The assault on Salty Pier

[Nephrite]

"I'm going to make this really easy for you." Moore begins. "Get out of our way or you're going to get killed. We're not here for you, we're here for The Firebearded."

There's no malice -- no hate, just the truth.

Take 10 for 62 on Intimidate.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+47 Cresiel Intimidate
<Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+47 Cresiel Intimidate --> [ 1d20=18 ]{65}

Cresiel doesn't say a word, just glaring at the efreet.

The efreet's eyes widen like tiny black coals as he audibly gulps. "F-friends, friends," he rallies, "Come, let's go b-below and talk this over. I have a l-l-lovely vintage of w-w-wine from the Sultan's vineyards. Ah...t-that is, if I'm n-not interrupting something?"

[spoiler]

Cresiel
HP: 680+42/680
Spells Active: Tyche's Touch (CL19), Surge of Hope (CL30), Mass Energy Immunity (CL30), Celestial Valor (CL30), Web of Generosity (CL27), Fortunate Fate (CL30)
Bonuses: +4 luck saves (-1 each save), +4 morale attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, immunity to fear, immunity to fire, +8 sacred fear and negative emotions, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, armor class, saving throws, +2d6 non stacking holy to weapons, aware of everyone as if by greater status, cast spells of up to 6th level through the link, +18 morale attacks, weapon damage rolls and vs charm, +8 competence attack rolls, +3 fort saves, +12 morale to saves and +12 dodge to AC, +4 attack and weapon damage rolls, +15 to crit thread comfirmations, improved critical feat gained.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Xandra
HP: 510+56/510
Spells Active: Tyche's Touch (CL19), Surge of Hope (CL30), Mass Energy Immunity (CL30), Celestial Valor (CL30), Web of Generosity (CL27), Fortunate Fate (CL30)
Bonuses: +4 luck saves (-1 each save), +4 morale attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, immunity to fear, immunity to fire, +8 sacred fear and negative emotions, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, armor class, saving throws, +2d6 non stacking holy to weapons, aware of everyone as if by greater status, cast spells of up to 6th level through the link, +18 morale attacks, weapon damage rolls and vs charm, +8 competence attack rolls, +3 fort saves, +12 morale to saves and +12 dodge to AC, +4 attack and weapon damage rolls, +15 to crit thread comfirmations, improved critical feat gained.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Kaja
HP: 500+51/500
Spells Active: Tyche's Touch (CL19), Surge of Hope (CL30), Mass Energy Immunity (CL30), Celestial Valor (CL30), Web of Generosity (CL27), Fortunate Fate (CL30)
Bonuses: +4 luck saves (-1 each save), +4 morale attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, immunity to fear, immunity to fire, +8 sacred fear and negative emotions, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, armor class, saving throws, +2d6 non stacking holy to weapons, aware of everyone as if by greater status, cast spells of up to 6th level through the link, +18 morale attacks, weapon damage rolls and vs charm, +8 competence attack rolls, +3 fort saves, +12 morale to saves and +12 dodge to AC, +4 attack and weapon damage rolls, +15 to crit thread comfirmations, improved critical feat gained.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Jetina
HP: 467+28/467
Spells Active: Tyche's Touch (CL19), Surge of Hope (CL30), Mass Energy Immunity (CL30), Celestial Valor (CL30), Web of Generosity (CL27), Fortunate Fate (CL30)
Bonuses: +4 luck saves (-1 each save), +4 morale attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, immunity to fear, immunity to fire, +8 sacred fear and negative emotions, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, armor class, saving throws, +2d6 non stacking holy to weapons, aware of everyone as if by greater status, cast spells of up to 6th level through the link, +18 morale attacks, weapon damage rolls and vs charm, +8 competence attack rolls, +3 fort saves, +12 morale to saves and +12 dodge to AC, +4 attack and weapon damage rolls, +15 to crit thread comfirmations, improved critical feat gained.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used: 1 pal 8 spell, 2 healer 13 spells.

[Nephrite]

"Like I told you, we're not here for you. Is The Firebearded in his abode?" Moore asks, gesturing ahead.

[Anastasia]

"Ah...I don't know, he sometimes g-goes out to inspect things," The efreet says, then slowly guides his carpet to the side as Kaja glares at him. "G-good luck finding him!"

[Nephrite]

"You should leave town." Moore says as he resumes his flight.

Casting Greater Improvisation and Divine Insight as we go.

[Anastasia]

"Y-yes! Time to see how the City of Brass is!" The efreet flees, carpet flying away as swift as it can.

Kaja chuckles as you advance, "Just a little tinder to tide us over for the bonfire upcoming."

[Nephrite]

"It's amazing how quickly people will back off with a sharp word or two." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"I prefer a sharp blade," Kaja deadpans as you fly along.

Perception all, note any other means of perception you have.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 66, true seeing

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+59 Xandra
<Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+59 Xandra --> [ 1d20=5 ]{64}

As you fly closer, no others move to stop you. Instead, you see that the palatial grounds drain of servants, everyone rushing inside in an orderly fashion.

[Nephrite]

"It looks like they know what's about to happen." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"This may not be the first time they've been smited," Cresiel remarks, "Let's make it the last."

The manor itself is four stories and massive, sprawling out. It sits in the northern part of the city, gardens of burning plants and strange flowers covering much of the ground. There's windows here and there, but shut with iron shutters.

Ball is in your hands for the approach, since they're going defensive.

[Nephrite]

"Azam the Firebearded!" Moore calls out. "You have two choices! Come out and face judgement for your crimes against creation, or we'll bring this inside!"

[Anastasia]

Just shouting out from above?

[Nephrite]

He'll even use Carrying Voice so that it can be heard further away. :D