DM Robert - I guess I have one party in me. Wednesday July 4th, 2018 11:20:56 PM
The party cleans up somewhat...Stohp stumbles downstairs wearing bloodstained and ripped attire. She will certainly make some sort of impression, what one remains to be seen. She leans against the door frame and starts to nod off. Happy eyes her and says to Zanderallen "Is she okay?"
Micah, Zanderallen, and Bartomus appear ready to follow Happy.
Dorbin rushes out the door.
Sid pulls Elly off to a corner in the first floor. Elly's mouth drops open. Then she replies in a loud voice, "Oh Sid of course I'll marry you! But that ring is too much. You should keep it and keep coming back to me."
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 10; CMD: 23; Rage:17/17 Thursday July 5th, 2018 9:21:35 AM
Stock stretches his back, happy to be rid of his armor. On his way out the door, he grabs his pouch that contains his stones that are being polished and his lapidary set.
He leans close to Zanderallen and says, "Being a hero is a strange thing. I fight for these people but not so they can raise me up on high. Nor do I necessarily want their attention...Anyway that's not important. What is important is that the Float is safe and we made it through, mostly in one piece. Although...it sure would be nice to have another pair of hands though when things get bad again."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:27:46 AM
No sign of Dorbin can be seen in the HQ...well, except for Emily the cat who has decided to wander around exactly where people are trying to walk...
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday July 5th, 2018 7:31:02 PM
Sid laughs and swings her around. He nods and puts the ring back on his finger, "Alright," he says, "but you have to take this one." He pulls out the rapke ring and slips it on her left ring finger. "I won't take 'no' for an answer," he says then kisses her.
"Now, however much I wish to take a bath and go to sleep, I think we have to put in an appearance at the Ghost." With that he holds out his arm and leads them after the other shields.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 Thursday July 5th, 2018 8:31:45 PM
Throwing an arm around Stock's shoulders Zanderallen lets him in on a secret. "Stock my friend, you fight for the right reasons. However there is a second side to it. You may not want to be lifted up but the people need heroes to inspire them. Heroes to strengthen their own courage that so when we're not around they have people to emulate and stand up for themselves. And it seems that lot has fallen on us. So buck up, put on a smile for the people, and enjoy yourself. We've all earned it this time."
Micah (John) HP: 25/52 AC: 23/11/23 (25/13/25 vs evil) CMD:17 (19 vs Evil) Thursday July 5th, 2018 9:00:28 PM
Micah smiles broadly as he watches Sid and Elly. "It appears we are in for a season of celebrations," he says to no one in particular as he leaves the two lovebirds to enjoy their moment.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Thursday July 5th, 2018 9:39:24 PM "We get to celebrate, come on that has to be a good thing," Bartomus said with a level of excitement that he tried to share with his fellow Shields He looked about and saw the glaring Stohp "Come on Stohp, let's go enjoy the festivities. We are alive, let's celebrate."
DM Robert - I guess I have one party in me. Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:00:26 PM
Bartomus attempts to waken the dozing Stohp. Calling to her loudly. It does not appear to be successful. Unless Stohp shakes herself awake she will find herself sitting on the floor dozing with the cat in her lap.
The Shields travel to the Giggling Ghost with Happy. There they find a table in the center of the tavern suspiciously empty. There are many patrons there already, in fact every table seems to be filled. When the group enters there is a rousing round of cheers. Happy see's you seated. He stage whispers to all of you, "There may be some story telling involved with your meal. People want's to know what's been happening."
Happy smiles at Sid and Elly, shaking Sid's hand and pinching Elly on the cheek, as he has her sit at the table with Sid. There are however, a few chairs still empty.
Dorbin makes his way to the Headquarters of the Sage’s Guild is in the Floating City, on the Gold Level [at location No. 24], at the former site of Kerracle's Temple of Unity. The public entrance is an unassuming gateway leading onto a grand circular courtyard bordered by the three domed buildings of the Symposium chambers. In the center of the courtyard is the small but elegant Chancellor's Tower. He stands in the courtyard.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/45hp AC: 19/13/15 (Poisoned: 16/10/15) CMB: +9 (Poisoned, 6) (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday July 5th, 2018 10:47:33 PM
Stohp is woken up and looks about wildly. Noticing that Dorbin is missing, she says crossly, "If he doesn't have to go then I don't have to go. You guys party, I'm going to bed."
She then goes upstairs and throws herself at the bed, not even bothering to undress this time.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:35:35 PM "Well, get some rest then, but you are going to miss a legendary evening," Bartomus said with a shrug as Stohp headed upstairs. He looked about and followed the others to Giggling Ghost.
When they arrived, there was a hearty greeting by those already there. Bartomus smiled and the grin on his face kept growing as he walked about the place. He had been there before, once for a pretty amazing party where there were games of chance and skill taking place. He looked down at the prize he had won during one of those.
He found a seat at the table that Happy led them to and took a seat. His eyes wandered about tracing the stories woven into the various tapestries. His stomach rumbled and he realized he really could use something to eat and something to drink.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 10; CMD: 23; Rage:17/17 Friday July 6th, 2018 9:04:13 AM
Stock looks left...and looks right. "Who's good at telling stories?" He then breaks off the main group and heads to the bar.
