Razz smirks, tilting his head just enough to let the light catch the razor-sharp angles of his new style.
"You joke, Ada, but if I do take someone down with just my hair, I expect a formal acknowledgment—maybe a plaque, definitely a toast, or huh, at least one dramatic retelling of ‘The Time Razz Stabbed a Guy With Pure Style.’"
He flicks his wings and grins.
"Honestly, now I feel like I have to make it happen. Just for the bragging rights."
Kessintra's stomach growls suddenly and she gives a look of embarrassment. "So...to the inn for dinner? I hope the mess we left didn't cause Urwin too much trouble."
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Razz blinks, placing a hand over his chest in exaggerated shock, wings fluttering slightly as he looks between Kess and Garrick.
"Hold on—did I just get out-hungry-ed? By both of you? I cannot believe this. I let my guard down for one moment and suddenly I’m playing third fiddle in the ‘who’s the hungriest’ orchestra. Unbelievable."
He sighs dramatically, shaking his head.
"Fine. Fine. You win this time. But next meal? I’m calling dibs before we even start thinking about breakfast. Gotta restore my reputation."
Kessintra chuckles at Razz's comments, still a bit embarrassed she let herself get this hungry. At least she clearly isn't the only one.
Entering the inn, she is glad to see it is back to business as usual. It seems all the patrons who left earlier returned and then some. She goes to claim a table for them while the others handle the ordering. Sitting down, she pulls out the papers and weird portrait they found at Fiona's place, trying to organize the information to ask Urwin about.
Most patrons seem unbothered by your arrival, and you can't find any familiar faces. Urwin glanced up when you entered. He also seems indifferent about your presence.
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I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Placing the letter from Vasili von Holtz to Fiona's relative next to the creepy notes about the party, it occurs to Kess to compare the handwriting between them just in case.
Razz hovers just above the ground, arms crossed as he scans the room, his golden eyes narrowing slightly.
"Huh. You know, I distinctly remember this place being more umm chaotic when we left. Messes don’t just clean themselves—and I know magic when I see it. Either someone’s been very busy, or someone wants us to think nothing happened here."
He flits a little higher, scanning for anything out of place. His wings flick once as he glances at Urwin, head tilting slightly.
"Call me paranoid, but when a place forgets it was wrecked, I start wondering what else got conveniently wiped clean."
(( What type of floors does the Inn have? I don't remember if I asked that last time. I'm guess hardwood but figured I'd ask. ))
"Looks like the Vasili who wrote this letter isn't the one spying on us. It'll be great if he really has the coin to take all those books off our hands...Though, it seems like everyone with money around here works for Strahd or is otherwise insane."
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Kess notices two men in leather armor sitting at the bar. Each has a longbow at their side, and there's a bit of blood on their armor. They appear grim, with haunted looks in their eyes.
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I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Kess recognizes that expression, having seen it in the mirror many times. She approaches the two and calls out to Urwin to order something strong for the both of them on her.
"Looks like you've had a hard day...hunting? What happened?"
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Ada is surprised by the absolute lack of reaction of anyone in the inn to their presence, especially after what happened the last time they were here. All traces of Fiona's death have been wiped clean. Literally. The paladin isn't as concerned about this as Razz. Leaving bloodstains on the floor would be bad for business after all.
She sits down at the table Kess grabbed and orders the dinner special and a glass of wine, if they have it. Kess moves to talk to the armored men at the bar. Ada remains where she is, but she listens to the conversation just in case it reveals something important to their cause.
After seeing Kess interact with Urwin and the two at the bar and with Ada at a table with no issues, he starts to second guess his earlier inclinations about the state of the Inn. He stops what he was planning on doing to everyone in the Inn but he stays up in the rafters. He wants to see if he can see anything unusual from where he's at.
Perception Check (12+4) 16
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Razz smirks, tilting his head just enough to let the light catch the razor-sharp angles of his new style.
"You joke, Ada, but if I do take someone down with just my hair, I expect a formal acknowledgment—maybe a plaque, definitely a toast, or huh, at least one dramatic retelling of ‘The Time Razz Stabbed a Guy With Pure Style.’"
He flicks his wings and grins.
"Honestly, now I feel like I have to make it happen. Just for the bragging rights."
Kessintra's stomach growls suddenly and she gives a look of embarrassment. "So...to the inn for dinner? I hope the mess we left didn't cause Urwin too much trouble."
