The Emerald Spire (IC)

[Skya]

After a few days of travel, the carriage driver finaly said the words the four passagers were desperately waiting for.

" Here we are folks. Fort Inevitable. Not a smiling bunch, these guys. I'll let you out here, way less trouble for my old bones."

The old dwarf was checking the carriage and his horse as the four wayfarers disembark. Less than a hundred feets away stands a resolute stronghold of law and order: the walled town of Fort Inevitable.

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From its stern keep, companies of Hellknights ride forth to enforce the strict laws of their commander and bring authority to the unclaimed lands of the Crusader Road. While the taxes imposed by the town’s rulers are heavy and the laws inflexible, no one can deny that prosperity has followed the Hellknights’ establishment of hard justice in this small corner of the River Kingdoms. Merchants, travelers, and adventurers journeying on the Crusader Road find that Fort Inevitable provides a rare island of safety in an otherwise lawless land—so long as one is careful not to run afoul of the Hellknights’ laws.

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1: Caerlin's Vineyard (Farm), 2: Stonde Homestead (House), 3:Drurn's Tannery (Shop), 4: Naldred's Farm (Farm), 5: Holworth Dairy (Farm), 6: Serragon Ironworks (Foundry) , 7: Misty Lake, 8: Kettlefoot Mill (Farm), 9: Mosswater Gate (Gate), 10: City Wall (Wall), 11: Gate market (Shops), 12: Zoldor's Masonry, 13: The Juliver Arms (Inn), 14: The Red Shield Tavern, 15: Poldmar Stables, 16: Gertrand Yeldun (Home), 17: Mirelinda the Clothier (Shop), 18: North Gate Cemetery, 19: Temple of Silence (Church of Pharasma), 20: The North Gate, 21: Garrison Stable, 22: Nolm Bindery (Shop), 23: The Stalwart Priory (Monks), 24: Serfurd's Potions and Reagents (Shop), 25: Rillin's Armory (Shop), 26: Braddon's General Store (Shop), 27: Victory Fountain, 28: Hall of Rectitute (Courthouse), 29 Mardyl Barracks, 30: The Bailey (Training Grounds), 31 Chancery (Library), 32: Commander's Citadel, 33: Temple of the Golden Key (Church of Abadar), 34: Goldfoot's Mercantile (Shop), 35: Juliver Leather Goods (Shop), 36: The Salamander Company (Mercenary), 37: Tsador's Arms (Shop), 38: The Helmed Lady (Tavern), 39: Lord Commander's Granary, 40: Dilapidated House (House), 41: Abernard Royst's House (House), 42: Juliver Gate, 43: Town Sewers

As the four adventurers approach the North Gate, one of the three Hellknights guarding the gate remove her helmet and take a few step toward the quatuor (like in the image above).

" Welcome to Fort Inevitable, travelers. May i ask what bring you on this part of the Crusader Road? "


This is what your characters know about Fort Inevitable in addition of the description i gave above (if you want to, you can know choose to not know)

Small town of around one thousand inhabitant. Mostly humans.
Notable NPCs:
- High Mother Sarise Dremagne, head of the clergy of Abadar
- Lady Commander Audara Drovust, leader of the Order of the Pike of Fort Inevitable.
The Hellknights forcefully patrol Fort Inevitable and the surrounding lands, enforcing their commander's strict laws.
Slavery is legal, but slaves are to be threated resonably. Capturing someone and bringing him as a slave is againts the law. Debtors, criminals and vagrants are subjets to enslavement.



Friends in the Fort: Form an alliance with some people in Fort Inevitable. This could help you in various way.

Missing wizards: Find the missing wizards Jharun and Tiawask of the Goldenfire Order.

The wizards research: Find the research of the missing wizards.

The sage's expedition: Catalog the underground dungeon levels for the Abernard Royst’s records.

The noqual relic: Find the noqual relic and return it to Abernard Royst.

The crowned skull: Discover and destroy the evil force represented by the symbol of a crowned skull.

The mysterious mage: Learn more about the mage living in the Spire.

[Forgon]

Coming down of the carriage, Alen took his backpack and leaned his head to the dwarf.

-I thank you, sir. May you travel safely on the road.

Alen was a fair man, with blue eyes that showed compassion and conviction, brown hair in a clean cut; his posture showed strength and assurance. He looked at the fort in front of him.

*My first real mission. Abadar guide my path.*

The hellknights weren't the friendliest of folks, and their enmity with paladins was known. Alen had to be careful not to let this affect his mission. He turned to his companions whom he didn't really know. Two ladies, a drow and a gnome. The drow seemed to be a priest of some kind though she kept to herself, wearing a symbol of Nethys. Alen tried not to mix up appearances with personality, and though he remained causious of the drow, he was polite and showed kindness to her. The gnome, far more gregarious, showed to be agreeable company. The last companion was a barbarian-ish figure.

I'm trying to include you all with the description I have, but I don't want to say to much, being the first post it is difficult to describe the interaction we had...

After everybody was ready, Alen and the group approached the North gate. As the knight greeted them, the paladin answered with politeness. Was it wise to say why they were here? Was there a problem with showing interest for some local business? Alen decided to be relatively vague, while saying the truth, as he was compelled to say it.

-Greetings. We came regarding some rumors. Let's say curiosity compelled us to come. Is there a problem, officer?

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus crosses his arms in front of him and steps up to the guard. He scowls and looks at him up and down, obviously sizing him up.

"Our business is our own." ​

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia pulls her hood closer around her face. Ah Hellknights... Nethya has nothing against there particular brand of Diabolism, but it is always better to be safe then sorry around a Hellknight. Good let them do the talking. Lyvia stands in the back and hopes not to attract attention.

[Iktus]

Ellywick jumps off the high carriage and stretches her limbs. Sitting for so long definitely doesn't suit her fancy!
Smiling, she looks up to the gates, then the guards clad in dark armor. She had heard of the Hellknights before, but never imagined them to be so stern-looking. A little intimidated she adds:

Yeah! Like the Big guy said!

[Skya]

The hellknight looked at each of the new comers one by one, as if she was trying to find something. She then look Brennus in the eyes.

" Everything in this town is hellknight business. Remember that." She wait a few seconds and say, looking at everyone : " But we are not here to stop traverlers from entering Fort Inevitable. It is simply easier to to keep order if we know if peoples are coming in with specific purpose."

She step aside to let the group pass.

" One last thing. If your "rumors" have anything to do with exploring old ruins or destroying goblins or orcs camps, don't forget to stop by the Citadel first. You need to get a letter of warrant first."

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

The gnome's comment amused Lyvia. She almost would have cracked a smile if she was able to smile any more. A century of slavery at the hands of the drow will do that to a person. Non-the-less she had enjoyed the gnomes ramblings about her faith during the trip, even if Lyvia disagreed with the tenant of the gnome's god. After all money was not true power, was it.

Lyvia looked over her other companions a Paladin of Abadar, Proud and virtuous something dark hanged over him although he tried to keep it hidden.

And a man of darkness who looked like had seen a thousand fights and come out on top every time. A brute for all intensive purposes, however Lyvia sense tingled whenever she looked at him as though he had been blessed. Lyvia wondered if the man knew.

This is going to an interesting journey.... What did that women say!?

Lyvia bow her head slightly and spoke softly.

Since when is it required to have a permit to hunt Orcs and Goblins, or explore ruins?

[Skya]

The hellknight look at Lyvia, trying to see her face under her hood but she give up fast.

" The Hellknights laws don't do not recognize the right of any self-declared adventurer to kill “villains” and seize their belongings. That’s common banditry. If you got a valid reason and a lawfull goal, you will have no problem getting a letter of warrant."

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Heh, the little woman has some spunk, Brennus thinks to himself.

"Enough of this talk!"

Brennus brushes past the guards and walks into the city.

[Forgon]

Alen

The barbarian-ish figure, Brennus, answered more bluntly that Alen, though in thought they wanted the same thing, be left alone. The antagonizing brute didn't know what he was asking for by challenging the guard, and if he wanted trouble with the entire garrison of hellknights, Alen doubted their chances of success. Of course, lawful soldiers would not simply be aroused by mere attitude. Alen didn't react. Brennus was just being who he was. Until he crosses the line, there was no reason to say anything.

Ellywick's comment made the knight smile, and he exchanged a look with Lyvia who remained frozen in her indifference. He really had trouble sizing the drow, never smiling are rarely talking. Great secret came from her. As for Brennus, the paladin knew so little about him. Some weird story seemed to follow this character. Warrior, that was clear enough, but apart from that... Mystery. Ellywick was by far the most transparent of the quartet. Amusing and talkative, she was far from annoying. They talked about their common god, their dogma, as well as other things, and though they didn't agree on the question of law and order, her heart was at the right place.

Lyvia finally talked, and the hellknight's answer to her question was not so suprising. Well, this should be interesting. The group will have to think about how they are going to get this warrant. Will it be as easy as the guard said? Well, no need to linger here.

We should find a place to talk privately about our options.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

''I need big guys like him to go into the Spire'' Ellywick thinks to herself ''and the abadaran seems like he could be of use too!''
Ellywick can't agree more with Alen's comment. An idea suddenly crosses her mind. She steps up:
<<I am a servant of the Master of the First Vault, as is my friend here, and we are sent to request funds from mother Dremagne to set up an expedition into the Emerald Spire. Surely if the High Priestess gives me her benediction you will permit me and my...um...escorts to proceed? As for banditry... You must know the Abadarans creed against banditry: bandits are a plague. under my will they come to justice? We have no interest in killing off goblins or orcs for the fun of it or pillaging freely. I think... right guys?>>
Ellywick turns around and winks to the others.
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To the listeners, there is something about the way Ellywick weaves her words that make them seem so trustworthy, so believable, or at least would have, had it not been for her hesitating.

[Skya]

A gentle smile appear on the hellknight face as she listen to Ellywick

" I don't have the autority required to give you a letter of warrant, as i am only a gate-sergeant, but with High Mother Dremagne on your side you should have no trouble convincing the Lady Commander."

She point at Brennus as he walk away in the city:

" But you should keep an eye on him. If he get into trouble it'll be harder to get on the Lady Commander good side."

As you can see with the map of the city i posted, it's really hard to get lost in this simple designed 3-streets fort. As you walk around, every shop or tavern is easy to find, that's why i gave you the name of every important location. Just tell me where you want to go and i'll take you there, if you don't enconter trouble on the way ;)

[Stormageddon]

Madness! Obviously no law and order group would hesitant at people independently end a threat of a Orc or Goblin camp... Must be something else going on here. Maybe this was one of those surfacer jokes that I have a hard time of understanding.

Lyvia stares at the woman for a minute as if trying to figure out a puzzle. Wait what is the gnome saying!

I think a quite place would be ideal. Come a long Your Excellency.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen tried not to laugh as Ellywick invented a lie on the spot with hesitation. He turned to the guard.

-I will try to keep him under control if possible. Said he, talking about Brennus.

As he walked into the city, Alen thought about 3 important destinations.

-Let's go at the local inn. There we could find a place to talk and find our next course of action. Moreover, I intended to visit the church of Abadar, and Ellywick's idea is an good one. With the High Mother's approval we could very well get this warrant. It would be unwise not to get it. We don't want the local authorities hunting us down.

He started walking toward the Red Shield Tavern. There they could think of a plan instead of improvising like they just did.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus finds himself agreeing with Alen, but for much different reasons.

"I could use a good long drink. Let's find an inn."

[Iktus]

Ellywick

The little gnome trots along on her short legs, trying to follow the huge steps of the large folk she's been travelling with. She stares around in awe, taking in the life of the fort. Distracted, she quickly falls behind. She shakes her head to refocus and runs towards the trio. Out of breath, she says:

<< Isn't this place great? So lively. And that lady at the gate was so sweet. Uh... So are we gonna stick together from now on? We're all going to the Spire from what I understand and we probably aren't the only ones who'll be going. Strength in numbers, right? I happen to be an archaeologist interested in Azlanti tech and I will definitely need some help in there. Me and Happy can't do it alone. I think I could be so generous as to offer to split all our findings 60/40. 40% should be well enough to split between you three, right? Plus I can forge weapons and armor for the lot of you! >>

Ellywick smiles from ear to ear.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen laughed.

