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Petty Crimes


DM Jon 
Wednesday July 30th, 2014 11:08:24 AM
The evening winds down and everyone heads to bed with plans for a filling meal in the morning. The streets are quiet and peaceful in contrast to the events at that evening's meal. The night is warm, the walk to their beds uneventful and it proves to be a good night for rest and thought.

In the morning the sun is shinning and the town seems to be slightly busier than normal for that hour of the day. To those making the trek to the Leafwin-Pipewood home for breakfast they see that the handful of stores that are open for business with the sun have a few more customers than usual and the merchants themselves are moving with an excited pep to their steps. A couple of wagons have been pulled in front of the temple to Flower, one full and one empty, and a team of workers are busy are work carrying items out of the temple and placing them in the empty wagon before bringing another item in from the fuller wagon. As one might as expect from the follow of Ffloy they are handling the changing tenancy of the temple with great efficiency. The small contingent of Flower's clergy that had manned the temple stand near the wagon being loaded sharing a tray of honeycakes resting on the wagons seat. They look neither mistreated or displeased with their move and perhaps even a little excited.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+6=13 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+7=11 ;
Wednesday July 30th, 2014 12:11:37 PM
"They're not wasting any time with the changeover" Alleah mutters to Bliss as she sees what's going on at the temple.

She doesn't have the same relationship with the Flower followers that others in the group have, so decides to see what the Ffloy people are up to. But first, Alleah reaches in to her belt pouch and takes out her wooden holy symbol - of Ffloy! Notch one up for being prepared.

She puts on a broad smile as she approaches the Ffloy group with a friendly wave "Hi guys! What're you up to? Need a hand?" At this point Alleah 'accidentally' drops her Ffloy holy symbol for all to see "Whoops. Don't want to lose this now". She picks it up and dusts it off, before placing it back in her kit.

Skill checks:
Sleight of hand: 13 - in case needed to casually drop the holy symbol. I've 2 less ranks in Bluff, which if a better fit would give a result of 11
Perception: 24
Sense Motive: 28
Knowl Religion: 11 - see if she knows a way to properly greet someone who follows Ffloy

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday July 30th, 2014 12:26:16 PM
Hazel looks for Alouryn, to ask her how she is, while giving the "intruders" (he won't all them any other way) the stink eye.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday July 30th, 2014 1:21:23 PM

Bliss sticks close by Alleah, mostly because he is not sure what is going on. The priests over there are moving out, and the priests over there are moving in? Everybody seems okay with that.

Except Hazel! He walks over to his new comrade.

"Hazel, what's wrong? Is there something bad going on here? Why are you making a face? Did your mom ever tell you that if you make a face it might get stuck that way? My mom never said that, but my Aunt Priss did. I'm not sure I believe it."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday July 30th, 2014 8:38:29 PM
Shel runs over looking for Alouryn. Assuming she finds her friend, she barrages her with questions. "Alouryn, so what's the story with this temple thing? Who decided this? Are you okay with it? If not, is there anything we could do? I want you to be happy. Speaking of which, you'd better talk to Hazel and get some details about the big day squared away. You'd better be thinking...what colors do you want? What kind of dress do you want me to wear? How about flowers? What's your favorite? I'm happy to help with any thoughts, of course!"

OOC: if Alouryn is not there, Shel will ask the wedding questions of Hazel, and leave out the temple questions.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday July 30th, 2014 9:47:16 PM
"I don't know why those guys don't make their own temple, instead of taking away other people's one! It's not fair!"

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday July 30th, 2014 9:58:27 PM
"I think Lord Gargul should have a temple, or anyways a shrine or a chapel. Hazel, I'll help you make a chapel for your god if you help me make one for mine."

Bliss pauses in thought for a moment.

"Or we could make one shrine for gods to share? Is that a thing?"

Mookie rolls his eyes.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday July 31st, 2014 3:00:41 AM
"I would be happy to help you build a shrine for Gargul. My good is the Culverwood, and as church we use the shadow of its trees, so we don't need a building to worship it. But first we need to fix this mess. I don't want Alouryn, my fiancee, to lose her temple."

Murphy to Fatine (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday July 31st, 2014 5:48:45 AM

Murphy walks into the Temple of Flower - called that since it was built by Humble's Ford villagers following a visit to the village generations back. She blessed Humble's Ford, and the community has every since enjoyed good agriculture, and, in particular, an abundance of beautiful flowers. The temple teaching has encouraged deep love, familial commitment.

But he goes in to see what is going on inside. To witness what he fears is sacrilege... though he is trying, to a certain extent, to suspend judgment. The clerics of Flower outside seem fine, even cheerful.

"So, what's all this about?" he asks someone who seems to be directing others. He wants to ask other questions (such as: "Why are all of Flower's symbols and such being removed, and Ffloy's supplanting them? Did the high priestess of Flower out of Angel Springs approve this change?"), but let's that question suffice for starters.

Fatine 
Thursday July 31st, 2014 11:13:33 AM
Fatine sits idly by, not really sure of anything the others are discussing. She perks up at the mention of a temple to Gargul. "Yes, I tink dat be a good idea. We need somewhere like dat to go and play!"

DM Jon 
Thursday July 31st, 2014 12:03:54 PM
By chance or fate the Humbles Swords are all up and about this fine morning. Some were on their way to breakfast while perhaps others were getting supplies for the meal. In the end, they all congregated at the Temple.

The group working on loading and unloading the wagons do not appear to be clergy of one sort of another, but have the look of workmen about them. That rare breed of halflings that keep themselves relatively trim through physical labor. They smile at at Alleah's offer to help and her apparent clumsiness with the holy symbol, "Help if you'd like, but from the looks of it you should stick to the non-breakables, yeah?" one of the workers jest good naturedly.

Alouryn is currently absent among the followers of Flower, but those present greet the Swords with friendly saluations and the offer of honey cakes from the tray.

"Good morning, friends." a priestess says, "Isn't this exciting? The chance for growth of Humble's Ford. For others to come and see what we have to offer and experience the love of the community."

Another speaks up while the first stuffs her face with the pastries, "You should come visit us at our new shrine. Some of us are heading to Angle Springs, but a few we will be moving into one of the empty burrows. We are setting up a smaller temple that will be dedicated to all of the Gods. We want to ensure that any new comers to Humble's Ford feel welcome in our little town and have a place to worship"

The thrid pipes in, "Indeed! It will be just as the High Priestess divined. With Ffloys guidance the town will flourish in trade and coin. More will come and join our loving community."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Thursday July 31st, 2014 12:42:32 PM

Bliss loves the idea of a shrine for all the gods. "That sounds great," he says. "I'm Bliss! Hi! I like Gargul, but the other gods are nice too. Maybe I was sent here to help you build your new shrine. Have you picked a place for it yet? Does your spot have monsters that need clearing out? That's kind of our specialty. Though we could also help carry things and stuff. I can be big too, you know!"

Bliss cancels his Reduce Person and casts Enlarge Person on himself. "Look how big I am now!" he laughs delightedly.

Mookie sniggers. "Calm down, Kid, you're scaring the locals."

"No I'm not!" says Bliss indignantly. "I'm not scaring anyone am I? Although I am pretty big!" he adds in his "big" voice.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday July 31st, 2014 9:47:13 PM
Shel wasn't sure she enjoyed the change happening in her town, but who was she to stand in the way of progress? "You three are okay with moving from the temple, and building a new one in a vacant burrow? And the High Priestess thinks this is a good idea," she asks again, wanting to be sure they were okay with the move, before raising any voice in opposition. If they are okay, so much the better, I suppose, Shel thinks as she watches the progress.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Friday August 1st, 2014 12:30:35 AM
Hazel doesn't like all the chirpiness of the priestess. Maybe there is magic involved.
"Please give me one of those cakes? Where is Alouryn?"
He stores the cake safely, without eating it.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=14 ;
Friday August 1st, 2014 12:43:40 AM
Alleah laughs with the workers "You might be right on that one. I'll see if they need any help inside. Have a nice day!"

She heads inside to poke around. She curious if any of the guests from the mayor's house are in attendance: Ms BadApple and Mr Iangold

Perception: 14

Murphy gives a speech (Kim McCoy) 
Friday August 1st, 2014 3:29:33 AM
Murphy observes the goings on, listens to what is being said. Someone or other has been greasing the skids here.

He enjoys Bliss's demonstration of how he can reduce or increase his size.

After a while of observation, the young halfling, with wavy light sandy hair, freckles, a small gap between his top teeth, wearing coveralls and, of all things, a backpack, decides it's time to address the issue.

With permission from the religious of Flower, he climbs up onto the wagon which contains their belongings and accoutrements of the temple. "Hazel, Shel, Bliss, friends, I'd like to get people's attention here for a minute." He finds a solid box on the cart he can stand next to. "Hey, if I ask a question, ending in 'not' - can you say, 'Yes!' loudly? he requests of his friends nearby.

Whistle Stop
He pulls out a whistle and gives it two short toots, a long shrill note, and two short toots. Addressing those bustling about, he calls out, "FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, RELATIVES, HELPERS AND GAWKERS - LEND ME YOUR EARS FOR MOMENT!" He repeats the whistle cycle one more time, to help those last few conversations to subside, then steps up on the box he checked out a moment ago.
Murphy Speechifies
"People of Humble's Ford - this is a momentous day. This is a momentous day - Is it not?" He points to some of the well-brushed clerics, or brokers of Ffloy. "We welcome you to our own little town, you who have come to teach us the wisdom of Ffloy. We welcome you today." And, with an appeal to the crowd, adds, "Do we not? Do we not welcome them today!?" with palms open upward, lifting his hands in an encouraging motion, prompting them to say Yes!, or to offer some affirmation, and he claps his hands once in apparent glee and agreement.

Some Who Benefit
"We know that many wealthy people - I know of some out of Angel Springs, and a handful from Hovel - have spent time with the Brokers of Ffloy. Merchants, makers, bankers, and sellers, and traders, too.

"My own father attends Ffloy's Temple out there once in a while as he brings a load of toys and musical instruments to our shop, WinWood Toys & Music. By the way, mention my name, and they might give you a 5% 'Murphy' discount!" he says with a wink and a smile, hoping to elicit a smile or laugh from some of the audience.

Success and a New Kind of Hope
"Those who garner the sound virtues of responsibility, diligence, fair dealing, sound planning - they have a better chance of success in life, of making a decent living for themselves and their families. Now, halflings of Humble's Ford - do we want a successful town? We want to prosper together - do we not? Do We NOT!?" By now, there should be a number of rousing cheers and smiling faces, Murphy hopes.

"The coming of the Brokers of Ffloy gives us a new kind of hope. On this momentous day, though, I ask us all to remember. Let us together remember our past here in this hopeful town, that we may carry on important things to the future. Can we do that together, for a moment? Can we not!?"

Let Us Recall A Visitor (Flower)
"As we consider bright possibilities - let us recall a visit. Before my grandfather's father was born, we had a visitor. A lovely visitor, who brought with her gifts which still are giving to Humble's Ford." As some of the clerics of Flower were on the wagon in which he stands he reaches down to one. "May I borrow your flower?" he whispers to her, as most of the temple clerics always wear a flower in their hair. He takes up the flower in his hand.

"Does anyone recall the name of that visitor?" he asks as he points to the flower in his left hand, raised up high. "If you need a hint - right, little boy," he says to a child who called out, 'Flower - it's a flower!' "Yes, a goddess visited this very place, she whom all call 'Flower.' And she brought flowers, and fertility, and fair harvests to our community for over a hundred years and more. One of my great-great grandfathers - I forget how many 'greats' - helped carve some of the wooden items used in the service of the temple. Looking out among us today - many of your ancestors helped to lay the foundation for this very building before which we stand. Lilly Blue Applecake - we know that some of your family were among the founders of this temple.

"This temple was built with love and care and devoted to the worship and teachings of Flower. And that love has kept families here strong, and children many."

I Admit I Was Upset
"I will allow when I first heard of the change I was upset. Mighty upset. Not upset that followers of Ffloy were coming, but upset that the Temple of Flower would be given to over to Ffloy, the clerics & worshippers of Flower displaced. But I see that I do not necessarily need to be as disconcerted as I first was. As it is reported that the High Priestess of Flower out of Angel Springs may have granted permission for the change of venue for the worshippers of the goddess of familial love, I must, we must, bow to her wisdom and insight. And I hear talk here of a new local place of worship for the Gods of the Wold. That would be good.

Yet I Charge You
"Yet I charge my friends here who have long held a devotion to Flower to keep that up. Love is, love can be, an everlasting thing. It is, it can be, the greatest of all.

Another Bit of History
"Something else we need to remember from our past. Years ago, we enjoyed rich trade with the Red Hills. Some of us recently visited the old Parley House, where peace and trade agreements were made. It has crumbled. Most of that trade is gone.

"We need to do something to restore the prosperity - do we not?" He hears 'yes,' and 'yes, we do!' from some members of the crowd.[/b]

A Caution
"Now money, and goods, and services all are important things. Some say that there is a particular love which is out of balance, though. That particular love is the love of money - which, some say, is the root of all kinds of evil." He holds up his hands to forestall any objections or the start of any who may raise an objection to this quote in the present context.

"Money itself is not evil - it can be used for good, as well as for ill.

"So, as we work and learn of ways to increase goods and services among us - let us never forget that the love of family, and friends, and the love of goodness, and of those from whom goodness comes - is among the greatest of things. If we earn money, let it be to serve one another in love.

"Use money. Love people... Love people. Use money, but love people.

"Money has many uses. Brokers of Ffloy - I charge you, as you move into this temple devoted to love, to consider love and what is good for the people of this town as you help us to become more productive. For a measure of power may come with money, and power, if not tempered by love, can twist and destroy." He pauses for that gloomy thought to sink in.

"Yet, if it IS tempered by love, it has the power to grow and create, that we might be sustained, and THRIVE!" and he thrusts his right hand, fingertips up, into the air. "Shall we not THRIVE!? Shall we not LOVE!? Let us love one another, and together build a thriving town!" He acknowledges the devotees on and around the cart. "Clerics of Flower - Bloom where you are replanted, and Let Love Grow!" He faces the scattered clerics of the new group. "Brokers of Ffloy - Help us to prosper, help us to Thrive! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray!!!"
Murphy hands the flower back to the beautiful young devotee of Flower, claps his hands once, and jumps down off of the cart.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Friday August 1st, 2014 6:33:58 PM

Bliss claps for Kendy's speech, but the "not"s in the questions seem confusing, so he shouts "YES!" in his big voice every time Kendry asks a question.

