Bandaging her wounds before heading to bed, Khutulun rises early and heads to find her mistress. Once she see her she fills her in.
"We have made progress and both the strangers and locals have proved very useful. Yesterday we journeyed into the jungle to rescue the lover of Ketut. He was held by bandits with a leader who had clearly been consorting with foul spirits. Dispatching the bandit leader, we managed to complete the rescue and returned last night. Ketut has informed us of a secret way into Seto's Fallen Houses estate. I am more confident than ever that we will find to truth of who was behind this. You have my word."
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Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
After a few false starts before realizing the leaf is actually edible, Krikoris eats the food happily enough, savoring the unusual flavors. After the exertions of the day, he'd head straight to bed when they arrive at the compound.
The next morning he would rise before the sun and venture outdoors and plant a torch in the ground before lighting it with his magic and spending the time until the sun rose above the buildings causing the flames to assume different shapes and colors, brightening and dimming apparently at random intervals as he worked his magics.
Bandaging her wounds before heading to bed, Khutulun rises early and heads to find her mistress. Once she see her she fills her in.
"We have made progress and both the strangers and locals have proved very useful. Yesterday we journeyed into the jungle to rescue the lover of Ketut. He was held by bandits with a leader who had clearly been consorting with foul spirits. Dispatching the bandit leader, we managed to complete the rescue and returned last night. Ketut has informed us of a secret way into Seto's Fallen Houses estate. I am more confident than ever that we will find to truth of who was behind this. You have my word."
" Ketut Baranam has a secret lover....well thats one rumour confirmed. That may prove useful."
" A corrupted gang of bandits? And only a days journey away......thankyou, Khutulun. I will bring this to the old mans attention.....there should be a better watch on the roads."
" Careful....the Fallen Houses are haunted and there is a reason my people are forbidden to enter the ruins or tunnels. Careful, my friend. I do not want to lose you as well."
Krikoris looks (up?) at the speaker, "Yes, from the power inherent in my blood. In a land far from here, foul dragon's rule the land as tyrants. And all tyrants need enforcers, so the mingled their blood with ours and granted us a fraction of their power. In my case, that of flames." As he does, he'll create shapes in the flame to try and show his homeland and then a dragon turning to open its mouth in a silent scream, simultaneously using prestidigitation to create the foul smell of brimstone wafting out.
Krikoris looks (up?) at the speaker, "Yes, from the power inherent in my blood. In a land far from here, foul dragon's rule the land as tyrants. And all tyrants need enforcers, so the mingled their blood with ours and granted us a fraction of their power. In my case, that of flames." As he does, he'll create shapes in the flame to try and show his homeland and then a dragon turning to open its mouth in a silent scream, simultaneously using prestidigitation to create the foul smell of brimstone wafting out.
Cinta still looks out to the flames, drinking her herbal mixture.
" A barren land....and such powerful beasts....in part they seem reminiscent of the Nagah of my land and its neighbours.....but although some rule it seems there is a cruelty to your masters that rivals that of men."
" Such blood would be seen as a blessing here........well....perhaps not fire...we have enough heat...", she grinned and headed inside to speak with Khutulun.
Jupp will find a seat in the compound outside and maintain his equipment while waitting for everyone to gather their gear and say a quiet prayer to his god.
Mal emerges not long after breakfast is finished, yawning and with his hair in all sorts of odd angles. "So, esteemed travelers - we have some digging to do, yes?"
Khutulun walks over to the group after speaking to her mistress and also starts to check her gear. Happy with what she has she starts to do a few stretches while they wait.
"Well if we are all staying together, I am ready to move."
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Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Once prepared the companions left the compound and headed towards the Farm Gate, knowing that they needed to circle around the outside of the town walls towards the west where the tumbled ruins of the ancient temple complex of Candi Baradun loomed.
Even though the sun is rising into the clear blue sky there is still a strange disquieting feeling as the ruins come into view around the curve of the city walls, the field borders they had been walking on stop as they draw closer to the ruins and the shadows of the trees seem to lengthen and darken, a cool breeze blows across the tall elephant grass that now dominates what little trail there is.
Those with some tracking ability note that people do use this path, but not often and not in numbers....indeed there are no fresh tracks at all....
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Mal shivers involuntarily at the sight. "So this is the back way into Seto's, yes? I should probably make scout ahead, make sure nothing is waiting for us."
Mal will sneak ahead a bit (Stealth: 8) and see if he spies anything out of the ordinary (Perception: 22).
Krikoris looks around at the temple complex with a faint smile creeping across his face, and then his face suddenly hardens as he speaks, "Now this looks more like home. Monuments of stone to the powerful."
Mal shivers involuntarily at the sight. "So this is the back way into Seto's, yes? I should probably make scout ahead, make sure nothing is waiting for us."
Mal will sneak ahead a bit (Stealth: 8) and see if he spies anything out of the ordinary (Perception: 22).
Mal sneaks ahead angling towards the city wall, though he is not as stealthy as he may have wished to be, as he spots two Nagah statues nearby, one of which has a broken off lower jaw.
As he is about to point it out to his companions he notes half a dozen shapes moving stealthily through the long grass towards his companions, long tongues sliding in and out tasting the air....he recognises them as biawak raksasa.
Krikoris looks around at the temple complex with a faint smile creeping across his face, and then his face suddenly hardens as he speaks, "Now this looks more like home. Monuments of stone to the powerful."
OOC:
Because of those great Perception checks, there is no surprise round for the ambushing lizards.
All the local PCs are aware that the creatures bites also carry Poison.
If you Initiative is higher than theirs please post your actions for 1st round.
