Vengeance in Mornonas

[DarkMaster]

Trolm looks at the noble visibly frustrated. "Sir, sorry to be so rude but I don't think you realise the gravity of the situation here. The rest of our unit is, in the best case MIA, two of our compagnion were killed here in front of this church yesterday lead by a priest of YOUR church. You show up with a fine lady at your arm and completly unarmored with your nice fancy cloth.

The lady will have to come with us, I don't trust any of the guard around here, the last one we saw, killed two of us"

on that he leaves the Noble and follow Solomon, Karn, Jraq and Jasper towards the back of the church.

Hearing the soldier blunt approache, Jt'trialaila is chocked and panicked. "Sir Roces, wasn't this supposed to be a walk in the parc... Please don't leave me alone here." Obviously the soldier scared here, Soldier in Mergovia are usually well respected citizen and people learned to trust and listen to them.

Solomon can't see anyone (roll spot 5+7) on top of the front balcony. Karn and Jraq are all getting excited about the idea of fighting those murderers. As he gives Solomon his armor the old men looks at him"Solomon you can count on me, these bastards will pay their crime with their blood. Solomon detect a incredible determination in the eyes of the old men as he reload his crossbow. As they approach the back door Jraq grabs his long and shorsword and give a look at Solomon indicating that he his ready and simply waits for his order.

Xavier also had time to notice that the temple is currently in ruins. what was before a tall and proud spire is now half crumbled. The rest of the building is badly maintained and plants are growing everywhere on the walls.

Oculus observes the scene from a distance.

OOC I assume Solomon and Jasper are heading towards the back entrance of the church.

 

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

When Xavier asks him to wait Jasper stops, but he is doesn't look happy about it. After Xavier's suggestion he opens his mouth to speak, but Trolm beats him to it.

A little blunt, but if that doesn't convince him nothing will. "All we accomplish by stalling is giving the enemy time to prepare. I am going into the church now. Either come with me or wait here until I return."

OOC: Once he knows whether Xavier is coming, Jasper will follow the rest of the group around back.

 

[silentspace]

Things were happening so quickly here. The adventurer's life was nothing like life at the university, where tests and papers were scheduled in advance. The adventuring life was more like a series of pop quizzes one after another, except that passing is living, and failure meant death...

This seemed foolish, bursting in through the temple doors, even if it was the back door. It was most likely trapped, or alarmed. And today, just a day after the battle, the temple might be even better guarded. The sewer entry was most likely less well guarded. No, this just felt wrong.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon

Solomon heads for the back entrance because he wants to be able to put his armor on and ready his weapons without arousing suspician. Once armored up, he smiles at the others. "We are much better prepared than last time. Trolm, Jraq, thanks for your support. I'm looking forward to seeing you fight."

If no one objects then, Solomon will try to open the door, softly at first, but will kick it down, if necessary.

 

[doghead]

Xavier Roces, Servant of Hieroneous.

Xavier bites back an angry reply to the soldier. Whatever is going on here, it has them rattled. A flutter of unease takes residence in his stomache. But he puts on an easy smile and turns to Jt'trialaila.

"They seem anxious about something, although whether there really is anything to be anxious about I have no idea. Something happened here yesterday it would seem, but whether the events and the Church are connected is yet to be seen. The Baron seemed fairly certain that there was nothing here but an old church in need of some attention.

"Lets have a look shall we. I won't leave you, unless you ask me to."

With that he offers her his left arm and heads over towards the church.

Young Master Conrad and his companions are going to have to do a whole lot better if they wish to have my help. For starters, they might begin by remembering whose church it is they intend to break into.

As he gets closer, he scans the area, seeking out the taint of evil.

ooc: using Detect Evil.

 

[Ferrix]

Dai hopes that he had time to pick up a functional staff somewhere along the lines, his rattan one probably in splinters next to the two kama somewhere inside the church. He'll head around back with Solomon. Before the go in, he kneels for a moment, collecting some dirt, he rubs it into his palms and then marks his cheeks, beckoning for Solomon to come over he'll says "I's give ya luck when ya need it most." He'll do the same to Solomon.

[cast guidance on both himself and Solomon, each may add a +1 bonus to a single saving throw, attack roll or skill check in the next minute.]

Spells:

• 0th Level: Guidance, Guidance, Flare
• 1st Level: Obscuring Mist, Shillelag

 

[DarkMaster]

Dai finishes casting his spell on him and Solomon.

Solomon tries to open the door but the door is locked, looking at the door he doubt that he will be to blow it appart. Near the door he sees a small colored window that he could brake and open to infiltrate himself in the temple. Using his greatsword he smashes the window and carefully using his hand (disable device roll 7+2 DC 5) he opens it. He then infiltrates the temple, The whole place is dimely lit by the few colored windows around. In front of him he sees the altar and on his left the tapestry where the orc appeared last time.

OOC I assume Solomon would use any necessary means to get in.
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As Xavier approaches the back door of the temple he doesn't detect the presence of Evil.

The elven lady is now really staying close to him, Xavier can see that she is extremely affraid of going inside the temple. Trolm and Jraq are looking at Xavier and Jt'trialaila as two unecessary burdens. Karn is peeking through the window trying to cover Solomon as much as he can with his crossbow.

OOC Silentspace I don't know what Oculus wants to do.

 

[silentspace]

Oculus looks around one more time. Good. No one's spotted us. As the others strap on armor, prepare spells and break into the temple, Oculus crosses the street nonchalantly and enters the temple with them.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

OOC: Thank you DM. The method of ingress was exactly what Solomon would have wanted to do.

Solomon examines the temple carefully before moving. He turns to Xavier. "There is one here who impersonates a cleric of your faith. He is an old man, and entirely evil. Yesterday there were also numerous orcs, some strange men in black, and the remnants of the Prumen militia who massacred the very people they were sworn to protect. If it comes to battle, kill them without mercy. The one 'Gror' leave to me. I prefer to kill him myself. Or to Jasper, who also lost loved ones in the Prumen genocide."

"Karn, please stay by the door with your crossbow. If things get ugly, I want you to flee. I want you to find and protect Jessica, not die today. The authorities are not after you. Yet."

"The orcs came from behind the tapestry last time. But we need not go there first. Let's clear the balcony and tower first. Dai, will you accompany me? The rest of you might want to stay here and cover us."

If they agree, Solomon and Dai will head up the nearest stairs to secure the balcony and tower. Solomon keeps his Greatsword at hand.

 

[Ferrix]

Dai nods and will follow Solomon in, keeping his guard up and his senses on high. He'll also keep an eye out for his rattan-staff and his kama.