Nadia mentally cursed herself at the first miss, and despite the second hit being a miss, she notes just how much this woman can take. The thought crosses her mind of the duchess even being human, as normal human nobles didn't have as much hp as she did damn it, stupid special stat blocks couldn't take as much as she was now. She seethes under the mask, quickly realizing how badly this is going, especially with Happy having taken a few big hits. She is unsure if he is able to take more, but when his words reach her ears and she is more determined than ever, despite the older man making it a lot harder for the plan to be executed with his being favored by the Gods or some bullshit. "Lo intentaré."
Action 1 on the Duchess - Attack: 24 Damage: 10 + 9 Action 2 - Attack: 19 Damage: 11 + 12 BA - Hunters Mark on the Duchess - 2 on hit Slayers Prey - Extra 1 on hit
(Hunter's mark, second damage roll, even if it doesn't matter D: 6)
The two arrows strike with deadly accuracy. The Duchess cries out as the arrows hit vital organs which should have been the end of her. However the magic aura around her fades and quickly heals the fatal blow, only enough to keep the Duchess barely alive. Captain Fowler grabs the Duchess fearing the worse and prepares to move her to another door along with his guards to make an escape. Dammit kill the archer! He shouts. The knight looks back to see the Duchess near death and decides now is not the time to try and take prisoners. Turning on Nadia he makes his three attacks with intent to kill. Nadia manages to duck under the sheild bash but unfortunately fails to avoid the sword as it cuts her arm and chest. The second knight targets Happy, managing to strike him with all his attacks but still unable to knock the druid down. The guards take the Duchess and move towards the western door. The Duchess looks at Happy and he can feel a tugging at his mind. A call to heal the Duchess but the thought is not his own. Realizing the Duchess must being using some kind of mind magic against him he shakes off the feeling and resists the affects.
(@all: Still waiting on the results of the Wis saves(15) vs Sanctuary, but pressing on for now.)
Whether the blade's truly hit, or his magic held strong, Happy's state is dire enough that even the firbolg isn't in such a happy state. Self preservation had begun tugging at the mind, luring it closerto magics best suited for the job in the long term. That all changed hearing the Duchess' call, drawing both gaze and ire. A growl as deep and as feral as a bear precedes its sources making a sharp gesture towards the east.
Within the space he gestured to does arrive the spectral form of a Unicorn. Their body and colors appearing to have been made from the worked wood and fibers in the room, but radiating all the same a purifying aura. "You foolish woman. You've only made all the more plain your nature, devil, in trying to stir my mind. Lady Archer! See her swiftly to the Nine, 'fore she has a chance to try and corrupt even more souls." He requested before placing a hand on his chest. "And by the grace of the earth mother, I will hold my ground yet!" He adds, summoning the magic from both without and within and begin mending his own wounds a great deal.
What bleeds off naturally in the process, the unicorn sucks in a phantom breath, and breaths back out again over Nadia and Happy both.
Bonus Action: Summon Spirit Totem(Unicorn) at 8/9-P/Q,encompassing both Happy and Nadia.
Unicorn Spirit. The unicorn spirit lends its protection to those nearby. You and your allies gain advantage on all ability checks made to detect creatures in the spirit’s aura. In addition, if you cast a spell using a spell slot that restores hit points to any creature inside or outside the aura, each creature of your choice in the aura also regains hit points equal to your druid level.
Action: Cast Cure Wounds at 1st level on Happy, gaining back 17 HP(8 total), and 5 HP to both Nadia and Happy.
The old soldier stops in his tracks and turns to look at the Duchess. My lady you Shall not fall! Holy magic seems to surround the Duchess, her wounds heal instantly restoring her vitality to normal. The older soldier then continues to close in on Nadia. The elite guard continue to follow the Duchess.
There is determination held strong in the back of her eyes as she reaches for another arrow at her quiver, Happy's words invigorating her further to end the job. With the revelation that she had made an attempt to invade the firbolg's mind, there truly was no way this woman was human. The cult must have had something to do with it. Nadia seethes, but another worrying thought crosses her mind; were these guards human at all? Maybe the man--
Before she is able to think much on it, the older man sends off a healing spell to the duchess, causing Nadia to hiss under her breath and mutter, "Este hombre es realmente maldito molesto." A bit irritated that she needed to dump more arrows on the woman, she does not relent, knocking back one arrow, then quickly following it up with another.
