Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Sunday January 12th, 2014 9:10:46 PM
With a smile at Barratore's quip ... " of course we'll bring you back .... the wold is a lesser place without you "
Turning back to Artus ... " As Gerox has asked ... we would like some idea of what happned and what dirction we should go ... Rum needs guidence "
Explanations Seem to Be In Order... - DM Donna Monday January 13th, 2014 3:06:24 AM
"Honored to meet you," Artus says to each of the newest arrivals, "You have your WLA credentials, yes? If not, I'll get hold of Justine--she's the aide in charge of processing new recruits." The halfling takes a gulp from the mug he's still holding.
"I'm sure you're all just as curious about what in The Wold just happened today," Artus says, "None of you asked, but I can see the question in your eyes, so I'll tell you what I know so far: Theringer had received some reports of rumors just last night about how there were rumbles of dissatisfaction amongst some of the merchants. He was in the middle of deciding whom he was going to assign to find out more when...when this attack happened." The navigator's curly head shook in disbelief.
"I suppose that's just one more thing we're going to have to do, then," Artus says, "Assign some members to find out if anyone has been complaining and whether or not they have real issues. For now, though--you all finish your...party here. Go to the new barracks and get some sleep. At least you have decent bunks to rest up on. After you're rested, come to the HQ tent and I'll be able to update you with whatever new information--if any--that I might get...and then figure out what to task your group with." He turns intelligent dark eyes your way.
"So...before I collapse onto my own cot--do you have any questions that I may try to answer...?"
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al Monday January 13th, 2014 8:29:59 AM
It has been a day of many trying events. Harvest Moon chews meditatively upon her peas before speaking up.
"We have seen buildings that are empty, Navigator Artus Morindim," she begins. "As though in preparation for occupation by peoples. Has the Second Fleet not yet arrived? We have been often away from Rum, and perhaps we have missed its coming. Or, perhaps it has not yet arrived."
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Monday January 13th, 2014 8:06:21 PM
Barratore growls to himself, "Dissatisfied seems to have been an understatement." Barratore had nothing for Artus. The halfling would do what he would do. Barratore has another drink and if there are any peas left, he grabs another handful. "Then I take my leave" Barratore says to Artus. Barratore stays up fairly late, drinking, being social and enjoying what food and comradery he can find
DM Donna: corrected the phrasing above to read "an understatement."
Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Monday January 13th, 2014 8:51:44 PM
Unable to come up with any questions for Artus ... not that he would have the answers anyway ... this whole mess was just too confusing and convoluted ... maybe Barratore had the right idea ... having afew drinks ... blow off some steam ....
Grabbing Edson by the arm .... "come lets Barratore buy us some drinks " says Peza loud enough for the big warrior to hear .... she gives him a mischievous wink ... " you too Zalmay ... get to know us better ... "
As the raven haired girl treks after Barratore
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Monday January 13th, 2014 10:04:29 PM
"Hear that Barry. Peza's the boss and she says your buying. " , Edson says as he moves to catch up to Barratore. They needed a night of relaxation and bonding after the day they had. Friends died, friends left, friends came back.... it was all too much. Time to relax.
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Tuesday January 14th, 2014 1:17:35 AM
Zalmay decides he can wait until tomorrow for a more detailed briefing. He thanks Artus (and shows him his WLA badge) and then turns to follow the others...
Posting Delay... - DM Donna Tuesday January 14th, 2014 9:41:02 AM
I'll post as soon as I can today
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- Tuesday January 14th, 2014 12:11:29 PM
Brom has nothing to add and no questions to ask this night. He bids Artus good night and goes back to his barrel of ale and gets another drink.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Tuesday January 14th, 2014 9:15:24 PM
Gerox smiles and sits down with the halfling and says, "Did you ever notice that big people seem to want to drink alot? I mean I understand that their stomachs are bigger and they can take a larger volume of food but they would rather drink then talk things out even after a day like today.
