Tests and Trials

[spiderwrangler]

((He has a second level slot left, I believe.))

[NotStickFigures]

When Jaq sees the man slowing in the wet ground, he decides to try to stay dry and will take a route a bit further off to the right. Losing a bit of the lead by taking a longer path, but hopefully dryer and quicker path. Using his cunning action for extra movement again.

[Rodgeir]

The thief slogs forward as Jaq skirts the edge of the marshy ground, not catching up but not falling further behind. The thief turns at Kroshav's yell and stumbles on a hidden something in the muck. He picks himself up but now Kroshav is right on his heels, churning up mud as he takes the direct route.

((Roll me a d20!))

[spiderwrangler]

((I rolled the last one, I'll let NSF roll this one. Would Kroshav be able to tackle him?))

[Rodgeir]

((With a success next round, yes. If there is no obstacle, also yes.))

[The Lost]

....So what happens to Joe?

[NotStickFigures]

running: 1D20 = [4] = 4

[Rodgeir]

The swampy ground continues as the thief continues to try and make his way through, poorly.

Thief swamp run: 1D20+2 = [6]+2 = 8


((Jaq is off to side but can swing in and grab the guy this turn, however you'd like to try. Same to Kroshav, since he literally can't get lower than the thief did.))

[spiderwrangler]

Kroshav grabs at the guy, and if he gets hold off him, knocks him to the ground.

Tackle: grapple, shove: 1D20+8 = [5]+8 = 13
1D20+8 = [9]+8 = 17

[NotStickFigures]

Jaq will stay and let Kroshav, literally, do the dirty work, in the swampy water. Jaq gets his rapier out and watches as the man gets treated to getting caught by the paladin.

[Rodgeir]

Kroshav comes powering up from behind and grabs the thief. For moment it looks like he may be able to shake the solid paladin off but Kroshav's strength and weight advantages simply prove too much and the man is instead treated to a few moments of flight followed by a soft, wet landing.

He lays dazedly in the shallow muck blinking up at the sky.
-
Lurn and company arrive at the tents to find no one there and Ealu sends,

<Hey! You aren't here. No one is here? Did you leave? Is this the wrong here?>

Grapple contest: 1D20+2 = [10]+2 = 12

[spiderwrangler]

Kroshav hauls him up out of the muck. "Told you it was gonna be rougher if you kept running. You ready to behave?"

If the guy gives him any struggle, he'll shove him down again while keeping a tight hold on him, otherwise, start hauling him back the way they came.

<We went after the thieves, they were watching the soldier watching their tents, we tracked them into the woods. He should be coming out with the other two.>, Kroshav sends to Ealu, along with an indication of where to go to meet up with Over.

[Rodgeir]

The thief sputters and then tries to stab Kroshav with his dagger. Surprisingly enough he manages to find a gap in the dragonborn's armor. (-3 hp)

Kroshav dunks him for his efforts (?).

((That all you want to do? He just poked you!))

<Okay!>

► Show Spoiler

Dagger time!: 1D20+4 = [17]+4 = 21
1D4+2 = [1]+2 = 3

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Ealu and Charlie lead the group into the woods where a soldier and two thug looking guys are watching in interest as Kroshav shakes a guy around a few hundred feet away.

[spiderwrangler]

Kroshav lifts the guy up slams him prone into the muck, holding him from getting back to his feet.

Shove: 1D20+8 = [16]+8 = 24


"Knock it off. I told you, but you didn't listen. Jaq, why don't they ever listen?"

Kroshav punches the guy in the face, slamming him deeper into the muck.

Unarmed Strike: 1D20+8 = [14]+8 = 22
6 = 6 = 6

[Rodgeir]

Kroshav isn't sure if the guy can even hear him so deep in the mud but he doesn't try to stab him again.

The guy's body goes relaxed and his arms just flop in the water. Certainly acts like the fight is over for him.

[spiderwrangler]

Kroshav pulls him above the surface, and gives him back 1 HP via Lay on Hands.

"We calm now?"

[Rodgeir]

Kroshav pulls out a sullen, soaked thief that just gives Kroshav an angry glare for a response, but he doesn't try to stab Kroshav again or resist him.

He gets a message from Ealu,

<You over there hitting a guy? Should I kick people? I can do that!>

Lurn notices that Ealu and Charlie are both getting slightly antsy...

[Dlover]

Lurn puts a hand on each of the horses - or ends up putting his one hand on one of them, speaking gently, "Kroshav has it under control, no need to get excited."

[Rodgeir]

Lurn gets eyeballed by Ealu. She shifts her weight and calms a bit but Charlie looks ready for...something.

[NotStickFigures]

"You got him to listen, though, good job Kroshav. And you run pretty well in all that armor!"

[spiderwrangler]

"I'm very persuasive. And I've been told I'm pretty quick for a big guy.*"

<No that's alright, I've got it. Good girl, Ealu! Get Charlie to stand down, before he kicks someone, would you please?>

Kroshav plucks the dagger from the fellow's hand and tosses him over his shoulder like a side of beef before slogging his way back towards dry land.

When he gets back out of the swamp, he'll swing the guy down and march him back to Over.

"I'm alright Charlie, good boy. And you didn't even have to bite anyone! If he tries to run again, you have permission though."

((*I'm not quite Kroshav sized, but I've gotten this comment IRL.))

[Rodgeir]

The man, no light weight himself, gives an 'oomph' as he gets tossed over a metal covered uncomfortable shoulder. Kroshav himself sinks another foot in muck but proudly and slowly slorps his way back to Over and the rest.

Ealu responds,

<Okay! Hey, are you giving him a ride like when you ride me? Do people take turns? I haven't seen that.>

Charlie calms, but does turn his flank to the thief, just in case.

Over looks over the three captives and says,

"Well. That was an interesting start to my day. If you three can walk with me the lieutenant would like a word."

The three are silent right to the treeline when one, not the original thief says,

"Wan't my idea! Was Hin's! He threatened me, he did!"

The other, not Hin, says,

"Ya, it was Him that done it, not us!"

Over responds by ushering them along.

((You want to go with them or back to your own camp?))
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"Hey! She's awake again! Joe? Joe, you hear me?"

Joe blinks and sees...that one guy...what was his name? Had a daughter? A son too...Ves? Where's Ves...

Suddenly it all flashes back to her and she sees she is in a tent, covered by a blanket. She is incredibly thirsty and hungry.

[The Lost]

Joe rubs her head and curses in primordian. ”...Tha w’rst ‘ung’v’r beh un tha ye dinnae ‘ave n ounce o’ sp’rt ‘n ya.” Joe holds her head and slowly gets up, sitting on the bed abd feels for her waterskin.

”How did Ah get here? Ah was sure Ah was a gonn’r.”

[spiderwrangler]

"Hey guys, thanks for coming. Didn't know if these other two were going to behave or not. Glad my horses asked a bit nicer this time."

Kroshav weighs the theives' words.

Insight: 1D20+2 = [13]+2 = 15


"I think I'm gonna go with Over here to see things through, but I'll meet you back at camp?"

[Dlover]

"Alright, see you back at camp. Justice isn't really my field."