• NOW LIVE! Into the Woods--new character species, eerie monsters, and haunting villains to populate the woodlands of your D&D games.

Q'Barra: Into the Emerald Forest

Sanae looks from the archers to their apparent leader and smiles slightly before answering his question.

"I am Sanae Jarnell, servant of the Silver flame. With me are my companions, Xavier, Erin, Borden, Eff Flat and Spear. Our humble companion, Rusty is also with us. As for our business, we have been hired for a diplomatic mission by a Mr. Novilderth. Nothing glamorous, I'm afraid, but we all need to make a living, Sir."

She had gestured to each of her companions in turn, hoping that No Name had realized she had temproarily given him a name and the dog one as well.

With the introductions made on their end, she looked back to the leader and waited.
 

log in or register to remove this ad

Kajalaketh

A rope ladder is lowered and three of the soldiers descend (leaving their bows behind). They stand at attention while Kajalaketh also climbs down. ”Sanae. How delightful to meet you.” He brings his fingertips together briefly before turning them outwards in what you can only assume is some sort of greeting. He greets each of the others by name, repeating the same gesture. His gaze falls on Calabas, who is almost cowering behind the pilot’s chair. ”Your servant, I assume?” Calabas tries to speak, but only manages to open his mouth once or twice.

While his soldiers quickly and efficiently rummage through the crates and barrels, Kajalaketh turns his attention back to Sanae, apparently recognizing her as the spokesperson and leader of the group. ”Do you know, I have always been fascinated by this Silver Flame of yours? Never had a chance to see it myself, of course, and for some reason the Thranish have refused our diplomatic overtures. Such a shame. Well, if only this were a social occasion, we might have a pleasant chat about religion and other matters of great import, but, alas, we all have our jobs to do.” He turns to his soldiers, who are waiting to report. There is a brief exchange in Riedran. ”As I thought, we have completely wasted your time. Please accept my most humble and sincere apologies.” He turns to leave.

Kajalaketh has grasped the first rung of the ladder when he pauses, as if remembering something. He turns to face all of you again. ”There is just one more matter that I hope you can help me with, then you will well and truly be free to go. We have received very reliable intelligence that two smugglers matching the descriptions of you two,” he points to Sanae and ‘he has no name,' ”have brought a very dangerous and highly illegal substance known as dragon’s blood into this country. I have no doubt whatsoever that it this is merely a case of mistaken identity. But I would be remiss in my duty to your king if I did not investigate fully, so I’m afraid I must ask your permission to search their persons.” The soldiers remaining on the deck have now nocked their arrows, but are still pointing them downwards, while those in your boat have their hands on the hilts of their swords.
 
Last edited:

Sane blinked and tilted her head, seemingly confused by Kajalaketh's statement. She pasued before speaking.

"Surely, Mr. Kajalaketh you realize how impossible it is to think I may be a smuggler. I am simply unable to smuggle an illegal substance in to this country. I am a vessel of the Church, and I am afraid I must decline your request to search the property of the Church. I'm sure you understand."

She looked towards the guards still on their boat and kept a polite smile on her face, waiting.
 


Xavier on edge

"You heard the lady. Now Kajalaketh, let us be on our way." As if to emphasize his point, Xavier loosed his bow from his back and opened his quiver. He made no move to draw an arrow from the quiver, but the threat is obvious.
 

Things get tense

As soon as Xavier readies his bow, the archers on the patrol boat immediately draw back their own, aiming for the scout. A little whimper escapes from Calabas. The three soldiers on your boat begin to draw their swords, but their captain stops them with a gesture. Kajalaketh bows effusively. "Oh dear, I am certain this must be my fault. I must not be as fluent in your language as I had hoped. I know this is all just a misunderstanding. So, in order to clear it up and allow you to go your way as soon as possible, you will submit to a search." His bright demeanor darkens and his voice takes on a tone of menace. "Now."
 
Last edited:

Old Borden, Human male Clr4

[sblock]
Devian Borden
Old Borden

Human male, Cleric 4 of the Sovereign Host
Alignment: Neutral Good
Age: 67
Languages: Common, Halfling, Celestial
XP: 300

Str 6 (-2)
Dex 9 (-1)
Con 8 (-1)
Int 14 (+2)
Wis 19 (+4)
Cha 16 (+3)

Action Points: 7

HD 4d8-4 (hp 19) Current: 19

Initiative: -1
Speed: 30 .......... [base 30, light armor]

AC 15 ... [base 10, +5 armor, -1 dex, +1 deflection]
- Touch 10 ........ [base 10, -1 dex, +1 deflection]
- Flat Footed 15 .. [base 10, -1 dex, +1 deflection]

Saves: Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +8

BAB +3, Grapple +1

Attacks:
- Quarterstarff +2 melee (1d6-2, bludgeoning 20x2)
- Crossbow +3 ranged (1d8, piercing, 19-20x2, 20 ft.)

