Into The Stolen Lands ~ Say What You Will, I Live Free.

Game Master Ravenica

A group of settlers, each seeking something different, embarks on a journey that shall take them to places beyond their imagining.
Thorn River Camp
Greenbelt Map
Oleg's Trading Post
Party Loot
Random Encounter


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The oil lamps in the halls of Castle Restov were well lit to fight off the gloom of nightfall and weather. You are quickly lead unceremoniously to a wooden door in one of the less used wings of the castle. Inside you are greeted by a roaring fire and a somewhat plain but comfortably appointed room. The center of the room is dominated a large oak table surrounded by cosy looking padded chairs. Bookshelves line the walls and the lone window has had the shutters drawn tight to keep the chill out of the air. Standing at the table are two easily identified figures, Lord Aldorini and Lord Mayor Sellemius. They appear to be intensely studying some maps and other paperwork laid out on the table. As you enter they look up and greet you courteously. Waving to one of the many chairs they bid you to introduce yourself and take a seat. A pair of guards at the door eye your weapons but make no move to disarm you. As you get comfortable a servant enters and presents you a glass of warm cider.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom comes walking into the library, and waves off the cider. He walks up to Lord Aldorini, and drives his fist into the side of his helmet with practiced ease.

Goblin:

"BIG CHIEF! RAVBOOM READY TO GET STUCK IN! WISE WOLFIE BITING PUP! MUCH STABBY STAB KILL EAT SLAUGHTER! BURN WITH FIRE AND FIRE AND FIRE AND FIRE AND FIRE AND EVEN FIRE!"

"Lord Aldorini! Ravboom reporting as requested! Wolf be in shortly, after he get Hella under control. Ravboom ready go forest, kill bandits, kill monsters, make forest be what Lord Aldorini want it be! Will burn it to the ground if need be to make what Lord Aldorini want!" His eyes glow at the idea of razing the forest to the ground with fire. The goblin then stands at the ready (although not in precision military stance), waiting for Wolf and Hella.

Ravboom constantly think of Spice & Wolf when typing Hella & Wolf. :)


Lord Aldorini smiles at his charges enthusiasm, knowing full well this mission was much more to Ravboom's benefit than keeping him here would be. " Very good Ravboom, glad to see you are ready for this task!" Lord Sellemius looks somewhat concerned, as if he believes including the goblin to be a mistake, but holds his tongue.


Male Half Elf Swashbuckler-1/Rogue-1 (HP: 17/17; AC 15, 13tch,12 ff; F+1.R+8, W+0)

Into the room enters an elf, slender like most of his people. His violet eyes glance about under his silver hair. On his shoulder is a owl with large eyes that resemble twin moons in their coloration.

Nedyr is greeted by Lord Aldorini and Lord Mayor Sellemius, and greets them in return, "Bright days to you, Your lordships."

He graciously takes both the seat and cider offered, and takes a sip before catching himself and turning to notice that there appears to be a goblin in the room.

A goblin? That is almost the last thing I expected to see.


Female Aasimar Druid, Worldwalker 2

Hella follows with her wolf smiling at the goblin and growling her greeting to the two men.

"Sirs I brought him as requested." she moved towards a fur rug and would sit there her and the wolf playing. She had recently been hired on as a hunter for the family and her and the goblin had made friends quickly. She would accept the cider. It was a delightful drink to her, having never had it before and it did warm her. The hunt had been long and the cider did her good.

Only after drinking it did she turn her attention to the elf that had entered just before her. An owl, she cocked her head staring at it for a long moment before growling a greeting to the owl and goes back to drinking her cider.


Lord Aldorini's mouth twitches as he notes Nedyr's reaction. Just having Ravboom here is going to help us gauge their mettle. "Ah yes, this is Ravboom, he has been invited to join the expedition as well. His, uh, problem solving abilities, should come in handy." Greeting Hella with a nod he adds, "I'm glad your hunt was so successful, one of the beasts is on the spit now, they will be bringing food later as I suspect this meeting will go much further into the night then our beds would prefer."

Lord Mayor Sellemius clearly seems concerned about the more feral members of the group but glances favorably at Nedyr, seemingly comforted by presence of a "civilized" person as well. He clears his throat, "I'm sure we can make each of you comfortable for the night as well once the meeting is at an end. I will have rooms prepared here in the castle."


Male Half Elf Swashbuckler-1/Rogue-1 (HP: 17/17; AC 15, 13tch,12 ff; F+1.R+8, W+0)
Quote:

"Sirs I brought him as requested." she moved towards a fur rug and would sit there her and the wolf playing. She had recently been hired on as a hunter for the family and her and the goblin had made friends quickly. She would accept the cider. It was a delightful drink to her, having never had it before and it did warm her. The hunt had been long and the cider did her good.

Only after drinking it did she turn her attention to the elf that had entered just before her. An owl, she cocked her head staring at it for a long moment before growling a greeting to the owl and goes back to drinking her cider.

"Who?" The moon eyed owl said after returning the gaze.

"Don't be rude, I'm sure everyone will exchange names at appropriate times," Nedyr informs the owl.

