Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 20/23 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 15Party Treasury Thursday September 1st, 2016 3:23:01 PM
Setting aside his armor and weapons for a good cleaning after supper, Zanderallen puts on some new clothes and then fusses for awhile over his hair. He gives up after a bit realizing he'll have to wait for the burned parts to regrow before it will look like he wants again. He does take his hammer, which doesn't look out of place at the side of a Paladin of Domi. Still a little wary of Shredds.
Realizing dancing on the edge of death and worrying about Briselda has greatly whetted his appetite. "Oh, chicken pot pit, my favorite. Just some cold cider would be great." He digs in heartily when the food arrives, but leaving time around bites to throw in ideas and encouragement for the new alchemist shop.
At some point when there is a lull he stands, "Hear, hear. There may be other toasts but there are two I need to start us with. First and foremost, a toast to the Briselda and Riebel. It has been our pleasure to reunite the two of you. Your story helps to remind us all that in the end, love and family are what really matters. We wish you the best in your new shop. To Family." With that he drains his tankard and getting a refill continues, "Secondly a toast three new adventurers, only slightly more green than the rest of us. Bartomus, Bobwise, and Dorbin. You made a great addition to the team and I look forward to you joining the Shields. To comrades new and old.", making a sweeping motion to include all of the Silver Shield, members and applicants, Zander drains his tankard again before sitting down. The grin on his face not marred by the thought in the back of his mind that Shredds was still out there. That was for a different day, now was for celebration.
Bobwise (Jerry) Thursday September 1st, 2016 7:16:33 PM
Bobwise asks if he can borrow someone's room to change clothes and freshen up. Assuming someone obliges he prepares for the evening's festivities.
Bobwise asks for an appetizer of Chicken Pot Pie, a main course of Chicken Pot Pie and then asks what they have for desert. He asks for a matching wine to go with the CPP and begins to rub his belly to wake up fully.
"Now this is the reward appropriate to an adventurer!"
"Uh, do we have a fully stocked kitchen in the warehouse?"
"So where do they grow chickens in the Floating City?"
He watches to see if anyone famous pops in through the fireplace. He has heard about this, but has never seen it.
"Hey, if I stay here and go to sleep and dream of the Giggling Ghost, can I enter through the fireplace and see myself now that I'm an adventurer?"
"Hey Martisan! You're a Bard and all these people are here to thank us for our heroism. Make a speech! Sing a song! Play an instrument! Tell the story of the adventure! Entertain the folks with...whatever use do for such things?"
He looks expectantly at his fellow halfling hoping to see him perform.
"What? Am I being too hyper and loud? Sorry ::takes a bite:: must be the food and drink....probably the food."
Martisan (Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 Thursday September 1st, 2016 7:20:34 PM
Martisan is all smiles, looking like a happy, curly haired kid as she orders three chicken pot pies. "And let's test the heat in a glass of the Minotaurs' famed purple wine." She says with a wink, her thoughts straying to Shredd's strange ritual calling on his "dragon ancestors." "And a bit of green tea, I suppose. And a fruit pie, if you have any, with some coffee, for dessert. And a bit of bacon to nibble." She beams up at Happy and his otherworldly staff.
The little bard stands on her chair for Zander's toast, smiling and raising her cup to Brizzie and Riebel. "To toasts for family, then, of a different sort." She says with a laugh & a wink after Zander's second toast, grinning broadly at the young adventurers sitting around the table.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Thursday September 1st, 2016 9:18:24 PM
Micah is certain that Shredds will be a future problem, but for now things seem right. "Do not worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble for itself," he intones to himself. "Yes, trouble enough," he unknowingly says aloud as he remembers all that has happened this day.
Once they gather at the Giggling Ghost, he cannot help but notice the demeanor of Dorbin. He sits next to him to be near should someone need to intervene to prevent the young half-elf from doing something overly embarrassing.
