Despite the pace Zaxx will spend time during the trek back to study the items that the party acquired from the necromancer. He'll share the information on the notes that he found in the tent with Titus. Mr Skittles will also get extra ration treats because he's such a good boy.
[OOC: Detect Magic and Identify (where appropriate) on the potion, a scroll in a bone tube, and ring.]
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Kryinor will watch Zaxx when he looks over the magical items if Kryinor notices him. Kryinors normal distrust for wizards is waning with Zaxx but his distrust of the necromancer is still strong .If zaxx notices Kryinor watching he will smile at him and try to engage in him.
Titus and Kryinor [in Dire Wolf form] skirt the town, scouting the exterior they find no obvious signs of danger or recent evidence of attack. Meanwhile the rest of the group move down the road to the main gate.
Breccha and Kargan in the lead, with Zaxx just behind and Eedim bringing up the rear as is his want. Zaxx could feel Mr Skittles asleep on his head under the thick worn felt of his hat. His furry companion had been only too happy to gorge him self on treats and praise on the journey back and now slept blissfully, belly distended. The young Wizard ruminated on the items found at the Necromancers camp, their secrets now known. The Scroll on the bone tube contaned the Spell darkness, the Potion, quite rare, one of Flying, and the ring and ancient device with abjuration magics woven into its mysterious yet hard metal.
For Zaxx:
OOC: Ring of protection- + 1 to AC and Saving throws. Potion of Flying- [1 dose] Can fly at walking speed for one hour. Scroll of Darkness- As per second level Wizard Spell.
The Guard, a local man, challenges you as you approach the gate, but as soon as he realises that its the Heroes of Phandalin he says, "Thank the Gods your back masters! There's been trouble and that's a fact. You'll be wantin' to go straight tot he Stonehill Tavern to see the Lord hisself..."
Titus continues to use his call but has no response from his young students, he does notice on the last leg of his reconnaissance a heavily armoured man wearing the livery of the Lord Protector of Neverwitner walking the perimeter. He moves with the ease of a fighting man, carrying a crossbow with long sword at his hip and shield on his back.
Titus steps out of the ink stained night, bow stowed and right hand held in Roman salute
Hail friend, be at ease soldier. I am Captain Titus Vespasianus, I have returned after seeing much smoke these last two days arising from here. What has happened? Where is Lord Hallwinter? In his quarters I presume?
Kryinor keeps to the shadows, if he spies anyone outside the walls he will lie still as a statue until he can figure out who they are. He will aim to meet up with Titus roughly at the far side of the town. He will keep going around until something catches his eye or he comes full circle to the road leading to the front gate.
OOC: if you need perception or stealth just let me know.
OOC: Will clarify slight confusion. Titus and Kryinor are on the other side of the Town, Titus has just made himself known to a fighting man in the garb of a Protector of Neverwinter walking the perimeter of the palisade. Kryinor will be watching form the shadows in Wolf form.
On the other side of town Kargan, Zaxx, Breccha, Eedim , and Mr Skittles are talking to one of the local militia on the main gate.
At the rear of Phandalin...
As Titus reveals himself the Soldiers eyes widen slightly and he brings the cross bow to bear, "Keep Still this is not a night for surprises". He then takes a good look at the Ranger and his expression becomes a bit less dangerous.
"So you're 'Captain' Titus eh?" he asks in a mildly dubious tone. "IWell then Lord Beddamere will want to see you immediately, you must come with me."
His tone seemed all business and brooked no refusal.
Kryinor moved quickly and quietly in the dark. Rounding toward the midpoint of the towns defenses, he found his companion Titus where he expected him. His yellow wolf eyes watched Titus show himself to the guard and he listened to the quick exchange.
At the Main Gate...
The Militiaman waves down to one of his companions on the ground behind the gate, "Tis good Jepf, open 'er up for the Heroes of Phandalin, this mess 'ill be cleared up now." As the gate swings inwards he waves you through, "Head on through my Lords, you'll be wantin' to go the the Stonehill tavern. Town hall is just ashes now. Lord Beddamere is keen to talk with you I expect. Been some right mischief going on hereabouts last two day, and that's a fact. I'll let the higher ups fill you in proper..."