"Good speech, Mister Kendry!" he says at the end.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Friday August 1st, 2014 6:50:02 PM
Hazel smiles at Murphy's instructions. He sure has a plan, and he is happy and willing to go along.
"YES!"
He screams with enthusiasm at the first "Do we not welcome them today!?"
Then his mind wonders... Welcome them???
"YES!"
He screams, maybe more warily, after the "We want to prosper together - do we not?".
What the HELL!?!? Where is the "Let's kick their greedy fat ass out of town"? That sounded like a "Welcome"!?!?
After Murphy says "Can we do that together, for a moment? Can we not!?" Hazel don't screams, but a questioning whine leave his lips.
"Yes?"
When the speech ends Hazel's face is completely red.
Where the hell is Alouryn?!? Why is Murphy welcoming those bastards?!?

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Friday August 1st, 2014 7:34:32 PM
Murphy's speech went entirely too long for Shel to pay attention to. She managed to get one 'yes' out before zoning out most of the words entirely. Everyone seems okay with the move...easy peasy.

By the midway point of the speech, Shel starts milling around, looking for Alouryn. She hadn't had much of a chance to speak with her friend in the last couple days, and wanted to find out all about what Alouryn felt about the weeding. There was so much to be decided!

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=21 ;
Friday August 1st, 2014 8:16:47 PM

"Thank you, Bliss!" he responds to the halfling of many sizes.

He then notes Hazel's face. Quietly, he whispers, "Patience, good friend. What say we find your bride?"

The druid re-approaches the cart with the clerics of Flower. "Say, uh, misses - would you know where Alouryn or Crystal might be? Why aren't they here?"

DM Jon 
Saturday August 2nd, 2014 9:53:12 AM
the Halfling' of the village within earshot of Murphy's speech gather aroundt listen and their positive responses to his questions seem genuine as hopefully. they weren't exactly a poor village, but they were somewhat stagnant. the prospect of new blood, new commerce and perhaps new food entices them.

After the speech the crowd disperses and further inquires into Alouyrn or Crystals location are made. one of the priestesses of Flower waves down the road. "Wonderful speech, Murphy. thank you. and Alouryn is down at the new temple getting it aired out and cleaned up."

OOC: Would you guys be good to skip ahead several days ICly now that we've established this isn't a hostile take over :) if not we can keep going a bit before skipping

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Saturday August 2nd, 2014 9:55:59 AM
OOC: I'm ready to skip ahead, DM. I'll hold off on making a substantive post in case teh rest of the group agrees, and you want to forward things a bit.


Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Saturday August 2nd, 2014 1:17:06 PM
[OOC: Skipping ahead is A-OK by me.]

Bliss uses the next couple of days to look around the village, if that's okay with Alleah. He is friendly and likes meeting new people.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Saturday August 2nd, 2014 10:19:11 PM
OOC: Happy to skip ahead a few days

That afternoon Alleah spends some time getting to know the people of Humble's Ford with Bliss. If anyone is in need of aid, she will happily cast a cantrip or two to help out.

Later, she takes a walk around the town and picks two bunches of wildflowers and makes her way to the Mayor's house. She gives a quiet tap on the door and when answered, she presents the doorman with one of the bouquets, as well as a note to pass on to the Mayor:
"Dear Mr Mayor, Thankyou for inviting me into your lovely home last night. Your house, the company, and the food were all equally exquisite. Kind Regards, Alleah"

The other bunch of flowers she keeps for herself.

Following that she heads on over to the guard station, enquiring about the prisoners from the night before. They took quite a beating, and Alleah cannot in good conscience leave their wounds unattended. If allowed, she will use her healing powers to treat the bandits.

Could there be a more altruistic halfling in Humble's Ford? Or is she just endearing herself to the Mayor, and scoping out the layout and routines in the prison?

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Sunday August 3rd, 2014 12:11:31 AM

Murphy takes the time to find out the name of the leader of the incoming Ffloy contingent, and some of the other key folks with the group. Once they hold their first service, Murphy will attend to hear what they have to say.

In the afternoon of the day of the speech, he gets together with Eldon and Cora Tosscobble. They had offered a burrow they have near the river, and he wants to find out if that offer still stands. If so, what can he and his friends do to reciprocate? He really likes the Tosscobbles, what they've given to the Ford, and their support of him and his friends. Also, if the offer does stand, he will ask to see it, and, if they grant leave, he will let the rest of the party know, and make arrangements to start moving some things in. He thinks that allowing Hazel and Alouryn to have the main bedroom would be appropriate, after the wedding, of course.

He also take time today and tomorrow to lend a hand to the followers of Flower in getting the new sanctuary set up, helping them settle in.

Murphy brings up to date his journal of what Humble's Sword has gone through since first getting together to join in the annual games a few months back, up through the confrontation with the thieves who threatened the lives of Alouryn and Crystal. He arranges with a sister and a brother to copy off what he has written, so he has three copies total. He offers to loan a couple of copies to his friends who traveled with him, so they can verify, correct, amend, and add their perspectives to the journal.

He will offer to Fatime, Alleah and Bliss a chance to read the journal, to catch them up on things they have gone through together. [So, if you say your character reads the journal, then your PC should be privy to what has been written on this board from the beginning.] He also makes available a copy of his brother Kendry's journal regarding an earlier adventuring group in Crescent Valley - most of which took place outside of Humble's Ford. [If you want your character to read this, it will take a longer time - perhaps a day or two of full-time reading - to get through - and recounts the CV game. You'll need to get the okay from the Campaign DMs cabal - just ask Cayzle or RobC about that - in order to gain access to read that game.]

He asks the three newcomers, witches all, if they have any of the greenmage in their backgrounds. "There is an orange ointment that we have the recipe for, but it takes the skills of a greenmage to make it, we are told. The ointment protects people from the irritating itch of goblin dogs. Should they attack our valley - and that is a possibility - it would be good for our militia, and us, to have some of the salve." Fatime - do you have greenmage skills?" He also asks for her own background - where she came from, how she learned what she knows. And is delighted to learn that she is a fellow druid - and speaks with her a bit in the tongue of druids. "Not often can I find someone to use our language with."

Of greatest importance, though, he works with Shel, Hazel, & Alouryn to figure out what to do for the wedding. "Have you thought about setting a date for the event? And where shall it be held? And who will officiate?"

The two ponies that belong to Samell Fingers Leafwin Pipewood - Murphy's father - which we thought had been lost, Murphy learned to his relief actually returned as the party was out in the Red Hills. After talking with his father, and with Bingo, his father got some people together to go and recover the cart, or whatever may remain of it - run well into tall brush along the southern end of the Old Traders Road.



Fatine 
Sunday August 3rd, 2014 8:30:16 PM
Fatine thinks about Murphy's question, seeming a bit puzzled. "I don' know what dis greenmage ting be. See, I learn to be a witch all by myself, 'cause my mistress, Fat Witch, she din' like me doin' nothin' cept sweeping dee floor, so I taught myself all dee witchy powers while she sleep. Den she kick me out when she find out."

Fatine pauses. "Well, more like she try to kill me, but I whack her over dee head and run. Den a bit later I meet dee Old Man o' dee Forest. I don' remember his name, so dat's what I call him. He teach me a few tings, but he didn' like my witchiness, and when I say I won' stop it, he leave me wit' no more teachins." She sighs. "So, you see, I don' know much about dese tings, aside from what I teach myself and what little Old Man shows me, but maybe I can help you find dis greenmage ting? Maybe it be easy - how many green halflings are dere around here? I bet he stick out like a skunk what smell like flowers!"

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Sunday August 3rd, 2014 11:33:05 PM
Bliss is not one to sit and read for very long. Instead, he follows Kendry around for a couple days and asks him to just TELL him the stories. He butters him up a little too.

"Come on, Mister Murphy, please? You're a great story teller! Tell me the one about the witch and Podo and Airin and Kendry."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday August 4th, 2014 12:13:42 AM
Hazel is not happy with the takeover, but seems unable to do anythink about it, and all his friends stop him from doing something rash.
About the wedding he thinks he needs to get some money to make it worthy of Alouryn first.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday August 4th, 2014 12:16:53 AM
OOC: Ready to skip ahead, DM.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Monday August 4th, 2014 6:51:58 PM
checking in

Fatine 
Monday August 4th, 2014 8:46:57 PM
ooc: also good with skipping ahead, forgot to mention in my post

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d100=20 ;
Monday August 4th, 2014 9:24:52 PM

Bliss, overhearing Fatine, casts Disguise Self to change the color of all his clothes, skin, and hair to green.

"Ahem, ahem," he coughs delicately, if she does not notice right away.

Fatine 
Monday August 4th, 2014 10:17:07 PM
"Dere it be!" Fatine yells. "See, it's dat easy to find a green mage!" She looks quite proud of herself. "Now, what's dee next mystery ol' Fatine can solve?"

DM Steven 
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 6:11:36 AM
Ooc: Folks I received an email from DM Jon this morning to say he is on holiday and quite unexpectedly does not have internet out there... So I will take over again this evening until he gets back to civilization...
Appologies for the missed turn.

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 9:39:58 AM

Murphy happily acquiesces to Bliss's request to tell stories about 'the witch and Podo and Airin and Kendry.' He begins with the collection of 144 rumberry pies from Grandma Eglantine (who happens to live here in Humble's Ford) for delivery to Aunt Marigold in Hovel, in support of her candidacy for the position of Burgomeister of the valley; the two other candidates; the Beer Adventure in which Lomar the Friendly Ogre and Bobbles the goblin were befriended by the group; the election (in which Calfast Rowgold Tunnely won, thanks in no small part to the group's support); the prophecy of the three broom-riding witches; the strange nature-turning events; the Very Odd Birth & Fast Growth of Eberyon (or Ebryon, as they first heard his name) - who, as he was born as a satyr - or reborn, as it were, said it was appropriate that he, a fey creature in this incarnation, should also have been birthed by a fey creature - a halfling - son of Penelope Honeymead Pipewood Greentree, wife of Ellis Oakendale Greentree. Eberyon told this story of how the halfling race came to be:
"In the beginning, in the time of creation, the one known as the Jericko separated the sky from the lands. He was alone and felt lonely, so he created all forms of life to grow and florish. But he didn't create all at the same time. He wanted to admire his creations and the creator walked among them in the Wold.

The creator first saw the fey folk - satyrs, sprites, dryads and other dwellers in the woodlands. They exhibited a zest for life and a curiosity about things new. They were slight and elusive which kept them safe from danger. However they were not sensible and feared those larger than they. So the creator moved on.

Next the creator visited the elves. They were frail and oh so beautiful. But the tend to be haughty. They had freedom of spirit which the creator much admired, but they were slow to act and took to long to do anything. The creator again moved on.

The creator came to visit the dwarves. They kept homes beneath the earth. They were strong and hardy folk. Had great pride in family and lived by a strict moral code. However the creator quickly grew tired of their relentless and repetitive toil with the elements of the earth and moved on.

Next the creator found himself among the hordes of the orcs. They were dreadful and fierce warriors. They feared no one and filled their short lives with rage and combat. Their boldness was fascinating. The creator could not look upon their cruelty and brutality and soon left them.

With the humans the creator found much to admire. They were quick to learn and adapt to all types of environments. They multiplied quickly and occupied all the lands of Wold. However, they were prone to war with themselves. They had an obsessive need to feed their endless desire for riches and power.

After the creator finished his journey, he pondered about creating another race that had all the positive aspects of all his other races. A group he could be content with ... a race that pleased him completely. So the creator began his journey again and visited the fey in the forests. He seized a sprite and bound her with magic. The creator then revisited each race again and took from them a portion of what they were. From the elves he took agility and grace. He added it to the fey and it grew. From the dwarves he took devotion to family and added it to the sprite and she began to grow and change. Boldness and fearlessness he takes from the orcs and they fey grew even larger. The creator visited the humans once again and took from them the spark of creativity and the ability to adapt. After all these thing are collected, the creator adds them to the fey and the hobbit was born. A tall, strong, formidable creature that knew no fear. Who had bold ambitions and the creativity to do what they will.

The creator stood back and admired his craftsmanship. So very pleased he was. And great favor he bestowed on his beloved hobbits. The other races grew jealous and fearful of such a race and made war against them. The creator, in his ultimate wisdom, sought to halt the hostility by making his beloved hobbits smaller in size to lessen the threat they imposed on others. This made the hobbits more elusive to their enemies. It taught them to hide and use the shadows for cover. Gave them patience and cunning. Peace was soon restored and the creator was satisfied. After deciding that his work was complete, the Jericko stepped away from the Wold and rested."
Murphy's countenance then darkens as he explains the judgment and fury exhibited by Eberyon, in which he slew many druids in a fierce battle, yet was himself restrained and disarmed briefly by the young adventurers, "Among whom came one Dwight Twiggebundler, a witch, though he durst tell no one, and it were some time before members of his party came to know for certain that he was such - and a good hobbit, he, discerning, sometimes wise, though not one to make much of himself." In the aftermath of Eberyon's coming, many changes were see around the Wold, with flora and fauna showing great growth and vigor.

Yet a judgment on Eberyon was also taken by adventurers the Wold around. Each was given an acorn, and, based upon what they did, cast a vote to determine his fate: Live; Sleep; Die. When all was said and done, though, the vote was so split, with a slight plurality in favor of 'Live' - that it was deemed his judgment was to Reform. Live, but under repentence, for the benefit of the Wold.

He explains, too, that he has chosen to serve Eberyon. "It is said that he was even before The Jericko, and was creator of the Fey. At least, that is what Valdor reported." His sister Selithe and brother Kendry were not particularly pleased with his decision, as they themselves had fought against this Power in his re-born youth. "But I think they're getting over it. Maybe. I hope," Murphy adds.

Over the course of a few days, Murphy recounts many more - most, even, of the stories of the Crescent Valley campaign, for Bliss, as well as for any others who would care to listen (or to read a copy of Kendry's book). The location is: http://www.woldiangames.com//archives/index.html?game=crescent - but you will need to ask Cayzle for permission to access the archives for the purpose of reading.

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Seeing Bliss change all to green for Fatine's benefit, Murphy laughs aloud. "Ah, now we have our greenmage, I'll warrant!"

Murphy thanks Fatine for her story.

Concerning the treasure, Murphy is fine with the group retaining the two potions of cure light wounds, and turning the rest over for the building of the new chapel.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+24=32 ;
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 10:53:24 AM

"Witches are everywhere! And so are halflings!" exclaims Bliss.

"Yeah, who knew?" asks Mookie sarcastically.

"Yeah!" agrees Bliss, sincerely. "Those are great stories, Mister Murphy! Thanks!"

The sharpshooter/witch/monk, who had returned to tiny form a while ago, and who has been sitting on a lawn for the story-telling, gathers up several handfuls of grass that he has been idly picking while listening. He sneaks around, and then tries to approach Fatine from behind and unawares. [Stealth 32] He drops them on Fatine's head like confetti and shouts "Now you're green too, Fatine! Green Fatine!" And then he runs away laughing.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 5:55:47 PM
"Nice Story Murphy! I didn't knew it!"

