A letter arrives -- Jim C Monday July 30th, 2012 1:34:55 PM
Three weeks pass as Bosk crafts items both for himself and for some others in the group. Restlin also does some crafting and both feel pride in the fact that they've done such works as they peruse their items and approve of the meticulous nature of the magic items they've kept and those they gave to their friends that provided the materials.
It is about this time that a letter arrives. It is from Inspector Aulander and it asks the group to investigate the disappearance of two children from Labortown. Supposedly they've been missing for a couple of days and may have stowed away on a boat and gone after the bounty of a large Goldfish at a nearby atoll, but that is uncertain. The inspector would like your group to head down there, find out where they went and retrieve them. Along with the note he has given you a Writ for free passage on any ship in case you need to head out to the atoll and a potion of Underwater Breathing for each member of your group. The children's names are Toby and Rachel, and he has included their address at the bottom of the letter.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) d4+1=4 ; Monday July 30th, 2012 4:11:01 PM
Restlin enjoys his time off. Three weeks later, he has entirely forgotten how terrifying adventuring can be and is ready to get back into the thick of things, however.
"Another mystery then, eh? This one sounds a lot less gruesome. Think we could get in some lying around time on a nice island beach while we're at it? We could play in the waves, build a replica of our tower in sand, and just relax."
The wizard quickly becomes enamored with the idea of a Hook City paid vacation and starts packing his bags...that's when it hits him.
He takes his bag and dumps the contents on his bed. He grabs his spellbook and sword cane (arcane bonded item), closes his eyes, and grabs 4 more items: a scroll of haste, a shaving kit, boots of levitation, and his cloak of resistance. The rest he leaves tucked away in their proper place in his room.
Restlin the Wizard is goin' on a luck quest.
***
Four items picked at random by swishing my mouse over my character sheet w/ my eyes closed and seeing what it stopped on when I opened them. If that's not random enough, feel free to tell me what is, Mr. Jim.
Since Restlin is not yet a mendicant, he gets nothing for doing a luck quest and this may get him killed. Still, it's a prerequisite and he'll need to brave it anyway. If Mr. Jim feels like roleplaying this out further, I won't discourage it.
Jim: I think now would be perfect timing.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Monday July 30th, 2012 6:57:36 PM
After a couple weeks of working out with Wyaar, they both should have a solid respect for each other as well as having given Wyaar an idea of just how powerful the Minotaur come Dragon Disciple is and yet can further become... He still spends a few hours each day climbing and balancing in and on the tower to the slight discomfort of some of the neighbors, who truly hope that their children get no ideas of trying it themselves. He's also going to practice parcor (free running fyi) in the general area of the Iron Heroes tower, after which he should have a very good working knowledge of that area of mud town. (that right?)
Jim: What is this Iron Heroes tower you speak of? and it's Parkour--which I despise. Bang, you fall on your head :)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Monday July 30th, 2012 9:16:55 PM
Beriothian returns from the Woldian League of Adventurers after another good session of climbing and tumbling only to see Zane scaling the side of their tower. If that guy falls he's going to create a tunnel straight through to another continent. Beri calls up to his large friend. "You know, Zane, the WLA has some great climbing facilities. They even have nets at the bottom so that if you fall you don't become three tons of hamburger meat. Though I suppose your way gives you more motivation not to fall." Beriothian watches as the giant minotaur appears to defy the laws of physics balancing on the tower walls. After a few minutes he gives into the fact that gravity itself must be to afraid of Zane to attack him, and the elf makes his way inside to find the others reading a letter.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Monday July 30th, 2012 10:43:32 PM
Wyaar spends part of the three weeks settling in to the tower in the space formerly occupied by Kyan. He'll also enlist Restlin's expert skills in airing out the room that for some reason smells like unwashed cat.
When the letter arrives, Wyaar suits up and gets ready to go, "To their home then? Perhaps find some hair or the like to try and and seek help from the Powers in finding them? Or at the very least get a description of them."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Tuesday July 31st, 2012 8:11:05 AM
"Either way, talking to their families first is a good starting point. Let's head over there and get their story."
Zeoll (HP39 of 39, AC22, CMD15) d20+10=20 ; 2d4=3 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+7=15 ; Tuesday July 31st, 2012 1:32:40 PM
First things first -- Zeoll is especially grateful for the Restoration spells that bring back his full powers.
Over the three weeks at home, Zeoll spends most of his time crafting. He is upgrading his Headband of Alluring Charisma from the weakest variety to the strongest -- with the 16,000 gp worth of magic ingredients he just bought. And with his seer's intuition, he senses that he needs to hurry. It will take him 16 days to do the work, at speed. He just hopes he does not make a mistake! Especially since Zeoll cannot cast the required Eagle's Splendor spell.
The normal crafting DC for a CL8 item is a 13. With the speed and the lack of spell, Zeoll needs to roll a 23. His spellcraft check is +10. He hopes he will be lucky!