With that you move together through the town and approach the Stonehill tavern. When you arrive you find two heavily armoured fighting men in the livery of the Protectors of Neverwinter. each holds a long axe topped pole arm which the both lower when they see you. "Stand there and identify yourselves!"
"Hail, stout Protectors! It is I, Zaxx Wendleburrough of the Heroes of Phandalin! My companions and I feared trouble here in town and have been told that Lord Beddamere seeks an audience with us!"
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On taking in the soldiers greeting, Titus drops his salute and stands upright and rigid backed, eyes flashing with ire and speaks with as much authority as he can muster, perturbed has he is by the appearance and cold greeting of this Neverwinter soldier. His thoughts are still distracted - where are the younglings?
"Do we not return salutations these days in Neverwinter? I can't believe her glorious halo has fallen that far! You are? Lord Beddamere eh? Where's Lord Hallwinter? How does Phandalin far! speak! There was far too smoke for a trifling fire! What of the townspeople? Speak man!"
Intimidation (though he's not trying to use the normal threat of violence, per se he is trying to use rank to force conformity) 20
To take in what clues may exist in the surroundings to get a better understanding on what may have happened here:
Perception 14
Investigation 14
and to try to glean more about this soldiers intentions and demeanour
The two guards on the tavern door look Zaxx up and down and then turn their eyes on the rest of the group. One starts to speak as Kargan makes his gruff introduction. Both look at each other and slowly raise their weapons.
"Master Zaxx the Wizard and Kargan the Dwarf..." He then looks at the rest of you.
Eedim steps forward with hands on hips and says "Eedim!" loudly without the hint of a slur.
"Then that would make the Big lad there Breccha the Barbarian...Where are your other two companions?"
The other guard makes a quick gesture with his thumb towards the door and says, "We'd best wake his Lordship and let him know the 'Heroes' have arrived." He waits for his offsider to nod agreement and then heads inside the Stonehill tavern closing the door behind him.
The remaining guard says, "Now tell me where your friends are and then you can take your weapons off and leave them here by the door, then we can go inside and wait for his Lordship."
At the Towns edge...
The soldier looks at Titus, "Humph..." he sighs, "Dangerous times Captain, swords are sharp and words are short. Forgive my abruptness." He lowered his cross bow and continued, "You are right about the fire, and there has been a deal of trouble. But it is not for me to tell you the details. If you'll come with me I believe Lord Beddemere will want to speak to you right away. Then you will earn a great deal of what's been going on."
He gestured for Titus to proceed him into town. "We must go to the Stonehill Tavern. Lord Beddamere will be very interested to know where you have been during all of this."
Kryinor observed the conversation from his hiding place and could see the exchange be come slightly more neutral.
"Ach, i'll no be lettin' mae axe oot mae hand laddie, so if yur lordship wishes to speak, he can come out here. I've a few choice words for him an' all!!"
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Somewhat mollified by this soldiers attempt at an apology, Titus relaxes his expression smiling at the soldier.
"As ever my good soldato, duty is like weights on the grocer's scale. We must always be weighed against our value. Lead on my good man! Lead on! Now tell me while we walk about home and travels"
Titus waits for the soldier to turn and will walk on his left a pace behind keeping at an arms length (d&d social distancing)
Kryinor will watch and as Titus starts to walk away he will let out a very low growl to alert Titus to his presence without alerting the guard, the growl is not menacing it is the sort he would have used on their travels when he was in his Dire wolf form. Awaiting his signal.
Kryinor responds to Blaze sending through the images of Phandalin and the scent of smoke.
"smoke rising near two leg home,
feared ill for four leg and two leg packs.
Four leg pack safe, good.
will call if needed, brother.
Kryinor with renewed energy scouts around the left side of the town looking for source of the smoke smell, keeping out of sight and quiet.
Stealth : 16
Perception: 10
Despite the pace Zaxx will spend time during the trek back to study the items that the party acquired from the necromancer. He'll share the information on the notes that he found in the tent with Titus. Mr Skittles will also get extra ration treats because he's such a good boy.
[OOC: Detect Magic and Identify (where appropriate) on the potion, a scroll in a bone tube, and ring.]
