When the past - part one

Orod · Post by **Orod** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:35 pm

(ah, sorry, second language so I might formulate myself clumsily now and then, but to answer the question, it seems like the rope leads somewhere, but all it does is disappear into the ground, into a metal pipe.)

blank · Post by **blank** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:41 pm

i take the stuff i found back to where the caravan is then i tell Onid "i think i found something but i need your help in case something happens" if he joins me or not i go back and start digging around the rope

oh and np my english isnt that good either

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:27 pm

Orod wrote:(in general I will only use one roll for each separate act, so there is most often not need to roll more than once on the same check, as for the interrogation I will wait for people to voice their opinions before proceeding to that part, and your general goal is all I need for the interrogation, unless you ask about something weird or specific.)

Understood. I am interested if the story Gabriel found is true or not. Also if they are organized in any way, as if someone plots against the merchant routes between towns.

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:30 pm

blank wrote:i take the stuff i found back to where the caravan is then i tell Onid "i think i found something but i need your help in case something happens" if he joins me or not i go back and start digging around the rope

oh and np my english isnt that good either

"Can you wait a bit please? I want to see if I can extort some information from the prisoners. Maybe join me and we can ask more about their camp before actually putting our lives in danger unnecessarily."

Orod · Post by **Orod** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:31 pm

(noted, although, do you wake the halfling for this?)

Jivundus · Post by **Jivundus** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:36 pm

I nod after the gnome has finished saying his piece. "Yes, why bother about honest work when a man, or gnome in this case, can make some quick cash in banditry? So how long have you and this 'Shar'ri' fellow been working together?"

Sense MOtive: D20+1=13+1=14

Orod · Post by **Orod** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:59 pm

Gabriel
The gnome looks at the ground obviously ashamed of his actions "We never meant for people to get hurt, and just for two weeks, as I said, she hired me and Mentor, didn't even know her before that."

Jivundus · Post by **Jivundus** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:13 pm

"No-one was meant to get hurt and now one of you is dead. Funny how the world works, isn't it? I apologize about my companions, they tend to react with violence when threatened." I smile warmly at the gnome. "Obviously it's Shar'ri that I want to talk to, but seeing as they're either incapacitated or dead I'm going to have to ask you a few more questions. You've been very cooperative so far, and I'm sure if you continue to be so helpful I can arrange for you to return to your family as quickly as possible." I hand the papers Kolgar found to the gnome. "You wouldn't know anything about them would you?"

Sense motive: D20+1=14+1=15

blank · Post by **blank** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:08 pm

you speak about wasting time, and you interrogate the bandits when they most likely will be inquired after we turn them in and receive a mission after that accordingly anyway, i'll go back and dig around the rope my self

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:53 am

Orod wrote:(noted, although, do you wake the halfling for this?)

Yes, I give the halfling the potion.

I wanted to let you know that in about 24 hours I'll be out of town and without internet for about 1-3 days. Please advance without me if you see I don't respond and I'll catch up after I come back. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Orod · Post by **Orod** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:37 am

Gabriel
The gnome still seems to be truthful about his speech so far, although when you mention the papers he seems to be confused a little confused as he looks at them "Not much, and even when we asked Sha'ri didn't tell us much, just that some benefactor had helped her, and that they would make us very rich."
still he seems to speak the truth, but now, you sense he had more than riches in mind.

Kolgar
as you go back with a shovel and start to dig, you notice it is attached to an iron pipe, and goes into the ground, for about one foot before the pipe turns towards the road, which is still 80 feet away.
(and would you please update the post with your character sheet according to the things i mentioned, it is important I have everything of information I need there, since it is my reference to all you do.)

Onid
As you give the halfling the potion she coughs and opens her eyes "wha..?" she says before closing her mouth, she seems to wounded still to do anything more than lie there.
(and no problems with the few days, good to know in advance though)

Jivundus · Post by **Jivundus** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:03 am

I begin to chant rhythmically, locking eyes with the gnome and trying to subvert his willpower (i.e. I cast Hypnotism)

If the gnome fails his saving throw I continue to question him

"So you say that Shar'ri said she would make you very rich. Did she make you any other promises? You can tell me. I'm your friend, I won't let you get thrown in jail if you just tell me this one little thing."

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:33 am

Orod wrote:Onid
As you give the halfling the potion she coughs and opens her eyes "wha..?" she says before closing her mouth, she seems to wounded still to do anything more than lie there.
(and no problems with the few days, good to know in advance though)

I take a close look at the halfer and think,

"She seems very hurt and unable to speak. I'll let her rest."

Then I look around and see Gabriel trying to subdue the gnome to his will, while Kolgar is busy digging a hole,

"Kolgar, wait for me. I am coming to help you."

I take the other shovel and help Kolgar enlarge the hole.

To the DM: I am not sure, we found an underground road there? Can you please provide an more detailed description or even an little drawing? (even something basic would help) Also, can you tell us the name of the gnome and of the halfling woman? I am not sure who is who.

Orod · Post by **Orod** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:05 am

Gabriel
The gnome looks emptily at you for several seconds before smiling to you "Of course, I'm sure you will help me, she also promised to help me find my older brother. She said if I helped her trough this, and one more thing, she would find him for me."

Onid
You join in digging, without the hole it seems to have been something like this:

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:24 am

Orod wrote:Onid
You join in digging, without the hole it seems to have been something like this:

Amazed, I take a look into the hole,

"I wonder where it leads. What do you suggest we do Kolgar?"

To the DM: Can we enter the hole (it is large enough for a man to be able to get into it or it is too narrow)? The pipe is lit or not? Also you didn't told us the names of the gnome/halfling bandits. Considering the story Gabriel found out, we are not supposed to know them?

Orod · Post by **Orod** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:58 am

(the pipe is just thick enough for the rope to go trough, about two inches (five centimeters) wide, it is not lit, and i have mentioned the name of the halfling and human during his explanations Sha'ri is the halfling and Mentor is the human, he has yet to introduce himself)

Jivundus · Post by **Jivundus** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 7:46 am

"I think I might be able to help you find your brother, if you want me to. Tell me about him, and then I'll talk with Shar'ri and see what she knew about him. Sound like a deal?"

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:22 am

Orod wrote:(the pipe is just thick enough for the rope to go trough, about two inches (five centimeters) wide, it is not lit, and i have mentioned the name of the halfling and human during his explanations Sha'ri is the halfling and Mentor is the human, he has yet to introduce himself)

Out of game :
Got it now, sorry for the misunderstanding. So Mentor is the dead human we buried and Sha'ri is the revived halfling.

Back to the game :

I look up at Kolgar and say,

"Hmm, I wonder where does this pipe go to."

blank · Post by **blank** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:34 am

Kolgar Bracklebreaker

out of game
sorry, could you specify what exactly you want me to update on my character sheet? is it the items i found because i said i put them near the caravan atm, or should i write it anyway?

in game

I look at Onid confused for a few moments and then " Well I guess we gotta pull the rope

, go take a look at the road while i pull it in case you see something" i then pull the rope

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:09 pm

blank wrote:Kolgar Bracklebreaker

I look at Onid confused for a few moments and then " Well I guess we gotta pull the rope , go take a look at the road while i pull it in case you see something" i then pull the rope

I nod towards Kolgar and I move closer to the road in a good observation spot. I try to conceal myself to surprise any possible ambushers and I focus my attention.

Hide (-3): 13
Listen (+4): 24
Spot (+2): 5