DM Robert - "I imagine we should travel in a pack..." Wednesday June 29th, 2022 5:46:22 PM experience: I think you-all should be around 490,000 experience +/- a couple hundred
Spellbook: Hmm, module writer didn't write it in, here's his spells on tap, he had multiple meta magic feats though: Lvl 0 (DC 16): Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost Lvl 1 (DC 17): Grease, Mage Armor, Magic Missile*, Magic Missile*, Magic Missile*, Ray of Enfeeblement, Reduce Person Lvl 2 (DC 18): Glitterdust, Resist Energy, Resist Energy, Scorching Ray*, See Invisibilty, Silent Magic Missile*, Silent Shield Lvl 3 (DC 19): Non Detection, Ray of Exhaustion, Silent Resist Energy, Silent Resist Energy, Wind all, Fireball, Empowered Magic Missile* Lvl 4 (DC 20): Dimension Door, Dimension Door, Dimension Door, Enlarged Fireball*, Overland Flight Lvl 5 (DC 21): Enlarged Maximised Magic Missile*, Enlarged Maximised Ray of Enfeeblement, Maximised Scorching Ray*, Silent Greater Invisibility, Wall of Force Lvl 6 (DC 22): Chain Lightning*, Enlarged Maximised Scorching Ray*, Enlarged Maximised Scorching Ray*, Greater Dispel Magic
Consider that his spell book
Armalad does some more checking and turns up spellbook. Bartomus eyes the belt of giant strength. It's magical it sizes to fit whoever is holding it Stohp is grateful the attacks aren't coordinated. Zanderallen heals and relieves the fatigue, and asks about picking up the evidence. Stock is worried about the living/hiding situation. Delia keeps Hawky on lookout. ___________
As the party gathers up things the crowd disperses. Overlord Aerashkiel comes over to you. "I have a suggestion. Perhaps it would be better to take all the candidates to the palace?" She points upward where you note that Overlord's palace floats above the city. "That way you would have better security and the palace guard could help?"
Drezz nods and says to you'all "It's a thought. Also with me naming the other lords of diamond they may soon have a price on their head as well. That's usually how the lords keep themselves a secret society."
He thinks for a minute. "I think for now we should leave the evidence where it is. Even with all of us going I feel that they may try something and I don't want to be responsible for collateral damage to the citizens of the Float. We got lucky today."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 80/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Thursday June 30th, 2022 2:44:12 AM
(OOC: oh right we are on the medium track but I still appear a little off so I guess I'll go to 490k?)
Armalad says, "Can I have that spell book or rather any spells I don't already have in mine? I can scribe the spells into my own spell book with a little bit of time."
To Drezz she says, "We could always act like we are moving your evidence to somewhere else and set a trap for those who have been setting the terms for us."
Cast Nondetection Drezz 9 hours- The warded creature becomes difficult to detect by divination spells such as clairaudience/clairvoyance, locate object, and detect spells. Nondetection also prevents location by such magic items as crystal balls. If a divination is attempted against the warded creature or item, the caster of the divination must succeed on a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) against a DC 20 (11 + 9 in Armalad's case) See Invisibility (90 minutes): You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike - cast, True Strike-cast, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust - cast, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cast, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere - cast, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Thursday June 30th, 2022 7:08:21 AM
Stohp thinks the palace works. Extra security is nice, she wonders why Drezz wasn't taken there immediately.
Stock (JonM) HP: 103/159; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 33; Rage: 6/33 used Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:46:57 AM Status - Letting Heroism and fatigued expire
Stock says to Stohp, "We didn't exactly have a lot of time to make decisions here on bringing Drezz and the other candidates to the Palace. Maybe that's the new SOP for elections. I like the idea. I also like the idea of setting a trap with the evidence.
Drezz - What form is this evidence? Papers? Books? Paintings done by local masters? Apologies if you told us this before." ====================== Here's the link to the party treasury: http://bit.ly/2x0LVar Delia has already claimed 3 items...Stock is passing on this batch
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 118/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:59:31 AM
Zanderallen wonders how many more assassins might still active in the city after the last 24 hours, but he's not going to argue with the added security of the palace. He wonders what the Overlord thinks about his speech but frankly doesn't care all that much. "Taking all the candidates to the palace also lets you keep an eye on all of them, doesn't it? Very well, I can't think of any reason not to accept your gracious invitation. We can leave the evidence for now, we'll see how the next 24 hours play out." Zander is ready to depart. ------------------------------ Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes Divine Bond +3 Weapon enhancement on Shield 13 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 4/12 Lay on hands remaining
(OOC: Zander is leveled, not adding the bonuses till we get a chance to rest. Zander is also passing on any magic items from this batch. Thanks for recording those Jon.)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 97/97; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 Thursday June 30th, 2022 12:18:41 PM
Delia turns to Drezz when his evidence comes up,"Is the evidence something you can have someone fetch for you? I don't know if anyone dangerous will be watching it, but if not, I could retrieve it with a low chance of being seen. Being loud about it to set a trap works too." After her suggestion, she will continue to remain on watch.
====== (I'd be replacing the +2 protection and resistance with a +1 each for loot purposes. And will happily relinquish claim if others don't have a +2 version either - will be leveled tonight or tomorrow & for reference am at 485,700)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Thursday June 30th, 2022 5:25:58 PM "If you are the only one who knows where the evidence is, and please keep it that way if that is the case, then taking you to the palace may be safer." Bartomus offered, then he continued. "But, if it is in the hands of someone else, then we may need to move it to a place where it is safe and where others have seen it so it doesn't suddenly vanish. You have made accusations, but if the evidence vanishes, well then is there in fact proof of what you said?"
XP - 470450 based upon the tally sheet and level 14. Bartomus will follow along with everyone else.
DM Robert - "I like the idea." Thursday June 30th, 2022 6:03:44 PM
Armalad 490 check wonders about setting a trap, again collateral damage. Stohp thinks the palace might work and wonders why it was not the first place to go. Stock wants to know what the evidence looks like. Zanderallen is for getting to the palace to rest. Delia offers to get the evidence. Why don't you bump to 490 as well Bartomus asks about the evidence. _____________
Drezz says, "Well actually the evidence isn't actually in the city. I thought it best to have it hidden elsewhere. I can send for it but it may take a few days to get here. It's large, documents, notebooks, witness names and such. I really don't want to say more with anyone nearby that could overhear things and spread the word." He thumbs toward Rothchild and Gilcrest.
Overlord Aerashkiel answers, "Well I didn't want to make is seem that there was favoritism involved in protecting a candidate. And usually after the ceremony in the temple there's more that one choice so the candidates do some heavy campaigning in the city. But now with things the way they are, I can justify bringing everyone to the palace."
Aerashkiel turns to Lord Marcus Rothchild and Gerard Gilcrest who are lingering just inside the temple. They both look unpleased. She says "Is that agreeable to you two?
Gilcrest nods emphatically. Rothchild sneers a little "If it please your lordship."
The magic carpet service will conduct everyone up to the palace.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 80/93 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Thursday June 30th, 2022 11:09:13 PM
Armalad requests a private audience with the Overlord when they get to the palace.
If granted she will pitch her idea for Drezz's protection to him.
She says, "Sir, your palace is large enough that we could put Drezz in one room but use the false vision spell to make it appear as if he was in another room at the opposite end of the palace. With your permission I would like to do just that. We sequester Drezz in a room in one wing and I cast the false vision spell on said room making it appear to be in another wing. We have a skilled guard detail lying in wait at the other location and when the assassins show up, Drezz will be nowhere nearby and the assassins can be dispatched"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) d20=10 ; Friday July 1st, 2022 7:22:51 AM
Stohp keeps a close eye on things during the trip (perception 27)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 118/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 Friday July 1st, 2022 2:10:50 PM "It's your call Drezz, but seems to me we're going to need that evidence sooner rather than later. I agree with keeping it quiet though." Zanderallen is not fully convinced of the safety of the palace. But it should be harder for anyone who doesn't belong to get there. He stays near Drezz at all times. -------------------------------- Protections on Drezz Cast at 11:30am Shield Other - +1 AC, +1 Saving Throws, half damage taken goes to Zander, must stay within 50ft - 10 hours Delay Poison - Poison doesn't affect target until spell ends - 10 hours cast at 11:55am Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC and Saves vs Evil, Immune mental possession by evil entity, Evil summoned creatures cannot enter the circle - 100 minutes Divine Bond +3 Weapon enhancement on Shield 13 minutes 4/5 Smite remaining 4/12 Lay on hands remaining
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+23=24 ; d20+14=17 ; Friday July 1st, 2022 2:34:24 PM (leveled)
Delia keeps a general watch as they move Drezz, wondering if the Shields will be expected to protect Rothschild and Gilcrest now that they were outed as Lords of Diamond. She frowns, hoping that responsibility will fall to the palace guards instead of them. Hawky circles through the air above them as they take the flying carpet, watching for anything out of the ordinary.
Perception: 24 Hawky Perception: 17
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Friday July 1st, 2022 5:15:45 PM "So, your Overlordship, what would you like us to do?" Bartomus calls after the Overlord and before the carpet starts ferrying people to the Palace. He rides along and gathers with the other Shields while looking about.
DM Robert - "what would you like us to do?" Saturday July 2nd, 2022 3:26:58 PM
Armalad proposes a plan. Stohp keeps an eye out. Zanderallen is not sure about the palace. Delia and Hawky stay on alert. Bartomus wonders what the Overlord has in mind. Stock ? _______________
Please let me know when your characters are all raised.
The Overlord responds to Armalad "That seems dramatic but I guess it sounds reasonable as well. I hadn't planned much beyond moving your combatants out of the way of our constituents."
To Zanderallen and Bartomus she says, "Stay on guard with Drezz. While I trust Captain Vala we've seen just how the wealth and power of the Lords of Diamond can draw from a vast amount of resources."
You are shown to a suite of rooms where you can rest. suite
Once you get there Drezz says, "I can contact and have the documents sent for, if you can get me a feather token."
DM Robert - "what would you like us to do?" Saturday July 2nd, 2022 3:26:58 PM
Armalad proposes a plan. Stohp keeps an eye out. Zanderallen is not sure about the palace. Delia and Hawky stay on alert. Bartomus wonders what the Overlord has in mind. Stock ? _______________
Please let me know when your characters are all raised.
The Overlord responds to Armalad "That seems dramatic but I guess it sounds reasonable as well. I hadn't planned much beyond moving your combatants out of the way of our constituents."
To Zanderallen and Bartomus she says, "Stay on guard with Drezz. While I trust Captain Vala we've seen just how the wealth and power of the Lords of Diamond can draw from a vast amount of resources."
You are shown to a suite of rooms where you can rest. suite
Once you get there Drezz says, "I can contact and have the documents sent for, if you can get me a feather token."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Sunday July 3rd, 2022 10:55:45 AM
Stohp isn't needed for the moment so she'll go on the errand to get a feather token.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 88/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Sunday July 3rd, 2022 11:37:36 PM
(OOC: Leveled; I'll have to look at the spell list of the spell book we captured, figure out what I don't have and start making my copy rolls a day at a time)
Armalad says to the Overlord before they go, "Can someone show me to the room where we are planning the trap so I can get the details right for my false vision?"
Assuming she gets and escort she goes and studies the room carefully planning to recreate the scene with her false vision. She then returns back to the group.
Armalad says, "I guess I'll get us set up then. If you are okay with my plan that is Drezz. I think I should start with a tiny hut and then my second spell."
Cast Nondetection Drezz Tiny Hut - 10 Hours : unmoving, opaque sphere of force of any color you desire around yourself. Half the sphere projects above the ground, and the lower hemisphere passes through the ground. As many as nine other Medium creatures can fit into the field with you; they can freely pass into and out of the hut without harming it. However, if you remove yourself from the hut, the spell ends. False Vision - 10 Hours : This spell creates a subtle illusion, causing any divination (scrying) spell used to view anything within the area of this spell to instead receive a false image (as the major image spell), as defined by you at the time of casting. As long as the duration lasts, you can concentrate to change the image as desired. While you aren't concentrating, the image remains static. Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike - cast, True Strike-cast, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Alarm 2nd:Glitterdust - cast, Glitterdust, See Invisibility - cast, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts -cast, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Tiny Hut, Fly-cast, Nondetection 4th: Nondetection (3rd level in 4th level slot) - cast, Resilient Sphere - cast, Confusion 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue
If Drezz is on board she casts Tiny Hut first and then False Vision making the vision of Drezz appear to be a Tiny Hut in the other wing of the palace.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 118/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 Monday July 4th, 2022 4:18:42 PM
Zanderallen calls out after Stohp that they already have 2 feather tokens from the Overlord but she's already gone. Oh well, getting an extra wouldn't hurt. Zanderallen checks the doors and windows to the outside to see how secure they are. "Anybody ever heard of assassins getting to the Overlord's palace before?"
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 d20+23=34 ; Monday July 4th, 2022 5:48:50 PM
Delia will join Zanderallen in checking on the windows and doors around Drezz's quarters and peering into any shadowy corners (perception 34)
DM Robert - "what would you like us to do?" Monday July 4th, 2022 5:54:25 PM
Stohp takes a moment to get a feather token, forgetting that Zanderallen had some. Armalad sets a trap. Zanderallen wonders about assassins making it to the palace, no one has ever assassinated an Overlord. Bartomus? Delia sees nothing of interest. Stock ? ________________
Armalad basically take the same room layout but flip it 180 degrees (east to west).
The big speech having taken place at 1, you find yourself ensconced in the palace at a mere 1:30. Time is on your side.
