Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 50/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Wednesday May 1st, 2013 9:47:20 PM
Once the gates are opened to let the two, or rather three, enter, Alexi sees who and what they others were conversing with. As they escorted Ravael and his family to the Temple, the walking vegetable garden was just a side note. He is most interested in Maymel. The Ahote men seemed much more open to strangers than the women and for several years now Alexi had been looking for Toko's sister but the Ahote woman seemed to elude Alexi everytime they visited the Ahote camp. Maybe Maymel could enlighten Alexi in how the Ahote men courted the women. What did this White Ranger do to catch one?
Once Ravael and family are settled in the Temple, a far safer place than the Inn, Alexi introduces himself to the newcomer with the walking salad.
"Hi, my name is Alexi. I am a warrior for Domi, and he points to Domi's emblem emblazened on the front of his full plate armor. His shield, though, is emblazoned with the effigy of a wolf, a holdback from his days in the Wolf Cavalry Regiment of the Mailed Fist.
A flail, longsword, handaxe, and bow adorn his person as well.
"I'm not happy some of the bandits are running loose. They'll elect another leader and continue their predations, I'm sure. I'd like to take Avis up and hunt them down, but for now, we have a few matters here to settle," Alexi says about the bandit group.
"We are usually very open to newcomers here, but with the recent events, you'll understand why we may be a little testy," he smiles back at Else.
Keela [AC 17; HP 22/76][Mage Armor] Wednesday May 1st, 2013 10:53:22 PM
Keela stares at Else. "Making a mess of the local ecosystem," she repeats. "Yes, that's the important thing. The fact that they're terrorizing this town and killing people and stealing their livelihoods--that's trivial in comparison."
She turns and walks after the captives. "Excuse me. Somebody needs to keep an eye on these people or there won't be a town left by morning."
She follows them to the temple, muttering under her breath about just turning them into frogs and being done with it.
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] d8+5=9 ; d8+5=11 ; 2d8+10=24 ; 2d8+10=14 ; 2d8+10=21 ; d8+5=8 ; 2d8+10=22 ; 3d8+11=24 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2013 2:21:42 AM
Sesha smiles weakly and approaches else.
"Welcome to this place, although it in itself is not very welcoming is it? Please understand today has been very trying. My name is Sesha. Usually, a lot of fluffy words follow, but I am exhausted. It has been a taxing day. I have met and slain an elemental of earth, corrupted by dark magics. I have collected the fear from a stampede of buffalo. I have met strange men, made one kiss another, then watched both die. I have met a most interesting scholar, and will attend to his burial in short order."
The young drow takes a deep breath and looks admiringly at Sandy, then watches Keela stalk off.
"That one is named Keela. I would not be too afraid of her turning you into a frog. I believe that threat is idle."
She looks at Alexi and begins to study his wounds.
"No.. I imagine if she found someone too unbearable she would just disintegrate them.. would you mind waiting a bit? There is something I must do."
Moving to Alexi, Sesha begins to fuss over his cuts and bruises.
"You have been brave sir Alexi. I believe your patron is proud. Allow me?"
White energy encompasses her hands as she tends to his wounds, the most serious first, then eventually to the more minor cuts and bruises. Healing was a strange joy she had developed of late, and she was only happy to expend what magic she had remaining on this man who, with Anrete, had been a wall between herself and the two orcs felled in battle.
When finished with Alexi, she tends to her own wounds, then approaches Anrete nervously.
"Anrete, will you allow me to help you? If not, I can always go find Garrett."
When finished, Sesha trembles with exhaustion.
"Forgive me Else. I have little magic left.. and I am sore. I would like however, to hear about you and your impressive friend. I too, have strange companions.."
Sesha smiles and pats Pot-Pot, then touches Else lightly on the arm and gestures for her to lead them somewhere she is comfortable.
[ooc: please remember all heals are empowered with the healing domain.]
[Alexi: 13+17+36=66] [Sesha: 21+31=52] [Anrete or Garrett if Anrete refuses: 12+33+36=81]
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Thursday May 2nd, 2013 8:40:33 AM
"Ye wears a skirt. Anrete accepts your offer.", Anrete gave the drow girl a thorough examination before making his announcement.
"Ye will eat beef and veggie stew tonight! Anrete's treat!"
Turning back to the newcomer, Anrete introduces himself, "Hail treehugger! I ish Anrete the chef!"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:31/29/26 HP:89/103 Ki:8/12 CMD: 30] Thursday May 2nd, 2013 12:52:13 PM
Garret peers in amazement at the strange plant-creature that seems to obey the newcomer. He says, "Your, um, friend is it? I apologize if I address you, or it, wrong, but I must ask. Does it have intelligence? Does it simply obey you? Does it understand me if I speak to it? Should I call it something other than it?" He walks towards it carefully and cautiously.
