Adventure 10.1 - Gavin and the Priest of Zamzar

[Dracos]

[13:41] <Kotono> Practice! Swordsmanship vs effort! In the practice yard Gavin works. A grizzled old veteren helps him - Sir Deveram of the Sword - heavy, blunted swords used. "LIke this, Gavin," he grunts in the morning light, knights and apprentences praciting swordsmanship, archery, lancework and more in the clearing of dirt. A short wooden fence makes this a long box, tucked away in a corner o fthe Knight's Quarter. (More)
[13:43] <Kotono> The sounds of horses, metal, wood and swearts puncture the air. It's a very wholesome place, really, for a knight. Raw pratice, your tutor wearing only light chainmail as he deflects Gavin's sword again. "Like that, Gavin. Deflect and strike - it's one of the truest methods to score clean hits."
[13:47] <SirGavin> "Agreed," Gavin politely returned to the his sword tutor, observing and matching the manuever.
[13:50] <Kotono> His face is lined and bearded, a gray wreath to his face. "That's right - you're improving, Gavin. Again." So he repeats, keeping moving. As swords clash, "Tell me - you're still only a youth but you learn so fast."
[13:51] <SirGavin> "I have excellent teachers." He moved swiftly and gracefully, with the agility that was his forte, the swords a blur between the two.
[13:56] <Kotono> "Mmm. Flattery is for the infirm an dold," Deveram laughs as the swords clash! "As he does he glances over your shoulder a moment, a frown, though his motinos don't stop. "Again, Gavin!"
[13:57] <SirGavin> "Agreed...but honesty is not!" He pressed on, trying to slip through his teacher's guard.
[14:00] <Kotono> The two meet in the center, blades against each other! As you do, "Someone's watching you - isn't really normal for here."
[14:02] * SirGavin eyebrow twitches as he focuses. "Could they perhaps simply be...interested in the display?" Gavin locked his blade against his for a second, strength to strength.
[14:03] <Kotono> Keeping it pressed and murmuring, "I doubt it - he's rich if he's anything." Grunting as he makes an effor to appear engaged, "He's most certainly not a knight, either."
[14:04] * SirGavin twists around, twirling to shift the face of combat so he can see in a feint at his teacher's back.
[14:06] <Kotono> This is a surprise. Cloaked in a rich velvet body cloak is Demetrius. Rich purple covers his body, only his face visible as he watches Gavin on with a tiny, amused smirk. His hands are hidden, two men with him. The large, silent, deadly type, in no armor but carrying swords at their belt.
[14:07] <SirGavin> "Ah, I see...and recognize him."  Gavin admitted, his training allowing him to keep from being distracted from their bladework.
[14:12] <Kotono> "Aaah..." Deveram manages as you clash blades again! On you go, a deft movement bringing a seperation of the two! "Alright, Gavin, break." Saying so loudly and slamming his practice blade into the dirt, "Not bad."
[14:16] <SirGavin> "Thank you, Sir Deveram."  Gavin placed his own practice blade back, glancing over at Demetrius.  "Greetings, Lord Demetrius."  Gavin wiped off with a towel, as he headed over a bit.
[14:19] <Kotono> "Gavin," Demetrius says evenly, "It has been some time. Was your chase successful?"
[14:20] <SirGavin> "Indeed it was.  The thieves guild was crushed and its leaders even now await their trial.  I hope only that it leads to a safer Paxburg."
[14:21] <Kotono> "Yes, yes." Demetrius says indulgently, "I suppose so. Such matters ar enot why I am here, however."
[14:22] <SirGavin> "Indeed.  Well then, would you like to discuss those matters here...or somewhere more comfortable?" Gavin offered, out of politeness.
[14:42] <Kotono> "Walk with me, Gavin." Demetrius says, the sort of voice that makes a suggestion an iron clad request. So he starts to walk, men trailing behind him.
[14:42] * SirGavin blinks and glances slightly at the men trailing behindd him as he starts to follow.
[14:43] * Seryf is now known as Hotaru-chan
[14:43] * Elaine is now known as Merc
[14:44] <Kotono> They're stone faced and solemn - the sort of look either religious fanatics have, or those very well paid for easy work. "Your time in Paxburg...I had expected to ahve contact with your company far sooner."
[14:45] <SirGavin> "I apologize for the delays, had I known I would be undergoing my own induction I would not have indicated such quick freedom to assist.  I take it you have need of something at the moment?"
[14:46] * Merc is now known as Ami-chan
[14:47] <Kotono> "Yes, there may be a matter you can help with." Stroking his beard thoughtfully as you walk on down the well paved street, horsed knights passing you by, "A small matter, really, but I have other affairs keeping my occupied at the moment."
[14:48] <SirGavin> "Quite," Gavin helpful but...not appreciating the tone.
[14:51] <Kotono> "If you would - tell your mage friend I need to talk to him. He will understand the intracacies of this situation the best, I believe. But in brief, I require an item that has proven to be vexingly difficult to obtain."
[14:54] <SirGavin> "Okay, I'll pass that on to Saul.  Is there anything else?" Gavin's irritation at just being contacted as a messanger is not entirely hidden.
[14:55] <Kotono> "Yes, there is." Demetrius goes on. "There is another matter...I find you would be suited for." Stopping his wakl and turning to Gavin, "You can free yourself for an afternoon?"
[14:56] <SirGavin> "That is likely, if I know what I am freeing myself for?" He prompted.
[15:09] <Kotono> "There is a...criminal element that I believe a specialised, discreet and effective touch would solve. Moreso one that is highly competent no his own." So Gavin is told.
[15:11] <SirGavin> "If so, then I could certainly deal with such.  I won't ask how you heard of this, but I do need to know the details."
[15:16] <Kotono> "Obviously." Demetrius begins walking again. "There's a very...difficult matter. Do you know what scrying is?"
[15:17] <SirGavin> "mmm...a wizard spell for seeing things?" Gavin guessed, not knowing the details much beyond rumor.
[15:20] <Kotono> "Close enough." Demetrius nods. "The truth is complicated, but your answer grasps the thrust of it. I'm surprised." A very silght smile, twisting. "Most knights would stare back blankly. But no matter. I chanced on an event that will happen this afternoon - a Priest of Zamzar is secretly entering Paxburg - and he has a bound child with him."
[16:03] <SirGavin> "A bound child?...  A priest of Zamzar though is dangerous business and not welcome in Paxburg."
[16:04] <SirGavin> "This is a serious matter indeed...what else is known?"
[16:07] <Kotono> "He will pass through the Western Gates of the city at roughly 4 PM - ack. You wouldn't know exact measurements of time, would you. About four hours past high noon - well into the afternoon of summer. Tall, lanky, blonde. The child's a young boy."
[16:08] <Kotono> "The matter is complicated. I believe that if he is pressured...that young child will pay the price. A simple force to corner him is not advised for this reason." Going on as he looks to Gavin, "A champion is needed, someone fast, competent and able to weather what comes next."
[16:10] * SirGavin nods. "I suspect simply rescuing the child first won't work?"
