DM Warren Friday February 20th, 2015 7:19:09 PM
Perhaps the ruse would have lasted longer if the Agents had gotten a few drinks down first. Soon enough, they all realize that the gnoll with the ridiculously high voice in none other than their fearless leader, Nikolai! It seems he has a new trick to show off, though he may want to work on his voices if he plans to impersonate a gnoll in the future.
The next morning, the Agents wake, feeling refreshed from their experience in the grass tapestry and the subsequent nights of relaxation, as if they had taken a long restful break from their duties. It is unknown how time may flow in the Tapestry, but things around the citadel indicate that however rested they feel, the real world kept on marching along at its own pace.
Things about the citadel are much the same as they were a few days ago. There isn't a lot of movement or activity. With no wars or pressing issues, many of the troops are on exercises. One group of dwarves jog shirtless around the outskirts of the citadel. Based on the sweat (and smell), they have been at it for some time. Outside of Knight Commander Palance's offices can be seen one of the newer quads sparring under the watchful eye of a minotaur trainer.
Three humans and a half-elf are going hard at it with hand-to-hand training. Based on the insignia they wear on their shoulders, they are part of Branson's Fist - a quad who only recently passed the trials. The minotaur is Second Lieutenant Elijaham.
DC10 Nobility Check Highlight to display spoiler: {Branson's Fist: Just passed the trials and are about to head out on their first mission. Their mission is to go to Crescent Valley and make the Burgomeister in Angel City pay the Fist as agreed for their use of Eljiham's Fist. The burgomeister needed help in ferreting out a traitor within his own city guard. He is refusing to pay the bonus money in the contract. Branson is a short human monk who is often thought to be a halfling. He is human. Tough and grew up in a Fargunian orphanage.
Eljiham was overseeing the training of Branson's new recruits: Lvl 2 Human Fighter, Lvl 2 Human Fighter, Lvl 2 Human Fighter, Lvl 2 Half Elf Monk
Elijaham's Fist: Elijaham is a Level 6 Minotaur Fighter. His fist has had people come and go, but Elijaham remains and others always want to join to be a part of his legend. Qualities are: gets the job done, but no one, even Constance fusses at him for his methods, which sometimes do not abide by the tenants of the Fist. Elijaham would have been promoted to the inner circle by now except that he wouldn't accept the job. He has accepted a promotion or two, but still prefers to be in the thick of things, leading his own Fist instead of a company or run things in the Citadel. He says, "I'd hire someone to kill me myself, rather than take a desk job or generalship. Cept that they'd fail." He's full of stories and has been through it. There is a rumor he's been before Gargul 10 times.
His fist consists of 4 other Minotaurs: Lvl4 Fighter, favors a Mace and Shield, Lvl 4 Fighter, favors a Longspear, Lvl 4 Barbarian, favors a Greataxe, and Lvl 4 Barbarian, favors a Flail}
Their techniques are quite good. Very good in fact. The half-elf manages to grapple one of the humans, deftly pinning the mans arm behind his back. But just as he is about to savour his victory, his legs are swept out from under him from behind by the minotaur. The half-elf lands with a thud on his back. "Ten-hut!" bellows the taur. The humans immediately stop their sparring and stand at attention as the minotaur stands over the fallen half-elf. "You must be aware of your surroundings at all time. The battle is not over until it is over, rookie! You want to go before Gargul and tell him you're there 'cos some orc snuck up behind you? I want to see fifty pushups now runt. Count them off!"
The half-elf rolls onto his stomach and immediately commences with the task "One, Sir! Two, Sir!..."
The humans maintain their stance, as the minotaur paces before them. The taur sees the party coming and flares his nostrils as he bellows another command "Trooper Einfeld, FORWARD!"
One of the humans steps forward with military precision
"Trooper, go and tell Knight Commander Palance that the Agents are ready to report at her convenience."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Saturday February 21st, 2015 12:16:36 AM
Nikolai tries hard to keep a straight face but finally buckles and belts out a laugh and lets go the ruse and immediately returns to his normal looking self.
"I know I've got to practice, and learn gnoll, but hey, it can come in handy."
Nikolai watches the new recruits with interest, especially the hand-to-hand combat.He waits patiently for the return of trooper Einfield with his report while continuing to watch the training.
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=19 ; Saturday February 21st, 2015 8:13:29 AM
Tinker is immediately suspicious at a gnoll in the Last Assignment, he doesn't remember bringing in this one and he didn't think the fist was on friendly terms with the nearby gnolls just now. Taking a closer look, the dwarf can see the differences and that this one isn't a gnoll at all. In fact, it walks and sounds like... "Nikolai!" He gives a short grunt of frustrated laughter. Glad I am that Prudence and William saw through you, Sergeant, or else you may be a little burnt right now! My nerves want to find my Urgrosh."
The next day as they go to the Captain's office, Tinker hardly notices the troopers and recruits working out; that is a part of everyday life in the Citadel! And with no training or interest in the nobility of the Wold, he fails to notice anything special about the Minotaur either. Equipped for a moments notice with everything but his rucksack, Tinker waits patiently, only his hands twitching like he was picking an invisible lock. .......
Perception vs Nikolai disguise (DC10) - 19
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Saturday February 21st, 2015 1:47:03 PM
Pru watches the recruits train, and winces with sympathy for the half-elf. She spent most of her physical training days getting yelled at and doing push-ups. Or trying to.
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) d20+3=17 ; Saturday February 21st, 2015 8:52:09 PM
Whatever Elijaham had in mind, Zieluviet could only disagree. "Braggart! Who's to teach about survival but life itself? Could it... I see... The big guy carries guilt. I can feel it. He's responsible for losses."
It couldn't be helped, however. Even though Ziel had been troubled by nightmares, paranoia and such, his life was considerably easy. He felt death's presence only twice in his whole life and the last time wasn't scary at all.