How about we have an equal share, 25% each, as equity would dictate? I know how overrated it is, but I'm more of a conventional negotiator. Alen said with a little touch of irony. His code asked of him to be an aid to the market, ensuring equitable trades.

He slowed the pace so the gnome could follow.

We sure could help each other if it keeps up like this, though I need to get some information on a specific rumor first. I have a quest to fulfill, and I don't really know if the spire has anything to do with it. I am sworn to protect travelers, though, and so I will follow you at least until the spire if you wait for my investigation.

[Skya]

As they were walking toward the Red Shield Tavern, the group could see what the town really look like inside the strong stone wall. Within this formidable defense, the town is an orderly collection of two- and three-story stone houses and workshops with roofs of red tile or blue slate. If the streets seem a little cheerless and drab (except to Ellywick for some reason), at least they’re paved with good cobblestones and cleared regularly.

After a few minutes, they entered the tavern. They came in a large room with a dozen of round tables. On each of the side walls was a fireplace decorate with a few trinkets or various origins. But what caught their eyes first what a big round red-painted shield hung up on the wall in front of them.

It was near the end of the afternoon, and the tavern was already half-full. In the far left corner was a counter and a middle-aged human woman was standing behind it, busy with something they could not see. After half a minute, she raised her eyes and saw them. She talked to them with a loud voice, nearly shouting to cover the sound of the conversations.

" Welcome the to Red Shield Tavern! Choose a table i'll be with you in a minute!"

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus sits down at a table, slams down two pieces of silver and shouts, "A gallon of ale!",

(Ooc: I think that's the standard price for ale)

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia takes a seat next to the big warrior. There was something comforting in knowing that Brennus would kill any person that gave them trouble it made her feel safe.

I believe we have business to discuss. We all know why we are here. So lets talk about how we are to enter the tower. I don't trust these Hellknights their permits might not be so fore coming as we are lead to believe.

[Forgon]

Alen

The knight sat by the two other members of the team. Maybe the bartender could give some information about the spire, or about Aiden. Since Brennus ordered a drink, he would wait for her to arrive. He answered to Lyvia.

Well, the best way to know is to try it. We should try to do it the legal way, it should not be so hard. I was curious to see the High Mother. Maybe we could offer our services in exchange for the warrant, depending what she needs.

But the real question is: why are we here? Why do you want to visit the spire? Curiosity, gold, personal reason? Once we know, we can get on the same level to know our final objectives.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus leans back in his chair, plopping his feet onto the table and gives a low rumbling chuckle.

"Well, I figure there should be interesting things in the spire."

He pauses then adds,

"To kill I mean, in case that wasn't obvious."

[Iktus]

Ellywick

The small woman gently removes the leather straps that are used to fasten the huge sword to her back. She leans the weapon ever so gently against the table, her eyes exhibiting a strange tenderness.

Ellywick then proceeds to stand up on her chair, to be at eye level with the others. She listens and stares intently, stopping for the first time to try to gauge these strangers with whom she will apparently be spending some time from now on. When she feels her turn is up she speaks :

I'm here for knowledge, pure and simple. Like I mentioned, I am an archaeologist. I wish to uncover lost technology to bring back into the world. The Azlanti were so much more advanced than we are, their tech could give a major leap to modern science! Just think of the possibilities; Abadar could only be pleased of the possible advancements for the civilized worlds he looks after, and not to mention the market price of these relics! So, yeah, we can probably make a little coin too. Also, for the experiences, the thrill of adventure, you know... stuff like that! I'd also really like to meet the High Mother while we're here.

Ellywick feels in a very good mood. The Abadaran is a handsome man who seems quite trustworthy, the warrior-type seems a little too inclined on killing everyone and anything, but that can be just fine in a place like the Emerald Spire. She'll just have to be wary to keep him on her good side. As for the dark-skinned one - who looks like a drow but with more humanlike features - Ellywick doesn't know what to think. She seems aloof, always on top of her game, and something in her stare just doesn't seem right. Still, you don't judge a book by it's cover. If she trusts her skills enough to be here with them, the gnome is willing to give her a chance - plus, it's always nice to not be the only girl around.

Making new friends always gets Ellywick emotional. With a quiver in her voice she adds:

I...I like you guys! Let me pay for the drinks.

[Skya]

A few minutes pass, and the woman finally come to their table.

" Sorry I kept you waiting a bit, but now I'm all yours! You are new around town right? Well I hope you have a good time here. Don't let the helllnightd scare you off, as long as you follow the law they wont be much trouble. So what will you have today?"

After the group as ordered, she leave, except if the newcomers ask her questions.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia


Lyvia nods her head in acceptance of the gnomes gift.

Wine please.

Turning her attention to the group.

My quest is not secret. Nethys commanded me to find and capture the magic of the emerald spire in his name. If you feel like going to your church would be the best thing that is good, I however will not trend into the temple of Abadar. Nethys has no problem with your god but it is best not push it.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen listened to both his companions. killing was the sole purpose of Brennus it seemed... Fair enough. Simple and easy to fulfill. The simpliest of men are always the happiest, they say. The paladin never saw him fight, but if he was as strong as his goal lead them to believe, he would be very useful to the party when it is time to kill things. Nonetheless, He could also be a threat, since he didn't seem to care about the party at all. As for Ellywick, she had an interesting goal (plus the usual adventuring stuff). Having an archaeologist with them would bring a new dimension about the adventure. As she got emotional, Alen smiled.

-It is a pleasure to do this in your company, Ms Murnig. I believe Abadar has arranged for our encounter in order to succeed. For myself, I am investigating on a rumor.

The bartender arrived, stopping him in his explanation. Alen believed it to be the right time to ask for some questions.

Greetings, ma'am. I would have the same as my lady partner. But before you go, I had some questions about some rumors. First of all, what can you tell us about the Emerald Spire? We heard some things, but I am curious to know what locals would have to say about the place. Moreover, I am looking for a man by the name of Aiden. Some kind of knightly figure, used to be follower of Abadar though I don't know if you saw him as such. do you have information that could help me find him? The rumors said it is the last place he would have been recently.

[Skya]

The woman respond to Alen with nonchalance.

" So you guys are here for the spire eh? Should not surprise me. I don't know much about it. It's a green glass broken tower that is standing there, in the middle of a ruin of the same green-glass material. Really hard stuff, harder than stone. in my younger days i would probably went to explore what's left, but i'm too old for that now and i have this tavern to run. And for this Aiden fellow, this doesnt ring any bell to me, sorry. I'll come back with your drinks."

She start to walk toward the counter, but stop after 2 step and turn around.

" If you want to know more about the spire, i heard there are some wizard doing some study on it. They are staying at the inn on the other side of the street."

Then she go back to the far end of the room.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar came in the small village a couple of hours ago, looking around and talking to some residents. He then went to the inn ordering something to drink and was left to his reflections. The monk was enjoying his drink when he saw a quatuor of traveler of obviously different origins come in. other. Sitting around the table behind him, he couldn't help but eavesdrop the conversation they were having. Knowing that they were asking the bartender about the emerald spire caught his attention as his journey also made him come to this place.

Turning around and tapping on the back of the 6 feet giant after the bartender told him about the wizards, he then asked:

I'm sorry to disturb you sir, but I couldn't help but hear that you were heading to the emerald spire. As i am also going the same way, I could be of help.

Now looking more closely at the quatuor, he was certain that if he was to join them, he would learn from all the adventures they had until they sat at this table today.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Though he was loath to admit it, the lowlands had several redeeming qualities. First and foremost was the abundance of alcohol. In the mountains, alcohol was rare and highly prized for it was almost impossible for the tribes to make their own. What little they had usually came from trade or raiding, and even that was a rare occurrence. Thus, someone giving you free alcohol was a mark of high respect.

The fact that Ellywick had offered to buy him a drink put her in a whole new light. Brennus claps her on the back, lightly since he doesn't know how she will react, and thanks her with a rare smile on his face. This event put him in such a good mood, that he doesn't react with the usual violence when someone taps him. Instead, he turns around and looks down at the monk. He then rumbles,

"Who are you? What help could you be to us?"

[Juukyuu]

Surprised with the reaction of the giant, Urtar taught it would be a good idea to use the good words and don't upset the man facing him.

''I'm sorry, I'm may be trespassing your bounds and if so, let me apologize for it. Like I was saying, I heard you talking about the Emerald Spire and thought we could both share information around our drinks. You might not know but I've been here since early this morning and already made a little survey around the Spire and heard here and there some interesting things. But I assure you, I don't want to put someone of your caliber behind my back, so if I disturbed you, i'll take my leave.''

Hoping his words were passive enough, Urtar then waited for a reaction from the group in front of him.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen was disappointed not to get information from the bartender. She was just a bartender, though, and he would get more information from other people. Then someone made himself known to the group, being very polite... But he talked to the wrong guy. Alen answered back before Brennus have the chance to talk again.

Welcome and sit with us, mister...? My name is Alen Gideon, here is Brennus, Miss Ellywick Murnig, and Miss Lyvia.

Looking at the man in front of him, he saw he had to deal with an Oread who was armed to go to adventure.

Don't worry, Brennus here isn't the friendly type really, but he doesn't speak for all of us (neither do I, actually). You are quite polite and you seem to know how to fight. Nonetheless, where my friends here are going it is known to be very dangerous. I don't know if you really want to commit yourself to this adventure, but I'm sure a extra pair of arms could be useful. You must however understand that bailing on them isn't really an option once you get in the team. Why do you want to go to the spire?

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Looks at this man. A person half human half something else. A fellow person that fit in but somehow did not.

I wonder if this is how kinship feels...

Sit down... If you prove useful you're in. If not... Lyvia shrugs. I trust these are terms we can all live with, yes?

Lyvia turns to the Paladin.

For someone who is so curious about his companion motives you have yet to tell us your story.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Accepting the invitation, Urtar turned his chair to face the group of adventurer. Making sure he was at a reasonable distance of the fist of the men he seems to have disturbed, he took a second to look at the travellers in front of him. He then proceeded with a small introduction of himself before going to the important part.

''My name us Urtar, i'm a travelling monk on a journey for adventure and seeking wisdom in the stories of those that I encounter. I came here on a rumor that someone I knew may be around here. But to be honest, this quest seemed like a good way to test my skills and push my limits. As you know, the journey of a monk is to follow a path that will test his body and mind until enlightenment.''

Making a small pause and showing a small smirk, Urtar then continued.

''As for the part that you are looking for, I do have some valuable information to share with you. Going from what the rumour circling around with the guards to what kind of enemies lies in the ruins and someone that might be of help to get the right to go and explore the spire. Take your pick, i'm willing to share one information to each of you in exchange of a small storie of your life so far.''

With his monologue finished, Urtar leaned back on his chair, waiting for the first brave ready to share their story.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

《 Oh! Oh, oh! Me first, me first! 》

She looks around the table. Seemingly having the attention of the group, she starts:

《 I had a brother once. His name was Happy. He was the bestest of warriors and a great archaeologist. No one stood up to him. I admired him so much. We would explore old ruins and stuff together. I was a weak little girl but he was confident enough that he could protect me, and he always did. He taught me all he knew, spoke to me about the awesomness of the Azlanti, how we could learn so much from their achievements, and even more of their mistakes! You know about the Runelords, right? How they turned a little wacko in the end and all their civilization went baboom!!! Aaaanyways... my bro was the best, like I said. I sorta picked up my smithing skills so I could smith him some neat-o gear-o! So, one day, he went out without me... something to do with a ruin a little too dangerous for me. When he came back, he was all changed and weird-like. And before long he... he Bleached...》

Ellywick marks a pause. She spat her monologue almost in a single breath. The girl seems to realize what she was about to say. Turn by turn, she meets everyones gaze, before staring off into the void:

《 So I...I had to kill him... Because we... we'd promised each other we'd never let that happen... the Bleaching. Such a terrible curse... I killed him with these very hands...》

She raises her little hands before her face and slowly removes her gloves. The small appendages are burned and callused, the hardworking hands of a blacksmith, contrasting sharply with the naive, delicate appearance of the gnome. Tears roll down her cheeks, but her lips are smiling. Instinctively, her left hand brushes against her large sword. She downs her ale and laughs:

《 Don't mind me guys. Gotta keep smilin'. Next story! 》

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen turned to Lyvia with a smile.

