Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) Thursday June 30th, 2022 8:37:12 AM
The door opens. Inside are two blinking harpies. They were asleep, but your lack of stealth and bardic singing woke them up. Let's say there is no surprise on either side.
That means it is time to make two saves vs Harpy Song! DC15 Will save, +2 if you have ear plugs, which is everybody I assume -- except Bill, who is still above and not in this encounter.
Let's see if we can do this one without a map, my friends.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 d20+6=9 ; Thursday June 30th, 2022 10:57:41 AM
About to throw a rock, instead Mundhildur is captivated by the duet, so stands there, stupidly, listening.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] d20+9=17 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+12=14 ; Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:59:44 PM
Honor, with her ridiculous paladin save bonuses, has never stopped up her ears. Let's see if she regrets it now.
Nope, all good. [Will save 17 and 28]
She draws Virtue. "Your friends are defeated or fled," she says. "You are the only two left. We do not need to slay you; I will accept your surrender if you offer it."
[Ugh. Diplomacy 14, minus whatever penally for it being rushed. Glad that wasn't a Will save, I guess.]
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 d20+3=7 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+5=16 ; d8+4=6 ; Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:20:34 PM
(9 vs 15 = fail; 17 vs 15 = pass so still captivated)
Asimov is captivated so he stands there and does nothing.
Irony knowing the drill from the previous encounter moves forward to attack one of the harpies with a slam attack being immune to their singing since it is a construct.
16 vs AC; 6 damage if that hits.
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- d20+10=22 ; d20+10=11 ; Friday July 1st, 2022 1:23:57 AM
Elron doesn't understand why one is screeching when the other has such a lovely voice. He could listen all day.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 d20+6=19 ; Friday July 1st, 2022 6:53:42 AM
Ah, I was supposed to roll twice. Per earlier post, failed. Per second post, saved. Her experience is similar to that of Elron.
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) d20=18 ; d20=8 ; Friday July 1st, 2022 6:54:13 AM
Zeoll has a +4 by virtue of bard levels and +2 from the earplugs. His base Will save is +8. So he fails only on a 1. No problem.
"What should I do?" he asks his friends. [OOC: Them what's not acting, please give Zeoll an idea on what to do. Link in header!]
DM Post ===== ===== =====
Zeoll, Irony, and Honor are unaffected. Elron and Asimov are affected by one but not the other ... each by a different one. Mundhi, please make two saves so we can see if it is the first or both that have affected you.
And we'll see about the Twins. And a suggestion for Zeoll -- if I get conflicting suggestions, I'll roll.
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 26/12/24 d20=18 ; d20=8 ; Friday July 1st, 2022 7:24:30 AM
The twins pass one fail the other (22 and 12)
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- Friday July 1st, 2022 1:21:29 PM
Elron is mesmerised.
Zeoll's most effective action would be to stop the singing somehow. A laughing harpy could not sing, nor a sleeping one.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 Friday July 1st, 2022 2:28:29 PM
[I posted 31 seconds before your DM post, Cayzle, and had the 2nd roll. Mundhi is one for two on saves rolled.]
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] d20+12=26 ; d20+7=11 ; d8=5 ; Friday July 1st, 2022 9:11:06 PM
Assuming the harpies did not surrender, Honor attacks the nearest one. [Hit AC 26 for 9 damage; hit AC 11, which I'm guessing is a miss.]
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) d20+5=6 ; Saturday July 2nd, 2022 9:09:31 AM
Harpy A: Bedazzles Mundhi, Asimov Harpy B: Bedazzles Elron, the Twins Unaffected: Honor, Irony, Zeoll
Zeoll imagines what Elron would say and casts Hideous Laughter on Harpy B.
Will Save DC18
DM Post coming this evening, but here is its save ... Nat 1! It stops singing and starts laughing! Elron and the Twins are free!
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- d20+13=32 ; d4=3 ; d6=2 ; Saturday July 2nd, 2022 12:44:53 PM
Elron whaps. If possible, he will whap harpy A, who isn't momentarily incapacitated.
