Caelius nods in agreement with Vishal's plan and watches Tiem as he relays the information about the kintam residents. He raises a silent hand and signs.
I may also know people inside. The village I grew up in is a week away. haven't seen most of them in a while, but it may help.
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Anyone who's scouting, I will need a Survival with adv if you're following the tracks, or no roll if you're just making straight for the Kintam. I will then need a Stealth to remain unseen as you approach the Kintam itself. I know Druhdaar's plan for approach. If anyone else has a special plan, tell me either here or in the Discord. Finally, I'll need a Perception to see what you can learn about the Kintam.
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
"M-Mr. Ca-Caelius s-says he w-will st-stay and as-assist m-me."Taran translates, "O-Of c-course you d-don't n-need to, M-Mr. C-Caelius, w-we sh-should be fine on our own."
While caring for Liira, he would look to see what she has on her, if she managed to grab or salvage anything while she was escaping. Then he settles in to change her bandages every few hours and help her fight off the infection until Tiem can heal her in the morning.
Liira seems to have nothing other than the dagger she threatened you all (and then herself) with. She sleeps most of the time (unless I have time to rp something between you two and her once we fully resume), and is usually dead silent whether she is sleeping or conscious and watching Taran work.
Scouting the Kintam: Druhdaar, River, Tiem and Vishal
You are able to follow the tracks to the Kintam easily, and stay out of sight as the three of you approach. Druhdaar, in panther form, teams up with Vishal as River and Tiem pair off. As you start to move around the sides of the Kintam, Vishal notices the following:
The patterns of guard movements, granting advantage on checks to get into the Kintam without running into too many guards
The main gate and two smaller gates spaced around the Kintam's edges
Most of the people moving in and out are in Harmonious Shield uniforms. Some of the ones entering are injured, likely from skirmishes of some kind on patrol.
There is a small area outside the Kintam that holds civilian housing, a meeting hall, and many of the other things you would expect in a Riedran village. The people in this area are in a mix of brown and grey civilian clothes and Harmonious Shield uniforms.
Security at the gate is fairly tight, but groups of four or more seem to be checked less thoroughly than trios, pairs, or solo patrolpeople,
Most of the Harmonious Shield people around the Kintam are stone or fire soldiers, with a healthy mix of air soldiers and the occasional water soldier.
When the group returns Vishal explains to them everything that they saw, plus that Druhdaar can be even more antisocial now because he can turn into animals. Together, after a lot of planning, they made the decision that the scouts go back out tomorrow and poke around the town hall meeting area. They will attempt to make some contacts there that will hopefully make getting in and out of the tortures place of pain easier.
The four scouts go into the town area. River and Tiem both wear hooded cloaks to disguise their appearances. Vishal attempts to disguise everyone, but not too well. The area is very quiet, with only a few people moving around here and there, some in civilian clothes and other wearing the colors of the Harmonious Shield.
The meeting hall is quietly full of people talking softly.
To find a given person, give me a Perception check and the name of the person you are looking for. The reactions of certain people you approach may alter your cover or the situation, so make sure to agree on who to approach first in the Discord.
Back at the cave, Taran is continuing to watch over Liira's health.
Since she is over the worst of it with Tiem's magic, and seems to be more mobile, Taran begins pulling out the supplies and items he took from the camp, to return anything that might be hers. (OOC: I previously said I gathered any usable supplies and personal effects, I don't know if that covered any weapons or equipment)
During that, he would ask "I-Is th-there an-an-anything fr-from your pr-previous sc-scouting th-that w-will h-help us g-get inside a-and rescue the o-others?"
Being able to rest fully seems to have done wonders for Liira, and she's doing much better, sitting up on her own and even moving around a bit. Some of the rations and extra clothes are hers, and she gives Taran a brief "Thank you."
When Taran asks his question, she nods. "Probably not too much. We've got a basic idea of the patrol schedule, and I have a lot of notes on disguises for infiltration. Other than that, probably not really anything useful. Actually, I do have physical descriptions of several of the officers."
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Liira takes the offered book and begins writing a description, with the occasional briefly sketched visual references.
Scouting the Kintam
River Perception (Rolled in thread): 23
Having decided to look for Hama first, the group lets the sharp-eyes River do the searching. In the meeting hall, River spots a woman in brown commoner clothes matching the description of Hama. A nod from Tiem serves as confirmation that the woman, speaking softly to two other commoners (a man and a woman), is indeed the droid person you're looking for.
OOC: Sorry, that joke was just too easy to pass up.
Caelius nods in agreement with Vishal's plan and watches Tiem as he relays the information about the kintam residents. He raises a silent hand and signs.
