DM Kathy Sunday January 6th, 2019 9:02:41 PM
You wrap up your business in Clowder Bay. In the interest of moving the story forward, I'm going to assume you drop off the captured cultists on Comeri, drop of the letter in Delume as requested, and return to Bonetown.
If you do something other than that, let me know.
Bonetown is much the same as you left it, except it is most definitely autumn. Fog often rolls in overnight, and the days are shorter and not nearly as hot.
Portside House has been repaired from the tsunami damage--indeed, there is very little evidence left of the damage to the town.
You know that you will soon be called upon to complete another test for the Dragons, but for now your time is your own.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Sunday January 6th, 2019 11:34:46 PM
Jozhur is always glad to be back in Bonetown. He heartily greets Brother Ingev and Brother Lansel. He wants some rest and relaxation in the taverns, but decides he best make a trip to the Catacombs first, just in case something unexpected comes up.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 Monday January 7th, 2019 4:17:36 PM
Returning to Bonetown, Rill is struck by the feel of the place. It's home, but, well, this den of pirates is also a good reminder of how much remains to be done in the Wold. He greets those he knows and any newcomers. He directs Tula to see to the provisioning of the ship and payment of the crew and asks that she let him know the costs.
Speaking of costs, Rill remembers that a Catacombs visit is in order.
"So, any more claims on the goods we have before I sell them?'
[I sent out a list of the loot via email.]
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Monday January 7th, 2019 6:17:08 PM
Bralin has made his claim, and thus only shakes his head in reply to Rill.
Like Jozhur, the dwarf feels the need to plan an excursion to the Catacombs to prepare for this epic quest.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Monday January 7th, 2019 7:57:54 PM
Fang really only passed through the town. Well actually she sat a month at an inn watching the ship and asking after them. Point being she hadn't really gotten to know it so asks one of the other's to give her the tour.
DM Kathy Monday January 7th, 2019 10:27:12 PM
You renew your acquaintance with Bonetown, and begin planning trips to the Catacombs. Fang asks for a tour of the place, since she didn't really gain an appreciation the first time.
Brother Ingev and Brother Lansel get you caught up on the latest gossip. Apparently, the owner of the Merry Mermaid tavern lured the head cook of the Sword and Anchor over to his establishment, and now both places are claiming to be the "Home of the ORIGINAL Bonetown Fish Chowder." Arguments among locals have occasionally developed into fistfights, because this is Bonetown.
Other than that, things are pretty quiet.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Monday January 7th, 2019 11:16:04 PM
Tahni doesn't have any real business left to conduct in Bonetown. She checks in on Zeoll's old room to make sure everything is in order, and then leaves instructions for it not to be disturbed. Hopefully whatever called the old Taur away resolves itself soon.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Monday January 7th, 2019 11:34:21 PM
Jozhur would be happy to show Fang around Bonetown after his Catacombs trip. For now, he invites her into the Portside house and introduces her to Brother Engev and Brother Lansel, who watch over the home while they are away. Jozhur invites her to choose a room for herself and offers help getting settled in.
"I'm sure you're already well aware, but Bonetown can be a little lawless. There is a semblance of rule of law in the dock area enforced by the Harbormaster, who you do not want to cross."
Jozhur resides in room #5, I don't have a record of everyone else's rooms.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 1:06:05 PM
Rill will take Fang on a tour of Bonetown.
In addition to Portside House, we visit the docks, and stop by to introduce her to the Harbormaster. Rill points out any visiting ships flying different pirate faction flags. In town, he points out the taverns and businesses, making it a point to note which to avoid.
He visits the Temple of Rest, and introduces her to his old mentor, the blind head priest of Gargul named Yaas Farril. It is evident that this place is one of the only ones where rich and poor alike receive equal treatment, for all are equal when they face death.
I imagine that as we go through town he gets a wide berth by those that don't want any trouble, and some strange looks from those that may not have seen a beastfolk before. If we encounter those in need of healing, Rill will stop to address this as he goes.
