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[Remalle]

We have the keys let's just unlock the door and rush in and head but whoever's in there.

Before this, ask the halfling if he travelled with anyone willingly, if not, then do the above

"What, before they snatched me? I was just drinking here. The farm's just down the road, I've walked here on my own for years."
That information gathered, you take out the key ring that Shakti gave you and unlock the door. Inside the guest room there are three more featureless green-covered people, one of whom looks absolutely petrified. The other two stand up but make no move towards their weapons.
"Please, we need the halfling back," says one in a Western Imperial accent. "His book has the key to freeing our lands of the Castamiran scourge. We never wanted to hurt anyone!"

Spoiler: Condition (click to show/hide)

Level: 2
HP: 15/15
Inspiration: Yes
Proficiency Bonus: 2
AC: 11
Initiative Bonus: 0
Speed: 30 ft (walking)
Hit Dice: 1d6+1d8
Passive Perception: 10
Spell Save DC: 10

Equipment
The Guitar of Hendrix (improvised weapon: 1d8 fire damage)
Common clothes
Quarterstaff (1d6 bludgeoning, (versatile: 1d8 bludgeoning))
Belt pouch (15gp, 2 sp, 1 cp)
Component pouch (full)
Scholar's pack (full)
Your spellbook
Holy symbol (a rising sun)
Prayer wheel
Incense x5
Vestments
Second Harvest keyring

Attributes
Strength: +3 (16)
Dexterity: 0 (11)
Constitution: +2 (14)
Intelligence: 0 (11)
Wisdom: 0 (11)
Charisma: +2 (15)

Skills
Acrobatics: 0
Animal Handling: +2
Arcana: +2
Athletics: +3
Deception: +2
History: 0
Insight: +2
Intimidation: +2
Investigation: 0
Medicine: 0
Nature: 0
Perception: 0
Performance: +2
Persuasion: +2
Religion: +2
Sleight of Hand: +2
Stealth: 0
Survival: 0

Proficiencies
Languages: Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Orc
Armour: Light
Weapons: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaves, light crossbows
Tools/Instruments: Guitar

Features and Traits
Acid Breath (2d6 acid damage in 5 by 30 foot line, DC 12 Dex save for half damage)
Damage Resistance (Acid)
Arcane Recovery
Bardic Inspiration
Shelter of the Faithful

Spells
1st Level Spell Slots: 2/3
Purple Haze (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft.)
Summon a purple toxic gas from the guitar. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 poison damage.
This spell's damage increases by 2d6 when you reach 5th level (4d6), 11th level (6d6), and 17th level (8d6).

Stone Fell (V,S) (1st level Evocation) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (60 ft.)
Summon a bunch of rocks from the air and unto your intended target. You summon up to three rocks that deal 1d4+1 bludgeoning damage to up to three targets, or one large rock that deals 1d12+1 bludgeoning damage to a single target.
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spell may create one additional small rock for each slot level above 1st.

Somewhere (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft, self)
You teleport up to 30 feet to a randomly-chosen unoccupied space.

[Naturegirl1999]

“What is the Castamiran scourge? Some kind of disease?”

[King Zultan]

“What is the Castamiran scourge? Some kind of disease?”

+1 Ask the question it might lead to a new QUEST!

[iCaptureTheCastle]

“What is the Castamiran scourge? Some kind of disease?”

+1 Ask the question it might lead to a new QUEST!

Oh this updated. +1 to this.

[Remalle]

“What is the Castamiran scourge? Some kind of disease?”

+1 Ask the question it might lead to a new QUEST!

Oh this updated. +1 to this.

"W-what? Surely even a half-blood like yourself must know of the Castamiran Empire, no? Their soldiers are everywhere, these days, even as far west as my home. The imperialist bastards have been bullying their way across the continent for years, pillaging everything on both sides of the border they keep pushing out. We Emerald Warriors have dedicated ourselves to loosening their grip, and that's why we've been trying to recruit Seunggi, here."
The old halfling shakes his head vehemently. "Liar! You told me you needed my spell to get food to your besieged homeland! Then Leonard tried to take me hostage as soon as this dragonborn appeared!"
There's an uncomfortable pause before the speaker resumes. "Of course we needed to tell you something along those lines. You would have never understood what we're really fighting for, not with your delicate halfling sensibilities." They turn to face you. "You'll leave the old man with us, I hope. His skills are far too valuable to the cause to be left rotting in some farm. I hope we can arrange a sum that will be sufficient that you don't... bother us again, in the future, if you're not moved to join us outright."