Ziel rolls eyes and turns away from the scene. He doesn't want to be concerned about it and, more importantly, doesn't want to clash with an authority in front of Nikolai and risk having to respond to Palance afterwards. Better avoid getting Elijaham's attention.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 Saturday February 21st, 2015 11:46:24 PM
Michael is really impressed with Nickolai's new power. That's going to be really useful in the future boss, I can't wait to see what sort of mischief we can cause with it!
He watches the Minotaurs correction of the errant soldier and approves. He notices Ziel, rolling his eyes and speaks up. You think him too harsh? He has learned through bitter experience that the more you sweat in training the less you bleed in combat. This training is brutal, true, but death can be much more brutal still. besides, it toughens him to hardship, the life of a soldier can be very hard indeed.
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) Sunday February 22nd, 2015 12:47:05 AM
Ziel answers to Michael. "That's not my point. I can't take his assumption of knowing how to face death. He speaks as if his training could lead to a certain victory. But one can never be ready for death. It's just unnatural."
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Sunday February 22nd, 2015 8:12:54 AM
Tinker listens to Zel and Michael without really understanding why they are having this conversation. Of course training hard helps towards winning when the manure hits the winnowing fan, but the dwarf can also think of a time when doing everything right still wasn't enough and people died. His response is just a grunt, his emotions playing across his face like an open book.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 Sunday February 22nd, 2015 12:08:06 PM Hmm. Forgive my Assumptions. but aren't you elves effectively immortal? I mean you don't die from old age. I could see that giving you all a mindset that death is unknowable and rare. But for most other races death is an old friend that comes for us all at one point or another. He has to speak of certain victory, because if he is unsure of his training, his hesitancy will infect the troops. scared troops make mistakes, react predictably and move with hesitancy. Things that will get you killed. Once he's done training them, it won't be that they are ready for death, but they will be so focused, that if or when death takes them it will most likely be a surprise.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18, hp 30/30 Sunday February 22nd, 2015 3:14:14 PM
William watches the others practice combat and is glad he is able to focus on magic rather than hand to hand... He smiles as he sees the banter between Michael, Ziel and the others...
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) Sunday February 22nd, 2015 4:23:02 PM "Elves, too, age and die. Or get killed some day. But I get your point. There are many reasons for not sitting and waiting for death to come."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 Sunday February 22nd, 2015 6:12:49 PM I couldn't have said it better myself
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Monday February 23rd, 2015 11:23:51 AM "You bet. I was thinking of how to deal with the wererat problem and how to infiltrate their organization. Looking like one of them would be a great advantage. Also, if we'd have this hat out in the swamp, William could have easily made it into the midst of the gnolls and found out a lot more about them." he adds with a grin.
To some degree Nikolai feels that Elijaham had been a little unfair. The parameters of the combat had been breached by Elijaham's surprised intervention. In reality, though, Nikolai had learned to expect such surprise intervention and hope his friends can intervene as well. In any case, it is how you react to surprise is what makes the difference. Are you stunned by it or can you 'roll with the punches', so to speak.
"By all means, death should not be a surprise if you run out there in front of your friends and challenge a pack of gnolls all by yourself," Nikolai laughs, referring to their own experiences not too long ago. "However we were extremely fortunate to have Gargul's blessing. That can't be said for sure about any one of these," he adds more somberly.
DM Warren Monday February 23rd, 2015 1:04:47 PM
The half-elf meanwhile his assignment ("Ten, Sir!") as Trooper Einfeld sprints off to complete his own. Second Lieutenant Eljiham listens to the Agents' discussion with interest, and notes which of them are sizing up his recruits and his training methods. Perhaps you have some insight you would like to pass on from your own experience, Agents? Or perhaps a contest would be more indicative of my ability to train these recruits.
He hints to the Agents that they should put their money where their mouths are, so to speak, in the form of a friendly sparring contest with one of the recruits. Or maybe they would prefer to take on someone their own size?
Perception DC20 or Profession: Solider DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Success on either check shows you some point of training that could be improved upon. What you do with this knowledge is up to you =) }
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) d20+12=22 ; Monday February 23rd, 2015 6:29:42 PM
Perception: 22
Ziel wasn't expecting to get his attention. He works something quickly to answer the way he thinks to be the best. In fact, he's relying on Nikolai to ease the situation, but doesn't want to be a burden.
"Lieutenant Elijaham, our ways are different. I did get annoyed by your attitude, that I won't hide, but Lance Corporal Michael made me reconsider my point. Still, I'm not one to confuse bravery for foolishness... And I'm not a standard for combat anyway, but the other kind of rookie. I used to be a private investigator and artisan. Lacking the physical prowess to take a true fight, I specialized in sniping and area denial. I'm not to dive into danger, but I acknowledge that pessimism is a luxury to those who plan. We, who execute, can only rely on them. Or else, turn into cowards."
"However, as I'm not sure if you'd be disappointed by my denial of your challenge, I leave the decision to my Leader. This and the statement that I'm glad to be challenged. Sometimes being a fool can be fun."
Zieluviet grins. "Fun? Can't believe I just said that."
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday February 23rd, 2015 6:58:46 PM
Tinker looks at the Minotaur lieutenant warily, an officer challenging a junior noncom like this seems to be highly unusual to the dwarf, and it immediately puts him on his toes.
" I'm no trainer, nor a person for a standup fight in a ring or shieldwall. I'll decline there LT. You challenging me to a wrestling match is like William challenging you to conjuring animals; completely out of my league."
Tinker also knows that in a real fight it wouldn't' be one on one either, that all of the agents would be at his back.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Monday February 23rd, 2015 7:17:14 PM
Confused, Pru takes a step back. "I can't train anybody to do anything, sir," she says. "I'm just waiting here like I was told to do."
