DM Kathy Friday November 13th, 2015 1:09:57 AM
You part ways with your rescued prisoner and leave the area as inconspicuously as you can.
You decide to first check in with Boggs. The Crescent Moons offices are somewhat less busy today, although the traders you see still appear anxious and worried.
Boggs listens to your report. "I had heard there was trouble in Dockside this morning," he says. "Glad to hear you made it through all right. I agree that the timing was just a little too convenient. Were you able to get any clues who might be behind it all?"
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Friday November 13th, 2015 1:44:18 AM
Talanthrel shakes his head. "No we were interrupted by the Knives to soon. Which was strange, there should have been no way for them to respond in force so quickly."
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 Friday November 13th, 2015 8:25:45 AM
"Only that the Darts aren't behind the assassination attempt, which by the way, we got your informant out of the ruckus, too. Only thing he had to add to the list of suspects was maybe the Teeth or whatever's left of the House of Silver." Var thinks for a moment before continuing, "Can we start our own rumor? Start telling people that it wasn't the Darts what killed that merchant; that it's all been a setup?"
Var listens to the rest of the group converse, and then makes a move to end the meeting "Well, in any case, we just wanted to let you know what was going on, and that we were okay. We're going to talk to the Merchant's Guild next, then try to hunt down Kerner. We can try and follow up with the Teeth, but I'm not sure where we'd even begin with them."
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Friday November 13th, 2015 10:32:47 AM
Lornak reaches the Crescent Moon offices alongside his companions. He pulls back his hood and finds he is pleased to be in familiar surroundings. Boggs asks the group about what happened in Dockside. His companions share what the group has learned.
When he hears the suggestion to spread the groups own rumors he leans to whomever is near him and says sarcastically; "Maybe we should openly accuse the Knive's to boot."
The conversation continues. When an opportunity arises for him to contribute he says; "Someone with the ability to compel others was stirring up the crowd into a mob. Who among our suspects could do that?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Friday November 13th, 2015 2:56:41 PM
"There were people on the outskirts of the riot in dockside, egging it on. I spotted them in the ruckus but personally did not engage. I think Dušan may have put some of them to sleep but as was mentioned the Knives broke everything up before we could find out if the agitators knew anything else. We rescued a man who was injured and had the unfortunate luck to be arrested by the Knives, but sadly he too didn't know anything concerning the agitators. He simply said one instant he just found himself very incensed at the Darts. Do any of the house have a reputation for emotional manipulation through magical or supernatural means? Also Nightblade confirmed that Dehma was dead." Toston states.
"Aside from that I have nothing further to report at this time."
Wilford Grimly (HP:12/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Friday November 13th, 2015 2:57:37 PM
"There was rumors that the man was being sent the the Arena. Does anyone know anything about this?" Maybe things are being drummed up so they can fill the fights every night. It's certainly not something that would surprise me. I read a scroll once, when I was a child, that detailed out a hero named Max and an arena or maybe not?" Wil stood among the others.. he was smiling. The excitement of the day pleased him. Suddenly Wil spots a spirit bouncing through the others in the room. It's a young boy chanting. "Reakos, reakos.. who is Reakos? He then stops and stands within Toston and looks at Wil. "Don't forget Reakos." "You should stop doing that," Wil says outloud to seemingly no one but each person feels a chill when the boy bounces through. "Sir, Boggs.. Have you heard of Reakos? There seems to be some interest in this man."
Hmerrin(HP 7/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Sunday November 15th, 2015 5:39:03 PM
"There's also the small matter of a crowd of unhappy people waiting for us to leave that tavern," Hmerrin adds. "That's one heck of a coincidence. I'd say we've been found out."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Sunday November 15th, 2015 6:16:46 PM
"My gut says the Knives are a part of this, but we still haven't found any solid proof. Maybe we'll get more after we talk to Waverly."
Dušan continues to ponder the situation as the others report to Boggs.
DM Kathy Monday November 16th, 2015 12:25:30 AM
Boggs listens to your reports and suggestions.
"I have some people I can talk to about spreading a counter-rumor," he tells Var. "But it'll be an uphill battle. The Darts rumor's been going around for nearly a full day; it'll take time to counter it."
"Anybody can hire a mage," he says to Lornak and Toston. "Or, more likely, a bard. That doesn't point to any one House more than another."
"I haven't heard of anybody named Reakos," Boggs tells Wilford. "Do you think he's involved, whoever he is?"
"Go talk to this Waverly," he says. "I'll see what I can learn about Reakos and see if we can spread some counter-rumors. Our best option, though, is to find the real killers."
Unless you have further questions, that ends the meeting.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Monday November 16th, 2015 2:45:24 AM
Talanthrel nods at Boggs "We'll do that then, as it seems we are running out of leads." He looks around at the others to see if they have anything else to add. If not he heads for the door.
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+6=21 ; Monday November 16th, 2015 10:08:13 AM
Wil leaves the room with the others. He is furious that no one knows this Reakos guy. "Why do you tell me things that are not helpful," he asked the young boy that gave him the information. "No one knows Reakos and what of this arena. Citizens are getting sent to die, I can only assume. This is not right." (Perception: 21) To try to find anything within the Trading company that may give him a clue and to possibly get information from the spirits.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+10=16 ; Monday November 16th, 2015 12:16:30 PM
Var stands and gives Boggs a nod of respect, and then heads out the door. Before heading out into the street, he takes a peek around, making sure he's not walking into another riot. (Perception: 16) If there's no other pressing business, he makes his way to the Merchant's Guild.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+1=8 ; Monday November 16th, 2015 3:14:32 PM
A thought occurs to Toston before he leaves Bogg's office.