Action 1 on the Duchess - Attack: 27 Damage: 8 + 8 Action 2 - Attack: 24 Damage: 10 + 5 BA - Dropping Hunters Mark for a Hail of Thorns focused on the Duchess and effecting those around her within 5ft - DC14 Dex save or take 10 piercing damage Slayers Prey - Extra 4 on hit
(forgot to add in if they make the save, damage is halved!)
A explosion of thrones erupts as the arrows hit the Duchess. Fowler and his men continue to try and cover the Duchess despite their lack of success. They continue to prepare to follow the Duchess out the door. The Knight turns his focus back on Happy as the old soldier moves in the assist. The knight attempts to strike down Happy but finds that he is unable to, amd instead redirects his attack towards Nadia. Once again Nadia is able to avoid the sheild bash but is struck twice by the knights blade.
The second knight manages to push through the mental barrier and strike Happy with his various attacks. Knocking him down with his sheild and then following up with two, albeit weak, stabs with his sword. Injured, the Duchess and her entourage make a break for the door.
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Happy, having enough of the old man's shit, gets up cracking his neck. He shoots one last tired look at the night that struck him first, waggles his fingers at him, and then almost without fully looking at the elder, the same hand snatches out like a viper at the old man's neck in almost the same instance another word of power left his lips. Once more, both Happy and Nadia would at the very least benefit from the combined efforts of spirit and druidic song, mending the worst of their hurts.
"Now hear this, young blood. One way or another, you'll either be set free of that creature's control, or from your mortal coil for assisting it." He said if successful, before bodily picking the old man up and leave him hanging in the air, further choking out any ability to weave words. "So, I would suggest you kindly... shut the **** up for a moment. While my friend here deals with your corruptor."
Movement: Spend 1/2 to get up.
Bonus Action: Cast Healing Word at 3rd level on Nadia, gaining back 18 HP and 5 HP to both Nadia and Happy.
Action: Attempt to Choke the old man, muting him for at least turn... maybe. 7.
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Goyo - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Sea/Celestial (Libretalia)
Vogan - [Goliath-Hill]Bard - ???(A Dungeon-Delving Campaign Group C)
The old soldier slaps away Happys hand and looks at him intently. I don't know what you're talking about boy, but you'll have plenty of chances to explain yourself later. Men, end this now! The old soldier turns to Nadia, who has been single handedly leading the assault against the Duchess with her deadly accuracy. His sword glows with holy light, and he brings it down on Nadia with a righteous fury. Nada is smacked twice in the head with the flat of his blade, luckily managing to dodge under one of the attacks. The smacks feel more like a punishment from an angry dad than someone trying to kill her, but the burn from the magic still leaves a mark. Unfortunately for TB it did not knock the elf unconscious giving her an opportunity to finish the Duchess.
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Nadia was hanging on by a thread after those last two hits, feeling blood slowly trickle down from her forehead to her cheek. Had it not been for the fact that she was so close to finishing off the Duchess, she would have backed off and gotten into a better position to kick this guys ass and hopefully bring Zack back from the shadow realm. She remains where she stands, breathing haggard, knowing that she may be unconscious following the next few seconds, but she had a job to do and she aimed to do it.
Action 1 on the Duchess - Attack: 23 Damage: 12 + 12 Action 2 - Attack: 15 Damage: 12 + 12 BA - Dropping concentration on Hail of Thorns to instead cast Hunters Mark on the Duchess - 6, 2 on hits Slayers Prey - Extra 3 on hit
(Using DM inspo to reroll that 11, not sure if I reroll damage too?)
The arrow strikes the Duchess in the back and she runs into the wall as she looses her balance. She grabs the wall in an attempt to remain standing but falters. The guards try to assist her but she soon collapses to the floor lifeless. The guards shake her trying to wake her up to no avail. The knights and old soldier look over to see the Duchess, and look back with a look in their eye that suggests they intend to take revenge. Before the knights can attack however one of the guards screams. Looking over you all can see the Duchess's form start to change, two bat like wings sprout from her back as well as a devilish tail. Her hair color changes to a fiery red and her features change though still resemble an attractive woman. The two elite guard back way from the corpse, clearly caught off guard by the change. What in the nine hells was that! Captain, what do we.. but before he can finish Captai Fowlee bolts out the door and down the hall. The two Knights hold their actions, seemingly ready to attack but now less convinced that they want to do so. They seem to be waiting for the old soldier to issue a command.
