DM Kathy Monday July 18th, 2016 10:18:41 PM
As your time in Acid draws to a close, a delegation from the Blackbird Lake Trade Alliance visits the inn where you are staying. Cader is there, and a few others you recognize from the party.
"We owe you a debt of thanks," Cader says. "Not only did you manage to recover some of our stolen goods, you broke up a theft ring that would have driven many of us out of business. A ring, I might add, that was going on right under our noses!" The other merchants murmur and nod in agreement.
"So we took up a collection," Cader continues. "And we've put together a few things that I hope you will find useful." He gestures, and two other merchants bring foward a small chest. They set it at your feet, and the group breaks into polite applause.
Inside the chest, you find:
A scroll of Endure Elements, a scroll of Flaming Sphere (divine), a potion of Magic Fang, a potion of Disguise Self, an Elixir of Love, a wand of Deathwatch (35 charges), and a Handy Haversack.
In addition to the magic items, there are other items of value:
A jade pendant, an amethyst brooch, a gold and pearl ring, a silk and ivory fan, and a copper bracelet.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Monday July 18th, 2016 10:26:09 PM
"Ailzar Greeted Cader and the merchants with a smile. "I appreciate your thanks, but we were paid to do a job, and we did it. I'm glad we were able to make Acid City a safer place to do business."
Aliar thought for a moment, "I suppose this means out job here is done, unless there is anything else we can do for you?"
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 Tuesday July 19th, 2016 5:32:04 PM
Before Lornak approaches the gathering he lets his owl companion fly as to not bring attention to himself. It can unite with him later. As he joins the group he witnesses the offering of the treasure chest. He agrees with Alizar but doesn't want to insult the Blackbird Lake Trade Alliance either.
"We have done our due diligence in this matter and are flattered with what you offer." Lornak says as he bows his head. "However, our goal was to merge the trade systems between Blackbird Lake and Dirt City and the accomplishment of that goal is thanks enough."
He then offers another solution;
"But let us not get too hasty my friend." Lornak says to Alizar. "We may not need these items, but the good people of Dirt City may." He looks at Cader. "Perhaps we could use them in our new store front as highlights of the Blakcbird Lake region?"
[link href"https://docs.google.com/document/d/18SI_NwE1oxr6k6julrkhg1mTzzucD1UaxSXylqEV0j4/edit"]Var (Tom I.)[/link] HP:37/37 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:20 Tuesday July 19th, 2016 6:34:49 PM
Var gives a toothy grin and shakes Cader's hand firmly when presented with the reward. "You ever find yourself in Dirt City, look us up and a round is on me. Even if you're not drinkin', look us up anyway." He says.
To the rest of the CMTC merchants, he says "When do we hit the road?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:26; Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 18 Tuesday July 19th, 2016 7:49:44 PM
Toston is curious as to whether he was able to secure a common tutor for the goblins.
He is interested in the haversack and says so, "Guys as much as I believe a good days work is its own reward, perhaps we shouldn't be too hasty here. I'm not that strong like the rest of you so that haversack for instance could go a long way in allowing me to pull my share of the load as it were." The gnome points out, "That is unless someone else wants it."
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+8=18 ; Tuesday July 19th, 2016 9:27:14 PM
"Having items for the storefront would be so wonderful." "Thank you for the gifts. Can we count on your spectacular merchants to improve trade in Dirt City? You will always have our group, if you need us. It can be a bit rough but your goods would compliment the city." (Diplomacy: 18) He says out loud. To the group. "I think it would be rude to refuse."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday July 19th, 2016 10:11:30 PM
After the thrill of bandit / pirate encounter, Dušan rested up and regained his magic. Feeling topped off and with a little more time on his hands, he makes sure to stop by the Star Mage Guild to petition his interest and possibly enroll.