The roll ... is a 20! Three short! But Zeoll is a bard, and he knows how to use his inspirational power to get the job done! In the instant he feels the skill check go south, he casts his Gallant Inspiration, giving himself a retroactive +2d4, or 3, which makes his check a 23 -- EXACTLY what he needs to complete his masterpiece!
"Wowsy woo hoo!" he shouts as he capers for joy, placing his upgraded headband firmly on his head. "I feel like a cub! Hooray!"
The last few days of R&R seem anticlimactic. Zeoll tends to his rooftop garden, and to his garden next to the Iron Adventurer shop in Mudtown. He sings songs and dances. He seeks out priests and magic users, interested in their arts. He tries out his other new magic gear. And when the call comes from the Inspector, Zeoll is eager to be off on adventure again!
He agrees with his friends that the best thing to do is to visit the family and find out more. But before disturbing the family, Zeoll asks around the local neighborhood. There may be some other details that the parents do not know. Diplomacy to Gather Info -- Zeoll gets a 30 to find out what there is to know.
When it is time to interview the parents, Zeoll takes the lead as gently and delicately as he can. His Dip check with the folks is a 36, and his Sense Motive check is a 15.
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20=17 ; Tuesday July 31st, 2012 2:57:31 PM
Bosk is relieved to be back in Hook City where the weather is climate controlled and he is able to dedicate his time fully to crafting and training and shows Wyaar around the tower and directs him to an empty room he can use. Thanks to his ring of sustenance the taur finds himself awake with his daily prayers and mediation complete before the others get up, so he gets his crafting in while the others rest and then prepares the group a hearty breakfast of biscuits and sausage gravy. The cleric also tends to the group members who were weakened by the sword and casts a second round of restoration spells on them, bringing them to full strength.
One morning, on his way to the WLA, Bosk sees Zane running around the tower. After a brief conversation the cleric informs him that the Tower is in Hook City and that they own a small shop in Mud Town, a poor town where traders wait outside the city walls until their number comes up and they are allowed to enter and sell their goods.
When the Iron Adventurer's learn of new assignment he lets Zeoll gather his information and agrees the group should visit the children's family first.
cooking check = 17
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Tuesday July 31st, 2012 6:07:55 PM
Zane, now slightly more secure in the geography of the where the tower is is more than happy to practice at the WLA, but when it falls in the crapper, it won't be in a training hall, it'll be in the real world. He'll continue his practice on and about the Tower as well. The "Letter" arrives and it takes Zane under five minutes to grab his gear, settle it about him and be ready to go. He'll let the Bard do his thing when talking to the family, but he will listen closely.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Tuesday July 31st, 2012 8:19:18 PM Hmmm, we should probably learn more about this "gold fish" bounty as well.
A letter arrives -- Jim C Tuesday July 31st, 2012 10:47:31 PM
Sorry guys, all I have is iPhone access to the Internet right now, so my post will be delayed until it gets fixed tomorrow.
Onward -- Jim C Wednesday August 1st, 2012 3:17:24 PM
Deciding to take on the mission, the group assembles and heads down to Labortown. Zeoll first starts inquiring about the town about Toby and Rachel and comes to the conclusion that very few minotaurs like Toby, referring to him always as "That damn Toby". It seems Toby and Rachel got into the habit of knicking hair from minotaurs in the area--one minotaur in question got knicked five times and shows Zeoll the minute bald patches on his hide thanks to "That damn Toby". Looks like the pair were gathering minotaur hair to craft a lure that would catch the goldfish with the 10000gp bounty on it.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) d20+1=20 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 5:09:39 PM "Hey! I bet that damn Toby was the one who took some hair from you," Restlin says as he punches Zane in the arm.
"Why would children think knicking minotaur fur would make a for a good fishing lure? Is that a thing? I'm not much of a fisherman, too smelly."
Restlin will ask around regarding why minotaur hair would be used as a lure (Gather info = 20). Is this a local urban legend, or is someone messing with these kids?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 d20+13=30 ; Wednesday August 1st, 2012 8:49:11 PM Well, I suppose our next course of action should be to canvas the docks and see if anybody saw the two kids stow away on a ship. In a place as organized as Hook City there is probably some central location where ships report their destinations, we can probably narrow down the vessels the kids would have snuck aboard to get to that atoll. And I'm sure someone at the docks would know why there is such a high bounty on the fish the kids are after. Hopefully it's just a very tasty, but there is always a chance 'gold fish' is a euphemism for some kind of deadly yellow shark.
Diplomacy (gather info) = 30
Hairy situation -- Jim C Wednesday August 1st, 2012 9:08:07 PM
Restlin soon finds out that there is no exact science behind why minotaur hair would be sought after for such a lure, but a minotaurs spleen--thats another matter! Prices as high as 100gp for a minotaurs spleen can be had, but it's supposedly "illegal".
Rough waters -- Jim C Wednesday August 1st, 2012 9:10:14 PM
Beri's questions lead him almost into a fist fight as the sailors around these parts don't like nosy people--especially nosy people with a lot of questions and no gold to get them with. But the agile man does learn that four ships that sailed for that atoll never returned and some say they have spotted the wreckage of several ships there, but no survivors.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Thursday August 2nd, 2012 9:13:08 AM "I think it'll be easier than that. I tend to agree that Toby was probably the one who yanked some hair out of my a$$. Isn't there some way to to magically find something that belonged to someone? Like say a patch of hair that was stolen from me?"
