Karnakiid: Valley of Mist and Flame (Campaign Thread)

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:11 pm

Oh I'm good. Sorry, I thought you were still gonna have me wait for a while.

Annette · Post by **Annette** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:29 pm

Ehren and Shar'ra

Varrynn straightens up. "Men, move out!" The two of you follow him, Shar'ra up front to guide the guards and Ehren in the back to make the best use of his abilities. The journey takes about half an hour.

When you arrive at your destination, you find yourselves face-to-face with a large burnt out building, seemingly devoid of life.

"Are you sure this is the place, Shar'ra?" Varrynn addresses her, skepticism clear in his voice. "With all due respect, this is the perfect place for an ambush. That may be the least sturdy building I've ever seen in my life."

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:36 pm

Shar'ra ponders for a moment-

"Hmm, I am sure this is the address I was told. Besides, no one would think to look anywhere near a burnt down building like this, making it the perfect spot. I would bet they're underground. There may be a hatch somewhere."

I whisper to him, "Essentially, the plan was for me to lead at least one government official here while the rest of my group leads a few conspirators outside for an ambush."

I take a quick glance around to see if any of the guards who came here with us are acting unusual in any way (unusual that might lead me to believe they are with the loyalists).

Spot-
1d20+5
5+5 = 10

Well that sucks

Annette · Post by **Annette** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:46 pm

Shar'ra

"If that was your plan, then it would appear we're early. Or your friends were caught, which is always a possibility. We'll wait for one hour, no more; if your friends have yet to come back out, then we're going to burn the entire place to the ground!"

Spot- You notice no strange movements. Varryss, however, notices your somewhat less than subtle inspection and whispers, "Don't worry about them. I hand picked them myself; this is my elite unit."

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:07 pm

"Very well, for now we wait I guess."

Out of game, as far as I know this is the right location right? Obviously I can't know if they moved but otherwise is it the correct place?

Annette · Post by **Annette** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:24 pm

(Yeah, this is the right place.)

Moogleman · Post by **Moogleman** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:56 pm

Ehren heard the word spread through the ranks of soldiers, they would be waiting an hour before making their move. Seeing that most of the force amassed before him were focused towards the small, burned building at the front, he decided to keep an eye and ear open for anything suspicious at the rear.

Spot:
1d20+3
8+3 = 11

Listen:
1d20+3
11+3 = 14

kozeph · Post by **kozeph** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:07 pm

"Well then" Akumo smiles and takes the paper, reading it over and looking for any letters in the fine line and the like or see if it's a fake one.

(Search 11+6=17)
(Forgery 9+2=11) Damn!

"If you can get us some equipment to start with, am sure that'll put you in our good graces, I'd like a dagger and some throwin knifes if it's not to much asking"

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:42 pm

Annette wrote:...
"Very well," he says, drawing a pile of papers from a satchel. "I'll sign three of these, then you can fill in your information. I'm afirad we don't have any treasure maps laying around though." He offers a smile, evidently assuming you were jesting. "We can, however, work out your payment. You must understand that you will receive nothing yet; not until the tyrant has been slain and rightful ruler-ship restored will we be able to refund your efforts. I hope this is not a problem?"
...

Westan ponders the situation for a moment and then continues,

Sounds more than fair to me, though a few gold coins now and then wouldn't hurt. We need to live after all right? We'll also need our weapons back as soon as possible. Speaking about maps it would be great if you can provide a map of the city with the safe hideouts we can use in case we need them and the underground network if available to infiltrate different locations. How about that as soon as we are prepared we move now to our mission? I am sure you have plenty of tasks in mind and lack the necessary team to sabotage the enemy along the way.

MistSonata · Post by **MistSonata** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:50 pm

Elliah elected to remain silent for the time being and allow her companions to talk it out with Dannis and the Captain. She did take one of the papers in the meantime, and began to read it through to make sure she knew what she was signing into. Not that she really had a mark to make, mind you, having only minimal contact with civilized society for most of her life.