I know you are weary but let me ask you a couple of questions. How well did the WLA survive the day? I know we lost the Captain, a horrible blow to our organization but how many other members did we lose to the chaos of today?
Gerox pauses for a second to collect his thoughts and then adds, "I guess I am also wondering where the WLA falls in political power in Rum? Are we just considered a mercenary group for hire or do we have more pull than that?"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Tuesday January 14th, 2014 9:34:53 PM
Edson waits with the others for another round.
Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Tuesday January 14th, 2014 9:37:11 PM
Peza makes sure Edson and Zalmay get their fill .... " come on boys .. lets see you two keep up with barratore and Brom ...
Knowing full well they can't ... the raven haired keeps pushing refilled mugs in front of them .... all the while egging them on ..... ;-)
"Come on guys ... Keep up with them .... don't worry ... if you keep up i'll pay the bar tab " grins Peza
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Tuesday January 14th, 2014 9:52:32 PM
Barratore looks over to Edson "So she did, so get get ready to drink. Blacking out is no excuse to put down your mug either." Barratore does what what he enjoys, life. Being alive, surviving and pushing on was a thing to celebrated for him, not mourned or spent in melancholy. Whenever the opportunity presented itself, he filled Peza's mug. The morning would exact a price for the night, but that was then and this was now.
DM James Tuesday January 14th, 2014 9:57:03 PM
Artus tugs absentmindedly on one of his curls as he thinks. Comings and goings to the island have been ever increasing, but the second fleet has not not arrived yet. We are still preparing for their arrival...I almost wish they had arrived and that we could place the blame of recent events on their shoulders. It would be a more pleasant thought than believing there are merchants in our fair city who were behind the attack.
Feeling the halfing has no more to say, Barratore begins turning to leave when the navigator begins speaking again in a much more somber tone. There is one last matter to attend to before you take your leave. It appears that before his untimely death Theringer bequeathed part of his possessions to you. He then retrieves a wooden chest bound in brass with several small purses inside. One by one he read your names from a scroll before handing you a small pouch containing a variety of coins and gems valued at 7,000gp. As he hands them to you he say Theringer also left you this message. As you spend this gold do not remember the wealth I left you, but remember instead a legacy of honor and courage. Carry it with you always and share it wherever you go and with all that you meet.
ooc: Donna is having some computer issues, so I will be taking over until she gets it repaired.
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Wednesday January 15th, 2014 1:13:16 AM
After several refills... after a long day... on a mostly empty stomach... Zalmay is starting to feel it. He looks down at his mug and then over at Brom and Barratore as they methodically down pint after pint...
"Keep up? With that? I didn't know they were sending me on a suicide mission..."
(OOC: Since Zalmay is a recent arrival from the mainland, would he know anything about the second fleet?)
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al Wednesday January 15th, 2014 9:46:50 AM
She had been at peace with the death of Captain Sal Theringer. Or, at least she had thought herself to be so. Everybody dies. But with the words of the slain leader of the Woldian League as spoken through the halfling Navigator Artus Morindim, Harvest Moon felt the change within her face that always came with such things. The turn of her mouth into an involuntary frown, the sting in her eyes, the sniff of her nose.
Harvest Moon left the party, seeking the solace of her garden. She sat amidst the green bounty of her labor, hidden and protected from the Wold outside. Here the tears began. Hot and salty, they rolled through the hills and valleys of her face.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Wednesday January 15th, 2014 1:15:41 PM
Gerox is stunned at the gift and the wisdom of the Captain's words. He bows his head and murmurs a small prayer to the Gods to accept the Captain in their grace.
He waits for Artus to answer his question on the political power of the WLA in Rum.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Wednesday January 15th, 2014 3:13:19 PM
Barratore regards Harvest as she quickly leaves. The amount in the bags was impressive to say the least. Barratore had no words other than a mumble of "Aye" to Artus.
Barratore certainly respected the captain and thought him to be a good man, but he did not feel that close to him. In that respect, Barratore would heed the man's wishes and try to do him honor and the WLA as a whole going forward.
