What can I do for you? - DM Zachary Wednesday August 11th, 2021 10:18:17 AM Kristoph suggests they approach the harbor master Isaac asks about Akoka and Snark's capabilities Teddy and GoreThum tag along Tae-Che tags along thinking about her life Snark asks some questions and agrees to head to the docks Einar asks about Walru Faeloi jumps on board
Akoka answer Snark's questions, Government - The town is run by a council made up of a leader from 5 different areas, Merchants, Sheriff, Religious, Fishers/Hunters, and a 5th from anywhere. Council members serve for 5 years and during their 5th year serve as mayor. In charge - The council [OOC: Your DM apologizes, fleshing out the exact members of the council is beyond the scope of his module] Not getting in trouble - Common laws, don't get in armed conflict in the streets (She says with a grin), don't curse others. Pier Manager - Gwenlian, you probably met her when you landed on shore. She should be at her house, big one right by the docks, can't miss it. Druids - Their is a grove just outside town, the Grove of Peerimus, not many druids other than Peerimus himself but it is a quiet place for meditation.
Akoka sends you off with a blessing and a sign, "If you need me I will be here, at my stall"
Heading to the docks the group easily find the pier managers office. Gwenlian is inside standing over a desk snorting as she appears to be going over the manifests from the ship most of you just arrived on. Who all enters? To those that do enter she looks up and asks, "You're some of the new arrivals, what can I do for you?"
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=23 ; Wednesday August 11th, 2021 11:17:47 AM
After thanking Akoka Kristoph heads for the docks.
"Greetings again Gwenlian, We are looking for a man called Walru Gumboot. Would you happen to know where we can find him at the moment please?" If pushed for a reason Kristoph will say it's regarding a job.
(sense motive:13 & perception:23 although as they are both +7 take them whichever way you want)
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11 Wednesday August 11th, 2021 2:41:15 PM
Faeloi waves to Akoka and heads to the docks. On the way there she asks the party, "So my new friends, who is Walru Gumboot, and how does he pertain to this investigation? And this person who was murdered in front of you? What did they know too much about? I guess I probably should have asked about this before deciding to join you all, but if Akoka thinks you're good people, who am I to question her?"
Faeloi will also enter the office once she has a little more knowledge of what's going on.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 d20+4=23 ; Wednesday August 11th, 2021 5:51:29 PM
Going to the docks Einar is happy to wait outside while the some of the others have a word with Gwenlian. Falchion safely sheathed he just observes all that come and go around the pier. If anyone looks at him he just returns a friendly smile. (perception 23)
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Wednesday August 11th, 2021 7:26:47 PM
Isaac decides to answer Faeloi's questions "When we got here someone started yelling about a fish missing the gold fish in the pond. It turned out to be someone called Ol' Sloe making a big show of the missing animal. We talked to him a bit and he was a soothsayer, fortuneteller and started laying out cards after we started talking to him. The cards he started to lay out were telling him that the disappearing fish was no prank and that there was some hidden mastermind behind it's disappearance. Before he could turn the last card a gnome and two human thugs killed him and then tried to kill us somehow we knew to much. Sloe said "Rules breaker but good hearted. He knows" We asked Akoka what that meant and she pointed us toward Walru Gumboot. He might have information that might lead us to the fish or master mind. Hope that starts to clear stuff up"
Isaac will keep watch outside and not go inside the office.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 Wednesday August 11th, 2021 7:44:28 PM
Snark responds to Isaac, "Well, I got an illusion left and a few more acid blobs, but that's about it for the rest of today. After that I'm down to whacking stuff with my little staff."
Snark is relieved to hear others use Walru's proper name, "I'm glad to hear that fella's name is Walru. After having fought alongside a giant frog, I was ready to meet a talking walrus as well. No offence there Gore Thumb, but I've just never met a creature like you before. Are there more like you? I mean, do you come from a community of frogs?"
Once we reach the Pier Master's office, Snark will wiggle his way up front so he can see her and listen to what she has to say.
(OOC: In general, all should feel free to review Snark's character sheet. He'd answer any questions about what's on that sheet, so you can assume you know what's on there if you wish.)
