Thar ail Baerer, Ac 25/26, hp 34/58 , Bless, Message, PfE d20+14=31 2d6(1+3)+3=7 d20+9=18 Sunday October 7th, 2007 3:10:52 PM
Barely managing to dodge Man1's attack against him , Thar sees Kirsten brutally injured by his foe. Realizing that he needs to finish the man off quickly and then heal his companion, Thar will attempt to slash at his target with the short sword and bash him in the head with the spiked head of his morningstar.
Att1 = 31 Dmg 1 = 4 pierce, 3 fire Att 2 = 18 = yet another miss...
Mira (AC 18, 30/53 HP) Mage Armor Sunday October 7th, 2007 10:28:16 PM
The missiles don't seem to be affecting the enemy quite the way Mira had hoped, however her party seems to have the two remaining assailants under some semblance of control. Mira uses the opportunity to scoot across the cieling and get as close to the tiny bard as possible. Releasing her hold, she lets herself fall. The sorcerer's descent is slowed by her ring of Feather Fall.
I love magic! she thinks to herself, as she readies her next spell. "Hold still Arm, I'm coming!"
0-level (6 per day) Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Read Magic, Light#, Mage Hand, Message, Open/Close, Ray of Frost 1st-level (8 per day) Magic Missile####(#?), Burning Hands, Enlarge Person, Mage Armour#, Shield 2nd-level (8 per day) Glitterdust, Invisitibility#, Touch of Idiocy 3rd-level (6 per day) Fireball##, Haste# 4th-level (4 per day) Greater Invisibility
Shadow (AC 25/20 HP 30/47) d20+14=34 d20+14=25 d20+14=33 d4+2=4 d4+2=4 Monday October 8th, 2007 7:47:54 AM
OOC: Actually that was a post that should not have been there, sorry.
IC: Shadow will strike once agin with his rapier at man 1, and he hopes to finish him off.
To hit=34 (nat 20, 25 for crit), 33 dmg=4 & 4
Posting Record (ADM Monday) Monday October 8th, 2007 8:02:46 AM
DM Jim: XXXXX Kadaz: OXXXX Arm: OXXXX Shadow: OXXOX Edmund: OXXXX Mira: OXXXX Connor: XOXXX Thar: OXXXX Kirsten: OXXXX Overall: No DM post until late Monday, so that day no posting for that.
Arm (AC 27 HP 14/33 Blessed, +8 AC-shrunk) Monday October 8th, 2007 8:27:14 AM
A smile crosses Arm's face for a moment, knowing that his beloved Mira is on her way to help. He stands fast and continues to point his rod at the cave exit.
OOC: Jim, would Arm know what type of animal is attempting to dig through? He has spent a LOT of time in the wildnerness as a child, so he is quite familiar with the indiginous wildlife. If he can recognize what type of animal it is he will relay the info to the group, otherwise let me know what type of check I need to make for the next round. :)
A simple knowledge(nature) DC 10 would do the job. An INT DC 14 should also do the trick if you don't have the first. Sorry, cannot look at CSs right now. :)
Broken spears and broken spells. (CM Jim) d20+3=12 Monday October 8th, 2007 7:36:36 PM
The last two men go down under the assault that is placed upon them. As the adrenaline starts to slow down and you get the time to take stock of things...some last words echo in your heads. 'We have bought enough time.' That must mean that whatever has been being done by the doppleganger is already started.
The nose that has poked it's way through the drying mud is easily recognizable by Arm. That is the nose of a dog and one that he is pretty sure means them no harm. In fact as he watches the head finally busts through and there is Birdie, staring back at the miniaturized Arm.
There is a loud bark, that almost deafens Arm, as he lets his presence be known and he struggles to get the rest of the way free.
Manwhile, there is only the steady dripping sounds of water to fill the cavern over the ominous silence.
[How did you past DM handle XP and Hero Points? Did he wait till the module was complete to give you your numbers and vote or after a major battle? Just wanting to check and see, as I would rather not break that tradition.]
Arm Tuesday October 9th, 2007 5:51:34 AM
Arm drops his rod momentarily as he clamps his hands over his ears until Birdie's "greeting" ceases. Stopping just long enough to retrieve it, he backpedals a bit so that he is not "doggie trampled", and he also keeps an eye on the decending Mira so that he doesn't end up under HER boot as well.
OOC: We've always gotten our XP and HP after the module ended (unless certain circumstances necessitated otherwise). The DM would hand out HPs as he/she deemed appropriate, and allow us to vote if we felt that certain characters deserved HPs. :)
Kadaz Tuesday October 9th, 2007 6:56:44 AM
Kadaz is still slumped on the ground, axe gripped tightly in one hand, shield in the other.
Shadow Tuesday October 9th, 2007 7:31:40 AM
Shadow looks around to make sure there are no more threats. He then will gather his bow up and make sure that everyone is being taken care of. If he sees someone down that is not being taken care of he will help by binding their wounds (since this is the extent of his healing ability).
"I wonder what that creature meant by that last message, We have bought enough time?" Shadow says outloud to everyone.
Mira (AC 18, 30/53 HP) Mage Armor Tuesday October 9th, 2007 7:43:47 AM
Mira fumbles in her component pouch, pulling a small envelope containing powdered iron. "Hold still," she admonishes the bard, "this sholder counter and dispel the magic you have set upon yourself!" After casting Enlarge Person on Arm, Mira looks about the cavern, "there are some who need our aid."
DM Sanity Info:
Position - E1
Spells:
Invisibility-8 minutes (p. 245 PHB) Mage Armor-8 hours Enlarge person-cast on Arm
0-level (6 per day) Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Read Magic, Light#, Mage Hand, Message, Open/Close, Ray of Frost 1st-level (8 per day) Magic Missile#####, Burning Hands, Enlarge Person#, Mage Armour#, Shield 2nd-level (8 per day) Glitterdust, Invisitibility#, Touch of Idiocy 3rd-level (6 per day) Fireball##, Haste# 4th-level (4 per day) Greater Invisibility
Thar ail Baerer 2d8(4+8)+4=16 d8+4=11 d8+4=5 Tuesday October 9th, 2007 10:14:51 AM
Catching his breath now that the battle is finally over, Thar rushes over and does the following healing, using up most of his remaining spells.
Kirsten = CMW = 16 healing Kadaz = CLW x 2 = 16 healing Arm = 5 x Cure Mild Wounds = 5 pts
After healing everyone, Thar says "I'm out of spells, including my "0-level" ones. I think we all need to take a rest and heal up,as we're pretty battered and bruised.
Looking at the bodies around them, he adds "Who wants to search the dead guys? They may have some clues or useful information on them about what's going on. In addition, their 'stuff' may be valuable to sell."
(OOC = I'm assuming since the battle is over that we're not in "round" mode anymore and I'm going to have Thar heal as many people as possible)
Conner [AC=26; HP 30/85] Bull Strength , Bless, Fly d20+4=11 Tuesday October 9th, 2007 6:28:12 PM
The fighter swings over the water for a final look to make sure that no further foes lie in waiting [Spot=11] Once assured that all is safe he will land near Kadaz and help the guardsman to his feet. His own wounds are significant and any aid provided him will be warmly received. With whatever time remains, Conner will help gather the bodies and gear of their attackers for the others to investigate.
Edmund (HP: 1/38, AC: 16) Message, Mage Armour, Bless, Mirror Image, Fly Tuesday October 9th, 2007 7:10:54 PM
The Edmunds descend slowly from the ceiling and reuinte with the others one the ground.
"Good heavens," they say in unison. "I hope we are out of danger, but I won't feel safe until we have left this miserable place far behind us."
Glancing at Mini-Arm and at the hole Birdie is pushing through the mud, the Edmunds adopt a thoughtful pose before continuing their echoing speech. "I can fix Arm up back in town--and it seems Birdie has made a good start at opening the way back for us. I suggest we widen that hole and use it to make our escape."
The Edmunds pause once more, looking around. The effect is strange, because the Edmunds are facing different ways, so they appear to be looking all over the place. "Yes, definitely time to go," they finally say, though it is hard to tell who they are speaking to. Probably everyone.
DM Sanity Info. Move Action: Move to group (Unknown distancE) Standard Action: None
Spells in Effect Message (on group, ~45m) Mage Armour (on self, 7h) Bless (from Kirsten) Mirror Image [5] (on self, 7m) Fly (on self, 7m)
Spells Per Day L.0: Daze, Detect Magic, Message, Message, Read Magic L.1: Charm Person, Expeditious Retreat, Hypnotism, Mage Armour, Shield, Sleep, True Strike L.2: Daze Monster,Invisibility,Mirror Image, See Invisibility, Web L.3: Displacement,Fly, Hold Person, Suggestion L.4: Charm Monster, Greater Invisibility,Lesser Geas
Kirsten Tuesday October 9th, 2007 7:16:45 PM
After a bit of healing from Thar, the paladin sits up and looks around the cavern. It appears that their enemies have been defeated and that they are left alone, for the most part, in the cave. Kirsten smiles somewhat at seeing that Birdie is okay before she gets to her feet and proceeds to try and dust off her armor. No doubt she is covered in mud and filth.
"Well, that was exciting," she says. "Maybe it was worth coming all this way after all."
Then she adds, "Oh! Thank you for the healing, Thar."
The paladin then moves to peer at the many Edmunds, eyes becoming crossed as she tries to figure which one is the real Edmund.
"So uh, how long do we have to deal with multiples of you?" she tries to poke the Edmund closest to her.
After-Math. (DM Jim) Tuesday October 9th, 2007 8:36:04 PM
Birdie is totally excited about being reunited with the group and he is soon out of the hole. Luckily, Arm has moved back out of the way and he is not stepped on...though there are a number of loud barks that eminate from the dog. These ones are just as bad as the first one and though they are nothing to anyone else, they are hard on him.
Then he finds himself back to his normal height, thanks to Mira and the barks are nothing anymore. As the rest of the group either spend the time searching over the bodies to see what could be found on each or looking around to make sure that they are alone...others are at work healing.