Bandaging her wounds before heading to bed, Khutulun rises early and heads to find her mistress. Once she see her she fills her in.
"We have made progress and both the strangers and locals have proved very useful. Yesterday we journeyed into the jungle to rescue the lover of Ketut. He was held by bandits with a leader who had clearly been consorting with foul spirits. Dispatching the bandit leader, we managed to complete the rescue and returned last night. Ketut has informed us of a secret way into Seto's Fallen Houses estate. I am more confident than ever that we will find to truth of who was behind this. You have my word."
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Kiwa watched him from the verandah of the family quarters, " Most impressive.....and not a bound spirit to be seen. It all comes from within you?"
A little later:
" Ketut Baranam has a secret lover....well thats one rumour confirmed. That may prove useful."
" A corrupted gang of bandits? And only a days journey away......thankyou, Khutulun. I will bring this to the old mans attention.....there should be a better watch on the roads."
" Careful....the Fallen Houses are haunted and there is a reason my people are forbidden to enter the ruins or tunnels. Careful, my friend. I do not want to lose you as well."
"Sometime you need to take a chance and trust in your skill. I have confidence, and these new friends are now without knowledge either."
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Krikoris looks (up?) at the speaker, "Yes, from the power inherent in my blood. In a land far from here, foul dragon's rule the land as tyrants. And all tyrants need enforcers, so the mingled their blood with ours and granted us a fraction of their power. In my case, that of flames." As he does, he'll create shapes in the flame to try and show his homeland and then a dragon turning to open its mouth in a silent scream, simultaneously using prestidigitation to create the foul smell of brimstone wafting out.
Cinta still looks out to the flames, drinking her herbal mixture.
Whistler - Lost Mines of Phandelver [Lvl 8 Barbarian] | Cinta Yuliani Lestari - My Island Home [Lvl 3 Fighter] | Shalana - Allansia Wildlands [Lvl 4 Monk] | Roger Durant - Storm King's Thunder [Lvl 8 Monster Hunter] | Rotthran - The Waterdeep Heist [Lvl 5 Thief]
" Then go with my blessing........if you find evidence of Setos crime theres no need to wait on a trial."
" A barren land....and such powerful beasts....in part they seem reminiscent of the Nagah of my land and its neighbours.....but although some rule it seems there is a cruelty to your masters that rivals that of men."
" Such blood would be seen as a blessing here........well....perhaps not fire...we have enough heat...", she grinned and headed inside to speak with Khutulun.
With breakfast finished the companions gathered in the courtyard of the compound to discuss their next move...
Jupp will find a seat in the compound outside and maintain his equipment while waitting for everyone to gather their gear and say a quiet prayer to his god.
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Mal emerges not long after breakfast is finished, yawning and with his hair in all sorts of odd angles. "So, esteemed travelers - we have some digging to do, yes?"
Uce cracks his knuckles after finishing breakfast. "I enjoy digging, both in the physical and metaphoric sense."
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Khutulun walks over to the group after speaking to her mistress and also starts to check her gear. Happy with what she has she starts to do a few stretches while they wait.
"Well if we are all staying together, I am ready to move."
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
"We ain't going to drive pikes through bandits whilst eating breakfast. I will just be a moment," Cinta replies as she starts to put on her regalia.
Whistler - Lost Mines of Phandelver [Lvl 8 Barbarian] | Cinta Yuliani Lestari - My Island Home [Lvl 3 Fighter] | Shalana - Allansia Wildlands [Lvl 4 Monk] | Roger Durant - Storm King's Thunder [Lvl 8 Monster Hunter] | Rotthran - The Waterdeep Heist [Lvl 5 Thief]
Once prepared the companions left the compound and headed towards the Farm Gate, knowing that they needed to circle around the outside of the town walls towards the west where the tumbled ruins of the ancient temple complex of Candi Baradun loomed.
Even though the sun is rising into the clear blue sky there is still a strange disquieting feeling as the ruins come into view around the curve of the city walls, the field borders they had been walking on stop as they draw closer to the ruins and the shadows of the trees seem to lengthen and darken, a cool breeze blows across the tall elephant grass that now dominates what little trail there is.
Those with some tracking ability note that people do use this path, but not often and not in numbers....indeed there are no fresh tracks at all....
Mal shivers involuntarily at the sight. "So this is the back way into Seto's, yes? I should probably make scout ahead, make sure nothing is waiting for us."
Mal will sneak ahead a bit (Stealth: 8) and see if he spies anything out of the ordinary (Perception: 22).
Khutulun keeps with the group but makes sure she is on alert for any trouble.
OCC: Perception if needed. 5
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Uce will walk with the group as well, having his weapon out but also admiring the architecture.
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Krikoris looks around at the temple complex with a faint smile creeping across his face, and then his face suddenly hardens as he speaks, "Now this looks more like home. Monuments of stone to the powerful."
Mal sneaks ahead angling towards the city wall, though he is not as stealthy as he may have wished to be, as he spots two Nagah statues nearby, one of which has a broken off lower jaw.
As he is about to point it out to his companions he notes half a dozen shapes moving stealthily through the long grass towards his companions, long tongues sliding in and out tasting the air....he recognises them as biawak raksasa.
Khutulun suddenly freezes as her eyes slide across the tall elephant grass and pick out shapes some 6m long moving towards the group.
OOC:
Because of those great Perception checks, there is no surprise round for the ambushing lizards.
All the local PCs are aware that the creatures bites also carry Poison.
If you Initiative is higher than theirs please post your actions for 1st round.
Enemy Initiative: 15
Uce Initiative - 3
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.