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Post by Zero Prime on Oct 24, 2020 12:26:46 GMT -8
Caelin Valaerys, pariah of TarkhisisHP: 18 of 18 | AC: 17 | Perception: 15 | Insight: 17 | Inspiration: 1 Conditions: None. As the young kender spoke, Caelin regarded her with focused, piercing eyes, "You saw them departing, what direction, where?!"
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Post by Daos on Oct 24, 2020 13:51:57 GMT -8
Zakkoth, Eliana and Henry As Zakkoth looks around for his friend, one of the monks approaches. He is a young human, walking with a heavy limp with his bandaged left leg. "Excuse me, but are you Zakkoth?" he asks the bozak. "Master Leosin mentioned a bozak named Zakkoth, whom he called friend and was expecting. And, well, bozaks aren't exactly common in this area, so I hope I'm not being presumptuous."
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Post by Bunny Commando on Oct 24, 2020 15:35:52 GMT -8
Zakkoth, Eliana and HenryAs Zakkoth looks around for his friend, one of the monks approaches. He is a young human, walking with a heavy limp with his bandaged left leg. "Excuse me, but are you Zakkoth?" he asks the bozak. "Master Leosin mentioned a bozak named Zakkoth, whom he called friend and was expecting. And, well, bozaks aren't exactly common in this area, so I hope I'm not being presumptuous."
Henry's relieved to see that the wounded are being tended to, so much that he muses to his newfound companions "It's odd to feel happy because of your uselessness." then the young monk approaches and Henry listens intently to what he has to say, frowns a bit and turns to Zakkoth "Should I presume this Master Leosin could be helpful in shedding some light about what happened here? If it's so I hope you will let me accompany you." and turns back to the young monk "Thanks for what you're doing here. I would like to ask you a couple of questions, if you don't mind. Do you know if any of the attackers have been taken prisoner? If some of the good folk of Greenest has claimed to know a little bit more to the whereabouts of the attackers? Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated." and with a reassuring smile Henry points at the limping leg "And lastly. May I?"
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Post by Daos on Oct 24, 2020 16:38:33 GMT -8
Zakkoth, Eliana and Henry The young monk nods. "This is what I have heard. At last report, at least five people are missing, including Master Leosin."
"Last I heard, they were heading southeast. I believe that is the direction they first approached from, as well," the young man says.
"Thank you, but I'm afraid nothing short of a Regenerate spell will do any more for it, aside from simple bed rest and time," he replies. "It was broken, quite badly. That I can walk at all is something of a testament to Brother Falconmoon's abilities."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 24, 2020 23:17:00 GMT -8
"You should be reating," Eliana says to the monk. "Do you know the names of the people that are missing? Maybe we can talk to their families to find out why these people were taken."
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Post by Matt4 on Oct 25, 2020 3:12:32 GMT -8
Chantilly SweettoothHP: 19/19 - AC: 16 - Perception: 15 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: No Conditions: None Chantilly was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable as the man kept on ignoring her questions. It was also true, though, that the people around them were mostly ignoring him or seemed fine with his presence, so maybe he was indeed one of the good guys. " They headed southeast, trough the grasslands." She thought for a second, then added: " You can't go alone, though. They have, like, a dragon. Maybe we should go fetch my..erm, the person who used that lightning to scare it away. Who was it?"
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Post by Zero Prime on Oct 25, 2020 5:13:00 GMT -8
Caelin Valaerys, pariah of TarkhisisHP: 18 of 18 | AC: 17 | Perception: 15 | Insight: 17 | Inspiration: 1 Conditions: None. He saw the frustration cross the young woman's face, he had been so focused on the raider's he had failed to address her concerns, her questions. He nodded in response to her question, "That would be the Lady Reyra, a magi of considerable strength, I mean to gather her and my other companion Zakkoth. There were more," he paused, his eyes narrowing, "But the dragon took them from us, or their duty called them elsewhere."Hew surveyed the destruction that had been wrought across Greenest, "Can you fetch them for me? You will find them at the chapel, a tall woman, noble bearing, long blond hair and kind eyes," as the young man spoke of her, something almost, wistful crossed his face, "the other is a bozak, powerfully built, but a back bent from carrying the weight of his dead god upon those shoulders. They may be accompanied by another, a Solamnic Knight with a large maul strapped to his back. He is unknown to me, except a brief introduction, Henri, I believe." He nodded towards the grassy plains to the south and east, "Tell them what you told me, and that I've gone ahead to scout the trail."He looked to her, brow furrowed, "Then return to your father and his powerful magics, get him to present himself to Lord Nighthill, Greenest will need magi to protect it if we fail."
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Post by Bunny Commando on Oct 25, 2020 9:53:24 GMT -8
Henry sighs at the broken leg and his own inability to do anything about it and mutters pensively "Southeast." then raises his voice to ask to the others, including the young monk "Do we know if there's anything significant southeast?"
The squire nods approvingly at Eliana when she questions the young monk and adds "Why they took Master Leosin? Was he kidnapped in the spur of the moment or were the attackers interested in him?" then seems to remember something, slightly bows his head to Zakkoth and says "I'm deeply sorry for your friend."
