Wilford Grimly (HP:21/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+7=15 ; Monday October 12th, 2015 10:19:25 PM
(OOC: sorry for my tartiness) Wil listens to the conversations. He tries to recall anything about Waverley from jobs he has done. (Knowledge- Local: 15) "Can we send someone to the Darts? Like Three-bits? Pay her for the information? She can take on the risk?" Wil asks the room. He is then distracted by Lucy whispering. "Wil I think my father is here?" "In this building?" Wil asks in a whisper. "Yes, Wil. I think he is here. He is in the hallway." "I can't do anything right now," Wil replies even quieter. "I have information about the Darts." "That is excellent," Wil says outloud in a sudden burst then quickly recoils into his black hood. "You have to talk to my father first." "Can't you just float over to him like before?" "No" "These people already think I'm crazy. You are not helping me at all. I will find your father. Just come on give me the information." Wil whispers forcefully. "No"
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Monday October 12th, 2015 11:46:41 PM
Talanthrel listens to the report and adds "One thing we are not able to check out, is this assassination may be internal to the trade delegation itself. Either as a means to get leverage in the negotiations with the merchant guild or politically motivated by something in their homeland." He shrugs "We don't really have any information on the players behind the trade delegation and no way to talk to the delegation."
Wilford Grimly (HP:21/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:48:35 AM
"Was there anything on the assassins that may indicate they were independent or working with a House?" (OOC: I would like to do a memory check but don't know how... I read something about a INT check.. thanks)
Alizar (Tom I.) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 12:41:55 PM
"Hmm, that would be difficult to prove, were it the case." Alizar says in response to Talanthrel's thought. "Lets hope its a simpler matter than that... Though it rarely ever is."
Var (Tom I.) HP:25/27 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:19 Tuesday October 13th, 2015 12:44:28 PM
Var waits for Bogg's response about whether they should speak with Waverly, and how much should be revealed to the Dirt City Merchant's Guild. After that he's out of questions, and is willing to head back to Marsh House to strategize further with the group.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Tuesday October 13th, 2015 1:04:19 PM
Lornak nods to Boggs and tries to backtrack out of the office only to be met with a wall of strong bodies. He tires to shift left fining no purchase. He then tries to duck down also finding no wiggle room. With pursed lips and a sigh, he hunkers down to wait until everyone can exit the cramped office in an orderly fashion.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Tuesday October 13th, 2015 6:53:05 PM
"Boggs, have you heard of Kerner in all your dealings in the Scum? Do you know what he looks like or what part of the Scrum he hangs out in? Do you have any contact in the Scrum who knows it well and might help us?" Toston asks.
If Boggs can help them locate Kerner, Toston will press for the team to follow up.
Otherwise Toston suggests going to talk to Stubby to figure out if the fixer had anything to do with it or knew anything about it.
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Tuesday October 13th, 2015 8:27:23 PM
Hmerrin grunts as Lornak's elbow catches him in the ribcage. "OK, I'm goin', I'm goin'" he spits.
The young human bursts out the tiny room, and takes a grateful breath of relatively open air, only to be stampeded into by the group following on his heels.
Once everyone has emerged from the office, the lad opines "Probably wanna go back to Marsh House. Not being there whenever Boggs' messenger shows up sounds like a bad idea."
DM Kathy Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:13:05 PM
"If you want to try to find this Waverly, I don't think that should be too dangerous," Boggs says. "The Merchant's Guild has a keen interest in what happened today, so I doubt talking to him would arouse any suspicions."
"As far as I know, Kerner left town," he adds. "I know him only by reputation, but that's the rumor. I wouldn't advice hanging around the Scrum, particularly if the Knives are still looking for you. Best not to draw their attention, really."
Toston suggests going to find Stubby. Var is interested in talking to Waverly. Hmerrin is of the opinion that it is best to return to Marsh House and await Boggs's messenger. What would you like to do next?
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Tuesday October 13th, 2015 10:24:14 PM
Dušan stretches his shoulders as he exits the room. "Marsh house sounds good. Unless we want to split up. There should still be enough of the afternoon left to talk to the Merchant Guild after we find out our next contact. And I imagine Stubby is the kind to keep late hours if we need to meet some one after dinner."
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Wednesday October 14th, 2015 3:40:21 AM
Talanthrel looks at the others "Does anyone know where we would meet Waverly. If it's in the city below then we probably don't have enough time to get thru the check points and meet with him, before returning to the Marsh House." He shrugs "Those lines are a pain."
Var (Tom I.) HP:25/27 AC: 16(T:13/FF:13) CMD:19 Wednesday October 14th, 2015 9:14:49 AM
Shuffling out of the cramped office, Var waves off the idea of going to see Waverly right away, "He can wait a bit longer. I'm interested to hear what the Darts have to say for themselves. Lets hold off on looking for Kerner for the moment, too, the Scrum may be too hot."
