Once the combat has ended, the fiery fox flies down to Ankita's side. She heads up to the alter, to the man that is strung up, "Who are you? How did you get into such a predicament?" And she waits for an answer before helping him down.
Ankita - The man is barely conscious at this point, he weakly replies, "M-my name is Klim Jhasso... ...of the Jhasso patriar family... They killed my bodyguard and abducted me in the Lower City a few days ago... ...please... ...help me... My family will pay you a generous reward for saving me from these horrid cultists... ...please... "
The Jhasso family was named after the Baldurian merchant who helped found the long-standing Seven Suns Trading Coster. Though they have enjoyed wealth and prosperity in the past, you've heard rumors that all is not well for the Jhasso family as of late. The mother is dead, the patriar father is ailing, and the three younger siblings crave their inheritance, which they would rather split three ways than four. The trading coster that the family part-owns is struggling and you seriously doubt it could afford to pay any large reward or ransom.
Ankita goes to check the Fist of Bane's pockets for keys to the shackles (I realize she doesn't have them, but she is closest to Ankita), "Can someone check that man down there to see if he has any keys to the shackles?"
"On it." Rah'zher replies bounding back down the stairs and sees the body of his assailant. He picks up his spear and pokes the corpse making sure its dead. "Looks like you you got the point." He says as the altar that stabbed him pierces the still warm flesh.
He then removes his sunglasses as the disembodied voice of Roger Daltrey screams 'Yeaaaahhh!'
"Our mission is not to save you patriar, and I sincerely doubt the reward would be generous, if any, considering your family's failing business and your siblings craving for the imminent inheritance, but nevertheless we will set you free patriar as it is our lawful duty." Damian coldly answers the prisoner.
“Dang, Damian. Cut him real deep. Can you walk Klim? As my friend said, we have an objective to complete down here which involves exterminating any others who might be affiliated with the ones who did this to you. Do you happen to know how many more are down here or what might await us beyond the next bend? I would love to discuss how you got down here, but perhaps at a later time. We have a bit more pressing matters. Also, Rah’zher, while dark, I love the humor. Remind me when we are out of this dank, dismal place and I shall regale you with tales of the only other Harengon I have met. His name was Here-and-Gone, a traveling bard whose company I’m quite sure you would enjoy.”
"Youre on." Rah'zher replies, "Next tavern brawl we find ourselves in. But your buyin'..." turning to the shackled man as he tries the first key on the ring, "or maybe you are, patriar?"
He'll continue through each key until one works or they've all been tried.
While Rah'zher is working on unshackling the hanging man, Ankita gives Damian a raised eyebrow after what he said. She doesn't understand why he is being so cold to someone who has been tortured. Then she turns her attention to the suit of armor and checks it out.
Investigation: 20
She sees that the suit is welded together other than the gauntlets, so she checks these out further - unsure why these would be different than the rest of the suit
Ankita - As you go to inspect the gauntlets, they fly from the suit as if launched from a cannon. They rocket toward Rah'zher as he stands on the altar, trying to unlock the prisoner's shackles!
All - I will move things forward once Rah'zher has made two DEX Saving Throws.
Rah'zher - Both gauntlets slam into the wall and ceiling behind you with a CRUNCH, then fall to the floor with a clatter. You find the correct key and are able to unlock the prisoner's shackles. He falls into you as his legs are barely capable of holding him upright at this point. He gasps as he continues to weep, "Thank you... th-thank you..."
Once the combat has ended, the fiery fox flies down to Ankita's side. She heads up to the alter, to the man that is strung up, "Who are you? How did you get into such a predicament?" And she waits for an answer before helping him down.
Ankita - The man is barely conscious at this point, he weakly replies, "M-my name is Klim Jhasso... ...of the Jhasso patriar family... They killed my bodyguard and abducted me in the Lower City a few days ago... ...please... ...help me... My family will pay you a generous reward for saving me from these horrid cultists... ...please... "
She takes him down and lays him on the altar, "Rhogarr, Damian, have you heard of him?"
