DM Robert - dum dum dum, dum dedum dum dedum Monday March 18th, 2019 8:27:51 PM OOC, please adjust your headers to remove all spell effects, and assume you have all been healed to full health.
Dirk, Bartomus, and Zanderallen assure Jasper the place is secure. Zanderallen displays an uncharacteristic amount of PDA. Stock laughs at Zanderallen's display. Then Micah hugs Jasper.
Dorbin remains quiet and withdrawn.
Dirk makes a fairly good map of where they've been.
Stohp gives a complete description of the traps and defenses of the ziggurat.
Sid helps "clarify" on Stohp's report, and gives Jasper a firm handshake and they aren't as well antiquated,
Exhauste the party returns to their headquarters. Rodrigo greets them with a smile. "Glad you're back. It's been fairly quiet here. Except for his high and mightiness."
Sid barely stays before he is out and about. the witches are content. However, he seems to catch an undercurrent of something. Through his local contacts he's learned that the absence of the beast folk is beginning to make itself felt. Seems they were most of the trash collectors on the Float. Things are beginning to pile up. Elly greets him with great enthusiasm.
Dorbin plops down in a chair and Emily Jasmine shows up and plops on his lap.
Stock makes it up the stairs to his room and lays down to relax, doing his best to forget the fear he experienced at the hand of the tomb lord.
Zanderallen cleans up and invites anyone to join him in going to see Paragon Lord Belkior. Unfortunately it is late and unlikely that he could get an audience right now. He contents himself with going over the treasure with everyone. OOC don't split the gold until the receipt comes back from the catacombs. He debates how quickly he can run to the catacombs.
Briadoc Greenstocking comes down the stairs. "You're back. I hear you were in the Woods again. Did you bring me anything? A new plant? A seedling?" He stares out you have expecting and half accusing.
Back at Split Arrow there is a knocking at the door, not a steady knocking, not a forceful knocking. When Sid opens the door he sees a man holding a long package, showing dents and many scuff marks. "S'you Ssid?" The man asks and Sid recoils slightly from the heavy alcohol on his breath. "Belivery fer yous, sorrry 'bout the wai, wat, wait. Got loss ina corner." He thrusts the package at Sid. Inside he finds Branwen now a +1 bow.
Night settles on the group as plans are proposed for the morning. ie post what you intend to do for the following morning/day. Now's the time to shop. Oh, maybe the new module title will help stimulate you.
Micah is surprised at how comforting it is to be back in their headquarters.
When Zanderallen mentions a trip to the Catacombs, he offers to join him. Pulling out his much used [/i]wand of cure light wounds[/i] he comments, "It appears I could do with another pocket cleric. This one has seen a bit of use.
Other than that, he makes no plans for the day other than a longer, and especially thankful, time of prayer.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Tuesday March 19th, 2019 12:26:29 AM
Bartomus went to his room when they arrived at their headquarters and dropped his pack, glave, and looked about. They were home and that felt good. He was proud of being part of The Shields and their efforts to help others had been successful. He headed back down to the common room and talked with the others.
"In the morning, I want to pick up a few things for carving, the spells, and then stop by the League to share with the Librarian there what we found and what we learned. May be of help and they might find something in their books and tomes that could help the folk too." He listened to the other's plans as well, offering to go with anyone who might be going to the same parts of The Float as he was planning to visit. --- Will try to level up as he reached Level 8.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 22 rds Tuesday March 19th, 2019 10:24:54 AM "Thank you, Zanderallen for taking care of the books." Stock accepts his sack of gold with more than a little glee.
He then spends the early part of the day staring at the mithral breastplate and then, all of a sudden grabs it and heads out without saying a word to the rest of the Shields. By the time he returns he looks satisfied although pensive (for a barbarian). To whomever will listen he says, "You know, I was at the Catacombs and saw a rope that will basically tie itself to whatever you want. Makes itself easy to climb as well. Think that would be of use to the group?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday March 19th, 2019 11:56:33 AM
When Stock walks through and talks to Dorbin he says, “Well you know, I’m just thinking of the group, after all… we have to take care of… and anyway,” he gestures to the cat, “Emily Jasmine here… well…” In a few minutes, he falls asleep, before everyone else can even get inside and unpack. Later in the evening he wakes up and heads to his room.
The next day he scurries off quickly in the morning, notebooks in hand, to head to the Sage’s Guild to share all that he has learned. He does not return until afternoon. He has transferred his notes and has a new notebook with empty pages to prepare for the next adventure of the Silver Shields.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Tuesday March 19th, 2019 1:17:03 PM
With the time Zander decides the visit can wait and instead makes a run to the catacombs to sell to two items and put in an order for himself. He see Stock there and takes Micah along. "I don't know if I could climb a wall even with the rope doing all the work, plate armor is good protection but it is heavy. For others though that could be of great advantage."
Waking the next morning he rises early to do his devotions, more exercises than anything else in the service of Domi. Running into Briadoc again he apologizes, "Maybe Bart will remember more about the plants growing there, I'm afraid there's not many botanists among us."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday March 19th, 2019 7:10:39 PM
The next day Sid spends his time firing Branwen at the range on top of HQ and laughing to himself manically. The day after that he checks in on the Shields.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday March 19th, 2019 7:24:52 PM
Stohp feels bad for Braidoc and takes him to meet the lizardfolk. Surely they have lots of botany they can offer, maybe some exotic seedlings he can try to grow. Even if they have nothing on hand she's willing to pay for whatever he wants to be brought from the woods. She asks a few others to come along just to be safe.
DM Robert - I'm afraid there's not many botanists among us. Tuesday March 19th, 2019 8:31:38 PM
Micah considers getting a new wand of cure light wounds, but spends the day in meditation and prayer.
Bartomus heads out to buy some supplies and to talk to the Woldian League of Adventurers.
Stock heads out to the Catacombs.
Dorbin heads to the Sage’s Guild to share all that he has learned. He does not return until afternoon. He has transferred his notes and has a new notebook with empty pages to prepare for the next adventure of the Silver Shields.
Zander decides to make a run to the catacombs to sell to two items and put in an order for himself. He see Stock there and takes Micah along.
Sid returns and spends his time firing Branwen at the range on top of HQ and laughing to himself manically. .
Stohp feels bad for Braidoc and takes him to meet the lizardfolk. Surely they have lots of botany they can offer, maybe some exotic seedlings he can try to grow. Even if they have nothing on hand she's willing to pay for whatever he wants to be brought from the woods. She asks a few others to come along just to be safe.
Dirk just seems to sit and stare into space.
Micah, Stock, and Zanderallen head to the Catacombs. They place their order and a busy hafling just nods his head and waves them through. "It will be ready when it's ready. Keep hold of your ticket." The strangely dressed hafling says.
Bartomus goes shopping. Perception 30 please. He finds everything he wants for his crafting purposes. At the League he asks about the ziggurat in the forest. No one has ever heard anything about it. But then there the Crying Wood is ancient and few have survived wandering around in it.