Alizar (Tom I.) d20+7=11 ; Wednesday October 14th, 2015 9:19:10 AM
Alizar wrinkles up his nose from being in such close proximity to the others. He attempts to recall where the Dirt City Merchant's Guild is located at (Local Knowledge: 11), as he follows behind the group.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Wednesday October 14th, 2015 11:16:46 AM
Lornak gladly squeezes out of the cramped office. "I would also like to hear what the Darts have to say. If the rumors are as rampant as the seem, I'm sure they have something to say about them." Lornak walks alongside Dusan and addresses him with a low voice. "If you plan on spending time at the alchemy bench would you mind picking up some acid making components for me?" Lornak hands him ten gold pieces. "Enough for three more attempts..." Lornak trails off slightly embarrassed that his first endeavors were such abysmal failures.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Wednesday October 14th, 2015 12:49:54 PM
"We should probably hold off our investigations for the time being and not split up. If on the off chance those who are responsible are interested in us, it probably wouldn't be good to split the party. I will accompany the rest of you to Marsh House and wait for word of Boggs. We can follow up with the Waverly, Stubby or look for Kerner later after we hear what the Darts have to say." Toston proposes.
Wilford Grimly (HP:21/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Wednesday October 14th, 2015 8:55:32 PM
Wil stumbles from the office. In front of him is a tall red-head. Lucy shouts. "My father!" "Oh, really." Wil greets the man and smiles. He explains to the man about Lucy and the man tears up. Wil can hear Lucy sobbing till she grows quiet. "Lucy! What is your secret about the Darts?" Wil says loudly. "Oh, I almost left." Lucy laughs. "Dart assassin, Dema Fehr is dead. She is talking to your mother." "Dema Fehr is talking to my mother? Is that all you have? All this work for that?" Wil was sour. He stalked off and out of the office.
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Wednesday October 14th, 2015 9:46:44 PM
Hmerrin has almost gotten used to Wil's conversations with himself...almost. The lad stares at the man a couple seconds, then remembers himself and hustles to catch up with the group heading to Marsh House.
A nap sounds pretty good about now. Then, maybe some more food...
DM Kathy Wednesday October 14th, 2015 10:45:54 PM
After considering your options, you return to Marsh House to await Boggs's messenger. You have some time to relax, grab a bite to eat, and discuss the events of the day.
Less than two hours after you arrive, you receive the message from Boggs:
The meet is arranged. Fellow calls himself Nightblade. Wears a mask whenever he's in public. You're to meet him at the Blue Eel, at 11 am. Try not to get killed. B.
So, you have until late morning to do whatever other errands you'd like to attempt.
Var (Tom I.) Thursday October 15th, 2015 3:14:21 PM
Var paces like a caged tiger while waiting on the messenger. When the message is finally delivered he tells the group "We should go there early, stake the place out. They may have agreed to meet with us, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't think of trying to kill us."
(OoC: A little confused the timeline, thought we just had lunch, but we're meeting Nightblade at 11am? as in the next morning?)
Alizar (Tom I.) Thursday October 15th, 2015 3:18:06 PM
(OoC: Whoops, forgot to change my Header to Var. This is the actual post for Alizar.)
Alizar retires to his room as soon as the group returns to the Marsh House, he pulls out a tome he has been working through but doesn't get more than a page into reading it before he's passed out in his chair, face smooshed against the book.
He wakes with a start when he hears Bogg's messenger arrive, and after straightening his hair and clothes, joins the group in the Common room.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+1=9 ; Thursday October 15th, 2015 5:59:28 PM
(OOC: Do you mean 11 pm later in the evening or 11 am the next day)
Toston wonders if the architecture of the Marsh House can have some odd affect on the passage of time. Since he is home he can wear his Woldian League of Adventurers badge in the open and uses this time to reflect on the Marsh Houses strange Architecture and if it is possible that it can interfere with the normal passage of time. (Knowledge[engineering] : 9)
Depending on how much time they have before they are to meet with mister blade (OOC: next morning or late evening) he will suggest following up with the merchants, Stubby or looking for Kerner as options to spend their time in the interim.
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Thursday October 15th, 2015 6:14:35 PM
Hmerrin strides through the Marsh House and up to his shared room, where throws himself onto the bed with a satisfied "whoof". A good nap later, the messenger arrives, shares his message, and Var goes all 'doom and gloom' on everyone.
The lad has no idea where the Blue Eel is, but figures one of these fellows probably does.