She was more interested in finding clues as to why Dannis was suddenly against their recruitment. She couldn't help but feel that there was something going on here that she couldn't see.

[QUOTE="Search"]1d20+4
11+4 = 15[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE="Sense Motive"]1d20+3
20+3 = 23 (hot damn!

)[/QUOTE]

Annette · Post by **Annette** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:26 pm

Akumo, Elliah, and Westan

(Guys, the papers are just the weapon permits you requested. Not sure why you're so suspicious of them...)

Akumo Search/Forgery- You notice no tricks; the papers seem to be legitimate.

"Very well... Akumo, is it? I shall give you the weapons you ask for."

Movahn turns to Westan and hears him out. When he finishes, Movahn shakes his head. "While I'll do all within my power to recover your weapons, I'm afraid giving you the locations of all of our hideouts is too dangerous. With all due respect, you have yet to earn our trust. As for your first mission... there is a certain man in Arlenna's service who has been opposing us with a certain zest that seems unnatural. His name is Captain Varrynn. Gain his trust, learn what you can of him and why he despises us so much. Then we can discuss further privileges."

Elliah Search- Nothing suspicious found.

Elliah Sense Motive- From the glances Dannis is shooting the Captain, you understand that there is a certain degree of competition between the two. The Captain seems to enjoy reminding Dannis of his lower rank, to be sure.

Shar'ra and Ehren

(You guys are ahead of schedule again; I'l wait a bit before continuing.)

Ehren Spot/Listen- You notice nothing odd about the men.

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:06 pm

OOC-

Take your time with me. I've got a lot on my plate right now as it is building the new game

MistSonata · Post by **MistSonata** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:52 pm

(Sorry, I got the impression they were contracts somehow. *glares at malinzaro*)

Elliah filled out her information on the sheet, looking up to the Captain. "Ser, I don't suppose I could also request to have a certain mace returned. It belongs to one of my companions, and it means quite a bit to him. We had distract him before we came so he couldn't follow us. We thought that if we brought him with us, he might do something rash if it was impossible to return it to him. If we could get it back for him, he would surely join your cause as well."

[QUOTE="Diplomacy"]1d20+5
18+5 = 23[/QUOTE]

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 1:38 am

Annette wrote:...
Movahn turns to Westan and hears him out. When he finishes, Movahn shakes his head. "While I'll do all within my power to recover your weapons, I'm afraid giving you the locations of all of our hideouts is too dangerous. With all due respect, you have yet to earn our trust. As for your first mission... there is a certain man in Arlenna's service who has been opposing us with a certain zest that seems unnatural. His name is Captain Varrynn. Gain his trust, learn what you can of him and why he despises us so much. Then we can discuss further privileges."

Westan nods and accompanies Elliah request,

My companion here is right. The mace is an important family heirloom for our comrade and this would convince him of your cause and well intentions. Meanwhile I could use some weapons (OOC: If I can get my original weapons back since they are not unique items and they should be available without any problem is fine, otherwise I will accept anything he gives me). For our mission we still need a city map as basic as it gets, a short physical description of the captain, every bit of background information you know about him and any tips on how to introduce ourselves are of course welcome.

Westan makes a short pause pause before continuing,

You won't be disappointed captain, laws are made to be broken and order is a fool's errand.

MistSonata wrote:(Sorry, I got the impression they were contracts somehow. *glares at malinzaro*)
"

OOC: Hehe! Sorry for the confusion, but I thought that some weapon permits will serve us well in the city.

Annette · Post by **Annette** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:38 pm

Westan

Morvahn stiffens at your closing words. "Regardless of how you personally feel, mercenary," he says coldly, "I would prefer you kept such opinions to yourself. The law is precisely what we're trying to uphold here by avenging our rightful ruler and casting down an impostor who was not chosen by the gods."

"Lieutenant," he addresses Dannis, "find suitable weapons for these people and brief them for their mission. You know where to find me should trouble arise." Cutting the conversation off, he twirls around and slams the gates behind him.