A palace guard comes by to announce that there will be a large ball/banquet at 9pm. Everyone is invited. The Overlord is going to bring up all the important people and business men from the city. It is another opportunity for Drezz to get the word out.
Drezz is very excited about attending. "It's the last chance to make an impression before voting starts tomorrow."
Consider yourselves with 8 hours rest, even if it's not quite 8 hours. The palace cleric will heal everyone back up to full.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Monday July 4th, 2022 11:44:52 PM
Armalad says, "Oh goody so we can go to a dance with all the muckity mucks of the city where hidden among them will be Lord of Diamond Assassins because Lords of Diamonds are big muckity mucks themselves. Whatever could go wrong?"
(OOC: Re: the 8 hours rest. Does this mean I could change some of my spell selections?)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 46/86 hp AC: 27/15/23 CMB: +13 (17 Grapple, 15 Trip, 17 Disarm) CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple,+2 disarm) Tuesday July 5th, 2022 8:27:38 AM
Stohp returns with the feather token and gives it to Drezz. She decides not to dress up for the party - she's there as a guard and needs to look like it. Also, she doesn't want to get in a fight without her armor.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Tuesday July 5th, 2022 1:17:31 PM
Stock hears Stohp mention how she is not going to be in fancy dress and nods wholeheartedly. "That finery the Drow gave us won't stop an axe like my armor. I'm wearing it. Granted I can't dance at the ball like I could in my silk but, dance is not a skill that I've been graced with anyway.
Armalad - you are both speaking the truth and also overthinking it. Somehow problems just seem to find us and then get resolved. It comes with the territory of being a Shield.
Z - is your plan to bestow the same kinds of protection on Drezz as he had for the speech?" ============ Get in your last minute Catacombs requests on the loot sheet. I'll be selling everything tomorrow Stock is Level 14
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday July 5th, 2022 2:36:26 PM "Sorry, lost track of things there for a bit," Bartomus said with no real specific aim in mind other than to explain his staring off into space as the announcement was made about the public event that evening.
"I could wear the Drow courtier clothes, but I agree with Stock, it doesn't have the protection that armor provides. I think I need to see about investing in something that is a bit more fashionable and very protective.."
He looked about trying to find a good location to rest and focus his thoughts on the events that might transpire later in the evening.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 28/17/22; CMD 31 Tuesday July 5th, 2022 3:08:30 PM "Good. Dressing up seems like a waste of effort to me. Remaining a visible and looming presence is probably a good idea too. I don't know if the fancy "muckity mucks" care for the Shields as much as regular people, but the reminder that we are backing Drezz is good for his politics? Right?"
DM Robert - "Dressing up seems like a waste of effort to me. " Tuesday July 5th, 2022 6:11:22 PM
Armalad is not happy about the banquet (yes you can change spells). Stohp is ready to guard at the banquet. Stock is not made for dancing....eating maybe. Bartomus prepares for the evening. Delia is ready to stand guard as well. Zanderallen? _________________
Time creeps on. Drezz is excited. "Oh I say, I love having this glamor effect on my armor." Drezz proceeds to stand in front of a mirror and 'change' his clothes by concentrating.
Next post is the start of the banquet, unless you want to do something more preppy.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday July 5th, 2022 7:58:20 PM "So our goal tonight is to protect Drezz and not get anyone injured in the process, right?" Bartomus asked the group as they started to get ready to go to the banquet.
"Oh, unless they are the bad guys and are trying to kill Drezz or any of us, right?" He quickly adds.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Wednesday July 6th, 2022 2:05:55 AM
Armalad says, "Unless anyone wants to quickly divy up that loot and sell what we don't want so we can buy new gear from the catacombs I think we are ready."
Cast Tiny Hut - 10 Hours : unmoving, opaque sphere of force of any color you desire around yourself. Half the sphere projects above the ground, and the lower hemisphere passes through the ground. As many as nine other Medium creatures can fit into the field with you; they can freely pass into and out of the hut without harming it. However, if you remove yourself from the hut, the spell ends. False Vision - 10 Hours : This spell creates a subtle illusion, causing any divination (scrying) spell used to view anything within the area of this spell to instead receive a false image (as the major image spell), as defined by you at the time of casting. As long as the duration lasts, you can concentrate to change the image as desired. While you aren't concentrating, the image remains static. Prepared: 0th: Detect Magic, Message, Light, Toros Taur Try 1st: Feather Fall, True Strike, True Strike, Mage Armor, Mage Armor, Grease 2nd:Glitterdust, Glitterdust, See Invisibility, See Invisibility, Detect Thoughts, Rope Trick 3rd: Tiny Hut, Lightning Bolt, Fly, Haste 4th: Shapable Fireball, Resilient Sphere, Confusion, Crushing Despair 5th: False Vision, Waves of Fatigue, Shapable Shout
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Wednesday July 6th, 2022 9:26:41 AM
Stock shakes his head at Bartomus, "No, that's not my goal. That sounds too much like only going halfway to me. If the Lords of Diamond pop up tonight again and things get physical, I'm not pulling any punches."
If anything, Stock's demeanor shows just how ticked off the dwarf is. It doesn't seem like it will be hard for him to summon his RAGE.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Wednesday July 6th, 2022 10:59:39 AM
Delia trades out the new ring and cloak, adds the amulet, and is ready to go. She nods in agreement with Stock. One of the assassins had already killed some priests. The only quarter shown would be to get answers, but since none of them so far had known anything useful, she would just have to see what happens.
DM Robert - "If the Lords of Diamond pop up tonight again and things get physical, I'm not pulling any punches. " Wednesday July 6th, 2022 5:48:12 PM
Bartomus wants to make sure of the directions for the night. Armalad is ready (You know you have to remain inside the Tiny hut for it to continue the duration, and it can't move?) Stock is ready to level the field at the slightest provocation. Delia is in agreement with Stock.
Stohp? Zanderallen? __________________
The banquet hall is quiet large, it is open air to a 'second' story high and there's a balcony that looks down into the hall on the west wall. There's stairs up to the balcony level at either end of the room (north and south edge of the west wall). It looks like it has been set up as a buffet service line as well as waiters moving about the room with trays of various beverages. Since it is indoors everyone has their mask off. Many are dressed in their finery, but some have opted for some armor options.
1-Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot Happy in the crowd. He seems to be talking to some other people you've not seen before.}
2-Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot Rothchild and Gilcrest in the room. They seem to be walking around eating from small plates that they deposit on waiters trays when they grab a drink. They are not together.}
3-Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot Lieutenant Lestrade and few other guardsmen in the crowd. They appear to be wearing finery above their normal spending allotment. The guardsmen you recognize are all from the fence level.}
4-Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot Phaela Vala on the second floor balcony. There's a constant stream of waiters that seem to be coming to her, but they don't have any trays with them.}
5-Perception 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {You note that all the waiters are armed under their white coats. Lestrade and his men are armed as well.}
Knowledge Nobility 15 to not stick out like a sore thumb and give the wrong impression of the Shields to the more gentile folk.
Diplomacy 20 to stay with Drezz and not muck things up.
Intimidate 20 to stay with Drezz and make anyone think twice about anything.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+15=31 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+15=30 ; d20+15=23 ; d20=6 ; d20+7=26 ; Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:43:36 PM
Bartomus followed the others to the party and tried to fit in, but gave it up to just glare at anyone that got too close to Drezz that he didn't recognize. He waived at Happy and shrugged off the fact that he didn't recognize anyone the bar owner was talking with. What he did notice was the livery of the guards and that it had been upgraded rather well above their pay.
"Anyone know if the Guard suddenly received bonuses lately? Otherwise, we might not want to rely upon their help in anything right now." He shared with others standing near him. "Also what's Phaela up to?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) d8=6 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+17=32 ; d20+17=24 ; d20=8 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+2=8 ; Thursday July 7th, 2022 12:44:15 AM
(I have dinged. Can you even make knowledge checks untrained?)
Stohp notices some things but not others and doesn't comment on them either way. In her leather armor she certainly sticks out (nobility 6) but she doesn't muck things up for Drezz as she sticks close to him (diplomacy 30). She's not very scary (intimidate 8)
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+19=33 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+18=23 ; Thursday July 7th, 2022 9:25:12 AM
Stock wanders around the party in a slow circuit centered on Drezz wherever he is. If and when he sees somebody giving the Drow the business, he wanders over and scowls at them until they leave Drezz alone.
As he wanders past Bart, he hears the question and says, "They are probably 'undercover' though I'm not sure who they are trying to fool. And I'm not sure what Vala's up to..."
In general, he sticks out in crowds like this and doesn't really care.
========== Perception 33, 32, 20, 37, 31 Intimidate 23 Knowledge check untrained can only be attempted up to DC10 although I think you could aid somebody Autofail on Nobility
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Thursday July 7th, 2022 9:29:22 AM
Specifically Stohp noticed Rothchild, Happy and Gilgrest, and Phaela Vala. Which is nice because I don't remember who most of those people are (I am bad with names)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 d20+30=40 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+23=38 ; d20+23=36 ; d20-1=9 ; d20+23=24 ; Thursday July 7th, 2022 12:35:07 PM
Delia lurks around 30 feet from Drezz, trying to stay out of the way of the fancy people she knows she will offend, but close enough to intervene should it become necessary.
Her eyes steadily pass over the crowd, taking in the flurry of activity. She watches Rothchild and Gilcrest for a moment, then moves on, unless they get close to Drezz. She gives the same consideration to the well-dressed guards, ignoring them unless they get close to Drezz. She notices the "waiters" reporting to Phaela, noting the odd shapes under their coats that could only be weapons.
Whenever anyone who is armed gets within arm's reach of Drezz, Delia gets ready to spring into action. She also watches for disturbances in the crowd that could mean someone going against the flow of traffic
============ Stealth to lurk nearby relatively unnoticed: 40 (Ranger lvl 12+ gets a hide in plain sight in favored terrain ability (Camouflage) so I become one with the wall or something) Know (nobility): 15 (apparently staying out of their way is effective - or I fail because untrained) Intimidation if I do get noticed: 9 Perception: autosucceed first 3 38 v dc 25 36 v dc 30 General Perception if needed: 24
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 118/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 d20+7=21 ; d20+25=41 ; Thursday July 7th, 2022 5:42:48 PM
Zanderallen stays with Drezz, easily mingling among the nobles and other upper class. He wonders what so many of the Float level guard are doing in the Overlords palace. -------------------- Perception 21 Know(Noble): 20 (Take 10) Diplomacy 41
DM Robert - "They are probably 'undercover..." Thursday July 7th, 2022 6:13:49 PM
Armalad notices some things. Bartomus notices some things. Stohp tries to be diplomatic. Stock notices things and looks intimidating. Delia is observant. Zachary blends into society quiet well. _____________ Happy runs the Giggling Ghost where you sometimes get free food. Rothschild and Gilcrest two of the Outed Lords of Diamond. Lestrade one of the city guard you've had encounters with in the past. Phala captain of the palace guard.
1 - Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You suspect that the guard have been brought in to act as undercover guards since the full compliment of Palace guard are probably casually known to high muckety mucks. Also the full Palace Guard is decked out and stationed everywhere.}
2 - Sense Motive 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {You put two and two together. Phala is tracking Rothchild and Gilcrest. Everyone they talk to is tagged by a rotating 'waiter' that is always nearby offering food or drink on a platter.}
The party progresses quite a bit. Drezz is working the crowd and making inroads. Around 11pm Drezz says to you all "I would like to thank you for all your help. Whether elected or not, I will always remain in your service for anything I can provide."
A few minutes later Rothchild comes over to Drezz. He holds his hands in front of him in a sign of unarmed/peaceful intentions. He quietly says, "We should talk. Midnight? There's a conference room off to the side over there." He walks away.
Drezz has a look of deep contemplation. "If elected, I won’t be able to rule if assassins are coming right and left for me. I can't effectively rule from the security of the palace. At least it appears secure. I think meeting with Rothchild could be beneficial. I don't have enough to take the Lords of Diamond down completely because they are so secretive in their identities. Putting them to rest may take years."
He looks up. "Would you care to examine this conference room for safety?"
What do you want to do in prepping and reconnoitering the room?
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+2=18 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+18=29 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 12:09:02 AM
Sense Motive: 18
Armalad - Perception : 32 Joker - Perception: 29
Armalad casts Toros Taur Try Minotaur on herself and Joker then both thoroughly examine the conference room for any surprises like trap doors, hidden passageways, hidden weapons caches, etc.
She then says to Drezz, "With your permission I'd like to cast resilient sphere on you after you enter the conference room prior to your meeting. You don't need to hug or touch Rothschild right? So if you are inside the resilient sphere you would protected for the 10 minutes the spell lasts. I mean you don't have to do this but I'm assuming we can't be privy to this meeting. If you say no will you at least leave the conference room door open so I can be closeby with a fly spell and see invisibility and a message spell cast on you and the party so we can know to rush over in case this is another trap?"
Armalad then gets near Rothschild and casts detect thoughts turning her thought detecting cone towards Rothschild and concentrates for the requisite 3 rounds to hopefully get all the details she can from Rothschild's surface thoughts.
If possible she gets near Gilcrest as well and reads his surface thoughts. She doesn't trust these guys as far as she can throw them and expects them to be up to something considering this could be like the last chance for 2 outed members to do something about Drezz and maybe not see them get taken out by others of their ilk.
If Drezz says no and her thought detecting exercise has yielded any troubling information she immediately divulges it to Drezz out of earshot of Rothschild and Gilcrest to see if he might change his mind about that Resilient sphere after all.