"So, how early you wanna leave?" he asks Var.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Thursday October 15th, 2015 6:26:14 PM
Talanthrel follows Hmerrin's example thinking that the meeting would be later in the evening. And after their lunch and meeting with Boggs, he was feeling a little run down anyways. When the message arrives he stares at the note and reads it a second time more carefully. Looking up at the others he asks "Is this some Dirt City custom I am unaware of? Why would you were a mask to a meeting in the middle of the day?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] d20+6=18 ; Thursday October 15th, 2015 8:07:59 PM
Dušan lounges in the common room, sitting sideways in a comfy arm chair with his legs over one arm and slouched against the other. He pulls out his map and tries to discern where the Blue Eel is. (Knowledge local d20 + 6 = 18 plus any modifiers for the map).
"He probably wears the mask so his friends with the Darts don't catch on that he's letting out information. If we have time, I'd say now would be perfect to meet with Waverly."
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Thursday October 15th, 2015 9:16:38 PM
When Lornak reaches Marsh House he takes a load off and sneaks in a nap. The sounds of the messenger gently wake him. He listens to the oratory. Considering Var's suggestion to stake out the meeting place he volunteers an idea that floats in his mind. "I could disguise myself so that we can Reconnoiter." He looks around. "Rout out any potential problems."
DM Kathy Friday October 16th, 2015 10:33:57 AM
[First, some OOC clarifications. You ate lunch around 2 pm. A little late for lunch, which is why you were so hungry. Then you met with Boggs. Then you came back to Marsh House. Then you waited for the message. It is now somewhere between 4 and 5 pm. Your meeting is set for 11 am tomorrow. Between now and then, you can do whatever you want. Boggs's note said Nightblade wears a mask "whenver he is in public." Presumably, he would wear it whether you were meeting in the morning or afternoon or dead of night.]
Once the message arrives and the meeting is set, you discuss strategy. A couple of you know where the Blue Eel is; no roll is necessary. One or two of you have actually met Boggs there in the past. It is in Dockside.
You could probably find and speak to Waverly, but you'd want to get on that right away; merchants will be ending their day soon. The Midnight Bazaar doesn't really get going until after dark, so you have time to try to meet Stubby later. Boggs advised you to stay away from the Scrum, which would rule out looking for Kerner, but you could always ignore the advice and go look for him anyway.
So, what's the plan?
Var (Tom I.) Friday October 16th, 2015 11:14:56 AM
Var shrugs "We can go to Waverly tomorrow, we might even have something to tell him after we meet with the informant. I'd be willing to track down Stubby tonight, see if he knows anything. Other than that..." Var says, finally stopping his pacing and sitting down "Resting up for another full day of hunting may not be a bad idea."
Alizar (Tom I.) Friday October 16th, 2015 11:25:01 AM
Alizar steeples his hands under his chin for a moment and appears to be in deep thought. "I believe I have some spells that will be useful to us in our meeting tomorrow. I shall prepare a Zone of Truth and a spell that can calm raging emotions, in case we should need it."
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Friday October 16th, 2015 7:43:50 PM
Lornak spends some time on maintaining his weapons. Sharpening here, tightening there. When that is finished he tries out a disguise kit in preparation for possible use in the morning. (Disguise d20=
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+5=9 ; Friday October 16th, 2015 7:46:01 PM
(OOC oops sorry, I hit submit instead of the d20 rolls. continuing: d20=9) The kit seems to baffle him. He hopes against hope that tomorrow will be more fruitful. He decides to call it a night and pass out on his round bed.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+10=23 d20+11=23 Friday October 16th, 2015 10:27:05 PM
"Lets go and track down Stubby at the Midnight Bazaar and see what he has to say." Toston says.
"I would imagine if not everyone wants to go we would probably be okay in splitting up for this. After all it isn't the Scrum." Toston reasons.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Sunday October 18th, 2015 5:41:52 PM
"I'll join you. I'd like to pick up some potion supplies as well."
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Sunday October 18th, 2015 5:51:48 PM
Talanthrel nods in agreement. "Sure, I'll come as well. I'm going to be awake half the night due to that nap anyways."
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Sunday October 18th, 2015 7:29:43 PM
Hmerrin pokes around the kitchen for some leftover bread before retiring back to his room. He'll wait for the group, or at least Var, to head out to meet this Nightblade guy.
DM Kathy Sunday October 18th, 2015 9:18:19 PM
After the message arrives, a few of you decide to head to the Midnight Bazaar to see if you can find Stubby.
It is a long, frustrating search. The people who frequent the Midnight Bazaar are a little less forthcoming, a little less trusting, than those who buy and sell in the Full Moon Market. Your questions are often met with suspicious looks and pointed silences.
At last, however, you are able to run down Stubby. He is a grubby-looking halfling man, currently stomping his feet and blowing on his hands next to a display of turnips. He eyes you with as much suspicion as anybody else you've spoken with tonight.