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18, hp 30/30 d20+7=26 ; Monday February 23rd, 2015 8:31:53 PM
William chuckles at the thought of facing the LT in a magic battle... That might be the only way he could actually win against the officer...
Perc - 26 (Success)...
However, as one who is used to dealing with larger foes, he notices one of the smaller combatants struggling and offers a helpful suggestion on a way to focus on the groin and knee joint as great spots to focus on vs. someone bigger...
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+7=19 ; d20+10=27 ; Monday February 23rd, 2015 10:49:44 PM
Profession (soldier) + 7 = 19
Nikolai has noticed a technique he could suggest improvements on but is reluctant to blurt it out. He needs to win Second Lieutenant Eljiham's respect first.
"I would hardly consider our short experience out there in real combat enough to go around challenging my training officers. On the other hand, it might be invaluable to your recruits to see some expert combat, albeit friendly. I accept your challenge to a wrestling match only on the condition that it is to the benefit of your recruits. My respect to my superiors prevent me from doing this for any other reason. Three pins first is the winner."
If Lt Eljiham accepts the conditions, Nikolai sets his backpack and weapons down with his Fist and prepares for the wrestling match.
OOC: I'll let the DM describe the action, here's Nikolai's first grapple attempt
CMB (Grapple) +10 = 27 CMD vs Grapple = 24
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 d20+12=27 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+1=4 ; Tuesday February 24th, 2015 4:40:46 PM
Michale was about to state that he had no problem with the training, but that he wondered if the Sargent had trained the recruit on situational awareness before he giged the recruit. seeing how Nickolai is now about to spar with the trainer, he abstains from comment. HE does however, once the match starts start taking bets on the outcome. I have 163 gold to put up. I put up 30 gold at 1:1 at the begining. if Nickolai wins the first fall I put up another 30 gold at 1;2 odds, if he loses I go 2;1 . 3nd fall, 1:4 odds nick wins, 4:1 nick loses 30 gold. last if nick wins all three and I get takers, I will win +30 on the first fall, +15 or +60 for the 2nd fall. +7.5 or +120 for the. payout if for the win for each fall. max I will lose is 90 gold. Max win will be 210. I attempt to keep it on the down low. I do not work the recruits. only soldiers.
perception 27 bluff 20 diplomacy 4 stealth
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 d20+17=21 ; Tuesday February 24th, 2015 4:41:38 PM
sorry hit submit before I entered stealth 21
DM Warren d20+13=25 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=17 ; Tuesday February 24th, 2015 5:22:25 PM
Eljiham nods quietly as he considers the words of the Agents and the pointers they have for the recruits. It seems he is not above taking good advice from other officers, especially when it leads to better troops for the Mailed Fist.
He accepts Nikolai's terms for their contest, and is quickly ready, as he was already in training mode and not carrying his normal gear. Michael tries to engage some soldiers in a friendly wager, but the only ones watching are the recruits and his fistmates as the other soldiers are being kept busy by their commanding officers. His Fistmates may be up for some money changing hands though.
Nikolai is quick with his opening move, but his enthusiasm leaves him open to the canny 'taur, quickly surrendering the first pin. It seems that the lieutenant has some experience with wrestling, seeing as he trains the new recruits in hand to hand combat, as well as with traditional weapons.
Nikolai proves to be a slippery opponent, hard to pin down, but the lieutenant's experience and sheer strength eventually overcome the half-elf. Still, the 'taur is quite obviously impressed with how long Nikolai was able to last against him. He turns to his recruits and laughs from his belly.
Now here's an example of some fine graduates! You'll have to train harder than you have been if you ever want to approach their caliber, judging by their thumb's example. Let's send them back into the field knowing that those who come after will be able to stand side by side with them when the going gets rough!
With this, a slightly out of breath trooper Einfeld returns, throws a quick salute to the lieutenant, and reports that the Knight Commander is ready for the Agents immediately.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18, hp 30/30 Tuesday February 24th, 2015 8:31:44 PM
William congratulates Nikolai on a well fought bout and is glad to have him as their fist leader...
When Einfeld passes on the information, William stands up straighter, readies his outfit and prepares to report...
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tuesday February 24th, 2015 9:18:04 PM
Tinker is surprised Nikolai accepts the trap, but it turns out not half bad, and that the Minotaur has a method to his madness. The dwarf chuckles a little to himself, definitely not a trainer is Tinker, and it seems the Fist again has the right person in the right position.
And Tinker's place right now is trotting up Captain Palance's steps to report!
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Tuesday February 24th, 2015 10:21:01 PM
Pru watches the mock combat with a puzzled air, trying to figure out what it all means. Then the message comes that the Captain will see them, and the whole question becomes academic. Pru joins her Fist in hurrying to the Captain's office.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Tuesday February 24th, 2015 11:07:21 PM
Nikolai takes the match in stride knowing that the only thing that can be hurt is Pride. He congratulates Eljaham and exhorts the trainees to keep u the good work and listen carefully what their trainer says.
He dusts himself off and shakes shakes Second Lieutenant Elijaham's hand before heading to Captain Palance's office.
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) Wednesday February 25th, 2015 12:22:33 AM "Just... What?" Zieluviet rubs the forehead. He hoped Nikolai would defeat Elijaham.
His attention disperses for a while, until Einfeld returns. Ziel stands ready and, with a step, addresses to Elijaham before leaving.
"I'm sorry, Lieutenant, but please take us more seriously next time. You have yet to see what this unit is truly capable of."
Traces of anger filled those words, as Ziel suspects that the Minotaur is lacking sincerity and toying with him. The Drow wants badly to challenge Elijaham to something more appropriated and, of course, win.