Are you afraid I'll skip my turn? I will tell you, don't worry. The point of this is to understand each other, and that include me.

The paladin stayed silent, listening first to Urtar the monk. Another interesting fellow in this adventure, it seemed. Then jumping on the occasion to tell her story, Ellywick told a very dark and sad tale. put his hand on her shoulder tenderly, as a sign of compassion.

I am sorry for you lost. It must have been difficult.

After a moment of silence, Alen talked again.

I still haven't told you why I'm here. But let's start with a story. My parents were nobles. They showed me and my brother love, but when I was really young we were taken away from our family and brought to the monastery of Abadar. My parents were made prisoners of the king for felony and corruption. The high priest was compassionate enough to take the sons of traitors and train us as two of their own. We were trained as paladins, and taught the ways of war and diplomacy. My brother became a important member of the order (You must understand that I was quite younger than my brother and while I was still training, he was adventuring around the world for the order). Sadly, he died during one of his quests.

Time passed, and came the time for me to go on my first real quest. There is one of our fellow paladins, Aiden, who was reported dead. Recently, we heard rumors that he was leading a group of hellknights. This news was unsettling, as it would mean he was still alive AND would have betrayed the order, falling to darkness. I was sent to investigate, to find him and bring him to justice. The rumors say he was last seen here, in Fort Inevitable. If my suspicions are correct, he would be interested in the spire, though I don't know why. I don't see why he would stop here otherwise.

Alen wasn't ready to tell them Aiden was in fact his brother. Maybe they would understand, maybe not. But the shame of felony that ran in the family still hunted the paladin's honor.

Who's turn is it now?

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia ackwardly puts what she hopes is comforting hand on the Gnomes shoulder.

Take heart for Nethys sees the truth in what you did as he sees the truth in all things. As he saw your brothers spirit be embrassed by what ever god he believed in to live in peace until Nethys destroys or saves the world.

Lyvia nods at the paladin.

Not all Hellknights bring darkness. These ones I don't trust... They are not being... I sense they are being less than truthful in their motive for being here.

I guess it's my turn.

Lyvia takes a sip of her wine.

flatly.

I was born in the dark and to the darkness I will return. The drow masters were not kind even to one of there blood. To them I was a corruption a weak human dispite my appearence. I was forced to work a long side my mother in the kitchen as a cook. I wittnessed many a horors put opun until she was to weak to work any more. Then the drow had me kill my own mother to show me what happens when you become weak and to show the weakness of all humanity. I took her place in the kitchen and in the horror until Nethys set me free.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

"I guess I'm left."

Brennus gulps done the rest of his ale.

"My name is Brennus Bloodbane of the Ice Wolf Tribe who roam the mountains far to the north. Living in the cold, rocky place that I called my home, if you were weak, you died. Always, our tribe had to fight to survive, whether it was against other tribes seeking to take what was ours, or against the elements that sought to batter us into submission. There is an ancient tradition that has existed since the formation of our tribe. Should two children be born within the same week, a rare and fortuitous event, they shall grow up as blood brothers. They shall live together, dine together, hunt together and fight together. They shall compete against each other in all things, for only through adversity can one become the strongest, fit to lead our tribe to glory. On the winter solstice of their sixteenth year, they shall fight to the death, proving to each other, the tribe and the gods who is stronger. I was born two days after my blood-brother, Clovis."

Brennus pours himself some more ale.

"I killed him, but he did not die. Some power saw fit to save his miserable life and grant him powers that surpass my own. Thus, he killed my chieftain and took over the tribe. For now, I seek challenges to become stronger until the day I can take my vengeance and finish what I started."

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

After listening to Ellywick's story, Urtar was wondering what kind of emotions would have filled this energetic gnome at the moment she killed her brother with her own hands. One thing was for sure, she was a strong individual to have surpassed the sorrow that usually come with this kind of challenge.

Then came Alen's story. With what his parents were accused of, it's still incredible that both him and his brother came to be such honest men, fighting for the good in this world.Urtar now wondered why he tapped Bennus's shoulder instead of the men with such a benevolent aura.

Lyvia's story of horror was as much as the rumors about drows were. sadistic and twisted. But hearing it from the mouth of someone that lived it herself was definitely another experience. Thought it wasn't showing, it still seemed that her actions were dictated from things she learned instead of being filled with the feelings usually that accompagny them.

Brennus on the other hand. Urtar still wondered why he wasn't punched moments earlier. With a story like his, it usually means than first come first served when throwing his fist around. Still, Urtar didn't know much about the mountain clans up north but it sure didn't seem like a calm place.

In between stories, Urtar always took the time to drink from his cup, seemingly trying to learn from each stories. He didn't think most of them would share so much on themselves on their first encounter. When everyone shared their stories, he put his cup on the table and holded his part of the bargin.

''I thank you for sharing all your past experiences with me. I shall now hold my part and tell you what I know. Before coming in at fort inevitable, I stopped by the Spire. I didn't get to go too close as I spotted some goblins that seemed like using the ruins as their camp. I knew that with my training, I wouldn't be able to past around or take the chance in combat.''

Taking a small pause to drink the bottom of his ale, he then continued

''When I came in, I went for a look out for points of interest. I heard the guards talking about the rise of undeads in the area from what I heard, the clergy of Abadar think that it might be because of something inside the spire itself. finally, a resident here, an old adventurer, named Abernard Royst, is looking for people to help him test one of his theories about the spire. I think that with the clergy, a reason from the wizard that the bartender told us and a potential solution from Royst, we could get our permit to go on site and Brennus could stretch his legs with the goblins there.''

Letting all the information sink in, Urtar took a minute for the group to see if his information would be enough to let him join their group on their way to the spire.

[Skya]

I rolled the bluff vs sense motive secretly ( i don't know why, i was feeling like so)
Lyvia and Ellywick find nothing wrong.
Brennus and Urtar know that Alan is hiding something.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus chuckles and says,

"It's been a while since I've bloodied my blade with goblin blood. I don't particularly care for getting a permit, but I guess it'll allow the ale time to settle. BUUURRRP."

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

To Brennus

With the blessing of Nethys you will find the strengths to destroy your enemy.

Turning to the new comer.

That is acceptable.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen turned to everyone, nodding. All those story were terrible, those people who had to kill each other, the members of their family. That seemed a recurring theme in the group.

It is settled then. Urtar, welcome among us. Now it is time to get moving. Me and Elliwyck will go to the church as we said. The high mother could have interesting information about the spire and reason to get the warrant. Lyvia and Brennus, go meet the wizards, see what you can find out. Urtar, go see this Royst. Once we all have information we need, let's meet up at the citadel.

It was time to get this adventure on the road. Alen got up, and waited for everyone to do the same before going toward the church.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Gets up and starts to head towards the Inn across the street without looking to see if Brennus follows.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus grunts, stands up and finishes the rest of the ale. A little unsteady on his feet, he follows Lyvia.

[Skya]

Lyvia and Brennus

You cross the street and enter the Juliver Arms. A large and comfortable inn by anyone’s standards. Most of the table in the main room are empty, but you see 2 halfling at the counter in the back of the room and another one washing a table. In a corner, an elf sit at a table and she seems to be reviewing some notes, as there is a lot of book and paper on the table.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Walking into the inn, Brennus shouts, "Oi, we're looking for the wizards, heard they were here."

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia catches Brennus's eye. Holding up one figure to point at the elf at the table. She clears her throat loudly, and walks over to sit at the elf's table.

[Forgon]

Alen

Followed by the gnome which seemed anxious to meet the High Mother, Alen followed the sign to find the church.

You should not worry, Miss Murnig, you look just fine. You just need to relax. We are not going there to ask for salvation of our souls.

Alen was not fearful at all about the meeting. Maybe he was wrong to be, but he believed Abadar was guiding him. There could not be any problems between faithful followers. He went into the church.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus shrugs and follows Lyvia. He's still a bit unsteady and bumps into a chair.

[Skya]

Lyvia and Brennus

When Brennus talked loudly and ask for the wizard, the 2 halfling at the counter looked at him with wide eyes and point the elf in the corner.

When Lyvia approach, the elf say, without raising her eyes from her book. She talk rapidly, and it's obvious she's stressed and in a hurry:

" You must be the one i'm waiting for. You are late. But at least you are here. I'll need you to go in there, as we discused. And find Jharun and Tiawask. They went to explorer a couple of weeks ago and didnt comeback yet. I'm suspecting something is wrong. But i must go back to Thornkeep, something came up in the Order..."

As she say those last word, she raised hey eyes and immediatly stop walking when she see Lyvia. She Step up from her chair.

"Well, you are obviously not the one i'm waiting for. What do you want?"

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Alan and Ellywick

The paladin and the bard walk ins the Temple of the Golden key, one of the tallest, but surly the most ornated building of the town. As they enter, they see a woman praying before an altar .

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

With a smirk on his face, Urtar happily joined the group as they were preparing to leave for information gathering. When it was decided that he would talk to Royst, he then took his equipment and told his now fellow companions.

''Then we shall wait for each other in front of the citadel doors.''

He then went out to find Royst's location. Asking around for his location, Urtar was now in front of the man's house. Knocking on the wooden door, he then waited for an answer. When i finally meet him face to face, I introduce myself and tell him that our group is currently starting to investigate the spire and that he heard in between branches, that he had a theory about the spire itself. Wanting to leave no clues behind, Urtar was now in front of him to listen to his intriguing tale and theories.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Of course it had to be an Elf, and of course only an elf would wait weeks before suspecting something wrong.

Any sign of something wrong would not pass over Lyvia's smoothed skinned face. Lyvia smoothly sits at the table.

My name is Lyvia Half-Drow. I am a cleric of Nethys. This is my associate Brennus. I wish for more information concerning the Emerald Spire. I understand you have a concern about your friends. Perhaps we can help each other?

[Iktus]

Ellywick

[roll0]

Ellywick whistles to show she is impressed as she believes she recognizes the architecture of the temple (maybe she's wrong, depending on the dice... she's impressed nonetheless).

《Wow-e! Ain't this place neat? 》

Her glacier-blue gaze then settles on the woman at the altar. She lets out a nervous "eek!" and hides behind Alen:

《 Alen!? Is that... is that her? She looks beautiful! 》

She whispers to the man:
《 You do the talking mister, I'm... i'm a little nervous... I'm right here behind you though, buddy! 》

[Skya]

Urtar

After a few minutes of asking around to fin the right house, Urtar find himself in front of Abernard Royst’s door. He knock and wait. After a bit more than one minute, the door slowly open. An old man, trying to see who's knocking without totaly opening the door.

"Who's there?"

After Urtar told him he came for information on the spire, Abernard open the door with a smile.

" Ho ho, i knew others would come asking for my knowledge. Come in, young one. Take a seat."

The old men close the door behind the monk, walk to his desk, turn his chair to face Urtar and sit. His house is full of books, potions, strange instrument. It's more a laboratory than a house, for what the monk can see.

" So you want to hear what i know about the Emerald Spire. Hehe. What a strange construction. With plenty of mystery around it. What the rumors and common knowledge tell us is that the tower is of Azlanti origin. And this is not entirely false, as an Azlanti renegade move in Echo Wood, about 10 thousands of years ago. But from my experiments and my researsh, i came to think that he build his fortress, wich is now in ruin, around something much older than that. The true Emerald Spire, from where he took the name for his tower, as nothing to do with the Alzanti. But i have not yet discovered is origins. If you and your group want to help me discover more, i would commission you to explore everything and bring me maps and description of the whole structure. I have gathered a rich reward to anyone who can bring me all these information, as i am too old to go in myself. Haaa, what would i give to be a young adventurer once again...."

And then he start to ramble about his young years when he was like yourself, a daring adventurer. As Urtar was about to leave, the old wizard aks him one to wait.