You try to ask him about the Darts, and who is spreading the information, but he keeps insisting "I don't know nothin'." Either he really doesn't know nothin', or he has decided not to tell you about it. Either way, the trip is a bust.
You return to Marsh House and prepare for the next morning's meeting.
That night Wilford is contacted by another ghost, this one a boy of about 16. He sits cross-legged on Wil's dresser, looking unhappy. "You gotta watch out for Reakos," he says. "He killed me. He'll kill you, too, if you're not careful." And with that, he disappears--at least for now.
Var (Tom I.) Monday October 19th, 2015 8:50:27 AM
Var follows along with the rest of the group, and is as disappointed as the rest of them that another lead has come up as a dead end. He grumbles to himself the rest of the way back to Marsh House.
Retiring to his hammock, Var gnaws on a bit of salted scorpion, tossing the carapace out for the stray dogs. When he finally drifts off to sleep, he dreams he's chasing a deer down a long winding trail. The deer is constantly ahead of him, however, and Var can only catch fleeting glimpses of it's white tail as the Deer outmaneuvers him.
Var wakes up later than he had intended, but still early enough to make a simple breakfast of oats and gather his equipment. He waits anxiously outside the Marsh House for the rest of the group, feeding bits of jerky to one of the stray dogs that he's begun to collect.
Alizar (Tom I.) Monday October 19th, 2015 8:57:08 AM
Alizar stays in while the group tries to track down Stubby, returning to his books. First to bed and first to rise, Alizar watches the sunrise as he complete's his daily prayers. He waits by the kitchen, watching his mismatched allies complete their own morning preparations. Once the group has gathered he tells them he's ready whenever they are.
(Prepared Level 2 spells: Calm Emotions, Zone of Truth. 2nd Level domain spell: Cure Moderate wounds)
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Monday October 19th, 2015 11:06:47 AM
Lornak does not wake as the others return from the Midnight Bazzar allowing him a full nights rest. When he wakes, he strolls over to the window and lets in the crisp morning air. He sits at his desk and continues his weapon maintenance. He sharpens his dagger and rapier, checks the fletching of his bolts.
Lornak then sets out his scholar's outfit in preparation for his disguise if the group decides to send him on reconnoiter before meeting the masked informant. He gathers his adventuring gear next to it should the company decide a direct confrontation.
Satisfied that all is ready he heads to the kitchen for some breakfast.
Wilford Grimly (HP:21/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Monday October 19th, 2015 1:55:18 PM
Wil stays at the house as the others go out. He inventories his bolts and daggers. He pulls them out, checks for rust then places them back into the pouches on the inside of his cloak. He finds his Rapier, by stumbling over it. Under the bed Wil discovers a long stick that he can use as a staff. (OOC: Wasn't sure if I needed to craft the staff. I'm going to use it to walk and look cleric-y. I also want to keep enemies at a distance with it.) a boy of about 16 sits cross-legged on Wil's dresser, looking unhappy. "You gotta watch out for Reakos," he says. Surprised, Wil bangs his head on the bottom of the bed. Wil stands, rubs his head and stares at the ghostly boy. "He killed me. He'll kill you, too, if you're not careful." The boy then disappears as quickly as he showed up. He steps into the common room to tell the others about seeing the boy and Reakos
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Monday October 19th, 2015 7:52:15 PM
[ooc - are there windows in the big bedroom?]
Hmerrin sleeps soundly, wakes in the morning, and trudges downstairs to raid the kitchen again. More scorpion. And maybe coffee? The caravan guards had coffee, and that was always just the thing. Especially with a mess of licorice in it.
Gearing up in the common room, he listens to Wil's story.
"OK", he responds easily. "So, who's Reakos?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+7=17 ; d20+7=16 ; Monday October 19th, 2015 8:06:07 PM
Toston attempts to determine how honest Stubby was being about not knowing anything (Sense Motive: 17)
He would have attempted to also ask about a crew he assembled for a job having to do with the House of SIlver and also checks to see if he gets anything else besides the "I don't know nutthin." (Sense Motive: 16)
He then turns in for the night in order to recover the spell he used during the assassination.
He comes down from his room, grabs a light meal and plans to head out with the rest.
DM Kathy Monday October 19th, 2015 9:33:26 PM
Unfortunately, nobody has an answer for the question "Who is Reakos?"
Toston is able to discern that Stubby really didn't know anything about the Darts rumors. He did, of course, know about hiring some muscle for the House of Silver, but he wasn't forthcoming with the information.
