Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Monday July 11th, 2022 4:40:43 PM
Rhys rethinks what he saw when exploring the upstairs s of the ‘Patch’. ”I think it may have once been some kind of factory or perhaps just a warehouse but wood and plaster walls have been erected upstairs to divide the space up into separate rooms. Four lie along the front wall with windows overlooking the street. They push open from the bottom. There are 4 more rooms of equal size lining the back wall overlooking the courtyard with similar windows. The floors are wooden, maybe pine, maybe spruce, and there is a closet of some kind at the far end of the building. I think it holds cleaning supplies. A second small room sits at the other end with what looks like a wash basin and maybe a lav. There seems to be some kind of access to the roof, makes me wonder if there is a cistern up there. Not much in the way of furniture, some simple beds, a few wooden chairs. Looks like it was meant as only temporary housing for the thugs.”.
The elf stops to think about the main floor and court yard, ” I’m pretty sure I saw a fireplace downstairs in the back, might have been used to cook up some of the poisons, could maybe be used as a kitchen. It was dark back there so I didn’t get much of a look.”
Myre (Carl) -- AC 12/12/10 CMD: 13 HP: 19/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/4 Monday July 11th, 2022 4:47:06 PM
Myre has many thoughts flying through her head. Only one manages to escape. "Hey, we got all the bug and human corpses out of there, right? Otherwise it's going to start getting ripe. That smell does not wash off easily." She looks around, hoping someone has an answer.
Whatever that answer is, she'll give Berem a little curtsy. "Thank you, and please thank the higher-ups as well! We will take good care of the patch." She considers it a foregone conclusion that they will be keeping the name "The Pumpkin Patch" for their new base. She counts all her companions on her fingers. Seven bodies, including a minotaur. She hopes there's more to the patch than the body-strewn bits they saw.
Grothic (Jonathan) rage rounds 5/6 Monday July 11th, 2022 7:40:19 PM Do we have a blacksmith among us and could the fireplace be converted to a forge?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Monday July 11th, 2022 8:55:53 PM
On arriving back at the ‘store’ Paige goes looking for the cleaning supplies, claims a bedroom, and gets to work setting it in order. Once the room meets her standards, she moves downstairs to the common rooms and sets to work with broom, dust cloth, and wash bucket - muttering about cleanliness being next to godliness, by Domi!.
As she works, her mind returns to the events of the last few days and the troubles plaguing the quarter where the group will now be making a home. Looks like there will be lots of work to do!
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Monday July 11th, 2022 9:23:37 PM
The team sets about with some cleaning and some discussion is started on the layout and how rooms may be adjusted. Most possibilities can be accomplished with a bit of work. There is plenty of opportunity.
Later in the morning, a wagon stops by and drops off some mundane supplies and tools. There is also about a week's worth of food. Nothing fancy, but it should tide you over for now. The laborers pass a message from Berem leaving no mystery to the source of the supplies. There is also a note detailing the incarceration of the two thugs you captured, and that all the bodies have been consecrated and taken care of by the Church.
In the afternoon, Musetta and Isabella show up, with ten more orphans in tow. Hey, we heard you moved in. It will be great to have some nice neighbors. Would you like some help cleaning up?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 17/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday July 11th, 2022 10:28:29 PM
Kwarsk looks around, finds Nintos, and says, "Well, Nintos, perhaps you and I can guide our young friends in helping out while our fellow adventurers make plans?" Kwarsk smiles.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Monday July 11th, 2022 11:08:23 PM
Muuru puts himself in charge of security and alchemy. He starts organizing the lab, cataloguing, and making a special section for items he does not recognize.
Next, he starts planning locks and traps for the whole building, starting with the doors and ground-level windows. See if there are any likely places for secret exits or passages. While he's at it, Last, he'll plan locks for the individual quarters, plus traps at the residents' request. That's when it occurs to him to claim a room for himself.
Are those eight rooms larger than 10 x 10 feet? If not, they'll be cramped for Muuru. Not to mention that he'd like to move his tools here from the alley he's been using.
Maybe he can set up a "workshop" in the courtyard? Need a shed or something to keep the weather out. Hmmm....
Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 8:14:27 AM
As Nintos receives his payment from Berem he nods; “Thank you! I hope we can work together again also!.”
Upon returning to the Pumpkin Patch; “Rhys is right, we do need to rename this place. And a new coat of paint on the front would give it the facelift it needs under new ownership.”.
Pulling out the gold from selling off the extra loot; “The stuff we sold gained us an extra 1648 gold.” counting it out, Nintos makes 8 purses; “there are eight of us, so we each get 206 gold.”
Leaving his pile of gold on the table; “I did take the spellbook from the Necromancer. I am excited to learn what is within. I know others did not get any upgrades, I am willing to divide my gold among those who did not gain anything.” Looking at Myre & Grothic; “I am not going to say you two should do the same, but we did get some cool items.”
Nintos takes his gold and divides it into 5 even piles of 41 gold 2 silver for Fenfaren, Fingers, Kwarsk, Paige, and Rhys to take if they desire. [b]“Please. The better equipped we all are, but better further adventures will be.” Nintos will collect any of his share that is not taken.
When Musetta and Isabella show up and offers to help he smiles; “Many hands makes light work, and we have a lot of work to do if we are going to turn this into a base of operations.” Nintos begins by collecting files that we do not need to be turned over to the cathedral. Just because we don’t need them doesn’t mean they can’t help someone else. And he sets off to work.
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 10:06:01 AM
Rhys declines Nintos’ offer to share his gold. ”Keep you share friend. I simply trust that when I find some magic thing of use to me, that there will be no argument. As for the share for Fenfaren, I suggest we simply keep that as a common share and use it to support us all, whether it be to fix up this place or to buy healing or magical services as required. If Fenfaren returns we can turn whatever remains back to him. And since we are only seven, I suggest Fingers take the last two rooms at the front and knock out the dividing wall to accommodate his…his…well you know what I mean.”
Rhys claims one of the rooms overlooking the courtyard. ”Perhaps an open air space like the courtyard is the better place for a forge than indoors, we could build one near the outer wall and away from the building itself so as to avoid any unfortunate accidents.”
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 10:16:36 AM Myre looks at the stack of coins in her hand, then admires her new bracers. She'd never had to worry about coins before, but she knew the bracers were worth considerably more than the gold. She adds her coins next to the stacks of 5 that Nintos created. "You're right, though I do hope we can all be more friends than business partners. I'd hate to end up coppering and silvering each other."***
Now that the trivialities were dealt with, she turns her attention to the important matter at hand. "Wait, we're not going to call it The Pumpkin Patch still?" She scratches her head. "I'm not sure you're all thinking big picture here." She sweeps both arms around, palms up, inviting everyone to consider their surroundings. As she's bringing her arms back in, her right arm reaches behind her and snags Waddles from her pack. She begins stroking his head. "We're in the Nightmare Quarter. This place oozes with...what's the word...kitsch? Yes, kitsch. I think the name is perfect...though maybe we should actually grow some pumpkins."
She trails off, lost in thought. She looks down at her pig & cocks her head. Her eyes furrow just a bit and the corner of her lip turns down. Her voice is barely audible when she speaks, "and where did you come from? It's still nap time..."
Over the next few days, Myre aids in cleaning. It turns out she has a real knack for it, though she never touches a broom, mop, or rag. Instead, she uses a combination of prestidigitation and mending. The results are impressive nonetheless. There's a faint citrus and rosemary smell that lingers for an hour or so after she's done. She relaxes noticeably as she polishes the group's new home.
***OOC: House rules state we have a maximum amount of wealth per character level. The item Myre took puts her right at that 1000gp limit for a 2nd level character, so she can't hold onto the gold. If ya'll don't want to take the share from the those of us who got goodies, we should add it to the party's coffers.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 d20+8=15 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 4:16:18 PM ”That smells really nice, Myre” volunteers the cleric as she sniffs the air. Paige collects her share of the reward, but frowns at the coins left on the table by those who have claimed magical gear. ”I’m with Rhys. If we come across something that, you know, has ‘cleric’ written all over it…well…” she looks down at the very special wand tucked into her belt before continuing ”anyway, I suggest you spend your coin on a potion or two of curing to keep on your person…just in case”.
Hands on hips, Paige will study the orphans (Sense Motive = 15) knowing that their antecedents were questionable. Then she will capitulate, and give them each a cursory examination to get a general idea as to their overall health before putting them to work picking rocks and creating an even surface for martial practice in the courtyard.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Tuesday July 12th, 2022 9:04:55 PM
Everyone continues to clean, and with the help of the orphans and a bit of magic the place is starting to shape up. There is some discussion on a new name for the building, and the orphans cheerily join in with numerous suggestions, but the choice is ultimately up to the group.
Some of the rooms upstairs are larger than standard size, and Muuru does find one of them to be perfectly comfortable.
Paige finds the orphans are genuinely pleased to have you moving in here, and are not up to any mischief. They are not malnourished, and seem well enough fed. Things are not perfect for them, but they have enough to eat.
One of the orphans asks if your group is going to sign up with the WLA. That would be pretty cool!
OOC- split 7 ways for now, we can catch Fenfaren back up upon his return. Also, I think we are ok exceeding WBL for now, considering the cost of low level items.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 17/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday July 12th, 2022 9:19:17 PM
Kwarsk watches the orphans get to work, smiling at how eager they are to help, and then considers - if we're neighbors to the orphans, and if our base is attacked, they could be at risk... Kwarsk ponders on this a bit, and elects to finish the thoughts with a group conversation once all of the orphans have gone back to their residence.