Assuming he needs to move and has only one attack, he. . . (hmm, looks like he raged 6 rounds in an earlier harpy fight). . . berserkishly swings his whappin' stick.
Hits AC 32 for 7 damage (3 from weapon, 2 from electricity, 2 from rage strength).
Rage: 7/12
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) d20+10=19 ; d6=2 ; d20+2=5 ; Saturday July 2nd, 2022 10:59:18 PM
Zeoll makes Harpy B laugh.
Elron and Honor attack Harpy A.
===
Harpy A attcks Zeoll. It swings a short sword to hit AC19 for 5 damage. It claws AC5, a miss.
Harpy B is laughing.
Harpy A - 16 damage. Harpy B - No damage. Both Harpies are AC17.
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 26/12/24 d20+14=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2022 10:57:48 AM
The Twins are a bit surprised they actually get to participate in a combat. So surprised they possibly miss (16 to hit, but if the way is clear they can charge for +2. If they hit then 16 damage)
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 d20+5=18 ; d8+4=9 ; Sunday July 3rd, 2022 11:44:59 PM
Asimov remains transfixed.
Irony slams and hits (18 vs AC; 9 damage)
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] d20+12=13 ; d20+7=12 ; Monday July 4th, 2022 4:24:46 PM
Honor presses the attack, though not effectively. [nat 1; AC 12]
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- d20+11=18 ; d20+11=24 ; d4=1 ; d6=2 ; d4=3 ; d6=5 ; Monday July 4th, 2022 6:15:45 PM
Elron tries a flurry of blows, hitting AC 18 and 24 for 5 and 10 damage respectively (5 = 1 + 2 + 2; 10 = 3 + 5 + 2).
Rage: 8/12
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) d20+5=25 ; d20+5=9 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2022 12:04:16 AM
Zeoll casts at Harpy A. She has to make a DC18 Will save to not laugh.
===== ===== ===== DM Post.
Elron and Irony swing and hit for 24 damage to Harpy A.
Honor and the Twins miss -- no space to charge.
Harpy B tries for her second save ... a nat 20! She starts singing again. Elron and the Twins have to save again -- everybody else has saved once and is immune.
Harpy A tries to save ... a 9 fails! Mundhi and Asimov are free! Harpy A is laughing.
Harpy A - 40 damage - very wounded Harpy B - No damage. Both Harpies are AC17.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 3d4+3=12 ; d20+5=18 ; d8+4=8 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2022 12:17:17 AM
Asimov fires off a wrist rocket(like magic missile) at Harpy A for 12 damage.
Irony continues to press the attack hitting with another slam (18 vs AC; 8 damage)
Device List thingamabobs: corrosive pistol, freeze ray, magic detector, light emitter weird science creation (2 0th level effects): corrosive pistol + freeze ray = range touch; 1d3 acid + 1d3 cold on succesful hit - used 1st level devices: wrist rockets (magic missile) - used wrist rockets (magic missiile) medi-haler light (cure light wounds), medihaler-light (cure light wounds) , fire handlng gloves (produce flame), wrist rockets (magic missile) 2nd level devices: rapid repair nanobot capsule (make whole), medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds), medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds), flamethrower (scorching ray)
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- d20+12=17 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+11=14 ; d4=1 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2022 12:28:37 AM
Because Elron is now raging, he is more resistant to the creature's lure... Saves with a 17.
He continues to attack. . . Hitting AC 22 for 7 points damage (1 + 4 + 2) and AC 14 for (miss)
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 26/12/24 d20=15 ; d20+14=16 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2022 8:30:01 AM
The Twins make the second save and are good for the entire fight now. "Surrender." "Fighting to the death gains you nothing." they tell the harpies. If the harpies do as asked then the Twins wont' attack, but they only give the harpies half a moment to surrender before continuing the attack. (16 to hit, deja vu)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 d20+8=12 ; d20+8=12 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2022 10:52:21 AM
The auburn-braided Jotun maiden snaps out of her music-caused enthrallment, and attempts to slam the recently-laughing but now singing harpy (B), yet Mundhildur's timing is off, and she fails to connect on her two attempts to hit her.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] d20+12=16 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday July 5th, 2022 9:25:14 PM
Honor has already given the harpies one chance to surrender, and she's not convinced they'll take the Twins up on their offer. She attacks again, and again misses twice.
