"No need to get violent friends." Lena stands between the human and the half-elf, attempting to calm the situation. She turn back to look at the young, and pats him on the hand.
"But I must admit this is all very strange. Mr Tapwell, I don't want to seem rude but I feel as though we have not been told the whole story. We were told there were goblins here but I haven't seen a single one, only halflings in bad disguises. You seem like a good man, please tell us the truth."
Persuasion:6
Edit: Level 2! Level 2! Lena's not as comforting as she thinks she is.
(Augustus Tapwell looks very confused by what's going on. Nikta tries to intimidate him and it's kind of working, but Lena interjecting and trying to be the 'good cop' nullifies some of that. Carxus, however, turns up the Intimidation factor with his Tiefling looks, and Augustus looks properly scared.)
"What? I don't know what they're talking about! Of course, it's not theirs, just because they ran us off! My family has had this orchard for as far back as I can remember! It's ours! See this?"
(Tapwell goes over to a small sign about 10 feet away from the gate, which you all did previously notice. It reads, "Tapwell Farms".)
"Tapwell Farms! Not 'Random Halflings dressed like Goblins Farms'! Halflings, Goblins, whatever; they still stole our Cider Mill. My father paid you for your services. Aren't you men of your words?"
(Based on how he's talking, what he's saying, the conviction in his voice, you all feel like he truly believes what he's saying, and doesn't know much more than that.
From the direction of the Manor House, a loud horn rings out. You're not sure, but you think there may be a lot more of those Halflings coming over here very soon.)
OOC: Lena's never been called Harmony before. You might have got her mixed up a little.
"We should probably move, but if we come across another group I'd like to ask them about all this. If you guys wouldn't mind." Lena asks the other three.
Not in any hurry to move, and holding the Eldritch blast on pause still, "I'm not convinced WE are in any danger, but I presume YOU are," I say to Tapwell. "What's this murdering Tapwell business the halfling spoke of?"
OOC: I love that one of the halflings is name "Mark" btw
"I don't know what the hell they're talking about! My father's never murdered anyone, he's a businessman. We need to get the chest and get back to my father as soon as possible. I think those Halflings are coming. What's the plan?"
(After a few minutes, a low rumbling is heard as the Halflings make their way up the road towards you. From far away, you see the source of the rumble: A modified war wagon! It looks like the Halflings have taken a cart and reinforced the front with some metal sheets. They seem to be pushing the war wagon towards the gate at a rapid pace. They stop about 100 feet away from you all. A moment later, an older looking Halfling with white, bushy sideburns appears on top of the war wagon and yells out to you.)
"You're mercenaries hired by Tapwell, aren't you? Then we ain't got nothing to talk about. Leave, or we will be forced to defend ourselves. Tell Tapwell he's not going to get a chance to steal this farm from me and my family a second time, you hear? Redcheek Farms is back with the Redcheek clan, and that's how it's going to stay!"
"Who are the Redcheeks?" Lena asks Tapwell. She then heads up to the gate and shouts out, in halfling, to the older man.
"I'm afraid there's been some misunderstanding on our part. We were told this place was the Tapwell's and that it was under attack by goblins. We had just got done dealing with some goblins in the last town so we might have been a little gung-ho in jumping into right away this without learning more area. For that I do apologize. I don't want to cause any harm to anyone if I don't have to and I don't think you truly want to either. After seeing your men in disguises and them not hurting one of my friends even though they could have, well, I'd like to know what's really going on. Will you please speak with me?"
"Is that what he told you? Well, you repeat a lie enough times, I suppose you start to believe it yourself. My name is Jacob Redcheek, and I tell you this is rightfully Redcheek Farms. And we can prove it! Or, we will be able to, anyways. We're looking for the proof we need. I'm sure it's somewhere in that house. Papers, a deed, something!"
(Jacob looks a little frustrated, but composes himself.)
"If you say true, then give me your words that we are in a truce. You can come to the home, we can break bread, and I can prove it to you as soon as we find what we're looking for. My wife is quite a cook, you know. What say you?"
"I'm willing to go in. You all don't have to follow if you don't want to, but I wanna know whats going on. If there is any danger I can just transform into something small and scurry away. I don't think Mr. Tapwell should come though. No offense, I just don't think they're welcome you in and I don't wanna risk someone getting hurt. You'd probably be a lot safer out here where they can't see you."
OOC: Gerard is probably best to go in w Lena, but it's been a minute since he joined in, so for now...
Turning to Lena, "I'll join you. Probably better for Tapwell if I do anyway." And then to Jacob, "You have our word on a truce, we'd love to get to the bottom of this as much as you at this point, I wager."
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Jacob Bray - The Call of Lon-Dia, Human Bloodhunter 3
"I'm afraid I must insist on ALL of you coming. You see, I cannot spare the people to watch the ones that stay, and I don't want whoever stays to perhaps go get more people or even that devil, Tapwell. I guarantee your safety, on my honor. Follow me, please."