Potentially Cast dependent on Drezz (OOC: will update my spell tracking accordingly based on Drezz): Resilient Sphere - centered on Drezz - 10 foot diameter sphere that functions as a wall of force, protects Drezz for 10 minutes or until Armalad dismisses See Invisibility - Armalad - 100 minutes - You can see any objects or beings that are invisible within your range of vision, as well as any that are ethereal, as if they were normally visible. Such creatures are visible to you as translucent shapes, allowing you easily to discern the difference between visible, invisible, and ethereal creatures. The spell does not reveal the method used to obtain invisibility. It does not reveal illusions or enable you to see through opaque objects. It does not reveal creatures who are simply hiding, concealed, or otherwise hard to see. Message - Party + Drezz - 100 minutes: You can whisper messages and receive whispered replies. Those nearby can hear these messages with a DC 25 Perception check. You point your finger at each creature you want to receive the message. When you whisper, the whispered message is audible to all targeted creatures within range. Magical silence, 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal (or a thin sheet of lead), or 3 feet of wood or dirt blocks the spell. The message does not have to travel in a straight line. It can circumvent a barrier if there is an open path between you and the subject, and the path's entire length lies within the spell's range. The creatures that receive the message can whisper a reply that you hear. The spell transmits sound, not meaning; it doesn't transcend language barriers. To speak a message, you must mouth the words and whisper.
Cast: Detect Thoughts: 60 foot coneshape emanation, concentration up to 10 minutes; Will Save 1st Round: Presence or absence of thoughts (from conscious creatures with Intelligence scores of 1 or higher).
2nd Round: Number of thinking minds and the Intelligence score of each. If the highest Intelligence is 32 or higher, you are stunned for 1 round and the spell ends. This spell does not let you determine the location of the thinking minds if you can't see the creatures whose thoughts you are detecting.
3rd Round: Surface thoughts of any mind in the area. A target's Will save DC 18 prevents you from reading its thoughts, and you must cast detect thoughts again to have another chance. Creatures of animal intelligence (Int 1 or 2) have simple, instinctual thoughts.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+13=32 ; d20+19=36 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 9:14:14 AM "Z - Stay near Drezz while we check this out. Let me know if there is anything you'd like us to look for."
Stock starts sweeping the series of rooms (in number order) looking for anything out of the ordinary. "Armalad - Do you detect any magic in here?"
At one point he climbs under the conference table.
============ Take 10 on sense motive 23 vs DC20 Sense motive 32 vs DC25 Perception - 36 sweeping the conference room and adjoining areas
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) d20+10=24 ; d20+17=26 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 9:58:41 AM
Stohp notes the undercover guards (senes motive 24) and helps check out the conference room (perception 26)
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 118/139 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 29 d20+20=28 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 12:40:35 PM
Zanderallen nods to Stock, managing to move through the crowds to somehow always be near Drezz without openly following him around. "I think talking to him is a good move. I think talking to him alone is too dangerous. I would like to be in attedance at this meeting" ----------------- Sense Motive 28
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+12=25 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+15=34 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 7:02:55 PM
Bartomus followed along with the others to sweep the conference room. As they look about, he kept looking about to see if there were any odd shifts in the room like what they might have seen with the creatures that attacked their HQ.
"What would be the best way to be in this room while it's going on? Change shape maybe?" he asked Stock.
[I] sense Motive 1 = 25: sense Motive 2 = 18 Perception 34
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+12=25 ; d20+12=18 ; d20+15=34 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 7:02:55 PM
Bartomus followed along with the others to sweep the conference room. As they look about, he kept looking about to see if there were any odd shifts in the room like what they might have seen with the creatures that attacked their HQ.
"What would be the best way to be in this room while it's going on? Change shape maybe?" he asked Stock.
[I] sense Motive 1 = 25: sense Motive 2 = 18 Perception 34
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 d20+4=11 ; d20+23=35 ; Saturday July 9th, 2022 12:02:21 AM "Wait, we're contemplating letting Drezz - who has had at least 5 different groups try to kill him in the past, what, 24 hours, out of our sight? That sounds like a hard no."
She will assist in examining the rooms, making sure to listen for things like out of place rustling that could give away invisible opponents as well. ================= Sense Motive: 11 Perception: 35
DM Robert - "I would like to be in attedance at this meeting." Saturday July 9th, 2022 4:17:05 PM
Drezz does a lot, (but never mentions casting detect magic.) Stock sweeps the meeting chamber. Stohp also checks out the meeting chamber. Zanderallen thinks they should be in the meeting. Bartomus examines the room. Delia is adamant about staying with Drezz.
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Everyone finds nothing physically amiss in the room. It's sturdy. In fact the outer walls (dark black line) are stone and the inner walls and doors are sturdy wood. The furniture is made of wood and quite sturdy. The privys are clean. The serving room has no food but is well stocked with wine and other alcohol. Each of the rooms in back has a desk and desk chair along with a two lounge chairs. There are no hidden doorways or secret passages. There are no physical traps.
Stock only Highlight to display spoiler: {you notice something odd about the outer walls. Close examination reveals the mortar to be glittery. There's diamond dust used in the mortar between the stones.}
If Stock mentions what he found, Knowledge Arcane 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The walls have been proofed from teleportation, ethereal crossing, scrying, etc.}
Armalad finds Rothchild's mind a blank. He's protected from mind reading apparently.
Armalad finds Gilcrest and reads his thoughts Highlight to display spoiler: {He's running through various ideas to spin events into the their favor. His thoughts are revolving around an evolution of making the Lords of Diamond an opposition party to the government and spinning events to a more favorable light.}
Drezz tells everyone "Well the resilient sphere idea seems prudent, but I think I'd like to have a more open approach. However, I agree that you all should be in the room. It only makes sense. So how about not casting the resilient sphere right away, but have it ready if you deem the situation is getting out of hand."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Sunday July 10th, 2022 10:42:13 PM
Bartomus walked out of the meeting room suite and shrugged.
"Well, it's nice, clean, and tidy. So that makes me rather nervous, but that could just be me. We can figure out what we should do when Stock gets out here." Bartomus said shrugging and then pointing back at Stock.
"Hey, is there any like terrible curse that we can get the tree candidates to all swear to that will police them on their own? Like if someone tries to harm someone, those trying to harm anyone get turned into like dung beetles and live as such the rest of the mortal lives and not the bug's?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Sunday July 10th, 2022 10:56:17 PM
Stohp considers. "If something goes wrong now, it'll probably be the remaining lords trying to kill all three of them because they've been outed. From what Drezz says that's a death sentence, so I half expect they want to meet to make some sort of deal."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+23=35 ; Sunday July 10th, 2022 11:11:34 PM
Armalad says to the others out of earshot of Gilcrest and Rothschild. "Rothschild's mind is a blank. He is protected from mind effecting spells somehow. Gilcrest is running through various scenarios of how to spin the outing of the Lords of Diamonds in his favor from transforming them into a secret society into an actual legitimate opposition party. I don't know if Gilcrest is powerfully placed in the organization, naive or ambitious but it is odd to me that Rothschild is the one who wants to meet with Drezz while Gilcrest is trying to scheme his way out of this. I don't like this as I don't know what Rothschild is up to but if we are going to be in the room where it happens with me readying a resilient sphere on Drezz at the first sign of trouble and Zanderallen ready to cast other protective / healing magic on Drezz should this go sideways we should be okay. We've kept him alive through 2 previous assassination attempts. Anyone got a death ward spell they can throw on Drezz prior to going into this meeting. I would hate for Rothschild to have some sort of death effect spell lined up and for us to miss it. Not that I know if Rothschild is capable of casting or anything but with enough discipline people can learn to cast off spells or use wands. I mean I tought Joker to do it."
Armalad casts the Message spell between the group and Drezz anyway in case things get hairy and they need to talk to eachother at a distance.
She readies to cast Resilient Sphere at the first sign of trouble when the meeting starts.
Know(Arcana): 35 - didn't look at the spoiler; pre-rolling in case Stock shares any insight.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Monday July 11th, 2022 9:33:01 AM
Satisfied that the room is safe, Delia will content herself with glaring in the general direction of Rothschild.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Monday July 11th, 2022 9:56:06 AM "Whoa check that out. This feels noteworthy. There's diamond dust in the mortars. Either there's some magic going on here or the Float is a lot wealthier than I thought, mixing diamond in their construction materials."
To Bart he says, "Probably no use to transform in the room in order to hide, we'll all be there. But you could always transform into living fire or something to present a more intimidating target. I don't know about curses but that sure would be useful. I guess in this story though, we're the curse and if either side asks up, we smash them like a dung beetle."
Stock listens to Armalad's description of what purpose the diamond might serve and nods. "Good to know. Keeps everybody from leaving at will. I'm not sure if it represents a trap or just a security measure for the palace. Let me ask Phala."
He ducks away from the Silver Shield Huddle and goes to find Phala and ask her about the diamond dust.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Monday July 11th, 2022 3:37:43 PM "I've been preparing Death Ward ever since we started bodyguard duty, it just didn't last long enough to cover the whole speech so I was saving it for somebody to start slinging Death Magic. It should cover a quick meeting though. I wonder if this is a trap for Drezz, or if Rothchild is trying to work out a deal on his own, in which case it could very easily become a trap for both of them. While I would shed no tears for Rothchild's death he may have valuable information on other Lords of Diamond."
DM Robert - "Hey, is there any like terrible curse that we can get the tree candidates to all swear to..." Monday July 11th, 2022 5:34:30 PM
Bartomus wonders if there a curse that can be taken by everyone. Stohp theorizes about the meeting. Armalad reveals what she learned and says the conference room is fairly proofed. Delia tries to look menacing. Stock runs to Phala to ask for some information. Zanderallen wonders about what Rothchild could know about the other LoD. __
Stock finds Phala. She seems a bit put out as she has to stop her instructions to the 'servants', but then considers the priorities of the day. "Well there are some rooms in the palace that when it was built were made proof from all sorts of scyring and teleporting and such. Usually they are conference rooms, the treasury, the records room, and the Overlord's bedchambers. It costs way too much to do it for the whole palace but I guess when the Float was first built it was deemed an acceptable cost. At least that's what I've been able to determine. The city was built in the third age by the Teucri, and that's like thousands of years ago right?"
Drezz goes into the conference room and takes a seat. "I would like all of you to pick your seats. I'm not elected Overlord yet so I can't set up my advisory council yet. But I'd like your assistance in this. I know there's no way you could really serve on the council and still do what you do best for the Float but at least for this night I hope you can serve. And also maybe decide where Rothchild should sit. I mean it's his request for the meeting, we can set some of the rules."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Monday July 11th, 2022 9:44:50 PM "I kinda feel like I should hold up one of the walls outside one of these hallways, if you all don't mind." Bartomus pointed to where the two hallways opened into the conference room. "Probably be helpful if someone else took the wall on the other side too."
He looked at the table and where Drezz took his seat.
"How the ends pointing back towards the kitchen and the privy be the seats for the guests? That way no one is claiming the center there as their's as none of you are elected yet?"
[I]Bartomus will take up the space at the corner of the conference table at ST2/3 and pointing to the other corner near ST 13/14 & Drezz.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+24=25 ; d20+18=29 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 12:30:19 AM
Armalad sits at O12, Joker sits at N12.
Armalad says, "For this night I will serve, and while I am fairly smart and nimble, politics and people skills aren't really my thing. I don't like that a certain someone was a blank to me but I guess we will just have to deal. Hopefullly this isn't a trap but I can't help feeling like it is. At least this place is proofed against teleportation so we don't have to worry about rogue spellcasters dimension dooring in. I feel like we've dealt with that far too often recently."
Armalad also readies to cast resilient sphere on Drezz at the first sign of trouble and keeps an eye out for said trouble
Perception: 25 - Armalad Perception: 29 - Joker
Cast - Message 100 min - party + Drezz + Joker; whispered conversation within 200 foot range Cast - Toros Taur Try (Minotaur) on Armalad and Joker; +1 Perception / Intimidation - 10 minutes
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Tuesday July 12th, 2022 5:26:15 AM
Stohp will park by the door at K/L 9/10. That way she can hopefully catch anyone who tries to break in. Or run out after doing something foolish. She also checks all the other doors into the room and locks them if possible.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Tuesday July 12th, 2022 9:48:54 AM
Stock nods along with the room layout and considers sitting next to Rothchild, wherever the man sits but then rejects it as too overtly aggressive. Stock knows he can be almost as aggressive from across the room so he chooses to sit at the middle of the table that Drezz is at (O12).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 4:04:56 PM
Zanderallen likes Bart's suggestion but gently guides him to take a seat on Drezz's side of the table. "I like keeping the center of the table open to show equality. But we should all sit on Drezz's side since we're taken to be supporting him, regardless of actual individual support, no reason to crowd out Rothchild or anyone he might bring. It would be an honor to serve as your advisory council for the evening Drezz." Zanderallen takes a seat immediately adjacent to Drezz, Q12.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 4:12:00 PM
Delia will remain standing behind Drezz (Q13). She gives him a slightly sheepish smile, "I'm honored, but I'm much better off being your bodyguard than your advisor. Plus... if necessary, it's easier to shoot Rothschild - or anything else - when I'm already standing..."
DM Robert - "... if necessary, it's easier to shoot Rothschild - or anything else - when I'm already standing..." Tuesday July 12th, 2022 6:07:32 PM
Bartomus leans on a wall. Armalad and joker takes a seat. Stohp checks the doors, they all lock from the inside. Stock looks to pick a seat, but then notices that Armalad beat him to his choice seat, so he settles to sit between her and Zanderallen. Zanderallen takes a seat and asks Bartomus to reposition. Delia stays on her toes.
