DM ANNOUNCEMENT (JohnP) Saturday July 21st, 2007 11:37:52 PM
That concludes the module ... but not the story.
Everyone receives 4500 experience, which should be enough to level.
Everyone receives 1 Hero Point, minimum. I'll follow up on this after I get back from vacation.
You can go to the Catacombs to get the loot identified right away. Buy and sell to your heart's content. Please remember to send copies of the transactions to me.
And, once you've done that, updated character sheets need to be sent in. I'm going to do an intensive review this time to ensure that nothing got missed.
I'm on vacation this coming week and Scott will be taking over posting.
Loot List (DM JohnP) Sunday July 22nd, 2007 5:10:18 PM
To refresh your memory, here is what you recovered from the doppelgangers in the cavern.
Edmund (OOC) Sunday July 22nd, 2007 5:16:52 PM
((OOC))
Hey guys, I am not sure how this is being handled. Last time, it was all sold and then the proceeds divided up equally, or if someone took an item, they took that item's value off of their expected return (or made up the difference if there was one).
Is that what we are doing this time? If so, that would be great. If whoever is in charge could post what the items are, and their worth, that would help a lot. Also, if there is anything I need to do, let me know. Otherwise, I will just assume someone else is handling it and will wait for them to tell me what I need to do to claim Edmund's portion. Thanks!
Sub for Conner?? Sunday July 22nd, 2007 8:37:22 PM
I will be away for three weeks starting this Wednesday and I probably wont be able to post during that time. If anyone is interested in playing the big galoot let me know and I'll send you a copy of his character sheet.
Kadaz Sunday July 22nd, 2007 8:47:40 PM
Kadaz speaks up to answer Rabbitsfoot. "I am willing to help you and Gormley. Just let me and Birdie know what we can do. By the way, Birdie seems to sense these dopplegangers. At least, he becomes uneasy when one is nearby, or has been nearby. I wonder if other dogs can do the same?"
"And if you say we need an escort for the next few days, can we have one tomorrow to the Catacombs? We took some items off the dopplegangers we killed underground. We can better equip ourselves if these items are worth anything."
Kadaz had been carrying most of the items. He pulls them out and spreads them out on the floor, trying to determine relative worth. "Can one of you magic types tell me which of these things are magically enchanted? Those we need to pay to have identified."
Edmund d20+16=26 d20+16=35 d20+16=21 d20+16=30 d20+16=27 d20+16=22 d20+16=28 d20+16=21 d20+16=20 d20+16=27 Sunday July 22nd, 2007 9:13:00 PM
Edmund heads over to Kadaz and speaks up.
"Yes, just lay it all out there together so I can get it with one spell."
Once Kadaz does this, Edmund will cast Detect Magic on the lot.
((If there are auras, Edmund's Spellcraft checks are 26, 35, 21, 30, 27, 22, 28, 21, 20, 27. Add 2 if it is versus an Enchanting aura.))
Kirsten Sunday July 22nd, 2007 10:14:15 PM
Kirsten will do what she can to help the fallen guards, and once that is takne care of she listens intently to what the others have to say.
She looks on curiously as Edmund attempts to identify the items they had taken from the dopplegangers. Kirsten had always been interested in magic, though her own skills are very, very basic.
In the meantime, she will use the sudden allotment of down time to do some serious meditation on her new 'position' and what had happened over the past few days.
Arm Monday July 23rd, 2007 6:00:28 AM
Arm agrees as well to help the Guard with their quest, doubting now that they would go as far as potentially killing two of their own to further their cause. He looks plaintively at Mira as if to say, "What now?". As he waits for the results of Ed's spell, he says to her, "I think now is the time for me to get one of those tattoos. I fear we have a long battle ahead of us, so it's best that we face it as prepared as we can.".
OOC: Conner, I'll take over if you'd like.. :)
Shadow Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:33:31 AM
Shadow will try and wait patiently while the guards figure out what happened to the two guards they discovered. He is shocked when it is revealed that the food was poisoned and that the poison is a deadly type. He starts wondering if they will be safe if they are not even safe here.
"I really need to check in with my sources to see if they know of what happened and if there is anymore information to be gathered." Shadow says to Rabbitsfoot and Gromley. "I will go with an escort, but at a point in time I will need to leave them and then I will return to them." At the questioning looks, "My contacts would most definitly not approve of my brining a guard near them, so I hope you can find this acceptable?"
DM Post (ADM Scott) Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:41:35 AM
OOC: Just so everyone knows, I will be posting for John this week (I usually post in the morning, so if this messes up your posting schedule just move it off until the next day. Although this is an interlude section so should not pose too much of a problem.)
I will wait to post until tomorrow morning, so please feel free to continue to discuss what has been laid out in front of you.
Thar ail Baerer Monday July 23rd, 2007 3:54:30 PM
Thar asks Rabbitsfoot and Gromley for a sample of the poison, and adds "I'd like to find out more about this poison. Since its hard to get, maybe we can find out who in the city sells it and possibly find out more about this mystery person who tried to poison us."
To Shadow, he says "I'll escort you, as I need to go visit my church and check in with them, as well as let them know what's going on. After you're done with your business, we can go and do my business. That way, we're never alone and since we're stealthy, we should be able to avoid issues and pick up anyone following us."
To Ed, he says "I think you're right about how we divide up the loot. We each have an equal share and then subtract what we take with us. TO his companions, he opins "Once we ID more of it, several of us should escort them over to the Catacombs for the sale. Sound good?"
