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ShadeGaerbarradd (Shade) Whisper Gnome, Rogue 2 


AC: 18, HP: 12/12, Initiative: +4, Perception: +8, Search: +8


Str: 11 (+0), Dex: 18(+4), Con: 12 (+1), Int: 16 (+3), Wis: 13 (+1), Cha:13 (+1)


 

 

Shade glances at the group of dwarves and then at his group.

Unless Varon thinks we should approach those dwarves, I say let them pass and then move on.

He glances about to see if Varon and the others agree.

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Sister Elektra. Healer & Elementalist

spacer.pngQUICK STATS:  AC=18, Touch=12, FF=16 / HP=15/15 / Init=2 / Saves: Fort=4, Reflex=2, Will = 6 _________________________________________________________________________

Sister Elektra grunts and fusses about as she tries to arrange the new accoutrements to her attire so that the fabrics cover and conceal her weapons and other items which she carries, while simultaneously openly displaying the signs and paraphernalia of her holy office to the public, but unfortunately the fresh fineries are very slow to fully cooperate.

Muttering under her breath, Damn, this is why I hate playing dress up..... stupid new clothes. But, eventually, the Dwarven Priestess manages to make the new duds functional just in time to join her colleagues into crossing town via boat with Varon in their attempt to gain access to a noble quarter of the city in order to conduct business.

When the party approaches the well guarded gateway to the exclusive City quarter and spy a group of well-dressed Dwarves approaching the guards ahead of the party, the minister whispers, "While we continue to approach, lets observe the procedures that the guards put the Dwarves through as they gain admission."

"After all, knowledge is power as they say. Then, we make our attempt more in the know a few moments later," the cleric advises in the same lowered tone with a sincere smile.

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PURCHASES: Cure Light Wounds Potion, Scroll (Comprehend Languages), Potion Bandolier, 2 Flasks of Acid, 3 Crossbow Bolts, Wand of Vigor, Lessor (4/50 charges) = 170 GP, 3 SP

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spacer.png Macsen Mistwalker

 

AC: 15, Touch: 12, Flat-footed: 13, HP: 8/8, Initiative: +2, Saves: Fort: +2 Reflex: +4 Will: +1


Macsen keeps a watchful eye on the guards, keeping close watch as the dwarves make their approach.

"Agreed Shade, keeping our distance and observing them as we approach is better. Better to not let our disguise fail at the first hurdle!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sarai, Enchantress of the Veil


Female   Gray Elf   Enchanter 2  

Init 6 | HP 9/9 | AC 11, Touch 11, FF 9 | Fort 2, Ref 2, Will 1


Veluna.jpg.f367ff00df46559b8526458567075889.jpgSarai stands patiently, allowing her Taylor to do his thing. It was neither the most pleasant process, donning this extravagant excess of noble finery, nor was it the most comfortable attire, nevertheless, the elegant elf maiden bore up well under duress. I've heard it said: sacrifice comfort for style, she would remark to Elektra, giving her dwarven counterpart an amused look. Don't fidget so much, dear. You're only making it worse.

She would smile at the final result and ponder to herself, I could get used to this, turning here or there in present company that they might see her from all angles.

~

The standard practice of Sarai listening patiently to all views and considerations before contributing her thoughts holds up once they arrive at what appears to be the entrance to Water Plaza. Whereas gardens in her homeland were more open and less guarded, the level of funding invested into dressing out the guards alone, replete with expensive looking arms and armor, indicated to the wizard just how much the local populace valued this district. Obviously, this was an exclusive club.

Remember, we should be on our best behavior and we will be just fine. We have legitimate business here. She glances at Varon for confirmation of this assertion, making no objection to letting the dwarven contingent "play through" as it were. Indeed, it was an opportunity to refine her own game through observation before engaging with the gate guards - and as dwarves went, they looked a bit more full of themselves than she cared to endure on this occasion. With all that was going on, it was important to stay focused on the task at hand.

As their turn approaches, Zila would sing a tiny note or two, drawing her mistress' probing gaze for a moment. Mmm, try to stay out of trouble, the enchantress says pre-emptively to her charge, sending the little bird on her own scouting mission.

