The Valley of Ends

Recton:

When waking up, the first riser heard a very heat discussion. Venturing out, they find Gotch, the guard and several other figures sitting around a long dead campfire, rapidly talking about what takes a minute or two to figure out, spells and it's many applications. After some time, someone notices the party have woken up. Gotch look at them, looking back at the group before walking up to them, "Can believe this. It's a village of ... what's the best word ... non-humanoids spellcasters. It's like a place made for me and well....they've asked me to join them. You're free to visit of course. Even come to the village if get their god's blessing or just meet up here. They sell spells scrolls and spell based stuff so maybe you should come by some time. I thank you for the time we've watched each other's back but this is where our paths separate," 

Gotch gathers his bag and watches as the party follow their scout before disappearing into the tree roots. 

Onyx will discuss a little with the shopkeeper and then decide on the bag of colding. He will also commission another bag of holding, but fashioned to work as a saddle bag together with his saddle. Just as he is about to walk out of the door, he get’s another idea and he will turn around and also inquire about magical trinkets that protect against divination magic. He will then head out to look for a priest (in the temple?) that can cast gentle repose on the core. 
Once that is done, he will try to find his way back to the spooky mansion with the odd lady that did find the oblex for them.

Anyone that comes across Resfaen thinks better of it and turns around and makes themselves scarce as she is going about the house cleaning up after the intruder. Swearing and grumbling under her breath the entire time and glaring at anyone that gets in her way.

After the group has been at the manner for a bit there comes a sound from the remains of the front door.  It likely doesn’t take long to realize someone is knocking on what remains there.

When someone comes to check the door they find a pretty human-looking woman with her red hair tied back in a ponytail. She wears half-plate armor, with a component poutch at one hip and a crossbow at the other.  A shield is strapped across her back, and she has a long cloak on over her armor.  A long tunic reaches down to her ankles, and she wears sturdy leather boots.

The woman’s emerald eyes scan those who answer the door.  “Hello.” She says in greeting.  “I was here when this...” She gestures to the mostly-destroyed door.  “happened.  Though only caught the very end, as the one I was following had a bit of a head start.  I only arrived as they cut down that poor man outside of here, the weapon they used seeming to drink the spirit of the man as it slew them.”

Salys bows politely to the newcomer, "My name is Salys Pingun and I thank you for your assistance that night. May I ask your name? And if you could share any details that would be appreciated as well."

Robin goes on to explains she saw a goliath of a man wielding the scythe in one hand as he held the dead with his other hand. He looked abnormal to a normal goliath as he was dark like he was covered in ink with green glowing tattoos and a large jagged skull tattoo facing his head.  She'll explains the guards arrived shortly after and chased the attacker off but through the grapevine, they didn't catch the attacker. 

The Servant will ask if they came return the bottom half of the door, he can repair the door if it's beyond the boundaries of the Residence. 

Grumbling to herself Resfaen walks up at the end of the conversation and appraises the words from Robin. Then turning to Salys, "We should probably go talk to the guards and see what they have to say, maybe they have  lead of where this heathen has gotten to. Then maybe the neighbors will have more insight. Either way we need to track down this person and deal with it."

Who want to talk to who?

Salys and Resfaen talking to Guards.

Onyx going to talk to local shops I guess?

Salys will go with Resfaen to question the guards, asking detail oriented questions while counting on Resfaen's help to persuade them to answer.

Investigator: 9 (If he has help: 23)

Resfaen is not one to mince words so she usually doe snot do any of the talking but will help Salys. On the way over to the guards she ponders with salys that they need to know what the guards know of this person and where she was headed after our house and where she might be now or at least the direction she is going.

She will help Salys with the questioning.

Robin accompanies Resfaen and Salys to speak more with the guards.

Onyx will ask around the neighbours to find someone who witnessed the murder itself (the second trainer would be my obvious choice to start with). He will express his sorrow that they were not here to prevent it and he will ask what kind of magical effects were observed. If anyone witness seams very promising and mentions a green light, then Onyx will demonstrate the magic of the Lantern to confirm his suspected connection. (Casting shield once if necessary)

Persuation 23

Salys, Resfaen and Robin

Salys and Resfaen set off toward the nearest guard post, Robin following up for her own reasons. After a short discussion at the door, they're lead into the guard tower's leader's office.

"You're the owners that strange place that got broke in right? Let's see, where's the report? We received reports of an brazen break-in yesterday near the evening time. We arrived on site and engaged the culprit who proceeded to retreat through use of the spell darkness. We attempted to track him but lost the tracks not too far away," The guard hands over a piece of paper with a rough diagram of the area and marked out area of the path, "We were able to rescue your other animal trainer and have him held at the temple who's taking care of him at the moment. The city's on semi lockdown. People are coming in and only people with permission from the leader. What the report says is the culprit was after Onyx,"

Onyx

Need charisma based check (Persuasion or Deception or intimidation) to see how responsive the neighbors are (With Adventure with Rogi in trow and gudiance)

(Leaving this here for now Gentle Repose would be donation of 40g)

Rogi will go with Onyx and offer Help and guidance but let him do the talking.

Marked off the 40gc for repose.

"Thank you for the info." Resfaen says then asks, "One other thing, I am sure I know the answer to already due to that darkness spell you said, but did you see which direction the murderer went? Also with the town in lock down I am hoping he is still trapped inside. And since we are not that familiar with all of the city. which section of the city would be classified as the waste pit and where most honest people dread to visit?"

Robin wrinkles up her nose at the mention of the waste pit, but sighs, as she figures finding this assassin is likely more important than her dislike of getting dirty. She will cast guidance on whomever in her group needs it.

Still need Charisma based skill check with advantage and guidance from Onyx for neigbor talks. I think perasussion buit show off a shield spell can be intimidating. 

Resfaen

(Assuming she's not making the checks, i'm using Salys' check for this)

"With us controlling the gateway and the walls preventing any teleportation, it safe to say they're still within the walls,"

The guard looks a little confused before point to the map with line pointing where they track the killer's trial until it went dead. It followed the city's wall until it disappear after making towards the city. The guard mentions the lower section of the city that they believed to be a mining processing. The guard goes into more detail but they start to sound before before Resfaen figures out it's the part of the town where they met the Seer who directed them to the Oblex.

Waiting on Onyx's charmisa check and any words (which may lower DC)

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Onyx will ask around the neighbours to find someone who witnessed the murder itself (the second trainer would be my obvious choice to start with). He will express his sorrow that they were not here to prevent it and he will ask what kind of magical effects were observed. If anyone witness seams very promising and mentions a green light, then Onyx will demonstrate the magic of the Lantern to confirm his suspected connection. (Casting shield once if necessary)

Persuation 18

 

 
Sorry for hiding it. Side effect of posting while half asleep.