DM Steven 
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 6:28:38 PM
In the aftermath of the Temple transition the town slowly comes to life. The next days stores and merchants from Humble's Ford and beyond are receiving signets of Ffloy instructing them to restart trading. Soon trade convoys from Angel's Spring start to arriving making the town buzz with noises and life. The sleepy town is slowly awakening from its slumber.

The General Store, Slings and Arrows, Humble's Farm and even Smallholding Farrier owned by Primula Pipeleaf (Primula is a beautiful halfling gal, with long flowing red hair, and big green eyes. She does not look like a blacksmith at first sight, but is nevertheless one of the best in Crescent Valley. She's married to Hugo Pipeleaf who runs the Slings and Arrows shop. ) are all bustling with people. Benefitting from the nice weather they have placed shopping stands outside displaying their finest goods. Apart from these a few merchants that stop by also start displaying their items upon makeshift carts and wagons. There's just a fun atmosphere among the people and here and there you can even hear the hushed words that a lot has changed since Iangold Laughshield has taken over the Temple of Flower...

Days slowly pass giving you all some time to explore the town a bit more. Bliss and Alleah take the opportunity to visit the various shops... they can see deals being closed by the slap of a hand. Alleah makes sure to send a nice bouquet of Wildflowers to the Mayor's home. Later the two also check upon Zanven and Carsys. They are treated well. They are facing some time in captivity for apparently they were wanted in Angel's Spring. Zanven together with Carsys he ended up here by chance because they were wanted in Angel's Spring for robbery and took some small contracts at the Dancing Pig...

Murphy hopes tp learn somehing more about the Ffloy followers sonhe goes to check the Temple. What once used to be a place for meditation and prayer now looks much like a business convention with various parts of the temple containing booths with different stratagies and methods of succeeding in life. Speakers talk about positive thinking and the habits that create success of mind and body. Such practices ensure a solid financial future. There are no actual negociations going on inside the temple as that is considered holy ground. Outsideis a place for contract negotiations with Ingold Laughshield acting as judge and jury! The followers of Ffloy don't seem to hold actual religious services but instead value coin and contracts.

Later he goes to check on Eldon and Cora Tosscobble. Much to Murphy's pleasure Alouryn has already spoken with Cora about the wedding! Cora and Eldon, who are truely fond of the Humble's Sword have agreed to sponsor the wedding! Cora already has plans for the wedding!

The burrow near the river is still vacant and available for the Humble's Sword!

Murphy, Bliss, Alleah and Fatine discuss the orange ointment and the fact that it takes a greenmage to make the potion. Fatine knows little about thematter though...

Bliss is not the one to read books or journals... instead he butters up Murphy to walk around the town while the young druid tells stories. Bliss even asks about Kendry, Airin, Podo!

Hazel perhaps had hoped to earn enough to pay for his own wedding but is happy none the less with Cora's offer to help with a lovely wedding!

At a certain moment the group finds eachother wandering the streets of the little town. They overhear Murphy telling the tale of Ebryon, the creation of the Wold and so on...

But it is Bliss who breaks thestory with a prank! Turning all green Fatine says to Murphy they have found the greenmage!! LOL

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Suddenly you can hear a merchant shouting... frol around the corner a young lad comes running with an apple in his mouth! Smiling and laughing...

Behind him a rather corpulent fruit merchant tries to cath the young thief...

Then young lad is running 40 ft from you



Fatine 
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 6:58:54 PM
"Gaaaahhhh!" yells Fatine. "I'm melt- oh, nevermind. . . ." Crow flies over and makes a few squawks, sounding quite close to laughter.

"Shut up you! Maybe I turn you purple!"

Murphy Hi, Grandma Eglantine! (Kim McCoy) 
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 6:59:16 PM

Noting that he has not visited with Grandma Eglantine much of late, Murphy decides to remedy the deficit in familial duty. He invites any of his friends who care to join in to come along. He goes to her hovel, bringing a small tin of tea and a jar of honey he picks up for her. He tells her some of what has been going on lately, and the adventures he & his friends have shared - and lets her know that now a few more people know of her famous rumberry pies, as he told them of the time she baked twelve dozen to help out his Aunt Marigold. If any of his friends join him, he makes suitable introductions - though she likely knows Shel & Hazel already.

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As a reminder, Murphy sought out the names of some of the main clerics of Ffloy - their leader, his or her title, and several other Brokers of Ffloy & their associates. If that info could be passed on, I should appreciate it!

[Yeah - go ahead and move us forward, DM(s)!]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 9:37:10 PM
Shel wasn't sure she liked the temple being turned into a marketplace, but she had to admit there was a palpable buzz about town, which was nice. She went to the new market stalls and took a peek at the items for sale. As always, she liked to look for any items having to do with the Wardd moon, or any pretty sashes. Even after donating her share of gold to the temples, she still had more gold in her pocket than ever in her life, so she wouldn't have been bummed about spending a bit of it.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=22 ; d20+10=19 ;
Tuesday August 5th, 2014 9:37:15 PM
Alleah cracks a smile as she spies the young lad running with an apple. It reminds her of days not so long ago in Dirt City. By all accounts it would look like the boy has stolen someone's fruit. She gives Bliss a nudge with her elbow and points in the direction of the commotion.

She looks closely at both the boy and the chasing shopkeeper (Perception: 22).

Alleah is inclined to let the young scamp get away with it. She could help him, but how would he learn? Instead she keeps a close watch on the shopkeeper. Does he seem like he would just give the boy a clip over the ear if caught, or would he do something more serious? (Sense Motive: 19)

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=16 ;
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 5:16:57 AM
[A continuity note: Fatine's post of Tuesday August 5th, 2014 6:58:54 PM and Murphy's of Tuesday August 5th, 2014 6:59:16 PM appeared prior to the content of DM Steven's post of Tuesday August 5th, 2014 6:28:38 PM]

Murphy's mind was somewhat occupied, yet he did catch the unfolding scene as the boy drew near [Perception 16]. He casts create water, and introduces the fleeing apple-grabber to about 240 pounds (8 gallons) of water atop his head as he draws adjacent the druid.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d100=72 ;
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 9:18:32 AM

Bliss, who had been looking at clouds, says, "Huh," when Alleah nudges him. Then he sees where she is pointing -- a boy running with an apple, a grown-up chasing. Bliss steps behind a friend or a stall or something and casts Disguise Self to make himself look like the boy. Ley Line check 72 = OK. Disguise check is at +13. Then Bliss dashes out just as the boy runs past -- maybe getting caught in Murphy's downpour!?

Bliss says to the boy, "Quick, hide that apple or give it to me!"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 11:01:12 AM
Hazel is gloomy with everyone accepting the temple "invasion", but consoles himself thinking in the weeding.
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He elbows Murphy as the water falls on the boy.
"Leave the boy be, Bumblebee!"
He shouts at the merchant.
"Hey! You! Leave the boy alone! I'll pay for the apple!"

DM Steven 
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 6:53:05 PM
The Humble's Sword are caught with dilemma's as soon as they spot the young rascal chased by the fruit merchant.. Alleah cracks a smile remebering her days not long ago in Dirt City. She's inclined to let the youngster get away with it especially when she realizes the shopkeeper wouldn't do anything serious to him...

Murphy though thinks the boy would never learn if he could get away... as the lad comes close to Murphy a pillar of cold water suddenly drenches the apple-stealer!! The heavy load of water makes his slip and fall prone on the ground! The apple bouncing away from him...

Bliss, having taken cover to disguise as the youngster, quickly comes to the boy's rescue!

,"Leave the boy alone Bumblebee!!" Hazel shouts...

The young lad scrambles out of sight leaving Bliss alone in the pool of water!
The merchant comes huffing and puffing. "I ff.... ff... finaly! I... got you"



Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 9:00:37 PM
Shel was distracted by all the shiny things and completely missed the young thief and the takedown that occurred. She only noticed a ruckus when she tried to pay for a coral blue colored bracelet, and the merchant was turned away from her, watching one of his stall neighbors chasing after a child. "What's going on over there anyway," she mutters as she places the bracelet back on its holder and she quickly walks toward the scene.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=29 ;
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 9:22:33 PM
Alleah's smile continues, but she doesn't say anything just yet. Did the boy look thin or malnourished? What condition were his clothes in? She looks in the direction the boy went and tries to see where his wet footprints may lead (Perception: 29). She is trying to determine whether he was stealing for 'fun' or for necessity.

Finally she says something loud enough for the group - and the merchant - to hear. "Ah, youth. Reminds me of the days back in Dirt City. One of us would steal something small from a vendor, he'd give chase, and then the rest of the pack would help ourselves to his unguarded stall"

She's hoping this subtle nudge might get the vendor back to his stall quickly, without needing any kind of altercation.

Fatine 
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 9:36:48 PM
Fatine laughs heartily when the water splashes down on the boy's head. "You better run faster if'n you wanna catch dem boys what stealing your fruit!" she cackles to the merchant.

She seems entertained by the entire event, but doesn't move to intervene.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday August 6th, 2014 10:21:00 PM

Bliss shyly smiles at the merchant.

"Gosh, mister, I sure am sorry your apple got stoled," he tells the merchant truthfully. "I'm just playing around here for fun," he adds, also truthfully.

"But to make it all better, can I offer you five gold pieces?" Bliss digs in his pocket for the five coins.

"I promise I will not steal from you in the future," he solemnly tells the merchant, also very truthfully. He crosses his heart with his other hand.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday August 7th, 2014 12:23:55 AM
Hazel turns to Murphy...
"First you accept those thieves taking over the temple, now you give that poor child a bath of cold water! What the hell is wrong with you?"
He seems angry and disconcerted at his best friend.

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=23 ; d20+9=11 ;
Thursday August 7th, 2014 2:34:51 AM

Despite Hazel's elbow of rebuke, Murphy happened to notice that two similar-looking boys erupted from the shower - one ran off, and one remained. [Perception:23] He marked the direction the escaping fellow took, but was curious about the duplicate. He does not recognize him as Bliss, however [Will save 11].

He responds to his friend, Hazel. "So, we should treat all thieves equally, then?"

Looking at the apprehended twin, and figuring that there is something peculiar going on here in addition to a simple theft... Murphy decides the matter is not as grave as is the mindset of his friend.

"Come, Hazel. I've been meaning to talk with you. Let us sit down apart from prying ears, and I will answer your questions."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Thursday August 7th, 2014 6:09:01 AM

Bliss picks the dropped apple off the ground and hands it to the merchant. "Plus, here's your apple back, please."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday August 7th, 2014 1:54:11 PM
"Sounds good, let's go towards a glade... a miss the trees towering over my head..."
He goes with Murphy to a more private surrounding, sits down, his shoulders slumped.
"I am afraid I don't understand... What is happening to you? What is happening to Humble's Ford?"

Murphy with Hazel (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday August 7th, 2014 4:56:45 PM

The towhead halfling leaves his other companions and the commotion of the street to go sit with his friend in the shade of a tree. He plucks a few blades of grass. "Our quiet village is growing less quiet, friend." Murphy begins weaving the grass together. "I am not at all pleased that Ffloy's business followers have taken over Flower's temple. Tradition and practice and consecration may argue in favor of Flower's followers retaining the building. Yet when the high priestess of the faith in the valley agrees to the change we see, and most of the priestesses, acolytes and devotees seem happy to go along, and no one else in the community raises objection, and the Mayor insists upon it... well, there are times, I think, that one picks the time and occasion to fight, or chooses to wait and let time do its work.

"In my talk to the people in front of the temple, I reminded people of Flower's teachings and our heritage. I challenged the followers of Ffloy to remember love - and to avoid the love of money. They may use money, but let them love people.

"I am helping out some in the building of the new temple.

"Meanwhile, in my mind, the followers of Ffloy are under observation. If they do well, and are overall helpful to our community, then I shall not oppose them. But, Hazel, if I see them doing or encouraging evil within or outside the temple, then I shall oppose.

"As are you, I am sad the way this was handled. Easily could they have come in and set up their own house of worsh... of business. I am disappointed in the Mayor - and the high priestess of Flower. But they have authority.

"Besides, Hazel, tell me this: Is a building essential to faith? Do Flower's teachings, or those of any other, fail due to a change in venue?

"Do you want to win? You are marrying a cleric of Flower. Be one with her, and support her in her faith. Make it your own, if you choose. If you acknowledge and also want to serve or give honor to others of the powers above, do that, as well.

"But do not choose bitterness. That will poison your heart, Hazel. Love your wife, and come to her with a warm and tender heart - a heart that is willing to forbear and forgive. Don't hate the followers of Ffloy. If you want Flower's message to spread, then live that message. And teach it to your own children.

"Now, you know I am not one to shrink from conflict. You also know that I encourage peace where people will take it - even with giants. I would rather make a friend than to defeat an enemy. But I would rather defeat an enemy than to see them bring harm to those whom I love.

"Moving from one place to another is not harm, Hazel. It may be inconvenient, but it may also be an opportunity. My Uncle Orby once said to me, 'Murphy Bumblebee, when you run into troubles - do not resent them as intruders. Welcome them as friends - because they can teach you to be steadfast. Let that steadfastness have its full effect, that you may become perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. And ask Heaven for help, and you will get it. Maybe not in the way you expect, but you ask, and you will get. Now get me that block of wood.'"

The druid smiles. "I had stubbed my toe on that block of wood and was yelling and complaining when he found me. He took it, and carved me a toy which gave me pleasure for years."

As he spoke, he had continued to gather grass and weave it. By this time he had made a tiny basket, and was working on a handle.

"So, what's happening to me? I'm loving my friends, and making new ones. I'm helping and defending them where I can. But I'm not letting myself get riled when getting riled doesn't help.

"What's happening to Humble's Ford? It's a place where folks live - lots of 'em pretty good, some of 'em not so much. We're getting on, figuring things out, trying new things. Let's do what we can to shape 'em in what looks to us to be the right direction."

He stretches. "Also, I'm trying to help my best buddy get married, without anybody falling apart first! All right - it's your turn. Tell me what is on your mind, Hazel."

As he listens to the ranger, Murphy picks a handful of clover, and places it in the basket. He hands it over and says, "This is for you to give to Alouryn."

DM Steven 
Thursday August 7th, 2014 5:36:04 PM
Shel's been a little distracted with all the shiny things that are to be found in the different shopping stands. Whe she sees a merchant chasing after a child she wonders what is going on and quickly walks towards the scene... only to see the little rascal sitting in a big puddle of water and mud. ... the merchant breathing heavy from the chase and most of her friends standing around the scene... Funny though... dispite the fact that the kid is standing in a puddle of water his clothes are wet at all?!? How could that be??