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday August 2nd, 2012 1:25:05 PM
The cleric asks for one of Zane's hairs to cast a locate the locate object spell. He then chants some ancient woldian words and the the hair bursts into flames. The locate object spell tells me that the closest taur hairs are located on my back and my detect victim spell tells me that you while irritated by the plucked hairs, you are hardly "yearning for vengeance" against the children." Sorry, my spells aren't going to help much at this time.
Those with a knowledge of cleric and Avenger specific spells may realize that the cleric didn't actually cast the above spells, but rather cast a simple spark cantrip on the hair to ignite it since Bosk knew the spells wouldn't reveal any useful information.
After hearing Restlin's comments on selling Minotaur spleen Bosk does a little math. A ring of regeneration in 90,000 gp. At 100gp per spleen I would need to sell 900 spleens to make up the cost of the ring before paying taxes and business registration fees... definitely not worth the time or hassle to start up my own spleen growing / selling business.
Jim: LOL!
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 d20=15 ; Thursday August 2nd, 2012 4:40:31 PM
In an effort to build on Beri's success, Wyaar combs the docks looking for someone that can lead them to who ever is offering the reward for the goldfish.. And offers a 50 GP reward of his own for the first person to do so. (gather info 29)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Thursday August 2nd, 2012 8:55:08 PM
Beriothian stays out of view while Wyaar does this, apparently there is something about the elf that drunken sailors don't react well to.
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Thursday August 2nd, 2012 9:06:18 PM
A rough hand, cracked and aged from harsh weather and foul tempers, grasps Wyaar by the arm and says quickly, "I'll be the first to claim that 50gp! It be old man Wilson, has a magic shop down here where he sells antiquities and the such. Nothing I'd be interested in, but the old man is sure interested in that goldfish." The haggard sailor gives you instruction how to get to old man Wilson's house and extends his hand, palm up, waiting for his reward.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Thursday August 2nd, 2012 10:35:51 PM "All right new guy!" exclaims Restlin as he smacks the paladin on the back. "Let's go interrogate ourselves an old man."
After Wyarr pays the man, he'll head off to old man Wilson's place of business.
Zeoll (HP39 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Thursday August 2nd, 2012 10:42:02 PM
Zeoll says to Restlin, "Grreat lead!" he follows along to the magic shop.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Friday August 3rd, 2012 1:49:07 AM
Zane is a bit saddened that they can't follow the hair, but when they get a new lead, he gladly follows along.
"I ain't giving up any more hair."
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Friday August 3rd, 2012 1:23:56 PM
The group comes upon the shop nestled back along the main street/ Any detect magic spells cast before entering the shop (casting inside would kinda be rude) show that absolutely nothing is magical in the shop--neither is there any sort of field hampering magical detection since magic is apparent on those in the group. This place looks more like a junk shop and old man Wilson looks neither rich or coherent enough to have placed a bounty of such size on the goldfish in question.
"Welcome, welcome, you're here about the meatloaf, aren't you? It's mighty good, please, sit down and have some." The old man motions to some moth-eaten chairs stacked haphazardly about the shop and brings over a tray of lace doilies. "It's a wonderful day, isn't it? A great day for fishin'"
Zeoll (HP39 of 39, AC22, CMD15) d20+9=26 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 1:55:02 PM
Before entering, Zeoll casts his usual Heroism spell for a +2 on skill checks.
Inside, he asks about fishing for Goldfish.
He has a gut feeling that the old man is not on the level. He tries to get a hunch (sense motive). Check 26!
Does he think the man is being disingenuous?
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+7=10 ; d20+7=17 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 2:16:53 PM
Bosk looks around the shop for important clues, and does so very effectively for about 10 seconds before the sight of all the junk in the shop side tracks him. The horned cleric has always loved junk shops, unknown and under appreciated treasures on every shelf. As he looks around he feels the last of his gold burning a hole in his pocket and he looks at all the odds and ends available for purchase.
Perception to look for clues = 10 Perception to find cool junk = 17
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C d20+30=33 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 2:54:31 PM
Zeoll gets the sense that the man isn't in his right mind, or at least not being disingenuous. "Goldfish? Goldfish? Nope, but I have around here a book that's about fish--umm, one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. Is that the one you're talking about? I don't normally sell fish, but a goldfish would be nice, do you have one for sale?"
After intensive searching, Bosk finds a left-handed hammer, raspberry flavored suppositories said to cure scurvy and some hair smoothing gel--fit for any taur on the town.
Zeoll (HP39 of 39, AC22, CMD15) Friday August 3rd, 2012 3:07:09 PM
Zeoll grabs a porcelain cup just as Bosk nudges it by accident. He mutters under his breath, "Lem's Lungs! What a bull in a china shop!"