He smiles as the two paladins order the same thing, especially since it was what he was planning on ordering himself. Gesturing to both of them while doing so, he says, "Make that three." Then looking at Martisan and fearing he might be brought three pot pies, he clarifies, [b]"Ahh. I mean make my order the same as both of them."[b]
Reunion Tour- (DM Mstitt) Thursday September 1st, 2016 9:44:54 PM K reflects on the last few days. Shimmer gives glowing review about the Chicken pot pie then literally disappears. He reappears near the kitchen. He places the order within a small rectangular window. A big meaty hand grabs the sheet of paper and grumbles. Soon he returns with the drinks and set them on the large round table that everyone is sitting at. Zanderallen fusses over his hair and finds some new clothes. He is hungry when Shimmer mentions Chicken pot pie. Zander toasts Bizzie and Reibel and then the newest adventurers in the group. The thought of Shredds still on his mind. Shredds is on many of their minds as they enjoy the meal. Bobwise asks for new clothes and enjoys the Pie. He asks about a stocked kitchen at the warehouse and where he can find some chickens. Shimmer appears with the drinks and tells him about a couple farms on the fence level. “The chickens are imported but they are here,” he says. Shimmer listened to the question with a faint smile. “Sure,” he says then leaves again. He asks Martisan to sing or play a instruments. Martisan is happy and orders her drink. Micah trying to get over the past couple days. He watches over Dorbin. Riebel looks up at the group. “So tell me,” he begins. “Tell me about your adventures. I hear there is some iron-clad warrior involved. The story is so interesting but you can hardly believe the words from every Bard in the Giggling Ghost.” “Oh, father. These are the bravest warriors. You should of seen the fight. Well, to be honest I didn’t get to see it. I was taken.” Riebel frowned. “I’m so sorry about my failures, my dear. I should’ve been here for you.” “Father,” Brizzie began then began to cry and forgave her father. “To the Silver Shield,” Reibel shouted as he held up a mug.
“Who wants to sing with the minstrel?” Happy asks in an impossibly loud voice. “She sings one line while you read then you sing the next line.” (OOC: You guys are free to do what you want. Train with the WLA, visit the Catacombs. Whatever you need to do.) (For fun.. Roll a d10 and that will tell you how tasty the Pie is. Make sure you make it known to Shimmer if the food is excellent or bad. )
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Thursday September 1st, 2016 10:52:25 PM
Stohp is pretty satisfied with the day as they head back. They beat Shredd's captured most of his crew, and finally reunited Brizzie with her father. A good days work. She lets Bobwise go with her to the Fatted Calf and change there before going to wash herself up.
Her clothes are completely ruined. Multiple giant holes from when she was stabbed, blood covering everything, not even the underclothes are salvageable. She looks at them a bit, trying to see how to save them, before giving up with a snarl and throwing them in the waste bin. She liked that set of clothes; she wore them when she arrived on the float and had managed to keep them clean & intact through all the hard years.
After dressing in her nicer clothes and setting aside her armor for cleaning & repair, she gets ready to leave, still a little put out by the lose of her other change of clothes. As they walk her mind wanders, eventually landing on Shredd's differences. How did he get out? Probably some sort of magic, and now he's still at large probably preparing to make more trouble for them. Trying to take her mind off of grumpy thoughts, she moves on to the happy reunion of Brizzie and Riebel. It's nice to see someone reunite with her parents. She hasn't seen her parents in years. Not that they were every around much anyway...
By the time they make it back to the party Stohp has brooded on at least 3 more annoying things and successfully ruined her good mood. Not even Bobwise's energetic banter cheers her up. Sitting with a grunt, she orders the special and some cider before leaning back and brooding some more.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d10=9 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 11:36:58 PM "Shimmer, this is a wonderful pie. Amazing." Bartomus shared his delight in the meal with Shimmer when she returned. He sipped his Glass Grass and enjoyed the wonders of that delightful drink.
"Stohp what's got you so quiet?"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d10=7 ; Friday September 2nd, 2016 7:57:57 AM
Dorbin sits, thinking about starting up a conversation with Brizzie when Micah plops down next to him. Dorbin reaches out and quickly shoves Emily's tail out of the way. He speaks to the floor (where Emily sits) and says, "I TOLD you to be careful. Watch out would you?" He feebly smiles at Micah.