"Sir over the course of freeing the injured prisoner from the Knives, the Knife that we spoke to in the course of our distracting, pick pocketing, disguising plan said that if the captive was connected all we had to do was say so and not go to such great lengths. I am paraphrasing of course, but do you know more of this connection that the guard spoke of? Is there some way that we may be able to use this in the future to our advantage should the need arise?" Toston asks.
In Boggs office with the door shut, Toston has temporarily put on his WLA pin and uses the knowledge it grants to see if he knows anything himself. (Know [local] : 8)
Toston removes the pin before leaving the safety of Bogg's office.
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 Monday November 16th, 2015 3:26:43 PM
Alizar stayed on the sidelines during the update with Bogg's, feeling he did not really have more to offer than his teammates, and followed them out of the room. "So, Merchant's Guild, what exactly are the main points of info that we are looking to get out of these people?
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Monday November 16th, 2015 4:10:56 PM
Dušan considers Alizar's question. "Start with the basics. Do they have any enemies? Has anyone been making trouble for them more recently? Would the trade delegation have any enemies here in Dirt City? Who dose not want the trade negotiations to continue? And hopefully we'll get better answers than all the houses have a reason. If your going to take point on the questioning again, let me give you an edge..."
Dušan puts his hand on Alizar's shoulder and mumbles a few phrases in Celestial, casting Touch of Glory on Alizar for +2 to his next Charisma Charisma based skill check.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=8 ; Monday November 16th, 2015 6:05:08 PM
Lornak nods to the Crescent Moon Trading Company as he turns to follow the group. He raises his hood over his head as he enters the street. Because he is keen in spotting prying eyes his vision flashes with painful light as it cannot adjust to the brightness of midday. (Perception d20=8) On the way to the Merchant's Guild he adds to Alizar and Dusan's conversation. "I'd say, find out who has the most to gain in keeping trading in its current state."
DM Kathy Tuesday November 17th, 2015 11:12:16 AM
First, before I forget (again!) everybody take 400 XP for the previous scene.
Wilford asks about the Arena. Since you are native to Dirt City, you already know that private disputes are sometimes settled in the Arena. People on opposite sides of a disagreement can choose to fight it out in the Arena rather than risking the chancy Dirt City "court system." Arena outcomes, by longstanding tradition, are considered final and legally binding.
Of course, it has always been an option that both parties have to agree to, rather than a requirement. However.... "I've been hearing rumors about the arena, too," Boggs says. "People sentenced to fight there by magistrates who don't want to be bothered hearing cases."
Toston asks about the Knives. "The Knives aren't goingt to arrest anybody with a strong enough connection to any of the Houses," Boggs says. "That's probably what the man meant. I don't advise you to try to fake a House connection to get out of trouble, however. If the Knives decide to take you in, let them. We’ll figure a way to get you out; we're not completely without influence. Keep your heads."
You leave the meeting and make your way to the offices of the Dirt City Merchants' Guild, near the Full Moon Market. You find a large number of merchants and traders in the large main room, still talking excitedly about yesterday's events.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+10=25 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 12:06:53 PM
Var takes a long look around the main room at the Merchants' Guild (Perception: 25), looking for a receptionist, or secretary, or at least someone who looks important. If he spots someone of that sort, he points Alizar in that direction. Otherwise, he's happy to eavesdrop in on any conversations he can.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Tuesday November 17th, 2015 1:54:35 PM
Lornak enters the main room of the Merchant's Guild. He assumes some of the traders are pettling their wares from the wild. Seeing this stirs in him a desire to immerse himself in nature. He realizes he hasn't been on a real wilderness excursion in weeks. Maybe when this all settles down he can convince Var to join him in a trip outside of the city. "That may be a while." He thinks to himself. "If we keep hitting walls in our investigation."
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 d20+6=11 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 2:37:54 PM
His confidance bolstered from 'Dus', Alizar followed Var into the room, and took a look around. The Guild seemed bursting with activity, though this was unsurprising. He aided his eyes to Var's, looking for who might be the best person to speak with. (Perception: 11) Though, it seemed Var's hunter eye was able to cut through the chaos a bit better than Alizar's. If Var had, indeed, spotted a good contact, alizar proceeds in that direction.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Tuesday November 17th, 2015 6:35:50 PM
Toston approaches one of the merchants, "Excuse me, but we are looking for a Mr. Waverly? Could you point us in the direction of where we could find him? Thank you."
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=25 ; Tuesday November 17th, 2015 9:11:49 PM
Talanthrel watches the others enter the merchants guild, but makes no move to follow them. Looking around he looks for a small eatery with a good view of the street in front of the merchants guild. Once he finds one he will take a seat and order a quick lunch, while watching the street. They had been ambushed once while leaving a meeting, Talanthel wants to make sure it does not happen again.
Perception=25
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Tuesday November 17th, 2015 10:02:42 PM
Dušan decides to take a leaf out of Talanthrel's book.
A.) If the eatery is within 60 feet of the Merchant's Guild: "Mind if I join you?" Dušan takes a seat with Talanthrel, orders a tea, and casts Detect Magic in a cone toward the Guild's entrance.