Spoiler: Condition (click to show/hide)

Level: 2
HP: 15/15
Inspiration: Yes
Proficiency Bonus: 2
AC: 11
Initiative Bonus: 0
Speed: 30 ft (walking)
Hit Dice: 1d6+1d8
Passive Perception: 10
Spell Save DC: 10

Equipment
The Guitar of Hendrix (improvised weapon: 1d8 fire damage)
Common clothes
Quarterstaff (1d6 bludgeoning, (versatile: 1d8 bludgeoning))
Belt pouch (15gp, 2 sp, 1 cp)
Component pouch (full)
Scholar's pack (full)
Your spellbook
Holy symbol (a rising sun)
Prayer wheel
Incense x5
Vestments
Second Harvest keyring

Attributes
Strength: +3 (16)
Dexterity: 0 (11)
Constitution: +2 (14)
Intelligence: 0 (11)
Wisdom: 0 (11)
Charisma: +2 (15)

Skills
Acrobatics: 0
Animal Handling: +2
Arcana: +2
Athletics: +3
Deception: +2
History: 0
Insight: +2
Intimidation: +2
Investigation: 0
Medicine: 0
Nature: 0
Perception: 0
Performance: +2
Persuasion: +2
Religion: +2
Sleight of Hand: +2
Stealth: 0
Survival: 0

Proficiencies
Languages: Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Orc
Armour: Light
Weapons: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaves, light crossbows
Tools/Instruments: Guitar

Features and Traits
Acid Breath (2d6 acid damage in 5 by 30 foot line, DC 12 Dex save for half damage)
Damage Resistance (Acid)
Arcane Recovery
Bardic Inspiration
Shelter of the Faithful

Spells
1st Level Spell Slots: 2/3
Purple Haze (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft.)
Summon a purple toxic gas from the guitar. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 poison damage.
This spell's damage increases by 2d6 when you reach 5th level (4d6), 11th level (6d6), and 17th level (8d6).

Stone Fell (V,S) (1st level Evocation) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (60 ft.)
Summon a bunch of rocks from the air and unto your intended target. You summon up to three rocks that deal 1d4+1 bludgeoning damage to up to three targets, or one large rock that deals 1d12+1 bludgeoning damage to a single target.
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spell may create one additional small rock for each slot level above 1st.

Somewhere (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft, self)
You teleport up to 30 feet to a randomly-chosen unoccupied space.

[King Zultan]

I feel that there is some trickery and lies going on here but I'm not sure how to call them out on it.

[Remalle]

I feel that there is some trickery and lies going on here but I'm not sure how to call them out on it.

[Insight: 5+2] Seeing your hesitation, the Westerner pushes ahead before you're able to formulate any solid doubts. "My friend, why don't you come with us to on one of our scouting forays and see for yourself how terrible the Castamirans are? I'm sure once you see our cause is righteous, any lasting suspicion you have of us will disappear. We'll be a little bit short-handed, considering your attack on us, but... well, why don't you just come with us on our next expedition in two days?"

Spoiler: Condition (click to show/hide)

Level: 2
HP: 15/15
Inspiration: Yes
Proficiency Bonus: 2
AC: 11
Initiative Bonus: 0
Speed: 30 ft (walking)
Hit Dice: 1d6+1d8
Passive Perception: 10
Spell Save DC: 10

Equipment
The Guitar of Hendrix (improvised weapon: 1d8 fire damage)
Common clothes
Quarterstaff (1d6 bludgeoning, (versatile: 1d8 bludgeoning))
Belt pouch (15gp, 2 sp, 1 cp)
Component pouch (full)
Scholar's pack (full)
Your spellbook
Holy symbol (a rising sun)
Prayer wheel
Incense x5
Vestments
Second Harvest keyring

Attributes
Strength: +3 (16)
Dexterity: 0 (11)
Constitution: +2 (14)
Intelligence: 0 (11)
Wisdom: 0 (11)
Charisma: +2 (15)

Skills
Acrobatics: 0
Animal Handling: +2
Arcana: +2
Athletics: +3
Deception: +2
History: 0
Insight: +2
Intimidation: +2
Investigation: 0
Medicine: 0
Nature: 0
Perception: 0
Performance: +2
Persuasion: +2
Religion: +2
Sleight of Hand: +2
Stealth: 0
Survival: 0

Proficiencies
Languages: Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Orc
Armour: Light
Weapons: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaves, light crossbows
Tools/Instruments: Guitar

Features and Traits
Acid Breath (2d6 acid damage in 5 by 30 foot line, DC 12 Dex save for half damage)
Damage Resistance (Acid)
Arcane Recovery
Bardic Inspiration
Shelter of the Faithful

Spells
1st Level Spell Slots: 2/3
Purple Haze (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft.)
Summon a purple toxic gas from the guitar. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 poison damage.
This spell's damage increases by 2d6 when you reach 5th level (4d6), 11th level (6d6), and 17th level (8d6).

