Doc brings his claw up to his face and strokes his chin contemplatively, responding to Estellen, "Yeah -- I have little-to-no idea as to how we should approach this. Your estimations are as good as mine. As for the pattern of the stones...."
Doc takes out the journal and holds the sketches out in front of him, far enough so that both he and Estellen are visually able to discern any similarities between the ritual found at the temple and the camp setup currently taking place.
As Violet and Tailine watch from a little way outside the walls, just about avoiding the watchful gaze of the Orc guards, Quilqwen (as a Giant rat) tries to sneak past below their gaze.
However just as it looks like he might have gotten away with it an Orc reaches down, with surprising speed, and grabs him my the scruff of his neck. After a brief conversation with another Orc which sounds like it ends in something approaching laughter, Quilqwen is carried away further into the camp and out of sight of Violet and Tailine.
In it's given state, nothing about this ritual reminds you of anything you saw or was in the book. With the exception of 6 points (the inner circle) which is a recurring theme within some of the symbols.
(as far as Violet and Tailine are concerned he's disappeared into the camp. As for the rest, you know nothing of what is happening to the scouting party)
(Violet, is trying to think of ways to get the river to flood the valley. Either that, or attacking head on XP......we could also try to seduce them or give ourselves up as prisoners to attack from inside)
Estellen waits with Doc and begins casting Detect Magic as a ritual, watching the camp carefully for signs that anything is amiss, or any opportunity to disrupt the ritual or free the hostages. He begins to pace impatiently as he works his magic, "What's taking them so long? I would think they'd be back out by now, if they were merely scouting."
(Funnily enough, a scenario very close to this happened in an IRL campaign I'm in. The druid wildshaped into a salamander to investigate something but ran into an actual Salamander and got picked up)
"No idea I can't see them from up here. Let hope they doing fine after all that birdy seemed to have plan when turned into a Giant Rat i bet hes is oke." The dragonborn chew on some jerky "What do you think half-orc usually eat in the forest?"
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Tailine will stare at the camp for a minute, thinking. "I'm going to circle around and see if I can tell where they are keeping the prisoners. If I get caught then don't come after me, just get back to the others." Tailine will creep around the edge of the camp, trying to see if she can spot where they are bringing the people to the circle from.
Perception: 16
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Current Characters: Tailine, Tiefling Rogue 2 - Zanoliv
As you circle around towards the Western side of the Camp you have to descend the hill and as such the outer wall obscures everything within. Also hiding spots are getting fewer and fewer and soon you will be unable to remain hiden.
Satisfied with his and Estellen's initial look at the ritual circle, Doc sits on the ground, closes his eyes and begins to meditate, responding to Estellen as he does so. "I agree with the others -- if we are to be trusted, we must be able to put our trust in them. Considering the lack of troublesome commotion going on, I trust they're okay, and I will remain patient."
He opens an eye slightly as the dragonborn speaks. "Wouldn't put it past a half-orc to be open to eating everything in a forest, now that you ask," he says in response, once again closing his eyes."Dragonborn, now that I think of it, you and I have yet to be properly acquainted! I am called Doc, as I am a healer of sorts. What of you? What is your name and expertise?"
He looks toward the meditating tortle "My full name Jartrin Ephok however you just can just call me Jatrin. Pointing at his [weapon]greatsword[/weapon] on his back i am mostly close combat fighter, I do have some divine power but it more limited and it mostly to kill my foe rather then for healing purposes."
"I came here to compleet a contract that involved making an Orc leader a head shorter" The dragonborn stop for sec "What your reason to save these prisoner that you willingly risk your lifes for? Are you acquintence with some of them or is there reward given by the village?"
"Fair enough. I am glad to meet you, Jartrin Ephok, and I hope our goals remain aligned. As for these prisoners, I -- along with a few of the others you've already been acquainted with -- were simply seeking rest at a crossroad before we were forced into battle with a violent band of Orcs. Many from the surrounding village were taken, and I merely seek to help bring those responsible to justice."
Doc momentarily opens his eyes again and motions toward the holy symbol of Tyr emblazoned across his shield, but says no more about the symbol and reverts back to his meditative state. "Perhaps the Orc you seek is among those responsible, in which case, I'd be inclined to assist you in your current endeavor. I will say, however, that I do have my own personal task to complete, though I trust the path I've been set upon will eventually lead to some sort of resolution -- or death, should the gods see fit.
Considering what we've found in the quarry below, I'd surmise that I'm much, MUCH closer to the latter."
Tailine, not seeing a good way to get closer, will turn to the woman next to her. She'll speak a bit hesitantly, since this group of new people has been a mixed bag so far when it comes to personalities. "I don't see much we can accomplish here, but maybe the others will have some ideas. Do you want to let them know what is happening and I'll stay here and keep an eye on things?"
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Current Characters: Tailine, Tiefling Rogue 2 - Zanoliv
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Doc brings his claw up to his face and strokes his chin contemplatively, responding to Estellen, "Yeah -- I have little-to-no idea as to how we should approach this. Your estimations are as good as mine. As for the pattern of the stones...."
Doc takes out the journal and holds the sketches out in front of him, far enough so that both he and Estellen are visually able to discern any similarities between the ritual found at the temple and the camp setup currently taking place.