Soon both Kirsten and Kadaz are back on their feet as well. Though Kadaz might be back on the cavern floor in short order as he is charged and jumped on by a very familiar form. Once that he had though lost in the mudslide.
The way that Birdie came in is talked about as a way to get out for the rest, by the Edmunds and only Kirsten seems to be listening though he jabs him about having to deal with some many of him and how long that will last. A small pile of arms and armor has formed on the floor as the four men are stripped of what they have and all the skum are also relieved of all thier stuff.
LOOT 4 black metal longswords 8 spears of superior quality 16 javelins 4 black studded leather armors 2 rings 2 foot long sticks 4 daggers rolled parchment that Edmund picked up
Mira d20+15=35 Tuesday October 9th, 2007 11:38:50 PM
Mira stands with the group. When Conner joins up, she asks him if he saw anything during his recon of the water. "That's where the shape- changing spell caster and the...the creature disappeared to."
Turning to the many Edmunds, Mira tries to discern the genuine article (Spellcraft(?)=35, nat. 20!) "What do you make of that liquid mud spell? Pretty clever of the enemy, don't you think?" she asks the wizard. Mira studies her hands and fingers, then shrugs her shoulders, "I didn't have anything for it...and fireballs didn't seem to do much good against the enemy either."
"I'd like to have a look at what has been salvedged from those guys, but this is not the place. Shall we go back to the apartment?"
Arm Wednesday October 10th, 2007 5:56:45 AM
As his world returns to normal size, Arm quickly compresses his ears several times in an attempt to dispel the ringing in them from Birdie's barking. Once that is done, he envelops Mira in a brief hug, adding, "thank you, my love.".
Before they gather up the items, Arm looks them over quickly then murmurs a spell at them (detect magic). To Thar, he says, "Can you detect if any of these items have an evil aura about them?".
Once all of this is done, he does his part to enlarge the hole that Birdie has so considerately started for them.
Shadow Wednesday October 10th, 2007 7:31:36 AM
Glad that they made it out of the current battle, Shadow is very nervous about the creature and what it said in his mind about it bought enough time. "I am not sure, but did everyone hear what that creature said as it was leaving?"
While the others gather stuff and talk about the gear, shadow will look down the corridor and see if they can leave.
Kadaz Wednesday October 10th, 2007 9:44:22 AM
Kadaz's eyes open as Thar pours some healing into the dwarf. He's at first confused as to why he's on the ground but as he sits up he begins to remember. Then Birdie jumps on him and forces him to the ground again.
"Thank you, everyone, that was a close call," he remarks to the group once his head stops spinning. "I think that I need to rethink my tactics for the next time we face that creature."
Kadaz stretches out his black and blue body, aching from the pounding it has taken. Then he goes over to examine the hole Birdie dug and watches Arm work on it." Before helping Arm enlarge the hole Kadaz pulls out a doggie treat for Birdie. "You deserve this" he says to the dog.
Birdie lays on the floor, enjoying both his treat and watching others dig in the dirt.
(51 HP, 23 HP nonlethal damage)
Thar ail Baerer d20+12=20 Wednesday October 10th, 2007 10:15:09 AM
Glad that everyone is up and moving around, Thar responds to Arm by saying "Normally I could, but I'm all out of magic. Kirsten, can you detect evil on these items?"
He'll admire the loot they found and while the others create an opening to the tunnel, he'll move slowly towards the sea, trying to get an idea of any other exits from this cave besides the one they came in on. He won't go close enough to the sea to get attacked, but will get a good idea of the edges of the cave, etc.
Spot = 20
Mira (illegal 2nd post) Wednesday October 10th, 2007 6:56:45 PM
Mira turns slowly and fixes her emerald gaze on the quiet rogue. "So you heard it too?" she asks Shadow. Mira cups her chin in her hand, and her brows draw together. "I don't know what it means, but I don't like the thought."
Edmund (HP: 1/38, AC: 16) Wednesday October 10th, 2007 7:07:28 PM
The Edmunds grin at Kirsten, shaking their heads. "Once we're out of here--that's when."
At Mira's suggestion of departing at once, the Edmunds voice their affirmation. "Please and right away," they say. "I need a little medical attention."
Kirsten Wednesday October 10th, 2007 8:15:29 PM
She nods her head slowly in agreement to the idea of resting before they go any farther.
"Yeah, I can do it," she says to Thar's request. The paladin will then use her ability to cast the spell Detect Evil, concentrating for a time.
DM Info:
Detect Evil (PHB 218)
Thoughts of home. (DM Jim) Wednesday October 10th, 2007 9:31:24 PM
The pool as well as the rest of the cavern is checked over for additional ways out...but they yield nothing. As the group gathers back near the way they came in, they set to work.
Working in shifts they group finds that the digging is easier than it would have been otherwise. It is also easier considering the spell that was used to make this mess was never reversed with the opposite spell.
While the digging is being done, the stuff that was found, except for the rolled parchment that the Edmunds have...is gone over. It is soon determined that the rings and foot long wooden sticks are magical of some nature. There is no hint of evil about any of them and that is a bit of good news.
Through a lot of hard work and through the stretch of a good hour, since most of it is spent on your hands and knees...the tunnel is soon cleared and you can get through. You are a lot dirtier and tired than you were at the beginning of all of this. Then there is the matter of the stuff you acquired and how best to get it through the short tunnel with you.
LOOT 4 black metal longswords 8 spears of superior quality 16 javelins 4 black studded leather armors 2 rings(magical) 2 foot long sticks(magical) 4 daggers rolled parchment that Edmund picked up
Conner Thursday October 11th, 2007 12:09:43 AM
The fighter packages up as much of the gear as he can. Spears and javelins are tied together and armor strong along them so that they can be carried between two of the 'order'. The Longswords are distributed amongst the party members and can be thrust through belts and secured with twine or leather straps. Conner leaves the daggers, wands and rings to Mira and Edmund, along with the parchment.
"C'mon" he motions the group to the cleared tunnel. "I've had about enough of this. We'd better let those constables know what we've found."
Arm Thursday October 11th, 2007 5:52:48 AM
Arm pauses in his excavation and nods in agreement to Shadow, "Aye, I heard it as well, yet I do not know what was being referred to..and I can only surmise that that was their intention. The only thing we can do is wait for their plans to manifest themselves..I only hope that we can survive it.".
He then assists anyone who needs it to gather up what loot they found and, making sure his rod is securely attached at his belt, says to Conner, "Yes, we should let the constables know what has happened, although most likely we will provide more questions than answers. Afterwards, I think we could ALL use a hot bath and some sleep.".
Kadaz Thursday October 11th, 2007 7:18:54 AM
Being short, digging in the dirt comes more naturally to Kadaz than anyone else except Birdie. So at the other end of the tunnel it's no surprise that he is perhaps the dirtiest one of all.
Before leaving Kadaz takes one last walk around the cave, examining the walls and water for any additional clue as to the enemy they're facing. "This is going to be a problem, having this tunnel in our basement. We're going to have to come up with some way to secure it. Otherwise none of us will be able to sleep at night."
Shadow Thursday October 11th, 2007 8:57:02 AM
Shadow helps as much as he can with the digging. He is very anxious to get out of the cave. "I do not know what it means, but we defintly need to let the guard know that there might be more attacks using the dopplegangers." He says as he helps gather up the rest of the stuff and heading out of the cave.
"I agree that we all are in need of a hot bath now more than ever." Shadow says wearily after they have gotten out of the tunnel.
Thar ail Baerer Thursday October 11th, 2007 11:36:46 AM
Wiping the mud and grime off of his hands and arms, Thar nods in agreement with Shadow and Arm re: a hot bath.
Looking towards Ed, he says "Ed, you're first on my list for healing, once I can rest for a few hours."
To the rest of the group, he comments, "I think we need to spend at least 2 days resting, since I'm going to use up all of spells to heal everyone, but that won't leave me any extra. If we spend two days, I can have a full batch of spells ready...'
He also adds "Good point about filling the guard in on what's going on. I'm not happy that a plan is unfolding and we don't know what it is."
To Ed, he says "What did you see on that parchment? Was it relevant to our current conundrum?"
Edmund Thursday October 11th, 2007 12:05:30 PM
As work on the tunnel progresses, the message ring slowly fades, and the Edmunds disappear one by one. Shortly thereafter, Edmund loses the ability to fly and is left all alone, on the ground, looking a bit the worse for wear. Indeed, it looks like he may faint at any moment, though he does try to put a brave face on it.
Poking the rings suspiciously, he decides to leave them to Mira until they are identified. It is only then, what Thar asks him about the parchment, that Edmund remembers it.
"Parchment? OH!" he exclaims with surprise. "Yes, I forgot about it! Here it is!"
Edmund pulls the parchment from within is waistcoat and begins looking it over, wondering if it is in one of the many languages he is capable of reading.
"Let's see..." he says.
Kirsten Thursday October 11th, 2007 9:40:09 PM
The paladin tries to peer over her friend's shoulder to see what the parchment might have to say.
Absently, she comments, "I agree with Thar, we'll need a few days to recover after that one. In the meantime, we can speak to the guard about all of this."
She puts a hand on Edmund's shoulder to steady him when he starts to look faint.
Room of many doors. (DM Jim) Thursday October 11th, 2007 10:53:51 PM
The group soon finds themselves back out of the little tunnel and back in the room with many door choices. As talks proceed about what to do next and sealing off that tunnel, others turn to other things.
Edmund soon has the parchment unrolled that he picked up earlier. Inside he finds twelve extra sheets of parchment as well, though it is the very inside one that gathers the most attention. It has a list of names on it and it has a torn left edge, though the names stop after only about a dozen names and there is the first three letters of that last name on the page.
It appears that the group has something interesting in their hands right now, but another decision must be made....the home or the constable?
Mira d20+3=14 Thursday October 11th, 2007 11:40:08 PM
Mira pockets the smaller items. "We should compare these to any rings we already have, in case they may have the same properties. The other stuff can be studied at our leisure, back at the apartment."
