Dain finishes casting his spell and can tell that there isnt anything else of interest in the basement. Going back to the surface you all gradually make your way back to the inn, where Tom and his brother are currently having a conversation. Johan doesnt seem to mind interupting them though and orders a round of drinks for everyone, before excusing himself.
Hopefully the Magistrate has gotten the keep cleared out and I can have my things returned to me finally. Be back in just a jif.
He says slamming his beer and briskly walks back out into the night, making his way towards the keep.
Looking around as he leaves. "I'm a bit paranoid.. but.. I feel like we should probably watch after him? Perhaps a familiar, or one of us. Still seems odd he was just.. artbitrarily tied up there. Also the potential for one creature remaining."
(if no one else, intends to go Ashtear will follow Johan. I'll wait on rollling stealth until sorted though. Shame I haven't slept yet to switch to Stealth Ashtear)
"Yeah, I no be liking the idea of anyone being alone yet." Dain says with a bit of a grumble in his voice. He had been looking forward to some time with the new spellbook. "Do we all be going with him then?"
"If I'm being honest. I'd rather trail him, than go with him... Maybe I"m just not trusting enough but something makes me want to fact check his story and his actions. He seems to have forgotten his Journal's power (Was his journal that had sending right?) as well as wanting to go to the Guild as soon as possible. Despite the missing family, or the fact that the leadership will also be sending information out I imagine. It could just be from capture. But, it also remindis me too much of the last day's "order" situations."
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(May I make a retroactive Insight Check on Johan to check for anything fishy? It's Aura's whole shtick with the Insight and all, but I didn't have time IRL to be following the party every step of the way since the combat was over. I'll just make it and if you accept it, you can tell me the results.)
Manfred sips hjs porter appreciatively and rubs his eyes, thinknig about the day. He remains silent on the Johan situation, He thought the chap was trustworthy enough, and it had been too long a day for the bard to actively look for trouble. Instead, he remains silently and discretely tries to listen in upon the conversation between Tom and his brother, even as his thoughts seem to be elsewhere.
(May I make a retroactive Insight Check on Johan to check for anything fishy? It's Aura's whole shtick with the Insight and all, but I didn't have time IRL to be following the party every step of the way since the combat was over. I'll just make it and if you accept it, you can tell me the results.)
After thinking about it, Aura gives a small shrug to Ashtear and says. "I don't know... I mean, he's been through a lot himself, you know? Being almost killed by a bunch of succubi, without sleep or maybe even food... I wouldn't be surprised to know that's why he's been acting strangely..."
When they get back to the inn, Survivor will essentially ignore the suggestion they stick together, order a large meal be brought to his room and head up there for the night, "Be careful, Albanus, you're Manfred's type now. Sleep well everyone, I will meet you for breakfast before we return to the guild master for our prizes. And, possibly, another, more dangerous, quest."
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Ashtear will get up and attempt to follow Johan at a distance for now. 6 + 4Ashtear's' goal to watch for oddness, as well as prevent danger for the rescuee.
Assuming Ashtear is following Johan, Albanus will try to catch up with the guildsman and walk with him, safe with the understanding that he is being tailed by Ashtear. Albanus will ask Johan to describe the events that led to him being captured, including what he found at Winter's home and how the Baroness came to be a black ooze/pudding. "We have spent considerable effort to get you back. What have you learned about the corruption that allowed those fiends to dig their claws into the local government? How could the baroness be replaced? What do you think of the blonde fiend?"
Aura's actually quite surprised seeing Ashtear leave despite what the Genasi had told her. She shrugs and decides to stay by the tavern for a bit longer with whoever was still there that she knew, that one being Manfred, or at least the one she chooses. She doesn't really say anything, taking his silence as a sign that she should be silent as well.
Dain nods as he sees two of his companions heading out with the guild man. He would finish his ale, then head up to his room to study the new spellbook some.
As some of you head off to sleep, the days events no doubt catching up with you all, others follow or go with the human male to reacquire his things.
Meanwhile Tom and his brother, whom you finally learn is named John, are discussing if they should volunteer for Watch again or not. The rest of the inn is eympty so its not exatly hard for Aura and Manfred to overhear them.
One of em is still on theoose after all. You and me got some experience, why dont we give it another go?
Im too old brother, you should hear how my knees pop in the mornings. No, I think I'll stick to running the inn, besides that, I can think of much worst ways to die than kissing a beautiful lady.
Bloody hell, you're hopeless Tom.
Johan, back outside, begins to explain a bit to Albanus.
Got to admit, not sure I can be of much help. As far as the baroness and what have you, I'm as lost as you are. The fiends managed to hire the Amazons to ambush me. Not sure if youve heard of them before, but they usually roam the swamps to the southeast. They waited for me on the road back to town, when i came to, i was shackled up with those creatures constantly trying to get in my head. I resisted, which proved quite frustrating for them. I believe that may be the reason im alive. As far as the wenches are concerned, damn them to the nine hells and back.