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20=16 ; d20=7 ; Wednesday August 11th, 2021 8:30:05 PM
Gore'Thum doesn't seem bothered by the question, unlike the last time his place of origin was mentioned. "The master's following is many and varied, each unique in form and responsibility. I was not always as I am now, but through his blessing I grew and changed so as to better serve him."
He goes inside the office and takes a good look around (perception 15) while Teddy tries to pay attention to the manager's answer and body language (sense motive 8)
Looking for a man called Walru Gumboot - DM Zachary Wednesday August 11th, 2021 11:17:37 PM Kristoph gets straight to the point. Isaac sums up and keeps watch. Teddy and GoreThum keep their eyes open. Tae-Che ? Snark wonders about other talking animals. Einar tries to look like a friendly bouncer. Faeloi asks some questions.
Gwenlian still looked to be mostly paying attention to her manifests, until the mention of the name Walru. At that name she looks up and gives a snort. "Walru Gumboot? What do you pollywogs want with Walru Gumboot." She then seems to reconsider and shakes her head, "No, don't answer that, I don't want to know. Walru owns a sloop, the Yearly Hawk. He doesn't like to dock near the rest of the ships. Head west along Fisherman's beach, you can't miss it. Now unless you have any legitimate business I've got to finish this dang paperwork."
While she may be presenting a gruff exterior, Gwenlian seems pretty good-natured and happy enough to help.
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Thursday August 12th, 2021 6:24:59 AM
On the way there Kristoph listens in on the conversations but does not comment. After visiting the docks he thanks Gwenlian, returns and advises those outside what was discovered. "Apparently we're pollywogs". He shurgs, then mentions the sloop and how to find Walru. "Shall we?"
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Thursday August 12th, 2021 6:26:27 AM
Gore'Thum and Teddy shrug and head on out.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11 Thursday August 12th, 2021 2:11:24 PM "This is all because of...a fish? I heard about the missing fish, but what makes this fish so special that it's worth stealing in the first place? And murder? Faeloi asks after coming out of the office. "And who is this good hearted rules breaker?"
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Thursday August 12th, 2021 5:06:26 PM
Isaac shugs at Faeloi's questions "The Gold Fish is good luck that's what the locals believe. There is probably a story wrapped up in all that. I mean the legend has to start from something we just haven't heard it yet. The good hearted rules breaker? We think that's Walru." Isaac was starting to have doubts that Faeloi could lead them to Walru.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 Thursday August 12th, 2021 6:10:11 PM
Before he leaves, Snark grabs the edge of Gwenlain's desk, craning his neck to look up at the woman.
"Hey. Hey, down here. Just outta curiosity, does this Walru have any enemies? We were there when ol Sloe was killed, and we don't want to see sumpthin' like that happen again. Any other trouble we should be aware of?"
Once we're out, Snark will chuckle. "Heh heh, pollywogs. Good one. Hey Gore Thumb, maybe she thinks we're gonna grow up to be like you."
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Thursday August 12th, 2021 6:36:17 PM
Einar wonders what pollywogs are... they sound like something goofy...
The barbarian hasn't noticed anything bizar while his friends were talking to the harbor master.
The Yearly Hawk - DM Zachary Friday August 13th, 2021 1:30:21 AM Kristoph questions the use of pollywog. Isaac wonders about their new companion. Teddy and GoreThum are ready to move. Tae-Che ? Snark asks after Walru's enemies. Einar also questions pollywog. Faeloi is curious about what's the big deal about a fish.
Gwenlian actually laughs aloud and slaps her knees when asked about whether Walru was in danger. "Walru in danger, I'd be more worried about you'all being in danger. May the spirits watch over you."
Heading along the beach you see a ship docked a little ways out from the main docks. The Yearly Hawk is anchored about 50 feet off shore. Nearby on the west end of Fishermans Beach is the fecal pile left by the fisherman. On the beach you see the ship's launch with two men standing near it. One is a grizzled but lithe human in well-made and well-worn clothes. He appears to be in charge. Next to him stands a half-orc, tall and even more green than you would expect. The half-orc spots you first and grunts at the human. He looks up but makes no greeting.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Friday August 13th, 2021 6:51:48 AM
Einar smiles at the name of the ship... good thing that it isn't the Decade Dodo...