"I'd like to have a look at that list, Edmund," she says when he tells her what it holds. If Edmund lets her see it, she will study the names to see if she recognizes any of them. (Knowledge=14). "What about you guys? Conner? Kadaz? Do you recognize any of these names as city folk or otherwise?"
Arm Friday October 12th, 2007 5:56:10 AM
Arm peers over Mira's shoulder at the list of names, mostly to see if any of them correspond to the short list of people that they have recently been looking for.
After a bit, he says to the group, "I don't think it's necessary for ALL of us to report back to the constables. The rest should attend to their bathing, and when we are finished, we will do so as well and meet you back at the apartment, as I will volunteer to pay a short visit to the constables. First, though..does anyone have any blank parchment that we can use to make a copy of this list before we show it to them? They may want to keep it, so it would be nice if we had a copy as well.".
Conner [HP= 30/85] d20+1=13 Friday October 12th, 2007 7:41:02 AM
The fighter looks over the list as Mira suggests. Having grown up on the second level of the Plateau, he might recognize the names of any important farmers, vintners, or land owners. [Knowledge Local = 13]
Once back at the apartments, Conner will rest under Thar's care for a full 24 hours if the time is available
Thar ail Baerer d20+10=29 d20+10=26 Friday October 12th, 2007 9:32:29 AM
Looking at the list, Thar adds "Unless they are an elf, I don't know anyone on the list. Sorry, but my Plateau City knowledge is limited."
Thar will head to the apartment and concentrating on healing his friends, changing their bandages, etc. When he's not resting for his 8 hrs/day, he'll use his heal skill to increase their natural healing.
Before he reaches the apartment, he'll pick up various first aid supplies to help in their healing.
Once he returns, he'll start aiding his companions.
FELLOW PLAYERS = Let me know how you are going to rest (8 or 24 hrs/day) and then I'll know how to allocate my 1st days spells. Once those spells are up, I'll know if we can get everyone up to max on the second day or not.
(OOC = Here is the entry for providing long term care. Thar will spend 2 days working with his friends. The heal DC is 15.
Day 1 Heal DC = 29 Day 2 Heal DC = 26
Note that it is TWO HIT POINTS PER LEVEL if you get 8 hours rest and FOUR HIT POINTS PER LEVEL is you get 24 hours rest.
Providing long-term care means treating a wounded person for a day or more. If your Heal check is successful, the patient recovers hit points or ability score points (lost to ability damage) at twice the normal rate: 2 hit points per level for a full 8 hours of rest in a day, or 4 hit points per level for each full day of complete rest; 2 ability score points for a full 8 hours of rest in a day, or 4 ability score points for each full day of complete rest.
You can tend as many as six patients at a time. You need a few items and supplies (bandages, salves, and so on) that are easy to come by in settled lands. Giving long-term care counts as light activity for the healer. You cannot give long-term care to yourself.
Shadow Friday October 12th, 2007 9:52:50 AM
"As I am not in as bad of shape as some of the others, I can go with whoever else wants to go to the constables. I really think we should let them know immediately what just happened. I am very concerned about that message 'We have bought enough time'." Shadow will entrust the stuff he is carrying to those going back to the apartment (at least those in any shape at all to carry stuff).
Kadaz Friday October 12th, 2007 6:33:45 PM
Kadaz looks over the list to see if he recognizes any name on it. "Birdie and I are willing to stop by the guards. But I think this level of danger is way beyond the local guard post. We should send a note to Gormley and Rabbitsfoot, describing what we found. And I'm sure they'll say it's our job to clear it out. We need to better prepared next time."
Kadaz wants to take to his bed for the next 24 hours. He aches all over and is still black and blue from head to toe.
"Shadow, can you rig some sort of string or power so that anyone coming through this door will leave a trail? We should at least know if these tunnels into the house are still in use."
(51/86 HP, 23 HP nonlethal damage)
Home and Constable. (DM Jim) Saturday October 13th, 2007 5:07:19 PM
The group talks it over and after a little give and take, they are ready for departure for whatever is in store for them.
Shadow plays around with the door that blocks off the small tunnel, as well as all the rest, and soon has the lock jammed tight. He is one of the few that will be able to get them open again as he knows exactly what he did to it.
As the group heads out they soon find themselves splitting off into two smaller groups. Part of them go off to hot baths, bandages and hopefully a good nights sleep. The others move to see the constables, which include Gormley and Rabbitsfoot.
[Let me know who exactly is going where and I will post accordingly.]
Edmund d20+10=27 Saturday October 13th, 2007 9:50:01 PM
After Edmund has let everyone have a look at the parchment, he runs an eye over the list of names, looking for anyone his family might have had political or financial connexions with. Or, for that matter, any knowledge of whatsoever. (Knowledge Nobility=27).
"Hmm..."
Whilst he thinks on the names, Edmund loses no time. No sooner are they through the door of their headquarters than he takes to his bed, not to return until twenty-four hours later, at which point, thanks to Thar's ministrations, he looks as good as new. A bath immediately follows, along with a pot of tea. A great deal of splashing can be heard. When Edmund finally emerges, he looks clean in addition to cured.
Looking at some of the spoils from the last battle lying in a pile, Edmund is ready with a suggestion. "Someone might want to have a try at the Catacombs with this stuff," he declares. "Some of it might be useful, and if not, the money could buy more tea, spells, pies, tea, cakes, and tea!
Kadaz Sunday October 14th, 2007 7:57:58 AM
Kadaz sees his duty. "Birdie and I will go to the constables first, then the baths, then meet you all at home. I hope this doesn't take too long."
Thar ail Baerer Sunday October 14th, 2007 3:40:23 PM
Thar will head to the apartment and immediately begin healing the sick and wounded. He'll also briefly check in with his church and fill them in the situation.
As the various members of the party trickle into the apartment, he'll heal whoever he can.
Kirsten Sunday October 14th, 2007 10:29:45 PM
Kirsten will also make her way back to the apartment to aid in the healing. At least, she will do what little she can to help the others.
Arm Monday October 15th, 2007 6:06:50 AM
Arm nods in agreement with Kadaz and follows him to the local constabulary, all the while rehearsing in his mind the quickest way to relate what happened so that they can get back to the apartment ASAP, taking a bath beforehand. Once he is back there, he plans to spend a good 8 hours sleeping, as he can feel the exhaustion down to his very soul. If he still feels out of sorts afterwards, he still has a spell that he can use to make himself right.
Before they split on their own missions, he asks Thar if he thinks members of his church would be willing to aid in their recovery, thereby reducing the amount of work he'll need to do.
Shadow Monday October 15th, 2007 7:25:24 AM
Shadow will go with Arm and Kadaz to the constables. He just wonders what will come of all of this. "Well, lets get going the sooner we are done the sooner we can get to our beds."
Mira Monday October 15th, 2007 7:34:29 AM
With half the Mithril Order off to see the counstbles, Mira elects to stay behind. She visits the baths first, then gets to work considering the items retrieved from the tunnel.
"I don't need as much rest as the others," she tells the cleric, "due to the magic of this ring." Mira holds up her hand to show her Ring of Sustanance.
Mira will look at the rings taken from the enemy and see if they look anything like rings she has seen before, including her ring of Featherfall, Sustanance and any other rings the party may own.
Posting Record Monday October 15th, 2007 7:39:49 AM
DM Jim: XXXXO Kadaz: XXXXX Arm: XXXXX Shadow: XXXXX Edmund: XXXXX Mira: XXXXO Connor: OXXOX Thar: OXXXX Kirsten: OXXXX Overall: 86.67%
Thar ail Baerer Monday October 15th, 2007 10:34:38 AM
Nodding his head at Arm's timely suggetion, Thar says "That's a great idea. I'm sure we have some acolytes that could help with the healing and I'll check with them."
Once everyone is arranged nicely with bandages, etc., Thar will jog over to his church, meet with the head priest and inquire about borrowing an acolyte or two to help with the party's healing. He'll also explain what they've been dealing with, especially in regards to the doppleganger, as a justification for the healing assistance.
Rest and Interrogation. (DM Jim) Monday October 15th, 2007 9:27:29 PM
Almost every member of the group goes over the names upon the list that you have. None of them are people of great importance, but a few of the names seem familiar to you. Maybe you have met them in passing once or twice but they are not people with money, political power or even just power.
Edmund, Thar, Kristen and Mira all head for thier house and some much needed rest. While baths are taken the group tends to the few wounds that they have gotten and that can be taken care of with simple water and soap. When at last that is done, it is time for a little tea and some of those delicious honey cakes. The rest of the time is spent just taking it easy and looking over the items that were taken in the cavern.
Kadaz, Arm and Shadow all head for the constables office. The three of you find Rabbitsfoot seated at his desk taking a sip of tea and generally relaxing, as you are led in by Gormley. Rabbitsfoot look up as you all enter and chuckles lightly. "You all look like you have been through the Ledendary Torture House of Abu Zhin." He motions to chair for each of you to sit in as Gormley moves over to lean against the window ledge. "I take it that you had some success?" His eyes take in the dirty clothes and beaten appearance with a little bit of worry, but if you are alive he feels better.
Back at the house, Thar leaves to go to the temple and see if he can borrow the aid of a couple of acolytes for a day or two. He is soon led to the head priest, who waves him to take a seat in one of the chairs in his office. "You have a request my son?" He listens to what Thar has to say and with the elaboration of what they have been doing in secret and the plans of the doppleganger...the high priest nods his head. "I will lend you this aid...just remember a little something for those in need when next you can." With the pull of a cord near the desk the same acolyte that lead you to the office returns. "You will pick another acolyte to assist you in the healing of this man and his friends...they have been doing work for the greater good." With little more than that you are both dismissed and the young acolyte is soon two as they follow you back to home.
[Mira finds that both rings look a little like the one that Thar and Kirsten wearsHighlight to display spoiler: {'ring of protection'}. The foot long sticks do not seems to be like any that the group has.]