B.) If not: Dušan finds a stall or shop to browse where he can keep an the front of Merchant's Guild and cast Detect Magic in a cone toward the Guild's entrance.
Hmerrin(HP 7/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Tuesday November 17th, 2015 10:04:58 PM
Hmerrin looks around for a bodyguard, or even a group of guards. Basically someone he can relate to, and moseys over. As he still looks like he went ten rounds with a mob, he figures he should at least draw a comment to use as an opening.
DM Kathy Wednesday November 18th, 2015 10:48:14 AM Talanthrel and Dušan set up across the entrance from the Merchants' Guild building, to watch the comings and goings. There isn't a sit-down eatery here, but there are a couple of food booths, clinging to the outer edge of the Full Moon market, where you can buy meat-on-a-stick and loiter inconspicuously.
Hmerrin wanders over to a couple of guards wearing Merchants' Guild colors, trusting that his scuffed appearance will excite comment. He is not disappointed. "What happened to you, kid?" one of them asks.
Toston asks somebody where Waverly is. "Uh...." e man scans the room. "Over there by the fireplace. Blue tunic." He points out a human man with a full head of white hair, talking intently to a group of merchants.
Var, Lornak, and Alizar listen to see if they can hear something useful or interesting. You hear a couple of merchants discussing giant rats--rats the size of dogs--that some people saw right around the time of the assassination.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=16 ; d20+6=16 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 11:05:03 AM
Lornak sticks with Alizar and Var. Assuming they will join Waverly by the fire he will stay in the background and interject if and when there is need. In the mean time he tests his knowledge for giant rats. "ln Dirt City. Puzzling." He thinks to himself. (knowledge nature d20=16) (knowledge local d20=16)
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+3=8 ; d20+10=13 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 11:32:34 AM
Var tries to discuss the beasts with Lornak (Nature: 8) but doesn't really have anything useful to add other than "Those sound like pretty big rats!" in a loud voice. Once Waverly has been identified he strolls over with the rest of the group, taking his time and continuing to listen in on conversations (Perception: 13), before finally taking up position on the opposite side of Alizar and Toston from Lornak.
When they have Waverly's attention, he gives the man a respectful nod.
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 d20+7=22 ; d20+8=24 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 2:39:55 PM
Alizar followed Var and Lornak towards the source of the conversation, as they approached, he though about where rats like this might have come from in Dirt. (Knowledge: Local 22) Rats were not uncommon in any city, but giant ones? Well, maybe Waverly had more answers, it was face time. Alizar interjected himself into the conversation, focusing on Waverly. "I'm sorry, did you say 'GIANT RATS'?!", he exclaimed, eyes wide. Alizar's expression turned from shock to embarrassment. "Oh, please, pardon my rude behavior. It's just that, well, I was over there, and I happened to over hear you speaking of giant rats, and that, is a subject of some interest to me. Alizar brushed the hair out of his eyes, in a few and erratic motions. "I'm a bit of an academic you see, and, as I am sure you can imagine, rats of that size are pretty rare out in the open in a city like this. Did you get a good look at them, where did they come from?" (Diplomacy 24)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Wednesday November 18th, 2015 3:38:17 PM
Toston takes his friends aside and says,
"I wonder if those Rodents of Unusual Size were in league with the assassins. I also wonder if those rats weren't true rats at all, but perhaps lycanthropes in their animal forms. Maybe the House of Silver have escalated from Robbery to Assassination? Do we need to go back to Stubby to get more info on the House of Silver from him?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Wednesday November 18th, 2015 7:38:58 PM
Dušan continues to concentrate on his spell, keeping a "third eye" out for any threatening magical auras.
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+6=24 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday November 18th, 2015 8:59:47 PM
"It's the house of Silver," Wil comments quietly. "There not rats per-se. The are Were-Rats" He waits for the 'Dum..dum.. dum' after his meek statement. (Perception: 24; Know(local): 18) Wil sends the spirits out to investigate the market. A couple have knowledge of the area.
Hmerrin(HP 7/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Wednesday November 18th, 2015 9:04:57 PM
Hmerrin leans against a wall, sighs in bewilderment, and begins his tale.
"And there I was, eating a bowl of stew, minding my own business. I walk out of the inn, and some guy yells 'There's a Dart', and next thing I know, a bunch of people are trying to beat the stuffing outta me."
The young man puts his hand to his swollen lip, pulls it away, and checks for blood. He signs again.
"i'm telling ya. All this," he waves his hand around haphazardly at the merchant jabbering on about yesterday's events. "This is getting out of hand. And you'd need a Mendicant's own luck to figure out what's really going on."
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=19 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 2:33:21 AM
Talanthrel enjoys his lunch at one of the food stalls while keeping a eye out for trouble. Hoping to keep from attracting attention he makes small talk at Dušan, being careful to not break his concentration.
Perception=19
DM Kathy Thursday November 19th, 2015 9:30:55 AM
Outside the building, Dušan and Talanthrel keep a magical and a non-magical eye out for trouble. You don't see anything to alarm you.
Inside, Hmerrin talks things over with some fellow guards. "Well, what's going on is, somebody was killed and people are scared," an older guard says. "And when people are scared, the get up to all kinds of foolish nonsense. Glad to see you made it out in one piece, though."