 

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Sarai

Init 6 | HP 9/9 | BAB 1 | Speed 30'

AC 11, Touch 11, Flat-footed 9

Fortitude 2, Reflex 2, Will 1

Str 6, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 20, Wis 10, Cha 14

Condition Healthy

Shortbow (18/20 arrows) +2 (1d6-2, x3)
Dagger -2 (1d4-2, 19-20 x2)

Resources 
Potions: CLW (2), Parchment (4), Ink (1 vial), Sealing Wax (1 lb), Candles (10), Chalk (10), Twine (50'), Sparker (10), Trail Rations (8)

Money
51 g, 61 s, 13 c

Prepared Spells
0 Level:  Detect Magic, Daze, Mage Hand
1st Level:  Charm Person, Hypnotism, Mage Armor, Obscuring Mist

Zila

Hummingbird FamiliarZila.jpg.18423c5e24e41dc1fb7d851aa88856a3.jpg

Init 2 | HP 2/2 | Speed 10'/40' Fly (Average)

AC 17, Touch 16, Flat-footed 15

Fortitude 2, Reflex 4 Will 2

Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 6, Wis 14, Cha 6

Condition Healthy

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Under The Sun

 

 

"Hello to the wall!" calls one of the rich dwarves upon getting to a reasonable distance of it. "Rakket from Rakner Mining Company, and coming through! We have got business at Riverhill Arbor!"

There is a moment as the troops on the wall shuffle as the message is conveyed and someone in a slightly more decorated armor appears on the battlements. That someone proceeds with a response forthwith. "Sure thing, sir. Just as soon as I see some tokens. If you have business at Riverhill Arbor then you'll have a token to show me." At this distance you don't get too good of a look but it's a female voice with some odd tint to it. It's not too odd.

"Murhadin spare me! I've come here all the way from Dune Dalen and now you're telling me to jump through hoops! Open the gate, I say! We have no time for this foolery with your tokens!" And you don't need to be anywhere even close to the dwarf group to hear a temper flaring.

"Terribly sorry, master dwarf, sir, but I'm under orders that no one comes in or out without a token-" The guard over on the wall sounds wholly unbothered at the flaring temper of this rich bunch.

"Well we don't have one because no one had the decency to tell us in advance! Not one of you beardless jarghs spent so much as a minute offering to share such vital details! Are you paid to hide important things like that!?

 

 

VKAkopio.png.bf19c72a1221f9d9fa704ac6f179c6b2.pngBeside you, Varon leans in and motions for you to lend him your ear.

"Rakner Clan. I have had the displeasure of having to interact with their clan. Be warned, they are a good example of how dwarves fill a Book Of Grudges in a single century. They exist today through deals made with persons who concern themselves more with gold than decency."

 

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Sense Motive: What's going on with the guard and the shouter?

Knowledge: Nobility: Who and what is Clan Rakner?

Knowledge: History: Who and what is Clan Rakner?

 

 

 

 

 


RielatThird weekday, 30th49 days to a month, except Mesha is a day short of MeshaFirst month of the year, out of eight in total. 8:26 A.M

 

 

 

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Sarai, Enchantress of the Veil


Female   Gray Elf   Enchanter 2  

Init 6 | HP 9/9 | AC 11, Touch 11, FF 9 | Fort 2, Ref 2, Will 1


Veluna.jpg.f367ff00df46559b8526458567075889.jpgSarai would observe the exchange between dwarf and human. Was this a possible case of racial discrimination? She'd seen that sort of thing many times, including on her first day in this very city, so it certainly was possible.

She considered too what she might know about Rakner Clan or Dune Dalen from her time spent studying in Elektra's own clan's homeland.

Her gaze would shift briefly off the quay over the water where some boats were moored as she listened to Varon's assessment of these holier-than-thou dwarves. She would scan several of the boats there, looking for something in particular perhaps, before turning back to the group.

She would focus on Varon for just a moment before turning a knowing gaze on Elektra. She was sure the others would be interested to know why tokens weren't mentioned at the briefing, but she remained quiet, allowing Elektra to initiate proceedings as was their custom.

She would only add, in a hushed tone so as not to be overheard, just our luck; it's Clan Rakner. They might not appreciate you associating with present company very much. She was sure Elektra might also be aware of this fact, but wanted to be thorough.