Conner Monday July 23rd, 2007 5:55:18 PM
"Aye, that sounds right." Conner nods in agreement with Thar's suggestion. "Maybe someone should spend some time tracking down this poison. If it's rare enough we should be able to narrow down where it came from" he adds hopefully.
Mira Monday July 23rd, 2007 6:52:27 PM
The emerald green eyes of the sorcerer watch as the quick mind of the female sorcerer takes note.
"I am more interested in the house on Helm's Way, then ever before Arm," she responds to the bard. "Flawed, haunted, or infested with who-knows-what spirits, it intrigues me."
Mira thinks back on their cramped little apartment behind Sampson's, their new allies in the Crimson Shield's of Floating City and the amical relations they have engendered from the Frost Ginny and her winter court, as well as some of the refugees who fled from the countryside to the city. They may not have resources, but they were many in number, she thinks, hoping she is not over estimating the good will of the populace towards the Mithril Order.
When the party is alone, and any guard out of earshot, Mira floats her idea...
"I'd like to check out this place on Helm's Way again. Anyone interested?"
Arm Tuesday July 24th, 2007 6:03:03 AM
Arm smiles and nods at Mira, "Aye, I'd like to give that place another go, but first I think we should shore up our defenses and offenses, for that matter. It's a shame we couldn't enlist the Shields' aid in this...or COULD we? I think we should at least send a message to them describing our situation...perhaps some new eyes and ears can shed light on the matter."
He then looks expectantly at Ed to see if any of what they've collected is valuable. He has some ideas on what to buy from the Catacombs, but he needs to know his fund total.
OOC: does anyone know of an online resource checking stats and prices on magical items? I can't seem to find one, and I can't afford to buy a DMG..need to save up for the wedding in 3 months. ;)
Here's one Lenny. Not just Item Pricing, but Rules any and all. It's a great resource.
DM Post (ADM Scott for John) Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:36:25 AM
The group has a few questions for the Constables, and Rabbitsfoot responds, "As for volunteers for helping, any of you will be greatly appreciated. We will be looking into this continuing saga on our own, but in the next day or two will have some things we will want some of your help with. As far as the poison goes, we can leave a sample of the dip it was in. We do not have the actual poison itself."
"As far as the Catacombs tomorrow, an escort will be no problem. These other contacts you speak of Shadow, I will have to think on that and let you know tomorrow if that can be arranged. As far as visiting your temple we can make sure that is available to you whenever you like. Well, I need to attend to the continued investigation of this issue, so till tomorrow." With that both Rabbitsfoot and Gormley leave, but four guards position themselves once again outside the suite.
Discussion continues about those that want to check out different things, but all that looks like it will have to wait till tomorrow. "We will have more food brought up when the new guards get here, and they will be able to make sure that all the food is good." One of the guard says as he closes the door once again.
OOC: The visit to the Catacombs will have to wait because John did not send the list of what the stuff really is. Sorry :(
Shadow Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:39:17 AM
Shadow will shake his head at the answer that he recieved from Rabbitsfoot, but will have to wait to see if he can contact the Guild.
"Well I guess we are left here, and I would like to help scout out the house on Helm's Way, also. Unfortunately, until we get released from this close watch we will not be able to do much with that house."
Shadow will find a nice place to relax and he will try and think back to anymore unusual or not so unusual events that have transpired to see if there is any other avenue of questioning that they should be doing.
Thar ail Baerer Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:57:37 AM
(OOC = Yes, Lenny. That d20 is the best site that I've seen and I'm with Al, it's a wonderful resource)
Nodding his head at Shadow's observation, Thar adds "Yes, you're right on that one. I'm with you and Mira on checking out Helm's way too, but I guess we may as well take the time to relax. We should at least shore up our defenses in the apartment and I'll memorize a bunch of detect poisons and with each meal we receive, I'll cast it on the food and drinks, to ensure we're safe. So until tomorrow, I guess we're stuck here."
Al - OoC Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:10:28 AM
Hi, I'll be subbing for Mira, so I've been following the board. But, that aside, DM/JohnP has posted the list of your items on the Catacomb Staffer board, so feel free to make a trip any time you want.
I've sent the list via Email to ADM/Scott so he can resolve Edmund's Detect Magic attempts and any future attempts at identification.
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Oops. Or, maybe not. Scott, I have your email addie as sapodac@d20.co.edu. It bounces my emails. Do you have an updated address? BTW, I'm at changa@charter.net if you want to send me your email address.
Conner Tuesday July 24th, 2007 11:16:02 PM
The fighter slumps into one of the overstuffed chairs and ponders how they will be able to detect their enemies when they could look like anyone.
Arm Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:07:55 AM
Arm wanders aimlessly about the apartment, wishing that he had his lute with him, "I wonder if ANY of our possessions at our place will still be there when we return?" he says aloud to no one in particular.
OOC: Hey Al...thanks for the info, and welcome! Long time no hear :) For those of you who don't know, this is the gentleman who got me started in the Wold, and I'll be celebrating my 4th anniversary here in 4 days..has it really been that long? WOW! Anyway, thanks Al for turning me on to this! :D
Lenny for Conner Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:10:59 AM
Seeing Arm's unrest, Conner rises and approaches Arm, laying a hand upon his shoulder, "Easy, my friend. We have what's most important to us right here in this room...each other. Items can be replaced, while friends cannot.".
Startled at his statement, he moves back to the chair and sits down, thinking that he needed to hear that for himself just as much as Arm did.
Kadaz Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:39:42 AM
"I agree with Mira. That house we looked into might be exactly what we need. I vote we take another look at it as soon as possible, once Rabbitsfoot doesn't need us and after a trip to the catacombs."