He mentions that there is an old crone named Goodie Bess that lives outside town who has been helpful in the defense of Bonetown in the past, but Rill does not visit her hut.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP106/106 - AC29/25/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday January 8th, 2019 5:27:18 PM
For Aex Bonetown still doesn't feel quite as home as it does at home... There are moments she longs for Plateau City... the bustling markets... her little shop... but then again had she stayed there she would never gotten to know all these wonderful people! These wonderful, sometimes scary, places! She would never have realized taurs are more human than you would expect from their appearance.
And now this... Fang... interesting creature as well! There's something of a rat in her and despite all the scars and the patches of fur she's missing she's still rather pretty... The Gnome Greenmage again is very eager to see if she's more human than rat! Aha!! A new chapter in her diary!
During her stay in Bonetown Aex again spends a lot of time brewing and mixing herbs to replenish her stock of potions. Occasionally she goes into the forest for harvesting some lifewood to make new lifewood flasks.
She also notices Leafy seems to feel quite happy now... he's been away from forests and his family of trees for too long. Often she doesn't see him all day! Oh well... as long as he's back in time when their next mission comes.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Tuesday January 8th, 2019 6:19:17 PM
Bralin invites himself along on Rill's tour of Bonetown, hoping to gain some more knowledge on a town he has spent very little time in.
The dwarf spends some downtime hunting for caverns to explore, and keeping an eye out for any interesting rocks which would make good material for his statuettes.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Tuesday January 8th, 2019 9:11:42 PM
Fang follows along on the tour Rill and Jozhur offer. She's interested in the places but wary of the people - a den of pirates who play their trade raiding and pillaging is exactly the kind of social disease she's sworn herself to fight. Still starting a one woman crusade to take down all of the pirates would not end well and probably not endear her to her new group.
She pays her respects to the temple priest.and is polite enough to the harbormaster and other people she's introduced to if not exactly warm. She takes great care to note which places she's advised to visit or avoid; this is the information she really wanted the tour for.
DM Kathy Tuesday January 8th, 2019 10:42:06 PM
At Portside House, Tahni makes sure Zeoll's room will be ready for his return, while Jozhur helps Fang find a place of her own.
Rill takes Fang on a tour of the town, with Bralin tagging along. You point out the flags of the various factions on the ships in port. Is it your imagination, or are there fewer pirate-faction ships and more free traders? You spot a few instances of a flag you don't recognize, but you soon learn it belongs to the House of Teeth from Dirt City. They are smugglers, not pirates, and some of you met their Bonetown representative, Eloi Kole, during the summer.
Fang, for her part, is a bit leery of all these rough pirates, but really, there aren't that many actual pirates in port. There are definitely a lot of people with shady or checkered pasts, but there are parts of the Wold (*cough*Aisildur*cough*) where it's not at all difficult to run afoul of local authorities and need a fresh start. All in all, you find Bonetown to be boisterous, and a little rough, but for the most part, not actually dangerous.
Aexana spends her time mixing potions and watching Leafy run and play with the other trees. Leafy's leaves never actually fall off, but they are changing to their autumn colors.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 Wednesday January 9th, 2019 5:19:55 PM
Rill will offer to cast any spells that Aexana may need for her potions.
Then he makes a visit to the Catacombs so he can bring back some resources for everyone can use to equip themselves for where we're headed next.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Wednesday January 9th, 2019 6:18:23 PM
Bralin finds his rocks, and spends the time waiting for Rill's return crafting a statuette of Zeoll.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP106/106 - AC29/25/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday January 9th, 2019 6:25:19 PM
One evening Aex looks up from her herbs at Leafy as he finally returns home...
"Just be glad you don't turn grey... ", she says as she sees his golden coloured leaves.
With the final battle still fresh in her mind Aex does take Rillet upon his offer to helping her brewing some of his nifty spells. She will make some more Breath of Life potions.... just in case... not that they need it... just in case...