[16:14] <Kotono> "I would not take such a risk." Demetrius is blunt and to the point. "A column of guardsmen...would be far too inefficient, yes? I need skill, speed and stealth quickly. You are as best I can fit those needs ont he fly."
[16:16] <SirGavin> "I understand, what else is known?  Where he is?  Is it safe to kill him swiftly or will it affect the child?"
[16:19] <Kotono> "He approaches Paxburg as we speak. He comes quickly through the Western Gate. I care not for him - if you can capture him and save the child, have the pagentry of a trial. I care not as long as this matter is resolved."
[16:20] <SirGavin> "What can you tell me of his hold on the child?  I do need to know what I can...and any description of him so I can recognize him."
[16:22] <Kotono> "Dark haired, black or brown. There is some demi human blood in him, his ears were pointed and face flat. Brown clothes like a peasant." Listing off, "That's all."
[16:23] * SirGavin nods, committing it to memory. "Anything else I should know?"
[16:27] <Kotono> "That's all." Finsihing with a curt nod, "Just be cautious."
[16:30] * SirGavin nods, turning back towards where he was training, to leave word on what was going on and get leave for the night
[16:30] <Kotono> OOC - Telling the details or just keeping it vague or what?
[16:31] <SirGavin> OOC: Details to commanding officer yes.  So that if I fail they're aware.  didn't promise secrecy, and I'd be going alone still, but they should know to be ready in case I don't report back quickly.
[16:31] <Kotono> OOC - Sec.
[16:32] <SirGavin> OOC: Commanding/overseeing.  What's his name works for that as well.  Dereven.
[16:48] <Kotono> OOC - That's fine.
[16:48] <Kotono> On returning, Sir Deveram awaits. Ripping his sword out of the ground, "Is your business concluded?"
[16:49] <SirGavin> "I wish I could say it was.  He brought news that he saw a priest of Zamzar seeking to sneak into this city."
[16:51] <Kotono> "...WHAT?" Sir Deveram's composure shatters in rough shock, before being rounded back up into fury. "Are you sure of this, Gavin?"
[16:52] <SirGavin> "It was his words precisely.  More, he indicated that he saw that the man had a hostage, a young child who would be endangered if brute force was simply directed." Gavin described the man. "I seek leave in hopes of resolving this without harm to the child."
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[16:57] * Usagi_ is now known as Usagi
[16:57] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Usagi Usagi
[16:58] <Kotono> "By yourself?" Deveram asks in surprise, "Going after a  priest of Zamzar by yourself?!"
[17:00] <SirGavin> "If he was alone, certainly not...but we should not risk the hostages...we need to be prepared  in case I fail." Gavin grimly said.
[17:05] * Usagi is now known as Sailor_Moon
[17:29] <Kotono> "If you do...I will have troops ready. But by Orial, Gavin, are you certain of this? One on one, it is either great folly or great courage!"
[17:30] <SirGavin> "The light of Orial will see which of these it is, but I shall not stand to believe that one of us fighting for what is right will be easily struck down by one of them fighting for what is wrong."
[17:32] <Kotono> "Indeed." Deveram agrees solemnly, "I shall prepare for this, Gavin - what is your aim?"
[17:34] <SirGavin> "I was planning to head for the west gate as soon as I was ready, to prepare to find the man and follow him to somewhere he could be confronted without endangering the local populance."
[17:37] <Kotono> "Then we shall be ready - I will go talk with the command now.  May victory guide your spirit, Gavin."
[17:38] * SirGavin nods. "Thank you, Sir Deveram."
[17:38] * SirGavin hurries off to quickly armor himself, checking his weapons and readying for dangerous combat before heading towards the west gate discreetly.
[17:40] <Kotono> Gavin's new full plate armor is heavy and ornante. Not too much so, but it's full body protection screams his status as a knight.
[17:43] * Retrieving #evildunes modes...
[17:44] * SirGavin strides towards the gates, keeping up a normal guard persona for now as he watched for the described priest.
[17:53] * Ami-chan is now known as Felix-the-Cat-nap
[17:55] <Kotono> You do note bits of attention as you go. Fully armored in elegant full plate knights tend to get looks - beit from citizens and smiles, or shifty looks from more nervous folks. The gate itself is wide open, enough for twenty men to walk in abreast. Travellers head in and out, plenty of guard stations.
[17:57] * SirGavin looks over them, checking for thee man with such a description while heading towards the active guards.
[17:58] <Kotono> No one as such yet that you note. The guards are at the sides of the gate, as well as indents in the wall that makes mall guard stations. Stout and able men, stone faced and looking over all that enter Paxburg.
[17:59] * SirGavin glances for a commander.
[18:01] <Kotono> The guard commander is inside the nook on the right. Beared, middle aged, bored. He sits with his feet on a small table, staring off into space. Doesn't look like a particulary strainful day for him.
[18:02] * SirGavin heads over to him, getting his attention.
[18:03] <Kotono> "Gwak!" Nearly falling out of his carefully leaned back and balanced wooden stool, "Aaah! Sir!" Scrambling upright, hsi chainmail clinks as he gets up, sword rattling against his side!
[18:07] <SirGavin> "Greetings.  I am Sir Gavin, knight of the sword.  You are in command here?"
[18:07] <SirGavin> Gavin's words were quick, with a sense of urgency about him.
[18:07] <Kotono> "Y-yes!" Nervously snapping off a salute, "I am. What can I help you with, Sir?"
[18:09] <SirGavin> "I am searching for an individual for the purpose of ensuring the safety of paxburg.  I have it on good authority they will come through this gate today.  Has a man..." Gavin rattled off the description. "Come through this gate today already?"
[18:09] <Kotono> "I'll ask, Sir!" Quickly getting up and heading out, the commander goes to question his troops.
[18:09] * SirGavin waits a bit for his return.
[18:12] <Kotono> A few minutes before he does. "No sir-  no one like that yet. I've instructed the guards to stop anyone with that description forthwith, of course."
[18:14] <SirGavin> "No.  Do not stop him.  Let me know.  For the safety of your men, this is paramount."
[18:14] <SirGavin> "Hurry."
[18:15] <Kotono> "Yes sir!" AGain he goes out, returning within minutes. "It is done - what is it that you wish?"
[18:16] <SirGavin> "Just to know as soon as possible.  I'm sorry I cannot tell you more, but it is for your own safety.  Hopefully this will be dealt with shortly."
[18:16] <Kotono> A nod, "Then...by your leave, I will remain outside?" The guard leader asks.
[18:17] * SirGavin nods. "For the best...again, make sure your men do not let hint that something is wrong. There will likely be a young child traveling with this one."
[18:18] <Kotono> "Yes sir!" Off he goes again! OOC - Gavin, set up where you're goign to wait. In here?"
[18:18] <SirGavin> OOC: Yeah, out of view of the gates, so that  I don't give anything away.
[18:18] <Kotono> OOC: Okay. You can half stand in the doorway and get a limited view while still being hidden if you want. Off chance you might be seen if someone really came this way.
[18:19] <SirGavin> OOC: I'll be trusting to the guardsmen since they should be well trained in this regard.
