Gerrack frugally stows his apple to eat later, as now is not the time for a meal. He nods at Misty: „L-lead the way. I c-can scout from the sky if n-needed, but I t-think a c-cautious a-approach would be w-wiser in this i-instance.“
“Did we not want to head back to town for Sildar and support? We wana go at this solo? If that is the case than I agree with Gerrack, caution is needed. So maybe a secret entrance would be best. Although a fly by of the mansion may work to our advantage.” says Gimble. “How were the apples?”
"I'm s-s-saving mine for later," Gerrack says, patting his pack. "I m-might try to c-cook with it!" Turning serious, he answers Gimble's question -- "I t-think we w-w-anted to s-scout and m-make sure the b-bandits were r-r-really there b-before a-alerting e-everyone in the c-city to a f-false l-lead. I am f-fine with f-flying o-overhead to s-see if this is t-true, but if they s-spot me, they might be w-warned of our upcoming a-assault."
"Gerrack is right, I think we intended to do some light scouting. The mansion seems like a a great lead and even better of that tunnel leads there," Gniff says backing up Gerrack. The good spirited halfling smiles along with the plan.
"Alternatively, to make things easier we could do some distance scouting with Branch, Misty's new friend and or I could even rustle up some backup fromt he local wildlife. That way we can be safe AND scout."
“This sounds like a great idea. Can we scout both areas this way so we have the full picture? I wouldn’t mind seeing what’s in the mansion, while at the same time I think coming into their base where they least expect it would be best.” Gimble responds.
"Honestly I had forgotten that Sildar wished to go with." Misty says with a shrug. "I do think some scouting is in order, prior to calling in the backup though, so agree that we should do some looking around." She considers it for a moment. "I think looking at this tunnel might be our best first place, so that we can know if such a thing is more than just the tails of a kid."
"T-that's probably a w-wise idea, if you can d-d-disguise yourself as a r-r-rat, or an i-insect, something e-else m-mundane," Gerrack agrees. "I c-can follow b-behind you on f-foot from a d-distance if n-necessary."
(OOC: Gerrack can stealth behind Gniff at a distance of 30 feet. He'll need light if we go into darkness to see, but his flight speed is 60 and his walking speed is 35, so if things go pear shaped he can race up and try to help.)
"Ok, so lets head to the Triboar trail and take a look around. When we get close I will take a few moments to commune with Silvanus so I can speak to the animals of the forest," Gniff nods along in agreement to the plan. "Wow, look at us, we are some great adventurers." He is filled with enthusiasm.
(OOC: if the party is in agreement, and they appear to be. we will move on and the party will head to the triboar trail in search of the possible red brand bandit base.)
(OOC: date July 24th. time 11:05 a.m.)
The party says their good byes to Daran, and he says his. The party goes towards the Triboar trail. They go straight there and do not go back inside the city. You pass by various farms and other house holds outside the city walls. Most people give a friendly wave to the party as they pass by. Some are a little more cautious and just eyeball you travelers. The sun is over head and it is a nice day. The weather is slightly more pleasant than usual being less cold than normal but an occasional windy chill will brush against you to remind you that you are in a northern region of gallia. The party makes it to the start of the tree line. As it says in the name there is a number of dirt paths branching from the main road.
(OOC: @ everyone, i'll need either a perception or investigation check. Carps directions will get you to the general area where the two locations but this check is to see how easily you all find the locations. and by the sound of your guys plans you want to scout it out.)
(OOC: quests and quest thread reminder in the spoiler below.)
(OOC: quests and quest thread reminder: completed quest needing turn in/reward: cleared goblin cave report it to someone in the city. Gniff has the directions/locations for the three locations to report. the three locations are City Hall, the City Guard Barracks, and Emberhorn Palace. [reward: 25 gold from Harbin Wester the Princess' Steward] {Currently in progress.} 1/main quest: Find Gundren Rockseeker for Greg Greenspear. Gundren's location is likely at the Goblin Castle or the Goblin Castle is the best place to look for that information. [reward: 600 gold from Mr. Chin] 2/secondary quest: Sildar wants the party to find the Red Brand Bandit base and wipe them out. Sildar would appreciate it if the party brought him along when the party takes out the bandits. Mr. Chin told Gimble to let the authorities to take care of the bandits. Greg told the party he heard that Carp Alderleaf might know where the Red Brand Bandit base is. [reward: 200 gold from Sildar. and 50 gold from Harbin Wester.] 3/secondary quest: The Princess' Steward wants the Orc Raiders who have been raiding the towns north of the capital to be wiped out. He will reward anyone who brings back proof of their destruction [reward: 100 gold from Harbin Wester the Princess' Steward] 4/secondary quest: The Emberhorn Kingdom is struggling to negotiate with centuar tribes across the kingdom over land disputes. Convince the Princess or her steward to participate in the negotiations. [reward: ???] 5/side quest: Try joining the Fists of Justice Adventuring Guild [reward: Fists of Justice membership] 6/side quest: Investigate Thornton's Shop and Exchange [reward: ???] 7/side quest: Investigate Sister Garaele [reward: ???] 8/side quest: Bring the lionshield coster's crates to the lionshield coster shop. this quest has grown increasingly difficult due to the party's poor reputation. [reward: 50 gold per crate] Alternative: tell other interested people about the lionshield coster crates location. Alternative 2: Investigate Linene Graywind for possible Red Brand Bandit connection. Telling Harbin Wester about the Lionshield Coster has started Alternative 2 for the quest.)