:-)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Friday August 3rd, 2012 3:48:55 PM Gentlemen, it seems Wyarr is owed 50 pieces of gold. Shall we head back to the docks and rough that informant up...or at least threaten him with interfering with an official Hook City investigation?
The wizard does his best not to touch anything in the place.
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Friday August 3rd, 2012 5:10:46 PM
Bosk checks the price of One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, the hammer and the hair gel. He leaves the supositories for another customer and hopes they have anti-depressants to go with it.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 d20+14=23 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 7:12:01 PM
"let the man keep the gold, he tricked us as fairly as any Fey. However, the next one I ask will not getnthengold after Leading us personally to some source of the bounty.. Or at the very leastwe'll find out there's no such thing."
Try again.. 50 gold to someone that can personally lead them to the bounty. Payment when they arrive and verify. Gather info 23
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 d20+13=27 ; Friday August 3rd, 2012 7:58:39 PM Guys, you are about to run head first into a trap. For all we know this old man really did offer a bounty, and two kids were the only ones foolish enough to not take it as the ramblings of an old sailor. Furthormore, if we find him we can't actually prove that the man was lying. And even if you were swindled the end result will be that we enrage a bunch of sailors when we confront him about it, resulting in a fight that will likely cost us more than the 50gp you lost.
Beri turns to the shop keeper Excuse me sir, but do you remember if two children were in here recently? Beri describes the children they are looking for. Even if the old man remembers nothing useful he hopes to at least delay the Iron Adventurers running into a fight over 50gp.
Diplomacy = 27
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Friday August 3rd, 2012 8:24:56 PM
Before deciding to leave the shop, Beri asks the old man about two children that may have entered his shop recently, "Two children ya say? I don't get them here much, only when they're trying to steal something, but yes, I do remember two children. They were after my 10000gp bounty on the goldfish. I told them they better not try for it, that they'd get swallowed whole. Let me guess, they done got eaten by the goldfish, didn't they?"
Then Bosk inquires about the cost of the items he's interested in, the old man tells him they're not for sale. He only takes items in trade and asks the minotaur what he has to trade.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Friday August 3rd, 2012 9:47:06 PM "Get a load of this guy," the wizard whispers to himself.
"What kind of goldfish eats people? The only goldfish I've ever seen swim around in glass bowls making little pucker faces." Restlin makes his best fish face to demonstrate.
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Saturday August 4th, 2012 12:33:24 AM
The cleric pulls out a small bag and removes an eyepatch, a nail, a marble, minature pirate hat, and cow bell, all of which are masterwork, and a keychain from the giggling ghost. Would you accept any of these finely crafted items in a trade? Many of these items came from Thornhills Import Export Co. or were gifts from Waard's temple. (lotto items)
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) d20+17=24 ; Saturday August 4th, 2012 9:10:47 AM
Zeoll is so confused. Is this a crazy old man selling junk? Or a savvy operator hiding behind a mask? He watches the goings-on to see what happens. He also keeps his eyes peeled. Perception 24.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 24/17/19 CMD 23 HP 61/62 Saturday August 4th, 2012 9:51:06 AM
Wyaar quirks a brow with a small grin at the crazy old man, waiting for him to hopefully explain more... and just in case, he'll do a move action, single target Detect Evil on the man (same as three round concentration)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Saturday August 4th, 2012 12:58:42 PM
Beriothian decides it's best not to let him get side tracked now that he's on the correct train of thought, and does his best to keep him engaged in the current conversation. Yes, those the two children. They done went after the bounty. Is this fish big enough that it done swallowed people whole before? How would one catch such a fish?
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Saturday August 4th, 2012 2:32:56 PM "It can swallow children? I thought it only liked minotaurs!"
The old man doesn't seem to be interested in any of Bosk's items, but is curiously eyeing his horns.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Saturday August 4th, 2012 3:16:17 PM Ahh, I have heard that goldfish indeed find minotaurs tasty. What if the boys had made lures from minotaur hair, do you think that would get the fish to notice them?
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Saturday August 4th, 2012 5:42:26 PM
Try as he might, Zeoll finds no hint of evil on the old man, nor anywhere else in his shop.
"Boys you say, there was more than one boy. Boy oh boy, that would be a problem, next thing you know they'll be running from a native hell bent on killing them for something they might have seen or heard."
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) Saturday August 4th, 2012 7:42:34 PM
Zeoll nudges Bosk. "Offerr the man yourr spleen!"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Saturday August 4th, 2012 8:13:06 PM
Even though he is a master of almost a dozen languages, the local colloquialisms the elf grew up with still catch up to him on occasion.
I apologize for the confusion, I grew up in the south and when we say 'guys' or 'boys' the term includes girls as well. The children's names are Toby and Rachel. I believe among humans Rachel would be a girl's name and Toby is a boy's name, so there would be one of each. Would the natives still be hell bent on killing the two if one is a girl?
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Saturday August 4th, 2012 8:22:12 PM
Zane watches as the others continue the conversation, he might try to converse, but he was rather blunt, and right now they were trying to gather information. Zane was better at getting information through intimidation, rather than through coercion.