Ugh...it's worth it. Maybe just one.
Stock orders an ale, heavily watered down and sits at the bar. If anybody asks him for a story, he regales them with a particularly gritty version of the adventure, focusing on the hardship involved and providing great detail on what it felt like to be swallowed whole.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Friday July 6th, 2018 12:49:28 PM
When Stohp heads off to bed, Emily the cat follows along. She attempts to make herself comfortable on top of Stohp.
Meanwhile, Dorbin heads into the library, excited to share what he has learned. He almost ran through the library to the chamber of records, where he had earned the title of adjunct sage. He had lots of information to share and couldn't wait to teach the others about what he had seen!
Micah (John) HP: 25/52 AC: 23/11/23 (25/13/25 vs evil) CMD:17 (19 vs Evil) Friday July 6th, 2018 4:46:27 PM
Micah waves warmly at those who acknowledge them upon their entrance. He is a little embarrassed by the attention, but strives to hide it. Recalling the last post victory fete, he ensures Zanderallen has a center stage position and waits for the show. Taking a seat he suddenly realizes how incredibly hungry he is and looks around to see what will be offered.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 67/67 AC: 23 T: 11 FF: 22 CMD: 20 d20+15=24 ; Friday July 6th, 2018 5:09:19 PM
Grinning broadly as they enter the Giggling Ghost, Zanderallen prepares himself for the speeches and story-telling he is sure to come. He fully recognized and accepted, some might say even enjoyed, his position as spokesman of the Silver Shields. If no one else wished to stand in front of the crowd it might as well be him. He winks at Happy, "There might be some story-telling but it's thirsty work and I know you've got some of the best cider in town Happy. I might need a drop or two to keep my throat wet."
Once his throat is properly wetted he stands up signalling for everyone's attention. "Listen up good people of the Float, if it's heroics you want I have heroics to tell." He goes on to tell the tale, starting with the finding of the bloodstone crashed on the edge of the lake, their meeting with the Manfri Sage, the journey through the Sargrass, the events of the finding of the Claw of the father of all rapke, the ritual at the bloodstone, and finally the climactic battle between the heroes of the Wold and the Sarr. His tale focuses on the bravery and steadfastness of the Shields during their long adventure. ----------------- Diplomacy 24
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 22/45hp AC: 19/13/15 (Poisoned: 16/10/15) CMB: +9 (Poisoned, 6) (11 w/flail on disarm/trip) CMD: 19 +2 vs grapple, disarm) Friday July 6th, 2018 6:52:14 PM
Stohp lays in bed on her back. That doesn't seem to be working, so she rolls over to her side. After another while of that she tries to go to the other side and almost crushes Emily, who had been looking to sleep with the Taur. Cursing, she chases the cat out and slams the door. Climbing back into bed she changes positions again 8 more times in the next five minutes.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+1=19 ; Friday July 6th, 2018 8:26:12 PM
Sid holds Elly's hand and laughs through the telling and interjects, with both Stock and Zanderallen assisting them in their stories. He absently strokes the silvery rapke ring on her finger and smiles at her, sneaking kisses whenever(no it's not stealthy). After a wine they same he orders an old mead and sips at its mellow golden goodness.
DM Robert - "Who's good at telling stories?" Saturday July 7th, 2018 10:36:15 AM To sleep, perchance to dream... Stohp brushes the cat off and stomps upstairs. She flings herself into her bed. The bed being study built and minotaur sized takes the load easily. PS Fix your header, you are no longer poisoned and you are at full health.
Dorbin heads himself off to the building of the chamber of records. Dorbin makes a brief statement about wishing to report about the red menace and the Sargrassi plains. He is met by a polite young dwarf who directs him to a conference type room off to the side where Dorbin waits. None other than Abigail Quillian, current head of the guild, enters. She is a tall, hawkishly thin figure; her gleaming straight black hair spills to her knees and is elaborately braided. She projects an air of intense focus for whatever job is at hand. Her etiquette is impeccable, but when angered her quiet, measured manner can become unnerving. There are two other sages with her that appear to be scribes. "I hear you have some news. Please make your report now." Dorbin please roll your Profession Librarian skill.
Meanwhile back at the Giggling Ghost. A repast is served like no other. The table is filled with dishes of: sauerkraut and German sausage (yes it's similar to Kielbasa), fried ham and eggs, roladen (pounded out flank steak one side covered with mustard, bacon, and relish and then rolled up and cooked) and zemmelknadle (a large doughy doupling) with some purple cabbage all with plenty of gravy, and boiled cabbage with large chunks of corned beef. For desert a large triple decked carrot cake is served. And of course plenty to drink.
The party then tries to tell everyone of their tale (does Zanderallen take out his lute? Diplomacy isn't really the right skill to roll here, you need to make a performance oratory roll.) Everyone seems impressed. Pepper Plate appears notebook in hand. She eagerly beings questioning things and is writing everything said down at a breakneck pace. She attempts to sit next to Zanderallen while he tells the tale.