Quote:

Lord Aldorini's mouth twitches as he notes Nedyr's reaction. Just having Ravboom here is going to help us gauge their mettle. "Ah yes, this is Ravboom, he has been invited to join the expedition as well. His, uh, problem solving abilities, should come in handy." Greeting Hella with a nod he adds, "I'm glad your hunt was so successful, one of the beasts is on the spit now, they will be bringing food later as I suspect this meeting will go much further into the night then our beds would prefer."

At that, Nedyr nods at the goblin, "Greetings, Ravboom. I am Nedyr." the last said to all in the room.

Quote:
Lord Mayor Sellemius clearly seems concerned about the mroe feral members of the group but glances favorably at Nedyr, seemingly comforted by presence of a "civilized" person as well. He clears his throat, "I'm sure we can make each of you comfortable for the night as well once the meeting is at an end. I will have rooms prepared here in the castle."

"You are too kind, Lord Mayor," Nedyr smiles, "And this cider is excellent. Thank you."


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

The goblin looks at Hella as he enters with wolf.

Goblin:
"WOLFIE! YOU KEEP HELLA UNDER CONTROL! NO WANT BLOOD OF CHIEF'S SLAVE ON FLOOR!"

Ravboom doesn't, for once, repeat in big person speech, since the wolf is the smartest one in the room and already speaks fluent goblin. He turns to Nedyr as the elf introduces himself, and then back to Lord Aldorini as he talks about Ravboom being good at solving problems. Ravboom swells up, his chest nearly bursting.

Goblin:
"RAVBOOM GET STUCK IN! RAVBOOM KILL SLAY SLAUGHTER CHOPPY CHOP SLASHY SLASH SPLATERRY SPLAT! RAVBOOM GOOD AT KILL CHOP MAIM! GOOD MEET NEW STUPID POINTY SLAVE! USE YOU FOR ARROW SHIELD! YOU BE GOOD TO HAVE BETWEEN ME AND DRAGON FANGS! NO SINGY SONGY OR SLASHY BITEY!"[/b]

Then the goblin holds up one arm, showing off musculature that would be more at home on a Dwarf or Orc than on a Goblin. "Ravboom very good at problem solving. See problem, smash problem, chop problem, maim problem, slash problem, scream leap on problem, poke at dead problem with pointy sword, look for next problem." He tells the elf in fairly good common. "Ravboom pleased me Elf Nedys. Especially since Elf Nedys not shoot at Ravboom on sight and become problem for Ravboom. Always much better not have problems. Ravboom look forward be travel companion with Elf Nedys, just ask Elf Nedys no sing with Elf voice."

Turning to the mayor, Ravboom barks out some vile oaths in goblin.

Goblin:
"RAVBOOM NO SLEEP IN YOUR DEN! FAT CHIEF SLAVE! RAVBOOM SLEEP OUTSIDE WHERE NO GET EATEN! RAVBOOM SPIT ON YOU!"

Ravboom then slams his fist into his chest. "Ravboom appreciate offer room, but Ravboom no like sleep in big rooms and big beds, hard to get out of. Ravboom sleep outside on battlements if Mayor no mind. Much better for Ravboom back." He smiles, teeth glistening, and then he looks at Hella and says something to Wolf.

Goblin:
"WOLF! YOU GOT HELLA NEST BROKEN YET? NO MAKE BIG CHIEF STABBY STABBY WOLF BY LETING HELLA MAKE MESS IN NEST!"


Female Aasimar Druid, Worldwalker 2

Hella looks at Lord Aldorini. "You said hunt for large pack. I did." Looking at the Lord Mayor she grinned at him knowing she made the human uncomfortable.

Hella growled at the owl and her wolf made its own growl as if talking. Hella then finishes with. "Is my name in wolf speech. Human's call me Hella Wolf. They call my brother Red Wolf." Hella said. He saw a cunning in her eyes that spoke of a predator and also someone who was wise in the world.

Looking at Ravboom as he spoke to her wolf and grins.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Goblin:
"GOBBY CALL HIM WISE WOLFIE AND HELLA DUMB WOLFIE!"

Ravboom pipes up. "Ravboom, being goblin, be smart enough to know Wolf is Wise, and Hella is Dangerous, but not Wise. Ravboom suggest you tell Wolf what need be done, let Wolf explain to Hella. Ravboom do this, things work much better."


Male Half Elf Swashbuckler-1/Rogue-1 (HP: 17/17; AC 15, 13tch,12 ff; F+1.R+8, W+0)
Quote:

Then the goblin holds up one arm, showing off musculature that would be more at home on a Dwarf or Orc than on a Goblin. "Ravboom very good at problem solving. See problem, smash problem, chop problem, maim problem, slash problem, scream leap on problem, poke at dead problem with pointy sword, look for next problem." He tells the elf in fairly good common. "Ravboom pleased me Elf Nedys. Especially since Elf Nedys not shoot at Ravboom on sight and become problem for Ravboom. Always much better not have problems. Ravboom look forward be travel companion with Elf Nedys, just ask Elf Nedys no sing with Elf voice."

"You're close on my name, it's Nedyr, but elvish has some odd nuances to those not raised in it," He admits, And I really wish I knew Goblin now. For all I know I'm butchering this poor fellow's name in return"And thank you, I certainly don't want to be a problem for anyone I'll be working with. I hope to be of some use to you and the others in fact."

