DM Kathy d20+4=6 ; d20+5=18 ; Sunday May 10th, 2015 10:50:17 PM
You discuss the matter, and decide a quick trip to the docks won't use up too much time.
So you depart the warehouse and start making your way through the Backstab Quarter toward the water. The quarter is aptly named; filled with winding streets and blind alleys that seem to invite an ambush.
So it's not too surprising to round a corner and see a group of tough-looking customers awaiting you. One of them, a human man with numerous facial scars, says "this is a warning. Stay away from the House of Silver." He drinks a potion.
Next to him, a hulking half-orc also drinks a potion.
From the shadows come two missiles. A crossbow bolt flies toward Ashley, but falls to the ground short of its target. An arrow heads for Talanthrel, but can't get through his armor.
You can now see that the arrow was fired by a drow. The crossbow bolt was fired by some kind of creature. It looks a little like a rat, but it's standing on hind legs and weilding weapons.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+3=19 ; d4=4 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+5=11 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 3:30:00 PM
Responding quickly to the bolt Wil fires back at the Rat looking thing. "Ugh," he says as he realizes afterward that he fired the bolt and the target was at an impossible distance. "Hey, do I know you?" Wil asks loudly. Tactically, Wil wonders if he could use his ability to talk to the dead to his advantage and polls any available voices. "Can someone show me a tactical hole in the enemy?"
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:13 Flat:10 Touch:13 Monday May 11th, 2015 6:36:37 PM
Avin crouches reflexively and chants, releasing a coil of abjurant magic, letting it surround his body protectively. (Casting mage armor on himself). As the magic settles he draws his new dagger and readies himself for a fight.
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+6=11 ; d8=2 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 8:44:28 PM
"Really? The four of you think you can take the six of us? Your funeral, fools." Var says and draws his longbow, readying an attack at the first thug to approach. Readied attack: 11 vs AC, 2 damage.
DM Kathy d20+7=11 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+5=8 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 10:38:51 PM Toston casts a spell and steps forward. He tries to figure out what the rat-creature might be, but the answer eludes him. [OOC: It's a Nature check.]
Wilford fires a shot at the rat-creature, and hits. However, his bolt does no damage whatsoever.
Avin casts a spell and draws his dagger.
Var indulges in a bit of trash-talking, and readies his bow.
The rat-creature pulls out a potion and drinks it. "Stop nosing around Below," he says. The words sound odd coming out of his rat-like muzzle, but they are clear enough to understand.
The half-orc moves forward, roaring a challenge. He gets close enough to set off Var's readied shot, but the arrow flies wide. The half-orc grins. It is not a pleasant grin. He raises a javelin that appars to be made from an entire tree-branch and hurls it at Var. It, too, flies wide, and the half-orc howls in frustration.
The human man charges Talanthrel, aiming a flying kick at the elf fighter. He mis-judges the distance, however, and lands on his feet just in front of Talanthrel. He takes up a fighting stance.
The drow moves closer and fires another shot, this one at Toston. It skips off the cobblestones, and the drow curses.
Ashley Steward [AC: 15, Touch: 8, Flat: 15, CMD 17, HP 17/22] [+2 Str, -2 Dex, -1 AC, Large] d20+8=26 ; 2d6+6=14 ; Monday May 11th, 2015 10:43:12 PM
Ashley takes a 5 foot step, drawing his greatsword and swinging it at the human, growling in frustration at himself for not paying enough attention and being slow on the draw. He swings his steel towards the leaping unarmed fighter, wondering if he would have a similar fighting style as Toston, or something different.
[Attack: 26, Damage: 14]
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:13 Flat:10 Touch:13 d20+9=27 ; d20+4=16 ; d4+1=3 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 12:22:37 AM
Avin mentally catalogues the curious nature of the rat fellow (knowledge:nature 27). Stalking forward he draws ambient energy into his fist. It solidifies and the wizard lashes out (touch attack roll: 16) to strike the drow with telekinetic force (3 damage)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 21/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] d20+4=6 ; d10+3=10 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 2:38:52 AM
Talanthrel suddenly reminded to not have his head in the clouds by the attack. Quickly draws his sword and swings at the man attacking him. (6 vs Ac Dam+10)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:20; Touch: 16; Inc Touch 20; FF:20; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+7=27 ; d20+7=20 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:39:21 AM
Toston charges the scarred man swinging his kama.
(27 = threat of critical; 20 to confirm; 1 slashing damage or 2 slashing damage if confirmed)
(Active Effects:+4 shield bonus to AC; 9 rounds)
DM Sanity Info Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 2 ; DC 12 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 2 left 1/1
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=25 ; d20+8=21 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 6:30:37 PM
"The Rat creature seems to be intelligent. Maybe the leader," Wil says to the group. "Can we talk, sir?" Wil shouts. "I would like to avoid any bloodshed." If that doesn't work Wil approaches the Rat creature with Intimidation and the Hand Crossbow loaded.
Moves: 30 ft diagonal Diplomacy: 25 Intimidate: 21
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 17/22] Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:01:39 PM
Ashley surveys the battlefield, looking for any particular advantages that his party can press against their foes.
[Since I posted late last night, I didn't want to take another action, as it didn't feel fair.]
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+6=24 ; d8=8 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 9:31:41 PM
Var sneers as his arrow flies off course, then draws another arrow and fires at the fighter attacking Toston (24 vs. AC, 8 damage)
DM Kathy d20+8=21 ; d10+7=11 ; d10+6=14 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+3=11 ; Tuesday May 12th, 2015 10:46:27 PM Ashley takes a swing at the human, which connects.
Avin realizes that the rat-thing is a were-rat, and that it is difficult to damage with any weapons except silver ones. He uses his Telekinetic Fist on the drow, and does some damage.
Talanthrel draws his blade and attacks, but the arcing swing goes right past his human opponent.
Toston charges and hits! The human drops to the cobbles.
Wilford attempts to talk to the rat-man, but gets no response.
Var fires again, and hits this time. [That opponent went down; do you want to apply your damage to the half-orc or the drow?]
The half-orc moves up to attack Toston. He swings a heavy flail, and hits! Toston takes 11 damage.
The drow moves up to attack Avin. He thrusts with a rapier, and hits! Avin takes 6 damage.
The were-rat moves closer, and throws something at Wilford. It's a tanglefoot bag! The bag arcs through the air toward Wilford, but the nimble rogue is able to duck out of the way. The were-rat curses under its breath.
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Tuesday May 12th, 2015 11:11:29 PM
(OoC: I'll attack the Drow, instead)
Var draws another arrow, but hesitates for a moment, as the Human drops to his knees. Wheeling around on the Drow he looses his arrow.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 21/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] d20+4=11 ; d10+3=11 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 12:33:26 AM
Talanthrel seeing his opponent drop charges at the rat man, shouting "Die Vermin!" (11+2 for charge =13 vs ac, Dam 11)
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d8=8 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 9:35:39 AM
Var pulls out the wand of Cure Light Wounds, and points at Ashley (Heal 8 HP).
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+4=15 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 11:54:11 AM
"Oh, you are a wonderful, creature!" Wil shouts as he reloads his crossbow with a silver bolt he purchased from below. "This is not your greatest decision." Wil stays put and fires the crossbow Wil grabs the Tanglefoot bag as it passes, throws it to the ground.
(Attack: 15) (Hit: 3)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:3/14; AC:24; Touch: 20; Inc Touch 24; FF:24; CMD:16] - CMTC d20=1 ; d20=6 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 6:34:41 PM
Toston chooses to fight defensively as a full round action (+2 dodge to AC; -4 to attack) and flurries at the mountainous half-orc using his kama. He misses on both accounts and nearly cuts himself the first time. (1 vs AC; 6 vs AC)
Toston takes a 5 foot step back diagonally to stand shoulder to shoulder with Avin. "That half-orc packs a punch!" Toston tells his companions.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 17/22] d20+8=13 ; 2d6+6=9 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 9:17:57 PM
Ashley sees Toston take a big hit, scowling darkly as he makes his way forward to engage the Half-Orc. He doesn't say anything to his companions, as there's nothing that needs to be said. With him standing up to the Half-Orc, they can work on flanking him, and the others can support Wilford with the rat. Ashley swings his sword at his opponent, but the blade glances off of the armor with a grating sound.
[Attack: 13, Damage: 9]
DM Kathy d20+8=25 ; d10+7=9 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=7 ; d4+1=4 ; d20-1=19 ; d20+6=10 ; Wednesday May 13th, 2015 10:39:39 PM Talanthrel charges the rat-man, but his blow misses. [OOC: Also, you didn't move your icon, so I went ahead and did it for you.]
Var pulls out a wand and heals Ashley.
Wilford loads a silver crossbow and fires at the rat-man, but his shot misses.
Toston flurries at the half-orc, but is unable to connect.
Ashley steps up, intent on taking on the half-orc himself, but his first blow is not a good one.
The half-orc is happy to oblige, and swings his flail at Ashley. It connects! Ashley takes 9 points of damage. Grinning, the half-orc steps back.
Meanwhile, the rat-man attacks Talanthrel. The rapier darts in, quick as lightning, and jabs Talanthrel for 4 damage. But it's the bite you have to watch out for! The snapping teeth close, but do not penetrate Talanthrel's armor.
The drow draws a short sword, but continues attacking Avin with his rapier. He is only able to tap Avin with the tip; there is no power behind the blow and it skips aside.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:13 Flat:10 Touch:13 d20+3=4 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 12:15:57 AM
(Forgot to update my header after casting mage armor, AC 17. Rapier still hit? Wait.)
"Were-rat!" Avin calls to the others with a snarl. "Kill with silver!"
The wizard slashes out with his own blade with all the skill of a fish (natural one). He takes a short step back five feet to attempt to mitigate the fallout and draws his other dagger.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 Thursday May 14th, 2015 12:16:45 AM
(HEADER! sorted.)
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d8=8 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 1:14:19 AM
"Oh you bloody...!" Var yells at the half-orc, and then heals Toston with his wand of Cure Light Wounds (8 HP).
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] d20+4=9 ; d10+3=11 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 2:11:31 AM
"Just kill it!" Talanthrel shouts back and swings at the were-rat again. (9 vs ac, Dam 11)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+4=14 ; d4=4 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 2:25:36 PM
Wil steps forward 5 feet. Fires another silver bolt. "You know saying threatening things is unhelpful when you can't hit the target." Wil states out loud, directing it to himself. (Attack: 14:) (Hit: 4)
Having one more bolt Wil pulls his Silver dagger from his cloak and prepares for a charge.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:11/14; AC:22; Touch: 18; Inc Touch 22; FF:22; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+4=15 ; d20+4=15 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 6:39:45 PM
Toston takes a diagonal 5 foot step, thinking his fighting style may be a better match for the nimble drow than the hulking half-orc or at the very least present another target besides Avin for the Drow to attack. Toston then flurries at the drow with his masterwork kama.
(15 vs AC, 3 slashing damage if hits; 15 vs AC, 3 slashing damage if it hits)
(Active Effects:+4 shield bonus to AC; 7 rounds)
DM Sanity Info Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 2 ; DC 12 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 2 left 1/1
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 17/22] d20+8=15 ; 2d6+6=18 ; Thursday May 14th, 2015 9:07:05 PM
Ashley takes a five foot step, trying his best not to show just how hard that flail hit him beneath the crushed in chestplate. He was certain that a few of his ribs were cracked underneath his metal plating, and if they survived this, he'd be hoping Var would wave that magic stick at him some more. For now, he was looking to not go after the half-orc himself, but rather, he attempts to bring the blade of his sword down through the haft that the heavy, oversized flail was attached to.
[Attack: 15, Sunder Damage: 18]
DM Kathy d20+8=14 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+3=15 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ; d6+5=9 ; d20+7=9 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 12:56:30 AM Avin stabs out with all his wizardly skill, and it is perhaps not surprising that he misses.
Var heals Toston.
Talanthrel swings at the were-rat, but he is off-balance and his stroke misses.
Wilford, annoyed with himself, assays another shot, but this one is no better than the last.
Toston flurries at the drow fighter, but is unable to connect.