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Armalad, Knowledge Arcane 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {Ring of Mind Shielding. Also I don't believe you ever cast detect magic and looked around the banquet hall. There's a lot of idle rich with the magical do dad to enhance something or other. Not to mention what the known Lord of Diamond people may be wearing.}
Rothchild enters followed by Gilcrest, a woman enters with them and you recognize Florance DeChancy, the other Lord of Diamond that Drezz outed. You're not sure how you missed her in the banquet hall. Rothchild smirks at you. "Well Drezz, quite the spectacle you've created."
Drezz seems cold and distant. "I have no idea why Flower revealed me to be a Lord of Diamond. But I guess you know some of it from my speech. I intend to make the Lords of Diamond pay for all they have done, especially the murder of my sister."
Rothchild responds, "You're a fool Drezz. You have no understanding of real politics and nuisances with which you are up against." He pauses and then points at all of you in a sweeping gesture. "Democracy is over-rated. It can't make the hard decisions during hard times. It has to appease the masses to stay in power. The Float needs to be run by true nobles and have a new king. That's what you're up against Drezz, and it's not going to stop."
Knowledge Nobility to rebut his claims of nobles and kings being the best form of government. Not setting a number, you can refute in character or roll, better/higher role of course will cite more convincing arguments.
He continues, "As to your sister. Well she's been gone a long time now and unfortunately you will never be able to extract your revenge. I did some checking, The Lord responsible was Crimson. And he is no longer around."
For those of you that have been around a while... Knowledge local 5 or Intelligence 5 Highlight to display spoiler: {Lord Crimson aka Lord Damon Perimon. He was a thorn in your side for quite some time and is currently a prisoner of the Merfolk for what he was attempting to do with them, as well as what you uncovered of his doings in the city. Feel free to recount his evilness and your justice upon him.}
Sense Motive 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {For someone with a supposed death sentence on his head he seems pretty calm. He's not trying to work any kind of mutual assistance pact. Do you question him?}
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20=14 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=18 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 8:45:46 PM
Bartomus took his position holding up the wall. He watched as the parlay began with the entrance of not two of the Lords of Diamond, but what must be a third member of the group Drezz had called out in his speech. He caught the smirk from Rothchild and made a note that he needed to renew his own membership in the "not a fan of that man" club. He watched as Drezz cooly laid out his basis for what he had done and nodded in agreement as it was consistent with what the man had repeatedly said from the start. Bartomus felt that that deserved some level of recognition, but Rothchild had none of it.
"Isn't always interesting that those wanting kingdoms always assume they will be the king and not someone that gets tossed in a dungeon by one of those supposedly supporting them? Sorry, sorry, shouldn't have spoken up." Bartomus spoke with a slow, steady tone and looked at Rothchild when he mentioned being a king, and then with a growing more and more sickeningly sweet smile turned his gaze from Rothchild to Gilchrest. As he finished his question, he ended it with a wide smile and winked at the Lady of Diamonds that had come in with the other two. He then shrugged as he muttered his apologies.
Knowledge Nobility - blind role - 14; Knowledge Local - Crimson - 12 (Good lord and I played for a while...Bart you are killing me!) Performance 12 (keys stuck so ignore the 18)
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+23=32 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+2=6 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2022 2:00:07 AM
know arcana - 32 = pass know nobility = 27 know local = 12 Sense Motive = 6
Armalad says, "Personally I think a pure democracy is nothing more than mob rule. However I think a monarchy is also overrated considering one hands sovereignity over to a family or lacking heirs a designated successor for essentially no good reason. I'd love for citizens to be truly sovereign to make their own decisions and stand or fail completely by their own merit however I don't think that is possible in an area as large as the float, I think that system would be theoretically possible in a small locality but the Float is too big an area for that to work. With that being said a representative system of government where the people hold free and fair elections to elect their chosen representatives is probably the best we can do. The people get their say in who gets to be Overlord but then the Overlord is designated with making the tough decisions. While personally I believe in the Woldian pantheon I don't quite understand why Flower gets to play an outsized role in the candidates considered "worthy" and I think that part of our electoral process a bit too theocratic for my taste, the people do have the ability to reject Flower's chosen candidate or candidates at the ballot box so I guess the people still have the ultimate say, though I imagine having the endorsement of one of the Gods must carry no small weight. I guess if I had to chose my preferred system of Government I'd say libertarian sovereign citizens is greater than an elected representative system is greater than a democracy is greater than a monarchy. No one man should have all that power, it must be tempered by something whether it be the will of the people or some other check or balance a monarchy is far too easy for a tyrant to abuse and Rothschild it seems to me that you are nothing more than a would-be tyrant."
Joker says, "You tell 'em boss"
Armalad clears her throat and says, "As for Lord Crimson well I believe he was dealt with by The Shields before my time with them. I believe he's rotting in a merfolk prison at the bottom of the ocean somewhere for what he attempted to do to them. Though one could argue Crimson is just a cog in your machine so in order to have true justice for Drezz's sister taking your entire corrupt organization down does seem fitting. By what right do you collectively have to rule? Just because your ancestors were prominent in the founding of the Float or your family amassed a lot of wealth doesn't mean you personally are anything special for just as no man should be penalized for the sins of their father should no man be elevated for their father's accomplishments. Rothschild you will be judged and you will be found wanting."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) d20=6 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2022 7:18:02 AM
Stohp is unimpressed and uninterested in Rothchilds self justifying philosophy. She keeps a close eye on things and waits for him to get to his point (perception 23)
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+4=13 ; d20+13=18 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2022 10:23:25 AM "So wait - we're just supposed to take your word on the whole 'Crimson did it' thing? So here's the real problem with your super secret society. Once the cracks start to form, it just falls apart. I mean how can anybody trust anything that you say? Also how does it even work now for you that you've been outed?...I pity you." His tone is dripping in (fake?) sympathy as he finishes.
"As for the proper form of government goes, I'll leave that to the intellectuals just so long as it provides the services that ordinary folk need to thrive." ========= Local 13 Sense Motive 18
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+10=20 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2022 3:13:20 PM
Zanderallen fights to maintain an aura of calm, What would Micah do? he echos in his head as he marshals his rebuttal. He then speaks with deadly intense but a level voice, "Let us not mince words over Crimson, better know as former Lord Perimon. He was himself one of your so-called "true" nobles. Who abused his power, abused his station, and attempted to dominate the hard working men and women of the lower levels for his own personal gain. And for his arrogance now rots in the deep in Merfolk prison. This is the kind of man you would elevate to rule the Float?! The nobility of this city is rotten to the core, scheming, plotting, and murdering to line your own coffers. That is why you hate us so isn't Rothchild? Because we have foiled your enrichment schemes in protection of the common people? You build a temple to Domi on the Open Air level but you throw his tenets out the window as soon as stepping over the lower classes adds coin to your purse. Do you know where the Silver Shields came from Rothchild, hm? Merchants of the Fence got together to encourage and supply a group of people they thought could make the Float a better place. What if that ability was given to all the levels, to elect representatives, to have a say in how the city is run? Instead of the Open Air nobles lording it over all with this stupid lottery? What if, god's forbid, even the Trash Level got to elect representatives to the City Council? Maybe they could actually make it a place where the guard wasn't scared to go. But that doesn't benefit your does it Rothchild, have you been promised Kingship? Oh, that would be something wouldn't it? King Rothchild. Makes me sick just thinking about. What support do you think you have Rothchild that you're so confident in your assertions? There is still time to cut a deal, the nobles also needs representatives on the council, reveal the Lords of Diamond and you might escape the doom awaiting them." ----------------- Know (Nobility) : 20 Know (Local : Auto pass Sense Motive: Auto pass
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 d20+8=18 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2022 5:35:56 PM
Delia snorts in derision at Lord Rothchild's claims about government and leaves it to her compatriots to refute.
========== Sense Motive: 18
DM Robert - "...just so long as it provides the services that ordinary folk need to thrive." Wednesday July 13th, 2022 5:57:43 PM
Bartomus takes a stab at Rothchild. Armalad dissertates. Stohp is vigilantly unimpressed. Stock tries to pity Rothchild. Zanderallen gives a cutting reply to Rothchild. Delia? __________
Drezz is taken aback. "Lord Crimson was Lord Damon Perrimon? And he was responsible for my sisters death. And is now beyond revenge, but I guess he is also serving justice in a way." He sighs.
Rothchild sneers at you. "It's a good thing to have a bit of blackmail to keep the assassins at bay. We all learned from Crimson with that ploy. His father kept a well packed diary that he threatened everyone with in order to have his plans take precedence all the time. With your spouting of evidence at the speech it put some of the assassination plans on hold. But if you reveal all that you have then there would be nothing protecting you would it?
Knowledge Local 15 (Stock, Stohp, Zanderallen, or Bartomus since you're the only remaining 'old' players) Highlight to display spoiler: {Way back in the Rosebud episode you learned that the then Lord Perimon had had a book stolen and was looking for it. He had been stolen by the person that was murdered in that episode and it was in fact the 'missing' diary of evidence. It has not yet been found.}
Drezz says, "Be that as it may I promised the people the evidence would be made public and it shall be. So you three are definitely going to be shown for what you are. But perhaps I should hold back on some of the other pieces until I've managed to uncover everything." He turns to you all "I ask your opinion, is holding back some of the evidence to ensure against assassination attempts a reasonable thing, or should I reveal everything I've managed to uncover. And of that I'm sure it's only a tip of the iceberg."
Rothchild rolls his eyes. "Yes ask political questions of the hired muscle. Think what you may about the Lords of Diamond. You will soon face us in a new light. I've spoken with several others. I think that we may come out as a party of opposition. So I warn you, if you become Overlord you may be safe from assassination if you hold back but if you continue with this vendetta then we shall see how attentive the rabble is to a long campaign of he said she said. It would be better to work with us than against us."
Drezz shakes his head, "I just can't do that, working with you would go against everything I've worked for." He looks to each of you. "What would you recommend?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Wednesday July 13th, 2022 8:09:31 PM
Stohp remembers the book mystery, though not if it was ever known that it was blackmail materials for the other lords. At Rothchild's claims Stohp smiles pleasantly. "If we had that book you and your associates would be dead. Executed for the crimes no doubt mentioned in it. I suspect one of your fellow lords has it for leverage in exactly this scenario. I look forward to pressuring whomever it is to the point they are forced to use it. to save their own skin." She's not trying to intimidate him, just stating cold fact. The others can and probably will provide intimidation.
To Drezz she says, "We have so far outclassed every assassin sent after you, and the supply of expert assassins is not endless. Rothchild wouldn't be talking to us at all if he didn't think his situation dire for all of his supposed confidence, and the other Lords would be happy to murder and make scapegoats of those whom you've revealed. Make no deals with any of them that doesn't help us bring in the rest, or your entire operation will be wasted as the worst of them escape justice. When one of the two turns up dead, the other will come running to us Or they both die as is their just deserts and we have to press on without them. Rothchild's position is patently ridiculous and should be ignored."
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 11:42:32 PM
Armalad says, "We've managed to stop every assassin that has been sent at you, but can we continue to do what we do and guard you as Overlord? We can serve as your council tonight and your continued personal guard at first assuming the people heed Flower's advise but there will come a time when some situation arises where we Silver Shields are the best situated to handle it and we must be dispatched to deal with it. You've promised the people transparency, if elected I think you should deliver on that promise while it could be prudent to hold some information back, perhaps if you reveal everything you know others will come forward that know things emboldened by your example and we can be rid of the Lords of Diamonds once and for all. If you hold back and they do transform themselves from shadowy power brokers and shot callers to an in the open opposition party then they can attack you for a lack of transparency if you do hold back what you know. I argue you share everything you know with the people even if it is only the tip of the iceberg and then we move fast in dismantling the organization based on what we do know. Alternatively now that we know about this existence of this condemning book once in the position of Lord Crimson but now vanished we mount an expedition searching for it. It seems like if we could come into posession of it, it would provide a blue print for getting most if not all of the Lords of Diamonds. There has to be some way either arcane or divine to determine where the book is located and then it is only a simple question of retrieving it."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+7=14 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=22 ; Thursday July 14th, 2022 12:39:38 AM "I do think you have a pickle on your hands your lordships, and ladyship." Bartomus smiled from the far wall. "Way I see it, there's additional evidence out there in someone's hand and they have it. What is already revealed might just be the pieces they needed to put everything together right? Just like Stock was saying?"
Bartomus looked across at his fellow Taur and shrugged uncertainly.
"But, here's the thing. The paper already has a story and is waiting for even more of one. I think the fancy folks up top, kinda forget that it is all of those folks down below that make things work for them. Suspect that there are others we could ask for help to make sure things go fairly - some ratkin, drow, oh and merfolk. Not sure your magic carpets will get you all that far. Messages are all written out and would be tree walking with the druids in a moment's notice. Wanted a war did you? Really, want a war? With one army in the lower parts? Three more coming through portals, trees, and from the bottom of the lake? Sounds rather fun actually?"
Bartomus smiles wickedly at Rothchild.
"Such grand fun, you two would want to play in that game, wouldn't you, your ladyship?"
Know Local - 14, so following Stock's lead Bluff - 14 - about the papers and Pepper Pots Intimidate -21 - about the war
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+4=21 ; Thursday July 14th, 2022 9:24:54 AM "Share all your information Drezz. If I remember right, your goal was never to be the Overlord anyway, only to dismantle the Diamonds and right a wrong done to your sister. You can accomplish that and you might still be stuck with the Overlord position...don't know why anybody would want that...Anyway once you are Overlord, you can do your best to right this ship. And don't worry about the effect this tit for tat will have on the common people. They'll persevere like they always do. It's usually the nobles that end up with their head on a pike."