Quote:
Hella growled at the owl and her wolf made its own growl as if talking. Hella then finishes with. "Is my name in wolf speech. Human's call me Hella Wolf. They call my brother Red Wolf." Hella said. He saw a cunning in her eyes that spoke of a predator and also someone who was wise in the world.

"My companion is called Mooneye," Nedyr offers. The Owl bobs its head.

He listens to Ravboom's advice on Hella and the wolf, "And yes, much wisdom can be found in beasts, particularly the right ones."


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom digs a finger in his ear and wiggles it.

Goblin:
"RAVBOOM SAY NAME STUPID POINTY EAR!"

Ravboom the continues in Common. "That what Ravboom said, Nedys. First time you say Nedys, second time Nedys." Then his face clears up.

Goblin:
"RAVBOOM FORGET! STUPID POINTY EARS NO HEAR OWN VOICE! RAVBOOM EAR HEAR! LIKE WISE WOLF!"

"Not Nedys fault Nedys not know how name pronounced. Nedys Elf. Elves not hear own voices, not realize what they say." He taps his ears. "Ravboom hear Nedys voice even when Nedys not. Ravboom hear many things others don't. Just like Wolf do." He nods at the wolf across the way.


Female Gnome Sylvan Sorcerer 2
Stats:
HP 16/16 | AC 13, T 13, FF 11 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | F +2, R +2, W +3/+5* | Init +4, SPD 20 | Perc +3 | Morningstar+1/1d6+1/20/x2; Light Crossbow+3/1d6/19-20/x2/80 ft |Spells: GM 3/4, 1st 5/5
Darbi:
HP 15/15 | AC 13, T 13, FF 11 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | F +6, R +5, W +3 | Init +2, SPD 30 ft | Perc +5, SM +1 | Bite+3/1d4+1/19-20/x2

The room's heavy door is opened by a servant, who announces the arrival of a small figure stepping through the doorway. "Presenting Chief Delegate and Spokesperson for the River Kingdom Restoration Project, Madame Miri Pindles."

As she moves into the firelight, it is apparent that Mme. Pindles is a gnome: nearly-bursting with contained energy, she has managed to evoke a restrained, regal air despite her short stature. Her hair is a faded magenta and ornamented with many shiny trinkets and baubles, and her large rosy eyes gaze upon each member of the room dismissively- but with a slight twinkle, as if there's something vastly humorous about the whole gathering. At her side is a small fox-like creature whose fur is grey with tiger stripes: a thylacine. This creature seems interested in the other animals in the room, but does not break stride from the gnome she accompanies.

"Greetings, your lordships," murmurs Mme. Pindles, reaching up slightly to offer her hand to each of them in turn. Looking once more at the assembled individuals, she chuckles, a light sound that brings to mind a warbling sparrow. "By Desna's stars, what a motley-looking crew! But of course, I trust you have gathered only the best."


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom looks up at the Gnome (surely an odd experience for her), and down at the fox (surely not an odd experience for it).

Goblin:
"POINTY NOSE DOG BRING LOUD TALKY TALKY TWO-LEGS! WHY POINTY NOSE DOG DO THAT? THAT WOLF! WOLF WISE! ME RAVBOOM, RAVBOOM GOOD AT KILL STABBY STAB! THAT HELLA! HELLA GOOD AT..."

At the end of the goblin's little goblin rant to the foxish creature, he trails off looking thoughtfully at Hella. Every once in awhile he'll open his mouth to continue with a raised finger and wide eyes.. but then he'll have a look of second though, shake his head sadly, and go back to thinking hard.


Taken aback by the pronouncement both the Lords straighten looking slightly confused. They cover it quickly and Lord Sellemius responds smoothly. " Of course Madame, we are taking this venture as seriously as you. There are of course more to join us still. I'm sure all will meet with your approval."


Male Half Elf Swashbuckler-1/Rogue-1 (HP: 17/17; AC 15, 13tch,12 ff; F+1.R+8, W+0)
Quote:
"Not Nedys fault Nedys not know how name pronounced. Nedys Elf. Elves not hear own voices, not realize what they say." He taps his ears. "Ravboom hear Nedys voice even when Nedys not. Ravboom hear many things others don't. Just like Wolf do." He nods at the wolf across the way.

"And suddenly I have the urge to sing in Elvish..." Nedyr sighs. Ah well, if he doesn't learn it right soon enough, I'll just start calling him Savbom. Petty of me, but I'm only elven after all He thinks wryly.

Then the gnome bursts onto the scene.

Quote:
"Greetings, your lordships," murmurs Mme. Pindles, reaching up slightly to offer her hand to each of them in turn. Looking once more at the assembled individuals, she chuckles, a light sound that brings to mind a warbling sparrow. "By Desna's stars, what a motley-looking crew! But of course, I trust you have gathered only the best."

Nedyr smiles, and speaks in the Gnomish tongue

Gnomish:
"Greetings, daughter of the Wyld World. May all the colors of life forever dance about you. I am Nedyr."

M Human HP (16/16)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/14/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +4/+4/+6 | Init +4
Skills:
Knowledge(nature) +5, Knowledge(religion) +5, Handle Animal +6, Perception +10
Cleric of Erastil (2)

An unassuming man dressed in deerskin leather walks into the room. He removes the cloak which had shielded him from the evening chill, glancing around for a place near the door to hang it. He turns in a full circle slowly, taking in the people in the room in his search for a coat rack of some sort. As a servant approaches and takes the cloak from him, he grins sheepishly. "They would have people for that, wouldn't they."