"That's one successful ordinary mercenary. Big, boastful and simple-minded. At least he's happy this way. Lucky him... But Captain Palance needs someone interested in reason and judgement."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 Wednesday February 25th, 2015 1:23:24 AM
Michael's estimation of the big 'taur's caliber as a fighter and a trainer goes up quite a bit. He renders back to him as crisp a salute as he is capable of. It's a risky endeavor to have upper ranks fight, it tends to render one of them as being incompetent, but Elijaham pulled it off with adroitness and grace. Not only does he look like he really knows whats going on but at the same time the the Fist looks really good as well.
DM Warren Wednesday February 25th, 2015 4:52:32 PM
The Agents enter Palance's office to find her sitting behind her desk, covered as normal in various papers, folders, stamps, and other paraphernalia needed for running an operation such as the Mailed Fist. To their surprise however, she is not alone. A grizzled dwarf covered in old scars and sporting a thick white beard stands before her desk at parade rest, patiently waiting for some response from the Knight-Commander.
Good morning, Fist. I hope you are refreshed. I know you came back from a harsh assignment, and the Fist is grateful, but we need you again. Welcome to life as an Agent.
Any large organization will have occasional losses, misplaced goods, extra rations missing. Even the best quartermaster will miss something here and there. The Mailed Fist is no different, but until recently, the losses were small enough that we would spend more resources ferreting out the culprits than we would save. But that's changed, and we suspect the nest of rats you found may have something to do with it. It would certainly explain why they are so hard to track down.
This is where you come in. Find out where the hole is in our pockets and who has their hand inside. You can count on Qualtmie to provide any help she can, as well as her staff. As far as we figure, there has to be someone on the inside helping move goods.
We've prepared this dossier which includes lists of all the missing equipment, as well as any notes deemed relevant to this investigation. We have also promoted a new Agent. I know it's not that easy to replace a team member, but we think Mr. Steelfist will fit in well with your crew.
The commander slides a worn paper folder stamped "CLASSIFIED" in bold red letters across the table to Nikolai. There looks to be several pages of information inside.
Questions?
Included in the envelope with the lists of missing items, Nikolai finds a copy of the insignia that was being stamped on the crates that the rats they faced before were moving out of the citadel.
Knowledge: Local (DC 15) Highlight to display spoiler: {The insignia looks like a warehouse sign where goods would be stockpiled before selling them. }
Knowledge: Geography (DC 22) Highlight to display spoiler: { There are only a few towns near enough for easy transport that have ports that would facilitate this sort of trading. Wedding City, Ham City, Rhaedell, and Isumbre. }
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+7=8 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 5:07:31 PM
Tinker admires the great work of Captain Palance's door lock, the simplicity, the flawless workmanship ... "Huh?" He says intelligently when she is done speaking, then shakes his head. No, no questions from the distracted dwarf.
......
Know Local - 8
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Wednesday February 25th, 2015 5:33:19 PM
Still at parade rest Jasper looks like he doesn't agree with the course that this conversation is taking, but is helpless to change it. He is easily the oldest dwarf you have seen is a long time, older even that the Dwarf Cameron introduced as his "grandfather". Jasper's head is naturally bald and covered in scars that could only have come a a great cost. His beard is snowy white with only the vaguest hint of red in the mustache that could betray that it was ever any other color. He wears solid looking set of full plate armor. A shield rests on his back and a rather large waraxe handle peeks from under the shield. White vestments cover the plate like a surcoat with red trim around the edges. A symbol of Flower hangs around his neck. He glances at the Fist and sighs, resigning himself to the assignment. He nods in a friendly fashion to them and turns his eyes back to the front, waiting for the Knight Captain to dismiss him so that he may meet his new Fist. When the Fist has its questions answered and is dismissed he hefts a rucksack that looks about as heavy as Palance's desk from the floor with one hand and follows them out of the office.
OOC Hi guys. I am allowed to have a second character and wanted to come back. I wanted to bring Cameron, but he is needed in Tree, even though I am pretty sure they hate him, or should.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 d20+1=16 ; d20+1=3 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 6:24:51 PM
OCC: YAH! David is back!
Michael looks at the insignia and thinks that it might be a shipping or warehouse mark, This looks like a shipping or warehouse insignia to me, Maybe Q will have some idea where it's from. They have to be staging this stuff somewhere, this might be a clue as to where. Arent their some cities and towns around here someplace?
Local 16 geo 3
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) d20+5=23 ; d20+12=13 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 6:47:21 PM
Know. Local: 23 Perception: 13 (roll 1 lol) - this one was meant to notice Tinker =) -~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Zieluviet identifies the insignia.
"That's marked for commercial storage. Such signs usually belong to warehouse companies."
The rest of the scene is unnoticed as Ziel is too worried for not being able to recognize the particular warehouse.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 Wednesday February 25th, 2015 7:32:42 PM
what items are missing? and when did they go missing? is there a time table to any of this? in other words have the thefts occured at a steady rate or randomly?
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Wednesday February 25th, 2015 8:04:49 PM
OOC What's missing is in the list. When is something they probably don't know or else they would have alot more info on who took them. Best answer to timetable is probably in the list. The thefts started after Q became quartermaster and I assume ended after we killed the wererat in charge, clearing Q of wrongdoing. IC Jasper fidgets as the Agents ask questions before reading the dossier. In his experience when handed a folder that explains what the brass knows, asking more questions than are answered in the folder leads to angry officers and little more useful knowledge. He doesn't know Knight Captain Palance by more than the scuttlebutt he has heard in the past few days since his return, but the word is she hates questions and expects instant compliance to her orders. That is why he has not even bothered to voice his concerns about his posting.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18, hp 30/30 d20+8=16 ; d20+4=24 ; Wednesday February 25th, 2015 8:36:52 PM
William looks at the list and tries to see if there is a trend, say certain dates or times when things went missing... Also, he's curious if items went missing when certain fists or staff were absent or on missions, so they can be ruled out...