Mira d20+15=26 d20+15=30 d20+15=28 d20+15=21 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 7:25:40 AM
"Maybe there is something here that might help us," volunteers Mira. The sorcerer has a good look at the stuff they have accumulated, consulting with Edmund as she concentrates on studying the goods.
Detect Magic, and a couple of Spellcraft rolls for good measure 26, 30, 28, 21.
"Anything we can't figure out, the folks at the Catacombs can surely identify for a nominal fee," she continues, adding, "maybe these guards will escort us to our apartment so that we can pick up any of our remaining gear. The stuff we need, anyway. Then, we can make a plan."
Thar ail Baerer Wednesday July 25th, 2007 9:54:05 AM
Thar, listening to their discussion on checking out the house, agrees and says "Count me in on checking that house, and hopefully it will give us the clues we need."
In order to keep from getting bored, he'll ask Arm, Conner and Kadaz, as well as their new friend Kirsten is they want to practice their martial skills with him. "I spend a lot of my time healing and helping, that I don't get enough practice with my short swords. Any pointers we could give each other would be beneficial."
A long afternoon and evening (DM Post - ADM Scott) Wednesday July 25th, 2007 10:38:16 AM
The group realizes that they are kinda stuck here for the afternoon and evening, so they try and make it the best they can. After only a short while there is a knock on the door and one of the guards opens the door and says, "The food is here and we have double checked it to make sure it is not poisoned, so let us know if you need anything else." With that the server they saw before comes in and sets up yet another buffet of food for the group. He then leaves and the guards shut the door leaving the group alone once again.
After the meal some of the group talk about (or might actuall do) some work on the martial arts. (It is possible in the common room, but stuff would have to be moved away to clear a space - if the party so chooses. Not sure how the owners/operators of the esteemed inn would react, but it is up to the group.)
After some activities, talking, and some snacking the group finds that night has fallen and the group turns in. In the morning (some of the group - light sleepers- might wake up) the group finds another, although smaller, buffet setup in the common room of breakfast foods.
OOC: Okay please tell me what you all have planned for the day and I will make posts about what everyone does (for instance - I will post that Shadow asks Thar if he still wants to go to the church while he checks with the Guild). If some of you would like to go to the catacombs wait for my second post later, once I get the email of stuff from Al, so I can let you know what if any of the stuff has magical auras. Let me know if there is anything I missed. Thanks
Shadow Wednesday July 25th, 2007 11:52:13 AM
Shadow wakes up startled by the noise in the common room, but when he spies out the door of his room he sees it is just the guards with the server setting up breakfast. He tries to go back to sleep but his heart was racing from the startlement, so he does his morning stretches to get the kinks out.
Once he has breakfast and the others of the group start to rise he will see if Thar still wants to check in with the church and he will check with the Guild. If they do Shadow will explain what the plan is with the guards and then head out with Thar and their escort. He will check in with the Guild to see if they have any word on the doppleganger issue.
The Stuff (ADM Scott) Wednesday July 25th, 2007 12:22:41 PM
Mira and Edmund both cast their detect magic on the gear gathered from the dopplegangers and seem to get something from each item with the exception of the bolts, crossbow and sling. Although those items do seem to be high quality if not magical.
OOC: I do not have access to my DMG so I will post later for what type of aura things give off (if you would like that information).
Thar ail Baerer Wednesday July 25th, 2007 8:00:42 PM
Waking to the noise of food being brought in, Thar decides to double check the quality and casts "Detect Poison" on the food, to ensure that they are safe.
Thar agrees with Shadow and says "Yep, I'll go with you to the guild and then the church. I'll ask the same questions at my church that you ask at the guild, and maybe we can find some good info out. I'll also ask them about the poison residue in the sample of food we found."
Mira - Sub/Al Wednesday July 25th, 2007 10:02:44 PM
"Discovering what these are is only half the game," Mira lifts one of the rapiers. "This should be simple. After that, the trick is finding out how to activate it."
"What do you think these might do?" she asks Edmund, as she lines the rings up one next to the other and eyes them to see the similarities in their design.
Edmund Wednesday July 25th, 2007 11:21:39 PM
Edmund examines the rings carefully, occasionally poking them with one finger.
"Hmm," he says.
((Of course, he'll be able to say more once he knows the auras. That'll have to wait until tomorrow.))
Arm Thursday July 26th, 2007 6:04:36 AM
Arm axiously waits for the results of the items, as he already has definite plans for the cash he receieves from them.
OOC: I will be going to the Catacombs as soon as we are able to.
Lenny for Conner Thursday July 26th, 2007 6:06:37 AM
Conner clenches and unclenches his fists in anticipation of finally being able to get out and about, though the martial arts training helped relieve his stress somewhat
OOC: Conner will tag along to the temple, as I'm not sure what Bob would want to buy from the Catacombs..perhaps you can give him a "special dispensation" to purchase when he gets back? ;)
The Items (DM Post - ADM Scott) Thursday July 26th, 2007 9:58:18 AM
Here is what Mira and Edmund figure out from their Detect Magic and their Spellcraft abilities:
Amulet: Moderate Trans Cloak: Moderate Trans Gauntlets: Faint Trans Gloves: Moderate Trans Gloves: Moderate Trans Periapt: Moderate Trans Ring: Faint Abj Ring: Faint Abj (This ring matches some of the rings that the players have - so both Mira and Edmund recognize it as Protection +2) Ring: Faint Abj (This ring matches some of the rings that the players have - so both Mira and Edmund recognize it as Protection +2) Ring: Faint Trans Ring: Faint Trans Breastplate - faint aura (not sure what type) Hide Armor - fain aura (not sure but similar to the Breastplate Leather Armor (same as above) Leather Armor (same as above) Bastard Sword: Faint ench Bolts (20): No aura) Dagger: Faint ench Dagger: Faint ench Light Crossbow: no aura Rapier: Faint ench (but look to be +1) Rapier: Faint ench (but look to be +1) Scimitar: Faint aura Composite Shortbow: Moderate aura (but mixed up not sure of what type) Composite Shortbow: Moderate aura (but mixed up not sure of what type) Sling
Guards arrive that have been instructed to escort you to where ever it is you wish to seek.