The smile sticks awkwardly as he glances again at the other people in the room. Not being quite sure what to make of the others, he chooses to address the regally dressed humans in the room, assuming them to be the hosts. "Ah, hello there. Lord Aldorini and Lord Mayor Sellemius? I have a letter here that says..." he reaches for one of his cloak's pockets and stammers when he realizes he no longer is wearing the cloak, "Well. Yes. See. I had a letter."

He quickly walks up to the lords and shakes their hands, flashing a bright smile at them. "I am Aluxion Clairfeld. I believe you know my mentor. He sent me to help with your expedition." Aluxion gestures around the room as he makes his way to a chair. "Are all these," he pauses briefly, unsure what to call the group. 'People' doesn't seem to fit the menagerie, "folks... the other members?"


Male Half Elf Swashbuckler-1/Rogue-1 (HP: 17/17; AC 15, 13tch,12 ff; F+1.R+8, W+0)
Quote:
He quickly walks up to the lords and shakes their hands, flashing a bright smile at them. "I am Aluxion Clairfeld. I believe you know my mentor. He sent me to help with your expedition." Aluxion gestures around the room as he makes his way to a chair. "Are all these," he pauses briefly, unsure what to call the group. 'People' doesn't seem to fit the menagerie, "folks... the other members?"

"These are exciting times, are they not?" the elf smiles at Aluxion.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom narrows his eyes at the new human cleric.

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 19 Huh, Ravboom actually sensed a motive.

Goblin:
"DIE STUPID TALKY TALKY TWO-LEG! RAVBOOM THINK YOU LOOK GOOD ON SPIT! YOU STUPID STUPID SAY BAD IN FRONT OF CHIEF ABOUT RAVBOOM! RAVBOOM THINK YOU BEG BEG FOR LIFE LIFE! BEG BEG ALL!"

Ravboom huffs and glares at the cleric. "You make insult to Ravboom? In front of Ravboom's Lord?" The goblin's eyes go from round to bare red slits. "Ravboom think you owe apology to Ravboom, and Wolf, and Pointy-nose dog." He nods at Miri's thylacine. "And Hella and Nedys too."


Male Elf Ranger 2/ rogue 2 HP 29/29 | AC 17;13 t ;14 ff | F: +3 R: +9 W: +2 || Skill:Perception +11,Stealth +10, Sense Motive +5,

Almost as he were entering on cue, Cerian slid in almost behind the cleric, just enough to catch the last part of his question about the members.

Ravboom wrote:
"You make insult to Ravboom? In front of Ravboom's Lord?" The goblin's eyes go from round to bare red slits. "Ravboom think you owe apology to Ravboom, and Wolf, and Pointy-nose dog." He nods at Miri's thylacine. "And Hella and Nedys too."

"Sir Ravboom, I believe the good man, meant us elves. He began slipping into the pathways between the goblin warrior and the young cleric's chair. He did turn his attention to the two lords.

"The way your guards... apprehended me has led me to believe they were afraid I was some sort of threat or problem for Sir Ravboom or the group, their mistake assure you." The elf paused and removed his hood, the tattoos along the crown of his forehead and sides of his neck quickly became obvious. "I request to be included in this gathering, Their is something missing in those lands to the south I want back, and it doesn't appear that any in this group have the skills that I do... My name is Cerian Screamingtrees, son of Ballante and Esoja Screamingtrees noted... theif-takers." he added hoping he was correct in that if not his name, then his parents name had proceeded him.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom, distracted from the cleric by the stumbling Elf, reaches up and puts his hand on his great sword. He looks to Lord Aldorini.

Goblin:
"KILL SLASHY KILL MAIM DEATH CHOPPY CHOP CHIEF?"

"Elf is problem, Lord?" He asks his Lord, a soft hiss of metal on metal as the greatsword slides a few inches free of it's sheath.


The Lords exchange a look, Aldorini's one of amusement and Sellemius' one of alarm. Lord Aldorini rests a hand on the table and shakes his head, " No problem Ravboom, at least not that kind of problem." Addressing Cerian directly first, "I had hoped the last expedition would not come back to haunt us quite this early but yes I know of your parents. They were part of the last group we sent into the Stolen Lands but have not heard from that group in many months. Part and parcel of what we are asking this group to do is locate them. I assume you would merely follow them if not included so you may as well stay and join them officially."

Relaxing slightly as Aldorini addresses the more sensitive issue Lord Sellemius turns and beckons to a nearby seat for Aluxion, " Acolyte Clairfeld I presume then, your mentor spoke highly of you and insisted we include you in this endeavor. I for one am glad to have you here! The task ahead is not an easy one and the, varied talents, of this set of, fine folks, is likely to need the talents of your priesthood." A couple of pauses mark his misgivings about the venture while dancing away from any possible insult to the goblins honor. The guards at the door have shifted slightly at the goblin drawing steel but not directly intervened. It would appear they have orders not to act unless the Lords themselves are under direct threat.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom nods at Lord Aldorini's comment, sliding the sword back into the sheath with a small clang of metal on metal.