Dorbin heads to the Sages Guild. There he deposits his journal and picks up a new one. "And where does your line of journaling lie? Is there anything of note that should be brought to the attention of anyone?" A rather thin and elderly man asks. He has a large hooked nose, bald head, and rather snide way of talking.
Sid keeps shooting arrows. While the arrows hit a little better and little harder, they don't do very much more damage, maybe the bow needs to be upgraded with something more....
Stohp tries to take Briadoc out to see the lizardfolk. Unfortunately, the lizard folk don't have much more than the consulate office headed by Tanglefoot. The Consulate Office is a small building on the Gold level. Tanglefoot greets Stohp. "Friend Bull! Nice you visit. What can I do for you?" Upon learning that the halfling wants something in the way of botony Tanglefoot frowns. "Not something set up for trades yet. New shop being built, merchant level, feature many different things. Work slow though, soon I hope be done. I will send word back that you are interested in plants." Tanglefoot steps out of the main office and returns with some tea and little fruit cakes.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Tuesday March 19th, 2019 9:21:25 PM
Micah shrugs at the indifferent reply of the clerk in the Catacombs. Nothing to be done and his current wand still has some use left.
He makes use of the slack day to go over his equipment, tsking a bit as he sees the scratches from the mummy's scathing sand. A bit of time and some elbow grease later, he gets it back in shape.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Tuesday March 19th, 2019 9:39:53 PM
Dirk snaps out of his semi-healing trance and stands up. He walks up and joins the conversation and listens to what everyone is talking about. He refrains from putting in his own two coppers worth of advice.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+10=12 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 9:58:08 AM
He left the League of Adventurers with a bit more information than they had for him. He felt that there should be something about such a building, even if it was just an old story or legend. The lands about the Float seemed to have a history that the citizens of the Float just seemed to have laid their own activities over. That seemed a bit odd to the Taur, but then again, didn't he just show up in the Float and start his own history?
He wandered about the markets of the float spending some time, and some money purchasing things he needed for both his spell work and for the carving that he wanted to make of the Shields with the ziggurat and the mummies. The market stalls seemed to be bustling and he turned down the familiar hall that he had had his stall at and felt a twinge of nostalgia as he recalled meeting customers old and new. As he walked by his old location, now filled with fabrics and clothing of various types, he paused and then kept going. There would be a time for crafting in the future for sure he thought to himself.
When he approached the Shield's headquarters, he realized he completely forgot to go and purchase the replacement healing potions he needed to have on hand.
"Tomorrow, I can do that in the morning." he said aloud as he walked back into the now familiar headquarters building.
Perception - 12, he didn't see or notice anything.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Wednesday March 20th, 2019 12:42:06 PM
Zanderallen decides to visit the temple to Alemni and extends the invitation to anyone to join him. He explains he wishes to thank the Paragon Lord and let him know how the beastfolk are doing since he funded their move. Heading up to the higher levels he asks for an audience or if the paragon lord is busy he'll leave a report or come back at a more convenient time. Through whatever means work out he thanks the Paragon Lord Belkior and the temple for their generosity and gives a very brief description of the beastfolk's new home. Afterwards he heads back down to the Fence level and drops by some of their friends' shops to catch up and say hi.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday March 20th, 2019 1:04:15 PM
When Dorbin gets into the guild, he excitedly tells about the Shields and their uncovering of the mysterious building, the traps, the area around it, and the occupants of the building. He explains how and why they headed there and the new occupants.
Before he departs, he takes a little time to see if he can find any information about the old building and the mummy that was there (succeeds on a DC 30 knowledge check from guild membership).
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+16=28 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 6:48:22 PM
Sid searches out Jasper after he is done with the range. If he finds him he asks about the trash, "Now, I'm not asking anyone to stay, but there is trash building up and I was told that you and your folk had been taking care of it. So first off, thank you. And secondly, what did you do with the trash? We're going to need to get so system up and running. I'd be willing to pay for a consultant if you have someone who could help on this."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+8=28 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 7:21:52 PM
Stohp thanks Tanglefoot for the cakes. "My friend here is an herbalist with a great interest in the exotic and unusual, especially from the woods. Slythyl, the leader of the Lizardfolk, is a druid and he defended their village with powerful nature magic. Braidoc has dabbled some in magical plants to..." She tries to get the two of them to engaged in conversation, preferably one everyone can enjoy. Even if they can't get plants now, a visit out of the HQ and some good conversation would be good for Braidoc. She does her best to guide the conversation away from dangerous topics like the mind controlling fungus (would that be dip? to keep the conversation peaceful, enjoyable, and keep Braidoc from making an ass of himself? 28 if so)
DM Robert - knock knock Wednesday March 20th, 2019 8:31:08 PM
Micah spends the day buffing out his armor. Rodrigo asks, "That seems like the hard way to do that. Don't you have spells for fixing up stuff?"
Dirk snaps out of his semi-healing trance and stands up. He putters around the headquarters not really saying anything.
Bartomus contemplates a run to the Catacombs.
DM note, I instigated a big discussion on the DM board. For purpose of calculating your WBL, when you have magic items that get "used up", potions, wands, etc. They come OFF your WBL stats, unless of course you go buy it again.
Zanderallen visits Belkior. The halfling is receptive and when led into his presence Zandrallen feels rested and healed. After explaining what happend, Belkior speaks. "Interesting. I'd say you stumbled upon something that may predate the forming of the Crying Woods." He sits musing for a bit. "It's too bad much of the history of that place is buried in ancient myths and legends. And of those many have been lost due to the passage of time."
Zanderallen visits aquentinces on the Fence level. Things seem okay, but he does note that garbage is piling up. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { There are signs around the outer walks proclaiming, no dumping of garbage into the Lake and a 10 gold piece fine if caught doing so.}
Dorbin explains the contents of his journal to the man. He reads the name tag on the desk, 'Gargamel'. The man nods and says, "Fine, fine." Dorbin bets the feeling that the man is either jealous or doesn't believe him.
Dorbin's research reveals: In ancient times, a powerful race dwelled in the forest surrounding what is now Turtle Lake. Steeped in powerful, natural magics, they bent the woodland to their will, creating towers, temples, castles, and keeps from the living wood of the trees, and treading along perfectly manicured lawns. In time, the wood gained sentience. What happened next, and why, is lost to history. But at the end, the peoples were gone, and the Crying Wood remained. To this day, isolated pockets of the forgotten race’s magic remain, their secrets guarded by sentinels of wood and flesh.
Sid searches out Jasper but finds that he is no longer living on the float. To speak to Jasper requires a trip back into the Crying Woods, or some form of magical assistance. OOC remember, all the beastfolk / ratfolk moved in mass to the Crying Woods.
Stohp does an admiral job of keeping the conversation going. While Tangleweed is by no means very skilled in nature subjects it turns out the two have a fascination for games. They plays some checkers but also try to figure out games that three can play. It is an enjoyable day.
