Final Depravity RP

[Tsai]

"D-did... you not listen to Leslina.." Cassandra takes a breath as she looks at the wound on her bow arm. "The man was deathly allergic to wolfsbane.. and it's incredibly rare so...it had to be bad.." Cassandra tears a bit off her cape to bind her arm before moving over to Eli and tend to her wound. "You're lucky to be alive i swear.. That leg wound is pretty bad we need to find you a healer."

[Albedo28]

Seeing Leslina, Saralyn is happy for the chance to get out of talking with the paladin's "friends". She gives them a little bow before leaving, "Yes, I'm sorry to bother you but I already told the captain that I didn't have an interest in meeting others of her order. I'm afraid I'm here strictly on matters of diplomacy. I appreciate you hospitality but I've only time at the moment to gather information and speak with your fair leaders. I do apologize, gentlemen." She then moves to head over with Leslina and looks at her with a bit of a curious glance, "Did you have actual need of me, or did you just give me an out from that annoying situation?" She shook her head still not sure how she let the captain pull her into that.

[Alaena]

Leslina & Saralyn

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Tamara smiles and says to Leslina, "I understand. My duty will be following the bishop around for most of the day, sadly. Good luck, sexy."

The paladin doesn't let Leslina go just yet and pulls her in for a deep tongue kiss, as her hands give one final squeeze to the bard's ass, before letting her depart. The other soldiers give friendly waves and parting 'goodbyes' and 'Iomedae watch over you.'

In fact, once the two of you begin to walk away from the group, another paladin approaches the group in some bit of urgency, and the entire cadre begins standing and preparing to leave the library.

Cassandra & Eliandra

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In the course of your fight, it seems the militia had halted their sparring. Their eyes were now on the both of you above them. They were murmuring and pointing to one another, but it seems they hadn't yet jumped to act strangely enough, though you're unsure how much they saw. You only know they now see two unfamiliar women with blood on their swords standing above them.

You could loot some of Ser Castigan's belongings from the spot he died, or even look around his estate if you deign to stay longer, though there are clearly risks associated. It's unlikely the militia will simply shrug off whatever they believe they're looking at. Then again, you could attempt to trick, seduce, or otherwise distract them. If they're like militia in most parts of the world, they're mostly farmers or fishers called to fight and patrol when necessary, not the most disciplined of warriors.

OOC (All)

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(550 XP awarded for various investigations and knowledge learned. 600 XP awarded for killing Ser Castigan, for a total of 1150. Group reaches level 2! If you need assistance leveling, please PM me. I have no intention of dividing XP, since that would just create a power difference, so everyone will have the same amount at all times.)

[Tsai]

In hushed tones as the thief stands above the wounded warrior and tending to her leg. "Shit, Eli lets get out of here before we end up killing poor farmers." If she could she'll take the general's sword so she could pawn it later, or at least retrieve the ruby from it's pommel

[DomJoe]

Leslina's eyes bulge in surprise as Tamara openly gives her a kiss, being mostly passive as she takes her. She sighs in relief once she is finally let go, but that relief doesn't last for long when all the paladins look like they will start leaving the library. "Oh no..." Leslina whispers to herself. She immediately grabs Saralyn's hand and rushes out of the library, pulling the half elf along with her. "We must hurry," Leslina addresses Saralyn in a hushed voice, "I believe we're already too late to stop what just happened, but at the very least, we must keep out allies out of trouble..."

[MelissaB]

Hearing Cass Eliandra catches herself and bites her lip. "We are to kill them too. All witnesses..." She falters in her speach looking downa t the guards before grabbing the armor and sword from that ashes that were Castigan. Backing away from the ledge she gives a look to Cass before using one the healer kits she bought when she first entered the city on her wounds.

(guessing heal check but i've no idea honestly)

[Tsai]

"Are..are you serious? They dont even know the general is dead, this is our chance to get out while we're still ahead. If you have a death wish then so be it, theres at least 20 of them down there so you're free to take them all on. And i doubt they'll die as easily as the general." And she nudges her head over to the pile of ashes and the breast plate, "Over there. Im going to help patch you up but after that im leaving, i have all the information i need to blackmail the Archbishop into supporting our cause."