He digs into his pot pie and finds it is nice. Not quite as nice as he had expected, but certainly much better than he is used to. When the toasts come around and his name is mentioned, he slides down his chair a little, trying to be very small. He smiles and waves a little. He looks over at Bobwise who just takes the entire celebration in stride and wonders if he will ever be able to do that.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d10=6 ; Friday September 2nd, 2016 10:31:32 AM
A thoroughly average pot pie. Still good, though. He watches Bart talk to Stohp. He wasn't sure what to make of her. K didn't think he'd ever seen her in a good mood, and he was still cheesed at the fact that she felt justified in putting her hands on him so readily.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d10=5 ; d20+3=16 ; Friday September 2nd, 2016 1:00:46 PM
While maybe an average pot pie for the Giggling Ghost, it rates high for Zander. "Yum, delicious chicken pot pie Shimmer." Thoroughly enjoying himself and the evening, and looking to have some fun after the stress of the past few days he answers Happy's challenge, "Alright Happy, I'm in, get ready to watch a paladin make a fool of himself." He joins the bard on stage and takes the parchment with the lyrics. Waiting for his cue he opens with a strong tenor voice, managing to carry a good tune. (Perform 16)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday September 2nd, 2016 5:37:49 PM
Stohp gives a weak smile, trying to reassure Bobwise. "I'm just tired, and as happy as I am for Brizzie I'm reminded a bit too much of my own family issues. Ignore me, don't let me drag the party down."
She eats her meal quickly before standing to excuse herself. "I'm sorry to run off like this" She tells Brizzie and her father, "but I've been stabbed way to many times today and that makes you tired, even after magical healing."
She also requests all of the shields - current and potential - to meet up at the warehouse the next day to discuss things. "We did good work with the Hands, but it's easy to get complacent when things go well. I think we should meet up, discuss what went well, give each other slaps on the back, but also point out mistakes and find ways to improve in the future."
Bobwise (Jerry) Friday September 2nd, 2016 7:47:45 PM
Softly, "We all deal with the aftermath of battle in our own ways."
He smiles.
"As for me? More Pie! Ala mode!
"What? No not a piece! A pie!"
He grins at Happy. "Thanks for having us tonight. It is very generous sir."
"Hey Daphne! Dance with me until my pie arrives!"
He moves onto the dance floor not waiting for the music to start.
Happy Hour- (DM Mstitt) Friday September 2nd, 2016 9:05:40 PM Dorbin sits down and begins talking to Brizzie when Micah sits. He moves his cat’s tail and warns her to watch out. He eats the pie and tries to stay small as Bobwise seems to be enjoying himself. Stohp is kind enough to help out Bobwise. She frets over her torn up clothing. After dressing her mind wanders and thinks about Shredds. How did he escape? Will he come back? She tries to move on to other thoughts and enjoys the sight of Brizzie and her father. They are currently dancing with each other as the Bards in the tavern sing. By the time she makes it back to the Giggling Ghost she is in a bad mood. Shimmer appears again to refill the drinks when Bart comments on the great food. “That is wonderful. We have a new cook and I wonder sometimes.” He gets close to Bart’s ear causing a cold shiver. “Don’t tell him, though, because he is a bit of a brute.” K watches as Bart talks to Stohp and wonders about her. Zanderallen loved the pie and is ready to sing. Once Zander is finished with his song the crowd cheers and a beautiful, young halfling buys him a drink of his choice. She has blank and white, cat-like fur, a ribbon in her hair, and slit eyes. Stohp assures Bobwise she is tired. Soon, she excuses herself. Reibel smiles kindly. “That’s fine my dear,” he says. Before she leaves Stohp adds that she wants to meet up in the morning. A warning about being complacent. Bobwise asks for more pie and Shimmer is happy to help. “Daphne? Oh, she's off tonight. She has not been around that much lately.”
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Saturday September 3rd, 2016 11:47:43 PM
Bart continues to enjoy the evening, the food, the company and the drink. He waves at Stohp as she leaves. She seemed to be more contemplative and upset than before. He shook his head and turned his attentions back to the group. Zander lets out a ballad that keeps everyone singing and smiling. He continued to sip the Glass Grass and began contemplating a bit of dessert.
"Shimmer could you surprise me with something a bit on the sweet side?"