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In spite of the death glares a great deal of tension leaves Happy's shoulder. Whatever happened next now, Happy was more than just content. He felt confident in all working out in the end, if albeit with a few thorns to navigate going forward. The sight of her transformation -- or more accurately reversion only further cements the feeling. Although in seeing Fowlee flee and the Knights yet still on guard against them, the young Firbolg shakes his head in disapproval before planting a gentle hand on Nadia's shoulder.
"Vie." He utters softly before light green light seeps into Nadia like roots, draining lingering divine energy disrupting her wounds as they are knit together. "Now I'm a simple being, so I can only confer this simply... That captain of yours? Not a good man. His running away? Not good for anyone, especially you all, now that the creature's been outed. So, free my friend, and let's be after him for things worsen."
Action: Cast Cure Wounds at 3rd level on Naidia, restoring back 20 HP, and 5 HP to both Nadia and Happy.
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Goyo - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Sea/Celestial (Libretalia)
Vogan - [Goliath-Hill]Bard - ???(A Dungeon-Delving Campaign Group C)
The old soldier looks at Happy as if trying to get a full measure of him. He seems convinced and dosen't sense any lies in your words and then curses under his breath. We've been completely fooled dammit! Men, stay here, no one leaves the room. I'm going after the captain. And don't let any of the other guards or house staff in here either until we know what's going on. The older soldier makes the for door and glares angrily at the two elite guard members but they seem just as shocked as everyone else. It doesn't seem like he is ready to release Zack just yet however.
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Nadia finally breathes after the last arrow hits its mark, effectively ending the duchesses life as they were sent there to do. She watches with slight smugness at the corpses transformation, feeling good knowing that they were right in the regard of her being non-human, much to the guards dismay. When the captain makes his escape, she quickly marks him. With Happy's healing working its magic, she gives the druid a quick thank you, then shouts after the older man.
"You want to know what's going on? Then let me help you catch him!" She tails after him to a point, not wanting to aggress the guards in some way in case her persuading didn't do the trick. "You saw what I can do, and I can track him relatively easily. I won't kill him, but his kneecaps may not be the same after I get a shot on him."
The old soldier reluctantly agrees, saying loudly so the other hear Fine, follow me and if you see him try to slow him down! (was gonna post momore the chase but I figured mehm wants to get in on this so I'll wait.)
Uncertain of whether the old soldier's words included himself or the release of Zack, Happy opts to slip one of his more potent berries down the gullet and quietly wait for clarification. Although the moment it fails to come, or Nadia looks to him worriedly, he'll just wave her on the event he had not been included, intending to wait on Zack's return.
So, in the event of the man's return, Happy's nearby at least, ready to try and explain things with a, "Duchess' dead. Turned out to be demoness. Captain suspected to have a hand in all of it. Nadia pursuing'em now. I should be able to catch up. But uh-" Then he glances over to any lingering guard. Unless they too were to run off in pursuit.
In the event he was to go along, but Zack yet remained banished, he would trust the man to act calm or guards explain things in Happy's and Nadia's absence. In the meantime, he would turn into an horned rabbit and take off after Nadia, fully intending on keeping pace until an idea comes to mind on where the man intended to flee to.
In either case, assuming the group's special observer had not incapacitated Rillex to slip out now the job was done, Happy calls out to the Tressym with the intent of having it either fly along behind the group(as a whole), or wait for Zack's return to help try and calm the man down.
(Consuming a level 3 berry in any event from previous night, restoring 6 HP to Happy.)
Happy you are pretty sure the soldier only meant Nadia as they run off. As you call for Rillex and wait you hear a fait popping sound from where Zack had been. The fighter appears in the room suddenly. The guards just look at him, still more or less confused on what was happening.
Zack when you return you see the guards seem confused, the Duchess is no where to be found as are Nadia and the old soldier. There's a demonic looking corpse on the ground and Happy tries to explain everything to you as quickly as he can.
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Nadia does as told and follows behind the older man, doing her best to keep up. Though she does need to take a moment to kneel down and see if she could spot any footprints left behind by the captain, using her elven eyes.