Ashley attempts to Sunder his opponent's weapon. Doing so provokes an attack of opportunity from the half-orc, which luckly misses. His blow strikes the half-orc's weapon and Sunders it.
The drow attacks Toston, once with the rapier and once with the short sword. Only the rapier connects, darting in for 5 points of damage.
The half-orc drops his useless flail to the ground, draws his shortspear, and steps over next to Talanthrel. He attacks Ashley, however, howling with rage. His blow hits, and Ashley takes 9 more damage.
The were-rat steps up to flank Talanthrel with his half-orc buddy. He lashes out with his rapier, but his aim is way off, and he all but falls over, snarling in frustration.
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 1:11:54 AM
(DM Note: I am spending a Hero Point in order to gain an extra action this turn, so I can heal twice)
"Toston! Ashley! Hold on!" Var shouts, and in a flurry of magic he manages to get the wand to activate twice in rapid succession.
(Ashley: 6 HP; Toston: 3 HP)
"I'm healing as fast as I can!"
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] d20+4=14 ; d10+3=9 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 4:03:09 AM
Talanthrel takes a step to help setup his opponents for attacks from his companions. Hoping to get the half-orc off of Ashley he swings at it instead of the were-rat. ( 14+2=16 vs ac Dam 9)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+3=5 ; d4=2 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 1:48:08 PM
Before charging the were-Rat Wil remembers the tanglefoot bag but it was too far behind him to grab quickly. He grabs the tanglefoot bag within his bag and throws it toward the were-Rat (Attack: 5) (Hit: 2) "Gah!!" Wil grumbles and run 10 foot toward the rat to flank the beast and hopefully deliver a dagger attack.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: d20+3=14 ; d4+1=5 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 6:41:56 PM
Avin circles back in to flank the dark elf, bringing a gleaming blade in a glittering arc (attack roll: 14+2 flanking- forgot to add in). The metal glints hungrily as it speeds toward the drow, point first (Damage: 5).
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:9/14; AC:22; Touch: 18; Inc Touch 22; FF:22; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+6=12 ; d20+6=15 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 7:35:36 PM
Toston flurries again at the drow taking advantage of the flanking position that Avin put him in, however neither strike finds its mark.
(12 vs AC; 15 vs AC)
(Active Effects:+4 shield bonus to AC; 6 rounds)
DM Sanity Info Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 2 ; DC 12 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 2 left 1/1
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 17/22] d20+8=28 ; d20+8=25 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+8=9 ; Friday May 15th, 2015 9:31:17 PM
Ashley recoils from the orc's spear, adding another wound to his growing roster of injuries. Broken ribs, and now puncture wounds. His blacksmith would have fun charging him for armor repairs. He brings his huge sword to bear, retaliating with anger at how terribly he has fared so far. He roars out a challenge, bringing the heat of the moment to bear.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Friday May 15th, 2015 10:21:37 PM
[Header update.]
DM Kathy d20+7=8 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+3=17 ; Sunday May 17th, 2015 10:00:14 PM Var concentrates on healing this round, making a heroic effort to reach two of his friends.
Talanthrel attacks the half-orc, but his blade skips off an invisible barrier. You can't help but wonder what was in the potion that fellow drank.
Wilford throws his own tanglefoot bag, but misses. The gooey mess splatters on the cobbles nearby. He moves up with his dagger.
Avin and Toston attack the drow, but none of them manage to land a blow on the nimble dark elf.
Ashley swings his sword at the half-orc, and there's no nonsense about invisible barriers here! The blade bites deep into the half-orcs side, and the man bellows with pain and rage.
The were-rat, perhaps seeing how things are going for Team Bad Guy, uses the Withdrawal action to move away from the battle. "You'll regret making enemies of the House of Silver!" he shouts.
"Coward" the half-orc shouts. He steps out of flank and jabs his spear at Ashley, but he is clearly distracted and the blow goes nowhere.
"Anner! Get back here!" yells the drow. He steps out of flank and attacks Toston with rapier and short sword. He seems distracted, too, however, and neither blow lands.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: d20+4=5 ; d20+4=8 ; Sunday May 17th, 2015 11:58:04 PM
With the kind of tenacity normally reserved for a dog with a bone that's somewhat too large, Avin pursues the drow. He spindles more energy into another telekinetic strike. For a second he feels as if the worst is about to happen but strains to put as much pressure as possible behind the strike.
Fruitless though his labor seems he closes in upon the drow once more, refusing to give way to the opponent.
(Expended a hero point for a reroll.)
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d8=7 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 12:34:06 AM
Var keeps hitting the wand for all its worth, healing Toston for another 7 HP.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+3=4 ; d4=1 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 2:35:03 PM
"Hey", Wil yells, "I tried to negotiate!" "You tell him," says his mother within his head. "What do you need, mother?" "Nothing, just being encouraging." Wil laughed out loud but quickly stopped. Wil loads a wooden bolt and aims toward the pale, highly sculpted chest of one of the "bad guys" and fires when stepping 5 foot toward him. (Attack: 4) - geez (Hit: 1) (OOC: Not sure what bad guy is what. Doesn't matter cause I can't hit anything..lol)
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] d20=11 ; d6+6=8 ; d6=1 ; d20+8=21 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 4:38:38 PM
Ashley grins at the Half-Orc's pain, his teeth coated with a red hue from the blood welling in his mouth. That flail had hurt pretty badly, after all. Taking a step to the side, the fighter uses his greatsword's length to hos advantage, swinging in a wide cleave. He starts the point of impact at the Drow, to help his friends slow him down before he runs again, and then carries the momentum to his primary adversary.
[Attack vs Drow: 19, Damage: 9] [Cleave vs Half-Orc: 21, Damage: 12] [Sorry for all of the individual dice rolls, my phone messed up while I was trying to set the mods.]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:22; Touch: 18; Inc Touch 22; FF:22; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+6=20 ; d4=4 ; d20+6=16 ; Monday May 18th, 2015 6:20:23 PM
Toston takes a diagonal 5 foot step and then flurries against the drow with his kama once again taking advantage of the wizard to gain flanking. One of the slashes hits home, drawing a deep gash from the dark elf.
(20 vs AC, 4 slashing damage; 16 vs AC)
(Active Effects:+4 shield bonus to AC; 5 rounds)
DM Sanity Info Highlight to display spoiler: { Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 2 ; DC 12 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 2 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 2 left 1/1
DM Kathy Monday May 18th, 2015 10:01:55 PM Avin tries for another Telekinetic Fist, but his aim is off.
Var continues healing his companions.
Wilford fires a crossbow bolt, but his aim is no better than Avin's.
Ashley swings his sword in a massive arc, wounding the drow and dropping the half-orc to the cobbles.
Looking alarmed, the drow drops his short sword and begins fumbling in his belt pouch. Toston's kama catches him in the ribs, and he, too, drops, a potion bottle falling from his hand.
The battle is over. For clarification, it was the were-rat, not the drow, who fled. The other three are dead or dying on the ground.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] d20+5=19 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 1:33:23 AM
Talanthrel Looks around carefully to see if this "Anner" was returning with friends. (Perception 19)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+5=19 ; d20+7=17 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 1:56:44 PM
Wil wipes sweat from his brow. "The gods must not hate me completely, cause I am still alive but am ashamed of my bow skills with that battle. We need to know more about these Silvers. Any clues that may help us identify them? I would rather know more and when they will attack us again." (Perception: 19) (Knowledge-Local: 17 - In case I find something local) Wil then searches for his silver bolts in the hopes of saving some of them. (OOC: Are tanglefoot bags one use only?)
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 2:42:08 PM
With the pressing battle over, Var is finally able to fully heal his companions. (Ashley healed for 10 HP, Talanthrel healed for 4 HP).
"You lot okay?" Var asks
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:22; Touch: 18; Inc Touch 22; FF:22; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+9=13 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=7 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 7:48:56 PM
Toston tries to stabilize the enemies that are not yet dead. What would be better for answers regarding this house of silver than taking some of them alive for questioning.
(Perception: 13) to identify which one of the assailants is still alive and closest to death.
(heal: 16) to potentially stabilize the first assailant he gives priority to.
(heal: 16 to potentially stabilize the second assailant he gives priority to [one that looks next worse off])
(heal: 7 to potentially stabilize the last one.)
"Somebody help me with our attackers. We can't just just let them die. They might have information about the haunting or the house of silver. I need someone to help me keep them from dying and someone to be on hand in case they try anything."
If it looks like any of them are in danger of expiring before Toston can attempt to stabilize them, Toston will pour his potion of cure light wounds down their gullet and kick away their weapons.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Tuesday May 19th, 2015 8:55:37 PM
Avin shuffles to the drow, more than a bit grumpy at recent events. He bends down to pick up what the drow dropped. Best not leave such things about. The wizard takes a moment to relieve the assailants of weapons, hoping to neutralize them further before any are revived by Toston or the others. He mumbles non-committally and casts a simple cantrip to study them for any magic that might have gone unnoticed.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] d20+5=19 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 9:27:09 PM
"Aye, the big one fought well. It would be a shame to just let him die. Though, he might have something that I can use."
Ashley goes to inspect their fallen foes, not getting in the way of those that are helping to stabilize the men. His knowledge of medicine was quite lacking, at the moment. Instead, he reaches into his pack to procure a 50 ft. length of silken rope, working to unravel it.
"It might do to tie them together, leg to leg, and then their hands. Sort of an improvised hobble."
Kneeling to the two, he scoots the Drow over to the Half-Orc, and begins to do what he said he was going to.
[Profession: Sailor if applicable: 19]
DM Kathy Tuesday May 19th, 2015 11:17:19 PM
The battle over, Talanthrel looks to see whether the were-rat is returning with reinforcements. You don't see any sign of that at the moment.
Wilford looks for clues to identify them, but doesn't see much. Their gear is pretty standard, although some of it is pretty nice. [OOC: Tanglefoot bags are one-use items. Hit or miss, once you throw it, it's gone.]
Var continues healing the party.
Toston can see that the human is a goner, but the drow and the half-orc are still breathing. He stabilizes them while Ashley prudently ties them together and Avin even more prudently goes through their stuff.
You find: medium shortspear, medium masterwork breastplate, medium masterwork kama, medium light crossbow with 9 bolts, medium masterwork chain shirt, medum masterwork rapier, medium short sword, medium longbow with 18 arrows, smoked glass goggles, 5 potions of Cure Light Wounds, 2 flasks of acid, 1 alchemists' fire. [This is all the gear on all the opponents.]
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+6=7 ; Tuesday May 19th, 2015 11:25:28 PM
"We're gonna save them? After they jumped us?" Var says, indredulous, "Awright, I'll see if I can help, but I'm not using any more of my magic on 'em."
Var makes a half-hearted attempt to aid the injured thugs (natural 1 Heal check), and then snifs dismissively when he determines there's nothing for him to do.
Crossing over to where Avin is inspecting the gear, Var helps himself to the arrows and the short sword.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] Wednesday May 20th, 2015 2:47:43 AM
"Nice armor." Talanthrel says looking at the master work chain shirt. "Better protection for the same mobility as what I now have. Is anyone else interested in it?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Wednesday May 20th, 2015 12:27:52 PM
"I really need to update my armor," Wil says to Talenthrel. "I would also really like that light crossbow, the acid and the alchemists' fire." Wil is disappointed that he cannot find any clues and waits to hear any news from the bad guys.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:22; Touch: 18; Inc Touch 22; FF:22; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+9=19 ; Wednesday May 20th, 2015 3:52:50 PM
"Well they won't die, aside from the one that already passed" Toston says, "But they won't be talking anytime soon either without some magical healing."
Toston checks the knots that Ashley applied. (Profession Sailor 19 vs 10 to aid another means Ashley's roll is now 21)
"I guess the question is can we wait for them to mend or are the answers we seek time sensitive? Also Wil I believe that rapier could prove useful to you." Toston opines.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Wednesday May 20th, 2015 9:12:09 PM
Ashley looks over the assorted loot on their foes, and shakes his head.