Micah exercises no restraint when the food arrives. He adds double sauerkraut with his sausage and piles a healthy serving of every dish onto his platter.
As Zanderallen unfolds their tale he occasionally interrupts his repast to nod in agreement. When the paladin gets to the battle with the giant lizards he shudders, alternatively glancing at Sid, Stock, and Stohp.
When the dessert arrives, he politely asks, "Would it be possible to have another piece?" As he savors each bite, he turns to Stock and muses, "I wonder how much of this I could eat were I enlarged."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+4=18 ; Saturday July 7th, 2018 6:04:23 PM
Bartomus took a few things and put them on his plate, then a sip of ale, but there was a crowd about. "So, who's seen the birth of three gods before?"
He begins to tell the tale of the sargrass and their fight of the red grass in the nearby forest. He looked about for others of the Shields to join in his tale when he needed a drink to wet his whistle.
==Perform role of 18 to start us off.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Sunday July 8th, 2018 9:53:09 AM
After a long while of laying in bed and very much not succeeding in sleeping Stohp sighs, gets up, and goes to take a long, hot bath. Annoyingly her hope that the hot water would help her sleep proves futile, as she exits the bath even more awake then she was before.
After only more 10 minutes of laying down she gives up. Rolling out of bed she looks around for something to do. Eventually her gaze turns to her dirty gear. She spends a while cleaning it thoroughly while considering what new stuff she should buy. As she finishes she gives a regretful look at her bed before grumpily stomping off to find the nearest Catacombs entrance.
She doesn't bother to change out of her pajama's first.
(OOC: I was waiting to finish leveling before I updated header)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+1=10 ; Sunday July 8th, 2018 11:42:23 AM
Sid still assists in stories as they are told but his attentions are mostly elsewhere. He eats like he's never tasted food before and always seem to be holding Elly's hand.
((Oh, and after looking at my character sheet this is what it actually is))
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] d20+16=34 ; Monday July 9th, 2018 11:40:17 AM
Dorbin tries to contain his excitement and remain within protocol, but he is quite excited. He sets out his book where he has been taking notes and shows them to the head of the guild. He says that he is honored that she would take his report, then he settles down into the proper protocols and starts making his report, carefully telling each part in order with appropriate details (profession, librarian: 34).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 80/80 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 20 Monday July 9th, 2018 5:51:52 PM
Having told his tale, and enjoyed his celebration meal, Zanderallen eventually makes his way back to HQ and takes a long sleep. Even going so far as to sleep in and delay his normal morning exercise. Once that is over he settles down to business to make sure everyone is equipped as needed. "Alright, we've got about 32,000gp in gems and coins and anther about 26,000gp in magic items to sell. I'm happy with my new flaming sword but I know some others didn't get as much equipment from our conquests. Maybe I can get some of them to go with me to the catacombs to sell our stuff and get them some equipment."
He thinks about how equipped everyone is and calls out a couple names. "Bart and Dorbin. You two are quiet types and I think have been falling a bit behind in your share of the party earnings. That won't do, not only is it unfair to you, it hurts the rest of us. If you get into trouble because you don't have the gear you need it's bad for all of us. So you two are definitely going to spend some of this coin on yourselves, or I'll spend it for you and have you both encased in plate mail." He finishes with a grin.
Stock (JonM) HP: 65/65; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 10; CMD: 23; Rage:17/17 Monday July 9th, 2018 6:53:01 PM
Stock has his single drink and manages to have a great time at The Ghost. He does overindulge a bit with the delicious food and even runs into a pair of dwarves he’s never met. Still though he’s happy to turn in for the evening when the time comes. As usual, he’s up first puttering around when Z comes down. When he mentions encasing Dorbin in steel, Stock just snorts.
DM Robert - "I wonder how much of this I could eat were I enlarged." Monday July 9th, 2018 8:24:33 PM
Dorbin reports to Abigail Quillian. "Very concise and detailed. I commend you." She says. "I will be sure to have it record in the annuals, it's not often one of our number is present at the birthing of a new power. It will go well with the other reports we have coming in to make a very accurate portrait of what happened." Dorbin is dismissed but he knows he did well and his step has a prideful bounce as he returns to headquarters.
Micah feels stuffed but wonders if he was enlarged could he eat more? He is quietly musing when Pepper Plate comes up to him and asks..."Copper for your thoughts?"
Bartomus adds to the storytelling and everyone seems enthralled.
Sid adds a comment here and there, but mostly seems to have eyes for Elly. There are murmurs of "Our Silver Shields were there." as the story winds down.
Stohp is not pleased that sleep eludes her. She dresses and decides to go shopping, though in the Float it is night and all is quiet. The catacombs have their own schedule.
At last the party ends and everyone heads home....
The next morning Zanderallen is up early and looking over a large about of 'stuff' spread out on the table. He seems to offer that some of the party needs to spend some money and be better equipped because there's no telling what the fates have in store for them next.
