copper. He is generally found wearing traveling clothes and has a bandolier across his front with many daggers in it.


Traveler's Outfit (worn, 5wt)

25 MW MW Dagger Flutes* (bandolier, 25wt)
Spell Component Pouch (belt, 2wt)

Backpack (center back, 2wt)
Bandolier (right shoulder & left side, 2wt)

MW Artisan's Tools: Weaponsmithing (backpack, 5wt)
MW Artisan's Tools: metal working (backpack, 5wt)

Coins- 4gp, 7sp, 14cp (backpack, 0.5wt)

* Masterwork Masterwork Dagger Flute: It is both a masterwork weapon and a masterwork instrument. Cost: 402 gp (302 gp masterwork dagger + 100 gp masterwork instrument; materials cost to craft: 134 gp). They function as daggers that are tuned to a specific note. They can be played for their musical quality. Also when thrown they make a faint sound of their specific note as they travel through the air. Notes: High C, High B, High C#, High A, High G#, High G, High F#, High F, High E, High D#, High D, High C#, Middle C, Low B, Low C#, Low A, Low G#, Low G, Low F#, Low F, Low E, Low D#, Low D, Low C#, & Low C.[/sblock]

The warforged bard looks around the area of the crime.

Spot: 13+0=13
Search: 14+2=16
 

Dargin grins broadly. "Yours is a brave and generous soul. Your company will be most welcome on this journey. No doubt you shall have a hand in shaping events to come" Dargin raises his arms and invokes a blessing with a loud voice. "Though the material reward for your actions may be small, know that you travel with the blessing of the spirits. May you ever be surrounded by your wise ancestors. Their knowledge shall guide your footsteps to good trails and aid you in times of misfortune." Lowering his arms again he gathers his belongings and follows the woman to her boat.
 

"All right, let's get moving. I don't know about you Dargin, but I'm in a hurry to get out of here." Hurriedly Matilda finishes her preperations for departure, and prepares to get underway as quickly as possible.
 

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