Alizar decides to tackle the giant rat question head on. His outburst draws a few startled glances, but you don't get the sense that anybody is really reluctant to talk about it. "I saw them!" one woman exclaims. "In the Full Moon Market, right before those Aisildurans were attacked. I remember hoping that these fancy foreign visitors didn't see such giant rats or they'd never come here again!"
"I saw them, too," a man adds. "On the north side of the Market, near the leatherworkers' stalls. Rats the size of dogs!" He shudders.
Toston and Wilford seem to be of the opinion that the rats were really were-rats. Lornak, reviewing his knowledge of the natural world, knows that giant rats are called Dire Rats. You can also confirm that, yes, the Dire Rat is the animal form of a were-rat.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 Thursday November 19th, 2015 10:16:57 AM
Var nods as he realizes the implications, that they may not be done with the House of Silver just yet. While Alizar chats up the other Merchants, Var takes the initiative and addresses Waverly directly. "Mister Waverly, I understand you've been asking 'round 'bout us. Thought we aught to stop by and introduce ourselves, let you know that we're doing everything we can to track down who's behind the attack."
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+7=19 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 12:04:06 PM
Lornak's insight tells him that the chapter with the House if Silver may not be closed just yet. "We thought them just an upstart house. Seems they are playing for keeps." Lornak muses as he takes in the conversations around him. (Perception d20=19) "I wonder if Waverly has had any direct dealings with any of their lot?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+7=23 ; d20+10=21 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 1:17:51 PM
Toston observes Waverly to see how he reacts to Var and Lornak and to figure out if Waverly is truly as he appears or could be wearing a disguise. Given the fact that in the previous caper one of the House of Silver members disguised themselves as an old man the gnome is not taking any chances.
(Sense Motive: 23) (Perception: 21)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Thursday November 19th, 2015 7:50:20 PM
Dušan maintains his spell while nursing his meal and continuing small talk with Talanthrel.
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Thursday November 19th, 2015 9:19:39 PM
Wil finds food, sits and eats. He stews over the taunts from the rat previously. He grows bitter as he think about the two times the rats have caused him to fall. An apparition appears. "Those rats are going to take you down again," said the apparition. "I will take down those rats," Wil says hiding within his cloak.
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 d20+7=13 ; Thursday November 19th, 2015 9:32:19 PM
Alizar ruminates on this info, if they were seen near the leather stall, it was possible that they were using their tunneling from behind that stall, something to check out to be sure.
"Right, well, I am sure with all the commotion going on, you don't need to fear them being put off by rats of unusual size. Mr. Waverly, sir, is there anything else you can tell us about these rats, or about the attack in general?" Alizar listens intently, while trying to gauge Waverly, he was an 'unknown' after all. (Sense Motive: 13)
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=11 ; Friday November 20th, 2015 3:32:56 AM
Talanthrel gets slightly distracted by the different passerby's, before shaking his head and returning to talking to Dušan and keeping watch.
Perception =11
DM Kathy Friday November 20th, 2015 9:03:56 AM Dušan and Talanthrel keep watch from across the street.
Wilford and Lornak inwardly resolve to deal with these House of Silver upstarts once and for all!
Meanwhile, Var moves to speak to Waverly while Alizar and Toston look on. Up close, it is evident that his hair is prematurely white; his face is unlined and he isn't playing the "old man" part at all. And if the white hair is a wig, it's a really good wig
For a moment, he seems puzzled that Var is speaking to him, and then he realizes who you are. "Oh!" he exclaims. "You were the ones from yesterday! During the attack!" Eagerly, he turns to the other merchants gathered nearby. "You were right there with the men from the Dragon Consortium! Are you adventurers, too? Were you there to protect the delegation? Where are you from? What are your skills?" He looks at you eagerly. At another place, in another time, some people might call him a fanboy.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Friday November 20th, 2015 1:22:05 PM
Lornak hears Waverly's voice raise when speaking to Var and Alizar. At first his instincts kick in and he starts to reach for his dagger but then slows when he realizes that the high pitch in the mans voice is one of adoration and not agitation. Suddenly beside himself, he smiles a little.
With all the happenings the group has been through lately Lornak's edge seems a little too quick to confrontation. He takes the moment and lets his heart fill up. "It's been a while since we've encountered someone not trying to kill us, I almost forgotten how that felt." he thinks to himself.
His smile widens as another thought comes to mind. "I wonder how these two will react to a little hero worship...!"
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 Friday November 20th, 2015 7:51:35 PM
Alizar deflects moots the adoration, as 'the face' came down and the energy of a moment before dissipated as if it were not there. "We're... from around." Alizar stated, slightly uncomfortably. "You've lived here long enough to know that Dirt City isn't really the place to make yourself known for these things." What can you tell us about the attack, outside of these 'rats of unusual size', was there any other insight you may have into who would attack the delegation, and why?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Friday November 20th, 2015 8:31:33 PM
Wil stood and sulked.. The mist from his cloak increased. "He's probably just waiting to kill you," said the apparition. "Shut up." "He's just a fan." "Fan, psst. You have no fans." "Wow, you are not nice." Wil orders a stiff drink and swallows it quickly. The apparition disappears. "What does an adventurer fan do everyday?" Wil ask Waverly.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Saturday November 21st, 2015 12:24:35 PM
"Excuse me Mr. Waverly, but could you please keep your voice down." Toston pollitely asks.
Toston tries to escort Waverly and his friends to some place less public. Once there he continues.