"Take what you need lads, we'll sell the rest. We need at least one alive that can tell us about this House of Silver nonsense. Could be that there's a new player in town Below, and they're behind this haunting. When people are scared, they typically move away from a spot. They probably want Clover Way."
DM Kathy Wednesday May 20th, 2015 10:51:41 PM
You begin divvying up the loot, and discussing the fate of the prisoners. They may have information they can share. On the other hand, if they Knives show up, they will likely arrest you, and that will cost you time. And possibly more than time.
Do you want to try to rouse one of the prisoners? Take one with you? Get out of here while the getting's good? And what are you doing with the loot?
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+5=11 ; d20+8=28 ; Thursday May 21st, 2015 1:10:30 PM
Wil agrees with Toston about the Rapier. The daggers are quite short for a man that likes to stand back and fight from a distance. A longer weapon may be useful. Wil recalls that he may be able to absorb some information through his connections with the dead. Wil trys to find anyone or communicate with the injured but is unsure.. His head seems to be a little cloudy lately. (Perception: 11) "Can I ask for some assistance gathering some information from these Silver fellows?" It's like asking an empty room with the hopes that someone walks in and answers. (Diplomacy: 28)
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Thursday May 21st, 2015 3:07:15 PM
"I doubt that brute knows anything useful," Var says, motioning towards the half-orc, "the Drow might, but then he might just be one of the city's many thugs who preys on the weak."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:22; Touch: 18; Inc Touch 22; FF:22; CMD:16] - CMTC Thursday May 21st, 2015 6:33:43 PM
Toston asks, "Anyone carrying any blankets? I have one but it is sized for small humanoids. I'm thinking we could take the drow somewhere like the marsh house or the warehouse where we killed the scorpion, but drape blankets over him to hide the fact that he is tied and then have Var and Ashley carry him like he had too much to drink. Once we get to our destination we can heal him a little with the wand or a potion until he wakes up. I mean I think this is the best plan we may have so if there are no objections, maybe we should take him to the warehouse. It is closer and Clovis technically owes us one for killing that scorpion."
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] Thursday May 21st, 2015 9:06:33 PM
Talanthrel looks at Will and says "In that case is anyone interested in the breastplate?" as he hands the chain shirt over to Will. Then to Toston "Sorry. I don't have any with me, How are you planning to question them? Because I do not condone torture."
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Thursday May 21st, 2015 10:23:53 PM
"Threats of torture and torture are two different things, Talanthrel. I'm willing to scare it out of them, if the honey doesn't work. I can be the stick."
Ashley looks to the rest of them, waiting for the opinions.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Thursday May 21st, 2015 11:27:21 PM
Avin scoops up the potions, flasks, alchemists fire, and goggles left behind by the others. Situating the goggles carefully on his head for easy access, he places the other containers gently and one by one into the bag of holding. He looks up at Ashley.
"A stick in the hand beats two in the bush?" he questions, "Spare the rod but threaten the child?"
The wizard shrugs and then shakes his head, considering the threat of violence sanctionable without the violence but preferring to get out before any Knives were to come.
DM Kathy Friday May 22nd, 2015 12:29:06 AM Wilford tries to request help from the dead, but they still seem oddly silent. The only assistance he seems to get is a nasty voice that cackles, "Kick 'em in the family jewels!" which isn't terribly helpful.
Toston suggests removing the Drow to a safer location and questioning him there, and everyone sees the wisdom of leaving the area before the Knives show up.
The prospect of interrogating a prisoner brings up some interesting questions about good and evil and right and wrong. However, assuming nobody wants to lead with torture, there's probably time to work all that out later.
You pick up the remaining loot (correct?) and head back toward the warehouse (also correct?).
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+1=8 ; Friday May 22nd, 2015 7:21:36 PM
Seeing that no one else claimed to have a blanket, Toston drapes his small blanket over the unconscious drow trying to do his best to make it cover his bindings when whoever is carrying the dark elf go to pick him up. (disguise: 8)
"Avin, were you planning to claim those goggles?" Toston asks the wizard.
Wil uses his local knowledge (DC 19) to speed the group along to the warehouse. As the Backstab Quarter is uniquely designed to say the least perhaps Wil's familiarity with Dirt City will allow his group to get to the warehouse before one of the Knives patrols show up.
"Mother, are you there? If you are, I don't suppose you remember anything useful concerning interrogating prisoners; Maybe something you saw or heard from father?" (Diplomacy: 25) Wil asks calling out to his mother's shade particularly
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] d20+5=17 ; Friday May 22nd, 2015 8:28:06 PM
Ashley helps carry the prisoners to the warehouse, lending his strength to the endeavor. Once they arrive to the warehouse, Ashley finds something to secure the captives to, such as a support beam. Untying them long enough to tie them up again, Ashley hopes his knots are as good as they were last time.
"Who do you want to wake up first, men?"
[Perception: Sailor - 17]
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 17; Touch 14; Flat 13; Cmd17] d20+5=18 ; Sunday May 24th, 2015 1:27:57 PM
Talanthrel seeing that no one else was requesting the breast plate, stows it in his pack until he has the time to don it. Once that is done follows along behind the group keeping a eye out for anyone that gives the group a second look. (Perception 18).
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Monday May 25th, 2015 12:50:06 PM
Once the prisoners are secured, Var approaches the Drow, and says "let's start with this one here." And attempts to rouse him.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Monday May 25th, 2015 5:41:58 PM
Tired after the fight, Avin removes the goggles and offers them silently to Toston. Ensuring nothing valuable is left behind. The wizard looks at Wilford worriedly as he again speaks to the air while trying to guide the others swiftly.
Displeased by the delay as well as its implications, Avin grumbles the entire winding way. He's still not certain this is the best idea but he's at a loss as to better routes for information.
DM Kathy Monday May 25th, 2015 8:46:26 PM
You cover the drow with a blanket, and carry him to the warehouse. In the interest of speed, you leave the heavier half-orc for the Knives. Between them, Avin and Talanthrel make sure that you don't leave anything behind.
Wilford is easily able to direct you back to the warehouse. You burst in, and come face-to-face with a startled Clovis.
"You again!" he says. "Look, I appreciate what you done for me and all, but what makes you think you can just come barging--is that guy dead? You can't just store dead drow in here! I don't want no trouble with my boss, and I sure as Jancassis don't want no trouble with the Knives. You gotta leave. And take the dead guy with you."
[OOC: I know this group doesn't have a diplomat, but I'll just remind you all that you do have money. :) ]
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=9 ; d20+5=22 ; Tuesday May 26th, 2015 9:50:44 AM
Wil attempts diplomacy. "Please Clovis we will only be a moment. Pretend you haven't seen us. We destroyed that scorpion for you now we need a favor." Wil looks for a secluded place to interrogate the prisoners. (Diplomacy: 9)(Perception: 22)
"Clovis, this drow is not dead. In fact we saved his life. However, he may have information that could prove beneficial to us and we aim to find out what that is." Toston says, trying to sound reasonable.
Toston then reaches into his pocket and takes out 3 gold pieces, casting another light cantrip on his hand so that the gold glitters as he offers it. "We understand that killing the scorpion may not be a fair trade for what we are asking of you therefore, I propose this solution. We give you 'hazard pay' for your trouble. As I recall the going rate for a trained hireling these days is 3 silver per day. We are willing to give you 3 gold pieces, that is ten days worth of wages, if you will allow us the temporary use of your warehouse and additionally pretend you never saw us this after we leave. Deal?"
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Tuesday May 26th, 2015 5:33:05 PM
"Aye, take a patrol of the outside, earn a little extra gold." Var says to Clovis
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Tuesday May 26th, 2015 8:22:47 PM
Avin heaves a mental sigh. It often felt the Knives were a greater threat than a boon in their pursuit of order. It was not at all like his younger years living where the law was, if not respected, at least relatively kind toward the common folk.
Of course the wizard's pragmatic side reminded himself that being the good guy seemed to be his job now. What would he do without it? Clean dishes and sleep in stables? Well, at least one of those was no longer needed.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Tuesday May 26th, 2015 8:29:31 PM
Ashley watches Clovis intently from the back of the group, waiting to see how the man reacted to the offer of gold. The rest of them had spoke enough, he didn't want them to seem too desperate. The bargaining price would go up that way.
DM Kathy Tuesday May 26th, 2015 9:19:30 PM Wilford attempts diplomacy, but it does not go well.
Toston's attempt goes rather better, and he thinks to offer some coin to sweeten the deal. Var chimes in to assist, while Ashley looks on and Avin contemplates how the Knives are more a hindrance than a help for the good guys. Which is quite true.
Clovis accepts the three gold pieces with a grunt. "I never seen you," he says. "And you take the drow with you when you leave. Got it?" With that, he turns and heads deeper into the warehouse.
The drow is still (mostly) unconscious, though he's moving around a little more than he was a minute ago. He may be about to come round. What is the plan, and what questions will you be asking him?
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+5=18 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 2:58:01 AM
Talanthrel nods at Clovis with a smirk "It will be like he was never here." Talanthrel takes a few moments to swap to his new breastplate. then move to a location where he can keep a eye out for anyone tracking the Drow. (Perception 18)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Wednesday May 27th, 2015 3:10:58 PM
"Ha..ha..ha" Laughter burst through the noise in Wil's head. He is frustrated with his performance against the scorpion and failure of his Diplomacy. "Ha..ha..ha" This isn't the little girl this time and it seems to be directed at Wil. "Why are you laughing at me?" Wil asks as he turns from the group to avoid the awkward moment. "Your mother is no longer available, ha..ha..ha." "What do you mean?" Wil grumbled. "Where is my mother?" "Not here!" the voice replies. "They're all not here. They're not there, either. But you know that, don't you? There's nobody there." "You don't know what your talking about," Wil shouts then follows the others.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+7=16 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 5:55:46 PM
Toston calls the group aside, out of earshot of the unconscious drow and whispers, "The way I see it, there are a few ways to play this out. One is that some of us try to be nice, while the others are more forceful. Two is we get him to give up something he thinks we already know even though we don't. We know that the name of the wererat who got away was Anner and we know that our questioning into the haunting upset someone with the House of SIlver, so we could act like we captured someone else from the House of Silver, like Anner and that this drow is just sort of corroborating what we got from the other prisoner. Three is we just bluntly ask him what we want to know. We could promise to let him go if he tells us everything he knows about Anner and the House of SIlver. There are also other avenues that we could explore but I think it would be best to try one of these other ways first. If they fail we could always try to intimidate him or charm him. I would need to run down to the catacombs for a scroll of charm person but charming someone sort of violates their free will. What do the rest of you think?"
Regardless of what approach the party asks to go for, Toston would like to find out more about the were-rat Anner, The House of Silver and what their connection is to the events that are happening in Clover Way.
(Sense Motive: 16)
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:02:30 PM "Don't pen what you won't say," Avin intones seriously with the gravity of a hard-learned lesson. "What do we know already? About the House of Silver, what do we know?"
The wizard looks worriedly at Wilford. The man's condition seemed to be getting worse. He wonders how much an exorcism might cost the group.
DM Kathy Wednesday May 27th, 2015 9:36:51 PM Talanthrel changes into his new armor, while Wilford has some kind of argument with somebody who isn't there. You're almost getting used to it.
Toston proposes a strategy for questioning the prisoner by pretending to have captured Anner. Avin is skeptical, but has no counter-proposal.
You make sure your prisoner is securely tied before waking him up. He jerks and shakes his head. "Awright, awright," he says. "I got the gold for ya, but ya gotta go get it. It's--" he pauses. "Hey," he says. "Hey, you ain't the Knives. You're those guys! Those guys we were supposed ta...." he trailes off.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] d20+9=18 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:18:02 PM
Ashley steps up to the Drow, looking down at their prisoner with contempt written on his face.
"The guys you were supposed to kill? Bit off more than you could chew, didn't ya mate?"
Ashley kneels next to the white haired elf, narrowing his eyes when he speaks.
"Tell me who the House of Silver is, and why they want us gone."