DM Jon - Rewards! Thursday May 2nd, 2013 1:01:43 PM XP!:
Up to this point we have had... Scene 1: 1,500 XP Scene 2: 4,000 XP Scene 3: 5,000 XP Scene 4: 1,000 XP
and now: Scene 5: Everyone except Else gets 33,000 XP
Loot: New Loot for Scene 5: MW Breastplate 2x MW Hide Armor Flaming Burst +2 Greatsword Frost +3 GreatAxe Large MW Breastplate Large MW Glaive Large MW Longsword Large Longbow 5 chain shirts, 5 MW Might Longbows +2 STR
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Thursday May 2nd, 2013 2:56:52 PM
Else smiles at Garret's curiosity. "That is Sandy, my dearest friend." She waves an arm and calls out, "Sandy, come over and meet everyone!" The plant creature turns and calls back to Else, making a deep wheezing sound like the bellows of a massive organ. It starts trundling toward her, causing the ground to reverberate softly with each step. It stops and bends down so that Else can rub its face affectionately. "Sandy is about as intelligent as a smart dog. She understand very basic spoken commands, but we have a bond that transcends that and allows us to communicate by more than just talking. If you say things like "come" or "stop" or "attack" she would know what you mean. Not that she would listen to you, but she would get it. It doesn't have a sex, but I call her 'she' because I think of her that way. We have had many adventures together. Haven't we, Sandy?" The plant creature bellows again, seeming to make noise from a variety of holes covering its body rather than through a single mouth.
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Thursday May 2nd, 2013 4:52:21 PM
Addressing Else, So I can tell your plant to stand on one... vine?
Watching Keela storm off, she responds to Sesha You weren't here when the dire wolves attacked, but then I was just arriving myself. This has definitely been a day of trials for all. I expect that a good night's sleep will restore some to better humor.
With the day's activities drawing to a close Cyniq decides to head for the inn, a night's rest is all she wants now, today has been busy enough. I'm going to find something to eat, a hot bath, and a warm bed, in that order.
Should it come up, Cyniq is not interested in any of the gear, but would happily take coin in exchange.
Keela [AC 17; HP 22/76][Mage Armor] Thursday May 2nd, 2013 6:54:54 PM
Keela accompanies Raeval and his family to where they will be held. She wants to talk to whoever will be guarding them.
"This man," she says, pointing to Raeval, "is responsible for four deaths that we know of. Every time we've left him, people have started dying. I don't want you to be the next casualties. Don't believe anything this man tells you. I've lost track of the number of lies he's told me, and I haven't known him six hours. Don't let him play on your sympathies. Four deaths. On him, and him alone. And if anybody shows up and tries to kill him," she takes a deep breath, but plunges forward, "let them. We've already given too many lives to protect this lying, cheating, backstabbing weasel. We're not giving any more. Keep them here if you can, but don't risk your lives for any of them. They're not worth it."
With that, she heads off in search of her husband. This has indeed been a trying day.
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Thursday May 2nd, 2013 9:19:02 PM
damn
Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 116/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Thursday May 2nd, 2013 11:00:15 PM
Alexi watches Keela storm off and otherwise would follow but now she has someone else she needs to comfort her, so he stays back. Good thing too, because Sesha approaches him and starts tending to his wounds. He blushes a good bit as she fusses over him. He tries to point out that his wounds aren't all that bad but when she is done he fells about as good, or better, than he had in a long time.
"Thank you, Sesha. You are an expert in healing, I say. I could not hope to even come close." he stabs at a compliment.[/b]
Anrete helps him change the subject and he quickly add "You got that right, Anrete is our chef! In the best of times or worse of times, Anrete can fix up something to eat that's a treat. Now your stomach may protest, but a treat it is."
Alexi listens to Else's explanation about her companion and is a bit impressed. He is about to say something when he sees Keela's husband hurrying towards them. He points to the temple and the man veers off towards it.
"Else, join us over at our headquarters for something to eat and I'll see that guest rooms are prepared while we eat," Alexi says and leads the way to the Inn.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 116/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Thursday May 2nd, 2013 11:05:17 PM
OOC: Alexi is interested in one of the MW Might Longbows +2 Str. That's about it.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:31/29/26 HP:89/103 Ki:8/12 CMD: 30] Friday May 3rd, 2013 2:08:40 PM
Garret continues to watch the large plant and he walks behind it and around it. When it makes the noise, Garret jumps a little. "It seems nice enough. But it attacks? That seems, well, odd for a plant. Does it have teeth, or does it just beat things to death?"
When the captured gear is piled up, Garret says, "I have no need of any of that, but surely we can sell it to someone. Now we used to have that nice little magical gate, but we haven't seen any sign of that, well, since Katarina left us, have we?"