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Saturday August 4th, 2012 11:47:40 PM "Natives? Killing? Who's doing that?"
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Sunday August 5th, 2012 9:28:13 AM
"when did you last see this goldfish? Was it on the atoll?"
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Sunday August 5th, 2012 2:54:07 PM "A tall goldfish? No, no, son, it's as big as an elephant, but not very tall."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 d20+6=10 ; Sunday August 5th, 2012 10:03:44 PM
Beriothian tries to remember if he's heard of sea creatures that could match the description of this 'goldfish'... but for this elf to have heard of a sea creature it would likely need to be a favorite tale told among the drunken sailors at the local bars.
knowledge (nature)=10
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Monday August 6th, 2012 12:01:31 AM
Beri remembers an old sea shanty about a sea hag and a sailor, but not much of anything else.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 d20=8 ; d20+5=15 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 2:52:14 AM
Zane tries to remember if any of the tales told on board ship when he was a very young taur remind him of what the others are discussing.....
int roll 8 prof Seaman 15
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Monday August 6th, 2012 9:18:21 AM
Restlin sighs, walks up to the man & puts his hands on his shoulders. He speaks loudly, slowly, and looks the man directly in the eye as he does.
"We are looking for two children who are missing. There is a rumor that they were looking to claim a 10,000 gold piece prize for catching something known as the goldfish that likes the taste of minotaur. Their names are Toby and Rachel. My friends and I would appreciate anything you could tell us about the goldfish, as well as anything you know about the two children."
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C d20+18=20 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+3=15 ; 12d10=68 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 2:53:31 PM
The old man stares down at the hands touching his shoulders and begins to shake, "I. DON'T. LIKE. BEING. TOUCHED!"
In a flurry of blows that take the span of a blink of an eye, the old man is left standing there, but Restlin is on his back--out cold.
Restlin, you take 68pts of non-lethal damage from being struck six times.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) d20+22=42 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 3:11:11 PM
Zeoll, watching with amusement and then amazement, figures some smoothing over may be called for. "Excuse me, good sirr," he says, "My frriend did not mean to offend. Please forrgive him. We arre verry concerrned about these childrren, who have gone missing. Anything you can tell us about the two kids, Toby and Rrachel, would mean so much."
Diplomacy 42!!!! Nat 20! That's gotta help!
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Monday August 6th, 2012 3:31:08 PM
Old man Wilson looks at Zeoll like he's coming out of a daze, "Oh, you're such a big kitty aren't you." Reaching over to his left, the old man pulls out of a box a large ball of yarn. "Here ya go kitty, play with this." There seems to be something unusual about the ball of yarn, a certain smell to it, like catnip but on an epic level.
Zeoll, please make a Will save DC35 or become Fascinated by the ball of yarn.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) d20+27=43 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 5:39:30 PM
In his morning meditations, Zeoll felt a strange pull to stare at the round orb of the sun too long -- a pull he resisted. Now he understands why his contemplative state inspired him to resist the lure of spherical compelling objects.
[OOC: Using Natural Divination for a +9 on that save. And +2 heroism. To base +16 gives a total +27 ... still no sure thing. ... a 43. SAVES!]
Zeoll takes the ball of yarn and sniffs at it. He grins. "Verry interresting, good sirr. But not as interresting to us as the inforrmation we need to rrescue two lost childrren. Please, let me ask you again, tell us what you can about this goldfish, these innocent kids, and how we can rrestorre them to theirr families."
Zeoll uses his new Fey Gift ability to cast his Suggestion as a Still Silent spell-like ability. The italicized text is the suggestion. The will save DC is 23 (base 11, +9 chr, +2 feats, +1 racial ability).
[OOC: He has attacked one of us and forced a will save on another ... so Zeoll feels fair is fair to give him back a will save of his own to make. Especially since this is an odd but fun kind of nonlethal fight, isn't it?!]
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Monday August 6th, 2012 8:27:10 PM
Old man Wilson cocks an eyebrow when Zeoll speaks to him and asks, "Why are you talking so funny?" Looking about at the others, "So, is there something I can help you with? Something you would like to buy?"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 d20=16 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 8:44:59 PM I would like to buy that ball of yarn, my big Kitty friend seems to be shy about playing with it right now but he will enjoy it when he's home I'm SURE
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Monday August 6th, 2012 9:49:44 PM "Sorry, that's not for sale, whatcha got in trade?"
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 3d6=12 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 9:56:15 PM
Wyaar leans down and pulls Restlin away from the crazy old man, Laying Hands on the wizard as he does so (heal 12 damage). "My friends.. I Think we may have gotten all the help we will from this gentleman. Perhaps our next stop should be some ship captains that have sailed where we need to go.. let us get their opinion."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Monday August 6th, 2012 9:59:36 PM
Beriothian opens his bag of holding and removes a finely crafted, hand blown glass fish. Beriothian remembers that the man has an passion for fish and hopes this will be of interest to him (as well as a last attempt to bring any final details about the killer goldfish into the mans mind)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 d100=82 ; Monday August 6th, 2012 11:56:39 PM
William posting for Bosk (exams) Bosk watches the old man knock Restlin flat. I sure hope that when I am his age I can still deal with young whippersnappers with that kind of skill. I wonder what the source of this man's skill is... could that have just come from years of disciplined practice?