Know L -16 Geog - 24
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Wednesday February 25th, 2015 10:52:05 PM
"Good morning, Master Steelfist," Pru says in her careful Dwarven. "I look forward to working with you."
She glances at the folder, and waits her turn to look at its contents, though she doesn't expect much. She's not the smartest member of the group. Or the second-smartest. Or the third-smartest.....
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Thursday February 26th, 2015 12:29:12 AM
OOC I had to go back and look, but the 2, halfbreed were rat loaders were kept for questioning and later execution when the Fist dealt with this problem before. Was any information gained about where they were operating out of, where the freight went to, who besides Sgt Holdfast was over them or who else might be were rats in the Citadel? Was Sgt Holdfast's record searched so that we could determine where he was changed and thus have a jumping off point for this operation? Is that information in the folder? Lacking that information was one reason why we didn't go after them back then, that and the gnoll mission we were due to take care of. The Fist should have that information ready for us so we aren't starting from scratch. Mind you Jasper knows nothing of this, which is why I ask in OOC rather than as Jasper IC.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) d20+2=20 ; d20+5=15 ; Thursday February 26th, 2015 1:25:33 AM
Knowledge: Local (DC15) +2= 20 Knowledge: Geography (DC 22) = 15 Nikolai comes to attention when entering the Captain's office. He says nothing, only nodding, until handed the envelope. "Thank you, Captain, for your confidence with us. We will delve into this issue immediately, since it touches our Fist rather close to the heart. We welcome Mr. Steelfist and we'll make sure to make him comfortable, even if we return to the swamps. We will study this dossier carefully. I presume that any information that was gained from the two ratmen that were captured is in here so I have no questions until I study it thoroughly."
He turns to Mr. Steelfist and hold out his hand for a welcoming handshake. "Mr. Steelfist, welcome to Nikolai's Fist. 1st Agents, Hurricane Company, Wolf Regiment. I look forward to working with you. I hope you find the same towards us. We can go over the background details of our new mission back at our barracks and free up the Captain's office for other important business. Shall we?"
Nikolai makes a motion with his hand as if to leave. He takes Mr. Steelfast back to their barracks and lets him get settled on a vacant bunk before telling him the adventure with the ratmen that brought this mission about.
There, in the barracks he studies the dossier.
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Thursday February 26th, 2015 11:36:01 AM
OOC I have an intro post for you guys, but I got a job offer this morning I have to rake care of, so it might be a while before I can post it.
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday February 26th, 2015 3:50:38 PM
Tinker looks up and sees the other dwarf, already feeling inferior to the experienced and obviously dwarfly dwarf. He nods a greeting but knows introductions can come after they are all out of the Captain's office.
He also hopes that the questions that probably have the answers in the dossier won't bug the Captian, she has been tolerant with the team of Agents in the past...
DM Warren Thursday February 26th, 2015 3:53:59 PM
Knight-Commander Palance thanks Nikolai and leaves him to pursue the assignment as he deems best. I had to be somewhat circumspect in the gathering of evidence so as not to tip off our quarry. I trust you to be discreet in your investigation, but have enough freedom to gather the information you need. I do not so easily escape notice.
Nikolai nods and returns his Fist to their barracks to study the dossier. He directs his new Agent to his bunk. It's been vacant for a while now, and needs new sheets at the least. Good thing they decided to speak to Q anyway.
Michael and Ziel identify the marks as shipping labels and agree that Q may be a good source of information.
Tinker and Pru welcome their new ally with various levels of enthusiasm before turning their attentions to the folder's contents, ready to glean whatever information they are able from it.
William tries to account for the whereabouts of Fist personnel during the times that the materials were likely to have been stolen. Maybe Q will have this in her records, too?
From the information provided in the folder, it is obvious that the problem went deeper than Sergeant Holdfast and his cronies. Thefts stopped for a time after they were executed, but the pattern of the recent thefts is too similar to not suspect that they are related. Arms and Armor, non-perishable foods and mundane medical supplies - things that are easy to sell and difficult to trace. Sergeant Holdfast fell in battle, and his cronies either knew nothing of import or were able to hold their tongues until they were executed at the end of their interrogation. Maybe something could also be learned from the interrogators?
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Thursday February 26th, 2015 4:47:45 PM
Jasper follows the Agents out of Palance's office and out into the courtyard. He squints as he sees the trainees and their huge trainer. Something about the 'Taur... He turns to Nicolai and asks for just a moment before they head to the barracks. He shoulders the heavy looking pack and heads straight for the Minotaur, absently stepping out of the way as the trainees keep sparing. He looks at the rank tabs and the name stitched on the Minotaur's tunic and says " Can't be...." Dropping his pack to get the Minotaur's attention he salutes him, and then fires off a few well placed questions. " Sir, your name is Eljiham? Your...Great grandsire was also in the Fist, correct? He was a training officer like you if I am thinking of the same huge brute of a Minotaur? Assuming the Taur answers yes to these questions the dwarf breaks into a wide grin." Sir, I would be honored to buy you drinks tonight at the Last Assignment and tell you a few tales about him. He trained me over a hundred years ago and because of that hard training I and most of the men I served with lived through things we never should have. That includes odds that would make your hair stand on end in the Red Hills." Turning to the recruits he continues. " If this 'Taur gives you a hard time count yourselves lucky. The only thing his Great grandsire ever asked of us was to do our best and when we could do no more, then to do it again. It saved our lives more times than I can count because we were too scared to lay down and die because all we could envision was him being pissed we didn't kill one more enemy before giving up. If he is anything like that 'Taur, he will turn you into some of the finest warriors in the Fist. Drink in every word he says and live them." He snaps another salute at Eljiham, grabs his pack and falls