Enjoy the experience / DM Buzz Monday June 14th, 2010 4:11:15 AM
Debate one participants. Revi 50 experience. Edmund 50 experience. Wynum 50 experience. Trixy 50 experience. Arm 50 experience. Thar 50 experience. Success! 1000 experience each for group effort.
Debate two participants. Revi 50 experience. Trixy 50 experience. Thar 50 experience. Arm 50 experience. Wynum 50 experience. Edmund 50 experience. Failed. 500 experience each for group effort.
Debate three participants. Arm 50 experience. Thar 50 experience. Wynum 50 experience. Revi 50 experience. Trixy 50 experience. Edmund 50 experience. Failed. 500 experience each for group effort.
Debate four participants. Wynum 50 experience. Thar 50 experience. Revi 50 experience. Trixy 50 experience. Edmund 50 experience. Arm 50 experience. Failed. 500 experience each for group effort.
Each character receives 2,700 experience each. Please add this to your character sheet and if you go up in level from this, make your hit point rolls on the LnB and adjust your character as soon as possible.
Then the debates were put on hold...
The group now finds themselves chasing a ghost near the Druid Quarter. While Wynum constructs devices to use against the immaterial, the rest of the party heads off with Sampson to look for the lady of the road. While they are near, they can also, if they want to, tell Guud of the nearly eight thousand gold pieces worth of goods they have collected. Some magic and other things like fine furniture and jewelry of decent quality. Indeed, a few carts will have to be hired to carry everything in one load, but with the donations of money also given, that fee can be taken out of the proceeds easily enough. Revi looks close at the old woman, for signs of the undead, but all she can clearly see, are the insects crawling through her hair appear to be river roaches, harmless for the most part, if not disgusting. IF the old woman is wearing a disguise, it is far to real looking for good taste. Sampson answers Arm as he begins his quest for more information. "No, she does not look like that." The ogres face looks upon the old woman with sympathy while staying with the party. Thar begins talking with people, getting a feel for the area and it's inhabitants.Edmund helps in the gathering of information, but perhaps, he is distracted by the sites and smells from across the river. Even Trixie lends in a hand and a voice. Her cute demeanor easing the unease some people have around those that deal with death on a regular basis.
The old woman is known to be crazy. She is seen to occasionally eat the occupants of her fantastic hair do, sitting on the steps leading down into the river. She talks to herself and speaks nonsense for the most part. The only legible thing she has talked of was the ghost itself and a blessing.
Yet, a young man, with the appearance of a hangover is willing to talk. "Oh yes, no doubt, she exists. I haven't talked to her though. I thought I had drank to much, so I just walked by. Then, when I turned around, she was gone. I thought she had jumped in the river, but no sign of her. Odd encounter really, she even said good evening to me and that is what made me turn around, as hallucinations don't normally talk to me."
He sticks around if you want him to, but clearly he is in need of a horizontal surface and a pillow.
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Monday June 14th, 2010 5:41:10 AM
Old business: Arm suggests that they should relieve themselves of the auction items while they are so close to Guud's residence, and also suggests that they pay for the carts to bring the items in order to maximize the auction's profits.
New business: Not wanting to insult Samson, Arm draws the young man to the side and says, "Tell me, kind sir...did you have any feelings of dread, fear, or anxiety when you met the ghost?". After the answer, he discretely slips a gold coin into his hand and says, "Please use this for a few hot meals and whatever else you may need...it would me a lot to me if you'd follow what I say.".
Trixy Monday June 14th, 2010 10:12:14 AM
( Char sheet updated. Quick Rundown for the DM.)
[ 3 Hp ] [ 6 Skill Points - 1 Diplomacy (cc), 1 Concentration, 1 Spellcraft, 2 Language (Auran) ] [ Feat - Spell Focus: Conjuration ] [ Spells per day as Druid 6/ Wizard 6 ]
Trixy is pleased to have found another lead. As the young man speaks on his encounters, she appears very interested.
"Was she wearing any specific jewelery or unique clothing? Anything at all that stands out as something rare?"
Thar Monday June 14th, 2010 11:01:44 AM
Thar agrees with getting rid of all the extra items and return the proceeds to Guud or whomever seems best to receive them.
He joins Arm in speaking with the young boy, and in a fatherly, pastoral way (puts hand on his shoulder, speaks in a gentle manner), helps in questioning him about the ghost, etc... "Do you remember where exactly you saw her? What time was it, how did she act towards you, what did she look like and how did you feel during it?"
Wynum Monday June 14th, 2010 12:26:15 PM
...crafting....
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 98/98 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Monday June 14th, 2010 4:29:36 PM
"My one concern," Revi states matter of factly, "is will Guud be able to protect these items until the auction?"
Edmund Monday June 14th, 2010 8:39:16 PM
Edmund is a bit puzzled--and clearly irritated--when the debates are called off.
"This is a grave disservice to the constitutents of these boroughs," he declares forbodingly. "How can there be faith in the open exchange of ideas when debate on the issues is not taking place!?"
He continues like this if there is anyone around who shows even the slightest sign of paying attention to him, and will do his level best to carry on like this to any listeners until they are sufficiently bored.
"Very well," he says eventually. "Let's hurry up and finish our business with the Mithril Order's newest and smelliest friend. I bet there's no ghost at all, just people getting liquored up and bumping into that crazy old bat in the middle of the night. That would be enough to give anyone a shock!"
Naturally, he has the good sense to keep these comments between himself and the other members of the Order. In public, he is all smiles and generosity about the plight of the downtrodden poor.
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What are you saying? / DM Buzz d20+5=19 ; Tuesday June 15th, 2010 1:28:05 AM
When Arm mentions the auction goods, Revi voices her concerns that all the items gathered would be unsafe in such slums. Yet, Sampson smiles,"The auction should be held in my tavern, in the trade quarter, for the best results. We can store the items in my basement where there is plenty of room before the auction." Easing the mind of the Mithril Order somewhat of looting of their hard work.