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) Tuesday August 7th, 2012 12:10:46 AM
Note: Does the old man ask for the yarn back? Zeoll has not given it to him unless he asks for it -- and maybe not even then.
OOC to kindly DM Jim: Highlight to display spoiler: {D'Oh! Not even a post in the DM die roll field to see if Old Jim saves vs the Suggestion? Everyone fails on a natural 1?}
Jim: Highlight to display spoiler: {Can you beat a SR of 30? :)}
Old Man Wilson -- Jim C Tuesday August 7th, 2012 2:35:07 AM
The old man snatches the fish from Beri's hand in an instant. Running his fingers over it carefully, he nods, "Yes, this will do, the ball is all yours." His eyes never leave the fish as he murmurs, "Two by two, hands of blue."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Tuesday August 7th, 2012 9:15:40 AM
Zane, continues to allow the old man to face off with the others, he decides to step outside, since there is little doubt, that anything useful will be gained here. As he steps outside Zane lets the peace and serenity of the current situation settle over himself as he tries to piece together the few clues the group does have in some semblance of order.
________________ Couldn't let a Fire Fly reference go by without saying something
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) Tuesday August 7th, 2012 9:45:12 AM
Zeoll nods as if he is fully satisfied, mutters a quick thank you, picks up Restlin, and follows Zane out of the shop.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Tuesday August 7th, 2012 10:53:26 AM
Beriothian thanks the man, puts the yarn in the pocket of his brown coat and walks out the door with the others.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) Tuesday August 7th, 2012 11:11:54 AM
OOC: Not sure how that ball of yarn is getting passed around. Wilson handed it to Zeoll, and Zeoll never gave it up. So how it got to Beri I don't know! :-)
That thing is too dangerous to be in any hands but a liontaur's. :-)
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Tuesday August 7th, 2012 1:36:07 PM
Even with Wyarr's healing, Restlin is still out cold...
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells 2d8+7=17 ; 2d8+7=14 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=9 ; Tuesday August 7th, 2012 3:07:31 PM
When Restlin drops Bosk grabs him and moves towards the door to leave.As muuch as he wants the hair gel he decides this shop keeper is not worth dealing with in his current state of mind. With one hand on the fallen wizard the cleric says a quick prayer and casts a series of healing spells on the wizard and bringing his friend back to the realm of the living, almost good as new.
Gargul, we ask that you grant us your graces and show us you mercy so that we can get our friend back on his feet so he may help us to find the missing children and be granted the opportunity to apply the lesson he just learned, to to wary of others personal space, especially those larger than he is.
Actions -------------- Heal Restlin for 52dmg Cast CMW for 31 dmg. (17,14) Cast ClW for 21 dmg. (12, 9) Convert Rose's Temperature Control and Command to ClW (Converting Restoration and Delay Posion Spells to CMW)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Tuesday August 7th, 2012 9:23:42 PM
Beriothian retrieves a small bottle from his pocket. He removes the stopper and momentarily waves the opening of the bottle in front of Restlin before stoppering it again. Even in the open air the unmistakable stink of smelling salts can be noticed by the entire group.
Sorry about waiting so long, I didn't want to make that old man angry again by stinking up his store.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Tuesday August 7th, 2012 9:50:53 PM
Restlin wakes with a start at the smelling salts & immediately grabs his head before slowly lowering it back down. "Ouch, my pride."
"Did he at least answer my question after he clocked me?"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 1:22:25 AM
Beriothian places his ball of yarn in a small sack to help hold back the catnip smell for Zeoll, then places the sack in his bag of holding. This new object could make for an entertaining afternoon back at the tower.
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday August 8th, 2012 10:22:43 AM
Bosk shakes his head. Afraid not. It seems he is a shop keeper that doesn't sell anything, talks in riddles, fights like a monk and has some odd toys like a liontaur-catnip yarn ball.
Labortown -- Jim C Wednesday August 8th, 2012 1:26:03 PM
On the streets of Labortown, the group regathers itself.
Where to?
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday August 8th, 2012 2:57:55 PM
Bosk feels things are not adding up with the shop keeper and casts detect evil. I don't trust that shop keeper, and I have a hard time believing Hook City allows shops that trade objects rather than using chits and gold. I imagine it makes collecting taxes difficult. I also can't see that shop getting much business if this is how he normally acts. It's almost as if his mind if befuddled...but it seemed to be a little clearer when purchased the fish. Not sure what else to do, Bosk casts detect evil and detect poison both on the shop / man and on Beri's catnip ball.