Kwarsk waits until all of the heroes are in the same vicinity, and says, "Say, do any of you know where we could get a decent map of the surrounding area, say covering at least a few days' travel in every direction? Our future jobs might involve travel outside the city, and I'd rather we have good maps on hand than just rely on whatever maps our patrons might offer us."
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 1:13:19 AM
[OOC There are still unclaimed alchemical items (potions, thundertwigs, etc.) I'm claiming them so our quartermaster is not tempted to sell them. If anyone still wants some, feel free to take it from me on the spreadsheet.]
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 4:09:40 PM
When the kids from the orphanage show up he enlists those he can to help him scrounge up any good solid bricks from the damaged and abandoned buildings in the area. ”they need to be good and solid mind you” he reminds them. ”I am going to build a small forge and they will need to stand up to some very hot fires!”. Rhys pays the children in copper pieces for each brick they return with, albeit not all are as sound as he had hoped. Once there is a reasonable pile he thanks them for all their hard work and begins to lay out the bricks in the the shape of a simple rectangle with an opening near the front, a vent at the top to allow the fumes to escape, and another slot low down at the back where the bellows would insert. Satisfied he jots down a few items that will be needed to complete the work, heavy tongs, an anvil, some hammers, a grindstone and a water trough for cooling the forged metal. He shares his notes with Grothic and shows him the roughed in forge to see if it meets with his approval.
Grothic (Jonathan) rage rounds 5/6 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 4:46:17 PM
Grothic tries to pretend 206 gold pieces isn't heavy. He finds his companions and speaks in a whisper.
Are the children staying? I had half a mind to adopt Musetta earlier, but now we've made enemies and this home we're building wouldn't be too hard for them to figure out. I watched the boat I grew up on burn until it sant, and no doubt there were souls still aboard. My conscience couldn't see children suffering the same fate. Orphans, no less.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 5:11:30 PM Yeah, it's probably best if they continue to reside at the orphanage. We can still provide for them...oh, there's my ride!
A two-wheeled horse-cart has pulled up to the courtyard gate. Muuru addresses the youngsters. This fellow is going to help me fetch my equipment. Anyone want to ride over and help me load it up?
[OOC: I've hired the horse and driver, but I've purchased the cart outright. If we ever have an out-of-town mission, we may get horses, but I'm too big to ride one. Besides, the cart will be useful for the loot.]
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 7:58:19 PM ”Some of us are already signed up! Paige tells the kids, showing them her WLA badge, and pointing out the elven fighter constructing the small forge in the courtyard. ”Didn’t do us much good, though. The cleric was sorely disappointed by her first visit and the general lack of information provided to her and Rhys by the WLA folks when they made their first visit to the league.
”We could probably pay the WLA headquarters a second visit, though. They might have a map for you, Kadaz. What do you think?”
If the dwarf is interested, Paige would willingly accompany him to Adventurers Square and the building that is the headquarters for the Woldian Legue of Adventurers. ”We could check out the job boards while we’re in the area, and see if there is anything worth investigating.”
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Wednesday July 13th, 2022 9:58:08 PM
Kwarsk makes some inquiries regarding maps. Some of the orphans offer to draw some for you, but these may not be as detailed as you might like. One of them suggests that someplace in the City probably has some for sale. Maybe the WLA?
Fingers completes some inventory of the remaining alchemical items. He can hand some of it out if needed.
Rhys begins construction of a forge. The orphans do turn up a useful number of bricks. These kind are mostly used in building construction, but they should work for now. If the forge sees serious use, an upgrade may need to be looked at later. Rhys can pass along the requested list to Berem, he may be able to send the tools the following week. (Do you want to locate this across from the alchemy lab?)
There is some discussion about the orphans to which they seem to pay close attention. They are disappointed about not moving in, but all seem very glad the group will provide them with some support and help.
Fingers acquires a cart, planning ahead. It may prove useful.
The orphans crowd around to see Paige's WLA badge. Some of them say they want to join someday too. If the group pays another visit, hopefully they can be more helpful this time.
Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 d20+9=15 ; Wednesday July 13th, 2022 10:52:55 PM
[OOC]I have divided the 1648 by 7, each of us will receive 235.[OOC] [OOC]Consumables like Alchemical Items I won’t sell because we will never know when we will need them. Fingers, if you claim them I will move them to the claimed list under your name.[OOC]
“Not everyone is made for the Woldian League of Adventurers.” He says with a smile. “Some of us have a more arcane approach to life…” Nintos turns to in the Pumpkin Patch and with an incantation He uses Mage Hand to life up a few mundane items, and Open/Close to open and shut the closest door. “Do any of you have an interest in the arcane?”
Nintos spends a little bit of the free time testing to see if any of the orphans have an innate ability of magic If any of these orphans had just a spark of arcane ability within them the Star Mages would take them in as adepts or apprentices. That would be a much better life for them. He thinks to himself.
With the offer of a trip to the WLA from Fingers, Nintos chimes in “The WLA headquarters? I have never been there. I think I might just get in the way of handling your equipment. I will continue with the work around here.”
Nintos looks over the Necromancers Spellbook again. (Spellcraft 15) I might have to just ready the Read Magic spell for tomorrow He thinks to himself.
If given the time, not sure what time of day it is, but as evening approaches Nintos will scribe a scroll of Grease. 2 Hours of work if allowed.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Wednesday July 13th, 2022 11:33:12 PM "I'm pretty sure a bunch of caster types are in the WLA." In fact, she's 100% sure there are. She scratches her head at the orphans' disappointment about not moving in. Surely they didn't think that was going to happen?
Of course, if a few of them show themselves to be trust worthy, they could help keep an eye on their Patch if work ever takes them away.
"That reminds me," she says to no one in particular. "I haven't picked out my room yet." She looks around to see what's available. She might be the smallest member in the party, so she'll save the bigger rooms for others. She doesn't need much space.
She stops for a moment to tell Waddles, in no uncertain terms, that he does not get his own room...and also that he doesn't get the bed in their room to himself.
Once that's settled, Myre tears the place apart, making sure there weren't any lingering varmints or critters left over from those experiments.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 17/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday July 14th, 2022 12:19:55 AM
Kwarsk says, "The Woldian League of Adventurers? I've never heard of them other than the brief mention a few days ago, but now you have me curious. I'll go along and see what they have to offer - perhaps you're right and they do have good maps?"
While waiting for the WLA-curious to assemble, Kwarsk takes a quick self-guided tour of the Patch, and picks out a room on the second floor, closest to the staircase landing so that he has a better chance to hear any intruders creeping about at night, especially now that he's been trained by the Monks of Pantheon in honing his senses.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Thursday July 14th, 2022 9:34:13 AM
The half-elf isn’t worried about walking the streets of Plateau City in broad daylight and sets out with any companions who are interested. She will take the most direct route - even taking a taxi barge along part of the Endless River. ”My mother was based out of The City, but settled in Magpie Crossing after meeting my father. I’ve always wanted to see it myself.”
Paige will explain what she knows* about the WLA, and suggests a quick trip to the Catacombs for a little shopping might be in order as well.
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Thursday July 14th, 2022 10:17:46 AM
Rhys completes his list of requirements to finish the small forge he has laid out (1 anvil, 2 sets of tongues, 2 hammers, 1 smaller hammer, 1 poker, 1 box bellows, 1 grinding wheel) and drops it off along with a note asking for Berem’s assistance in procuring the items. He then joins Paige, Kwarsk and the others headed to the WLA headquarters. Along the way he will take note of any weapon smiths and other forges where he might buy raw steel and other components for the forge.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Thursday July 14th, 2022 9:00:53 PM
Nintos questions some of the orphans, they indicate it might be neat if he stopped by the orphanage sometime and tested them all. Maybe they are all adepts? There is much excited chatter at the possibility.
Myre does some cleaning and makes sure Waddles understands how much space he gets in their new room.
Kwarsk picks a room, and agrees to tag along to the WLA with anyone else who may wish to go.
Paige leads the group out to visit the WLA. The orphans pack up and leave for home, but not before getting a few promises of a near future visit by the group.
Rhys sends the request to Berem via messenger, and joins the trek to the WLA.
On the way to the Dragon Quarter, the group hires the cheap and reliable taxi barge to get them there. It is a little slower than other methods of transport, but it is scenic and has the benefit of reducing the interaction with local crowds.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Friday July 15th, 2022 12:00:54 AM
Sure, I'll tag along to the WLA. (By the way, I bought a wagon, not a cart.)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Friday July 15th, 2022 12:01:01 AM Yeah, it's probably best if they continue to reside at the orphanage. We can still provide for them...oh, there's my ride!
A two-wheeled horse-cart has pulled up to the courtyard gate. Muuru addresses the youngsters. This fellow is going to help me fetch my equipment. Anyone want to ride over and help me load it up?
[OOC: I've hired the horse and driver, but I've purchased the cart outright. If we ever have an out-of-town mission, we may get horses, but I'm too big to ride one. Besides, the cart will be useful for the loot.]
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Friday July 15th, 2022 1:13:39 AM
Myre flexes her arm and pats her bicep. "You need muscle, eh? Well let's go!" She hops on the cart.
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Friday July 15th, 2022 4:14:45 PM
The water taxi provides a relaxing break along the way, one that Rhys exploits by lolling about the deck and enjoying the view. When they arrive in the Adventurer’s Quarter the elf follows Paige into the WLA headquarters and looks for someone to report his findings to. He explains the role of Jason and potential links to the school of necromancy and tells them of the links to the Sharas Tel and a leader called the beholder and their threatened plans for wider spread mayhem.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 17/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday July 15th, 2022 5:48:41 PM
Kwarsk, riding the water taxi, looks like he's still getting used to the idea of a horizon, his gaze often returning to a distance of no more than sixty feet away, then suddenly looking up and far again along the length of the river.