Survival: 22
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Nadia mentally cursed herself at the first miss, and despite the second hit being a miss, she notes just how much this woman can take. The thought crosses her mind of the duchess even being human, as normal human nobles
didn't have as much hp as she did damn it, stupid special stat blockscouldn't take as much as she was now. She seethes under the mask, quickly realizing how badly this is going, especially with Happy having taken a few big hits. She is unsure if he is able to take more, but when his words reach her ears and she is more determined than ever, despite the older man making it a lot harder for the plan to be executed with his being favored by the Godsor some bullshit. "Lo intentaré."Action 1 on the Duchess - Attack: 24 Damage: 10 + 9
Action 2 - Attack: 19 Damage: 11 + 12
BA - Hunters Mark on the Duchess - 2 on hit
Slayers Prey - Extra 1 on hit
(Hunter's mark, second damage roll, even if it doesn't matter D: 6)
2 vs Nadia Attack: 9 Damage: 10 Attack: 18 Damage: 6 Attack: 20 Damage: 9
1 v happy Attack: 21 Damage: 8 Attack: 22 Damage: 4 Attack: 23 Damage: 7
The two arrows strike with deadly accuracy. The Duchess cries out as the arrows hit vital organs which should have been the end of her. However the magic aura around her fades and quickly heals the fatal blow, only enough to keep the Duchess barely alive. Captain Fowler grabs the Duchess fearing the worse and prepares to move her to another door along with his guards to make an escape. Dammit kill the archer! He shouts. The knight looks back to see the Duchess near death and decides now is not the time to try and take prisoners. Turning on Nadia he makes his three attacks with intent to kill. Nadia manages to duck under the sheild bash but unfortunately fails to avoid the sword as it cuts her arm and chest. The second knight targets Happy, managing to strike him with all his attacks but still unable to knock the druid down. The guards take the Duchess and move towards the western door. The Duchess looks at Happy and he can feel a tugging at his mind. A call to heal the Duchess but the thought is not his own. Realizing the Duchess must being using some kind of mind magic against him he shakes off the feeling and resists the affects.
(@all: Still waiting on the results of the Wis saves(15) vs Sanctuary, but pressing on for now.)
Whether the blade's truly hit, or his magic held strong, Happy's state is dire enough that even the firbolg isn't in such a happy state. Self preservation had begun tugging at the mind, luring it closerto magics best suited for the job in the long term. That all changed hearing the Duchess' call, drawing both gaze and ire. A growl as deep and as feral as a bear precedes its sources making a sharp gesture towards the east.
Within the space he gestured to does arrive the spectral form of a Unicorn. Their body and colors appearing to have been made from the worked wood and fibers in the room, but radiating all the same a purifying aura. "You foolish woman. You've only made all the more plain your nature, devil, in trying to stir my mind. Lady Archer! See her swiftly to the Nine, 'fore she has a chance to try and corrupt even more souls." He requested before placing a hand on his chest. "And by the grace of the earth mother, I will hold my ground yet!" He adds, summoning the magic from both without and within and begin mending his own wounds a great deal.
What bleeds off naturally in the process, the unicorn sucks in a phantom breath, and breaths back out again over Nadia and Happy both.
Bonus Action: Summon Spirit Totem(Unicorn) at 8/9-P/Q,encompassing both Happy and Nadia.
Unicorn Spirit. The unicorn spirit lends its protection to those nearby. You and your allies gain advantage on all ability checks made to detect creatures in the spirit’s aura. In addition, if you cast a spell using a spell slot that restores hit points to any creature inside or outside the aura, each creature of your choice in the aura also regains hit points equal to your druid level.
Action: Cast Cure Wounds at 1st level on Happy, gaining back 17 HP(8 total), and 5 HP to both Nadia and Happy.
Goyo - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Sea/Celestial (Libretalia)
Vogan - [Goliath-Hill]Bard - ???(A Dungeon-Delving Campaign Group C)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Warlock - Archfey
The old soldier stops in his tracks and turns to look at the Duchess. My lady you Shall not fall! Holy magic seems to surround the Duchess, her wounds heal instantly restoring her vitality to normal. The older soldier then continues to close in on Nadia. The elite guard continue to follow the Duchess.
There is determination held strong in the back of her eyes as she reaches for another arrow at her quiver, Happy's words invigorating her further to end the job. With the revelation that she had made an attempt to invade the firbolg's mind, there truly was no way this woman was human. The cult must have had something to do with it. Nadia seethes, but another worrying thought crosses her mind; were these guards human at all? Maybe the man--
Before she is able to think much on it, the older man sends off a healing spell to the duchess, causing Nadia to hiss under her breath and mutter, "Este hombre es realmente maldito molesto." A bit irritated that she needed to dump more arrows on the woman, she does not relent, knocking back one arrow, then quickly following it up with another.
Action 1 on the Duchess - Attack: 27 Damage: 8 + 8
Action 2 - Attack: 24 Damage: 10 + 5
BA - Dropping Hunters Mark for a Hail of Thorns focused on the Duchess and effecting those around her within 5ft - DC14 Dex save or take 10 piercing damage
Slayers Prey - Extra 4 on hit
(forgot to add in if they make the save, damage is halved!)
