"He's certainly an interesting character. He and his wife and child don't go without. They have everything they want; so the things they say about him are probably true, but he does seem to have the Isle's best interest at heart."
[Sorry about the delay. Things have been pretty hectic at work.]
"Let me say this much," Braithe lowers his voice. "The Jackanapes aren't making that stuff up about him. The man is definitely making sure he and his family are comfortable; but that doesn't mean he's not trying to make the best of a bad situation."
The party continues and the well dressed guests start making their way into the Viceroy's mansion. There is a young boy greeting people at the door, which Braithe identifies as the Viceroy's son, Cas, dressed in a black robe threaded with gold. The music flares up as the festivities wind down and the party moves with the elite into the Viceroy's house.
Scottie gets the feeling that something is amiss. He scans the area and notices somebody on the roof. Niall also notices a Jackanape moving suspiciously around the corner.
[Both Scottie and Niall roll for dexterity check.]
Scottie watches as the figure on the roof pulls out a crossbow and fires two bolts in quick succession. Scottie manages to grab Prince Marius, who is closest to him, and pushes him out of danger. The crossbow bolt intended for him hits the ground with a pew and skitters off. the second bolt flies down from the roof, through the back of Princess Caitlin's skull, poking from her left eye; the same eye the Jackanapes burn off. Scottie can now see the shooter is a Jackanape. Princess Caitlin falls to the cobbled street with a thud that silences the crowd.
Niall runs after the Jackanape hiding around the corner and manages to capture him, pinning him against the wall.
As this is unfolding, the other heroes watch on as Gwyn, the firbolg leader of the Jackanapes, comes into view in the entrance-way to the Viceroy's house. She pulls and dagger from the belt on her hip and slides it across the Viceroy's son's throat. The boy collapses to the ground, twitching as blood gushes from his throat. Gwyn smiles and she closes the doors to the mansion with a smile, bolting the doors closed; but in the confusion of people screaming and fleeing, none of the adventurers are able to make it in time.
Scottie will immediately attempt to cover both Prince Marius and Princess Caitlin with his giant frame. He is going to attempt first aid on Princess Caitlin to see if she is able to be saved.
As Scottie attempts the first aid, Princess Caitlin begins coughing up blood as she falls into a seizure. The arrow went straight through her brain. There is nothing he can do but watch as the life, and terror, is drained from her eyes. Eyes wide open, she goes limp in Scottie's arms.
Prince Marius screams, clutching his sister's bloody face as he just repeats her name over and over.
Erik watched in what felt like slow motions as the bolt pierced the young girl's skull. He had been watching the Jackanapes for hours with no sign of trouble. Erik felt a dam break inside of him as he watched Scottie try to save the little girl, and the tears from her brother.
This was not right. He felt the anger boil up from within. Fighting a corrupt government was one thing...but for the Jackanapes to kill an innocent child...
Flames exploded from the runes on his staff, though few people seemed to notice in the panic. He saw Gwyn slit the throat of another boy, the Viceroy's son, and smile before shutting the doors to the mansion. The emerald green flames burned brighter. He almost felt betrayed at this turn of events and he cried out in anger as he barreled through the crowd towards the doors Gwyn had closed.
The Jackanapes we're now his enemies...and they had just crossed the line. They would receive no mercy from him.
OOC: Erik has some healing abilities...but if the girl is already dead he won't be of much use to her.
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Niall holds the Jackanape against the wall, then draws a dagger from his belt and brings the sharp tip up against the miscreant's inner thigh. His face stern and hard with bottled rage, he leans close. "Tell me what you fools are planning. Right. Now."
Intimidation 11
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Isle of Ishbrae: Niall Griffinsborn (Lvl 2 Rogue investigator).
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"YOU HAVE CROSSED THE LINE!!" Erik yells as flames shoot from his fingers and eat up the wooden doors. The emerald flames of his staff burn brightly as he kicks the still smoldering doors inward. His anger is great, but he manages to retain some semblance of sense and not rush headlong into the mansion. He examines the sight before him.
"He's certainly an interesting character. He and his wife and child don't go without. They have everything they want; so the things they say about him are probably true, but he does seem to have the Isle's best interest at heart."
[Sorry about the delay. Things have been pretty hectic at work.]
"Let me say this much," Braithe lowers his voice. "The Jackanapes aren't making that stuff up about him. The man is definitely making sure he and his family are comfortable; but that doesn't mean he's not trying to make the best of a bad situation."
The party continues and the well dressed guests start making their way into the Viceroy's mansion. There is a young boy greeting people at the door, which Braithe identifies as the Viceroy's son, Cas, dressed in a black robe threaded with gold. The music flares up as the festivities wind down and the party moves with the elite into the Viceroy's house.