Martisan (Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 d20+8=26 ; d10=3 ; Sunday September 4th, 2016 6:14:49 PM "Whoo!" exclaims Martisan, downing the rest of her glass of Minotaur Purple Wine. "Watch out Zander, after those passionate words, a bit more of this wine and I might start breathing fire myself!" She gives the paladin a playful wink and a hearty cheer as he steps up to sing, loudly clapping her approval after the enjoyable performance. "Fool of yourself my furry feet! Up on the more prosperous levels a performance like that would net you anywhere from 1 - 10 silver in a day, easy!"
"I'm not much for singing or dancing." She says to Bobwise with a smile, waving a hand through the air as if to dismiss the frivolous notion. "I like to put what bardic talents I have to more practical pursuits. Fancy myself more a woman of the law; a detective working to promote justice, if you will. Though I do love a good story - the sort where two young wizards stare down a frightful Minotaur with their wily spells and peacefully pacify some well-meaning, overly passionate fellows with a bit of timely finger-waggling."
Turning eagerly to the Giggling Ghost's other patrons, Martisan elaborates on the Silver Shield's most recent victory. With a skillful blend of humor, praise, and anticipation she toes the line of extremity as she emphasizes Dorbin and Bobwise's efforts in the fight (Perform Oratory 26).
"I'll say those stab wounds make you hungry, too!" Martisan adds as Stohp says her farewells. "A well-deserved rest; we'll pick business back up tomorrow as you say." Martisan turns to Shimmer with a sheepish smile, patting her full belly "I'm afraid in all this excitement I wolfed down those pot pies a bit too quickly. Next time we come by for a more casual meal I'll give your meat pastries a more proper tasting."
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Sunday September 4th, 2016 6:26:35 PM
K nurses his cider. He's not feeling too festive & continues being happy to observe what his labors have brought.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Sunday September 4th, 2016 6:53:31 PM
Micah is enjoying the camaraderie and the evening. However, when he sees Stoph make an early exit, he notices her mood. Quickly making his goodbyes, he hurries to catch up with her.
"Hard and long day," he says as he comes along side her and matches her pace. He waits patiently for any reply, letting her decide to engage or not, but intending to be with her regardless.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday September 5th, 2016 8:53:23 AM
Dorbin makes a feeble attempt to join in the celebration, but its not something that comes naturally to him. Mostly he sits and watches everyone else with a smile on his face. He frequently looks under the table to talk to Emily and make sure she hasn't run off.
Happy Hour- (DM Mstitt) Monday September 5th, 2016 1:27:26 PM Dorbin sits down and begins talking to Brizzie when Micah sits. He moves his cat’s tail and warns her to watch out. He eats the pie and tries to stay small as Bobwise seems to be enjoying himself. Stohp is kind enough to help out Bobwise. She frets over her torn up clothing. After dressing her mind wanders and thinks about Shredds. How did he escape? Will he come back? She tries to move on to other thoughts and enjoys the sight of Brizzie and her father. They are currently dancing with each other as the Bards in the tavern sing. By the time she makes it back to the Giggling Ghost she is in a bad mood. Shimmer appears again to refill the drinks when Bart comments on the great food. “That is wonderful. We have a new cook and I wonder sometimes.” He gets close to Bart’s ear causing a cold shiver. “Don’t tell him, though, because he is a bit of a brute.” K watches as Bart talks to Stohp and wonders about her. Zanderallen loved the pie and is ready to sing. Once Zander is finished with his song the crowd cheers and a beautiful, young halfling buys him a drink of his choice. She has blank and white, cat-like fur and slit eyes. Stohp assures Bobwise she is tired. Soon, she excuses herself. Reibel smiles kindly. “That’s fine my dear,” he says. Before she leaves Stohp adds that she wants to meet up in the morning. A warning about being complacent. Bobwise asks for more pie and Shimmer is happy to help. “Daphne? I’m so sorry Daphne is not here. Maybe, I’m missing something. I can look for Daphne later?”
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Monday September 5th, 2016 1:43:55 PM "Long week." She walks a bit further in silence before speaking again. "We're the last two you know? The last of the original group that met in the Ghost. Everyone else has moved on."