============ Local 21
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Thursday July 14th, 2022 10:22:48 AM
Delia steps up to stand right behind Drezz's shoulder, looking at Rothschild, "Cornered animals are the most dangerous. Keep your promises, Drezz, and we'll keep ours to put down whoever comes after you."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Thursday July 14th, 2022 1:33:23 PM
Zanderallen grins, like a tiger playing with his food, "Rothchild, my poor deluded lord. Drezz has walked away from how many assassination attempts now? Which thank you by the way for paying for those during the debate, really no better bit of evidence that a secret organization is trying to kill you than when they try to kill you in the middle of revealing them. For calling us hired muscle you really do make a flub out of your own political maneuverings. Kind of like when you lost out on advantageous trade deals with the new lizardfolk town because they knew how to ask all the right questions. Or when the drow made trade deals with all the local merchants because a random trade festival popped up. Or when you lost out on the free trash services of the ratfolk so they could have a better life. But we're just dumb hired muscle."
He then turns to Drezz, "Don't be swayed for an instant with his heavy handed attempts to dissuade you from your path. Let the Lords of Diamond come out in the open if they want, expose as many of them as you can. Let them see how long the attentions of the Fence, Barracks, and Merchant levels will hold out if they want. I'll back the people, not these wanna be lordlings. My advise is give them each 24 hours to join you in taking down the Lords of Diamond or to fall with them."
DM Robert - "If we had that book you and your associates would be dead." Thursday July 14th, 2022 5:41:58 PM
Stohp says what's on her mind. Armalad muses about the missing diary? Bartomus bluffs about the paper already having a story. Stock is for laying all the cards on the table. Delia encourages Drezz to stay the course. Zanderallen hands a piece of crow pie to Rothchild. ____________
Drezz nods to you. "Thank you for your confidence and support." He turns to Rothchild, "Let the chips fall where they may. I made a promise and I intend to keep it. You can join me in revealing what evidence each of you has or face public trial for your crimes. I'm sure you haven't managed to corrupt all the courts. I doubt the people are so naive as to believe any so called flim-flamery you think you can pull over their eyes."
Rothchild harumphs and stands. His lackeys follow him out of the meeting.
Anything your characters want to do to influence the election or do you want to stay holed up with Drezz in the Palace the next day?
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Friday July 15th, 2022 12:33:06 AM
Armalad says, "Should we go out and campaign for Drezz or send some of us who are persuasive to do so? I'm not really good at people skills but maybe I could shoot arrows with vote for Drezz notes tied to them into walls or notice boards?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Friday July 15th, 2022 8:11:46 AM "If I saw an arrow that said vote for someone I would take it as a threat, not an ad campaign. Those who think they can help can do so by all means but most of us should stay on guard."
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Friday July 15th, 2022 9:23:19 AM "I'm not much for standing around but I'm not sure how good I'd be at campaigning. If anybody else heads out, I'll accompany you.
Drezz - Let me know if you want me to hang fliers anywhere."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 92/92 AC 21 [0/130]; 1/10 CMD 20 Melee +12;Perc+15;Heal+9 2d8+2 Friday July 15th, 2022 10:31:55 AM "If we are going to go out, shouldn't we take him with us? Or, are we going to split? I mean I like the digs about here, glittery and all, but wouldn't mind a good meal down at the Ghost." Bartomus said and his stomach grumbled in agreement.
I will do the Level 14 upgrade of Bart this weekend.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Friday July 15th, 2022 1:57:53 PM
As much as Zanderallen would like to go out and talk to their friends he knows that his place is by Drezz's side until the election is over. Being most able to protect him and easily move among the circles in the palace made too strong an argument for staying in the palace. He gives Drezz space to move and make connections among the movers and shakers at any events going on but always manages to be within reach in case something happens.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Friday July 15th, 2022 3:38:11 PM "Ok... so other than completely destroying the Lords of Diamond, how do we stop them from trying to kill Drezz? Is there like a 'if you survive 3 weeks, great job! You made it' clause? "We can only keep a constant watch on him and defend him from every threat for so long, and even then there's always the chance that something slips through."
DM Robert - "...but wouldn't mind a good meal down at the Ghost." d100=5 ; d100=11 ; d100=67 ; Saturday July 16th, 2022 6:23:59 PM
Armalad asks about campaigning. Stohp thinks guarding is more her thing. Stock is up for poster hanging. Bartomus is down for another meal, like the banquet wasn't enough, but then did he eat there? Zanderallen is going to stick by Drezz's side. Delia wonders how long they have to guard Drezz.
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Drezz says, "Thank you for your concern Delia. But one way or another I feel it will all be over after the elections. As we just had that meeting, it seems the Lords of Diamond are content to let the cards fall where they may. I think too many of them may feel safe in their anonymity. I think it best we stay here though until the election is over."[b]
Night descends.
The next day is election day and all the Float heads to the polls. There is actually a polling booth on the palace level where you can go to cast your votes. Probably because much of the staff can't get time away from the many chores of running the palace, keeping it clean, cooking, guarding, and the like. In any case it is a vastly boring day for you all.
By evening it is announced. Drezz won by a landslide and will be appointed the next Overlord. There were a few votes for Rothchild and Gilcrest but hardly worth noting.
There's a knock on the door. Answering it you see Captain Phaela Vala and a full contingent of palace guards. [b]"Overlord Drezz we are here to escort you to the main suite. It is secured from entrusions by magic and proofed against all detection spells. Further, we've ejected the other candidates from the palace. Overlord Aerashkiel will meet with you and go over all the details for transfer of power."
She turns to you'all. "Thank you for your service. I'm sure we could not have gotten this far without your help. Tomorrow is Mask day and the big ceremonies are going to in full swing."
Knowledge local 10 or Intelligence check of 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {As written in the module, mask day requires all residents to be present on the street for the big parade at their designated places. You of course have assigned places on the Fence level. The procession by the undercrat starts at the highest level and then descends into the Trash level to enter the sanctum. After that the 20 undercrats procession up to the temple of Flower with many but hardly everyone joining after them to witness their fates and choices.}
Drezz turns to you'all as well. "I can't thank you enough. It seems you've saved my life at least 4 times or more with all these assassination attempts. Rest assured you'll have no more trouble with the city council and you have but to ask of me and I will help you with whatever you need."
EVERYONE gets 6000xp each for role playing.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+7=8 ; d8=8 ; Saturday July 16th, 2022 7:59:18 PM
Bartomus smiled at the Captain and realized he had absolutely no clue what was said. His mind was swirling as he started to see a way to cast a very different spell using fire and at the same time heard a whisper that told him he could make someone dance whether they wanted to do so or not.
When Drezz started speaking, he focused on Drezz and not the ideas that had locked into his mind. He nodded and then smiled.
"Well, it's been an adventure and then some, but congratulations Overlord and just promise to do all of those things you promised you would do now that you can, ok?" He walked over and shook the man's hand.
[I]Knowledge float..um failed, of course, he did. But, leveled up and realized (a) his hit point score was not current and (b) rolled an 8 so that was awesome for Bart.[/i}
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Sunday July 17th, 2022 3:25:54 PM
Stohp is a little concerned that there's some follow up assassination plot coming, possibly during the precession. Still the previous overlord who was after the Diamonds never died so presumably they can handle it. She's familiar with Float costumes (+17 local so auto pass)
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+10=23 ; Sunday July 17th, 2022 11:28:12 PM
Know Local: 23
Armalad says, "Congratulations Overlord Drezz. You won in a landslide so I guess the endorsement of the Gods and assassination attempts while you are exposing a shadowy organization in a speech combined to win the day. I agree that you must honor your promise of total transparency when it comes to dismantling the Lords of Diamonds. I still think we should use either divine or arcane means to try to locate that book of blackmail the late Lord Crimson had on the other lords of diamonds. WIth that in your posession Drezz you could dismantle the organization in no time based on what the others said."
She continues, "If you do happen to turn your magical energies towards that book and you find where it is and you need help retrieving it, I'm willing to help out with that."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Monday July 18th, 2022 12:33:47 PM
Delia will shake Drezz's hand in congratulations, "Now that you're one of the big, powerful people, don't forget about the little guys. Stay safe."
She is then ready to return to HQ and hopes for an assassin free Mask Day.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Monday July 18th, 2022 4:55:04 PM
Zanderallen congratulates Drezz on his win, "Don't bet on this being over just because you won the election. And remember if you want to really make some changes on the Float you're going to have to come talk to the people lower down than the Open Air, or even the Gold Levels. If the palace doesn't get to you, you can count us among your friends. If the nobles get to you then we might just have to test how secure this palace is." Zander makes all his statements with a large grin and deadly serious, or is he? He's not sure himself if he expects Drezz to make anything change.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Monday July 18th, 2022 5:03:43 PM “Good luck, Drezz. Just remember- with great power comes a great ability to squash the little guy accidentally. Don’t let that be you.”
Mask Day
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Monday July 18th, 2022 11:31:46 PM
(OOC: checking in)
Armalad wonders what is next for the Silver Shields.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Tuesday July 19th, 2022 7:40:13 AM
Stohp wonders if there's some way around tradition that will let them watch over Drezz one more day so he doesn't get murdered during the parade.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Tuesday July 19th, 2022 8:58:25 AM “Good luck, Drezz. Just remember- with great power comes a great ability to squash the little guy accidentally. Don’t let that be you.”
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Tuesday July 19th, 2022 1:35:19 PM “Good luck, Drezz. Just remember- with great power comes a great ability to squash the little guy accidentally. Don’t let that be you.”
DM Robert - "...but wouldn't mind a good meal down at the Ghost." Tuesday July 19th, 2022 5:35:37 PM
Bartomus is caught up in magic probabilities. Stohp is aware what the day will bring. Armalad offers to help on the long missing diary. Delia is ready to return home. Zanerallen offers congratulations and encouragement. Stock gives a bit of a warning. _______________
It's a long walk back to HQ and even this early in the morning there are people about doing last minute things before the noon promenade. Hopefully Happy will have a place at the Giggling Ghost for you to have a healthy breakfast.
As you descend...
Open air level... Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You spot the masked young noble, Baldric Rothchild (yes he's the son of the Lord Rothchild you've come to know and love) that was not in line for any inheritance that was looking for something to do with his life. When you spoke with him he was debating to how to get chosen. At least you assume it was him, he has the same mask you saw him buy.}
Merchant level... Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You spot the a young female wearing the same mask as Zanderallen and assume it is Pepper Plate, at least the mannerisms are the same, wandering around on the merchant level. She appears to be dragging her feet a bit and er shoulders are slumped.}
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You spot the masked young boy, Ulrich, that you helped get into a smithing family. He's walking slowly caring a load of groceries or some such. His head is a bit in the air as if he's lost in thought. He was one whose father neglected and beat him on occasion. The mother was picked for an undercrate 10 years ago.}
Fence level... Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You spot the two masked men that were waiting at the bottom of the stairs at the southeast tower when you were high tailing it back to the HQ with Drezz. Delia snuck up on them and surprised them. Then they asked her about giving sneaking lessons. They are hanging around the bottom of whichever stairs you happen to pick to get to the fence level.}
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You spot the masked father of that young boy that you helped get into a smithing family. The father appears to be drunk already, at this early hour. Or perhaps he is still drunk and has not yet returned home to sleep it off.}
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=17 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+16=23 ; Tuesday July 19th, 2022 8:39:29 PM
Bartomus was still a bit lost in his thoughts as they left the palace and walked about the open area. The sky, trees, and buildings were distracting delights to the taur.
As they moved further down into the Float, he started looking about. The merchant level was a place he did business before joining the Shields and continued to do so. One mask stood out, it matched Zanders and Bart was pretty certain its was his girlfriend, but her mannerisms were odd.
"Zander - there, your girl, I think. What's going on there?" Bartomus said and pointed at her. He also caught sight of Ulrich, it had to be him. He called out his name and waived, but wasn't certain that he heard. He hoped things were better for the younger man.
When they worked down the stairs into the Fench, two men were waiting or appeared to be waiting for them. Bartomus felt his shoulders tighten and his hand did the same on his glave.
"Delia, your fanboys are up ahead." He said, then glanced about and caught sight of the drunken father well into his cups. Bartomus sighed and shook his head. His grip only tightened on his glave out of frustration at the opportunities the man was loosing.
Missed the first perception, scored the other four.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+24=35 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=26 ; Wednesday July 20th, 2022 12:32:23 AM
Armalad casts Toros Taur Try - Minotaur on both her and Joker as they move through the city
Toros Taur Try - Joker / Amalad : +1 to Perception and Intimidate 10 minutes
Armalad calls out to Baldric, "I hope you choose a better lifepath for yourself than your father did for him."
Armalad waves to Pepper.
She watches Ulrich on the merchant level and also spots Delia's fan club as well as the father of Ulrich being drunk as she nears home.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) d20=2 ; d20=9 ; d20=6 ; d20=16 ; d20=9 ; Wednesday July 20th, 2022 7:34:43 AM
Stohp notes most of the people as they pass them and doesn't really care. I mean she lives here and probably sees a dozen other people she knows even through their masks so 4 or 5 more isn't worth comment.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday July 20th, 2022 10:38:16 AM
Zanderallen is lost in thought as they descend the Float, barely noticing what's going on around him. His senses had been on high alert for too long. When Bart points out Pepper he snaps out of it and waves to her, stopping to chat for a moment if she has time before moving on. ------------- Perception: all missed
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Wednesday July 20th, 2022 2:04:31 PM “Good luck, Drezz. Just remember- with great power comes a great ability to squash the little guy accidentally. Don’t let that be you.”