Trixie, in perhaps her gnomish fashion, wants descriptions of the woman and her jewelry, if that is possible. He just stares at her through blood shot eyes and through parched lips replies, "Ghasts in the dark, I barely noticed her. You expect me to ask her name and such?" He rubs his face as though, if he were not talking to heros of the city, he would no longer be answering questions. Clearly, his mind being in a fog of dementia, at the time, might help him against such mind numbing effects such as fear.
Thar asks for specifics and the young man points, clearly not wanting to travel more then he has to. "Right there, where the steps for the sewer managers steps into the foul brink.' Yet, the coin from another encourages him to take the group to a similar spot that Sampson has pointed out.
Edmund forgets that Sampson is a member of the party right now. He owns a bar and has keen ears for the innocuous speech of taverns and people. Being a tour guide means being near and around the group. His face looks down cast and a bit dejected as others ask the veracity of his tale and perhaps even his courage. But it is clear, even he questions his own courage at this time and he does not say a word when others are asked of their experience. He remains silent when the down trodden are mentioned with disrespect for their situations, after all, his business depends on making the unhappy, happy again.
Meanwhile, back at the manor, Wynum works hard on future assets to the group. He manages to make one arrow at a time so that, if they are needed, the equipment is available.
The group discovers, in their information gathering, the candidates will again, hold their last debate, tomorrow. The place will be set this evening, after precautions are set up against future intrusions and the militia will have well placed guards in key positions. It is clear, all the candidates, well, the two, have concerns for the welfare of either themselves or the other.
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Tuesday June 15th, 2010 5:44:06 AM
Seeing that they'll be getting nothing further from the young man, Arm bids him farewell and turns to the rest, saying "I think we should head back to the Manor and either get some rest or make whatever preparations need to be made before we return here this evening. Hopefully we'll be finished with this business in time to attend the final debate tomorrow.".
Thar Tuesday June 15th, 2010 9:13:22 AM
Thar thanks the man too and gives him a coin for his troubles. "Sounds good Arm. I'll make sure I have some spells memorized that work against undead. I'm looking forward to the final debate too and maybe we can get some more donations while we're there? Either way, I'm ready to see how the vote ends up and hopefully there will be some peace now in the city..."
He turns and waits for the rest of the group to decide whether it's time to depart...
Trixy Tuesday June 15th, 2010 11:13:25 AM
Trixy frowns, wishing the man were more help. She makes a mental note to observe any jewelery, not for greed, but practicality. The locate object spell would be useful if they go body hunting, to ease this spirit.
Trixy tells Edmund as much, then adds..
" Ed, I haven't dealt much with *hopefully* non aggressive undead. Well, any undead other than those summoned or raised by the necromancers in the star Mage guild. What should I expect? Anything in particular you think I should prepare?"
She takes a moment to peek in on Dace and bandit, and finds Dace has gotten quite smaller since their arrival.
"Hrm. He mustve been sharing food with Revis wolf. "
She then skips downstairs with Bandit chittering in her ear, pondering her spell selection for the evening.
Edmund Tuesday June 15th, 2010 11:43:29 AM
Edmund consults with the gnome, still not quite certain that she is not a soulless automaton.
"Undead," he begins, "We have fought many undead. Why, it was not so long ago that we took down an ArchLich! There were mummies and skeletons, as well. Quite terrifying, all of it. Blood rituals and what have you--naturally, I saved the day with my magic, as usual."
"Oh, right, what to expect? Except filthy, awful, disgusting things: animated corpses in varying states of decay. Expect the smell of rotting bodies, of maggot-ridden flesh, of bones, organs, and clothing well on the way to returning to the dust whence it came, expect unbelieveably horrible sights and smells and sounds. When a zombie lurches forward, haltingly, and coughs some of its own entrails through the rotting oriface which used to be called a mouth, do your best not to scream, or throw up, or soil your gnomish pants."
"Now," Edmund says with a grin, "I think it's time for breakfast. Will you join me? I have some orange scones."
Wynum Tuesday June 15th, 2010 12:42:49 PM
"I have a weird feeling about this." says the Centaur as he makes room around the table "Remember when we first met? You came from tha vampire lair. We planned on fighting ghullies, and leeches, if I'm correct, but not archleeches, though. In the end we faced the shapechangers. So this time might be the one. And I will be ready. Look, I have prepared arrows that can harm them. They're coated with the urine of a ghost hound. Look! Also, this potion which protects against surnatural fear. I don't remember buying though. I hope it's still good."
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 98/98 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Tuesday June 15th, 2010 2:37:11 PM
Revi thanks Samson for his help and endeavors to reassure him that the Order will look into the Case of the Wandering Ghost, then suggests he go back to his inn and take care of business as the Order is done here presently.
"Ah, breakfast, I could use a little bit more, those lizards on a stick so early in the morning weren't that filling. Are scones filling Eddie, do they have meat in them?"
Another visitor / DM Buzz Tuesday June 15th, 2010 9:23:58 PM
ooc: Everyone has posted, so getting it in early.
Arm suggests returning to the manor and preparing for when Thermo again hides itself.
Thar thinks of the needy as it is heard the debate will continue again the next day, happy to collect even more items for Sampson to store.
Trixie makes plans to witness the apparition and note anything considered a valuable article. She asks those more knowledgeable then herself about undead.
Edmund goes into deep and elaborate detail on the undead creatures and how they can gross people out, if they don't kill you first.
Revi helps the ogre feel a bit better. Not something she is used to. Then speaks of a hardy breakfast involving pastries.
The group returns to the manor and find Wynum hard at work on articles of destruction. He too reminisces of past exploits. Arrows made with uncommon materials are ready to be used when needed.
It is a lazy day for the most part. Again no blood is shed, but the nice walk around the city has it's good points. A bit more information about the ghost of the north east side and a sunny day out side with fresh air and the bustle of the city put people in a good mood.
The citizens of Plateau City are still wearing their arm bands in support of their favorite politician and on more then one occasion, the group is offered spares, given out by those some attempting to make a little extra money on the cloth. "Arm bands for Sturtevant a nice bright blue or for Caal a nice bright orange. A mere two silver pieces each. Show your support!"