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 30/34, channel 4/5) Wednesday January 9th, 2019 7:00:01 PM
Terser also heads to the catacombs, and expresses a preference for Room 4.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Wednesday January 9th, 2019 7:25:13 PM
Jozhur is happy to see Bonetown getting cleaned up. Maybe it will turn into a regular bustling port someday. Probably not.
Jozhur heads for the Catacombs, looking to put the wealth he has accumulated to work on their next adventure.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday January 9th, 2019 7:46:50 PM "Any chance you are able to brew a Heal potion, Aex? Or perhaps a Cure Critical Wounds potion? I may be able to help combine the two"
Tahni's Bloodwitch ritual allows her to combine two potions into one potion - only for a day. They separate back to normal after that, though she can combine them again the next day. She could combine a Breath of Life potion with something else that heals HP (such as Heal or CCW).
DM Kathy Wednesday January 9th, 2019 11:12:07 PM
The tour complete, Rill, Terser, and Jozhur head for the Catacombs. Bralin begins carving a statue of Zeoll. Tahni helps Aexana with her potions.
It rains that night. The pattering of raindrops on the roof of Portside House is a pleasant sound. The sloshing and cursing from the streets are less pleasant, but they become less frequent as the night wears on.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday January 10th, 2019 2:46:47 AM
Fang is pleasently surprised at how not piratey and evil the town is. There maybe be hope for curing this place yet.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 d100=2 ; Thursday January 10th, 2019 12:14:17 PM
Rill returns from the Catacombs.
"Ok, here's what I have for everyone.
Jozhur kept the Chime of Opening, Headband of mental prowess +2 (Wis, Cha), so he also has 42,305 in gold.
Bralin kept the Belt of physical might +4 (Str, Con), so he also gets 15,305 in gold.
Aexana, Terser, Tahni, Fang, and Rillett just took cash, so they each get 55,305 in gold.
Also, it seems the Catacombs have some pretty high standards, so they didn't want any of the posion. That means we still have 24 doses of Blue Winnis poison and 4 doses of Purple Worm poison. Anyone want to use this? If not, we should just destroy it so it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
I recommend everyone make a visit to the Catacombs. We have a tough challenge ahead in this Fae Skiemir. We're not really sure what to expect, so having a few tricks up your sleeve might be a good idea."
To this end, Rill will cast Divination, asking [i]"What magical protections will help us in our visit to Fae Skiemir?" (85% chance of success. Rolled 2% - Success!)
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 30/34, channel 4/5) Thursday January 10th, 2019 6:03:10 PM
Before heading to the Catacombs, Terser offers up the Phylactery of Positive Channeling to the others in the group that can use it. This used to be Zeoll's, and I've been holding onto it for a while. But I may be receiving this same power from my ancestral bond soon, and it may benefit us more for someone else to use it than it will for me to sell it.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday January 10th, 2019 6:38:45 PM
Fang might be interested but has no idea what it does so she asks. What does it do Terser?" (i'll look it up later, just sick and want to make placeholder power)
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Thursday January 10th, 2019 8:23:29 PM
Bralin accepts the gold from Rill with a nod.
Time to begin his preparations in earnest.
The dwarf heads for the Catacombs.
DM Kathy Thursday January 10th, 2019 10:29:39 PM
The next morning, the rain has let up. Well, sort of. There's a gloomy mist hanging in the air, hinting darkly that it might rain at any minute, so just watch yourself, buster. Leafy loves it. Other denizens of Bonetown seem less enthused.
At Portside House, Rill returns from the Catacombs with cash and prizes, which he distributes to the other Black Lions. He casts Divination, asking What magical protections will help us in our visit to Fae Skiemir? His answer: the body can be warded and the mind protected, but what of the soul?
Terser and Bralin head for the Catacombs to complete transactions of their own. Terser offers a phylactery to the rest of the group, and Fang, at least, is interested in it.
At breakfast, Brother Lansel mentions that you are almost out of potatoes.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday January 11th, 2019 1:00:00 AM "Thanks Rill" Tahni takes the gold and makes a dash for the CC.
