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While Marley talks to the survivors, Aquila begins to walk around the main room, inspecting the damage, and cleaning the debris using MAGE HAND... she is specifically looking for any clues the Marauders might have left behind regarding their identity or purpose, and any secret compartments or cubbies that the marauders might have overlooked.
Aquila opens the box and is surprised to see such a sum...She takes the box to the old man and young girl, and gives it to them...
"I found this hidden inside the bar room... I do not know if you were aware that it was stored here, but the monies contained will help you resettle after this event... I know it does little to heal your hearts from the loss of your loved ones, but perhaps you can go on knowing that they unknowingly they provided for your recovery"
Aquila smiles, and waving her hand in front of the pair (minor illusion) creates a scene suspended in the air of the old man and girl standing in front of a small cottage with a well tended garden thriving, and a flock of chickens pecking at the earth at the couples feet.
"Well at least they didn't find my stash. I knew it was there this is my inn. The money is to send Lily to the Capital in hopes of finding a job in a nobles house. Looks like this attack speed up our plans a bit. Think I'll go with her.....
Thanks for saving us um..... sorry about the bolt. Can't offer much but might be enough food left to cook you some lunch before we set out."
"Marley is not known to say no to lunch," Marley says with a grin. He then adds, "May you reach the Capital safely... our way is not in that direction or we'd be more than happy to escort you there."
The group has a lunch of what little food was left behind.
**Short rest please**
After lunch the party continues it's trek north west along the coast. A few more hours pass without incident but just prior to dinner up ahead on the road you see a line figure standing and blocking the path.
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Aquila from a distance takes a moment to study the figure. She is trying to perceive any clues as to the figures disposition (friend or foe) and their capabilities (class, abilities, visible weapons or Items)... She reaches out to Sam telepathically using MIND LINK "Be careful..... I am uncertain what attitude this creature has towards our party...)
Marley looks back towards Ben's wagon and motions for Ben and company to get down and take cover. As he turns his head, he whispers quietly to Aquila and Maz, "Two archers hiding up ahead... Aquila can you warn Sam with your eh... mind trick?"
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Seeing Aquila shoot a Fire Bolt Marley quickly spins back around as he decides that a fight is likely unavoidable. He takes aim (Steady Aim) at the archer on the left and lets his arrow fly.
While Marley talks to the survivors, Aquila begins to walk around the main room, inspecting the damage, and cleaning the debris using MAGE HAND... she is specifically looking for any clues the Marauders might have left behind regarding their identity or purpose, and any secret compartments or cubbies that the marauders might have overlooked.
Perception: 4
Investigation: 10
Insight: 12
Sam looks around and under things for any other survivors.
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You don't find any other survivors.
You do see a dead pirate. He has 7 gold.
Aquila you find a false bottom in the bar. Inside is a small box with 200 gold inside
Everything else of immediate value is gone
Aquila opens the box and is surprised to see such a sum...She takes the box to the old man and young girl, and gives it to them...
"I found this hidden inside the bar room... I do not know if you were aware that it was stored here, but the monies contained will help you resettle after this event... I know it does little to heal your hearts from the loss of your loved ones, but perhaps you can go on knowing that they unknowingly they provided for your recovery"
Aquila smiles, and waving her hand in front of the pair (minor illusion) creates a scene suspended in the air of the old man and girl standing in front of a small cottage with a well tended garden thriving, and a flock of chickens pecking at the earth at the couples feet.
The man takes the box and sets it aside.
"Well at least they didn't find my stash. I knew it was there this is my inn. The money is to send Lily to the Capital in hopes of finding a job in a nobles house. Looks like this attack speed up our plans a bit. Think I'll go with her.....
Thanks for saving us um..... sorry about the bolt. Can't offer much but might be enough food left to cook you some lunch before we set out."
"Marley is not known to say no to lunch," Marley says with a grin. He then adds, "May you reach the Capital safely... our way is not in that direction or we'd be more than happy to escort you there."
Inn keeper.
"Thank you for the thought but we will be fine."
The group has a lunch of what little food was left behind.
**Short rest please**
After lunch the party continues it's trek north west along the coast. A few more hours pass without incident but just prior to dinner up ahead on the road you see a line figure standing and blocking the path.
What do you do.
(OOC - A Line Figure?? )
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Typo lone figure but....... now.......
A line figure stands ahead of you. Is it an outline of a humanoid? A minor illusion? Your not sure
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Sam will look at the others (to make sure it is not a mirage ;-) ). He will than walk towards the figure ready for anything.
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Marley readies his bow and squints as he looks at the figure and scans the surrounding area.
Perception: 16
Aquila from a distance takes a moment to study the figure. She is trying to perceive any clues as to the figures disposition (friend or foe) and their capabilities (class, abilities, visible weapons or Items)... She reaches out to Sam telepathically using MIND LINK "Be careful..... I am uncertain what attitude this creature has towards our party...)
Perception: 13
Insight: 13
Sam as you walk towards a voice comes from the line figure.
"Halt if you want to stroll then you pay a toll. 100 gold per for the lot of you. This is our road. My road."
Aquila you notice the figure has not moved an inch. You recognize it as a spell of some sort.
Marley you see two people one on each side of the road in partial cover bows at the ready.
Marley looks back towards Ben's wagon and motions for Ben and company to get down and take cover. As he turns his head, he whispers quietly to Aquila and Maz, "Two archers hiding up ahead... Aquila can you warn Sam with your eh... mind trick?"
Aquila reaches out to Sam with her MindLink ability...
"Sam... the figure is an illusion! And there are Archers hiding on either side of the Road! Go no further! Pull back! "
She notices her Mage Armor is still active, and is a bit comforted by that knowledge.
She then swiftly prepares and casts FireBolt @ the hidden figure on the right!
Attack!23
Fire damage!9
Sam pulls back to the group (at a walking speed), keeping an eye out. He readies an arrow on his bow in case fired upon.
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Seeing Aquila shoot a Fire Bolt Marley quickly spins back around as he decides that a fight is likely unavoidable. He takes aim (Steady Aim) at the archer on the left and lets his arrow fly.
Attack: 8 Damage: 5
Sneak: 3
Maz, still trying to orient himself after the fight at the inn, is caught by surprise seeing a Aquila and Marley launch attacks into the woods.
“can’t we try just talking to them?!” He says shaking his head and stepping behind Sam for cover.
Aquila calls out "people who hide in the shadows and create illusions aren't interested in the conversational arts!"