Gniff always waves to those he sees on the various farms along the way, whether it is reciprocated or not. As they reach the tree line the happy little guy becomes even more alive, calling out in various tunes.
"While you all take a look around I will be praying to Silvanus so I can make some friends."
Sebastian/Misty and Gerrack guide the way towards the secret tunnel (OOC: unless you guys wanted to go to the abandoned mansion.) The group stops before getting there. (OOC: incase you wanted to be careful/stealthy or wanted to have an animal scout it out.)
(OOC: if you guys are sneaking/stealthing, give me a stealth roll. if you guys are waiting for Gniff and Branch to finish casting their spells i'll skip ahead to them being complete in the next post. if you guys are charging right into the tunnel [or the mansion] let me know and that will be the next post.)
Sebastian, Misty and Gerrack lead the group to a small clearing where there is a rock. Upon keen inspection the rock is covering up a hole. The hole being the tunnel or at the very least what Carp was telling the party about.
(OOC: @ everyone, what do you do?)
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"Ready to go to check out where the kid told us we might find the bandit hide out?" Misty asks the others.
Gerrack frugally stows his apple to eat later, as now is not the time for a meal. He nods at Misty: „L-lead the way. I c-can scout from the sky if n-needed, but I t-think a c-cautious a-approach would be w-wiser in this i-instance.“
“Did we not want to head back to town for Sildar and support? We wana go at this solo? If that is the case than I agree with Gerrack, caution is needed. So maybe a secret entrance would be best. Although a fly by of the mansion may work to our advantage.” says Gimble. “How were the apples?”
"I'm s-s-saving mine for later," Gerrack says, patting his pack. "I m-might try to c-cook with it!" Turning serious, he answers Gimble's question -- "I t-think we w-w-anted to s-scout and m-make sure the b-bandits were r-r-really there b-before a-alerting e-everyone in the c-city to a f-false l-lead. I am f-fine with f-flying o-overhead to s-see if this is t-true, but if they s-spot me, they might be w-warned of our upcoming a-assault."
"Gerrack is right, I think we intended to do some light scouting. The mansion seems like a a great lead and even better of that tunnel leads there," Gniff says backing up Gerrack. The good spirited halfling smiles along with the plan.
"Alternatively, to make things easier we could do some distance scouting with Branch, Misty's new friend and or I could even rustle up some backup fromt he local wildlife. That way we can be safe AND scout."
“This sounds like a great idea. Can we scout both areas this way so we have the full picture? I wouldn’t mind seeing what’s in the mansion, while at the same time I think coming into their base where they least expect it would be best.” Gimble responds.
"Honestly I had forgotten that Sildar wished to go with." Misty says with a shrug. "I do think some scouting is in order, prior to calling in the backup though, so agree that we should do some looking around." She considers it for a moment. "I think looking at this tunnel might be our best first place, so that we can know if such a thing is more than just the tails of a kid."
“I’m happy to scout ahead as a critter or something though it might be worthwhile to have a failsafe just in case things go wrong.”
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"T-that's probably a w-wise idea, if you can d-d-disguise yourself as a r-r-rat, or an i-insect, something e-else m-mundane," Gerrack agrees. "I c-can follow b-behind you on f-foot from a d-distance if n-necessary."
(OOC: Gerrack can stealth behind Gniff at a distance of 30 feet. He'll need light if we go into darkness to see, but his flight speed is 60 and his walking speed is 35, so if things go pear shaped he can race up and try to help.)
"Ok, so lets head to the Triboar trail and take a look around. When we get close I will take a few moments to commune with Silvanus so I can speak to the animals of the forest," Gniff nods along in agreement to the plan. "Wow, look at us, we are some great adventurers." He is filled with enthusiasm.
"My familiar will scout from above as well, and help warn of possible threats." Misty agrees with the plan and is ready to move out.
(OOC: if the party is in agreement, and they appear to be. we will move on and the party will head to the triboar trail in search of the possible red brand bandit base.)