"Perhaps we should also go see the Merry Mermaid tavern and the Sword and Anchor? Make sure that none of the arguments turns violent - by Bonetown standards of course"
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 30/34, channel 4/5) Friday January 11th, 2019 3:55:26 PM Feel better, Mitch!
It takes your head slot and adds 2d6 to your channel for healing the living or harming undead
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Friday January 11th, 2019 8:50:26 PM
Jozhur shrugs at Lansel, "As long as we have plenty of bacon."
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Saturday January 12th, 2019 7:45:33 AM
Not sure what the others have planned Tahni will head to the taverns to check the meals for herself.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Saturday January 12th, 2019 9:59:58 PM
OOC: Header update. Mark, I stole Rill's spreadsheet character sheet. So much cleaner, Jozhur's sheet was a mess.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Sunday January 13th, 2019 4:30:14 PM
Fang turns down the phylactery, she already has a head slot item she prefers.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP106/106 - AC29/25/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Sunday January 13th, 2019 5:13:07 PM
During breakfast Aex is happy to see all the delicious things. Missing out some potatoes doesn't strike her as a bad thing. Plenty of other things as Jozhur also says.
Leafy's still outside enjoying the gentle morning rain... Aex shrugs and takes another slice of that crispy bacon.
DM Kathy Sunday January 13th, 2019 9:11:14 PM Tahni heads for the Catacombs, and soon returns bearing scrolls and other goodies.
After giving it some thought, Fang decides to turn down the phylactery.
Breakfast is delicious and plentiful, and includes potatoes. Brother Lansel was just mentioning that somebody should probably buy more today.
At lunch, some of you decide to visit the Merry Mermaid and the Sword and Anchor to see about all this fish chowder business. Sure enough, both taverns have banners outside proclaiming them to be the "Home of the ORIGINAL Bonetown Fish Chowder." Both taverns seem to be doing a brisk business.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 Sunday January 13th, 2019 11:30:08 PM
Rill makes another visit to the Catacombs and returns with some fancy new gear. Then he sets about penning some scrolls.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 30/34, channel 4/5) Monday January 14th, 2019 3:59:23 PM
While waiting on his order to be filled, Terser goes to procure a bowl of each tavern's chowder to see which one stacks up the best. Then, knowing that the best doesn't necessarily mean the original, he looks for the oldest seahand around to ask him about the history of Bonetown Fish Chowdah.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP126/126 - AC33/27/27 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday January 14th, 2019 5:38:43 PM
When breakfast's over Aex first helps Brother Lansel cleaning up the mess the Black Lions left. It's been a while since they last had a decent breakfast and well... some may have slightly forgotten about their manners.
Going after Fish Chowder just after breakfast isn't quite Aex's idea. Her stomach isn't up for that just yet. Instead, all be it not the most adventurous thing to do, Aex goes to the market place for getting Brother Lansel some potatoes. Her tiny posture will never allow her to carry all the potatoes Brother Lansel asked for so she drags along Leafy and asks her beloved tree companion to haul them over to the clubhouse. Why he need that many is a puzzle though...
(incorporated latest CC purchases in Char Sheet)
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP126/126 - AC29/23/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Monday January 14th, 2019 5:40:43 PM
header was wrong - no more magic shield cast by Zeoll...
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Monday January 14th, 2019 6:42:37 PM
Bralin most certainly did not forget about his manners. He never really had manners to begin with, is all.
After breakfast, the dwarf heads back upstairs and buries himself in carving the statuette.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Monday January 14th, 2019 6:56:58 PM
Tahni will try and find something complimentary about each of the chowders. She's well aware that if the party recommend one tavern, the impact to the other could be ... unfortunate.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Monday January 14th, 2019 8:20:46 PM
Fang does some shopping with the recent influx of gold.
DM Kathy Monday January 14th, 2019 10:35:01 PM Rill and Aexana return from the Catacombs as Fang departs on her own shopping trip.