{History Roll} 1K|y5C5W1d20+2
Henry tries to recall historical infos on the area with a focus on anything tied to the Cult of Takhisis
1d20+2
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Post by Daos on Oct 25, 2020 16:15:40 GMT -8
Zakkoth, Eliana and Henry "I do not," the monk admits. "I am not a local. My fellow monks and I arrived only a few days ago, so I have learned very few names so far. I cannot even confirm that five people are missing, there may be more or less."
"I suppose it depends on how far southeast you go...but the Dargaard Mountains come to mind," the young monk answers.
Henry attempts to recall anything in that area that would be significant to the cultists, but he has never heard of them before today outside of whispers and rumors here and there. They have been quite secretive until recently, and as far as he knows, are a relatively new group, having been formed only in the past few years.
As for the Dargaard Mountains, there isn't really much to know about them. They make up part of Solamnia's eastern border with Estwilde. There's no significant history or cultural importance there, that he knows about.
"To be clear, I can't say for sure he was taken," the monk explains. "Only that he is missing. I'm sort of assuming at this point. You see, last night, during the raid, we were rather savagely attacked. A few others and I fought our way to some shelter, but Leosin didn't make it at all, having stayed behind to cover our retreat. We went back this morning to look for him, but all we found were these." He pulls out from his satchel a broken staff and a choker. "This was his staff, and he almost always wore this choker wherever he went."
The monk continues, "I should be forefront with you. Our presence here in Greenest is not a coincidence. Master Leosin led us here, as part of an investigation on his part into these recent raids. He suspected Greenest might be the next target for them, and it seems, he was right. My fear is...Master Leosin may have attempted to infiltrate their group when they retreated, or even worse, he was captured and carried away as a prisoner. I do not know anyone who understands these bandits better than he does, and his knowledge will be invaluable against them." He sighs and shakes his head. "Unfortunately, there's nothing I can do in my condition. I've sent one of my brothers back to Fearfold to bring back help, but it will likely be many days before any help arrives."
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Post by Igordragonian on Oct 25, 2020 17:17:35 GMT -8
Zakkoth frown a bit. 'It is fine, human hatchling.' he say to Henry. 'Sooner or later we all die. How ever..' he narrow his eyes. 'I owe him a debt. I will try to infflirate the raiders... you two are welcomed to join, if you dare.'
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 25, 2020 20:39:03 GMT -8
"Wait, Zakkoth," Eliana says. "They know your face," she points out. "So you and Caelin infiltrating isn't a great idea."
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Post by Igordragonian on Oct 26, 2020 0:06:24 GMT -8
Zakkoth tap his chin. "My glory days as the prime priest of the blue dragonarmy are probably long forgotten... but...' He sigh
"The humilation... when the crack skulled draconians have captured me. Ugh. Yes. It was dark omen indeed. But what else can I do?"
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Post by Bunny Commando on Oct 26, 2020 1:59:29 GMT -8
"Dargaard Mountains." Henry murmurs while stroking his beard "Mountains could certainly hide an army and a dragon and are easier to defend. And since they were here in great numbers, there's the chance they left traces of their passage - even though, if was them, I would divide my forces as to confuse any pursuer and set ambushes along the way."
"You know, I have been called many names. Never been called a human, though." Henry smiles, amused by the terms used by Zakkoth to describe him; he tugs his slightly pointed ears exaggeratedly "I'm half-human like our fair Eliana here, my bozak friend."
The he hums pensively, then shakes his head "Our good friend here says he's not sure Master Leosin was taken. And if, as you say" Henry points at Eliana "they know him and the other fellow, whatever the reason may be" and points at Zakkoth now "trying to deceive the raiders seems reckless. I think it would be wiser to first look for Master Leosin here in Greenest and gather as many informations as we can before departing - the good folk of this town may have heard or found something that could shed some light; after any battle, people usually salvage everything valuable from the corpses. Then we should try to track them, see if we can find their hideout and when we know more about their stronghold decide what to do. If we're lucky, we may even find some stragglers along the way that we could interrogate." He points towards the exit "We should also find that Caelin fellow, maybe he discovered something. I'm certainly not daring as good old Conard, but I'm quite willing to join you in your quest."
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Post by Igordragonian on Oct 26, 2020 4:24:11 GMT -8
Zakkoth sigh. 'Ah. Right. The ears. Humans face blur infront of my eyes. Mostly the male ones. Sorry. Henry.' He apologize. He wag his tail in thought. 'You are quite wise for your years, hatchling. Or my brain is rotting me, either way it is a bad omen for me... but it is a good plan that you offer.'
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Post by Daos on Oct 26, 2020 15:49:51 GMT -8
"If you intend to go after Master Leosin," says the young monk, "I would be grateful, as would my brothers and sisters. Anything you could do would be a godsend. My name is Nesim Waladra, by the way. And if you have any more questions, I will do the best I can in answering them."
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(OOC: Anyone can make an Investigation check on the broken staff and the choker, if they want.)
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