 

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Sarai

Init 6 | HP 9/9 | BAB 1 | Speed 30'

AC 11, Touch 11, Flat-footed 9

Fortitude 2, Reflex 2, Will 1

Str 6, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 20, Wis 10, Cha 14

Condition Healthy

Shortbow (18/20 arrows) +2 (1d6-2, x3)
Dagger -2 (1d4-2, 19-20 x2)

Resources 
Potions: CLW (2), Parchment (4), Ink (1 vial), Sealing Wax (1 lb), Candles (10), Chalk (10), Twine (50'), Sparker (10), Trail Rations (8)

Money
51 g, 61 s, 13 c

Prepared Spells
0 Level:  Detect Magic, Daze, Mage Hand
1st Level:  Charm Person, Hypnotism, Mage Armor, Obscuring Mist

Zila

Hummingbird FamiliarZila.jpg.18423c5e24e41dc1fb7d851aa88856a3.jpg

Init 2 | HP 2/2 | Speed 10'/40' Fly (Average)

AC 17, Touch 16, Flat-footed 15

Fortitude 2, Reflex 4 Will 2

Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 6, Wis 14, Cha 6

Condition Healthy

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Sense Motive, Knowledge: Nobility, Knowledge: Geography, Perception


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ShadeGaerbarradd (Shade) Whisper Gnome, Rogue 2 


AC: 18, HP: 12/12, Initiative: +4, Perception: +8, Search: +8


Str: 11 (+0), Dex: 18(+4), Con: 12 (+1), Int: 16 (+3), Wis: 13 (+1), Cha:13 (+1)


 

 

Shade watches with a slight smile on his face. He spends some time see if he knows anything or has heard of this dwarf clan or of Dune Dalan. He is excited to see if the blustering dwarves will gain entry or not and is wondering if Varon has any of these coins they seem to need to get into the richer portion of the city.

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Sister Elektra. Healer & Elementalist

spacer.pngQUICK STATS:  AC=18, Touch=12, FF=16 / HP=15/15 / Init=2 / Saves: Fort=4, Reflex=2, Will = 6 _________________________________________________________________________

When Varon reveals that the group of Dwarves who are being turned away at the gate to the rich sector of the City are members of Clan Rakner, Sister Elektra scowls and then spits upon the ground as if getting a foul taste out of her mouth.

Nonetheless, watching the Dwarves interaction with the well-armed guards was worth the watch and prompts the Dwarven holy woman to address Varon in a lowered voice asking, "You do have a token to get us through the check point, right?"

The Elemental Priestess keeps sher eyes and ears focused on the immediate surroundings as she awaits the crucial answer Varon and contemplates what she knows about Rakket, Clan Rakner, the Rakner Mining Company and Dune Dalen.  

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PURCHASES: Cure Light Wounds Potion, Scroll (Comprehend Languages), Potion Bandolier, 2 Flasks of Acid, 3 Crossbow Bolts, Wand of Vigor, Lessor (4/50 charges) = 170 GP, 3 SP

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Skold

Crusader half orc.webpSkold - Crusader


HP: 20/20 | Init: +0 | AC: 16 Touch: 10 FF: 16 | Fort: +5 Reflex: +0 Will: +1 |

Stance: Martial Spirit | Maneuvers | Steely Resolve 0/5


"Do we even need a token?" Skold asked, trying to stay steady and not ruffle up his new formal atire. It was a nice change, but the creature of habit in him that was used to his armour didn't immediately take to fine clothing, so it was taking some amount of willpower to - as Sarai put it - not fidget so much and get used to the movements.

"What if it's a bluff? Quick security without the setup, so it's some kind of password."

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spacer.png Macsen Mistwalker

 

AC: 15, Touch: 12, Flat-footed: 13, HP: 8/8, Initiative: +2, Saves: Fort: +2 Reflex: +4 Will:

Curious at the disagreement Macsen listens closely to Varron as he explains who these dwarves are. Clan Rakner, Macsen racked his mind if he knew of them.

Macsen kept quiet as the others questioned Varron as to whether he had a token for them to pass.

"Well if we don't then we need to come up with a way to get round this. Any ideas?"

"They don't look the type to take a bribe."