Later returning to the group, he finds the Blackbird Lake Trade Alliance there. "I'm absolutely sure we can find uses for all of this." Dušan bows with a flourish in thanks, "I am just happy that we were able to assist the Dirt City Trade Delegation in these times buy eliminating any outside intrusions. I hope all negotiations went well and you will remember how much help Dirt City could be in the future."
DM Kathy Tuesday July 19th, 2016 10:22:46 PM Alizar modestly claims that you have received payment enough, but Lornak warns him not to be hasty. He asks Cader if you may sell the goods.
"Certainly," he replies. "They are yours to do with as you wish. Surely no merchant among us would begrudge you turning a profit!"
Var expresses his thanks; Wilford and Dušan ask about the state of the negotiations.
"We've reached several agreements," Lukas answers with a broad smile. "I predict increased trade between our cities--especially now that the bandit problem has been dealt with!"
Toston wants to know when you will be leaving. "Tomorrow, I think," Lukas replies. "We all have businesses to get back to, and of course we are eager to begin the new commerce with Acid City."
Earlier, when Toston talked to Hobson, the man had already secured passage across the lake, and was not interested in going to Goblin's Rest. "I'll make my own way, thanks just the same," he says.
Toston was not able to find anyone willing to travel to a remote location to teach Common to goblins. You think you might have more luck in Dirt City; there are probably quite a few people anxious to get out of that place.
In the meantime, you have one final night in Acid, which turns into an impromptu party at your inn. Epria takes charge of the menu; Andrit produces a small keg of Dwarven ale; and Lukas proves to have a pretty decent singing voice. Some of the Blackbird Lake merchants stick around for the gathering, and all in all, it is a merry evening.
Lornak ( Frank S.) HP:32/32 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:18 Wednesday July 20th, 2016 12:35:41 PM
Lornak enjoys the evenings festivities. He throws back a few ales and revels in the opportunity to let his guard down... mostly. When the food is brought around he cautiously tests everything just to be sure. Once the food is found edible he takes his fill, realizing that the group may not be as free to enjoy evenings like this once they return to Dirt City. He participates in idle conversation.
"What did you think of our outing in the country?" He asks Wil. "Did you learn anything about tracking prey?"
To Dusan he says; "I cannot wait to try out these new ingredients when we return. I can count on you to put me out if I catch fire?"
"You both fared well in the last fight." He says to Hmerrin and Asteria. "Certainly better than I. What do you think about combining your attacks?"
"Thank you both for having my back the other day." He says to Var and Alizar. "Emerging from the darkness on my face left me a bit rattled..." He says to Var and Alizar.
"What!? You don't believe yelling 'Get the Bard!' wasn't enough to render the orator speechless!?" He says to Toston laughing.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday July 20th, 2016 2:43:36 PM
Dusan enjoys the evenings festivities. He throws back the Dwarven Ale with abandon. He makes merry with the sounds of song and hums in unison when he knows the tune. He is happy to have have met the Star Mages Guild. When the food comes around he takes the offerings. His bowl of soup reminds him of his tiny cauldron.
"What concoctions can we make with them? Dusan asks and then answers the question before his friend can answer. "It doesn't matter!" He slurs. "I'll make sure you catch fire. Er, Put you out..., Put out the fire."
"If there is one."
[link href"https://docs.google.com/document/d/18SI_NwE1oxr6k6julrkhg1mTzzucD1UaxSXylqEV0j4/edit"]Var (Tom I.)[/link] HP:37/37 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:20 Wednesday July 20th, 2016 4:14:32 PM
Var's not one for singing or dancing, but he enjoys the music nonetheless. He indulges heavily in the Ale and pretty much any food that's place in front of him.
He makes sure to share a drink with Toston and Will, remarking about how much things have changed in the short time they all had been working for Boggs.
Var shrugs to Lornak and says "I was just doing what I normally do. Puttin' arrows into folks that deserve 'em..." Then, almost as an afterthought he says "Glad yer' okay, though."