Goblin:
"BIG CHIEF SAY NO STABBY SLASH KILL, NO STABBY SLASH KILL. WILL STABBY SLASH KILL PROBLEM LATER." A glance over his shoulder at the guards, and the goblin continues. "SMART STUPID BIG STUPIDS, NO MAKE SELF PROBLEM!"

Ravboom, after spitting out some goblin and glancing over his shoulder at the guards, repeats in common. "Yes Lord Aldorini, strange elf no problem, for now. Guards to be commended for not being sword happy around Ravboom, Mayor hire very smart guards. No make mess in Mayor home." He praises the guards for not making him kill them.


Female Aasimar Druid, Worldwalker 2

Hella stroked the fur on her wolf staring at the various people and with a soft growling chuckle she watched Ravboom draw steel. Watching the various reactions she felt her wolf rise and stretch lazily.

Getting up he walked around the room sniffing the various people taking no mind to personal space. Even the Lord's were sniffed as if he was looking for something. Ravboom knew he was looking for food to take again. Red, if anything, was a glutton for meat. He still didn't trust people but if he could steal it he would.

Hella looked at the guards as they shifted nervously grinning again. She knew, there were still a couple of more that would probably come, but out of the ones here, there was a touch of nature with most of them. The newcommer, Cerian, didn't but even then he could yet prove his worth.

The gnome though suprised her. Hella had seen gnomes before, but this one, dismissed them with a look and spoke in a way that could be taken as insult. It was unsure if this one would have the packs interests at heart but time will tell.

Her wolf moved from the people to the animals sniffing each one greeting the thylacine last.


Male Human (Taldan) Cavalier (Gendarme) 1 /Fighter Dragoon 1 (HP 20/20) AC 18

Rodric approaches the door, and hears the guttural spitting Goblin language, and though not able to speak it, he recognizes it for what it is.

"Who...or what...is speaking Goblin in this of all places?"

Opening the wooden door, Rodric enters the warm chamber and is quite taken back by the large gathering of peoples.....and then there's a Goblin. "Could that be the same greenskin from the bar?" he thinks silently.

Spotting the the two noblemen, the tall cavalier moves with measured steps in their direction, and abruptly kneels in front of them.

"Lord Aldorini and Lord Mayor Sellemius, I, Rodric Armstead of Brevoy, humbly present myself and my sword to the service of your persons."


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom absent mindedly tugs out a large piece of horse jerky and slips it to Wolf, before whispering in Goblin that Wolf should go ride herd on Hella before the crazy human killed someone.

The goblin silently watches the new human come in. The human hadn't even impinged on the goblins senses at the bar, so he's a new person to the goblin.

No offense, Rodric, it's just that all humans look alike. :)


Male Human (Taldan) Cavalier (Gendarme) 1 /Fighter Dragoon 1 (HP 20/20) AC 18

No offense taken Ravboom!


Female Gnome Sylvan Sorcerer 2
Stats:
HP 16/16 | AC 13, T 13, FF 11 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | F +2, R +2, W +3/+5* | Init +4, SPD 20 | Perc +3 | Morningstar+1/1d6+1/20/x2; Light Crossbow+3/1d6/19-20/x2/80 ft |Spells: GM 3/4, 1st 5/5
Darbi:
HP 15/15 | AC 13, T 13, FF 11 | CMB +1, CMD 13 | F +6, R +5, W +3 | Init +2, SPD 30 ft | Perc +5, SM +1 | Bite+3/1d4+1/19-20/x2
DM AldoriRavenLord wrote:
Taken aback by the pronouncement both the Lords straighten looking slightly confused. They cover it quickly and Lord Sellemius responds smoothly. " Of course Madame, we are taking this venture as seriously as you. There are of course more to join us still. I'm sure all will meet with your approval."

"Oh excellent, excellent!" she chirps brightly, and when the servant comes with cider she delays him a moment longer by whispering into his ear. The servant leaves, then returns with a stiff pillow. He places it in one of the open chairs- near the lords, facing the door- and offers a hand to Mme. Pindles. Taking it, she clambers up into the chair as gracefully as can be; now instead of sitting with just her eyes above the table, she is visible from the collarbone up. The thylacine sits behind her chair, keeping a watchful eye.

She nods grandly to each newcomer to the room, as if deeming them worthy of entering her company- but her pent-in energy is bursting for action. Keeping her composure, she turns to the head of the table and croons in a voice low like a purring tomcat. "How many more are expected, Lord Aldorini? I'm eager to hear about this venture from its source!"

Ravboom wrote:

Ravboom looks up at the Gnome (surely an odd experience for her), and down at the fox (surely not an odd experience for it).

Goblin: **spoiler omitted**

She laughs gaily. "Good sir, I'm afraid neither I nor Darbi speak that tongue! I don't think I've ever heard it in my life. What is it?" Normally gnomes have a race trait that says they have trained to fight against goblins their whole lives, but Miri doesn't have that trait and is actually quite unfamiliar with little green men :)

Nedyr wrote:
Nedyr smiles, and speaks in the Gnomish tongue.

"Ah, but here's a man who speaks my language!" With a delighted smile, the gnome answers him back in his own.

Elven:
"May the kindness you show this day among strangers be forever granted to you when you wander. Lovely to meet you, Nedyr!"


