Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Sunday July 30th, 2023 7:04:49 PM
As he goes to find a quiet place, Mole's form changes to a earth and stone version of himself. The form slowly begins to submerge under the surface of the ground until it is completely gone. Many minutes later, Mole rises from the ground outside the town, along the tree line. He finds a place to sit and continues to work on his sculpture.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life d20+10=29 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=13 ; Sunday July 30th, 2023 9:36:15 PM
Mortimer makes his way to his favorite bath house, he pauses to read the sign out front, 'Belle's Beer & Bath.' He's suddenly struck with the thought, "Why is it every shop in this hamlet serves alcohol?" He considers this, shrugs and enters the front door.
He requests a private tub. He's quite pleased, judging by the water's low level of murkiness, that he's only the second person to have bathed in it this morning. Clothing set aside, Mortimer climbs in, and with his complimentary brush, begins to scrub the fishy funk away. One of Belle's bucket boys stops by with a welcomed fresh pour of hot water.
The remainder of his time is spent soaking in the hot water and thinking about all the disturbing thoughts that plague his mind. All the horrific memories of being eaten by goblins and his old, abusive headmaster having fangs. To distract himself, he decides to slide down under the water and see how long he could hold his breath. Without the water breathing ring, he wonders how long he could hold his breath.
The first couple of minutes pass without any problem; effortless really. By minute three, however, holding his breath became a struggle. As he fights the urge to lift his head above the water, he starts to notice several dark figures standing over his tub. (Fort Saves: 29, 18, 26, 28, 23, 13.) At 3.5 minutes, he begins to feel himself blacking out.
Several hands reach down and pull him up above the water. As Mortimer coughs and breathes in fresh air, it becomes clear who they are. "You FOOL! Why are you so eager to join us in death?" snaps Lord Ambrose. Along with him is Mortidecai, Murdoch and Harmakis; people who, he surmises, are his distant ancestors.
"DEATH! Join YOU? Why am I not dead already? I was eaten by goblins, you old rotter," Mortimer barks back. He's answered by a swift backhand across the face. Unlike other punches and kicks he's endured in the past, that one actually hurt!
Mortidecai answers with a giggle, "Not just goblins ... you were eaten by a vampire! Mortidecai shrinks from Ambrose's stern gaze, but he continues as if he can not help himself, "heh heh, eaten twice by the same vampire. ohhh, he hates you sooo much!"
Harmakis states, "You've been beheaded and trampled under hoof.
Murdoch adds, "Also died in child birth and of old age."
"Most importantly," Ambrose concludes, "you've died by your own hand!" The other three sorrowfully bow there heads upon the utterance of those words. "You've lived many lives."
As Mortimer recovers from his near death experience, he thankfully finds himself alone in the room once again. If what they had said were true, he wonders how many times he's lived this life ... over and over!
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Sunday July 30th, 2023 9:56:12 PM (ooc: Let's try that link one more time ... I knew the site would fail me in my time of need.)
As Mortimer recovers from his near death experience, he thankfully finds himself alone in the room once again. If what they had said were true, he wonders how many times he's lived this life ... over and over!
(if the link fails to work, this is where it goes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShCRN3tFy80
DM-Ryan: Solid Land - Maps and Art d20+4=19 ; Monday July 31st, 2023 9:41:40 AM
Royka actually smiles now that she has a challenger, or a distraction really. Moving to one of the portable tables she puts her hand up. “A holy warrior? You can do some magic I suppose.” She nods for him to grasp her hand. “I don’t seem to have a talent for magic, just running and fighting really.” (Flat Strength, she rolls at 19}. Clearly a little competition gets her to open her mouth. “I act as the caravan guard mostly. I did hear some rummors on the way, might be nothing though.”