After breakfast, Aexana accompanies Brother Lansel to buy potatoes. No assassins jump out in the middle of the market; no mysterious stranger sidles up to whisper a clue; no ominous signs appear in the sky. Is this what life is like for non-adventurers? Buying potatoes is just--you know--buying potatoes?
At lunchtime, Terser and Tahni sample the fish chowder. Terser attempts to learn some of the history, but it isn't exactly ancient history, and most people know about it by now. Rylo Kell, the head cook at the Crown and Anchor, developed the fish chowder recipe over the years he worked there. Recently, the owner of the Merry Mermaid hired Kell away. He brought his recipe with him, but the kitchen staff at the Crown and Anchor managed to piece together the recipe and make it themselves.
Tahni finds that she has a slight preference for the Crown and Anchor version; Terser prefers the Merry Mermaid's. But both are very good.
Bralin, meanwhile, continues carving.
The mist dissipates by mid-afternoon, revealing gloriously sunny skies.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Tuesday January 15th, 2019 6:39:37 AM
With the chowder war called a tie, Tahni heads to the docks to check on the Lionfish and it's crew. She wants to make sure they have all they need should a departure be required.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 Tuesday January 15th, 2019 2:14:29 PM
Rill will work on his scrolls and assist Aexana with any potions.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Tuesday January 15th, 2019 6:22:55 PM
Needing a break, Bralin pulls together his gear, and heads to the Catacombs.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP126/126 - AC29/23/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Tuesday January 15th, 2019 9:04:12 PM
Despite the fantastic weather Aex agrees with Rill to bottle some more of his nifty arcane sorcery. The little Greenmage manages to capture the essence of some Heal spells and even the Breath of Life was quite successful. She prepared some more lifewood flasks earlier so these newly crafted potions will not expire... Too bad though no one has used many potions in combat... they do help here and there... but one day she'll get in through her companions hard skulls and have them begging for some more potions...
As long as she does not 'by accident' spill any bubonic plague potions in someones chowder...
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Tuesday January 15th, 2019 9:30:16 PM
Fang hears about the potion crafting and inquires as to what is available.
DM Kathy Tuesday January 15th, 2019 10:31:17 PM
Now it is Bralin who heads to the Catacombs. Aexana and Rill get to crafting, with Fang hovering nearby.
Tahni heads to the docks to check on the Lionfish and her crew. You find the ship in good order. It is clean and tidy; small repairs have been made; she is ready to sail. Tula is supervising the loading of provisions. Most of the crew is on shore leave, but Tula knows where to find them, so they can be called back if necessary. Although there's no guarantee that they'll be sober.
A performing troupe has taken advantage of the fine weather and set up a performance in a little square not far from Portside House. Just now, there is dancing and juggling to the music of a flute and harp, but there is a stage going up that hints of more entertainments to come.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Wednesday January 16th, 2019 5:14:49 AM
Tahni checks in with Tula to see if there is anything the ship - or she - needs.
A performance sounds like a great way to wind down after a tough adventure. She heads to the square and tries to find the rest of the party.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Wednesday January 16th, 2019 5:34:15 PM
Bralin is nowhere to be seen.
Apparently, the queue is quite long at the Catacombs.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP126/126 - AC29/23/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Wednesday January 16th, 2019 7:40:52 PM
With joy Aex will show Fang her potions...
"Ah Miss Fang... apart from the traditional healing and restoring potions there are some more powerful ones that will make you cheat Lord Gargul from dying. But for you, I think these could prove to be rather useful... Bull's Strength, Barksin or even better Stoneskin...
Aex takes time to introduce her catalog to Fang.
(have a look at her char sheet to see what else she has)
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Wednesday January 16th, 2019 8:24:23 PM Despite my god being one of healing I fear my healing power is limited. I'll happily take whatever healing potions you have available. The one that lets me prevent someone from dying sounds especially useful."