Once at the WLA, Kwarsk files in behind Rhys and awaits his turn to ask about regional maps.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Friday July 15th, 2022 8:18:06 PM
Paige makes sure her WLA badge is all shined up and worn where it can be seen. Whilst Rhys shares information with an officer of the league, she looks about for someone who might be available to help her procure maps of The City* (since she’s ‘new’ to the place) and to help her friend Kwarsk with information and maps of the environs beyond it.
* (OOC: I’d be happy with the knowledge that the maps of Plateau City and it’s various quarters are the same as what is available in the Woldpedia.)
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Saturday July 16th, 2022 2:14:42 PM Myre realizes she doesn't know what she signed up for. She turns, then looks way up into Muuru's eyes. "What kinda equipment is so heavy you need help lifting it?"
Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 d20+9=25 ; d20+9=24 ; Sunday July 17th, 2022 5:48:31 PM
With most of the crew heading off to the WLA, Nintos will make himself comfy in Room 1 at the Pumpkin Patch.
Merletta calls as she pecks at the window. Nintos moves to open the window and look at the rooftop outside of it. “There you are girl, Head on out and see what you can find. Keep an eye out for anyone watching our new home a little too closely.” She flies off and Nintos shuts the window enough that Merletta could get back in. (Perception 18 w/taking 10)
Once Nintos has everything in place he sighs; “Well, this will do. Seems like I have some time to kill.” Knowing that he needs to memorize Read Magic, he goes to work Scribing Scrolls of Grease & Obscuring Mist (Spell Craft 25 & 24 Checks)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Sunday July 17th, 2022 7:52:36 PM Tools, mostly, says Muuru to Myre. Woodworking and metalworking, to make coffers and chests with locks and traps. And some scrap lumber. Nothing's really heavy, but the gang (points over his shoulder to the urchins who joined them in the wagon) and I don't really want to lug it all the way from that alley. Not when I've got our fancy new wagon!
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Sunday July 17th, 2022 10:12:17 PM
With most of the team out, Nintos takes advantage of the downtime.
Fingers meets the team at the WLA with his wagon, and a number of orphans along for the thrilling ride. He will be able to stop on the way back and pick up the tools and supplies he is looking for.
There is a small amount of traffic at the First Chapterhouse, and after a short wait in line a female human clerk asks you to state your business.
The orphans, meanwhile seem to be everywhere, looking at everything. Some of them want to know how old you need to be to join and how much money can you make working for them.
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Monday July 18th, 2022 4:02:56 PM
Rhys makes sure that his WLA badge is not obscured by his cloak and approaches the clerk. ”Good Day. My name is Rhys Saelion and I along with my colleague were enlisted in Magpie Crossing and have taken up residence here in your Nightmare Quarter.” Rhys nod towards Paige as he speaks. “In the short time we have been here we have disrupted the activities of a group calling themselves the Poisoner’s Guild. This group was locally led by an instructor named Jason from a necromancy school called the Hollow Pit. This guild had some connection to the Drow and a group called the Sharas Tel who we know little about, except for the name of a leader they call The Beholder. The poison they made and were distributing between cities was based on Drow poisons and was even rumoured to put elves to sleep. WLA branches elsewhere should be alerted to the potential of these poisons and perhaps some deeper plans of these Shara Tel.”
Rhys pauses for a breath and looks to his friends for any further elaboration.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Monday July 18th, 2022 6:56:14 PM
Paige picks up where Rhys left off. ”We’ve been doing our work at the behest of the Office of Administrative Affairs at the Black Cathedral. Though we may have scotched their plans for the nonce by shutting down the poisoners’ laboratory, I do not think the villains have been routed from the City”.
The cleric does not expect the clerk to be able to do anything, but does know that the Legue’s primary role is to gather local knowledge and information and to offer members situational awareness of events in the Wold.
The half elf will repeat her earlier request regarding the availability of maps - of Plateau City and the various quarters for herself, and of the environs beyond the city, for her friend Kwarsk.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Monday July 18th, 2022 11:06:23 PM
The clerk is able to provide copies of some maps, free of charge to the WLA members present in the group.
Her name is Sasha, and she has many questions for the group regarding their recent activity. Hmm, that's very interesting. I will make sure all of this gets passed along to the other chapters. That sounds pretty serious and you did well to root them out.
After some tedious minutes of waiting, she finally completes the notes for the log. So, is there anything else I can help with today? Do any of your other friends want to join? Do you want to register your group officially into our logs?
OOC- the maps provided match those found on the wiki page.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 12:14:57 AM Myre decides not to decide on joining the WLA. Her parents were members, but they didn't talk of it much.
She tries to relax and settle in, but she can't. There was a loose end from their success: this Beholder thingy. She didn't know if that was what they were called, if it was just a metaphor she misunderstood, or if (Wardd forbid) there was an actual beholder involved. She knew good and well that such a beast was beyond her.
A thought occurs to her: did they ever confront that school and demand to have access to Jason's stuff? Seems like something they should have done. She stands, ready to march over there, then stops and looks over at Waddles. She stares into his eyes a moment, then speaks. "Yes, I know I'm part of a team now."
Waddles stares.
"No, I suppose I don't want this to end up like last time."
Waddles stares. Myre sighs, then plops back down on her bed. "Fine. I'll bring it up after they're done at the WLA."
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 9:42:04 AM
Paige accepts the maps for Plateau City, rolls them up together, and tucks them into her pack, her business done for the day.
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 4:40:08 PM ”Thank you for your help Sasha. It is probably a bit to early to register our group having just formed, but you can reach me in the Nightmare Quarter at a place known locally as the Pumpkin Patch, or through the Cathdral’s Office of Administrative Affairs if need be.”. Rhys leaves the WLA office with a sense of optimism that he did not have after his first visit.
”Where to next?” he asks the group. ”The Catacombs to look for our next adventure?”
Grothic (Jonathan) rage rounds 5/6 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 6:15:15 PM
Grothic responds to Rhys. Are you sure we have no loose ends with this poison affair? We've killed people, stolen their base of operations and are using it as our home. Are we sure we have rooted out everyone who would seek vengeance upon us later?
[Ooc] is that pronounced Reece or Rice?
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Tuesday July 19th, 2022 7:55:04 PM
With their business at the WLA concluded for now, the team contemplates their next move. Is there unfinished business with the poisoner's guild? The group will need to decide if they want to follow up on any remaining issues......
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Tuesday July 19th, 2022 11:17:24 PM Myre fidgets on her bed a while, trying to relax. She fails. Her balled fists both slam down into the mattress before she gets to her feet, grabs her pack, throws Waddles into it, and stomps out the door in search of her new friends.
She immediately walks back in, fishes Waddles out of her pack, and apologizes before placing him in his usual strap on the exterior of her pack. THEN she stomps back out...
Not wanting to interrupt their training, Myre waits outside the WLA. She paces back and forth with a silent intensity until everyone exits back onto the streets. She quickly walks over to intercept everyone, and gives no preamble when she begins talking. "We're not done, right? Maybe our benefactors are satisfied with us, but we're living in that group's poison den. We need to keep digging, right? Find out who this beholder is?" Her head swivels from person to person, looking for validation.
Grothic (Jonathan) rage rounds 5/6 Wednesday July 20th, 2022 10:17:28 AM I agree, but I also worry that curiosity doesn't pay the bills. Maybe we can spend some time figuring out who they are specifically to find someone else that will pay us to find out who they are.
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Wednesday July 20th, 2022 5:42:36 PM ”We can always stop by the Hollow Pit on the way back to the Patch and ask to search Jason’s office for any clues to who he has dealt with but the Catacombs is just around the corner so why not have a quick visit while we are here?”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday July 20th, 2022 5:49:05 PM
[OOC hadn't posted Tuesday before the site went down for a bit, so:
Tuesday: /OOC]
Kwarsk listens to Sasha for a bit and then says, "Sasha, I, Kwarsk, would like to join the WLA. What do I have to do first?"
Kwarsk then turns to Paige and says, "Thanks for getting the maps. The WLA seems like a good outfit to be part of, like our group."
[OOC
Wednesday: /OOC]
Kwarsk listens to Myre and Grothic, and then adds, "I agree with both of you. Myre, yes, we need to more fully investigate the Pumpkin Patch for clues on an ongoing basis - we'll have adventuring jobs, but we should always be looking for more, checking for secret doors or compartments, and so on. Grothic, you're right too - good business sense, thinking of ways to get patrons to pay for what we want and need to do anyways! Maybe some of our charismatic members can ask around town about the Guild and who liked them / hated them, etc while the rest keep eyes and ears open in taverns, and so on?
[OOC DM BrianZ - can we assume that we've had a chance to heal up since the battle yet? (Kwarsk was down to 17/24, but I've updated the header to 24/24 on the assumption that we're healed before our next adventure)]
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Wednesday July 20th, 2022 5:59:52 PM ”Oh! The immediate threat from Jason and his group may have been dealt with, but I’m sure there is something bigger going on.” Paige volunteers. The cleric wonders what Clarisse is up too, seeing as she wasn’t present at the Black Cathedral when they reported in the past couple of times.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Wednesday July 20th, 2022 8:49:16 PM
Sasha beams with excitement with Kwarsk joining as a new member. Well, for now, you will just need to take the oath, and promise to uphold the ideals of the WLA. Mostly, those are covered in the oath. Just a moment She retrieves a badge from her desk, holds it out, and asks you to repeat the oath.
“I, (state your name), do solemnly swear to uphold the ideals of the League, to protect the innocent and combat evil wherever I may find it.”
And that's it for now. When you have a little more experience, come back for some training. There will be some dues that need to be processed at that time. The training is valuable, and isn't free. Sasha pins the badge on Kwarsk and welcomes him to the group.
