Guardian Angel Haruki

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

Leveled up (+1 Int/Dex, avg HP) and also posted. Don't be alarmed, Sshizna just basically cast a flavoured Mage Hand.

Edit: OOPS I forgot to write for the last bit of the GM post! Will edit that in real quick.

@Vertigo

Okay there, Brutrumukk and Jub have been bothered!

@Vertigo

HAHAHAH!

Thank you!

I love the Mage Hand flavoring and that the two of them are waking up to the cold touch of death.

The Rise from the Ashes

Pacer nods a yes in response to Cadmus's question about being certain about the price. Pacer accepts the two gold from Cadmus, and he answers him, "VerygoodSir! Thankyouverymuch!" When Cadmus asked about the horses, Pacer had already bent down behind the counter, and was rifling through various items. He can see random objects being tossed aside, like a clock, a chicken, and a rubber duck! Just what does Pacer keep nearby?!

In no time at all, Pacer rises from behind the counter with two room keys, and five numbered pins in hand. He hands them to Cadmus and he speaks, "Hereyouare! Tworoomkeysandtagsforyoursteeds! Besuretoattachthetagstoyourhorses'ridinggearandourstaffwillknowthatyoupaidforthesteedstostay! Otherthanthatyouarefreetoguideyourhorsestotheshedandwewillalsoserveeveningmealstoyoushortly!"

Where Wishes Fall (D&D 5e)

Kalila could feel the embarrassment rise, and she clenches her jaw in anxiety when she saw him back away from her and into the hall. It became clear that he didn't understand her secret message, and now it looked like she was flirting with this older man. She had to restrain herself from facepalming herself. She answers him, realizing that she needed to back off, "I see. My apologies,"

She begins trying to think of another way of communicating the issue without being direct, when Garrek leans in and whispers his questions to her. That's right...she could just ask him, couldn't she?

She glances down the hall towards the back door before for a moment, before she turns away. She hoped the Shadow wouldn't be able to read her lips, or hear her, as she shakes her head at Garrek in response to his questions. She leans in and she whispers to him, hoping neither the Shadow nor Miller could hear her,

"A shadowed figure with yellow eyes followed us here from the rooftops of the Panther's Rest. I just saw them behind Miller in the hallway and they vanished into the back room. I think they're a Vulture. I'm worried if we just leave Miller, he'll be in danger,"

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

@Guardian Angel Haruki For the sake of my mental image when I write my introduction, has Voth wandered out of the mist essentially behind the group, within a matter of steps of them?
Or has he simply exited somewhere nearby, at a distance better measured in yards?

@Necroes

I would say it's the former: Essentially behind the group.

At first, I would say he was enough of a distance behind the party for them to not notice. But when they began to enter the mists and how Oskarr got separated from the party, Voth realized that he needed to stay close to the party in order to not get turned around and sent back to Hither.

Where Wishes Fall (D&D 5e)

@Guardian Angel Haruki Can you give me a persuasion check?

@LiLNasY

Oof.

14 Total on Persuasion? roleplayerguild.com/rolls/29696

Where Wishes Fall (D&D 5e)

Kalila gave a happy smile after Miller voiced his approval. She at first watches him get the clothes for her, but then her gaze drifts past him and to the shadow in the hall, in front of the door to the back room. A chill runs down her spine as she realizes that this shadow is the same one she saw on the rooftops. With the shadow being this close, there was no way she could dismiss it as just her nerves now.

Especially now that she can see its eyes, as yellow as a black cat’s eyes. She tenses as their eyes meet hers before they disappear into the darkness.

She snaps to the present moment as Miller addresses her and gives her the clothes. After he asks her to tell him if the boots don’t fit, she nods and answers him, “Of course…”

Her mind thought the figure she saw. It followed her and Garrick, but why did it enter this store? Her mind went to the worst possible scenario and she realized that Miller would be in great danger if they just left him alone with that presence. Something needed to be done…

She looks to Garrick when he brings up the belt. She stutters, “Oh! Uh…I can always get a belt later…” She quietly tells him, “There’s something else to worry about…”

She then turns her attention to Miller with an idea: A way to possibly alert him to the danger and get him out of the building without potentially tipping off the shadowy figure. It was time to put her social skills to good use.

She sticks her hand out to Miller for a handshake, “Miller, it was a pleasure meeting and doing business with you!”

