As the others relaxe Anomander can't help himself from checking the the High Seeker. The man is into his cup and glowers at everyone. He listens intently to the old man's story and gets redder and madder.
Finally at the end of the tale and as people are about to clap in appreciation he burst out of his chair pointing an accusing finger to the the storyteller.
" Lies, " he screams , " All lies. The gods have abandoned us and the dragons are myths. You would tun us from the Seeker's truth."
Spittle fly from his mouth.
Tika moves to calm him and stumbles on something. She goes down to retrieve a staff and everyone sees a blue crystal shine for a second pulsing with inner light.
The calm that settles in the Inn is deafening.
Zak breaks the silence, " Hey wasn't that what everyone is looking for ?" Then everything happens at once.
The High Seeker rushes forward to grasp at the staff and his sent backward with a radiant burst of light as his hand comes into contact with the wood. He flies back into the fire burning in the hearth.
The old man stands up, a smile playing on his lips. Then shouts.
" They have the Blue Staff. They are part of this, all off them. Tell the authorities... " To you he whispers... "RUN."
OOC: The entrance is blocked by a lot of people who are currently waiting for someone to take action but Darius and some of you know that their in a way down behind the kitchen. We won't do initiative just yet. I ll let you RP and make your move then tell you what the goblins, guards, seekers and others do.
As the High Seeker screams to the old man, Killiath stands up and say "The gods have not abandoned us! We have just to be worthy and they will show again!"
After the High Seeker is sent backward into the fire, Killiath takes his shield and grabs Tika's hand "Let's go sis! We can not fight here."
Killiath will inform the others of the kitchen's backdoor and proceeds there if the other party members follow, if not he will stand his ground with his friends.
If the party goes toward the backdoor, Killiath will be the last one exiting the tavern.
Daethys looks down at his pack, which was near his chair, by the wall, and with no way anyone but he could get near it, surprised to find the staff no longer there. He is mystified as to how it could have gotten where Tika could have tripped on it... Regardless it is a mystery to solve at another time.
Grabbing up his own staff, and his pack, he moves towards the back door. "Let's go people, we cannot stand against them all..." Moving quickly towards the back door, he waits for his brother and Tika, making sure someone goes through with Tika, as she still has the staff. He will be near last to go through, and cast minor illusion on the exit, making it look like it is not there, once Killiath is through.
Anomander stands as the man begins to make his aggressive moves, his arm pulling up the quiver and grabbing the bow - he didn't need to be in a place with a drunk that was going to cause problems. It was then that everything began to happen, his eyes drifting to the staff and then his friends that had been hiding it giving a what did you do face as the man goes flying back.Reaching the backdoor Anomander will begin to utter some Elvish instinctively he looks to Daethys waiting for him to cast his spell, before releasing his own.
His hand moving to his pocket as he pulled out a burnt mistletoe lead and sprig of spruce as the Elvish words finished leaving his lips, his body speedily pushing itself forward "Stay within thirty feet of me - all of you. We will head to the forest and use it to hide from them for the night. I've given us protection from being tracked by normal means." As he pushes by those attentive enough to look at the ground would see small gusts around them all helping to hide the tracks they may make on their exit as he begins moving towards the woods. Anomander just making a motion for them all to follow as he lead them towards the woods.
Mythras was on his feet as chaos broke out, for a moment he reached out to help the High Seeker out of the flames but then noted the danger the others were in and moved quickly across the room towards the main door, a nod with Killiath established that once again he was bringing up the rear....he headed out just before Anomander...
" Where to?", Mythras whispered as they moved away.
Darius will try and take advantage of the distraction to take the appearance of the high seeker and point at the real seeker and scream, “Imposter, seize himor face the wrath of the seeker’s! I will take care of the others!” And charge after the group.
(Use disguise self via Mask of Many Faces. Deception: 18)
Despite not seeing each other for five years the companions move as one, old habits kicking in.
They arrive at the end of the kitchen and find themselves in front of a hole. A rope drops down to the road level some 60 feet down. Zak not breaking his run jumps on the rope and slides down screaming a gleeful "….Hiiiiiyaaaa" in reckless enthusiasm.
Tika stops in front of the hole and turns to her friends, she is thrilled and shocked by the turn of event. When she speaks though she is determined.
"We can hide in my house while we think about our next move."
Darius machinations are not lost on Killiath who is waiting for all of them to go to safety. The room burst into chaos as several men go to grab the real High Seeker. The man screams in frustration has he tries to free himself. Outside you can hear whistles call the guard.
Daethys smiles as the spell shifts the scenery behind his brother to a kitchen full of furniture seeming to block the access.
