Ruik's Carrion Crown Pt1

[jkason]

Malounen Tiliney, human druid

Mal bit his lip as the procession stalled. He was used to making his solitary way through the mountains, where the only negotiating he had to do was of rickety bridges, narrow trails in the rock, and the occasional hungry mountain lion. People weren't something he was particularly good with.

He looked nervously to the others gathered, hoping his hero's final reward wouldn't depend on his own poor social skills.

[sblock=ooc]Mal's not trained at all, and has no Cha bonus. He definitely falls in the Aid Another camp...[/sblock]

[sblock=Spells Prepared] Orisons (DC 15): Guidance, Create Water, Detect Magic
1st level (DC 16): Burning Disarm, Entangle, Hydraulic Push (CMB 7), Stone Fist (D)[/sblock]

 

[Dharuhk Svahre]

Alfred steps from the funeral procession to address the angry crowd.

"People please! This is a funeral, not a trial. Any transgressions you may harbor against this man are now meaningless before the inevitable flow of death. To belittle the husk of what was once the man you grieved is no slight to him, but to his loved ones. Members of your own town, that I'm sure you have no wish to cause harm or disrespect. They are but innocent victims in all this. I beg of you, let us pass in peace so as to avoid hurting those who have done nothing wrong."

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Diplomacy check at +9 [/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Malounen Tiliney, human druid

Mal relaxed as the stranger stood and spoke. It was clear he was used to this kind of thing. The young mountaineer even found himself bolstered to add to the attempt.

"He's right," Mal said. "The dead can't do any more harm, and this only hurts those left behind. Give us this solace."

OOC: Aid another roll pending... Edit: ah, well, was worth a shot.

[sblock=Spells Prepared] Orisons (DC 15): Guidance, Create Water, Detect Magic
1st level (DC 16): Burning Disarm, Entangle, Hydraulic Push (CMB 7), Stone Fist (D)[/sblock]

 

[The Joker]

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Ray of frost
Mage hand
Power word: selected, flame jet

1st
Mage armor
Earsplitting screech
Power word: line, flame jet

And ill be making my own, diplomacy roll, if that’s ok
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Kyrus was appalled at what the man had said, but decided to stay silent. He was a specialist with fighting with words, but maybe others here showed talent in this regard, he would bide his time. When the man in armor spoke, his words rang true, and he couldn’t have said it better himself, but was a little disturbed when the crowed didn’t seem to move. He decided it was his turn to step up, but he changed his tactics from defense to attack.

“I find myself in bewilderment! You speak of this man as if he was the harbinger of evil! He wasn’t, he was a great man, far superior to any of you! A brilliant academic mind, kind heart and fierce determination, can any of you say that he would ever try and stop you on your way to your resting place? NO! This man deserves your utmost respect! A good start would be to get out of our way!”

 

[Ruiktheforgotten]

Kendra also speaks up against the group, her sadness quickly turning to anger. "What are you talking about?" she cries out. "I arranged it with Father Grimburrow. He's waiting for us! The Graves already been..."

OOC: sorry joker i did say who ever rolled first would be the diplomacy check used. the plus side however is that you did manage to aid Dharuhk

 

[Jemal]

Gor reached out and laid a comforting hand on young Kendra's shoulder, continuing to lift the burden with his massive frame as his deep voice carried his words across the crowd. "If not for this man, Gor would have been no more than a berserk brute pillaging towns like yours, how then can the professor's own people claim he does not deserve proper respect?"

 

[kinem]

Rijel can't help but respond as well. "How would you feel if we demanded that you not bury one of your departed friends? If there is any reason for your rude demand other than a desire to kick mourners when we are down, you had best explain it, and soon!"

 

[saphyre_wolf]

Zatira is starting to become confused and angry about why these people wont let the man be buried here. From what her father told her he was a good man.

OOC: If diplomacy does not work my character is ready to make an intimidation check

 

[Ruiktheforgotten]

And so, with the help of the heroes, Kendra is able to calm down the group of local thugs. The group sullenly disperses, shooting venomous looks at the heroes and Kendra, but leaving nonetheless, allowing the funeral procession to continue. "Thank you all so much! I very much doubt that if you had not been here, i would have been able to get them to leave without having to beat them all senseless." Says Kendra to the heroes. The councilmen are shocked and confess that these men are all "local farmhands, of low character". They promise to seek out the local sheriff to have them dealt with.

The confrontation passed, the procession continues up to the plot that Kendra purchased for her father. No further complications arrive to prevent the lowering of the coffin into the open grave by the gravediggers. Father Grimburrow gives a short sermon, then invites kendra to a say a few words about her father. Kendra fights back tears and briefely recounts a few of her father's more courageous or selfless moments, thanking everyone once again for coming. "Now i would very much like it, if some of you would say a few words as well", Kendra motions to the heroes.

OOC: Alrighty first things first, you all gain 200 exp for avoiding that encounter, and you also gain a trust point with the town. The total trust you have right now is 21, i will keep a counter of it from now on, the more trust you build the better the benefits for the party. second note, all who wish to make a diplomacy or a perform check can do so now. throw on your speech about the professor as well. ;P

 

[BBs]

Xilena was shocked and appalled to hear anything say that to Lorrimor. She bit back her tongue to resist burning these fools who dared insult his good name. Seeing how everyone else supported his burial, including some surprised sneaky person who joined in, she kept silent. After the idiots gave way, the procession continuing, and after the father and Kendra spoke their words, Xilena accepted Kendra's offer. Standing up, giving a nod to Kendra and moving to the front of everyone, clearing her throat she spoke.

"Hello, my name is Xilena Teara. I only knew the Lorrimor for only a few days, but he was the most kind hearted gentleman I have ever met. Before I met the professor I was alone and scared. I thought there was no one to care for, that was until the he found me. He took me into his home, gave me some food, taught me a few but great things. Thinking upon it now, I don't think I would have even made it if it wasn't for him. It was ... is amazing that someone would take a random creature, and save it. I can't think of anyone- pausing for a moment to bite back the tears, but can't hold them all back. ... I can't think of anyone as k-kind h-hearted as L-Lorrimor."

Unable to hold back anymore tears, Xilena started crying. She takes a small moment to look at the coffin before returning to her seat.

OOC: Do we have to roll diplomacy checks with speeches for convincing people he was good or something? If we do, there's my dice roll, if not, then just ignore it ... and I forgot to add + 5 for Charisma to the dice roll so the total should be 12

[sblock=Spells and Experience]
Spells per day: 1st = 5
Spells Known/Save DC
0 Level Spells/DC 15: Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation
1st Level Spells/DC 16: Burning Hands 1d4+1
Experience: 200
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