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Friday May 3rd, 2013 10:18:43 PM
Anrete continues his close observation of the walking vegetable as the party proceeds back to the inn.
"Anrete just need a bow.", the barbarian remarks to Garret as he pauses to look at the greatsword and greataxe.
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OOC: What is the sell back rates now? I still like my +3 Greatsword better, than a +2 Flaming (+4 equivalent).
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Friday May 3rd, 2013 11:54:50 PM
Else laughs at Garret's question. "Sandy doesn't eat things. She isn't carnivorous or anything like that. Just sunshine and rain and dirt. If she is fighting something, she usually just picks a creature up and, well... hugs it to death. She is a mighty fierce hugger."
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Saturday May 4th, 2013 3:50:48 AM so its bark is worse than its bite?
Keela [AC 17; HP 22/76][Mage Armor] Saturday May 4th, 2013 10:13:12 AM
I think I owe the Wold a post. Actually, I think I owed a post yesterday. Oops.
DM Jon - Rewards! Saturday May 4th, 2013 12:18:44 PM
Ravael and his family are escorted.. Somewhere secure to be watched over and eventually a cleric comes to heal Ravael and return him to consciousness. He seems genuinely overjoyed to see his family all together safe and, as promised, asks the guards to summon the heroes whe they're ready to question him. Of his family, he informs them that they're innocents and all of this ad should not be punished for his past misdeeds. In truth, Keela's statement to allow someone to kill Ravael AND his wife and kids had not sat we'll with the guards anyways and they escort them off to the Inn (still under watch) while leaving Ravael locked away.
Keela [AC 17; HP 22/76][Mage Armor] Sunday May 5th, 2013 7:50:01 PM
Keela meets up with Jack, and is very glad to see him. "Can we eat at the inn? I'm famished!" she says.
Over supper, she fills him in on the events of the day. "I'm not sure what to do about this Raeval character," she concludes. "Nobody's safe as long as he's here. But it's not safe to let him go, either. And I'd like to get back all the things that the gang stole from folks around here, but I suppose we need to do one thing at a time."
She flings her arms up in frustration. "And what's a gang of very proficient raiders doing out here in the back of beyond? Robbing the same people over and over and over? What do they hope to gain by it? Something else is going on here...."
Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 116/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Sunday May 5th, 2013 11:41:19 PM
Alexi already has a table set up for the group when Keela comes in with Jack. He calls them over to join them but soon has second thoughts as Keela starts in on Ravael.
"Keela, those bandits stole from people oustide of Bryn, somewhere out there. They only came this way chasing after the White Ranger. I'm sure we'd know about a gang working in these parts. Ravael's been living here for a while without causing any trouble. If indeed he has turned a new leaf, the priests can verify it with a Zone of Truth. My main concern now is those loose bandits. Without a leader and nowhere to go, they are bound to stick around here. We'll have to warn the outlying farms and have them tell us anything unusual they see.
My questions for Ravael is this money that he supposedly stole. Did he spend it all on his ranch and the animals or is there more around? We need him to come clean about it because those bandtis, especially the gnome, are still keen on getting it back" Alexi finishes and starts stuffing his mouth.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:31/29/26 HP:89/103 Ki:8/12 CMD: 30] Monday May 6th, 2013 10:32:06 AM
As the group settles in for a meal, Garret keeps looking out the window for Sandy. He eats absentmindedly and nods when Alexi asks about the stolen gold. He says, "My guess is that he's spent it all. Of course, being a thief, I'm not sure we can believe him if he says that he has. Sure, he's turned over a new leaf and all, but still...then again, if we can use magic to ensure he's telling the truth, we might be able to get some real, accurate information out of him!"
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Monday May 6th, 2013 3:52:06 PM
Else's head pops up from her plate of food and she speaks with one cheek full of food. "I can helpf with that." She swallows. "Excuse me. I can help with that. I can search the grounds near Bryn Baraz for some Needled Prairie Flower. When ingested, it makes it impossible to lie or deceive. I could have a philter ready for this White Ranger to drink by noon tomorrow. Just make him, or trick him, into drinking it and ask him anything you want."
ooc: With Lesser Herbal Infusion, I can recreate any spell effect as a potion in 1d4 hours for free, pending a successful Profession (herbalist) check.
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] Monday May 6th, 2013 7:19:29 PM
Sesha smiles at Else.
"It is good to see someone else who uses all of what nature can provide. It seems a good plan that does not compromise any of our spellcasting in case that wretched little creature decides to return."
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Monday May 6th, 2013 8:58:42 PM "Maybe bandits hunger for Anrete special beef stew?"