"Yer gettin' pretty good with them axes, lad." Var says to Hmerrin, "You gave that pirate- er, bandit a proper thrashing. And you too, lass." he says to Asteria while gesturing animatedly and sloshing his ale about, "One bloody fine fight."
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) Wednesday July 20th, 2016 7:18:10 PM
Wil takes in a huge swig of heavy whiskey. He addresses Lornak with a bit of a slur. "You were quite skilled at tracking that owl. I missed the whole capture part while tracking a small deer. Aww. man I forgot to drag it to the freezer back at HQ." He took another drink. He grumbled about the voices in his head. Wil become completely distracted then suddenly returned to the conversation. "Hey, remember when Toston and I ambushed those guards in the alley back in Dirt City. "The truly tought we were the supiriors." He laughed and drank more. "Oy... I will be the snekie cleric id Gargul fro now on." "Hey!" he then shouted. "I can't her you anmor." He then took a smaller sip and smiled. Wil was drunk but nursed the rest of his drinks. He was determined to quiet the voices just enough to give himself a break.
Hmerrin has some ale. Then, he has some more. Then, hey, why not another belt?
By this time the party is rockin', or at least Hmerrin is. Lukas only needs to get through a couple verses of "The Drunken Clansman" before Hmerrin is bellowing out the refrains with much fervor...and little talent.
"...Lad I don't know where you've been, but I see you won FIRST PRIIIIIZE!"
Finishing with flourish, the teen goes to refill his mug, and runs into Lornak. "Well, thanks, buddy! Whaddya mean 'combining'? I guess if there's one big n nasty, that'd be the plan. If there's more'n one, well, me and the lady would hafta divvy 'em up, I think."
He stumbles over to Var. "Yes indeed," he agrees with the half orc. "Nice little fight. Glad I'm getting to be a help. That first night in the tunnel, hoooyeee, I stunk up the joint."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:18; Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Wednesday July 20th, 2016 9:02:40 PM
Toston drinks deeply from his gnome-sized goblet of Dwarven ale as he enjoys the festivities.
He shares a toast with Wil and Var, "To helping the little guy." He says as their glasses clink
"We sure have come a long way and I intend to go farther." He remarks
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Wednesday July 20th, 2016 9:59:59 PM
Alizar partook in the groups celebration festivities. It would be great to get back to Dirt City, and while that felt like a weird thought in his head, he realized that the good people of the city still needed Alizar's help.
DM Kathy Wednesday July 20th, 2016 10:24:07 PM
You eat, drink, and make merry! And in the morning, you finish your final packing and depart. Bright and early! Well, not too early. And, truth be told, not terribly bright, either. Most of the merchants are moving slowly and wincing at loud noises. You do manage to get underway by mid-morning, however.
It is an overcast, blustery day, and the wind soon clears the last of the cobwebs from your head. You fall back into the rhythm of the road--the same rhythm you established on the way here.
Now that they know you better, the merchants are inclined to be a bit more talkative, and tell of agreements signed and plans made. "We're going to be busy, no doubt about it," Epria Gladstone says. She is riding in one of the wagons, knitting furiously. "Might even need to send a respresntative to Acid one day. We'll see."
Lukas is similarly excited. "If we can begin moving shipments from the port," he explains, "then goods can come across the Lotophagi and all the way up across Blackbird Lake. We just have to make Dirt City a friendlier port than any in Aisildur, and to tell the truth, that won't be too hard."
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) Thursday July 21st, 2016 12:19:08 PM
Wil holds his head as he bounces along within the caravan. "I told you not to drink so much," Cicero nagged. "If you don't leave me alone I will drink you away again," Wil snapped. He hid away in as much darkness as he could. "You know," Cicero began unimpeded. "As a cleric of Gargul and a disciple of the darkness your days in the light are numbered." "What are you talking about the days in the night are numbered?" Wil replied out loud. "I am also a disciple of the Darkness. I was formerly a cleric of Gargul until he pulled me from the world." "You will begin to recede from the light. It's just something that happens." "Great," Wil shouted. "That just makes things further complicated for me. This is a curse." Wil sank into the darkness of the wagon pulling him.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday July 21st, 2016 2:01:16 PM
Lornak steps into the morning air and is refreshed by the blustering wind. He wonders where his animal companion has wondered off to in the night but he knows its close.