Will the group pick a candidate or will they remain neutral on the matter? Time is running short for a decision and the heros are just as likely to be effected by either of them, so some support, shown or not, should be decided.
Just before night fall, there is again, someone at the door, but this time. The knock is measured and soft. At the door is a beautiful red headed elf and she introduces herself as Mistress Myene Shimmerdance. She wears very expensive and likely magical robes and tucked into her belt is a rod of fine quality.
"Greetings. I spoke with Lord Thar just a few days ago and I found a book that might interest him. As well, I have heard of the good deeds you are doing for the poor souls of the Shanty Quarter and, well, I thought I would make a donation also." She pulls the rod out of her belt and hands it to Thar, "It is only a lesser rod of extension. I haven't used it in years. Please put it into the auction for me." Then, from the depths of a deep pouch, she pulls out a sack. I would also like to give this to your group. It is a bunch of potions I have no use for, since I no longer adventure. I am hoping you all can use it on any mission you might have." Lastly, she pulls out a book and hands it to Thar. "I found this in the library and decided, you might be interested in it." She bows to the heros and almost trips as she steps down from the door way and hurries off in a nervous manner.
The title of the book reads, "Metamagic and you".
ooc: The sack holds the package of potions given to you by Jerry. Divide them up as you like, I just want to know who is holding which one.
5 serious healing potions
1 potion of enlarge person
1 potion of levitate
1 potion of gaseous form
1 potion of invisibility
Large Potion Sack
2 more serious healing potions
1 potion of spider climb
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 98/98 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Tuesday June 15th, 2010 9:34:25 PM
"Hmm, those are some serious potions there..." Revi chuckled at her stupid joke and then asked, so is it about time to go out and check out this ghost?"
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Wednesday June 16th, 2010 6:06:41 AM
Arm looks over the array of newly-acquired potions (OOC: I'm assuming they're all labeled in some manner so that we don't need to identify them?) and says, "As long as no one objects, I think I shall like to have one cure serious potion and the gaseous form potion.".
Thar Wednesday June 16th, 2010 8:30:58 AM
Thar thanks the woman for the rod and book, and says, ]"Thank you madam for your generosity. I will put these to good use and will see that evil is destroyed."
Also, he says to the party, "Well, let's pick a side and vote for someone. We could use someone's good graces..."
He'll look at the book and while they are resting and waiting to go see the ghost, he'll read through its pages and examine.
(OOC - I'm not sure what the book does so I'll examine it closely...)
For safety sake, he'll take one potion of serious healing in case someone needs one in the future.
Trixy Wednesday June 16th, 2010 8:31:41 AM
(( DM. I had posted once before on inquiring about the Star Mage guilds preferred candidate. Was there any sortve answer there? ))
DM Buzz: I apologize. No, the members of the Star Mages Guild are just as divided as everyone else. They want one or the other for their own personal reasons.
Wynum Wednesday June 16th, 2010 11:12:11 AM
"This is a sign, for sure. That our mission is noble. Or that we'll receive a lot of punishment. But from a ghost?"
Wynum's preparation should be finished even before sundown, as it was begun early in the morning. I would guess the plan is to leave during the night?
{OOC: Easiest would be one CSW potion each, including one on hold for a future seventh player? Enlarge: should probably go to Revi/Arm/Thar for melee reach? Spider climb: somebody with no decent climb score?}
Thar Wednesday June 16th, 2010 1:11:34 PM
(Thar uses his bows so Enlarge wouldn't be of much use to him... Thanks for the thought anyway...)
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 98/98 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Wednesday June 16th, 2010 4:26:33 PM
Revi eyes the potions and although she never had much use for them, she plucks out a Cure Serious and the Enlarge potion, "This enlarge will increase not only my size but the amount of damage I can do. So if no one minds, I'll take it."
Edmund Wednesday June 16th, 2010 8:50:11 PM
Edmund takes one of the Serious healing potions, and pops it into his haversack.
"Can never be too careful, I suppose," he says. "Probably doesn't taste like much, though!"
* * *
When Myene arrives, Edmund watches from his chair in the common room, and remains silent for the entire duration of her conversation with Thar. When she departs, the Wizard leaps to his feet and hurries to the door to watch her disappear into the distance.
"I say..." he says, before regaining his composure.
After clearing his throat and eyeing the Metamagic and You book, Edmund declares haughtily, "Never much cared for such tactics. All a bit airy-fairy. Better to keep things nice and simple--straightforward, if you will."
But he departs from the door slowly, and returns to his chair to sit, silent and thoughtful.
* * *
When presented the opportunity to support the candidates, Edmund refuses outright.
"We don't choose sides. The people make their choice, and we support them. That's all there is to it. Now, about that ghost. When shall we depart?"
Edmund Wednesday June 16th, 2010 9:00:18 PM
((OOC: Header updated to the updated character sheet.
Question for the DM: Will there be a return to the debates after a period of calm, or are the candidates completely done so that all that remains is the election? I assumed the former, but would appreciate the clarification.))
Trixy Wednesday June 16th, 2010 9:42:11 PM
Trixy takes one of the cure serious potions for herself, then timidly takes a spider climb potion as well. If anyone looks at her funny, she replies.
" I'm 3 feet tall and have a hard time reaching the bottom of my chair at supper. If I ever need to climb something, this might help."
Other than that, she is unusally somber and straightforward, working hard on deciding her spells. When the time to move out comes, she is fairly confident in her decisions, and shares them with Edmund for his perusal. She also shares them with Thar, so he can select more spells of clericy doom rather than burden himself with supportive magic.
"So everyone knows.. I've prepared a few extra shield spells. It will help against incorporeal attacks, unlike your normal shields. Let me know if you need one before we arrive tonight."
0 level: Detect Magic 1, Read Magic 1, Disrupt Undead 2 1 level: Detect Undead, Mage Armor, Shield x3 2 level: Command Undead x2, Spectral Hand x2 3 level: Magic Circle vs Evil, Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III
ooc / DM Buzz Thursday June 17th, 2010 12:33:45 AM
Not feeling to well tonight. I will get up early in the morning and get you all a post.