(Jacob Redcheek turns and motions for all of his clansmen to follow. The big war wagon backs up but still facing the party.)
Lena frowns, she'll take the young Augustus by the hand and give it a reassuring squeeze.
"Don't worry I won't let them hurt you if they try." She'll pass through the gates and follow the machine, keeping a respectable distance. She'll try to be prepared should anything happen.
"No need to get violent friends." Lena stands between the human and the half-elf, attempting to calm the situation. She turn back to look at the young, and pats him on the hand.
"But I must admit this is all very strange. Mr Tapwell, I don't want to seem rude but I feel as though we have not been told the whole story. We were told there were goblins here but I haven't seen a single one, only halflings in bad disguises. You seem like a good man, please tell us the truth."
Persuasion:6
Edit: Level 2! Level 2! Lena's not as comforting as she thinks she is.
Avery Highdale-Halfling Rogue(Thief) Lv.3
Penelope Skyshatter-Dragonborn Sorcerer(Draconic Bloodline) Lv.2
Red Skies in Mourning: DM
Volqelli Ryxu- Drow Wizard(Conjuration School)/Rogue Lv. 13
Carxus’ looks at Tapwell and his eyes light up with power.
“Please,” he whispers menacingly.
Intimidation: 14 (oops, my modifier should be +3, not +2)
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The Sunless Citadel- DM (PbP)
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(Augustus Tapwell looks very confused by what's going on. Nikta tries to intimidate him and it's kind of working, but Lena interjecting and trying to be the 'good cop' nullifies some of that. Carxus, however, turns up the Intimidation factor with his Tiefling looks, and Augustus looks properly scared.)
"What? I don't know what they're talking about! Of course, it's not theirs, just because they ran us off! My family has had this orchard for as far back as I can remember! It's ours! See this?"
(Tapwell goes over to a small sign about 10 feet away from the gate, which you all did previously notice. It reads, "Tapwell Farms".)
"Tapwell Farms! Not 'Random Halflings dressed like Goblins Farms'! Halflings, Goblins, whatever; they still stole our Cider Mill. My father paid you for your services. Aren't you men of your words?"
(Based on how he's talking, what he's saying, the conviction in his voice, you all feel like he truly believes what he's saying, and doesn't know much more than that.
From the direction of the Manor House, a loud horn rings out. You're not sure, but you think there may be a lot more of those Halflings coming over here very soon.)
DM - Tomb of the Delian Order One-Shot (Level 1)
Natasha - The Call of Lon-Dia Human Rogue (Level 4)
OOC: Lena's never been called Harmony before. You might have got her mixed up a little.
"We should probably move, but if we come across another group I'd like to ask them about all this. If you guys wouldn't mind." Lena asks the other three.
Avery Highdale-Halfling Rogue(Thief) Lv.3
Penelope Skyshatter-Dragonborn Sorcerer(Draconic Bloodline) Lv.2
Red Skies in Mourning: DM
Volqelli Ryxu- Drow Wizard(Conjuration School)/Rogue Lv. 13
LOL Sorry Lena, my bad.
DM - Tomb of the Delian Order One-Shot (Level 1)
Natasha - The Call of Lon-Dia Human Rogue (Level 4)
Not in any hurry to move, and holding the Eldritch blast on pause still, "I'm not convinced WE are in any danger, but I presume YOU are," I say to Tapwell. "What's this murdering Tapwell business the halfling spoke of?"
OOC: I love that one of the halflings is name "Mark" btw
Jacob Bray - The Call of Lon-Dia, Human Bloodhunter 3
"I don't know what the hell they're talking about! My father's never murdered anyone, he's a businessman. We need to get the chest and get back to my father as soon as possible. I think those Halflings are coming. What's the plan?"
DM - Tomb of the Delian Order One-Shot (Level 1)
Natasha - The Call of Lon-Dia Human Rogue (Level 4)
Carxus turns to the rest of the party.
“Do you want me to use Thaumaturgy to yell for a parley with the Halflings?”
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"That sounds reasonable to me." I reply, keeping an eye on Tapwell but letting the Eldritch Blast fizzle out.
Jacob Bray - The Call of Lon-Dia, Human Bloodhunter 3
“Okay, here goes nothing.”
Carxus casts Thaumaturgy and yells, “Hey Halflings! Parley! We should discuss this situation before anything happens we all regret!”
Persuasion: 8
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The Sunless Citadel- DM (PbP)
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(After a few minutes, a low rumbling is heard as the Halflings make their way up the road towards you. From far away, you see the source of the rumble: A modified war wagon! It looks like the Halflings have taken a cart and reinforced the front with some metal sheets. They seem to be pushing the war wagon towards the gate at a rapid pace. They stop about 100 feet away from you all. A moment later, an older looking Halfling with white, bushy sideburns appears on top of the war wagon and yells out to you.)