[18:19] * Sailor_Moon is now known as Usagi
[18:21] <Kotono> OOC - Okay.
[18:23] <Kotono> Seconds! Minutes! Time ticks past - it can't be long, can it? Heart racing second after second ticks by, Gavin waiting! Did they miss him? Is Gavin early?
[18:24] * SirGavin silently verses a prayer for the safety of the men looking... and that Orial watch so that none who would oppose him may sneak into the home of his followers.
[18:33] <Kotono> Come on...come on...come o-"Sir!" The guard leader enters, "He's just coming in through the gates now, and a young boy is with him!"
[18:34] <SirGavin> "Do not do anything out of the normal...watch him...I shall follow him.  We do not want to endanger any of the citizens."
[18:35] * SirGavin moves carefully out to watch his passage, seeking to seem to be doing a normal review of the premises.
[18:35] <Kotono> He wears a loose black robe - he doesn't get many looks. HIs face is somewhat offputting, cold and drawn. A young child, hopeful and black haired, clings to hsi side, but looks afraid. Very afraid, as they head into the city.
[18:38] * SirGavin watches him surepticiously as he scans the place, ready to follow him.
[18:38] * SirGavin starts once there's a reasonable distance between them to not be easily noticed.
[18:40] <Kotono> This is a problem - as soon as he gets into the gate, his pace quickens! He heads down, passing through the various citizeny in a hurry!
[18:43] * SirGavin hurries after him, not letting him get away.
[18:45] <Kotono> OOC - Go ahead and make a con check. -2 penalty since you're wearing freaking full plate.
[18:46] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 penalty applied afterwards.
[18:47] * SirGavin sets mode: +v Serith
[18:47] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 penalty applied afterwards.
[18:47] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=8 ]{8}
[18:48] <Kotono> Gavin quickens his pace! Through the crowd he struggles, keeping a bead on the back o them! They're heading down Djinn way, on the path to King Leopra's Rise Street. Busy merchant streets, lots of cover as they continue.
[18:49] * SirGavin is ceaseless in his hunt, a never faltering presence as he tracked the man.
[18:49] <Kotono> OOC - Mmm. To simulate the difficulty on both sides, I'm going to have both of you make con checks, opposing.
[18:50] <Kotono> roll 1d20
[18:50] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Kotono : [ 1d20=5 ]{5}
[18:50] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[18:50] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=5 ]{5}
[18:50] <SirGavin> OOC: pass by 12
[18:53] <Kotono> Gavin is easily able to keep pace! This is a nice part of town, guardsman here and there as you walk along. He glances back a few times - chilling dark eyes, something disquieting in them. Down a side road he goes, a set of inns and boarding houses for the moderately well heeled.
[18:54] <Kotono> Gavin is able to close some distance - it depends on hwo close he wants to get an risk getting.
[18:55] * SirGavin keeps after him, not letting him out of sight but not getting too close yet either... at least, unless he notices them getting near a place that'd be good to confront without danger.
[19:00] <Kotono> Down this quiter road they go! The child trips slightly once but is pulled along! The dark man doesn't even stop for him to regain is footing, yanking him along until he can comply with a soft sob. They're going into what looks to be a rather nice in. The Griffon's Delight.
[19:00] <Kotono> *inn
[19:01] * SirGavin follows, frowning, but knowing he should at least be able to confront the man in his inn room.
[19:03] * SirGavin is now known as Dracos-Gm
[19:03] <Kotono> At the door is a man - A knight stands guard, a knight of the Crown?! "Halt...aaah, Sir." He stops, the man and child already in. He moves to take out his sword, "I'm sorry, but entrance is forbidden at this time." The crown is emblazoned brightly on his chest...OOC - Make a heraldry and knowledge check, Gavin.
[19:04] <Dracos-Gm> roll 1d20
[19:04] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Dracos-Gm : [ 1d20=4 ]{4}
[10:06] <Ana-away> It looks off - the design is non standard. Very showy, though.
[10:07] <SirGavin> "What is your name, rank, and commanding officer?" Gavin quickly demanded, his hand on his own blade's hilt, ready to draw in a moment's notice.
[10:11] <Ana-away> "Aaah..." Another pause, his stubbled and broad face puzzling. "Sir, no one is aloud in on orders. Leave." Rattling his sword in it's sheath, he stands firmly in front of you.
[10:12] <SirGavin> "Masquerading as a knight is an unforgivable offense.  Name your commanding officer or die here." Gavin drew his sword, quickly bringing it up ready to slay the man.
[10:15] <Ana-away> STepping back against the door, the knight of the crown brings up his sword! "Got a bug! A big old armored bug!" A shout out, as he readies himself! OOC - Initiative, Mr. Front door smitin' Gavin action. I'll give you a -2 bonus since you pressed him back and cornered 'im.
[10:16] <SirGavin> roll 1d10-2 to cut down those who will besmirch the honor of the knights!
[10:16] * SirGavin sets mode: +v Serith
[10:16] <SirGavin> roll 1d10-2 to cut down those who will besmirch the honor of the knights!
[10:16] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=2 ]{0}
[10:16] <Ana-away> roll 1d10
[10:16] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d10=8 ]{8}
[10:16] <Ana-away> OOC - Yeah you're going first without even finishing the math.
[10:17] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 quick int
[10:17] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=2 ]{2}
[10:18] * SirGavin quickly leads in with two blows towards his face and neck, striking to bring him down in a moment's glance.
[10:18] <SirGavin> OOC: Called shot.  -3?
[10:18] <Ana-away> OOC - Yep!
[10:19] <SirGavin> roll 1d20-3 strike 1
[10:19] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=6 ]{3}
[10:19] <SirGavin> roll 1d20-3 strike 2
[10:19] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=3 ]{0}
[10:19] <Ana-away> OOC - Ow. ACs hit?
[10:19] <SirGavin> OOC: Those can hit acs?
[10:19] <Ana-away> OOC - in theory.
[10:19] <SirGavin> OOC: Well, thaco 12.
[10:19] <Ana-away> OOC AC 9 and 12.
[10:19] <SirGavin> OOC: So...um, 9? and yeah.
[10:19] <Ana-away> OOC - Whiiiiifs.
[10:20] <Ana-away> OOC - A misfortunate series of rolls.
[10:21] <Ana-away> Two thudding blows! Both slam hard into the door, buckling it as the fake knight ducks! Retaliating, he makes a shot with the flat of his blade - looking to smash Gavin in his well armored groin in return!
[10:21] <Ana-away> roll 1d20-3
[10:21] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d20=19 ]{16}
[10:21] <Ana-away> OOC - AC?
[10:21] <SirGavin> OOC: -6
[10:21] <Ana-away> OOC - Scaaaaaaaaaaaary
[10:21] <SirGavin> OOC: Needs..thac0 ten there?
[10:22] <Ana-away> CLANG! His blade bounces off the metal girding of Gavin! A mighty, crushing blow, but not enough to smash through good Almekian steel! "Got a bug!" he cries out loudly again! OOC - INitiative.