Should he shake her hand, she would give a firm handshake in turn, but not let go yet. Instead her other hand hovers over his clasped hand, and she speaks in concern, “Pardon my candor, but you look pale! You look like you haven’t eaten yet,”

As she makes this statement she traces letters on the back of Miller’s hand to spell a word,

Vulture.

She continues speaking, giving a casual invitation while her eyes gaze at him seriously, “Why don’t you come by the Panther’s Rest for breakfast? I am sure a break will do wonders for the rest of your day,”

She traces two more words as she subtly warns him to get out of the building,

Back Room

The Rise from the Ashes

Pacer’s long ears seem to perk up more than they already were, and his nose twitches as he listens to Cadmus’s request. He speaks frantically, “Fivepeopleyousay?! Five?! Withfivehorsestoshedaswell?! Goodnessmeohmythat’salot!” He then looks at the ceiling and mumbles calculations under his breath in just as rapid of a speed. Cadmus can see Pacer’s fingers twitch as though his hands were helping with the calculations as the mumbling continues.

When he finishes said calculations, he speaks rapidly again, “I’llhavetoprovidetworoomstoroomfivebutitispossible! Roomingshedforthehorsesandmealswillcostaboutonegoldandfivesilverpiecesintotal!”

Elena blinks in surprise and she comments, “One gold and five silver for accommodations? That’s quite generous!”

Pacer waves at her comment dismissively, “Icanassureyouit’sonlyfairmadame! Weofferrespitetoalltravelersandbesidesit’snotlikeroyaltywillbegracingourhumbleabodewiththeirpresenceanytimesoon. Butpleasespeakupdowehaveanaccordonthelodgings?”

The Rise from the Ashes

Meli speaks up, "I'll go with Garrick to tie the horses," She moves to accompany Garrick as he takes the horses to the shed near the barn. Before Cadmus, Isolde, and Elena head into the Inn and Tavern, he takes a moment to carefully observe the immediate area. The rest of the town seems very peaceful as the citizens are closing shop and are going back to their homes to rest. There is a guard post nearby, with two guards wearing leathers and furs standing guard.

Looking around at the people milling about, everyone is calm. Nobody is looking over their shoulders nor are there any signs of subterfuge. At the very least, Cadmus can say that the Windpikes aren't here. At least...not yet.

Upon entering the inn, the fragrance of apple cider and baked goods hits him like a wave. Music can be heard playing but not drowning out the din of the crowds chatting amongst themselves. A Harengon stands behind the bar serving drinks and cleaning up empty glasses as the night continues on. It seems like this bartender is always in a hurry, as he is moving quickly to get the glasses cleaned in time for new drinks that are immediately ordered. He's got good timing too, because shortly after he cleaned one glass, another patron calls out, "Another glass of Mead, Pacer!" To that, the Harengon fills the glass and hands it to the patron.

The Harengon, Pacer, notices Cadmus and his two retainers before greeting, and he speaks very quickly,

"WelcomeWelcometotheMoonRabbit'sRespite! HowcanIhelpyouthiseveningDoyouneeddrinksoraroomtostayintonight? PleasespeakupquicklyI'mafraidIdonothavemuchtime!"

Where Wishes Fall (D&D 5e)

OOC

Kalila got a 14 on her Perception.

Upon seeing the woman's and the orc's clear eyes, Kalila lets out a sigh of relief. It seems like the Knights are still acting on their own, and are not under that spell. She doesn't say anything on the matter and she continues onwards to Miller's with Garrek.

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Soon enough, they were in the shop, and Kalila listens to Miller as he explains the differences between his Common Clothes and Traveler's Clothes. She can tell that he's already had a long morning already and decided to not take too long. She answers him after he finished explaining, "That's really helpful. Thank you, Miller,"

She decides to place both gold coins on the counter, and she answers him, "I'll be working at the Pather's Rest, but it would never hurt to be prepared for anything beyond that. I'd like to purchase the Traveler's Clothes, please,"

The Wild Beyond Witchlight

<Snipped quote by Lurking Krog>

I think I got it figured out. I rolled a 6 at level 2, took the mid for level 3, and then rolled a 5 for level 4. Aide was still being applied which bumped Rory up to 32 total HP.

@Guardian Angel Haruki Just wanted to double check to make sure Aide from Zavakri has ended by this time. I also want to double check and see how you want me to handle the HP, if it all needs to be rolled or if I should just take the average roll for all 3 additional levels. Either way will be fine just asking so I can handle that now instead of later.

@Lurking Krog

The Aid spell from Zavakri has indeed ended at this time.

As for HP, you can choose whether you want to roll or take the average.