Lucius Cypher

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

“Of course. Frankly we wouldn’t have started questioning him until the chief shows up, which he can’t do right now on account of being asleep. But rest assured that we won’t start talking to him u til you’ve arrive. If he does anything funny, it’s be great if you were there to help us.” If there was nothing else, Picks himself was going to rest easy tonight knowing that his inn was safe.

As for you, your room was small and frankly not too great. Your bed consisted of a box filled with hay and a flax sheet stretched over it, possibly as either a blanket or bedsheet. There was no pillow either. Aside from a small table and window there wasn’t much else on this room either, not even a candle to provide any illumination. Only the moonlight allowed you to even see what’s inside. Still there was a bar you could use to lock your door and window, so it was at least mildly secure. If there was nothing else, after everything that happened today you’d fall asleep easily.

And if being in this strange new world wasn’t weird enough you had a strange dream. You could see a huge storm, a hurricane perhaps, but soon a ray of light breaks through the dark clouds. That rat grows bigger until a large hole of divine light shines through but what comes out we’re not angels. No, it was a massive black dragon, with piercing golden eyes as he fell through the skies and plummeted towards the ocean. But before he would hit the water he spread his wings and flew forward. Accompanying him, thousands of harpies and other winged monsters, even smaller dragons. The dream fades just as you looked closer to the drago’s face, right before he turns to look at you.

And then morning came. Whether due to your dream or your own body’s natural urges, you awaken somewhat early and feel fairly well rested. The wound on your shoulder was also fully healed at this point. Thanks to Pylia’s quick first aid, there wasn’t even a scar, just the bloodstains on your clothing showing any sign that you’ve even been wounded. Soon there’s a light knock on your door and a feminine voice called. “Hello dear? Breakfast is ready.”

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Toi looked like he was ready to pounce when you showed up, but seeing the thief over your shoulder made him stumble. “Whuh? You caught him already? That’s.... Wow! Good job cos!” Ricks was also surprised, but just let out a heart chuckle. “Well well well! Looks like our worries were for naught then! Great work lassie. Toi, get the sticks set up, I’ll go inform the others.”

Before too long Toi and his boys put the still knocked out thief securely in the stocks in plain view of the sentries, having still been unconscious since the attack. Iola got her father’s blade back while Yerro cleaned up the mess in his shop and turned over the stolen goods there. Finally, you and Ricks returned to the inn. “Gotta say, I’m mighty impressed lassie. I wish I could say our boys could have easily done the same but well, no point in lying. Still it’s getting mighty late. Come down tomorrow and we’ll have your reward ready for ya, plus some extra stuff. And go ahead and keep that key too, consider Room Five your home now.”

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

He never saw it coming. As the thief was tossing salted fish into his sack your staff knocked him clean on the head, causing his body to freeze up fr the shock. Then you swept him off his feet and face first into the ground in a complete daze, leaving him KO without even a peep. Only the ragged breathing was any sign that he survived the ambush. You’ve successfully knocked him you.

Among the possessions he had was some sturdy rope you could use to tie him
Up, as well as a coin purse containing what you’d estimate to be 20 gold and silver coins. On his hip was a rather well made shortsword. While lacking any ornaments it was very well kept with a keen edge. Inscribed onto one side of the blade was the word “Promise” and the otherside has the word “Heyrin”. Finally around the thief’s neck was a strange sort of amulet. It was a rusty iron color and appeared to be a stylized capital “I”, but with the bottom part slightly longer and more pronounced. If you had to guess this was likely the “Iron Hammer” amulet Yerro saw.

With the thief secure, all you need to do now is bring him to the others, who were still waiting to see if they needed to give chase and help you. What shall you do?

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

@Guardian Angel Haruki

Nice nice, you manage to go unnoticed so your plan goes accordingly. You do see him enter Yerro’s shop with a sack of tools, axes and fishing gear, and he doesn’t seem to realize you’re here so go ahead and do your thing. Also since you’re ambushing him, all your attacks will have advantage during the surprise round. Let’s see how you do.

D&D 5e - Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Orchid was cleaning up his weapons when the man suddenly arrived. Holding his weapon at the ready and he got ready for a fight, and sure enough Kyra opened fire with her bow. ”Doriya!” Orchid let out a hearty roar as he charged the man, swinging his sword with both hands to cleave his face off. Orchid didn’t attack recklessly yet, wanting to test and see what this man was capable of before he allowed himself to dedicate what little energy he had left to a full offense.