[Things might get a little strange here as I try to keep both groups at almost the same time-frame.]
LOOT 4 black metal longswords 8 spears of superior quality 16 javelins 4 black studded leather armors 2 rings(magical) 2 foot long sticks(magical) 4 daggers
Arm Tuesday October 16th, 2007 6:02:40 AM
Arm settles gingerly into the chair that Rabbitsfoot proferred to him. Taking a deep breath, he begins, "Well, the answer to that question is unfortunately yes and no.". He then begins to relate everything that happened to them, including the mysterious statement about "buying enough time". He ends by saying, "I think there is a far greater threat to this city than just the dopplegangers, but unfortunately we have no leads at this time as to what it might be.".
He then looks to Shadow and Kadaz to see if they have anything to add. Assuming that Rabbitsfoot has no other questions, he begs their leave, saying "If it would please you, we REALLY need to clean ourselves up and rest our weary bodies, but we will definitely keep you advised of any new developments.".
OOC: If he DOES have further questions, then Arm will save the last statement until he is finished with them...just trying to move things along. ;)
Kadaz Tuesday October 16th, 2007 6:35:21 AM
Kadaz nods his head to what Arm has to say. He doesn't have much to add. "The enemy was much better prepared than we had expected. The creature leading them escaped and no doubt is making more plans. This isn't over."
Shadow Tuesday October 16th, 2007 7:23:43 AM
Shadow listens to both his companions telling Rabbitsfoot what has transpired, and nods when they highlight things he would have said. After the constable asks any quesitons Shadow adds, "If for some reason you know someone goes to investigate before we head back please let us know. I have rigged the doors so we will know if someone has passes and tried to make it so things on the other side will have a hard time exiting through that route."
Conner Tuesday October 16th, 2007 7:29:11 AM
The battered fighter allows the healers amongst them to tend his wounds. If time and assistance permits he will send to Sampson's for food and ale in amounts sufficient to feed and 'water' all of them.
Thar ail Baerer Tuesday October 16th, 2007 9:25:58 AM
Leaving a donation of 10 gp with the temple, Thar will lead the acolytes to the apartment and put them to work casting healing spells and changing bandages. With the combination of all 3 cleric's spells + Kirsten's healing ability, everyone should be in good shape in ~ 2 days.
Mira Tuesday October 16th, 2007 6:31:08 PM
"Well...." drawls Mira, "these seem to be Rings of Protection, like those worn by Edmond and Kristen. I suspect it would offer its wearer continual magical protection. How much deflection...I'm not sure..."
Mira holds up the batons. "These, however, confound me!"
Edmund Tuesday October 16th, 2007 8:21:59 PM
Edmund glances over to Mira, and then down to his conspicuously ring-free hands.
"I've no rings of any sort," he chirps in. "Bit suspicious of them, at any rate. I've heard plenty about rings that stopped working at inopportune times, or had nasty side-effects."
Edmund pats the rot hanging from his belt. "I prefer my trusty rod. Never failed me yet!"
Kirsten Tuesday October 16th, 2007 8:52:29 PM
She, for now, will remain in the apartments cleaning her armor and herself of mud. Kirsten will do what she can to help the others, offering what little healing abilities she is able.
The paladin watches as the others mull over the items they have taken, seeming distantly interested.
More questions. (DM Jim) Tuesday October 16th, 2007 10:41:46 PM
Arm goes over everything that they found out, with Kadaz and Shadow haveing little to add to the converstation. As Rabbitsfoot absorbs what he is being told he frown and it deepens when Gormley snorts from the window. It is Rabbitsfoot that speaks. "That is all distressing news...but it is also just hearsay and I cannot do anything with that." He shakes his head as he had been hoping for something a little more concrete. "If you had something more concrete to go on...something that would allow me to launch an investigation." He leans back in his chair and broods over a lost opportunity, though it sounds like at least a little disaster was overted.
Back at the house the group goes about their normal tasks and get ready for a little sleep. Mira is able to guess about the rings but the wands are a different matter. Edmund goes about getting some food ordered and to be brought to the house, though it will take about fifteen minutes.
Thar is stopped at the entrance to the temple as the two young acolytes grab a few items that will help in the healing process. You notice that they have grabbed a pair of large sachtels that most likely hold bandages and ointments in them. Then you start back to the house...but that will take a little while as well.
Arm Wednesday October 17th, 2007 6:04:48 AM
More than a little insensed that Rabbitsfoot would doubt their story, especially with all that they have been through that he IS aware of, Arm fights to hold his temper as he continues, "Well, sir, when we DO find concrete evidence, you shall be the first to know of it. Now, if you will excuse us, we'll be leaving.". He then motions Kadaz and Shadow to follow suit.
On the way to the bath house, he grumbles to them, "I can't believe that man..how DARE he question what we say after everything that has happened, INCLUDING the deaths of some of his men? What more proof does he need, one of our decaying bodies on a litter, which he nearly had this last outing? Well, if it's proof he wants, it's proof he shall get, by the Gods...I don't think we can expect any more help from THEM...".
Once at the bath house, he tries to let the warm waters wash away his anger, yet it still clings to him like so much glue. Once back at the apartment, he relates to the rest what has transpired, including his take on things.
Kadaz Wednesday October 17th, 2007 7:02:54 AM
Kadaz shows Rabbitsfoot the list of names they found after the fight. "We are going to start investigating these names. But are they folks who have already been corrupted, or are they targets who need to be protected?"
Shadow Wednesday October 17th, 2007 7:55:26 AM
Shadow tries not to shake his head as the constable says there is nothing that can be done right now with the 'lack' of evidence. He will remain silent and not voice what he feels.
When the group leaves he is about to complain about the situation when he hears Arm. "I agree, I am not sure what he expects us to bring back."
"I do feel that a bath will help relax us before we no we head home."
Thar ail Baerer Wednesday October 17th, 2007 10:17:15 AM
Watching the acolytes grab the bags, Thar smiles and says "What's in the big bags? Do you need that much stuff to take with you?"
Once they return to the apartment and start healing people, Thar will ensure that the acolytes can't hear any of their conversations. As Thar listens to the bad news about Rabbitsfoot reaction, he grimly replies "It soundsl ike we'll need some evidence. Before we do that though, let's take some of these things we found, ID them and see if we can sell what we don't need. I could use something to upgrade what I have and maybe could find something to help my healing abilities."
Pondering their options for a moment, he says "So we have a few options. First, we can continue to investigate the rest of the tunnels underneath the house. Second, we can check out the rest of those names. Birdie could help us ID if they are real or not, which could help somewhat. What do you all think?"
Edmund Wednesday October 17th, 2007 2:21:11 PM
Edmund doesn't like the idea of outsiders poking around the headquarters. He treats Thar's new friends with cold courtesy, and makes a point of shutting his room up very tight. It is clear Edmund thinks them capable of stealing the silverware and furnishings.
Thar's suggestion of identifying and dealing with the proceeds from the last run-in with the forces of darkness goes over well with Edmund, who advocates similarly. The better for to purchase supplies and what before any future clashes with the Water Monster or his Shapeshifting ally.
Mira d20+15=25 d20+12=18 d20+9=17 d20+15=29 d20+12=18 d20+9=20 Wednesday October 17th, 2007 9:44:50 PM
"Oh! Sorry Ed!" stammers Mira, it must be Thar, then, who has the ring. The sorcerer is flustered by her mistake.
Mira goes after the wizard, and knocks gently on his door, "Uh, Edmund?" she asks through the thick wood, "what do you think about trying to get these thingy's to work?" Mira checks out the 'sticks, which sort of look like they could be wands. "You know, flick and swish and magic words and such? We can always bring them to the Catacombs to be identified, but why not try to use these magical devices?"
Unfortunately, Mira's background is mostly in alchemy, but she's pretty good at spellcraft. She studies the two wooden sticks for symbols or words, and uses her knowledge of the arcane to to learn a little more about the items. If she finds any writing, she will try to decipher the script.
"If I can't figure anything out about these wooden sticks, you want to take them to the Catacombs Thar? It will probably cost us something to have them identified and appraised."
Conner Wednesday October 17th, 2007 9:52:48 PM
Ale in hand, the burly fighter finds a comfortable spot to rest and allows the acolytes to treat his many and varied wounds.
Kirsten Wednesday October 17th, 2007 10:35:16 PM
Once Thar returns with the acolytes, she feels comfortable enough to find a place to sleep. And she intends to do just that, until someone drags her from bed.
Edmund (2nd, illegal post) Wednesday October 17th, 2007 10:39:16 PM
Edmund looks at the sticks with distaste, the way one might look at a poo presented on a silver platter.
"Those?" he says, not bothering to cover his dislike. "I have no idea how to use those--or even where to begin. And even if I could, would it be wise to use them without knowing what they do? They might blow the place up--or burn it down. God only knows. Last resort of the magically incompetent, those. Right ruddy dangerous, too."
Evidence. (DM Jim) Wednesday October 17th, 2007 11:32:50 PM
Rabbitsfoot's eyes narrow as he watches Arm, but lets him vent his flustrations. "Your appearance gives me pause and the story I have no doubt about...but have you thought about how high this might go...who might have been bought or replaced." His eyes narrow dangerously as he takes in all three of the group. Gromley moves to block the door before anyone can leave, his arms crossed over his chest. Calming himself he looks to Kadaz as he presents a list of names and snorts. "Should have shown this to me earlier." His eyes rove the list but Gormley does not move from in front of the door the whole time. As the minutes tick by and Rabbitsfoot goes over the name, though a short list he shakes his head. "Most of these names are not people of high influence...though Ambria here is a lady of the night and not a cheap one either...Darl is a new apprentice of the blacksmith from what I hear...some of these others are warehouse workers." As he scans the list one last time he drops the parchment on the desk and lets out a heavy sigh. He leans forward and taps the paper as he looks to Gromley. "Now this is what I was talking about...and you see this edge." He points to the ripped side of the paper with a wink. "This is from a book I would guess...maybe a book with more names, maybe plans." He leans back in the chair with more of a smile upon his face now. He has something to work with.