Anrete burps loudly as he digs into his potato and beef stew.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 116/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Monday May 6th, 2013 9:57:49 PM
Alexi chuckles. "We could do to the bodies of the dead bandits what the Ahote custom requires. Tie their arms and legs to poles attached to each other in an X shape after we completely remove their skin. Place them at a couple of their camps and see how long they stay in the area. It would even give that gnome something to think twice about."
OOC: DMs, this custom was encountered on the trail to Bryn when the group first encountered the Ahote. The Ahote had captured and killed some bandits that had escaped their failed attack on the caravan and placed them out on the trail, skinned and tied to 'X's.
IC: Alexi grinned as he ate, knowing what the reaction would be from most if they did do that. It seemed most logical, though, and the bodies were already dead, whereas the Ahote skinned their captive alive. At least Anrete would go along with it. But alas, Alexi knew that this would not be accepted by the Bryn citizenry. For now, at least.
Keela [AC 17; HP 30/76][Mage Armor] Tuesday May 7th, 2013 12:01:49 AM
Keela shakes her head at Alexi. "I wouldn't say they're without a leader," she replies. "If that gnome fellow isn't a leader of some kind, I don't know what he was. And there's nothing for them here, though I don't suppose they know that."
She is tired and sore, and more than ready to go home, but there are still matters to discuss, so she orders another ale and tries to make the best of it.
DM Donna Tuesday May 7th, 2013 12:27:09 AM
Mostly OOC, but this IS information that your PCs will be needing as we segue into the next adventure:
1. The portal to the Catacombs is operational. If your PC needs to do some buying or selling, get thee hence ASAP.
2. Your PCs have until the end of this week (technically midnight, May 12, Eastern Time) to craft items--this translates to 5 game days for crafting. Be sure to outline EXACTLY what your PC is crafting, EXACTLY what they are using to craft it, and (of course) EXACTLY how long it takes them to get said item crafted. Post this on this board, please.
3. The town is feeling the pinch of having this latest group of settlers arrive. Already there are posters, handbills and town-crier types alerting the population to a town meeting to be held in a few days at the All-Gods' Temple in the heart of the town. (The meeting will be taking place just as your in-game crafting period ends.)
4. FYI: Raeval is being held in the secure room in the mithril mine. The dwarves will make sure he remains there until the Justicar can adjudicate a proper trial...something that is not likely to be able to happen until after that town meeting, as the call for jury members will no doubt be put to the townspeople then. Raeval has cooperated with all demands made of him...so far.
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] Tuesday May 7th, 2013 12:35:56 AM
Sesha wraps her dark fingers around her cup of wine, such as it exists in Bryn Baraz. Her dark pinks are a little flush, but she is still in control of herself. She winks at Anrete.
"I've heard you clamor on about your beef stew since I met you Anrete. Is your stew any good?"
Taking a deep breath, she looks at Keela.
"That Gnome was nearly the death of two of us today..", she looks down into her cup. "Poor Morgan."
She is quiet a moment, then continues.
"Next time we encounter the gnome, we need to disable his metamagic rod. It allowed him to do too much damage too quickly. I will also try to divine some information about him tomorrow, if I can. We can likely find where he has been camping as long as Little Spirit is willing to tell me her secrets. I don't like the idea of them finding us first again. Then again, maybe taking a few days to prepare can be wise. He was fond of lightning and fire. Surely we can use that against him next time with careful planning."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:31/29/26 HP:89/103 Ki:8/12 CMD: 30] Tuesday May 7th, 2013 10:08:51 AM
Garret sits and eats quietly until the topic of the gnome comes up. He says, "Look, know that we know about the gnome, if Anrete and Alexi can get close to it, I don't think it will last long at all. We just need to plan to head for it the next time we see it full speed, and I do not think it will be a problem. If the bugger flies, well, that is a different issue, I suppose..."
"So has anyone heard much about this town meeting? We head out for a few days and all sorts of things start happening here in town."
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Tuesday May 7th, 2013 1:15:41 PM anyone sell off and split the loot yet?
Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 116/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Tuesday May 7th, 2013 2:14:10 PM
OOC: i'll put together the list and send it in an e-mail.
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Tuesday May 7th, 2013 2:46:45 PM
ooc:
1. I have the Gillan's Fast Forge feat, which allows me up to 10 days worth of crafting. My character needs no additional equipment, so if anyone would like to order a wondrous item crafted, just let me know. I could finish an item worth up to 20,000gp with the time available. (or 20k worth of a more expensive item that would need to wait until our next downtime).
2. With 1d4 hours and no crafting cost, I can create potions/oils that can re-create any spell effect up to 3rd-level. I am going to allot time for a zone of truth potion for Ravael, but if anyone has requests I would be happy to oblige.
I plan on posting my intentions for the next 5 days late this evening, so if anyone has requests let me know.