OOC: I ll leave the "spell" from Anomander hang in the air and make it happen when you hit the ground.
Anomander's few words in sing song elvish are not really spells but more appeal to the nature for help.
"It might be better to get out of town now, while they are in disarray..." Daethys points out as he looks up at the inn overhead. "Might be harder once they get organized."
Darius will come out of the inn looking for Tika, “I really want to know what that staff is and where it came from, but we can talk about that later. Seems the trails aren’t done with us yet.”
"The High Seeker knows you Tika, if we hide too long in your house, we may have to fight the Seekers. I personally do not like what they have done to Solace, people used to be more happy a few years ago." says Killiath as he follows the group.
The young fighter will add "By the way Zak, who was that old man?"
Anomander just looks at his companions, he doesn't give them an option as he begins to move trying to instill in them the importance of running right now "This really isn't the time for questions - let's get to the woods anywhere else they will track us easily."
Tika looks at her friends a bit at a loss. "I heard rumors that the Seekers in Haven are very wise and benevolent. Maybe we should get there ? But first you are right we need to leave. Crytal Mere, the lake my be our best bet. We can loose the trackers they are sur to send by taking one of the fishermen's boats. Old Nal hasn't used his in a while and wanted to sell it last season. He won't miss his."
OOC: Tika hasn't bonded with the staff yet and she can clearly use it.
For Darius.
The old powerful voice in your head utters a name when you look at Tika. Cassandra.... then talks to you. Don't touch the staff.
Killiath follows the group paying attention that they are not followed, he trusts Anomander's skills, but he thinks that it is better to be prepared to the worst.
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"Lake is as good a place to head as any." Daethys agrees. He mentally commands his familiar to keep watch of their back trail, not trusting the others in the group to spot anything.
Odin smiles as hears the story and perks up at the word "dragons" before consuming the potatoes.
Insight - 17
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
As the others relaxe Anomander can't help himself from checking the the High Seeker. The man is into his cup and glowers at everyone. He listens intently to the old man's story and gets redder and madder.
Finally at the end of the tale and as people are about to clap in appreciation he burst out of his chair pointing an accusing finger to the the storyteller.
" Lies, " he screams , " All lies. The gods have abandoned us and the dragons are myths. You would tun us from the Seeker's truth."
Spittle fly from his mouth.
Tika moves to calm him and stumbles on something. She goes down to retrieve a staff and everyone sees a blue crystal shine for a second pulsing with inner light.
The calm that settles in the Inn is deafening.
Zak breaks the silence, " Hey wasn't that what everyone is looking for ?" Then everything happens at once.
The High Seeker rushes forward to grasp at the staff and his sent backward with a radiant burst of light as his hand comes into contact with the wood. He flies back into the fire burning in the hearth.
The old man stands up, a smile playing on his lips. Then shouts.
" They have the Blue Staff. They are part of this, all off them. Tell the authorities... " To you he whispers... "RUN."
OOC: The entrance is blocked by a lot of people who are currently waiting for someone to take action but Darius and some of you know that their in a way down behind the kitchen. We won't do initiative just yet. I ll let you RP and make your move then tell you what the goblins, guards, seekers and others do.
As the High Seeker screams to the old man, Killiath stands up and say "The gods have not abandoned us! We have just to be worthy and they will show again!"
After the High Seeker is sent backward into the fire, Killiath takes his shield and grabs Tika's hand "Let's go sis! We can not fight here."
Killiath will inform the others of the kitchen's backdoor and proceeds there if the other party members follow, if not he will stand his ground with his friends.
If the party goes toward the backdoor, Killiath will be the last one exiting the tavern.
Daethys looks down at his pack, which was near his chair, by the wall, and with no way anyone but he could get near it, surprised to find the staff no longer there. He is mystified as to how it could have gotten where Tika could have tripped on it... Regardless it is a mystery to solve at another time.
Grabbing up his own staff, and his pack, he moves towards the back door. "Let's go people, we cannot stand against them all..." Moving quickly towards the back door, he waits for his brother and Tika, making sure someone goes through with Tika, as she still has the staff. He will be near last to go through, and cast minor illusion on the exit, making it look like it is not there, once Killiath is through.
Anomander stands as the man begins to make his aggressive moves, his arm pulling up the quiver and grabbing the bow - he didn't need to be in a place with a drunk that was going to cause problems. It was then that everything began to happen, his eyes drifting to the staff and then his friends that had been hiding it giving a what did you do face as the man goes flying back.Reaching the backdoor Anomander will begin to utter some Elvish instinctively he looks to Daethys waiting for him to cast his spell, before releasing his own.
