[Game Thread] Crossroads

[Statutory Plum]

Ysuran, bloodied but able stood impressed by the shot from the paladin The man must have elf blood to do a shot like that looking at the doppelganger Then tell me your story, I will ensure that you are brought to the authorities and a proper trial shall decide your punishment. Speaking in an

Dice Intimidate:

1d20+6

(16)+6

Total = 22

authoritative voice.You have committed many crimes here and you cannot be allowed to walk free, but if you tell us the whole story, truthfully. You may be given leniency

[Battlechaser]

"Stay back from that dickhead!" Bareris said to the elf, "They can't be trusted. And where are the gobbo's?" Pulling his sword back as if to decapitate the small doppelganger "

Dice Intimidate:

1d20+12

(13)+12

Total = 25

Talk, melted face."

[JustDave]

Shadrock was scared of the deadly elf, but absolutely petrified of the half-orc standing before him. I tell you I tell you. What you want to know? We did some, uh, trade with these goblins see, and then all of a sudden like, they started getting hit by your types. So we went into town to see what's up and it was just too easy. The Duke, he barely had protection at all, so we sort of moved in. We found a cave behind the wine cellar (pointing behind him) and it was easy enough to get the goblins into the cave. We just wanted his treasure. I swear!!! The goblins wanted revenge on the town, and we couldn't stop them. Please keep him away from me!!

[Battlechaser]

"You're lying." Bareris' eyes He's one very paranoid bugger

Dice Sense motive:

1d20+9

(1)+9

Total = 10

seemed to skewer to doppelganger.

[Statutory Plum]

Holding his curved blade at the ready, Ysuran spoke with the tone of a judge. what did you do with the actual duke? and why do the goblins want revenge on the town?

[Alexader]

For the most part Moradin simply listened to his companions interrogate the doppleganger as he muttered a few quick detect magic, guidanceprayers and studied the two defeated enemies.

After he had taken the time time to evaluate the two he approached the survivor and began

Dice bluff check:

1d20+1

(2)+1

Total = 3

using bonus from guidancepraying again before addressing the creature. "Ye be knowing what I be doing, it's interesting really. A simple blessing from Cayden. If you betray us, you die," the dwarf stated calmly as if he really could care less about the creatures fate.

"What we have here is an opportunity, ye be having a chance to continue living, in the place of the duke, but ye be helping us. Ye be clearing our names and awarding us the right to bear yer families arms. Yer guard were the doppleganger and his influence and threats be causing ye to act as ye did. "

OOC OMG these dice,.... WTF no really

[Moridain]

The Paladin lowers his bow as the talk starts, and as they speak he heads over "We are adventurers not murderers. He has surrendered, so let us bind him and take him to the guard. Perhaps with the corpse of his friend and his own confession we yet have time to stop the goblin massacre."

He hears Moradin's words and scowls "The Duke is dead! His name is already dishonored enough! To let this creature go free if he helps us enough would be one thing, but to have him continue his lies and deceptions? Unacceptable!"

Turning to the Doppleganger, his face still hard but seemingly softer than when he spoke to Moradin "So then, faux-duke, will you come peacefully to clear up this mess? Knowing from the start that if you attempt to betray us I will do my best to send an arrow through your eye as I did your companion? Those who seek redemption I will try to help, but those who want nothing but another chance to betray deserve nothing but death..."

[Battlechaser]

"I say we kill him right here." Bareris

Dice Intimidate:

1d20+12

(2)+12

Total = 14

grinned savagely at helpless doppelganger.

[Valeur]

Azura shakes off the confusion - everything happened so quickly, she'd barely cast her spell, before the creatures were defeated. She supposed she should be grateful, but there was something inside of her that relished in fighting evil - something that wasn't quite content yet. She almost agreed with Bareris about killing the doppelganger. Ah, judge, jury and executioner now, are we? Careful you don't become what you're here to fight, girl, her thoughts breaks the cloud of bloodlust that had descended on her, and realizing that she's been holding her breath, she inhales deeply.

"I agree with Carroway. This creature should be allowed the chance to come willingly, and face criminal justice. I think we owe that to the people of Crossroads as well, to put a face on the betrayal they have suffered - even if that face changes as the wind blows," she says, her voice soft, but firm. So many words, girl, haven't you forgotten something? Azura realized she had indeed - and blushed a deep red, suddenly very aware of herself.

[Alexader]

"Bah, ye all be ruining the fun," the dwarf replied with a grin. "Aye, we be bringin em to the captain along with this," he stated kicking the dead doppleganger.

"Course, it could have worked out in our favor. I won't be surprised when the captain takes this home for himself."

With a sudden realization he reached forward and grabbed the creature by the collar, searching and removing any weapons he may have on him before pushing his roughly towards the door. "We need to move now, we should let the captain know whats been planned and warning the guards."

[JustDave]

Alana joins the group looking like she's in shock. Tedd takes her under his arm and starts to escort her out. I'll go tell the guard. he says looking for any objections. All of you should clean up the dead one and move away from here before the goblins discover us. He kicks the kneeling doppelganger in the head and asks Are there any goblins upstairs in the house? If there are I swear I will make your worst nightmare of what the half-orc will do to you seem like a good time. The doppelganger, looking completely defeated quietly swears the house above is empty.

Tedd then takes Alana up the stairs in the southeast corner of the room.

[Statutory Plum]

We need to bind this one. have any of you some rope or the like? Ysuran says to his companions. Once the guard arrives we can decide what to do next, Personally I would like to find out where these goblins are and try to prevent this attack from happening. although perhaps darker forces are at work, and investigation of the abbey is required. Ysuran looks to his companions looking for their input on the situation.

[Battlechaser]

"Anyone know how to prevent this one from shifting?" Bareris said, "I don't want to be the one holding a false Duke when the guard arrives. Perhaps if we knock him out cold?"

[Moridain]

The Paladin winces at the words from the group but then reluctantly nods at Bareris "I don't think we have any other choice."

He looks at teh Duke his eyes cold but with some regret "I am sorry, I normally wouldn't strike a prisoner, but your gifts leave us with little choice." He then draws back his bow and strikes him across the back of the head as hard as he can.

ooc Non-lethal Coup de grâce? Sense motive to make sure he is actually unconscious and not just faking it: Dice Roll: 1d20+3 (17)+3 Total = 20

[JustDave]

No wait! You don't have to..... BLAM. The doppelganger tried to plead before being knocked unconscious by Carroway. You bind him securely, and besides a few moans and squirms, he seems quite subdued.