Kwarsk:Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC- Kwarsk may add two skill bonus to the character sheet as outlined in the woldipedia entry for WLA. Please note which these are and keep track as you add more with levels.}
The orphans enjoy the ceremony, and talk excitedly about it afterwards.
There are some suggestions to stop by the Catacombs, visit the Hollow Pit, and track down Clarisse.
OOC- the team has rested since the fight at the Patch, everyone is healed and has spells restored.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Wednesday July 20th, 2022 10:13:21 PM
Fingers is tempted to say "State Your Name" when he gives the oath, but he says "Muuru Murgirun".
[OOC: Remember Finger's plan for locks and traps for the Patch? Can you give me an idea of how much the materials will cost? I'll do it in stages: a) Locks for exterior doors and windows, b) traps for the two or three most "obvious" entry points. c) Locks or traps for some interior doors.
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Thursday July 21st, 2022 11:02:38 AM
Rhys leaves the WLA offices and heads over to the catacombs where he scans the message boards for any help wanted ads before heading for the Hollow Pit and a follow up visit with the officials there.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 d20+9=27 ; Thursday July 21st, 2022 1:06:56 PM
Bills...right. Those were a thing. She's heard stories of notice boards put in large cities advertising opportunities for adventurers, but were they really a thing?
Myre's face lights up when Kwarsk suggests talking to the locals. "People love talking to me. I bet I can find out how well they were liked!" She excitedly bounds out the door and scans the streets for someone who looks "local" enough. She runs up to the first person she sees.
"You! You look like you're from around here. Did you know the people who lived in that Pumpkinless Patch over there?" She points at her new home, then looks straight into the poor soul's eyes. "What did you think of them? Were they liked around here?" She looks a little more intensely into their eyes. "What do you know about them?" She then stands back and smiles, waiting for an answer.
Intimidate: 27 - NOTE: Myre is not TRYING to intimidate anyone, but for her approach it's probably more appropriate than diplomacy.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Thursday July 21st, 2022 2:51:20 PM
After the brief indoctrination of new WLA members, Paige trails Rhys as he goes to the Catacombs. She reads the job board where they picked up their first bit of work from the Black Cathedral[/b] to see if there are any new opportunities for employment. Afterwards, she follows the elven fighter to the [i]Hallow Pit. ”For all Mavros’s talk about necromancy being misunderstood as a bad thing, I have yet to see something good come out of that school!” Paige opines, adding: ”What do you plan on doing, Rhys, once you get there?”
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Thursday July 21st, 2022 8:09:14 PM
Rhys welcomes Paige’s company. ” l am going to ask to search Jason’s office and lab at the school. If they are reluctant to allow that I will threaten them with the constabulary and ask if their reputation can withstand the scrutiny of their association with the Poisoner’s Guild. I think they would rather have a quiet private investigation than a full blown official and very public inquiry.” .
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Thursday July 21st, 2022 9:26:03 PM
Fingers also takes the WLA oath and receives a badge.(please also add and track the 2 skill bonus to your character sheet) He considers having a bit of fun with the clerk but decides against it.
With a bit of shopping, Fingers can determine that all the typical types of locks and traps can be acquired in this city. (anything in the core book) Berem may be able to supply some of that, but even with the new stipend from his superiors, he can only funnel so many resources to your group every month.
A trip to the Catacombs does not turn up any currently available work, but an employee encourages you to check back soon. Always new opportunities here eh? reminder:Highlight to display spoiler: { dont forget you each get a free level 1 potion, you may add this directly to your sheet, just kindly let your dms know what you picked}
Rhys would like to revisit the Hollow Pit, and follow up with the necromancers. It looks like he has some support.
Myre tries to get some information from their new neighbors, she may not be intimidating, but certainly seems rather convincing. Of those neighbors whom happen to be available, they mostly agree that the poisoners kept to themselves, and seemed strange enough that the nearby residents steered clear of them. Especially at night. They seem glad to have better neighbors if perhaps a little wary of the minotaur setting locks and traps everywhere.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday July 21st, 2022 10:01:55 PM
[OOC re: 7/20 post /OOC]
Kwarsk ponders joking with Sasha by repeating "state your name" in the oath, but is too Lawful to treat something so important so cavalierly.
"I, Kwarsk, ..."
(OOC Kwarsk faithfully takes the whole oath.
Moving on to 7/21 post /OOC)
" Fingers! great choice, my comrade in arms and now fellow WLA member! We'll have to teach each other the secret handshake... or perhaps Rhys or Paige can do that for us?"
(OOC
1 - My son and I are going camping, leaving Friday night, returning Sunday afternoon; if there's a Friday post I hope to get to it on Sunday.
2 - Kwarsk's level 1 potion choice is Shield of Faith; will note on character sheet. /OOC]
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Thursday July 21st, 2022 11:26:44 PM
Muuru selects a Feather Fall potion, and (when adventuring) keeps it in his belt pouch where he can grab it quickly.
[OOC: Could you re-explain the "2 skill bonus"?] DMBZ- will explain in email
Rhys (Bob) AC 17; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Friday July 22nd, 2022 4:04:20 PM
Rhys tucks his new vial of Oil of Bless Weapon into his belt pouch and proceeds to open the door of Hallow Pit.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 16, CMD 13, HP 21/22 Friday July 22nd, 2022 7:12:03 PM
Paige collects a potion of Longstrider and adds it to her kit. She follows Rhys asking him in a low voice, ”you want me to do the talking?”
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Sunday July 24th, 2022 8:41:24 PM
After the WLA visit is complete, the team decides to stop by the Hollow Pit for a bit of follow up. Last chance for discussion before heading in....
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Sunday July 24th, 2022 10:21:49 PM
Kwarsk contemplates for a few moments, then speaks.
"Fellow adventurers, since Jason, a necromancer, was connected to this whole drow sleep poison thing, and we're about to go ask them questions... well, if they're all in on it with him, they might all have the drow sleep poison, and so we might want to stop off at an alchemy shop buy several minor antitoxin doses, and each drink one before we go inside? I'd only recommend this if the inexpensive minor antitoxin doses are for sale - the full dose is a bit steep.
Also, Nintos, perhaps you could dress up in full Necromancer gear and take the lead in talking to them? They might not shoot us full of poison all at once if one of their own appears to be in charge."
[OOC - 1) DM, in the Wold, are those Minor Antitoxin doses on the permanent menu, and 2) if not, are they on the permanent menu in this Nightmare Quarter campaign, specifically?
3) IF the Minor Antitoxins are available, Kwarsk will buy 2, quaff 1 just before entering the Hollow Pit, and log it on the Catacombs later, if necessary. /OOC]
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Sunday July 24th, 2022 10:37:07 PM Myre listens to the locals describe how much better Myre's new friends are than the weird bug people who lived in the patch before, resisting the urge to throw out a "well obviously" at everyone.
Back with her friends, she fills everyone in. "Seems the locals knew something was fishy with Jason and his crew. They're mostly glad we've moved in. This is good news. Maybe we'll even get a welcoming basket of some kind, or some nice homemade cookies!"
She looks askew at Kwarsk's suggestion. Isn't that underestimating their intelligence just a tad? Surely they'll remember us."
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Monday July 25th, 2022 10:51:41 AM ”Don’t accept any food or drink - if it is offered” suggests Paige, though she doubts refreshments will be provided this time.
She follows the impatient Rhys through the doors and into the foyer of the Hallow Pit advising sotto voce ”diplomacy first my friend!
Rhys (Bob) AC 18; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 d20+5=17 ; Monday July 25th, 2022 5:07:03 PM
Rhys looks about the foyer for the administrator that had staffed the desk on their last visit. If he spots the man he will begin. ”My apologies for the unannounced visit, but these are difficult times. It appears that your school has been implicated in a serious breach of the law through the activities of one of your professors. It will surely be very difficult for a school of necromancy to operate in the open if it is linked to the ‘Poisoner’s Guild’ and so I offer this opportunity to clear the name of the school by cooperating with our continuing investigation in Jason's activities. If you would please show us the way to his office we would be sure to include your assistance in our report.” The elf puts on his most officious manner and stares directly at the administrator (Intimidate 17)
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Monday July 25th, 2022 8:13:13 PM
OOC- the 'lesser' antitoxin was made available for the opening module only.
Upon arrival at the school, a servant answers the door. He leads you to the same waiting area that you were in last time. By the time he returns with refreshments, Mavros has stopped in to greet you.
The Church informed us of Jason's demise, and his role in the poisoner's guild. Of course, we will comply with any official investigation. It is important to me that we are cleared of this matter so that our studies are not interrupted.
I suppose it was inevitable that someone was attracted to this school with less than pure intentions, but I assure you I have no interest in training those who intend to do harm with the knowledge. Now, you want to inspect his room, yes? Umm, perhaps just two or three of you could do it? I'd rather not be disruptive with the entire lot of you stomping about the halls.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday July 25th, 2022 9:17:30 PM
Kwarsk contemplates...
Kwarsk turns to his friends and says, "Perhaps Nintos, Grothic, and Fingers could go? I'll take the place of anyone who doesn't want to go, if needed."
Grothic (Jonathan) rage rounds 5/6 Tuesday July 26th, 2022 7:42:10 AM
Grothic will go.
Nintos (Bob for Clint) Tuesday July 26th, 2022 8:55:31 AM ”I will go.” the Wizard answers. Nintos knows his knowledge of arcana may come in use, besides he is curious about the ways of this school and what else might be learned about this institution of learning. The Wizard waits for his escort to lead them to Jason’s office.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Tuesday July 26th, 2022 10:47:51 AM Myre realizes she's not the ideal person to so searching through the room, so she'll hang back and chat with Mavros.