Thank you for your patience.
:)
Don't complain if you don't vote! / DM Buzz Thursday June 17th, 2010 8:54:01 AM
The potions received from the Meta Magic Mistress are most welcome, as is the magical item, which easily puts the grand total of goods over the ten thousand gold pieces needed to initiate the construction of the much needed sewer addition.
Revi is in a hurry to go ghost hunting, while Arm can see, the potions are indeed labeled and ready for use. Thar believes the group as a whole, should choose a side while Edmund completely disagrees and believes the heroes should remain neutral and support whomever the rest of the city decides. Wynum believes the group has been sent some omen as he cleans up his work area in anticipation of searching for the immaterial creature. Trixie plans ahead and has spells that will help the group for the evening.
The book does appear a novel on the various types of Meta Magic feats available and how an experienced spell caster can achieve such abilities. The book is mundane, but it could be, perhaps, the mistress was looking for a reason to see an elven hero, again?
The potions are divided up and hopefully added to any inventory list the party members may carry. As well, there is some dissent in the ranks. What will the party do? Will they ignore the very public election all together, letting all the other citizens decide their fate or will they take a proactive approach to lead the citizens into the future? The Mithril Order will only have one chance at deciding, if a king will take the place of the council. The Castle Quarter has not had a permanent occupant, since the death of King Claudia, may he rest in peace.
There is one more debate left for tomorrow and the election will be held in a week.
Wynum Thursday June 17th, 2010 11:00:59 AM
"Here we still have one cure potion to keep in store, and this potion of invisibility and that of levitation. Maybe the mages can take them and either use them to free up their other spells or distribute them?"
"That election is just puzzling for me. I must say I was too young for those matters in the Isles. It seems risky to me. Who's going to vote? Are we citizens of this town? I have been here... let's see... maybe two months. And if the candidate we choose doesn't get elected, will we stop helping the city? I haven't heard their stance on quadrupeds. Food for thought. By the way, did you eat all the scones? We got to get them bigger."
{OOC: the Levitate spell's desc is not 100% clear. Does the weight limit apply to the creature quaffing it, or only to levitated objects?}
Trixy Thursday June 17th, 2010 12:48:06 PM
Trixy states her opinion, eyeing Edmund warily.
" I won't be voting as the Mithril Order, bit as Trixy, you can bet your ridiculous underpants that I'll be voting against a single king. It's unknown if he will keep a counsel, but they don't matter a lick without authority. I have lived here my whole life and you can bet I'll be there voting for our incumbent!"
She settles back down with her notepad, frowning as she tries to finish her sketch of Edmund and Revi, mounted upon a giant Arashi, riding off into the sunset. Edmund is wearing ceremonial platemail, while Revi is wearing her sheer undies she likes to prance about in.
Unhappy with it, she rips the page out and sets down her pad, then heads upstairs to check on Dace and Bandit.
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 98/98 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Thursday June 17th, 2010 3:01:20 PM
"You do know the incumbent is Studevant, Trixy, right? And if he wins, he becomes king."
Trixy Thursday June 17th, 2010 7:38:57 PM
( Apparently I misunderstood. I thought it was a current councilman running against a noble who if elected becomes king. )
Thar Thursday June 17th, 2010 8:02:15 PM
Thar looks through the books and says with an smile, "You know, I think once this is done, I need to make an appointment with a lovely lady at the mage's guild. I've wanted to learn more about buffing up some of my summoning spells and this book talks a lot about it..."
LOoking up from his book, he listens to everyone's comments and says, "I too think that a single king may have too much power. That said, not everyone is meant to rule and I prefer a noble over mere politicians. Running a city with a council may sound nice for a start, but it all depends on who the various citizens are... If I have to choose, I'd vote for the noble..."
ooc! / DM Buzz Friday June 18th, 2010 2:53:12 AM
Four of six? And here I am bragging about your attendance in the DM board and now I am missing two peoples post?
:)
Decisions, decisions / DM Buzz Friday June 18th, 2010 3:05:03 AM
The group talks first of debates and elections and beautiful elven women. Yet, no one has decided if the group is in agreement, totally, having known now that some are against a one ruler system. Many people, from all over the kingdom are coming to the city to hear the debates and cast their ballots. If you live near by or in the area, you are a citizen. Many cities nearby are effected and thus accepted as a part of the realm. In fact, if not living in a different area of the Woldian map, you are almost expected to participate in the decision!
Perhaps this should be worked out before the group goes ghost hunting, or does it really matter, since the real election is still a week away?
This barely worthy narrator can not tell the heros what to do. It is them that lead the story and in any direction they desire it to go, for better or worse of the Wold. The fate of an entire planet may be in their hands?
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 98/98 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Friday June 18th, 2010 4:07:13 AM
"Well the debate isn't until tomorrow," Revi says whilst getting armed once more, "So lets go check out the ghost woman now while it's dark, but not too dark." (I'm assuming it's evening now?)
Revi heads for the door, but waits for the others to join her.
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Friday June 18th, 2010 6:17:08 AM
Arm agrees, still a bit paranoid about making "Wold-changing" decisions because of the fiasco that happened the last time, "Yes, let us tend to this current problem first and worry about the candidates later.". To Trixy, he says "That is very nice of you to offer, my dear. If you wouldn't mind casting one of your shield spells on me as we approach the area, I would greatly appreciate it!".
OOC: Sorry for the missed post yesterday...I had a really bad earache that came from impacted ear wax...I'm doing better today.. :)
Thar Friday June 18th, 2010 9:05:27 AM
Thar agrees with Arm and Revi's decision to worry about the ghost now and deal with the election later... "I'm not comfortable with some ghost going around free, and we don't know her true motives... While I agree that the election may have a huge impact, my big concern is the people's safety around this ghost. And I personally hate undead and they are something that must be stamped out wherever found..."
He joins the rest in heading to the ghost's area once night arrives...
Wynum Friday June 18th, 2010 1:14:06 PM
As Wynum joins the party headed for the river banks, he actually starts to get a heading on the political issue. "Well, a council would allow better participation for the elves. That would be a good thing. Well, unless there's many shapechangers in that council."