[Intimidate: 18]
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+3=20 ; d20+4=18 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:38:35 PM
Var steps up along with Ashley, flashing the short sword that he took off the Drow, and does his best to add to Ashley's presense (Intimidate: 20), and then watches the captive's reponse (Sense motive: 18)
(OoC: sorry guys, missed a post!)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+5=14 ; Wednesday May 27th, 2015 10:48:23 PM
As the others question the drow, Talathrel keeps a careful watch fro uninvited guests. (Perception 14)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=20 ; d20+8=16 ; Thursday May 28th, 2015 12:55:32 PM
Wil steps up behind the drow and lightly presses a bolt against the back of his neck. "Tell us more about what you were supposed to do? We obviously are not dead. Can I assume you would like to stay alive? We are willing to come to some diplomatic solution. We can also let you die." Wil removes the bolt afraid of causing unnecessary injury to the drow. "You were going to kill that drow," the voice of the little girl interrupts but Wil ignores her. The little girl then screams and Wil shouts. "Stop it!" It then becomes silent. (Diplomacy: 20) (Intimidate: 16) (OOC: Wil's shout should help with the intimidation)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+1=3 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+7=23 ; Thursday May 28th, 2015 8:17:23 PM
Toston removes the smoked glass goggles from off his head. "Please forgive my companions. They don't take being the targets of an attempted murder too well. I believe these are yours. If memory serves these goggles help your kind deal with the surface."
Toston places the smoked glass goggles over the drows' eyes. He digs through his pack and takes out a ration and his water skin. He offers the drow some food and drink. Holding the skin and the food for the drow to eat and drink if he indicates that he is interested in either or both.
"My name is Toston. What is yours?"
After getting an answer...
"[insert drow name here or Mr. Dark Elf if the drow did not suitably answer], I want to help you but there are some questions that I need you to answer to persuade my traveling companions to not harm you. I'm a lot more reasonable than they are and I am willing to advocate to them on your behalf, but you need to give me something I can work with. Who are the house of silver? Why do they want us to stop asking questions in the city below? What do they have to do with the events happening in clover way?"
"Alternatively where is the location of this cache of gold that you offered up when you thought we were the knives? Perhaps some gold could persuade them to not harm you further?"
Toston looks the drow squarely in the goggles and says, "I want to help you, but you have to give me something that I can work with."
(Diplomacy: 3; Bluff if needed: 3; Sense Motive: 23...lol...typical)
(OOC: I don't suppose I get some circumstance bonus for returning the goggles to him and offering him food and drink?)
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Thursday May 28th, 2015 11:24:41 PM
Ashley smirks to himself as his companions join in on the pressing for information. He's starting to feel like he's back on a ship. Which sours his expression, somewhat. Nevertheless, he waits for the drow's response.
DM Kathy Friday May 29th, 2015 4:42:55 PM Ashley seeks to intimidate the prisoner, with help from Var and Wilford. The drow flinches visibly, and looks to be pretty well intimidated.
So when Toston comes in with his nice act, the drow is already primed and ready to talk.
"Uhm, I'm called Rundi," he says. "The House of Silver, they're the ones who hired me. Said they had a problem and needed help solving it. We was supposed to rough you up, warn you off from askin' questions Below." He shakes his head. "Dunno what kinda questions you been askin', but I guess you know since you're the ones been askin' 'em. Ain't never heard of Clover Way. I ain't House of Silver, see, I was just hired. Connor and Anner, they're the ones from House of Silver. And Connor's dead and Anner's run off, so there you are."
Those of you Sensing Motives get the feeling that Rundi is telling the truth.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Friday May 29th, 2015 10:53:32 PM
Toston motions for his companions to step aside and then whispers the them, "I think he is telling the truth. Is there anything else that you guys think we should ask. I get that he tried to kill us but maybe we could help him rethink his life choices. Maybe Brother Elthorn could use an alter elf?" Toston speculates.
"I mean he obviously made some poor life choices, but maybe he can be redeemed?" Toston says to his friends still in a whisper.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Sunday May 31st, 2015 3:28:34 PM
Talanthrel looks at Toston with a raised eyebrow. "He may be telling us the truth, but he has not told anything useful. So far all he has said is the equivalent for pointing his finger and saying they made me, with out the made me part. We need actionable intel about the House of Silver, and Anner and how they knew to attack us. We also need assurances that he will leave town and never speak of us. Otherwise he is a continuing threat that needs to be taken care of."
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+7=22 ; Sunday May 31st, 2015 5:32:01 PM
Wil tried to recall anything on the House of Silver "Wait...wait.. what is the House of Silver? There is no House of Silver unless this is a new band of brothers trying to fight their way into the hierarchy of the city. I have a feeling if this is the truth then there will be a lot more blood spilt. What better way to get a foothold then to start an undead problem."
(Knowledge local: 22)
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Sunday May 31st, 2015 7:01:42 PM "Conspiracy, conspiracy," Avin mutters. "Better to have a plant in the city than send them all running. People might notice. People notice things. Everyone disappearing after running into a certain group is noticeable."
The wizard squints at Rundi and turns back to the group.
"Might be good to have someone sober at the graveyard."
DM Kathy Sunday May 31st, 2015 9:17:31 PM Wilford turns his thoughts to his local knowledge of Dirt City. You know that there are six major Houses in Dirt City, each focusing on a specific area of crime. It is perhaps significant that this group is calling itself the "House of Silver." Perhaps they have ambitions to beome a seventh major House. If that's the case, they have a long way to go, but they have to start somewhere.
Talanthrel complains that Rundi hasn't given you much information, which is true. He was apparently hired just for this one job, and doesn't know much about his employers.
Toston wonders whether he can be redeemed, and possibly sent to Brother Elthorn as an assistant. Avin likes the sound of that plan; Talanthrel does not.
It's possible that Rundi has a few more tidbits of information if you ask the right questions. [OOC: Your DM has given you everything she thinks is relevant, but she is human and doesn't think of everything. So if you have a question you think he would know the answer to, go ahead and ask.]
Barring that, you'll need to make a decision about what to do with him. Somewhere on the other side of the warehouse, you can hear Clovis pacing nervously.
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+3=11 ; Monday June 1st, 2015 3:23:59 PM
Looking back at Rundi, Var says loudly "I'm guessing that his masters won't be pleased with his failing - and if they find out he's a snitch, too? Well, I don't know too much about Dirt City politics, but I doubt he'd make it till sunset. The problem would work itself out naturally, really, like a wounded deer in forest of hungry wolves." (Intimidation 11 - just to keep Rundi's fear going)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+1=12 ; Monday June 1st, 2015 7:41:23 PM
To the party Toston whispers, "Var, that is a great idea. If Rundi is agreeable we could try to use him as bait to lure other members of the house of silver into an ambush. We could let slip where he is hiding out at and then hopefully capture someone else who may know more about this upstart faction. Alternatively, I'm going to ask Rundi how he got the job from house of silver. Maybe there is a location they frequent where they pick up contractors looking to freelance. If we know where that is we could pose as toughs for hire looking for work. When someone from the house of silver contacts us for a job, we could capture them and find out what they know."
To Rundi, Toston says, "Rundi, how and where did the House of Silver contact you to enlist your services? Did you seek them out or did they seek you out? Where in the city did they meet with you?"
Toston then says, "Rundi, are you willing to change your ways? If we found you honest work would you take it? We happen to know a certain cleric of Ffloy who probably could use an assistant. We could potentially secure you a place to stay as well as food and a potential stipend if you are willing to turn aside from the path you are currently on. Wouldn't you like a second chance and a fresh start. You don't have to rob and assault people. You could help them, instead."
(Diplomacy: 12)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Monday June 1st, 2015 9:41:48 PM
"I completely agree Toston. Maybe that cleric will stop complaining so much if he has some help." "Do we need to pursue the House of Silver? I'm sure they will do something to cancel out their attempt to become a part of Dirt City. The other houses will be unhappy. We could also set up the House of Silver if we want to remove them. Tell the Knives that another house is competing within the territory."
DM Kathy Monday June 1st, 2015 10:29:36 PM Var points out that Rundi is probably living on borrowed time. The drow looks uncomfortable but says nothing.
Toston asks Rundi about how he was hired. "Through a guy I know," he replies. "He ain't House of Silver neither, but he's a guy who sets things up, y'know? He's a halfling guy who goes by Stubby; I don't know his real name. He contacted me; came and found me at the Midnight Bazaar."
Toston goes on to ask if Rundi wants to reform. The drow laughs. "Change my ways? Nah, friend." He glances uneasily at Var. "It's like your pal says. I should maybe leave town for a bit. That is, if you're ready to let me go."
Avin suggests turning the whole matter over to the Knives, or just letting events unfold as they will. Certainly the other Houses will have something to say about this upstart.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 12:02:48 AM
Talanthrel sighs while sadly shaking his head. "He has no remorse. You know as soon as we let him go he will attack whoever he thinks is weaker then him for "Travelling Money". Letting him go will just bring misery to others."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 7:45:21 PM
"What would you have us do?" Toston asks Talanthriel, going back into a whisper.
"Kill Rundi? He is unarmed and severely injured. Turn him over to the knives? The knives would ask questions or we would have to pay them. Plus would he assault someone for traveling money? We have his weapons and armor. What is he going to attack someone with? Also lets not forget the cache of gold that he spoke of. Why would he pick a fight with someone in his state when he has money and probably a go-bag packed away somewhere. If he won't turn aside from his wicked ways and we can't trust the morally bankrupt authorities, then exile is the only way. Let's put him on a boat bound for far away and be done with him."
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 7:55:28 PM
Var nods solemnly in agreement with Toston. "Ship him out, let him be someone else's problem."
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 10:00:25 PM
Ashley simply nods, pleased enough with Rundi's answers to their questions.
"Aye. Let him be. I hate loose ends, but it doesn't sit well of me to send him below."
DM Kathy Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 10:21:11 PM
After some discussion, you decide to let Rundi go--without returning his weapons or gear to him. He grumbles about that, but seems to accept it.
Clovis is just happy to get you out of the warehouse.
As a reminder, you were headed home with your (possibly) tasty scorpion meat. You can also claim the clue from Three-Bits now that you have completed her task. And you may want to put Rundi on a boat personally.
So, where do you go next?
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=23 ; Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 10:24:56 PM
"You would kill this man?" Wil's frequent visitor asked. Her voice calm. "We cannot kill this man," Wil said to Toston and Var. "It would be revenge and that is inherently evil. We cannot also allow this man to kill others but what can we do to control the will of another man. That would be up to the gods. Exile would remove the problem or we could come to some agreement." Wil turns to the man. "Could we come to some arrangement for information on this new group? You will have no future in Dirt City but we can offer you safe passage away."
Diplomacy: 23
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 10:49:10 PM
"We were headed to the docks, anyway, for salt. We can make a depost while we're there." Var says with a sneer.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 3:24:30 AM
Ashley suggests to the group a strategy to hit their collective interests.
"I can go collect from Three-Bits. She kept hitting on me, so I can probably work that to our advantage. Rundi will become a problem later, but we've already let him go. Be careful, lads."
With that, Ashley exits the Warehouse, making his way towards the agreed upon meeting place the Crescent Moons had established with Three-Bits.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+1=10 Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 1:18:48 PM
(OOC: We gave Rundi his goggles back but that was it)
Toston agrees with Var. They should see Rundi safely aboard a new vessel before attending to the business of getting salt. While Ashely heads out to talk to Three Bits, Toston leads the rest of the party to the docks and area that he knows well.