"We will answer what we can, but you have to know Dirt City is generally no place for heroes. As far as that business with the trade delegation, we were just in the wrong place at the right time as it were. Regarding our skills they are diverse to say the least." Toston is trying to be as vague as possible in his answers and not give anything away.
"You must understand we aren't trying to dissuade you from your enthusiasm when it comes to having someone looking out for the common folk, around these parts it is best to exercise discretion." Toston tries to not hurt the man's feeling with the vague answers being supplied.
"You can actually help us by letting us know all you know about what happened with the delegation. Besides the rats did you see or here anything else of note? Do you know anyone else we could talk to who may be able to help us?"
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=13 ; Sunday November 22nd, 2015 1:53:17 PM
Talanthrel gives an idle glance at the sun to guess how long they have been waiting, before returning to his watchful posture.
Perception=13
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Sunday November 22nd, 2015 6:26:01 PM
Dušan sees Talanthrel watch the shadows grow. He guesses at his patience and tries to lighten the mood with a joke.
"Have you heard the one about three Liontaurs..." it starts bad and ends worse but told with such enthusiasm that he hopes warrants at least a chuckle.
Laughing merrily and awkwardly at his own joke, he coughs his mirth down and refocuses on his Detect Magic spell.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 Sunday November 22nd, 2015 9:30:10 PM
Var is stunned by Waverly's response, as it was not expected from someone in such an important position. To be honest, Var thought to himself, I can't think of the last time anyone was excited to meet me.
DM Kathy Sunday November 22nd, 2015 10:07:44 PM
It is, as Lornak says, somewhat unusual to meet somebody who doesn't want to kill you. Alizar and Toston take the opportunity presented and ask Waverly about what he saw of the attack.
"Well, I heard it was the Darts," he replies. "That's what everyone was saying. And some people say there were giant rats, over on the north side of the Market. I think maybe I caught a glimpse of one, but it's hard to be sure. I'm afraid I didn't see much of anything else. I was watching you! And the Dragon Consortium!"
You ask around a bit more, but you don't get much else. There were giant rats, they were on the north side of the Full Moon Market, near the leatherworkers' stalls, and they were doubtless in league with the Darts because everybody knows the Darts did it.
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 Monday November 23rd, 2015 11:16:44 AM
Quickly recovering from his stunned state, Var gravely adds "Wasn't the Darts that did this, sir. S'long as everyone is watching the Darts, the real attackers are no doubt up to something worse." Var starts getting fidgety, uncomfortable with with Waverly's attention, and the occasional glances from other Merchant Guild members. At the earliest convenient point the conversation, Var motions for the group to leave.
After parting pleasantries Var gives a quick nod towards Hmerrin and heads out the door, and lets out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding, and looks around for where Talanthriel, Wilford and Dusan went off to.
Once they're all gathered and out of earshot of passers-by he says to the others "Rats! People been seeing Rodens of Unusual Size 'round the market, it's gotta be the House of Silver! We need to go check the Full Moon Market right away, and I think we should pay Stubby another visit tonight."
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+6=25 ; d20+6=19 ; Monday November 23rd, 2015 11:31:06 AM
Wil checks nearby to see if there are any Silver peddlers. (Perception: 25) "Wilford," his mother says as he stands. "You are now seeing the spirits. That's wonderful." "It's not," Wil countered. "This apparition is pretty nasty and what of that boy. Do you know anything about the boy that pops in on occasion?" (Perception to see if mother can find info on the boy: 19) (OOC: The apparition is just an extension of Wil's anxiety)
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Monday November 23rd, 2015 12:10:30 PM
Lornak follows Var's cue to exit. As he get out onto the street he too looks for silver vendors. "Were-Rats again, I best be ready." He tales the group while on the look out for trouble. (Stealth d20=
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+4=15 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=11 ; Monday November 23rd, 2015 12:15:28 PM
(ooc, oops wrong button) d20=15. (Perception d20=9) As he walks through the crowd he tests his Nature Knowledge. "I wonder if its possible to track Ware-Rats the same way as large magical beasts? (Knowledge Nature d20=11)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+10=19 Monday November 23rd, 2015 12:33:49 PM
Toston says, "To the leather stall post haste! Maybe we can find another tunnel, but this time lets let Wil lead and he can search for traps."
Once they reach the area around the stall, Toston searches for any clues or anything odd (Perception: 19)
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 d20+7=12 ; Monday November 23rd, 2015 3:57:29 PM
Alizar follows the group after nodding slightly to the merchants. "I agree with Wil, I think that perhaps this time we shouldn't go running into battle before we have acquired some silver weaponry that will be of some use against the beasts. I might know of where we can find some..." (Knowledge - Local: 12)
Hmerrin(HP 7/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Monday November 23rd, 2015 6:45:08 PM
Hmerrin gives Var a wink in return, and slides out after him.
Striding along with the others, he follows the conversation fairly well this time, considering. Alizar mentions silver, and the lad glances at his axes.
"These things gonna work on were-rats?" he asks the group. "If not, maybe the boss has got some improvements he could lend us?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Monday November 23rd, 2015 7:55:21 PM
Dušan sees the group coming toward him and Talanthrel.
"Well they look like they have something to share."
He listens eagerly as they he hears the information and agrees that they should head to stall.
"Maybe just a bit of recon, though. I don't have much magic left after the crowd."