"You're mercenaries hired by Tapwell, aren't you? Then we ain't got nothing to talk about. Leave, or we will be forced to defend ourselves. Tell Tapwell he's not going to get a chance to steal this farm from me and my family a second time, you hear? Redcheek Farms is back with the Redcheek clan, and that's how it's going to stay!"
DM - Tomb of the Delian Order One-Shot (Level 1)
Natasha - The Call of Lon-Dia Human Rogue (Level 4)
"Who are the Redcheeks?" Lena asks Tapwell. She then heads up to the gate and shouts out, in halfling, to the older man.
"I'm afraid there's been some misunderstanding on our part. We were told this place was the Tapwell's and that it was under attack by goblins. We had just got done dealing with some goblins in the last town so we might have been a little gung-ho in jumping into right away this without learning more area. For that I do apologize. I don't want to cause any harm to anyone if I don't have to and I don't think you truly want to either. After seeing your men in disguises and them not hurting one of my friends even though they could have, well, I'd like to know what's really going on. Will you please speak with me?"
(Do I need to roll anything?)
Avery Highdale-Halfling Rogue(Thief) Lv.3
Penelope Skyshatter-Dragonborn Sorcerer(Draconic Bloodline) Lv.2
Red Skies in Mourning: DM
Volqelli Ryxu- Drow Wizard(Conjuration School)/Rogue Lv. 13
DM's note: Persuasion would be good.
(Augustus looks at you blankly and shrugs when you ask him who the Redcheeks are. He don't know nothin'.)
DM - Tomb of the Delian Order One-Shot (Level 1)
Natasha - The Call of Lon-Dia Human Rogue (Level 4)
Persuasion: 6
Avery Highdale-Halfling Rogue(Thief) Lv.3
Penelope Skyshatter-Dragonborn Sorcerer(Draconic Bloodline) Lv.2
Red Skies in Mourning: DM
Volqelli Ryxu- Drow Wizard(Conjuration School)/Rogue Lv. 13
(The elder Redcheek laughs.)
"Is that what he told you? Well, you repeat a lie enough times, I suppose you start to believe it yourself. My name is Jacob Redcheek, and I tell you this is rightfully Redcheek Farms. And we can prove it! Or, we will be able to, anyways. We're looking for the proof we need. I'm sure it's somewhere in that house. Papers, a deed, something!"
(Jacob looks a little frustrated, but composes himself.)
"If you say true, then give me your words that we are in a truce. You can come to the home, we can break bread, and I can prove it to you as soon as we find what we're looking for. My wife is quite a cook, you know. What say you?"
DM - Tomb of the Delian Order One-Shot (Level 1)
Natasha - The Call of Lon-Dia Human Rogue (Level 4)
Lena turns to the others.
"I'm willing to go in. You all don't have to follow if you don't want to, but I wanna know whats going on. If there is any danger I can just transform into something small and scurry away. I don't think Mr. Tapwell should come though. No offense, I just don't think they're welcome you in and I don't wanna risk someone getting hurt. You'd probably be a lot safer out here where they can't see you."
Avery Highdale-Halfling Rogue(Thief) Lv.3
Penelope Skyshatter-Dragonborn Sorcerer(Draconic Bloodline) Lv.2
Red Skies in Mourning: DM
Volqelli Ryxu- Drow Wizard(Conjuration School)/Rogue Lv. 13
“I can stay with Tapwell, I’m not too sure they’re happy with me either, after my little Thunderclap stunt.”
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The Sunless Citadel- DM (PbP)
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OOC: Gerard is probably best to go in w Lena, but it's been a minute since he joined in, so for now...
Turning to Lena, "I'll join you. Probably better for Tapwell if I do anyway." And then to Jacob, "You have our word on a truce, we'd love to get to the bottom of this as much as you at this point, I wager."
Jacob Bray - The Call of Lon-Dia, Human Bloodhunter 3
"I'm afraid I must insist on ALL of you coming. You see, I cannot spare the people to watch the ones that stay, and I don't want whoever stays to perhaps go get more people or even that devil, Tapwell. I guarantee your safety, on my honor. Follow me, please."
(Jacob Redcheek turns and motions for all of his clansmen to follow. The big war wagon backs up but still facing the party.)
DM - Tomb of the Delian Order One-Shot (Level 1)
Natasha - The Call of Lon-Dia Human Rogue (Level 4)
OOC: Wow Redcheeks got good hearing.
Lena frowns, she'll take the young Augustus by the hand and give it a reassuring squeeze.
"Don't worry I won't let them hurt you if they try." She'll pass through the gates and follow the machine, keeping a respectable distance. She'll try to be prepared should anything happen.
Avery Highdale-Halfling Rogue(Thief) Lv.3
Penelope Skyshatter-Dragonborn Sorcerer(Draconic Bloodline) Lv.2
Red Skies in Mourning: DM
Volqelli Ryxu- Drow Wizard(Conjuration School)/Rogue Lv. 13