Gormley meanwhile has moved over and is meticulasly jotting down each name in turn in fine neat script. At last he finishes and then slides the paper to the side to dry. Rabbitsfoot has leaned forward and slides the original piece of parchment across the table to Kadaz. "I would suggest a spell be used on that...one of those locating ones." He is soon lost in conversation with Gormley and it sounds as if they plan to start watching some people, now that they have an idea of who to at least start with. Before you three can leave, Rabbitsfoot turn to you with that cocky smile. "Thanks for this and if you want to investigate on your own...try to keep me informed." He absently taps the list that Gormley jotted from your list of names.
Back at the house the food and drink has arrived...but still no Thar. Everyone is getting a little ansy as you have no idea what is going on yet. Still the loot is soon decided on a course of action, though Edmund is loath to even deal with the wands. Mira though gives it a try and come to the conclusion that they are both divine in nature, though one feels slightly different. She finds a word on both of them....Falia and Gaia. The first she knows to be a form of celestial and mean health in that language. The other though is still a mystery to her.
Thar questions the two acolytes who show him the insides of the bags and the medical supplies that are in both of them. It is a bunch of bandages, ointments, gauze, surgical instruments and even a couple of stoppered potions are lined up to the side. With that the group starts back to the bathhouse.
Arm, Kadaz and Shadow arrive the same time that Thar and the two acolytes do. Each sees the other from a good twenty feet away and are soon at the entrance to the bathhouse.
[Sorry for rewinding things a little. The list of names coming out changed a number of things. :)]
Arm d20+8=25 d20+8=18 Thursday October 18th, 2007 6:02:24 AM
OOC: OK, I'm sorry that I didn't make this clearer in my last post. When I mentioned that Arm told Rabbitsfoot everything about what happened, I meant that he ALSO gave him the list of names to peruse. Additionally, Arm did not "vent his frustrations" until AFTER they left the constabulary. Again, sorry for the confusion :)
Once back at the apartment, Arm watches the acolytes perform their ministrations as he overhears Mira wondering about the wands. He turns to her and says, "I believe I may be able to help you out there, my dear. I'm usually rather lucky with trying out new devices, so if you'd like, we can find an open area and try them out. (Use Magical Device=25 for Falia and 18 for Gaia if she agrees). Also, I believe Gaia has something to do with the earth, but I cannot be completely sure of that.".
Kadaz Thursday October 18th, 2007 7:17:06 AM
Kadaz spends enough time at the bath house to get fully cleaned, using the time to also have his clothes cleaned. Afterwards he enlists a few neighborhood kids to help give Birdie a bath. All cleaned up he makes his way back to the apartment.
"Rabbittsfoot knew a few names on this list. But it got me thinking. We know that the enemy has plans. And that some of them involve replacing important people. But Rabbitsfoot mentioned that some of the folks worked in warehouses. Now why would they be important? Could it be because of the warehouse itself is a staging area? Or a place where a ritual is taking place? Or an access point to something underground? I suggest we investigate these names and where they live and work once we're all healed up."
Shadow Thursday October 18th, 2007 7:32:44 AM
"I agree Kadaz, that we will need to follow these names to see if there are any connections. That might lead us to another level, but we will need to wait until everyone is healed up of course." Shadow says as he looks at the bruises he received from the roof falling in on them earlier. "If we decide to go back down we will need to buy some type of potions, scrolls, or something that will allow all of us to breathe underwater." Shadow thinks out loud.
Thar ail Baerer Thursday October 18th, 2007 9:15:42 AM
"You're right Shadow and Kadaz. Starting with the names makes ssense to me and that warehouse is a good idea. Also, the magic items for breathing underwater works too."
He'll continue healing everyone up and wait to see who is willing to go to the Catacombs to trade in their goods.
Conner Thursday October 18th, 2007 6:21:51 PM
Conner does his best to self-medicate. This entails downing copious amounts of ale and applying clean bandages to his wounds. There is an air of professionalism in his manner, at least as it pertains to the ale...the bandages are another matter!
Edmund Thursday October 18th, 2007 7:12:57 PM
Edmund retreats to his room once Arm talks of using the wands, before he goes though, he too gives a glance at the two sticks to see whether the language means anything to him. (Edmund knows Common, Elven, Draconic, Sylvan, and Undercommon.)
Once there, he looks over his spells and begins the process of studying over them to determin which might have the most use in the days to come.
Kirsten Thursday October 18th, 2007 10:22:06 PM
The paladin will continue to rest, and then will proceed to attempt to write letters back to her sisters. She has little to contribute when it comes to discovering the use of magical items.
Thoughts. (DM Jim) Thursday October 18th, 2007 11:42:35 PM
The group is reunited in their home and it turns to a general mission of thinking over the stuff that they will be needing to finish what they have started.
Many things it seems are needed and the group easily makes a short list that will be useful in the future for this.
Mira and Arm turn their own attention to the two wands and it is Edmund that truely helps out a little. He identifies the second wands word to be sylvan and meaning fang in that language.
The two acolytes tend to the wounds of all those in the house and two healing potions are passed out to those that are still rather wounded. The acolytes go about thier business with a practiced hand and stay out of the way of everyone. It is all business till it is time to leave and they are standing at the door. "We hope that you find what it is that you search for. We hope that our attentions are helpful to all of you." They give a low bow and then slip out the door, having only been in the main room to tend to each person.
A little more time for relaxation is now at hand and with this time comes the chance to go back over things that have been said. Shadow, Arm and/or Kadaz might remember that Rabbitsfoot made note of the parchment being part of a book and torn out of it....did he not mention a spell for location? Would the rest of the book help out more or would checking out the warehouse be better? Then again, what is going on anyways?
Arm Friday October 19th, 2007 6:05:51 AM
While waiting for Mira's consent to test out the wands, Arm recalls what Rabbitsfoot said about a location spell and says, "Does anyone here have a location spell so that we may find the rest of the document that this parchment came from? If not, we should decide whether or not to procure one from the Catacombs, or start poking around the warehouse area to see what we can find. Irregardless, I don't think that we should split ourselves up at this time.".
OOC: Just to let you all know, I will be getting married tomorrow and then we will be honeymooning in Salem MA for 3 days starting Sunday. We'll be taking our laptop with us so that we can upload pictures in real time (if anyone is interested in seeing them, let me know :) ), so I SHOULD be able to post on Monday and Tuesday through the hotel's internet service. However, if some snafu should occur, we'll be trying our best to find a wi-fi spot somewhere to transmit from, so I may or may not be posting the next two days. If not, and the party wishes to split up the loot instead of sell it, Arm will choose to forego his item in lieu of the cash value at the Catacombs.
Shadow Friday October 19th, 2007 7:26:53 AM
Shadow feels much better after the acolytes administer their care to everyone. He bows as they do and says, "Thank you for what you have done" he looks at Thar to see if there is a need to pay or donate something to the acolyts.
Shadow shakes his head in agreement as Arm starts talking about what transpired with the constables. "We definetly do not want to split up right now because of the threat posed by these creatures. I suggest that we first look into the warehouse, and then followed up with the search both for the book that came from and also for the names on the list."
Thar ail Baerer Friday October 19th, 2007 9:37:15 AM
(OOC = You're not posting on your wedding day? What kind of commitment to the Wold is that??? Seriously, congratulations on your nuptuals!)
Seeing Shadows's questioning look, Thar shakes his head.
When the acolytes are done, he gives them 20 gp. "Take 5 gp for each of yourselves and give 10 gp to the temple. Thanks for your help. We all appreciate it."
"Shadow, I agree we should stick together. When we go to the Catacombs, we should also buy a scroll of location, so we can find the rest of that book. That might give us some good leads too."
Edmund Friday October 19th, 2007 9:35:18 PM
Edmund doesn't have a spell for locating people, and is vocal about this when asked. He remains interested in what the catacombs will offer for the items, and what the rings actually are, despite his initial distrust.
"Tea and pies," he says, if anyone asks him what he intends to buy. "Getting a bit low. Only two weeks supply left."
Conner Friday October 19th, 2007 11:44:11 PM
Finally the fighter begins to feel better as the acolytes tend his wounds...or perhaps it is the alcohol. Either way the tattooed man's spirits are raised.
"When yer at the catacombs ye might check on magic to block out evil thoughts. I didn't like the way that strange creature in the water could put his thoughts directly in m' head."
Kadaz Saturday October 20th, 2007 12:00:04 AM
Kadaz gratefully accepts the healing touch of the acolytes. "And don't forget to check out Birdie here. He was in there fighting also."
Early mornings. (DM Jim) Saturday October 20th, 2007 8:37:57 PM
The acolyte that lead Thar to see the head of the church, makes it his duty to check out Birdie in turn. You can tell that he related better with animals as he is extra careful when taking care of him...even slipping him a treat or two.
Both acotlytes nod their heads as they are given the money and you have the feeling that even more of it will show up in the church coffers than the ten you talked about. As both of the acolytes do leave, talk turns to treasure and the next move.
With warm food in your bellies and maybe a little alcohol as well...each person falls into a nice sleep. The next morning is peaceful as you each wake up to go about your own stuff. Though still a little stiff and sore from the day before, you are not as bad as you thought you would be. In fact, everyone finds that other than the soreness...you are in top form.
[I will take things a little slow if you want me to. That will give you a little time to buy from the CC and do what you need to.]
Thar ail Baerer Sunday October 21st, 2007 1:33:25 PM
After waking up, Thar says his morning prayers and readies himself for the day.
He'll have a brief breakfast and wait for the group to gather to depart to the Catacombs.
Edmund Monday October 22nd, 2007 2:23:06 AM
Edmunds spends a great deal of time in bed, and it is well after noon before he is up and about. There are baths and tea to be had and, soon enough, he is off out of the headquarters and to the catacombs to browse about and see if there is anything worth investing in.
