A member of the town militia is eventually seen just outside the doorway. Holding a lantern in one hand and a sword in the other, he can only see that the door has been breached. "Who goes there!? This is a crime scene!" he shouts. The lantern below his face reveals a face of dread. He seems to be shaking slightly as he turns to see if anyone else was alerted by the noise.
Roc releases a light whistle as he steps out of the house into the lantern light with both hands on his scimitars.
”Roc Shallows goes here my friend. We know it’s crime scene which is why we are here. Trying to get answers to find who committed such an act and bring them to justice!”
Roc steps closer into the light.
”You’re mighty brave charging up to this house by yourself not knowing what dangers was lying in wait. A man like that is a man I can respect. Now, we know a trapper was killed here with a dagger made of ice. Do you know anything else that may be useful?”
" Be at ease my son. These people are working with me trying to get to the bottom of things here. Go ahead and answer his questions, any help you can provide will only speed our investigation. "
The young man, seemingly in his early 20s, sighs in relief. "Ah, Elder Lumen."
He lowers his sword. "False alarm!" he yells. Some lights seen to flicker on and then back off in the distance, but the town overall remains quiet.
"The majority of the leads we gathered were enclosed in the letter that was passed off today. The man this house belongs to is being prepared for burial. After a thorough investigation, the house is to be demolished. The halfling had no other family." he says, shaking his head slightly.
The man walks up and stands by the door in a soldier's position. "Please allow me to keep watch as you continue your investigation. Or shall I take my leave?"
Errona uses her delicate hands to sift through the trapper's belongings. There are normal garments in the wardrobe, along with a fishing pole.
She is careful not to get near the blood-stained bed. Upon opening the drawer in the nightstand, she finds the man's diary. Fingering through the pages, she finds that most of the content consists of balance sheets. Not having much expenditure, the man seems to have quite a bit of savings. Errona listens to make sure that the men outside are still talking, as the looks to the fireplace next.
"Sephek was a popular man." the guard replies to Roc with a bit of a smirk. "Many would call him a playboy." His expression changes suddenly, and his tone more serious upon next saying: "But his ship was found sunken months ago. He never returned to town and was assumed dead. It wasn't until recently that we received reports from an elderly dwarf woman and others that a man matching his description has been seen traveling with Torg's caravan..." The man seems to shiver. It is unclear if this is because of the cold wind that has just blown through the street.
Errona sifts through the ashes in the fireplace and finds the remains of a note. It reads:
WHAT AM I TO DO WITH THIS FORTUNE IF I AM SIMPLY TO BE SACRIFICED TO THE FROST MAIDEN? CURSE THE LOTTERY.
uninterested in the man speaking with roc and lumen, a23 continues exploring the dead mans house and belongings. he has an unusual curiosity with human clothing and accessories. if given the opportunity he will seek out interesting or unusual pieces, possibly trying one a shirt, hat or scarf depending on fabric selections available.
a23 browses through the man's wardrobe, finding fishing vests and other clothing that seems worn from the trapper's profession. However, a fedora and trench coat seem to have seen little use. This was likely to have been a rare luxury the halfling afforded himself due to his large savings.
Errona returns to the diary, finding two pages stuck to each other towards the end of the book. Prying them open she reads:
I've found a way to escape this cursed fate. It is now clear to me why the gods forbade me a family in exchange for so much excess gold. There is hope for me still. I do not deserve to die. Not now! You call this justice? They shall take another man...
...
Outside, the young soldier looks out to the distance at one of the night watch's flames. "I wonder if..." he starts to say, before turning silent. His eyes wide open and his expression aghast, he looks down to see an ice shard lodged through his chest. Blood spills from the man's mouth as he falls to the floor, dead.
Roc and Lumen turn to find a man near the docks surrounded in mist.
Initiative:
A23: 8
Errona: 15
Lumen: 9
Roc: 12
Enemy: 9
Battle order:
Errona Roc Lumen / Man in the mists a23
It will take one turn to leave the house in order to get in line of sight of the enemy (Errona and a23).
Errona hears the plop and commotion from outside and realizes something's not quite right before she draws her bow and heads outside while trying to keep at least 50 feet between her and the man in the mists if possible.
a23 admires the hat and coat with curiosity, running his mechanical fingers over the fabric. he managed to get just one arm through the sleeve of the coat when he sees errona draw her bow heading outside.
*bzzzt*WiizzzzT* *PROTECTION MODE ACTIVATED*
gears and pistons spring to life as steal plates on his arm move and shift revealing a shield as he sprints out the door to the mysterious threat.