The fighter pours another drink for himself, the half Orc Zalmay and Brom. "Fortune favors the bold"
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Wednesday January 15th, 2014 7:05:38 PM
Edson pours himself another drink and gets in on Baratore's toast. He nods his head in a moment of silent prayer before downing his drink. He takes his bag in his hands before adding it to his belt.
"Even in the afterlife the man is taking care of us."
DM James Wednesday January 15th, 2014 7:49:38 PM
Artus takes his time in answering Gerox question. It may be some time until we know the extent of the losses of today. Several of our members are as of yet unaccounted for, but the body count so far has been remarkably low. As you may remember several of our senior members were dispatched to deliver invitations across the Wold. We are quite weakened at the moment, but I pray to the gods that many will return. When dawn breaks and the gods have renewed their blessings and the wizards have reviewed their tomes you can bet we will start trying to track down those missing from our ranks. In the mean time, rest well, toast the fallen, and pray Gimp leads their souls to Gargul and he finds them to have been men of honor.
Changing his tone he adds, As for where we are politically, the WLA have always been more than mercenaries. We are men of honor and adventure. Honor...that is the key word. You fought bravely and the people trust you. Trust us, and it is the fate and trust of the people that give an organization power. What we do with that trust in the near future may very well shape the political landscape in Rum.
Speaking of which, it would be prudent to visit the Catacombs in the morning. We need to be prepared for anything. I am sure you are not the only one wondering who the power in Rum is.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- Wednesday January 15th, 2014 10:22:57 PM
He looks and sees the newest addition feeling the effects and says to Zalmay. "Suicide, bah!" He stammers. "It is life and alive and living and all things that are not dead. It is us who are not dead. We drink..." His voice lowers from a boom to an inside voice and pauses. "We drink because in our line of work..." He again pauses and looks into his mug before taking a drink. "Today may be our last."
"This drink could be the last mug of ale I ever drink. The meal could be my last..." He says.
His voice again trails off as he looks at Artus and then to the others in the area. "It is for honor and for adventure, we live for today and hope for tomorrow. For a tomorrow where we are still upright and breathing and happy to still be alive. That is why we celebrate. That is why we drink. That is why."
He finishes his mug and looks down into the empty vessel. "I need another ale. Where's the keg!" And the barbarian, stomps off to find more to drink.
Brom raises a mug to Barratore's toast. "Here, here!" He says before taking a big drink.
Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Wednesday January 15th, 2014 10:32:25 PM
Grinning at Zalmay's remark .... " well i'm sure both Brom and Barratore have a lot mor practice with the mug ... " laughs the girl " just think of it as training "
Peza is a little stunned at the hefty purse ... " wow ... Captain Theringer actually forethought this ... he's got some big boots for us too fill ":
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Thursday January 16th, 2014 12:59:00 AM
"To life, then..." Zalmay raises his mug. "Although tomorrow morning I may be begging for death..."
But it's not tomorrow morning yet. He takes another drink...
Harvest Moon (AC19/Touch18/FF15; CMD 23; HP HP 57/57) - Al Thursday January 16th, 2014 9:06:59 AM
Harvest Moon splashes water onto her face from the trough from which the horses drink. It refreshes her, and cleans away the stain of tears. Little, though, can be done for the redness in her eyes.
Upon returning to the others, Harvest Moon collects the bequeathal of Captain Sal Theringer and informs Peza of her intention to camp this night near the ferry dock of the gnome, Adva Carlin, that is north of the city. It is a pleasant night, free and in the open.
The next morning, Harvest Moon goes to the Catacombs Store as recommended by the Navigator Artus Morindim.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Thursday January 16th, 2014 10:53:13 AM
Gerox turns his gold over to the others still trying to pay off his debt to them. It is getting closer. He bids the halfling a good night and decides to wander the city a bit, stopping in at the odd inn or tavern to get a feel for the mood of the city and to see how much was damaged during the riots. He will notice the state of the watch and just try to get a general impression of the city.
