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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #150 on: June 17, 2010, 10:21 »

Rivenroar
For some reason that name stuck a chord with Adis'. Now where could I have heard that before?
Was it in the Curator's office at the Hall of Honor? Or perhaps from a drunkard recalling an old tale?...


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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #151 on: June 17, 2010, 15:16 »

'I just want to remind you, goblin, that in our hands is your future, or lack of it. You give us what you what we want, you help yourself. And remember, that if we don't get the information we want from you, we will just take the most obvious path, slaughtering more of your kind on the way. Is that what you really want?'

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that after all the Persian shall break through.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #152 on: June 17, 2010, 16:32 »

- "You know, telling us what we want to know won't hurt you. And as other said it might help you instead" - Graven's eyes returned to normal

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #153 on: June 17, 2010, 16:51 »

"Sooooo..."
Rah nervously looks around. What to ask... oh!
"How about dem bear pits. You been to bear pits? The bears have got these new muzzles with underslung cheek spikes, and..."
Rah continues to ramble to the hobgoblin about various manly things.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #154 on: June 18, 2010, 04:34 »

"Alright, alright! Just shut up! Yes, Rivenroar, and damn you whoeva can understand Goblin. Old Castle, north and east of here. Full day's walk, nearly. Tracks should lead you right there. I suppose I could draw you a map. Unlock me and I can scrawl it in the dirt."

The Guards grunt and laugh at this, converse and say "Durus will get a page with some paper. If you can't draw it yourself, he can do it for you. But you're NOT getting set loose." One Guard (the slimmer one, probably because he's more fit) starts walking back the way you've just come.

Morrik scoffs and twists in his chains, but the only retort he can think of is "You just remember how cooperative I'm bein' here, dammit!" His eyes turn back to you and he continues "You lot had better remember it too. And if you're off to meet with Sinruth, then remember how helpful I'm being in sending you to your death."

The Guard returns shortly and a map is sketched without too much trouble, protesting, or curses. It depicts a route towards the North, to a castle in a remote mountain pass. Rivenroar, apparently. The route tends to skate around the edges of the forest beneath the mountains, and Morrik explains that the trail saves a hell of a lot of time getting there, as the forests are quite overgrown.

Having finished the task of giving you a readable (if somewhat lacking, but what can you expect from a Goblin?) map to Rivenroar and this Sinruth fellow, he turns back to your group. "Now if there wasn't anything else, I've got a busy schedule to get on with. Rotten fruit in two hours, gots to prepare!" His tone of voice is layered with icy sarcasm.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #155 on: June 18, 2010, 04:46 »

"I suggest we prepare for the trip. I will go back to the Hall of Honor and see if I can find any additional information that our 'friend' here may have forgot to tell us. Anyone is welcome to join me if they wish."
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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #156 on: June 18, 2010, 11:59 »

The day is still quite young, and you've got a map so the going should be much easier. An arbitrary time limit for leaving the town is set for midday. Adis manages to pull through some more papers, learning nothing more about the treasure, but by some (critical?) chance, there is a bit of information on Rivenroar. Apparently some group had to go through the specific mountain pass that Rivenroar is entrenched in. You don't learn much, as the document is around seven years old, but they do mention that the main structure of the castle was collapsed at the time. Doesn't sound like much of a base of operations... The group also made note that they encountered a lot of bear dropping in the area around the pass. Sertanian really was a crappy record keeper to have this document in with the rest.

Your preparations finished, you set off towards the North, following the map, as well as the tracks of the Goblins. But what's this, time for another...

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Not far from the town, you encounter a thick forest. Morrik's map and the tracks both lead you into it, though according to what Morrik told you it shouldn't get too thick along the route he's directed you on. The track is still quite rugged, and it's going to take a lot of endurance to stay on track here...

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #157 on: June 18, 2010, 12:05 »

Graven followed the track without showing signs of tiredness. Makes sense when you think about it: it would be wierd for construction of wood and metal - even one that has own personality - to be tired.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #158 on: June 18, 2010, 12:18 »

Rah is in his element, the wilds!

He is a flurry of activity! One moment he's on all fours sniffing the ground, at others he is jumping to and from trees investigating the wider area.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #159 on: June 18, 2010, 14:07 »

Karan took the lead, and soon felt the consequences. While she was still keeping up to the tempo, her breath grew faster and shallower with each step.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #160 on: June 18, 2010, 16:07 »

Norian does his part by looking around, and making sure everyone is keeping up. He then tries to focus on anything out of the ordinary.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #161 on: June 18, 2010, 16:29 »

Years of scholarly studies have left Adis' body lacking in stamina. Despite his desperate struggle too keep up, he finds himself lagging behind.

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Re: Scales of War: DnD 4e PBF
« Reply #162 on: June 18, 2010, 21:12 »

Your path is easily found with the map, and Rah helps you avoid a couple of routes that seem to be trails, but actually just lead off to small cliffs. Sadly, the party isn't doing too well with the crisp mountain air and rugged conditions, and the whole group has to pitch in to keep at your best.

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« Reply #163 on: June 18, 2010, 22:26 »

Still stumbling behind, Adis notices a small patch of flowers. Upon closer inspection he recognizes them as Flos Rutilus, a wildflower with small, bright red petals. The files back in the Hall of Honor mentioned them, as the previous adventuring group had come across a rather large patch of them on the way to Rivenroar.
"Keep your eyes out for a large patch of Red flowers." he called out.

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« Reply #164 on: June 19, 2010, 03:19 »

Graven continued forward, albeit at slower pace - he had to help those of lesser condition along the way.

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