Obviously her friends don't all agree with how to handle the situation... some want to smile and send the boy on his way. Others consider a thief like any other thief and such someone diserves to be reprimanded...

Alleah checks on the boy. He's neither malnourished nor does his clothing looks dirty or ragged... Apparently he was more or less stealing just because he was craving an apple.

Fatine laughs heartily when the water drenches the kid and is entertained by the whole sitution but doesn't move to intervene.

The kid, Bliss in disguise, then starts talking to the merchant... he hands back the stolen apple along with 5 gold!!??

"WHERE DID YOU STEAL THAT GOLD YOU LITTLE RAT!! COME HERE SO I TAKE YA TO Y'RE PARENTS!! WHAT'S Y'RE NAME?? " The merchant is seriously agitated. He won't hurt the kid but first having an apple stolen and then bluntly given it back with 5 Gold is too much for this man to handle...

Hazel and Murphy no longer interfere as they start bickering amongst each other about what is to be considered stealing or bad... Aren't all thieves equal? Should you make an exception for a child pulling a prank?? Both good friends take some time to discuss the current tidings in the Valley. What's wrong with this place and what's wrong with you...

Taking cover behind Alleah and Fatine the real kid (soaking wet of course) eyeballs himself as his body double gives back the tasty apple with some extra gold...

"How... how... what?!?... who... " he stammers not too loud...

(Be aware that 5 Gp actually already is a lot for a kid to have in its pockets friends... it's quite logical that our dear merchant considers this stolen gold!!)

Fatine 
Thursday August 7th, 2014 8:58:45 PM
Fatine turns partway and bends down just a little. "Quiet, little boy, or dat man gonna have even more questions." She pats him on the head. "Jus' sit there behind us and don' do a ting until I say so."

She moves her body in between the kid and the merchant as best she can to prevent him from being seen.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday August 7th, 2014 10:18:46 PM
Shel continues walking toward the scene, having no idea what was going on. "Selling an apple for five gold pieces? You should be ashamed of yourself," she scolds the merchant. "I'm sure we can find cheaper apples elsewhere," she sniffs as she completely misunderstood all the happenings.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Friday August 8th, 2014 6:37:22 AM
Alleah's first instinct is to cast a spell to help disguise the youngster. But if he is going to steal things he needs to be able to take care of himself. That, and she doesn't want to be arrested as an accomplice of an apple thief. That would just be embarrassing! No, if she was going to be arrested for stealing it would be for much more than an apple.

She instead looks all around at the buildings, the sky, the ground, other people - anything but Bliss, the boy, or the merchant.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Friday August 8th, 2014 11:49:31 AM

Bliss says to the merchant, "Sure! Those are my gold pieces! I'm an adventurer, see?" He cancels the disguise self spell and then his reduce.

"Ta da!"

He grins. "Now please be happy, good sir. We will see to this ragamuffin and make sure he does not do this again."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Friday August 8th, 2014 11:53:16 AM
Hazel hears his friend Murphy...
"Well, I think you are right, they would be better off doing their worshiping out in the open, in a clear with flowers, that in a building. But I still don't like for them to lose their temple, and those thieves grabbing it. I'll keep watching them, that is for sure. But you are right, I have a weeding to think of. Do you think is ok if I accept everything people is giving us to marry? I though I was going to take years is getting a house and everything!"

Murphy with Hazel (Kim McCoy) 
Friday August 8th, 2014 5:06:47 PM

"No, I agree with you, Hazel, I do not like it, either. But let's suspend judgment for the time being," Murphy responds to his friend's first comments.

Then, as Hazel asks about accepting gifts, he answers, "Well, my folks taught me to give, but never to be too proud to receive. 'If you won't receive, aren't you saying you are better than the giver? Be humble, be grateful. But you, also, be a giver, when it is your turn.'"

He smiles, and says, "With us halflings being the way we are, you should have plenty of 'turns' as others marry in our little town."

He stands up. "Let's get back to the others, and see how things have turned out." So long as Hazel is agreed, he returns the few hundred yards to the scene of the petty theft... likely by the time they get there resolved in one way or another.

DM Steven: "Ta da!!" 
Friday August 8th, 2014 6:55:55 PM
The little boy emmits some surprised sounds as he sees himself standing there so Fatine hushes the boy and tries to conceal him .

Not being aware of what has unfolded Shel scolds the merchant for daring to sell an apple for 5Gp...

"Mind y're own buiness! the merchant sneers to Shel...

As Alleah does not want to be linked to criminals she observes virtually anything... anything but Bliss and the merchant...

Bliss then startles the merchant by lowering his disguise. THe merchant jumps back a few paces and then narrows his eyes to get a closer look at Bliss...

"Who are you lad??"

Hazel and Kendry have their private chat...

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DM JonL should return this weekend from holiday to post again as of next week. Please behave friends :-)

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Friday August 8th, 2014 7:24:09 PM
"You'll never make money in this town, being greedy and mean! You're not one of those Ffloy folk who charge to help people are you? Your whole group is making me mad about this whole deal.". Shel turns to the boy, and demands he come with her. Then he turns into Bliss. Or Bliss turned into himself. Or something. With a sigh and a shake of her head, Shel turns and walks back to the merchant stalls, not even wanting to try and figure out what was happening with the group.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Saturday August 9th, 2014 3:07:31 AM
"Shel's words might inflame the merchant further. I think I've seen just about enough now" Alleah resolves, and steps forward to place herself between Bliss and the merchant.

"Excuse me sir? Sir? Hi! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Alleah and I am a cleric of Warrd, the master of luck." the young halfling girl takes her holy coin from her pocket to show the man "I can see this situation is as confusing for you as it is for me, but perhaps I can help. It seems you have both your apple back, as well as several gold pieces for your trouble. Rather than cause a scene, which may cost you business - my, what would Ffloy think! - perhaps you and I can shake hands in good faith and return to our daily lives?"

Alleah beams a smile at the man and extends her hand straight out to him.

"Good luck is supposed to come to you from it"

If the man shakes Alleah's hand, she will use her 'Touch of Luck' ability

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"Touch of Luck: You can touch a willing creature as a standard action, giving it a bit of luck. For the next round, any time the target rolls a d20, he may roll twice and take the more favorable result."
Could be useful for someone making a Profession check :)

Also from the writeup on Warrds clerics: "They are also welcomed in most places as harbingers of good fortune. They are thought to bring luck with them, and so folks often offer them good meals and beds in order to bring luck under their roofs."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday August 11th, 2014 5:10:41 AM
Hazel arrives at the scene, and stands behind Alleah, lending her his support.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+2=7 ;
Monday August 11th, 2014 8:44:18 AM

Bliss smiles and adds, "Miss Alleah here is very wise! I always do what she says, and it has worked out very well so far."

Aid Another to her unrolled Diplomacy? 7 is not much help! :-)

DM Jon 
Monday August 11th, 2014 2:47:36 PM
The apple thief looks at Shel when the demand is made to accompany her.. but then she looks away. Still not all that sure about what is going on, but seeing a chance to escape a smacked bottom the child darts off between two stalls and unless followed disappears into the village.

The merchant glares about, but lets out a huff and pockets the coins. He glares about a moment, still flustered, but at Alleah's offered hand he lets out a sigh and gives it a shake, "I'm may be a merchant, but I'm no more of a follower of Ffloy than any other, but if they be making my life easier good for them and me." he points an accusatory figure at Bliss, "And you get your jollys else where. don't be botherin' us working folks with your adventurin' antics. Some of us work for a living." With that he turns around and heads back towards his stall.

OOC: Perception checks please

Perception DC 15:
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The sound of yelling can be heard from a nearby Pipe and Tabac store
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Murphy Policing the streets (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=15 ;
Monday August 11th, 2014 3:36:07 PM

Murphy follows right after Hazel in arriving. He hears some yelling. "Hey, Pipe and Tabac store. Someone's yelling. Might be a fire sale - shall we go check it out?" he asks his companions. Without waiting for their response, he turns and heads in the direction of the store to see what's happening. "If it's not one thing, it's another, eh?"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11  d20+3=11 ;
Monday August 11th, 2014 6:22:56 PM
Shel has learned she doesn't notice things quite as quickly as most of her friends. Walking back to the merchant's area, she hears Murphy yell something about a disturbance, and turns in her walk to follow him. "What'd ya hear, Murphy? Did you say something about yelling? Hopefully everyone is okay. With so many newcomers to town, there's no telling what might have happened!"

Murphy Policing the streets (Kim McCoy) 
Monday August 11th, 2014 6:38:47 PM

"I can't quite make out the words, Shel," Murphy replies, "but let's go see. Maybe someone else needs a shower."

Fatine 
Monday August 11th, 2014 7:07:42 PM
Fatine sighs. "Dis be why I not be a merchant. Dere always be a problem . . . ." She follows to the next troubled merchant's stand, Crow sitting on her shoulder.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=19 ; d20+10=13 ;
Monday August 11th, 2014 9:23:13 PM
"It was nice talking to you sir! Have a great day!" Alleah calls after the departing merchant. "Sheesh, this town is full of its own little problems"

Her ears pick up the sound of some sort of commotion coming from nearby (Perception check vs DC15: 19 = Pass). From this distance she has trouble working out whether it may be some sort of sale, or something more serious (Sense Motive: 13)

"'Spose we should check it out"

"And you - " she says pointing a stern finger at the boy who stole the apple "- you owe me one. Next time be more careful"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Tuesday August 12th, 2014 12:24:52 AM
Hazel follows the rest of his friends.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+13=29 ;
Tuesday August 12th, 2014 12:21:26 PM

Perception 29.

Bliss is torn. He had intended to follow the boy and talk with him about how stealing was bad. But there is this yelling from over there that everyone is concerned about.

Fortunately, Alleah provides guidance. She says we should check it out. That's close enough to an order for Bliss.

"Yes, miss," he tells her, following the group to the shop with the yelling. He tries to be alert as he goes. And he casts his Longstrider spell in case there is trouble, and recasts his Reduce Person.

DM Sanity: Bliss has now cast all three of his first level spells. Current effects: Reduce Person 20 rounds, Longstrider 2 hours.

Fatine  d20+6=8 ;
Tuesday August 12th, 2014 8:22:05 PM
OOC: ignore Fatine's post, I completely didn't realize there was a perception check before looking at the spoiler, and having just rolled it, she failed. Sorry DM!

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Tuesday August 12th, 2014 9:17:47 PM
Alleah doesn't exactly hustle towards the noise, but does make it a fast walk

"Hey Bliss, where's Mookie this morning? Haven't seen the bird for a while. I'm sure he isn't getting into any trouble though" she can't help but smile, being almost certain that Mookie shares a halfling's knack for attracting mischief.

Murphy Smoke? (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=18 ;
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 1:03:16 AM

Murphy gets to the Pipe & Tabac shop and observes what is going on. He scans people, placement of objects, doorway, fellow people of the Ford, and seeing if there appear to be any newcomers.

[Perception:18]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 5:21:03 AM
OOC: have I missed a DM post? Just checking in.

DM Jon 
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 8:27:19 AM
The Humble's Swords make their way to the nearby pipe shop in front of which can be seen a small crowd of halflings gathered peering in at the spectacle inside. Pacing the floor inside the store with his hands waving about in agree gestures is the shop's proprietor, one Mungo Thistleleaf, who is yelling and ranting mostly to himself and the walls around him.

"Gone! All of it! All the time.. all that care, wasted! Arrgh!"

OOC: Sorry guys, not sure what happened yesterday. Had the DM post all typed out and it didn't submit. i'll try to get in two DM posts today if everyone gets a post in

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=14 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+7=24 ;
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 9:38:01 AM
"Now what?" Alleah sighs as she approaches the store. She firmly pushes her way past the onlookers and steps into the shop to have a look around.

Know Local: 24 - To recall any info about Mungo or the shop
Perception: 14
Sense Motive: 28

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 1:46:04 PM

Mookie, who has been tailing Bliss as always, chuckles, and suggests that this is an act of terrorism. "Clearly the work of militant non-smokers!" he caws.

Bliss says, "What? What's going on?"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 2:42:24 PM
Shel moves into the shop. "Heya, Mungo. What are you going on about? We are Humble's Sword, you know. We might be able to help with your problem."

Or do something to get our minds off all this religious upheaval going on in town, she thinks.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 3:29:05 PM
OOC: updating/fixing header

Murphy Smoke? (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=24 ;
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 4:39:09 PM

"Hello, Mister Thistleleaf." Murphy looks to see if the small rack with his Uncle Orby's pipes is in its normal place. "So, what's the situation?"

Percetion 24

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 7:44:27 PM
Hazel goes following Murphy, trying to open space for the group.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C)  d20+6=10 ;
Wednesday August 13th, 2014 7:51:23 PM
perception check 10

Fatine looks around the shop, but doesn't seem to be paying much attention as she lightly pet's Crow's feathers and whispers with the bird. "No, Crow, I don' know who dat be or if we suppos' to know him."

DM Jon 
Thursday August 14th, 2014 1:49:33 PM
Mungo Thistleleaf is a well-known supplier of pipes and pipe weed to Humble's Ford and his special variety of pipe weed has gained some renowned through Crescent Valley. How he raises and prepares his special stock is a closely guarded secret that has been kept within the Thistleleaf family for several generations.

When the Humble's Swords enter he shop he spins and waves his arms. "They took it! All of it!" He gestures towards an empty display case that has had its locked removed. "This years crop of Thistleleaf Pipe Leaf.. all gone save a few crumbles pieces!" He moves up to Shel and grabs onto her shoulders. "Do you know how long it takes to prepare? The care and time taken to grow and treat and dry?!" He throws his hands in the air and turns back to his empty case. "Days..weeks, months!"

He spins back and waves another hand towards a lock box along the back counter that also stands open and empty before adding, almost as an afterthought. "And they took my gold too! Everything from that last week was in there!"

Mungo seems genuinely distraught.

Murphy Smoked (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=23 ;
Thursday August 14th, 2014 3:52:36 PM

"That is terrible, Mister Thistleleaf!" exclaims Murphy, feeling genuine empathy for him. "Any idea who might have done it? And how long ago was the last time you were in here, until you returned to find this?"

As he awaits a response from Mungo, he encourages his friends, "Look about carefully - see if the thieves left any trace of who they might be."

He glances about the place himself, taking a measure of the room, exits, windows, anything in the ceiling, trap doors, whatever.

[Perception 23]

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15  d20+11=29 ;
Thursday August 14th, 2014 5:34:15 PM
Hazel looks out to see if someone is running away or looks suspicious.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C)  d20+6=21 ;
Thursday August 14th, 2014 6:08:53 PM
Fatine harummphs. "Not sure wat we be goin' to find, all dee good stuff is gon.' But lessee wat we can find."