His hand moving to his pocket as he pulled out a burnt mistletoe lead and sprig of spruce as the Elvish words finished leaving his lips, his body speedily pushing itself forward "Stay within thirty feet of me - all of you. We will head to the forest and use it to hide from them for the night. I've given us protection from being tracked by normal means." As he pushes by those attentive enough to look at the ground would see small gusts around them all helping to hide the tracks they may make on their exit as he begins moving towards the woods. Anomander just making a motion for them all to follow as he lead them towards the woods.
OOC:
Pass without Trace on everyone in the party
stealth check as we move towards the forest trying to avoid attention and conflict with any locals and local guard: 30
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
Mythras was on his feet as chaos broke out, for a moment he reached out to help the High Seeker out of the flames but then noted the danger the others were in and moved quickly across the room towards the main door, a nod with Killiath established that once again he was bringing up the rear....he headed out just before Anomander...
" Where to?", Mythras whispered as they moved away.
Stealth:13
Darius will try and take advantage of the distraction to take the appearance of the high seeker and point at the real seeker and scream, “Imposter, seize himor face the wrath of the seeker’s! I will take care of the others!” And charge after the group.
(Use disguise self via Mask of Many Faces. Deception: 18)
Despite not seeing each other for five years the companions move as one, old habits kicking in.
They arrive at the end of the kitchen and find themselves in front of a hole. A rope drops down to the road level some 60 feet down. Zak not breaking his run jumps on the rope and slides down screaming a gleeful "….Hiiiiiyaaaa" in reckless enthusiasm.
Tika stops in front of the hole and turns to her friends, she is thrilled and shocked by the turn of event. When she speaks though she is determined.
"We can hide in my house while we think about our next move."
Darius machinations are not lost on Killiath who is waiting for all of them to go to safety. The room burst into chaos as several men go to grab the real High Seeker. The man screams in frustration has he tries to free himself. Outside you can hear whistles call the guard.
Daethys smiles as the spell shifts the scenery behind his brother to a kitchen full of furniture seeming to block the access.
OOC: I ll leave the "spell" from Anomander hang in the air and make it happen when you hit the ground.
Anomander's few words in sing song elvish are not really spells but more appeal to the nature for help.
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"It might be better to get out of town now, while they are in disarray..." Daethys points out as he looks up at the inn overhead. "Might be harder once they get organized."
Odin nods. "Either way, we cannot go back to our jobs or homes as someone might have recognized our faces."
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Darius will come out of the inn looking for Tika, “I really want to know what that staff is and where it came from, but we can talk about that later. Seems the trails aren’t done with us yet.”
" All going back to Tikas place will do is get it burnt down, that High Seeker will be looking for revenge and won't care how many get in the way."
" Lets head into the woods while we can."
"The High Seeker knows you Tika, if we hide too long in your house, we may have to fight the Seekers. I personally do not like what they have done to Solace, people used to be more happy a few years ago." says Killiath as he follows the group.
The young fighter will add "By the way Zak, who was that old man?"
Anomander just looks at his companions, he doesn't give them an option as he begins to move trying to instill in them the importance of running right now "This really isn't the time for questions - let's get to the woods anywhere else they will track us easily."
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
Taz pipes in …" Then where to ?"
Tika looks at her friends a bit at a loss. "I heard rumors that the Seekers in Haven are very wise and benevolent. Maybe we should get there ? But first you are right we need to leave. Crytal Mere, the lake my be our best bet. We can loose the trackers they are sur to send by taking one of the fishermen's boats. Old Nal hasn't used his in a while and wanted to sell it last season. He won't miss his."
OOC: Tika hasn't bonded with the staff yet and she can clearly use it.
For Darius.
The old powerful voice in your head utters a name when you look at Tika. Cassandra.... then talks to you. Don't touch the staff.
Darius begins to move to the boats (through the woods if possible), “Anon is right, move now, talk later.”
For DM
I gathered that. Who, or what, is Cassandra?
Killiath follows the group paying attention that they are not followed, he trusts Anomander's skills, but he thinks that it is better to be prepared to the worst.
Perception 13
"It looks like that nobody is following us, let's find that boat as soon as possible."
The voice doesn't answer. If you insist he will say. " None of your concern. For now stay alive."
"Lake is as good a place to head as any." Daethys agrees. He mentally commands his familiar to keep watch of their back trail, not trusting the others in the group to spot anything.
Tressym perception: 18
Odin begins to move toward the boats as well with his hands on his weapon.
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.