[10:22] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[10:22] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=13 ]{13}
[10:22] <SirGavin> OOC: Gah
[10:22] <SirGavin> roll 1d10 for init
[10:22] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=2 ]{2}
[10:22] <Ana-away> roll 1d10
[10:22] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d10=8 ]{8}
[10:22] <Ana-away> OOC - Yeah, go.
[10:22] <SirGavin> OOC: Moves on 5.
[10:22] * SirGavin brings his blade down towards the man in a swift blow.
[10:22] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[10:22] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=8 ]{8}
[10:23] <SirGavin> OOC: Hits ac 4?
[10:23] <Ana-away> OOC - Close but no cigar. Curse the armor he wears.
[10:24] <Ana-away> ANother clang of metal! The knight's breastplate repels Gavin's blow! It leaves a dent in the forged metal but nothing else as he makes a counter swing at Gavin, rising up as he does!
[10:24] <Ana-away> roll 1d20
[10:24] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d20=10 ]{10}
[10:24] <Ana-away> For allt he good it does - it just gets deflected by Gavin's swift moving shield!
[10:24] <Ana-away> As you fight, a few people peek out of other buildings. "What in the name of the Gods?" one annoyed man protests, puffy and florid.
[10:26] * SirGavin doesn't stop, striking swiftly to bring down the false knight.
[10:26] <SirGavin> roll 1d10
[10:26] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=10 ]{10}
[10:26] <Ana-away> roll 1d10
[10:26] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d10=4 ]{4}
[10:26] <Ana-away> OOC - I think he's going first. Go go decisive initiatives.
[10:26] <SirGavin> OOC: =p  yup 13 for me.
[10:27] <Ana-away> Recoiling his sword, the rouge knight grits his teeth! His broad face is focused in concentration as his sword flashes out - a strike right at Gavin's very head!
[10:27] <Ana-away> roll 1d20-3
[10:27] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d20=1 ]{-2}
[10:27] <Ana-away> roll 1d20 crit fail check
[10:27] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d20=10 ]{10}
[10:28] <Ana-away> It's a good thing he misses entirely! HIs blade whistles in the air, only fanning away the summer heat from Gavin's face!
[10:28] * SirGavin moves his blade in swiftly under the opened guard.
[10:29] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 strike 1
[10:29] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=8 ]{8}
[10:29] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 actual hit
[10:29] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=11 ]{11}
[10:29] <SirGavin> OOC: AC 4, AC 1
[10:29] <Ana-away> OOC - One hit.
[10:30] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[10:30] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=5 ]{9}
[10:30] * SirGavin brings his blade down powerfully on the man's shoulder.
[10:32] <Ana-away> A heroic blow severs the steel around his shoulder! AS he cries out, red drips to the fair streets of Paxburg! STaggering back andpressing hard against the door, your foe only has one choice! With a feral call he charges, trying to run GAvin straight through!
[10:32] <Ana-away> roll 1d20
[10:32] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d20=11 ]{11}
[10:33] <SirGavin> OOC: Pretty sure that's a raw miss.
[10:33] <Ana-away> But a firm deflection with Gavin's shield ends this, leaving your traitorous opponent to nothing but bouncing back from your parry!
[10:33] <Ana-away> OOC - Initiative.
[10:33] <SirGavin> roll 1d10
[10:33] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=10 ]{10}
[10:33] <Ana-away> roll 1d10
[10:33] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d10=7 ]{7}
[10:34] <Ana-away> Staggering back from this, the knight does a very smart thing - he breaks and runs, abandoning his door and attempting to flee!
[10:36] * SirGavin charges quickly to smack him down or trip him, a blow towards the legs.
[10:36] <SirGavin> OOC: Called shot+attempt to block his path
[10:36] <SirGavin> OOC: What minus? -3?
[10:37] <Ana-away> OOC - Sure, tha tworks.
[10:37] <SirGavin> roll 1d20-3 to actually hit once
[10:37] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=10 ]{7}
[10:37] <SirGavin> OOC: Hit's AC 5.
[10:38] <SirGavin> OOC: Theoretically shouldn't it block trip though even with armor blocking damage?
[10:38] <SirGavin> OOC: Assuming it beats dex? *Hopefully*
[10:45] <Ana-away> OOC: Elaborate?
[10:47] <Ana-away> OOC: Okay, it's close, so I'll give him a dex check to see how it goes.
[10:47] <Ana-away> roll 1d20
[10:47] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d20=10 ]{10}
[10:48] <Ana-away> By the barest margin Gavin manages a rough trip! Your fleeing knight foe stumbles and staggers, looking as if he might fall! But then he starts to correct hims, no! His balance gives out, doing a face first meeting with the cobbled street!
[10:51] <Ana-away> roll 1d10
[10:51] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Ana-away : [ 1d10=1 ]{1}
[10:53] <SirGavin> roll 1d10
[10:53] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=8 ]{8}
[11:42] <Ana-away> WIth speed bourne of the terror on his face, your knightly foe gets up and starts to flee like a base rouge! OOC - Go, Gavin.
[11:46] * SirGavin strikes to bring the rogue down
[11:46] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[11:46] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=8 ]{8}
[11:46] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[11:46] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=7 ]{7}
[11:51] <Ana-away> Despite Gavin's agility, he can't close fast enough to land a solid blow! So given a lucky chance, the fake Knight of the Crown bolts like a man possessed! OOC - Going to follow or go inside or what, Gavin?
[11:52] <SirGavin> OOC: does he have a good lead.  I'd follow to try and tackle him in under a block...but if not, I'd go after the priest.
[11:54] <Ana-away> OOC - Okay. This isp retty much a raw sprint. Dex check to see if you can catch him, Gavin.
[11:55] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[11:55] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=10 ]{10}
[11:56] <Ana-away> Racing on down the street, Gavin has a chance for a tackle in this quiet back road! OOC - THACO.
[11:58] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[11:58] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=7 ]{7}
[12:01] <Ana-away> With a lunge, steel clad Gavin makes a tackle! It's ag ood effort but the winds of the God of flight are clearly behind your impostor! He outruns the tackle, breaking and fleeing down the block as Gavin getsu p!
[12:01] <SirGavin> "Dammit... " Gavin focused, concentrating on the main issue at hand and heading quickly back to the inn.
[12:03] <Ana-away> The boarding house awaits Gavin! It's door is unguarded now, ready to be entered!
[12:04] * SirGavin enters, searching for the priest, prepared for attacks from any quarter.
[12:06] * Serith (iron_drago@c-67-163-114-219.hsd1.tx.comcast.net) Quit (-=SysReset 2.53=-)
[12:07] <Ana-away> It's silent. A nice front room with a fireplace and chairs is here. It invites a casual visitor to sit down and admire the art hanging on thew alls. Nice place - there's a few doors to the back. Very nice and quiet - oh, and one door has black markings around the edge, the middle one. Odd.
[12:08] * SirGavin says a brief prayer to Orial as he examines the door, listening.
[12:09] <Ana-away> OOC - The middle door with the black marks?