He steps into rhythm with the caravan as they set our onto the road. As the caravan crosses the outskirts of the city he hears a familiar screech. He stops for the briefest moment as the owl flies low and lands on his outstretched arm. He produces a morsel from his pouch and feeds it to the bird. He then carefully hoods it and moves it to his shoulder.
He hears Luka's comment about expanding trade with Acid City and responds; "Are you living in the same city that we are? How do you figure it won't be a challenge?"
Lornak HP:34/34 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday July 21st, 2016 2:03:49 PM
OOC- oops, layover from posting for Erik yesterday. This is Lornak's post
Var (Tom I.) HP:37/37 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:20 d20+10=11 ; Thursday July 21st, 2016 2:05:16 PM
Var rolls out of bed in the morning, stretches, then heads down to find breakfast. After a full rasher of bacon and a mug of the strongest tea he can find, he readies himself for the road.
Var is always happy to be traveling, but there is an added spring in his step after the events of Acid City. The eventual end of the House of Silver was not a particularly happy one, however, Var felt good about how they left things with the Blackbird Lake Trade Alliance.
He tries staying on lookout (Perception: 11) but he's more taken with his good mood and the and the conversations in the caravan to pay attention to his duties.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:23/23; AC:18; Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 d20+12=23 ; Thursday July 21st, 2016 6:17:36 PM
Toston rises early and does some calisthenics to get his blood pumping. He then goes down and has biscuits, sausage and a mug of coffee for breakfast.
He takes a spot on one of the wagons for the journey keeping his eyes peeled for any signs of trouble, he is not about to let his guard down. (Perception : 23)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday July 21st, 2016 6:22:26 PM
Asteria also enjoys the festivities, treating herself to some alcoholic beverages.
To Lornak, she laughs heartily. "Thanks! I was just doing what we barbarians do best! And don't be too hard on yourself, you'll do better next time!" As for the whole 'combining attacks' thing, Asteria paused to think about it for a second. "I mean, maybe! But, only if there is only one target. Like, I'll focus on whatever is close to me."
After a few more drinks, Asteria responds to Var. "Yeah, it was pretty good, but I couldn't have done it without Alizar an' Dusan!" She gives the two of them a grin. "Thanks for having my back!"
The next morning, Asteria wakes up groggily, but manages to stay awake due to the wind. Taking a position near the front of the cart, Asteria falls into the rhythm of travel. She busies herself by listening to the conversations of others, adding nothing to the discussion.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday July 21st, 2016 9:22:06 PM
Dušan feels completely miserable the next morning before his breakfast of a nip and a pint. Feeling slightly numbed and muddled he then goes outside and dunks his head in a horses trough. This washed the last of the night before away or so he hoped.
As they started marching and he was casting Prestidigitation to clean himself up, the exertion made him feel a little green around the gills. Luckily his little morning ritual kept him going if leaving him a little nauseated. He really didn't want to cast Neutralize Poison on himself in front of the gang.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC18/14t/16ff, CMD 20) Thursday July 21st, 2016 9:43:25 PM
Hmerrin rises, stumbles to a generally remote area, and promptly throws up.
Then, he goes to sleep for another hour.
Rising again, he manages to keep down some water and gingerly works himself around a load of bread.
The teen climbs into a wagon, and tries to make sense of Wil's ramblings, thinking that maybe being hungover would provide some advantage in this regard.
It doesn't, and over time the young fighter slowly orients to the task at hand.
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