Errona will steady herself and use her bonus action to take steady aim (As a bonus action, you give yourself advantage on your next attack roll on the current turn. You can use this bonus action only if you haven’t moved during this turn, and after you use the bonus action, your speed is 0 until the end of the current turn.) She will then attack with her bow.
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Errona fires her bow before the man is alerted of her presence. (11 damage)
Roc runs up the man and slashes at him. He misses in the darkness, but the adrenaline of battle seems to heal him. (+10 hp)
Dex save: 3
Lumen sends a barrage of spiritual attacks at the man, but he dodges them swiftly.
Now up close and personal, Roc sees a well-built man in his 30s wearing a mariners outfit. Shockingly, he is unarmored and not outfitted in cold weather clothing despite the frigid weather. His eyes glow blue as a frozen lake. This matches the description of Sephek Kaltro.
An ice longsword generates in Sephek's hands, and he grasps it with both to strike at Roc!
Attack: 17 Damage: 11
Attack: 21 Damage: 16
The two strikes cut deeply into Roc for 25 damage, downing him. A blue aura again glows around Sephek. (+5 hp)
Roc has been downed. Sephek has taken 6 damage this round for a total of 22 damage.
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Errona sees Roc goes down and says "What are you doing Roc? He is supposed up be my kill!" She quickly gathers her thoughts and steadies with steady aim and fires an arrow.
Attack + Sneak Attack Attack: 11 Damage: 18
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A member of the town militia is eventually seen just outside the doorway. Holding a lantern in one hand and a sword in the other, he can only see that the door has been breached. "Who goes there!? This is a crime scene!" he shouts. The lantern below his face reveals a face of dread. He seems to be shaking slightly as he turns to see if anyone else was alerted by the noise.
Roc releases a light whistle as he steps out of the house into the lantern light with both hands on his scimitars.
”Roc Shallows goes here my friend. We know it’s crime scene which is why we are here. Trying to get answers to find who committed such an act and bring them to justice!”
Roc steps closer into the light.
”You’re mighty brave charging up to this house by yourself not knowing what dangers was lying in wait. A man like that is a man I can respect. Now, we know a trapper was killed here with a dagger made of ice. Do you know anything else that may be useful?”
Lumen turns to the man and attempts to calm him.
" Be at ease my son. These people are working with me trying to get to the bottom of things here. Go ahead and answer his questions, any help you can provide will only speed our investigation. "
The young man, seemingly in his early 20s, sighs in relief. "Ah, Elder Lumen."
He lowers his sword. "False alarm!" he yells. Some lights seen to flicker on and then back off in the distance, but the town overall remains quiet.
"The majority of the leads we gathered were enclosed in the letter that was passed off today. The man this house belongs to is being prepared for burial. After a thorough investigation, the house is to be demolished. The halfling had no other family." he says, shaking his head slightly.
The man walks up and stands by the door in a soldier's position. "Please allow me to keep watch as you continue your investigation. Or shall I take my leave?"
With the distraction outside Errona will slip into the house to further investigate as quietly as possible.
Stealth: 16
Perception: 23
Roc perks up at mention of the letter.
”Ah! So we have you to thank for helping with the letter. Please stay as you may have more valuable information.”
Roc takes his hands off his scimitars.
”Tell me more of the mariner Sephek. Did he have a sweetheart? A damsel he was often seen with?”
Errona uses her delicate hands to sift through the trapper's belongings. There are normal garments in the wardrobe, along with a fishing pole.
She is careful not to get near the blood-stained bed. Upon opening the drawer in the nightstand, she finds the man's diary. Fingering through the pages, she finds that most of the content consists of balance sheets. Not having much expenditure, the man seems to have quite a bit of savings. Errona listens to make sure that the men outside are still talking, as the looks to the fireplace next.
"Sephek was a popular man." the guard replies to Roc with a bit of a smirk. "Many would call him a playboy." His expression changes suddenly, and his tone more serious upon next saying: "But his ship was found sunken months ago. He never returned to town and was assumed dead. It wasn't until recently that we received reports from an elderly dwarf woman and others that a man matching his description has been seen traveling with Torg's caravan..." The man seems to shiver. It is unclear if this is because of the cold wind that has just blown through the street.
Errona sifts through the ashes in the fireplace and finds the remains of a note. It reads:
uninterested in the man speaking with roc and lumen, a23 continues exploring the dead mans house and belongings. he has an unusual curiosity with human clothing and accessories. if given the opportunity he will seek out interesting or unusual pieces, possibly trying one a shirt, hat or scarf depending on fabric selections available.
investigation: 15
a23 browses through the man's wardrobe, finding fishing vests and other clothing that seems worn from the trapper's profession. However, a fedora and trench coat seem to have seen little use. This was likely to have been a rare luxury the halfling afforded himself due to his large savings.