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) Wednesday July 6th, 2022 9:10:36 AM
The one harpy dies, and the other surrenders.
After interrogation, you find that the very first one you defeated was the leader. These two are her chief minions.
You find each has a +3 ring and a +3 short sword.
The last one asks for mercy.
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 26/12/24 Wednesday July 6th, 2022 9:19:47 AM
The Twins let the others ask their inevitable questions. If someone suggests killing the harpy they would object, as killing foes who surrender is bad business that will just make fights longer and harder in the long run. No one surrenders once you have that reputation.
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- Wednesday July 6th, 2022 9:43:48 PM "You gots to promise to stop killin' folks an' stealin' their livestock. An' no usin' your singin' to hurt no one, neither."
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] Wednesday July 6th, 2022 9:55:08 PM
"Tell us about your operation," Honor says. "Is there anyone else we need to be concerned about? After that, yes, if you promise not to harm people from here on, we will let you go."
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:39:38 PM
Asimov says, "Wait, we already killed mother superior? The last female matriarchal monster we fought was a lot more formidable than that. Though maybe a drow spellcaster is scarier than a harpy."
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 Friday July 8th, 2022 7:30:40 AM
Mundhildur says, "You answer my friends' questions, turn over your magic and treasure to us, and promise not to attack the people anymore - and not steal their animals, either, and we let you go. And my question: Why did you all keep attacking the people over in [the area we just came from]?"
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- Friday July 8th, 2022 6:17:06 PM "So, have we found 'em all?" Elron doesn't want to leave anyone behind who hasn't promised to to attack the people around here again.
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) Saturday July 9th, 2022 12:06:18 AM
The last harpy agrees to your terms. SHe gives a count of all the harpies. There is one that flew away, one you defeated and let go, two that went out to the farm at daybreak, and this one. All the others are dead. You have killed 5, reformed two, and three are out there.
She explains that they took over the former theives guild building and enjoyed it. But now they will have to go.
But for sure, the fear of you will be strong enough to prompt them to flee to easier pickings. And this one has promised to reform.
You also gain some coin that the two stashed away. The silver and copper is trivial, but there is 450 gp and 275 platinum.
You have cleared this place. What will you do with it now?
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- Saturday July 9th, 2022 12:27:07 PM "What do we do w' th' place? Leavin' it for th' harpies seems iffy when there are three still out there we don't know much about. It's prob'ly a bit far from town for th' guard to use it for anythin'. If'n we don't do nothing else about it, though, we ought'a tell 'em." Zeoll's earlier protestations aside, it isn't clear if Elron thinks burning the place is still an idea. Maybe he thinks this would be a cool place to stay if it were closer to their patron. Although probably not for Bill.
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 26/12/24 Sunday July 10th, 2022 10:57:00 PM "Well it is in a tree." "Maybe we can find some way to knock it down?" the Twins suggest.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Sunday July 10th, 2022 11:15:15 PM
"The tree is a living thing. Seems a shame to knock it down just because some monsters have used it as a base. If we aren't going to keep this place for our selves as a base of operations I vote we either turn it over to the authorities or see if we can find a way to destablize these platforms and knock down just the structure leaving the tree. If we aren't going to use it perhaps the local guard could garrison some men here? If not I say we keep the tree and get rid of the structures built around the tree." Asimov says
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 Monday July 11th, 2022 4:03:48 AM
"How about we find whoever is clear-headed and wise in the town, and get their counsel," suggests the Jotun maiden.
"Perhaps these structures can be put to good use by someone other than harpies. It's given me some ideas that could be useful down the road. And, this is a fine, tall, and stout tree. I don't want to destroy a tree that a camel can climb."
