Re: Rise of The Runelords 1 - Burnt Offerings

Le kek Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:48 am

Apathy washes over Jack. "Not even the slightest hint of intrigue. Come on friends, let's strut around the city so the peasants can feel safe." He says not quite keeping the venom out of the last two words.

**Admin** Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:59 am

Shathys puts a hand on Jack's shoulder. "Thank you for your time mayor."

**Admin** Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:00 am

'You're quite welcome,' Mayor Deverin says.

SigneGT Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:05 pm

"He most definitely did not leave by the west road" Shara whispers to the others.

Le kek Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:34 pm

"There is no west road, that's probably why. The south east road is likely the fastest way."

SigneGT Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:56 am

"Women and sense of direction you know" Shara says with a smile. "But it might have something to do with that."

**Admin** Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:18 am

You spend the next few hours sauntering through Sandpoint, enjoying the fine weather and cursing the lack of intrigue and conspiracies. The villagers all seem friendly, and the time passes swiftly. As evening approaches, you find yourself back at The Rusty Dragon, where Shalelu Andosana - the elf ranger - promised to meet you for dinner.

Francis Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:37 am

"Oh Honey, i'm home!" Shathys calls to Ameiko sarcastically, striding through the doorway.

Le kek Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:35 am

Jack nods at the elf and sits down at a table.

**Admin** Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:49 am

Shalelu is sitting at a table with three members of the town guard. They're engaged in quiet discussion and are currently ignoring you. At the sound of your voices, Ameiko enters the room from the kitchen door.

'Hello,' she says with a smile. 'Is it me you're looking for?'

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**Admin** Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:45 am

'Guess not,' Ameiko mutters and returns through the kitchen door. The three guardsmen depart after shaking Shalelu's hand. She motions for you to join her.

Le kek Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:23 pm

Jack orders a mug of ale and joins her table.

**Admin** Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:28 am

Bethana Corwin - the elderly halfling maid - arrives with drinks and takes your orders for dinner.

'So,' Shalelu says, sipping her ale. 'Tell me about the raid.'

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Le kek Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:09 am

Jack explains in detail, putting significance on the goblin retreat once they had what they presumably came for - the corpse.

**Admin** Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:56 am

Dinner arrives while you explain the details of the goblin raid. Shalelu listens in silence, and when you're done she nods slowly. 'I see,' she says. 'I wonder who's taken charge of the goblins. And why would they steal the bones of a dead priest? I don't like it. Not one bit.'

SigneGT Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:01 am

"Well we can agree on that.." Shara says, in between chomping on various food items.

Francis Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:51 am

Shathys, not hungry at the moment, sits with his hands folded across his chest.

"So, what is our next move?" Shathys asks bluntly.

Morbus Mortem Apparatus Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:29 am

"Shalelu, let's say you would like to go to Magnimar. Which way would be the fastest? The north, the east or the south-east? Is it possible to travel to Magnimar quickly through the terrain without roads?", Morbus asks while he looks out of a window nearby, thinking that some creature might exist in an entirely different universe with different dimensions and phenomena (such as exam i social studies) and that this creature might have something to do with Morbus' lack of action.

**Admin** Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:37 am

'East or south-east,' Shalelu says, shrugging. 'Wouldn't really make a difference. And yes, I suppose that it's possible to travel relatively quickly even if you avoided the roads. Not sure why you'd want to, though. Why do you ask?'

Morbus Mortem Apparatus Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:11 pm

I just thought it could be nice for a walk and Magnimar sounded like an interesting place. Then again, I didn't want to walk for too long, so I just thought it would be nice to know, which way would be the fastest.

_{Bluff check: 8+0=8}

**Admin** Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:24 pm

Shalelu clearly isn't convinced. 'Magnimar is about a day away on horseback. Significantly longer on foot.'

**Admin** Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:02 am

'Regardless, I got the sense that you were itchin' to get out and kill some goblins. If you're planning on heading into the Hinterlands, there are a few things you might want to know. If you're interested, that is.'

Le kek Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:05 am

Jack's attention wavered when the warforged started talking but the talk of killing goblins caught his attention again.
"Pray do tell."

**Admin** Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:44 am

'There are five major goblin tribes in the region,' Andosana says. 'The closest to Sandpoint are the Birdcruncher goblins that live in caves along the western edge of the Devil’s Platter. Of the five tribes, these are the least aggressive.
To the south are the Licktoad goblins of the Brinestump Marsh. Excellent swimmers, but not much good in a straight up fight. Like rats, they scurry and hide in the marshes.
East are the Seven Tooth goblins of Shank’s Wood, goblins who’ve secured a place for themselves by raiding Sandpoint’s junkyard and rebuilding the stolen refuse into armor and weapons. And before you ask, yes, we've tried to capture one of the scavengers, but they only come at night, and they're slippery little buggers.
Further east are the Mosswood goblins. The largest tribe, but one held back by feuding families within their own ranks.
And finally, there are the Thistletop goblins, who live on the Nettlewood coast atop a small island that some say holds a passing resemblance to a decapitated head.

Following me so far? Questions?'

Le kek Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:49 am

"Considering someone managed to gain control of the goblins, which of the tribes is the most dangerous? Mosswood may hold the greater numbers but the Birdcrunchers may hold a better position to attack. Also, do we know which of the tribes attacked Sandpoint?"

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