(Diplomacy 10)
"Rundi, you spoke of some gold that you had for bribing the knives. I give you my word of honor that we will not take it. Can we help you get to your stash before we put you on a boat bound for somewhere? Do you have a preference? I hear Rum and Bonetown are nice this time of year." Toston says making small talk with the dark elf.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 6:12:45 PM
Talanthrel washing his hands of the whole Rundi situation follows Ashley to provide back up.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=21 ; Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 9:52:49 PM
"The little orange guy is talking to the dark-elf. You could stab him and run," Wil heard while walking with the others. "You want me to stab Mr. Rundi?" Wil slowed to stay out of listening range. "Listen here, I don't know why you are so interested in me but my patience is running thin." "I want to kill the dark-elf." "Not going to happen." Wil sped up and tried his best to think about other things. Anything to remove the noise from his head. "I need to replenish my silver bolts," Wil thought suddenly. He ran ahead and caught up with Ashley. "Hi, Ashley may I join you so that I may go down below? I need to purchase some more silver weapons if we run into the house of Silver again." (Diplomacy: 21)
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 9:53:20 PM
Avin twitches his nose and worries his fingers. Perhaps sending just this one drow out of the city would be all right. After all, the House of Silver was already looking to keenly at them. Best to keep one more ear out of their hands. The wizard follows the others to the docks but his hands keep straying to the dagger sheathed behind his back for reassurance. A House in Dirt City could probably afford a few assassins, especially if it meant getting rid of people that might hurt their profit margins. Avin tried to keep an eye out anyway.
DM Kathy Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 11:13:01 PM
Faced with a decision, you decide to split the party! What could possibly go wrong?
Ashley and Talanthrel go to talk to Three-Bits. However, since Three-Bits is Below, where they really go is to the nearest entrance to queue up again.
The rest of the group escorts Rundi to his cache of gold (buried in a tiny plot of dirt next to his rooming-house), and then to the docks. You find a ship to put him on, the Green Goblin, whose crew may not even be pirates. Well, not all of them.
As you move about the docks, you see somebody approaching you with a purposeful stride. It is Abel Boggs, and walking next to him is one of the tallest elves you've ever seen. "I was hoping to run into you down here," Boggs says. He draws you aside, checking to make sure you can't be overheard. "I have a new member for your team. Alizar here is a priest and healer; I've been trying to get you one for a while." With the ghost of a smile, he adds, "try not to break him, eh?"
[OOC: Everybody say hello to Rocky's character! Be sure to describe your character in your post so you can all "see" each other. Alizar will have to meet Ashley and Talanthrel a little later.]
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 11:27:08 PM
Var gives Boggs a curt not, unsure of how to address him in the open. The activities of the past few days has taken something of a toll on Var, who hasn't slept in a proper bed for the better part of a week. His facial hair is somewhere between a 5 o'clock shadow and a proper beard, one might call it 'scruff' when looking at it from the right angle. Laiden with what appears to be a sack of giant scorpion meat, in addition to his backpack, Var carries his wearyness in such a way to suggest he's familiar with pulling long, forced marches before. His dreadlocks look like they might have bits of...something in them, matted blood or perhaps the ichor of some recently encountered beast.
His masterwork longbow looks almost out of place on the Half-Orc, being the only 'luxury' item he carries, certainly the most well-maintained item (or perhaps just the newest). The rest of his gear, from his studded leather jerkin to his twin handaxes, seem to be in dire need of replacement or reforging.
Var looks at the newcoming and nods to him as well, "Oi." is all he offers as greeting.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Thursday June 4th, 2015 5:48:33 PM
Alizar took a second to take in the sight of his new companions. Two humans, a gnome, and a half orc. In stark contrast to Alizar's crisp black and white scholars suit and tie, and impeccably groomed umber hair, they looked a bit, well, 'ragged' is the best term that came to mind. In fact, the half Orc, who offered little more than a grunt in greeting, looked as though he badly needed to be dumped into barrel of soapy water, his clothes burned, the ashes deposited into a heavy sack, and then in turn, have the sack burned as well. Alizar turned his head back to Abel and raised an eyebrow before stepping forward towards the group. The heavy load on his back, consisting of his adventuring backpack, a short recurve bow, red in hue, and a suit of green leather armor, bundled for travel, sloshed sideways as he stepped forward, not enough to make him stumble, but enough to break his stride. "Greetings, my name is Alizar. If you're as good as Abel says you are, then maybe we all won't be dead within the week."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+5=23 ; Thursday June 4th, 2015 7:58:44 PM
Toston Lotor is tall for a gnome. He has orange skin and close-cropped green hair with violet eyes that you can just see peeking out from the hood of a cloak. He stands 3 feet 8 inches tall and is currently wearing a nondescript traveler's outfit consisting of charcoal grey coloured breeches and shirt and a black cloak with black gloves and boots. This outfit looks like it has seen better days as there are some minor tears in the fabric. He is carrying a small arsenal. He has a kama and sling bullets strapped to his torso, a siangham and nunchaku on either side of his belt and a sling attached to his backpack.
Toston appraises the elf healer. (Knowledge[Religion]:23 to figure out what deity the elf worships)
He then says, "Well met friend. My name is Toston Lotor, humble monk and sorcerer. We have had to make due for a while with a ranger or 2 and a wand of healing. We have had a few close calls. A proper Cleric should lessen the chances of any of us meeting Gargul any time soon. Welcome to the team."
(OOC:Welcome Rocky)
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Thursday June 4th, 2015 10:00:38 PM
Ashley waits with Talanthrel by the nearest entrance below, the large man crossing his arms over his chest in contemplation.
"I figured we would make enemies. Once we finish up with Three-Bits, maybe we can make another negotiation for some information on this House of Silver."
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Thursday June 4th, 2015 10:01:10 PM
[OOC: Welcome aboard, Rocky! It's good to have you.]
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Thursday June 4th, 2015 11:00:11 PM
Avin rubs his nose, his pale face a backdrop to the all-too-evident network of veins. He tugs up the hood of his green cloak to shroud himself once more.
"Been a while since I was acquainted with elves," he mutters half-heartedly. "Good to meet you. A pleasure meeting you."
From beneath the cloak the wizard wipes his hands on a dingy tan shirt before extending one to the elf in greeting. His lips are turned down, uncertain of this newcomer but at this point the wizard has resigned himself to trusting his new employer and the judgment of Abel Boggs.
DM Kathy Friday June 5th, 2015 1:02:48 AM Ashley and Talanthrel continue waiting to go Below while the rest of the group greets its newest member.
Boggs gives you a nod. "We'll save a full report until we can be more private," he says. "I assume things are going well? Need anything?"
Unless you ask him for something specific, he departs.
Where to next? Back to the house? Or do you want to try to catch up with Ashley and Talanthrel?
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Friday June 5th, 2015 10:25:16 AM
"Ever heard of a House of Silver?" Var says in a quiet, conversational tone. Either way, he gives Abel another nod as he departs.
"Okay, lets grab that salt and get this meat back to the house, then we can catch up with the rest of the team in the City Below." Var turns, suddenly having a thought "...Alizar, right? Do you know anything about preparing scorpion meat?" the half-orc asks as they make their way through the docks, finding a tradesman with reasonably priced salt.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 d20+7=16 ; Friday June 5th, 2015 6:04:17 PM
Alizar smiled as he gripped Avin's hand in a firm shake. "Well, don't judge the rest of my species too harshly on account of me. Alizar tried to discreetly wipe his hand clean on a handkerchief as he turned to watch Abel depart, he seemed a curious man, but that was a mystery for another time. Alizar turned his attention back to the group. "Thank you all, for the warm welcome. We can talk more about the details when we get back to the house. Dirt City has many ears." Alizar looked to Var, "Now, about that Scorpion meat. Have you ever been to 'Cerino's'? It's simply THE BEST little pub that serves a variety of exotic meats. The cook there, he used to be a patient of mine, I seem to remember him once telling me about a wonderful recipe for scorpion stew..." (Knowledge[Local]:16 to try and remember any local recipes for scorpion meat)
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Friday June 5th, 2015 6:05:43 PM
(O.O.C: Thanks for the welcome all, sorry for my shoddy HTML. Have to get back into the hang of it)
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Friday June 5th, 2015 10:26:57 PM
Avin's handshake is trepidatious at best and he quickly pulls it back. The appendage disappears behind green fabric as the wizard mutters.
"... because years of living with elves would of course be forgotten moments after meeting..." the mumbles become to soft and incoherent to make out anything beyond that. Regardless, the wizard soon lapses into silence with nostalgia etched painfully in his absent gaze.
Avin slowly shakes himself out of his reverie. With greetings out of the way he heads onwards, wanting to rid himself of a number of objects that would each need to be peace-tied.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Friday June 5th, 2015 10:54:38 PM
Talanthrel makes sure he has enough peace bond cords for all his weapons, once done binding them he looks and Ashley and agrees. "Yeah, well it is to be expected in this line of work. Though I can't help feeling this deal with that drow thug is going to come back and bite us, painfully."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Friday June 5th, 2015 11:25:08 PM
(OOC: I fixed your header Rocky using my magical DM powers. Use link instead of a) To Boggs, "I'm curious what you have heard concerning either of these people: Stubby or Three Bits."
Toston asks Alizar, "What Deity do you serve, good priest? So you can confirm that scorpions are good eating? None of us knew."
To Var, "Sounds like a plan."
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Saturday June 6th, 2015 12:34:09 AM
(OOC : Many thanks! Trying again with this post!)
Alizar gave a small chuckle to Toston's question. "Well officially, I serve the Pantheon as a whole. Each God has their role, working together for the greater harmony of the world. Balance."
He paused for a second, taking stock of those words. He had seen how unfair the world could be, how the scales tended to shift more often in the favour of some, over others.
He continued, "However, I also believe that beings need to make their own way in this world, and that, in the end, we all control our own destiny."
The faded smile returned to Alizar's lips as he ran his fingers through his hair. "As for Scorpion Meat, well, just remember, something does not necessarily have to taste good for people to pay obscene amounts of money to eat it."
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Sunday June 7th, 2015 5:03:41 PM
Wil stepped forward from the back off the group and offered his hand to the new adventurer. Wil's brownish hair was tied in a long, tight roll down the back of his head. He woke a black cloak and jiggled loudly as he moved. "Welcome to the group, friend. I am the crazy one." "Scorpion soup, sounds like a tasty meal." The voices in his head hissed simultaneously. "Disss... gusting," grumbled the voice. "Yes, really sounds nice," Wil disappear near the back of the group. "If your going to bug me, we are going to have to get along," he said quietly. The voice sang, the tone shrank and the little girl returned. "Ok, we will get along."
DM Kathy d20=18 ; d20=15 ; Sunday June 7th, 2015 9:48:43 PM Var asks Boggs about the House of Silver. He replies with a slight shake of his head, "Never heard of it. But I can ask around."
Toston asks about Stubby and Three Bits. "Stubby is a fixer," Boggs says. "Sets up jobs; acts as a go-between. Works primarily with the Keys, but not exclusively. Three Bits is an information broker--strictly small-time. She's not as good as she thinks she is."
Alizar greets his new companions, and tries to think about recipes for scorpion meat. You think it can be steamed and served with melted butter, like crab.
After Boggs departs, you are able to acquire some salt. Now where to? Are you taking the meat home, or trying to catch up with the others going Below?
And speaking of them, Ashley and Talanthel have at last reached the front of the line. You peacebond your weapons, and listen patiently to the various colorful threats the Knives make about what will happen if you "start something." You are totally being profiled! But the Knives have a job to do; they can't keep you hear forever, so after just a couple of minutes they stand back and let you enter the stairwell. Jerks.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Monday June 8th, 2015 6:36:47 AM
Alizar turned to the rest of the team, "Alright, what comes next?"
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Monday June 8th, 2015 1:37:08 PM
"Marsh House, drop off the meat and the salt, then join the rest of the boy's in the City Below." Var quickens his pace, despite Talanthel and Ashley being capable fighters, he's uncomfortable with leaving them on their own for so long.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Monday June 8th, 2015 2:15:40 PM
Avin nods silently agreeing with Var. They had spent too much time about already but heading directly to the city Below now would mean wasting the time they had just spent. They needed to move, quickly.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+10=11 ; Monday June 8th, 2015 6:57:48 PM
"To the Marsh House, post haste!" Toston shouts.
He then says to Alizar, "Wait till you see our base of operations, it is one of the most fascinating structures I have ever come across."
He then casts Toros Taur Try on himself, choosing the minotaur version, trying to keep a lookout for anyone who may wish the group harm, but he is distracted by the addition of the group's new companion.