Stock seems to agree with Zanderallen's assessment of certain party members needing some better gear.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Monday July 9th, 2018 9:45:33 PM
After the party and the walk home, Bartomus found his room and bunk. The food, drink and stories had caught up with him and he was asleep when he laid his head down. Morning came, he spent some time in thought and contemplation within his room. Then worked his way downstairs only to find Zander and Stock looking over the various things that had been collected in their recent adventure.
"Well a new shirt, something a bit sturdier, and not as tattered as my leathers would be great," Bartomus responded to Zander and Stock. He looked at his new ring, and then back at the others. "Having been a craftsman, I would like something that is well made and looks good. But, I carved things. Didn't have a need for armor and such in the merchant stalls of the Float."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday July 10th, 2018 4:04:16 AM
Stohp discovers that she'll have to sell her old belt and buy a new one instead of upgrading. Grumbling, she goes back for another 500g from the gem stockpile, which is now at 26,500.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Tuesday July 10th, 2018 9:36:03 AM
Micah looks up when he is approached. It takes him a moment to place the perky young red-head. When he recalls she is the reporter from the Sir Stephan case, he becomes wary. "Pepper," he replies, "No thoughts really. Just enjoying a fine meal."
[b]"Did you get enough from the others for your story or are you looking for 'an exclusive'?" he asks, though he does not emphasize with gestures, the quotes are obvious in his inflection.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Tuesday July 10th, 2018 11:11:28 AM
Dorbin is happy when he returns to the HQ and Emily greets him at the door, as if she knew he was coming. He is all smiles that night.
The next morning he looks at the pile of treasure and just stares. He had never seen that amount of, well, anything in one place at one time. He just stares at it until Zander brings him out of his trance by mentioning putting him in plate mail. He stares at Zander a moment, thinking he might be serious. Then he spots the grin and says, "Oh. Well I'm sure there's something I might be able to do..."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday July 10th, 2018 12:33:23 PM
Near the end of the dinner Sid and the rest of the Shields leave Micah to the jaws of reporter. For the first time in a long time he goes home...
Early morning he and Elly make their way back to HQ. Sid settles into around the pile and makes sure the rubies and druid cloak are in the pile. "I am very happy with this fine sword. I do want some of our spoils to put back into the Split Arrow. I've got to earn my way in the business somehow." If no one says anything he gives Elly 2,000gp for the shop. "Also, I don't know how we want to do this part, but I know there are healing potions and I think we should get an appropriate number, whatever that is, and split it among us so we can come to each other's aid if necissary."
"And Bart, I appreciate that as a craftman we shouldn't need armor buying apples or raw materials, but I have to say that we seem to be finding ourselves, in the float or out, in situations that might make something study between you and whatever it is a thing to have. ============================================================================
Pile is 24,500gp
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/72; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 11; CMD: 25; Rage:19/19 Tuesday July 10th, 2018 3:20:31 PM
Stock stays around the main level of the HQ all morning. He gets out his lapidary set and the rocks he has been collecting on their journeys and proceeds to carefully polish them.
By midday he gets up and announces, "Seems like I should head over to the WLA. I think I'm due for some training. Anybody coming?"
He sets out as soon as convenient for everybody.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 80/80 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 20 Tuesday July 10th, 2018 6:02:51 PM "I'm off to go sell the unclaimed magic items and add them to the gold pile. Bart if you want to come along and I think you need some magic armor. Dorbin, if you want some wands or scrolls or rods we've got the gold for it. I'm going to spend 4,200 gp of the sale to buy everyone a couple potions of Cure Moderate Wounds. We seem to get into a lot of trouble and we're pretty flush on cash right now."
(OOC: For anybody that doesn't know all magic item purchases and sales are handled through the Catacombs. Which is a separate board found in the discussion boards. Email me if you have more questions about how to use the Catacombs.)
DM Robert - Hi Ho Tuesday July 10th, 2018 7:16:20 PM
Micah finishes his meal and ducks out on Pepper. The next morning he observes the party speaking about the days plans.
Zanderallen seems bound and determined to get Bartomus and Dorbin some better gear. Sid also encourages Bartomus to gird his loins better.
Zanerallen rounds them up as he heads off to the Catacombs. Bartomus and Dorbin seem agreeable to the plan.
Sid takes some money to invest in his business. Elly informs him, and the rest of you, that the wood supplies from Cutter is coming in at a regular pace and seems to be going well.
Stock decides to head to the WLA for some training.
Outside the day is bright. People are happy and there is a feeling of contentment in the air. Everyone waves hello and nods at the various party members as they go about town.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday July 10th, 2018 7:41:45 PM "So, these armor folk, suspect they have an armored kilt? Pretty easy to move in these things, you know." Bartomus explained to Zander as he followed along nodding at Sid as they head out of the headquarters. He looked about as they walked and then added, "Should probably have skinned that huge beast that we fought, that thing had a tough hide that would have been great for some armor I bet."
