Part 1: Trouble at Oleg's

magent_mx · Sep 22 '11, 11:06pm

Svetlana seems unsure still more so out of worry than anything else but Oleg exclaims after hearing Magnolia's speech "We'll do it, you folks do seem heavily armed, and there's a lot of you!"

QikJoi · Sep 22 '11, 11:18pm

Missoi smiles at Oleg's hard-won enthusiasm. "Glad to hear it. To be clear, it's not that we intend to put either of you in harm's way; it's just that the bandits will need to be led to believe that all's normal if we're to get them into a position where we can ensure a swift victory."

drkrough · Sep 22 '11, 11:20pm

An Extremely Tall Chap named Magnolia

Magnolia looks as shocked as the next guy. Which, given his last location, is probably Missoi, who apparently wasn't shocked. But Magnolia is.

Magnolia
Male Daemon-Spawn Noble Tiefling Wizard (Conjurer) 5 // Rogue (Charlatan) 5
CG Medium Outsider (Native)
Hero Points 5
Init +3; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +6, Scent (Familiar), Alertness (Familiar)
DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 13, flat-footed 11 . . (+1 Armor, +3 Dex)
Hit Points 47 (5d8+10)
Fort +4, Ref +7, Will +2
Resistance Cold 5, Fire 5, Electricity 5
Spell Resistance 11, Evasion, Uncanny Dodge
CMD 16

OFFENSE

Base Atk +3; CMB +3
Melee Masterwork Silver Dagger +4 (1d4-1/19-20/x2)
... Unarmed Strike +3 (1d3/20/x2)
Ranged Darkwood Shortbow +7 (1d6/x3)
Special Attacks Sneak Attack +3d6
Spellcasting Melee Touch +3, Ranged Touch +6

STATISTICS

Str 10, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 23 (25), Wis 6, Cha 14, Spd 20 ft.
Feats Augment Summoning, Craft Wondrous Item, Rogue Weapon Proficiences, Rogue Armor Proficiencies, Scribe Scroll, Spell Focus: Conjuration, Superior Summoning, Wizard Weapon Proficiencies
Traits Fast-Talker, Rostlander
Skills Appraise +11, Bluff +18, Craft (tattoo) +15, Diplomacy +10, Disable Device +11, Escape Artist +7, Fly +11, Handle Animal +7, Knowledge (arcana) +15, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +11, Knowledge (engineering) +11, Knowledge (geography) +11, Knowledge (history) +11, Knowledge (local) +11, Knowledge (nature) +11, Knowledge (nobility) +11, Knowledge (planes) +11, Knowledge (religion) +11, Linguistics +15, Perception +6, Ride +4, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +7, Spellcraft +15, Stealth +11, Use Magic Device +10
Languages Abyssal, Aquan, Auran, Boggard, Common, Daemonic, Draconic, Elven, Goblin, Halfling, Ignan, Infernal, Terran, Undercommon

WIZARD CONJURER

Familiar: +3 Bluff and Alertness. May deliver touch spells. Empathic link. Shared spells. Speak with Familiar.
Opposition Schools: Divination and Enchantment- Must spend 2 slots to cast spells from opposed schools.
Acid Dart (10/day) (Su) 30' Ranged touch attack deals 1d6+2 Acid damage.
Augment Summoning Summoned creatures have +4 to Strength and Constitution.
Spell Focus: Conjuration Spells from one school of magic have +1 to their save DC.
Superior Summoning When summoning more than one creature, summon an extra one
Summoner's Charm (+2r) (Su) Increase duration of summoning spells by 1/2 level (permanent at 20).

ROGUE CHARLATAN

Evasion (Ex) If you succeed at a Reflex save for half damage, you take none instead.
Major Magic (Vanish) (2/day) (Sp) 1st-level spell becomes a Spell Like ability
Minor Magic (Ghost Sound) (3/day) (Sp) A Cantrip becomes a Spell Like ability
Natural Born Liar (Ex) Creatures deceived by Bluff check take a -2 penalty vs your Bluff checks for 24 hours.
Rumormonger (2/week) (Ex) Use Bluff to spread a rumor through a community.
Sneak Attack +3d6 +3d6 damage if you flank your target or your target is flat-footed.
Uncanny Dodge (Ex) Retain Dex bonus to AC when flat-footed.

Arcane Familiar - Harvey
Male Snake, Viper, CG Tiny Magical Beast ((animal))
Init +3; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE

AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 16 . . (+3 Dex, +2 size, +4 natural)
Hit Points 20 (1d8-1)
Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +5
CMD 10 (can't be tripped)

OFFENSE

Base Atk +2; CMB +3;
Melee Bite (Snake, Viper) +7 (1d2-3/x2)
Special Attacks Poison: Bite—Injury (DC 9)

STATISTICS

Str 4, Dex 17, Con 8, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 2, Speed 20 ft., Climbing (20 feet), Swimming (20 feet)

Henry
Male Donkey, NN Medium Animal
Init +1; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +5
DEFENSE

AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 . . (+1 Dex)
Hit Points 13 (2d8+4)
Fort +5 (+4 vs. suffocation or hot or cold environments), Ref +4, Will +0
CMD 13 (17 vs. Trip)

OFFENSE

Base Atk +1; CMB +2;
Melee Hooves x2 (Donkey) +2 x2 (1d3+1/x2)

STATISTICS

Str 13, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 4, Speed 30 ft.