" One more thing. I have come in possession of a piece that is suppose to belong in the Spire itself. It is but a small sliver of skymetal noqual, a substance with inherent resistance to magic. The piece i have seems to come from a sculpted item with a serrated edge. If you can find this item, and bring him back to me if possible, i'll reward you and your group as well."


* New Quest: Sage’s Expedition *
* New Quest: Noqual Relic *

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Lyvia and Brennus

The elf seem baffled after hearing what Lyvia had to say. She slowly sit down, and after a few second she shake her head and clear her throat.

" Sorry. I was not expeting....this. My name is Iliara Starcloak, i'm the leader of the Goldenfire Order of Thornkeep. I have indeed a problem, and if your goal is going in the spire, you can actualy help me. I'm waiting for some adventurers or mercenary that i was gonna pay to help me, but they are more than late, so i'm willing to hire you instead. Jharun and Tiawask, 2 mages of my order, went to explore the Emerald Spire 2 weeks ago. Normaly, when they don't come back after a week they contact me magicly, but this time i received nothing. I try to find them using divination magic but nothing came up. Something is blocking me. So I would ask you to find what happend to them. I don't have false hope, they are probably dead. If they are, if you could at least try to find if they had any notes on their research, that would be great. So they didnt die for nothing."

She stop and take a deep breath.

" If you want to know, we are studying the inner spire, and we think the construction could be use as a portal. So these notes could be really usefull to open whatever mystery the soure is hiding. I don't really have more information about the spire, as i'm not the one that usualy go in. And traveling between here and Thornkeep to manage the Order. I'll pay you if you find anything, of course"

She wait for the duo's respond.


* New Quest : Missing Wizards *
* New Quest : Portal Research *

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar gladly accepted the invitation and looked around while heading to the Royst's desk. As he was listening at the man's tale, he was absorbing as much information as he could. He was about to leave when he turned around, like he thought of something important. Before he could speak, Abenard was already asking for a second request. Waiting for the old men to finish, Urtar continued to take mental notes of the quests he was receiving.

[roll0]
Did Abenard gave me all the information on the relic, i feel like he might be holding information about it.

''It's a mighty interesting story sir. I will try to convince my colleagues to investigate for the relic you seek. As for making the map. I would be glad to help you but might I ask you some scrolls, ink and a pen. I'm afraid that I didn't need those tools in a while. So they are missing from my inventory for the moment.''

Urtar then took a minute to see if the man could be of some help to him or if he needed to go shopping. Seeing as he had a laboratory behind him, Urtar didn't think that it would be hard to get some spare scrolls and a pen.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia nods.

It is agreed.

[Forgon]

Alen

The paladin took time to see the architecture of the building, though he knew nothing more that any traveler. As Ellywick fall back behind him, Alen was amused. It was not out of mockery but rather the adorable nature of his companion (whom, while almost looking like a child figure, was surely older than he was...) that amused him. He gave the thumb up to her.

Don't worry, we have this under control!

*Let's hope this investigation isn't a false lead.*

Alen took time to make a small prayer to Abadar in this holy ground (otherwise it would have been disrespectful, he believed), then went to see the woman at the altar. Staying down the stair, the knight wanted to make sure not to be rude to the priestess by being to close to her as he made himself known.

Greetings, sister. My name is Alen Gideon, paladin of Abadar, and here is my college Miss Ellywick Murnig. We are looking for the High Mother of the temple; we wish to speak with her privately. Would you know where we can find her, and if there is a opportune moment to meet with her?

Though Ellywick believed she was in fact the High Mother (which could really be the case), Alen didn't want to assume. Better they make sure with the person.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus nods and says,

"Money is good. We are agreed."

He then walks out.

[Skya]

Urtar


You find nothing wrong with his story

Abernard get up and gather some things on his desk and in the bookshelfs around

" Ho my, i'll give you supplies. Let me just find what you need!"

After a few minutes, Ultar come out of the old man's house with a 2 ink pen, 5 vial of ink and a scroll case containing 20 sheets of paper.

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Alen and Ellywick


you know this is....a church

Hearing the paladin speak, the woman get up and turn to face them.

" I am the High Mother, Sarise Dremagne. I see you already have the blessing of Judge of the Gods . What can i do for you?"

The High Mother is an aged woman, and she's looking at you with a very gentle smile. But you can see concern in her eyes.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

"Hmmm, well it looks like we found at least one paying job which is good. Do you think we need any more supplies before heading out?"

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

I have my faith which is all the supplies I need, mighty warrior. I'm going to the meet up site. Do as you will.

Lyvia starts heading to the meet up site.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus shrugs and says,

"If you run out of food or water, let me know how sustaining your faith is cleric."

He then follows Lyvia.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar took the time to thank the old men for all the equipment he just gave him. He tought about getting some speciality arrows. He knew he passed by Tsador's Arms before getting to Royst's house from the tavern. So he stopped by to ask the vendor for the specific items he had in mind.

''Hello good sir, I was wondering if you had any whisling or smoke arrow in stock. Even if its not a full quiver, i'm looking for around 5 of each.''

He then waited for an answer from the shop tennant.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen bowed respectfully before saying

We are looking for your help, and offering ours if needs be. My friend here desires to go to the Emerald Spire, as she is an archeologist. As such, she is in need of a warrant. Is there any way you know we could get one? I, for myself, am on a quest to find a man named Aidan. He was a paladin of my order who was supposed to be dead. Rumors has it he was here recently, well alive. I don't know if you know anything about that.

And of course, as I said, if you need help for anything, we would be happy to oblige.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia stops in her tracks and turns on Brennus. She folds her arms under her breasts, and gently touches her holy symbol.

It's water you want!? Lyvia spits out. summoning the power granted to her by the all powerful god Nethys, water!

A small down poor rains down on the warrior.

There's your water warrior. You've just learned the first lesson of Nethys. Faith is power, and power always sustains.

With that Lyvia starts walking again.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus looks down at his soaked gear and bursts out laughing, almost falling down in the process. When he can breathe again, Brennus runs after Lyvia to catch up. He continues to follow her, chuckling quietly to himself.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Ellywick tries to seem composed as she walks up to the High Mother. She puts her hand in front of her as to shake the womans hand, but swiftly retreats it, preferring a quick bow:

<< Greetings, High Mother. It is as my young escort says. (like before, upon saying ''escort'' she winks to Alen) We could even offer a share of our finds to the Temple if you are so kind as to grant us said warrant. The Hellknights informed us of the necessity of a warrant so we come to you, as we'd much prefer not to mingle with those..um...people. I hear their bureaucracy can be very slow and we would like to get going as soon as possible! I am certain His Lordship of the First Vault would oversee our delve with great interest. But... but who am I to make such assumptions in front of the very mouth of Our Lord.. what... what do you think, mom...uh...mother...High Mother!...? >>

Ellywick was completely awed by the serene grace of the woman. Worse, her face turned red right after her baffling mistake and a few pearls of sweat even show on her forehead. Instinctively, she pulls her goggles before her eyes to hide her shame. They quickly fog up.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia walks through the streets to her distination. Behind her she heard the laughter of Brennus. Lyvia can not help but smile inwardly even if no smile would cross her lips.

Good, I rather like the big man. So different form most men.

Lyvia had learned long ago that surface dwelling men sometimes needed to be put in their place. Yet another part of her enjoy his strength. Lyvia pulled the hood of her black robes tighter around her face as she walked. She told herself that it was to avoid unnessary stares.

[Skya]

Alen and Ellywick

The High Mother kneel in front of Ellywick and remove the gnome's glasses. She smile to the gnome and look her in the eyes.

" Don't be shy little one. If you want to explore the spire you will face many danger, so you can't back down in front of anyone, or anything for that matter."

She get back up and look at Alen.

" I have not meet any Aiden in this town. If he was here, he didnt come in this church that's for sure."

She walk away and look at the altar of abadar gor a few seconds

" The spire.... I can't give you a warrant, only the Lady Commander can. But I will ask you something Alen. Don't let you friend here go alone. There is something in there. And it grows more powerfull. In thr last 3 weeks there was abnormals undeads sighting around the town and around Echo Wood. I tried multiple times to find the source with my divines magics but with no succes. But 2 night ago I finaly saw something. A symbol, a crowned skull. I don't know what it is, but I'm sure of 2 things. It is linked with the undeads, and it is in the spire. You two mist investigate, it's not a coincidence you came here just after I saw that. This is the will of Abadar."

As she was saying the last part, she grab Alen and Ellywick by the hands.


* New Quest : Crowned Skull *

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen was suprised by the revelation of the High Mother. Sadly, this rumor about Aiden really seemed to be getting nowhere. But the story about the vision of the skull. Was it really the wish of Abadar that he and Ellywick go together? Either ways, it was his duty to find this source of evil and destroy it. Moreover, he would feel guilty of leaving the gnome face this danger.

I shall not let her go alone, I promise. Said he, staring at the gnome for an instant. We shall investigate and find the source of this evil.

Then, the paladin thought about it and said

Though we still need a warrant. Do you know any way we could get it from the Lady Commander? A letter of recommendation, maybe?

Alen was ready for the adventure. If this was the test Abadar had for him, so be it. He would not fail.

[Skya]

Alen and Ellywick

The High Mother put her hand on Alen shoulder.

" You will find what you are searching for. Don't worry too much. Focus on what is in front of you. And yes, of course, i'll write you a letter of recommandation."

She go in the back room and come back a few minutes later with a letter sealed with wax.

" Best of luck to both of you. And come see me if you need anything."

[Iktus]

Ellywick (before the High Mother writes the letter)

The Mother's gaze gives strength to Ellywick. She holds herself straight, her eyes locked with Sarise's. Confidence floods into her. The Priestess speaks of the Evil in the Spire but the gnome's heart does not falter.

'' I knew it was a good idea to choose Abadar for a god. Nethys seemed fun too, but certainly not as much fun! And the High Mother said our coming here was no coincidence? Did Abadar...choose me? I'll be visiting the First Vault in no time!''

She smiles while Sarise speaks to Alen.

When Alen says he won't let her go alone, she has to refrain from jumping into his arms from joy. She only met him today and he's already willing to put his life on the line for her! Abadarans are great. She looks up to him and mutters:

<< Big brother...>>

Ellywick (after she comes back with the letter)

Right before leaving, after having thanked the High Mother, Ellywick's eyes flash with inspiration. She adds:

<< Maybe you could try using your divine-y powers to find out about big bro's friend, High Priestess, miss? You know, since we're doing your prophecy thingy? >>

After having said this, she shy's away a little, albeit less than before.

**edit**
me and skya posted almost simultaneously so i edited my post, splitting it in two separate moments

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen took the letter, accepting the High Mother's encouragement. "Focus on what is in front of you". Yes, he should do that. When Ellywick muttered, Alen couldn't hear what she said, though she seemed happy about his promise. He smiled. Ready to depart, Alen was about to take his leave when the gnome had an idea. "Big bro's friend"? Who, him? Alen didn't know what to say, if he heard right. If he did, he felt honored to be held in such love by Ellywick. She was the type to show a lot of affection, he had already realized. He waited for the priestess answer. Maybe she could scry for Aidan?

[Skya]

Urtar

The shopkeeper look around his stock and answer.

" Eh sure thing mister! 5 smoke arrows and 5 whistling arrows, it will be a total of 56 gold."



From now on, if you want to buy simple stuff, just tell me what you want in a spoiler tag, i'll tell you how much it cost. When you will look for magic items and more rare stuff, we will do it another way, but for mundane stuff let's keep it simple.

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Alen and Ellywick

The High Mother think for a few moments, than answer.

" I have a few components left for a scrying spell i think. But it'll take one or two hours to perform. I can do it while you go talk to the Lady Commander if you want."

[Forgon]

Alen

The paladin bowed to the priestess again.

Thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Then turning to Ellywick.

We should get going now. We have a commander to visit.

Alen waited for his friend and went to the rendez-vous point.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus stops suddenly, hits his head with his hand and exclaims,

"By the gods, I almost forgot something. You go on ahead, I need to take care of something."