When they passed a food cart, Bartomus stopped and purchased a couple of potato filled dumplings that the vendor had just put up on the rack. "You guys want anything? Everything smells really good here. Could use some tea as well."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday July 11th, 2018 6:01:03 AM
After returning from her shopping Stohp finally gets to sleep. She joins the group heading to the WLA and learns some more about knowing when someone is lying to her.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Wednesday July 11th, 2018 11:43:55 AM
Dorbin heads with Zander to the magical shopping place.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Wednesday July 11th, 2018 12:45:53 PM
Recalling the number of times he wished he could have reached his friends but was unable to, Micah nods affirmation of Zanderallen's proposal to purchase healing potions for everyone.
He accompanies the paladin, having a few purchases in mind himself.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 80/80 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 20 Wednesday July 11th, 2018 6:22:45 PM "They should have just about anything. Nice leather or hide jerkin and kilt with a bit of extra magical protection enchanted in."
DM Robert - Extra Read All About It. d100+14=76 ; Wednesday July 11th, 2018 8:16:42 PM
Bartomus, Micah, Dorbin, and Zanderallen go shopping. Their orders placed but it may take a few days for deliveries.
Stock and Stohp venture up to the WLA for some training.
During the day you hear various criers hawking the weekly paper for the float. When you walk by one of the eager newsy you find a paper being thrust at you. "No charge sir (or mam)."
1-The paper contains a brief accounting of the red weed. It seems that it was spreading in numerous areas of the Wold but has all been stopped. The paper makes it sound like the Silver Shields were solely responsable for the Wold's salvation and the return of the Sargrassi. 2-The paper talks about the gate to Plateau City being usually busy. Seems like a lot of people are migrating to the Float. 3-Their is a story about the shrinking of the Crying Wood. It features an interview with the druids on the Float and Jella Jadenth talking about the fact that the sentient part of the wood has indeed withdrawn itself from contact and raised itself up on a huge escarpment. There are dire warnings from the druids about trying to get there hinting at severe repercussions beyond just you being killed by the wood. 4-There is a story about the fact that the Crying wood, being changed and the surrounding wood. The editor suggests that perhaps a new name should be given to the woods around the lake. At least to the woods that are not sentient. 5-The City Council has at long last admitted that the lake the Float sits in should properly be named. The contest is open to all residents of The Float. The winner will awarded 1000 gold pieces and be exempted from all taxes for one year, and of course be recognized as the namer of the lake.
Sid and Elly are doing well in their business (71-80--business is good. Gain 5% of money invested this level for the character. Hmm, do you have an area on your character sheet reflecting your business investments accumulation?)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday July 11th, 2018 8:34:32 PM
Sid and Ellie break off from the guys after they get tea and gather things for supper and catch up on the business and the local gossip.
((Sorry, I have had a rough 24hr period. For instance I spend 4 1/2hrs on the road trying to get home -_-'' . I also thought the post would the at the top of the hour. Sorry.))
((Investments can be found between the 'Artisan's Clothes' and the 'Box of Wrapping Paper' I kept from my first Yule. I thought I had invested for lvl6, but I didn't note it so I didn't include it. If you have questions about my notation please ask, I'm not trying to be fuzzy about anything and there was not a template so I went with what I thought was clear, which isn't necessarily very clear at all. Thanks!))
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday July 11th, 2018 11:43:47 PM
Sid and Ellie talk about the future of their business and their family. Sid wants to stay as a member of the Silver Shields and maybe have a child. Ellie talks about running the business. They agree to table things until later. (Note: Ellie doesn't not want a traditional family, but the business is doing well and Sid is off protecting them((On Adventures)) and it is more difficult)
Sid starts thinking about people to help Ellie around the shop or with the household. Maids and apprentices.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday July 12th, 2018 7:22:14 AM
Stohp reads the newspaper as she walks back towards the HQ. While she apreciates the vote of confidence it's rather silly that they're saying the Silver Shields did everything alone. Maybe she should enter that contest. Hrm... "The Crying Lake"? no the woods are gone. "Turtle Lake"? No, to obvious. She needs to think of something that won't have 1000 other identical suggestions.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d8=1 ; Thursday July 12th, 2018 10:27:36 AM
Bartomus looked through the various types of armor and tried to find something that spoke to him without metal. He looked about and then one shop had something that spoke to him. The use of polished and dyed horn pieces held together with intricately woven leather and silk strands. He spent some time talking with the craftswoman who made most of the pieces. The more they talked about the way she worked and the flexibility of the two pieces she had that were made in taur sizes, he was sold. He sketched out what he was hoping for and she made a few adjustments, but assured Bartomus that she could make a kilted like version of the suit, provided he also purchased a set of grieves.
They talked about the colors he wanted. Black horn was easier for her to acquire, so they agreed that that would be the base color with his blue and green being used as the weave used to keep the various pieces connected. Her design incorporated his preference for a thick belt and after some thought, and encouragement from Zander and Sid, he agreed to her offering to have a mage add to its ability to protect its wearer. When he left, his purse was lighter along with that of the Shields, but he was certain that the armor would be much appreciated if the past was any indicator.
They wandered back and on the way, Bartomus purchased a newspaper for a couple coppers. "Well, seems we made the papers and in a good way!