(Perception 11 = natural 1 :( )
DM Kathy Monday June 8th, 2015 9:30:39 PM
The group that is still Above return to Marsh House. Alizar, seeing the place for the first time, is struck by how....architecturally unusual it is. There is a modest stone house at its core, which has been built on and expanded in astonishing directions and a hodge-podge of different styles. It's....well, it's different.
You are able to salt away the scorpion meat in the spacious pantry, and soon you are heading Below.
Meanwhile, Ashley and Talenthrel have arrived Below and begin heading for Clover Way, keeping an eye out for Three Bits.
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] d20+3=17 ; Monday June 8th, 2015 9:53:50 PM
[Sorry for the missed posts guys, I've been having some issues with my cell phone company and ISP provider over some debit card fraud on my account. I should have everything worked out now, though. Rocky, I am going to wait to post Ashley's full descriptor until he meets Alizar. :)]
Ashley walks with Talanthrel, keeping his eyes open for Three Bits, as well as any suspicious others. Their altercation with the supposed "House of Silver" had the fighter on edge. He remarks quietly to his companion as they walk.
"I wonder how hard she'll be to find this time?"
[Perception: 17]
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Monday June 8th, 2015 10:27:47 PM
Even though the voices agreed to get along with Wil they continue to torment him. To his horror his arms begin to jerk like someone is testing him out as a puppet. He follows the group to the house and removes the scorpion meat, with some difficulty.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+5=19 ; Monday June 8th, 2015 11:47:40 PM
Talanthrel glances at Ashley while they walk along. "I figure we just need to head back to Clover Way and she will find us." Turning his attention back to their surroundings, he keeps a close eye out for anyone that may be paying them more attention then normal. And a place where he can sell his old armor. (Perception 19)
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 d20+7=18 ; Tuesday June 9th, 2015 4:56:27 AM
"Charming", thought Alizar, as he stowed his gear in one of the empty rooms and hurriedly changed out of his suit and into his leather armour. The green studded suit was stiff from years of disuse, but it still fit. In fact, he thought he cut a rather dashing figure. Not that he was in any way vain, just an elf. After carefully placing his suit on it's hanger, and hooking it on the back of the door, he descended the stairs to rejoin his compatriots. He would have to once again get use to the feeling of an arrow quiver bouncing against his torso.
"Right, so before we go dashing off into the city below, does anyone want to bring me up to speed as what we are actually doing here? Boggs isn't exactly the 'Sage's Guild' when it comes to the details. What was the name you mentioned? The House of Silver was it?
(Knowledge(local) 18 to see if he has ever heard mention of 'The House of Silver')
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Tuesday June 9th, 2015 11:50:56 AM
Wil's limbs lifted slightly as he spoke. "The House of Silver group seem to be a new group trying to get a foothold around here. Was planning to accidentally mention something to the Knives so they could squash the group before we had another House to contend with. Wasn't quite sure how to mention we knew something without being suspicious to the Knives."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+10=21 ; Tuesday June 9th, 2015 1:17:25 PM
"How about we put them on the trail of Stubby?" Toston asks.
"We know he arranged for the House of Silver to hire Rundi, so maybe they used him to get other help."
Toston then ushers the group to the nearest checkpoint, renewing his Toros Taur Try spell.
(Perception: 21)
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Tuesday June 9th, 2015 9:29:37 PM
Ashley nods to Talanthrel, words, but stays silent. He doesn't rush to Clover Way, instead lingering in his steps, to buy the others some time to catch up as well. Noting Talanthrel's gaze, he also keeps an eyeball out for anywhere they can settle down for a moment.
DM Kathy Tuesday June 9th, 2015 10:20:09 PM
[OOC: I'm just going to move the action forward, and let you guys role-play. This is because you're doing a great job role-playing and not at all because it's hot and I'm hungry and cranky. :) ]
Ashley and Talanthrel are able to find Three Bits. When she hears that your mission was a success, she hands over the "clue" she had discovered. It is a scrap of gauzy fabric, about six inchess long, liberally daubed with luminescent paint. "That's what I found," she says. "Make of it what you will."
Meanwhile, the rest of the group queues up and goes through the process to get Below. You peacebond your weapons, and are cleared to go through. You catch up with Ashley and Talanthrel, who are able to tell you what they got from Three-Bits.
As soon as he gets Below, Wilford's voices are again silent.
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Tuesday June 9th, 2015 10:29:19 PM
(OoC: Arg! missed the post again! sorry guys)
Along the way to the City Below, Var tries to lay out the situation for their new companion as best he can. "Okay, so there's a ghost haunting Clover Way, that's a quiet little row of merchants in the City Below, and we met an informant, Two Bits, who says she has some evidence about the haunting that we should see. But she made us go fight a giant scorpion, first. Which is where all that scorpion meat came from. Then we got jumped by these thugs who claimed they were from 'House Silver' which is weird since there ain't no House Silver." Var looks around at the crowd and leans in closer to Alizar before continuing, "It's got me thinking that maybe this ghost has gotten involved in some organized crime."
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+9=17 ; Tuesday June 9th, 2015 10:30:53 PM
(Edit to the above post: 17 perception check on the strip of gauze)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+5=10 ; Tuesday June 9th, 2015 11:38:51 PM
Talanthrel asks Three Bits "Do you, by chance, remember where you found it?" While studying the piece of cloth. (Perception 10)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=15 ; d20+5=24 ; Wednesday June 10th, 2015 10:27:57 AM
"Paint that glows? This is suspicious and if it is connected to the haunting then I believe we have a hoax. Most hoaxes are used for profit or fear. Mrs. Bits, anyone throwing their weight around lately? Maybe someone that may be angry?" (Diplomacy: 15) (Perception: 24)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+10=26 ; Wednesday June 10th, 2015 1:45:48 PM
"Indeed what would a ghost need with fluorescent gauze?" Toston asks.
"I wonder if we should check with Grut, Fletch, and anyone else who reported seeing ghosts if the color the gauze has been painted with is consistent with the glowing figures they reported seeing?"
Toston renews Toros Taur try and inspects the gauze himself.
(Perception: 26)
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Wednesday June 10th, 2015 1:56:29 PM
Avin was content to let Var fill in the newcomer on current events and rolling his eyes and snorts as the ranger states his suspicion that the ghost was a hoax. Having mentioned the possibility that it was such when the matter was first discovered, Avin felt a bit sore that Var claimed the idea as if he were the only one ot think it. Nevertheless he was more concerned about getting a peace tie on each of his weapons at the time. He resolved that if these trips were to become regular he would need a pair of gloves to cover the tie on his wrist.
Thankfully no harm has befallen Ashley or Talanthrel by the time they reunite and Avin finds himself immensely pleased by that fact. His pleasure lasts only as long as it takes for them to explain the find, the hoax to the best intents and purpose being confirmed.
The wizard fixes Wilford with a stern gaze urging him to connect the obvious dots.
"Silver," the wizard states simply while thinking that Three Bits was likely not the married type unless he had missed something.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 d8+2=4 ; Wednesday June 10th, 2015 6:06:44 PM
Alizar took in all the details from Var as they made their way to the City Below.
"Well, if we are truly dealing with a phantom, there are a number of ways we can go about dealing with that situation. I will need more information about the spirit in question first. Perhaps we can put its soul to rest, even if it is a member of a 'ghost gang', as you suggest"
Alizar had a bit of a soft spot for ghosts and spirits. Generally, they still hung onto this plane of existence due to some torment or unfinished business. In either case, they were just another patient with an ailment in need of healing. However, as they rejoined there group, the ghosts pain was not what grabbed Alizar's attention. Ashley, one of the two members they had gone below to meet, was beat up pretty good. While the others were examining the 'clue' provided by Three Bits, Alizar circled to Ashley's side, and without a word placed a hand on his shoulder, concentrated momentarily, and released a flow of positive energy.
To Ashley: Cure Light Wounds - Heal for 4 HP
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Wednesday June 10th, 2015 9:49:34 PM
Ashley lets the others postulate and think on what the clue means silently. Instead, the fighter keeps an eye out for anyone paying too much attention to them.
DM Kathy Wednesday June 10th, 2015 10:51:32 PM Talanthrel asks Three Bits where she found the piece of gauze. "Right here on Clover Way," she replies. "Kind of off to the side, with dirt on it, like it had been kicked there or something."
Wilford asks whether anyone had been throwing their weight around of late. "Not really," Three Bits replied. "Of course, the Knives will come through and shake down the merchants from time to time, but they haven't been worse than usual. And Billy's a snooty pain in the you-know-what, but he's been that way for years, and done no real harm that I ever saw."
Avin urges the group to ask about the House of Silver.
Alizar sees that Ashley is injured and heals the fighter.
Toston suggests checking with the other merchants here to see whether the things they saw could be explained by gauze and luminous paint. Do you want to do that? Talk to Three Bits some more? Return to Marsh House and try some scorpion? Something else?
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Wednesday June 10th, 2015 11:46:53 PM
"I'd like to try and catch sight of this ghost." Var says, "maybe we hang around here for a while...?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Thursday June 11th, 2015 2:04:40 PM
"Anyone know if there is a curfew down here? I would hate to get into trouble with the Knives for loitering. Though I guess if we are staying down here we could run by the people who reported seeing the glowing figures and confirm the color on the gauze matches what they saw. If that is the case maybe we can set some sort of trap for these so called 'ghosts' I would love to see the look on 'Old Man' Jenkins face when he sees what we caught." Toston says.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Thursday June 11th, 2015 5:59:07 PM
Alizar finally took a second to take a peek at the gauss. Hard to get much info out of six inches of cloth.
"Well, I think if Three Bits has no other info to share, our best bet is what Var suggests. We need more information, and while we can certainly spend some time talking to the merchants about what they saw, first hand observation will be the best way to get to the bottom of this. I say we set up an observation point and try to catch this 'ghost' in the act.
Alizar turned to Ashley and Talanthrel. "The two of you are still injured, do you feel you require further medical assistance at this time?
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Thursday June 11th, 2015 6:01:45 PM
Talanthrel shrugs "I'm not sure if there is a curfew, we can check with a couple of merchants. But you probably right about the loitering. so we should probably walk up and down the lane a couple of times."
Ashley Steward [AC: 17, Touch: 10, Flat: 17, CMD 17, HP 10/22] Thursday June 11th, 2015 8:47:22 PM
Ashley listens to Three Bits give her information, nodding slightly as he tries to piece the clues together. Ashley is very tall, for a human, standing at 6'3", and is very well built, weighing 225 pounds, roughly. He has long, brown hair that comes down to his shoulders with a beard of the same color, and is currently dressed in heavy armor, a suit of splintmail to be precise. He gives a smile of gratitude to Alizar, shifting the weight of the greatsword strapped to his back as some of his wounds knit themselves together.
"Three Bits. What will it cost me for you to dig up information on a group calling themselves the House of Silver?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+5=16 ; Thursday June 11th, 2015 9:51:18 PM
(Perception: 16) "I could use that silver vendor. Does anyone see him around? I would recommend, if we see the house of silver again we fill up on silver. We could also use a refill on other stuff."
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Thursday June 11th, 2015 10:00:42 PM
"Ambush the ghost," The wizard says plainly before clarifying. "Set a trap."
The chances of the ghost being real were rapidly dwindling and they needed to catch someone in the act. After all, their motley number were too few to directly challenge an entire house.
DM Kathy Friday June 12th, 2015 1:11:23 AM Var suggests hanging around Clover Way for a while, in an attempt to catch this so-called ghost.
The rest of the grop seems amenable, although Toston wonders about a curfew. Talanthrel thinks to ask one of the merchants.
You learn that, although there isn't a formal curfew, the Knives will probably be suspicious of anyone hanging around in Clover Way after the shops are closed. You could certainly stay until then; afterwards may be trickier.
Alizar suggests talking to the merchants to get more information. Alas, as he is soon to discover, his new companions are not an especially charismatic bunch, and are quite reluctant to try to talk to people. Alizar is the "face" of the group, without a doubt. If he wants any talking done, he's probably going to have to do it himself. He also offers to heal wounds.
Ashley asks Three Bits what it would cost to find information about the House of Silver. "Custom job," she says thoughtfully. "Not my usual thing, but I just can't say no to a man with a really big sword." She winks. "Say a 5-gold retainer for now, and I'll find out what I can."