She pokes around in some drawers and rummages through a few shelves.

perception check 21

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday August 14th, 2014 6:51:08 PM
"Take a deep breath Mungo, and tell us everything you know. Any idea who might want your products? Anyone mad at you right now? How much gold did they take? How much of the crop did they make off with? Was it pounds or just ounces? Anything you can tell us might give us a clue on how best to search and find everything."

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=21 ; d20+10=21 ;
Thursday August 14th, 2014 11:00:41 PM
Perception: 21

Alleah paces around the room. She carefully picks up the few 'crumble pieces', having never before seen (or tried) Thistleleaf Pipe Leaf. Perhaps there's enough to try it one time.

She then examines the display case. Is the lock, or any remains of it present? If so, she takes those as well.

Are there any scratch marks on the case that may indicate if the lock was forcefully removed? Or do the lack of marks suggest it was delicately opened with a key or pick?

Alleah isn't ready to think of this is a robbery just yet. She keeps a keen eye and ear on Mungo. Perhaps he just had a poor season and was too embarrassed to tell everyone? This could well have been an inside job. (Sense Motive: 21)

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Friday August 15th, 2014 9:39:53 AM

Bliss's expression glows as he realizes what is going on. "Oh! This fellow has been stole from! We have to find a robber!"

Mookie scoffs at Bliss's light-bulb moment. "So you got a clue, Kid!"

Bliss grins, "Not yet, but that's a great idea, old friend!"

Bliss casts Detect Magic and scans the place. Then he casts Detect Poison and does the same.

"Maybe magic will turn up a clue!" he says.

RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Friday August 15th, 2014 10:28:45 AM
Alleah tries to stifle a grin. Only moments earlier quite a few members of the group were at the defence of a thief and here they now stand at the scene of a crime wanting to catch who-dunnit.

"I guess there's a line to what is and isn't appropriate to steal"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Friday August 15th, 2014 11:48:34 AM
"Nothing to see, friends! The Humble's Swords are here! We will take it from here! Move on, please!"
Hazel tries to disperse the crowd.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Friday August 15th, 2014 10:16:48 PM
OOC: no DM post today either. Just wanted to post that I'm here, checking in.

DM Jon 
Friday August 15th, 2014 10:31:35 PM
There is no sign of forced entry into the store or into either the display case or the lock box that had held the merchant's earnings. The locks on the two latter containers look to have been careful unlocked either by a key or a pick wielded by nimble, skilled fingers.

Inside the display case that once held Mungo's special stock are perhaps enough pieces that could be scrapped together to fill the bowl of a typical pipe. The case itself spells strong of the particular pipeweed that is known to have a peculiar scent unmatched amongst the other varieties available in Humble's Ford.

For his part if this was some sort of inside job Mungo does not seem to have been apart of it. His distress looks to be real and heartfelt.

A few minutes after the Humble's Swords enter and start to look about the store Iangold Laughshield pushes his way through the gawkers outside to enter the store, "My good Master Thistleleaf," he says with a sweep of his hands, "I heard there was some sort of ruckus in your store. Is there anything I can assist with?" The priest of Ffloy gives the Humble's Swords a brief, curious look, before moving closer to the merchant to have the man repeat his story to him.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=20 ;
Friday August 15th, 2014 11:42:16 PM
Alleah collects the scraps of pipeweed for, er, evidence. The smell is certainly unusual. Even as a non-smoker Alleah can tell the difference between this and common tobacco. She'll have to remember to wash her hands later to scrub the smell from them. A prestidigitation spell here to do so may not be well received by the merchant.

The lock was no doubt expertly picked. OR someone had the key.

"Yes, an inside job is a distinct possibility. Even if Mungo here is innocent, one of his staffers may be the culprit. Hmm... no trail. Likely loaded into a sack, or some other container. Not even the slightest hint of scrap on the floor though. Whatever the container not even the finest particles of the tobacco slipped through it. Interesting."

Her attention is broken by the appearance of the priest.

"Mr Laughshield" Alleah smiles and goes to give a small curtsey. It is at this point she remembers that she changed out of her dress clothes and back into her adventuring gear - meaning she is now wearing breeches. Already committed to the move, she curtseys anyway just pretending she is holding the edges of a skirt.

Trying to stifle any embarrassment, she continues "How are you this morning? Have you heard how Ms BadApple may be faring since the excitement at the Mayor's house?"

For some reason Alleah sees Laughshield as a kind of senior or authority figure, and must be on her best behaviour in front of him.

Perception: 20

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Saturday August 16th, 2014 9:50:16 PM
"We need a list of everyone who has a key, and a list of everyone who works here, Mungo. I think it'd be best to start with those people and expand our lists from there. But, it seems to me that the thief was familiar with your store and products..."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Sunday August 17th, 2014 1:19:48 PM
Hazel lets Iangold Laughshield feel his feelings about him and Ffloy's church with an eyeful.
"Careful Mr. Laughshield, maybe the Ffloy's clergy wants a new church, and want to take over your store..."

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Sunday August 17th, 2014 8:56:13 PM
Fatine whispers something to Crow, then leans over to Bliss and whispers, "Me an' Crow tink dat Laughshield dee one what did it. Crow don' know nothin; but I bet ol' Fatine right, huh?"

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+9=21 ;
Monday August 18th, 2014 12:31:08 AM

Bliss smiles at Fatine. She is so funny! "Huh! I dunno," he whispers back very quietly. "Sometimes commanding officers do bad things like stealing and changing into rats, and he's like a commanding officer right? Maybe he is a bad one? I'll see what I think."

Bliss follows Laughshield around from a close enough distance to hear him. He tries to get a feel for if he is in fact a shady character. He motions SHHH to Mookie but keeps the raven close. He says a prayer for guidance every once in a while just like he casts his Reduce Person often.

Sense Motive check 21.

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+5=7 ;
Monday August 18th, 2014 2:47:25 AM

Murphy nods as Iangold Laughshield enters the store. He tries to discern his interest, motives as he interacts with Mungo Thistleleaf. As far as he can tell at the moment, he simply desires to help, as do his own friends. He finds him a little hard to read.

[Sense Motive 7]

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Monday August 18th, 2014 6:23:56 AM
Alleah purses her slips and shakes her head slightly, whilst shooting a look at Hazel.

For all the group know the High Priest or Priestess of Ffloy over in Plateau City made the decision for the Humble's Ford temple to join with Ffloy. And here Iangold Laughshield is simply going about his business, doing what his superiors tell him to, and trying to serve his god, whilst having to put up with nothing but rudeness and snide remarks from members of the party.

"It's... it's... it's just uncalled for" she resolves.

She puts her smiley face back on and tries to keep Mr Laughshield focused on her.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday August 18th, 2014 11:47:54 AM
OOC: Well, in defense of the others I think only Hazel has a bone to pick with the Ffloy guys...

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Monday August 18th, 2014 11:49:40 AM
OOC: Nah, it's all good. Alleah's just a suck-up when it comes to authority figures :)

DM Jon 
Monday August 18th, 2014 2:14:25 PM
Iangold chats with Mungo for a few moments in calm tones, placing a hand on the other man's shoulder and manages to calm the merchant down. Hazel gets something of a quick look of disapproval, but then he turns to address the rest of the Humble's Sword. "My friends, I am glad to see that you too have endeavored to help Master Thistleleaf with his situation. I will inform the city guard about what happened and I am sure they will welcome your assistance in looking into the matter. Another set of eyes can catch what the first set might miss. It is as true with the print of contracts as with senses of criminality, I am sure."

To Alleah he smiles and nods his head, "And Ms. BadApple is doing quite well. She has recovered from the evenings excitement quite well by all accounts."

He looks back toward Mungo and gives the merchant another pat on the shoulder, "I will go speak to the guards, Master Thistleleaf. I assure you everything that can be done to find the perpetrator will be done. It is a travesty that your special pipeweed is not available to the public! I know I for one was looking forward to trying a pinch in my pipe and I'm sure many in the coming caravans will be looking forward to it as well!" And with that bit of reassurance (unless otherwise held up), the priest moves out of the store.

From all appearances, the priest of Ffloy seemed to be exactly what it looked like. A new senior member of the community coming to check on a member of his new flock.

Once Iangold leaves Mungo looks towards Shel, "A list of key holders? Why... you think one of my people ddi this?" he starts to huff, but then lets out a sigh, "Oh.. I suppose it's possible, but I doubt it. It's just my son and cousins in the store, but I'll get you the list." He writes down a few names and hands it over. It is as he said, just a handful of Thistleleafs.

"Now if you'll excuse me I think I will lock up the store and wait for the constable to arrive... I skipped brunch amongst all this excitement and might need to break into my stash of candied bacon in the back.."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Monday August 18th, 2014 3:10:11 PM
"I'm sure your family had nothing to do with the break in, Mungo, but it makes sense to see if they might have seen something out of the ordinary, if nothing else. Anyone want to go ask some questions with me," she asks happily, having something fun to do again.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday August 18th, 2014 5:30:23 PM
"I'll go with you, Shel, let's find out who did it. Just let me check the store, to find clues"
Hazel takes some minutes to fully check the store, trying to find clues.
OOC: Taking 20 to check, so it is Perception 31. Mainly things inside or other ways to enter the store, like windows or tunnels on the floor...

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Monday August 18th, 2014 8:55:43 PM
Fatine perks up at the mention of candied bacon. "Err, Mr. Merchant, how bout some o' dat bacon go wit us on our way to do dee questioning?" She looks at him hopefully.

Whether or not she gets any bacon, she will go with Shel, et al, to talk to the family members.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Monday August 18th, 2014 9:43:08 PM
"Mmmmm bacon" Alleah licks her lips.

"I don't know if it would help you stay in business, sir, but I do have a small amount of tobacco I'd be happy to front you. It's not as high quality as your own brand, but it may help keep a roof over your head"

Alleah has 1lb of Tobacco in her possession that she would be prepared to 'loan' to Mungo. She sees this as an investment that she would collect on in the future. One way or another at least.

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 4:14:06 AM

"Mister Laughshield, please don't hold anything against Hazel, here. He and all of us took the murder of Sarabella Lovesong quite personally. As you know, I myself was rather shocked at the notion of Ffloy's followers taking over the temple from worshipers of Flower. Yet, as I mentioned to those gathered at the temple, so long as love of people is not supplanted by love of money, all things considered, may things go well for you. Thank you for coming to help out Master Thistleleaf. Let's see what we can come up with." He thinks to add, "Say, just what day or days are the caravans expected to arrive here? Might someone head out to meet them, then perhaps travel with them back to here - and keep their eyes and noses out for this special tobacco?"

Though tempted by the thought, Murphy refrains from asking for candied bacon.

"Shel - great idea. Let me tag along, too." Just before leaving the store, he mentions, "Oh, Master Thistleleaf, if I get a chance, I will ask my uncle Orby to keep his eyes and ears out. You've sold some of his pipes in the past, haven't you? If he hears about purloined pipeweed, you can rest assured he is likely to put his hand into helping out."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 6:01:51 AM

"That Laughingstock fellow seems like he is on the up and up to me," says Bliss to Fatine. "It must be someone else we are looking for."

OOC: Wondering why Bliss's Detect Poison did not go off in the shop -- that pipeweed stuff will kill ya! :-)

DM Jon 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 3:49:57 PM
There are no hidden tunnels or entrances to the shop. There is a front and back door, both made of sturdy wood with decent locks. A few of the windows open, but most are forever closed. There is a small basement used for storage, but aside from a set of stairs in the back there is no other entrance to it.

Before the Humble's Sword depart Mungo will share out a few pieces of his candied bacon in thanks for their assistance.

To the offer of a loan of tabac he shakes his head, "No.. no need. I have tabac of the regular sort stored away for my less discriminating customers. Not everyone can afford my special crop after all."

After the inspection of the interior is complete the adventurers head out to track down the names on the list?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OOC: Of course Detect Poison didn't go off. The pipeweed is medicinal.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 4:04:53 PM

Bliss decides it is time for a game! "Hey! Mister Murphy! Why don't you pretend you are a doggie or a wolf maybe, and I'll be your owner. And you smell that stuff that's has its special smell, and we all look around town for people who have that same smell? Like a scavenger race."

Mookie starts to berate Bliss. "Jeezum Crow, Kid! Stop playing a--"

Then the crow shuts up and looks thoughtful.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 8:44:03 PM
Shel had only seen Murphy turn into an owl. "Good point...Murphy, can you turn into other animals as well? Some of them are pretty good trackers. If you can, let's try that before we head off and bother Mungo's family members. Let's get out of here, anyway, tobacco smell makes me a bit nauseous...no offense meant, of course, Mungo!"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15  d20+6=22 ; d20+8=15 ;
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 8:44:55 PM
Before going out Hazel asks Mungo or his friends for a little bit of his tobacco.
"A small sample, please."
He go outside with the party, and shares his plan.
"Maybe Faoil, my dog, can track where to stolen tobacco is!"
He goes to Faoil, bring him to the outside of the store, and presents the tobacco to him.
"Track, boy! Take us to the criminals!"
Faoil has the "track" trick, he is able to scent, and has a +6 in Survival (Track by scent). Hope he gets bonuses.
Hazel will make a roll to aid him.
The typical DC for a fresh trail is 10 (no matter what kind of surface holds the scent). This DC increases or decreases depending on how strong the quarry's odor is, the number of creatures, and the age of the trail. For each hour that the trail is cold, the DC increases by 2. The ability otherwise follows the rules for the Survival skill. Creatures tracking by scent ignore the effects of surface conditions and poor visibility.
Faoil Survival (Track): 22
Hazel Survival Aid Another: 15

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 9:38:02 PM
"Uhh . . . where did dat dog come from?" Fatine asks. Shrugging, she follows behind Hazel and the others if the trail is picked up.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 9:44:59 PM
Alleah holds out the few small crumple pieces of pipeweed that she collected in the store for the dog to smell.

Seeing that Hazel's animal is going to be tracking based on scent, Alleah casts a spell to give it a little bit more focus (Cast Toro's Taur Try. Centaur version, to give +2 to Survival checks of Faoil for the next 10mins)

"Do you think it's worth checking in with the town guard? See if they have any leads, or if perhaps there have been any other robberies?"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Tuesday August 19th, 2014 10:42:12 PM
"Nah! Faoil will get the thieves as easy as if they were rabbits!"
To Fantine he answers.
"He is my best friend! Well, besides Murphy!"

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 4:48:48 AM

"That is an intriguing thought, Bliss. I may want to find a place where I would not create scandal by such a change..."

"Yes, Shel, I think so. I think I can only do it perhaps once a day, for maybe a few hours. I learned about it in training, and how to prepare for it. Changing into an owl was my first time - it surprised me! And flying is... flying is glorious!" He appears to enter into a reverie for about fifteen seconds, blinks, then resumes talking. "Maybe I can change into a dog. I could do a wolf, but that might frighten people."