Skills:28

+6 Concentration ......[7 ranks, -1 con]
+10 Diplomacy ..........[7 ranks, +3 cha]
+9 Knowledge(religion).[7 ranks, +2 int]
+1 Knowledge(history)..[1 rank, +2 int]
+5 Heal................[1 rank, +4 wis]
+5 Craft (woodworking).[1 rank, +4 wis]
+6 Sense motive (cc)...[2 ranks, +4 wis]

Feats:
- Scribe scroll
- Sacred Boost
- Extra turning

Turn undead: 9
10/day, 60ft
check: 1d20+3
damage: 2d6+7

Domains:
-Sun (greater turning 1/day)
-Healing (+1 CL healing spells)

Spells:
5/4+1/3+1

Lv0 (DC 14) 5
Cure minor wounds, Guidance, Detect magic, Light, Purify food and drink

Lv1 (DC 15) 4+1
Bless, Cause fear, Sanctuary, Nimbus of light* + Endure elements

Lv2 (DC 16) 3+1
Curse of ill fortune*, Hold person, Delay Poison + Heat metal

*: Complete Divine

Posessions:--------------------->5345gp

Chain Shirt +1...................1250gp
Mwk Quarterstaff / Holy symbol....300gp
Ring of protection +1 ...........2000gp
Mwk light crossbow................335gp
Bolts x30...........................3gp
Cloack of resistance +1 .........1000gp
Wand of cure light wounds x30 ....450gp
Pocket knife........................2gp
Backpack............................5gp
-Waterskin
-Bedroll
-Rations x2
-Flint/Steel
-candles
-writing tools and parchment

Treasure:
4gp

Background:
Devian is a neutral good cleric of the Sovereign host.
When he was younger he served in the war, fighting against the Karranthi
(that's why he hates undead) but he was always in support,
healing the wounded -a thing he's always had a knack for.

For 30 years he's been content with being a small town cleric,
helping refugees and people fleeing from the fronts.
He never wanted profit and will heal anyone who needs it.

Now that the war is finally over, he intends to fullfill a
promise made to a halfling friend who died in his care, to
find out what happened to his family, a young dragonmarked
halfling of house Jorasco with a wife and infant son who
dissapeared in one of their travels 20 years ago.

For the last two years Devian has been joining bands of adventurers
and honing up his skills, he discovered that he enjoys life on the
road and adventure makes him feel younger.

Appearance:
Tall and thin, Old borden has weathered olive skin. He is completely bald, but keeps a short and thick white beard he usually strokes while thinking.
His green eyes look intelligent and happy.

He wears loose priest robes, tied by a sash on the waist from which the silver holy symbol of the Sovereign host hangs. Underneath the robes a fine chain shirt can be seen.
Borden uses a quarterstaff bound with mithril and with an embedded holy symbol as a focus for his power, walking aid and ocassional weapon. When he travels he hangs his crossbow and a small backpack on his back.

Personality:
Old borden is wise and kind. He has seen a lot of good and bad in the world, and since the days of the war he dedicated himself to selflessly help those in need. He is a positive fellow, always in a good mood. He preaches the Host's teachings but is no fanatic, he accepts that many are faithless or neglect their worship, Borden hopes that by his acts of good he will set an example and win them over.

He doesnt tolerate liers and is a very good judge of character.

You can always find with him a small pocket knife that he uses to carve wood when he has time, and candles for a nightly prayer.

He prays for spells and guidance at night before sleeping or first thing in the morning. He prefers praying at night for spells of a more agressive nature.
[/sblock]

The old man rises his staff and a hand and tries to calm everyone People! People! Let's keep our heads cool. We are in the jungle, yet we are not beasts. First, let me bless us all, so we'll be wise enough to do our duties without violence. Maybe that will show you that the gods favor us and we are who we say we are, and stop with this rude searching
Borden shakes his staff and intones a blessing
Let the Host, bless us with their wisdom and strenght of purpose.

ooc: Borden casts BLESS on the party


If the good captain STILL wants to search our paladin and the warforged. It's a dire situation the one that merits that the word of a Vessel of the Flame AND that of a servant of the Host
not be trusted. Perhaps the captain would care to explain about this dangerous "dragons blood". Meanwhile, we can go to a cabin, where he can conduct the search alone with the lady, without shaming her in front of the troops in so rude a manner. The nameless warforged, also to be searched should join them. We will all wait outside CALMLY until this matter is sorted.


ooc: All the time, Borden tries to sense the truth in what the captain says (Sense motive at +6). He also tries to soothe the mood and calm everyone present with his most reasonables speech (Diplomacy 22
 

Erin

Erin breaks her silence "Borden speaks true. Please, let the lady templar have her privacy. I'm sure calmer heads can prevail."
 

Sanae clenched her jaw and raised a hand towards Xavier.

"As yet there is no need for the threat of violence. Kajalaketh, I expect that before I make any move to follow you, you will order your men to all stand down. Once they have, I will submit to your search. She narrowed her eyes slightly before continuing"But I will not be searched in front of a crowd."
 

In a calmer voice Xavier addressed Kajalaketh, "Well since the lady templar is willing to be searched, then I suppose I have no issue with it. Do respect her privacy though." Despite his calmer tone, Xavier makes no move to lower his weapon.
 
Last edited:

Into the Woods

Remove ads

Top