"So Mavros, magic gives off an aura, right? Was he practicing necromancy here? I know necromancy isn't inherently evil, but I'd think it was something that would warrant some oversight."
Rhys (Bob W) d20+1=7 ; Tuesday July 26th, 2022 11:13:15 AM
Rhys waits to see who else will be searching Jason’s office. He remains suspicious of all associated with the school and especially Mavros (Sense Motive =7).
Rhys (Bob W) d20+1=7 ; Tuesday July 26th, 2022 11:51:23 AM
Rhys waits to see who else will be searching Jason’s office. He remains suspicious of all associated with the school and especially Mavros (Sense Motive =7).
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 d20+6=25 ; Tuesday July 26th, 2022 5:45:11 PM
The cleric had been considering the use of her magics to spot dangers from evil or poison, but she shrugs her shoulder’s and stays back in the foyer, when Kwarsk suggests that others search Jason’s chambers. She looks about for the servant she had seen at their last visit…the one with the limp. (Perception = 25)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Tuesday July 26th, 2022 10:16:46 PM Sure, I'll go. Not everyone is paranoid enough to trap their room, but I gotta keep in practice.
Hey, Grothic, are okay? It looks like your Rage is still going.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Tuesday July 26th, 2022 11:43:38 PM
Nintos, Grothic and Fingers go to check out the room.
Meanwhile, Paige, Myre, Kwarsk and Rhys are entertained by Mavros. Well, we are all 'practicing' necromancy, but studying would probably fit better. I have set the rules for those who come here, but I can't watch everyone, every hour of the day. Come, I will show you something, maybe you will be convinced.
Mavros leads the team to a laboratory. The limping servant you met previously is here. And now you see the reason for his limp, he is missing a leg. Mavros explains, he lost it in an accident. He would not have survived without our help. While some would have given him crutches to 'walk' with, we are trying to give him a new leg. We are using necromancy give him a new leg, one powered by necromantic energy. Instead of begging on the streets for scraps to eat, he can be productive again. We are still working on it though, so it looks natural. The bond is still not perfect and causes a limp.
The first team is shown to Jason's room by a servant. I have been instructed to tell you that you may take whatever you need for the investigation or as compensation. He had no relatives that we know of, and the Church has not requested anything more than a payment for the services provided. Whatever remains will be donated when you are through. As the servant leaves, you can look over the room. There is a desk, bed, trunk, and an armoire with clothing. There are a few books on a shelf above the desk.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Wednesday July 27th, 2022 12:10:14 AM Myre's eyes practically bulge when Mavros shows her the man's leg. She eagerly runs up to the limping servant and boldly states, "May I please see it?!" She kneels down and stares at the leg, excitedly waiting for the man to raise his pant leg. Somewhere, in the excitement, she's retrieved Waddles. She grips the pig tightly in front of her, as if letting him see first.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Wednesday July 27th, 2022 1:46:09 AM
Fingers does a slow, careful search. Perception check, Take 20, result: 25 (or 26 to find any traps). He urges the others to do the same.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Wednesday July 27th, 2022 9:36:30 AM
Paige stands back and studies the servant as Myre moves forward. ”This ‘new’ leg of which you speak, Mavros, where did it come from?” The cleric is half fearful of the answer .
Nintos (Bob W for Clint) Wednesday July 27th, 2022 7:24:18 PM
Nintos moves carefully through the room, trailing fingers as he searches for traps. Once he has cleared the bookshelf, the Wizard examines the books and checks for any margin notes or papers that might be concealed within.
Rhys (Bob W) Wednesday July 27th, 2022 7:25:57 PM
Rhys listens to Mavrosk explanation, but otherwise remains alert to anything amiss, or any calls for assistance from the team sent off to search Jason’s office.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Wednesday July 27th, 2022 9:11:30 PM
The servant, Boris, is hesitant, but he shows you his 'new' leg. As you may suspect, it is animated 'dead' flesh.
Mavros explains. The leg came from a pirate who died trying to raid one of the ships coming into port. We did get permission from the Church, although we had to agree to a number of concessions. We did not, and will not rob any cemeteries. The gentle repose spell used will keep it from decaying. It was acquired pretty quickly after the incident, and is still in good shape, although it is not a perfect size match.
I hope you can see where this could help people. No commoners could afford a regeneration from the church. We are hoping to find better, and more permanent, arcane solutions to help people.
Fingers examines the room for traps, and does find something on the trunk. A quick flick with a pick, and the poison needle is disabled. Fingers isn't sure, but it may be the sleep poison, and if so, may no longer be virulent depending on how long since it was applied.
You already have his spellbook, and the rest of the bookshelf appears to be pretty standard fare. There are books on herbalism, alchemy, poisons, necromancy, and other similar topics. If using an hour to reference, they would provide a +1 circumstance bonus on a knowledge check in these fields. Alternatively, they can be sold to appropriate experts for 100gp total.
The trunk contains a few items, which glow with a magic aura when Nintos checks. You also find a journal. It is mostly filled with notes on the trial and error of trying to perfect the sleep poison, and that there would be 'consequences' if the group did not perform well for their benefactor, someone or something? called beholder. There are also a few references to drow, but whether they were involved, or simply subject of discussion since it was their poison the guild was trying to make, are not completely clear.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday July 27th, 2022 9:33:42 PM
Kwarsk looks somewhat unnerved at the explanation for the reanimated leg. He makes a mental note to ask a senior priest of Pantheon about this later, since it's unnerving, but Boris is clearly alive, or at least nine tenths of him.
Kwarsk looks to Paige and says, "Paige, what is this 'gentle repose' spell? It sounds more divine than arcane, doesn't it?"
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Wednesday July 27th, 2022 10:53:29 PM
[b]I vote we keep the books. Having our own library will help me to craft your tinderstones and thundertwigs and stuff.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Thursday July 28th, 2022 12:38:18 AM
The amount of willpower it takes not to poke the man's leg is legendary, but Myre behaves. She looks up, confused as Mavros speaks. "The church had a problem with you repurposing a dead man's leg? Why? Is that where they think the soul is kept or something?" She looks back at the leg and mumbles under her breath, "not like the pirate needed it. Serves him right to hobble along in the Plane of Shadow for being a stupid pirate. Better this nice custodian who brings us snacks use it."
Still kneeling, she turns Waddles around and looks into his eyes. The two stare for about 5 seconds before she blurts out, "nobody has that much flesh just lying around! It's preposterous!" She stuffs Waddles back onto his strap on her pack with a huff. She turns her attention back to the dead-legged custodian. "Does it hurt? Can you feel it at all?" She casually grabs her left hand with her right one, making sure it behaves. She turns back to Mavros. "Could you not...trim it to size? Maybe take a little off the top?" She ponders her own question. "No, I bet the knees wouldn't line up." She chuckles happily before adding, "and it's not like you can take any off the bottom. That's where the foot is!" She beams up at the custodian and Mavros. "Anyway, I think it's wonderful. Keep up the good work!"
She stands and dusts off her dress.
Nintos(Bob W for Clint) d20+9=15 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=16 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 10:17:09 AM
Once the Wizard notices the magical auras emanating from the contents of the chest with his Detect Magic he continues to focus on the items to identify the auras and their strengths (knowledge arcana 15 and 15). If Fingers gives him the nod, he will pick up the items and try to determine what particular effects the items might have (Spellcraft 16).
”I suggest we also bring these items with us to have them more thoroughly identified” he suggests.
Rhys (Bob W) d20-1=15 ; Thursday July 28th, 2022 10:22:41 AM
The elf tries to hide his disgust at the idea of a lump of animated dead flesh being pasted on to the poor servants body. ”Lots of sailors tromping about with wooden legs…no need for this foulness” he thinks to himself. (Bluff 15)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Thursday July 28th, 2022 5:10:27 PM ”I know this spell!” Paige answers in response to Kwarsk’s enquiry, the cleric elaborates:”Gentle Repose is a fairly straightforward spell for a cleric of my limited experience*, or for a wizard or sorcerer** with some extra practice. It keeps remains of a dead creature - including a severed limb, from decomposing.” Turning to Mavros, Paige asks: ”my understanding is that the magics of Gentle Repose are limited by a fixed number of days. How do you keep this man’s leg from eventual decay? Is the man bound to a cleric or magiker with knowledge of necromancy in order to have the ritual performed regularly in order to maintain his health?”
Paige understands that some folks quaff remedies on the regular for certain maladies, but she has never heard of cobbling together body parts. ”Next thing you know it will be the transferring of blood from one person to another!” she says in a quiet voice, so only her companions can hear.
* Cleric level 2 ** Wizard/Sorcerer level 3
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Thursday July 28th, 2022 8:47:55 PM
Mavros responds to Myre, No nothing like that. They certainly know where the soul ends up. They simply found it....unsavory.
Turning to Paige, he nods agreement. Yes, of course you are correct. The spell must be renewed occasionally, although we are hoping for a more permanent solution. This of course is an example of necromancy magic being used in a positive way.
Nintos looks over the found items, a ragged hat, a necklace, and three feather tokens. The auras are weak, but will require more investigation to determine the effects.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Thursday July 28th, 2022 10:52:03 PM "Ugh, I don't get people some times! You think a leg transplant is gross, don't get one. No need to go a step farther and stop everyone else who misses a leg, or arm...or lungs? Kidneys?" Myre shakes her head and stops the train of thought. She just doesn't know enough about bodies to continue that thought experiment. She smiles at the custodian one last time, then rejoins her friends while they wait for the snooping posse get done snooping.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday July 29th, 2022 3:58:35 PM
Kwarsk silently ponders to himself whether necromantic magic can ever be used for good, and also speculates as to what information the investigation team has found.