Female Elf Bard 2 AC 17/Touch 13/FF 14/Fort 1/Ref 6/Will 4/Init +5

Arilyth is lead towards the door by a servant, a custom she had almost forgotten in the last decade. As they approach, odd sounds and voices float down the hall to her keen elf ears, and she recognized the voice of at least one person.

I guess Ravboom must be up ahead, judging by the yelps. A smile creases her face, as it slowly dawns in her that a new adventure is about to take place.

As the door is opened, Arilyth slips in and spots the two finely dressed men who are no doubt in charge of the little endeavor.

"Good Lord Aldorini and Lord Mayor Sellemius, Arilyth Sehwyn Lebeda, previously of Silverhall, previously of Kyonin, at your service. Arilyth bows deep twice before returning upright and noticing the others in the room.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom is about to answer Miri, when Arilyth is led in. Instead, the goblin gives her a friendly wave, and then promptly clamps both hands over his ears and squeezes his eyes to slits, watching Arilyth carefully in case she bursts into spontaneous song. Afterall, elves are always bursting into song for no reason.


M Human HP (16/16)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/14/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +4/+4/+6 | Init +4
Skills:
Knowledge(nature) +5, Knowledge(religion) +5, Handle Animal +6, Perception +10
Cleric of Erastil (2)

Aluxion chuckles a little nervously at the goblin's antics. He had left his own weaponry with the guards at the castle entrance, so the sight of naked steel was a bit worrying. 'I'm sure if the lords wished me dead, it wouldn't be at the hands of this goblin,' he reassures himself.

He gives a weak smile to the goblin while seating himself at the table. "No offense was intended to anyone. I didn't know if the animals were part of the venture or the lord's house pets. Thank you for the introductions, though."

He gives each of the newcomers a wave as they enter and introduces himself to them in turn, "Aluxion, follower of Old Deadeye, at your service."


Looking quite pleased that another person with proper manners and respect has arrived Lord Sellemius addresses Roderic, " Rise Mister Armstead, no need to stand on formalities here. Please take a seat as we wait for the last few arrivals." Turning to answer Miri he is stopped as the door opens.

"Lady Lebeda!" Lord Aldorini exclaims and moves towards her offeringa hug. "It has been so long and when you disappeared after... Well, after, we didn't know what to make of it. It is a joy to see you again. I was not yet a Lord at the time." He actually blushes a little.


Male Half Elf Swashbuckler-1/Rogue-1 (HP: 17/17; AC 15, 13tch,12 ff; F+1.R+8, W+0)

Fast moving group :)

Nedyr smiles at the gnome's elvish greeting in return, "Between your kind words in my own people's tongue, and the other elves I see coming in , I have a feeling I shall not miss Kyonin nearly as much as I thought I would."

He is glad the anger of the goblin seems to have passed over. The acolyte seems a nice enough fellow just understandably surprised. He raises a glass to him and Rodric as well.

Quote:
He gives a weak smile to the goblin while seating himself at the table. "No offense was intended to anyone. I didn't know if the animals were part of the venture or the lord's house pets. Thank you for the introductions, though."

"For my part, none taken. I was rather surprised to see so many fine creatures myself," The elf smiles. He knows a little of Erastil, the elves don't often follow him, but there is no denying Old Deadeye's love of nature and that if nothing else earns his respect among the bright folk. A good god often means a good man.

The arrival of the other aforementioned elves has him most curious, to have so many of the People gathering for a mission makes him wonder if chance or fate is involved.

Elven:
"My heart sings to see more of the Bright Folk on this endeavor. I am Nedyr, or Nedyr'myr Willowgate if you prefer. It is an interesting group forming here."


Male Ranger/1 13/13 AC: 18 Init: +3 Fort:+4 Ref:+5 Wil:+2

Out of my way fool boy! Comes a booming voice from beind the closed doors. Loudly the doors swing open. A large dwarf, his hair and beard resembling a massive lions mane stomps into the room. He is clad in a heavy brown poncho, black and green patches sewn on at random, large fur boots with a massive crossbow cradled in his arms. Eying the others in the room his gaze lingers on the humans, sizing them up. As moves through the rest of the crowd he nods slightly to the little goblin. Torag's crispy beard... The goblin is coming too? Hrmph. I hadn't thought me'self late. Apologies for that... he says looking to the hosts.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Goblin:
"STINKY DWARF GO TO? WE DOOMED!"

Ravboom looks up as Farin enters, and pulls one hand off an ear. "Farin go too? Fate of mission in no doubt now, with Farin going." The goblin says, quirking up the corner of his mouth. Then he puts his hand back on his ear, lest the Elves sneak in a chorus.


Male Human (Taldan) Cavalier (Gendarme) 1 /Fighter Dragoon 1 (HP 20/20) AC 18

"Thank you Lord Sellemius." Rodric stands and nods deeply to both of the noblemen, and walks towards one of the large wooden chairs.

Dressed in his finest clothes, and displaying as much grace and dignity as he can muster, the human bows in respect to each of the adventurers filling the room.
"It is a great pleasure to share company with each of you. My name is Rodric Armstead. I am pleased to make your acquaintances."