So saying he turns around and hurries off.


Brennus hurries to the nearest inn and buys a gallon of ale for the road. :smallbiggrin: That's 2sp right?

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar was about to get his gold when he heard the price.

"Well, I heard that smoke arrows were expensive but not that much. How about I take only the 5 whistling arrows. That would be more in my budget."

[Skya]

The whole group arrive in from on the Hellknights Citadel. From it's 90 feet tall, this octogonal structure in the tallest and most imposing building in Fort Inevitable. A large double door guarded by 2 hellknights lead inside.



6 silvers for the 5 whistling arrows


Yup 2 silver!

[ashifter]

Brennus:

With his secret mission complete, Brennus hurries to the Citadel.

Yay!

[Iktus]

Ellywick

<< Hiya guys! Hope your stuff went well. We had lotsa' fun. You all ready to do this? Turns out the Spire is even more dangerous than I thought and me and Alen are chosen ones! Sounds pretty cool, huh? Oh, and Brennus? Try not to lose your temper in front of the Hellknights, 'kay? >>

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia raises one eyebrow and looks Alen in the eye.

The chosen one? You would swear that the look was almost amused if you didn't know better. The wizard asked us to find his friends, probably dead friends, and to investigate a portal in the spire.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus sighs and says, "Fine, I'll try. If not, Lyvia could always cool me off." He snickers.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar, arriving last because of his last minute stop, had just enough time to hear what quests were asked by their respective visits. catching his breath, he then told the group what Royst asked of them.

''As for me, the old men told me that the tower was of Azlanti origin but seemed like it was built around something else. He asked us to map out the tower with descriptions for him in exchange of a rich reward. He also gave me everything we would need for the task. Is anyone used to make maps. I did some scribe work at the monastery and already have the tools in my sack so I can be the one mapping the area. He also asked to look for the main piece of the skymetal noqual fragment that he has, also rewarding us for the find.''

[Forgon]

Alen

After Lyvia's answer to Ellywick, Alen had to clarify.

Well, she didn't technically said that. She said she had a vision about a crowned skull, which would be linked to the undeads and the Spire, and that is was no coincidence we went to see her right after her vision. According to her, it is the will of Abadar that we go there. There is something in the Spire that grows more powerful, and we must learn what it is (and stop it if necessary). By the way, we got a letter of recommendation from the High Mother to help us get that warrant. I see all our trips were useful. Shall we go in?

The paladin went in front of the two guards.

We would like to have a word with the Commander of the fort.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Remaining silent, the bard tries to think if she's ever heard about a sky metal noqual before...

[roll0] for knowledge dungeon, that'd be 1d20+4 for engineering and 1d20+3 for all the others. Bardic Knowledge allows me to use them all untrained, add +1 for archaeologist's luck used as a swift action

[Skya]

The guard look at Alen with a bit of disdain.

" You think anyone can barge in to see the Lady Commander? You need an appointment and..."

As he was talking, a half-orc come of the the Citadel and walk right to your group.

" You four here. The Lady Commander want to see you at once. Follow me"

He turn around and re-enter the Citadel.



Skymetal = Metals from distant planets and fallen stars are known as "skymetal". These metals are extremely rare and very expensive

Noqual is one type of skymetal, and that's all you know.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

How could they know us!?

Lyvia looks around at the group, and shrugs.

It seems as if we are expected.

Lyvia walks into the fort.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

A bit stunned by all the turnaround, Urtar made a small bow to the guards and went in after Lyvia.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus follows the group, but stops and says with a wolf-grin to the guard,

"See you later little man..."

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen didn't take notice of the guard's attitude, and followed the half-orc inside.

[Skya]

The five adventurers follow the half-orc in the Citadel. They come accros a lot of different rooms, banquet hall, town official's office, a chapel. After a few minutes of stairs and hallways, the half-orc stop in front of a massive door.

" My name is Karn Kerromick, i am the castellan of the Citadel. If you need anything in here, refer to me or to Erron Nythist, the chamberlain. For now, Lady Commander Drovust is waiting for you."

He knock on the door and open it.

"Lady Commander, the traverlers you requested are here."

He then turn back to face the adventurers.

" You can enter."

The Lady Commander office was as dull and liveless as the rest of the Citadel and the city. In front of the door, behind a darkwood desk, a middlem-aged woman stand up as her guest enter. A tall and athletic middle-aged woman with a stern look on her face.

http://i.imgur.com/KDOuNox.png

" So you are the four traverlers who come into my town and ask around about the Emerald Spire?"

She take a brief pause.

" I see you recruit another one to your gang. But did not ask you here to talk about that."

She sit down and look Alen right in the eyes.

" I suppose you are here for you brother, mister Gideon."

She cross her hand on the desk, waiting for the paladin to answer.

[Forgon]

Alen

*Well, this woman know how to be bluntly direct!*

Alen stood as gallant and proud as a knight. He looked at the commander. It was time to get strait to the point.

It is indeed why I was sent here, though I have found another purpose by coming here.

He looked at his companions. There was no turning back now. Nonetheless, the fact that the commander knew why he came meant one of two things: she knew there were rumors regarding Aidan, or maybe he really came here.

However, I am still on my quest to find him. Do you know anything concerning the rumors about Aidan, commander Drovust? What has happened to him?

[Skya]

" You probably heard that he joined the hellknights and was last seen here. This is true. He arrived here as a recruit six months ago. He was a good soldier, following orders and never questionning them. I promoted him to captain and gave him a squad to bring the law on the Crusader Road."

She stand up and start walking behind her desk.

" But one day, about 2 months ago, he vanish. We found his squad in Echo Wood. Well, the remaining of his squad. Only two survived, and they both told the same story. For a few days, Aidan was screaming in his sleep. He begun to act rashly, always talking about a crowned-skull. And the Spire. I ordered him not to get close to that damned ruin. He listened to me, for a time, but i think he snaped."

She slam the desk with her fist.

" I don't like feeling betrayed."

She took a deep breath and face the group.

" And know i suppose you want to go in the Spire even more, am i right?"

[Forgon]

Alen

The revelation hit Alen like a stab through the chest. For a moment, he could not speak. Said with such simplicity. Yes, he betrayed the order. Yes, he joined the hellknights. But why? How could he do this to his friends and to the family that adopted him? Only Aidan had the answer to those questions. Gathering his courage, he spoke again without showing his anger and grief.

You are not the only one who doesn't like to be betrayed. My order has sent me to bring him to justice if he is still alive. I will do as I was instructed.

Remembering the story of the High Mother, Alen spoke again.

This crowned skull... It is not the first time I have heard about it. The high Mother have had a vision. She wishes to send us to investigate about it.

Alen gives the letter to Audara.

We must go there. There seems to be more at stake that what we might believe. If Aidan became obsessed with the place, it must not be without reason. Will you let us go at the Spire, or not?

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus yawns in the background.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

As they were walking by the rooms, Karn told the group to ask him he they needed anything. With the permission of the castellan in mind, Urtar looked around for a bow of better quality than the one he had for the last couple of years.

[roll0]

As they entered the commander's room, Urtar looked at her and found her suiting for such a harsh job. After the greeting, she asked directly ALen about his brother, which he told everyone was a companion. Urtar then remembered that something sounded wrong about his story in the inn. Of course, it was understandable that he wouldn't tell everyone that his own brother betrayed him and his order. Of course, she was perceptive and already knew that we already wanted to go investigate the spire. after Alen gave the commander his letter of recommendation from the high mother. Urtar waited to see what she would say before adding his quests to the lot, not knowing if Royst had enough influence to tip the scale in their favor. Maybe the high mother was enough to grant us permission to enter the spire. For now, Urtar would wait before talking, seeing as Brennus was yawning beside him, he hoped that he wouldn't be too bored by the discussion to just leave.

[Skya]

You find no bow around here.

The Lady Commander take the recommandation letter and give it a quick read. A cold smile form on her face as she look back at the group.

" It's kind or cute that you went through all this trouble to get a warrant. You only had to come to the citadel and ask for one. We give these warrant only to regulate and to keep watch on adventurers so they don't just go around and loot what they want."

She sit back at her desk, get a piece of paper from a drawer and write something on it.

" The High Mother had already talk to me about hey vision of the crowned skull, but i don't have mens to spare on this. Since you'll help us with that, i won't make you pay the normal fee for the warrant."

She said that as she was writing. Once she finished, she get up and give the paper to the nearest person.

" I expect report of anything you discover at the Spire. Good luck."

She stand there, waiting if someone have a question or something to say.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Ah it must be a black mark in a paladin's book to have a brother that would behave in such a manner. Can't blame him for not sharing. I probably would have done the same if I was Alen. Still this Hellknight isn't sharing something as well. The crowned skull is interesting.

For info on the crowned skull
Knowledge Religion [roll0]
Knowledge Arcane [roll1]


Thank you commander. One more question, why are you so certain that this Hellknight betrayed you? And which way to the spire?

[Skya]

You don't know anything about a crowned skull. Maybe seeing the real symbole would give you more information.
( You'll be able to roll again (with bonus, i can't let a natural 20 go to waste) if you see the real symbole with all his details)

" On the site we found the squad of Aidan, there was only one set a footprint leaving, and it was hellknight's boots. And Only the corpse of Aidan is missing. Sure, it could have been done with magics or some other means, but i have to go with the information i have for now."

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Thinking about what quest the group was given, Urtar tought to ask the only thing that wasn't asked yet.

''I was wondering if you had any informations that might help us on the spire and current monsters roaming around it. It would be wise to gather the most information possible before heading to the site, and you probably are the most informed person of the entire region about the place.''

[roll]Sence motive on her answer [roll0]
Perception on the other persons/guards in the room to see any reactions [roll1]

[Skya]

" I don't really know. I focus our forces around the town here and the crusader road, we don't really keep order in the forest. I heard rumors of a Bugbear leading a bunch a goblins in there a few months ago, but we never saw them outside of the wood."

(Sorry totaly spaced out on Lyvia second question)

" As for the direction, it's about six miles northeast of Fort inevitable, in Echo Wood. There is a large clearing and the ruins lies in the middle."


She seem sincere, and there is no one else in the room exact you 5 and her

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Thank you commander. We must be going. We have a lot to do as must you. I recommend we head towards the tower now.

Lyvia nods her exit, and heads out of the fort.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen said his farewell to the commander and followed Lyvia. It was time to go. He really didn't want to talk about what just happened. Not yet anyway.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Following the group, Urtar bowed to the commander and left with Lyvia and Alen.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

ouh! A lying paladin. What an interesting character. Well, omission isn't technically a lie...

Ellywick felt excited about the whole situation. She liked to listen to her new friends talk and decided to keep quiet in the citadel. She could not hide her naive smile though. She loved analyzing her companions' characteristics. They were all so different and all so unique! A dour warrior, a noble paladin, a quiet cleric who bore an unbealivable burden... and the mysterious newcomer... and they were all linked, in a way, by terrible pasts. What awaited them?

I think we should name our company! ellywick thought.

[Skya]

The intrepid group leave Fort Inevitable for the mysterious Emerald Spire.

The walk went smoothly. First on the crusader road, then in Echo Wood, the group walk for 3 hours to finaly arrive at a wide clearing. As the travelers emerge from the Echo Wood underbrush, they find themselves staring up at a ruined keep guarding a broken central tower, all made of smooth, green glass. It’s obvious that a grand battle took place here many years ago, and the clearing around the ruin lies barren, with sickly weeds struggling to rise from the magic-blasted earth. Melted chunks of twisted glass pepper the ground, lending a green hue to the clearing’s light. Despite the damage, however, the glass of the keep itself seems to have avoided the ravages of time, with those pieces that survived the initial cataclysm unmarred by pitting or cracking, clean of moss and other clinging debris.

The stone staircase that led up to the tower’s door is now nothing more than a rubble-strewn cliff. On the tower’s south side, a dirt path winds up the steep embankment to a pitch-black doorway.

( By the way it's the end of the afternoon, around 4 or 5 pm)

[Forgon]

Alen

The paladin, looking around for possible threats, ready his halberd. The clearing meant they would be easily spotted if there was any enemies. In a sense, it wasn't that bad. It had been a long time since the last sparring practice, and Alen was ready for some action.