After giving it a bit more thought, she says, "There are three evil harpies still out there. At least, I assume they are evil. Should we not consider what to do about them?"
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] Monday July 11th, 2022 9:01:39 PM
"Yes, we should report back," Honor says. "Let's tell Guardsman Tarla what happened here, and what the situation is. They should be able to take it from there."
She frowns. "Can anyone make a map?" she asks. "That was a big part of the problem; nobody knew where the harpies were coming from. If we can provide them a map to this tree, they can decide what to do about it."
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) d20+7=8 ; Monday July 11th, 2022 11:55:26 PM
"With my Knowledge of Geography," offers Zeoll, "I can try to draw a map."
With help from a Guidance, the liontaur does his best. But a natural 1, that is, an 8, yields a poor effort.
"I didn;t even know how to read and write when I started adventuring," he says. "And I guess is shows. Sigh."
===== ===== ===== DM POST
The party worries about the harpies still at large, but it seems unlikely to you that they will be a nuisance given how soundly their compatriots were thrashed.
In the end, the disposition of the Treehouse Building is best left to the town, you decide.
You report in to Guardsman Tarla, and she asks you to show her everything. It takes about a day or two, but in the end, all the details are laid bare. She thanks you very much and discusses your bravery and ingenuity in her final report. She asks you to stay at least until the end of the week.
You have some down time, then. The loot for the adventure looks something like this:
three masterwork clubs three feather fall rings 350 gp 450 gp and 275 platinum ring of protection +1 pipes of the sewers potion of cure light wounds three +3 rings of protection three +3 short swords eight potions of Cure Moderate Wounds (CL3) several pieces of fine nonmagical jewelry - platinum and diamond amulet worth 2,500 gp - two mithril bracelets set with black pearls worth 1,000 each
Please speak up if I have missed anything.
Everybody levels to seventh, please. We'll start the next module on Monday.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 d20+12=27 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 12:37:29 AM
Asimov improves Zeoll's map.
Knowledge - Geography: 27
(OOC: yes I'll start posting the next module on Monday; please level. Anyone want to figure out what the share of the loot is if we sell what we don't want?)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 d20+3=5 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=14 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 2:22:09 AM
Mundhildur had been occasionally climbing, looking at landmarks along the way, and working out in her head the pathways they had taken. On the way back, she marks trees every so often to give others who want to work their way back along this route a path to follow. She kicks in what she can to help refine Zeoll's map. With help from Zeoll, and some of the efforts she has been taking, at 7th level, she'll have one rank in knowledge, geography. =========== Aids in mapping: Survival: 5. Knowledge, local: 3 (nat 1). Hmmm. Knowledge, geography: 14. Maybe the latter helps a bit. ===========
"All right. Is it time we write a song, or a poem, or riddle out a way to tell our story to others, friends? Zeoll, you have some skills at that sort of thing. Perhaps others of us, too, may help."
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 26/12/24 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 5:33:08 AM
The Twins take one of the rings of protection +3. As frontline fighters they always appreciate a nice AC boots. This also puts them over WBL by my count so they pass on all other loot.
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 29/15/27 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 5:33:35 AM
header update
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] Tuesday July 12th, 2022 2:29:24 PM
"Let's each take a potion of Cure Moderate Wounds," Honor suggests. "Asimov, can you give Irony a sort of standing order? Like, when anybody goes down, feed them a potion? If so, it might be best to give the rest of the potions to him."
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- Tuesday July 12th, 2022 7:22:13 PM
Elron's happy to take his share, not sure yet what he will keep or sell. Those rings sure are pretty, though.
He has no problem with hanging around for a few days.
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) Wednesday July 13th, 2022 12:44:34 AM
Zeoll weighs in with an opinion on loot division. "Elrron, Honorr, and Mundhi should get the otherr rrings of prrotection. But since therre are two of them and thrree of you, roll a d12 and the two highest rrollers get one. Whoever rrolls lowest gets the +1 rring of prrotection. How's that?"
"The +3 rings are worth 18 grrand each. We keep the potions, a CMW for each of us, and Irony can carry the two extra CMW and oen CLW potions for emergencies. If we sell the swords, the total remaining loot is worth about 36,000 gp."