After seeing Arm shrunk by his Rod during the last battle, Edmund has become increasingly suspicious of such devices, and is considering picking up something more dependable. He has no intention of being chased by invisible butterflies again.
Kirsten Monday October 22nd, 2007 2:29:03 AM
The paladin will awaken in the morning, and upon feeling better and seeing that her compaions appear the same, will head to her temple to offer prayers and thanks. Kirsten will leave the business of treasure to her companions, as her mind is quite occupied elsewhere. She thinks about all that has happened since she reached Plateau City: how disturbing the idea of dopplegangers are and how hazardous their last battle been.
After her prayers, she will head back to the apartments to see what the others ar eup to.
Kadaz Monday October 22nd, 2007 6:59:08 AM
Kadaz is surprised at how well he feels in the morning. Yesterday's disaster is over, but the thought of how poorly he performed rankles him. As a result Kadaz remains deep in thought most of the day, somewhere he hasn't spent much time in the past.
Conner Monday October 22nd, 2007 7:36:42 AM
Conner wakes refreshed and healed. He spends time in teh early part of the morning cleaning and repairing his gear and sharpening his sword. When others make for the catacombs he will accompany them.
Shadow Monday October 22nd, 2007 8:08:12 AM
"Well, I think we need to use the funds from this newest stuff to purchase the stuff for healing during future battles. I know that none of us were prepared as mych as we would have liked." Shadow suggests "and that includes a location scroll."
A good day. (DM Jim) Monday October 22nd, 2007 8:48:07 PM
The morning starts out rather peaceful for all and as you go about your morning activities...you feel a little better. Thoughts turn to preparations for what might be ahead as you figure to check out the warehouses and some of the other names on the list that you found.
There is an early morning delivery from your usual local establishment of tea, cakes and other assorted breakfast items...along with a few harder liquors for those that may want it. The young boy that does the delivery is polite and leaves the whole thing, promising to pick it up at lunchtime...when he plans to make another delivery for you.
The day continues to wear on with no further surprises or disturbances. It might be a welcome thing...a little peace.
Mira Monday October 22nd, 2007 10:11:25 PM
Mira ponders the information from Edmund, and Arm, and ponders the unfamiliar wands. "Lets give them a try tomorrow...in the day light?" she says.
"Dunno about this Fang one she says, adding, "considering what happened back in the cave, I figure this one (Mira points to the Gaia one) could be responsible for the stone turning to mud. Mightly powerful thing if it was!"
"Maybe you can try this one on an old stone wall outside the city limits, Arm." Turning to the stout dwarf, she calls, "hey, Kadaz? You want to change us casting a spell with this mysterious wand on you? Arm can give it a try. You can tell us the effects. Thar? You want to come along? Just in case?"
If the plan doesn't meet with the general approval of the group, Mira will volunteer to take the loot, all of it, to the Catacombs for appraisal. "Conner? Can you carry the spears and stuff?"
(OOC: I'll post in the [i]Catacombs and get the stuff identified, okay?-Carla)
Conner Monday October 22nd, 2007 11:03:07 PM
"Aye, I'll go with ye to the catacombs." Conner helps gather up the various weapons and other articles.
Kadaz Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 7:12:32 AM
Kadaz looks a Mira and considers the possibilities. "Ummm," he mutters. "Only if you promise that if I turn into a really big butterfly you let me chase Edmund around a bit before you turn be back."
Shadow Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 7:15:04 AM
Shadow drags himself out of bed and into the main room to get something to eat. "I am really not feeling all that great right now gang, so I am headed back to bed." He then heads back to his room for some much needed rest. The toll of the previous days has finally caught up to the young rogue.
Thar ail Baerer Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 10:15:14 AM
"Yes ma'am" replies Thar to Mira's suggestion. "I'll go with you to test the sticks and make our purchases at the Catacombs.
"Also, I think Shadow has a good point about purchasing a wand or staff to help us. I've researched some options for somethng to purchase:"
1. A staff of healing. It is pricey (27K), but can do some serious healing. http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicItems/staffs.htm#healing
2. A wand of CLW's is 750 gp and has 50 charges. This is nice, but the CLW's will be used up quickly.
3. A wand of Cure Moderate Wounds is 4500 gp and also has 50 charges. This makes more sense for our budget and is my recommendation.
Thoughts?
Edmund Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 12:51:54 PM
Edmund looks at Kadaz sternly. "Butterflies, even giant ones, catch easily in Web, just so you know!"
Overwhelmed with the options of Rods, Wands, and Staves to choose from, Edmund has written pages and pages of notes on each ones, including impressive lists of PRO and CON to compare. One of them has, as a PRO: Will let me order people around to do my bidding at will! Of course, as a CON it lists: Expensive!
Edmund's final decision will likely be something more economical. But also far less exciting. And maybe that's a good thing.
Arm Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 5:12:15 PM
Arm grins at Kadaz' thoughts of terrorizing Ed, thinking that may be just the medicine he needs to rid him of his "upper airs". As he awaits events, he takes this time to relax and reflect on the recent events, not that they hold much info for the future, but perhaps the longer he thinks about them, the clearer they may become.
OOC: We got back from Salem this afternoon...MAN I didn't want to leave there..lol! Anyway, should any of you have the inclination to do so, you can view what pics I have thusfar of the handfasting at:
sternrulez.piczo.com (no www in front of it, just this address) :)
Kirsten Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 7:49:37 PM
She listens to the others talk of the loot, and of wands and staffs. For the most part, she seems utterly clueless. What does she need some strange... wand for? Especially after seeing what Arm had managed to do with his.
However, the idea of a little extra healing.
"I like the idea of something that will help with healing, that we all could use."
Tests and rest. (DM Jim) Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 9:32:38 PM
As the group explores their options, it becomes apparent that they will be doing a number of things today...visit the CC and test out those wands.
Mira, Kadaz, Arm and Thar all start out for either the limits of the city or the CC, but that will be told as they make more decisions.
Shadow slips back into his room to get a little extra rest. He has not been feeling welll after the battle and he figures to make up for it with more sleep.
Kirsten feels a little reserved about some of the ideas, as they would pertain to her. She does not want to get shrunk but healing is more her idea of something useful.
It appears that healing is one thing the group will be looking into for purchase. The higher priced wand seems to be a better buy at the moment and maybe more in the budget.
As Edmund goes about his own stuff this day, he might think of those extra sheets of parchment that were wrapped inside of the list of names. Something on them had looked a little familiar but he had not had the time to check it out earlier.
[Just give me an idea of were you want to go first. If you decide not to test the wands that is fine...it is an option though.]
[Edmund will remember that there were eight pieces of parchment wrapped inside the list of names. The top one had script in draconic on it, of that he was sure.]
Kadaz Wednesday October 24th, 2007 7:19:05 AM
"Let's test those wands before we go to the catacombs. If we can figure out what they do we've saved some money. No sense in spending what we don't have to."
Kadaz steps outside and walks a bit away from Mira. He holds his arms out, closes his eyes and screws up his face. "Go ahead Mira."
Shadow Wednesday October 24th, 2007 7:24:25 AM
Shadow is returns to his bed and falls to sleep so deep he does not even hear the others discussing different ideas. He sleeps all day and wakes up about the time for the evening meal very refreshed and ready to start the plans for the next phase of the ivestigation.
Entering the main room, "I feel so much better, what is going on? It has probably been a full day for the rest of you, sorry that I was unable to assist." Shadow will get some water to drink and then sits down waiting to hear from his comrades.
Arm Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:00:48 AM
Arm stands behind and to the right of Mira, more than a bit concerned for his friend, yet confident that whatever happens they can help him.
Thar ail Baerer Wednesday October 24th, 2007 9:15:29 AM
Thar will stand back as Mira tries out the wands and hopes that his healing powers won't be needed.
Kirsten Wednesday October 24th, 2007 7:00:52 PM
While the others are out and about, Kirsten will occupy herself with cleaning, reading, armor pollishing and whatever else she can do to keep herself occupied.
Conner Wednesday October 24th, 2007 9:43:58 PM
Conner follows his companions outside, and finds a place where he can lean against a wall, shaded by an overhanging eave, and watch the goings on. He cocks a dark eyebrow, as the magic users get ready to test the wands.
Mira d20+15=34 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 9:50:02 PM
"Here," says Mira, handing the wand marked Fang on it to the bard. "Try this one first." Her eyes slide over to Thar, then to the dwarf, to see what she can learn when Arm triggers the wand.
Spellcraft=34
Arm d20+8=19 Thursday October 25th, 2007 5:55:49 AM
With some trepidation, Arm accepts the wand from Mira and points it in the direction of Kadaz. Taking a deep breath and wishing for the best, he gestures with it in his direction (use magical item=19).
Shadow Thursday October 25th, 2007 7:16:40 AM
Shadow will take a cue from Kirsten and hang around the apartment finalizing care of his gear, sharpening and oiling his rapiers, oiling his leather armor, etc. He hopes for a safe return of his comrades, especially those that are testing the wands.
Edmund Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:11:20 PM
Recalling the other papers folded up with the list of names, Edmund turns to them and has a look to see what they can offer him in terms of information.
((My posting may be on/off until Tuesday. I'm using a spare computer and it is a bit iffy. My computer is off being fitted with a new monitor and should be back by Tues at the latest.))
Tests and Cleaning. (DM Jim) Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:51:59 PM
Back at the apartments...some of the group spend time cleaning their equipment and getting ready for what lays ahead for them. Edmund has a different agenda as he pulls out the parchments left over from the list of names. The top page may leave a slight smile upon his face as he recognizes it as a spell, though what spell he is not sure. Flipping through the whole lot he finds that in fact each one seems to have a spell of somekind written upon it's surface.
Outside Arm is pointing the first of the two wands at Kadaz as he speaks the word marked upon the wand. He feels a surface of energy from the wand but gets nothing but a slight buzz feeling and then a light smoke rises from the end.
Kadaz feels no different than when he first started out and Mira was unable to catch any idea of a spell at all. To her there was nothing coming from the wand at all, though she can tell that something started to happen.