Then he sees that Hazel w/ Faoil already can do what he was about to attempt. His thought had been to transform into a Caran Hills dog [See Bernese mountain dog], as there have been several of that breed in his family - including one that sleeps in his father's shop since a break-in a few years ago.

"Looks like Faoil beat me to it, Bliss. Perhaps I'll try a change a little later." He does take a moment to get a good whiff of the special tobacco, though, then joins in with his friends.

"Uh, wait - Shel was going to go to talk with Thistleleaf family members. I suspect Faoil will go wherever his nose leads him. Should we split up to follow both leads in smaller groups, or stick together for a bit? I vote for following Faoil's lead for a bit, see if he can follow the scent. Find out what we find out that way, then head off to talk with the other workers. If we do split up, though, I'll go with Shel."

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 4:50:46 AM
One more thing - Murphy asks for a small crumb of the remnant leaf, and carefully places it in his back pouch after wrapping it in a small bit of cloth.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 12:40:50 PM
"Nothing beats the real thing, Murphy!"
Hazel smiles while talking to his friend.

DM Jon 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 3:48:02 PM
Faoil sniffs at the pieces of pipeweed before letting out a few dog sneezes.. and then he's off with his nose to the ground sniffing away. Every few steps he stops to lift his nose and he moves about, combing the ground as he goes. Those following are led to the edge of town before the wind changes and Faoil lifts his nose to the air to get a whiff of the new air heading his away.

With a bark he sets off running back into town with his nose twicting as it sniffs in the air. Soon he comes running up to the walking for of Garret Ostgood, the head of the local constabulary! The guardsman looks down at the bark dog circling him and then over to the approaching Swords. "Oi now, what's gotten into the mutt? I'm on official business here

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 5:12:37 PM
Hazel arrives panting behind Faoil...
"Excuse me, do you have some tobacco on you?"

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 6:14:55 PM
"I heard that you recently took over as head of the town guard from Roscoe Hornblower. Congratulations on your promotion. Has Mister Hornblower retired, then?" Murphy inquires politely. "Oh, and I'm Murphy. Murphy Leafwin Pipewood."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 7:52:21 PM
Shel decided to let the others do the talking, as Faoli seemed to indicate that Ostgood might have been the one what stole the tobacco from Mungo's store. Why would a recent appointment to a highly esteemed position be involved with a break in, though?



Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+13=28 ; d20+8=18 ;
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 8:10:21 PM
Bliss wants to pet the dog, but he settles for just watching that policeman carefully as others talk with him.

Perception 28

Sense Motive 18

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 8:44:19 PM
Alleah fights the urge to smack herself "upside the head". If this particular tobacco is popular, of course a lot of people in town will smell of it! Come to think of it, didn't the mayor have some at his house just a few nights ago? And really, could they accuse someone of theft just because he smokes?

She mentally curses herself for being so dim witted and not thinking of this earlier.

"I wonder if the two rogues we encountered at the mayor's house know something of this robbery?" she puts to Bliss "or perhaps someone in one of the taverns overheard something?"

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C)  d20+6=8 ;
Wednesday August 20th, 2014 9:02:10 PM
Fatine follows along, but has a daydreamy look on her face as she has a long, one-sided conversation with Crow. perception check 8

"Ey, Crow, I ever tell you 'bout dee time a ghost try to pick my pocket? See, I was walkin' along, mindin' my own business, when . . . ." She continues to prattle on quietly, her story punctuated by a few squawks from Crow.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15  d20+2=13 ;
Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:51:42 AM
Bliss Aid Another Sense Motive Roll: 13
Hazel will try to help Bliss check the answer for lies. He will also ask the guard chief if he comes from the place outside town where Faoil (his riding dog) changed direction...

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Thursday August 21st, 2014 7:44:46 PM
checking in, might not be able to post later

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday August 21st, 2014 9:14:39 PM
Checking in as well. Won't be back on tonight. Is the web site acting wonky for anyone else?

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:12:27 PM

Bliss thinks the officer's accent seems odd. He laughs. "Mister Officer, you do talk funny!"

He pets Faoli and says, "This is a good doggie. Don't be scared!"

He recasts his Reduce spell.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:15:02 PM
Faoil slime the now tiny Bliss all over with a couple licks! He puts his head down waiting for a petting.

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:24:47 PM

While awaiting a reply, Murphy simply takes note of the physical and sartorial characteristics of the new constable.

DM Jon 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 9:33:15 AM
"Ya mean old Mungo's pipeweed? Of course I've got some on me. Just was having a smoke of it when Iangold came by and let me know about a robbery. I'm on my way there now.." the old guardsman starts to say but then trails off as the sound of indistinct yelling from several voices comes from further in the town.. roughly in the direction of Mungo's store.

