presently… Chapter 1 — Investigating The Pyre

[Wiz]

Noriko is following along in the corridor, a ways back, but moving up slowly. Slipping past Lars as he is paused at the new side corridor to the right and coming up behind Neskas on his riding dog.

[Inash]

Neskas Weengoditin

Neskas nods, braces his shield a bit better and glares at the torch, wishing he had a hand free for his sword. "Stay ready" He quietly murmurs to snappy.

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751540][B][SIZE=+1]Neskas Weengoditin[/SIZE][/B][/URL] m NG Gnome Cavalier, [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 13/13, [B]Speed[/B] 15 [B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]CMD[/b] 13, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 1, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]reach Lance (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, x3) [B] Longsword (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2) [B] Shortbow (20) [/B] 3 (1d4, x3) [B] Scale Mail[/B], [B] Heavy Steel Shield[/B] (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14 [B]Condition[/B] None

Neskas Weengoditin
m NG Gnome Cavalier, Level 1, Init 3, HP 13/13, Speed 15
AC 19, Touch 12, Flat-footed 18, CMD 13, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
reach Lance (-) 4 (1d6+2, x3)
Longsword (-) 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (20) 3 (1d4, x3)
Scale Mail , Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14
Condition None

 

 

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751552][B][SIZE=+1]Snappy[/SIZE][/B][/URL] M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 2, [B]HP[/B] 18/18, [B]Speed[/B] 30 [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 15, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +3, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B] Bite [/B] 3 (1d6+2, x2) [B] Studded Leather Barding[/B] (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 [B]Condition[/B] None

Snappy
M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), Level 1, Init 2, HP 18/18, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1
Bite 3 (1d6+2, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

Actions Crunch and OOC

 

 

 

  

[pdwalt]

.Lars tries to pick the lock.   OOC Specifics . odd the dice roller won't come up for me Short Statblock|CisMale NG Half-Elf Rogue (unchained), Level 1, Init 4, HP 10/10, Speed 30 AC 18, Touch 15, Flat-footed 13, CMD 16, Fort 2, Ref 6, Will 2, CMB +1, Base Attack Bonus 0 short sword +4 (1d6+1, 19-20 x2) dagger +4 (1d4_1, 19-20 x2) javelin (3) +4 (1d6+1, 20 x2) studded leather (+3 Armor, +4 Dex) Abilities Str 12, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8 Condition +1 to attack rolls to those that threaten Shalelu; +1 perception to detect traps and to disable device skill to disarm them; +2 saving throw vs enchantment spells and effects; immune to magic sleep. low light vision

 

[iantruesilver]

Corridors

After a good minute or so of fiddling around with the lock, Lars finally manages to pop it after a little initial fumbling.

 

But soon as he goes to try to open the door however, he's met with stiff resistance that keeps it from opening. It seems the door may have been barricaded from the inside.

 

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2177644][B][SIZE=+1]Darhana[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 12/12, [B]Speed[/B] 40ft [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 13, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 14, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 3, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]2-handed longbow (60) [/B] +4 (1d8, x3) [B] Longsword [/B] +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2) [B] dagger (cold iron) [/B] +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2) [B] Studded Leather[/B], [B] light wooden shield[/B] (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10 [B]Condition[/B] None

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 12/12, Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather , light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition None

"Hello," Darhana Shouted at the door, trying to be heard at the other side. Whoever was there knew they were on this side, so there was no real need for stealth.

"We're here to investigate. We've killed the undead."

 

OOC

 

 

 

[iantruesilver]

Corridors

"A trick of the dead one, the dead one who speaks!" The voice on the other side of the door accuses, after Darhana had reached out initially.

 

 

(( Anyone else who's so inclined to join in, please roll a diplomacy or indimidate with your post as appropriate. ))

 

[Wiz]

Noriko steps up to the door, hearing the muffled reply. "Not true, we were sent here to find out what happened to the work crew that was here. I'm Noriko Kaino. We've already fought some of the dead, and heard intermittent screaming, but hae not heard anyone but you who talks. If you like you can ask me questions, and you might be able to convince yourself that we are actually here to help you, and any other survivors."

[iantruesilver]

Corridors

There came a muffled, incomprehensible mumbling from the other side of the door even as Noriko started to chime in. But then all went quiet there shortly after she identified herself by name.

 

After she finished, a short if uncomfortable pause followed. Then the voice came back again, "N-N-Nor-rick-oh?"

 

Noriko Only

Darn Avistanis… Your whole life you've not heard more than maybe a handful of people outside your family manage to pronounce your name right.

 

The only westerner who's gotten even close to pronouncing it right the first try was Sandru, but even then, he's got this unmistakeable Varisian hard R slipped in there, that he probably isn't even fully aware of.

"… Fr-f-from the Rusty D-dragon?" The voice behind the door continued, sounding quite a little less hostile than he was a moment ago. "D-dimira brings me d-delicious pies from you s-s-sometimes on Firedays!"

 

"P-p-please! Y-you gotta h-help her!"

 

Edited August 2, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[Wiz]

Noriko smiles, "That's right, the last one I sent with Dimira was a loganberry pie. Can you open the door so we can talk? I want to help her, and you."