{OOC: If nobody takes them, I will write the three remaining potions as a note on my CS for a future party member?}
Edmund Friday June 18th, 2010 2:26:23 PM
((OOC: Sorry about the missed post yesterday. I had people coming in from out-of-state to stay the weekend and simply forgot.))
Edmund glances up when Thar talks about going to the Mages guild to meet ladies, and frowns a bit.
"This is not the time to be making plans for amorous adventures!" he says irritably. "We should be focused on ghost-busting!"
The half-elf also agrees with the general consensus on putting poltergeists before politicos.
"If we don't make the city safe for the debate and the election, there might not be a debate and an election. Seems clear enough to me! We can discuss the niceties of our political differences after we've ensured there will be a venue in which to express them."
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 98/98 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Saturday June 19th, 2010 4:45:19 PM
"It just occurred to me, if we get this ghost business finished early enough, maybe would should scout out the area of the debate, just to make sure no one's trying to cause foul play there. In the dark of night, an assassin might want to find their hiding place before anyone shows up for the debate."
PTB decision / DM Buzz Sunday June 20th, 2010 7:47:11 PM
If you have a druid or a ranger with an animal companion, please go to the rules board. The PTB have decided on the matter and you can make appropriate adjustments according to that ruling.
Thank you.
The potion discrepancy will be addressed in tonight's/tomorrow's post.
Potions / DM Buzz Monday June 21st, 2010 12:20:13 AM
My apologies on the potion misunderstanding.
According to Jerry's email, you receive only...
3 critical healing potions 1 potion of levitate 1 potion of gaseous form 1 potion of invisibility
Large Potion Sack
1 more critical healing potions 1 potion of spider climb
As for the levitate potion, I would like to say it does not include the one using the potion, but after reading it a few times, I have to say, it can only levitate up to 300 pounds, as a wizard, including the user. Feel free to take this to the rules board if you disagree. rarely are my rules set in stone.
DM post / DM Buzz Monday June 21st, 2010 12:34:20 AM
Working on post, but won't be available until the morning
Taking a walk / DM Buzz Monday June 21st, 2010 9:24:20 AM
The group goes for a walk in the early evening. From what they remember, all the people that have seen her spoke of it being very late in the evening or early in the morning, so what will the group do until the early hours of the next day occur?
Ahhh, they first go to investigate the Gladiator Park Quarter, the largest venue for people to see the two candidates battle verbally for the last time. They get there in time to see a large group of militia guarding the quarter.
At the gate leading into the quarter, you find Constable Gormley standing watch himself with ten other guards. The elf has on elven chain mail and a buckler. He also carries a halberd, very effective for tripping opponents and a buckler for a little bit of protection. When the group approches he hails you all before noticing who you are, "Well met Mithril Order. My, your numbers change often it seems, like the bumps on the back of a half orcs head at Sampsons." he says smiling, thinking fondly of the ogre keeping order in his own establishment. "Have you come to place questions for the candidates? If so, write them down and place them in that box over there. As much as I trust you all though, we can't allow non militia into the quarter at this time. Feel free to come back bright and early though. Rabbitsfoot and I will allow city heros to take up key positions at that time, if you want to help us keep order."
Gormley doesn't chase the group off, actually enjoying the company of elves, half elves, druids, gnomes and even taurs. No prejudice at all, having to deal with all types of people in his position/ However, the time moves on and perhaps the group would want to have a drink at Sampsons to kill a bit more time, or they can head to the site and wait a few hours, maybe getting a feel for those that wander at night, in that area?
Wynum Monday June 21st, 2010 10:00:43 AM
"Well friends we don't know exactly when the creature will show up. We'd better keep an eye on the area, and check if anything odd is happening to trigger the apparition. If some want to sleep, we might setup a rotation."
Wynum reasons that an apparition must be linked to some unfortunate events. He therefore wanders about, taking note of the outlook of the surroundings.
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Monday June 21st, 2010 1:30:00 PM "I concur with our esteemed friend here, let's scout the place out, you never know what you may find." Revi will take 1 crit healing potion
Thar Monday June 21st, 2010 3:28:49 PM
Thar considers Gormley's offer, and says, "Yes, I would be willing to help keep order. I don't have any questions per se, but am curious to see how the debate works itself out. Also, since this is the final debate, it is an opportune time to cause havoc and influence the elections. We have an issue we're dealing with tonight, and coming back in the morning to help with the debate sounds right to me..."
He raises his suggestion for consideration by the rest of the MO and asks them if they want to proceed that way...
(OOC - DM Buzz - am I reading this right? It is early evening, and the woman is usually seen very late pm or early am. Then, the debate is tomorrow morning, when we can come back to help keep order?)
DM Buzz: Correct. You guys will be getting very little sleep this evening if you look for the ghost, then go to the debate. Going back to the manor and resting until the late night will keep the group from becoming fatigued, since you all have been up since very early in the day.
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Monday June 21st, 2010 5:04:52 PM
"On second thought, lets go back to the manor, rest and then come look for the ghost."
Edmund Monday June 21st, 2010 9:15:39 PM
Edmund agrees with Thar and Revi.
"Agreed. A little bit of a kip would be just the thing before we go a'ghosting. Hopefully it won't keep us out too late. The better we catch the pranksters, the sooner! ...Er, reverse that."
Trixy Monday June 21st, 2010 9:52:35 PM
Trixy follows along, glad for the extra time to prepare... not to mention the last time she was out late her night ended with a blackout and a questionable relationship with a dwarf who called himself Goliath.
That there was a temporary tattoo bearing his namesake was even more disturbing.
ooc / DM Buzz Monday June 21st, 2010 11:42:44 PM
Very long days lately. Which is not a bad thing. That means I can pay my bills.
I will get up early again for another post. Sorry for the inconvience. If this continues, i will be switching my DM time to mornings.
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 6:04:33 AM
Arm goes along with the rest, "I agree that we should rest up, but I think we need to make a point to get back to our search area before it gets dark....I don't want ANY surprises this evening...well, as little amount of surprises as possible.".
