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(OOC: Okey, this is just too much bullying for Myles´player. Myles packs up and leaves, you will do better without him obviously)

 (I'm so sorry! I'll tone it down if you want, I didn't mean to rude.)

(Same. I'll have Praeda be less rude.)

Evre follows Myles out of the camp and pleads with him  “please come back, Sir Myles.  I find your company very charming.  ignore the rude comments of those others.  They are just jealous of your wealth and prestige.  Besides- it is safer here with the group, no matter how rude, than out in the wilderness by yourself...” 

 She returns a few minutes later, dejected.  “He’s made up his mind, returning to town.  You two, be nicer!   Now let’s try to get some rest.”

The night passes without incident. As you're breaking camp you can see half a dozen rough looking characters approaching from the north.

"Who are you fellows?"

Evre discretely casts mage armor on herself as they approach. “Hello” she calls out.  “Nice morning today”.   she gives a friendly smile, while readying an action to cast a spell if they start to attack..

Having finished his morning rituals, Vaden is once more at the back of the group as they move through the countryside. When the figures are noticed approaching he remains at the back of the group, watching to see if these men have ill intent or if they are just travelers.

As they get closer, one with a goatee calls out, "Hallo there! What brings you lot inta the hills?"

The tallest one also comments, "What a fine looking bunch o' poppies we found ourselves tis mornin.'"

(In response to Joroden's question:)

"Who are we. We live in these hills. Who are you? We haven't seen ya around these parts before?"

“I’m Evre, a scholar of ancient history,  my companions and I are looking for ruins left by some elves that lived here long ago.   Can you tell us anything about the area or any old ruins nearby?”   She smiles, but watches carefully for any sudden moves. 

Kralog scowls at them suspiciously but says nothing.

"Scholars? Looking for elvish ruins? That's a likely story. There's no ruins in these here hills." says the one with the goatee.

The tall one adds, "Look at that there big fella they got. I bets they're running from the law. They probably stole all that stuff they got."

The goateed one responds, "Is that what you are? A bunch of thieves' on the run?"

"And even if we did, are you truly wishing to try your luck against the seven of us?" Vaden asks from the back of the group. "It would likely be in your best interest to not make this chance meeting anything more than a couple of traveling groups going their own way. We don't have any reason to wish you ill, unless you make a point of giving us a reason to do so." He shrugs as his eyes move over the group of men. "As for the ruins we seek, they would likely meld in with the terrain, as they were old elven structures, so you could likely walk right past one without even noticing it is there. I would think that, as you live here, you would have found such locations though, likely by accident, but surely you know of such places..."

Evre says “We want no trouble with you, we are only interested in the old things that may be around here.  We also are no criminals.  we would love your assistance, but if you cannot help-  Please just let us pass in peace.”  

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"Scholars? Looking for elvish ruins? That's a likely story. There's no ruins in these here hills." says the one with the goatee.

The tall one adds, "Look at that there big fella they got. I bets they're running from the law. They probably stole all that stuff they got."

The goateed one responds, "Is that what you are? A bunch of thieves' on the run?"

 

 Kralog snorts. "I'm not a thief. I can't speak for the others, but you seem to be the ones threatening us."

(Evre’s owl will fly above to get in position to swoop on the goatee’d man, and she will ready an action to cast a cantrip, if the man draws a weapon or moves to attack) 

The goateed man says, "You can pass in peace but we'll have to return all that stolen property you got with ya."

The tall man, "Yeah and if ya don't leave it here willingly then we'll hav' ta take it from ya."

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The goateed man says, "You can pass in peace but we'll have to return all that stolen property you got with ya."

The tall man, "Yeah and if ya don't leave it here willingly then we'll hav' ta take it from ya."

 "That's a nice con you have, but not really convincing," Kralog says, twirling his oversized staff leisurely.

(sorry guys I’m attacking, Evre doesn’t like where this is going :)) 

23  Chill touch to hit

1 chill touch damage 

6 intimidation

Evre says “we have no stolen property.  We are not thieves, just explorers.   It seems you are the thieves here.  Let us pass, or we will be forced to defend ourselves.   We may look helpless, I assure you we are not.”

with that, the owl swoops in on the goatee man, and assists (flyby) Evre.   She casts chill touch and a incorporeal floating hand reaches for the goateed man’s throat.   (Advantage from familiar)

Evre says “You will let us pass in peace or suffer the consequences...”.  (Intimidation check, assumed with advantage from chill touch, but take first roll if not) 

Praeda glares at the men. "We've got quite a bit of stuff. I'd say at least some of it would have to have been procured... violently. P'raps stopping us isn't too good of an idea, if this is stolen property."

Intimidation: 24

*A nat 1 and a nat 20.*

18Here’s Evre’s second intimidation check (if you give advantage:

The spectral hand grabs onto the goateed man’s neck.  Evre smiles and says “please let us pass.”  With an implied threat..

The owL soars back into the air. 

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(sorry guys I’m attacking, Evre doesn’t like where this is going :)) 

23  Chill touch to hit

1 chill touch damage 

6 intimidation

Evre says “we have no stolen property.  We are not thieves, just explorers.   It seems you are the thieves here.  Let us pass, or we will be forced to defend ourselves.   We may look helpless, I assure you we are not.”

with that, the owl swoops in on the goatee man, and assists (flyby) Evre.   She casts chill touch and a incorporeal floating hand reaches for the goateed man’s throat.   (Advantage from familiar)

Evre says “You will let us pass in peace or suffer the consequences...”.  (Intimidation check, assumed with advantage from chill touch, but take first roll if not) 

 Kralog looks over at Evre. "Taking initiative. Good. Maybe you'll do better out here than I thought." He seems unconcerned by the men.