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[12:10] <SirGavin> OOC: Yup
[12:12] <Ana-away> You can hear odd noises behind the door. Chittering sounds, crawling sound. Clattering, nasty sounds. It reminds of you bugs and cockroaches.
[12:13] * SirGavin shivers and checks the other rooms first, starting at the left.
[12:15] <Ana-away> OOC - Just listening.
[12:18] <Ana-away> The left door is quiet - well, you do hear the crackles of a fire, you think.
[12:19] * SirGavin knocks on the door.
[12:21] <Ana-away> No answer.
[12:25] * SirGavin frowns and breaks down the door.
[12:26] <Ana-away> This left door is easy to do so - it's not locked, so it folds up to a simple strike! Inside is a kitchens and washing area - a cooking fire crackles. It looks fed and healthy, so it can't have been left alone that long.
[12:27] *** Your nickname is already Dracos
[12:28] * SirGavin looks around, scanning for anything that looks suspicious, footprints, twisted sections, etc.
[12:30] <Ana-away> There's what looks to be ab ack door out, past the stone fire hearths. A few barrels and old sacks of flour are by the door. It's ajar.
[12:33] * SirGavin opens it, looking out.
[12:33] <Ana-away> It leads to a storage room, another door past this. This one is wide open, shelves and cubbies full of supplies leading to what looks to be a back door.
[12:37] * SirGavin keeps going through, keeping his eyes out. This must be a hide away house.
[12:38] <Ana-away> It exits out to a back alley. You see a single set of heavy footprints in the grimy back here. Smells bad, a person's recent trail leading into the alleyways.
[12:40] * SirGavin ollows them quickly.
[12:43] <Ana-away> They're not hard to follow! Into a back row of inn backs, then coming out to a main street! They end here, people coming and going. A few peek out curiously at the knight poking out from an alley's front.
[12:44] * SirGavin frowns, looking for his target.
[12:44] <Ana-away> You don't see the assumed priest of Zamzar or a lost little child anywhere around. Only normal people, heading about the business of daily life.
[12:45] * SirGavin turns and goes back into the building, scouting for the priest in the other rooms.
[12:45] <Ana-away> Back into the main room - ther eis a door on the right to check, or the middle door with odd black markings. Kind of looks like charcoal?
[12:45] * Ana-away is now known as Anastasia
[12:47] <SirGavin> Gavin opens the door in the middle!  Via handle.
[12:50] <Anastasia> OOC - Save throw vs spell, Gavin. Please pass.
[12:51] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[12:51] * SirGavin sets mode: +v Serith
[12:51] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[12:51] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=20 ]{20}
[12:51] <Anastasia> OOC - Awesome.
[12:51] <Anastasia> roll 1d4+9
[12:52] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d4=1 ]{10}
[12:52] <Anastasia> OOC - 5 damage when it's applied. Yay.
[12:54] <Anastasia> As the door opens, a small burst of fire engulfs the Knight of Solamnia! Hot flames lick his armor, a bust that sends smoke throughout! But it only minorly injures him, protections keeping the pain low! (5 damage.)
[13:00] <Anastasia> This is a plainer room; a bedroom with a four poster bed and rugs. A merry fire crackles in the fireplace, but however...!!! A cockroach, a cricket and a flea! Each the size of a small horse, running around with hideous glee! The sounds are otherworldly and disturbing as they turn twisted insect eyes at Gavin!
[13:03] * SirGavin moves forward to cut the first unearthly creature down, not delaying as these r eleased in town could be quite dangerous.
[13:03] <Anastasia> OOC - Initiative, fearless knight!
[13:07] <SirGavin> roll 1d10
[13:08] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=7 ]{7}
[13:08] <SirGavin> OOC: Broadsword, two hit opener, move on 10
[13:08] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[13:08] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[13:08] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[13:08] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=9 ]{9}
[13:08] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=3 ]{3}
[13:08] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=9 ]{9}
[13:08] <Anastasia> OOC - The cricket's going before you, the roach and flea are going after.
[13:09] <Anastasia> The cricket curiously charges Sir Gavin! It knocks over a chair as it's large legs approach! Disgusting, as it curiously bites the armor clad knight!
[13:09] <Anastasia> roll 1d20
[13:09] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d20=19 ]{19}
[13:09] <Anastasia> Yet it's teeth bounce of Gavin's armor! No damage! It chitters loudly, skittering back after that failed attack1
[13:10] * SirGavin moves forward,, cutting it down first then.
[13:10] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[13:10] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=10 ]{10}
[13:10] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[13:10] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=15 ]{15}
[13:10] <SirGavin> OOC: Hits AC 2, -3
[13:12] <Anastasia> OOC - Two hits.
[13:14] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[13:14] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=5 ]{9}
[13:14] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[13:14] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=6 ]{10}
[13:18] <Anastasia> With two deft, tearing blows Gavin slices the cricket apart! Yellow guts and blood gush out, as it's body shrinks! In a momen tit becomes a tiny cricket corpse again! As this happens the roach skitters back to the far side of the room, the flea leaping at Gavin!
[13:18] <Anastasia> roll 1d20
[13:18] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d20=7 ]{7}
[13:18] <Anastasia> But a shield block ends that, pushing the hungry common pest away!
[13:20] <Anastasia> OOC - React/initiative.
[13:21] <SirGavin> roll 1d10
[13:21] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=8 ]{8}
[13:21] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[13:21] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[13:21] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=8 ]{8}
[13:21] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=3 ]{3}
[13:21] <Anastasia> OOC - flea goes before Gavin. Roach is tied with Gavin.
[13:24] * SirGavin twists the shield, his training maintaining a sturdy stance against these strange foes.
[13:24] <Anastasia> The flea is undettered! It leaps at Gavin again, trying to  get it between it's legs!
[13:24] <Anastasia> roll 1d20
[13:24] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d20=18 ]{18}
[13:25] <Anastasia> But again Gavin wards it off successfully!
[13:27] * SirGavin stabs forward to pin/kill the flea.
[13:27] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[13:27] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=7 ]{7}
[13:27] <SirGavin> OOC: AC 5
[13:27] <Anastasia> OOC - Hit.
[13:30] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[13:30] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=5 ]{9}
[13:32] <Anastasia> Another epic blow! The flee is vastly wounded, it's stomach and underbelly torn open! It's still up, skittering back to on the bed and leaving a trail of red behind it!
[13:33] * SirGavin follows after it, seeking to finish off these beasts!
[13:33] <Anastasia> The cockroach stays back for now, essentialy making it one on one! OOC - Initiative.
[13:33] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[13:33] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=6 ]{6}
[13:34] <SirGavin> roll 1d10
[13:34] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=10 ]{10}
[13:35] <Anastasia> This time the flear rears back, before diving all out at Gavin!
[13:35] <Anastasia> roll 1d20
[13:35] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d20=3 ]{3}
[13:35] <Anastasia> Hah! Not even close, no shield or blade deflection work as it skitters against the far wall!
[13:36] * SirGavin swings a sword slashing at the flea and then at the roach.