Rolls

HP: 20/30
AC: 14 (No Shield)
Rage: 1/3
Status: Not Raging
Weapon: Two-Handed Machete (1d10+3)

Machete Attack = 20
Machete Damage = 13

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Roll me a stealth please, followed by initiative. If you roll well enough you’ll get a surprise round, otherwise you’ll have to give chase!

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Iola didn’t seem to like the idea of letting her shop get robbed, but she let out a begrudging sigh. “Suppose I could try and stash my lighter tools elsewhere, make him carry the heavier stuff. Just make sure you catch em tonight!” With the plan set the group went to prepare. Ricks went over to you and gave an approving smile. “I’ll be honest with you lass, I didn’t actually expect you to be so willing I assist us, specially not this late at night. Here,” He drops two silver coins in your hands. “Your room and meal are free for tonight. And if we catch that criminal, you’ll always have a place to stay here in Cassari.”

Eventually everyone was in place. The young men hid in the building where the thief usually escapes to, ready to get to the roof once they got the signal. Iola and Yerro stood by the gates to make sure the thief could t exit that way either. And finally Toi and Ricks were positioned near the beach, once more cutting off any escape the thief could take. This way Toi could also easily storm through the streets if you needed him to try and catch the thief.

All that was needed now was for you to wait in Yerro’s grocery store and try to make yourself hidden. How well this operation went relief entirely on you.

Wanna run a Solo Shot

@Expolar

Sorry for the late reply. Everything checks out yeah, we can easily place your city onto my world map. When I have access to my PC or just find the urge I’ll make a IC for you and me.

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

“Aye, he always seems to start at my shop first. Usually grabs coins and tools, then hits Yerro’s shop for groceries. What that little rat does with money I can’t fathom, not as if he trades with anyone in town.” Iola snarled. Yerro chimed in with a finger raised. “He might be paying those Iron Hammer brigands to the north. I remember seeing a strange amulet he had on, looked like a miniature hammer. He might be a member.” Ricks sighed. “That doesn’t make it any better. A thief we can deal with, but a whole gang of bandits? We only have about six Well armed men. The rest of us are just fishermen and sailors.”

Iola shrugged and looked to you. “Then we’ll just have to catch that rat and ask him why he’s doing what he’s doing. See if he’s a spy for those bandits or not. Either way, we gotta deal with him first. Pretty sure we can start as soon as you’re ready, lassie.” Iola smiles and nodded at you.

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

“Great! They don’t live too far, I can easily bring them over. Just give me a few minutes to fetch them.” Sure enough after the old man left, he came back in a few minutes with three young but strong men, a rather portly woman, and a middle-aged looking man. “This Iola, she runs the general goods store. That’s Yerro, runs the grocer. The three lads are Toi, Krik, and Dura.”

The woman, Iola, spoke up. “Aye, that rats been into my secret coin stash, stealing at my life’s savings! Worse he took me old pap’s sword, bless his soul. I’d be in your debt if you could help me get it back!” Then the other man, Yerro, chimed in. “Fortunately for me he hasn’t stolen anything as valuable, mostly just pillaging my shop and making a mess of things. Still I can’t have him ruined my business either. I don’t have much but coin, but if you could bring him back to us to face justice I’ll throw in an extra reward on top of what we’re already paying.”

Finally the three young men spoke up, or at least Toi did. The others just nodded in agreement. Unlike the others Toi had an elvish look about him, but he was build big instead of lanky. “We ain’t warriors, but we can’t just do nuthin while this thief picks on our neighbors! Now that we know where that blighter comes from, me and the lads here can nab him if he tries to make a break for it. Out of the three I’m the fastest, but that thief is a quick climber. If you can somehow cut me off from climbing the roof, I’ll be right there with you to wrestle me down.”

The old man smiled and nodded as he looked back at you. “I’m Ricks by the way. As I mentioned before, our plan is mainly to cover every exit we can, to trap that rat in town. You can help you secure the thief, and with your help I’m sure this time we can bring his reign of terror to an end. Sounds good?”