Conner and Thar might be fighting hard to keep from laughing as nothing appears to have happened. Kadaz might be a little worried, but at least he is not a giant butterfly.
[Activation of a wand is DC 20...just in case you might be wondering. :)]
Arm d20+8=22 Friday October 26th, 2007 5:57:11 AM
Grimacing, Arm shakes the wand vigorously as if to move some loose part into place, not that there ARE moving parts, and once again points it at Kadaz, gesturing and hoping for the best yet again (use magical item=22).
Shadow Friday October 26th, 2007 7:16:31 AM
When everyone is back in the apartment Shadow will ask, "So what are we going to do next? Did anyone purchase that healing wand and the location spell? I am sorry that I was out of it and you know that I normally would have helped, so if anything still needs to be done I will help."
Thar ail Baerer Friday October 26th, 2007 9:35:02 AM
Thoroughly enjoying the afternoon theatrical show of wand-activitions, Thar waits to see if something definite is finally brought about.
To Shadow, he replies "Once we sell everything we don't want and find out what the total value is, I recommend we buy a healing wand and location spell from our party funds before splitting the money up individually. If you want to go get it while we wait on these two wands, we can reimburse you later?"
Kadaz Saturday October 27th, 2007 10:22:26 AM
Kadaz slowly opens his eyes to inspect all of his limbs. "Was that it?" he asks Mira. "Not a very awe inspiring effect, was it."
Conner Sunday October 28th, 2007 9:57:14 AM
The fighter leans against the wall and stifles a yawn. Nothing seems to come from the bard's efforts to activate the wand and Conner is impatient to get to the catacombs.
Arm Monday October 29th, 2007 5:53:39 AM
His casting finished, Arm stands back and folds his arms, looking expectantly at Kadaz to gauge his reaction to what has occurred, if anything.
Shadow Monday October 29th, 2007 7:20:24 AM
"I agree, and I am willing to throw some extra money in if that is what we need to do. I guess when everyone gets back we can finalize that." Shadow says.
Posting Record (ADM Scott) Monday October 29th, 2007 7:33:40 AM
Plateau City DM Jim: XXOXO Kadaz: XXXOX Arm: OXXXX Shadow: XXXXX Edmund: XXXOO Mira: XOXOO Connor: XXXOX Thar: OXXOX Kirsten: XXXOO Overall: 68.89%
Wait no more. (DM Jim) d20+8=24 d20+14=24 Monday October 29th, 2007 7:04:24 PM
Arm feels the slight pull of magic from the wand this time around and knows that it worked. Though he is not sure what has happened, he figures that Mira might. Kadaz really feels no different as the spell hits him and he wonders what has happened.
Mira smirks as she recognizes the spell for what it is...greater magic fang. Though it is not an arcane spell it still come in useful at some point...or they could sell it.
Those back at the house find themselves occupied with other matters...mostly just trying to pass time till the others return.
Still outside they turn their attention to the second wand and this time it is a first go for Arm. He feels that buzz of magical energy as it leaves the wand. Still, Kadaz feels no different as the wand's magic hits him.
Mira is once again able to tell that the spell is more useful in nature to them. It has the ability to cure wounds....cure light wounds to be exact.
The wands are no longer a mystery to anyone and they can decide what to do with them as needed.
[Will try to get things moving again tomorrow. We can deal with any CC purchases as needed as we go along...hope that is ok with everyone. :)]
Edmund Monday October 29th, 2007 8:59:36 PM
Edmund, having identified the scrolls as spells, is quick to explain to Mira and the others. He points out that he doesn't know what they are yet, but that he recognises the script and could probably figure them out, if given a bit of time to do so. He leaves this up to Mira.
In the meantime, Edmund is eagerly awaiting the results of the Catacombs transactions. When mention is made of a location spell, Edmund pipes up. "If you can get a scroll of it, I can probably learn it permanently. I'll just put it in my little book and I'll never need a scroll for it again."
Edmund's little book is a massive leatherbound volume of a hundred heavy vellum pages, so the word 'little' is clearly a matter of perspective. One must wonder what a 'big' book to Emund would be.
Thar ail Baerer Monday October 29th, 2007 10:19:36 PM
Excited to see that they have a wand which can help in healing, Thar suggests "It's a good start, but I think we should consider purchasing the cure medium wounds and that way, two of us can have these wands to use in helping people." "What does everyone think?"
After a moment, he adds "I think we should sell the other wand and use the proceeds towards a Cure Med wounds wand, as it'll be more useful."
(OOC = Is Mira our designee for going to the CC, selling and Id'ng things and bringing money back? I probably won't buy much, but am not sure until I hear what the split is)
Arm Tuesday October 30th, 2007 5:56:55 AM
After analyzing the wands' effects with Mira, Arm says, "Even though both would be useful to us, I think we should sell both of them along with the rest of the items, and use the spoils for a cure medium wand...that is if everyone else agrees to it.".
Smiling at Kadaz, he walks over to him and slaps him on the back, saying, "You've shown great courage with this test, my friend.". He then prepares to head back to the apartment with the others.
Kadaz Tuesday October 30th, 2007 7:10:36 AM
Kadaz looks at Arm and grins. "I think courage is just another word for limited imagination. And that's me!"
"We may need a way to travel underwater. Edmund, what could we get from the catacombs to help us do that?"
Shadow Tuesday October 30th, 2007 8:38:22 AM
Shadow will go to Sampsons and get some wine and ale to bring back to the apartment while they wait for everyone to return.
Edmund Tuesday October 30th, 2007 2:25:21 PM
Edmund is keen to drop into the Catacombs himself to swap out his not-entirely-dependable Rod for something safer. But, he has decided to wait until the group's monetary proceeds are back, the more to have on hand to purchase with.
Thinking on Kadaz's request, Edmund nods. "Yes, a spell for Water Breathing ought do the job. One scroll should be enough if you want me to learn it so that I can cast it several times per day. We may want more than one, though, so that we don't have to go through all of my knowledge in one go--it takes a bit out of me, you see. Better to have it on some scrolls as well."
Conner Tuesday October 30th, 2007 10:48:10 PM
Conner watches as Mira and the bard figure out the wands. How they do this when he can discern no visible effects is beyond him...but they do appear convinced.
Mira Tuesday October 30th, 2007 10:52:27 PM
"So," announces Mira, "this is what we've got. It's all been confirmed at the Catacombs, though the clerk didn't give me any idea as to its value."
"I'm figuring we should keep the wand of curing as party goods that Thar, Arm, or anyone able to weild it could carry for us." Touching the rogue lightly on the shoulder, Mira asks, "Shadow? Can you try and figure what we might get for the stuff?"
Mira steps back, letting the rogue do his thing. "We can split the treasure 7 ways, 1 part each. If anyone desires any of the items, the value will be deducted from his or her share?" Mira looks to her companions, "sound fair?"
Sorting loot and the fading day. (DM Jim) Wednesday October 31st, 2007 12:23:08 AM
As the group talks over their needs for the following few days, the day itself is wearing thin. You might be surprised to notice that almost the whole day is shot and it is fast approaching suppertime.
The day has been surprisingly peaceful and quiet, despite what the voice said in your heads. The following day might be a good time to do some checking into things...like the warehouse or maybe into a few of the names on the list otherwise.
Then there are the scrolls that Edmund mentions to Mira and the rest of the group. They might yield something interesting if they were checked out as well. Many things to do and so little time to do them in...it seems that things might need to be prioritized.
Arm Wednesday October 31st, 2007 5:59:52 AM
Arm nods in agreement to Mira's statements, "If you think it best we keep the healing wand, then I shall take it as a backup to Thar, unless he would want to take it instead. In that case, I would like to contribute my share to the community pot so that we may purchase a better curing wand in addition to this one.".
Tapping his chin contemplatively, he continues, "I think we should get some food from Sampson's and decide what to do with, or decipher, these scrolls. On the morrow, perhaps we should begin by checking out the warehouse first. Also, if anyone goes to the Catacombs tonight, I suggest that they not go alone.".
Shadow Wednesday October 31st, 2007 8:12:03 AM
"I agree we should not be traveling alone any time soon. I am for searching the warehouse and then maybe the names on the list. If you would like I could head over to the Guild and see if anyone knows any of the names." Shadow suggests. He will agree to head to Sampson's for their evening meal.
Kirsten Wednesday October 31st, 2007 9:34:53 AM
The paladin seems keen to get something to eat, and then agrees with checking out the warehouse in the morning.
"I'm going to have to agree with not going anywhere alone," she murmurs quietly. "Better safe than sorry."
She listens intently to what the other's have to say, of scrolls and supplies and all of the rest.
Thar ail Baerer Wednesday October 31st, 2007 10:15:18 AM
Listening to the discussion, Thar chimes in "I think Arm's got a good point, in re: to him holding onto the CLW's wand and we buy a CMW one (out of party funds), along with Ed's idea for a scroll of water breathing, plus some potions of water breathing."
Finished, he adds as an afterthought "I too am hungry and let's go eat, then, as Shadow suggested, we should check out the warehouse. I'm itching to get back in investigation, now that we've got things figured out."
Kadaz Wednesday October 31st, 2007 12:58:02 PM
"How about we send someone to the catacombs to buy a stronger healing wand while the others get food. By the way, I know that the long swords are made out of the same material as my ax, adamantium. This is expensive material but very good at breaking down things. If anyone here wants a magical long sword it's best to start with one of these. Otherwise, selling them will get gold that can be used to buy a wand."
Edmund Wednesday October 31st, 2007 8:42:15 PM
Edmund scoffs at the swords, and has no interest in them. "Giant knives?" he says with a smirk, eyeing Kadaz. "No thanks. Far too heavy, and they have to be polished, and you have to lug them about--I'll stick with my little crossbow."
Edmund's little crossbow is indeed quite small, and his aim with it has yet to be definitively examined.
As for the rest of the items, Edmund has no interest in those either. "You can sell it all, as far as I'm concerned, Mira. I don't want any of it. Now, who mentioned supper? I'm all for that!"