Thar Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 9:20:32 AM
Thar starts to yawn and says, "I need a nap before tonight's fun starts. I'm not in the mood to work on no sleep and I want to be fresh for whatever problems come our way..."
He joins the group in returning to the manor, momentarily looks towards Ruby's old room, has a sad expression on his face and stands in the hall for a moment. However, he remembers a cute wizard that brought him some books and that brightens his spirits a bit...
Wynum Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 9:57:31 AM
"Well if you need to get your spells back, it is better indeed. I just hope we're not making the wrong move."
{OOC: If Arm takes the Gaseous, Trixy the Spider Climb, Revi one cure, that leaves us with 3 cures, invis and levitation.}
{OOC: I don't see the point in being fresh and rested before... a debate, while risking missing cues, but I don't want to split up so.. let's sleep...}
A power nap / DM Buzz Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 10:39:18 AM
The group gets back after dark, but it gives them enough time to rest before their mid-night adventure. Spells can no be regained however, as the sleep pattern is out of the norm and spells for the day already prepared.
Thoughts of times past catch up to some in the group and one of the Mithril Order has been gone for several days, giving another time to think and ponder their future.
Marie has left a letter for the groups bard at the door. In a feminine hand writing, written on the front is Arm.. Highlight to display spoiler: {I haven't seen you in days. Please come and visit me when you have time from saving the Wold.}
With time well spent resting, in a big city like this, there are still people out in the street, minding their own business, when the group sets out again for their rendezvous. They make their way back to the river walk without incident. People seem to be hanging around the area that Sampson and the young drunk mentioned, that was where they saw the ghost. The little old and crazy homeless lady does not appear to be around, but when the group notices the heros of the city, they begin to disperse with one younger woman walking up to you all, "You are not here to kill the ghost are ye? I haven't received me blessings yet!"
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 12:25:57 PM
Revi envisioned using her hand like a meat cleaver and bringing it down on the questioning young woman while yelling, Hasan Chop! But thought the better of it and instead ignored the girl.
Trixy frowns up at the woman, then pokes her kneecap to catch her attention.
"Everyone keeps assuming were just going to blast-kill-maim this thing. If it's good natured, we will show it the same reception in kind. Some things in the Wold are just odd and it's not our place to dictate how things should be."
"If it's hostile however, Edmund will trap it's soul in magically prepared olive loaf and eat it between sliced bread before the rest of us can even blink!"
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 5:58:20 PM
"Olive loaf, mmm."
Edmund d20+15=25 ; Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 6:27:30 PM
Edmund hurriedly pushes the Gnomish lunatic aside, shaking his head as he does so, earnestly addressing the young woman.
"My apologies, dear girl," he says with a generous wave of his arm. "You know how Gnomes can be. I am Edmund, Archmage and Wizard Extraordinaire, Leader of the Mithril Order, Saviour of Plateau City, Hero of the Wold, and Man of Letters, et cetera. You clearly know something of this 'ghost'--you have come to earn its blessing, yes? Won't you tell us anything you may have heard about it, and also, why you are in need of its blessing? We are merely investigating at the moment. I doubt any 'killing' will be necessary."
(Diplomacy=25)
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 7:52:14 PM
"Leader? you're the leader of the Order? Dang, good job Eddie, good for you!" Revi slaps the mage on the shoulder, but not too hard--he is fragile after all.
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 6:12:56 AM
Arm is about to answer the young woman's question when Ed butts in. Growling silently, he contemplates killing, all right...though it may be a party member and not a ghost.
Thar Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 9:33:46 AM
Thar grumbles as the sound of bread reminds him that its time for a late snack. He takes a quick bite of some trail rations but no way would he ever eat olive loaf....
He listens to Edmund's apology to her and waits to see if the young woman has any clues about the ghost and where it might appear...
Party politics / DM Buzz Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 10:15:28 AM
The group is kind of at odds with each other as talk of olive loaf seems to seep into the conversation with the woman in shabby clothes, is had. The woman steps away slightly when the gnome touches her leg and all but runs away until Edmund steps up to calm her nerves by taking command of the Mithril Order at the dismay of most of the others.
"Nay, I nay seen the lady, but I here she has a beautiful countenance and pretty as a rainbow in the sky."
When asked about why she would need a blessing, she looks down, "Me husband left me for nay making him a baby and it not be good to da next one, if ever I will have one, if I can na provide them a baby eider, I will be left in the street beggin for food."
Her face is sad as she clearly believes the ghost can help her. Yet, she is brave enough to face a group of armed adventurers to defend her, in her opinion, only hope of obtaining a happy man.
Edmund Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 11:02:01 AM
Edmund raises his eyebrows at the mention of husbands and children, and glances to Thar.
"Perhaps there is something you might be able to say to this woman to comfort her?" he suggests. It is clear the Wizard has little knowledge (or probably none at all) of such matters, though he'd be loathe to admit it.
To the distraught woman, he replies, "My good lady, if there is aught we can do for your good and the good of the rest of the citizens of this magnificent city, you can be certain we will do so. Return to your home and allow us to complete our investigation. If this ghost is truly bestowing blessings and good fortune upon people, we would be the last to interfere in any way."
Mentally, he takes note of the fact that the ghost is described as beautiful and pretty, as this doesn't fit in with most of the descriptions he has heard of such things.
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 11:21:07 AM
"Maybe it wasn't you," Revi remarks to the woman, "maybe your man was at fault in this case."
Wynum Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 12:43:33 PM
"Mmm. Why is that woman trying to breed with a ghost? A female ghost, at that! Maybe it is, in fact, a male. And not a ghost. Good thing we came here early."
That said, he scans the surroundings for any corporeal male who would appear to be in a breeding mood, as determined by the typical Centaur signs, and is promptly disappointed.
"Maybe this mob is hiding the culprit. Let's keep a watchful eye!"
Using his vantage position above most of the crowd, he surveys the mob's reaction.