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Thursday July 12th, 2018 10:58:11 AM
Dorbin spends his time reading his notes, rewriting various parts, and then realizes that he's learned how to summon something even larger than he had been able to...
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/72; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 11; CMD: 25; Rage:19/19 Thursday July 12th, 2018 11:47:47 AM
Stock gladly forks over his Guardian dues at the WLA guild. He then spends a grueling day learning how to pay attention better. By the end he is snapping at every mention of "did you see that?", "what did it mean when I said this other thing?", and "How do you manage to pay attention if you look so angry?". Still though, it seems some of the training sticks.
========== Taking 1500 from the rubies and 1000 of Stock cash on hand to pay for it If you are taking from the pile of jewels, please do us a favor and deduct it from the group loot sheet. Here is the link: http://bit.ly/2x0LVar Right now it shows 26500 in jewels - the 1500 deducted is from me and I'm sure others of you have also deducted.
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/72; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 11; CMD: 25; Rage:19/19 Thursday July 12th, 2018 11:51:04 AM Makeup post from yesterday
When Stock gets back to the HQ, he nearly trips over Emily Jasmine who is calmly sitting right inside the door. "Cats..."
"Hey Dorbin! Why did you miss the party last night? Been busy?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Thursday July 12th, 2018 7:26:57 PM
Sid ducks into the catacombs at one point during the day.
(Deducted the 2,000gp in jewels that I said I was going to invest in the shop from the loot))
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 80/80 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 20 Thursday July 12th, 2018 8:06:24 PM
Zanderallen spends the day wandering the Fence level, visiting old friends and enjoying the sense of celebration. He scoffs as he reads the paper, close enough. Maybe they would need to take a trip out into the woods sometime soon. If the forest was no longer keeping people out someone would need to map out potential dangers.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Thursday July 12th, 2018 9:35:29 PM Bartomus will use 2,500 in jewels (deduction made) plus 2,500 of his own cash for armor and magic enhancement of it that was ordered.
DM Robert - Extra Read All About It. Thursday July 12th, 2018 9:38:20 PM
Sid and Ellie talk about the future but agree that maybe planning too far ahead would best be left till later.
Stohp is intrigued by the contest. She mutters names to herself. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { As she wanders around town she hears several people mutter Turtle Lake to themselves. }
Bartomus wanders around and tries to find some armor. Unfortunately while there are several common armors around none deal in magical armor. They all direct Bartomus to go to the mystical place called the Catacombs. Highlight to display spoiler: { You need to actually go to the Catacombs board and put in your purchase request for magical armor. All magical equipment must be purchased through the Catacombs board. Read the posts on the board on how to make a purchase request, then you have to wait for one of the people running that board to post back approval for the purchase.}
Dorbin learns a new spell....perhaps it should have been two spells... Highlight to display spoiler: { page 79"At each new wizard level, he gains two new spells of any spell level or levels that he can cast."}
Stock trains hard. When he gets back the cat is trying to trip him again.
Zanderallen wanders the fence, socializing and being seen. Many people wave at him. Several maidens smile, wave, and try to find something that they can ask him to help them do...like lifting something heavy. At least one girl swoons after he walks past. There is quite the commotion, but Zanderallen appears not to have noticed anything as he mulls over how the paper has painted them to be such powerful heroes.
Micah seems to have disappeared. Perhaps he has gone back to see his family?
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Thursday July 12th, 2018 9:58:52 PM
Micah grins as he reads about the endeavors of the Silver Shields. He is not surprised to read that their contribute is overstated. It makes sense that the community wants to claim hometown heroes. He wanders how long the affection will last...
Having finished with the obligations of playing the victor and reequipping, Micah takes a walk back to his parents shop and home. As he approaches he wonders what became of Lukas after the murder was solved, realizing that he never had a chance to find out.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Thursday July 12th, 2018 10:08:43 PM
He was given a note by the craftswoman, and when he shrugged at Zander, the woman explained that he needed to take it down to the Catacombs and that they could help him with the enhancement. He made the trip alone and at the stall number indicated on it, gave it to the overwhelmed clerk. As he waited, he thought back on the past few days, and then came up with the idea of visiting the Druids of the Float. There was probably a bit more he could learn from them regarding Eberyon's connection to the new forces walking the Wold.
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/72; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 11; CMD: 25; Rage:19/19 d20+7=8 ; Friday July 13th, 2018 9:35:06 AM
Stock heads back to the workroom and begins pulling out his tools. Then he pulls out a block of oak that he has been carrying around for what seems like a year. Pulling up a stool, he just stares at it, thinking about what the shields have been through recently and the trials of the end of the Wold.
He is completely silent this whole time and very likely doesn't seem to be blinking as he stares. He nods his head once, grabs a lead stylus from his tools and begins sketching on the outside of the block.
"Hmmph. Rubbish."