 

 

 

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Under The Sun

 

 

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VKAkopio.png.bf19c72a1221f9d9fa704ac6f179c6b2.png"This is an unwelcome and inopportune development." From within his clothes, Varon produces a coin that possessess a very peculiar green hue about its metal form, as well as a distinct sigil of a noble house. He makes certain that all of ou can see it, and should someone distinctly want to hold it, Varon allows whomever to take it into their hand. "The house guards that I spoke with earlier indicated that this would not take place. Not yet. Someone has changed the plans. If it is a bluff, there will be words with the officer or trooper who is... the designer of this change."

Varon adjusts his ensemble one more time as he speaks and takes a slow breath.

"Avoid interaction with Rakner group if able. And follow. Please."

 

Varon goes. In steady, sharp steps. But without a hurry.

It does nothing to interfere with this yelling dwarf Rakket's mixture of outrage and boiling temper, which does little to actually gain him and his group access through the fortified gate.

"Begging your pardon, Master Rakker, sir, but there is another group arriving!" hollers that same person from the battlements.

"I'm not finished with you!" comes an immediate and very irate rerort

"Terribly sorry sir! Hello from the gate! Who comes?"

Rather than use words, Varon raises the green coin in his hand higher in the air. There is some shuffling on the forifications as the gleam of a spyglass gleams there, and furious grumling from the Rakner group very much within hearing range of some ten feet maybe.

"Unbelievable! They will let undeclared mutes- and is that an orc!? Murhadin save us all! This city's going down the shitter!"

"I see it. Come over to the gatehouse, sir and company. You, Rakket-Rakner-Sir, will need a token or to send for someone at Riverhill Arbor. I'm under orders to demand a token and that's what I'm doing"

Varon doesn't pause when Rakket explodes into something highly rude sounding in Dwarven.

 

It takes a short time from there to pass through the gate. You are in apparent luck- Rakket is loud enough and opinionated enough that his distracting presence leaves the guards in the gatehouse very disinclined to ask about your business beyond registering your group's number and having a general idea of what you looked like when you passed through. Your group's thoroughly mixed state does draw a remark, but it is a respectful one in the vein of "Huh. That's interesting" rather than the alternatives.

 

Once through, your group is halted by a manservant who practically rushes to you. He is thoroughly unremarkable in all aspects, and a rather uninteresting sight as far as men go, but if you truly try, you think he looks a little aged. And he is dressed like you would a household servant to dress in this desert heat. He has a wispy voice and a sun-tinted skin about him.

"Mister Varon! Mister Varon! Thank the Sun that you are here! And you brought company as well!"

Behind the approaching man, you spy a fully kitted out chariot suited for traversing streets in comfort and swiftness.

Before Varon can so much as get a word in, the aged man continues, practically clinging to Varon.

"Those people from before, the ones who promised to comfort the Lady, they came in early! Far too early! It is unseemly! They are pouring their poison in her ears already! I hurried here with Stevan and his chariot! Please Mister Varon! You and your companions are the only hope the Lady!"

Your group observes a small detail

Varon looks thoroughly uncomfortable being in this aging man's desperate grip.


RielatThird weekday, 30th49 days to a month, except Mesha is a day short of MeshaFirst month of the year, out of eight in total. 8:28 A.M

 

 

 

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Sister Elektra. Healer & Elementalist

spacer.pngQUICK STATS:  AC=18, Touch=12, FF=16 / HP=15/15 / Init=2 / Saves: Fort=4, Reflex=2, Will = 6 _________________________________________________________________________

When Varon produces a token, albeit possibly an expired one, Sister Elektra breathes a silent sigh of relief since, if legitimate but recently replaced, then the green coin should either grant them admission or at least trigger a discussion potentially leading to such outcome.

Nodding affirmatively when Varon advises the party to avoid any interactions with the Rakner Dwarven group while the holy woman lifts the collar on her cloak and pulls down her hat in order to help conceal her face while also mingling in the middle of their contingent in an effort to try and stay incognito.

Once she has done her best to 'blend' in with the group and making sure to keep as many others as possible between her and the Rakner clan, Elektra whispers to her collogues when no one else can hear, "The Clan Rakner are xenophobic racists who hate everyone but Dwarves, and then they only like Dwarves who work solely within the confines of the Dwarven race."