Wynum Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 3:25:42 PM
{OOC: Re: Potions, I don't want to confuse things even more, but there is no such thing as a Cure Critical Wounds potion, being a 4th level spell...}
Trixy looks at the woman, strangely moved by her plight. Perhaps the average person wasn't aware of it, but the desire for sons to carry on a sire's name is a primal urge dating as far back as nature has existed, allowing for one creature to pass on it's line and flame to a new generation.
Furiously scrambling for something to contribute, she blurts out..
"Keep trying! If a man gets bored in the mean time, I know this dwarf named Goliath. I know you arent a dwarf but I doubt he discriminates!"
Figuring the problem is likely solved, the agrees with Edmund.
"At any rate, there's little you can say to us that will make us any less intent on a fight then we already are. Like Lord Edmund up there said.. if this is a nice apparation, it will be around as long as it wants to be, minus any overzealous dwarven exorcisms courtesy of Thar over there."
Quite unsure of what else to do, Trixy holds her breath, curious if her face will turn as pink as her hair.
Edmund Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 9:54:05 PM
Edmund somehow resists the compelling urge to bury his face in his hands.
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Thursday June 24th, 2010 5:58:50 AM
Once the woman is gone, Arm makes sure she is out of earshot, then says to Thar, "Is it possible for a ghost to charm someone? I myself have never heard of it, but it would explain why some people are so enamored of it, while others find it frightening and threatening...".
Thar d20+8=22 ; Thursday June 24th, 2010 4:41:31 PM
Thar does his best to comfort the woman and soothe her concerns in a pastoral way. "Ma'am, we have a soup and clothing ministry at my temple where we serve homeless and needy people. They can take care of your immediate needs, and then connect you with people who can help."
He gives her brief directions, then adds in a serious tone, " I'm not happy with what you're husband is telling you and that is no reason to throw you out. If needed, I can have a man to man talk with him about your problem. Then, if he decides to try to throw you out, he'll have to answer to me. And trust me, he doesn't want that. My name is Thar ail Baerer and tell him if he has questions about how to treat you, he can come and find me at the temple."
To Arm, he thinks for a moment and tries to recall if he's ever heard of such a ghost that could charm someone (know religion? = 22)
Trixy finally gives up, releasing her breath and inhaling loudly. Tired of waiting around, she approaches the others.
"Look, if we address every person concerned with how we are going to treat the apparition in question we wont get anywhere. Has anyone else got any divination that might lead us the right direction? I'll get us started, since there's no creepy looking haunted mansions with bats flying around them as far as I can tell."
Kneeling Down, Trixy pulls her dagger and makes a small cut on her thumb. She makes a couple quick symbols on the ground, and a puff of smoke later, a white owl is flapping in the air in front of her.
She then calls down Dace from his customary lazy circling above her. She stands before her akwardly attentive audience and relays her wishes.
"Dace, look for anything not right. A group of people gathered by something.. unatural. You have a natural aversion to undead, so if you sense something otherworldy, come back this way."
To the Owl, she says...
"You do the same. If you find something, come back this way. Now both of you, go."
Finally, she pulls a bit of earth from her spell component pouch and rubs it underneath her eyes. A few potent symbols and arcane gestures later, her eyes glow with a faint blue hue. She begins to slowly spin in a circle, checking a 60 foot radius for any signs of undead. If none, she continues down the walk where the apparition has been occuring, continuously scanning for emanating aura's of undead.
Detect Undead: 9 minutes Remaining.
----------------------- Level: Clr 1, Pal 1, Sor/Wiz 1 Components: V, S, M/DF Casting Time: 1 standard action Range: 60 ft. Area: Cone-shaped emanation Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute/ level (D) Saving Throw: None Spell Resistance: No
You can detect the aura that surrounds undead creatures. The amount of information revealed depends on how long you study a particular area.
1st Round Presence or absence of undead auras.
2nd Round Number of undead auras in the area and the strength of the strongest undead aura present. If you are of good alignment, and the strongest undead aura's strength is overwhelming (see below), and the creature has HD of at least twice your character level, you are stunned for 1 round and the spell ends.
3rd Round The strength and location of each undead aura. If an aura is outside your line of sight, then you discern its direction but not its exact location.
Aura Strength The strength of an undead aura is determined by the HD of the undead creature, as given on the following table:
0 level: Detect Magic 1, Read Magic 1, Disrupt Undead 2 1 level: Detect Undead, Mage Armor, Shield x3 2 level: Command Undead x2, Spectral Hand x2 3 level: Magic Circle vs Evil, Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Friday June 25th, 2010 5:39:48 AM
Seeing Trixy go about her machinations, Arm approaches her when she has a spare moment and says, "When you can, you may cast the shield spell on me that we spoke of earlier, my dear...thank you!".
Party politics / DM Buzz Friday June 25th, 2010 11:19:20 AM
DM post will come later today.
Wynum Friday June 25th, 2010 2:50:57 PM
Wynum wears his Horseshoes of a Zephyr. A process which he performs in a backalley. When he comes back, his elven composture is greater than usual as he floats arrogantly a few inches above the ground. And smugly, too.
{OOC: Because it is not clear how it is done for centaurs...}
Rest assured / DM Buzz Friday June 25th, 2010 9:25:24 PM
The group does much to ease the pain in the woman's soul. Edmund assures the woman, they are there only to help the city and if this ghost is benign, it too is a part of it, until it becomes a threat at least, then it must be dealt with properly.
Wynum seems to completely misunderstand the conversation of the ghost and the woman, but the unclean female doesn't dare attempt to explain. Looking hopeful at the rugged and sexy Revi she smiles a bit and answers some questions, "Me no know who's fault it be, but me husband has gone already and me parents are old. I am da last of seven childrens and now me back at home wid dem. Don matter if'n it him or me, a blessing of Flower wud go a long way, but heors be doin what dey want to do and no unclean peasant like meself can stop ye properly. Me supposin you know what be right for da city anyway." To Thar she smiles a little bit more, "Tank ye much for the advice and directions to da temple. It might be nice ta get some fath back in me life."