DM James Thursday January 16th, 2014 9:15:27 PM
You find yourselves overcome with emotion at Theringer's generosity and forethought, and despite your best attempt to choke back the emotion, by the end of the evening many eyes are wet and red. The night is full of tales of his deeds and toasts in his memory. After the third toast a tall man wearing a silver cloak with three overlapping silver circles contained withing a third circle, the traditional symbol of Alemi approaches the group with tears in his bleary eyes. Boy that was a terrible attack wasn't it. You all fought bravely. It is widely known that all members of the WLA find their way to the Land of Rest. Both in honor of their good deeds and to reward the liver that fought bravely beside them. He then lifts up his glass in memory to the fallen and disappears into the crowd.
In the morning you find Artus has had a large breakfast with piles of bacon, eggs and sausage prepared to help ease any lingering effects of the previous night. As you eat he once again advises you to visit the catacombs and take care of any business you might have in Rum. I don't know what we will learn today, or what to expect, but it is best we are prepared/
ooc: Pease make sure you go to the Catacombs this weekend (hint hint) and take care of any business you may have about town.
Gerox Shale ac 13 TA 13 FF 11 CMD 13 hps 52/52 Thursday January 16th, 2014 9:55:03 PM
(ooc Guys if we are losing our cleric, we might want to load up on healing potions. Gerox is broke as he tries to pay you guys off but it is a consideration)
Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Thursday January 16th, 2014 10:09:50 PM
With the after affects of Barratore's constant refilling of her mug ... the bleary eyed girl shuffles to breakfast .. eating slowly at first till her stomach finds its equilibruim .... then with some gusto ..
Taking a little more time to recover the raven haired girl muses over what to buy for her trip to the catacombs ....
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Thursday January 16th, 2014 10:33:19 PM
Edson has had worse nights drinking, but he is still beat up when he heads to breakfast. He slaps some bacon and eggs on his plate. He dives in and eats his fill.
"Anyone else gonna head to the catacombs? I plan to after we eat."
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Thursday January 16th, 2014 10:33:51 PM
Ooc: george how much have you paid back?
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Thursday January 16th, 2014 11:58:48 PM
Barratore thunders a "here, here" with the Alemi cleric and puts down a fifth, and then a sixth and at some point in the night, he looses track. The fighter rolls out of his bed, and takes a moment or four to try and recall how he made it back to it. Shaking his head clear and putting the nearest drink down his throat, the young minotaur is quickly ready for another day.
Barratore heads for food and begins to devour all he can find. Sober was not really a goal, but a slightly clearer head was needed to get himself through the catacombs. The money Theringer left him was all going into his defenses. With Hert assuming more duties that would not allow him to travel, not getting pounded seemed the better way to go than trying to repair the wounds as they came.
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- Friday January 17th, 2014 12:41:33 AM
Brom continues to drink until it's time to collapse.
The next morning he wakes and makes his way to breakfast. What a breakfast. Brom gorges himself while listening to morning conversation.
"I'm heading there just as soon as my head clears a bit. The staff is a little too much to handle on a hangover."
Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al Friday January 17th, 2014 8:58:28 AM
Harvest Moon wanders into the compound of the Woldian League of Adventures after having visited the Catacombs store. She was fortunate, she thought, to find them open so early in the morning, as most of the other shops and businesses about seemed still shuttered for the night. Her head is once again freshly shaved, save for the single lock of mouse-brown hair that dangles from her forehead, and, occasionally, down into her eyes.
The half-elfish girl grasps a thick, warm link of sausage in her small fist, heedless of the grease that runs over her skin. From one end she tears a bite of the spiced meat. She had scavenged a meal of wild leeks and fresh water crab not long after waking. But it was always a pleasurable treat to have some savory sausage. Though, in truth, it was still a bit odd to live with so much bounty. Not a year ago she would have been stunned to see so much food piled together in one place, unguarded and free for the taking.