OOC: Please post specifics of what you are going to do so that John or I can post to see what the answers are. If someone is headed to the Catacombs you can do that and they have the information needed. Let me know.
Shadow Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:05:44 AM
Shadow will join the group headed to the Temple that Thar is going to. When they get about a block away from the Temple, Shadow says, "I will leave you here, and please don't try to follow. I will know and the look outs will also and I will not be allowed to enter the area of the Guild. Good luck." With that Shadow moves down an alley way and looks back twice to see if anyone follows, and then just disappears (if no one is following).
Once he gets to the Guild he will inform the Daymaster of what has transpired and see if the Guild has any information around this. He is there to get information, but more importantly to warn them of the possible situation that could arrise if a doppleganger infiltrated the Guild. Once he has any answer (which there might not be any) he will head back to the Temple.
Kadaz Thursday July 26th, 2007 5:06:31 PM
"If Arm is going to the catacombs then I'm up for exploring that house again. A little movement would be good."
Mira - Sub/Al Thursday July 26th, 2007 7:45:41 PM
Mostly armor and weapons. Mira squinches her face into a frown.
"I'll go to the Catacombs with you, Arm," she volunteers. "But I'd like to go to see the house as well. Can we meet you there, Kadaz? Hopefully we won't be long. And we could tell you how much we have."
OoC: Anyone going to volunteer to do the actual Identifying Transaction. I'm currently subbing for three people in the Wold and can't manage the time.
Arm Friday July 27th, 2007 5:58:31 AM
Arm sighs, "I wish there was a way to identify all of this without going to the catacombs. Since we're going separate ways, it seems like a large waste of time to cart all of these items there, just to bring them back so we may all decide what we want or don't want. BUT, we must do what we must...". He then begins gathering up some of the items to take with them.
Lenny for Conner Friday July 27th, 2007 6:00:18 AM
Conner rises from where he has been sitting and helps Arm shoulder some more of the loot, as he can carry a bit more than his half-elven friend, "Best we pay for the identify with the non-magical stuff, and worry about the rest later," he says to no one in particular.
DM Post - ADM Scott Friday July 27th, 2007 9:43:36 AM
Keep posting everyone, including going to catacombs and such (if someone wants to actually do the identification please do so. I will check and if noone does then Shadow will - even though he is going to the Guild.).
I am not making an official post because we only have a few people that have posted yet. (Hopefully John will be back this weekend to wrap up the interlude).
Edmund Friday July 27th, 2007 7:05:30 PM
"Hmmm, there are some more of those rings of protection here," Edmund says, "and everything else seems magical too. I bet this lot is worth a fortune!"
Maybe that's a glint of avarice in his eyes when he speaks, or maybe he is just his exciteable self. Whatever the case, Edmund is ready to head over to the catacombs.
Kirsten Saturday July 28th, 2007 8:41:54 AM
The paladin decides to tag along with Edmund, wherever it is the wizard might decide to go. Kirsten no doubt takes advantage of a good night's sleep and some time with her prayers and meditations.
Thar ail Baerer Saturday July 28th, 2007 6:56:09 PM
Understanding that Shadow needs his privacy in the Guild dealings, Thar says "OK. I'll check in at the temple and see what they have going on. Once I'm done there, I'm going to head over to the Catacombs and meet up with everyone else."
He'll then head over to the church and check in with the head priest. After meeting with them and giving an update, he'll leave and meet with the chief herbalist, or find out where the nearest one is. Once he finds that person, he'll give him the poisoned food and ask him to work on identifying the poison and find out who are the local suppliers, if any. He tells him that he'll check back in a few days and then go to the Catacombs.
Mira - Sub/Al Sunday July 29th, 2007 12:34:36 PM
Fetching her cloak and the staff atop which is mounted the figure of an owl, Mira prepares to depart with Arm for the Catacombs.
"If the guards don't look like they will allow us to visit the house, then we may have to see what we can arrange on our own," she whispers into the shell of Arm's ear. She turns the movement into a peck upon the cheek, then she smiles and winks.
Al - OoC Sunday July 29th, 2007 12:35:06 PM
Catacombs ID is complete.
DM Post Tomorrow Night (JohnP) Sunday July 29th, 2007 11:11:17 PM
I'll resume posting tomorrow night.
Arm Monday July 30th, 2007 6:07:26 AM
Arm, Connor and Mira return from the Catacombs with the identified loot. As they drop it out on the table, he lists what he found:
*** BILL OF SALE ***
Purchase BY Customer Identification 19 items (209 gp)
Amulet of Health +2 Cloak of Charisma +2 Gauntlets of Ogre Power Gloves of Dexterity +2 Gloves of Dexterity +2 Periapt of Wisdom +2 Ring of Fire Resistance (Minor) Ring of Feather Falling Ring of Feather Falling +1 Mithril Breastplate of Light Fortification +1 Wild Hide Armor +1 Leather Armor +1 Leather Armor +1 Adamantine Keen Bastard Sword +1 Dagger +1 Dagger +1 Scimitar +1 Composite Shortbow +2 STR +1 Composite Shortbow +2 STR
Total Purchase BY Customer: 209 gp
Total Due FROM Customer: 209 gp
*** SOLD TO: Arm/Lenny/Plateau City/ Ticket #796 ***
OOC: I paid for the ident out of my funds, so if its ok with the rest of you, I'll take an extra 209 gp out of the total sold amount to compensate. :)
Lenny for Conner Monday July 30th, 2007 6:09:09 AM
As Conner helps them with the loot, he says to Mira, "Perhaps on our return trip to the Catacombs we can check out the house.".