DM Kathy Monday November 23rd, 2015 9:57:17 PM
You do what you can to quash the "Darts did it" rumor, but it's uphill work. After a few more minutes, you leave in search of giant rats. Or at least, a trace of them.
The trackers in your group know that almost everything leaves some trace of itself behind. True, some of those traces are very faint and difficult to read, but were-rats in rat form should be trackable given time and paitnce.
You make your way to the north side of the Market. Toston, looking around, thinks he sees some tracks in a small patch of dirt.
Meanwhile, Wilford is on the lookout for a silver vendor. He doesn't spot one, but he does see one or two stalls selling weapons. Perhaps one of them has some silver weapons available.
[OOC reminder: You guys do have some Silversheen from the last adventure.]
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=22 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 12:32:16 AM
Talanthrel shakes his head in wry amusement at Dušan's joke. "Gods that is a terrible joke." And goes back to watching the area. Only to perk up as the other come marching out, nodding at Dušan he follows the others as they scout for clues. Once the Trail is found he asks " How long till the trail fades, we are not exactly fully rested for a big battle?" While waiting for and answer he keeps a wary eye out.
Perception =22
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+10=18 ; d20+10=15 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 8:27:19 AM
Var begins to check the north side of the Full Moon Market, focusing on the leather stalls and what may be behind them (Perception: 18). He draws a few protests from the merchants there but he impatiently waves them off and generally acts like he's supposed to be there. If he can find any tracks that aren't quite human or rat, he begins the hunt and follows them (Survival: 15).
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+10=11 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 11:03:47 AM
Toston still carries his silver nunchaku and after giving his companions time to find their own silver armaments from the nearby stall, draws the attention of his compatriots to the tracks he found.
The gnome draws his silver nunchaku and suggests a marching order where Var and Wilford are in front. He casts the centaur version of Toros Taur try on Var, granting the half-orc +2 to his Survival skill for 10 minutes (OOC: Var's roll is now a 17). He recasts as needed. Toston also casts the Minotaur version of Toros Taur try on Wil granting the man +1 to his Perception and Intimidate skills for 10 minutes. He recasts as needed.
Toston follows after Var and Wil, looking for any threats but he is a little distracted. (Perception: 11; natural 1)
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+6=7 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 12:10:21 PM
Wil searches the weapons vendors for anything silver. "Don't we have Silversheen? I can dip my bolts in silver, the ends of my staff and my Daggers" Once finished Wil pulls down the Eyes of the Eagle to boost his competence by 5 (Perception: 7 + 1 + 5 comp) "Hey, hey... you better shoot straight this time." The apparition stands in front of Wil and dances around, blocking his view. "Get out of my way! I'm trying to follow the tracks." Wil shouts.
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 Tuesday November 24th, 2015 6:00:38 PM
Alizar observes the Silver Sheen. "How much do we have? It would be nice to be able to dip some arrows into it is possible, but since I am not a core source of damage, the fighters ought to do so first." Aliar readies himself while the others search the area for a course of action.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+4=9 ; d20+7=9 ; Tuesday November 24th, 2015 7:29:40 PM
Taking a cue from Alizar Lornak wishes to coat some bolts in Silver Sheen before the group move any deeper into the tunnel Talanthrel uncovered. "I wish we had time to head back to Marsh House." Lornak says under his breath. He does not like the idea of jumping headlong into that hole without being prepared. But Dirt City life seldom allows for preparation. Its way is mostly adaptation. He would have liked to grab his silver bolts form his room... Lornak does his best to use the shadows to his advantage and keep his wits about him to look for anything traplike... (Stealth d20=9) ...but keeps brushing into his companions in thw close quarters. (Perception d20=9)
Hmerrin(HP 7/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Tuesday November 24th, 2015 8:36:06 PM
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Whoa, I say," Hmerrin calls out as the group starts prepping for combat.
"If we're gonna hunt down nasties, most of us, and most especially yours truly, are gonna need healed up from our..my.. recent butt-kickin'."
"And it sounds like I'm gonna need that Silver stuff for my special little guys here," (holds up his two axes).
DM Kathy Tuesday November 24th, 2015 10:44:56 PM Var, with Toston's help, is able to discern the giant rat tracks and tell which direction they're headed in.
You are able to find a few silver weapons at the various booths in this part of the Full Moon Market.
[OOC: Apparently your senile DM is mistaken about the Silversheen.]
Available for sale: silver dagger (22 gp), 10 silver arrows (20 gp), silver longsword (105 gp), silver light mace (25 gp), silver warhammer (102 gp). You can also find a few vials of Silversheen; it is 250 gold per vial.
You also face the well-known adventurers' dilemma: strike now while the iron is hot, or rest and recuparate, and come at it fresh in the morning?
For what it's worth, the trackers believe that another day isn't going to make much of a difference. Given the well-traveled cobbles near the Full Moon Market, the few traces of Giant Rats they can still find are off to the side, well out of the traffic pattern. They're unlikely to be scuffed over in the next 24 hours. Of course, if it rains, all bets are off. It doesn't look like rain, but this is a coastal city and it's always hard to be sure.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Tuesday November 24th, 2015 11:21:27 PM
"I vote for a good rest, but of course I'll go where needed..." Dušan says, but that last part does not come out as enthusiastic as he it sounded in his head. "Oh well. Feigned enthusiasms nearly as good as honest enthusiasm." he thinks to himself.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] Wednesday November 25th, 2015 12:43:35 AM
Talanthrel smirks at Dušan's feigned enthusiasm. "I am good either way but some of you did get banged up a bit in that mob earlier."