She'll take several Cure Critical and Serious Wound potions, the suggested buff potions, some Freedom of Movement, and then some speak with animals, hide from animals, and spider climb potions because you never know when those might be useful. (Do I need to add money to my sheet or are these "Free" for calculating WBL?)
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Wednesday January 16th, 2019 10:09:30 PM
Jozhur goes out with the others, but not for fish chowder. He drinks a couple of ales and simply enjoys being back in Bonetown.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 Wednesday January 16th, 2019 10:28:58 PM
Rill will check in with his sister in town. Later he will reluctantly check in with the rest of his family, hoping he hears nothing about their loansharking business in the process.
As he moves though town, he will provide healing where needed, seeing to injuries and even major illnesses if he becomes aware of such.
He is interested in the performances, but keeps his valuables close and a sharp eye out for thieves.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 30/34, channel 4/5) Wednesday January 16th, 2019 10:46:33 PM
"Stoneskin seems especially useful. I've been looking into ways to reduce the effect of the wounds I take, since I'm really bad at avoiding them."
DM Kathy Wednesday January 16th, 2019 10:58:21 PM
At Portside House, Aexana and Fang compare notes; Fang accepts a few potions. [OOC: the potions need to count against somebody's WBL. Whether that somebody is Fang or Aexana kind of depends on whether Aexana has given Fang the potions, or whether they're still Aexana's, but she's letting Fang carry them in case she needs them. That's up to you guys.] Terser may also be interested in a potion or two.
Meanwhile, Bralin has not yet returned from the Catacombs, and Jozhur is still lingering over lunch.
Rill checks in with his sister and finds her well. The rest of the family is doing well, too, and one of Rill's cousins has been accepted for training as a cleric of Ffloy. There are a few pointed remarks.
In the square, the juggler and dancers end their performance with a flourish. They and the musicians run to the stage as a man steps out from behind a makeshift curtain. "Gather round!" he cries. "Gather round! For in mere moments, the Aspen Leaf Company will perform an entirely new work: The Black Lions and the Sea-Serpent! You won't want to miss this! Hurry! Get your friends! Get your neighbors! The show will start soon!"
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Thursday January 17th, 2019 3:39:18 AM "This looks to be interesting" Tahni settles in to watch the performance, curious to see what sort of liberties have been taken with the show.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP126/126 - AC29/23/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Thursday January 17th, 2019 6:32:58 PM
Aex is amused when Fang and Terser show interest in her potions.
"Mind you friends there are Greenmage potions... and so they do not expire when stored in lifewood flasks. But lifewood dies after a while when it is not in a greenmage's possession. Also, since I'm using only what nature gives to brew these potions they do not cost a nickle.
But please do think of these whenever we are about to go in combat... gobble down that Stoneskin and hold on to a healing potion during combat... return it after combat so the lifewood does not die and the potions do not spoil. "
The play about the Black Lions and the Sea-Serpent does sound fun enough to watch... let's hope they got her purple pink hair correct...
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Thursday January 17th, 2019 7:29:04 PM
Jozhur hears the crier and his ears perk up. He downs the rest of his ale, leaves a few silver for the barmaid he had been floozing up, and heads for the show.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Thursday January 17th, 2019 8:00:54 PM
Fang nods her understanding. Seeing as the rest of the group is going to the play she comes along; it might be interesting. How does the bard gather information for these anyway?
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Thursday January 17th, 2019 9:05:24 PM
Bralin arrives back from the Catacombs.
In a positively giddy mood, he descends to the square in time to join his companions for the show.
DM Kathy Thursday January 17th, 2019 10:39:58 PM Aexana explains how Greenmage potions work, and how Fang and Terser can ensure that the potions stay good.
Outside, people gather to watch the performance. Jozhur leaves the tavern; Bralin returns from the Catacombs in the nick of time!
After working the crowd a bit more, the Master of Ceremonies bows with a flourish. "And now! The Black Lions and the Sea-Serpent!" And the curtain opens.