OOC: Sorry Al, but I didn't have a chance to coordinate a side trip to the house this time with you... :)
Edmund Monday July 30th, 2007 3:33:19 PM
Edmund nods when Arm and Connor return, dropping the identified loot alongside the other things which they already figured out--the rapiers and the rings of protection--and the perfectly mundane stuff like the crossbow and the bolts.
"Not exactly the most exciting lot," Edmund says once he gets a look at the collection, "but I imagine we can put it to some good use. For my part I think I'll just take a cash portion. It will be nice to actually have some money on hand, rather than to endlessly have to live on the charity of others."
Edmund glances at Kirsten when he says this, and the others might get the impression that he is trying not to spend money in her presence, perhaps because he was not always entirely responsible with his money.
"Well! That's that!" With those words, Edmund heads off to his tea.
Thar ail Baerer Monday July 30th, 2007 8:11:07 PM
(OOC = Thar will take cash. The other things look nice, but I need to boost up my weapons first...)
Kadaz Monday July 30th, 2007 9:21:20 PM
"So, if we take our share as cash how much is it?" Kadaz asks. "If our shares are large enough I think I'd like to have the gauntlets of ogre power."
Counting the Cash (DM JohnP) Tuesday July 31st, 2007 12:55:33 AM
Arm comes back from the Catacombs with an itemized list of the items that were recovered from the doppelgangers. Someone else takes a quick tally and figures what the items would be worth if sold:
Amulet of Health +2 3600 gp Cloak of Charisma +2 3600 gp Gauntlets of Ogre Power 3600 gp Gloves of Dexterity +2 3600 gp Gloves of Dexterity +2 3600 gp Periapt of Wisdom +2 3600 gp Ring of Fire Resistance (Minor) 10800 gp Ring of Protection +2 7200 gp Ring of Protection +2 7200 gp Ring of Feather Falling 1980 gp Ring of Feather Falling 1980 gp +1 Mithril Breastplate of Light Fortification 7380 gp +1 Wild Hide Armor 14548.5 gp +1 Leather Armor 1944 gp +1 Leather Armor 1944 gp +1 Adamantine Keen Bastard Sword 9931.5 gp Bolts (20) 1.8 gp +1 Dagger 2071.8 gp +1 Dagger 2071.8 gp MW Light Crossbow 301.5 gp +1 Rapier 2088 gp +1 Rapier 2088 gp +1 Scimitar 2083.5 gp +1 Composite Shortbow +2 STR 2205 gp +1 Composite Shortbow +2 STR 2205 gp MW Sling 270 gp
And all of that would come to 101,894 gold and 4 silver. Or, if divided equally, 12736 gold, 8 silver each.
DM Advice - What I would suggest is, if you are interested in a specific item, state that in your posts. Whoever takes the sale of the items to the Catacombs will need to remove it from the list.
Arm Tuesday July 31st, 2007 6:01:30 AM
Eyeing up one of the rings of protection, Arm says, "I think I shall take one of the rings of protection, and use the remaining gold for a combat item at the Catacombs.".
OOC:John, is the total gold the total AFTER I get the 209 gold back that I paid from my own funds to identify the items? Just wondering.. :)
Lenny for Conner Tuesday July 31st, 2007 6:05:15 AM
Conner looks the items over and can't quite decide what to take, so he will opt to take the gold for now and buy something later.
OOC: Again, I don't want to have Bob stuck with something he doesn't want while he's away, so I'll take the safe option.. :)
Kirsten Tuesday July 31st, 2007 9:11:50 AM
The paladin looks at the items with the others, and then speaks up softly.
"Could I take the Periapt of Wisdom?" she seems almost unsure of this, as if she didn't want to disturb what anyone else might want. "That is, if someone else can't put it to better use."
Mira - Sub/Al Tuesday July 31st, 2007 9:41:18 AM
Mira runs her hand down the lining of the Cloak of Charisma. The material is soft against her skin. Plucking it from the pile, the sorcerer swirls it about her shoulders. Turning to Arm she poses with a smile that says, 'How do I look?'
She also takes a Ring of Protection from the pile. Trying it on, she holds her hand out at arm's length to view it upon her hand.
Next comes the Mithral Breastplate. Mira's glasses come askew as she struggles into the shining carapace and, laughing, she sets them aside. Then the enormous hand and a half sword, her laughter now coming in gales, Mira raises the sword up into the air, gripped in both hands.
"Dum du-du dum dum. Dum du-du dum dum!" The sorceress sings a wordless song reminicent of thunder, lighting and a raging storm. Then she collapses under the weight of the things, laughing the whole time.
Only Mira's eyes peek up over the collar of the Breastplate. They speak of her settling mirth. She sighs. "I think I need to get out of these apartments," is all that she says.