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Wednesday July 20th, 2022 2:09:09 PM
[i]Apologies for the double posts. I’m on vacation with spotty internet.[i]
Stock cruises down through the Float, basking in the approval of the citizens…or at least that’s what he takes it as. He is also vigilant as always.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Wednesday July 20th, 2022 2:19:34 PM
Delia notes each recognizable person as they pass, when they see Pepper she adds, "Hey Z, she looks upset. I hope getting embroiled in the Drezz mess didn't do anything bad..."
She smiles and waves at Ulrich, stopping for a short moment to check up on him. Ulrich's father is pointedly ignored so that he remains unharmed by anything other than his own actions.
========= Auto-succeed all perceptions
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Wednesday July 20th, 2022 3:33:53 PM
[i]Apologies for the double posts. I’m on vacation with spotty internet.[i]
Stock cruises down through the Float, basking in the approval of the citizens…or at least that’s what he takes it as. He is also vigilant as always.
DM Robert - "I hope you choose a better lifepath for yourself than your father did for him." Wednesday July 20th, 2022 5:41:34 PM
Bartomus spots a few people you've encountered. Armalad notices all the familiar masks (and people underneath them). Stohp is busy with being busy and really doesn't note too much other than the everyday traffic. Zanderallen is on the wind down from a long adventure and misses everything until he's nudged. He goes over to Pepper. Stock is his usually taciturn self. Delia notices everything and checks on Ulrich. __________
Pepper spins at Zanderallen's approach. She rushes to his arms. "Oh Zander, I'm so glad to see you. I've just been thinking. Normally I don't really think much about Mask Day, I mean the odds of being chosen are so huge. But then I got to thinking what if I'm chosen and you're not? I wouldn't see you for 20 years. And then you'd probably move on with your life, becoming a great hero, finding a castle or something to settle in...." She trails off and just hugs Zanderallen harder.
Ulrich nods to Delia "Hi mam. Things are going okay. It's a lot different than what I'm used to. I'm not very strong and stuff, so I'm not much of a help. They say I'll get stronger once I have a few more regular meals. Still smithing just doesn't feel like a fit you know?" He shrugs.
On the fence level you have the choice of three places to go eat, The Giggling Ghost, (tavern), The Fatted Calf, (tavern/Inn) and The Brass Toad, (tavern/inn).
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Thursday July 21st, 2022 12:28:32 AM
Armalad says to Ulrich, "Have you ever thought about learning how to shoot a bow? Delia and I could probably teach you."
Armalad says, "Shall we eat at the Giggling Ghost or somewhere's else?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Thursday July 21st, 2022 8:15:36 AM
Stohp actually feels like visiting the Fatted Calf today.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Thursday July 21st, 2022 9:11:16 AM ”Yeah - it’s the Fatted Calf for me”
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Thursday July 21st, 2022 10:09:36 AM
After some elbowing and smirking at Zander getting some cuddles in with Pepper, Bartomus joined in the conversation about where to go get something to eat.
"Alright, if that's the choice, why not. Fatted Calf it is."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Thursday July 21st, 2022 12:29:57 PM
Zanderallen holds Pepper close, comforting her in silence for a moment. He speaks softly, "If that happens dearest I'll take the issue straight to Domi and get the ballot thrown out. And I would never move on without you, I'd pester the Star Mages until they froze me for 20 years to wait for you first. Come with me to eat lunch, all these assassins have taken up too much of my time recently." He offers an arm to take her to the Fatted Calf, pondering Happy's offer about a ring...
DM Robert - "Alright, if that's the choice, why not. Fatted Calf it is." Thursday July 21st, 2022 6:03:00 PM
Armalad asks about bow shooting and suggests the Giggling ghost. Stohp feels like going to the Fatted Calf. Stock is up for the Fatted Calf. Bartomus also agrees to the Fatted Calf. Zanderallen takes Pepper and goes with the group to the Fatted Calf. Delia? _____________
Grokk Greatbelly sees the adventurers enter and greets them. "HO! Welcome. It's been awhile since you've visited me. Though I guess really it's only been since the beginning of Mask Week right? Come come. I think there's a table over here." He leads you to the back and you can see the place is fairly busy. By no means standing room only and waiting in line but it seems like many have opted to have a big breakfast since the noon hour is going to stretch with ceremony. There's a lot of talking at the tables.
1 Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {"I visited every temple while wearing my mask and maee a donation it shows my devotion and loyalty to the gods and I'll not be chosen."}
2 Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {"I have a lucky token and only wear that token on Mask Day. It was passed down to me from my father. No one in our immediate family has ever been chosen."}
3 Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {"I heard you should declare Wardd to be your patron. No known patron of Wardd has been chosen for 10 years."}
4 Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {"Listen I gamble for a living and I'm telling you with the population of the Float the odds are 2500 to 1 that you get picked. That's like the longest long shot. It's just population density makes it more likely you know someone that got picked the lower you live on the Float."}
Grokk says "Now what do you feel like. You name it and I'll see to it getting made to order. Say do you have a favorite? I could name it the Adventure's Sandwich or something like that." He waits for your order.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Thursday July 21st, 2022 6:52:47 PM
[I](ooc: sorry - work has been a mess all week and I totally lost track of this)[I] Delia frowns thoughtfully at Ulrich's discontent, "Tell ya what, stick with smithing for few months and then if it's still not working out once you're used to it, come find me at the Shield's HQ. I could teach you some woodworking - or, like Armalad said, archery - if you're more interested in that line of work. Or you think about what you're good at and we find something like that."
She then catches back up with the party and happily goes with them to the Fatted Calf.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Thursday July 21st, 2022 7:53:44 PM
Stohp suppose that it has been longer then usual, but usually they eat fore free here once a day so any absence would be noted. Takes her time to eat, idly listening to the random conversation around her (perception high enough to autopass)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=34 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+16=32 ; Thursday July 21st, 2022 11:50:05 PM "Lots of worry about being selected it sounds like to me. " He said as he tilted his head slightly to hear the conversations.
Perception rolls - 2nd failed with a 1 - all others made it.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+24=40 ; d20+24=41 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=32 ; Friday July 22nd, 2022 1:22:22 AM
Armalad renews her Toros Taur Try cantrip on both herself and her familiar.
Armalad says to Bartomus, "Well can you blame them? Who wants to give up their freedom for decades and not be able to see their family and friends."
Armalad says to Grokk, "Do you know how to make Elvish bread? I would like a peanut butter and raspberry jam sandwhich on Elvish bread with a glass of mead and a side of sliced fried tubers"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+7=22 ; d20+7=21 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=11 ; Friday July 22nd, 2022 4:48:51 PM
Zanderallen jokes with Grott, "Sorry, we've been holed up dodging the Lords of Diamond and Happy is the only one that caters. But if you're going to name something the Adventurer's Sandwich it's got to be nice and hearty. How about some roast beef sandwich with all the fixings on some savory taur bread? And I'll have it for myself right now."
He listens to the dread of getting picked around him and tries to let it in one ear and out the other like past Mask Days, but this one seemed different. The picking of the Overlord seemed to have started something, something that maybe shouldn't end until the whole practice was thrown down. But maybe that was just his stomach talking. ------------------------------ Perception: 22, 21, 26, 11
DM Robert - "Lots of worry about being selected it sounds like to me." Saturday July 23rd, 2022 5:27:37 PM
Delia offers some advice and hurries along. Stohp eats and listens. Bartomus mentions what he hears. Armalad makes an order. Zanderallen makes his order and wonders if the whole mask day is for the good. _______
Grokk takes the orders. To Armalad he says, "Hmm, Peanut butter and rasberry jam on elvish bread seems to lack some pzazz. But I'll get your order for you. To Zanderallen he nods "Well it sounds hearty enough, maybe some cheeze and fried onions on it as well, do you think an jou sauce or barbeque sauce?"
You get your meals and start to eat. It's a bit somber. Patty pokes at her food a bit but manages to eat some.
When the meal is over Patty stands. "Well I have to get back to the merchant level and take my place along the street for the procession." She gives Zander a peck on the cheek and dashes away.
There's not much left to do here but get ready to take your place on the street. Somehow the streets are arranged in a rough spiral on each level so that everyone has a place and the Overlord descending to become the new Underlord always manages to pass everyone.
Unless you want to do something then there's not much but to take your place in the streets with your masks....unless you feel like making a bold statement and appearing without your masks....
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Sunday July 24th, 2022 5:22:55 PM
If someone else suggests it then Stohp would have no problem being maskless, but she's lived her long enough that the idea wouldn't come to mind without someone else suggesting it.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Sunday July 24th, 2022 10:20:29 PM "So we are masking? Or, do we want to do something a bit more rebellious?" Bartomus asked the rest of the Shields as he held his mask in one hand. He looked about at the others and shrugged in a questioning manner.
Will go with the group on this one
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Monday July 25th, 2022 12:13:53 AM
Armalad says, "What is the penalty for not wearing a mask when one is required? Is it a fine or jail time or do you automatically become Undercrat for decades. We elves are long lived but some of the other races noble or ignoble are noticeably not."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Monday July 25th, 2022 8:25:58 AM "The masks are just a tradition. People don't want to be selected and out of that came a superstition that if you hid your face it would decrease the chances of you being selected. It's pure random chance though. No penalty for not doing it."
Now that someone has suggested the idea Stohp rather likes it.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Monday July 25th, 2022 9:18:23 AM "As much as I like my mask this year, I'll join Stohp without one." He leaves his mask tethered to his belt in an open sign of defiance.
====== OOC - Apologies for missed posts last week. I'll also work on getting our loot sold.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Monday July 25th, 2022 10:41:58 AM
Zanderallen devours his sandwich, the thought of rebellion fueling his appetite. "My compliments to the chef the suggestions were perfect."
He gives Pepper's hand a quick squeeze as she leaves to her place. Thinking about it why was everyone required to stand in place, like slaves lined up for inspection... "If because this is the way it's always done is the only reason to do something, it's time to re-think it. And I think this tradition is tyranny." And with that statement Zander tosses his mask into the fire as they leave to take their place.
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Monday July 25th, 2022 1:54:39 PM
Delia also leaves her mask on her belt, but voices some concerns, [b]"Now that I've actually thought about it, I can't say that I agree with how Mask Day works, but... Is it a good idea to give the middle finger to a core working of the Float - especially right after sticking our noses into the election. Does this mean we'll ignore if our Mask is chosen? Help an unwilling person who's chosen? People look to the Shields and I just don't want to start an angry mob."
DM Robert - "As much as I like my mask this year, I'll join Stohp without one.." Monday July 25th, 2022 5:58:57 PM
Stohp is ready and offers some insight on masks. Bartomus wonders about being rebellious and is willing to go with the group. Armalad asks if masks are required by law No. Masks are meant to 'hide' the wearer from the fate of having to serve as an undercrat. Somehow the custom developed that you could hide from fate or the gods will. Stock is willing to buck tradition. Zanderallen makes a statement by publicly burning his mask before the procession. Delia wonders about repercussions. ____________
At high noon, all the bells of the city go off. Everyone, and I mean everyone comes out into the streets along the designated path to face their fate once again. The people near you look are your maskless faces and whisper amongst themselves.
All the priests of the city lead this “procession” except for the priests of Flower. (The priests of Flower are stationed at the end of the procession at the gates to the core, in the Trash level.) Each level has a route planned that the Descending Former Overlord will travel. A loop of sorts through each level so that the Overlord’s Crown passes those it will select to be Undercrats. As the procession reaches each level, the bells on that level will sound telling everyone to stand on the edges of the street so it can pass by.
As it nears you, you can see former Overlord now Underlord Aerashkiel in the forefront behind the leading clerics. She is wearing a large crown with many points...maybe 20. Behind her you can make out 12 individuals walking behind Aerashkiel. Each of their mask glows with a soft yellow light.
Perception 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {From the dress and mannerisms, you can determine the following people have been summoned to serve. Florance DeChancy, Gerard Gilcrest, the lad Ulrich, Baldrich Rothchild, and of course 8 others you don't recognize.}
You each feel something strange in your head as the procession comes closer.
Stohp Highlight to display spoiler: {I've done this job for centuries. I've sorted high, I've sorted low. I've done the job through thick and thin.}
Bartomus Highlight to display spoiler: {It's time to play my part, You may call me worn and old, If that's all you truly see, But listen close and I will tell where you're supposed to be.}
Armalad Highlight to display spoiler: {Desire, cunning, a certain moral flexibility.}
Stock Highlight to display spoiler: {A thousand years or more ago, when I was newly born, there lived four wizards of renown, They shared a wish, a hope, a dream, but the price must be born.}
Zanderallen Highlight to display spoiler: {Trustworthy, loyal, and modest... all there, I see. And just a hint of tenacity, excellent!}
Delia Highlight to display spoiler: {Oh, know the perils, read the signs, the warning history shows, we must unite inside her or we'll crumble from within I have told you, I have warned you...Let the Sorting now begin.}
You see a flash from one of the tines on the crown and a small ball wends its way from the tine down the street toward you...
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=27 ; Monday July 25th, 2022 8:55:49 PM "What? Who said that?" Bartomus asked after hearing something as he realized he knew a few of those who had been chosen.
He looked about trying to get a sense of who said what he had heard and the looked back and caught the ball of light moving towards them.
"Um, what's up with that?"