Errona returns to the diary, finding two pages stuck to each other towards the end of the book. Prying them open she reads:
...
Outside, the young soldier looks out to the distance at one of the night watch's flames. "I wonder if..." he starts to say, before turning silent. His eyes wide open and his expression aghast, he looks down to see an ice shard lodged through his chest. Blood spills from the man's mouth as he falls to the floor, dead.
Roc and Lumen turn to find a man near the docks surrounded in mist.
Initiative:
A23: 8
Errona: 15
Lumen: 9
Roc: 12
Enemy: 9
Battle order:
Errona
Roc
Lumen / Man in the mists
a23
It will take one turn to leave the house in order to get in line of sight of the enemy (Errona and a23).
Errona, Roc, and Lumen may react.
Errona hears the plop and commotion from outside and realizes something's not quite right before she draws her bow and heads outside while trying to keep at least 50 feet between her and the man in the mists if possible.
a23 admires the hat and coat with curiosity, running his mechanical fingers over the fabric. he managed to get just one arm through the sleeve of the coat when he sees errona draw her bow heading outside.
*bzzzt*WiizzzzT*
*PROTECTION MODE ACTIVATED*
gears and pistons spring to life as steal plates on his arm move and shift revealing a shield as he sprints out the door to the mysterious threat.
Roc quickly draws his bow and releases a sharpshooter arrow at the man in the mists.
Attack: 13 Damage: 21
" Oh, no another death already. Please help me stop that figure, for evidence this wasn't us if nothing else."
Lumen draws his light mace and moves forward attempting to cast Faerie Fire around the area of the figure.
DC 13 dex save.
Errona runs outside and positions herself just by the door.
Roc reacts quickly to the situation and fires his bow at the figure. The man grunts as it strikes him. (21 damage)
Dex save: 15
Lumen attempts to illuminate the man but fails.
The man in the mist reacts to being hit by Roc in retaliation, shooting 2 ice daggers in his direction.
Attack: 25 Damage: 19
Attack: 9 Damage: 13
One of these hits for 19 damage!
A blue aura starts to surround the man, seemingly regenerating some of his health. (+5)
a23 runs out of the room, joining the fray.
The man in the mists has taken 16 damage. Roc has taken 19 damage.
Errona, Roc, and Lumen may follow up.
" Oh, great morning lord, aid us in this battle, for the foe seems treacherous."
Lumen holds out his hand creating a Spiritual Weapon in the shape of a shining morningstar next to the figure. It takes a swing at him.
Attack: 9 Damage: 6 Force Damage
He then casts Sacred Flame to try to smite at the man.
Dex save 13. Damage: 5 Radiant Damage
Errona will steady herself and use her bonus action to take steady aim (As a bonus action, you give yourself advantage on your next attack roll on the current turn. You can use this bonus action only if you haven’t moved during this turn, and after you use the bonus action, your speed is 0 until the end of the current turn.) She will then attack with her bow.
Attack + Sneak Attack Attack: 16 Damage: 11
Roc drops his bow and gaps from the critical wound he has endured. He draws one scimitar from it's sheath as he strikes at the mans chest.
Attack: 6 Damage: 4
Bonus Action: Second Wind Recovering 10 HP
Errona fires her bow before the man is alerted of her presence. (11 damage)
Roc runs up the man and slashes at him. He misses in the darkness, but the adrenaline of battle seems to heal him. (+10 hp)
Dex save: 3
Lumen sends a barrage of spiritual attacks at the man, but he dodges them swiftly.
Now up close and personal, Roc sees a well-built man in his 30s wearing a mariners outfit. Shockingly, he is unarmored and not outfitted in cold weather clothing despite the frigid weather. His eyes glow blue as a frozen lake. This matches the description of Sephek Kaltro.
An ice longsword generates in Sephek's hands, and he grasps it with both to strike at Roc!
Attack: 17 Damage: 11
Attack: 21 Damage: 16
The two strikes cut deeply into Roc for 25 damage, downing him. A blue aura again glows around Sephek. (+5 hp)
Roc has been downed. Sephek has taken 6 damage this round for a total of 22 damage.
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Roc Death Save: 11
Errona sees Roc goes down and says "What are you doing Roc? He is supposed up be my kill!" She quickly gathers her thoughts and steadies with steady aim and fires an arrow.
Attack + Sneak Attack Attack: 11 Damage: 18