[13:36] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 flea
[13:36] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=18 ]{18}
[13:37] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[13:37] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=3 ]{7}
[13:37] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 flea
[13:37] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=15 ]{15}
[13:37] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[13:37] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=4 ]{8}
[13:39] <Anastasia> With a great ripping slash the flea is torn apart! Got it, leaving on a shrinking corpse behind!
[13:41] * SirGavin grimaces and moves towards the roach.
[22:29] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[22:29] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=1 ]{1}
[22:31] <SirGavin> roll 1d10 high init!
[22:31] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=1 ]{1}
[22:32] <SirGavin> OOC: move on 4.
[22:32] <SirGavin> OOC: Broadsword slash
[22:33] <Anastasia> OOC - Four as well. Hum. Go ahead and attack, both will get actions regardless.
[22:33] * SirGavin cautious against the strange creature, Gavin moved forward, striking its front with his blade.
[22:33] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[22:33] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=18 ]{18}
[22:33] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[22:33] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=3 ]{7}
[22:34] <Anastasia> As Gavin attacks, the roach's forearms club out at the noble knight!
[22:34] <Anastasia> roll 1d20
[22:34] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d20=13 ]{13}
[22:34] <Anastasia> But Gavin slices in, deeply cutting into it's carapace! It cries back, stabbed viciously and pinned against the wall! OOC - Initiative.
[22:35] <Anastasia> roll 1d10
[22:35] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Anastasia : [ 1d10=9 ]{9}
[22:36] <SirGavin> roll 1d10
[22:36] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d10=5 ]{5}
[22:36] <SirGavin> OOC: 8.  Finish him!
[22:36] <Anastasia> OOC - Go for it!
[22:38] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[22:38] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=7 ]{7}
[22:38] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[22:38] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=9 ]{9}
[22:39] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[22:39] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=2 ]{6}
[22:39] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[22:39] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=3 ]{7}
[22:39] * SirGavin carves the beast up, his blade swift and fierce.
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[22:41] * ChanServ sets mode: +qo Kotono Kotono
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:38] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:38] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=7 ]{7}
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:38] <SirGavin> roll 1d20
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:38] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=9 ]{9}
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:39] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:39] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=2 ]{6}
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:39] <SirGavin> roll 2d4+4
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:39] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 2d4=3 ]{7}
[22:42] <SirGavin> [22:39] * SirGavin carves the beast up, his blade swift and fierce.
[22:42] <Kotono> Torn apart, the roach fades into it's proper size! It's gone, the threat over.
[22:42] * Retrieving #evildunes modes...
[22:43] * SirGavin examines the room, a bit disgusted by its manner of defense. Hopefully these were just odd guards.
[22:44] <Kotono> IT's a nice bedroom. Looks expensive - nice bedsheets, pillows and linens. A few desks and drawers, a few papers scattered on a desk.
[22:44] * SirGavin looks over the desk and papers.
[22:44] * Ana-work (~dunefar@ip24-253-133-211.hr.hr.cox.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
[22:45] * Anastasia (~dunefar@ip24-253-133-211.hr.hr.cox.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
[22:46] <Kotono> The top paper looks like bookkeeping - place charges about 10 Griffons a week for room and board. A bit pricey, but it looks to be worth it. There's another few papers under it. One's blank, and the other has a scribbled note on it. "Raul - where the rats all meet." The ink is still wet, an inkpot and quill a little away on the desk.
[22:49] * SirGavin ponders and heads back to the food storage area behind the kitchen, looking for any signs of a recently used trap door?
[22:49] <Kotono> OOC - Mmm. d20, Drac.
[22:50] <SirGavin> roll 1d20 looking for trap doors
[22:50] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=7 ]{7}
[22:50] * MagicalBroomGirlAmber is now known as MBGA-out
[22:50] <Kotono> Gavin doesn't find anything like that. To his eyes it's a normal storeroom, really.
[22:51] * SirGavin frowns. "Must mean something else..." he turns and checks out the third room, listening for the sounds of anyone moving in the building as best as he can.
[22:54] <Kotono> The third room is quiet. No sounds come from the inside that he can hear.
[22:54] * SirGavin tries to open the door peacefully.
[22:56] <Kotono> It's unbarred. A stairway up is here, as well as a door in the rear. A few small end tables and pretty designs are about, nice but utterly uninteresting.
[22:59] * SirGavin heads up the stairs, looking around and listening, suspecting that either a trap is ready or they've already fled.
[23:00] <Kotono> There are several nice rooms up here. It's quiet, however - eight rooms, each empty.
[23:04] * SirGavin heads downstairs to check the last door.
[23:06] <Kotono> It opens into a side alley. The ground here is dirt - a medium and small set of footprints embedded in it, heading away to what looks to be a little feede rto a larger street.
[23:06] * SirGavin blinks and follows it out, looking for where the street leads and any signs of entrances along the ground.
[23:08] <Kotono> It's Silver Drake Lane. People come and go - a trail regrettably dead, the mud ending here.
[23:08] * SirGavin curses, looking around for any sign of his target, knowing him probably long gone.
[23:08] <Kotono> Indeed. There is no sign of him, fled to points only known to the Gods and himself.
[23:11] * SirGavin returns to the inn and begins to practically tear it apart searching, scanning every crevease for every sign, paper, dustball left behind by the priest.
[23:13] <Kotono> OOC - Want to roll for it or elaborate your search more instead?
[23:14] <SirGavin> OOC: Well, technically, I'm glad to describe it.  though I think it'd quickly degrade into a patience deal.  I'd be doing just that.  Going to each room, starting from top to bottom and looking for anything left behind in the rush.  Notes, small pieces of clothes, etc.
[23:14] <SirGavin> OOC: You want me to do that or roll? ^^:
[23:15] <Kotono> OOC - Just very through? Mmmm. Since it's a full large house search and a bit of a headache, roll. +4 bonus for good definitions given.
[23:15] <SirGavin> roll 1d20+4
[23:15] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=4 ]{8}
[23:22] <SirGavin> roll 1d20+2
[23:22] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=16 ]{18}
[23:28] <Kotono> Upstairs is a suprising dud. All the rooms look recently cleaned and have nothing of real note. Downstairs is more fruitful - the main bedroom has a few other things of interest. One of the drawers has another silken black robe like the one the priest wore. Another holds children's clothes, plain and unremarkable. That message is left 'where the rats gather'.
[23:29] * SirGavin sweatdrops and checks the clothes for anything in pockets or whatnot.
[23:35] <Kotono> Small luck first - four coppers found in one robe's inner pocket. In the child's clothes...a folded scrap of paper. Written in rusty red in large, shaky letters, "HELP!" Then another, "HELP! Da is tryfang!", then a third! "HELP! Open door to my room? Please!"
[23:45] * SirGavin reads it and tries to make sense of it... probably meant for any innkeeper..but there was none here. Well, it cleared up that the child was definitely an unwilling victim.
[23:46] <Kotono> OOC - Int check +2 again.