Keela [AC 17; HP 30/76][Mage Armor] Tuesday May 7th, 2013 5:23:06 PM
[Keela will not be crafting, but if she has enough money, she will buy five scrolls from the Catacombs and attempt to copy them into her spellbook, one for each day.]
Keela nods agreement with Sesha. "Our tactics could definitely have been better. Although he was smart enough to attack after we'd already fought three battles. I wonder if he sent that rock monster for that specific purpose?"
Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 116/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Tuesday May 7th, 2013 9:44:07 PM "I hope not, Keela. If he can send one, maybe he could send another," Alexi chimes in and stiffles a shudder.
"Perhaps I can take one of those exquisite bows to the catacombs and have it magicted to be more effective against such foes as that gnome."
OOC: once our total cash per PC is known, I'll know if Alexi will request some minor woundrous item.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 12 Ffted 26 HP 116/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Tuesday May 7th, 2013 9:45:07 PM
OOC: BTW, I sent an e-mail with our loot list. If you didn't get it, let me know so I can add the correct e-mail address.
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=38 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=37 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=35 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+24=30 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=30 ; d20+24=26 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+24=41 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=33 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+24=41 ; d20+24=27 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+24=34 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2013 12:51:52 AM
ooc: Else spends her time gathering and preparing herbal infusions. She must make a successful Profession (herbalist) check to find the herbs and prepare the infusion. Per the Greenmage class description, the difficulty of this check can be lowered through the use of related successful skill checks and magic. For simplicity's sake, she will work 12 hours in a day. Each work session is 1d4 hours long.
Else can cast speak with plants at will. She can cast commune with nature to "instantly gain knowledge of as many as three facts from among the following subjects: the ground or terrain, plants..." up to 3 times per day.
Day 5 - 3 work sessions Knowledge (nature) checks - 35, 39, 26 Profession (herbalist) checks - 27, 36, 34
She will be trying to prepare potion of cure serious wounds (Herbal Healing) and oil of poison (Lesser Herbal Infusion, does not require special permission due to being on druid spell list).
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] d20+5=10 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2013 8:46:01 AM
Smiling at the drow, Anrete nods sagely, "The very best in town!"
"Here, have a taste!", Anrete shove a ladle of gluey-looking mixture of unidentified meat and juice at Sesha.
OOC: Anrete is waiting for some cash so he can buy stuff.
DM Donna Wednesday May 8th, 2013 3:43:47 PM
Oh, boy--STEW! Dig in, Sesha...if you dare.
Is anyone going to take up Else's offer to have items crafted..?
And you may consider the mundane items the group recovered from killed and captured bad guys duly donated to the Bryn Barraz town guard/militia.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:31/29/26 HP:89/103 Ki:8/12 CMD: 30] Wednesday May 8th, 2013 6:47:18 PM
Garret watches Anrete offer the "soup" and licks his lips. "Hey, if you don't want it, I'll eat it!"
Keela Wednesday May 8th, 2013 7:36:42 PM
Once she is sure that the group is (finally!) done for the day, she heads home with Jack.
The next day she prepares her spells and goes with the rest to try to get Raeval to say something true. She doesn't hold out much hope.
[Last chance, DMs. I'm re-setting my spells unless you tell me not to. :) ]
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] Wednesday May 8th, 2013 8:36:12 PM
Sesha's eyes widen as the glob and the ladel are thrust at her. She takes the ladle and sips delicately at the broth. Holding the spoon with both hands, she smacks at the stew with her lips until it is all gone. She thinks about all the possible sources the meat could have came from.. and none of todays encounters, other than the buffalo, seemed very appetizing.
"I think I'm too tired to eat any more Anrete, but it's very good! I just hope it isn't made of Orc. They give indigestion I hear.."
When Else makes her offer for magical aid, Sesha is pleased. There are several things she could use help with that she had meaning to get around to doing. (Depending on our loot shares)
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Wednesday May 8th, 2013 10:22:11 PM
OOC: you Bryn newbies are lucky. When Alexi ate Anrete's stew those first few times on the road from Floating City, he had to make Con checks or get sick. He passed. Since then, he's had an Iron Stomach when dealing with Anrete's stew concoctions. :)
IC: Alexi laughs at Sesha's tentative sampling of Anrete's stew. When she's had a spoonful, he shows her an empty bowl of the stuff. "See, it's not all that bad once you get used to it. I also learned never ask what is in it or where he got the stuff. He was going to try making Ambush Drake Stew a few years back. Tarketh convinced him otherwise. Of course the creature had been dead several days and sported its own swarm of flies by the time we got back to Bryn with it. So who knows? It might have been good, fresh, that is." Alexi winks at Anrete.