Labortown -- Jim C Wednesday August 8th, 2012 4:49:15 PM
A street vendor pushing a cart strolls by while calling out, "Corny dogs for sale, corny dogs for sale, just 2 copper each!" The smell emanating from the cart is one of sweet corn, deep fried in beef tallow. You would never see such a sight on the upper streets of Hook City.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 6:17:49 PM
Zane will buy 2 of the corny dogs from the vendor. As he's paying he asks a casual type question. "One of my cousin's boys has been hanging out with with a kid named Toby, he came home the other day telling that this Toby was on the trail of catching that so called giant goldfish. You're out here every day, you heard anything about those kids who went after it? I'll make it worth your time."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 8:55:27 PM We should probably start looking for a boat heading out to the atoll pretty soon.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Wednesday August 8th, 2012 9:33:53 PM I concur. Let us find a Captain that's familiar with the area and see about taking a look ourselves.
Labortown -- Jim C Thursday August 9th, 2012 1:00:48 AM "Ah yeah, that damn Toby, I didn't think he would be that stupid, but kids are always unpredictable." The vendor nods his goodbye and walks his cart away.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) d20+22=27 ; Thursday August 9th, 2012 3:03:46 PM
Zeoll looks longly at the back of the departing vendor. "I know those things smell delicious, but they always give me hearrtburrn."
He agrees with Wyaar and Beri. "Let's find us a ship captain."
Gather Info via Diplomacy: 27.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Thursday August 9th, 2012 5:27:30 PM
Zane munches down on the corny dogs and the group heads towards the docks, or at least in that direction. "We won't need a really big ship, more likely a schooner or even a coastal ship will get us where we're going. But I imagine we'll have to pay them well to just anchor and wait for us, or it'll be a long swim back home."
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday August 9th, 2012 7:12:44 PM Perhaps we should run by the catacombs first and use some of that reward money on a feather swan boat, just in case we get stranded.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Thursday August 9th, 2012 9:31:26 PM
"Hmm.. better safe than sorry I suppose." Wyaar agrees with Bosk... so a quick trip to the Catacombs and then off to a find a ship.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Thursday August 9th, 2012 9:58:35 PM "You guys go find a ship. I'll head to The Catacombs. Obviously I'm not qualified to speak with the public..."
With that, Restlin goes to see if The Catacombs is open...
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Thursday August 9th, 2012 10:19:35 PM I already have a few people mad at me for asking too many questions, can someone else ask around for a ship heading in our direction?
The Good Ship, Heronimus-- Jim C Friday August 10th, 2012 12:14:51 AM
Most of the group, less Restlin, head out to look for a ship that will take them out to Drake Atoll. One after the other says they'll take them until they're shown the Writ of Passage given to them by Inspector Aulander, "Bloody Guard never pays or only a portion. No thanks!" However, there is a fishing boat said to be heading out that way, laying traps as they go. Captain Geru states he'll be leaving within the hour, but time passes and Restlin is no where to be seen. Hours pass and the Captain says that if he leaves now he won't be staying over night at the Atoll. He'll drop you off and pick you up the next day in the late afternoon--that's the best he can do for you.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Friday August 10th, 2012 10:50:08 AM
Restlin comes running up to the docks, eyes scanning the place until he spots his companions.
"Mission accomplished! Do we have a ride out to this place?"
The Good Ship, Heronimus-- Jim C Friday August 10th, 2012 1:39:09 PM "If that's your man, then we can leave now. Do you agree to the terms?"
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 Friday August 10th, 2012 4:26:14 PM It's not like we have much choice, Lets get moving and hope for fair weather and constant wind."
Zane will board the fishing boat and looks extremely comfortable once he steps on deck....
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Friday August 10th, 2012 9:28:20 PM
Wyaar will board as well, "And do not worry Captain. If the city does not make good on the writ, we will see that you are compensated."
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Friday August 10th, 2012 10:03:05 PM I'm ready.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 Friday August 10th, 2012 10:57:11 PM
Sounds good, let's head out
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Friday August 10th, 2012 11:14:58 PM
"So we're going overnight, then? Well, I wanted a vacation. Pity I didn't happen to grab my bedroll..."
Restlin will find someplace comfortable above deck to lay out and relax during the trip.
The Good Ship, Heronimus-- Jim C Saturday August 11th, 2012 3:12:09 PM
The ship sets sail and the weather is good, nice and clear. The smell of the ship below decks however is a bit much for some and since the crew is working their pots on the upper deck, the Iron Adventurers are below decks for most of the trip.
DC15 Will save or suffer from nausea when you arrive
Near the end of the day, the ships captain calls out to the group to assemble upstairs--the destination has been reached. The Atoll looms in the distance and the ship slows it's approach. When it reaches about 1000ft from the open cliff face, a couple of dinghys are lowered.
"I'll be back tomorrow evening. Take good care of those dinghy's or you'll be swimming back to the ship. Good luck!"
Once the group has disembarked, the Heronimus sets sail back the direction it came.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) d20=3 ; d20+23=38 ; d20+19=30 ; Saturday August 11th, 2012 4:13:38 PM
Zeoll's will save raw is a nat 3, or 19 with mods, so he is fine.