He leaves his tools where they are and kind of storms into the main living area of the HQ. =============== Craft Carpentry 8...Nat 1. No designs are coming to Stock's head today
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Friday July 13th, 2018 11:11:32 AM
When Stock asks Dorbin what he's been up to, he smiles and says, "Watch this!" He waves his hands and wiggles in a strange way and suddenly a rather large lion appears in the HQ. He just sits and smiles and gestures towards the lion in case somehow Stock didn't notice the giant lion appear right next to him.
(Note: Just rping the new summon monster).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 80/80 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 20 d20+13=15 ; d20+12=14 ; Friday July 13th, 2018 12:25:06 PM
Even bemused by the paper and thinking of the Silver Shields future Zanderallen can't help but notice the antics of some members of the opposite sex. Saved from certain peril only by a timely remembrance of his loosely followed motto, 'What would Micah think?' he pulls himself away from a bold young maiden with several heavy boxes at home that needed lifted. He maintains a certain detachment from then on, accepting the vacuous praise with no more than superficial happiness. That was certainly not the sort of romance Zanderallen desired. (Sense Motive 15)
Eventually tiring of the hero worship and satisfied his friends on the Fence are alright he heads back home. As he walks in the front door he sees a large lion ready to devour Stock and Dorbin sitting apparently stunned in a nearby chair pointing at it. "Stock look out!", yelling out a warning he charges the lion attempting to grapple it to the ground. Whether from some call out from Dorbin or just the shock his attempt is quite poor and manages little but to bump awkwardly against the beast. (Grapple 14)
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+20=30 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=23 ; Friday July 13th, 2018 7:34:35 PM
Sid and Ellie go home. Wine is drunk, food is cooked and eaten, and domesticity is returned once more to the house. After a wonderful evening and rest Sid rises early and putters around the shop. He cleans and straightens things and eventually gets around to helping with any unfinished projects. By the end of the day he has made several quivers of arrows.
Craft(Arrows): 30 Arrows DC 12 per 1 quiver (20 arrows) +10 for accelerated crafting = DC 22 per quiver
((I'm going to roll a few times because I am accelerating my crafting in case you let me do more than one a day))
Craft(Arrows): 23 DC: 22
Craft(Arrows): 23 DC: 23
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=30 ; Saturday July 14th, 2018 12:58:33 AM
Stohp easily hears the other mutters which confirm her suspicion that she shouldn't put in Turtle Lake as her entry. Even if she won the prize would be split between so many it'd barely be worth it. Then again the sheer number of people voting for it may sway them into picking it. When she gets back she asks some of the other Shields in the HQ for suggestions. Who knows, maybe they can name a major landmark!
Silver Shield Lake? Would that be too pretentious? Probably.
DM Robert - Days end Saturday July 14th, 2018 11:18:41 AM
Micah returns home and visits the folks. They and his sister are doing well. His brother Lukas is now a sergeant on the merchant level south tower. Lukas comes by to give his thanks to Micah. Lukas indicates that he is trying to implement some changes in at least his small patrol on how the guard functions.
Bartomus goes to the druids and speaks with them. They are glad to see him and share with him their information on the changed nature of the woods around them. They are quite happy about it. "Woods that are sentient are not really in the nature of nature's plan." One of the druids quips and begins laughing at his own pun. When asked about Eberyon, King of the Fey, Creator of the Wold's Cradle, He Who Weeps For The Wold, husband of Maab, they shrug and look at you. "You were there at the creation of these new powers and from what the newspaper said the Sargrassi was being held in abeyance by Maab. I would assume then that Maab was but waiting for the right time for the Sargassi to return else why preserve it? As Maab and Eberyon often work together I assume it's all in accordance with their plans."
Dorbin and Stock are in the main level with a lion. Zanderallen walks in and charges the lion with his bare hands but cannot seem to get a hold of the creature. The lion roars and prepares to attack...
Sid is able to put together one batch of arrows. One craft check per day
Stohp asks the group about the contest to name the lake and their thoughts on the subject. Should the lake be called silver lake?
Briadoc Greenstocking pops his head out of the 'temple' area of the Silver Shields headquarters. "You guys sure are a noisy bunch. You're gone for days on end, leaving no supplies for a starving halfing, who is still your guest...or am I a prisoner. You're supposed to be keeping me safe aren't you? Well by gum safe is not having to sneak around looking for handouts from the bigguns around here. I've been busy growing my plants and now I want some bacon...and eggs...toast...ooh...butter and jam...maybe a few taters fried..." He continues to ramble on.
Several game days will pass. What do your characters want to do, or what are the doing for those several days?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+6=7 ; Sunday July 15th, 2018 2:43:01 PM
Bartomus found himself trying to understand all of what he had seen. For it was all rather bewildering and amazing. It wasn't that long ago he was trying to just make sure he got paid for the carvings he had delivered, now he was trying to focus on just carving.
The druids had been welcoming and shared what they knew, which really just reflected back to him. He spent some time in the garden and just concentrated on the last few minutes of the Sargrassi's return. In the silence, he also made an effort to thank Eberyon for his skills and also for letting a simple carver from the Float seeing the start of something...new it was the only word that really fit, but it didn't explain, did reveal, and didn't answer his thoughts.