"Please don't draw any attention to us. The Rakner clan must not see me working with this group or I will be marked for re-education, eradication or worse, which will only bring all of us more trouble than any of the clan's abject stupidity is worth," the holy woman whispers as she moves close to her old friend Sarai, who has always been far 'sneakier' than her.  

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Sarai, Enchantress of the Veil


Female   Gray Elf   Enchanter 2  

Init 6 | HP 9/9 | AC 11, Touch 11, FF 9 | Fort 2, Ref 2, Will 1


Veluna.jpg.f367ff00df46559b8526458567075889.jpgHaving gotten a good look while they were engaged with the gate guards, Sarai avoids looking directly at the angry Rakner Clan dwarves as she follows closely behind Varon through the gate, cleverly pulling Skold along behind her to help shield Elektra from view, since these hot-heads already had it in for the towering warrior.

Once through the gate, she bears herself up well under the guards' scrutiny, only speaking again when their group is approached by an excited, desperate old man.

There there, sir, she says calmly, deftly intercepting the man's hands in hers when she sees the consternation on Varon's face, it will be alright. We will help her. She smiles warmly at the man. You really care about her, don't you? She tries to keep his attention on her so Varon can handle his business freely.

I'm Sarai, and these are my friends. What's your name?

 

 

 

 

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Sarai

Init 6 | HP 9/9 | BAB 1 | Speed 30'

AC 11, Touch 11, Flat-footed 9

Fortitude 2, Reflex 2, Will 1

Str 6, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 20, Wis 10, Cha 14

Condition Healthy

Shortbow (18/20 arrows) +2 (1d6-2, x3)
Dagger -2 (1d4-2, 19-20 x2)

Resources 
Potions: CLW (2), Parchment (4), Ink (1 vial), Sealing Wax (1 lb), Candles (10), Chalk (10), Twine (50'), Sparker (10), Trail Rations (8)

Money
51 g, 61 s, 13 c

Prepared Spells
0 Level:  Detect Magic, Daze, Mage Hand
1st Level:  Charm Person, Hypnotism, Mage Armor, Obscuring Mist

Zila

Hummingbird FamiliarZila.jpg.18423c5e24e41dc1fb7d851aa88856a3.jpg

Init 2 | HP 2/2 | Speed 10'/40' Fly (Average)

AC 17, Touch 16, Flat-footed 15

Fortitude 2, Reflex 4 Will 2

Str 1, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 6, Wis 14, Cha 6

Condition Healthy

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Actions

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Move Action: 

Standard Action: 

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Sense Motive, Knowledge: Nobility, Knowledge: Geography, Perception


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Skold

Crusader half orc.webpSkold - Crusader


HP: 20/20 | Init: +0 | AC: 16 Touch: 10 FF: 16 | Fort: +5 Reflex: +0 Will: +1 |

Stance: Martial Spirit | Maneuvers | Steely Resolve 0/5


It had been a while since he had been directly called out for what he was. He was no stranger to it, but experience didn't make it all any easier.

Orc.

It shouldn't matter, they didn't know him. He was more than that, so much more, but it was part of him all the same no matter how much he tried to deny it. Sarai pulled him behind her...even she knew to hide his large figure from view, that he needed to be hidden, and all confidence faded from him. He slouched, attempting in any way to hide behind the shorter crowd to avoid view, and followed any of his crew that would lead him forward.

"Sorry" he muttered, only audible to those close to him.

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ShadeGaerbarradd (Shade) Whisper Gnome, Rogue 2 


AC: 18, HP: 12/12, Initiative: +4, Perception: +8, Search: +8


Str: 11 (+0), Dex: 18(+4), Con: 12 (+1), Int: 16 (+3), Wis: 13 (+1), Cha:13 (+1)


 

 

Shade would like to go have some fun at the expense of the xenophobe dwarves, but refrains as they are trying to not to draw attention and have other more pressing business. Once through the gate he reaches up and pats Skold on the back.

Relax big guy. You did nothing wrong and Sarai was not trying to hide you from those dwarves, she was trying to use you to hide Elektra.

When the servant runs up all flustered, Shade glances up to Varon.

Do you know this man, Varon?

He wants to make sure that this is not some trick to keep them away from the Lady.

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