The next day there is knocking at the headquarters door. It is about 10 am. When the answered, outside the door stands a brown haired, dark eyed, Human - she is 29 years old, you recognize her as Barbara Daneel. With her is a man about 6 foot, lean and square jawed. He is in leather armor and has a shortsword at his side. Knowledge Local 15 or straight Wisdom Check of 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Barbara Daneel; She now runs Rosebud Publishing. She was the secretary to Arleen, the former owner, that was murdered. You solved that mystery some time ago. }
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+8=18 ; d20=19 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 8:44:36 PM
Dirk wakes with a start as he hears the knock on the door. He walks over and opens the door, seeing a young woman standing there with a man of average height.
"Greetings! I am Dirk, please come inside. How can we help?"
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+5=11 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2019 11:07:40 PM
Micah heads downstairs at the sound of the known and observes from a distance as Dirk greets the visitors.
======== Wisdom Check 11 Request to DMs. Can you put the link to the Lakeview passage wiki on the header? I do not remember its location or who Barb is.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+6=23 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 10:24:00 AM
Bartomus rose early and undertook his morning meditations and then slipped out the door to be at the catacombs when the gate opened. He placed his order and eventually made his way back to the headquarters. As he approached the building, he noticed that there were two individuals Dirk was inviting inside. He was certain he recognized the woman. It had to be her," he said to himself as he waived at Dirk.
"Hold the door Dirk, please," Bartomus said aloud and followed the others into the headquarters. "Good morning Miss Barbara, I hope you are just here to drop off a new publication list or maybe something about the Float?"
Knowledge local 23
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+1=19 ; d20+5=12 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 11:44:15 AM
Coming back to HQ after a nice walk through the Fence (perception 12) Zander rises to greet Barbara (Wisdom 19) as others show her in. "Have a seat, how are things going at Rosebud? What brings you here?" He offers her and her companion chairs in the main hall. -------------------
Lakevew Wiki (Here is the link, I just added Barbara and Arleen to it.)
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 22 rds d20+3=22 ; d20+13=17 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 12:28:04 PM
Stock watches the newcomers with some interest.
Here we go again. As soon as we are home, thrust right back into the fire. I kind of remember Barbara...Don't recognize the man though...lightly armed.
====== Perception 17...does the man seem to carry himself like a warrior? And if so, can I get a feel for the quality of his gear?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+17=28 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 1:01:27 PM
Dorbin takes his time on his way home, happy to have helped out the Sage's Guild.
In the morning, he stays back and watches as the rest of the Shields welcome the newcomers. He knows Barbara well (Knowledge, local: 28).
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+16=22 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 7:08:47 PM
"Hmm, that is right. Ok," Sid stops by a few stores and just goes home. There he writes Jasper a message saying roughly what he would've if they talked in person and, includes a bird token(if he can) and uses another bird token to deliver it.
Early the next day he shows up at HQ and has some tea and biscuits while he reads the paper. "Oh, Miss Barbara, welcome. Please have some tea for you and your acquaintance." He offers her his seat and offers his hand to her associate. "Sid," he says, before he pours them cups.
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Knowledge(Local): 22
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday March 21st, 2019 7:53:25 PM
Stohp is glad she was able to get Braidoc out and let him enjoy himself. She wishes they could deal with Crimson once and for all and let him get back to his normal life.
At Barbara's arrival she joins the group and looks on attentively, wondering what crazy adventure is about to start.
DM Robert - Have a seat, how are things going at Rosebud? Thursday March 21st, 2019 8:20:35 PM lakeview wiki
OOC as a recap, several 'game time' months ago you were engaged to find out who killed the owner of Rosebud Publishing. Lord Arlen was the owner of the company and was found hanged in his locked office. Barbara Daneel was his secretary and soon to be fiancé. She was also named the inheritor of his share of the publishing house on his death. He was killed by his business partner, Sir Stephan Imbry, a minor knighted person in the Float. You were able to prove he killed his business partner because he was embezzling funds. Thus Daneel is now the sole owner of Rosebud Publishing.
Dirk opens the door and greets the Ms. Daneel.
Micah heads downstairs at the sound of the known and observes from a distance as Dirk greets the visitors.
Bartomus returns to the HQ and greets Barbara and inquires about a publication list.
Zanerallen is also returning to the HQ and asks about how things are going at Rosebud. OOC you may want to add Pepper Plate as well the spunky female, human, 22. A spunky red headed reporter of the Weekly Bugle, a newspaper put out by Rosebud Publishing.
Stock eyes the visitors. More specifically he eyes the man. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The man is probably a warrior but you also see several throwing knives about his person, one in each boot top, one in each bracers on his arm, one behind he shoulder blade poking up through the neck of his collar. His gear is serviceable, the leather well worn, the short sword looks new.} He has a blond hair hanging down just above his shoulders.
Dorbin hangs back, content to let the others take the lead.
Sid is in the HQ reading the paper, in fact it's your free copy of the Weekly Bugle. Sid does not see anything in it about the garbage problem. But then he realizes that really the beastfolk have been gone less than a week probably. So maybe only 1 load of garbage has not been picked up. An inconvenience, but for most not yet at a crucial level. Unless of course you run a restaurant business, then a week of missed pickup may be getting large. OOC I don't think you can send a feather token in a feather token message. You can send a request for information, maybe they will be sending someone back for something.
Stohp wonders about Crimson and Briadoc's 'house arrest'. She watches attentively.
Barbara greets everyone. "You are too kind. This is Hanse. He's appointed himself my bodyguard. Truth be told I'm not sure I need it, but that is neither here nor there. I would like to thank you again for proving Arlen did commit suicide." She smiles at Bartomus's inquiry. "No I'm afraid I did not bring that. You see, oh I don't know how to start." She pauses obviously troubled and distraught.
She takes the offered seat but Hanse hangs back by the door.
Rodrigo excuses himself and goes into the kitchen. Sense Motive 20 or Diplomacy 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Rodrigo has excuses himself probably not to be seen as one of the Silver Shields, after all he just thinks of himself as a door man and guard.}
Barbara continues. "You see Rosebud is in something of a financial crisis. Sir Stephan Imbry embezzeled quite a bit of money from the company, in fact a good deal of the operating capital. And to make matters worse it appears he substituted many of the companies rare books and paintings and substituted forgeries. We can't even sell those items to raise money to cover the short fall. And unfortunately it appears Sir Stephan's estate has been seized by the courts. Apparently he owed quite a bit of money to other people." She pauses and looks each of you in the eye. "I know it's asking a lot, especially since I don't have anything to reward you with. But could you, would you, endeavor to try and find our stolen items? I know it's not your line of work, but really I don't have any confidence that the city constabulary is up to the task."