[Alaena]

Cassandra & Eliandra

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Cassandra examines the masterwork long sword and removing the ruby in a hurried fashion might altogether ruin both the ruby and the sword, so she straps it to her belt for later use.

A few of the militia shout up as you try to take a seat and patch up Eliandra.

"Hey, fine ladies! Perhaps you'd like to come and see us 'in action'!"

"Yeah! Ser Castigan should be around somewhere, he loves good company."

Surprisingly, it seems like they weren't even aware Castigan was in the house. Although, they seem like they want to interact with you either way, or maybe they're version of learning from you without chasing you off was to be 'gentlemanly.' Or maybe they're dumb country bumpkins. Leaving them alive in the end might not affect anything.

(Heal skill roll for Cassandra - total 17. 2 HP restored to Eliandra! 8/10 uses of healer's kit remaining. Please mark that on your sheet.)

Cass is no expert with first aid, but she does a sufficient enough job with a quick stitch and bandages. By the time you're done, the men beneath you are getting more impatient and some of them look like they're about to come up to the balcony.

[Tsai]

"Oh we were just having a bit of a spar of our own up here boys." She shows them the cut on her arm as "proof" of what the two of them were doing. "We might join you, but I'll personally 'reward'." She gives them a wink. "The strongest of you lot so how bout you give me and my lovely warrior friend here a good show of strength and beat the snot out of each other." To entice them further she gives a quick tug on her shirt and flashes them her tits and gives them another wink. After her little display she turns back to Eli and helps her to her feet. "Come on let's get back to the secret entrance, unless you wanna stay and have yourself a celebratory lay with these farmers."

(Trying to use the bluff skill or persuade skill, which ever is more applicable.)

[MelissaB]

Nodding her understand she patches herself up with Cass' help. "Cass. do not go to the archbishop. he wanted to kill and remove the boy he raised from the throne. What do you think he will do to some diplomat from an elven country he has no care for threatening him in his home?" Eliandra asks trying to make the thief see reason that going to a villain and blackmailing them without anyone there to help you is suicidal at best.

(pardon who is using what because does Cass even have kits? or did you give her my kits to use on me? also why am I two uses down after having never used them?)

Ignoring the men for now she looks at Cass with a shake of her head. "Fine lets get out of here." She turns towards the men below. "We'll be down in a moment." With that she limps off from the balcony.

[Tsai]

"So you could see your boy of a king rule this uppity clean cut place... Fine have it your way... But remember why we're here. At least we'll leave this place with out lives." Cass helps her warrior friend back to the kitchen where they found the secret entrance as fast as possible hoping that the militia men are keeping themselves busy and not looking for the two of us.

(I don't personally have one so I used yours. I think you used a charge and failed and I used a charge and passed. Because he did six damage also and I don't know your max hp so you quite possibly maybe have been knocked unconscious and I brought you back but I don't know.)

[Albedo28]

Saralyn lets herself be pulled along by her comrade, "What do you mean? Did something happen with our allies that we should have prevented? You need to fill in some of the gaps for me here because I've only just managed to find the corners for this puzzle. Also, all your paladin friends so damned pushy?" She says moving quickly along with Leslina unsure as to where they were headed or why at the moment. Things were moving fast and she'd barely managed to say hello to one of the factions involved.

[MelissaB]

(No was a miss gm didn't realise who was doing what as it go confusing. as for hp 6 dam brings me to 5 the two healed takes me up to 7)

"No so i can have the person willing to go to war, go to war." Shaking her head at Cass she limps along trying to like Cass make it back to the secret entrance before the militia came looking for them for that reward Cass promised them.

[Tsai]

"I just don't trust his ability to lead is all.. He's barely lived a life let alone lead a country, but if you think it's best.. I just don't wanna die in this stuffy place..." The thief says as she helps her friend along hopefully as quickly as possibly.

[Alaena]

Cassandra & Eliandra

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(Luck Roll - 10)
As the two of you make your way downstairs and enter the pantry, you hear footsteps going up the stairs as you slip into the secret entrance. You're both aware they won't find a body, but they will find blood splatters, and Ser Castigan's armor and clothing for some reason in a heap on the floor. Whatever conclusion is drawn from this, you hope it won't come back to the both of you.