They have definitely taken liberties with the story. In the real story, the sea-serpent was menacing ships in the region, a reward was offered for its defeat, and the Black Lions answered the call. The play, on the other hand, begins in Bonetown, with some complicated business about a lost ring, and a romantic subplot involving Jozhur and Reggie. It's probably just as well she's no longer around.
Aexana is doomed to disappointment; she wasn't with the group at the time so she isn't depicted at all, with any color hair. It may be just as well; most of the performers appear to be human, so it's unclear how they would have portrayed her. As things stand, they don't have two dwarves, so Bralin is played by what is obviously a halfling with a false beard and a lot of padding under his stage armor. And the less said about Zeoll's depiction, the better.
Things improve considerably in the second act. Their wood-and-canvas sea serpent puppet is gorgeously painted and expertly played, realistic enough to make some in the audience gasp aloud. The "Black Lions" battle heroically, albeit more flamboyantly, and with more rousing speeches, than you remember from the actual fight. At last, the sea-serpent is slain to tremendous applause from the audience, and "Jozhur" and "Reggie" exchange a passionate kiss. You're not sure about the ring; maybe it's inside the sea-serpent? The audience doesn't seem to mind; they applaud even more loudly when the curtain comes down and the players take a bow.
Then the performers begin circulating through the crowd, hats extended, looking for contributions from the audience.
Terser (Warren) [AC22/13/19 - CMD 30 - HP 193/200, DR 1/-, Regen 1, Mind Blank] (25% no crit, rage 30/34, channel 4/5) Friday January 18th, 2019 1:39:24 AM
Terser drops a handful of coin into a hat. It's always good to support the arts. And zeoll would have wanted them to. Plus, they did at least cast him as the true dwarf, and the laughs at the halfling were well worth the tip.
Rill (MarkB) HP 102 /128 - AC 27/17/54 CMD 24 Friday January 18th, 2019 12:19:18 PM
In response to Rill's cousin becoming a cleric of Ffloy, he will give some advice. "I began with the intent to become a follower of Ffloy as my parents had arranged. But Gargul, the Lord of Life and Death had other plans for me. Do not follow coin as it will eventually let you down. Weigh the advice and direction of others carefully. If your heart pulls you in another direction, test and see if it is your true calling. If it is, it will pass the test."
Rill (MarkB) HP 138/138 - AC 27/17/35 CMD 25 Friday January 18th, 2019 12:33:32 PM
As the performance ends, Rill will clap and cheer. As the response dies down, Rill will smooth his white robes, and then climb on the stage and attempt to speak above the din of the crowd.
"So thoughtful a performance deserves a celebration."
As he says this, he will reach down and touch a bejeweled rod at his side (Rod of Splendor). Suddenly, much of the area is covered by a palatial tent—a huge pavilion of silk 60 feet across. Inside the tent are temporary furnishings and food suitable to the splendor of the pavilion and sufficient to entertain as many as 100 people. The tent and its trappings last for 1 day.
"Feast, and if any of you would have spent coin on food and drink, instead give it to these travelling troubadours so the Aspen Leaf Company may take their play abroad!"
Rill is not sure if there are more than 100 people here, but if so he will arrange with the two competing chowder houses to provide additional food and ale, and be ready to pay the cost.
Later, Rill and perhaps others, will sit down with the Aspen Leaf Company to provide more detail for them to refine their play. But he will not criticize their artistic license - especially with the Jozhur and Reggie bit.
(Brock) Jozhur AC26 / Touch 16 Flat 19--CMD 30--HP 117/117 --Shadow Companion 58/58hp Friday January 18th, 2019 9:33:42 PM
Jozhur watches the show silently. Funny, he had just been thinking of Reggie as he was sipping his ale. He's been missing the old lass and wondering how she is with her son, but its time to move on.
He drops a generous handful of coins into a few of the performers and gives the actor playing him a few pointers on swordplay and archery before joining in the feast prepared by Rill and downing a few more ales...because why not.