[OOC: Yes, the large bedroom has several windows. Also, six weeks passed between your last adventure and your present one, so if you guys are still eating scorpion, I'm going to need some Fortitude saves. :) ]
Mid-morning, you make your way to Dockside and the Blue Eel. By absolute standards, it would probably be considered a rather seedy place. By Dirt City standards--especially for the City Above--it is a quiet, respectable place. There aren't many patrons at this hour of the day, so it is easy to spot your man. Nightblade is sitting at a large table near the center of the tavern. His hat rests on the table beside him. He wears a narrow black mask to hide his eyes. Seeing you, he gives a cautious nod.
Perception or Sense Motive DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: { The two tough-looking gentlemen at a nearby table are almost certainly Nightblade's security.}
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Monday October 19th, 2015 9:52:07 PM
Dušan appreciates the good eight hours of sleep he was able to catch after returning from the bazaar. He skips breakfast to get as much sleep as he could to make sure his Arcane energies would be as strong as possible. He finally wakes up and joins the group towards the Blue Eel.
(OCC: Was Dušan able to find and buy his potion materials? Preferably enough for 3?)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Monday October 19th, 2015 11:38:32 PM
Talanthrel sleeps in after the long fruitless night and wakes just in time to join the others. he pauses to grad some bread and cheese and rushes to follow the others out the door, breaking his fast as he goes.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+10=20 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 8:24:17 AM
Var makes a point to enter first, along with Hmerrin and Talanthrel, and gives the Blue Eel a quick scan (Perception: 20), Var pulls up a chair cautiously and sits down.
Alizar (Tom I.) HP:19/19 AC:15/T:12/F:13 CMD:14 d20+8=18 ; d20+7=8 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 8:35:56 AM
Alizar allows the rest of the group to enter before him, giving him a moment to gather himself up for the task. He assumes his professional face and cool demeanor, turning up his nose ever so slightly as he enters the room. Striding to the table, Alizar takes a spot directly across from Nightblade, and waits for the rest of his group to settle in.
"Good morn to you, sir." Alizar begins, "As I'm sure you know, we represent certain groups within Dirt City who are concerned about the brazen attack on the Aisildurian Trade Delegation yesterday. Many people are quick to blame the Darts, and even we have found evidence that seems to point the blame towards your organization. We wish to hear what the Darts have to say for themselves, however, before deciding how to proceed." (Diplomacy: 18)
Alizar watches for a reaction, but can't help his gaze wandering over to the burly guards at the other table, and misses the first part of Nightblade's response (Sense Motive: 8)
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=17 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 6:38:57 PM
(OOC Since there was no need to reconnoiter the meeting with Night blade, Lornak possesses his usual adventuring gear and is not in disquise.) 17 to display spoiler.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+10=17 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+7=17 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 6:54:15 PM
Toston had actually grabbed some more gold from his stash at Marsh House before proceeding to the rendezvous.
(Perception: 17; Sense Motive 12)
He spots Nightblade's body guards and decides to take a similar tack, grabbing a seat at a table near where Alizar is seated with Nightblade. Toston tries to listen and pay attention for any queues of trouble.
(Perception: 19, Sense Motive 17)
If anything looks like it is going south, he will rush to Alizar's aid.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=26 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 7:00:16 PM
Lornak enters the Blue Eel behind Var's group. He pulls back his hood relieving his eyes. The rays of daylight have caused him strain during the journey over here. His eyes greedily adjust to the darkness of the room as he takes up position a little behind and to the right of Alizar. As his companion starts speaking to the Darts (Perception D20=26) Lornak continues to keep his eyes one the tough looking gentlemen he noticed near Nightblade when he first walked in.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=26 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 7:00:41 PM
Lornak enters the Blue Eel behind Var's group. He pulls back his hood relieving his eyes. The rays of daylight have caused him strain during the journey over here. His eyes greedily adjust to the darkness of the room as he takes up position a little behind and to the right of Alizar. As his companion starts speaking to the Darts (Perception D20=26) Lornak continues to keep his eyes one the tough looking gentlemen he noticed near Nightblade when he first walked in.
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) d20+2=6 ; Tuesday October 20th, 2015 7:36:06 PM
Hmerrin enters with Var, and gives the place a once over. Not too shabby, really. There's only one guy with a mask on in here, so Hmerrin strolls over, and takes a seat off to the side. He gives the fellow a friendly grin, and waits for Alizar to sit and do his thing. [Perception 6]
Wilford Grimly (HP:21/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Tuesday October 20th, 2015 8:33:30 PM
Wil tries to enter the bar but stops and kindly let's in an elderly woman, a young man and a dog. He steps into the bar but loses the crowd that he was waiting for. Wil asks the group sitting at the table, "did you see a dog enter?" Wil then sees the Dart's and his heart drops. He sinks into his hood and swallows hard. He finds a seat and sits.