Knowledge Local 15: Highlight to display spoiler: { Rules of law: in Lakeview stolen goods are always returned to the owner. } Knowledge Local 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Embezzlement is harder to reclaim because it is often just cash being shuffled around. The injured party could make claims against an estate or other property but it could involve a long legal process.} Knowledge Local 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {It is unlikely that Stephan Imbry could help, he is most likely already executed for his crime.}
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+8=9 ; d3=2 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+8=26 ; Thursday March 21st, 2019 8:49:15 PM
Dirk listens as Barbara speaks and he seems to recall a bit of information from his previous exploring.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20+6=20 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=9 ; Friday March 22nd, 2019 10:22:35 AM
Bartomus listened and felt for the woman. Her options of reclaiming property would be easier if it was stolen rather than how Sir Stephan sold things he had embezzled. Working in the merchant's section of the Float, theft was a common occurrence and you couldn't always rely upon the Constabulary to catch the thief let alone recover the goods taken.
"We may run into a situation where the person who bought the rare item, did so thinking it was a fair sale. Unless maybe the sale was too good of a deal. Then that would be another thing altogether. But, could be a great way to nose about the Float for a few days." Bartomus offered as ---- Knowledge Local roles - 20, 20, 9
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+17=26 ; d20+17=23 ; d20+17=26 ; Friday March 22nd, 2019 10:57:41 AM
Dorbin listens carefully and thinks about the possibility of the return of the items. Sure, he would like to help, but it doesn't sound like it's going to be easy for the Silver Shields.
OOC: Knowledge, Locals: 26, 23, 26
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+17=33 ; d20+1=3 ; Friday March 22nd, 2019 4:22:42 PM
Zander listens to Barbara's plight and is genuinely grieved for her. But he isn't sure how much help they can actually offer. "We are very sorry to hear that Barbara, and we can certainly look into it. But as Bart said we might run into problems. But we will try our best. Micah do you think your brother might have any tips or leads to get us started?" ---------------------- Diplomacy: 33 (Rodrigo)
Micah considers Barbara's plight and responds only after Zanderallen's prompt, "I can certainly make an unofficial inquiry, but what makes you think the Silver Shields, or any one for that matter, would even have the ability to locate your missing goods? Do you have any ideas of where any of these items may be?"
As he awaits the answer, he takes a closer look at the supposed bodyguard, trying to discern any clues as to what his motivation for being involved might be.
============== Sense Motive 29 to interpret Rogrigo's actions Knowledge 15 untrained vs DC 10 Sense Motive 26 to get a read on Hanse, if that's even his real name. I mean, it sounds like a vampire name...
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Friday March 22nd, 2019 6:43:25 PM
Dirk continues to listen to the story and feels terrible. He nods his head at the appropriate moments, hoping to appear as sympathetic as he feels. He now listens to Micah's response and nods his head in agreement. "I agree with Micah, those goods could be almost anywhere out in the world. It could be a tough challenge for anyone."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+16=33 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+1=11 ; Friday March 22nd, 2019 8:30:41 PM
Sid nods sipping his tea. "It'll be interesting to see if we can find anything, but you really should make other plans. We can't promise you anything. How much debt are you held to at this moment anyway, if I may ask?" Sid lifts the paper he was reading, "I've been a fan for years."
Knowledge(local): 33 Knowledge(local): 29 Knowledge(local): 19((32 was a misroll)) Sense Motive: 11
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 22 rds d20+13=21 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+3=20 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=16 ; Friday March 22nd, 2019 9:36:54 PM
Stock more or less ignores the noble as he inspects the man. Used to getting his hands dirty, that one...
He then sees Rodrigo leave and gives the man a nod. ”Z’s on the right track here...where should we start? Stephen’s probably dead by now right?”
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Saturday March 23rd, 2019 8:26:35 AM
Stohp frowns thoughtfully. "We should try to find out who Imbry knows, the places he liked to go, stuff like that. Then again, that's probably what the constables are doing. Unless we have some lead they don't have I don't see how we're supposed to help. We're not exactly the worlds greatest detectives."
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Saturday March 23rd, 2019 9:07:16 AM "That's a good idea, Stohp. I think getting as much information as possible can help, a different pair of eyes could see or think about something they haven't."
DM Robert - We're not exactly the worlds greatest detectives. Saturday March 23rd, 2019 9:49:15 AM
Dirk listens as Barbara speaks and he seems to recall a information on the laws.
Bartomus listened and felt for the woman. He thinks it would be a good thing to do and let them nose around the float for a few days.
Dorbin listens carefully and thinks about the possibility of the return of the items. Sure, he would like to help, but it doesn't sound like it's going to be easy for the Silver Shields. He's dubious about getting results versus efforts put in.
Zander listens to Barbara's plight and is genuinely grieved for her. But he isn't sure how much help they can actually offer, but is willing to try.
Micah considers Barbara's plight and asks some follow up questions.
OOC Actually Hanse is a being based on a fictional character from a series of 12 books. Hero point if anyone can figure out the series (and he was not in every story in the series, that's your hint, it's an anthology series.
Dirk continues to listen to the story and feels terrible. He nods his head at the appropriate moments, hoping to appear as sympathetic as he feels, but thinks it's a tough chance of finding anything.
Sid nods sipping his tea. "It'll be interesting to see if we can find anything, but you really should make other plans. We can't promise you anything. How much debt are you held to at this moment anyway, if I may ask?" Sid lifts the paper he was reading, "I've been a fan for years."
Stock more or less ignores the noble as he inspects the man. Used to getting his hands dirty, that one... OOC oh, Stock is getting warm.
Stohp frowns thoughtfully. She is doubtful as to how much use they could be but is willing to give it a try.
Dirk chimes in agreeing that they should give it a try.
Zanderallen and Micah understand Rodrigo absenting himself from the meeting. Still they wonder, as an experienced 'Mercenary' on the Float, might he know anything about Hanse?
Between all of you, you are able to determine that: 1-Rules of law: in Lakeview stolen goods are always returned to the owner. 2-Embezzlement is harder to reclaim because it is often just cash being shuffled around. The injured party could make claims against an estate or other property but it could involve a long legal process. 3-It is unlikely that Stephan Imbry could help, he is most likely already executed for his crime. Yep, the Float doesn't like it nosed around and kept up on that a noble committed a crime.
Barbara nods at Bartomus's words. "I'm hoping that is the case. But I have no real contacts with those that would be involved at theft and selling of stolen goods. I tried to put my reports on it but they could not find out anything. Perhaps because it is know they were reports, or maybe becuase they were 'just' reports."
Her face turns red momentarily at Sid's inquiry about her financial affairs. You're not sure if it's embarrassment or anger. Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { oh it's anger, you can tell by the flash in her eyes.} "The paper is managing to break even, so it would be able to continue. But I'm afraid if we can't find some income avenues, then the there will be no more books, and I'll have to let go most of the staff not involved with the paper in about a month."
She shakes her head at Micah's words. "I'm hoping you have some connections, or at least can get some authority to shakes some answers loose from suspected dealers in stolen goods."
She smiles at all of you. "I thank you, I have a list here for you of items we know have been removed as we found the forgeries."