"You do the talking... I ain't good at that..." Einar informs his friends.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 Friday August 13th, 2021 8:04:26 AM
The giant frog is has no fear of speaking out and drawing attention so takes the lead. Hoping up to the guards he speaks, "Bad business in town. Theft. Murder. We wish to speak to Walru. Word is he has connections, but isn't the type to condone such things."
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20+4=24 ; Friday August 13th, 2021 6:00:37 PM
Snark glances at the fecal pile from a distance. Yech. Still, that might be a good place to hide something you don't want found.
Snark looks these toughs over. Thinking the little gnome is the least threatening one here, he walks up to the lithe human, holding up his hand in greeting and to shake his. "Hey, my name's Snark Riverstone."
As he does so, he glances around - these guys, the fecal pile, the boat. (Perception 24)
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 Friday August 13th, 2021 7:32:01 PM
This was a song and dance the wily ex-constable had done many a time. He waits till everyone had spoken and if necessary he adds his thoughts.
Holding his hands up: Im sorry there isnt time to make each others acquaintances and understand each other better Walru. But despite us not knowing each other I believe we can help each other. More specifically, by helping us I suspect youll be investing in your own future. He leaves the smuggler hanging for a second as he taps his pipe on the back of his hand.
Ill tell you what we know. Someone, Im gonna call him Mr. X. has started snatching up some of the operations around here, hes muscling local folks out and he brings far worse customers. Things are beginning to go down hill and will probably get a lot worse. Now supposition. Its possible Mr. X is gas-lighting Heranmar, by stealing the fish from the town. Someone just killed an old guy called Sloe just because he had the guts to speak up. Then they made it personal by trying to kill us, simply because we listened to the homeless guys cry for help. I mean come on, they tried to kill him. He points to Teddy (looking all small and cute and shy). Because he spoke to a homeless guy He does a can you believe it? shrug.
He scratches his chin then adds: We dont fancy waiting around till more of Mr.Xs lackeys come back and try to kill us again, so we were hoping that maybe someone could point us in his direction so that we can express our discontent up close and personal rather than dealing with lackeys. He adds a grin at the end.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Friday August 13th, 2021 9:04:32 PM
Isaac walks over the pair and addresses the pair "Excuse me do either of you know where Mr.Walru is? We need to talk to to them urgently." Isaac thought it was best to just take a direct approach with the pair.
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 Friday August 13th, 2021 10:34:33 PM
Tae Che continues to just follow along, attempting to sort out all of the things that have gone by recently, landing in Heranmar, the killing of an old man over a fish, and checking out a suspicious gentleman who might have clues her little group currently doesn't have about the goings on in Heranmar. Once she thinks through all these things, she focuses on the conversation regarding Walru's whereabouts.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11 Sunday August 15th, 2021 1:49:50 PM
Faeloi trails the group by a few feet. She's not the most charismatic of people, and this pair looks less than friendly.
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Sunday August 15th, 2021 5:47:30 PM
Einar just waits to see what will happen. As he does he shifts from one foot to the other.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20=19 ; Sunday August 15th, 2021 9:32:56 PM
Gore'Thum watches closely for the reaction (18 sense motive)
The Yearly Hawk - DM Zachary d20+10=26 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 1:14:17 AM Kristoph lays out the way he sees things. Isaac asks after Walru. Teddy and GoreThum cuts straight to the point. Tae-Che follows along. Snark introduces himself. Einar waits and watches. Faeloi hangs back.
Feel free to check the spoilers with your roles from the previous post.
Perception DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {There are about 10 sailors on the ship that take notice when you approach, several of them check to make sure crossbows are at hand. None of them pick up a crossbow.}
Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {The half-orc and sailors are obviously watching the human for instruction.}
The human that everyone has assumed is Walru looks the lot of you over as you speak up. He listens but seems to ignore everyone but the gnome, "Mister Snark, a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Your companions seem a bit confused. The name is Otto, this is my companion Ah-Yes, and my ship the Weekly Pigeon. All this Mr. X stuff sounds serious though. Why do you think this Walru guy could help?"