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 (16/27 Non-Lethal) AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+9=21 ; Wednesday November 25th, 2015 8:38:05 AM
Var passes on the silvered equipment; after being caught so unprepared during the first run-in with the House of Silver, he had made it a point to carry silvered arrows on him (as well as Cold-Iron)...just in case.
Looking up at the sky he considers the weather (Survival: 21 to determine weather over next day or two). -If it looks like there might be rain, he pushes to hunt the Rats immediately, fearing losing their only lead. -If there doesn't seem to be rain in the immediate future Var, very reluctantly, agrees to let the spellcasters recuperate before going on the hunt.
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 Wednesday November 25th, 2015 9:25:53 AM
Rummaging through his weapon inventory, Lornak makes a surprising discovery. He failed to empty three silver bolts from his pack after the groups last Were-Rat encounter. "Well that's a start." he says with optimism.
The pressure to act on their lead coupled with the knowledge of how limited a window exists in tracking their prey, Lornak resigns to improvise. He walks up to one of the merchant stalls and as he reaches for a vial of Silversheen he hesitates. He doesn't know if coating his bolts will have the desired effect he sees in his head. That, and... "Hefty price tag for theory." he says. He then looks to Alizar. "Split it? There is enough here to coat twenty tips. Ten and Ten?"
Before he leaves the merchant stall he also picks out a shiny dagger of silver. Insurance if his preparations turn to folly.
Hmerrin(HP 7/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Wednesday November 25th, 2015 3:33:20 PM
Hmerrin eyes the stall, and then checks his purse.
The lad lets out a deep sigh, and pretty much empties its contents to pick up and dagger. He compares the knife to the blade of his battleaxe, sighs again, and stows his latest acquisition on his right hip.
"OK, so back to the house and start in the morning, yes?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:12/17(nonlethal); AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC Wednesday November 25th, 2015 4:32:25 PM Toston says, "I can go either way. I used some of my gnome magic with the guards, but I have most of my sorcerer abilities and I still have a stunning fist in me. I did get a little banged up in the fight, but if I use my shield spell and fight defensively I can be pretty hard to hit. I'm with Var, though. If it looks like we will lose our trail, let's press on and otherwise I can go for a rest."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:14/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Wednesday November 25th, 2015 8:00:59 PM
Dušan listens waits while his companions decide the best course when he hears Lornak's idea to split a vial of silversheen. "I could be tempted to chip in on a vial, if you don't mind splitting it three ways?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Wednesday November 25th, 2015 9:33:31 PM
"I think I shorted myself some gold. I have 88 pieces but I need 20 silver bolts. Do you have bolts for a crossbow?" Wil asked the vendor. "I think I'm beat. I'm for heading home for the night. We can pick up the scent tomorrow. I also want to try out some new spells. I haven't been too lucky with those rats."
DM Kathy Wednesday November 25th, 2015 11:08:15 PM
After some discussion, you decide to return to Marsh House. Some of you equip yourselves with the silver weapons available in the Full Moon Market. [OOC: The items I listed were all that you were able to find. However, you can get any silver weapon you want in the Catacombs.]
You are a group of adventurers--not really the domestic type. Your grocery shopping is sporadic to say the least. So you come home to a cold hearth and a sparse larder. You have enough to make a meal, but it is perhaps not a good meal. One disadvantage to living this close to the edge of town is that there aren't any pubs or inns nearby where you can grab a quick meal.
But that problem--if it is a problem--is for another time. For now, you make the best dinner you can, and get some rest.
The next day you set out again for the Full Moon Market. On your way, you notice a couple of groups of Knives. More than you usually see. Just a concidence, or are the Knives out in force today?
You reach the Full Moon Market without incident, and your trackers are able to find the trail again. Now it's just a question of following it....
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 Wednesday November 25th, 2015 11:26:30 PM
(o.o.c. Sorry: I thought I hit "SUBMIT" on this post.)
Alizar declines the silver sheen, "I can just pay for the arrows, for the amount that I use them, 20 ought to do." He payed the merchant and returned to the Marsh house with the rest of the group. He did his best to prepare to group a meal, but the meager supplies did not really provide the a gourmet meals. He needed to remember to keep some stuff in the house going forward, but they had just been so occupied with everything going on with this case. After the meal, Alizar returned to his room to pray, and prepare for the day tomorrow. When morning came, Alizar geared up, and followed his companions back to the market.
Talanthrel (Paul) [HP 26/26; AC 20; Touch 14; Flat 16; Cmd17] d20+9=21 ; d20+12=30 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 2:10:24 AM
Talanthrel follows the others into town, once they take up the trail again he will do his best to remain unseen and watchful. Perception=21 Stealth=30
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/17; AC:18; Touch: 18; FF:14; CMD:17] - CMTC d20+11=24 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 8:04:36 AM
Toston enjoys the meal sparse though it is.
"Let's get some meat, flour, spices, vegetables, fruit, cheese, ale, wine, sugar, bacon, butter, lard and eggs after we see this business through." Toston suggests.
After they get back to the Full Moon Market he casts the Centaur version of Toros Taur Try on Var (+2 survival checks for 10 min) as often as needed and the Minotaur version of Toros Taur Try on Wil and himself (+1 perception / + 1 Intimidate for 10 min) renewing as needed.
