Warriors Of The Coast

[drothgery]

Khalia exhaled. That saves me from trying to drag Nelson along on an appeal to duty, honor, or faith -- none of which he appears to have much of.

"The only arguments I could make against charging, swords and spells blazing, after those who would murder children are that we do not know their numbers or their skills, and I have already called on the healing spells that, by the grace of the Flame, are within my ability to cast." Khalia said. "I find myself completely in favor your plan, Watchman Skarghash."

 

[DEFCON 1]

As the group confers with each other about the best method to advance on the pirates down the beach, Watchman Malory comes back outside the lighthouse and speaks quickly to the group.

"I forgot to mention... the changeling asked me to convey to you what he discovered about the items you all found on the lizardfolk. With everything that went on with the interrogation and then the events inside the lighthouse, it plum forgot his mind." The gnome reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small piece of parchment that she then reads from. "The longsword, and the six javelins all have a faint aura of evocation. He suspects a minor bonus of skill if you use either of them. The suit of chainmail and the ring that Taviss had both have a slight aura of abjuration... protection... Zan thinks they probably will protect you a bit better. And the wand is one of magic missiles with a command word of 'Sssaren'. He also mentioned he didn't actually check the two potions found, but suspects they probably have some minor magical effect." She looks around the group to verify they were all paying attention, hands the parchment to Khalia, then returns to the lighthouse.

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OOC: Because I hate how lame it is to know what unknown magical items actually do, the 10th level spell 'Deux Ex Machina' has just been cast, and here are the six items you got off the lizards. Divide the stuff up however you'd like.

longsword +1
6 javelins +1
chainmail +1
Ring of protection +1
wand of magic missiles [3 per] (30 charges)
potion of cure light wounds
potion of expeditious retreat

Also, once all discussion has finished about how you want to proceed, please let me know what the full plan is. Thanx guys!

 

[drothgery]

OOC: Khalia only has any interest in the Ring of Protection, and possibly holding onto the potions. She can't wear the armor without being encumbered, and the weapons would be better in other hands (if there were a crossbow in the mix, she'd be interested).

 

[James Heard]

Nelson rolled his eyes and muttered a prayer to the Traveller to protect them all from fools and children. These idiots can't wipe their behinds with both hands, a buddy to lead the way, and a map.

"Well then, I guess thas' that."

Nelson nods, and exits the room to leave the mercenaries to argue over their spoils.

OOC: Nelson still has the spyglass.

DM:
[sblock]OOC: Nelson leaves on the path toward town, checking for anyone caring to follow him, and then turns to head toward the camp of the pirates, or attacks whichever of his brave "companions" that decided to try and tail him, attempting to catch them in a surprise round. Nelson isn't going to play around anymore while people risk the lives of the people in the town just because they've decided that any plan he comes up with is bs. [/sblock]

 

[stonegod]

Ari shakes his head at Nelson's continued histronics, but, as he has on occasion, he makes some sense. Well, not the storming out bit. "I did not say charge in; I said take the fight to them. Finding their numbers and locations is what matters. Then we can decide how best to proceed. But I negotiation is not likely an option---they have already shown their hand in that matter."

Looking back towards the direction Nelson walked off to, he calls out, "Come on, Nelson. Even you have to agree that that is a good plan. After all, its part yours." Cursed people. Monsters are easier to deal with.

OOC: Suggest having our sneaks sneak ahead to look for a path, while the rest follow behind (taking 10 on our sneak, so we'll be moving slowly). Find them, figure their numbers first.

Ari already has the longsword; I don't think hexblades are proficient in medium armor, so the chain is useless to him. A potion of cure light would be beneficial, but not vital.

And, Nelson, we are already outside.

 

[drothgery]

"Nor did I. If we had my father and a dozen templars of the Flame here, there would be no need for stealth, and I for one dearly wish that was the case, but we do not, and that is not what the Watchman proposed." Khalia added.

 

[Velmont]

Jango, listen to the loot description. It is not his own and doesn't pass a comment on it, he simply lead the group toward, giving indication about the camp, as best as he can.

OOC: For the loot, Jango can easily use it, but he wasn,t there in teh fight and will never ask as his. If there is someone else who can use it, it might be good to give it to that person. If Jango is the only one who can carry it, I think it is better to be able to use all ressource we have.

DEFCON1: Except several tent and a tree, i don't know much about the camp. If there is some information Jango could give before the scout goes ahead... it may even be enough that we will not need to scout...

 

[DEFCON 1]

The group prepares to get going towards the pirate camp. Nelson however gets upset at the desires of the group and rather than follow the party, hits the path that eventually leads back to the main road that runs along the coast north and south of Seawell. Some of the group calls out to him to come back and help out, but being the hard-headed Luttin he is... he ignores them and continues walking off. He eventually disappears around some trees up the path.

Before everyone leaves, Jango gets a chance to go into the lighthouse and get himself cleaned up-- the remnants of the ropes are removed, a belt is found that he ties around his waist, he straps Ari old longsword to his belt and is given a small knife from Watchman Boggs. He is also handed the wand of magic missiles as he is the only one who is able to use it. Ari already has the magical longsword, the suit of chainmail is left with Boggs as no one wants to wear that heavy of armor, and the javelins are available for anyone to take. Taviss still has the ring as he grabbed it early on, and there been no indication that he was going to offer it up to anybody else (nor wear it either).

The party then decides to leave and head south.

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Skarghash and Taviss move out ahead first... keeping a good distance between themselves as they move through the trees. Khalia, Ari and Jango follow about 100 yards behind. As you all advance forward, you come upon the area where the pirate's signal tower stands. Nelson had mentioned that it seemed that the guy who came to check on the tower was on an hourly rotation, and judging by the time that has past, that hour should be up soon. In fact, Skarghash hears footsteps approaching the signal tower area [Listen check TN 20 / 16+5=21 *success*], and motions to Taviss up ahead. Taviss immediately hides behind a tree [Hide check TN 13 / 10+7=17 *success*] and then spots a guy in typical sailor/pirate clothing advance towards them.

[sblock= Map Of Lighthouse/Signal Tower/Beach: ]

Red = lighthouse
Orange = signal fire tower
Black = the three ships run aground[/sblock]

 

[Brogarn]

Skarghash, following Taviss quietly through the trees, notices they've made it to the make shift signal tower when he hears foot steps from up ahead. He looks over to Taviss who doesn't seem to have heard them. Knowing Taviss would notice a shift in Skarg's progression, he stops and waits for Taviss to look at him, which he almost immediately does. He then points at his ear, points ahead, then ducks behind a tree and hides. Peeking around, he notices that Taviss has done the same.

Now what? I know guard detail well enough to know that if this guy doesn't get back, someone's going to notice.

While he ponders the situation, he looks back the way they came, hoping to get a clear view of the rest of their party so he can warn them.

OOC: Hide check if you haven't, please.

 

[James Heard]

DM:
[sblock]OOC: As I said, Nelson moves away from the party then doubles back toward the pirate camp from another direction trying to move along any paths that seem to have been made by the lizard folk. Unlike the rest, he's not making any effort to hide himself, or to appear disenginous at all. If he can actually find any pirates to parlay with in this manner, he'll try to look appropriate to the audience - that is, as a low-down scoundrel of a fellow ilk out to make a deal. [/sblock]