As the conversation dies down, Alexi chats with Hope (OOC: the Innkeeper's daughter that helps him run the Inn) for a little while, asking her to have a hot bath ready for him when he gets back, then heads to the Temple. He confers with the priests, making funeral arrangements for Morgan and to place him in the special Hero's section of the cemetary.
(OOC: something else to add to the map, a cemetary.)
DM OOC: apparently we'll be needing to add the Innkeeper & family NPCs as well as the town cemetary to the Woldipedia.
He then checks on Ravael, then to the stables to give Lobo a good-night pat, then off to his bath and hopefully a good night's sleep.
Next day he gathers up the loot and heads to the Catacomb entrance in the General Store.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Wednesday May 8th, 2013 11:18:03 PM
Anrete beams brightly as his companions finish up his stew.
"Stew not made of orc, but the recipe is handed down from my orc teacher! Never knew his name though."
---------------------------------------- OOC: Anrete might wanna take up Else offer, but he needs to see how much $$ he has. Cuz as of now, Anrete is entirely broke. But healing potions are cool too.
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Wednesday May 8th, 2013 11:54:41 PM
ooc: I have plenty of healing potions. Totes covered. Just let me know what you are interested in having crafted, and we can black-out some of my herb-gathering activities.
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] Thursday May 9th, 2013 12:26:03 AM
ooc: Sesha going to make a few potions of Heal depending on her money and pass them out. I might also ask for help with a Vediks Headband of Focus from you depending on the time you have.
With your free "potions" and me making up to 6th level potions, we could have a lot of consumable item coverage.
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Thursday May 9th, 2013 1:11:19 AM
Cyniq spends the early morning hours scouting out the town and planing on where she will place the judicial court and her residence.
She also talks to the established residents and the company reps about creating a building committee to establish appropriate spacing for the recent and large influx of new residents.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:31/29/26 HP:89/103 Ki:8/12 CMD: 30] Thursday May 9th, 2013 8:55:02 AM
OOC: Checking in (sorry, busy day, or this would be a much nicer, flavorful post!)
Down to a "Dull Roar" - DM Donna Thursday May 9th, 2013 11:40:36 AM
Garret looks on with some amusement as the group's newest member undergoes "trial by culinary fire", so to speak.
Keela is off to rest, relax and recover her spells (which she does in spite of her husband, um, "distracting" her a bit. Newlyweds!)
Sesha has definitely tasted better cooking, but she's also had to endure much worse. Apparently time has given Anrete more experience with how to prepare his "meal on the go." Meanwhile, the barbarian takes very good care of his signature "cake cutter" blade, since he's certain that nothing the group has picked up from their latest encounters can top his own personal weapon. (And he's right. 8D)
Alexi's bath is ready for him when he returns from his day's activities. The temple priests have assured the warrior that Professor Washburn will be duly remembered for his sacrifice for Bryn Barraz. They also (rather idly) remind Alexi that there is an important town meeting in a few days that they have been told will deal with a number of issues that concern the entire town, so they DO hope he and his fellow heroes will be at this meeting.
Else begins gathering ingredients together in anticipation of crafting potions...and stuff.
Cyniq has been directed to make any and all inquiries about new building with Garth Turnbuckle. She learns that Master Turnbuckle was the original wagon master on the very first settlers' trek from the Big Float on out to the present location of Bryn Barraz, and (as such) is considered by 99.9% of the town to still be in charge. The stocky human listens to the justicar's ideas, nodding.
"I'm sure ya heard about this big town meeting next week, yeah?" Garth says. "This latest bunch of arrivals has got the town about bustin' at the seams, so it's been decided to announce how we are going to handle that. In a nutshell, though: any and all excavations that do more than allow the placement of a root cellar have to be cleared with the Stonehelm Company reps before they can be allowed. There WILL be a rep at the meeting...and a nice surprise for the town, too..." The human leans down a bit and gives Cyniq a conspiratorial wink and a grin.
"But mum's the word until that meeting, now..."
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Thursday May 9th, 2013 6:18:57 PM Well Garth, I can certainly appreciate that sentiment. I'd like to pass this idea off on you before then. If you can round up some labor, I can expand the water flow into a small reservoir and moat while providing base material to strengthen the walls and provide stone foundations for any buildings. All I need is people willing and able to move mud. Here's my idea... Cyniq goes into providing an idea of how to move material around.
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Thursday May 9th, 2013 7:36:39 PM "If you need earth moved, I think I can help."
Else explains the capabilities of the move earth spell.
"I can dig a moat for Bryn Baraz in a day."
Keela Thursday May 9th, 2013 7:52:29 PM
Keela is pleased to hear about the meeting. "It will be good to get together again," she says. "Like old times."