What does Damian know of the Jhasso Patriar family?
History if needed: 23
Damian -
The Jhasso family was named after the Baldurian merchant who helped found the long-standing Seven Suns Trading Coster. Though they have enjoyed wealth and prosperity in the past, you've heard rumors that all is not well for the Jhasso family as of late. The mother is dead, the patriar father is ailing, and the three younger siblings crave their inheritance, which they would rather split three ways than four. The trading coster that the family part-owns is struggling and you seriously doubt it could afford to pay any large reward or ransom.
Ankita - The man's arms are held above his head by chains and are shackled at the wrists. His ankles are similarly shackled.
Ankita goes to check the Fist of Bane's pockets for keys to the shackles (I realize she doesn't have them, but she is closest to Ankita), "Can someone check that man down there to see if he has any keys to the shackles?"
"On it." Rah'zher replies bounding back down the stairs and sees the body of his assailant. He picks up his spear and pokes the corpse making sure its dead. "Looks like you you got the point." He says as the altar that stabbed him pierces the still warm flesh.
He then removes his sunglasses as the disembodied voice of Roger Daltrey screams 'Yeaaaahhh!'
Then he searches th body for keys 🔑
"Our mission is not to save you patriar, and I sincerely doubt the reward would be generous, if any, considering your family's failing business and your siblings craving for the imminent inheritance, but nevertheless we will set you free patriar as it is our lawful duty." Damian coldly answers the prisoner.
Rah'zher - You find an iron key ring with seven keys.
CSI: Baldur's Gate would be a must-watch!
Damian - Klim looks down and begins weeping. The harsh truth of your words has wounded him as well as any torturer's tool.
“Dang, Damian. Cut him real deep. Can you walk Klim? As my friend said, we have an objective to complete down here which involves exterminating any others who might be affiliated with the ones who did this to you. Do you happen to know how many more are down here or what might await us beyond the next bend? I would love to discuss how you got down here, but perhaps at a later time. We have a bit more pressing matters. Also, Rah’zher, while dark, I love the humor. Remind me when we are out of this dank, dismal place and I shall regale you with tales of the only other Harengon I have met. His name was Here-and-Gone, a traveling bard whose company I’m quite sure you would enjoy.”
"Youre on." Rah'zher replies, "Next tavern brawl we find ourselves in. But your buyin'..." turning to the shackled man as he tries the first key on the ring, "or maybe you are, patriar?"
He'll continue through each key until one works or they've all been tried.
Rah'zher - Please make two DEX Saving Throws.
While Rah'zher is working on unshackling the hanging man, Ankita gives Damian a raised eyebrow after what he said. She doesn't understand why he is being so cold to someone who has been tortured. Then she turns her attention to the suit of armor and checks it out.
Investigation: 20
She sees that the suit is welded together other than the gauntlets, so she checks these out further - unsure why these would be different than the rest of the suit
Ankita -
The suit of armor appears welded together except for the gauntlets.
Ankita - As you go to inspect the gauntlets, they fly from the suit as if launched from a cannon. They rocket toward Rah'zher as he stands on the altar, trying to unlock the prisoner's shackles!
All - I will move things forward once Rah'zher has made two DEX Saving Throws.
"Ah! Gosh darn it! How did I set off another trap!! Sorry, fellas. Heads up!!" Ankita exclaims.
Rah'zher
Dex 1 12 advantage if I can see it (danger sense) 22
Dex 2 13 AD 10
Lucky footwork
If one fails, add 4.
Edit: 1 would use up the reaction
if the other one fails, add 3Rah'zher - Both gauntlets slam into the wall and ceiling behind you with a CRUNCH, then fall to the floor with a clatter. You find the correct key and are able to unlock the prisoner's shackles. He falls into you as his legs are barely capable of holding him upright at this point. He gasps as he continues to weep, "Thank you... th-thank you..."
Damian has never seen a patriar weep before and has a hard time believeing it's anything but an act.
Insight: 14