She stops talking again, clearly lost in thought and just throwing stuff out as it comes to mind. "That first adventure seemed so silly, y'know? 'Rats on the float! Get rid of them!' Hardly seemed like the kind of thing adventurers would bother with, even newbie ones. Now we've saved lives, and nearly lost our own. We've even put others in danger; Shredd's is still out there and determined to hurt people we met on the adventure." She stops talking again, musing on various things as they walk.
Bobwise (Jerry) Monday September 5th, 2016 7:23:12 PM
"Aww you're gonna make me blush, Martisan!"
Bobwise turns to Happy. "Daphne is off? Why does a ghost want to take off for an evening?"
He smiles to himself. "Wow, a ghost with enough of a life she wants to take off work. Now that is an afterlife!"
"Anyone got a place where I can crash tonight or should I head to the Manor of the Mage for the evening?"
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Monday September 5th, 2016 8:59:09 PM "I had not thought of that," Micah says in response to Stoph's comment about them being the only two remaining from the original group.
As she paused speaking he remained quiet in thought himself. "Things have changed in many ways haven't they. Or have they really not changed, but our perception of them has? I remember that first night being skeptical that there was any real danger in the fence, until it attacked us."
As they continue to walk and talk at one point he asks, "Does it strike you odd that Roland was a paladin and though he left we now have not one, but two? Or what about Pesmer being replaced, seemingly, by Dorbin? And now we have two taurs again. Does it strike you as mere coincidence?" It is not obvious whether this last question is asked of Stohp or himself. Silently he wonders if an orc blooded adventurer will be joining them sometime.
On the topic of Shredds he adds, "He has been causing harm before we encountered him. Yes, he is still out there, but he is weaker now and has revealed himself. I am about as certain as one can be about the future that we will encounter Shredds again, and likely soon. Others will be in danger then and the gods willing, the Silver Shields will be there to help. Until then we can take some time to heal and rest and recover."
Happy Hour part 2- (DM Mstitt) Monday September 5th, 2016 9:52:58 PM Stohp thinks about the members past. “She recalls feelings about the first adventure and returns to thoughts about Shredds.” Micah replies to Stohp. She adds that things have changed and remembers being skeptical. "Does it strike you odd that Roland was a paladin and though he left we now have not one, but two? Or what about Pesmer being replaced, seemingly, by Dorbin? And now we have two taurs again. Does it strike you as mere coincidence?" On Shredds he adds that Shredds is weaker and his plans have been revealed. The Silver Shields will be there to help. Bobwise threatens to blush. He turns to Happy and asks about Daphne. Happy returns the smile and adds that Daphne had a family emergency. “Now, you know it’s bad if a ghost has an emergency,” Shimmer added. “He asks the group if they have a place he can crash. (OOC: Are you guys heading back to sleep for the night? What do you want to do?)
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday September 6th, 2016 12:45:20 AM
Drinks and food were finished. Bartomus looked about and decided that leaving with a smile on his face, his stomach full, and laughter in his ears was the best way to end the day. He noted that he was going to head back to the warehouse and bid everyone good night. He made the walk back with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. When he got to the warehouse, he headed over to where he could bunk. He settled in and went to sleep.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Tuesday September 6th, 2016 1:22:07 AM
Stohp says her goodbyes to Micah and enters the Fatted Calf. Before bed she spends some time thinking things over and making plans for the morning meeting.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Tuesday September 6th, 2016 8:36:39 AM
As the party and celebration starts to wind down, Dorbin starts looking around to decide where he should go for the night. He wasn't sure if the Silver Shield had some official ceremony to induct new members or not. He knows that the did invite him into the warehouse once, so presumably he would be allowed to go there again. He watches Bobwise to see if he leads the way when the rest of the Shields head off for the warehouse. If he does not, Dorbin will quietly follow Bartomus to the warehouse, sneaking in and quietly finding his same spot as last time, near some crates, and he curls up on the ground with Emily the cat and goes to sleep.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Tuesday September 6th, 2016 9:42:18 AM
K will make sure the newcomers know they are welcome to stay the night back at HQ. Even if they're not members yet, they put their lives on the line and should at least be given a decent place to sleep before they're officially inducted.
Meanwhile, on the way back home, the paladin makes a to-do list in his head.