Let's move. Be careful of the surroundings. We all know the dangers that have kept people from coming here.

Alen continued his advance.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus draws his axe and says,

"It's been too long since l've split blood..."

There's a dangerous and fanatic look in his eyes.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Amazed by the wondrous structure and th misshapen landscape, the small woman draws her whip, the leather tightly wound in her hand, and stays behind Alen during the advance. Knowing too well of the dangers of places like these, she scans the area for any traps in particular, or anything strange in gener, concentrating mostly on the entrance:

12... -_- (from OOC)

Feels so good to be on a delve again! All my senses are extatic, the good old habits are already kicking into gear!

《 Be super careful everyone! The fun starts here. Let's not underestimate the Azlanti. Nor whatever else may he hiding around 》

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

While the trip wasn't too hard to go through, Urtar still made sure they weren't being followed.

[roll0]

When the group finally got to their destination, Urtar took a moment to appreciate what the giant spire would have looked like before time took over. Seeing as their friends were heading out and the sun setting down, Urtar tried to stop their advance and looked around to make sure there wasn't any traps or ambush in the area.

[roll1]

''Alen, Brennus, I know that you must be eager to go in but I must ask you, wouldn't it be better to rest for tonight and look around to see if anything happens before heading into tomorrow morning? I also bought some whistling arrows, the pitch noise could get some hidden enemies to come and see what the noise and we could ambush them. It's just an idea but making camp outside the spire for tonight seems like a good idea.''

Urtar was saying this as he readied an arrow on his bow, just in case an ambush would happen.

[Skya]

Perception for traps : Both of you find nothing
Urtar's perception for being followed: you see no one following you

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen had tought of resting before going in the Spire.

The truth is, it is quite early yet to make camp. I'd prefer to clear a few floors in the Spire before resting (it would give us a reason to make camp afterward, as we would need to rest). Otherwise, we could get attacked by creatures from inside while we sleep. Moreover, we know there are undeads around here. I'm not sure sleeping outside in plain sight would be a good idea. Undeads, while not exclusively, tend to rise up in the night. But following your advice, we could search the surroundings to be sure there is nothing to be found and no creature that we didn't already spot. What do you prefer?

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

''It is not a bad idea to clear some floors before resting. Like you said, resting then would help tend our wounds. I do agree with the idea that you came with sir Alen.''

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus gives a bloodthirsty grin and says,

"You know I'm always up for killing. Let's clear some floors."

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia


The dark holds no fear for the half drow. Keeping an eye out for trouble a long the way.

Perception [roll0]

I'd rather not camp here. Goblins and their allies stalk these lands. Let's go.

[Skya]

Perception : You see nothing special other than what is already describe



The group move on in direction of the ruins. As they arrived at the slope leading to the spire, they heard a high-pitched voice screaming in an language none of them understood.


http://i.imgur.com/yCt704g.png


http://i.imgur.com/7Amzj3l.png
I blacked out the inside of the ruins so you know what the outside looklike but not the inside As you explore you'll see more of the inside. The bottom right corner is blackedout because there is a drawing of something i don't want you to see, but you can assume the outside look like everywhere else.


Brennus
Ellywick
--Goblin--
Urtar
Lyvia
Alen

Remember, for combat every one who is above the foes can post in any order, the others have to wait for the goblin to act. Then wait until i post the result to start the round again.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Waving a complexe pattern in the air, Ellywick advances 20ft in the direction of the goblin, leaving enough space to allow anyone behind her to charge the critter. A terrifying howl rips through the air and the aspect of the gnome transforms into that of a bizarre, insane, twisted version of herself, sharp teeth exposed in a hungry grin. She lets loose a mad cackle and cracks her whip menacingly.

Yep...that's the spell I cast. DR1/cold iron. illusions ftw!

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus runs towards the goblin, flourishes his greataxe in the air and lets out a challenging roar.

(Moves 40 feet towards the goblin)

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

As he had already readied his bow, and since he was in range, Urtar used his flurry on the goblin, shooting two arrows almost at the same time.

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]

[Skya]

With Ellywick's new appearance and Brennus roar, the goblin seems to be shaken. He still draw out a bow and shoot at Brennus.

[roll0]
[roll1]
(Yes, those stats are legits. Fear the mighty goblins of the Spire!)

Then the goblin whistle, and a strange creature come running to his side. It look like a cross-breed between a dog and a rat.

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs21/f/2007/297/a/a/Goblin_Dog_by_nJoo.jpg

Both of Urtar's attack miss.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen runs toward the goblin and his dog-thing.

(runs for 80 feets, just to be in range to fight)

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia moves forward to stand behind Brennus.

Double moves to stand behind brennus.

[Skya]

http://i.imgur.com/31gxOey.png
ennemy 1 is the golbin
ennemy 2 is the dog
I used your colors for each of you
Sorry if the colors i used are you exact, i went with the closest i found in paint :P

Round 2


Brennus
Ellywick
--Goblin--
Urtar
Lyvia
Alen

[ashifter]

Brennus:

The Goblin's arrow takes him in the shoulder. He winces, but presses on. He runs up the path, past Alen and ends right beside the dog-thing. He takes a swing at the goblin, and attempts to also hit the dog. After, he moves forward.

(Move right next to the dog, attack goblin and if hit, cleave attack the dog. Then take a 5-foot step to end next to the goblin.)


Attack Goblin:[roll0]
Damage:[roll1]

Attack Dog: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]

[Iktus]

Ellywick
**I'll post two actions depending on skya's answer in the OOC**

1: Ellywick advances 10 ft, just behind lyvia. She swings her whip in the direction of the goblin, aiming for his weapon. It's a bit of a long shot, but she trusts her luck!

[roll0] (add 1 for archaeologists luck)

2: In the case Ellywick can't reach the goblin, she double-moves 40ft towards the goblin and his dog

[Skya]

As Brennus close in on the goblin, the dog take the opportunity to attack him.


[roll0]
[roll1]

If hit, Brennus has a fortitude save to make
[roll2]

Brennus swing at the goblin, but miss.

You can't make a 5 foot step since you already move this turn

Ellywick try to disarm the goblin, but miss.

The dog try to bite Alen, and the goblin drop his bow to draw is horsechopper and do the same


Goblin:
[roll3]
[roll4]
Goblin Dog:
[roll5]
[roll6]

Golbin crit comfirmed vs Alen ( see OOC), 21 dmg

If hit by the dog, Alen has a fortitude save to make
[roll7]

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

With an ally down, Urtar screams.

''Alen, NO!''

Urtar advance 20ft to be under 30ft of the goblin and shot another arrow.

Perfect strike on the attack (1/day) - use best attack roll of two
Precise shot (no -4 malus when ally in combat with target

[roll0] or [roll1]
[roll2]dmg

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia


Lyvia summons the power deep form with in as is filled with ecstasy as the power is released!

Channel energy [roll0] come on big number! No whammies!

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

moves forward 20 feet

[Skya]

The dog attack Brennus while the goblin flee in the ruins. Brennus take this chance to swing his axe at the goblin.


[roll1]
If hit, Brennus need to make a fort save
[roll2]



Attack of opportunity
[roll3]
[roll4]

Hurt but not dead, the goblin flee in the darkness of the ruin.



You can't see what is inside the ruin, it's pitch black past the door ( like on the map)

Turn 3, Go!

Brennus
Ellywick
--Goblin--
Urtar
Lyvia
Alen

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Advancing 10ft, she uses her whip, aiming at the legs of the hideous animal in an attempt trip it.

[roll0]

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Wary of an ambush, Brennus decided not to charge blindly after the goblin. Instead, he turns around and attacks the stupid mutt that dared bite him.


Attack:[roll0]
Dmg:[roll1]

[Skya]

You succed at tripping the dog


Since the dog is prone, you hit. In a moan, he loose consciousnesss.


I just realise i played the goblin and the dog at the beginning of the round instead of at their initiative order, so the goblin will not act this turn. Sorry about that.


http://i.imgur.com/IgALIxM.png


Lyvia, Aidan and Urtar turns

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Seeing a little over the cliff that the dog wasn't a threat anymore, Urtar moves up 20 ft.

1. Using his dark vision, if he sees the goblin over the edge, Urtar takes a shot

Attack: [roll0]
Dmg: [roll1]
If under 30 ft, add +1 to attack and damage roll

2. Is he sees nothing, Urtar moves another 20 ft.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia rushes to the side of her fallen comrade. Summoning the power of her god, and touches Aden lightly on the forehead.


Casting from my open slot to CLWs on Aden [roll0]

[Forgon]

Alen

Waking up from torpor, Alen felt really silly.

Well, it doesn't start the adventure on the right side... Said he, moquing himself. He was still hurt, but could move. Thank you, lady Lyvia. Sorry for being such a burden right now.

Alen gets up, and try to assess the situation to understand what just happened. Where was the goblin?

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia


Uncomfortable with the Knights display of emotion she simply replies Thank Nethys! LKioyvia nods in the direction of the monsters. Take your revenge knight of Abadar!

[Skya]

You still don't see the goblin.

Round 4, go!


Brennus
Ellywick
--Goblin--
Urtar
Lyvia
Alen

[Iktus]

Ellywick

the girl takes a double move, leaving her just behind Alen. She gives him a good pat on the back

<< Good to have you back, Chosen One.

She winks.

I thought we'd lost you. >>

Stretching her hand before her, Ellywick focuses her innate magical energies.

<< I'll use my dancings lights so we can scan the area inside. I hope this darkness isn't too thick. Everyone, be prepared to strike if you see something! >>

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus prepares to run up and attack should the dancing lights reveal anything.


[roll0]

[Skya]

An arrow come out of the darkness aimed at Brennus


[roll0]
[roll1]



Lyvia and Urtar, du to your darkvision you can see inside the ruins. You still can't see the goblin from where you are.
The 3 others, you can't see past the red line ( even with low-light vision).
http://i.imgur.com/i3AvPPg.png

Lyvia, Urtar and Alen, it's your turn.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Watching as Brennus get hits by an arrow near his knee, and seeing as there was no ennemies in his immediate field of view, Urtar moves 20ft, just passed the corpse of the dog. Looking in the entrance of the spire with his darkvision, if he's under 30ft, Urtar will shoot the Goblin that ran inside. If he's not there, he will shoot the closest ennemy in range.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Add +1 attack and +1 dmg if under 30ft

[Skya]

http://i.imgur.com/JtKGnVj.png

Urtar hit and the goblin die.

Continue to use initiative order please.

[Forgon]

Alen

It's time to light a torch it seems.

He take out a torch and lights it.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia seeing her companions still hurt calls upon her god's power. Healing bursts forth form the Half-Drow.

channel energy [roll0]

[Skya]

Start of round 5, Brennus and Ellywick you can act!


It's the same map i post after Urtar's move, don't search for differences.
http://i.imgur.com/JtKGnVj.png


Brennus
Ellywick
--Goblin--
Urtar
Lyvia
Alen

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus swore as an arrow comes out of the darkness and struck him near the knee. He yelled,

"I'm gonna rip out your entrails you stupid goblin!"

Before he can charge the goblin however, Urtar kills it. Brennus turns, gives Urtar a nod and says,

"Nice shooting monk."

He begins to run into the ruin, but stops and realizes that doing so will only open him up to more arrows. Inspiration strikes, and he goes to the dog's body, hoisting it up in front of him as a shield. Brennus chuckles and says,

"I'll take point since I now have a shield..."

He waits for Ellywick to cast dancing lights, and feels Lyvia's healing magic almost completely close up his arrow wound. Brennus then moves forward into the ruin, ready to use the dog's body as a shield against further ranged attacks.

(Ooc: Moves 40 feet, then uses total defense action, AC = 19)

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Four shimmering orbs of light shoot out of the gnomes outstretched hand. She moves in the space of the downed animal and wills the orbs into the darkness. Her grip tightens around her whip as her heart races:

I wonder how many there are in there...

<< Go Brennus! >> she shouts merrily, as he picks up the dog's carcass.