The ant-folk nods his head when his hand shake is returned. “Very good, social construct, good.” He looks over to Loryn. “I think I have one.” click. He enters the wagon head first. There is rustling about, thunkin and mumbling. Eventually he comes out with a large sack that he closes his eyes and reaches into. Slowly a silver sword comes out which is set to the side. “No, wrong silver. [b] “ Again into the bag this time pulling out the requested hook hammer. He nods his head a few times. [b] “Check the balance.”
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Monday July 31st, 2023 10:18:33 AM
Torryn elected to pass on the chess. It was far from being one of her strengths. She really didn't have the patience for it. So, as unusual as the caravan was, it didn't hold much that interested her: she had all the weapons she needed, didn't enjoy fattening, unhealthy foods and didn't relish testing - what she considered - her own rather limited wits.
"I'm going to go practice." She told the others. The thought of completing her 'dance' steps made her smile. Why anyone would choose to eat fatty food when they could dance, she simply didn't understand.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday July 31st, 2023 10:18:37 AM
Loryn's eyes sparkle as the ant-folk pulls the sword from the bag first. He did love magic so. When the Hook-Hammer is drawn forth, he accepts it and gives it a few turns. The gnome instinctively knew how to hold and move the weapon, so deeply rooted is the racial pull of all gnomes to their heritage. "Beautiful." he breathes as if catches the light of the morning sun.
Loryn pulls out gold and starts counting out pre tied sets of 25 to get to the 800gp Hook Hammer - 20 Double weapon Masterwork - 600 Double weapon silver - 180
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 d20+3=9 ; d20+3=18 ; Monday July 31st, 2023 3:42:00 PM
“Royka, I would not use magic. It wouldn’t be sporting.” Drack takes her hand and she quickly crushes him (strength roll of 9. Typical)
“Shall we go again? I worked as a caravan guard for many years after my mother died. Learned all my fighting there. What kind of rumors? Usually rumors have some sort of basis in fact” Drack puts his hand back out. Strength roll 18
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Monday July 31st, 2023 5:17:04 PM
"I am tired", Manolo thinks as he looks at his belly, already bloated from eating way too many pizzas. He feels the dreaded drowsiness set in. He sleeps or rests for a while.
He dreams about random things. Culverwood, Lanliss, the floating city, and the catacombs.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d100=62 ; d20=18 ; d20=11 ; Monday July 31st, 2023 5:34:48 PM
Dreams...what a magical they are. Manolo dreams as time doesn't have logic in the world of dreams. He sees a figure. That beautiful grace moves, moving about and around, 'It seems familiar', he thinks. The figure has silvery movements for all he can see or understand. 'I seen it before'. he thinks. further. .... Sound or music or something starts to wake him up gently. ' I don't want this dream to stop' he thinks. Gentle sun ray light that figure's hair. Manolo wakes up by someone or something. He asks the people near him "Do we know anyone with silver hair? someone with graceful movements"?.
d100=62 (DM or Players choice of waking up Manolo) Perception 28 Local Knowledge 20
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Monday July 31st, 2023 8:01:14 PM
Gnubert enjoys watching his friends talk, and arm wrestle. The cleric is unusually restless as though he is missing something. When he hears mention of rumors the gnome chimes up, "What rumors have you heard? Anything we might be interested in?"
OOC: Sorry for missing a post last week, I could have sworn I made one but evidently I didn't.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Monday July 31st, 2023 11:29:06 PM
As a lifelong dodger, the fact that he's still alive was proof that he thrives on the chaos around him. He always stole what little pride he could pocket from that. Now soaked with the knowledge from his recent bath, this Chaos Theory is being challenged. The certainty that our mortality will eventually be realized binds us all, not only in solidarity, but in fear. This fear is given a name ... Survival Instinct. Even though Mortimer dreads the idea of reliving puberty over and over, that fear is somewhat lessened now. For whatever the reason, it's time to embrace his curse, like Tooth's frozen wagon. To nick the mark he's been fated to pinch. "I think therefore I die ... brilliant!"