Rhys (Bob W) Friday July 29th, 2022 4:05:54 PM
Rhys watches as the servant limps away. ”Mavros, are you aware of any particular contacts Jason may have had outside your academic circle? We’re there any particularly generous benefactors that may have provided endowments in support of his work in particular?
Nintos (Bob W for Clint) d20+9=28 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=22 ; Friday July 29th, 2022 4:13:19 PM
Encouraged by his detection of weal auras, Nintos continues to study the items, hoping for more clues as to their identities (K Arcana for the hat =28 , for the necklace = 13, for the feathers = 22).
”We may as well take the whole chest” he observes and then begins rifling through the desk and armoire.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Friday July 29th, 2022 7:20:58 PM
Paige has much to ponder. She understands what Mavros is trying to do. She admires his motivation, but isn’t too sure of his methods.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Friday July 29th, 2022 11:42:28 PM Oh, yes -- take the chest! It already has its own trap!
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Sunday July 31st, 2022 8:55:07 PM
Mavros shakes his head. Alas, whatever other contacts he had, he kept those to himself. I think I'm going to have to implement a more strict system of checking new recruits. I don't want to see something like this happen ever again.
The investigating team carry the chest back out to the lobby. There is nothing else in the room worth taking. Nintos is able to identify the hat as a hat of disguise, and the tokens are: bird feather token, campsite feather token, and floating feather token. The necklace he is unsure about.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Sunday July 31st, 2022 9:57:49 PM
Kwarsk, upon seeing Finger, Grothic, and Nintos return, with a chest says with a smile, "Well, looks like you came back with some... buried treasure. Was Jason a pirate as well as a poisoner?"
Kwarsk stares intently at the chest, pondering what could be inside!
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Monday August 1st, 2022 3:19:27 AM
[b]I vote we keep the books. Having our own library will help me to craft your tinderstones and thundertwigs and stuff.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Monday August 1st, 2022 1:55:29 PM ”Allrighty then! Shall we head back to ‘the Patch’? Paige enquires looking to her diverse companions.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Monday August 1st, 2022 2:33:51 PM
DMs check email and DMboard please.
Rhys (Bob W) Monday August 1st, 2022 7:04:28 PM
Rhys is relieved to see his compatriots return without incident. ”Thank you for your cooperation Mavros. We will be sure to highlight that in our report.”. The elf turns to leave after making sure that all are accounted for.
The elf is anxious to get back to their new abode and to begin finalizing the construction of the small forge area he had started on. ”Grothic, do you still have that horse stabled at the inn? We could probably build a small stable to house it in the courtyard.” he suggests.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Monday August 1st, 2022 9:27:30 PM Grothic, you own a horse? That's convenient -- we need two to pull the wagon. I'd been hiring a pair to move stuff around town, but for longer trips it would be better to have our own.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Monday August 1st, 2022 11:07:31 PM Myre smiles and waves at Mavros when they take their leave. "Not that I'm turning my nose up at treasure, but didja find anything about The Beholder in there?"
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 6:46:17 AM
Their business at the Hollow Pit concluded, the team sets out to return to their new headquarters. On the way, there is discussion about turning part of the courtyard into a stable, and acquiring another horse for use with the wagon.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 d20+6=16 ; Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 2:21:56 PM
Walking through the streets with her companions, Paige keeps an eye open for folks she might have seen before as she attempts to familiarize herself with the neighbourhood that will be her home for the immediate future. (Perception = 16)
”I’m curious about this Beholder fellow, as well as a few other folks we’ve met.” the half elf says after Myre’s enquiry.
Rhys (Bob) AC 18; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 d20+4=18 ; Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 3:53:24 PM
Rhys keeps an eye out for local woodworking shops and for sources of raw metals and charcoal as he walks back towards the Patch. ”Best to shop local” he thinks to himself, ”make ourselves a valued part of the community”.
(Perception 18)
”Have I told any of you of my idea for renaming our new home?” he asks aloud.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 8:54:09 PM
Kwarsk replies, "No, Rhys, what is your idea?" with some interest.
After Rhys replies, Kwarsk says to all, "Say, didn't someone say something about going to the catacombs next to look for adventuring jobs?"
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 9:00:53 PM
Rhys can definitely find some smaller shops that will have what he's looking for.
There is some discussion on renaming the Patch, and a decision has yet to be reached on a name for the group as well.
Walking through the City back to their home, the group comes across a familiar face. She catches Paige's attention first, and then comes over to the group. Clarisse looks a bit like she's been in a fight, or maybe just overworked. Well met. How is everyone doing today?
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:23:49 AM Myre looks Clarisse up and down. "It takes some real class to show up looking like you've been to war and still start off by asking us how we're doing. We are all fine, Clarisse. Maybe you'd like to accompany us to our new patch? No pumpkins yet, but we're making it our own, and I'm pretty positive we handled all the vermin."
She keeps her attention on Clarisse, confident that her sharper-eyed friends can keep an eye out.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 2:07:58 PM ”Whoa Clarisse! Rough night? Why don’t you come over to the Patch so I can check you out and minister to your hurts?! Paige says to the agent of the Black Cathedral as she is completely distracted by the woman’s bedraggled appearance.
Rhys (Bob) AC 18; CMD 17/18 vs Disarm & Sunder; HP 13/20 Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 7:34:46 PM
Rhys explains his ideas to Kwarsk and the rest of the team. ”I suggest we shorten the name of our new Headquarters to ‘The Patch’. It keeps a familiar part of the name that is known throughout the local community and it speaks to the idea f being a bandage or repair to what is broken in the Scar and the Nightmare Quarter in general. Paige can provide low cost or no cost medical treatments to the locals, while Nintos, Fingers and Myre can provide alchemical remedies. The rest of us can assist with protecting the locals from the less scrupulous members of society and we can continue to help the Cathedral with their endeavours to improve the lives of our new community.”
Rhys scratches out a design for a sign with a shield sporting a Red Cross and a crossed sword and magical staff. ”We could get a sign something like this designed and made to hang out front and some of our earnings could be used to help out the orphanages, and some of the orphans might be able to help us out like apprentices…”
The elf is clearly excited about the idea and he looks eagerly to his companions for their support and suggestions.
Nintos (Bob W for Clint) Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 8:45:42 PM
Nintos considers Rhys suggestions before turning to Clarisse. ”Tell us, Clarisse. What has happened to leave you in such a state?”
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 10:58:03 PM
The team discusses a new name for their new home. Clarisse is thankful for the offer of aid.
Thank you, but I'm not injured. Although I guess I must be a bit of a mess. I've been working on cleaning up the Scar. I'm on my way back there if anyone would like to help.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 11:31:25 PM
To Rhys, Kwarsk says, "Rhys, interesting... The Patch, you say? Perhaps then our group could be called "The Patchers" because we're the ones patching up Plateau City and its residents?"
Without waiting for a response from Rhys, Kwarsk then turns to Clarisse after hearing what his friends have said as well as Clarisse, and says, "Clarisse, what do you mean by "cleaning up?" Clearing out gangs, cleaning debris off the streets, something else? I suspect we're willing to help anyways, but more information would be useful..."
Nintos (Bob W for Clint) Thursday August 4th, 2022 7:15:18 AM
Nintos considers Rhys suggestions before turning to Clarisse. ”Tell us, Clarisse. What has happened to leave you in such a state?”
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Thursday August 4th, 2022 4:29:39 PM ”You’ve put a lot of thought into this, Rhys. I like shortening the name of the place to ‘the Patch!” Paige say to the fighter with a big grin. Turning to Kwarsk when he suggests a name, she adds ”Yeah! Maybe we can lend Clarisse a hand at ‘mending’ what’s wrong with the Scab?”
Raising one brow in enquiry, she turns to Clarisse and waits for her answer to the questions asked by Kwarsk and Nintos.
Nintos (Bob W for Clint) Thursday August 4th, 2022 8:35:10 PM
Rhys waits for Clarisse to elaborate on what ‘cleaning up’ entails. He in anxious to finish the forge, but helping Clarisse and the local community will almost certainly take priority.
Rhys(Bob W8 Thursday August 4th, 2022 9:58:08 PM
OOC. Pre is post for Nintos is actually for Rhys!
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Thursday August 4th, 2022 10:15:58 PM
Clarisse is happy to elaborate. Well, every day the Scar leaves debris, mostly a pile of rock and metal junk. It sometimes piles as high as 60 feet. Some of it falls into the street. Residents will usually clean up the stuff that falls to keep the streets around there a little cleaner. I help them. There are also 'holes' in the ground. I try to fill them with the debris. Sometimes it's difficult to see how far down they go.
I also try to use spells like consecrate on the area. But they don't seem to have an effect so far. But I'm going to keep trying. Something has to work. And I'm worried about what might happen if no one tries to fix it.
So if you have some time, I could use the help. Otherwise, maybe some other day?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday August 4th, 2022 10:43:48 PM
Kwarsk contemplates... 'Sometimes it's difficult to see how far down they go' Clarisse said.
Kwarsk turns to his companions, and says, "Friends, I know we were heading straight for the Catacombs to check on new jobs, but what say we go with Clarisse to the Scar, do some cleanup and examining of holes, and then go to the Catacombs?
My concern here, as one who grew up in 'holes,' or caves, is that if any of these holes went deep enough, they could expose Plateau City to incursions from Drow, Aberrations, or worse!
What say you, shall we go help with, and investigate, the Scar now?"
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Thursday August 4th, 2022 11:40:02 PM Myre hides her frown behind a cool façade. What Clarisse was talking about sounded suspiciously like work, something which she was just not built for physically or otherwise. She takes a deep breath, conjuring up memories about talks of "character" and "getting off the sofa" and "go outside for goodness sake and get some air". She smiles.