A: Stop by the temple & let mom know she was right, and that he's still alive. B: Schedule time to discuss philosophy with Father Six; he's curious about the Hand's teachings on a few things. C: Clear the air with The Shields. D: Decide on a plan of attack dealing with Shredds. True to his word, he'd be following the Domi worshipers lead on this one.
Right now though, his to-do list had one entry: get some sleep. He won't waste time once the gathering at the Ghost is done. He goes home & straight to bed. Well, he does pray to Flower first...
"Lady Flower, K here. Thanks for putting me where I was needed with Briselda and her dad, and for guiding me safely through that ordeal. I only hope I did you proud.
"Seems I have a lot to learn, though. I trust you'll get me there."
...and then he goes to sleep.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Tuesday September 6th, 2016 1:54:18 PM
Somewhat embarrassed by success of his performance Zander accepts the drink from the strange halfling, "I'll have one last cider, thank you.", before joining the others in heading back to the warehouse. Noticing Dorbin and Bobwise uncertain of where to lodge he rounds them and Bart up, "Seems to me three brave adventurers are looking for some lodging, I have just the place." He leads them back to the warehouse and makes sure they have comfortable spots to bed for the night. "Good night, looks like we'll have a meeting in the morning to discuss our next move. You all will be part of that, so get your thinking hats ready." He then heads to his bunk and goes to sleep.
Bobwise (Jerry) Tuesday September 6th, 2016 7:55:07 PM
Bob nods his thanks for a place to stay. "In the morning, we should talk about adding a 2nd story to the warehouse. I'd like a room to put my stuff in."
For now he just finds a corner, pulls out his bedroll and goes to sleep.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Tuesday September 6th, 2016 8:33:41 PM
Micah heads back the the headquarters after departing Stohp. He spends the time before the others arrive quietly undressing and further inspecting and caring for the items they gained. Using a [i]mending[i] spell he repairs any damage he finds, smiling at the result.
He is pleased to see that their new friends are along with the others and welcomes them to the warehouse, helping them get settled before retiring himself.
Martisan (Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 Tuesday September 6th, 2016 8:43:55 PM
Whistling on their way back to the warehouse, Martisan seems unburdened by the day's tiring events as she meditates over her journal late into the evening. Come morning, the time normally spent reviewing her growing length of notes is instead devoted to a modified exercise routine, now notably demonstrating some of the acrobatic moves used by Shredd's ninjas.
As their budding band assembles, Martisan has her notes ready and looks for Stohp or Micah to begin the discussion.
"I was planning on combing the streets for information." She later adds, pausing from taking informal meeting minutes. "Check if anyone's seen or heard from Shredds, and check any rumors of the Octopus Gardens popping back up. I also want to see if the rumors of trouble from the Hands of Love have slowed down now that Shredds & his gang are in hiding. Anything else we should ask around about? I'm just gonna pay a visit to the Sages Guild for myself, otherwise, so I'll have plenty of time to pop by a tavern or two." She gives Bartomus a wink at the last statement.
"Regarding the warehouse."*flipflipflip goes the notebook*"the 2nd story is about as much square footage as the first, but currently the raised ceiling" Martisan points to the main room's taur-friendly head room "Currently takes up most of the space in the second floor. We'd have to remodel there to put in more rooms on the 2nd floor, which we might be able to manage while still leaving some of the ground floor here with higher ceilings."