into line with the Agents. At the Barracks he sets his pack, shield and axe on the vacant cot. It settles as if a body were already in it. He stands at parade rest facing the rest of the Agents and introduces himself. " My name is Jasper Steelfist. Jasper would be more than fine, every time she said Mister Steelfist I wanted to turn around and look for my pappy. You all heard me in the courtyard, I served in the Fist as a Thumb over a hundred years ago. We were sent to a mining town in the Red Hills, almost all of us dwarves, because the miners needed protecting from the orcs and goblins that kept trying to kill them. The Fist figured sending Dwarves was the best of all worlds. We would get on well with the contractors. We could fight better against the greenskins because it was already bred into us to do so, and they were rid of some of their slower footmen. We garrisoned that town for nearly ten years, until the miners couldn't afford the Fist anymore. I had already found the woman that I would marry there among the town folk, a priestess of Flower that helped keep the Fist guards alive. When we were recalled, I cashed in my pay that I had been saving and bought out the last year of the contract I had signed." "We married and I started helping out with the mine, and the defenses. None of the miners had ever cared to fortify the place, and the Fist had had all they could do just o defend it. So I started using the stone tailings they tossed out of the mine to make a town wall. Three children and fifty years later, I finished the wall. A new pay streak had been found and revitalized the mine and business was up again. I had gone from a man who knew nothing about raising a family or stonework, to having a bustling mine, a growing family and a thick wall to protect them both." " Forty-five years ago, my wife died giving birth to our second son. She had taught me so much about life, love and family that I was a different man, one that called Flower my salvation and could even manage a few of the simplest of her prayers. When she died I still cursed Flower for taking her and my second son for being the instrument that made it happen. I raised him, but it wasn't near as loving as the other three children. When I finally finished her tomb, built from the stone of our mine with my own hands I went and finally prayed, and found out what a fool I'd been. Those kids were the only living part of her I had left, and I'd pushed them away. I took up Flower's cause, saw two of the three of them married and the third ordained as a priestess of Domi. Several of them still run the family mine. " "My fourth child though I had failed. I wasn't as attentive as I should have been, and just didn't take the time I should have to raise him right. He grew distant, ranged the wilds of the Red Hills and finally left home to come here and join the Fist, like his Father had done so long ago. With my business in the other children's hands I followed him to maybe try and keep him safe. Now I am assigned to you Agents, while he trains to ride bears into battle. I was and still am a strong fighter. I have learned to Love Flower and am able to heal in her name, and I am at your service." " This mission sounds like it is a delicate matter you have dealt with before. Please fill me in on the things that aren't in this folder."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 Thursday February 26th, 2015 5:21:44 PM They will have to tell me as well, I wasn't a member of the Agents when they did this before, I never even heard rumors about all of this. So it was pretty hush, hush.
Michael hops up on his bed, gets out his paper charcoal stick looks expectantly at the older members of the group, He blanches looks over at Jasper, puts his stuff down and walks over to the Dwarf. He bows formally.
I'm so sorry, My name is Michael Wittman, I would have been the new guy in the group but for the Drow with the bow by about a day. It is good to have you in the Agents, I sometimes get so caught up in the chase I lose my manners. I hope you will forgive me for not greeting you sooner.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Thursday February 26th, 2015 9:47:54 PM
The Fist now has time for formal introductions. "Well met, Jasper. I'm Nikolai Komonv. My father and grandfather and fathers before them were in the Mailed Fist too, so it is also a family tradition with me. This fist is named Nikolai's Fist as I was chosen to be the Thumb, but this Fist is not the usual Fist. You may be aware of Agents, but if not, you are one now. The difference with us Agents is that we do not conform to the standard military unit but are a mix-and-match in skills and capabilities. None of us hold any rank over the other. I serve as Thumb because Captain Palance chose me and that was that. We function as any other Fist in all other matters.
A short history of our current assignment is as follows." Nikolai sits down and leans back, propping his feet up on his bed.
"Word came to us that Qualtmie was accused of stealing supplies. We suspected otherwise as we had already done her a favor in getting rid of some giant rats that entered the warehouse through a crate. So we took up her defense and bought her some time. Staking out the Quartermaster's warehouse, we found a secret passage that ran under the Quartermaster's warehouse, under the Citadel walls, and into a warehouse on the outside. We found a pack of giant rats led by some wererats. A fight ensued and we defeated them. Inspecting the warehouse uncovered much stolen Mailed Fist equipment destined to be shipped out.
At this point we were taken off the case and assigned to explore the swamp from which gnolls were raiding lands north of here. The idea was that capturing the leader meant the end of the thefts. Obviously that's not the case. It goes deeper than that."
Nikolai sits back and lets the others chime in as they please before continuing.
"The thing about it is, anyone can be caught off guard and infected with lycanthropy. Once that happens, his or her loyalties to this mysterious organization is guaranteed. Right now they are purely in it for the petty theft, but if someone were to offer them enough money, they might go for overthrowing a Citadel. That would be ruinous for the Mailed Fist. So you see the importance of this assignment."
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday February 26th, 2015 9:48:55 PM
Tinker keeps silent as the Agents move out and hear Jasper's monologue. The information doesn't stop there, but continues as they get back to the barracks, get Jasper set up on a bunk, and opening the packet of papers. "Daemar Torvalsson, at your service", says the younger dwarf. His thoughts race as he cleans his gear and prepares for instant readiness. This old dwarf just told the team more about his life than Tinker even knows about his own! Doesn't make Tinker inclined to share just how little he knows and so he keeps silent on both the papers and the story. He is sure someone else will speak up.