[Inash]

Neskas Weengoditin

Neskas snaps to attention. “Something dead that speaks? That doesn’t sound good” He shifts position to the back of the group, so he can block anything that comes from behind.

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751540][B][SIZE=+1]Neskas Weengoditin[/SIZE][/B][/URL] m NG Gnome Cavalier, [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 13/13, [B]Speed[/B] 15 [B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]CMD[/b] 13, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 1, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]reach Lance (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, x3) [B] Longsword (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2) [B] Shortbow (20) [/B] 3 (1d4, x3) [B] Scale Mail[/B], [B] Heavy Steel Shield[/B] (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14 [B]Condition[/B] None

Neskas Weengoditin
m NG Gnome Cavalier, Level 1, Init 3, HP 13/13, Speed 15
AC 19, Touch 12, Flat-footed 18, CMD 13, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
reach Lance (-) 4 (1d6+2, x3)
Longsword (-) 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (20) 3 (1d4, x3)
Scale Mail , Heavy Steel Shield (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14
Condition None

 

 

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2751552][B][SIZE=+1]Snappy[/SIZE][/B][/URL] M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 2, [B]HP[/B] 18/18, [B]Speed[/B] 30 [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 15, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +3, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B] Bite [/B] 3 (1d6+2, x2) [B] Studded Leather Barding[/B] (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 [B]Condition[/B] None

Snappy
M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), Level 1, Init 2, HP 18/18, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort 4, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1
Bite 3 (1d6+2, x2)
Studded Leather Barding (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Condition None

Actions Crunch and OOC

 

 

 

  

[madMonk]

Sister Azura

"Are you hurt, friend? We’ve cleared the traps and undead up to here, but it isn’t safe for you to stay here. We need to get you out of here.”

---

OOC:

 

[iantruesilver]

Corridors

"Th-th-the angry bo-bones... the w-w-walking bones, they jumped us in the m-middle of the n-night..." The man's voice, though calm, had reduced to a little bit of incomprehensible muttering again, the information coming in little disjointed spurts, "It's s-s-safe in h-here, j-just a few m-minor wounds... Safe from the d-d-dead one...."

 

But as soon as Asura suggested they take him away, the fear returned immediately and the voice seems tense again, "No no no! I c-can't leave w-wi-without Dimira!"

 

A few moments of silence goes by, before you hear the sound of something heavy being moved, and then the creaking of the door opening just a slit. Distinctly you see a figure behind very cautiously trying to peek out of the room, his crossbow still trained to fire as he does.

 

Then after a few seconds the door opens the rest of the way, revealing the face of whom you had been talking with, "You p-p-p-promise y-you'll save Dimira..."

 

Behind him inside the room, there's some crates and a few barrels, as well as some supplies and a few bedrolls piled against the back wall. A bullseye lantern burns softly, its flickering light pointed into a corner away from the door.

 

Edited August 2, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2177644][B][SIZE=+1]Darhana[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 12/12, [B]Speed[/B] 40ft [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 13, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 14, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 3, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]2-handed longbow (60) [/B] +4 (1d8, x3) [B] Longsword [/B] +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2) [B] dagger (cold iron) [/B] +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2) [B] Studded Leather[/B], [B] light wooden shield[/B] (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10 [B]Condition[/B] None

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 12/12, Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather , light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition None

"We can certainly try," Darhana said, "Do you have a description? and do you know where you last saw Dimira?"

She really hoped that this Dimira wasn't one of the dead they had already encountered.

 

OOC

 

 

 

[iantruesilver]

Corridors

"Sh-sh-she... uh..." The man stuttered for a moment, then stopped speaking completely, looking like he's deep in thought. "Got r-red hair, b-b-blue eyes, l-little bit s-shorter than I-I-I am I g-guess..."

 

"Th-th-th-the voice t-t-took her!" He charged vehemently, not really understanding that what he's saying may or may not make sense to those around him. Then, perhaps as an afterthought, he shoves the light crossbow along with a quiver of bolts he's been clutching at Darhana, "H-h-here, t-take this. I-I-If it he-helps you b-b-bring Dimira back, I-I-I wa-want you t-to have it."

 

A quick look at the crossbow reveals that it is one of masterwork craftsmanship.

 

Edited September 14, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

[URL=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2177644][B][SIZE=+1]Darhana[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 12/12, [B]Speed[/B] 40ft [B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 13, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 14, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 3, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1 [B]2-handed longbow (60) [/B] +4 (1d8, x3) [B] Longsword [/B] +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2) [B] dagger (cold iron) [/B] +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2) [B] Studded Leather[/B], [B] light wooden shield[/B] (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10 [B]Condition[/B] None

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 12/12, Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather , light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition None

"I'll keep using my own bow," Darhana said as she took the crossbow, "but I'm sure someone of the group can put it to good use. But what about you? Don't you need something to defend yourself with?"

She looked at Bianca who didn't have a weapon with her, except maybe a small hidden dagger. True, she had spells, but if there was one thing Darhana knew was that those would eventually run out. And having a back-up was always a good idea.

 

OOC