Books missing Profession Scholar 20, or Knowledge History 30, or Appraise 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {These are mostly rare first edition titles, rarely seen but sometimes referenced in other works, each is probably worth between 2000 - 10000 gold to the right buyer. } 1-An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, by Gary Gygax 2-Pharaoh by Tracy Hickman. 3- The Oasis of the White Palm by Tracy Hickman. 4- The Lost Tomb of Martek by Tracy Hickman. 5-Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook 6-Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson 7-Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack 8-In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick 9-Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree Art Missing: Profession Artist 20, or Knowledge History 30, or Appraise 25: Highlight to display spoiler: {These are rare works and certainly worth between 10,000 to 20,000 gold pieces to the right buyer. Painting are all large, between 2x4 feet and 3x5 feet. } 1-Temple of Elemental Evil, by Keith Parkinson 2-Tomb of the Lizard King, unknwn 3-Descent into the Depths of the Earth, Roslof 4-The Drow, by Millingham 5-The Werewolf Spies his Prey, by Sullivan
OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation... 1 - Check with Micah's brother to see what's what. 2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, maybe where he lived, neighbors, who he was involved with, etc. That would involve going to the Gold level. 3 - Checking if 'good deals' were made on books and art. That would involve going to the merchant level, too bad Jasper and his friends are no longer around to point out shady operators. Who else do you know that might know something along those lines...or you could do some investigating and roll really high on knowledge local. 4 - She mentioned that those were the items they found forgeries of, could something have been missed?
Knock Knock, a loud rapping can be heard at the door. When you open it there is a man standing there holding a package one handed. Delivery for a Mr. Stock." He hands the package over and departs. OOC, check the Catacombs guys.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Sunday March 24th, 2019 11:08:01 AM
After Barbara leaves, Micah says to the others, "Personally, I am not inclined to be this woman's errand boy, but her fiance was reputed to be an honorable man. It would be an injustice to let Stephan's perfidy ruin Lord Arlen's legacy. I will go ask Lukas what he may know. Who wants to go along?"
======== Chumley?
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Sunday March 24th, 2019 9:53:52 PM "So books and art, could check the folks who are down lower willing to sell things that are a bit "warm" to the touch, so to speak." Bartomus added. He looked at Micah and scrunched his face a bit, "Micah, I think I could try nosing about the lower level of the float. Maybe head down to where I got the tattoo done after we dealt with the infestation of people. Could ask where's a good place to get a painting or two."
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 22 rds Monday March 25th, 2019 8:38:20 AM ”Very nice...very nice” Stock looks appreciatively at the armor that was in the package. He holds it up to the light looking at the Domi engraving over the left breast and smiles.
Down to business once again, he says ”I’ll go with you Bart. Seems like we need to scrape the underbelly a bit on this one...if we don’t find anything there we can check the merchant level.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+14=21 ; Monday March 25th, 2019 11:50:39 AM "I'll tag along Micah, maybe we can run down some leads in the merchant level. Have a little chat. Speaking of leads... give me just a minute Micah", Zander heads back to the kitchen to speak privately with Rodrigo, "Got two questions for you Rodrigo. One, do you know anything about this Hanse fellow with Barbara? And two, you don't happen to know any fences from your mercenary days, especially ones that deal in books or art?"
If Rodrigo has any relevant information he passes it on before leaving with Micah, stopping just long enough to admire Stock's new armor. "Courage in your heart, and steel, or mithri, over the top of it. I like it Stock." --------------------------------- Sense Motive (21)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+15=29 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+17=23 ; Monday March 25th, 2019 12:35:38 PM
When the list of items is presented, Dorbin's eyes grow very large. He recognizes a number of those items and they are very rare, one-of-a-kind, and incredibly valuable. Before he can stop himself, he blurts out, "Those are incredible finds! They should be in a museum!" He quickly covers his mouth and hopes that he didn't really say that out loud. He tries to play it off by continuing, "Those paintings are quite large and also very valuable. I imagine it will be more difficult to hide those, so that might be a place where we can start looking. Think about it: five paintings, all at least three feet on a side, certainly take up a bit of space."
Dorbin tries to think of who else might be in the market for the paintings, but he comes up blank (knowledge, local: 23).
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+5=24 ; d20+16=29 ; Monday March 25th, 2019 7:50:32 PM
Sid looks a her from over his cup. Ooops, he thinks, and mentally updates his Enemies List. "Hmm," he says out loud, and continues to drink his tea.
He continues to think about who could afford those items and who would want to collect them.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Monday March 25th, 2019 8:02:48 PM
Stohp goes along with what everyone else is doing.
DM Robert - We're not exactly the worlds greatest detectives. Monday March 25th, 2019 8:35:12 PM OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation... 1 - Check with Micah's brother to see what's what. 2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, maybe where he lived, neighbors, who he was involved with, etc. That would involve going to the Gold level. 3 - Checking if 'good deals' were made on books and art. That would involve going to the merchant level, too bad Jasper and his friends are no longer around to point out shady operators. Who else do you know that might know something along those lines...or you could do some investigating and roll really high on knowledge local. 4 - She mentioned that those were the items they found forgeries of, could something have been missed?
Micah feels somewhat put out by Barbara's request. Never-the-less he thinks justice must be served. He shall check with his brother. Sorry I don't get the Chumley?reference
Bartomus wants to check the lower level for a possible fence of stolen goods.
Stock takes his package. He volunteers to go with Bartomus.
Zanderallen volunteers to go with Micah. But first stops to talk to Rodrigo. (see below)
Dorbin is astounded by the value of the items. Indeed they are not the typical items a fence of the lower levels is going to be able to move. Thinking it about it, it seems that only people with money are likely to be able to buy these items, even at 'warm' discounts. 's
Sid contemplates who could afford to collect those items. He ponders, Sir Stephan Imbry was embezzling money, and also stealing works of art. Why did he need the money. Whom did he know that he could 'fence' items too. Then again would he know a fence? Maybe he was using the stolen things for something else? Again it comes down to why he would need the money. Why would someone who was supposed to be wealthy, and part of the upper class need money? see 2 above...that's a hint
Stohp goes along with what everyone else is doing, but as the party seems to be splitting up...
OOC I surprised none of you caught the references that almost all the works books, are old D&D modules, and the art work also has D&D references.
Bartomus and Stock head to the Trash level. Bartomus finds his tatoo artist and tries to strike up a conversation about stolen goods. Diplomacy check - you two may try to combine/aid another on this. Results will depend on how well you roll.
Zanderallen questions Rodrigo. Rodrigo seems surprised to be consulted. He stands in thought for a moment. "I've heard of that Hanse fellow. He's new, been only around for maybe a month. From what I've heard he's pretty deadly with the knives." He pauses and scratches his chin. "Not sure, but I've heard there's some 'consignment' sellers up on the merchant level that have a variety of goods in their shops." With that, I would allow that you would need a knowledge local check of 25 while nosing around the Merchant level, to find out anything.)
Micah and Zanderallen head up to the merchant level to find Lucas. Perception 35 please. They go to the tower where Lucas is stationed. It is fairly busy but Lucas is not in. Typical police station. There are people filling out complaints against noisy neighbors, one constable is attempting to question a suspect and fill out his arrest form. Fairly low level things. They wait about an hour. At last Lucas arrives with another constable, they have two men in manacles. The suspects are not struggling at all.