Wilford is interested in acquiring more silver, and looks around for Fletch's cart. You don't see it at the moment, but you have heard that Fletch is a regular here so she'll be back at some point.
Avin suggests setting a trap, although you would probably still need to figure out some way to deal with the Knives. If you want to stay here all night.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Friday June 12th, 2015 9:17:56 AM
"Can we find a place to stay for the night? At least to look like we are just wayward travelers. We can then check out any strange occurrences when they come up."
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+9=27 ; Friday June 12th, 2015 1:53:54 PM
"If you wanna talk to some of the folk, I'll show you the people we talked to, maybe you can get a bit more out of 'em." Var says to Alizar. Leading him over to Golden Threads, he points out the tailor, Billy. While Alizar speaks with the tailor, Var inspects the nearby alleys, looking for more gauze or flecks of paint (Perception: 27)
If Var sees Old Man Jenkins, Var will try to get Alizar to speak with him. If Old Man jenkins is not around, but Fletch is in sight, Var will take Alizar over to the merchant and introduce him.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+10=30 ; d20+1=6 ; Friday June 12th, 2015 6:17:31 PM
Toston, seizing on Wil's suggestion looks around for any sort of short term lodging Clover Way may provide in terms of a base of operations for the party to stage a stakeout from, renewing Toros Taur Try first.
He also asks one of the merchants if they know of a reasonably priced inn in Clover Way.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 d20+7=18 ; Friday June 12th, 2015 6:46:44 PM
Alizar took the piece of gauss. "Alright, I will need to borrow this for a moment"
Following Var, Alizar tried to put on his best 'aristocratic face' as they entered the tailor's shop. Walking up to the counter, he placed the piece of gauss on the counter and cleared his throat to get the tailors attention.
"Greetings sir. I've been up and down the high streets of the Lower City, and everyone I have talked to have pointed me towards your shop, as being THE PLACE to go if you are looking for the highest quality fabrics, and knowledge of fabrics. You see, I was walking about the other day, and I found this pieces of cloth on the ground. It has some of the most fantastic qualities to it, and I really think it would make a splendid dress for my lovely wife Vivian. Could you possibly tell me more about this, where you think it might have come from, and where I might find more?"
(Diplomacy - d20+7=18 to try and get some more info on the cloth)
DM Kathy Sunday June 14th, 2015 8:42:57 PM Wilford suggests finding a place to stay the night, and Toston begins looking around for one. Alas, Clover way is a quiet street of shops; there are few dwellings and no temporary lodgings to be found. There are inns Below, of course, but the closest of these is two tunnels over.
Meanwhile, Var introduces Alizar to Golden Threads, and Alizar speaks to the proprietor, a fashionably-dressed halfling man.
"Well," he says, obviously pleased by Alizar's flattery. "Well, it's good to know that one's efforts are appreciated. I--" he takes the cloth and examines it. "Oh, dear. Oh, dear, dear, dear. Sir, if anyone has been passing this off to you as fine goods, then I'm afraid you've been 'taken,' to use the vernacular. This is the cheapest kind of gauze cloth--note the weave, sir--bedaubed with some kind of luminous paint. Now, if you're searching for something special, I have here some fine silk, sent direct from elven craftsmen in the Emerald Kingdom. Not easy to come by, sir, even these days with things there so improved."
Looking around Var still does not see Fletch. However, you do catch a glimpse of Old Man Jenkins, just coming around the corner.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+5=18 ; Monday June 15th, 2015 12:26:54 AM
Talanthrel has walked over to the tinker to see if the merchant was willing to by his old set of studded leather. His mind is not really on the haggling as he observes the street. (Perception 18)
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Monday June 15th, 2015 5:40:35 PM
Alizar tried his best to look embarrassed. "Well I never! This is an outrage! I must find the charlatan responsible for this rouse!"
Alizar got the sense that this particular avenue for information was a dead end. He grabbed the swath of cloth and stormed out.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Monday June 15th, 2015 7:42:07 PM
Avin snorts at Alizar, amused by the show. It was worth a shot but revealed little information more than they had already discovered.
"Better luck with a painter," Avin mumbles not knowing where one could be found.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+7=11 ; d20+1=4 ; Monday June 15th, 2015 7:43:56 PM
Assuming that Toston notices 'Old Man' Jenkins, he will approach the man and earnestly say, "I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot earlier. I only want to help those who dwell down here with their haunting problem. You purport to be a medium, tell me who are these ghosts that you hear the restless voices of and what do they want so that we might set things right and restore Clover Way to it's former self."
(Sense Motive: 11) (Diplomacy: 4)
Assuming 'Old Man' Jenkins gives him some names and that Toston doesn't get a clear sense that 'Old Man' Jenkins is lying about this he will do his best to remember those names, take Wil aside and ask if he ever heard of any of those names. Toston considers trying to foil 'Old Man' Jenkins disguise that he saw through last time they met, but this being dirt city, maybe the disguise is protecting 'Old Man' Jenkins from being hunted down by someone.
Following this train of thought, Toston will say, "Old Man Jenkins, is anyone giving you problems? Is your life in danger? Is there anything maybe we could do to help you?"
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Monday June 15th, 2015 7:44:08 PM
Once Alizar is done with the tailor, Var meets him in the street and points out "Old Man Jenkins". "He's a suspicious one... says he's old, but he don't seem that old; buch of other lies, too. Seems to have a bone to pick with the merchants down here."
DM Kathy Monday June 15th, 2015 9:35:23 PM
Sensing that the tailor isn't going to be much more help, Alizar leaves the shop, Avin, too, departs, although he appreciated the show.
The rest of the party is keen to confront Old Man Jenkins, who harrumphs with an irritated air. "You again! Come to your senses? No? Adventurers, pah!"
You ask him some specific questions, but get little in the way of useful responses. "Names!" he scoffs. "They're restless spirits, sonny, they don't introduce themselves. And no, I don't need your help. What's the use? You don't believe me nohow."
Wilford can confirm that the dead often do not give their names.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=25 ; Monday June 15th, 2015 10:15:21 PM
"The dead are an ungrateful bunch but they have often given some information," Wil said. "Unfortunately, I can hear nothing Down Below. Would there be any reason to assume this is a hoax? Maybe some kids dressed in luminescent clothing? What about the House of Silver, do you know about this new group?" (Diplomacy: 25)
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+3=21 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2015 5:00:20 PM
Var gets in Old Man Jenkin's face, but makes sure he doesn't lay hands on him. "Listen Old Man, I don't like your attitude. There's something going on down here and so far all you've done is lie. What's your stake in this?". Var says in his deepest, gravel-iest voice (Intimidation: 21)
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 d20+7=11 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2015 5:21:29 PM
Old Man Jenkins was certainly a curious fellow. Not having any previous interaction with him beyond what the team had told him, Alizar decided to stay back on this one and try to assess the old man's demeanor. Body language was a powerful thing, and as a doctor, Alizar had learned a fair deal about biological reactions to behaviors, such as deceit. Plus, the old man had so many people in his face at the moment, it would be difficult to be very diplomatic...
(Sense Motive: 11 - to see if any deceit in the old man is detected)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+10=28 ; d20+1=5 Tuesday June 16th, 2015 7:01:00 PM
"Well I didn't believe you because I knew you were lying. I also know that you are lying about something else, but maybe you have your reasons for doing that." Toston says to 'Old Man' Jenkins.
"Some people just don't want help." the gnome says.
He then looks around for Fletch or Grut and either one's dogs. He realizes that there were technically 3 other witnesses that no one questioned last time around and that the speaks with animal spell like ability could come in handy, especially since they have the gauze.
(Perception: 28)
If he finds any of the aforementioned beings and their dogs he will ask the owner (Fletch or Grut) if it is okay if he speaks to the dogs. He will then use his daily speaks with animals SLA to ask the dogs about the glowing figures in the alleys and ask them to sniff the gauze to find out if it smells familiar to them.
If it does he will ask the dogs and the owners if it is okay if the dogs lead the party toward where the smell of the gauze takes them.
(Diplomacy: 5)
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Tuesday June 16th, 2015 7:48:56 PM
Avin leaves Old Man Jenkins to those who have the matter well in hand. Instead he moves with Toston as the gnome searches for the dogs, thinking to put his mind to work elsewhere. Perhaps he might learn something about handling animals or at the very least add his knowledge to the sorcerer's own.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+5=14 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2015 8:01:07 PM
Talanthrel continues to keep watch. (Perception 14)
DM Kathy Tuesday June 16th, 2015 10:01:39 PM Wilford confirms that the dead often don't introduce themselves. How rude.
Var gets right in Old Man Jenkins's face, but doesn't really learn anything new. The man harrumphs a bit more, then walks away. Alizar detects no deceit, but the man hardly said anything.
Meanwhile Toston is looking around for Fletch or Grut or the dogs. He comes up empty.
Looking around, you can see that some of the shops are beginning to close. The business day seems to be coming to an end, and you need a plan.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC d20+10=29 ; d20+11=12 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2015 1:23:11 PM
"Does Three-Bits live around here?" Toston asks Wil, "I don't recall her saying. Though I mean if this is where she does business, I would think she would most likely live elsewhere, considering the line of work she is in. I mean isn't there an old addage about not squatting where you eat or some such?"
"Our other options are to stay here and risk an encounter with the knives, return to the Marsh House once again or find temporary lodgings a few tunnels over, but if there is any activity ghostly or otherwise we would most likely miss it from that far away. At that rate we should probably head back to the Marsh House as we already payed for it."
Toston then renews Toros Taur Try, looks for an out of the way place to hide and observe. Then from his hiding place he will keep an eye out for trouble in the form of a knives patrol.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+7=8 ; d3=1 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2015 4:18:36 PM
"You know, that Wendy woman was fascinated with someone.. I do not recall who. We could ask her before she closes up shop. If nothing else I will volunteer to hide in a corner. We cannot get anything from the locals." (Knowledge(local): 8 - to see if he can recall any information on Three bits)
(OOC: d3 roll is a mistake)
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Wednesday June 17th, 2015 4:29:50 PM
"Yeah!" Var says excitedly "Avin, go chat up Wendy some more, see if we can hang around her shop and stake out this ghost."
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Wednesday June 17th, 2015 6:05:40 PM
Avin stiffens at the mention of Wendy. He recalled the woman, certainly but he was not about to volunteer as honeypot for the woman. If only Var had not also recalled that it was him that she had... That she... Well the woman...
Avin snarled, unable to even make himself think what she was doing.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Wednesday June 17th, 2015 6:27:34 PM
Alizar chuckled to himself, apparently, at least SOME of the new crew were not as anti-social as he wa sled to believe. It was hard to not snicker as he spoke.
"Wendy eh?! Well Avin, my friend, looks like this is your moment. We all have to make sacrifices. Steady your resolve sir, being a hero is never easy..."
DM Kathy Wednesday June 17th, 2015 10:25:23 PM
You continue to discuss options for how to stay inconspicuously in the tunnel after the shops close.
Wilford asks about staying with Three Bits, although Toston is dubious. There's been no indication that she lives nearby, and she may not want company, considering her line of work.
Toston, meanwhile, tries to find a place to conceal himself. You find a very nice gnome-sized nook to conceal yourself in. Of course, it won't do for the rest of the party, but you could probably pass the night unseen there.
Wilford and Var urge Avin to take advantage of Wendy's regard for him, but the mage is unenthusiastic at the prospect. Alizar urges him to reconsider.
Just at that moment, Wendy herself steps out of her shop, places a "Closed" sign on the door, and locks the door with a key she carries. Spotting your group, she gives you a cheery wave.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Thursday June 18th, 2015 1:39:36 AM
Talanthrel gives a cheery wave back and with a smirk, nods his head toward Avin.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Thursday June 18th, 2015 5:47:58 AM
Avin glares at Talanthrel as if the man had betrayed some deep trust in an unspoken pact. Nevertheless he still found himself shuffling forward mumbling words to himself, trying to figure out exactly what to say to the woman.