Mortimer continues to dry himself off. He styles his hair, with a pearl-encrusted comb from Party Treasure, and puts back on the same dirty clothes he came in with. That's right, a fresh new start indeed!
He looks down at the tub he bathed in. For a moment, he considers stealing it. He may need it again for more information and insights. "Come back for ya later, I will."
Mortimer departs from the Beer & Bath to rejoin the living. He decides to stop by Wardd's Chapel on his way back. He's lucky to be alive and very thankful for that.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday July 31st, 2023 11:39:40 PM
Ash just continued munching on his pizza. While people around him were dreaming and having visions... he was content on eating pizza.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 d20+13=30 ; d20+7=11 ; Tuesday August 1st, 2023 8:29:36 AM
Content with the place he's found, brings out his tools and stone and continues to work on his piece.
Perception DC30
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Tuesday August 1st, 2023 3:13:39 PM
The sounds and smells surrounding the group continue. There seems to be a line of people in front of the "Ice Cream" wagon, with much "oohing" and "ahhing". Many people seem to look for their benefactor, but Mortimer is enjoying (?) his bath time.
Drack and Royka talk about work and life in general. All the while, Drack's arm seems to hit the table more than pushing Royka's down.
Manolo and Ash both realize they may be in the doghouse with Loryn, and Manolo leaves an apology to Ash to come up with. Manolo then falls asleep thanks to the amount of "good food" (carbs) he just filled himself up with. After what seems like a long time, which in reality is just a few minutes, and with a groan, he wakes up, rolls onto one elbow and asks Ash, who is the closest friend to him, "Do we know anyone with silver hair? someone with graceful movements" (I'll leave that one open to Ash to answer).
Loryn wanders off to meet with "Howard" and look at his martial wares, finding with pleasure that the Ant-man has a gnome hook with silvered ends.
To get further away from the noise and fervor, Mole turns himself in stone, slides into the earth, and reappears again at the forest's edge, where he continues with stone work.
Not finding anything appealing to her tastebuds or to the general goings-on, Torry decides to keep herself busy by practicing her dance moves.
Gnubert appears content to watch Drack, cheerily losing while in a deep conversation, that is until someone mentions the word "rumor," which piques his interest. When asked, Gnubert is directed to an elderly human women. She is seated under the shade of some large trees and seems to be enjoying the pipe she is smoking.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Tuesday August 1st, 2023 4:21:42 PM
After losing more to Royka than winning, Drack will offer congratulations. “Let me go buy that pizza at double price. Will you share it with me? I would still like to hear of these rumors you mentioned.”
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=6 ; Tuesday August 1st, 2023 8:08:51 PM
Manolo awaits for an answer. He faint hope to remember the dream. " I dream about graceful movements and silver hair", he simply says.
D20=6
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Tuesday August 1st, 2023 9:14:18 PM
Gnubert walks over to the old woman smoking a pipe, "Hello I am Gnubert Glitterdust, and I was directed to you for any rumors you may have picked up on your journey here. Would you be so glad as to share them with me?"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 12:02:00 AM
Mortimer decides he doesn't want to be alone with his thoughts. On his way back to the food wagons, he sees the beginnings of a crowd was developing, 'I'm probably not gonna get it this good again,' he thinks. Those previous lives didn't sound so pleasant to him. If Mortdecai was being truthful, then that means the same vampire has killed him two different times. And, "ohhh, he hates you sooo much," was a bit horrific hear; and not in a good way! Now that he recalls his headmaster's fangs from the orphanage, that would make him a suitable candidate. There certainly was little love lost between them. He certainly enjoyed the beatings and the torture.
"Heh, what fond memories, they are," he mutters to himself.
As he approaches the crowd, he asks, "Oye, what'd I miss?"
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 12:06:27 AM
(ooc: sigh, I miss the days when I could edit my post. :)
OOC: Is there an error message when you try?