Lucas see's you. "Go over there with Toby." Lucas barks at the prisoners. "Certainly officer, I'm sure this is a misunderstanding." The constable and the prisoners go into the station and take seats at a desk.
Lucas turns to Micah. "Hi Micah, what's up?
Dorbin, Sid, and Stohp sit around the table back at the Headquarters.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 Monday March 25th, 2019 9:13:08 PM "Greetings, Lukas", replies Micah. "Might Zanderallen and I have a private word with you?" he asks gesturing him to the side. As they step aside, he covers by asking with a gesture to Toby and the other man, "What is the story there?"
Once they have a bit of privacy, the priest gets to the point. "It is regarding the Imbry case. It seems that Barbara, the fiance, is in dire straits due to the fencing and embezzling of some high value items. Knowing that the constabulary has other priories, we offered to help her out and are hoping you might have some ideas where we should take a look. Of course, if we uncover any criminal activity that might be of interest, we will be sure to let you know."
============= OOC: Chumlee was from the 12 book anthology Myth Adventures I recognized most and own several of the references. I just didn't comment on them.
DM Robert - oops Monday March 25th, 2019 9:17:20 PM
Before they leave, there is another knock at the door. At the door is a boy, "Delivery for a Mr. Zanderallen." He hands off a bag filled with coins, and a pair of boots.
DM Robert - ah Monday March 25th, 2019 9:19:25 PM Did not know you read the Myth books. One of my favorites. Too bad the author took ill and eventually died. Nope, not that series.....however he was involved with the other series that 'spawned' Hanse.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Monday March 25th, 2019 9:34:20 PM
Dirk thinks for a moment. "I think I might go have a talk with Micah's brother and see if I can get any more information. Is anyone else interested in going?"
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Monday March 25th, 2019 9:35:49 PM
----------------------- OOC: Let me also mention that the MYTH Inc series is great. Jody Lynn Nye still writes it, the latest one in 2015. They're still good, but not as great when Asprin was writing them.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Tuesday March 26th, 2019 10:23:24 AM
Before leaving Zanderallen slips on his new boots and immediately has an additional spring in his step. "There we go, that should give me the edge I need to keep moving once I'm weighted down with all my plate armor. Also this gold is from the extra magic items, now we can make the payout final."
Based off Rodrigo's general statement Zander has no ability to find out more and hopes others are more successful. As he travels the merchant level he notices nothing untoward, although he does have to keep his stride in check to keep from running in front of Micah and any others with them, "Sorry Brother Micah, these new boots take some getting used to." He greets Lukas and offers an additional piece of information, "Dorbin identified several of the missing pieces to be quite large and very valuable. So probably not something that could be peddled to the average fence." -------------------------- Would Diplomacy's Gather Information use work as a substitute for that Know: Local check? It takes a lot of time but Zander plans to start canvassing the merchant level unless Lukas has some leads.
(OOC: Hanse is from Thieves' World)
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+17=29 ; Tuesday March 26th, 2019 11:32:33 AM
Dorbin stays with Sid and tries to discuss who could afford the kind of money needed for these types of purchases and who might collect such things.
OOC: Aid another? Knowledge, local: 29
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 22 rds d20+1=14 ; Tuesday March 26th, 2019 4:35:21 PM I will let you lead, Bart. Stock takes his time looking through different tattoo designs as Bart interviews his acquaintance. He interposed himself in the conversation surprisingly tactfully when the topic begins to cover local Fences.
Aid Diplomacy 14
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 d20-1=11 ; Tuesday March 26th, 2019 5:32:21 PM
Bartomus walked back into the tattoo shop down on the Trash level of the Float with Stock. "Not sure how we do this, I can help, but usually my size and horns impress upon folks the serious nature of the conversation. But, maybe there would be a way."
The artist who had done his gifted armband of oak and laurel leaves was there and he greeted her with a smile. "[b]"Great to see you again, brought in another to take a look while I try to help a friend up above, newspaper type trying to find a lead on some missing books and paintings. Thought there might be a place in the district that would be worth checking out."
Bartomus stumbed a bit on his sentences as he looked about, but he shrugged as he kept talking. "Would there be any place someone might bring old books or paintings down this way to help sell? Or anyone doing business with one of the nobles from higher up?"
He shrugged, but figured direct candor would be the best approach. --------------- [i]Diplomacy - 11 role with the +2, 13; she is not one Bartomus would even try to intimidate - don't want to upset one's tattoo artist.[/b]
Sid(Sub by Zach H) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday March 26th, 2019 7:22:06 PM
Sid continues his collaboration with Dorbin. "Items like those would almost certainly be fenced on the upper levels. Possibly even the Gold level. I wonder what kind of circles Sir Stephan was trying to get himself into? We'll have to advise the others they'll need to move their search upward."
DM Robert - I wonder what kind of circles Sir Stephan was trying to get himself into? Tuesday March 26th, 2019 8:23:52 PM OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation... 1 - Check with Micah's brother to see what's what. 2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, maybe where he lived, neighbors, who he was involved with, etc. That would involve going to the Gold level. 3 - Checking if 'good deals' were made on books and art. That would involve going to the merchant level, too bad Jasper and his friends are no longer around to point out shady operators. Who else do you know that might know something along those lines...or you could do some investigating and roll really high on knowledge local. 4 - She mentioned that those were the items they found forgeries of, could something have been missed?
Micah draws his brother over for a private word.
Dirk suddenly jumps up and takes off after Micah.
Zanderallen skips along, beside Micah. He adds some comments to the conversation. Yes Hanse is from the Thieves World books.
Dorbin and Sid discuss why Sir Stephan would have needed so much money.
Stock and Bartomus try to gain some information. SI will let you lead, Bart. Stock takes his time looking through different tattoo designs as Bart interviews his acquaintance. He interposed himself in the conversation surprisingly tactfully when the topic begins to cover local Fences.
Stohp, there are 3 different groups now. You have not declared going with anyone SO I'm assuming you're still in the Headquarters.
---- At the police station... Lukas runs his fingers through his hair and glances at the two suspects he brought in. "Those two? I think they are running some sort of protection racket on some of the merchants here. But I can't get anyone to fill out a complaint against them. They loiter around the area alot, not buying anything that I can see. I'm going to try a charge of vagrancy on them and see what happens." When he hears of Rosebud's Publishing troubles he nods. "Yeah I saw that in one of the reports. But we're stretched thin right now. And limited by the constraints of the law." He looks at you. "If you know what I mean. I don't think anyone is even working the case because honestly, there's no credit or headlines in it for the officers, and us grunts are stuck running the petty crimes." He nods at Zander's comments. "Yeah, not the most common thing to try and fence. There are some questionable merchants around, but again, we can't prove anything legally. You might try McCorrmick's Emporium, Sturgeus Selling, those are both consignment stores, then there's Guido's Things, and Alexis Strangeware, both established merchants in the bazaar area. I can't prove anything but sometimes the customers they have are dubious."