Kryinor will watch Zaxx when he looks over the magical items if Kryinor notices him. Kryinors normal distrust for wizards is waning with Zaxx but his distrust of the necromancer is still strong .If zaxx notices Kryinor watching he will smile at him and try to engage in him.
Perception 7
OOC: For Don
Breccha keeps his eyes ears and even his nose open to any hint as to what has happened as he approaches the town.
perc: 15
Titus and Kryinor [in Dire Wolf form] skirt the town, scouting the exterior they find no obvious signs of danger or recent evidence of attack. Meanwhile the rest of the group move down the road to the main gate.
Breccha and Kargan in the lead, with Zaxx just behind and Eedim bringing up the rear as is his want. Zaxx could feel Mr Skittles asleep on his head under the thick worn felt of his hat. His furry companion had been only too happy to gorge him self on treats and praise on the journey back and now slept blissfully, belly distended. The young Wizard ruminated on the items found at the Necromancers camp, their secrets now known. The Scroll on the bone tube contaned the Spell darkness, the Potion, quite rare, one of Flying, and the ring and ancient device with abjuration magics woven into its mysterious yet hard metal.
For Zaxx:
OOC: Ring of protection- + 1 to AC and Saving throws. Potion of Flying- [1 dose] Can fly at walking speed for one hour. Scroll of Darkness- As per second level Wizard Spell.
The Guard, a local man, challenges you as you approach the gate, but as soon as he realises that its the Heroes of Phandalin he says, "Thank the Gods your back masters! There's been trouble and that's a fact. You'll be wantin' to go straight tot he Stonehill Tavern to see the Lord hisself..."
Titus continues to use his call but has no response from his young students, he does notice on the last leg of his reconnaissance a heavily armoured man wearing the livery of the Lord Protector of Neverwitner walking the perimeter. He moves with the ease of a fighting man, carrying a crossbow with long sword at his hip and shield on his back.
"Aye lad, we spied the smoke from afar and hurried back as quick as can be, whatever passed here will be put to rights, ye have my word on that!"
Titus steps out of the ink stained night, bow stowed and right hand held in Roman salute
Hail friend, be at ease soldier. I am Captain Titus Vespasianus, I have returned after seeing much smoke these last two days arising from here. What has happened? Where is Lord Hallwinter? In his quarters I presume?
Kryinor keeps to the shadows, if he spies anyone outside the walls he will lie still as a statue until he can figure out who they are. He will aim to meet up with Titus roughly at the far side of the town. He will keep going around until something catches his eye or he comes full circle to the road leading to the front gate.
OOC: if you need perception or stealth just let me know.
"Ah, civilization at last!" Zaxx says quietly as steps up beside Kargan and Titus to face the guard.
[OOC: Zaxx will wait to hear what the guard says in response to Titus. Regarding the necreomancer's booty, he'll keep that under wraps for now.]
Breccha stands silently at the gate listening to the guard and taking in everything he can see and hear.
OOC: Will clarify slight confusion. Titus and Kryinor are on the other side of the Town, Titus has just made himself known to a fighting man in the garb of a Protector of Neverwinter walking the perimeter of the palisade. Kryinor will be watching form the shadows in Wolf form.
On the other side of town Kargan, Zaxx, Breccha, Eedim , and Mr Skittles are talking to one of the local militia on the main gate.
At the rear of Phandalin...
As Titus reveals himself the Soldiers eyes widen slightly and he brings the cross bow to bear, "Keep Still this is not a night for surprises". He then takes a good look at the Ranger and his expression becomes a bit less dangerous.
"So you're 'Captain' Titus eh?" he asks in a mildly dubious tone. "IWell then Lord Beddamere will want to see you immediately, you must come with me."
His tone seemed all business and brooked no refusal.
Kryinor moved quickly and quietly in the dark. Rounding toward the midpoint of the towns defenses, he found his companion Titus where he expected him. His yellow wolf eyes watched Titus show himself to the guard and he listened to the quick exchange.
At the Main Gate...
The Militiaman waves down to one of his companions on the ground behind the gate, "Tis good Jepf, open 'er up for the Heroes of Phandalin, this mess 'ill be cleared up now." As the gate swings inwards he waves you through, "Head on through my Lords, you'll be wantin' to go the the Stonehill tavern. Town hall is just ashes now. Lord Beddamere is keen to talk with you I expect. Been some right mischief going on hereabouts last two day, and that's a fact. I'll let the higher ups fill you in proper..."