OoC: I'll take the Cloak of Charisma and the Ring of Protection +2 for Mira for now. The rest will be the cash. Carla can sell them later easily enough if she wants extra cash for something else. --Al
Thar ail Baerer Tuesday July 31st, 2007 6:06:16 PM
Wtching everyone pick out their items, Thar makes sure he compliments Mira on her choices of items and her new look = a Sword wielding and Breastplate wearing warrior!
He'll take his share (12736 gold, 8 silver) and will also proceed to the Catacombs to upgrade his armor and dexterity.
(OOC = John, do we need to officially wait until an official post says the items are sold to go to the Catacombs? Or can we go there now and buy what we need, since the items are identified and each of us has stated what we're going to do.)
Edmund Tuesday July 31st, 2007 9:40:02 PM
Edmund spends his free time contemplating what to spend twelve thousand gold on, and decides he will save it for the present. Once he has enough money, he is likely to try and buy something even more magnificent than his Rod of Wonder.
Tilting in his chair, Edmund remembers mention of something called a Deck of Many Things, and wonders if such a thing really exists, and how much it would be worth. Of course, it would probably be priceless and certainly not available for sale in a town shoppe, regardless of how nice a shoppe it may be.
Thinking over the awesome might a Deck of Many Things would provide, Edmund cracks his knuckles thoughtfully--and manages to tip over his chair in the progress, crashing to the floor.
"I'm all right! Nothing to worry about!" he shouts, picking himself up off the ground and setting the chair a'rights. "Sorry!"
Buying and Selling (DM JohnP) Tuesday July 31st, 2007 10:54:41 PM
Everyone takes a moment to figure out what they are going to do with the newfound wealth. After Arm recovers the cost of the identification performed in the Catacombs, the total available is 101,685 gold and 4 silver.
Split evenly, that would be 12710 gold, 6 silver and 8 copper. Most people indicate what they would like to keep from the accumulated loot.
Arm 5719 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper +2 Ring of Protection
Mira 1910 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper Cloak of Charisma +2 Ring of Protection +2
Shadow ?
Thar 12710 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper
Once everyone has decided on what they wish to keep or let go, someone needs to take the rest of the items to the Catacombs to sell and then distribute the cash.
Fortunately, the Guard and Constables don't seem to mind paying for the hotel suite while the Mithril Order figure out what to do.
Kadaz Tuesday July 31st, 2007 11:00:15 PM
"Mira, that breastplate is so you. And we could use it as a soup tureen to make supper!"
The dwarf looks over the remaining items. "I believe all I want are the gauntlets of ogre power and the rest in cash. I'll improve my armor and shield with the cash, then bank the rest."
"Edmund, I recommend you take one of the rings of feather falling. Never know when that may come in handy."
Edmund Wednesday August 1st, 2007 3:27:36 AM
Edmund looks up when Kadaz speaks, and, with a great deal of overdramatic huffing, stands and makes his way over to the pile of stuff.
"I've already looked at it all once," he drawls, poking through it to find one of the rings. When he does find one, he sets it on the table and examines it suspiciously. After a minute or two of this, he pokes it and watches it for reactions.
"I don't know..." he says. "Never really liked magic rings. Very suspicious, if you ask me. It's one thing if they grant some sort of protection, and quite another to grant peculiar abilities."
Very carefully putting the ring on, Edmund jumps up and down with quite a bit of thumping and bumping. Observing no effect, he moves over to a chair which, upon standing atop it, he leaps from. He lands on his feet with a terrific crash. Some of the furniture shakes.
After this enlightening series of activities, Edmund slips the ring off of his finger and drops it with the rest of the loot. "There!" he declares, "doesn't even work, anyway!"
"Don't worry, Kadaz," Edmung says as an aside on his way back to his chair, "If anything ever comes up, I can always fly. Better than trusting to trinkets, what! My spells are far more reliable!"
Shadow OOC Wednesday August 1st, 2007 5:49:11 AM
OOC: Sorry everyone, I had a family emergency and was not home (and no internet at my parents). I am back, and will post from work later today.
Arm Wednesday August 1st, 2007 6:05:33 AM
Arm laughs at Mira's attempt at an epic adventurer and says, "You've never looked better, my dear.". He then dons his new ring and prepares to leave for the catacombs for his new item, knowing now that he has more than enough for it.
OOC: If we're all done choosing, we should all head to the catacombs so that we may recieve our payment at once, then proceed to buy what we need.. :)
Lenny for Conner Wednesday August 1st, 2007 6:06:49 AM
Conner looks the items over again, but still decides to keep his full share for the moment to be spent later.
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Thar ail Baerer Wednesday August 1st, 2007 9:00:55 AM
Thar, after finishing his business at the church, will volunteer to assist whoever wants to carry the loot to the Catacombs and then return to distribute the cash.
(OOC = John, any results from the Guild (Shadow) or Church (Thar) queries?)
Mira - Sub/Al Wednesday August 1st, 2007 9:35:00 AM
Mira crawls out of the shell of armor. She straightens her shift and fixes her hair.
"I'll go with you, Arm." She places her spectacles once again upon the bridge of her nose. "Anything to get out."
"Maybe we could stop by the house on Helm's Way on the way back."
Rumours and Such (DM JohnP) Thursday August 2nd, 2007 12:30:39 AM
Earlier, while Arm had been going to the Catacombs, Shadow and Thar had both gone out to learn what they can.
Shadow's quick interview with the Day Keeper doesn't provide much information. The Guild has learned of the doppelgangers - exactly how isn't mentioned - and is watching. But the doppelgangers don't seem to be interested in interfering with typical guild activities.