Rodric then sits in the chair, and begins taking stock of each of his likely future companions. With a slight look of relief, the cavalier thinks to himself:
"Well, I hope that measure of manners will hold me in good standing with the Lords. With the likes of these guests, I may not have to keep to formalities for long."


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom nods and waves an elbow at Rodric, not taking his hands off his ears and still watching the Elf Bard like most people watch a poisonous pit viper.


Female Aasimar Druid, Worldwalker 2

Feeling left out of most of the conversations she sighed. It seemed this would be a pack that spoke in tongues. Hella knew she would have to keep her ears sharp and pay attention to start picking up their languages.

Two humans, a gnome, a goblin, and three elves so far and now a dwarf. Two wolves if you counted her and her companion. This would make a good pack to start. Now it was a matter of working together. Standing to her full height her wolf moved to her and she looked at each with a long gaze.

Smiling she reached down stroking her wolf's head as he looked around.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom watches Hella and Wolf, and grins.

Goblin:
"WOLF AND HELLA WANNA GET STUCK IN! SLASHY BITEY STABBY KILL! KILL STABBEY SLASHEY SOON!"[/b]

Without taking his hands off his ears, the goblin comments for those who are not acquainted with Hella and Wolf (everyone else but Farin). "Hella bored. Wolf being good and keeping her in line though. Hella want hunt, kill, bite. Not antagonize Hella, good idea. Wolf good, but Hella stubborn." He looks to the wolf. "Tell Hella we have bandits fight and kill soon, monsters too."


Male Elf Ranger 2/ rogue 2 HP 29/29 | AC 17;13 t ;14 ff | F: +3 R: +9 W: +2 || Skill:Perception +11,Stealth +10, Sense Motive +5,

Should have went for those ear protectors." Cerian mentioned in a slight whisper to the goblin and slowly took a seat. He was of course brimming with questions about his parents and how and why they disappeared, if there was indeed any information about them but he reigned that in. he did look about the group nodding to the bard with whom he had shared a table just a while ago. The dwarf, all bluster aside he recognized. Not personally, but his very gait led him to believe he was something of a ranger much like his father.

He spent more time gauging and watching his hopefully newfound companions than staring at the human lords, he had dealt with a few human lords in his days, He would worry about focusing his attention on them when it came time for the task at hand.


Lord Aldorini waves a hand dismissively at Farin, "You are just in time. I'm glad you all could make it. As some of you are aware, the Stolen Lands border Rostland along the south. The area is a haven for bandits and thieves, as well as all sorts of other unpleasantness. We'd like nothing more than to simply claim it and wipe them out but for a number of reasons that simply is not feasable. This is why Lord Sellemius and myself need you." He sits at the table and draws out a map of Rostland and some of the surrounding area.

Lord Sellemius takes the map and spreads it out across the table. He then points at a region near the middle and begins to speak, " This is the Greenbelt. Of the areas in the stolen lands it is the most rife with thieves and has resisted many attempts to be brought under Brevoy rule. We can not simply claim it as the River Kingdoms tend to unite against what they claim is outside agression even though none of them claim the territory. But under their own laws if some individual or group were to take it as their own, they could certainly claim it. You have what you can hold is how they put it. What we want is a group to go out, map that area and clear out the worst of the bandits. Should that group decide to settle the area after the fact, well a friendly neighbor on our southern border is not something we'd be opposed to." The glint in his eye shows him to be a man of deep cunning, maneuvering through the politcol and social mess this could otherwise be.


Male Half Elf Swashbuckler-1/Rogue-1 (HP: 17/17; AC 15, 13tch,12 ff; F+1.R+8, W+0)

Nedyr listens and then mutters something in elvish

Elvish:
"... seek out the nation that the two headed dragon births."
he looks at the map intently. "Interesting, so we may yet do a lot of good for the people there, and eventually you get a stable trading partner, or at least a country that is far more stable than the typical River Kingdom."

The elf considers "You realize, of course, that with so many diverse influences as we might bring, the land might be quite different from your typical human nation?"


Female Aasimar Druid, Worldwalker 2

Hella smiled and eyed the two lords listening intently. The River Kingdoms sounded much like how the wild worked. If you weren't strong enough to protect what you claimed you would lose it.

This Lord Sellemius basically wanted to position people to claim the territory for his own gain. Even wolves do similar things and it was a wise decision. Here in the world of humans she knew there would be more to it but that was to be expected. The cunning she saw in him made her think he could have made a good wolf, though probably vicious.

Looking at Nedyr she nods. This pack could be stronger if it bonded well.

"What are you wanting out of us settling these lands as you say?" Hella asked her voice surprisingly beautiful if rough.


M Human HP (16/16)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/14/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +4/+4/+6 | Init +4
Skills:
Knowledge(nature) +5, Knowledge(religion) +5, Handle Animal +6, Perception +10
Cleric of Erastil (2)

Aluxion's eyes light up. "I can see why you want a man of Erastil along. The establishment and protection of community is a sacred task indeed." He grins. "As is hunting bandits."

Already planning in his mind, he stares at the map, trying to memorize its features. Even an out of date map with very few features could be of help when trying to explore and create a better map. He sees mostly plains and hills, with a few forests. Forests have a nasty habit of expanding or being cut back over the years, but every idea helps.