The liontaur makes six loot piles:
(1) +3 ring, po: CMW
(2) +3 ring, po: CMW
(3) +3 ring, po: CMW
(4) +1 ring, feather fall ring, po: CMW, 11,000 gp
(5) feather fall ring, po: CMW, 13,000 gp
(6) feather fall ring, pipes of the sewers, po: CMW, 12,000 gp
[[two CMW potions and a CLW potion to be carried by Irony? Or Bill if Irony can't?]]
"That last pile is forr me," says the liontaur.
===== ===== ===== DM POST
Zeoll divides up the treasure, so that everybody gets in the 15,000 to 18,000 gp range. Anyone object to the division? Castle Surrender is no Catacombs, but the liontaur has no problem getting about market rates for the loot. [OOC: Any math or rounding errors can be attributed to losal merchant variation!]
The next day, Tasha delivers a note to you, inviting you to the Castle itself.
"This is a great honor!" she exclaims. "Maybe the King himself will meet with you!"
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) d8=7 ; d8=7 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2022 1:01:10 AM
Rolling Hit Points for Zeoll and Bill:
Both get 7!
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 2:13:03 AM
Asimov says, "I'll take bundle number 5. I already have a ring of sustenance but a feather fall ring could be useful considering we climb a lot"
Asimov says, "Seems like we are moving up in the world. We used to just work for a lord now we might have the opportunity to work for a king."
Asimov says, "Aye I could give Irony a standing order to use a potion on whoever goes down in combat and I will do that."
(OOC: I'll level and look at spending the gold on upgrades later)
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 29/15/27 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 7:20:20 AM
The Twins have no objections to the loot distribution. (Though I'll probably forget about the potion when I need it later XD)
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] Wednesday July 13th, 2022 2:37:05 PM
"It's all right, I'll take the weaker ring," Honor says. "I think I have more armor than most of you."
Unless there are objections, she claims bundle 4.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant 7'4" atm) (Kim) AC 19 Touch 13 FF17 HP 58/58 Thursday July 14th, 2022 3:31:24 AM
"May I have bundle #3?" asks Mundhi.
As they wait in town for a few days, she takes the time to go out among the people, getting to know them, learning what she can about local history, stories, personalities, commerce, and, especially, songs and music. ====== Edit: rolled a 7 for hp for next level in the Catacombs...
Up the Tree (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) Thursday July 14th, 2022 8:30:44 AM
OOC: Since we're just a tap, I suggest we roll here for HP and just vet ourselves as we buy magic items. No need to visit the Catacombs.
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] d10+2=6 ; Thursday July 14th, 2022 1:46:57 PM
[Hit points for Honor]
SteveM - Elron | AC 21 (19 if raging), HP 39/49, DR 1/-- d12=7 ; Thursday July 14th, 2022 7:43:51 PM
Ok. . . 7 HP for a barbarian level.
Bundles claimed = 6, 5, 1, 4, & 3? Elron can be quite happy with #2.
SteveM - Elron | AC 24 (22 if raging), HP 58/58, DR 2/-- Thursday July 14th, 2022 7:46:02 PM
Updating header.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 Friday July 15th, 2022 12:35:45 AM
(OOC: will level this weekend; checking in)
Death and Taxes (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) Friday July 15th, 2022 12:40:52 AM
Zeoll is happy to advance, and tells the group about his new spells, Charm Monster and Confusion.
"The key to Confusion is that if a Confused crreaturre is attacked, it automatically attacks its attacker," the liontaur says. "And everrybody should fight the same Confused foe, and let the otherrs sit confused while we deal with that one. So do not attack Confused things until afterr the non-Confused arre defeated, and then one at a time. I'll point out any Confused foes in battle."
"And the key to Charrming foes, of courrse, is to not attack them. Just let me handle any crreaturre that is Charrmed. You'll know a crreaturre is charrmed because I will call them 'one of my best frriends,' OK?"