Thar doesn't hear much from his church aside from a good selection of gossip and unfounded rumour. Most of the rumours concern people who have gone missing, moved away or stopped contact with former friends. When Thar asks around for confirmation, he learns that a significant number of the homeless didn't come back from whereever they went for the winter.
Otherwise, the waiting is getting on everyone's nerves.
Arm 5719 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper +2 Ring of Protection
Conner 12710 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper
Edmund 12710 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper
Kadaz 9110 gold, 6 silver, 7 copper Gauntlets of Ogre Power (+2 STR)
Shadow Thursday August 2nd, 2007 6:00:21 AM
Shadow will return very disappointed that there is no further information to be gained from the guild. Once he gets the information about the stuff Shadow will offer, "I would like a set of the gloves and one of the rapiers." (so he would like a set of gloves of dex +2 and a +1 Rapier)
OOC: I really do apologize for not being able to post, but just found out yesterday that they also blocked this site from work.
Arm Thursday August 2nd, 2007 6:03:01 AM
Arm hesitates before packing up the unwanted gear as he waits for Shadow to choose what, if anything, he wants. In the meantime, he says to Mira, "Yes, I think on the way back from the catacombs would be a good time to check out the house. Hopefully we'll be able to do it without too much hassle from our "benefactors".".
Lenny for Conner Thursday August 2nd, 2007 6:03:51 AM
Conner cracks his knuckles somewhat impatiently, anxious to get the trade over with and begin bashing heads again.
Thar Thursday August 2nd, 2007 10:08:03 AM
Thar, returning disappointed, reports his lack of progress to his companions. He does comment though on the homeless people disappearing from where they go when the winter hits. "Does anyone know where the indigent people tend to congregate when the winter hits? I don't know a lot about that part of the area and thought one of you may know."
Back at the church, he'll also ask whoever is in charge of mission projects, if they know where the homeless people go when the cold weather arrives.
Kirsten Thursday August 2nd, 2007 1:49:17 PM
The paladin looks up when Thar relates his findings to the group. Unfortunately, she knows next to nothing about the area and can offer no information.
She shrugs in a somewhat disappointed fashion, muttering, "...wish I knew."
Mira - Sub/Al d20+3=5 Thursday August 2nd, 2007 4:16:53 PM
"I'm sorry, Thar. I'm not much help with that either," the sorcerer replies. (Knowledge Local Untrained 5) "Maybe the temple of Alemi might know. Or maybe the Watch."
Heading out the door with Arm, Mira makes one last suggestion. "If you want to find out where the poor and indigent go, maybe the best place to ask would be Nightmare Quarter."
Kadaz Thursday August 2nd, 2007 5:01:25 PM
Before heading off to buy things Kadaz needs some information. "Edmund or Mira, are there any magic items or spells which would identify these shape changers for what they are? If so, might be good to be able to do this."
Edmund Thursday August 2nd, 2007 9:12:52 PM
At Kadaz's question, Edmund stands up and heads towards the door.
"Not that I know of off-hand, but I think I might have an idea or two!"
With that, Edmund heads off to the Catacombs to indulge his curiosity.
Marking Time (DM JohnP) Thursday August 2nd, 2007 10:54:09 PM
With the final selection of items completed, it is now possible to sell the remaining items to the Catacombs. After that, the cash can be split up and everyone can go on a spending spree.
Meanwhile, while Thar was at his church, he inquired about the missing homeless. The lay person who runs the free kitchen explains that many of the homeless move indoors when the weather turns cold and wet. Some go into abandoned buildings while others, the more desperate ones, might go into dry sewer and service tunnels or the recently opened sinkholes. Some might manage to get arrested and serve time in the City Prison during the coldest time, while others might find employment that includes shelter as part of the payment. Some temples, like this one, allow people to sleep indoors on the coldest nights. This past winter there were rumours about people being taken off the streets, but the identity of these mysterious benefactors (or villains) isn't known. There are some homeless people who insist that they escaped being taken away, but they seem to have been spooked and don't accept the charity offered by the kitchen.
Mira and Arm take the time to walk by the house on Helm's Way while they are out. From the outside the house seems unchanged from when they were last here. Of course, it being daytime, it's not a good time to enter and look around.
Arm 5719 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper +2 Ring of Protection
Conner 12710 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper
Edmund 12710 gold, 6 silver, 8 copper
Kadaz 9110 gold, 6 silver, 7 copper Gauntlets of Ogre Power (+2 STR)
Arm Friday August 3rd, 2007 5:59:30 AM
Glad to finally be able to leave, Arm walks hand in hand with Mira to the Catacombs
OOC: Al, if you have a list of the unwanted loot, could you please post it in the catacombs or else wait on me when I get there? thx! :)
Lenny for Conner Friday August 3rd, 2007 6:00:31 AM
Conner helps Arm pack up the rest of the loot. As they walk by the house, he inconspicuously glances at it, wondering what secrets it holds within.
Kadaz Friday August 3rd, 2007 6:51:40 AM
Kadaz follows Edmund out of the door. "Hey Edmund, I think you need some sparring practice. Let's find some blunt weapons and I'll show you how to defend you self, just in case." As he walks out the door he turns his head to wink at those left in the room.
Birdie runs along behind them, eager to get outside and run a bit.
Shadow Friday August 3rd, 2007 7:09:55 AM
Shadow suggests, "Why don't we once again return tonight to take a look at the house." He will then go to the catacombs, return to the apartment, and take a nap in preparation for the nights excursion.
That night he will (by himself if noone else is interested) plan to scout out the house once more. Now he has a better idea of what he might be looking for.
Thar Friday August 3rd, 2007 11:41:59 AM
Finished with his conversations at the church, Thar returns with little good news or information to add.