(Not sure what to roll for this, or if even to roll)
Roll for Ritual (if Investigation): 21 (If straight int, subtract 2)
As Violet and Tailine watch from a little way outside the walls, just about avoiding the watchful gaze of the Orc guards, Quilqwen (as a Giant rat) tries to sneak past below their gaze.
However just as it looks like he might have gotten away with it an Orc reaches down, with surprising speed, and grabs him my the scruff of his neck. After a brief conversation with another Orc which sounds like it ends in something approaching laughter, Quilqwen is carried away further into the camp and out of sight of Violet and Tailine.
In it's given state, nothing about this ritual reminds you of anything you saw or was in the book. With the exception of 6 points (the inner circle) which is a recurring theme within some of the symbols.
(sombody going to be rat/bird food? XD)
Nox - Adult Oblex - The Trials
Jartrin Ephok - Dragonborn - Zanoliv
Bunol - Grim Angel - The Floating Lands of Goriate
(Please Rat-qwen about to save everyone. ;D )
(Would those of us not involved in scouting know at all about what's about to happen to Rat-qwen, or are we completely oblivious?)
(as far as Violet and Tailine are concerned he's disappeared into the camp. As for the rest, you know nothing of what is happening to the scouting party)
(Ah, rest in peace)
(Y’all can still do things)
(Violet, is trying to think of ways to get the river to flood the valley. Either that, or attacking head on XP......we could also try to seduce them or give ourselves up as prisoners to attack from inside)
(Doc is studying the ritual circles from his vantage point, waiting for a signal from the scouting party.)
Estellen waits with Doc and begins casting Detect Magic as a ritual, watching the camp carefully for signs that anything is amiss, or any opportunity to disrupt the ritual or free the hostages. He begins to pace impatiently as he works his magic, "What's taking them so long? I would think they'd be back out by now, if they were merely scouting."
(Funnily enough, a scenario very close to this happened in an IRL campaign I'm in. The druid wildshaped into a salamander to investigate something but ran into an actual Salamander and got picked up)
"No idea I can't see them from up here. Let hope they doing fine after all that birdy seemed to have plan when turned into a Giant Rat i bet hes is oke." The dragonborn chew on some jerky "What do you think half-orc usually eat in the forest?"
Nox - Adult Oblex - The Trials
Jartrin Ephok - Dragonborn - Zanoliv
Bunol - Grim Angel - The Floating Lands of Goriate
Tailine will stare at the camp for a minute, thinking. "I'm going to circle around and see if I can tell where they are keeping the prisoners. If I get caught then don't come after me, just get back to the others." Tailine will creep around the edge of the camp, trying to see if she can spot where they are bringing the people to the circle from.
Perception: 16
Current Characters: Tailine, Tiefling Rogue 2 - Zanoliv
Detect Magic shows nothing nearby (30ft range)
As you circle around towards the Western side of the Camp you have to descend the hill and as such the outer wall obscures everything within. Also hiding spots are getting fewer and fewer and soon you will be unable to remain hiden.
Satisfied with his and Estellen's initial look at the ritual circle, Doc sits on the ground, closes his eyes and begins to meditate, responding to Estellen as he does so. "I agree with the others -- if we are to be trusted, we must be able to put our trust in them. Considering the lack of troublesome commotion going on, I trust they're okay, and I will remain patient."
He opens an eye slightly as the dragonborn speaks. "Wouldn't put it past a half-orc to be open to eating everything in a forest, now that you ask," he says in response, once again closing his eyes. "Dragonborn, now that I think of it, you and I have yet to be properly acquainted! I am called Doc, as I am a healer of sorts. What of you? What is your name and expertise?"
He looks toward the meditating tortle "My full name Jartrin Ephok however you just can just call me Jatrin. Pointing at his [weapon]greatsword[/weapon] on his back i am mostly close combat fighter, I do have some divine power but it more limited and it mostly to kill my foe rather then for healing purposes."
"I came here to compleet a contract that involved making an Orc leader a head shorter" The dragonborn stop for sec "What your reason to save these prisoner that you willingly risk your lifes for? Are you acquintence with some of them or is there reward given by the village?"
Nox - Adult Oblex - The Trials
Jartrin Ephok - Dragonborn - Zanoliv
Bunol - Grim Angel - The Floating Lands of Goriate
"Fair enough. I am glad to meet you, Jartrin Ephok, and I hope our goals remain aligned. As for these prisoners, I -- along with a few of the others you've already been acquainted with -- were simply seeking rest at a crossroad before we were forced into battle with a violent band of Orcs. Many from the surrounding village were taken, and I merely seek to help bring those responsible to justice."
Doc momentarily opens his eyes again and motions toward the holy symbol of Tyr emblazoned across his shield, but says no more about the symbol and reverts back to his meditative state. "Perhaps the Orc you seek is among those responsible, in which case, I'd be inclined to assist you in your current endeavor. I will say, however, that I do have my own personal task to complete, though I trust the path I've been set upon will eventually lead to some sort of resolution -- or death, should the gods see fit.
Considering what we've found in the quarry below, I'd surmise that I'm much, MUCH closer to the latter."
Tailine, not seeing a good way to get closer, will turn to the woman next to her. She'll speak a bit hesitantly, since this group of new people has been a mixed bag so far when it comes to personalities. "I don't see much we can accomplish here, but maybe the others will have some ideas. Do you want to let them know what is happening and I'll stay here and keep an eye on things?"
Current Characters: Tailine, Tiefling Rogue 2 - Zanoliv