Sense Motive DC 26 Highlight to display spoiler: {The man is lying though is teeth, and is quite good at it.}
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20=17 ; d20=19 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 8:15:25 AM
Gore'Thum hadn't assumed that Walru would just be loitering on the dock but had hoped that the small boat and men were at least some of his crewmen. Focusing on the human who seems to be in charge Gore'Thum continues, "His ship is there. Our business is with him. Might we hire you for a ride?"
Teddy watches all of this closely but is no more aware of the man's lying then Gore'Thum (sense motive 18, matching my previously rolled 18 for Gore'Thum)
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20+2=6 ; d20+2=9 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 11:47:17 AM
(Tow Sense Motive rolls fail. Perception tells Snark these guys are ready for battle.)
Snark is rather proud of himself - he figured a quick introduction and a handshake would help. He gives the rest of the party a wink. Of course he actually has little idea what's really going on here. But having lived for 70 years, Snark has learned to just roll with it.
After shaking Otto's hand he'll reach up for a handshake to the half-orc as well. He looks up at the two that seem to be in charge.
"Well, I'm pleased to meet you Mr. Otto sir. An' you too Ah-Yes. We don't mean any harm, so no need to call Walru's ship by another name. Weekly Pigeon - good one.
"As my friends said, there was some trouble in town. Ol Sloe did some sorta fortune telling and said we should seek out a rogue with a good heart, and that seemed like Walru. He also said there are some bad folk infiltrating Heranmar, so we thought Walru might wanna know that too. Then some evil gnome with a couple of thugs killed Sloe for no reason. And he tried to blame us! Can you believe that?"
Then Snark pulls out a pouch, and it clinks as he hands it to Otto. "You know, I got some silver here that says you're a helpful bunch. What do you say - can you take us to this Walru fella?"
The pouch contains about 20 SP.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11 d20+10=20 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 4:13:09 PM
Faeloi smirks at the wink. Snark seems to have everything in hand. She keeps watch from her position, confident Snark can keep this peaceful. (Perception 20)
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=8 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 5:46:01 PM
Kristoph grins and figures he's found his soul mate - when it comes to the "good cop/bad cop" routine.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 d20+2=19 ; d20=1 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 6:26:08 PM
Isaac keeps quite for the moment while talking to people came naturally to him yet he knew when to keep quite. The fact the crew seemed ready to fight was evidence enough they were not someone to antagonize. Perception (19) Sense Motive (1)
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 d20=2 ; d20+4=13 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 7:52:59 PM
( sense motive 2 / perception 14)
Einar is on edge as he notices severall sailors checking for their weapons. He does not need to check for his blade... he knows itfs there.
But he canft tell if these people are lying or not
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+2=9 ; d20+3=7 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 9:50:32 PM
Tae Che appears to still be in thought over all the happenings in the past hour and doesn't recognize the sailors keeping an eye on them. (Perception: 9/Sense Motive: 7)
The Yearly Hawk - DM Zachary d20+5=9 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 11:06:44 PM Kristoph grins at his new companion Isaac keeps quiet, eying the crew Teddy and GoreThum are direct. Tae-Che is lost in thought Snark gives the lay and suggests Otto is a helpful sort, with the help of some coin maybe? Einar doesn't like the thought of crossbows pointed at him Faeloi hopes Snark can keep the words flowing.
Otto leans back and lets out a loud laugh into the sky as Snark jingles the coins in front of him. Ah-Yes and the sailors of the Weekly Pigeon chuckle along. Otto then waives off the coins and counter offers, "Alright, I don't normally do this, but for some reason I like you kids. I just had a talk with Walru and it seems he might know something about this whole situation. So tell you what. You beat me and Ah-Yes in a little wrestling match, last man standing but don't kill anyone, and Walru will tell you what he knows. If I win, I might still tell you, but you'll owe Walru a favor. Ready Ah-Yes?"
Ah-Yes grunts and both men drop into fighting stances, waiting your decision to join the fight and giving you the opening move.
Sense Motive DC 12 Highlight to display spoiler: {"Ah-Yes" seems more than a little slow to react to his name}
Sense Motive DC 9 Highlight to display spoiler: {"Otto" is definitely stretching the truth, with as many slips in his speech as he just made... You're not sure Otto, Ah-Yes, or the Weekly Pigeon are their real names.}
You have the opening move to start off the brawl or you can try and talk your way to a different deal. Position yourselves on the map as to where you want to be, assume you will provoke AoOs if you try to move around Otto or Ah-Yes, but not if you move away.