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+19=26 ; Tuesday July 26th, 2022 1:01:47 AM
Perception:26
Armalad says, "Oh my gosh. Ulrich and Baldrich Rothschild have been summoned to become Undercrats. Both seemed kind of undecided on what do with their lives and uncertain in their lot. Do you think being chosen for Undercrat has something to do with how they were feeling leading up to this? I'm not sure how to feel about Ulrich, I mean he was uncertain about what he wanted to do with his life but now that has been chosen for him. I was earnest in offering him training in how to use a bow. Well Elves are long lived. When the boy finishes his term I could still teach him to shoot a bow if he's interested. Also Forance DeChancy and Gerad Gilcrest have been chosen as well, I do not know how I feel about that"
Armalad says, "I don't know what you are hearing Bartomus but I am kind of getting an impression of desire, cunning and a certain moral flexibility, no words just that impression"
Armalad sees the ball of light wend its way from the crown and stands on her guard in case it is some sort of sneak attack from an enemy.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Tuesday July 26th, 2022 7:06:24 AM
Stohp waits patiently for the procession to reach them. Noting those Armalad pointed out and the weird voice in her head she frowns in annoyance, still expecting something to go wrong and waiting for it to drop.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+19=29 ; Tuesday July 26th, 2022 9:18:59 AM
Stock is staring off into the procession, lost in thought. He blurts, "Anybody know anything about four famous wizards? Maybe the first four wizards ever?"
He spots the ball of light and steps out in front of the Shields, protectively.
========== Perception 29
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 d20+23=35 ; Tuesday July 26th, 2022 2:44:51 PM "At least he'll get to be with his mother again for a while,"" Delia murmurs thoughtfully upon seeing Ulrich.
When the voice starts speaking she tenses, bow seeming to jump into her hand and her other hand straying nervously to the mask hanging on her belt. The light moving towards them moves her hand off the mask and to her quiver and she shifts into her stance. She'll mutter, "Great. Crumbling from within sounds so fun."
=========== Perception 35
DM Robert - "What? Who said that?" Tuesday July 26th, 2022 5:27:53 PM
Bartomus looks confused then worried. Armalad identifies the ones you know in the procession. Stohp is uneasy. Stock takes a defensive stance. Delia is ready for action. Zanderallen? _______________
The drifting ball from the crown suddenly makes a right angle turn and touches the mask of a person standing on the other side of the street from you. The mask glows. The figure bows and says goodby to a few people standing nearby. Then as the procession approaches he joins the other figures with glowing masks in the line. You note that not everyone is wearing the same mask. In fact it's quite the smörgåsbord of types.
As the procession passes you see another ball of light lift from a tine of the crown and waft forward. In the back of the line you see Drezz and several palace guard. He waves to you and motions to you to join him in the procession. Drezz says to you, "As Overlord it is my duty to follow behind. When the old Underlord leads the returning undercrats up we'll follow them all the way up to the Diamond Cathedral."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Tuesday July 26th, 2022 8:48:59 PM "Well now, so that is how the selected are chosen, but I wonder why?" Bartomus said to no one in particular and watched the chosen person across the way join in the procession. He shrugged still somewhat confused by the entire process and then saw Drezz waiving at the Shields from within the group of palace guard assigned to him. Bartomus waived back and smiled.
"Sure thing boss man, why not." Bartomus steps into the street and moves join in with Drezz's part of the procession. All the while, he continued to watch the ball of light.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Wednesday July 27th, 2022 12:58:57 AM
Armalad says, "I guess we follow Drezz. I don't know where the feeling or voices we heard come from nor how people get chosen and I mean I guess yay Ulrich gets to see his mom again but won't they both forget the time they spend together as Undercrats? Will she even still be alive when he gets out? It doesn't seem fair does it?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Wednesday July 27th, 2022 7:59:01 AM
Stohp is far more comfortable following along with Drezz. If something bad does happen then they'll have a chance to deal with it that way.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Wednesday July 27th, 2022 9:14:52 AM
Stock keeps his eyes open as he follows in line with the other Shields, this time taking up the rear guard. "I'm not sure I'll ever understand WHY this works the way it does...I suppose much of the mystery probably comes from what the Underlord and their workers actually do...which we also may never know."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+7=25 ; Wednesday July 27th, 2022 11:55:48 AM
(OOC: Since Mask day occurs every year is this procession any different than the 20ish Mask Day processions Zanderallen has been a part of in his years of growing up on the Float? Is the voice in the head new?)
Zanderallen tenses as he scans the selected undercrats, then breathes a sigh of relief as Pepper is not among them. No need to create more of a scene than their lack of masks already was. What was the selection process anyway? It seemed trouble makers were more likely to get picked, last year several of the leaders of the Fists of Love cult had been selected and disappeared. "What relation is Baldrich Rothchild to our dear friend Marcus Rothchild? If one didn't know better than almost seems like the city choosing his relative to serve as leverage against him doing anything drastic." He gladly steps into line behind Drezz, smiling at the invitation. ------------------------ Perception 25
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 d20+23=34 ; Wednesday July 27th, 2022 3:46:11 PM
[I](OOC: Delia is also a Float native and is wondering about the different masks being chosen - because if I remember right, that is atypical)[/b]
Delia stays with the Shields to follow Drezz. She responds to Armalad, "Well, along with the memory wipe, people can be returned to the same age as when they left. So they'd have about 9 years together on the underside and then she could jump back 20 years in age. Maybe her husband would die of alcohol poisoning by then..." As she walks she keeps an eye out for balls of light coming towards her and anything else weird, repeating the line she heard in her head so she won't forget it.
============ Perception: 34
DM Robert - "Well, along with the memory wipe, people can be returned to the same age as when they left." Wednesday July 27th, 2022 5:54:59 PM heh heh, the voice is actually partial quotes from the Sorting Hat from the Harry Potter books. I made the crown sort of like the Sorting Hat. 20 tines on the crown 20 people chosen, a ball of energy/magic comes off each tine as that person is chosen.
Bartomus falls into step with Drezz. Armalad wonders about the fairness of the Wold. Stohp is ready to clobber something and follows Drezz. Stock has a philosophical bent. Zanderallen Yes, this is pretty typical, might be the first time you've heard the voice but you've heard others tell of it, at least others not chosen. Baldrich is Marcus's youngest child, but Baldrich has already stated he never got along with his father. is glad Pepper is not in the procession and joins with Drezz. Delia see above for part, but sometimes all of one mask are chosen and sometimes not. People just like to try to think that way to try and make sense of why some people are chose and some are not. she follows along still wondering about the mysterious words, but it makes a sort of sense with the Lords of Diamond outed and possibly taking a more up front status in Float politics, if Rothchild can be believed. _____________
You wind your way through the Fence level and return to the central stairwell to desend into the Trash level. There you see everyone lined up on the streets. The procession reaches the Underramp, however, you can see that there has only been 19 undercrats chosen so far. All the priests of Flower stand before the closed doors of the UnderFloat. You see the last light from the tine of the crown of the Underlord waft forward. The high priest of Flower, waiting for the ascension of the Underlord is chosen. She smiles ruefully, and takes her high priest garments and hands them to the younger man who has been her assistant. He bows to her and dons the garments as she joins the procession. The huge doors to the UnderFloat open. Inside the entryway is the 'old' Overlord and the returning undercrats.
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {There aren't enough undercrats, you count only 16, then you see 4 caskets on carts at the back of the entryway.}
The Overlord and the 20 chosen enter and the returning undercrats and Overlord exit. Everyone cranes their necks to try and see inside, but there is a matching inner door that remains closed until the outer door shuts. This door opens and shuts by itself with no help.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=26 ; Wednesday July 27th, 2022 9:30:30 PM "You all saw those right? I thought everyone came back? Maybe we have a buyer for the diamond dust Zander?" Bartomus nodded to the area where the carts were.
"So now we work our way back up, right? There's going to be food there, right?"
Perception 26
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+23=35 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 2:39:27 AM
Perception: 35
Armalad says, "Yes I count 16 undercrats and 4 coffins in carts. I thought everyone came back as well. I wonder if there is some problem plaguing the undercrats that caused some of them to die this time. I wonder if this means Ulrich won't potentially have any time with his mother after all if one of them could come back in a coffin. Interesting that the Priestess of Flower was chosen to become the final Undercrat. As for the diamond dust well 50 gold pieces worth will allow me to cast misdirection and give us warding against scrying though a dedicated caster might be able to bypass my protection considering I'm somewhat of a multi-disciplinarian but I'm pretty good with a bow."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Thursday July 28th, 2022 7:31:58 AM
Stohp shrugs. "Or some of them were old and died of natural causes. Lets not do anything until asked - there's supposed to be a whole time reversing thing happening, perhaps that will bring back the dead as well."
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Thursday July 28th, 2022 10:09:47 AM "If something did happen to them other than old age, they won't even remember it to ask for help. Does anyone who has contact with the undercrat world remember anything that happens down there to ask for help?"
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Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Thursday July 28th, 2022 10:09:47 AM "If something did happen to them other than old age, they won't even remember it to ask for help. Does anyone who has contact with the undercrat world remember anything that happens down there to ask for help?"
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Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+7=17 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 11:22:37 AM "Drezz, I always was told that the undercrats were returned after their service. With your new Overlord knowledge, is it typical for them to come back dead?" The more of this whole thing Zander saw the more it seemed to be a terrible thing. What was really going on in the UnderFloat anyway? ---------------- Perception 17
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+7=17 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 11:22:37 AM "Drezz, I always was told that the undercrats were returned after their service. With your new Overlord knowledge, is it typical for them to come back dead?" The more of this whole thing Zander saw the more it seemed to be a terrible thing. What was really going on in the UnderFloat anyway? ---------------- Perception 17
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+19=26 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 12:38:41 PM "Furthermore, is anybody else surprised they have a supply of coffins down there? Or maybe they just get them as they get their supplies...the logistics of this thing is fascinating. And then the Priestess goes ahead and disrobes...wait...that's not the right word...she doffed her vestments."
=========== Perception 26
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+19=26 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 12:38:41 PM "Furthermore, is anybody else surprised they have a supply of coffins down there? Or maybe they just get them as they get their supplies...the logistics of this thing is fascinating. And then the Priestess goes ahead and disrobes...wait...that's not the right word...she doffed her vestments."
=========== Perception 26
The Blessing of Youth
DM Robert - "...the logistics of this thing is fascinating." Thursday July 28th, 2022 6:03:56 PM give yourselves 1000 xp for roleplaying.
Bartomus spots the coffins. Armalad speculates. Stohp advises a wait and see approach. Delia wonders (and no one that has ever come back has revealed what goes on, either through memory wipe or geas or whatever). Zanderallen asks Drezz about the dead....well actually you've probably seen this before, expect Gargul in person. Stock wonders how they eat and such. ___________
The 16 undercrats and the Underlord ascend and the parade changes from somber and sad to celebratory with fireworks and confetti. All the masks come off and many throw them in the air. Others say prayers over the masks and put them away to be sold or saved.
Young children bring lays of flowers and throw flowers they have grown in their window gardens at their feet. These people are honored and cherished. Songs of thanks spring up. Families rush forward to welcome back their loved ones. There are some tears as 4 of the Undercrats being brought up in a casket drawn the undercrats. However, as soon as they start the procession up people rush forward to take over pulling the carts. .
Banners that cross the road carry the name of one of the returnees. Each returning Autocrat has multiple banners carrying their name.
The procession of the returnees goes back through the levels of the city to Flower’s Temple. The crowd starts to form a semicircle around the temple stairs where Flower herself stands. You are almost blinded with the radiance from Flower. The 16 undercrats and the former Underlord go up to the edge of the steps with the priests of Flower. Flower then speaks and it seems to vibrate in your brain "Welcome, please wait a moment.
Drezz and his guards sort of work their way to the front of the crowd and push you along with them.
Flower motions to the 'new' high priest, who goes up the steps to her. "I accept you as my new high priest. Strive to serve all in my stead and in my name."
Knowledge Religion 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {you've never heard of a god actually manifesting and installing a high priest . . . at least not in public.}
Then another being winks into existence on the top of the steps. It is none other than Lord Gargul. He steps forward and catches your eyes (he seems to look at each of you at the same time) and motions toward the caskets.
What do you do....?
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+12=23 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 11:59:27 PM
know religion: 23
Armalad says, "I've never heard of a God physically manifesting to choose their next high priest before...wait is that Gargul?"
Armalad approaches Lord Gargul eyes downcast and says, "Begging your pardon m'lord. I do not know if this is my place to speak as I know the exception with respect to bringing people back from the dead typically extend only to the adventuring types such as myself because we presumably here a calling to serve and protect the Wold from various dangers but Undercrats are called to serve too just in a different way and it doesn't seem fair that they give up decades of their lives in service to the Float only to not be able to come back afterward so I was wondering that is if you feel it appropriate if maybe you could make another exception with respect to bringing people back from the dead for these 4 undercrats who did not live to see the end of their service."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Friday July 29th, 2022 1:32:26 AM
Bartomus watched as Lord Gargul appeared and then motioned towards the caskets. He looked at them and walked towards them. Armalad was already addressing the diety and Bartomus found himself nodding along in support of what was being said.
"Agreed. Those that serve in that capacity are worthy of life anew." The taur added.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Friday July 29th, 2022 8:57:09 AM
Stohp rolls her eyes. She already said the dead ones are probably coming back. That's almost certainly why Gargul is here. She's been around the Float long enough to have had a mask day before, does she remember the gods showing up to previous ones?
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+1=6 ; Friday July 29th, 2022 9:25:09 AM
It's not Stock's first time seeing a God...but two at once is almost too much. He mutters in a low voice almost absentmindedly, "Ugh...Gargul...that's just disconcerting when you look at us like that. I bet you realize it too."
Now addressing the others around him "Imagine if he does raise them and they 'wake up' inside of a casket. That'd be frightening."