She walks away from the others and they ponder the reactions from the others. Is it possible a ghost could also be a spell caster? Well, from the many stories told in the Dragon Quarter, anything is really possible. Flying pigs and elephants have been seen. Good liches have ben talked to. The only thing for certain is, no one has ever met a good demon or devil, yet, but the group hasn't seen it all and perhaps if a devil put on a cursed helm of opposite alignment, even that is possible.
While Trixie is casting spells on Arm and the others, Wynum sets to putting on his own horse shoes, which is likely no easy feat (no pun intended) while putting on his rear hooves, but with a little help from the others, possible.
ooc: I'm not sure about the horseshoes either, so let us say you did it this time and I will ask in the rules board about it. I might need some kind of skill check in the future, just so it is done properly and it isn't thrown while being used. A Survival skill or something, but again, I will ask. Also, I will be getting an email out to Florian Saturday or Sunday and my last DM post for this scene will be Monday. I will be watching what is happening and unless I lose total computer access, I will be back in a week from Tuesday. Have a great weekend all and that you for the understanding.
Trixy Friday June 25th, 2010 11:29:10 PM
( Results of the detect undead and animals searching?)
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Saturday June 26th, 2010 3:57:56 AM
"I guess there's not much else we can do but wait."
Wynum Sunday June 27th, 2010 5:31:54 PM
Still watching.
{OOC: Jerry said that the Cure Critical Wounds Potion should be morphed into either Cure Serious Wounds Potions OR (our choice for each) Cure Critical Scrolls. So everybody who want a CS potion, hands up (Wynum will take one as he can quickly reach downed PCs), the rest would go to Thar and Trixy as scrolls? We still have a potion of levitate (someone with a poor Climb?) and one invisibility (Thar or Arm for casting defensive/buff spells?)}
Revi AC24/14T/24FF HP 106/106 -- Arashi AC19/11T/17FF HP 46/46 Sunday June 27th, 2010 7:32:06 PM
Revi can't cast CCW's yet, so she'll have to take a CSW potion.
Rest assured / DM Buzz Monday June 28th, 2010 11:27:08 AM
DM post and start of new scene tonight.
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Monday June 28th, 2010 11:48:19 AM
OOC: Arm will hold on to the invisibility potion, as long as no one else objects....should anyone need it, he'll be happy to hand it over.. :)
Thar Monday June 28th, 2010 2:01:44 PM
Thar keeps a close eye out for this mysterious ghost, and waits for it to appear...
(Yes, Thar will take whatever healing things are offered as part of the party goods. Note that he already has several items (a CMW, some potions to neutralize poison, etc.) that are intended for party usage....)
Wynum Monday June 28th, 2010 5:37:29 PM
{OOC: Potion distribution so far Revi: CSW Ed: None Wynum: CSW Thar: One CCW scroll Arm: Gaseous Form, Invisibility and one CCW Scroll (I realize Arm's the only caster with this spell on his list and a sufficient level) Trixy: Spider Climb potion
A CSW potion and levitation remains.}
Trixy Monday June 28th, 2010 5:40:57 PM
( I'll take em. I'm less likely to have to take a critical action in combat due to the nature of being a theurge. I'll use em where they are needed. )
ooc rulings first / DM Buzz Monday June 28th, 2010 9:47:26 PM
For Trixy, I apologize for not addressing your post more fully. let us go over a couple of thing please.
What kind of spell were you casting to summon an owl? I did not see one marked off and if a spell is cast at any time, especially multiple spells, I will need an actions list on how long those spells take. Also, please leave a spell cast on your sheet and mark it with an * or a + or something, so I know you sacrificed a specific spell to summon an animal.
Secondly, unless you cast another spell enabling you to speak with a summoned creature or have the ability in some way, all it will do is stare at you patiently until you have an enemy for it to attack.
Dace, your eagle animal companion is also in this boat. Unlike a familiar, you have to give it specific animal commands that it is trained to perform. A druids link, I believe, is not the same as a familiar's link to an arcane caster. You can double check this in the Rules Board if you desire.
All of this said AND knowing your character would know this even if the player did not, if you would like to change a couple of spells that would allow you to speak with your animal "friends", I will allow it, so these actions can still occur.
Now, how long after midnight do you cast your armor spells and your Detect Undead spells please?
On to Wynum, as I said before, you can don the horseshoes this time without penalty, but it is my belief it takes time and skill to do this deed properly and efficiently. If a character does not succeed on DC10 in Knowledge: Farrier and spend a few gold on the proper tools to do the job right, it will fail after a random amount of time, turns or hours. It might be best to keep them on until you can pay someone a gold or two to do it right for you, or take a skill point in farrier so you can do it yourself. It takes ten minutes to perform.
DM post in a couple of hours. :)
Trixy Monday June 28th, 2010 10:32:12 PM
( First spell for summon 1 was a spontaneous burn of a cure light wounds spell, to summon the owl. Trixy should be able to communicate with the eagle at least, as emphatic link could relay that something of interest has been found.
Your right about the owl however, so to make it easier, I'll convert a second prepared cure light wounds to a speak with animals spell, and get the point across easier.
The detect undead began about the time we decided we had talked to the woman long enough. In fact, she's probably still close by, so we will call it right at midnight, or whatever time we ran into the woman asking us not to harm the ghost.
I have not yet cast Shield on Arm, though he has requested it. I shall hold that spell for later. )
0 level: Detect Magic 1, Read Magic 1, Disrupt Undead 2 1 level: Detect Undead, Mage Armor, Shield x3 2 level: Command Undead x2, Spectral Hand x2 3 level: Magic Circle vs Evil, Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DM Buzz: Under Animal Companion link, it says no where that you can communicate with it mentally or verbally. Further more, it was ruled by the PTB on the rules board not long ago, animal companions are animals, not magical creatures.
Link (Ex) A druid can handle her animal companion as a free action, or push it as a move action, even if she doesn't have any ranks in the Handle Animal skill. The druid gains a +4 circumstance bonus on all wild empathy checks and Handle Animal checks made regarding an animal companion.
If you would like to dispute this ruling, please take it to the rules board. Thank you.
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