DM Kathy Tuesday October 20th, 2015 10:10:50 PM
[OOC: Yes, Dušan was able to purchas his crafting supplies. Per Woldian house rules, they cost 75% of the cost of the potions.]
Alizar approaches Nightblade and asks about the Darts. "And good day to you, sir," he replies. "I'm called Nightblade. I didn't catch your name." He pauses to let Alizar supply it, but doesn't insist on it.
"I'm sure some of your colleagues have already twigged to the matter, so to speak, but Arn and Vyteth here," he waves his arm at the two tough-looking customers seated nearby, "are with me. I was feeling a bit....hmm....outnumbered, so to speak, so they agreed to come along."
"I, too, have heard the rumors," he continues. "They are false. Dema Fehr is quite dead--I attended her funeral--and the Darts had nothing to do with the assassination of the Aisildurans. We are as anxious as anybody to find out who did this and why, and why they want to put us on the hook for it--so to speak."
Those of you Sensing Motive get the feeling that he's being sincere.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=28 ; d20+9=21 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 12:38:25 AM
Talanthrel pauses before entering the Blue Eel, to quickly scan the street for any watchers. Then enters and takes a seat near the door. Flagging down a waitress he orders a drink while scanning the rest of the room for threats.
Perception Outside =28 Perception Inside =21
Alizar (Tom I.) HP:19/19 AC:15/T:12/F:13 CMD:14 d20+5=17 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+7=15 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 8:37:46 AM
"My apologies, I am the Doctor." (Bluff: 17) Alizar says, giving the first alias he could think of.
"I've heard much the same about Dema Fehr. What can you tell me about her life, and the details of her demise? Did she have any known associates?" (Diplomacy: 19) (Sense Motive: 15)
Alizar finds himself more at ease as the conversation gets going. Yes, he is of course speaking with a hardened, professional killer, but at least he's polite; which can't be said for other members of his adventuring group.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+20=38 ; d20+8=18 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 8:46:09 AM
Var sits quietly at the table along with Hmerrin while Alizar and Nightblade talk. When Nightblade mentions his two bodyguards, Var looks over at their table and gives them a quick wink. He doesn't say "Wink" out loud this time, but he thinks it.
Var tunes out the words of the conversation, and opens his senses to the Blue Eel, waiting for an indication of danger. (Perception: 18)
(OoC: Ignore the d20+20 roll, don't know how that got selected)
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=8 ; Wednesday October 21st, 2015 6:57:20 PM
Lornak is pleased when Nightblade reveals that the two menacing men he noticed earlier are indeed with him. His honesty waylays Lornak's suspicions of treachery. That is not to say that the men may still pose a danger but it tells him that this meeting is legitimate. Lornak listens intently to the conversation for any details that will reveal the truth surrounding the assassinations. (Perception d20=8)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+10=12 d20+7=11 Wednesday October 21st, 2015 7:08:40 PM
Toston decides to move to where Alizar is sitting with Nightblade and says, "I am the sailor. Have you heard of anyone specific spreading this rumor? Are you familiar with anyone named Kerner? Would he have a reason to besmirch your organizations name?"
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Wednesday October 21st, 2015 9:24:52 PM
The Doctor and The Sailor. Nice.
Hmerrin decides he'll be the long haired kid that doesn't say much.
He gets into character immediately.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Wednesday October 21st, 2015 10:14:42 PM
Seeing Talenthrel keeping an eye out for physical threats, Dušan decides to watch for magical threats. He moves to the bar to order some tea and position himself to cast a cone of Detect Magic that encompasses the Knives and the door.
DM Kathy Wednesday October 21st, 2015 11:13:27 PM Alizar has some questions for Nightblade. "Well, Dema was older than me by a good bit," he says. "I was an apprentice, so to speak, when she was at the height of her career. She was good. One of our best. One night, she went out on a job. She went solo, because we weren't expecting trouble. But the mark must've got wind of it, so to speak, because he'd hired some private security." Nightblade looks around. "Not unlike you gentlemen. Dema tried to follow through with the job--she was always a professional--but the shot wasn't there and she had to get out in a hurry. She went over the rooftops. Always sure-footed, was Dema, and rooftops were her friends, so to speak. But not that night. That night, it was raining, and the slate roof she landed on was slippery, and down she went. Broke her neck. I was on the cleanup crew that night. We're the ones that found the body, took her back to the Tower. So I know she's dead. Been dead for years."
"Known associates?" Nightblade repeats. "You sound like the Knives. She was a Dart; we were her associates."
Toston has questions as well. "Never heard of a guy called Kerner," Nightblade says. "So I don't know why he'd be spreading rumors, so to speak. That's what I hope to find out."
Again, Nightblade seems to be answering honestly.