Gore'Thum and Teddy Treeborn (Mitch) HP 12/12 AC 12/11/12 CMD 11 Gore'Thum HP 16 AC 12/12/11 d20=8 ; d20=6 ; d20+3=22 ; d20=17 ; Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:37:15 AM
Gore'Thum and Teddy remain oblivious to any deceit (sense motive 7 for both) but Gore'Thum is willing to scrap. Seeing as the man asked for a wrestling match, that's what he gets, with the giant frog leaping on Otto and bearing him down under his weight (22 to grapple, provokes an AoO).
Teddy, startled by Gore'Thum's sudden assault, hesitates a moment before running over to help the frog (17 to assist and up Gore'Thum's attempt to 24)
Kristoph (Stephen C) | AC:16 | CMD:21 | HP: 9/9 d20+4=24 ; d20+4=10 ; d6+4=6 ; Tuesday August 17th, 2021 12:20:34 PM
Kristoph breaks into a grin when a friendly scrap was suggested and had just started rolling his sleeves up when the huge frog leapt passed him. It was a sucker-punch, erm frog-lick? He didn't know what to call the move but he loved it!
Wanting the fight over as quick as possible he ducks down and steps (5' to M3) in up close and cracks his forearm into the orc's jaw (natural 20! But fails to confirm crit, a stunning blow (Fort DC:14 or stunned for one round) dealing 6 non-lethal dmg).
He bears a cheeky: 'bet ya didn't see that coming' grin. Any martial artist will tell you that you can learn a lot from watching animals, or in this case frogs.
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20=14 ; Tuesday August 17th, 2021 1:09:59 PM
The little Gnome yells, "FROGPILE!" as he jumps into the fray with Otto and the frog.
(Rolls 14 to use Aid Another, giving Gore'Thum an additional +2 on his grapple attempt.)
Einar (StevenVdB) - HP16/16 - AC17/13/14 - CMD 17 Tuesday August 17th, 2021 5:47:28 PM
Einar moves closer but does not interfere... these men made an honest and fair challenge for a one on one wrestling match. While they didn't specify that it needed to be a one on one match Einar interprets it as such. He would have accepted the challenge for the team but Gore'Thum and Kristoph are already in.
Since the barbarian favors good sportsmanship he puts a hand in Snark's shoulder. "Step back little man... let's have a fair match"
But of course Einar does cheer for the team!! "Go Kristoph!! WHoah nice elbow!! Go Gore'Thum... glad you're on our side..."
Tae-Che (Jim) HP 6/6 AC 12/12/10 CMD 13 d20+3=8 ; Tuesday August 17th, 2021 5:55:44 PM
(Sense Motive: 8)
Tae Che steps away from the wrestling groups, and supports Kristoph's jab with a yell, "Go Kristoph, knock him out!"
Snark Riverstone (MarkB) AC13 T13 F10, CMD 10, HP 8/9 d20+2=22 d20+2=10 Tuesday August 17th, 2021 6:03:41 PM
(One on one? Where did that come from? Otto said "last man standing," not one on one.)
Forgot to roll the two sense motive rolls. Made both.
Faeloi (Erin H) | AC:17 | CMD:17 | HP:11 d20+1=14 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+4=18 ; Tuesday August 17th, 2021 6:29:51 PM
Faeloi suspected some trickery here (sense motive 14 and 17), but a brawl sounded like fun. Faeloi would enjoy playing along so long as it was just a wrestling match. She runs up to Ah-Yes (what a confusing name, almost like someone slipped up when they first pronounced it) and attemps to trip him (18 to trip, provokes AoO). She fails to hear Einar in her excitement.
Isaac Harker (Justin M) -HP 13/13 AC18/ T12 / FF 16 Tuesday August 17th, 2021 8:17:37 PM
Isaac decides that even if Einar wants a fair one on one fight he has to be ready to jump in if one of the others are taken out. He draws his Sap and moves over near Kristoph in case Ah-Yes takes him out. (He moves one space east then North-east)
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