(OOC: date July 24th. time 11:05 a.m.)
The party says their good byes to Daran, and he says his. The party goes towards the Triboar trail. They go straight there and do not go back inside the city. You pass by various farms and other house holds outside the city walls. Most people give a friendly wave to the party as they pass by. Some are a little more cautious and just eyeball you travelers. The sun is over head and it is a nice day. The weather is slightly more pleasant than usual being less cold than normal but an occasional windy chill will brush against you to remind you that you are in a northern region of gallia. The party makes it to the start of the tree line. As it says in the name there is a number of dirt paths branching from the main road.
(OOC: @ everyone, i'll need either a perception or investigation check. Carps directions will get you to the general area where the two locations but this check is to see how easily you all find the locations. and by the sound of your guys plans you want to scout it out.)
(OOC: quests and quest thread reminder in the spoiler below.)
(OOC: quests and quest thread reminder: completed quest needing turn in/reward: cleared goblin cave report it to someone in the city. Gniff has the directions/locations for the three locations to report. the three locations are City Hall, the City Guard Barracks, and Emberhorn Palace. [reward: 25 gold from Harbin Wester the Princess' Steward] {Currently in progress.} 1/main quest: Find Gundren Rockseeker for Greg Greenspear. Gundren's location is likely at the Goblin Castle or the Goblin Castle is the best place to look for that information. [reward: 600 gold from Mr. Chin] 2/secondary quest: Sildar wants the party to find the Red Brand Bandit base and wipe them out. Sildar would appreciate it if the party brought him along when the party takes out the bandits. Mr. Chin told Gimble to let the authorities to take care of the bandits. Greg told the party he heard that Carp Alderleaf might know where the Red Brand Bandit base is. [reward: 200 gold from Sildar. and 50 gold from Harbin Wester.] 3/secondary quest: The Princess' Steward wants the Orc Raiders who have been raiding the towns north of the capital to be wiped out. He will reward anyone who brings back proof of their destruction [reward: 100 gold from Harbin Wester the Princess' Steward] 4/secondary quest: The Emberhorn Kingdom is struggling to negotiate with centuar tribes across the kingdom over land disputes. Convince the Princess or her steward to participate in the negotiations. [reward: ???] 5/side quest: Try joining the Fists of Justice Adventuring Guild [reward: Fists of Justice membership] 6/side quest: Investigate Thornton's Shop and Exchange [reward: ???] 7/side quest: Investigate Sister Garaele [reward: ???] 8/side quest: Bring the lionshield coster's crates to the lionshield coster shop. this quest has grown increasingly difficult due to the party's poor reputation. [reward: 50 gold per crate] Alternative: tell other interested people about the lionshield coster crates location. Alternative 2: Investigate Linene Graywind for possible Red Brand Bandit connection. Telling Harbin Wester about the Lionshield Coster has started Alternative 2 for the quest.)
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Perception:7
Bardic Inspiration is just someone believing in you, and I believe in you
Gerrack looks between the paths, seeking the places Carp told them about: 21
Using the description of the area given, Gimble walks slowly, observing and taking in everything he can to try and pinpoint the locations.
Perception 10
(OOC LOL any chance our passive played into this)
Misty investigation: 25
Sabastian perception check: 18
Gniff always waves to those he sees on the various farms along the way, whether it is reciprocated or not. As they reach the tree line the happy little guy becomes even more alive, calling out in various tunes.
"While you all take a look around I will be praying to Silvanus so I can make some friends."
Gniff wil ritually cast Speak with Animals.
Branch would like to join Gniff and also ritual cast speak with animals
Bardic Inspiration is just someone believing in you, and I believe in you
Sebastian/Misty and Gerrack guide the way towards the secret tunnel (OOC: unless you guys wanted to go to the abandoned mansion.) The group stops before getting there. (OOC: incase you wanted to be careful/stealthy or wanted to have an animal scout it out.)
(OOC: if you guys are sneaking/stealthing, give me a stealth roll. if you guys are waiting for Gniff and Branch to finish casting their spells i'll skip ahead to them being complete in the next post. if you guys are charging right into the tunnel [or the mansion] let me know and that will be the next post.)
Sebastian, Misty and Gerrack lead the group to a small clearing where there is a rock. Upon keen inspection the rock is covering up a hole. The hole being the tunnel or at the very least what Carp was telling the party about.
(OOC: @ everyone, what do you do?)
list of my games/characters in the spoiler
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Gerrack will hang back and wait as planned to stealth a good 30ft behind whatever creature is scouting.
stealth 13
while he is waiting, he checks out for tracks. how many, how frequently used, any animals, etc: survival 21