RobC - Tahni Wyrmrider -- AC 21/13/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 144/144 -- See Invis,ArcaneSight,DarkVision Friday January 18th, 2019 10:29:48 PM
Tahni finds the performance most entertaining. She isn't quite sure who Reggie is, but clearly she and Jozhur have something special between them.
Rill's tent sure looked good though. When Rill goes to head to the company to learn more about the play she intends to follow.
Rill (MarkB) HP 138/138 - AC 27/17/35 CMD 25 Sunday January 20th, 2019 12:51:17 PM
Rill will then use the following week to wrap up writing his scrolls. With that, he's ready to go.
"So, is everyone ready? Should we call for the Dragon Consortium?"
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP126/126 - AC29/23/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 Sunday January 20th, 2019 3:22:30 PM "Thought you were going to perform the demise of Billoopl... perhaps in another play... " and with those words Aex too puts in a nice hand of coin.
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Sunday January 20th, 2019 7:22:29 PM
Fang watches the play with interest, having not been around when this all happened. "That can't really be accurate right? I assume you did kill a sea serpent but the rest seems doubtful."
DM Kathy Sunday January 20th, 2019 10:42:26 PM
When the performance ends, Rill, Terser, Jozhur, and Aexana drop coins into a hat. Aexana is a little disappointed that the play was about the sea-serpent rather than Billoopl, and Fang has her doubts about accuracy, but everyone seemed to enjoy it.
Rill takes the opportunity to conjure a grand pavilion with furniture and food. The crowd gasp and exclaim in amazement! The performers seem unsure what to do; this is outside their experience! There are more than 100 people here, so you do need to bring in extra food from nearby taverns just to make sure everyone is fed.
The performers hadn't realized they were performing for the actual Black Lions! The young man playing Jozhur accepts his pointers with an air of bewilderment.
Rill is able to give his advice, while Tahni looks on. The playwright looks a little stunned, and doesn't realize until well into the conversation that he probably ought to be writing this stuff down.
The merriment continues for a while. At one point, the dancer who had played Reggie comes over. "You know," she says shyly, "we have another Black Lions play in our repertoire."
"It's not ready yet," the playwright says with a certain finality.
"But maybe they could give us pointers," the girl says.
Meanwhile, a couple of the troupe's musicians have set up near the food table, and have begun playing a sprightly air. A few people get up to dance.
Rill (MarkB) HP 138/138 - AC 27/17/35 CMD 25 Monday January 21st, 2019 1:32:00 AM
Rill scratches his short beard, his swarthy complexion a contrast to his gleaming white clothing.
"So, what is this other play? What other stories about us do you plan to tell?
"You need to always remember that when we began, we were no different than you, than most folks here. Tell stories about us if you will, but do so to inspire and encourage others. Do not put us on a pedestal. Remind people that they have a responsibility to help where they can, and to do so boldly and with conviction. For it is written, 'Do not fear death. Fear instead a wasted life.'"
Fang (Mitch) HP: 89/177 (207 rage) AC: 30/20/25 (-2 while raging) CMD: 22 Spell List Monday January 21st, 2019 5:04:57 PM
Fang is rather indifferent about talking to the playwright. While she's interested in the history of the group she doesn't much care to hear the version full of nonsense added in to make it more appealing to a crowd. She instead focuses on getting a good meal in since food is available.
(MikeK)Bralin (AC34 / T16 / FF29) CMD 35 - HP 176/176) Monday January 21st, 2019 5:39:48 PM
"Mayhap another dwarf in your company would aid in the storytelling," Bralin adds dourly.
(StevenVdB) Aexana Monkey HP126/126 - AC29/23/23 - CMD 23 and LEAFY (L) - HP89/89 - AC34/27/31 - CMD 20 d20+8=9 ; Monday January 21st, 2019 7:08:17 PM
Aex watches the girl as she openly flirts with Rill... is she for real? Is Rill buying this?? One would almost think they are being openly lured into some trap.. .but perhaps that's just Aex's paranoia...
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