Eliandra notices her sword has rusted significantly around the edges. The wolfsbane seems to have significantly degraded her sword in a very short amount of time. It could still be used, but it might shatter the first time it hits steel.

Both of you make your way back to the narrow steps along the cliffs

(Cassandra: Acrobatics 20, Eliandra: Acrobatics 15.)

For one reason or another, both of you have an easy time keeping your balance on the jagged steps leading around the estate. Finally, you find yourselves back on the trail leading to the highway, and on your way back to Iometolis an hour or so later.
(Encounter Roll: 19. No encounters)
Just as before, the gates to the city are wide open and the only people who look at you twice are those admiring your bodies. Where do you go from here? You recall at some point today, the official council was being assembled to discuss the topic of aiding Vaalniya, though you're not sure when that was happening, just that it was at the palace.

EDIT: Added a sentence to the end.

[Tsai]

"Well we made it back Eli.." She faces a pat on her comrade's shoulder. "I hope you're happy though.. I'm gonna go see what I can do about the former general's sword, this ruby is awfully large and would fetch a good price. We're gonna need money for the trip back to the elven nation. I'm gonna work on getting this gem out for a bit. What are you gonna do Eli, if you're dead set on not helping the Arch bishop then I suppose we shouldn't go to the council meeting later today."

[MelissaB]

"Cass... there is no way you can sell that sword... he was one of their three generals. Anyone int he capital should recognise it. besides. this one has gone to hell. give it here i'll use it. We can replace the ruby with something more mundane later, you can take the ruby then." She shrugs looking about. "Besides we need to head to the palace." Dragging her companion along Eliandra makes her way to the palace.

[DomJoe]

"I get the feeling that Eliandra and Cassandra may have acted too quickly, and dealt with a target in order to get the king's favor, Leslina responded, keeping her words vague just in case anyone was listening to them. "I'll fill you in on the details, but first we must find them. And yes, the paladins are a bit pushy, but they aren't exactly bad..." Leslina grips the medallion again to get a new reading of her allies position, wondering just how far they have traveled in the meantime.

[Alaena]

Leslina

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Using your medallion once more, you receive the emotional impression that your allies have returned to the city and seem to be somewhere in the Alabaster District, perhaps the palace?

Cassandra & Eliandra

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The two of you make your way through the city. Although Eliandra's leg is hurt, the initial pain has mostly passed and she doesn't have hardly any trouble walking. The city seems as busy and robust as ever. You pass through Naos and arrive in the Alabaster District, the location of the royal palace. However, both of you at the same time feel a slight tingling and you feel slight power emanating from your amulets. You receive an emotional impression, a feeling rather, that one of your envoy members is attempting to seek you out, and is using the amulets to do so.

Eventually, you arrive at the palace. The guards recognize Eliandra and escort her passed the gates and around a side entrance to the castle rather than the front. A servant's entrance is opened and the two of you are led inside wordlessly by the guard. In a gruff voice, he says, "Stay a moment," and leaves you hiding in a pantry.

Several minutes later, the door opens and the same guard leads you through several long hallways in the palace, eventually arriving at a lush balcony garden, much larger than Ser Castigan's, and familiar to Eliandra. At the very end are several sofas overlooking the city with a center table. The table has a half-dozen empty glasses and a half-empty bottle of wine. The guard leads you over to the comfortable red velvet sofas and says, "Wait here. He'll arrive soon."

[Tsai]

Looking at Eli the thief hand the warrior the sword after she's removed the ruby in the most professional way possible with her thief tools, not wanting to damage the sword or the ruby. "Okay here's the general's sword, hope you make good use of it. It is a rather well made sword." (Would like to use the appraise skill on the ruby) Once she's near the palace she wonder where the other envoys were if they were looking for Eli and herself. She doesnt make an effort to look for the envoys though she does touch her amulet then tries to send out an impression that they are at the royal palace. "Rather fancy place the king has here isnt it Eli?"