Mira Wednesday October 31st, 2007 11:18:19 PM
"Okay" acknowledges Mira. "I'll take the lot to the catacombs, and use the prodeeds to get another and better want of curing for the party. Any gold left over afterwards will be split evenly."
Mira starts to yawn, and covers her mouth. After a brief stretch, she says, "Samposon's it is." Turning to the wizard, she asks, "let me have a look at those scrolls, Ed. Any new spells we could learn?"
Arm Thursday November 1st, 2007 6:01:42 AM
Arm ponders Kadaz's statement about the longswords, but then decides, "I think I am happy for now with the blade I have, so I vote for using the gold for a stronger healing wand.".
When Mira is finished with her conversation with Ed, he takes her hand as they walk to Sampson's for a meal.
Shadow Thursday November 1st, 2007 7:33:50 AM
"I will volunteer to go with Mira to the Catacombs, unless there are already too many wanting to go also."(If 2 or more offer to go with Mira, Shadow will head over to Sampson's with the others instead. Just trying to make sure no one goes anywhere alone since their is possible danger about.)
Conner Thursday November 1st, 2007 8:03:18 PM
Conner will accompany Mira to the catacombs when she goes to sell the bounty of their time beneath Helm's Way.
"I'll go with ye Mira" he states. "There's a few items that I've been looking for."
Late nights. (DM Jim) Thursday November 1st, 2007 8:30:10 PM
The group goes off and about thier business. Part of the group go to the CC to buy and sell a few items while the rest head on over to Sampsons to get a bite.
Still before ordering, the rest of the group shows up and you all share a friendly meal out for a change of pace. As the night wears on, it is good food and a little good conversation. The events of the past few days forgotten for now and enjoyment is the name of the game...for now.
Night is really starting to set in when the group heads back to their home. It is nearing nine and though it is late...you feel a buzz to the air, but nothing bad. It is just a little different is all, as if something could happen any moment but it might not be a bad thing.
As you enter your home, there is a soft glow coming from the main livingroom. It is a soft greenish glow that tells you that it is not the fireplace or a candle. With caution you approach the room and when you peer inside, a strange sight meets your eyes. There in your livingroom is a young female ghost, maybe all of twenty or twentytwo, and floating near your fireplace. She is gazing at the rows of items that are arranged there and her hand brushes across the mantle, though you doubt that she can truely feel it.
Her form turns towards you and her sad face brightens. In fact, she is beautiful enough to make your heart ache...even if you were married or in love with someone else. "I am searching for an adventuring group that is based in this house?" Her voice is like the tinkling of bells and almost too soft to hear. "I think that they go by the name...errr...the Mifal Other...no, the Mithril...Offel..." She stamps her little foot, though she is floating two feet off the floor and it makes no sound, it seems to help her. "No...Spooky said the Mithril Order...yes the Mithril Order." She glances back to each of your in turn and glances you over a little closer. You notice just the tip of her tongue sticking out the side of her mouth as she slightly cocks her head to the side and seems to be considering.
[Let me know if you want to deal with the scrolls before you retire for the night.]
Thar ail Baerer d20+3=6 Thursday November 1st, 2007 9:11:42 PM
Seeing the young thing floating in the air, Thar immediately moves to the front and grasping his holy symbol, asks here "Who are you madam and what are you? We are the people you are looking for and why have you come into our home?"
He doesn't try to turn her, but does try to ID what sort of creature she is.
Know(Planes?) = 6 (duh, that's a fun roll...)
Arm Friday November 2nd, 2007 5:21:57 AM
Instantly on the alert, Arm reaches for his sword, but then realizes that it probably wouldn't do any good. Not wanting to risk using his rod in their home, he is content for the moment to let Thar handle the situation. While he waits, he whispers to Mira, "Perhaps she is one of those on that list of people. We REALLY need to look at those scrolls better this evening.".
Kadaz d20+1=3 Friday November 2nd, 2007 7:16:15 AM
Well this is quite odd. A ghost in their house asking for them. Kadaz slowly turns in a circle, looking for other threats, his axe held firmly in hand. As usual, however, Kadaz fails to see anything out of the ordinary, other than the ghost by the fire place. (spot 3)
Birdie is much less restrained. A stranger in his home! He runs up and stands under the ghost, barking up at it.
Shadow Friday November 2nd, 2007 7:40:50 AM
Shadow is so startled when the ghost starts talking to the group he is almost out the door before he realizes that it may not mean them harm. He waits near the door while Thar approaches the floating figure.
Kirsten Friday November 2nd, 2007 11:02:37 AM
When she sees the ghost she lets out a little yelp, and is instantly on guard. The paladin narrows her eyes as she peers at the otherworldly being, wondering what she could possibly want them for.
Edmund d20+10=13 Friday November 2nd, 2007 11:04:16 AM
Unlike Shadow, Edmund is out the door before anyone can even bother to determine the purpose of the ghost. After a moment or two, one of his eyes can be seen squinting in from the door, which he left open slightly on his way out to 'investigate the surroundings'.
Edmund does give the ghost a cursory glance, perhaps trying to determine whether it is a real ghost, or merely a conjuration, or perhaps something else. (Knowledge Arcana=13)
Good Eve. (DM Jim) Saturday November 3rd, 2007 12:10:13 AM
The young ghost looks to you with a hint of surprise as he brightens and starts to clap her hands. You can tell that she is a ghost as she makes no sound when she claps, though she could if she was not so excited. "Oh...this is an amazing stroke of luck." She is positively beaming with a hint of pride for some reason and then she sombers. "What...you have never heard of Spooky..." She seems embarrassed for a few minutes as she thinks of something. "...maybe you know him as Jack...that is his real name after all." She gets a pouty look on her face as you remind her that she has not told you who she is.
You cuts a neat little curtsy, not paying much attention to Birdie...her face flushed with embarrassment. "I am Evelynn Vinia Erastine...my friend call me Eve." As she speaks she looks around and then notices that you are in a state of alarm, as if ready for battle. "I thought it would be obvious that I am a ghost and for this night the messenger for Jack...he usually sends out Zee...but he was falling to pieces this year and I got the job." She seems to get sidetracked easily as she goes into that last little bit about her job. "You see...Zee is a zombie and is over five hundred years old...not a young age for a zombie and he is starting to go to pieces. He is seeing the undertaker right now to get stitched back together." Her eyes become as big as saucers as she realizes that she is rambling and then she turns red again. "Oh...please don't tell Jack that I was rambling again...he will never allow me to do deliveries again and you would be surprised at how little us ghosts get to do. I mean, I have not been out of my own home for going on two hundred years now." Once again she realizes that she is rambling and snaps her mouth shut.
She digs around for a few minutes in the air and then smiles as she seems to find something there. "Ahhh....here we are." She holds out her hand to show you eight small fingerbones...but they only have two pieces and are connected by a knuckle. The top piece is white, while the bottom piece is black...leaving the knuckle bone in the middle slightly transparent. "These are from Jack...you know...for Day of the Dead." She blushes again and sighs. "I know that I am late and that you should have gotten these yesterday...but you are a hard lot to find. I mean I was here for three days...off and on, but you never showed. Then I could only get away tonight as we had a office party and Jack reminded me about my job." She continues to hold out the small fingers for each of you to take.
[Knowledge(history) DC 8 or Int DC 8 to realize that she is talking about the holiday that people celebrate to ward of evil spirits. It is also a time to commune with your dead relatives and to remember them. It is really a happy occassion for all...though children benefit most as they get to dress up and go around getting small gifts in town.]
[I have a tradition of incorporating holidays into the Wold in small ways. I am not sure if other DMs will keep the tradition alive...but expect this from me at some holidays, if I can work it in. :)]
Thar ail Baerer Saturday November 3rd, 2007 10:23:21 AM
Nodding cautiously, Thar agrees and takes one of th fingers, examining it and saying "Um, thank you, I think. Is there anything we should specifically do with these?"
Kirsten Sunday November 4th, 2007 8:55:47 AM
She stares at the strange ghost, and her even stranger ramblings. Kirsten isn't all that sure what to make of all of this, and she looks a little worried when they're offered what look to be skeletal fingers.
"Uhm..." she fidgets somewhat, not sure if she should take anything from a ghost.
However, her curiosity gets the better of her and she takes one of the offered fingers. Kirsten peers at it intently, also wondering what the purpose of such a thing is.
Edmund d20+6=7 Sunday November 4th, 2007 6:32:03 PM
Edmund slips in after he sees that the ghost in question doesn't appear to be dangerous. He also goes so far as to take one of the finger bones when offered.
Looking at it inquisitively, he mutters to himself, "Doesn't look edible.."
Thinking back on his education, Edmund can't recall anything called the 'Day of the Dead'--but perhaps he knew it by another name. He spent a lot of time studying as a child, and clearly didn't get out much. (Knowledge History=7, Natural 1)
Conner Sunday November 4th, 2007 7:58:28 PM
The fighter tentatively takes one of the fingers and examines it. "And what are we to do with these?" he asks.
Arm d20+3=9 Monday November 5th, 2007 5:59:54 AM
Arm takes a sidelong glance at Mira before taking one of the proferred fingers. He has heard of the Day of the Dead (Int=9), but he doesn't see what that has to do with her presence, and communicates as such to Eve, "Thank you, um...m'lady, but you still have not told us why you are here, unless it was to offer us these gifts? And as my friend Conner here has said, what use are they?".
Shadow d20+1=15 Monday November 5th, 2007 7:15:32 AM
Seeing even the easily frightened Edmund approach and take one of the offered finger bones, Shadow feels he must also. "Thank you, and I do repeat my companions questions, why are you giving these to us and what are we to do with them?" Shadow questions.
Actions Knowledge (local)=15
Kadaz Monday November 5th, 2007 7:33:02 AM
Kadaz moves forward and accepts one of the offered fingers. "Thank you very much. Can we be of assistance to you?"
Birdie looks up, waiting for his bone. He whines a bit, trying to attract attention.
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