[23:46] <SirGavin> roll 1d20+2 for failing
[23:46] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for SirGavin : [ 1d20=13 ]{15}
[23:47] <Kotono> Gavin's studies remind him of something - the world Tiefling. It's close to Tryfang, and sounds like it. He can' tremember what it is, but it niggles the back of his mind.
[23:52] * SirGavin pockets all the notes so far, preparing to head out towards the knight's to pass on what he's learned in the failed capture.
[23:59] <Kotono> So Gavin heads back. A walk of frusturation and bother - such a failure, even if the threat is squished for now. While he ruminates on such - hm? That's Saul ahead, talking to a heavy cloaked man, handing over a pouch distorted with coins. Right int he middle of the street, against a tradehouse. Odd.
Session Time: Wed May 03 00:00:00 2006
[00:01] * Saul says something to the man, and starts off down the street, walking with purpose.
[00:01] * SirGavin blinks a bit and waits a second, not interrupting saul as he figures the elder elf has a good reason for, well, what looks like such unshovenly behavior. When he starts off, Gavin moves to catch up.
[00:02] <Kotono> As Saul hurries on, mission in hand - the sound of heavy armor clinking behind him tips him off as surely as anything.
[00:02] <Saul> "Oh, Gavin. Just the man I was hoping to see," remarks Saul, glancing around. "I heard about someone getting away from you, so I took the liberty of tracking him down."
[00:04] <SirGavin> "What?...Resourceful...  what do you know?" He matched stride.
[00:04] <SirGavin> His voice, evidently surprised.
[00:06] <Saul> "Not much," replies Saul. "I know you got in a brawl with another knight in the middle of the street, but he got away. Found out from that guy just now that he's a some con artist, not an actual knight. Ran back to his girlfriends place, apparently." He muses to himself. "That information cost 100 gold. I hope it was worth it."
[00:06] <Saul> "Perps name is Raul, if it matters."
[00:07] <SirGavin> "Quite.  I owe you one indeed.  We're hunting a much more dangerous foe... if you're willing to help I'd appreciate it, but we must keep this silent."
[00:08] <Saul> "Hmph. As you wish." He continues to head towards the house, hoping to get there shortly. "I assume we should be subduing this false knight?"
[00:09] <SirGavin> "Violently...Masquerading as a knight is ...not something taken kindly too.  There's more relevently...a priest of Zamzar in the city." He said low, so others wouldn't hear.
[00:11] <Saul> "A dangerous foe," muses Saul, eyes glittering. "Zamzar.. that cult still exists now, even here. Though, this could be quite profitable for me," he muses. "You should have gotten me earlier. The medium of a fell deity isn't something for one knight."
[00:12] <SirGavin> "Time was of the essence.  I couldn't afford the risk that he'd slip into the city entirely undetected and untracked."
[00:14] <Saul> "Fair enough," replies Saul. "Let's work quickly. I don't think he planned to stay long, and there's no telling what he could be up to."
[00:14] <Saul> "It's too dangerous for such a man to remain in Paxburg more than a short while."
[00:14] * SirGavin nods. "Thank you, Saul."
[00:18] <Kotono> Down you go. A long path that leads to a row of reasonably nice houses. Short lawns and broad housefronts - high styled. The one you want is two stories, made of bricks and stone. Quite solid and painted an appealing light violet. Lots of windows, too, and a heavy front door.
[00:21] <Saul> "You beat him once, right?" asks Saul, glancing at Gavin. "I'll go and check out if there are any exits at the back, and if there are, I'll wait around there to see if he runs out."
[00:21] <Saul> "Shout if you need me!"
[00:22] * SirGavin nods and heads in the front, trying to open the door the easy way first.
[00:22] * Saul runs off the check the rear of the house, at that.
[00:23] <Kotono> The door's locked. Saul finds a small access door in the back. Lighter than the front door, some refuse ossed to rot back here.
[00:23] * Saul tests it to see if it's open.
[00:24] <Kotono> It is. Easy to open if one wishes.
[00:24] * SirGavin waits a moment, giving in his mind saul a bit of a chance to cover the back, then knocks a few times.
[00:24] * Saul opens the door and looks inside!
[00:25] <Kotono> The knocks take a bit to be replied to. A woman in a light peasant dress opens - brown hair, decent figure, jewelry. Not hard on the eyes at all. "Yeah?" she asks, eyes narrowed.
[00:26] <Kotono> Saul finds the back of the kitchen. Doesn'ts mell too good - ew! There's some milk in a jug on the floor, and it's starting to curdle. Naaaasty.
[00:26] <SirGavin> "Is there a Raul here?" Gavin steps in.
[00:27] <Saul> Saul leaves the door a little open, and stays out back, keeping an ear open.
[00:27] <Kotono> "No." A glower back, sour and unkind. She's not too old - not a spinster, yet. "Go away." She moves to close the door, none to kind.
[00:29] * SirGavin blocks it and shakes his head. "He is here. Move aside. I will be searching the premises."
[00:31] <Kotono> "What the hell?" Glaring at Gavin as he interpededs, "Go to hell! Dad's rich and he'll tell you to sod off! You ain't got any business here!"
[00:33] <SirGavin> "Knight's Investigation.  If you are involved in any way, you may find yourselves on the gallows, rich father or not.  Now where is Raul?"  Gavin stepped by her, looking over for hiding places and stairwells.
[00:34] <Kotono> Simple layout - sitting/greeting room, stairs, a passage back to what looks to be a kitchen(Say, does it smell bad in here?) and a few other doors. "Go to hell! Raul! Run!" Glaring spitefully at Gavina nd kicking at his iron clad leg, "Run!" She looks upward, shouting!
[00:35] * SirGavin moves for the stairs quickly, to cut off any route from upstairs to any exit.
[00:35] * Saul opens the door and moves in, hoping to keep an eye on both the front and back routes to the exit.
[00:36] <Kotono> Up Gavin goes! Such a way is cut off! A hall with a few rooms - one door ajar, moans coming from it. Saul sees no one using the exits downstairs, though the lady of the house glares at the stars and looks -pissed-.
[00:36] <Saul> "
[00:38] * SirGavin glances about, staying at the top of the stairwell for a second to see if he makes it easy by charging out.
[00:39] <Saul> "Sorry. Official business," winks Saul, staying at the bottom of the stairs for now.
[00:43] <Kotono> No such luck. Only the moans, weak and pitiful.
[00:44] * SirGavin checks out said noises.
[00:45] <Kotono> There is a bedroom here. Lying on a small bed is your foe! His chest is bare, armor lying on the floor! Bandages cover him as he lies down. "...'ey...hey...how..."
[00:46] * SirGavin walks over and draws his sword, tapping it against his shoulder. "Where did you send him, Raul?"
[00:46] * SirGavin looks, as he quite is, furious with the man.
[10:42] <Kotono> "Didn't...send him anywhere." Struggling to sit up and focus on the furious knight of the sword, Raul looks quite faint and disturbed. His eyes are wide with fear, eyeing Gavin's sword. "Go...ugh!" He cuts off abruptly, a hand going to his bandaged chest.
[10:45] <SirGavin> "Where did he go?  Where could he be hiding?"