"Finally..." you hear Dannis breath. Turning back to you, his former friednly attitude returns. "Sorry about him. He's a damn good leader and we wouldn't have accomplished any of this if not for him, but sometimes he's worse than a bloody paladin of Cuthbert. Anyway, Varrynn: he's a tall, black haired man with a beard. Wears too much armor. Can't miss him. He's usually in the palace, though, so talking to him could prove difficult. I recommend you don't mention us to him; if you so much as drop a hint that you know about the Resistance, that's all you'll hear from him from then on. Try learning what you can of him before actually meeting him. Check out his house, ask around in pubs, the usual. Here's a map." Dannis hand you yet another sheet of papyrus, with one house circled. "That's where he lives. He's got a wife, so the place won't be empty even during the day. I'll leave just how to get in to you lot."

With that, he follows the captain inside, returning a few minutes later with his arms full of weapons. "You're lucky; these were about to be shipped off to another section of the city. I presume this is the club you were talking about?" He holds up an ornate morning star. Though it was dark when you saw it last night, you believe this is probably Ehren's Temperate Star.

kozeph · Post by **kozeph** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:54 pm

Akumo remains silent for the rest of the conversation, not familiar with the hotblooded companion of the group, he figured it was best not to talk to much about that subject.

Once everything checks out and the weapons are brought, Akumo goes about looking for either, a crossbow and some bolts, a dagger or knifes capable of being thrown.

On the subject of the wife, "I'm sure I can get in there and the wench wont notice I even got there Bwahah"

MistSonata · Post by **MistSonata** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:30 pm

Elliah retrieves her weapons gratefully, taking the Temperate Star into her hands. "I do believe this is the one, thank you. He'll be very glad to see it again." She says, offering a bow before securing it safely among her load. "For now, I think we shall go and refresh ourselves before we find a private place to discuss our strategy." She motions to Dannis amiably, "You're free to join us, Dannis, if you'd like. I'll treat you to a pint."

[QUOTE="Diplomacy"]1d20+5
14+5 = 19[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE="Bluff"]1d20+1
13+1 = 14[/QUOTE]

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:20 am

OOC: I have nothing to add. I'll just retrieve my weapons back and I presume we're heading to the exit. I am waiting for the DM to unfold the story. I'll update the character sheet with the weapon's weight, presuming I had all my weapons back.

Annette · Post by **Annette** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:06 pm

Ehran and Shar'ra

(Still waiting outside with Varrynn's force. The army is doing all it can to remains silent and inconspicuous.)

Akumo, Elliah, and Westan

(mal: Yes, you all got your original weapons back, as well as the Temperate Star. Elliah has that atm.)

Elliah Diplomacy/Bluff- Dannis considers Elliah's offer for a moment. "You know what? I think I might just take you up on that sometime. Tell you what, when I go off duty I'll meet you all at the Manticore's Pride. Should be around 19:00."

He then leads the three of you back out of the cavern and begins to take you outside, but pauses midway though the upper building. "Something's not right..." he says softly, glancing around. "It's too quiet. Normally we can hear people on the streets from here. Akumo, sneak outside and investigate. Westan, you're with me. Elliah, warn Morvahn of potential danger."

OOG: Finals are this week, so don't be surprised if my posting is even more sporadic than it has been. Things should get back to normal afterward. Sorry for the inconvenience, everyone!

MistSonata · Post by **MistSonata** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:47 pm

Elliah's heart stopped for a moment upon hearing Dannis' words. She was careful not to betray thoughts, which were busy with curses for Shar'ra, whom she was sure was the cause of the abnormal atmosphere outside. She nodded at Dannis' order before turning back and swiftly making her way to the trap door, and down the steps into the cavern at full pace to go back to the place where they were meeting. Aesenyth digging her claws into the fabric of her shoulder as the ride becomes rather bumpy. "Morvahn!" She called out at the top of her voice, pounding on the door with her fist. "Captain Morvahn! We have a situation!"