"Hey now, what's this.." Ostgood says before he heads off towards the sound of the ruckus.

~~~~~~~~~~~~

OOC: Sorry for the missed post guys. Had something of an implosion at work and didn't get home until well after midnight

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 9:49:27 AM
"Oh well, there the trail goes off..."
Hazel pats Faoil's ears...
"Good boy!"
He follows the police, wondering what the new problem is...

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 1:45:05 PM

Mookie lands on Bliss's shoulder (almost knocking the tiny fellow down) and pats him on the head with his beak.

"'Tsokay, Kid! We try things. Sometimes they work."

Bliss wriggles out from under Mookie and says, "Uhg uh thanks Mookie, but get offen me! You're too big!"

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 8:50:15 PM

"This seems to be a good day for yelling here in town," comments Murphy to Alleah. He shrugs, then begins to trot off in the direction of this fresh disturbance. As he hustles along, he says to whoever may be near him, "I wonder whether some of this chaos is orchestrated?"

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 9:24:07 PM
Fatine sighs audibly. "I no be likin' all dis runnin' round . . . ." Nevertheless, she takes off after Murphy, but just grunts at his suggestion.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 9:36:19 PM
"I hope we don't get blamed for something again," Shel groans, remembering the past few months only all two well. "But let's go see if we can help....that's what we do."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 11:02:52 PM
"I bet those Ffloy guys are behind it..."

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Friday August 22nd, 2014 11:44:21 PM
"I'm hoping Mungo hasn't taken the law into his own hands!" Alleah responds to Murphy.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Saturday August 23rd, 2014 2:27:58 AM
"That's our job" she adds with a wink.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Saturday August 23rd, 2014 3:56:44 AM
Hazel chuckles at Alleah's joke...

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=17 ;
Monday August 25th, 2014 3:13:36 AM

"No, Shel, that's what we live for - to get blamed for what someone else has done!" he jokes. But he nods his head in agreement with her second statement.

He gives Hazel a sideways glance when suspicion about Ffloy's followers are voiced.

And laughs along with Hazel at Alleah's characterization of the group's role.

Then sees and hears what he might as they draw near to the scene of the decibels.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Monday August 25th, 2014 9:49:05 AM

Is that yelling? Is there something interesting going on?

"Come on, Miss Alleah," he says, reaching up to tug on her hand, "let's go see! Follow Mister Murphy and Fatine!"

DM Jon 
Monday August 25th, 2014 2:04:13 PM
The old constable and the Humble's Sword make their way through the streets towards the sound of the yelling. When they round the corner to the square where Mungo's shop was they see a cluster of halfling's all knotting together is a mess of pushing, shoving and swinging limbs.

Those involved in the scuffle yell and shout at each other with various calls of "Lay off!", "Hold 'em!", and "Thief!" ringing out. Above the din the voice of Mungo Thistleleaf can be heard, "You wretched little thief! I can smell it on you! I never sold you any!" Visible in the middle of the group the old merchant is wrestling with a much younger halfling that is currently sporting a bloody nose. There are ten or so halfling's visible in the bunch, with equal numbers on each side it seems with one trying to apprehend the accused thief and the rest trying to pull their friend away.

Garret eyes the situation a moment and licks his lips. He gives a glance towards the Swords, "You all see if you can't pull this apart. I'm going to go pull in some of the guardsmen." And then he heads off as a jiggly run to get backup.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Monday August 25th, 2014 7:40:05 PM
"Dere can't be no fightin' like dis right in dee middle o' town," Fatine sighs. She steps forward, waves her hands, and points at several of the combatants.

cast sleep on as many as possible, no care for which side they are on

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Monday August 25th, 2014 8:28:09 PM
Shel moves forward, worried that the violence might actually escalate. "If you lot don't calm down right now, I'm going to knock all of you out," she yells. If the group keeps pushing and shoving and seems to ignore her, she will blast them all with her Color Spray, like Fatine not particularly caring which side of the argument she includes in her spell.

OOc: ready an action to Color Spray, DC 16 will to resist.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=18 ; d20+10=14 ;
Monday August 25th, 2014 10:28:50 PM
Alleah sighs. The thieves in this town really need to lift their game. Counting this accused guy and the boy from earlier, this makes two out of two thieves caught in the same day. Whatever happened to the art of the craft? Aren't these guys practising first?

She folds her arms and does nothing to intervene. Once the fight is over she will see who is injured.

Perception: 18, Sense Motive: 14

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday August 25th, 2014 11:17:53 PM
Hazel charges forward, trying to reach, and protect, the so-called thief.

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=31 ;
Tuesday August 26th, 2014 5:24:27 AM

Murphy casts detect magic in a 60' cone catching all or most of the scrappers within its area of effect. He focuses his attention in particular upon the alleged thief, but as well upon those near him.

[Perception 31]

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Tuesday August 26th, 2014 2:05:26 PM

Bliss stares at where Mungo's shop was. "What happened to that pipeweed store?" he asks. "It was there just a moment ago?"

Mookie caws, "They're yelling about some thief."

Bliss is confused. "How did they steal the shop?"

DM Jon: just to clarify, the shop is still there. My poor choice of words. The scuffle is in the same square as the shop.

DM Jon  d20=19 ; d20=8 ; d20=1 ; d20=7 ; d20=7 ; d20=18 ; d20=2 ; d20=10 ; d20=12 ; d20=18 ; d20=14 ;
Tuesday August 26th, 2014 3:20:13 PM
ol' Fatine's sleep spell drops three of the brawlers where they stand, but they are so congested that they slump to ground as tangle with their companions feet. however the struggle continues and the accused thief calls out, "Let me go, you old coot. I dun steal nothing. "

Shel is forced to cast her Color Spray against the group to break up the fight. there are cries of anguish and surprise as most of the brawlers stumble and drop to the ground unconscious. three remaining standing, the accused thief among them.

he untangles himself from the mess of slumbering halflings and goes towards the Humble's Swords while the other two look about sheepishly. "Thanks for getting me out of that big old mess. don't know what came over that crazy old man. I didn't take Nothing of his."

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Tuesday August 26th, 2014 8:02:03 PM

[So, was zero magic detected among all of the brawlers?]

DM Jon: Yep, none detected. forgot to put that in, my apologies.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=18 ; d6=4 ;
Tuesday August 26th, 2014 10:39:48 PM
Alleah approaches the mess of unconscious bodies and slowly drags them into a line. She's looking for any weapons - or anything that may have been used as a weapon (even a rock) - before she releases a wave of healing energy. She doesn't want to heal these people if they are still armed. (Perception: 18). Too bad there's so many witnesses - one guy has a nice belt that would probably be her size.

Once satisfied there is nothing at hand that could cause her harm, Alleah unleashes a channel of energy (Heal everyone for 4pts damage)

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 12:00:59 AM

Bliss helps Alleah get everyone comfy. "Gosh, Fatine!" he exclaims. "Good one!"

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 10:01:19 AM

"Hello," Murphy says to the fellow accused of theft. "I'm Murphy. What's your name?" After exchanging names, he asks, "Say, were you smoking a pipe or something just before Mungo Thistleleaf called you out?" If the answer is affirmative, he asks, "Do you know whether it was Thistleleaf Pipe Leaf you were smoking, or something else?"

He also asks if someone will check on the well being of the shopkeeper. He may have been caught by one of the spells.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 10:30:47 AM
Fatine looks for the shopkeep to see if he fell asleep, was blinded, or has any other ailment. If she finds him she brings him back to the Swords.

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=33 ;
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 10:54:58 AM
Addendum:

And, if the accused allows that is was Thistleleaf Pipe Leaf (or says he does not know what it was), he will ask how and from whom he obtained it. If he was smoking. If he was not smoking, he asks, "Well, have you any tobacco on you?" He will use his nose to help discern whether the halfling happens to have any of the shopkeeper's brand on him, or another sort.

Murphy's father and uncles all occasionally smoke pipeweed, so he is at least somewhat familiar with some of the local varieties common to the area.

[Perception: 33 - nat 20]

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:34:12 AM
Hazel keeps the "thief" covered, ready to defend or tackle him, depending on the situation.
Readies his action.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 2:23:02 PM
"Now, no one else do anything rash. We can all sit down, talk, and figure this out. Why did Mungo accuse you of stealing his tobacco? Do you and he have a history?"

DM Jon 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 2:39:50 PM
Mungo was indeed among those laid low by the color spray and soon him ad the other brawls are set in a more comfortable line.

the accused thief gives a nod towards Murphy, "I'm Arrid Brasspipe. just came to town to help out my cousin Willard. And yeah, I've got some of Thistleleafs pipe weed on me. just had myself a mole when he barged out of his shop, nose on the air like some coon hound and then tried to tackle me " He waves a had towards the slumbering halflings, "some of his boy joined in and then some of mine... And then you came along. Right old mess." he shakes his head. "should have known it was a deal too good to be true. some bloke was in the Dancing Pig last night saying he'd bought too much of the stuff to fit into his pipe bag and was leaving town. Didn't want it to go to waste and so way selling some of it for a song. I bought myself a pinch or two to try. I've heard so much about it and all.. And let me tell you it's the genuine deal."

As he speaks the halflings affected by the color spray start to stir, moving about with soft groans, though no one moves to get up for several seconds. Garret returns too with a handful of what passes for the towns guards in tow. he sets Mungo aside, sees that the Humbles Swords seem to have Arrid on hand and then sets about sending the rest home with escorts.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=16 ; d20+10=15 ;
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 7:32:19 PM
OOC: I'm assuming none of the men were armed with anything

Alleah has half a mind to take some coins from the sleeping men. "Payment for the healing" she rationalises.

But she is trying just so hard to be good!

She stays alert for anyone trying to slink away from the situation
Perception: 16, Sense Motive: 15

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+4=19 ;
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 8:41:52 PM

"Well met, Arrid Brasspipe. Or," he corrects with a bemused smile, "interestingly met. Say, if you'd care to give a description of the fellow who sold you that most excellent pipeweed at so good a price, I dare say that we could work things out with Master Thistle. He discovered his supply missing this morning from his shop. From what you say, it was likely taken shortly after he closed down for the night. One moment, let me get something out - might try a sketch, here, though I'm not the best artist."

If Arrid Brasspipe can provide a description of the 'bloke' - Murphy looks to be able to sketch with pen and ink on parchment a fair resemblance to him [profession: art: 19]. He asks if that looks like him, or mostly like him - and he will make any corrections or changes the fellow suggests, making corrected sketches as directed.

Should Arrid concur it looks like the purveyor of stolen pipeweed, he will ask him to sign his name below the statement next to the likeness, "This is what the fellow looked like who sold Thistleleaf Pipe Weed last night for cheap in the Dancing Pig." Murphy adds today's date, and his initials: MBLP.

Accompanied by Arrid, if the fellow will be so kind, he shows the sketch to members of his party, then to Master Mungo Thistleleaf as well as Constable Garret Ostgood.

"Will this help any in finding out who was behind the theft?"

For his time and trouble, Murphy discretely offers Arrid five gold pieces, and whispers, "For your time and trouble, and to compensate you for the rest of your pipeweed, which ought by rights to be returned to Mungo Thistleleaf. It would go well for you should you return it - and you may find Master Thistleleaf changes from momentary foe to friend."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:34:22 PM

Bliss is also excited when he hears about the "bloke at the Dancing Pig" who was selling the stolen pipeweed. He does not have any more first level spells left, but he says to Fatine and Alleah, "Hey! One of you could read this nice hobbit's mind while he is concentrating on the bloke, and then use disguise self to give us all a look at what he looks like!"

"Yeah, and walk around like that and see who recognizes ya," adds Mookie.

"Yeah, and that will help Mister Murphy with his drawing!" adds Bliss.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:56:53 PM
Hazel stands ready to stop any more confrontations, while hearing all the conversations.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d100=45 ; d100=58 ; d20+10=25 ;
Thursday August 28th, 2014 1:56:28 AM
"What in the Wold is a hobbit?" Alleah wonders at Bliss's remark.

She sighs as if casting these spells is going to be such an effort (drama queen!) but goes along with the plan.

"Alright. I want you to picture the person very carefully. Their face, their height, the way their voice sounded. Picture them clearly. You got that? I'm going to read your mind"

Cast Detect Thoughts. Leyline check = 45 = Pass
Cast Disguise Self. Leyline check = 58 = Pass
Disguise Self = 25

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 7:11:17 AM
Shel watches with much interest at Alleah trying to read someone else's thoughts. "I've never seen that before, Alleah. Could you teach me to do that? Sorry, I guess me not talking would probably make it a bit easier for you," she says, as she closes her mouth, watching the process.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 12:25:29 PM
Fatine smiles and leans over to Shel. "I can teach you to do dat. It be easy. See, you just need to push your face around," she starts pushing on her cheeks, contorting her mouth, and scrunching her nose up tight.

"See?" she asks, rather nasally, "Now I look like someone else!" She crosses her eyes and sticks her tongue out of the side of her mouth for effect.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 12:31:07 PM

Bliss overhears Shel and stage-whispers, "Miss Shell, it is easy peasy! First you gotta be a witch, like me, and then you say "Hocus Pocus, Your Thoughts Are In Focus!" And sometimes it even works."

OOC: That's how Bliss casts the spell, anyway!

Mookie coughs. "Kid, she's already a sorcerer, like your mom was. Why would she waste time learning to be a witch? All she has to do is read a scroll or learn the spell herself. But sorcerers got limited room in their head for spells, so why should she learn it herself when we got three witches in the party to cast it? She should take a useful spell like False Life or something witches can't cast! Your mom liked Acid Arrow, Resist Energy, Rope Trick, and See Invisible. She didn't like spells that forced saves because her magic wasn't very hard to resist. Scorching Ray is nice and all, but Acid Arrow goes farther and cuts right through spell resistance, which is nice against your tougher enemies."

Bliss says, "Mookie, you sure know a lot about magic." He has forgotten to whisper at this point.

"Sure Kid," he replies. "Years with the Blackbird Lake crew taught me more than enough for one lifetime."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 12:31:48 PM
Then Bliss laughs and laughs at Fatine and falls over.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 12:53:28 PM
"Hey, I gots an idea," Fatine says once she is done teaching Shel the fine art of face-changing. "Why don' Alleah go to dee Dancing Pig all magicked up like dis thief, and we see who recognizes her?"

DM Jon 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 1:52:14 PM
None of that brawlers were armed aside for the occasional utilitarian knife at the waist, but none were drawn. They're Halflings, not dwarves.

Garrett moves off with Mungo to get his side of the story while Arrid starts to give a description of the man to Murphy... But then the idea of mind reading and disguise comes up and he is amiable to that as well. The Detect Thoughts spell can only give the surface thoughts of the target, but with him concentrating Alleah can get some of the basic details of an average looking Halfling male with light hair. " I'm a little fuzzy on the details.. Had a bit to drink and the bloke was wearing his hood up over his face. Said he was cold "

the disguise Alleah assumes is not recognizable to anyone else present, Mungo and Garret included.

when Arrid is told about the robbery he kicks his feet, "aw, shucks. So that's what this all was about. Here, Mungo, let me pay you a fair price for what I bought." And he hands over a few of the coins Murphy had discretely passed him.

"thank you.. Sorry about muckling on to you, lad. been a hard day. " Mungo says as he accepts the coins.. And unless their is further question Garrett will see to escorting Arrid and Mungo home.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 3:26:44 PM
"That dirty halfling in the hood again! He's a problem, and we need to figure a way to find him. He hired those thieves from earlier, and now he's starting fights between townsfolk. How in the world do we get to him, though," the tiny halfling wonders out loud. She grabs Arrid's face, holding it tightly like Bliss told her to do, as she contorts her face and sticks her tongue out. Surprisingly, she didn't learn anything new from the effort. "Doesn't work for me, Bliss..."

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=16 ;
Thursday August 28th, 2014 11:09:09 PM
"The disguise will last for 30 minutes. Might as well get some use out of it. Should we head to the Dancing Pig just in case?"

Alleah has three cloaks in her belongings - her Cloak of Resistance (which does look quite fancy), her grey Cold Weather cloak, and her green Explorer's cloak. She will don whichever one best matches the one she saw in Arrid's mind.

Failing that, she will look over the sleeping halflings to see if any of them have a cloak that matches that she could 'borrow'.

Perception: 16

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday August 28th, 2014 11:34:49 PM
"Let's go!"
In his mind Hazel has no doubts the "mysterious thief" is a Ffloy follower...

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Friday August 29th, 2014 2:32:02 AM
"If I'm seen with a group like ours it may scare people off. Do you guys want to follows me from a distance? Perhaps one or two run on ahead to the Dancing Pig? I'm just thinking me being on my own would look more natural"

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Friday August 29th, 2014 1:23:52 PM
"Sounds good, I'll go ahead and cover the back."
Hazel walks faster than the rest of the group to the Dancing Pig, Faoil in tow.

DM Jon 
Friday August 29th, 2014 3:20:12 PM
ooc: going to give Bliss some more time since we have the weekend to respond. Post will be up tonight regardless.

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Friday August 29th, 2014 5:36:47 PM
[Tried to post yesterday, lost post in phone; tried this morning... here goes 3rd attempt, this time on computer. And, you guys make me laugh!]

"I'll see if I can keep an eye on the kitchen door from outside, maybe 20 or 30 feet away. Will work on a sketch of that side of the building, as an artistic exercise," volunteers Murphy.

DM Jon 
Friday August 29th, 2014 9:20:26 PM
the Dancing Pig isn't al that busy as this time of day, but a few seats are taken by regulars stopped by for a bit of mutton pie from the kitchen and the tender is behind the bar. The disguised Alleah gets something of a vague look of recognition from the bartender of the sort he's likely to give any recent patron, but other than that there is no response.

No one goes fleeing from the scene via the windows or back door. It's just business as usual... Though there is a bulletin board up by the door that is covered on new notes and posters.

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=30 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+10=23 ;
Saturday August 30th, 2014 6:43:13 AM
Alleah sidles confidently up to the bulletin board and has a read over what notes and posters she can see. Perception: 30, Knowl Local: 26

She looks about the tavern and then takes a seat by herself against a wall. Maybe someone here will approach her. Sense Motive: 23

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Saturday August 30th, 2014 7:45:15 AM
Shel takes a look around the bar, again trying to find any strangers in hoods. Finding nothing, she follows Alleah and takes a look at any of the notices up in the bar. Maybe there will be something interesting here. If not, maybe we can just stake out the bar...

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C)  d20+6=7 ;
Saturday August 30th, 2014 4:16:15 PM
Fatine waits outside for a bit, wandering back and forth. After a few minutes, she goes into the Pig, grabs an ale, and sits down near, but not to close to, Alleah, and watches for anything interesting. Soon enough, though, she is lost in her mug, taking lazy sips and giggling to herself at some unspoken joke.

Perception check 7 (nat 1)

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+4=8 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+13=15 ;
Sunday August 31st, 2014 12:40:29 AM
Murphy's first sketch of the backside of the Dancing Pig is barely recognizable, and the second slightly less so. His third attempt, though, captures it well. He shows the sketch to Hazel. "Recognizable, at all?" he asks his ranger friend.

He scratches Faoil on the ears for a bit. "Perhaps you're right about who is behind this, but it could be coincidence, Hazel. I'm going to head inside. You want to come with, or wait out here some more?"

After hearing Hazel's reply, he goes with him or alone, walks around to the front entrance, and enters. He looks around, orders a buttered trout and some kvass, and tucks in, occasionally glancing about if people or conversations of interest catch his attention.

[Profession: art: 8, 7, 21; Perception: 15]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Sunday August 31st, 2014 11:17:42 PM
Shel pulls up a chair at Murphy's table and orders a nice helping of roasted vegetables and braised kale greens. "I just don't what is going on around here, Murphy. Someone has it out for Humble's Ford."

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Monday September 1st, 2014 10:19:35 AM

Bliss updates his reduce spell, casts detect magic, and follows Alleah into the taverrn. He asks the guy in charrge for some mutton pie. "I haven't had anything to eat since my last meal," he says, "and that pie sure smells great!"