I may also know people inside. The village I grew up in is a week away. haven't seen most of them in a while, but it may help.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran looks a bit shocked, but begins speaking, no longer in his slow, careful doctor voice
"M-Mr Caelius s-says th-that h-he grew up n-nearby an-and m-might kn-know people as well."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Tiem nods. "Good to know."
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"Maybe it's best you don't go then. If you suddenly showed up that might be suspicious." Vishal replies, ready to go scouting.
Scouting
Anyone who's scouting, I will need a Survival with adv if you're following the tracks, or no roll if you're just making straight for the Kintam. I will then need a Stealth to remain unseen as you approach the Kintam itself. I know Druhdaar's plan for approach. If anyone else has a special plan, tell me either here or in the Discord. Finally, I'll need a Perception to see what you can learn about the Kintam.
Unless you object, Tiem will accompany you.
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Caelius nods, and signs,
I will stay here and help Taran.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
"M-Mr. Ca-Caelius s-says he w-will st-stay and as-assist m-me." Taran translates, "O-Of c-course you d-don't n-need to, M-Mr. C-Caelius, w-we sh-should be fine on our own."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Vishal tells those who remain, "Be safe." Before he teams up with Druhdaar and the two of them head out to scout and gather information.
Survival: 8
Stealth: 17
Perception: 13
Taran nods to Vishal.
While caring for Liira, he would look to see what she has on her, if she managed to grab or salvage anything while she was escaping. Then he settles in to change her bandages every few hours and help her fight off the infection until Tiem can heal her in the morning.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Liira seems to have nothing other than the dagger she threatened you all (and then herself) with. She sleeps most of the time (unless I have time to rp something between you two and her once we fully resume), and is usually dead silent whether she is sleeping or conscious and watching Taran work.
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Scouting the Kintam: Druhdaar, River, Tiem and Vishal
You are able to follow the tracks to the Kintam easily, and stay out of sight as the three of you approach. Druhdaar, in panther form, teams up with Vishal as River and Tiem pair off. As you start to move around the sides of the Kintam, Vishal notices the following:
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When the group returns Vishal explains to them everything that they saw, plus that Druhdaar can be even more antisocial now because he can turn into animals. Together, after a lot of planning, they made the decision that the scouts go back out tomorrow and poke around the town hall meeting area. They will attempt to make some contacts there that will hopefully make getting in and out of the tortures place of pain easier.
Scouting the Kintam
The four scouts go into the town area. River and Tiem both wear hooded cloaks to disguise their appearances. Vishal attempts to disguise everyone, but not too well. The area is very quiet, with only a few people moving around here and there, some in civilian clothes and other wearing the colors of the Harmonious Shield.
The meeting hall is quietly full of people talking softly.
To find a given person, give me a Perception check and the name of the person you are looking for. The reactions of certain people you approach may alter your cover or the situation, so make sure to agree on who to approach first in the Discord.
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Back at the cave, Taran is continuing to watch over Liira's health.
Since she is over the worst of it with Tiem's magic, and seems to be more mobile, Taran begins pulling out the supplies and items he took from the camp, to return anything that might be hers. (OOC: I previously said I gathered any usable supplies and personal effects, I don't know if that covered any weapons or equipment)
During that, he would ask "I-Is th-there an-an-anything fr-from your pr-previous sc-scouting th-that w-will h-help us g-get inside a-and rescue the o-others?"
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Being able to rest fully seems to have done wonders for Liira, and she's doing much better, sitting up on her own and even moving around a bit. Some of the rations and extra clothes are hers, and she gives Taran a brief "Thank you."
When Taran asks his question, she nods. "Probably not too much. We've got a basic idea of the patrol schedule, and I have a lot of notes on disguises for infiltration. Other than that, probably not really anything useful. Actually, I do have physical descriptions of several of the officers."
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"Th-those ccould be u-useful," Taran says as he packs up the other supplies for later use, "D-Do, y-you need p-paper and ink t-to write th-them down?"
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Liira nods. "That would probably be good."
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Caelius, having helped Taran care for Liira, presents Liira with a blank page in his wordbook and a pencil.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Liira takes the offered book and begins writing a description, with the occasional briefly sketched visual references.
Scouting the Kintam
River Perception (Rolled in thread): 23
Having decided to look for Hama first, the group lets the sharp-eyes River do the searching. In the meeting hall, River spots a woman in brown commoner clothes matching the description of Hama. A nod from Tiem serves as confirmation that the woman, speaking softly to two other commoners (a man and a woman), is indeed the
droidperson you're looking for.OOC: Sorry, that joke was just too easy to pass up.
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“I’m guessing talking psychically to her isn’t the best first move. Let wait until she’s alone.” Vishal says quietly to his teammates