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“Yes, let’s go eat. I’m starving.”
The inn is surprisingly somewhat crowded. There are about 16 people here, and there are no traces of the murder. Urwin is bartending as usual.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Razz blinks, placing a hand over his chest in exaggerated shock, wings fluttering slightly as he looks between Kess and Garrick.
"Hold on—did I just get out-hungry-ed? By both of you? I cannot believe this. I let my guard down for one moment and suddenly I’m playing third fiddle in the ‘who’s the hungriest’ orchestra. Unbelievable."
He sighs dramatically, shaking his head.
"Fine. Fine. You win this time. But next meal? I’m calling dibs before we even start thinking about breakfast. Gotta restore my reputation."
Kessintra chuckles at Razz's comments, still a bit embarrassed she let herself get this hungry. At least she clearly isn't the only one.
Entering the inn, she is glad to see it is back to business as usual. It seems all the patrons who left earlier returned and then some. She goes to claim a table for them while the others handle the ordering. Sitting down, she pulls out the papers and weird portrait they found at Fiona's place, trying to organize the information to ask Urwin about.
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How do any of them, especially Urwin, react to the group coming into the inn?
Perception plus guidance - 19
Most patrons seem unbothered by your arrival, and you can't find any familiar faces. Urwin glanced up when you entered. He also seems indifferent about your presence.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Placing the letter from Vasili von Holtz to Fiona's relative next to the creepy notes about the party, it occurs to Kess to compare the handwriting between them just in case.
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They don't have the same handwriting.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Razz hovers just above the ground, arms crossed as he scans the room, his golden eyes narrowing slightly.
"Huh. You know, I distinctly remember this place being more umm chaotic when we left. Messes don’t just clean themselves—and I know magic when I see it. Either someone’s been very busy, or someone wants us to think nothing happened here."
He flits a little higher, scanning for anything out of place. His wings flick once as he glances at Urwin, head tilting slightly.
"Call me paranoid, but when a place forgets it was wrecked, I start wondering what else got conveniently wiped clean."
(( What type of floors does the Inn have? I don't remember if I asked that last time. I'm guess hardwood but figured I'd ask. ))
The floors are made of hardwood.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
(Prestidigitation works wonderfully on blood lol)
Kessintra casts message on Garrick.
"Looks like the Vasili who wrote this letter isn't the one spying on us. It'll be great if he really has the coin to take all those books off our hands...Though, it seems like everyone with money around here works for Strahd or is otherwise insane."
| Joy - Hexblood Open Sea Paladin - Netherdeep | Kaelen - Shadar-kai Gloom Stalker Ranger - Old Keep | Lira - Half-elf Thief Rogue/Druid - Allansia | Arkon - Goliath Champion Fighter - Hardcore DiA | Teryn - High Elf Archfey Warlock - Runewarren | Zoveldra - Kalashtar Open Hand Monk - Eberron | Mavilius - Tiefling Eloquence Bard - Golden Vault | Vannithos - Shadar-kai Astral Self Monk - Von Nichts Manor |
Kess looks around the crowd for anyone who stands out as she waits for their meal.
Perception: 18
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Kess notices two men in leather armor sitting at the bar. Each has a longbow at their side, and there's a bit of blood on their armor. They appear grim, with haunted looks in their eyes.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Kess recognizes that expression, having seen it in the mirror many times. She approaches the two and calls out to Urwin to order something strong for the both of them on her.
"Looks like you've had a hard day...hunting? What happened?"
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Urwin nods and starts pouring.
One of the two turns around to face you. In a rugged voice he responds, "Aye. Wolves." He then goes back to drinking.
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
Ada is surprised by the absolute lack of reaction of anyone in the inn to their presence, especially after what happened the last time they were here. All traces of Fiona's death have been wiped clean. Literally. The paladin isn't as concerned about this as Razz. Leaving bloodstains on the floor would be bad for business after all.
She sits down at the table Kess grabbed and orders the dinner special and a glass of wine, if they have it. Kess moves to talk to the armored men at the bar. Ada remains where she is, but she listens to the conversation just in case it reveals something important to their cause.
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus & Phandalin Adventures
After seeing Kess interact with Urwin and the two at the bar and with Ada at a table with no issues, he starts to second guess his earlier inclinations about the state of the Inn. He stops what he was planning on doing to everyone in the Inn but he stays up in the rafters. He wants to see if he can see anything unusual from where he's at.
Perception Check (12+4) 16