Stone Fell (V,S) (1st level Evocation) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (60 ft.)
Summon a bunch of rocks from the air and unto your intended target. You summon up to three rocks that deal 1d4+1 bludgeoning damage to up to three targets, or one large rock that deals 1d12+1 bludgeoning damage to a single target.
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spell may create one additional small rock for each slot level above 1st.

Somewhere (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft, self)
You teleport up to 30 feet to a randomly-chosen unoccupied space.

[King Zultan]

I'm willing to hear them out, but we need to find a way to keep them from taking the halfling while we're on their expedition, maybe we should take him with with us so we can watch him.

[iCaptureTheCastle]

WAIT! Stand by for decision . . .

Damn. I want to roll INT/WIS (whichever does checks against lies/deception) but our mod is 0. Actually . . . a different idea. QM, roll for deception. I want to attempt to convince them that we're part of another outfit that is against the Castamirans. If it works, they'll let their guard down, where we can ask more probing questions (which would be insight), or extract as much information as we can about them and piece it all together ourselves to see if they're truthful.

[King Zultan]

WAIT! Stand by for decision . . .

Damn. I want to roll INT/WIS (whichever does checks against lies/deception) but our mod is 0. Actually . . . a different idea. QM, roll for deception. I want to attempt to convince them that we're part of another outfit that is against the Castamirans. If it works, they'll let their guard down, where we can ask more probing questions (which would be insight), or extract as much information as we can about them and piece it all together ourselves to see if they're truthful.

+1 Let try it.

[Remalle]

WAIT! Stand by for decision . . .

Damn. I want to roll INT/WIS (whichever does checks against lies/deception) but our mod is 0. Actually . . . a different idea. QM, roll for deception. I want to attempt to convince them that we're part of another outfit that is against the Castamirans. If it works, they'll let their guard down, where we can ask more probing questions (which would be insight), or extract as much information as we can about them and piece it all together ourselves to see if they're truthful.

+1 Let try it.

[Deception: 20+2] Everybody present, the elderly halfling excepted, relaxes a bit at your lie, then tenses back up again as it sinks in further.
"Then... you must be the one from the eastern rebels. We got the message from your commander four days ago, but we didn't imagine you'd get here so soon. A shame about the business out front, but from what we've heard of your methods I suppose we should be thankful you left any of us standing, eh?" She laughs, her nervousness only barely suppressed. "We're all looking forward to seeing you in action, sir. The Emerald Warriors have never been stronger."
[Insight: 14+2] You press the advantage of this newly altered situation, with the Warriors now almost too eager to supply answers to your questions.
"We know of two other cells operating under the Emerald Warrior banner, one inside Fort Dawn and another that's infiltrated the garrison. We're the cell responsible for the lands and roads surrounding Fort Dawn. If we can break the Empire's grip here, their supply lines to the Western Empire zone will be forced to divert to the dangerous northern detour around the Dwarrow Mountains. We report to Benegal, a dwarf we meet just inside the east gate once a week, but I don't know if he's the true leader, a part of the urban cell, or what. I just know he told us to tail a certain patrol in two days, and to ca- to recruit the halfling, for his spell."

Spoiler: Condition (click to show/hide)

Level: 2
HP: 15/15
Inspiration: Yes
Proficiency Bonus: 2
AC: 11
Initiative Bonus: 0
Speed: 30 ft (walking)
Hit Dice: 1d6+1d8
Passive Perception: 10
Spell Save DC: 10

Equipment
The Guitar of Hendrix (improvised weapon: 1d8 fire damage)
Common clothes
Quarterstaff (1d6 bludgeoning, (versatile: 1d8 bludgeoning))
Belt pouch (15gp, 2 sp, 1 cp)
Component pouch (full)
Scholar's pack (full)
Your spellbook
Holy symbol (a rising sun)
Prayer wheel
Incense x5
Vestments
Second Harvest keyring

Attributes
Strength: +3 (16)
Dexterity: 0 (11)
Constitution: +2 (14)
Intelligence: 0 (11)
Wisdom: 0 (11)
Charisma: +2 (15)

Skills
Acrobatics: 0
Animal Handling: +2
Arcana: +2
Athletics: +3
Deception: +2
History: 0
Insight: +2
Intimidation: +2
Investigation: 0
Medicine: 0
Nature: 0
Perception: 0
Performance: +2
Persuasion: +2
Religion: +2
Sleight of Hand: +2
Stealth: 0
Survival: 0

Proficiencies
Languages: Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Orc
Armour: Light
Weapons: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaves, light crossbows
Tools/Instruments: Guitar

Features and Traits
Acid Breath (2d6 acid damage in 5 by 30 foot line, DC 12 Dex save for half damage)
Damage Resistance (Acid)
Arcane Recovery
Bardic Inspiration
Shelter of the Faithful

Spells
1st Level Spell Slots: 2/3
Purple Haze (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft.)
Summon a purple toxic gas from the guitar. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 poison damage.
This spell's damage increases by 2d6 when you reach 5th level (4d6), 11th level (6d6), and 17th level (8d6).