Yu Jie · 11:28pm

Zarina Ka'thar

The oracle glares at Itomo, thinking that he disregarded her offer to take up the other position behind the gate. Zarina looks hurt, her lips thinning, but doesn't say anything and resumes her meal. "Well, regardless of who minds the gates, I will make it a point to be nearby in case you need me, good mistress," she says steadfastly to Svetlana, well aware of the older woman's discomfort. She remembers to give a congratulatory nod to Magnolia who managed to sway poor Oleg to go along with their plan.

magent_mx · Sep 22 '11, 11:28pm

As things stand, I see that the plan forming will have you hiding in wait while the bandits approach and spring an ambush on them come morning.

Feel free to continue planing any details that might be missing, you can use the map as reference for selecting hiding spots. Currently you're still safe until the showdown early tomorrow. You can talk among yourselves or with the Levetons battle plans or idle chatter until then.

When you steer RP towards resting and early next morning our first combat encounter will begin.

Deserach · Sep 22 '11, 11:49pm

Itomo

Indeed Itomo did not here Zarina's offer, his belly full for the first time in a week, he is barely able to maintain consciousness he momentarily breaks free of the "food coma" long enough to catch her glare realizing that once again he has insulted her, albeit unwittingly. "I am sorry Zarina, I was only suggesting that Willam and I would be a good match our fighting styles are very similar and would compliment each other. Really all three of us could crouch in the shadows and hide to spring the trap the doors look heavy the additional help would be welcome." Itomo hopes this helps clear the air between them but suspects that it won't.

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Yu Jie · Sep 23 '11, 12:09am

Zarina Ka'thar

Done with her bread and stew, Zarina pushes away from the table and primly walks over to where Itomo sits. She smiles graciously at Denayth and Willem as she walks, assuring them, "I will be where I can do the most good." Which in her mind is definitely somewhere close to the poor woman if she can at all help it. The Varisian then thanks their host and hostess for the delicious meal. Despite her lack of appetite, she couldn't resist the crusty bread and the hearty stew.

Under the pretense of collecting dishes from those who were done eating, she leans over the Restovian. "Here, let me get that for you." As she bends closer to him, she hisses in his ear. "The doors look heavy? Really? I know very well when I am being patronized, Itomo Baerford." Apparently the Restovian's suggestion didn't sit well with her. Gathering his empty plate and utensils, she straightens, smiles at everyone and proudly strides off to do her part in cleaning up. "I'll get started on these for you, Mistress Svetlana," she calls over her shoulder, disappearing into what she hopes is the kitchen. The woman had enough to worry about without having to wash for and tend to about a dozen new people.

sirgrail · 12:28am

Once Zarina had gone inside, Willem remarked "This might be a good point to say something about the fickleness of women (present company excepted, of course), or of the gods, or possibly of devout female worshippers of gods." He looked around at the others. "But I'm not going to say it. I'm way too smart for that."

Deserach · Sep 23 '11, 12:44am

Itomo

Itomo is stunned muttering to himself"But...I...I...but..what?" He slumps his shoulder dejectedly and hauls himself up shaking what bread crumbs have landed on him off. He grabs an apple and heads to the stable to make sure Ferber is comfortable. After rubbing him down he shares the apple with Askari and Ferber.

Once the apple is gone he hauls his bedroll and bags up into the hayloft laying his roll and bedding out just over Ferber's stall. He lays down and listens to the planning and the occasional burst of laughter from his companions while ruminating on the Varisian woman. Whats going on with you Itomo....why is she able to rattle you so much, and more importantly what can you do to get back on her good side. His internal dialog dies down and the only solution he can come up with is get over her and move on, but its a decision that hurts.

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QikJoi · 1:55am

Sensing that the productive portion of the post-meal discussion was over, Missoi stands, nodding politely. "If you'll excuse me."

Following Zarina's path, he joins her in the kitchen. "Zarina..." he starts. After a slightly awkward pause, he finds himself chuckling. "I must admit, I'm not much for influencing the feelings and actions of others with words - I believe too strongly in the individual's absolute dominion over themsleves." Growing serious again, he continues. "I just wanted to make sure you knew how necessary your presence is going to be, both for tomorrow's confrontation as well as the many others which the future is sure to hold for us. Many of us here can hold our own with blade and wit - which I have no doubt that you can as well - but not many of us will be able to invoke that couple's courage in the midst of what will occur tomorrow. Which means that you need to be strong and present, for them, and, by extension, for the rest of, in the hours to come." In the silence that follows, the half-elf clearly grows awkward once again, and then bursts out laughing at his own self-consciousness. "So how did I do?" he laughs.