Duchess save: 11
Da bois: 8 4 7
Knightley boi save 12 5
KVN: Attack: 13 Damage: 11 Attack: 13 Damage: 8 Attack: 17 Damage: 4
KVH Attack: 12 Damage: 8 Attack: 17 Damage: 4 Attack: 25 Damage: 8
Str save from Hap 13
A explosion of thrones erupts as the arrows hit the Duchess. Fowler and his men continue to try and cover the Duchess despite their lack of success. They continue to prepare to follow the Duchess out the door. The Knight turns his focus back on Happy as the old soldier moves in the assist. The knight attempts to strike down Happy but finds that he is unable to, amd instead redirects his attack towards Nadia. Once again Nadia is able to avoid the sheild bash but is struck twice by the knights blade.
The second knight manages to push through the mental barrier and strike Happy with his various attacks. Knocking him down with his sheild and then following up with two, albeit weak, stabs with his sword. Injured, the Duchess and her entourage make a break for the door.
Happy, having enough of the old man's shit, gets up cracking his neck. He shoots one last tired look at the night that struck him first, waggles his fingers at him, and then almost without fully looking at the elder, the same hand snatches out like a viper at the old man's neck in almost the same instance another word of power left his lips. Once more, both Happy and Nadia would at the very least benefit from the combined efforts of spirit and druidic song, mending the worst of their hurts.
"Now hear this, young blood. One way or another, you'll either be set free of that creature's control, or from your mortal coil for assisting it." He said if successful, before bodily picking the old man up and leave him hanging in the air, further choking out any ability to weave words. "So, I would suggest you kindly... shut the **** up for a moment. While my friend here deals with your corruptor."
Movement: Spend 1/2 to get up.
Bonus Action: Cast Healing Word at 3rd level on Nadia, gaining back 18 HP and 5 HP to both Nadia and Happy.
Action: Attempt to Choke the old man, muting him for at least turn... maybe. 7.
Goyo - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Sea/Celestial (Libretalia)
Vogan - [Goliath-Hill]Bard - ???(A Dungeon-Delving Campaign Group C)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Warlock - Archfey
38 dam to Nadia as rolled in the cord.
The old soldier slaps away Happys hand and looks at him intently. I don't know what you're talking about boy, but you'll have plenty of chances to explain yourself later. Men, end this now! The old soldier turns to Nadia, who has been single handedly leading the assault against the Duchess with her deadly accuracy. His sword glows with holy light, and he brings it down on Nadia with a righteous fury. Nada is smacked twice in the head with the flat of his blade, luckily managing to dodge under one of the attacks. The smacks feel more like a punishment from an angry dad than someone trying to kill her, but the burn from the magic still leaves a mark. Unfortunately for TB it did not knock the elf unconscious giving her an opportunity to finish the Duchess.
Nadia was hanging on by a thread after those last two hits, feeling blood slowly trickle down from her forehead to her cheek. Had it not been for the fact that she was so close to finishing off the Duchess, she would have backed off and gotten into a better position to kick this guys ass
and hopefully bring Zack back from the shadow realm. She remains where she stands, breathing haggard, knowing that she may be unconscious following the next few seconds, but she had a job to do and she aimed to do it.Action 1 on the Duchess - Attack: 23 Damage: 12 + 12
Action 2 - Attack: 15 Damage: 12 + 12
BA - Dropping concentration on Hail of Thorns to instead cast Hunters Mark on the Duchess - 6, 2 on hits
Slayers Prey - Extra 3 on hit
(Using DM inspo to reroll that 11, not sure if I reroll damage too?)
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The arrow strikes the Duchess in the back and she runs into the wall as she looses her balance. She grabs the wall in an attempt to remain standing but falters. The guards try to assist her but she soon collapses to the floor lifeless. The guards shake her trying to wake her up to no avail. The knights and old soldier look over to see the Duchess, and look back with a look in their eye that suggests they intend to take revenge. Before the knights can attack however one of the guards screams. Looking over you all can see the Duchess's form start to change, two bat like wings sprout from her back as well as a devilish tail. Her hair color changes to a fiery red and her features change though still resemble an attractive woman. The two elite guard back way from the corpse, clearly caught off guard by the change. What in the nine hells was that! Captain, what do we.. but before he can finish Captai Fowlee bolts out the door and down the hall. The two Knights hold their actions, seemingly ready to attack but now less convinced that they want to do so. They seem to be waiting for the old soldier to issue a command.