[10:45] * SirGavin was not very sympathetic to the thief.
[10:51] <Kotono> "How...should I know? Didn't even get to..." Lying back on the bed and wincing, "'sides...ain't got no reason to talk. Gonna string me up, aren't you?"
[10:52] <SirGavin> "Didn't even get to?"
[10:53] <Kotono> "......" He doesn't reply again. Raul is silent, breathing labored from his broad sword inspired wound.
[10:57] <SirGavin> Gavin frowned.  "Look, we can do this one of a couple of ways.  You can tell me where the rats all meet and live in jail for what you've done or...  do you even know what you were hiding?"
[10:59] <Kotono> "...rats all meet?" Raul rasps this out thickly, craning his head up to look at Gavin. "You want....HIM?"
[11:03] <SirGavin> Gavin nodded, assuming it was the priest.
[11:05] <Kotono> "...Rat's Den. It's..." A cough stops his words cold, sending his body wracking in bloody pain. "Down by the docks. Warehouse 39."
[11:08] * SirGavin examined his face. "Is there anything else about it I should know?"
[11:11] <Kotono> His expression is full of muted pain and fear, dripping off in buckets. "No one comes back from Rat's Den that doesn't belong...heh. They'll getcha..."
[11:14] <SirGavin> "Run then.  I have no time to bring you in but for that I will not kill you for masquerading as a knight.  If I encounter you again, you shall be brought in." Gavin headed downstairs.
[11:15] <Kotono> So Gavin returns downstairs! Saul is being shouted at by the mistress of the house, right in his face. "I don't care WHO you are! You're gonna be in the stoackades!"
[11:16] <Saul> "Of course I will," replies Saul, smiling poker face on. "It seems we're finished, now, though! A good afternoon to you."
[11:17] <Saul> Saul moves to leave the house, glancing at Gavin.
[11:17] <SirGavin> "He's at rat's den.  Warehouse 39 by the docks.  Likely a thieves guild." Gavin remarks on the way out, leading swiftly towards the docks, though keeping an eye out for any knights on his path.
[11:18] <Saul> "Thieves guild? I thought we were dealing with a cleric," mutters Saul. "This might get tricky."
[11:19] <Kotono> So you leave! AS you do..
[11:19] <Kotono> roll 1d20
[11:19] * Kotono sets mode: +v Serith
[11:19] <Kotono> roll 1d20
[11:19] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Kotono : [ 1d20=3 ]{3}
[11:19] <Kotono> as you exit out, an egg passes over Saul's head! "Get out of here you bastards!" Snarling angrily at them, "OUT!"
[11:20] <Saul> "I don't think she likes me," muses Saul, starting towards the warehouse district. "Fancy that."
[11:21] <SirGavin> "Certainly and possibly."   Gavin maintains his quick pace.  "Moreso with the priest involved."
[11:22] <Saul> "Are we going at once?"
[11:23] <SirGavin> "Yes.  Are you prepared, Saul?" Gavin glances at him.
[11:23] <Saul> "Certainly, though I hope it's enough," he muses, patting some scrolls on his belt.
[11:25] * SirGavin nods. "We must be wary." He continued on towards the docks.
[11:27] <Saul> "Since there are only two of us, and an unknown number of them, that is quite true," replies Saul. "Though, I think I can protect us, at least a little."
[11:35] <Kotono> On the intrepid heroes go! The docks are busy and sunny, sea form whipping up to spray the docks that dare to jut out into the realm of Zebemn. It is full of life, warehouses neatly numbered. Warehouse 25, Warehouse 31, and on you go. Warehouse 37, almost there.
[11:37] <Saul> "There's the one," says Saul, glancing it over, and looking out for people who seem to be hanging around it.
[11:38] <Kotono> Warehouse 39 is much like the others - a broad building of wood with metal plates atop it. Hot looking and surely balmy inside, whitewashed and bland. Grime and dirt coat it's walls, a crust of sea salt over that. Rather nasty, yet most of these store great hordes of trade and wealth - in theory. A few people are coming and going from it. Nothign too obvious that you note offhand.
[11:40] * SirGavin examines those coming in and out of it as he approaches.
[11:40] * Saul thinks about the layout of the docks area, as well, along with what's underneath it.
[11:41] <Kotono> OOC - Saul, I'll call that general knowledge and an int check.
[11:41] <Saul> roll 1d20 wheeeeee
[11:41] * Serith bats the dice around, getting a roll for Saul : [ 1d20=20 ]{20}
[11:41] <Saul> OOC: hey I botched, but if I get faulty information I will stab you.
[11:42] <Saul> OOC: well, not really, I'll probably just cry.
[11:43] <SirGavin> OOC: Skills have crit fail/crit success no?  *shrugs*
[11:44] <Saul> OOC: Do we do a threat check for them? =p
[11:47] <Kotono> OOC:  No, you just BLEW IT LIKE A SAUSAGE. Ahem.
[11:48] <Saul> OOC: Ow.
[11:48] <Kotono> Gavin notes no activity of people going in and out right now.
[11:48] <Kotono> Saul can't remember anything on this at all. Just..mmm, doesn't he owe Chimar 5 more Griffons?
[11:48] <Saul> OOC: Whooooooore.
[11:48] <Saul> OOC: :D
[11:50] * Saul shakes his head. Time, place, all that. "Well. We may as well go straight in," he says. "Hey, do you know if the warehouses have more than one entrance?" he asks a random passerby.
[11:51] <Kotono> A weary looking woman, carting around a box and grunting. Something of an ox, she is! "No, not that I know of. We just drag'em in and put'em down."
[11:51] * SirGavin heads towards the front entrance~
[11:55] <Kotono> Stock wooden doors. They look sturdy, chains over the doors and a lock. Decent security, really.
[11:56] <Saul> "There might be another entrance," muses Saul. "Or the harbormaster could have the key."
[11:57] <SirGavin> "Mmm... let's check with the harbormaster first.  Just in case that thief lied."
[11:58] <Saul> "Alright," replies Saul, nodding. "As I recall, his office is.. this way."
[12:02] * SirGavin followed saul there.
[09:28] <Anastasia> Off the two go. The Dock Master's office is a building a little away from everything else and the docks he rules over. There are a few guards out front, studious and upright fellows. Functionaries and workers buzz about, the normal patter of workers.
[09:31] * Saul walks forward past the guards, heading straight to the master- time is of the essence!
[09:31] * SirGavin is not a step behind him in this.
[09:32] <Anastasia> Right up front in the first room is a bored looking woman - she writes on parchment and looks throughly bored. There are offices and rooms behind her, the building heavy and noisy. "Yes," she glances up as you enters, questioning.
[09:32] <Saul> "I'd like to have a quick word with the harbourmaster," says Saul. "It's urgent."
[09:35] <Anastasia> "He's busy. You'll have to wait." She sounds quite bored, a  slow but content way of speaking -  you note she's half elven at least, ears sloped back. Not very pretty, however, a little dumpy and rather uninterested. Keeping her writing up, "He doesn't want to be disturbed."
[09:36] <SirGavin&g