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Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Friday July 29th, 2022 10:49:32 AM
Zanderallen hangs back, watching what the gods do. He did not know why they were manifesting themselves and was somewhat concerned with what might be happening in the Float. He had concerns and questions but this was not the right time or place for them. He bows to Flower and salutes Gargul, remembering his previous experience in the Gargul's realm with a shudder. ------------ Know(Rel): 22 (take 10)
Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Saturday July 30th, 2022 1:34:10 AM
Delia shifts uncomfortable in the presence of the deities. She averts her eyes, but nods her head respectfully to both.
She still snorts at Stock's comment, muttering in response, "Maybe they were briefed on what dying would mean. Or they open the caskets first so no one hits their head."
DM Robert - "Imagine if he does raise them and they 'wake up' inside of a casket." Sunday July 31st, 2022 8:59:40 AM
The party seems to be at a loss for what to do. _______
Lord Gargul rolls his eyes slightly.
Suddenly there is a familiar imp standing beside Armalad, "Yeah that's the Boss. Doesn't want to be at Flower's doorstep but.." There's a poof.
Now the imp is standing by Zanderallen. "The Boss still needs to work on his subtlety. He wants you to open the caskets." There's a poof.
Then the imp is standing by Stohp "Sure it's been like what 23 years since anyone died during their stint in the underfloat. But who wants to wake up inside a coffin." There's a poof.
The imp is now on Bartomus's shoulders looking out from between the horns. "Say this is a great view. I bet that kid was impressed. Don't worry the program's on track." There's a poof.
The imp is standing in front of Stock looking up at him. "How do you think other's feel when you give them a look? Anyway you had the right of it. They ain't dwarves and aren't going to appreciate the dark confined places." There's a poof.
The imp is beside Delia. "Hey there. I know this one chick that woke up in a coffin, but she wasn't dead yet, she had to bust it open from the inside and then dig her way out of the dirt. Her enemies thought it would be funny to bury her alive. Boy howdy that turned out bad for them."
With the final poof the imp is gone and you still see Lord Garful waiting for you to open the coffin lids. (They aren't hammer down or anything.)
How is everyone with WBL? Are you below or there or slightly over?
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Sunday July 31st, 2022 11:47:29 PM
If no one else steps up first Stohp will go open the coffins. She might have a little trouble depending on how big and heavy they are though since she's not very strong.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Monday August 1st, 2022 1:14:33 AM
(OOC: I am 66,376.1 gold below 14th level WBL)
Armalad goes to the nearest coffin and opens it. She curtseys to the Lord of Death and the Imp along the way.
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Monday August 1st, 2022 9:17:22 AM "Let me help you Stohp..."
His rough dwarven hands fit under the lid and begin to lift...
=========== Stock is a little low for WBL - 142,718 out of 185,000; I'm still waiting to be helped in the catacombs for our most recent sale but that's probably just 5-10k apiece.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Monday August 1st, 2022 2:20:26 PM
Zanderallen almost says something, catches himself, realizes the gods could probably hear it in his mind anyway so he just mutters under his breath as he helps open the four coffins, "It would be really nice if people just said what they wanted. Keep Drezz alive, got that covered. Participate in religious rituals we've never even seen before? Guidance please." -------------------- (OOC: Zanderallen is also low for WBL - 132,848 out of 185,000.)
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Monday August 1st, 2022 2:32:08 PM
DMs check email and the DMboard please.
Delia (Sub by Zachary) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Monday August 1st, 2022 2:34:09 PM
With her nerves already frayed in the presence of the divine, Delia jumps and has a knife half-way out when the imps appears beside her. Calming herself she's about to ask about the story but then the imp is gone. She moves to help open the coffins, moving to the back side to partially hide from the gods. ----------------------- (OOC: Delia has 134, 021 listed on her character sheet as WBL)
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=36 ; Monday August 1st, 2022 4:10:08 PM
Bartomus headed Iverson to help with the efforts underway to open each casket. He was still chuckling about the comments the imp had made about the view from between his horns.
"Hopefully these will be joyfully reunited with their families. " He said as he stepped away from the open caskets discretely glance at the firms within.
WBL, I'll have to check tonight when back at the house.
Perception check 36
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=36 ; Monday August 1st, 2022 4:10:08 PM
Bartomus headed Iverson to help with the efforts underway to open each casket. He was still chuckling about the comments the imp had made about the view from between his horns.
"Hopefully these will be joyfully reunited with their families. " He said as he stepped away from the open caskets discretely glance at the firms within.
WBL, I'll have to check tonight when back at the house.
Perception check 36
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=36 ; Monday August 1st, 2022 4:10:09 PM
Bartomus headed Iverson to help with the efforts underway to open each casket. He was still chuckling about the comments the imp had made about the view from between his horns.
"Hopefully these will be joyfully reunited with their families. " He said as he stepped away from the open caskets discretely glance at the firms within.
WBL, I'll have to check tonight when back at the house.
Perception check 36
DM Robert - "Hopefully these will be joyfully reunited with their families." Monday August 1st, 2022 6:14:48 PM
Stohp goes to open the coffin lids. Armalad opens the coffin lids. Stock goes to help with the lids. Zanderallen mutters. Delia tries to hide behind the coffins. Bartomus helps with the coffins. __________
The coffin lids swing back on well greased hinges (ala Dracula's coffin). There is no hint of decay, but you're pretty sure that there is probably some magic involved like gentle repose. The coffins are in good condition but close inspection can tell you that they are not new so there's no telling how many time they've had to be used....granted apparently the imp implied the last time was 23 years ago.
Gargul then raises his hands over his head. You feel the energy of god level magic as your hair begins to stand on end. With a booming voice he says, “Thank you for your service. Arise and live again!”
The people sit up in the coffin. Others from the crowd quickly step forward to help them out of the coffins while another group discretely pulls the coffin carts away.
Gargul then disappears.
Flower walks into the temple and the priests quickly start the undercrats forward. Everyone else tries to get in as well, but there's only so much room in the cathedral. Drezz and his guards come forward and push you ahead of them into the cathedral. The priests and ushers help everyone to find seats. You are placed in the same seats you had last time. Drezz turns and leans back to you. "I've really been meaning to thank you in some way of significance. Is there anything you need?"
A huge choir begins to sing in the Diamond Cathedral and the acoustics are perfect, perhaps even magically enhanced. A prayer is offered to the gods for preserving the city.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Monday August 1st, 2022 8:25:54 PM
Armalad says, "Um well we either need to reenforce Shield HQ so if we are being attacked again we can use our more damaging spells and have them confined to there to keep collatoral damage low or I could use bracers of archery, preferably of the greater variety but I could always pick those up later when I earn the coin."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 8:26:19 AM
Stohp agrees with Armalad. "We really need to increase security at our home base. Reinforced walls and windows so people can't just break in, maybe spells to prevent teleportation in except for members of the group, etcetera."
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 9:53:44 AM "Guards. Or some kind of defenses while we are away...maybe permanent alarm spells so we know if our sanctum has been violated?"
Delia (Sub by Zachary) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 5:52:15 PM
Delia is uncomfortable being pushed into the Cathedral and takes a couple quick steps to get slightly ahead of them. Being relatively new to the Shields she shuffles uncomfortably at being asked about a reward, unsure what would be acceptable.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 6:00:40 PM
Zanderallen draws in a deep breath as Gargul unleashes his magic, thinking about when that magic was directed at him. He can't help but smile as the undercrats return to life, hoping they are about to reclaim some of their stolen lives. He let's himself be ushered into the cathedral joining in the service. When Drezz asks he adopts a meek voice, "We did have some arraignments that we asked of the previous Overlord relating to the protection of Shield HQ, as new Overlord honoring that commitment would be appreciated. As for anything else, it is no secret magical gear is not cheap to come by. It seems we are in a constant arms race against threats to the Float."
DM Robert - "...but I could always pick those up later when I earn the coin.." Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 6:12:52 PM
Armalad lists a few things. Stohp wants extra security for the HQ. Stock wants some sort of bugler system. Zanderallen makes a request Delia is not sure of things. Bartomus? ___________
The ceremony commences. Flower steps onto the stage from the back. She flanked by the new high priest and another priest. She stops and the two priests step forward and away from her. Flower’s face becomes very serious but there is a gentle smile there. "Let the chosen come forth. Dear hearts, your service was a great sacrifice but it was required. I ask of you do you wish the blessing of youth? And of course we must erase that which was your duty from your memories."
Each former undercrat steps forward. gonna just skip to the interesting stuff.
--One lady, you estimate to be 30 or so, says yes and wants to go back to the age of 10. She didn’t have much fun in the orphanage as a youth and wants to enjoy growing up this time. Flower then casts the blessing of youth.
--One man, who must be near 50, is a turtle keeper and driver on the docs. He accepts going back to his teenage years. The more years he can work with the majestic giant turtles, the better. Flower then casts the blessing of youth.
--One man appears to be barely thirty. He declines the blessing of youth. He says, "If I understand rightly you erase our duty and that which we say, but not necessarily that which we learned on our own that does not apply to our duty?"
Flower looks at him and says, "Ah I believe I have your petition from Pantheon. Alemi has deemed your request acceptable."
The man bows his head. Flower casts a spell upon him. Spellcraft 29 Highlight to display spoiler: {She cast a high level of Miracle} You see a blue star trace itself onto his forehead.
The choir sings once more as Flower ascends through the roof and fades.
The new Overlord Drezz steps forward and shakes the hand of each, giving them 20 years of salary pay doubled. Drezz says, "I thank you for your service. The Float is your home and the sacrafices you made are for each and everyone of us." The man with the blue star on his head then casts a spell and dissappears. Spellcraft 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {he cast greater teleport}
The High Priest of Flower dismisses the crowd. After the Blessing of Youth is over, the new Overlord approaches the Shields and says, "I believe the former Overlord has already started construction reinforcing your head quarters. I'm not sure about guards, that may be too much of painting a target on you for being associated with me. But I'll see what I can work our. In the meantime, here is some more mundane compensation." He motions and one of the palace guards starts to hand him pouches. He hands a pouch to each of you. Inside the pouch is enough gems to provide you to your WBL +10,000 gp. "Oh and keep hold of those commisionar badges. We may have errands for you to do to help the guards against the Lords of Diamond and other problems."
DA END.
Okay... This is my last module. I'm stepping down as DM. Still haven't heard from Jerry as to a replacement and I know Mike K. is busy with personal stuff right now. So, I'll post to the end of the week but basically you are waiting for a new DM and for a new module to be approved. So it's the interlude again. Go to the catacombs, etc.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:23:18 AM
(OOC: I'm still like 10s of thousands below our current level WBL with 15k added and bracers of archery greater are 25k :( )
Armalad wonders what is next and wonders how she can get another 10k in gold to finance her bracers of archery which would make her 10% more likely to hit with a bow and also do a little more damage
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 3:13:15 AM
Bartomus is grateful for seeing the restoration ceremony and the opportunities those that served were rewarded with. He accepts the kindness of the overlord and smiles as he tucks the gifted pouch inside his doublet.
"Thank you Sir for a most interesting opportunity to serve the Float." He gave a deep bow.
sorry apparently my post didn't post. Thanks for a great adventure modular!
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 3:13:15 AM
Bartomus is grateful for seeing the restoration ceremony and the opportunities those that served were rewarded with. He accepts the kindness of the overlord and smiles as he tucks the gifted pouch inside his doublet.
"Thank you Sir for a most interesting opportunity to serve the Float." He gave a deep bow.
sorry apparently my post didn't post. Thanks for a great adventure modular!
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip) Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 6:36:18 AM
(Note that the post says TO your WBL + 10,000g)
Stohp snorts. "We're already heavily associated with you so if that's going to paint a target on us it's far to late for that. We had guards before but they were murdered by our enemies. Perhaps it is time to hire more, but it'll be hard to find any as competent as ourselves and it seems pointless if they're just cannon fodder to any enemy that might attack. We'd just be putting them in harms way."
Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 9:15:57 AM "I don't know if I would accept the youth but I would certainly demand my memories." He waves his hand at the ceremony. "This whole thing is mind boggling."
He accepts the payment as a good dwarf would but then turns to leave.
============ Robert - Thank you for all the fun over the last few years! You will be missed on The Float!
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+5=21 ; Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:42:25 PM
Zanderallen watches the ceremony with interest. He'd never been in the Cathedral on Mask Day before this year and seeing such direct involvement of the gods gave him much to think about. Zander is very interested about the man going off to serve Pantheon. He didn't know what magic was being thrown around but he known enough to know it was some powerful stuff. Also how did he manage to teleport inside the cathedral? That had been blocked before.
At the further mention of guards Zander has to fight back tears, memories of Rodrigo and the other murdered flashing before his eyes. "No guards, that's just putting others in harms way. Just sturdy construction and magical wards to give us fair warning of threats." Zander takes the pouch offered and looks inside, gasping at the display of wealth contained. "Thank you Drezz. This is too much entirely. I am truly happy to have ensured you took your rightful place as Overlord. My tongue and blade are ready to serve the people of the Float." ------------------------------- Spellcraft 21
(OOC: The pouches should put everyone at 195,000 gp total wealth per DM Robert after the 15k we just got from selling loot. Spending spree time.)
Thanks for the fun times Robert. You've been a fantastic DM.
Delia (Sub by Zachary) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32 Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:47:34 PM
Delia watches the people with interest as they continue with who they are now, minus their memories of the past 20 years, or choose to reset to where their were when they were taken. She ponders what it will be like for them to go back to where they were but with the rest of the world moved on 20 years.
She takes the pouch from Drezz with reverence, unable to even form any words other than, "Thank you"
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