As he digs in, he concentrates on scanning the place for magic, taking his time to get a read on the whole place.

[OOC: These are just cantrips; Bliss recasts as needed if the ley check fails.]

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15  d20+13=25 ; d20+11=26 ;
Monday September 1st, 2014 10:36:34 AM
Hazel gets in the back, trying to pass unawares.
Stealth Roll: 25; Perception Roll: 26

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 6:52:53 AM
check...

DM Jon 
Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 9:57:37 AM
The posted notices are for a variety of odd jobs, help wanteds and a few handwritten ads for te local stores meant to catch the eye of the hope for in flux of visitors to the town. there is one notice, however, written unsigned on a torn piece of paper offering a bounty to anyone that vandalizes the stall of one if the local blacksmiths.

after settling for some drink and grub, the Humble's Swords only have to wait a few minutes before Inagild appears in the doorway. he scans the bar before his face lights up at the sight of te adventurers and he makes his way over "ah, helloy friends. the good constable said I would likely find you here. he told me about how you assisted with that.. Misunderstanding in the square. you seem a capable lot... Might you be interested in some work?"
OOC: Hope you all had a good long weekend! Summer is over, back to work

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+8=14 ;
Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 2:18:38 PM

Bliss concentrates on his Detect Magic, wondering if it will reveal anything interesting. Any magic on this Inagild fellow?

Bliss listens to this Inagild to see if he is on the up-and-up ... or if there is something fishy about him! Sense Motive 14

DM Jon: Forgot above.. But no magic on the Inn except for a few small items. Ever burning torch, hearthstone, etc.

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+5=14 ;
Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 3:43:48 PM

Murphy was not looking at the board, so someone else will need to point out what they found there.

He looks up at Iangold Laughshield, and listens to his words. "Hello again, Mister Laughshield. What did you have in mind, sir? Oh, and, by the way: WHY did Roscoe Hornblower retire as constable? He seemed to be doing a good job. I've been trying to find out why he retired, and Garret Ostgood has taken over. Our new constable seems a good man - no complaints whatsoever - but, what happened to Constable Hornblower?"

[Sense motive 14 - Bliss & Murphy have similar levels of discernment at the moment - I don't think 'aid another' works in such a circumstance, though]

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 6:55:38 PM
"What kind of job? Something fun, I hope. Hopefully, it will be finding this hooded halfling who has been creating chaos in the city as of late. I don't want to forget about him..."

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d20+10=14 ; d20+10=24 ;
Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 10:26:55 PM
Still in disguise, Alleah tears down the flyer that was calling on people to vandalise the blacksmiths. She tucks it into her pocket, and leaves the room. She looks for somewhere where she will not be observed, and then dismisses her disguise to return to her normal self.

Alleah returns to the group in the tavern.

"Mr Laughshield" she says, rising to greet the man "Work would be a nice distraction."

Why is she such a suck-up to people in authority? She really needs to work on that.

Perception: 14
Sense Motive: 24

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 11:51:03 PM
Hazel, seeing that nothing is amiss in the place, joins his friends to find out what the job is about.

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 11:40:48 AM
Fatine finishes her ale, grabs another from the bar, and joins the group. She smiles at Iangold's offer. "Job? Dere be a nice idea; give us some ting entertaining; none o' dis merchant bother, some ting wit' ghosts and goblins and tings for ol' Fatine to zap!" She laughs heartily, as if she told a joke, and returns to her ale.

DM Jon 
Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 2:48:05 PM
Iangold looks towards Murphy with a shrug, "The Constable? I am afraid I am not privy to such mutters of town governance. The post was filled by the same gentlemen when I arrived as it is today."

He then looks towards the rest of the Humble's Swords with a smile, "The temple of Ffloy would like to hire the Humble's Swords to provide for the same journey and arrival of the first large caravan of goods coming from Angel Springs. I have received word that several merchants have left Angel Springs heading to Humble's Ford, but they did so without an armed escort. While I do not imagine they will encounter any difficulty, we, the congregation of Ffloy as well as the citiens of Humble's Ford have much riding on the safe arrival of these merchants as a precursor to the many more to follow."

He leans against a table as he watches over the group, "Given the importance of this convoy arriving in a safe and timely manner I am willing to hire you at great expense to the temple. We would be willing to pay each of you 400 pieces of gold now and another 400 upon the safe arrival of the caravan... you would, of course, need to leave tomorrow morning at the latest, so please make your decisions quickly"

The priest's words seem sincere to those judging such things. Everything he has said looks to be true.

For Bliss Highlight to display spoiler: {Detecting magic on Iangold. he has no spell on himself at the moment, but does posses several magical items. A bag, cloak, robes, ring, and amulet.}

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle)  d20+5=16 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=8 ;
Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 5:56:23 PM

Bliss looks keenly at the magic items. He tries to gauge the strengths of the magic auras and what they can do ... using spellcraft with Detect Magic to Identify the items.

Spellcraft checks: bag 16, cloak 20, robes 14, ring 10, and amulet 8.

He walks up to the cleric and says, "Well, sir, Mister Iangold sir, I have a bargain for you. I'll take just half of my wages, if I can borrow that cloak you got there. And I promise to return it at the end of the mission."

He grins at this idea, wondering if the cleric might take him up on the deal. "After all, it'll help get the job done, and you get it back at the end."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 10:01:25 PM
"Are the caravan drivers on the usual path? When did they leave? We need to figure out what point we should meet them. What are they carrying? Why would they have left without an escort? That doesn't make sense if they are carrying valuable items. That sounds strange. But, I am in for a bit of guard duty, all right."

RobC - Alleah AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 10:35:28 PM
Of all the halflings she has met, Bliss may be the weirdest. Why would he want Iangold's cloak?

"I, for one, would be willing to assist. Though it does seem quite a bit of gold for what sounds like a simple escort task. How long do you expect the caravan journey to take, and without meaning to pry, can you tell us anymore about the goods being transported? And what about the size of the caravan?"


Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 1:46:41 AM
"So you want us out of the town, now that many problems are afoot, right? You will need more than your gold to make me leave the town now that some crimes are yet to be resolved."

Murphy (Kim McCoy)  d20+13=20 ;
Thursday September 4th, 2014 5:08:42 AM

[Perception: 20 to see if Murphy noticed the disguised Aleah removing a notice from the board.]

"Good questions, Shel," comments Murphy. "Tomorrow morning? I am willing, as long as my companions are as well. Provide us what additional information you can, and we'll be ready early on the morrow." He gives a little cough. "It's Humble's Sword. One sword - though made up of more than one of us."

Murphy does not share Fatine's predilection for ghosts, and is not a big enthusiast for goblins. But he would like to see how she would go about zapping such.

"Hazel, it might be good to get on the road again for a few days. All you've been is either agitated or lovestruck since we returned. Go see your financee, talk things over with her. You're right, there are some local things happening which merit investigation. But you're a ranger, friend. Let's range some, what say?" he nudges him with his elbow. "Besides, we both know there still are likely threats out there. The giant's hirelings might still have a notion to continue their marauding ways."

Before everyone splits up to make preparations, Murphy says, "I'll want to pick up a few things at the store before the day is over. Those who use missile weapons make sure that Hazel does not run out of sling bullets," he says, teasing his friend, who often runs short of ammunition. "But let's pick up what gear & supplies we deem useful for guarding a caravan. Shall we meet at the 5th hour after noon to see how things are going with each other, and figure out plans?"

Before leaving the Dancing Pig, he approaches the barkeep. "Say, we've been out of town a bit. Do you know who might have an idea why Rosco Hornblower was replaced as head of the guard by Garret Ostgood?" He takes a few gold pieces in hand as he asks the question, and will proffer one to three depending upon the quality of the information given. If no clear answer is forthcoming, he adds, "Well then, do you know who might know?"

[Yes, Murphy will continue to obsess over this matter until he gets a good answer. "Poof! A new constable" will not satisfy his curiosity.]

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 10:53:15 AM
Hazel takes his friend away from the others, and tells him in low voice...
"Really? We will let him takes us out of town NOW?!? Don't you see is a ploy to take us out of the picture, so he and his people have free reign here, and we don't discover his plans?"

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 11:41:39 AM
Fatine smiles brightly at the mention of pay. "I do it!" she says excitedly. "I don' know much 'bout you Fulloy folk, but dis job sound easy enough for me."

DM Jon 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 3:35:30 PM
Bliss is not able to determine the exact nature of any of iangolds magical belongings, though the cloak gives a moderate transmutation aura, the ring a moderate adjuration and the rest faint abjuration.

the cleric smiles to the wee Bliss and shakes his head. "no, I am afraid not. while I commend your attempt at negotiation I am afraid the risk of damage or loss of my cloak outweighs the saved gold."

he turns to regard the others, "I am afraid I have not seen the official manifest for what is coming, but I know spices, cloth and clothes of the latest fashions, unique cheeses and some livestock are among it.". He lets out a small sigh, "and yes, I agree it was foolish to send the caravan on without an escort. my brethren in Angel Springs were perhaps too eager for these goods to arrive as allowed their eagerness to overcome their caution. I assure you the high priest will speak to them about it. as for the pay I am offering.. It likely totals more than the total value of the caravan itself, goods, wagons and oxen included, but you have to understand the mere material value of this caravan is secondary to what it symbolically means to this town. this is the start of a new era of growth and prosperity for Humble's Ford and the temple of Ffloy wishes to ensure it. it will take perhaps a week for the slow moving wagons to reach us, but if you ride your ponies hard tomorrow morning I imagine you could meet them by dinner time the day after. "

after the majority of the party agrees Iangold reaches into the bag at his side to pull out several scroll tubes and set them on the table. each one is opened and a thick stack of rolled paper is pulled from them to be set in front of a Humble's Sword member followed by an inkwell and pen. "Now there is just the matter of making it official. please sign and initial the documents as shown..." there are easily several dozen spots to sign or initial in the stack of legalese documents that the clergy of Ffloy treat as their gospels.

to Murphy the bartender shrugs. "rosco? from what I heard he had family that needed help in Hovel so he moved out that way. he never was right in the head."

DM Note: I couldn't find Anything on the scale of crescent valley so I just winged it on the time and distances.

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 5:30:56 PM

"Thank you, I was wondering where he went." Murphy slides two gold to the barkeep.

Not certain about the relative literacy of all gathered here, Murphy says, "No one sign or initial a thing until we understand what this document says. One of my relatives is a lawyer, and he says a fool signs a document without reading it. Let none of us be fools. How about I read it aloud, and if anyone has a question, we get an answer? If something needs changing before we sign, let that be done first. If all looks good and reasonable, then we can go ahead. Sound good?"

He realizes that Shel's attention is likely to wander following the first 'whereas' or 'therefore,' and Fatine is unlikely to be attuned to legalese or the language of bureaucrats. But he plows ahead for a couple of paragraphs. Looking at the stack of documents, he figures he'll waste an hour or two going through the whole thing.

"If anyone doesn't want to stick around, go ahead and get ready, and I'll finish going over this." He wants to ensure that the agreement does not bind the party beyond the carrying out of this particular assignment, nor that the actions of one member of the group will unnecessarily result in inordinate negative consequences for the remainder of the group.

"Iangold Laughshield, is your title in your church 'Broker' - or would it be another? Also, would the members of your fellowship call you 'Broker Iangold' or 'Broker Laughshield' or something else? I want to ensure I understand proper designations, and give due respect." Murphy strokes his chin. "Might you and I meet in a few hours to go over the texts, clarify what needs clarification or amendment, then when our group gathers late this afternoon we can take care of the signing?"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 7:17:00 PM
Shel rolls her eyes at the long documents....Murphy was right. She had learned, however, to not trust things anymore. She casts Detect Magic as she looks at the papers. If anything pings, she warns the others. If no, she is happy to wait for Murphy's advice before signing anything.

Alleah -- RobC -- AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26  d2=1 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=15 ;
Thursday September 4th, 2014 8:12:48 PM
When faced with a dilemma, Alleah falls back on her time-trusted technique - rely on Wardd. She takes the coin from her pocket and expertly flips it in the air, catching it in the same hand. (Heads she signs, Tails she doesn't. d2=1. Heads. Sorry guys!)

Apparently Wardd either wants Alleah to do this task, not to offend Mr Laughshield, or just to test herself. Whatever his reasoning, he hasn't steered her (too) wrong in the past. Besides, if she was signing her life away it wouldn't be the first time she had broken a deal.

Alleah picks up the quill with a momentary look of concern. "Blast. What name was I using in this town again? Dirtfist? Underbarrow? No, Highhill. That's right"

She begins the tedious task of signing her name "Alleah Highhill" on all the sections Mr Laughshield indicates.

Knowl Religion: 20 - Based on the title he responds to Murphy, can Alleah tell how high-ranking Iangold may be?
Perception: 26 - To spot anything out of the norm
Sense Motive: 15 - To try and gauge Iangold's feelings about each member of the party

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 10:30:46 PM

Murphy has seen Alleah flip a coin before. As she does so this time, and picks up a quill, he says, "Alleah - this is a binding document. Where it is possible, we like to work as a cohesive unit. If you sign that, you may be obligating others before they have a chance to weigh in. Please - even if you intend to enter into this agreement, have respect for the others in the group. Wait, please." If she continues, he does not move to stop her, but will not hide his disappointment.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 10:45:28 PM

Once Alleah signs, that's good enough for Bliss. He signed when he joined the Mailed Fist. He just hopes he will not have to leave this job as quickly as he had to leave the last one.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 11:06:42 PM
"I won't sing. Thank you very much, but I won't. I will accompany my friends, but I won't do it for the Ffloy church. I will do it for them."

Alleah -- RobC -- AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Thursday September 4th, 2014 11:09:07 PM
OOC: Yep, with every 'pro' for following one of the Gods of Testing there is also a 'con'. For Alleah as a follower of Wardd that means she must test her luck when opportunities present themselves. On the plus side though, she will be stealing less in this campaign so your purses are safe :)

Alleah pauses, the tip of the quill hovering just above the parchment. She looks up at Iangold "I'm assuming that if I sign I am only committing myself to this exercise, and not others."

Should she be given the nod she will proceed with her signature.

Noting Murphy's disappointment all she can do is give an apologetic shrug "I am sorry, but if it's something Wardd thinks I should proceed with then it's something I just have to do. You have no idea how much bad luck would befall me if I went against his wishes. I'll do my best not to obligate anyone else though". She is clearly quite superstitious.

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Friday September 5th, 2014 4:06:53 AM

He knows that Bliss tends to follow Alleah's lead, so he simply shrugs his shoulders and goes back to studying the documents.

At Hazel's declaration that he will not sign - he appreciate's his friend's loyalty, and understands his position, but adds no comments. Murphy figures he himself is likely to sign - but not before he reads it, and perhaps haggles a few key points.

When Alleah explains her actions, Murphy listens. He looks down at the papers, over to Iangold, and back to Alleah. A smile grows. "Well, it should be interesting - Wardd and Ffloy in cahoots!"

He might not have brought up Alleah's allegiance to Wardd in front of the cleric of Ffloy, but she herself did so. The luck of the draw, he thinks to himself.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Friday September 5th, 2014 5:22:38 PM

Bliss listens to Hazel, and then says to Iangold, "If one or two of us do not sign, but still do the job because they are friends of ours, you'll pay them too, right? It seems fair."

DM Jon 
Friday September 5th, 2014 8:33:54 PM
"Broker Iangold will do. that is what the people and my brothers of Ffloy call me. and no, the documents are for each individual. while you may call yourself the Himble's Sword together we do not had the necessary paperwork to enfranchise you as a entity that would allow only one representative signer to so bound the group. these papers are required of everyone that will be going however. they cover such details as liability, healing afterwards if so required, who will receive your remaining compensation in the event that you do not return and so on." Iangold says.

he seems relatively neutral towards the group, though seems to like Hazel the best.

Murphy's glance over the documents reveal them to be what Iangold said with no malicious intent evident. Just lots of boring fine print.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 
Friday September 5th, 2014 8:57:57 PM
[ooc] any magic on the documents?[/ooc]

Alleah -- RobC -- AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 
Friday September 5th, 2014 9:33:57 PM
OOC: Just confirming that it is Hazel Iangold seems to like before I make Alleah's next suck-up post :)

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Saturday September 6th, 2014 12:53:34 AM

As the documents are reasonable, Murphy says, "Well, all seems to be in order - I'm fine with whoever wishes to enter into the agreement," and initials and signs his copy. Should he die irrevocably, he asks that half of what is due him be given to Shel to share with the party as she sees fit, and half to his parents.

"Here you go, and thank you, Broker Iangold. I pray that we do our utmost to ensure the safety of the people and the caravans they bring. Tell your congregation we covet their prayers."

Allowing for a bit of conversation among the group and with the Broker, Murphy will listen and engage as appropriate, then say, "Very well. We have some preparations to attend to. Can someone see to procuring enough mounts for us all? Shall we bring a cart or wagon, or just the mounts? I need to go to the store, and pick up a few things from home. If anyone needs help, let me know.

"Shall we still meet at five hours after noon? Or a bit later? It might be wise to discuss spell selection, to let each other know what things we bring with us, and work up some basic battle plans should it come to that. Alleah, Shel, Bliss, Fatine - you all cast spells, as do I, a few. Alleah - do you feel up to creating a code for communicating coordinates and a system for letting us know what spell is to be cast? - Especially area of effect spells, so we'll know not to run into a target area. For example, Shel might call out 'rainbow to the fore' if she plans to cast a color spray on those right in front of her. You all likely can come up with something better than that."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Sunday September 7th, 2014 12:44:10 AM
Hazel ignores Iangold, and don't sign.
"Well, I need to buy some bullets, and that's it! Faoil is my mount, and I am not very handy with magic, yet. I say we depart as late as possible, in case "something" happens in the town... I still don't trust those Ffloy guys."

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Sunday September 7th, 2014 12:44:51 AM
Do we need to go to the catacombs to buy mundane items?

Murphy (Kim McCoy) 
Sunday September 7th, 2014 2:48:14 AM

Yep, go to the Catacombs for mundane items.

Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 
Monday September 8th, 2014 12:05:16 PM
OOC: Well, he still has 22 bullets, so I think he is good.

Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) 
Monday September 8th, 2014 1:55:38 PM

Bliss listens to the talk of strategy.

"Well, Mister Murphy, truth is that in a fight I usually am not casting magic at all. Except if the fight goes long, I might renew my shrink spell. What I do best is hide and shoot bolts at enemies. From far away, ideally. It is easier to stay hid if you are a good ways out, and my sweet bah here can shoot a long ways."

"Mostly I like my magic for doing fun stuff after fights."

Mookie cocks his head and smirks at his master, but does not say anything.

"What?" demands Bliss.

Mookie stays quiet.

Bliss shrugs. "Anyway, I like your doggie, Hazel. And if you ever need some bullets or ammo or stuff, I'm pretty good at making weapons and things. They taught me that kind of stuff in the Mailed Fist."

Bliss shows off the Mailed Fist insignia on his shirt. "See? That little hammer there means I'm a weaponsmith."

Fatine AC 17/14/15, HP 23/23 (Matt C) 
Monday September 8th, 2014 3:14:47 PM
Fatine makes her mark on the papers. "Hmm," Fatine says. "Pony, huh? I don' usually be ridin' dem, but seein as how we need to move all quick, I guess I could see my way to gettin' one. Where do I go 'round here to find me a nice pony?"

do we buy mounts through catacombs too?

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