Aegis: 5 + 1 Though not quite as gracefully as the Skald, Aegis crosses the log without further incident. He holds the log as she dismounts the bridge, followed closely by Fifteen.
Dustan hastily opens Mirthful's satchel and peers inside. Though the bag's exterior is wet, the leather is waterproof and fairly bouyant. Thankfully only a small amount of water has leaked in around the top of the bag, and most of the documents inside are unharmed.
Save one - a small piece of folded paper near the bottom is half-soaked with riverwater. Dustan unfolds the paper, which seems to have been a letter. Some of the lettering has been washed away, but the first few sentences remain, hastily scrawled with charcoal.
"Hemlock
The Foe is here. Sending accomplices and documents recovered from library. Other half of the key is interned in crypt. Forge is nearby. Marked on accompanying map. Send accomplices to Umber. Missing element is-"
No more can be read.
Fifteen passes out the Lash and Hard scrolls to The Skald and Aegis, respectively. They read through the parchments, which disintegrate into ash just as they finish.
"Name":
"The Skald"
Description:
A tall, blonde-haired man, clad in a motley colored cloak.
Stats:
HP: 20/20
Defence(Resilience + 1/2 of agility): 6
Strength: 1
Agility: 2
Will: 2
Resilience: 5
Inventory
Shortspear: 1d4 damage
Leather armour: -1 damage taken from attacks. Negated by piercing strikes.
Gray Bracelet: Allows several more Cants to be cast before tiring.
1x Bundle of Moss: Provides dim radial light
1x Heavily Damaged Cant Tome: Finger
1x Heavily Damaged Cant Tome: Cloak
1x Treasure Map: Mountains
1x Treasure Map: Forest
1x Treasure Map: Citadel
Cants:
Steam
Finger
Cloak
"Name": Dustan. no, that is not his true name.
Description: A young man, barely of age with light brown hair and a loose fitting wool tunic. he seems adventurous, but more than a little headstrong.
Stats:
HP: 19/20
Off-hand injury: -1 to actions making use of the off hand
Defence: 4
Strength: 3
Agility: 3
Will: 1
Resilience: 3
Inventory
1x Battleaxe: 1d6 damage
1x Bow: 1d3 damage
1x Dagger: 1d3 damage
1x Orange Crystal: Provides radial light
Mirthful's Satchel: Contains several parchments and scrolls providing information on how to find the tower.[/b]
Cants:
Mend
Finger
Cloak
"Name": Fifteen
Description: Average build and height with charcoal-coloured hair and eyes. Wears a leather vest over a linen tunic, along with a cloth cloak to shield himself from the elements.
Stats:
HP: 16/20
Defence: 5
Strength: 1
Agility: 4
Will: 2
Resilience: 3
Inventory:
1x Arming Sword: 1d4 damage
Leather armour: -1 damage taken from attacks. Negated by piercing strikes.
Gray Feather Necklace: Someone wearing this necklace weighs considerably less with than without.
1x Bundle of Moss: Provides dim radial light
4x Cant Scrolls: Lash, Hard, Pull, Lift
Snake Charm: Sharpens hearing. +1 to perception rolls.
Cants:
Crack
Finger
Cloak
Glint
"Name": Aegis
Description: A sturdy looking female with short black hair and brown eyes. Wears light leather armour.
Stats:
HP: 20/20
Defence: 7
Strength: 3
Agility: 1
Will: 0
Resilience: 6
Inventory:
1x Flanged Mace: 1d4 damage
1x Shield: +1 Defense
1x Shortspear: 1d4 damage Currently disarmed
Leather armour: -1 damage taken from attacks. Negated by piercing strikes.
Red Stone Ring: Provokes enemies and neutral onlookers.
1x Bundle of Moss: Provides dim radial light
Glass Dagger: 1d2. Upon dealing damage, shatters and blinds the victim for one turn. Returns to hand at end of combat.
Cants:
Pull
Finger
Cloak
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