To Shadow, Thar comments "Yes, I'd like to join you tonight to scout out the house. That may lead us to where we want to go, so count me in."
He'll also take a brief respite in the afternoon, before preparing himself for the night's events.
Mira - Sub/Al Friday August 3rd, 2007 3:35:21 PM
Mira makes a minor pouty face as they pass the house on the way to the Catacombs. The problem with a nap at the apartment would be returning to the apartment.
"Maybe we could slip away, Arm," she whispers. "On our way back from the Catacombs. I could make us Invisible, and we could explore all by ourselves for a while."
Edmund Friday August 3rd, 2007 9:23:59 PM
When Kadaz suggest practice sparring, Edmund winces. Thankfully Kadaz is behind him.
"Oh? Well, hmm, sounds like... a good idea. Once I get back from the Catacombs even. Also, I might have some work to do. I'm sure there will be plenty of time for sparring!"
Edmund hopes there won't be plenty of time for sparring.
"I've thought of some spells I should buy and learn. Might come in handy down the road! Never know when we might be in need of something like that Fly spell, what what?"
Edmund hopes he will never need that Fly spell.
Kirsten Saturday August 4th, 2007 9:44:45 AM
Kirsten, for now, decides she will save her money and stays behind to wait for the others to return. In the meantime, she will spend some time praying, napping, and polishing her armor. Paladins should be shiny, after all.
Closing out the Shopping (DM JohnP) Sunday August 5th, 2007 11:17:03 PM
While waiting in line at the Catacombs, Arm and Mira discuss the possibility of visiting the house on Helm's Way. Along with whoever else is interested, the pair walk by the former bawdy house. Nothing appears to have changed on the outside of the house. The group is standing there, looking at things, when they realize that Constables Gormley and Rabbitsfoot are nearby.
"Interesting place, isn't it. Want to go inside?," asks Rabbitsfoot. The halfling starts walking to the front door followed closely by the half-elf. Gormley is disguised as a half-orc, somehow looking as if he has gained 30 pounds of muscle. Birdie wags her tail beside Kadaz, not bothered by anything.
If the party decides that they want to accompany the Constables, they can tour the interior of the building. The decor is somewhat gaudy, leaning towards velvet wallpaper and ornate plaster mouldings on the ceiling. The house would have more than enough room for everyone.
Rabbitsfoot turns to look at the party. "Want to do something else for Plateau City? You could be suitably ...", and he pauses to wave his hand at the room around him, "... rewarded."
DM OOC - Trying to do the Catacombs transaction for the sale.
Arm Monday August 6th, 2007 6:10:46 AM
Surprised at the Guard's forwardness yet at the same time comforted by Birdie's reaction, He says, "Yes, I DO believe that something can be arranged. However, can you tell us WHY this house has been such a source of trouble, though?".
Lenny for Conner Monday August 6th, 2007 6:12:17 AM
Conner looks around appraisingly at the house, analyzing the rooms for possible breaks in the defense should they be attacked, "Yes, this will do," he says to no one in particular.
Shadow Monday August 6th, 2007 6:33:39 AM
Shadow is surprised at the offer to look into the house by the guards. He tries to cover his smirk at the half-orc disquise, and tries to make sure that Gromley does not see it. Once inside Shadow will have a closer look around at the normal stuff (not showing that he knows about the hidden passageways).
Kadaz Monday August 6th, 2007 8:21:39 AM
Rabbitsfoot offer of the house is very tempting. The group has already looked over the house and liked it. "Rabbitsfoot," Kadaz responds, "you should know by now that we are willing to protect Plateau City to the best of our abilities. And I'm sure we all would like to live here."
Kadaz/JeffH Monday August 6th, 2007 8:29:02 AM
(OOC: Kadaz has money shares for all party members in the Catacombs.)
Mira - Sub/Al Monday August 6th, 2007 9:15:15 AM
A pinch of talc and a small sprinkling of powdered silver fly up into the air and settle in Mira's hair and on her shoulders. She turns and looks about herself.
"We're the Mithril Order," Mira adds on the heels of Kadaz' words, as though that alone explains it all.
"Arm, do you think it might be more fun to try and find out what's wrong with this house by ourselves?" Then she begins peeking into closets, cupboards, and drawers.
Thar Monday August 6th, 2007 1:02:45 PM
Thar, surprised by the unexpected offer to view the house, nevertheless agrees and enters the home with his companions.
"I think Arm has raised in important question and yes, what do you want us to do exactly and can you tell us more about this house and its history?"
As he walks, he'll try to unobtrusively see if he spots any hidden doors, passages, etc. that bear further investigation. When he is unobserved, he'll motion any of them to Shadow (since Thar hasn't been in the house and doesn't know what exactly was found in the previous search.)
Edmund d20+14=26 Monday August 6th, 2007 2:32:58 PM
Interested at the possibilty of exploring the house, Edmund is nevertheless extremely suspicious of what the guards might want from the Mithril Order.
"Something tells me," he says dubiously, "that you're not going to ask us to do some yardwork. I expect it will be something unbelievably dangerous, in fact. In my opinion, getting a house--even an opulent one--isn't reward enough when lives are on the line."
Edmund regards the two constables sternly. It is clear he has not forgotten being held against his will and questioned repeatedly whilst covered in raw sewage. If possible, he will try to get more out of them than just a house. Piles of gold or mighty equipment seems like it would seal the deal.
"Besides, a cursed house isn't much of a reward now, is it!" Edmund smirks. "Not that we won't take it," he hastily adds. (Diplomacy=26)
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