Her spells prepared, she waits to see what is to be done with Raeval and his family.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Thursday May 9th, 2013 10:24:53 PM
Next morning, a bit refreshed after a hearty breakfast, Alexi takes the stuff to the Catacombs entrance and steps through...
OOC: will be posting our orders in the Catacombs.
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Friday May 10th, 2013 1:51:34 AM Depending on how much I get from the split, I will probably be crafting a lyre of building. Waiting on fund total...
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 d100=44 ; d100=35 ; Friday May 10th, 2013 3:09:36 PM
Cyniq spends the majority of each day in her room at the inn, though if anyone looked, she would not be there either as she enter's a pocket of the Cradle eash morning after breakfast.
Pending final determination of cash available...
Crafting: adding +2 Int to headband. base cost $6000 x .7 restricted to class = $4200, retail cost is $12,000. Crafting time is 12 days, accelerated crafting adds +5 to the DC and reduces this to 8 days, Gillan's Fast Forge at 1/3 reduces this to 2.4 days; chance of fey attraction 10%, rolled 44%. DC is 5+8+5=18. Have required spell known. Spellcraft is +21; auto-succeed on craft check.
Also crafting an Amulet of Natural Armor +2 (depending on cash split might be +1). Base cost $4,000 x .7 restriced to class = $2800, retail cost is $8,000. Crafting time is 8 days, accelerated crafting adds +5 to the DC and reduces to 5 1/3 days, Gillans fast forge at 1/3 reduces this to 1.75 days; chance of fey attraction 10%, rolled 35%. DC is 5+5+5+5=20, addtional +5 for not having spell required on list of spells known. Spellcraft is +22; auto-succeed on craft check.
DM Donna Friday May 10th, 2013 4:41:15 PM
The weekend looms ahead for the heroes (and their players!) as they continue to conduct business as usual. Adventure is in the air, it seems...who knows what next week will bring..?
OOC: I'm starting the new adventure this Monday. I'll be using my own version of a "more current" map of Bryn Baraz.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Friday May 10th, 2013 9:04:52 PM
Alexi and Sesha pop into the general store from the Catacombs portal and start rounding up their friends.
Alexi carries a heavy sack of coins and once all are together he divies the treasure up.
OOC: Cyniq showed up after the worg attack and was in all the fights. Morgan showed up after the Earth Elementals but died in the last fight. :( Total Players = 6 Catacombs ticket # 1326 totals 44,395 gp
44,395 / 6 = 7,399gp and some chump change we can put in the Benevolence box at the temple.
DM Donna: do you need to keep up with the items we put in the armory or would that be just a bit too much detail?
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Friday May 10th, 2013 10:54:05 PM
ooc: Checking in. Unless someone makes a request, Else's herbal infusions is her only activity.
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] Saturday May 11th, 2013 3:47:35 AM
Sesha comes back from her Catacombs trip with Alexi in high spirits. The shop had all manner of gadgets and knickknacks! One thing in particular interested her. She had brought a picture and details of the item back with her, and shows it to Else.
"Is this something you can build?"
The schematics are for a wondrous item called Vediks Circlet of of Focus. There are two versions shown, one vastly more complex than the other.
"I would like to have the nicer one, but if you don't have time I understand. What do you think?"
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Saturday May 11th, 2013 10:21:04 AM
"Greeting tree-hugger witch!", Anrete hails Else as he stomps towards the druid.
"Anrete heard tree-hugger witch is an excellent enchanter! Anrete hopes witch girl can help him enchants his tortoise charm!", the savage-looking barbarian points at an ancient looking gorget around his neck.
"Anrete willing to provide the materials AND a very special lamb chop stew for plant-friend! Plant friend can take revenge against goat!"
"So what say Else-witch-girl?", Anrete winks at the druid.
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OOC: Can u help me enchant my amulet of natural armor +1 to a +3 or +2 (Depending on the time u have available?)
OOC: If not enuff time it is ok too. I can save up to get a bigger purchase next time.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Saturday May 11th, 2013 10:31:40 AM
OOC: Loot should be
44,395 + 600 * 2 (2 MS longbow) = 45595
45,145 / 6 = 7599 each
Alexi and Anrete gets = 7599 - 600 = 6999
And it should be composite longbow because a longbow cannot have strength bonus (aka mighty property).
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Saturday May 11th, 2013 11:03:14 AM
ooc: @Anrete - Yes, I can enchant your amulet of natural armor +1 into an amulet of natural armor +3. It will cost you 8,000gp.
ooc: @DM - What is the DC for the herbal infusions I rolled for previously?
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] Saturday May 11th, 2013 1:31:20 PM
ooc: @ Else .. and the wondrous item in Seshas post? I think it will cost her 17500 for half of the big one. If you dont have the TU I can take the smaller one.