"Are there any other groups that have been sent to do this? Or are we taming the entire region ourselves?"


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Ravboom listens to the lord, and nods. He drags a foot stool over to the table, and jumps up on it, and then onto the table itself, so his 3 foot height can see the entire map. He frowns and mutters in goblin as he eyes the map.

Goblin:
"SMART CHIEF. BETTER LIZARD YOU KNOW THAN STUPID HUMAN YOU DON'T, LIVE NEXT NEST. NEED FIND GOOD NEST. NEED FOOD, NEED WATER, NEED FIGHTY PLACE. GOOD GOOD NOT STUPID BIG HUMAN PLACE." He adds on the end, as Nedyr comments on it being a non-human place with this group.

Ravboom finally grunts and begins to speak. "Good move, better ally you know, than bandit you don't. Need find good place for new city." He points at the map, where a river runs through it. "Need water, need food, need defensible position. Probably on river, or very close by. Will make others envy, they try take once we make. Much kill wound maim slaughter." The goblin taps his jaw, elf songs forgotten. "Not see what Nedys complain about, not normal human land good thing. Keep enemy off balance. Plus much more better trade with people not like you, have things they need, they have things you need. Like making babies, better with goblin from different tribe, less babies with one eye and three arms."


Female Aasimar Druid, Worldwalker 2

Hella chuckles lightly and moves behind Ravboom looking at the map. "Before any planning. Scouting first. Mapping the land as human's say. River may have bad water, little food. Patience first. Learn land and deal with its issues. Whether that be bandits or something more. You will get your maiming and slaughtering I am sure." Hella scanned the map for reference but knew walking the land would solidify it in her mind much better.

"Since we are north of it. Best to start from the north. Any place there that would make a good base to start our exploration? Old human settlement? Trading post? Or even an abandoned area?"


Male Ranger/1 13/13 AC: 18 Init: +3 Fort:+4 Ref:+5 Wil:+2

Hrmm... Farin hikes his enormous crossbow onto his shoulder and moves beside Ravboom. Pulling a worn leather glove from his hand with his teeth as he does so. Leaning over the table he eyes the map.

Been all over there. Got me an old camp in a few places there...

Half listening to Ravboom repeating himself he glances at the goblin.
Blast it Rav when're ye gonna stop sayin everythin' twice? Next yer gonna start singing along with the elves.


Skills:
Acrobatics 6, Bluff 8, C(Alchemy) 10, Diplo 8, Disable Dev 10, Escape 6, Intimidate 4, KS (Arcana, Dungeon, Religion, Nature, Planes) 8, Linguistics 9, Perception 9, Ride 6, Sense Motive 8, Spellcraft 8, Stealth 15, UMD 8
Goblin HP (17)
Stats:
AC/Touch/Flat 18/15/14 | Fort/Ref/Will +2/+6/+4 | Init +5 | CMB/CMD 0/13
Empericist Investigator (2)

Goblin:
"STUPID HUMAN! NO TELL HOW EAT BABY! KNOW HOW! WOLF TEACH HELLA GOOD THOUGH, KNOW LEFT AND RIGHT. NEED FIND BIG STUPIDS TO ASK ABOUT FOREST AND STABBEY STABBY KILL KILL."

Ravboom eyes Hella, then lobs something over at Wolf. "Wolf tell Hella Ravboom know sun come up in east and water wet. Can't catch chicken if not break into coop. Must do first step first. First step be identify best place start. Then check see if water poison or no food. Otherwise, might well throw dagger at map and start where point hit." He growls at the Wolf. "Wolf teach Hella good though, so she know gotta start north, small thing, but impressive for Hella." Ravboom looks at Lord Aldorini. "Any villages or tree takers or hunting guilds?" He points at the norther edges of the land. "Someone know more bout forest than us?"

Ravboom glares at Farin.

Goblin:
"BIG DUMB DWARF! RAVBOOM GET RIGHT IN HEAD, THEN SAY IN BIG STUPID TALKY TALK! NOT SAY WRONGY WRONG!"

Farin:
Farin would have had enough experience with him to realize he get's his words garbled if he doesn't say it in Goblin first. Big Folk use 10 words where one word, an eyebrow, a ear flap, and word tone would suffice for a Goblin. It's his way of translating what he thinks into Common.


Male Human (Taldan) Cavalier (Gendarme) 1 /Fighter Dragoon 1 (HP 20/20) AC 18

"You are correct Ravboom. This is a wise move, to reach out with a firm hand and establish a hold."

Looking over the map, Rodric marvels at the sheer size of the area. "It will take quite a while to explore and map a region of that size. I have a feeling we shall be grateful for those of you who know the land.Rodric gestures at some of the more naturalist leaning members of the group.

Looking back across the table to the nobles he asks,"Lord Aldorini, what level of support can we expect from you on this venture? I am sure this will be a long-running campaign, not some short-lived assault."

Taking a swig from his cup of cider, Rodric swallows and says,"I am looking forward to bearing a host of bandits and thieves to justice."


Male Ranger/1 13/13 AC: 18 Init: +3 Fort:+4 Ref:+5 Wil:+2

Darin laughs a deep gravely laugh. The only way yer getting in my head is if I eat you! The dwarf swats Rav on the back roughly though it's clear it was meant to be playful. A little goblin pie eh?

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