Again, if you're going to nose around the Merchants you may use Knowledge Local 25 or Diplomacy 25 now. Also if you are still nosing about the Merchant level roll Perception 35. ----
Down in the Trash level
Stock and Bartomus are surprised to hear booming laughter come out of so small a woman. OOC, sorry your tatoo artist must be before my time, I don't have her listed on my NPC sheet, so I have no name for her or location."Go on with the likes of ya. I heard about them things goin' missin'. Think we down here have the money for the likes of that stuff?" She laughs again. "Next ye' be asking about the crown jewels of the Emerald Kingdome." She shakes her head in amusement.
--- Back in Headquarters,
Sid, Dorbin, and Stock mull things over. Dorbin idle flips through the newspaper. I'm using your previous rolls.. He see's a small ad. For Sale, Mansion, just off Emerald Cross on the Gold Level. A real bargain for up and comers to the grandness that is living on the Gold Level. As is, Being sold for bankruptcy. Former owner deceased. Dorbin knows that area is not quite to the “edge” of town and therefore not prime, but certainly well established.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+20=33 ; Tuesday March 26th, 2019 9:27:38 PM
Stohp peeks over Dorbin's shoulder. That looks interesting. Perhaps it belonged to Stephan? Maybe we can go ask to look at the place and search for clues."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Wednesday March 27th, 2019 1:40:52 AM "Well now Sully, where else would you go to get a sense of value of art than from artists such as yourself," Bartomus said with a smile as he responded to her comments. "Wait, what you all didn't get the contract for guarding the crown jewels? Really, well maybe next time they will hide them jewels here."
He looked about and found Stock. "Well, seems like we found the right place for art of worth, but not the art some are wanting us to find. Sully, if there were someone to talk to about those types of things, any idea who that might be? "
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday March 27th, 2019 11:06:43 AM
"Sid, Stock, what say we make a little trip to the Gold level and check this out to see what we can see?"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+17=27 ; d20+5=10 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2019 11:15:35 AM "Thanks for the tips Lukas, best of luck to you in trying to stamp out vagrancy.", Zander shakes hands with Lukas and heads out into the merchant level. He takes a moment to step into a secluded spot and after making sure he's alone has his glammered armor change to look like a sturdy doublet and trousers as might be worn by a hired blade. He starts asking around after rare paintings and publications about adventures and rare creatures. He avoids mentioned specific pieces while moving any conversation in their direction. He might not know much about art but he's real good at getting people talking. ------------------- Diplomacy 27 Perception 10
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+18=23 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+18=19 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2019 5:31:50 PM
"Thank you, brother. It is more information than we had before. We will see if silver tongue here," he quips with a head nod to Zanderallen, "Can get us any leads.
As they go around, Micah will let Zanderallen do the talking while he does the watching. He watches for any indication that anyone they encounter might not be entirely forthcoming or forthright.
======================== Apparently I forget to hit "submit" last night Sense Motive Checks (if needed) First Check 23 Second Check 20 Third Check 19
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Wednesday March 27th, 2019 6:13:55 PM
Dirk makes his way off in his quest for information from Micah's brother. He looks behind him to see if anyone has joined him.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday March 27th, 2019 6:58:43 PM
Sid nods, "I'm up for it. Should we pretend to be prospective buyers? Should we try sneaking in? What's our play?"
DM Robert - Sully, if there were someone to talk to about those types of things, any idea who that might be? Wednesday March 27th, 2019 8:21:35 PM OOC, sorry, due to time constraints today and tomorrow I'm not going to summarize your actions before getting to the new stuff.
Merchant level - Micah, Zanderallen, and Dirk. Having received some hints from Lucas the trio start their inquiries. Zandrallen's armor changes to present a more...accommodating figure. Between them they spot nothing untoward and are able to exchange pleasantries with several merchants. The consensus seems if your looking for the strange stuff that adventuring types can't out right sell, then you need to try Sturgeus Selling or Guido's Things. Sturgeus Selling is a large shop, brick and mortar type structure from the outside. Looks like maybe the first floor is the store and the second floor is living quarters. Guido's Things, is in the Bazaar area. It's a tent like structure, with one side completely open but much of the front is covered by a large table. So you can go to the 'counter' but not into the tent. Dirk you made no rolls from the indicated post so I assume you're just tagging along at this point.
Trash level - Bartomus and Stock. Sully looks at you. "Well maybe. But my memory is none too good sometimes. Comes from poor fair at the table." She makes the universal sign of wanting some coin for information.
Gold level - Stohp, Dorbin, and Sid. Making your way up to the Gold level you find the 'house' mentioned in the ad. Upon arrival you note the “for sale” sign on the 3 story mansion like affair. It is quite impressive, with pillars and fancy roof work and everything. Think of the mansion Tara from Gone with the Wind. In front of the house there is a small woman arguing with a guardsman. Perception 15: [spoiler[The woman is berating the guardsman for vandals apparently breaking into the house and making a shambles of the interior.[/spoiler] The woman is about 5 foot tall, human, maybe in her 50’s and with brown hair. She is dressed in a sort of business woman suit.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=21 ; d20+8=26 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2019 9:11:49 PM
Stohp easily makes out what the woman is yelling about and walks up (21 perception). "Excuse me, I couldn't help but overhear. There's been a break in? I'm Stohp of the Silver Shields and we're investigating crimes connected with the former owner. I'd be very appreciative if you could share the details."
She does her best to be professional and exude authority to get cooperation from the woman and the guard (diplomacy 26)
Micah nods in approval as he sees Zanderallen's transformation.?["Two leads it seems," summarizes the priest to Dirk and Zanderallen.
Sturgeous? he asks proposing they start somewhere.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Thursday March 28th, 2019 2:02:53 AM "Ah Sully, we need to find you something worth eating then, helps to restore the mind they say," he turned to look at where Stock was and then down into the pouch he had opened. He saw what he wanted and fished out three stones. He turned back with a smile to the woman.
"These two are to help with the memory and may set in motion the gift of a fitting metal to set them in." He opened his curled fist slightly and with his other hand pulled out two of the gems he had been given as reward on one of their earlier adventures. The two gems were smaller, but of a good quality and matched in their ice like brilliance. He moved them onto the counter near Sully.
He smiled and then opened the curled fist and in the center of his palm was a larger gem with a brillant blue luster. "This one is to make those two envious that they don't match the color of your eyes. Hopefully, all are enough to help with the memory? Oh, and maybe interest you in joining us for a bite?".