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Thursday February 26th, 2015 10:32:42 PM " No sir. I don't recall ever hearing about Agents. You guys get your assignments from the Knight Captain all the time? That's like a field mouse holding court with the mayor of a city. Big stuff. I guess she really was doing me a service putting me with you guys. Here I thought she was foisting an old guy off on a mostly desk outfit. Sorry about that." Jasper stands up a little straighter. " I ain't just some old washed up has been ya know. I have been fighting off goblins, orcs, ogres and even a giant or two for the last hundred years. When I wasn't doing that I was either mining or building walls. You'll find I can still carry my weight, despite what most folks think about their elders." "One thing I don't know nothin' about though is these were, rat things you are talking about. You make out they were kinda hard to kill. Is there anything I need to know? Like where to hit 'em to kill 'em or something like that? All the stuff I have ever fought died just like normal folk if you cut 'em up enough. Giants are darn hard to hurt though, they shrug almost anything off. Kinda funny when you drop a wall on 'em though. They didn't like that. Not one bit." "Sorry sir. You were saying..." Jasper seems to be aware that he is rambling and quickly quiets down, waiting for Nikolai to continue.
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) Friday February 27th, 2015 12:56:59 AM
Zieluviet looks puzzled when Jasper talks to the Minotaur. "No. Don't fall for it, dwarf. He's just a big stupid brute with an undue rank for such a brute."
When Jasper talks about Elijaham to the group, Ziel comments. "Nah! He can't give us a hard time." With the level of sarcasm, the Drow is almost displaying his teeth at the end of the line.
Back to the quarters, the introductions take place and Ziel waits for a turn.
"I'll be straight. I'm Zieluviet Iezerth, called Checker in business. That is, private investigation and weaponsmithing and bowmaking, though I've not sold a single weapon for years. And this is Vynghol, my finest project by now (though I feel some things need to be refined)."
"If you're wondering, this behir sculpted here is a small tribute for one I've never met but left a tunnel which saved me from some vile darkstalkers. These here are flight stabilizers and dampeners. You'll see the difference when Vynghol puts an arrow to fly. I can ascertain."
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) Friday February 27th, 2015 1:40:12 AM
OoC: Internet is getting very unstable and goes off often recently. Sometimes I miss a post by many hours, as I did with the last one. It was a post meant to be posted 4 hours before. This makes some matters seem out of place =(
It probably has to do with the various uprisings (there will be a large one March 15th) and the government is demanding cuts of many services (Whats App, for example). It's absurd, but one reason why I declined that scholarship and decided to say in this town is because I can't leave it as things are. You'd be surprised at how much this government has persecuted freedom of speech already. Former President even had a speech that probably meant the Landless Workers' Movement to clash against the uprisings. Not to mention the Military Police has resumed their violent responses to peaceful manifestations.
I may post in Lynn's Cafe about it. -~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-
Zieluviet gets impatient with the files. He decides to get some insight on the wererats case from previous reports, then notifies his leaving. "I'll be in the archives, if you need me."
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Friday February 27th, 2015 1:45:29 PM
Jasper's eyes light up as the dark elf displays his bow. " Flower's mercy!" He exclaims. Shakily he extends his hands and asks, almost pleading. " May I? Please?" If allowed he holds the bow like a priceless treasure. He marvels at the workmanship and the intricate carving. He gently caresses the string, feeling how perfectly it responds to his touch. A tear rolls down his cheek and quickly disappears into his beard. Gently he hands it back to the elf, smiling. " It is a functional work of art. Light in the hand, yet the layering of materials gives it such power when pulled. A masterpiece. My clan, they no longer would call me such, but I grew up among them, They crafted weapons from iron, steel, even a few from rarer materials. Those were things of functional beauty like this. A deadly edge but a pleasing look to them. I am proud to meet another craftsman. I have seen Behir, from a distance. They are beasts that live in a few places in the Red Hills. Sinuous and deadly, just like that bow. I could draw, or carve you one if you like. You say it has flaws, does that mean you will create another to replace it? I should very much like to see that." When Checker gets up to leave, Jasper tries to quiet his wanderings." Lad, they will have nothing in the archives that tells anything of this. As the Knight Captain said, it is a shame and a secret the Fist holds to only this group. The Thumb, Tinker, Prudence( which he pronounces in dwarven, with a nod to her as thanks for her introduction earlier)and William, have all fought them before. They will know as much about them as you are likely to find anywhere in the Citadel. Stay. Be at peace. Learn what it is we are to fight and help us all devise a plan of ferreting out these filth and bringing them down. As an investigator your knowledge and techniques would be most helpful."
OOC OMG it is a smooth talking dwarf
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Friday February 27th, 2015 2:49:39 PM
"Were-creatures are harder to hurt than ordinary animals," Pru explains. "They need to be hit by--what was it, William? Silver weapons?" She shrugs. "Fire hurts them just fine, of course."
DM Warren Friday February 27th, 2015 5:13:33 PM
The agents discuss their origins amongst themselves and their experiences in battle. If this is still the wererats, then hopefully the original fist members will have some valuable insight on how to fight them.
Ziel finds no previous reports to study, but can research weres in general. Spoiler: Ziel Highlight to display spoiler: {knowledge: arcana to find info regarding weres in the library Also give me a perception roll}
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) Friday February 27th, 2015 5:44:23 PM
The Drow stops at Jasper's advice, disappointed. He looks through the door then takes out the sundark goggles. "That's too bad..."
He walks in again and finds a seat, then takes out two arrows with white fletching from the quiver. "It's silver, indeed. I have about twenty here plus some twenty more at the storage."
Ziel conceals the arrows inside the quiver again and cross the arms, thinking for a while. "Nothing recorded at the archives, were-rats, turncoats, a big minotaur simpleton, warehouses... and Constance's trust at stake. As always! Knight Captain Palance, how long will it take for me to find out the reasons your determination conceals?"
After the brief stop, the Drow resumes. "Sire Jasper, Vynghol is by no means flawed. It's just that I've learned new techniques and designed a new enchantment since my last time modifying it. I may not be able to cast most spells, but I've researched how to imbue my craft with magical properties. Vynghol, for example, won't miss an arrow unless you aim it improperly, and that's hard to happen." Ziel smiles. "I'm also a weaponsmith, as I said, and would be honored to forge alongside a dwarven craftmeister. Actually, I'm eager to challenge your crafting of silver weapons, as it may come in handy soon." He extends a hand to Jasper. "So, what do you say?"