[OOC: Sheet is up to date]
===== ===== ===== DM Post
You go to the Castle, but you may be surprised. It is not the King you meet, but the Tax Collector.
"Thank you for responding to my invitation," says Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Malinton. "You would be surprised at how many people try to evade a meeting like this."
"Well, after an evaluation of your goods and earnings, I'll accept a tax payment of 5,000 gold coins or equivalent from each of you. Magic items are evaluated on a value basis, not a sale-price basis, if you prefer to pay in kind."
He looks at you expectantly, smiling.
Mitch - The Twins HP 65/65 AC 29/15/27 Friday July 15th, 2022 8:09:04 AM
The Twins are experienced travelers and have been to many lands and dealt with many tax officers. As such they request a breakdown of the tax laws in question. Basicly just what all they are being taxed for, so they can avoid excess taxes in the future. Once their questions are answered they pay the tax with no complaints.
SteveM - Elron | AC 24 (22 if raging), HP 58/58, DR 2/-- Friday July 15th, 2022 6:44:31 PM
Elron is an experienced traveler who has been to many lands and adapted poorly to most all of them. Plus, he hasn't had experience with revenuers and doesn't like what he has heard. ("A revenuer is someone in th' government who collects revenue, right?," he mumbles.) He leaves this to the more experienced party members, confident that he has a decent amount of currency and the guy's only looking for five of whatever.
(OOC: He has like 20 pounds of coins (1000 gp).)
Honor Bright (Kathy) [AC 20; HP 45/50] Friday July 15th, 2022 7:05:58 PM
Honor listens carefully to Zeoll's explanation. "All right," she says. "I'll try to remember."
"And I have something for you," she adds. She gives Zeoll and Asimov each a platinum ring. "This is for a spell I can cast now," she explains. "It will let me absorb part of any damage you take."
She smiles at Elron and Mundhildur. "It isn't that I don't like you," she explains. "But I only have so many fingers, and the two of you are pretty good at defending yourselves."
Honor is, of course, willing to pay her taxes, so she hands over some coin and some leftover harpy jewelry.
[OOC: We're a bit over WBL, so I assume that's what the taxes are about.]
Death and Taxes (DM Cayzle | Zeoll) Friday July 15th, 2022 11:10:22 PM
The nobleman explains the ins and outs of the tax law. It all seems to be in order. He is not corrupt nor lining his own pocket.
[OOC: Yes, I put in a bit too much gold so that this would not be a true pinch! LOL!]
Zeoll | Cayzle | AC20 55 hp Friday July 15th, 2022 11:53:26 PM
Zeoll is happy to pay his taxes. "Is anybody shorrt of funds? I can help."
The taur does find someone to upgrade his leather armor. Then he is ready for the next adventure.
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OOC: Everybody gets a hero point as they level as well.
Asimov and Irony | Hugh | AC 17/13/15 HP 53/53 | AC 20/11/19 HP 35/35 Hardness 2 d6=2 ; d10=2 ; Saturday July 16th, 2022 11:25:38 PM
(OOC: rolling hp and checking in)
Asimov: 2 - d'oh Irony: 2 - d'oh
The dice hate me :(
Also Asimov will pay the tax bill using the ring of feather falling and his potion of CMW for 2.5k and will pay the other 2.5k in coin leaving 9.1k in coin left for Asimov to upgrade things with or buy new items
SteveM - Elron | AC 23 (21 if raging), HP 64/64, DR 2/-- Sunday July 17th, 2022 11:28:43 AM
Elron isn't the sharpest mouse in the wet sack at the best of times, and when it comes to taxes not only does he not understand, he doesn't want to understand. By the time his friends have convinced him that Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Malinton has valid concerns, and the chancellor has explained and re-explained what is needed with many asides and going down lots of logical rabbit holes (that are rarely all that deep), a position is reached that the chancellor and Elron agree upon. No one but Elron thinks that the ring Elron is left with is the one he started out with, but questioning that could raise the whole issue again and Chancellor of the Exchequer Lord Malinton assures all it is imminently fair.
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