--- Three gems with a total value of 350 gp - 75 x 2; 200
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+8=23 ; Thursday March 28th, 2019 8:47:58 AM
Dorbin follows along with Stohp, letting her take the lead. He peeks around while they approach, looking for signs of a break-in or anything notable through the windows (perception: 23).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+17=23 ; d20+14=29 ; Thursday March 28th, 2019 12:30:16 PM "As good a place to start as any." Zander replies before walking into Sturgeus Selling. He takes a minute to look around trying to get a feel for the place and the sellers and looking at any artwork or books on display. He then makes an approach to whoever seems to be in charge. "Hello friend, I'm looking for some rare pieces of art. Stuff that doesn't often end up on the market... Word on the street is you're a procurer of rare and unusual items. You got anything like that?" ------------------------ Diplomacy 23 Sense Motive 29
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 22 rds Thursday March 28th, 2019 7:21:20 PM
On the outside, Stock is as calm as he can be, on the inside he is screaming, [i]Holy Domi! Them is some rocks! Hope this works B![i]
Stock then tries to look anxious as if they have some place else to go to.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+16=36 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+15=26 ; Thursday March 28th, 2019 7:22:19 PM
Sid looks at the woman with banal interest and looks at the guard and the house, trying to see as much as he can, while being unobtrusive.
Knowledge(Local(Woman)): Nat. 20(36) Knowledge(Local(Guard)): 32 Knowledge(Local(House)): 32(To know anything of worth, rumors or plans that speak of or refer to secret entrances) Stealth(To be unobtrusive and looked over): 26
DM Robert - Sully, if there were someone to talk to about those types of things, any idea who that might be? Thursday March 28th, 2019 10:26:22 PM Remember Friday's post will be made Saturday Morning.
Merchant level - Micah, Zanderallen, and Dirk. Dirk tags along ever quite. The group enters Sturgeus Selling. It is a largish building and you can see that the 'shop' is arrainged in a series of alcoves think flea market type set up. It is a consignment shop, thus it is filled with all sorts of mismatched merchandise. The shop is medium sized, with 4 10x10 cubby’s where various consignees store their goods. It’s well lit and clean. Each alcove seems to have it's own distinct flavor of setting. It is almost overwhelming. There is one man working near the front counter. He's old with a shock of white hair cascading down to his shoulders from around his bald top. He has a large hooked nose and little gold rimmed spectacles sitting on his nose. "Not sure what you're talking about. I'm a consignment seller, I rent space out to other that have things to sell. Some if new, some of it old. I'm not in charge of what they put in their aclove, I only collect their earning from people that want to buy their stuff for them."[b] He eyes you up and down. ={b]"You're an odd lot. Maybe I should call the constables. Making talk about having rare paintings. What do you think I am?" He eyes you. Sense Motive 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {He seems a little on edge.} Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {There might be some painting hanging in an alcove further back in the store.}
Trash level - Bartomus and Stock. Sully looks at the stones. She blinks and her hand swoops out suddenly the stone are gone. "Well now deary, you didn't hear it from me, mind you, but I've heard tell there's a consignment seller on the merchant level. Some o' his stuff is legit and some of it might be a bit hot. Some say's that if it's real hot, he's got ways to get it out of town see." She looks around to make sure no one is looking. "His name is Sturgeus and his shop is called Sturgeus Selling." She looks around again and winks at you. Then in a louder voice proclaims, "How dare you. I ain't no snitch to be talking to yous even if you ain't coppers." She winks again. Be Off With You!"
Gold level - Stohp, Dorbin, and Sid. The introduces herself. "I'm Gail Nece, and I've has been appointed the seller of the estate. It seems that Stepahn Imbry is behind on his taxes and owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) as well as Warrd’s House of Luck. She takes Stohp's hand. "I've heard of you. I guess you're looking for some investment potentials. I'm not sure if this is really in your market range." Diplomacy 25 Highlight to display spoiler: { If you can get a 25 you can convince her you're potentially in the market, after all you are adventurers and will have lots of money. She will then let you look over the property.} The guard nods to you. "I have your complaint and I told you that's all we can do for now. I'm sure you'll be contacted by an officer soon." He moves on down the street.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 45/45 AC: 19; Melee +6;Perc+10;Heal+9 Friday March 29th, 2019 1:00:50 AM "Thank you," Bartomus whispered and winked. He then looked at her with a stern look and deepened his voice "Well, Guess we are getting the boot, hope that there's nothing that can lead us back here in all of this. Will take your word -- for now."
He headed to the door and paused. "Stock, we should head back to headquarters. They do good work, but we don't have time today."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 24/12/24) CMD:18 d20+18=29 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+16=29 ; Friday March 29th, 2019 7:05:53 AM
Micah immediately notices the man's edginess and recognizes that the mention of summoning the constables is certainly a bluff.
The priest displays his most soothing smile, his face sharing the peace he has from being in communion with Domi, With a glance at Dirk and Zanderallen, his smile broadens as he says, "I suppose we are an odd looking lot at that.We thought this was the place to purchase rare and valuable treasures. Perhaps we were mistaken..." He lets his voice trail off as he says this last sentence. With a shrug and a glance at his companions, he wordlessly suggests that they perhaps should move on.
============ Sense Motive 29 Perception too rich for Micah's blood Diplomacy 29: working with Zanderallen
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20=16 ; d20+17=27 ; d20+15=31 ; Friday March 29th, 2019 9:19:41 AM
Dorbin continues to let Stohp take the lead, but he nods and works to help support their position. He notes the architecture and points that out to Stohp. He makes a comment about the clear value of the building.
OOC: Diplomacy, aid another: 16 If possible, for more help, knowledge, local, float: 27; appraise: 31
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=23 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+17=33 ; Friday March 29th, 2019 3:55:29 PM
Zander gives the merchant a penetrating gaze, knowing that he's got him a little nervous. "No need for the constables, we wouldn't want to scare away any customers with the stir that would cause.", he throws his gaze around the room watching for any reaction, "I just heard you were the man to talk to about rare and hard to find goods. I'll guess I'll take my business elsewhere." He turns away from the counter, making sure to "accidentally" bang the bag of coin in his pack. -------------------------- Perception: 23 (Can anyone aid?) Sense Motive: 20 Diplomacy: 33
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+12=15 ; Friday March 29th, 2019 7:26:01 PM
Stohp gives the woman a blank look. She clearly wasn't listening, what part of "investigating" and "please give details about the break in" did she not understand?
Well fine, if she only wants to talk real estate, lets talk real estate. She rallies and resumes speaking. "Yes well we recently raided the crypt of some undead lord and acquired a large stash of money. I guess ancient mummies like to wallow in gold every once in a while. I heard this place was for sale while we were debating what to do with it all and we figured now's a good a time as any to upgrade our HQ. You know we're living out of a warehouse right now. Roomy but not exactly prime adventurer's HQ material." (15 to bluff)
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMD: 26; Rage: 22 rds Saturday March 30th, 2019 7:22:57 AM Thanks for Nothing, Stock snips, waving a hand at the woman in a shooing motion. He leans in to Bart and mumbles Mission Accomplished, eh Big Man?
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+7=17 ; d4=2 ; d20+8=16 ; Saturday March 30th, 2019 8:35:04 AM
Dirk also attempts to speak up and assist his companions. "We may be an odd lot, but I assure you we're just friendly folk looking for some information. We were hoping you may be able to help." Dirk doesn't feel very enthusiastic about his own attempt and stands there awkwardly.
----------------------------------- Sense Motive: 17 Perception: 16 OOC: Please ignore the D4 roll, I accidentally clicked it.
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