Zieluviet Iezerth - AC 17 (TAC 14, FF 13) HP 44/44 (Antonio) d20+4=20 ; d20+12=14 ; Friday February 27th, 2015 5:46:37 PM
OoC: Sorry for the previous reckless post Knowl. (Arcana): 20 Perception: 14
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday February 27th, 2015 5:58:16 PM
Tinker nods. "Silvered weapons cut them right nice. We had a paladin with us the first time that was able to hurt em bad, especially after I got in behind the wererat to distract him and make it easier to strike."
"Nikolai is right that the worst danger is not them stealing us blind, but infecting the whole Citadel. We should check with a cleric and get some stuff that can protect us from their vile disease."
After that, thinks the dwarf, it is probably back to see Qualmie and look for more secret doors.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18, hp 30/30 Friday February 27th, 2015 8:45:44 PM
Wiliam considers what he learned from his geography knowledge and says, "There are a few nearby cities that these crates would have been taken to and I think our search needs to be there too... These include Wedding City, Ham City, Rhaedell, and Isumbre. I think we should also talk with the interrogators and see what more they discovered in interrogating the suspects.... Regarding fighting were creatures, I've got some silver bolts that might work, though that doesn't help anything I summon... And you're right on Tinker, we need some wolfsbane or some scrolls to use to deal with their disease, as I don't want to come back as a wererat or something worse..."
He also warmly welcomes the new fist member saying, "I'm William the Courageous, one of our two resident mages. My dear Pru is good with fire and I'm skilled with summoning various creatures to help us fight foes... I'm glad to have you as part of our team too."
AC 18 T14 F14 CMD 19 (23 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 42/42 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday February 28th, 2015 10:03:43 AM
Tinker, reinforced by William's praise, gets the nerve to speak to he older dwarf. "Elder, it may be a good idea to know what each of us does well. As William has said, he and Prudence are mages. Nikolai is a strong all around melee warrior, Z has his bow, and Micheal there is a scout and flanker. Me, I'm a little of everything; scout, locksmith, flanker, enough heft to stand in the melee for a bit, and even know a little magic from my gnome foster-parents. "
Tinker isn't bold enough to just come out and ask what Jasper does, but the question hangs in the air...
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Saturday February 28th, 2015 12:36:16 PM
"We should probably start our investigation here," Pru says, "rather than going to other cities right away. I agree that wolfsbane and things would be useful, but we probably don't want to acquire them here. The fact that we're dealing with were-creatures is supposed to be secret, so it would look odd for us to suddenly need wolfsbane."
"We could get scrolls from the Catacombs," she continues, "but I don't know who would cast them. Aren't most of them priestly spells? And since Linden left--" she swallows a sudden lump in her throat.
"Oh! But Jasper said he heals in Flower's name. Are you a priest, Jasper?"
AC 24 Touch 11 FF 23 CMD 18 Jasper Steelfist (David Feest) Saturday February 28th, 2015 2:35:46 PM " Yes, I am. I'm sorry, by saying I was a healer I thought I had made that clear. I started out in the Fist as a warrior. After meeting my wife and raising our children, I learned what it was to love something more than myself. Flower built on that and allows me some of her healing magic, but I am not as good as my wife was, but I can cast spells in her name." "I can cure diseases, but why is that important? Do these rat-men transmit their condition like a disease? I know enough that Wolfsbane is a poison. Would taking that and maybe dying be worth it? If so then I think we do need to look into what these things are and what they can do. So that we can be prepared? If the catacombs trip is in order, I will need an axe that will hurt them, and getting it here will draw undue attention to myself, like you say." ( Jasper is a fighter 2 cleric 3 )
Shane P Michael Wittman AC21, T17, FF15 (ucdodge) HP43/43 Me+9(4), R+9, CMB+7, CMD+18 Sunday March 1st, 2015 2:44:48 PM I talked to Dhampir in the catacombs when I was making some purchases there. He quoted a Cure Disease spell cast at their location for 360 gp. the scroll or a wand was waaay too expensive
OOC: Nikolai - fixed brackets
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 22/24(Grapple) Monday March 2nd, 2015 10:06:27 AM
Nikolai looks pensive while the others discuss their options. He then pulls out his silvered Kama, "I purchased this way back when, right after our fight. I went to the library and looked up lycanthropy. Pretty much what you've all said falls within what I learned as well."
The discussion changes to where to start. "We can go look for secret passages into the warehouse again but that sure would be bold to duplicate their methods, so soon. My suggestion would be to go to Wedding City first, as we do have a pretext to go there. Chocolate, remember? Once there we can scour the city for these symbols pretending to look for that specific chocolate the Weaver wanted. Then to the next city for a few days, and so forth until we have enough to go on. Once back here we'd have a pretext to 'relax' for a week, and watch the warehouse, day and night.
Before we leave, though, we should go over Qualtmies' books again. William can go in as the Mailed Fist Accountant General wearing my new hat and just make sure that what is in inventory is on the books. Not knowing at what point the stuff goes missing hampers our efforts. Last time they were going missing from the werehouse, er, warehouse itself. One thing that sure would be handy is a Wand of Detect Shapechangers. I'll look into that."
DM Warren d20+9=19
Monday March 2nd, 2015 7:55:55 PM
Nikolai listens to his fist discuss their options. Ziel confirms with his research that silver is the best method of hurting were creatures. Now all they have to do is buy some silver and find some weres that need hurting.
Knowing his way around the Citadel, Nikolai is easily able to direct the way to qualtmie's offices, once they decide on the ruse that would best suit their purposes.
(Let me know if you're doing the hat plan - will make a 2nd post when you guys have a solid plan.)
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