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 4:49:18 AM
Torryn decided that dancing could wait: it wasn't as if it would have to wait long. She went to find Spot to spend some time grooming the patient horse.
(OOC: I will be a day behind due to the time zone and being busy all day....but hopefully still ahead of each DM post.)
OOC2: I seem to remember you being on the other side of the pond =)
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 11:14:01 AM
Drack will try the pizza that he just paid for, and wait for Royka to tell him about the rumors
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 1:44:28 PM
"Its good Drack.." Ash says through more bites. " This is my fourth slice."
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 2:10:26 PM
OOC: It's 11 where I am, well right now lol. I'll wait a few hours for everyone to post then make one of my own
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 3:54:56 PM
Loryn pays for the weapon, thanks Humphry once again and heads off to find Drack and see what the travelling rumors might reveal for the group.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=3 ; Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 4:38:57 PM
'Silver hair....graceful movements', Manolo thinks. He knew someone that fits that category...
d20=3
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Thursday August 3rd, 2023 12:00:44 AM
Old Abby looks at Gnubert, he can see her eyes are completely white. She cocks her head for a moment then responds, "The winds tell me others are coming. If you can wait a moment I'll tell you and your friends."
Once Drack and Loryn catch up with Gnubert, Abby pulls a wooden bottle out from somewhere, pulls the cork out with her teeth and takes a long swig. "Now, what do you children want to know, hmmmm. Giants are fighting with ogres again up in the mountains. Their arguments are always over food, which is odd as neither race is known for their cooking. Strange looking fish have washed up on shore to the north, if you can believe half-drunk sailors. The one you're probably most interested in is an old one, and about to come up on another century. Do any of you lads or ladies want a swig before we go on?"
Anyone who takes a swig, DC15 FORT save: If you saved Highlight to display spoiler: { Your stomach and throat and then body warm up as the liquor hits your system } If failed Highlight to display spoiler: { You hit the ground choking for air as the high alcohol content stops your ability to breathe or catch your breath for a round}
Once the three of you either enjoy her drink, or regret trying it, she continues. "Many, many years ago, a white witch married a mortal man. This is strange as most witches avoid normal folks, preferring to marry within their own coven. Triplets were the result of their marriage. The girls were identical in looks to their mother, pale white skin - the color of moonlight, long and beautiful brown hair, and piercing golden eyes. They family enjoyed their time together. The father was a hunter of men. When the girls were 10, he accepted a job to hunt down several bandits. while he was gone, dark witches came a calling. They offered the mother and daughters a chance to join their ranks willingly. When all four refused, the dark witches killed the mother, and stole away the girls." She pauses to take a few puffs off her pipe and then another swig of her mead, "That's good stuff. The farmer who makes it has the touch when it comes to such drinks. Now, when the father came home, he found his wife dead, house burned down, and daughters gone. He searched for his girls until the day he died, his heart giving out over the loss of his wife and girls. Sometime later, children began disappearing from villages. No one could figure out what was happening. A group of adventurers, like yourselves, was hired to investigate. They tracked the children down to the woods around us, with hushed talk of the Frozen Chapel, and the swamps. After several months, one adventurer returned. When he had left, he'd been barely twenty winters old. When he stumbled into town, he was an old man, well into his sixties. All that he would say was"The Sisters, they're real...they, they, used magic to drain the life from my friends and from me. I only just escaped a few days ago...I think...I don't remember much."The lad died within a few hours. He was searched but had nothing other than his clothes. Every hundred years or so, children vanish, people show up aged to death, or close to it ... in two months time the hundred year marker rolls around ... I guess we'll see what we see then eh...