He returned to the discussion of "What to do about Bridoc?" "Suspect we should almost see if we could hire someone willing to stick around to be the house manager. Help ensure we have food, keep the commons area clean, and such. I would be willing to help with that. But the little one here does have a point. Maybe it's breakfast time."
He went out and found a local stall and ordered a couple dozen filled pasties - dumplings steamed and filled with all types of spiced meats, tubers and potatoes. He paid for them to be delivered when done and returned to Shields. "Should have something good to eat in a bit. So, Briadoc? Learn anything while we were out saving the world and all?"
... [later that evening]
He did find some good bone to carve on and spent time trying to layout what he had seen when Gimp had appeared. But, nothing worked. It wasn't that he couldn't carve, he just couldn't translate the images in his mind to something on the bone. It was a botched attempt in the most amazing of ways that ended up breaking in his hands. He was determined he would go to the League and spend a bit of time with the librarian. It would be worth trying to gain some perspective on the changes in the Wold. Might be something on Eberyon that could give insight to him as well.
He also had his armor to pick up, that deserved a check in. He also had wanted to see about adding to his tattoo, and that would be a worthwhile endeavor. So when he turned to sleep, he at least had an idea of what to do in the next day or so.
--- [i] Total fail on the craft check - so Bartomus
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Sunday July 15th, 2018 4:36:07 PM
Micah is a little embarrassed by his failure to remember Briadoc. When Bartomus takes steps to make amends, Micah grabs a platter and sets the table for the little guy.
After the halfling has finished his repast and answered Bart's questions he adds questions of his own, "So Briadoc Greenstocking, what have you been up to while we have been gone? Care to show me?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 49/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+11=24 ; Sunday July 15th, 2018 10:29:16 PM
Stohp had also forgotten about Briadoc, but the reminder did not improve her mood. They'd been after this Crimson guy for forever, she wished they could take him down and move on. She ends up putting Silver Lake in for the contest and spends the next few days crafting (I forget the rules for that... roll is 24).
Stock (JonM) HP: 72/72; AC: 23/13/20; CMB: 11; CMD: 25; Rage:19/19 d20+7=11 ; Monday July 16th, 2018 10:23:40 AM
When the halfling pops his head in, Stock begins laughing. "I totally forgot about you...I've never met a halfling that wasn't...resourceful enough to keep himself alive in lean times so somehow I think you've been fine. By the way, we saved the Wold so our absence is not without merit."
To the others, he asks, "Seriously though, he's not a prisoner and I suppose we are trying to keep him safe. Would it be better if we just found some place far away to send him? Maybe we can pay for some teleportation services somewhere...Bah...that's probably not a good idea to just abandon the guy."
To Briardoc, "Would you be willing to help manage the HQ while we keep you under our protection here?"
Much later, Stock enters the workroom to find Stohp already working on something. Feeling a lack of inspiration from his own recent failure, Stock says, "How can I help?"
=================== Aid Another Craft 11...Stock still isn't feeling very creative
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:40/40 CMD:15] Monday July 16th, 2018 10:35:02 AM
Dorbin laughs when Zander attacks the lion, and he quickly dismisses it. He tries to stifle his giggles as he explains to Zander that the lion was with him...
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Monday July 16th, 2018 11:13:46 AM
Aside from the distraction of dealing with Briadoc, Micah makes use of the free time to rest and restore.
Liberated by the lack of need to wear armor, he finds any excuse to go up and down the stairs or for a brisk walk nearby. In the evenings he carefully goes over his armor and works out all the dents and scratches, mentally recalling the source of each one and being disturbed by the ones he cannot remember receiving. But what he delights in most is the opportunity to extend his prayer time, completely losing himself in communion with his god.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday July 16th, 2018 6:37:56 PM
Sid makes his way down to the catacombs and makes his way back up to home after pickup a few things for diner.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 80/80 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 20 d20+5=17 ; d20+4=10 ; Monday July 16th, 2018 7:24:48 PM
Zanderallen grins sheepishly as Dorbin enlightens him on the source of the lion. He nods approvingly as the young wizard explains his new prowess. "Well done Dorbin, you're becoming quite the conjurer."
After some consideration, Zanderallen agrees with the consensus to keep Briadoc around. He seemed a resourceful fellow and with his seeming inability to distinguish the motives of an employer it was probably better to keep him under their watch. He makes sure the halfling gets his fill and more over the next couple days.
Over those days he joins Micah for a bit in the armory, aiding and getting aid in straightening out his own armor. He makes sure to intrude upon Micah sparingly as he knows how much that time means to the devoted cleric. Throughout the day he wanders the Fence with his lyre, chatting with friends and playing for his own enjoyment. Having found some enjoyment and slight natural talent in singing during the chanting of the ritual he practices adding his voice to his playing. While not the best bard, his tunes and melodies are passing good and he enjoys his music in secluded spots along the docks. In the evenings he often spars with various Shields or if none of them are up to exchange blows with the stalwart paladin he travels to the temple of Domi to train with fellow brothers. ----------- Perform(Strings): 17 Perform(Singing): 10
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