The short trek was not enough and the wizard ends up sputtering what he can manage.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=24 ; Thursday June 18th, 2015 9:21:07 AM
Wil walks up behind Avin, seeing that he needed a little assistance and adds,"Hi, Wendy. Avin is a big fan of your fancy shop here. We were hoping you could do us a big favor." Wil smiles broadly. (Diplomacy: 24)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Thursday June 18th, 2015 1:10:12 PM
Toston says to those who did not approach Wendy, "I found a place small enough for me to hide in that would allow me to observe what is going on, however if I stay out here all night I will not regain the ability to cast the spells that I have used today and I may be fatigued tomorrow. I can do this if absolutely necessary, but if we get into a scrap then I will be a lot less effective."
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Thursday June 18th, 2015 5:18:26 PM
Alizar angled his head towards Toston, while keeping both eyes on Avin, Wilford, and Wendy. Avin was... suave. "Well, lets see how this plays out. With the way Avin is really turning up the charm, I don't see any way Wendy could possibly resist him."
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+1=2 ; Thursday June 18th, 2015 5:31:39 PM
Speaking to Toston, Var says "we may have to take that risk. We don't have much to go on right now, other than this scrap of cloth. It would be quickest if we could catch this ghost in the act." Watching Avin flounder churns Var's stomach, and he says to Alizar and Toston "Excuse me, I suppose I should help our Wizard friend, since I pushed him into this."
Walking up to join Wilford and Avin, Var chimes in "Ms. Wendy, we'd like to try and catch sight of this 'Ghost' that's been haunting Clover Way. You've been one of the nicer people we've met in the City Below, so Avin was hoping you'd let us set up a stakeout in your shop overnight." (Diplomacy: 2 HA!) Var tries to smile at the end of his request, but it comes out looking more like an orcish snarl.
DM Kathy Friday June 19th, 2015 12:51:07 AM Toston tells the others about the hiding place he found for himself.
Meanwhile, Avin does his best to speak to the pretty shop-girl. It does not go well. Wilford is able to help a little; Var helps not at all. Alizar and Talanthrel wait to see what will happen.
"Oh," Wendy says. "Oh. Well, you see, the thing is, it's not my shop. I only work there. I don't think the owner would like it if I let you stay the night." She bites her lip, clearly torn about what to do. In the end, however, her need to keep her job outweighs her wish to spend more time with the fascinating adventuer. "I'm really sorry," she says. "But I can't let you stay here." Doubtfully, she adds, "Maybe Billy would let you stay in his shop?"
Based on what you know of Billy Brambleshire, you'd say the odds of this are not good. You can always ask, however.
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Friday June 19th, 2015 5:34:26 PM
More than happy to have the embarassment over, Avin clamps his mouth shut and delivers a curt nod before turning to look for Billy.
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 d20+7=22 ; Friday June 19th, 2015 7:46:33 PM
'Well, that could have gone better', thought Alizar. Options were running low, as was the sun over the Horizon. Chances that Billy would be any more help were low. He turned to Toston. "Get ready to spend the night in the alley way friend."
Alizar hurried forward to intercept Wendy before she could get too far, putting on his best 'Bed side manner'. "Wendy, wait." Alizar lowered his voice, " I know you hardly know any of us, and this is putting you in a precarious position, but we really need to stay in your shop tonight. I can tell you're a good woman, I can see it in your eyes. They're the path way to the soul they say, and I've seen enough souls in my travels to tell good from bad. I'm not asking you to fight a dragon or anything, and I can promise you that nobody will ever know we were there. We will be long gone before morning, but we are out of options." Alizar gently brushed a lock of hair away from Wendy's eyes, and turned her towards Avin. "We need your help, Avin, needs your help, he is just too proud to admit it. He has not stopped talking about you all this day, and I think he feels like if he pushes you into this, he would be imposing too much on you. Help us Wendy, you're out only hope..."
(Diplomacy: 22 - A last ditch effort to convince Wendy of our need of the use of her shop)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+5=6 ; Friday June 19th, 2015 7:52:27 PM
While Alizar is making his pitch, Talanthrel starts to examine the nearby buildingb looking to see if there was any places they could climb to that would get them off the street level but allow them to observe Clover Way. (Perception 6)
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Saturday June 20th, 2015 3:45:41 AM
Avin stops in his tracks, turning back to Alizar horrified that the elf would say such lies with such ease.
(You may need to roll a bluff with that diplomacy. Avin hasn't done so much as mention her name, after all.)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Saturday June 20th, 2015 2:10:21 PM
After Alizar tries a last ditch effort to get Wendy's help, Toston takes the cleric aside and asks, "Alizar, can you do anything about fatigue? If I spend the night in the hiding spot can you cure it? I will only be able to cast a single spell tomorrow if you do as I ask and I'm thinking the spell will most likely need to be shield. I am also a monk, but my martial prowess would be largely impacted if I am fatigued."
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 d20+2=16 ; Saturday June 20th, 2015 9:32:46 PM
(O.O.C: Thanks, I'll roll bluff just to cover bases. In retrospect, I'm walking the line in this one. Need to be more careful in the future. However, being a hero is hard, even harder in Dirt. So tough lessons might have to be learned...)
Bluff: 16
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 d20+9=13 ; Sunday June 21st, 2015 12:59:08 AM
Var moves back to Toston's side, and tries to spot a good hiding place for the night (13 perceptuon)
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Sunday June 21st, 2015 9:30:24 PM
"If this doesn't work out I'm thinking we should take a section of the city and separate. Stay within 30 feet of each other. Just enough to be available if something happens. Well, we could even surprise and surround someone. If someone gets caught at least we could reason that we got lost. If we stay in a group it will look suspicious."
DM Kathy Sunday June 21st, 2015 9:50:59 PM Alizar makes a last-ditch effort to try to get permission to stay the night in the shop.
"Oh." Wendy hesitates. "Oh. Um..." She looks over at the group, then replies to Alizar, keeping her voice low. "I mean, if it was just Avin, or I guess you and Avin, that would probably be okay. But, there are six of you." She drops her voice to a whisper. "And one of you is an orc!"
[OOC: With a little bit of work, you think you could persuade Wendy to let two or maybe three of you spend the night in the shop. But not all of you; she's too concerned about the mess you might make.]
Meanwhile, Talanthrel is looking for a way to get above street level. The problem with that is that you are actually below street level, in the old sewer tunnels. There isn't a lot of head room down here. Looking along the row of shops, you can see that their front walls blend right into the arched ceiling of the tunnel. There is no "on top" of these buildings, unless it's on the street above.
Var looks around for a possible hiding spot, but comes up blank.
Wilford offers an alternate plan; spread out and try to cover more area.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+8=22 ; Monday June 22nd, 2015 4:56:20 PM
"I think we should all go in the shop or all be outside. It wouldn't be possible to stay the night at your home Wendy?" Wil asked as gently as possible. (Diplomacy: 22)
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Monday June 22nd, 2015 5:40:47 PM
Alizar smiled and placed a hand on Wendy's shoulder, he regretted telling this woman a bold face lie, playing on her emotions. That ate at him a little bit. Maybe this city was starting to get to him. He had to shake that off though, deal with the penance portion later. "Thank you Wendy. Just Avin and I then. I will go tell the others."
Alizar hurried back to the group. "Ok, here is the deal. Wendy has agreed to let Avin and myself spend the night in the shop if we choose to." Alizar turned to Toston, "I can't do anything about your fatigue unfortunately. I am still learning the skills required for that form a therapy. However, if you hide in the spot you found, and we stay in the shop, the three of us could cover this area, while the rest of the group patrols the next section. Don't push yourself though, you're not going to do anyone any good if you're dead. I don't really like the idea of splitting up, but I am running out of ideas."
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Monday June 22nd, 2015 5:43:19 PM
Var frowns at Wendy's reluctance to let six armed strangers sleep in a shop she doesn't own. "Look fellas, maybe we head back to Marsh House for the night and regroup. Other than catching this ghost red handed, our next best leads are finding where the paint on this gauze came from; or tracking down the House of Silver. What do we say to a nice scorpion dinner and a little ale and we figure out our next move?"
Avin Fellows HP:17/17 AC:17 Flat:14 Touch:13 CMD: Monday June 22nd, 2015 6:11:59 PM
Avin frowns. This was not ideal in any way.
And yet they still had a job to do. He nods grimly not liking the sound of it but liking the alternatives even less.
"We take shifts. Watch shifts to rest. Could there be one more?"
Avin directs his question at Alizar, the elf having proved he's a much better speaker than the wizard.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Monday June 22nd, 2015 6:41:17 PM
"I think Var has the right of it. Both my martial and magical abilities would be greatly hampered by spending the night awake and while I could stay the night in my hiding spot, I would still be alone if anything did go wrong. If I was in the hidey hole and 3 of our number were in Alphonse's could they hear me if I needed help? Furthermore, what would those of us not in the hiding spot or Alphonse's be doing? Don't the Knives patrol the entirety of the city below? Can anyone of us besides Wil or Alizar sell a knive patrol on being lost? I think the risk is too great for the potential reward. Mayhap we could find a blood witch to brew us some potions of reduce person or buy a wand to do the trick? That way someone else besides me could potentially take a turn in the hiding spot? However, for tonight let us retire to the Marsh House and we can strategize on how to best continue the investigation tomorrow? Mayhap we leave Wendy directions to the Marsh House in case anything else develops down here overnight? Surely a single night isn't going to make much difference when the so called ghosts have been at it for weeks? Still though, better safe than sorry." Toston proposes
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Monday June 22nd, 2015 7:18:09 PM
Alizar shrugged. "I'm new to this crew, and to this case, you all have a better handle on the severity of the situation. If you all feel it's better to retire for the night and strike out again tomorrow, then that is the best plan. Certainly better than splitting up in my view."
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 17/21; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Monday June 22nd, 2015 9:47:54 PM
Talanthrel shrugs in agreement "There's not many hidey holes down here. If we are going the setup some sort of hidden watch, down here, we are going to need to be better prepared."
DM Kathy Monday June 22nd, 2015 10:24:48 PM
After discussing your options, you realize that the best plan may be to rest and re-group.
Accordingly, you all return to Marsh House, where you sample the scorpion meat. It's not bad. It was inexpertly butchered, which may have affected the flavor, but still it's decent fare.
You are able to get a full night's rest, and everybody gets their spells back.
Wilford Grimly (HP:18/18; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 11:36:24 AM
Wil mumbles while they leave Below. As annoying as it is having the dead talk to him all the time. They are a quite useful tool. "Just makes me like Below so much," he says to himself sarcastically. He does enjoy the rest and the scorpion meat. Outside of Below and next morning the noise in his head continues to stay quiet. He can hear faint mumbling but nothing he can pick out.
Var HP:21/21 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:18 Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 3:02:26 PM
Var enjoys his Scorpion pleased with his, admittedly, amatuer job of butchery. He chats with the men for a bit, getting to know the newcommer and swapping a few stories from the road. As he reties to his hammock, he tosses a few spare bits of scorpion to a stray dog he spots snifing around in the street.
The next morning after a bath and a shave Var is ready to go.
"So what should our plan for the day be, men? Check in on the City Below, see if there were any sightings, then try to track down this fixer that hired those 'house of silver' thugs?"
Alizar HP:14/14 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:13 Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 5:49:52 PM
The nights rest did Alizar well. He did not realize how tired he was after yesterdays events. The meal was acceptable, not the best scorpion he had ever tasted, but you could live off it. It was good to spend an evening getting to know the crew, trust was essential, but was also something earned. Alizar would see if it was something he could manage in the days to come.
"Well, I highly doubt we are going to get any info from anyone below, even if they HAD seen something. So I would say that tracking down this 'fixer', if the best course of action. Do we have any useful leads on where to start looking?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:14/14; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:16] - CMTC Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 7:36:27 PM
"Apparently Stubby is a fixer who works primarily with the Keys, but not exclusively. The person who gave us this information says they found in The Midnight Bazaar." Toston says, "I guess that means we either go to the Bazaar or wherever the Keys like to hang out, if we are looking for Stubby. I wonder why they call him Stubby?"
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