ElseHP 123 - AC 18/13/15 - CMD 20 - F+12/R+18/W+17 Sunday May 12th, 2013 12:14:45 AM
ooc: @Sesha - DERP, totally missed your post. I could craft the lesser version in 5 days, but with Anrete's request I would only have 2 days worth of crafting left. However, the Gillan's Fast Forge feat allows me to accomplish a day's worth of crafting in 4 hours while adventuring, so I can have a Lesser Vedik's Circlet of Focus ready in 3 game-days following the start of the next module. How does that sound?
Sesha [AC 25 | HP 42/80 | CMD 14] [See Invisibility] Sunday May 12th, 2013 1:56:28 AM
ooc: Sounds good. Then I'll just upgrade to the greater version later if possible. If it is NOT possible to upgrade to the better version, I'd rather either hold off or request Else make the big one over a longer period of time. Just gold economy at that point.
Then again, selling it back means she will just get what she paid for it since it comes back at 50% and she paid 50%. So whichever really!
Keela d20+22=32 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+22=25 ; Sunday May 12th, 2013 1:11:46 PM
Keela returns from the Catacombs clutching several scrolls. For the next few days, even her husband doesn't see very much of her as she studies the spells and adds them to her spellbook.
[Spellcraft checks: 32, 35, 25, 34, 25. Technically she didn't even have to roll to make them, but where's the fun in that?]
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Sunday May 12th, 2013 2:18:39 PM
OOC: Anrete is correct. I meant to factor in the two MW bows we took but got in a hurry (my parents coming in) and forgot.
Alexi AC 28 Tch 13 Ffted 25 HP 120/120 CMD 26(Trip 28) Sunday May 12th, 2013 3:31:08 PM
OOC: DMs: If i read the power cost to upgrade my belt correctly, my out-of-pocket money should be 4,400gp, I think. *9 Upgrade +1 Str to +2 Str 2,000 7,135 9,135 4,600 23,000 4,535 10 Upgrade +1 to +2 Nat Armor 6,000 9,135 15,135 6,200 31,000 8,935
It is currently at LvL 9. The LVL 9 out of pocket cost was 4,535. The Out of Pocket cost for LVL 10 is 8,935. So to upgrade to 10th, it would be 8,935 - 4,535 = 4,400gp.
Is how it is done?
DM Donna Monday May 13th, 2013 1:16:29 AM
OOC: @Else: from what I can see, you made all the required rolls for your Herbal Infusions.
@Alexi: I'm checking up on the matter of upgrading your belt--I will get back to you as soon as I find the answer.
I'll be making the Official Game Post later today.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Monday May 13th, 2013 8:44:14 AM
OOC: Anrete will take the amulet +2 instead, cuz he found out he only has 7000 gp. Then there shld be more time to craft the circlet.
Anrete [HP: 130/130, AC31/Touch18/FF31, CMD 34), DR2] Monday May 13th, 2013 8:45:53 AM
Anrete looks at his deflated money pouch, and grins at Else, "Anrete only has six thousand over gold coins. Anrete can't afford an awesome charm. Anrete takes minor charm instead?"
Cyniq al'Lyz AC 16{20}/16{20}/13{17} -- CMD 13 -- HP 63/65 Monday May 13th, 2013 12:43:11 PM Thank you for breakfast, it was better than anything I've had in days. If you could wrap up something for lunch, I would appreciate it. I expect that today will be rather busy. Cyniq slinging her haversack over her shoulder, she heads outside to see what the day will bring today.
Finding a shaded spot near the temple she settles down and pulls out a journal and pencil and starts drawing ideas for using the cliff for a residence.
Awesome map Tanner! Much better than what I was trying to do! Maybe I'll stick to helping to decide what and where...
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:31/29/26 HP:89/103 Ki:8/12 CMD: 30] Monday May 13th, 2013 12:48:42 PM
Garret spends some of his time wandering about the town, wondering at how much the town has changed since he first arrived.
He fondly remembers when he first arrived at the town with his old friend Zeph, spying the town from a distance and seeing it being held by hostile forces. He remembers sneaking in along the ramparts and down into the mines where he found so many hostages, some of whom are still in the town today. He remembers the long, deep parts of the mines that led to strange creatures, but also secret entrances. He thinks of the various attacks on the town over the past months -- so many people and things wanted this simple space of land where the town still stands. He thinks of the group now that calls themselves "Adventurers" and who are the real defenders of the town -- and he wonders what is next for this motley group, and who, or what, might attack the town next...
DM Donna Monday May 13th, 2013 1:29:05 PM
@Alexi: I have been advised that you should post your inquiry about upgrading your Belt to the Black Genie Center board. Don't forget to let them know what the original item is as well as the status to which you want to upgrade it.
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