That way I can just stay behind the front lines. hehehe. Fighter-types are great!

One dancing light in every square diagonally between the entrance and the stairs, starting with the square just behind the red line. They are hovering 20ft above the ground, so everything should be lit up in a 20ft spherical radius around the orbs + 20 feet dim light (or 40 for anyone with low-light vision) for 10 rounds. Ellywick chose the ''will'o'wisp'' version of dancing lights.

[Skya]

The four light balls fly in and Brennus follow, but as soon as he enter he realize the light don't help at all. Looking up, he see the dancing lights, but their illumination seem weaker than they should be.

As you can't see anything even with the lights, you move 20 ft in a straight line and come in contact with a wall.

For an unknow reason, the lights only illuminate a 5ft radius around each one, with no dim light furter. Lowlight vision still don't help.

You hear a bark. Lyvia see another goblin with a dog coming from north-east. He shoot at Brennus, while the dog stay in front of the goblin.


[roll0]
[roll1]

http://i.imgur.com/newZ35O.png
Again, 1 is the golbin and 2 is the dog


Brennus
Ellywick
--Goblin--
Urtar
Lyvia
Alen

Urtar, Lyvia and Alen, go.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar can see, from him point of view, Brennus getting hit just next to his other knee! He then figures out where the attacks were comming from and takes a side step to be in front of Ellywick. By doing so, the goblin is now directly in line of sight of the monk. He then unleash a flurry of arrows at his target. Before doing so, he rememmbers what Royst told him about the skymetal noqual.

''The entire spire seems to be weakening magic.''


Point blank bonus already in rolls since the goblin is 20ft away.
No issues with the dog in front with perfect shot.

Attack 1: [roll0]
Damage 1: [roll1]

Attack 2: [roll2]
Damage 2: [roll3]

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia


Lyvia sighs as yet another arrow sinks into Brennus. Well here we go again.

Lyvia unleashes yet another wave of healing energy.

Channel positive energy [roll0] please dice gods help keep these guys alive!

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen turn to the priest, nodding to thank her with a smile. Then turning to Ellywick.

Hey, I told you I wouldn't let you go alone, I'm not going to die at the entrance! If I want to fight, someone will have to take the torch.

Alen enters in the building.

(15 feet to be able to be inside ready to charge. Then ready action to give my torch to the person who can take it who'll go beside me)

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Moves to the entrance of the Spire, dancing lights moving about, homing on the dog and goblin. Once found, the orbs lock on to the creatures, spinning wildly around their heads, as to disorient them.
She cracks her whip, hoping to trip the dog.

[roll0]

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Following the dancing lights, Brennus had run into the ruin, only to hit a wall. He was then shot with yet another arrow, this one hitting near his other knee. The first arrow annoyed him, the second arrow made him angry, and the third, which hurt a lot more than the other two, made him see red. With a thunderous battle-cry, Brennus felt his blood ignite, strength and vitality flooding his body. He could hear the distant roar of a great beast, echoing in his skull.

Brennus, seeing the goblin and the dog conveniently lit up by the dancing lights, charges straight for them. He swings his greataxe down at the dog.


Attack:[roll0]
Damage[roll1]

(Ooc: Pity I'm too close for an actual charge, it'd really complement the move. Oh well.)

[Skya]

You hit with your second attack. 2 dmg.


Fail trip attemp


You slice the dog in half. He's dead.


The Goblin drop his bow and take out his horsechopper to attack Brennus with reach.


[roll0]
[roll1]


People with no darkvision ONLY SEE the area within the red lines.

http://i.imgur.com/jWZ3lyw.png


Brennus
Ellywick
--Goblin--
Urtar
Lyvia
Alen

Urtar, Lyvia and Alen turn

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

As Brenus sliced the dog in half, Urtar was revigorated with a new energy. He then shoots another flurry of arrows shot at the goblin, hoping to finish him.

Attack 1: [roll0]
Damage 1: [roll1]

Attack 2: [roll2]
Damage 2: [roll3]

[Forgon]

Alen

Giving the torch to Ellywick, Alen then charge.

Charge
[roll0]
[roll1]

[Stormageddon]

lyvia

damnit!!!

Lyvia chases after the paladin and summoning her power touches the Aden to heal him

getting rid of Bless to cast CLW [roll0]

[Skya]

As Alen charge, the goblin take the opporunity his reach weapon offer him and attack first.


[roll0]
[roll1]


If you don't die first, the goblin is dead :P

Now that all threat are gone (for now), the group can look a bit around. half-melted blocks of green glass lie thick on the floor. A crumbling archway to the north leads into another chamber, while a door to the west leads into the round tower at the southwest corner of the building. To the east, a barricade of rubble and wooden stakes blocks a passage leading into the tower.

I'll show you the room completly on the map, but don't forget only people with darkvision can see everything without being 5 feet away (or less) and you need a torch or another dource of light (dancing light or other)

http://i.imgur.com/hFQktyU.png

Initiative order is over, post as you wish.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

With the last enemy slain, Brennus closes his eyes and lets his rage subside. Weariness falls over him, and he sits on the ground until it passes.

When the weariness passes, he gets up and starts checking the goblins for valuables.

[Skya]

Each of the goblin have a potion, a horsechopper (small, 1d8,x3, reach) a small shortbow, and an armor ( I don't remember wich one, but its small. I'll update tonight))

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen turn to his companions, cleaning his halberd from the blood.

Well, they were tougher then the goblins i've been accustom to in my training. There is unnatural darkness in here, I can barely see a thing. Where should we go now? I propose to go look in the tower when Brennus feels better.

While the barbarian takes time to rest, Alen make a small prayer to Abadar to protect him and guide his way. He then gets up and wait for the others, listening for any strange noises to alert the rest of the team.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar, needing nothing special of everything around here, is just looking for the 8 arrows he shot and any left over arrows from the goblins to refresh his quiver. He takes any that aren't bent, crooked or plain broken.

As the only open passage is the one to the north, Urtar takes point by the corner. Using his darkvision, he make sure no other goblin can pass undetected.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

I think the tower would be a wise choice to investigate first. I'll go first because I can see, and will light up any enemies I can see. If Uthar will go last to ensure no enemies approach form behind.

When Lyvia see Brennus discover the potions she walks over and snacthes them out of his hands.

You could blow your face off, and we would not want that.

Lyvia pears into the vials and summons her inherited magic to determine the nature of the potions.

Detect Magic 3 rounds.
Perceptions 1 [roll0]
Perceptions 2 [roll1]
Spellcraft 1 [roll2]
Spellcraft 2 [roll3]

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Entering the spire, Ellywick zooms her dancing lights towards the entrance of the tower.

If there is a door, she moves up to it and tries to determine if there are any traps:

[roll0] for perception and [roll1] for DD

Otherwise, she simply moves near the now illuminated entrance, waiting for the tough guys to take the lead

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus is completely fine with Lyvia taking the potions. He has no idea what they are, and figures that she deserves them after all the healing she gave him. He does pick up a horsechopper. Even though it's small, he figures it would be nice to have a secondary weapon with reach.

It is only then he notices a big wound across his chest that is slowly oozing blood.

I'm assuming its fine that I just sit there until the fatigued status wears off. Also, I'm at 4 hp now.

[Skya]

Rotated to fit the description and added what Juukyuu see around the corner.
http://i.imgur.com/HVxSkJD.png?1


Refresh and update on the loot of the 2 goblins:
2x Horsechopper (Small, 1d8, x3, reach)
2x studded leather armor (small)
2x short bow (small)
2x unidentified potion
36x arrow(small)


You get 4 of your arrows back. The others are lost or unusable.


You fail to identify the first potion, but succed the second. It's a potion of Cure Mederate Wound. You can safely assume the first one is the same.


You find no traps on the door and it's not lock.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Door's open, guys!

Ellywick then trots over to the goblin's corpse and picks up a bow. She tries pulling the string, testing it's resistance (she has 11 strength, in case it's composite), then proceeds picking up 20 arrows, fitting them into one quiver, which she then ties around her belt.

This could come in handy

Then, waiting on the others to move, she takes a few seconds to examine the craftsmanship of the arrows and the bow. Probably nothing special, but you never know.

[roll0]

[Forgon]

Alen

The paladin nods at Lyvia's course of action.

I agree with Lyvia. However be careful. If anything comes close, get behind us. Ellywick, use the torch and those dancing lights to help us as you can. I'll be beside you.

Alen stands behind Lyvia, ready for any action while they enter the tower. He turns to the barbarian he hardly sees.

By the way Brennus, are you okay?

[Skya]

The bow is not composite, and it's a totaly ordinary bow

[ashifter]

Brennus:

"Well I'm not dead or dying which is good. However I probably won't last very long in a fight. If we plan on continuing, Lyvia, could you heal me?"

Brennus gives a friendly grin. After all the healing she already did, he had no idea if she still had enough spells left. Also, it doesn't hurt to be friendly to the person keeping you alive.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Politeness from the brute. Good, maybe this man can be trained.

Lyvia gently patted the man on the side of his face and once again summoned the power of her god to burst out healing energy.

God, this is getting exhausting

Channel energy, please Nethys let me roll high [roll0] that was my last channel.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia hands Aden and Brennus each a potion of CMW.

This will heal you.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus feels the soothing energy heal his wounds. He smiles and accepts the potion, thanking Lyvia. He then says,

"Shall we go explore the tower? Oh wait, I'm not sure if this magic stick will work but..."

Brennus reaches into his pack, pulls out a sunrod and lights it.

[Skya]

The sunrod illuminate only a 5ft radius, like the torch and the dancing lights.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

With that taken care of Lyvia turns west and opens the door to the tower.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen nods his head.

Thank you lady Lyvia. Now let's go inside the tower. As I said, be careful.

Alen stands second in the line, behind the priestess. At the first sign of danger he takes place at the front.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus follows Lyvia, sticking the sunrod in his belt.

[Skya]

Lyvia open the door and look inside. Piles of rags and bones are piled up into nest-like beds around the circular room. No one in view.

http://i.imgur.com/uSpBlVZ.png?1

[Forgon]

Alen

It doesn't seem to be of any relevance, but let's be sure before we leave.

The paladin does try to search, though he does so following one of the people with a light source.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

While the others were looking around in the circular room, Urtar decided to take a peak around the corner. Knowing they just killed some goblins, he made certain to be extra careful.

Stealth: [roll0]
Perception: [roll1]

[Skya]

As Urtar turn the corner to see what is on the other side, 3 arrows come flying his way.


[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]


Alen
Brennus
Urtar
Lyvia
---Goblin---
Ellywick



http://i.imgur.com/l2oR8RM.png?1

Combat round 1, go!

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Now with three arrows in his body, shoots back at the goblins before taking a 5 foot step back to his compagnons.

Both attacks on goblin 1
Attack 1 : [roll0]
Damage 1 : [roll1]

Attack 2 : [roll2]
Damage 2 : [roll3]

While coughing some blood, Urtar yells at the others behind him

''GOBLINS!!''

[Skya]

Goblin 1 is dead.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen turn to the rest of the team. *Damn this darkness! If only I could see something while I fight!*

The paladin moves 10 feet to be beside Urtar. He needed to wait for the others to have some light.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia rushes to the side of Urtar and touches him saying a pray to her god.

CLWs [roll0]

[Skya]

( I'll play Brennus while he is away)

Brennus move in front of Urtar.


Those of you with darkvision can see the 2 remainings goblins moving in direction of the circular room in the opposite corner of the ruins.

Those without darkvision, you hear their footstep and high-pitched voice and crakles, so you know they have moved.


With light radius

http://i.imgur.com/eTYmre1.png


Alen
Brennus
Urtar
Lyvia
---Goblin---
Ellywick

Ellywick's turn. As soon as she have act, Alen, Urtar and Lyvia you can act.

[Iktus]

Ellyick

Dropping the torch, she takes a 5ft step, she draws and nocks the bow, aiming in the general direction the sound from the goblins came from.

I guess I'll have to trust my luck

Ellywick fires her bow into the dark.

miss chance (below 50 hit) [roll0] and [roll1] to hit

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Summons her inherited power and lights up the targets.