Stone Fell (V,S) (1st level Evocation) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (60 ft.)
Summon a bunch of rocks from the air and unto your intended target. You summon up to three rocks that deal 1d4+1 bludgeoning damage to up to three targets, or one large rock that deals 1d12+1 bludgeoning damage to a single target.
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spell may create one additional small rock for each slot level above 1st.

Somewhere (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft, self)
You teleport up to 30 feet to a randomly-chosen unoccupied space.

[King Zultan]

Since they're so willing to tell us stuff lets find out why they want that spell so bad.

[Remalle]

Since they're so willing to tell us stuff lets find out why they want that spell so bad.

There is a slight pause as the Warriors share quick glances between each other and with the halfling himself. One of the other Warriors, one who hasn't spoken up yet, chimes in.
"Clever blighter's written a spell far above the level he's supposed to be working at. Either he's been holding out on everyone or he got right lucky, I guess. It's a big teleportation deal, massive amount of, uh, mass moved a long way. It's a ritual, casting time scales up with the distance and the mass you're 'porting. Given a whole day you could drop a good number of heavily armed soldiers wherever you want with no warning, see?"
The elderly halfling looks stricken.
"I just wanted to be able to move the big farming gear around faster, maybe produce straight from the farm to the market. That spell was never meant for this."

Spoiler: Condition (click to show/hide)

Level: 2
HP: 15/15
Inspiration: Yes
Proficiency Bonus: 2
AC: 11
Initiative Bonus: 0
Speed: 30 ft (walking)
Hit Dice: 1d6+1d8
Passive Perception: 10
Spell Save DC: 10

Equipment
The Guitar of Hendrix (improvised weapon: 1d8 fire damage)
Common clothes
Quarterstaff (1d6 bludgeoning, (versatile: 1d8 bludgeoning))
Belt pouch (15gp, 2 sp, 1 cp)
Component pouch (full)
Scholar's pack (full)
Your spellbook
Holy symbol (a rising sun)
Prayer wheel
Incense x5
Vestments
Second Harvest keyring

Attributes
Strength: +3 (16)
Dexterity: 0 (11)
Constitution: +2 (14)
Intelligence: 0 (11)
Wisdom: 0 (11)
Charisma: +2 (15)

Skills
Acrobatics: 0
Animal Handling: +2
Arcana: +2
Athletics: +3
Deception: +2
History: 0
Insight: +2
Intimidation: +2
Investigation: 0
Medicine: 0
Nature: 0
Perception: 0
Performance: +2
Persuasion: +2
Religion: +2
Sleight of Hand: +2
Stealth: 0
Survival: 0

Proficiencies
Languages: Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Orc
Armour: Light
Weapons: Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaves, light crossbows
Tools/Instruments: Guitar

Features and Traits
Acid Breath (2d6 acid damage in 5 by 30 foot line, DC 12 Dex save for half damage)
Damage Resistance (Acid)
Arcane Recovery
Bardic Inspiration
Shelter of the Faithful

Spells
1st Level Spell Slots: 2/3
Purple Haze (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft.)
Summon a purple toxic gas from the guitar. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 poison damage.
This spell's damage increases by 2d6 when you reach 5th level (4d6), 11th level (6d6), and 17th level (8d6).

Stone Fell (V,S) (1st level Evocation) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (60 ft.)
Summon a bunch of rocks from the air and unto your intended target. You summon up to three rocks that deal 1d4+1 bludgeoning damage to up to three targets, or one large rock that deals 1d12+1 bludgeoning damage to a single target.
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spell may create one additional small rock for each slot level above 1st.

Somewhere (V,S) (1st level Conjuration) (1 Action, Instantaneous) (30 ft, self)
You teleport up to 30 feet to a randomly-chosen unoccupied space.

[King Zultan]

Already have a feeling that we shouldn't let them have this spell, how hard would it be for us to get away from everyone else with the halfing so we could escape with him to keep these people from getting the spell.

[Naturegirl1999]

Letting them know the spell won’t cause the halfling to forget it