Meanwhile, Dušan is trying to keep an eye on the Knives. Luckily for you guys, there aren't any Knives in the place. Your Detect Magic picks up a couple of minor auras on Nightblade, and of course whatever your friends are carrying. Nothing stands out as especially noteworthy.
Talanthrel begins to hear more foot traffic outside the tavern. Not squads of Knives tromping in to arrest everybody; just people walking around. It's getting closer to noon, pehaps it's the lunch rush.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=14 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 1:12:17 AM
Talanthrel leans back in his chair and enjoys his drink as he continues to keep watch.
Perception=14
Alizar (Tom I.) HP:19/19 AC:15/T:12/F:13 CMD:14 d20+8=18 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:20:12 AM
Alizar pauses and thinks about what Nightblade has shared. "Can you think of anyone that has an outstanding grudge with Dema? Or perhaps this business with Dema is a distraction entirely...What about the Aisildurians? Have you heard of anyone strongly opposed to their presence? Or more specifically, somone who is against the Aisildurians and the Darts? (Diplomacy: 18)
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+10=27 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 8:27:30 AM
Var continues to keep an eye on the situation (Perception: 27)
"Dead ain't always dead." Var says, "There were some attacks a while back from zombies here in the city. Maybe Dema came back after you buried her."
Wilford Grimly (HP:21/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+6=13 ; d20+6=9 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 1:22:54 PM
Wil checked with his mother. He wanted to verify the story and maybe she could talk to Dema. (Perception: 13) Wil asks Alizar to ask about Reakos. Wil then orders a drink. He then tried to recall if he knows anything about Nightblade. (Perception: 9) Wil's father was a popular figure in the dart community. Memories of Dema began to flood in. Wil recalled the night Dema fell and the proceeding funeral. The Darts always did things quickly. Just a quick funeral then Wil followed his parents back to the house. The death may have started the inquiry, which brought down his father. Wil drank from the dirty glass and his hood fell back unexpectedly.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+7=11 ; d20+10=12 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 6:47:47 PM Toston says, "We have had a run-in with this upstart faction that called itself the House of SIlver, could it be possible that they have something to do with this? Have you heard of them? Would they have a reason to discredit you?"
He pays attention to Nightblade's reactions.
(Sense Motive: 11; Perception: 12)
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=11 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 9:51:00 PM
Lornak keeps to himself while his companions ask Night blade the pertinant questions. He feels that it is prudent not come on too strongly. While his compatriots focus on the q an a, Lornak keeps on the lookout for Knives. He moves to a window an peers through. (Perception D 20=11).
DM Kathy Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:40:52 PM Alizar asks Nightblade who has a grudge. He shrugs. "I heard the Teeth were none too happy about the Aisildurans showing up," he says, "but they have no reason to go against us, so to speak. They'd be more likely to set up the Wolves, if they were going to set up anybody."
Var suggests that an undead Dema might be the culprit. Nightblade scoffs at the idea. "So she dies and we bury her and then--what, three years later?--she comes back and offs some random Aisilduran. Without a contract. And leaves her calling card, so to speak. No, it doesn't add up."
Toston asks about the House of Silver. "I did hear something about them a while back," Nightblade says. "Heard they got smacked down by some sellswords. Guess that was you. What, you think maybe you didn't smack them hard enough?"
Lornak looks out the tavern's dirty window. You see no Knives, although you do see a fair amount of foot traffic.
Wilford checks with his ghosts. Your mother seems not to have gotten along with Dema, although she confirms that Dema is dead. You don't recall Nightblade specifically. He's not much older than you, so it's possible you knew him by his real name--and of course, it's hard to tell who he is with the mask on.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=17 ; Thursday October 22nd, 2015 11:51:31 PM
Talanthrel sighs to himself. This feels like they are just running in circles. Shaking his head to himself he takes another sip from his mug and continues to keep watch.
Perception=17
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 Friday October 23rd, 2015 8:33:55 AM
"Aye, that was us...but we never found their boss." Var says in regards to the House of Silver.
"So I guess my question is why do you guys care? You didn't do it and no one has any solid proof that it was one of yours. Who's going to argue with you?" Var asks
Alizar (Tom I.) HP:19/19 AC:15/T:12/F:13 CMD:14 d20+7=14 ; d20+8=26 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 8:43:05 AM
Alizar watches Nightblade carefully as Toston and the others ask him questions. (Sense Motive: 14) His mind wanders back to the attacks, and the assailants themselves.
"What do you know of the men who attacked the Trade Delegation? Iago, Dovan and... I don't think we caught the name of the trio's leader. They were fairly well equipped, Star Knives and Magic armor, I doubt hired goons would have access to that quality of gear." (Diplomacy: 26)
Alizar (Tom I.) HP:19/19 AC:15/T:12/F:13 CMD:14 Friday October 23rd, 2015 8:44:54 AM
Will shuffles up to Alizar with the hood to his cloak pulled over his head, hiding his features. Bending over to whisper in Alizar's ear, he quickly retreats.