Casting dancing lights on the two Goblins. Go get them!

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

With only two goblins left, Urtar takes another try at the second goblin in sight.

Attack1: [roll0]
Damage1: [roll1]

Attack2: [roll2]
Damage2: [roll3]

[Forgon]

Alen

Now that Alen saw the goblins, he charged!

Delay action after Lyvia, the charge power attack

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Skya]

Urtar hit goblin 2.

Alen kill goblin 2.

Brennus charge the last goblin.

Brennus charge goblin 3.
[roll0]
[roll1]
Brennus miss

The goblin run away in the small circular room.

[Skya]

Brennus:
[roll0]
[roll1]

Not confirm. Still dead.


Combat is over, I'll update the map tonight when I get home

[Skya]

http://i.imgur.com/mu6wuY3.png

(Main room)This large foyer seems to have been the main tower entrance, but the grand doorway leading outside is now a broken mass of glass rubble.

There seems to be nothing relevant in the round room to the north.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Knowing he was ambushed in the last minute, Urtar took extra care in checking around him. First the passage north east and then the circular room.

Passageway [roll0]
Round room [roll1]

After making sure that the place was secure, Urtar would look for a safe place to rest since most of us were at their limits

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia goes searches the dead bodies.

Perception [roll0]

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus says,

"Hah! I haven't had this much fun in ages!"

He reaches into the goblin's corpse, pulls out his heart and crushes it in his hand. He then wipes his ax and hand on the goblin's body.

"Ah battle, the trial of one's strength. Through battle, the weak die off and the strong survive. Thus, we grow stronger and stronger and the survivors shape the world."

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Ellywick turns green when she sees Brennus rip out the Goblins heart. She covers her mouth with her hand in disgust, her stomach lurching.

<< Could you... could you refrain from... that... in my presence? Why... why the senseless violence? Wasn't he dead enough? It's one thing to watch you guys cut those little creatures up, but this...We know you're strong Brennus, this proves nothing... >>

She quickly looks aways in disgust, her lips trembling, taking deep breathes.

<< Alen... say something... Or Lyvia? A little bit of female solidarity? You've been through stuff but this certainly can't please you, can it? >>

[Skya]

3x small shortbow
3x small studded leather
27x small arrow

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia did not have the strong emotional reaction to the human's antics, but now was not the time.

Now is not the time to be celebrating we haven't even cleared this level. Let's move on.

Lyvia puts her arm around the gnome.

There, there those goblins probably would be doing that to us right now, and worse had they won. Brennus protects us.

Just the same....

Nethys... Water!

Another down pour splashes over Brennus.

[Skya]

Sorry, totaly missed you post!

Looking around, Urtar spot something weird on the wall of the northen circular room. It look like someone use a dusty canvas painted green to hide something.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

''Guys, I think I found something here''

Thinking it might be a trap, Urtar took extra care to check around and then took one arrow to lift the canvas and look behind it.

[Skya]

On the other side of the canvas screen is a tunnel, 3 feet large and 4 feet high. A few feet in there is a rope coming down from a small hole on the ceilling, and then the tunnel turn right.


http://i.imgur.com/0Ypflv2.png

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen watched the barbarian crush the goblins heart. He didn't approve, but didn't feel the need to express it. Seeing Lyvia splash water on Brennus, Alen smiled, though he would not laugh. This shadowy place was not the place to relax. He silently joined Urtar.

So, what is it you found?

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus snorts, and shakes the water off himself. He turns to Lyvia, grins and says,

"Two baths in one day? Is that a comment about my smell?"

He turns back to Ellywick and replies,

"Lyvia is right, had the goblins won they would probably have done much worse things to our corpses. Celebration of battle, it is a part of my culture. It is as important to me as praying to your god is to you."

Brennus walks over to the hole in the wall and peeks in.

[roll0]

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia


You wish, Warrior.

[Skya]

If you have something that make light, you see exactly what i describ to Urtar a few post above.

[Iktus]

Ellywick

Still a little pale, she smiles as she follows Brennus:

《 y...yeah...you're probably right. I suppose I could try to be more open to different... cultures. I mean, me being a scientist and all, I should look at things more objectively, right? Right...》

While Brennus observes the wall, she snaps her fingers:

《 Maybe after all this, I could visit your tribe with you? How 'bout it, Bre? Nothing better than field research to broaden your horizons! 》

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus turns around and there's a look of shear hatred in his eyes. He says in a low, bitter voice,

"No. I don't think that would be a good idea."

He storms off past Ellywick, away from the hole. Outside the tower area, he turns back and yells,

"On second thought, I'm sure Clovis would welcome you with open arms. If you're disgusted with the Ice Wolves' ancient traditions, I'm sure you'd get along with him just splendidly."

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Lyvia didn't really know what the warrior was taking referring to, but it seemed to make him really angry.

Human's and their emotions...


Lyvia pats the gnome on the shoulder, and heads south and to east to the room with the double doors.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen saw how the discussion became bitter for the barbarian. For himself, he decided not to get involved.

Shall we continue?

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

As the minor conflict between Brennus's point of view vs Ellywick's stomac was comming to an end, Urtar tried to calm both parties.

Whispering to Ellywick that was near him: ''I don't think Brennus left on good terms, it might be better to keep those comments to ourselves. Maybe turning your head away while he celebrate is a good compromise.''

Now almost yelling at Brennus, since he was outside: ''Brennus, she didn't mean what she said and I assume you might want to come back in as there is probably more goblins in need of pummeling! I'll be the first to celebrate with you when we clear this floor. I might even buy you a gallon of ale when we head back into town!''

Hoping this would settle the conflict, Urtar turned to the small entrance.

''Anyone have an idea on what this rope does. Personnaly I think its either a trap or a way to close the opening after going in. Thing is, I don't want to pull the rope and sealing what might be a suprise entry point to somewhere...''

Any traps on the rope or can I find out what its meant for [roll0]

[Skya]

You see nothing that give you a clue about what this rope do.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus, his mood vastly improved with the promise of free drinks, reenters the tower.

"You make a very persuasive argument Urtar. I apologize for my outburst since it may have attracted unwanted attention."

He yawns.

"I'm not sure I'll be able to fit in that hole anyways, so I say pull the rope."


Would Alen and I fit through the hole?

[Skya]

Every one can enter, but any medium character suffer a -4 on attack roll and -4 on AC due to the lack of space to move

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

You boys can stand around playing with your ropes if you want.

Lyvia crawls into the hole and heads right.

[Forgon]

Alen

If it IS a way to close the door, better we at least be 2 on the other side. I wouldn't want Lyvia trapped alone on the other side. After I'm through, you may pull the rope. Of course, if a third member of the party is more interested in the hole than the rope, come with us.

Alen joined up with Lyvia, following in this tight spot. Who said adventuring was glorious?

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

With both Lyvia and Alen in the tunnel, Urtar looks around for something sturdy, like wood planks or the goblin's horsesplitter, to try and wedge under the tunnel entrance to keep stop anything like a door in the eventuality that it would close on the Tunnel.

"Good luck both of you, but shouldn't we look at where the tunnel end before pulling the rope don't you think?"

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus leans against the tower wall.

"Well, have fun in the cramped, dark tunnel. I'm staying out here."

[Skya]

In this description and the map below i assume you go to the end of the tunnel.

You follow the tunnel and find the end around 50 ft farter. It end the same way it start, on a canvas painted in green.


If you don't have a light source you see nothing, as usual. I didnt keep track of who have what so i trust you guys.

http://i.imgur.com/SrLlNrm.png

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Whispering I'll go back and get the others... Be a love a kill anything that comes in will you.

Lyvia crawls back and gets the others.

Come on. It's safe enough.

Lyvia pops back into the hole and crawls for the exit.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus follows Lyvia through the hole.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar follows behind Brennus. The tunnel was not making everything easy if they were heading in an ambush.
Whispering, he said to his teammates.

''If we are heading into an ambush, we have to run in and make sure they aren't picking us one after the other in here.''

[Skya]

You notice that Brennus seem jittery. He is lightly shaking and he's sweaty.


We will assume Ellywick is following for now, but she won't act until Iktus come back (let's hope he does).
If i remember correctly, Brennus have a sunrod at his belt right? And who carry the torch?

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen took the torch before going in the tunnel (it was Ellywick who had it). Then, waiting for Lyvia and the others, the paladin stood his watch.

So... Did anyone pull the rope?

[Forgon]

Alen

Since no one seemed to make action, the paladin decided to pull the rope which had been breaking everyone's will by its presence.

Be careful!

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Warrior are you alright?

Lyvia pulls back the curtain on the far side of the tunnel.

[Skya]

As soon as Alen pull the rope, every one heard a really loud crashing sound outside the tunnel (from where you come from).

Everyone that come out to see what happen see a large rocks and rubbles blocking the entrance to the circular room. See map below.


From this curving room, doors lead east and west, and a passage leads south. A small table with four rickety chairs sits in the middle of the room. Sitting at the table, a goblin who seems to have fallen asleep on his half-eaten plate of food.


http://i.imgur.com/c8ZfruJ.png

[ashifter]

Brennus:

"I'm fine what are you talking about?"

He wipes a bit of sweat from his forehead.

"What do you see?"

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Whispering to the two giants in front of him:

''We should at least get out of this tight passageway. I<m sure Brennus will feel fine outside that constricting space.''

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

Come here and let me look at you.

Lyvia Examines the big warrior.

Heal check [roll0]

Could someone kindly dispatch that goblin?

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus shrugs Lyvia off and steps out of the tunnel, trying not to wake that goblin.

/1d20-1

Lol I'm pretty sure you can't cure claustrophobia.

He then tries to coup-de-grace the goblin if its still asleep.

[Forgon]

Alen

The paladin follow Brennus, ready to strike if the goblin wakes up.

[Skya]

The goblin seems to hear something in his sleep, but quickly go back to snoring.

[ashifter]

Brennus:


[roll0]


(Ooc: ROAR)

[Skya]

You slice the head of the goblin right off.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Now out of the tunnel, Urtar finds himself in a new room. Always on his guards, he make sure to watch everything around him.

Looking around for things out of places and anything of interest [roll0]

[Skya]

You find nothing more than what i describe in the room, exept for a pair of dices on the table.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Looking around, Urtar took the two dices and put them in his pouch. He then went to the door east of the room and looked for a way to see on the other side, Maybe a crack or keyhole.

[Skya]

There is no key hole or crack, but as you approach the door you can hear high-pitched voice on the other side. It sound like goblins arguing, but you are not sure.

[Stormageddon]

Lyvia

More Goblins?

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen looks at Brennus.

Well, should we go say hi?

The paladin readies its weapon.

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus readies his weapon, grins and says,

"I like the way you think. After you?"

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

"It sure sound like them!"

Urtar them prepare an two arrows and stand behind Brennus and Alen.

[Forgon]

Alen

Alen takes his longsword, needing a hand for the torch. He goes by the door and tries to kick it, then moving to give some space to the other warriors.

[Skya]

Alen kick the door violently and it open without any resistance.


Two tables with benches lie scattered around this mess hall. Decaying food of an indescribable nature sits on the tables. Another door exit to the east.

3 goblins stand around one of the table.


http://i.imgur.com/GnPYC2x.png

Red square = vision for those without darkvision. Even if you can't see them, you know there is more than 1 goblin, and they are around 15 feet to the north-east of the door.



You have a surprise round! You can all play once before the Initiative order begin.


Alen
Brennus
Urtar
---Goblins---
Lyvia

[Forgon]

Alen

The paladin advance, determined, to attack the first goblin he sees.

Advance until I'm at range of goblin 1 and attack

[ashifter]

Brennus:

Brennus runs to the next closest goblin, letting his sunrod light the way, and swings his axe.


attack:[roll0]
dmg:[roll1]

[Skya]

Alen attack goblin 1, but miss.

Brennus attack goblin 3, hit and kill.

[Juukyuu]

Urtar

Urtar side step by the entrance and flurry on the goblin in the middle.

Attack1: [roll0]
Damage1: [roll1]
Attack2: [roll2]
Damage2: [roll3]