Before we do ANYTHING else, Zeoll better pick his spells for the day! He tells his friends what he has prepped, in case they have ideas on how to use them. (see below). He reminds his friends that if they have any close calls, Zeoll's Inspiration spells can save the day! [OOC: Shout if you miss a key roll by just a few pips!]
Zeoll asks if the team can circle the entire atoll. Zeoll wants to check it all out and learn what he can about the area: aquatic life, land life, current state of the tide, extremes in tidal heights, safest path through the reef to approach, local dangers, any other details of the area. Zeoll uses his Memory Domain reroll ability to get even better details.
Know Nature: 38. Know Geography: 30
He tells his friends what he thinks.
He asks, "Should I call a fey crreaturre, maybe a waterr elemental orr a grrig orr a lanterrn arrchon, to help us searrch forr the kids?"
DM Sanity Info
Active spells: Taur's Try: +1 Perception
Cradled spells prepped: lvl 0 - Det Snares & Pits, Charm Animal, Speak with Animal lvl 1 - CLW, Heroism, Charm Person, Fog Cloud, Locate Object; Comp Lang lvl 2 - Dim Door, Less Planar Ally, Locate Creature; Memory Lapse
Bardic Performance: 0 rounds used of 20 per day
Bard spells: 0 used of 6 1st level 0 used of 4 2nd level
Natural Divination prepped: 1 for a save - used 1 for a skill - used
Memory Subdomain rerolls: used 2 of 12
CLW wand: 0 charges used (34 total available) Staff1: 0 of 10 charges used Staff2: 0 of 10 charges used
Hero Points Used: 0 of 2.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 62/63 d20+12=19 ; Saturday August 11th, 2012 4:47:21 PM
Zane has no problems with being sea sick, he's at home on the water, or at least it seems so. "It's almost dark, I'd prefer getting ashore and setting a small camp first, then we can circle the island on the shore. We'll have all day tomorrow to search for the youngsters. I expect the captain to return about this time tomorrow."
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 0
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 d20+13=22 ; Saturday August 11th, 2012 6:29:07 PM
Wyaar has no problem with the motion of the ocean (Will Save 22)
"I agree with Zane.. let us make landfall and set us a camp before doing anything else. Get us a place to come back to. You know the saying.. For the night is dark and full of terrors."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 d20+6=14 ; Saturday August 11th, 2012 11:47:57 PM
Beriothian starts to turn green as the small dinghy's make their way to shore. Each time one of the taurs shifts their weight the boat seems to lurch in an unnatural way, making Beri long for the stability of dry ground once more.
Does anybody know what the moon is like tonight? Once the sun drops will we have any real chance of finding anything before morning? Either way, my stomach could use a few minutes before we do anything.
will = d20+6=14
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) d20+10=30 ; Sunday August 12th, 2012 10:16:44 AM
Restlin not only doesn't get sick (Nat 20 = will save 30), he seems to thrive in the salt air & waves.
"Friends, I have a good feeling about this," the wizard declares. He stands with one foot on the bow, leaning forward with his arm resting on his knee. He stares off into the distance.
"Oh sure we got off to a rocky start with that crazy old man, but this feels right! Let's get that camp built, get some rest, find that damn Toby in the morning..."
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC22, CMD15) Sunday August 12th, 2012 12:32:22 PM
Zeoll asks, "Why arre we delaying? Those kids may be in dangerr. If you do not want to circle the atoll firrst, fine, but we should not go to sleep! At the least, we should use our divination spells this evening so we can get some information, and then refresh our spells in the morrning."
"Rrestlin, do you have yourr Fly spell prrepped? I could fly overr the whole place with Locate Object and Locate Creaturre spells."
"And forr Lem's sake, let me step on shorre firrst beforre you rruin any footprrints that might be therre."
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+13=18 ; Sunday August 12th, 2012 1:07:16 PM
The waves are no bother to the horned cleric, having been raised not far from the coast. As the group disembarks Bosk thanks the captain and joins in the conversation on what to do next. I can see perfectly fine in the dark if we wish to explore tonight.
Bosk will freely cast guidance and detect magic, unfortunately his other spells are of little use.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 16/14/14 CMD: 15 HP:50/50 (Spells) Sunday August 12th, 2012 1:51:56 PM "Sure didn't, Zeoll. Maybe I'll luck out tomorrow and prepare one. HOWEVER, I can use my bonded object to cast it on ya if you'd like.
"As the only one here who will be unable to see past the glow of my light spell, I'd be happy to set us up a camp of sorts. I don't see what me stumbling around in the dark would accomplish. As for circling the atoll first, I'm all for that. This sea life is a lot more fun than I thought it would be..."
Restlin will happily cast fly on Zeoll using his bonded object if the liontaur so desires.
Bosk AC: 29/14/26 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Sunday August 12th, 2012 2:30:23 PM
Bosk adamantly objects. We have no idea who or what lives her. We agreed after fighting Lowd that we would try our best to avoid splitting the group up, especially leaving one of our group by thier selves. Besides, when we get in trouble we rely on you to maintain control of the battle field. Your haste spell has saved our group from visiting Gargul as many times as any sword here. We need you, and for the group to stick together.
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