Alas we've arrived, hopefully they can locate my belongings without issue. He continues as the two of you approach the keep, waving to one of the guards still escorting people outside.
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Albanus will follow, remarking to Johan that it’s important to stay in small groups to protect ourselves, knowing that one succubus is on the loose. He’ll remain observant, accompanying the rescued fighter. Perception, if applicable: 16
Ashtear will get up and attempt to follow Johan at a distance for now. 6 + 4Ashtear's' goal to watch for oddness, as well as prevent danger for the rescuee.
(Ain't that lovely)
Following behind, watching a now female Albanus and Johan continue their chat, though its difficult to make out exactly what their saying, you think Johan is explaining something about an Amazon to Albanus.
Dain nods as he sees two of his companions heading out with the guild man. He would finish his ale, then head up to his room to study the new spellbook some.
As you get upstairs Dain, you get to work on the spellbook. (You'll be able to copy the spells into your own spell book, if you have proper ink. While you probably won't be able to find any here, Summar Past more than likely will have a shop that sells such ink.)
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Seeing her allies safely into the keep, and seemingly all is fine. Ashtear will realize she's now breaking her own rules and head back to the inn for the night. Heading upstairs and taking her Alchemy Tools out, and some of the assorted items she's acquired today "Well, its for a good cause, and good preperation, lets get to work." settling in to work on Alchemy late into the night.
Alchemist Tool Set, A few rolls in case I need more than one.
(I bet we murdered him ^^;)
(You did indeed lol)
Dain finishes casting his spell and can tell that there isnt anything else of interest in the basement. Going back to the surface you all gradually make your way back to the inn, where Tom and his brother are currently having a conversation. Johan doesnt seem to mind interupting them though and orders a round of drinks for everyone, before excusing himself.
Hopefully the Magistrate has gotten the keep cleared out and I can have my things returned to me finally. Be back in just a jif.
He says slamming his beer and briskly walks back out into the night, making his way towards the keep.
Looking around as he leaves. "I'm a bit paranoid.. but.. I feel like we should probably watch after him? Perhaps a familiar, or one of us. Still seems odd he was just.. artbitrarily tied up there. Also the potential for one creature remaining."
(if no one else, intends to go Ashtear will follow Johan. I'll wait on rollling stealth until sorted though. Shame I haven't slept yet to switch to Stealth Ashtear)
"Yeah, I no be liking the idea of anyone being alone yet." Dain says with a bit of a grumble in his voice. He had been looking forward to some time with the new spellbook. "Do we all be going with him then?"
"If I'm being honest. I'd rather trail him, than go with him... Maybe I"m just not trusting enough but something makes me want to fact check his story and his actions. He seems to have forgotten his Journal's power (Was his journal that had sending right?) as well as wanting to go to the Guild as soon as possible. Despite the missing family, or the fact that the leadership will also be sending information out I imagine. It could just be from capture. But, it also remindis me too much of the last day's "order" situations."
(May I make a retroactive Insight Check on Johan to check for anything fishy? It's Aura's whole shtick with the Insight and all, but I didn't have time IRL to be following the party every step of the way since the combat was over. I'll just make it and if you accept it, you can tell me the results.)
Insight Check: 12
(She/Her)
Velmine - Tiefling, Rogue (9), Swashbuckler - Dead in Thay
Riris Swiftwhistle - Halfling, Bard (4), College of Swords - Lost Mines of Phandelver
Rellahne Vanderboren - Half-Elf, Wizard (4), School of Abjuration - The Shackled City
Ann Hidrizo - Human, Fighter (2) - Amphail Adventures
Sha - Firbolg, Cleric (3), Twilight Domain - Hunt for the Wish Dragon
Manfred sips hjs porter appreciatively and rubs his eyes, thinknig about the day. He remains silent on the Johan situation, He thought the chap was trustworthy enough, and it had been too long a day for the bard to actively look for trouble. Instead, he remains silently and discretely tries to listen in upon the conversation between Tom and his brother, even as his thoughts seem to be elsewhere.
(Yup no problem!)
He seems pretty trustworthy. Maybe a little absent minded at the moment about things but thats more than likely due to the lack of sleep and such.
After thinking about it, Aura gives a small shrug to Ashtear and says. "I don't know... I mean, he's been through a lot himself, you know? Being almost killed by a bunch of succubi, without sleep or maybe even food... I wouldn't be surprised to know that's why he's been acting strangely..."
(She/Her)
Velmine - Tiefling, Rogue (9), Swashbuckler - Dead in Thay
Riris Swiftwhistle - Halfling, Bard (4), College of Swords - Lost Mines of Phandelver
Rellahne Vanderboren - Half-Elf, Wizard (4), School of Abjuration - The Shackled City
Ann Hidrizo - Human, Fighter (2) - Amphail Adventures
Sha - Firbolg, Cleric (3), Twilight Domain - Hunt for the Wish Dragon
When they get back to the inn, Survivor will essentially ignore the suggestion they stick together, order a large meal be brought to his room and head up there for the night, "Be careful, Albanus, you're Manfred's type now. Sleep well everyone, I will meet you for breakfast before we return to the guild master for our prizes. And, possibly, another, more dangerous, quest."