With that you move together through the town and approach the Stonehill tavern. When you arrive you find two heavily armoured fighting men in the livery of the Protectors of Neverwinter. each holds a long axe topped pole arm which the both lower when they see you. "Stand there and identify yourselves!"
Zaxx puffs himself up.
"Hail, stout Protectors! It is I, Zaxx Wendleburrough of the Heroes of Phandalin! My companions and I feared trouble here in town and have been told that Lord Beddamere seeks an audience with us!"
On taking in the soldiers greeting, Titus drops his salute and stands upright and rigid backed, eyes flashing with ire and speaks with as much authority as he can muster, perturbed has he is by the appearance and cold greeting of this Neverwinter soldier. His thoughts are still distracted - where are the younglings?
"Do we not return salutations these days in Neverwinter? I can't believe her glorious halo has fallen that far! You are? Lord Beddamere eh? Where's Lord Hallwinter? How does Phandalin far! speak! There was far too smoke for a trifling fire! What of the townspeople? Speak man!"
Intimidation (though he's not trying to use the normal threat of violence, per se he is trying to use rank to force conformity) 20
To take in what clues may exist in the surroundings to get a better understanding on what may have happened here:
Perception 14
Investigation 14
and to try to glean more about this soldiers intentions and demeanour
Insight 18
Kryinor lies in wait, watching the exchange between titus and the soldier, watching the woods behind titus lest someone try and sneak up on him.
Perception : 8
"I am Kargan Ironhead of Gǟthǫl Džörn, and who are ye t' bar my way, put up yer weapons 'fore I take offence!"
At the Stonehill Tavern...
The two guards on the tavern door look Zaxx up and down and then turn their eyes on the rest of the group. One starts to speak as Kargan makes his gruff introduction. Both look at each other and slowly raise their weapons.
"Master Zaxx the Wizard and Kargan the Dwarf..." He then looks at the rest of you.
Eedim steps forward with hands on hips and says "Eedim!" loudly without the hint of a slur.
"Then that would make the Big lad there Breccha the Barbarian...Where are your other two companions?"
The other guard makes a quick gesture with his thumb towards the door and says, "We'd best wake his Lordship and let him know the 'Heroes' have arrived." He waits for his offsider to nod agreement and then heads inside the Stonehill tavern closing the door behind him.
The remaining guard says, "Now tell me where your friends are and then you can take your weapons off and leave them here by the door, then we can go inside and wait for his Lordship."
At the Towns edge...
The soldier looks at Titus, "Humph..." he sighs, "Dangerous times Captain, swords are sharp and words are short. Forgive my abruptness." He lowered his cross bow and continued, "You are right about the fire, and there has been a deal of trouble. But it is not for me to tell you the details. If you'll come with me I believe Lord Beddemere will want to speak to you right away. Then you will earn a great deal of what's been going on."
He gestured for Titus to proceed him into town. "We must go to the Stonehill Tavern. Lord Beddamere will be very interested to know where you have been during all of this."
Kryinor observed the conversation from his hiding place and could see the exchange be come slightly more neutral.
"Ach, i'll no be lettin' mae axe oot mae hand laddie, so if yur lordship wishes to speak, he can come out here. I've a few choice words for him an' all!!"
Somewhat mollified by this soldiers attempt at an apology, Titus relaxes his expression smiling at the soldier.
"As ever my good soldato, duty is like weights on the grocer's scale. We must always be weighed against our value. Lead on my good man! Lead on! Now tell me while we walk about home and travels"
Titus waits for the soldier to turn and will walk on his left a pace behind keeping at an arms length (d&d social distancing)
perception and investigation as we walk
14
22
Breccha strides in to the gate - still fully armed. His movements are purposeful and decisive and his gaze steely...
Kryinor will watch and as Titus starts to walk away he will let out a very low growl to alert Titus to his presence without alerting the guard, the growl is not menacing it is the sort he would have used on their travels when he was in his Dire wolf form. Awaiting his signal.