"Oh, and have you heard of someone by the name of Reakos?"
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=23 ; d20+6=16 ; Friday October 23rd, 2015 2:54:15 PM
Lornak cotinues to keep watch out the tavern's dingy window. (Perception d20=23) Crouds of people move this way and that. Lornak shakes his head and thinks to himself. "Typical times in Dirt City. A prominent guest get assassinated one day, people go about thier business as usual the next..." Listening to Night blade speak about his past, Lornak wonders who he really is. (Knowledge {local} d20=16)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Friday October 23rd, 2015 7:46:37 PM
Dušan maintains his concentration on the detect magic spell towards the entry way. The afternoon seems to be picking up and he did not want the group to be caught unaware while they were in the middle of their interview.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Sunday October 25th, 2015 1:24:24 AM
"Yeah we never found their leader. Apparently her name is Selene. Have you ever heard of her?" Toston says echoing and elaborating what Var had to say.
"You said the Teeth would want to discredit the Wolves if they were going to set someone up. Would any of the other houses want to discredit your group for whatever reason?" Toston asks.
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) d20+2=20 ; Sunday October 25th, 2015 4:46:53 PM
Hmerrin munches on a roll. Then, another. Then, a third.
He gives the Dart guards a wink, and then scans the area for more threats. [perception 20]
DM Kathy Sunday October 25th, 2015 10:51:07 PM Var asks why the Darts even care. "Public sentiment is turning against us, so to speak," Nightbalde says. "And since when do the Knives care about solid proof? You make enough trouble for them, they make trouble for you. We don't want a war with the Knives."
Alizar asks Nightblade about Iago, Dovan, and Reakos. He doesn't recognize any of the names. Alizar gets the sense that Nightblade is still being truthful.
Toston asks whether any of the other Houses might have set up the Darts. "Can't think of any," Nightblade replies. He has never heard of Selene, either.
Dušan continues concentrating on his spell, but sees nothing new. Lornak and Talenthrel continue watching out the window. Still a lot of foot traffic. There are a lot of people out there.
Hmerrin is watching for threats inside, but doesn't see any.
"I'll tell you," says Nightblade, "I think maybe you're onto something with those Silver guys. Either that or the Aisildurans brought trouble with them. But why would Aisilduran trouble bother to set up the Darts, so to speak? No, it seems more like local trouble." He stands up. "Anyway, it wasn't us--that much I can say for sure. It was a pleasure meeting you gentlemen."
[You can still ask questions, but the meeting is drawing to a close.]
Alizar (Tom I.) HP:19/19 AC:15/T:12/F:13 CMD:14 d20+8=17 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 8:29:12 AM
"Should you come across any pertinent information, do let us know. If we can help avoid a full on war between the houses I think that would be beneficial to all of our causes." Alizar says to Nightblade as the conversation draws to a close (Diplomacy: 17) Alizar stands up with Nightblade and gives him a courteous half bow.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+10=23 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 8:34:01 AM
As the group wraps things up, looks are exchanged that seem to ask if anyone else has questions. Var shrugs as if to say "I got nothin'."
He follow's Alizar's lead and stands when he does, although he does not bow, instead he keeps his eyes on Nightblade's guards. (Perception: 23)
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=9 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 10:56:45 AM
Lornak acknowledges Var's look by shaking his head. He quickly takes one last glance out of the window for anything threatening and then stands back from the windows ledge. Maybe too quickly. (Perception d20=9). Turning to leave he reaches for his hood slowly and pulls it down to shield his eyes. He stays alert for the Darts in the room.
Wilford Grimly (HP:21/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+6=19 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 6:22:42 PM
"I knew the Silver were involved in this!" Wil said. He then stood and stepped outside. Wil looks for anything Silver related.. Some clue.. (Perception: 19)
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Monday October 26th, 2015 7:28:01 PM
Hmerrin tosses a roll to the guard he's been ogling for the past several minutes, pops a second into his mouth, grabs a third for later, and heads for the door.
"Home again, home again, jiggety jig?" he asks lightly.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18 : FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Monday October 26th, 2015 9:25:28 PM
Toston nods to Nightblade and takes his leave.
After the party leaves the bar he says, "So back to Stubby at some point? He was holding out on me when I was asking about the crew he assembled for the job on Clover Way. Maybe he can give us something that would point us to Selene?"
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=17 ; Monday October 26th, 2015 10:01:45 PM
Talanthrel rises and heads out the door last, keeping a eye out for any followers.
Perception=17
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Monday October 26th, 2015 10:08:03 PM
Dušan joins his companions. "So what's our next move?"
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