Ashtear will get up and attempt to follow Johan at a distance for now. 6 + 4Ashtear's' goal to watch for oddness, as well as prevent danger for the rescuee.
(Ain't that lovely)
Assuming Ashtear is following Johan, Albanus will try to catch up with the guildsman and walk with him, safe with the understanding that he is being tailed by Ashtear. Albanus will ask Johan to describe the events that led to him being captured, including what he found at Winter's home and how the Baroness came to be a black ooze/pudding. "We have spent considerable effort to get you back. What have you learned about the corruption that allowed those fiends to dig their claws into the local government? How could the baroness be replaced? What do you think of the blonde fiend?"
DM - And In The Darkness, Rot: The Sunless Citadel
DM - Our Little Lives Kept In Equipoise: Curse of Strahd
DM - Misprize Thou Not These Shadows That Belong: The Lost Mines of Phandelver
PC - Azzure - Tyranny of Dragons
Aura's actually quite surprised seeing Ashtear leave despite what the Genasi had told her. She shrugs and decides to stay by the tavern for a bit longer with whoever was still there that she knew, that one being Manfred, or at least the one she chooses. She doesn't really say anything, taking his silence as a sign that she should be silent as well.
(She/Her)
Velmine - Tiefling, Rogue (9), Swashbuckler - Dead in Thay
Riris Swiftwhistle - Halfling, Bard (4), College of Swords - Lost Mines of Phandelver
Rellahne Vanderboren - Half-Elf, Wizard (4), School of Abjuration - The Shackled City
Ann Hidrizo - Human, Fighter (2) - Amphail Adventures
Sha - Firbolg, Cleric (3), Twilight Domain - Hunt for the Wish Dragon
Dain nods as he sees two of his companions heading out with the guild man. He would finish his ale, then head up to his room to study the new spellbook some.
As some of you head off to sleep, the days events no doubt catching up with you all, others follow or go with the human male to reacquire his things.
Meanwhile Tom and his brother, whom you finally learn is named John, are discussing if they should volunteer for Watch again or not. The rest of the inn is eympty so its not exatly hard for Aura and Manfred to overhear them.
One of em is still on theoose after all. You and me got some experience, why dont we give it another go?
Im too old brother, you should hear how my knees pop in the mornings. No, I think I'll stick to running the inn, besides that, I can think of much worst ways to die than kissing a beautiful lady.
Bloody hell, you're hopeless Tom.
Johan, back outside, begins to explain a bit to Albanus.
Got to admit, not sure I can be of much help. As far as the baroness and what have you, I'm as lost as you are. The fiends managed to hire the Amazons to ambush me. Not sure if youve heard of them before, but they usually roam the swamps to the southeast. They waited for me on the road back to town, when i came to, i was shackled up with those creatures constantly trying to get in my head. I resisted, which proved quite frustrating for them. I believe that may be the reason im alive. As far as the wenches are concerned, damn them to the nine hells and back.
Alas we've arrived, hopefully they can locate my belongings without issue. He continues as the two of you approach the keep, waving to one of the guards still escorting people outside.
Albanus will follow, remarking to Johan that it’s important to stay in small groups to protect ourselves, knowing that one succubus is on the loose. He’ll remain observant, accompanying the rescued fighter.
Perception, if applicable: 16
DM - And In The Darkness, Rot: The Sunless Citadel
DM - Our Little Lives Kept In Equipoise: Curse of Strahd
DM - Misprize Thou Not These Shadows That Belong: The Lost Mines of Phandelver
PC - Azzure - Tyranny of Dragons
Following behind, watching a now female Albanus and Johan continue their chat, though its difficult to make out exactly what their saying, you think Johan is explaining something about an Amazon to Albanus.
As you get upstairs Dain, you get to work on the spellbook. (You'll be able to copy the spells into your own spell book, if you have proper ink. While you probably won't be able to find any here, Summar Past more than likely will have a shop that sells such ink.)
Seeing her allies safely into the keep, and seemingly all is fine. Ashtear will realize she's now breaking her own rules and head back to the inn for the night. Heading upstairs and taking her Alchemy Tools out, and some of the assorted items she's acquired today "Well, its for a good cause, and good preperation, lets get to work." settling in to work on Alchemy late into the night.
Alchemist Tool Set, A few rolls in case I need more than one.
27 Alchemist Supplies. (+4int,+3 prof x2)
17 Alchemist Supplies. (+4int,+3 prof x2)
14 Alchemist Supplies. (+4int,+3 prof x2)