Harvest Moon finds her friend Peza and tells her of her evening spent by the waters that separate the city from the main island of Rum. There had been a high spot with a tree atop it. It was within sight of the Ferry Dock, and not too far from the water. There, she had made her camp.
"From there, I might guard the approach from the island," Harvest Moon adds.
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Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Friday January 17th, 2014 10:29:46 AM
The sun hurts his eyes. It hurts his ears. He'd never known that the sun could make a painful noise... but Zalmay has never been quite this hung over before. He picks at his food, not yet sure if his tender stomach is up to the challenge...
The Catacombs? Some place dark and cool? That sounds awfully good, but...
"Nothing for me in the Catacombs. I didn't get a share of that bounty. Of course I did nothing to earn it."
DM James Friday January 17th, 2014 8:10:28 PM
After filling up your bellies the League Adventurer's head to the Catacombs. Zalmay admires the wares, but purchases nothing. Having joined the group after Theringer's death he realized there was no way Theringer set aside gold for him, and besides, judging by the appearance of the others arms he was sure he was better off than the others.
It is a short walk to the Catacombs, and you find the building cool and dimly lit. Several shop keepers stand behind the desk, including a grumpy janitor washing the floors with an adamatine mop, a tall doppelganger, a small kobold, and the enormous shop owner...a pale faced large vampire named Dhampir. One by one you try on armor and swish swords through the air, many of which are far out of your price range, while Gerox looks at the various potions and ponders the best way to fill in for their missing healer.
After making your purchases the group goes their separate ways to visit friends, find lookout points, and make various other preparation.
ooc: We are moving on on Monday, please make any purchases by then.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Saturday January 18th, 2014 1:20:52 AM
Edson takes in the smells of the city while walking to the catacombs. The city always eased his mind, usually on a rooftop in the middle of the night, staying away from the prying eyes of the guards. His mind snapped out of its wandering as he neared the catacombs.
Barratore Steelwind (Dan K) AC: 20 (T 12 FF 16), CMD: 25; HP: 73/73Character Sheet Sunday January 19th, 2014 8:38:39 PM
Barratore returns from the catacombs much more prepared to take whatever the group may encounter. Full plat, heavy shield and a small stash of potions.
Harvest Moon (AC20/Touch19/FF16; CMD 24; HP HP 57/57) - Al Sunday January 19th, 2014 9:18:06 PM
There was still monies to be had from the sale of the Three Bar mercenaries. Perhaps she would use those funds to build her home. Perhaps with the aid of the Fixers. She had some knowledge of construction. Perhaps a structure of three levels, built about the tree, both above the ground and below. Much room would, of course, have to be given to the tree and both its branch and root system. Perhaps the tree could be convinced to grown in such a way to become part of the structure.
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Spells: CL0 4: Guidance, Light, Read Magic, Stabilize DL0 4: Create Water, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue
Brom the Barbarian - RichP; AC: 19 (T 12, FF 19, Raged 17), CMD: 25 (27 Raged); HP: 53/78 (67/92 Raged); DR 1/- Sunday January 19th, 2014 9:20:09 PM
Brom heads back to the catacombs again with Barratore.
Edson Kazil(Shawn), AC 18, Touch AC 16, Flatfooted AC 16, HP 30/30 Monday January 20th, 2014 7:08:11 PM
Once done at the Catacombs Edson makes his way back to the compound to meet up with the others.
Zalmay Tufan (Andrew D.) AC: 18 (T 13, F 16), CMD: 17, HP: 61/61 Monday January 20th, 2014 7:57:18 PM
Zalmay waits to see what the next day will bring. He is both anxious about the future and excited to learn more about the mystery that surrounds his new home town...
Peza / Chris / Hp 51/51 Ac 18/ cmd 21 Monday January 20th, 2014 8:19:26 PM
With the catacombs crowded .. and herself coming in last behind the rest of the WLA band ... Peza munches on some of the goodies at the catacombs .... before she makes her way back to the WLA compound
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