In spite of the death glares a great deal of tension leaves Happy's shoulder. Whatever happened next now, Happy was more than just content. He felt confident in all working out in the end, if albeit with a few thorns to navigate going forward. The sight of her transformation -- or more accurately reversion only further cements the feeling. Although in seeing Fowlee flee and the Knights yet still on guard against them, the young Firbolg shakes his head in disapproval before planting a gentle hand on Nadia's shoulder.
"Vie." He utters softly before light green light seeps into Nadia like roots, draining lingering divine energy disrupting her wounds as they are knit together. "Now I'm a simple being, so I can only confer this simply... That captain of yours? Not a good man. His running away? Not good for anyone, especially you all, now that the creature's been outed. So, free my friend, and let's be after him for things worsen."
Action: Cast Cure Wounds at 3rd level on Naidia, restoring back 20 HP, and 5 HP to both Nadia and Happy.
Goyo - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Sea/Celestial (Libretalia)
Vogan - [Goliath-Hill]Bard - ???(A Dungeon-Delving Campaign Group C)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Warlock - Archfey
The old soldier looks at Happy as if trying to get a full measure of him. He seems convinced and dosen't sense any lies in your words and then curses under his breath. We've been completely fooled dammit! Men, stay here, no one leaves the room. I'm going after the captain. And don't let any of the other guards or house staff in here either until we know what's going on. The older soldier makes the for door and glares angrily at the two elite guard members but they seem just as shocked as everyone else. It doesn't seem like he is ready to release Zack just yet however.
Nadia finally breathes after the last arrow hits its mark, effectively ending the duchesses life as they were sent there to do. She watches with slight smugness at the corpses transformation, feeling good knowing that they were right in the regard of her being non-human, much to the guards dismay. When the captain makes his escape, she quickly marks him. With Happy's healing working its magic, she gives the druid a quick thank you, then shouts after the older man.
"You want to know what's going on? Then let me help you catch him!" She tails after him to a point, not wanting to aggress the guards in some way in case her persuading didn't do the trick. "You saw what I can do, and I can track him relatively easily. I won't kill him, but his kneecaps may not be the same after I get a shot on him."
Persuasion: 19
The old soldier reluctantly agrees, saying loudly so the other hear Fine, follow me and if you see him try to slow him down! (was gonna post momore the chase but I figured mehm wants to get in on this so I'll wait.)
Uncertain of whether the old soldier's words included himself or the release of Zack, Happy opts to slip one of his more potent berries down the gullet and quietly wait for clarification. Although the moment it fails to come, or Nadia looks to him worriedly, he'll just wave her on the event he had not been included, intending to wait on Zack's return.
So, in the event of the man's return, Happy's nearby at least, ready to try and explain things with a, "Duchess' dead. Turned out to be demoness. Captain suspected to have a hand in all of it. Nadia pursuing'em now. I should be able to catch up. But uh-" Then he glances over to any lingering guard. Unless they too were to run off in pursuit.
In the event he was to go along, but Zack yet remained banished, he would trust the man to act calm or guards explain things in Happy's and Nadia's absence. In the meantime, he would turn into an horned rabbit and take off after Nadia, fully intending on keeping pace until an idea comes to mind on where the man intended to flee to.
In either case, assuming the group's special observer had not incapacitated Rillex to slip out now the job was done, Happy calls out to the Tressym with the intent of having it either fly along behind the group(as a whole), or wait for Zack's return to help try and calm the man down.
(Consuming a level 3 berry in any event from previous night, restoring 6 HP to Happy.)
Goyo - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Sea/Celestial (Libretalia)
Vogan - [Goliath-Hill]Bard - ???(A Dungeon-Delving Campaign Group C)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Warlock - Archfey
Happy you are pretty sure the soldier only meant Nadia as they run off. As you call for Rillex and wait you hear a fait popping sound from where Zack had been. The fighter appears in the room suddenly. The guards just look at him, still more or less confused on what was happening.
Zack when you return you see the guards seem confused, the Duchess is no where to be found as are Nadia and the old soldier. There's a demonic looking corpse on the ground and Happy tries to explain everything to you as quickly as he can.
Zack appears, and does nothing as happy explains.
Occassional Dungeon Master.
Nadia does as told and follows behind the older man, doing her best to keep up. Though she does need to take a moment to kneel down and see if she could spot any footprints left behind by the captain, using her elven eyes.
Survival: 22