"Yes, of course. Let's go haul dirt. Piles of mud and stone, and holes in the ground? Sounds like it's a problem that provides its own solution." She has visions of pushing mounds of dirt neatly into holes, fixing both problems efficiently. Surely that's how it works, yes?
Rhys(Bob W) Friday August 5th, 2022 3:52:55 PM
Rhys nods his head in agreement. ”Lets drop this stuff at the Patch along the way.” he suggests while waving his hands at the books and chest they had just acquired.
Nintos (Bob W for Clint) Friday August 5th, 2022 9:40:23 PM
Nintos nods in understanding as Clarisse expands on her activities and can’t help but wonder whether the holes are natural sink holes or perhaps deliberately made. ” Perhaps I might be allowed to examine these holes that are opening up. I may be able to determine the mechanism of their origin.” . The Wizard is already thinking of how water might form a hole versus just the collapse of unstable rock, or even what marks might be left by the tools of men.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Friday August 5th, 2022 11:15:13 PM Yeah, let us drop this stuff off and we'll be right with you. So these -- holes; they just appear in the ground? No one sees them appear?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Friday August 5th, 2022 11:39:09 PM
Paige stares saucer eyed at Clarisse, Fingers having articulated what she had been thinking.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Sunday August 7th, 2022 7:22:45 PM
Clarisse is glad to have the help. I'll walk with you. The area is not far from your home.
Yes, that is true. The magic of the Scar is strange, the debris and 'holes' appear overnight, and last throughout the day. The residents have grown used to it, but I am concerned about what it could all mean.
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Sunday August 7th, 2022 11:48:28 PM
Jonathan, I send you an email. Please read and reply sir. You may ask your DMS to delete my post once you've seen it.
::waving at everyone::
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Monday August 8th, 2022 6:18:37 PM
The young cleric follows Clarisse, asking questions: ”How long has this been going on? Does the debris pile up if it’s not cleared away? Has anyone gone down int the holes to explore?”
Rhys (Bob W) Monday August 8th, 2022 7:21:45 PM
Rhys follows along as the group heads towards the Patch, listening closely to Clarisse as she elaborates on the questions asked by Paige and he others.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday August 8th, 2022 8:27:24 PM
Kwarsk says, "Clarisse, what's the most notable hole you've seen or heard of so far?"
Rhys (Bob W) Monday August 8th, 2022 9:03:47 PM
Nintos anxiously awaits Clarisse’s answers to their questions, especially whether any exploration within the holes has already occurred and perhaps what has been found.
Rhys (Bob W) Monday August 8th, 2022 9:39:36 PM
Nintos anxiously awaits Clarisse’s answers to their questions, especially whether any exploration within the holes has already occurred and perhaps what has been found.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Monday August 8th, 2022 10:29:33 PM The debris seems to pile up every day, but not so much that it completely clutters the streets. As for the holes, I never went into one. I don't know anyone else that has either. Aside from kicking some of the debris into them, most people just avoid them. They don't always appear in the same spot, it seems somewhat chaotic.
Myre (Shawn) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Monday August 8th, 2022 10:48:54 PM Oooh, holes go deep underground, and they're chaotic? That means -- the land of demons! Because it was lawful it would be devils, right? I get those confused.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Monday August 8th, 2022 10:52:33 PM
[b]Myre, dearest, you get me confused. Clarisse, show us the nearest hole that's not filled with garbage, so we can get an idea how deep it is and how much rope we have to buy. [b]
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday August 9th, 2022 2:38:40 PM
Kwarsk adds, "I agree with Fingers, with a brief stop if necessary to unload cargo first."
Rhys (Bob W) Tuesday August 9th, 2022 5:18:36 PM
When Rhys arrives back at the Patch he will help unload and secure the items Fingers has recovered from his alley as well as the items recovered from Jason’s office at the necromancy school. Once that has been completed he quickly readies himself for assisting Clarisse.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Tuesday August 9th, 2022 5:25:45 PM
Paige makes sure she is equipped and mentally ready for another adventure!
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Tuesday August 9th, 2022 8:07:20 PM Dearest? Myre looks sideways at Fingers, wondering how to let him down gently. She decides to deal with it later, after she's figured out this demon thing.
"Yes. Yes we should absolutely climb down these holes and investigate.""...so we don't have to move dirt around," goes unsaid. She looks down at her hands, pondering how climbing down a hole by rope in a dress is going to work. Maybe Fingers will give her a piggy back ride since he evidently has a crush on her.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Tuesday August 9th, 2022 8:37:30 PM
the Team stops by the Patch, and offloads their items. Clarisse leads them to the area nearby, where she intends to continue her work. She gets right to it, clearing some debris from the street. The debris is piled high here, as high as 60 feet in some spots. The local people mostly ignore it, having gotten used to it.
The team can examine some of the holes they find. Only one of them seems large enough to climb into it. A light spell cast on a piece of rubble and tossed in reveals a drop of maybe 30 feet. There is nothing remarkable about the holes, except the fact that they are there.
Clarisse gets to work.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Tuesday August 9th, 2022 11:03:08 PM
[B]Okay, what I'm going to suggest is going to sound like I'm overthinking it, but 1) someone should stake out a hole and a debris pile and see what happens when it disappears. Maybe the orphans can take shifts.
2) Offer a small bounty around town for anyone who can tell us as soon as a new hole or pile has been found. Maybe we can time them.
3) Someone should add the holes and debris piles to a map and see if there's some kind of pattern.
4) I want a close look at that debris. It has to come from something.
5) Who wants to drop down into this hole for a close look for anything helpful?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Wednesday August 10th, 2022 2:18:55 PM ”Do you just toss all the debris back into the holes?” Paige asks the representative of the Black Cathedral as she looks around to see if anyone at all is joining in the effort.
(OOC: What time of day is it?
Rhys (Bob W) Wednesday August 10th, 2022 5:16:19 PM
Rhys nods his head in agreement with Fingers assessment of the situation. ”Let me know when you are ready to lower someone down the hole and I will either assist or go down myself”.. Until then, the elf assists Paige and Clarisse with moving debris and filling some of the smaller holes.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Wednesday August 10th, 2022 8:43:47 PM
Fingers and Rhys discuss a plan for investigating one of these holes.
Clarisse nods at Paige's question. Yes, it is the most convenient way to clean it up. Besides the holes don't seem to mind. With that, Clarisse gets to work, not wanting to waste any more of the day on idle chatter. It is midday, perhaps just past noonday meal.
A courier arrives at the area where the Team is located. He bears a message for Grothic. The message is from his adopted brother Drellen, with a request for Grothic to come and visit and see Grandfather. The message indicates that it would be prudent if he arrives sooner rather than later, and though unsaid it seems Grandfather may not be well.
Nintos (Bob W for Clint) d20+3=23 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+8=19 ; Wednesday August 10th, 2022 8:47:38 PM
Nintos carefully approaches one of the holes and peers into it. He pays special attention to the walls of the hole and any debris that may be at the bottom if he can see that far. He tries to determine what natural or other cause may be play based on the smoothness of the walls, any gouging or other marks and the size and nature of any debris (Perception 23, Knowledge Dungeoneering 12, Knowledge Engineering 19)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Wednesday August 10th, 2022 10:57:25 PM Good luck, Grothic. Hope you're Grampa's okay
It's not unusual that a dying elder asks to see his kin before the end. And yet...this sounds like one of those passing-of-the-torch situations.
Somehow, Muuru suspects it will be a long time before we see Grothic again.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday August 10th, 2022 11:05:42 PM
After listening for quite a bit, Kwarsk says to Rhys and Fingers, "That's a great plan. I am skilled in climbing. I am willing to help out in any way, whether securing rope at the top or being the one rappelling down."
Kwarsk looks over the slender elf for a few seconds, then adds, "Hm. If you go down, I can secure the rope and provide ballast and strength to pull you back up, or Fingers could, assuming he has strength to match his size. If I go down the hole... (looks at his Tower Shield and assorted gear) it might take both you and Fingers to provide the ballast and strength to pull me back up..." Kwarsk finishes with a Dwarvish grin.
"What do you say Rhys, shall we flip a coin for it?"
---
Separately, when the courier for Grothic arrives, Kwarsk turns to Grothic and says, "Grothic, you look disconcerted. What kind of message is it, my friend?"
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Wednesday August 10th, 2022 11:41:34 PM
Myre frowns. Grothic was leaving already. Seems like that was the norm with adventuring groups. Still sad, though.
***
After saying her goodbyes, Myre heads to the edge of the pit everyone's looking at. "I don't weigh much, and can't really help much up here. Lower me down there too."
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Thursday August 11th, 2022 9:48:32 AM
DMs, have sent you an important email. ;)
Grothic (Jonathan) rage rounds 5/6 Thursday August 11th, 2022 10:06:07 AM Sorry, everyone. I apologize for leaving, but it appears family issues have to take care of. I wasn't sure my brother was alive, but I know for a fact I buried my grandfather. So, if you will excuse me, there's a trap I need to walk into.
(Ooc) farewell everyone.
Rhys (Bob W) Thursday August 11th, 2022 4:29:23 PM
Rhys listens to the options as laid out by Kwarsk, ”No need for coins or games of chance my friend. I’ll go down and let you and Fingers do the heavy lifting! “. The elf ties one end of a rope in a figure 8 that encompasses his legs and slides it up to cradle his rear end. ”What do you see down there Nintos? Anything worth further investigation?”.