If the trail takes them down a tunnel or anything he suggests Wil take the lead to look for traps and the gnome keeps his own eyes peeled looking for any ambush or anything odd (Perception : 24) trying to be toward the front with Var and Wil hopefully.
Active Effects: Toros Taur Try (Centaur) on Var +2 survival checks for 10 min ; recast as needed Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) on Wil and Toston +1 Perception / Intimidate checks for 10 min ; recast as needed.
Hmerrin(HP 20/20 AC20/14t/16ff, CMD 18) Thursday November 26th, 2015 9:01:10 AM
Hmerrin eats what he can find, and collapses into bed. The next morning he feels much better.
He bounds down the stairs into the entryway. "Man, I feel SO much better!" he exclaims.
With that, the young man dutifully follows the group back to Full Moon Market. And stands there. "So, which way?" he asks.
Hmerrin tries to stay up near the front part of the group.
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) Thursday November 26th, 2015 11:21:34 AM
"I miss that Scorpion," Wil says to anyone. Wil retires to bed. The apparition appears just before he falls asleep and protests but eventually disappears as Wil passes out. "Good morning!" Several new apparitions appear early in the morning waking Wil. Wil blinks his eyes and stares at the group. "Why don't you leave me alone?" "Your mother invited us." "Of course she did." Wil sits up then leaves with the others.
(Spells Prepared: Guidance,Toros Taur Try,Elf Vision and Obscuring Mist and Summon Monster I)
Lornak HP:24/24 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:17 d20+4=24 ; d20+7=26 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 11:45:43 AM
Lornak turns away from Alizar; "Fair enough." He hands his gold over to the merchant. "It looks likes its me and you my alchemical friend." he says smiling at Dusan. He gathers his purchase and joins the group. He is slightly put out as he discovers that the decision has been made to delay the hunt. "I could have saved myself some coin. I'll have to be content knowing I'm helping out a friend." And slaps Dusan's shoulder. When he gets to Marsh House he joins the group for the meager meal. He is keen on getting supplies later but offers the suggestion that he and Var could go out into the Wilderness and see what they can trap/gather. In the morning he gathers his normal gear.(ooc- silver weapons=7 pure silver bolts, 10 bolts ready for Silversheen, silver dagger) As the group regains the trail of the were rats he takes sticks to the shadows and covers the rear. He keeps his eyes open for trouble. (Stealth d20=24) (Perception d20=26)
Wilford Grimly (HP:16/21; AC: 14; Touch: 12; Flat: 12; CMD: 14) d20+6=10 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 12:08:55 PM
I did not roll for tracking. Wil is distracted by the new group he seems to of picked up. (OOC: With eyes of the eagle: + 5 comp, Perception: 10, Stealth: 8, Knowledge(Local): 14 )
Var (Tom I.) HP:27/27 AC:16/T:13/F:13 CMD:19 d20+12=29 ; d20+10=16 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 1:39:16 PM
Var returns with the group to the Marsh House, quiet and withdrawn. He eats a simple meal and then retires to his hammock. As he lay there trying to put together the events of the day, one of the stray dogs he's befriended comes by to beg for scraps and get some scratches behind the ears. Var eventually falls asleep to the sounds of Dirt City at night and a snoring mutt.
In the morning Var is still quiet, but not as dour. Once at the Full Moon Market he shoulders his way though the morning crowd to the area where they found the rat tracks. Taking a quick look to see if anyone is paying attention to then (perception: 16), Var crouches and focuses on following the Rat tracks (Survival (tracking): 29, including Toston's assistance).
Alizar HP:19/19 AC: 15(T:12/FF:13) CMD:14 d20+6=25 ; Thursday November 26th, 2015 4:32:55 PM
Alizar followed the trackers, trying to not get in the way, but kept himself in the middle of the pack in case anything happened. "What do you guys thinks? Any chance of avoiding stumbling into a giant trap like last time?", he asked with a hint of humor in his voice. Alizar glanced around the market. (Perception: 25) He had been here many times, but it seemed different now. Perhaps he was seeing the city in a new light since joining this band of adventurers. Whether it was for better or worse was yet to be seen.
He shook these thoughts away and refocused on the task ahead of him. The last battle stretched his abilities as a doctor to their limits, and he would need to certainly be in top form. Hopefully, this time, it would be those House Silver rapscallions who would be surprised.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:18/18; AC:12; Touch: 12(14); FF:10; CMD:13] Thursday November 26th, 2015 5:55:37 PM
Dušan pays the merchant with a heavy heart. His gold was seemed to be spending faster than earning lately. That amulet he was saving up for is going to have to wait a little bit longer. After dinner with the group he thanks Lornak and splits the vial. He then tucks for a good nights rest.
In the morning he prepares his gear and follows the group back to the market. On the way he discusses the merits of shifting size, "So, basically being small is great for dodging and attacking at range, although you won't hit as hard, while being large makes you a bigger target, but packs a lot more pain. They're convenient spells, and ones I can cast all day. I really should make a list if any of you have a preference."
If anyone picks up on this conversation and request a size change, Dušan will cast and maintain it on the search. If no one dose he reduces his own size in preparation.
Dušan holds off coating his bolts until they pick up the trail again. When it seems like they're getting close he coats 4 bolts.
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