[Perception Check for everyone]
Perception: 22
Perception 1d20 +4
21
Isle of Ishbrae: Niall Griffinsborn (Lvl 2 Rogue investigator).
Perception: 6
Scottie gets the feeling that something is amiss. He scans the area and notices somebody on the roof. Niall also notices a Jackanape moving suspiciously around the corner.
[Both Scottie and Niall roll for dexterity check.]
Dexterity Check: 17
16 dex check
Isle of Ishbrae: Niall Griffinsborn (Lvl 2 Rogue investigator).
Scottie watches as the figure on the roof pulls out a crossbow and fires two bolts in quick succession. Scottie manages to grab Prince Marius, who is closest to him, and pushes him out of danger. The crossbow bolt intended for him hits the ground with a pew and skitters off. the second bolt flies down from the roof, through the back of Princess Caitlin's skull, poking from her left eye; the same eye the Jackanapes burn off. Scottie can now see the shooter is a Jackanape. Princess Caitlin falls to the cobbled street with a thud that silences the crowd.
Niall runs after the Jackanape hiding around the corner and manages to capture him, pinning him against the wall.
As this is unfolding, the other heroes watch on as Gwyn, the firbolg leader of the Jackanapes, comes into view in the entrance-way to the Viceroy's house. She pulls and dagger from the belt on her hip and slides it across the Viceroy's son's throat. The boy collapses to the ground, twitching as blood gushes from his throat. Gwyn smiles and she closes the doors to the mansion with a smile, bolting the doors closed; but in the confusion of people screaming and fleeing, none of the adventurers are able to make it in time.
Scottie will immediately attempt to cover both Prince Marius and Princess Caitlin with his giant frame. He is going to attempt first aid on Princess Caitlin to see if she is able to be saved.
Medicine: 12
As Scottie attempts the first aid, Princess Caitlin begins coughing up blood as she falls into a seizure. The arrow went straight through her brain. There is nothing he can do but watch as the life, and terror, is drained from her eyes. Eyes wide open, she goes limp in Scottie's arms.
Prince Marius screams, clutching his sister's bloody face as he just repeats her name over and over.
He'll gather the both of them up and immediately start running; barreling through people if necessary towards the inn they stayed at the night before.
Erik watched in what felt like slow motions as the bolt pierced the young girl's skull. He had been watching the Jackanapes for hours with no sign of trouble. Erik felt a dam break inside of him as he watched Scottie try to save the little girl, and the tears from her brother.
This was not right. He felt the anger boil up from within. Fighting a corrupt government was one thing...but for the Jackanapes to kill an innocent child...
Flames exploded from the runes on his staff, though few people seemed to notice in the panic. He saw Gwyn slit the throat of another boy, the Viceroy's son, and smile before shutting the doors to the mansion. The emerald green flames burned brighter. He almost felt betrayed at this turn of events and he cried out in anger as he barreled through the crowd towards the doors Gwyn had closed.
The Jackanapes we're now his enemies...and they had just crossed the line. They would receive no mercy from him.
OOC: Erik has some healing abilities...but if the girl is already dead he won't be of much use to her.
Niall holds the Jackanape against the wall, then draws a dagger from his belt and brings the sharp tip up against the miscreant's inner thigh. His face stern and hard with bottled rage, he leans close. "Tell me what you fools are planning. Right. Now."
Intimidation 11
Isle of Ishbrae: Niall Griffinsborn (Lvl 2 Rogue investigator).
The Jackanape folds instantly.
"We've sealed all the entryways. We're gonna kill that stinking pig and his wife; we already got the son."
Shaking, the Jackanap pulls a dagger and stabs at Niall's neck.
[Dexterity check]
Niall tries to flinch as the Jackanape strikes
17
Isle of Ishbrae: Niall Griffinsborn (Lvl 2 Rogue investigator).
In his anger Erik will attempt to burn the door down the gwyn just locked. Either burning Hands or sacred flames if those would work.
Flames explode across the entrance, obliterating the front door.
"YOU HAVE CROSSED THE LINE!!" Erik yells as flames shoot from his fingers and eat up the wooden doors. The emerald flames of his staff burn brightly as he kicks the still smoldering doors inward. His anger is great, but he manages to retain some semblance of sense and not rush headlong into the mansion. He examines the sight before him.
Perception 14
Niall snarls and tries to stab the Jackanape in the groin
18
Damage if hit 1 d4+3
6
Isle of Ishbrae: Niall Griffinsborn (Lvl 2 Rogue investigator).