HOME SWEET HOME (DM Mstitt) d20=20 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 9:56:29 PM Bart leaves with a smile. His belly full and his mood lifted. He headed to bed for the night. Stohp says goodbye, heads to bed and plans out her day. Dorbin heads home. He wonders about any official ceremony to induct new members. He assumes he would be allowed to bunk with the rest of the group. He watches for his friend Bobwise -- Ultimately, he sneaks into the warehouse and finds a quiet place to rest his head. K ensures everyone is welcome. He states that they have put their lives on the line so they are welcome. Back at home K makes a list of things to do. After he makes his list he prays to Flower then goes to sleep. Zander is a bit embarrassed. He accepts the free drink then head back to the warehouse. He rounds up both the new guys and helps them get comfortable. Bobwise is thankful and mentions adding a 2nd story. Micah heads back with the others. He mends his equipment and helps welcome everyone. Martisan whistles as she walks back toward the warehouse. She meditates over her journal. On the morning she begins an exercise program. After exercise she begins talking plans. She wants to comb the street for information for Shredds, the Octopus Gardens and the Hands. Martisan offers her opinion on the second story. The night was restful for at least half. Perception vs DC 14 Highlight to display spoiler: { Something is working above your head. It spends half the night fiddling around and making noise. It sounds like an animal or something but it doesn’t matter because it’s annoying.} Fail: Highlight to display spoiler: { A noise bothers your sleep or if it’s < 5 then you hear nothing. } By morning it becomes pretty loud. There is a large empty room near the front if the warehouse. It would be an excellent place for a meeting. There is nothing in the room. It could use some chairs and a couple convenient things. If you venture into the kitchen you maybe surprised by the a full suite of food supplied by Brizzie and her father.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+6=18 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 11:37:00 PM
Bartomus moved into the larger room. He hadn't slept well at all. There was a noise that got louder and louder above his head. He looked about and as folks started to mull about, he asked, "So what is going on above this place? You all know what is up floor of this warehouse?"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+4=17 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 8:45:12 AM
Dorbin wakes up and looks for Emily. He asks her about the noises in the night. He figures she would have explored and checked that out while they were sleeping. In fact, if it were some kind of small animal, she probably would have taken care of it completely. When Bart asks about the noise, Dorbin says, "I heard that too. I thought it was a squirrel, but I think Emily would have taken care of it if it was."
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20=15 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 9:46:41 AM
The usually unaware K somehow spends the whole night listening to something scurrying around. "If it's the new guy's cat, we're going to have words," he thinks to himself.
Coming downstairs, the bleary eyed paladin takes immediate note of the food. "Well shoot, looks like we're moving up in the world. Probably says something about us that everyone assumes what we all need is basic sustenance, but I ain't complaining."
He's still pretty new here, so he's not sure if this place has basic cooking equipment...or plates & utensils for that matter. He also can't cook. Poor guy would probably burn cereal. The hungry paladin waits to see if anyone else knows how to prepare the stuff. In the meantime, he looks for stuff to eat with/on.
While looking, he shouts out, "Hey Dorbin, was that your cat making all that racket last night? We don't have a no-pets policy or anything, but we certainly have a 'don't disturb the paladins while they're sleeping' policy. We need our beauty sleep. It ain't easy looking this good..."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+2=21 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 1:29:49 PM
Listening to something go on above his head all night does makes for a grumpy paladin. His morning exercise prayers are noticeably more aggressive to those that have seen them before. As the noises don't go away he storms downstairs thinking it might be Dorbin's cat causing the ruckus. Hearing K's comment as he enters he backs it up, "You think it's hard for him to look that good, Flower is the goddess of love and beauty, pity how much beauty sleep I need to keep up with him. Dorbin if that's your cat up on the roof I suggest we go get it down, if it's not Emily then I also suggest we go get it down. Anybody got a ladder?" He then goes outside and starts looking for a way to climb to the roof or get a good view.
(Perception 21)
************ [OOC: The warehouse is three stories. I went back and found the floor plans Cayzle gave us and put them all together with the street view. I believe at the moment we kind of have the 3rd floor sectioned off with blankets or curtains as sleeping spots. Shield HQ ]
"We didn't know there was anything up there until last night." Martisan says to Bartomus. When Zander asks about a ladder and says he's going up, Marty pulls out a grappling hook and silk rope from her backpack. "We should be able to get to the roof from a window on the 2nd floor." She says while tying the 50ft rope off to the hook. "I also know a spell to catch us if we slip."
While the group talks, Martisan takes time to tie knots in the rope at regular intervals, giving each a good pull as she goes. "This should make the climb easy enough, once we find a spot to latch the hook." (knotted rope with a wall to brace against is DC 0 per the Climb skill DC table).
Bobwise (Jerry) d20+2=15 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 7:05:28 PM
"I dreamed that there was a monster in the attic. Do we have an attic? Oh, no one knew what was up there? Guess we'd better find out."
Bobwise helps get the rope ready to ascend.
"Is this an adventure in our own warehouse? If Shredds has relocated to our attic, I'm gonna be miffed!
"What? Breakfast! Brizzie, you are amazing. Back in a minute, Martisan. Better make that 30 minutes."
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