Once Fingers and Kwarsk have secured the other end of the rope, Rhys prepares to be lowered down the hole, repelling downward with his feet against the walls. ”I’ll call up if I need more slack or want to come up. If you feel two hard pulls on the rope, get me out quick!”.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday August 11th, 2022 6:57:18 PM
Kwarsk says, "We've got you Rhys. Hold tight Fingers!"
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Thursday August 11th, 2022 7:53:14 PM
Rhys is lowered into the hole in the ground, it's close to the middle of the street. He finds the inside to be unusual, with block sized indentations all around, not jagged like a cavern. He continues to descend, getting to something resembling the 'bottom' around 35 feet below the surface.
The area around the bottom is a bit cluttered, possibly from people tossing or kicking some of the debris up top into the pit. There are a few much smaller holes , barely large enough to fit a hand into. A light source does not penetrate very far into these crevasses, and determining how far they go would seem to be out of reach for today. You can determine that nothing larger than the size of your hand would be able to come out of those holes. However, you find no evidence of any insects or any small animals inside this area.
You don't feel any specific sensation, but some part of your senses indicates you shouldn't remain here for long.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 d20+6=26 ; Thursday August 11th, 2022 10:40:38 PM
Paige stands at the edge of the crater watching the team effort of Kwarsk and Fingers as they lower Rhys down into the hole. The cleric doesn’t have much to add to the project, but keeps an eye open for anyone or anything that might menace the success of the project. (Perception = nat. 20 for 26)
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Thursday August 11th, 2022 11:57:08 PM
Muuru braces himself more than he really needs to. Human-types seem to assume he's much stronger than they are, but back home among the Minotaurs, he was considered a bit of a lightweight. Likely came from all the time he spent studying rather than fighting.
Well, he'd hate to disappoint his friends, so he'll just keep that to himself.
Nintos Melinous (Clint) | HP 16/16 | AC:12 T:12 FF:10 | CMD:13 CMB:1 | Fort:2 Ref:2 Will:4 | Merletta (Familiar) HP 4/4 | AC:15 T:14 FF:13 | CMB:0 CMD:6 | Fort:1 Ref:4 Will:2 Friday August 12th, 2022 11:35:38 AM
Nintos continues to peers into the holes, the small holes. His minds begins to wonder about what could be in these holes that doesn't need light with how dark it is. (Taking 10 on K-Nature or Dungeoneering = 18/19) He steps back from the openings and moves back towards the party; "It might be best if we move on. It doesn't appear that there could be any rodents, large insects or even swarms that would dash out from within, the gods only know what might have made these holes." Taking his journal, he takes down a few notes and simple sketches what is there.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Friday August 12th, 2022 12:23:06 PM
Something in Myre's brain asks her a question. She passes it on to the group.
"Are the holes regular? Like...all the same size and shape? What shape are they?"
Rhys (Bob W) Friday August 12th, 2022 5:21:33 PM
Rhys calls up to Fingers and Kwarsk for his removal from the hole. Once back at the surface he relates what he has discovered. ”The walls are not natural! They are covered with block sized indentations which must have something to do with how the holes are created. There is not much in the way of debris at the bottom, so perhaps the debris here on the surface is from the holes, we should check it to see if the same pattern of indentations I’d on the stones up here. There are also a number of smaller holes and crevices at the bottom… not big enough for any but the smallest creatures to get through but I had the distinct impression that it was unsafe to stay down their any longer.”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday August 12th, 2022 5:53:58 PM
Kwarsk says, "Rhys, great work! We'll have to investigate more to find out what to do next. In the meantime, perhaps we should finish helping Clarisse clean up and then go to the job board in the Catacombs?"
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Friday August 12th, 2022 11:15:08 PM
While helping with cleanup, Muuru examines the debris. It was mentioned that some parts looked metallic; do I get a sense of what they may have come from?
I show some of the rocklike lumps to Rhys. Does this look like it could have come from the indentations?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Friday August 12th, 2022 11:59:29 PM ”When does this phenomena occur? Paige says, making a sweeping gesture with one extended arm. ”Has no one ever posted a watch? Been witness to an occurance?”
The whole thing seems odd to the cleric.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Monday August 15th, 2022 4:36:32 PM
The team completes their investigation of the hole. A quick survey of the area shows that none of them are exactly the same size or shape. The debris on the surface, in some places stacked as high as 60 feet seems similar to the material in the ground. But with all the various sizes and shapes of it, it is anyone's guess if it came directly from the holes.
Asking around, you can discover that the residents are uneasy around the stuff, but have gotten used to it. No one really knows when the debris or holes appear, everyone says it just kinda happens overnight.
You spend the rest of the day with Clarisse, cleaning up, and helping out. The citizens are grateful, but skeptical of the work doing any good. Approaching late day meal, she calls a break to the work and seems satisfied of the progress. She excuses herself to get cleaned up and eat at the Black Cathedral, and hopes to see you all soon. She thanks you for the help before departing, and seems convinced that despite the citizens concerns, some good was done here today.
The team is now free to get a meal, or take care of any other business.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Monday August 15th, 2022 6:31:25 PM Myre looks down at her hands in naked horror. They were dirty. There was gunk under her nails and everything. She lets out a light gasp as she finds a tear in her dress. Oh, this would not do.
"We're done here for now, yes? Time to go clean up?" She doesn't seem to wait for an answer, instead cleaning herself up using prestidigitation. A quick mend spell fixes up her dress nicely. Even Waddles gets a light whiff of lavender scent. "Just because you're a piggy doesn't mean you can smell bad."
She absently nods in agreement with Paige. "It does seem unlikely that no one saw all this, but that doesn't mean anyone's gonna talk to us." She narrows her eyes and looks around, "not unless we ask real nice." Myre notes any homes close to this location, or with a high vantage-point above it. "Hey Paige, did you check this place and those holes for evil? Even Rhys thought it was spooky down there."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday August 15th, 2022 6:54:31 PM
Kwarsk says, "Hmmm... are the Catacombs still open, or at least is the job board still open? I suggest we head there first, and then afterwards find a good tavern to eat at, preferably one that serves white go-- milk."
Rhys (Bob W) Monday August 15th, 2022 9:19:13 PM
Rhys surveys the work they accomplished. ”Looks like a dog has been searching for a it’s bone…” the elf’s voice tails off as he thinks through the obvious. ”I wonder if someone isn’t looking for something very valuable that may have been lost here when the original destruction happened. Something that might be emanating the evil I felt when down below. Does anyone know much about the original catastrophe that took place here?”
Rhys suggests delaying a return to the catacombs to the following day. he has some local shopping to do for some raw steel and wants to get to work setting up the small forge in the courtyard of the Patch. He also wants to speak to a local sign maker about his idea for some signage. And then of course a meal and some ale!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Monday August 15th, 2022 10:40:57 PM ”I’m for a meal, having worked up an appetite doing what seems like a ‘make work project’ if you know what I mean.” The half elf casts a baleful eye over the holes and accumulated rubble.
”Clarisse said she hopes to see us ‘soon’, so maybe she has a job in mind?” the cleric shrugs her shoulders, let’s discuss things over dinner. Did you like ‘The Crypt’, or should we explore a neighbouring quarter?”
Paige consults the map of Plateau City she picked up at WLA headquarters to see if there are any taverns listed in quarters that abut Nightmare Quarter.
A Job well done- DM BrianZ Tuesday August 16th, 2022 7:24:20 AM
There is continued discussion about the Scar, and how it all started. The team shares a meal, and gets cleaned up.
Rhys explores the possibility of setting up a forge at the Patch, and getting some signs made to let the neighbors know that the old guild is fully gone.
The team visits the Catacombs, but finds nothing on offer.
A few days pass, with some continued cleanup at the Patch, and settling into their new home. Then a messenger arrives, with an urgent request to visit Berem at the Black Cathedral.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 17, CMD 13, HP 22 Tuesday August 16th, 2022 9:56:19 AM ”Lead on” Paige says to the messenger, as she prepares to follow.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 21/T 12/FF 19, HP 24/24, CMD 15/19 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday August 16th, 2022 2:29:42 PM
Kwarsk says, "Agreed, Paige. Shall we, friends?"
Kwarsk polishes the flat of his now-masterwork dwarven waraxe one last time, mounts it across his back in the usual manner, and stands near the doorway, ready to escort his friends to their next adventure... job... jobventure?
Rhys (Bob W) Tuesday August 16th, 2022 4:13:29 PM
Rhys completes the construction of the small forge in the back corner of the courtyard and tests it with a small fire. ”Now if only Berem and his lot can come up with the bellows, anvil, and other tools they had offered” he thinks to himself. Satisfied for the moment he cleans up and prepares to revisit the sign maker’s shop when word comes from the ‘Black Cathedral’ calling for them once again. The elf dons his new chain shirt, admiring the blackened links and how they fade from view beneath his dark green cloak. And finally he slips the tooled leather scabbard across his back, the hilt of the long curved elven blade protruding above his shoulder. He follows Paige and Kwarsk out the door.
Myre (Carl) -- AC 13/12/11 CMD: 13 HP: 20/20 Spell Slots Remaining: Inf/5 Tuesday August 16th, 2022 11:25:09 PM Myre peers into the common area when the messenger comes. Her eyes peer around the door frame. Waddles' eyes peer directly above her head. She looks up at him, and nods. He falls forward into her hands before they both vanish behind the door.
A few minutes later, Myre reappears dressed in more appropriate clothing & ready to go.
Fingers (Shawn) | AC:14 T:11 FF:12 | HP 22/22 | CMB:3 CMD:16 | Fort:2 Ref:5 Will:0 Tuesday August 16th, 2022 11:50:18 PM
In the lab, Muuru hears the call, carefully pulls his project from the cauldron, douses the flame, pulls on his armor, grabs his go-bag, and joins the others.
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