Ash continues to eat pizza, while Mortimer gets recognized as the provider of the free ice cream and people begin chanting his name
Mole continues to work on his stonework, content to be in the wind, trees, and quiet
Torry, deciding she didn't want to practice her moves, attends to her horse, which it seems to appreciate by bumping its head into her softly, and when she gets within range tries to "kiss" her with its long tongue
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Thursday August 3rd, 2023 4:09:27 AM
"Yes, and I'm happy to see you as well, Spot." Torryn informed the mare. Once she'd brushed coat, mane and tail, she patted Spot affectionately and bade her farewell. It was time to practice. Whilst some could be challenged or intimidated by dance, Torryn found it relaxing. She froze momentarily as she centred on her breath and then flowed into her graceful movements. There were no attacking or sharp movements. Everything smoothly. It seemed that her 'dance' was one singular unending move.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Thursday August 3rd, 2023 7:49:45 AM
Ash pats his belly. Apparently, four slices was his limit. "Oh my... my pants are tight. " he says to himself.
The mage moves around the rest of the gathering.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Thursday August 3rd, 2023 8:44:03 AM
Eager for the distraction, Mortimer accepts their praise. "My pleasure, it was!"
After the chanting calms back down, he turns to Manolo and asks, "Where is our silver-haired, sacred dancer? I thought Torryn would be dancin' 'bout now. Didn't want ta miss it."
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+7=11 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2023 12:41:47 PM
Loryn politely declines the drink Diplomacy 11, kinda. gnomes were not big folk to excess and the Glitterfall clan perhaps more so, which did strike him as odd now and then. Given his love of cooking and cooking in vast amounts. A puzzle for another day. Loryn chuckles a bit at the children remark, but doesn't say anything else as he sits back to listen.
Witches of the wood huh. The Frozen Chapel was not a place he had heard of before, but that was not unusual. His knowledge of the local area was limited to the very common information that everyone shared. Perhaps he should look into learning more. Yes, that would need to become something on his to-do list.
"Local folktale was not what I was thinking of when I was thinking about rumors heard from the travelling troupe. Don't suppose any of these folks who died or went missing have names do they?"
Loryn is not sure how much faith he wants to put into this partially drunken fireside story, but he will lean into Drack and Gnubert here for their opinion.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=19 ; d6=6 ; d20=16 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2023 9:35:54 PM
Manolo realizes. " I forgot", Manolo shouts and slaps his head twice lightly and then says less loudly," I bought the ribbon Torryn asked me to". He begins to walk and search for Torryn, he turns back for a moment and he shouts to Mortimer " I owe you one" and begins to run lightly to look out for Torryn.
Perception 29 Local knowledge 25
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Thursday August 3rd, 2023 10:35:27 PM So pure of thought and purpose, he is. The light of the lad, allows Mortimer a moment to see the reflection in his darkness, the all encompassing shadow that follows him. The gloom must go deeper than he previously thought. To what amount does he need to atone? Is this why his cursed family can't move on; why they continue to haunt him while he lives on.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 d20+6=10 ; d20+13=15 ; Thursday August 3rd, 2023 10:55:33 PM
Gnubert politely sips the woman's drink, and promptly hits the ground grasping for air (Fortitude DC 10). Gnubert listens intently as the woman speaks her voice almost poetically drawing him in. "Ma'am, where do these children go missing? How do you know this story?" Gnubert asks as he eyes the woman carefully trying to determine if she is telling the truth, or have a hidden motive(Sense Motive DC 15)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Thursday August 3rd, 2023 11:34:59 PM
Mole works on his statue for another hour before returning to the others.
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Friday August 4th, 2023 8:52:54 AM
Torry, having finished with her horse, moves on to her practicing, ie dancing
Ash joins his friends listening to Old Abby, while Mortimer wonders where Torry is dancing, and Manolo jogs off actively looking for the dancing Torry.
Mole continues to work his craft, enjoying the solitude
Loryn, Gnubert, and Drack all watch in disbelief as Old Abby taps the side of her nose, winks at Gnubert, and responds, "Ah young one, rumors, folklore, and folktales all share one thing in common, mystery..." with that she vanishes - her bottle and pipe both remain - the bottle on the ground, and the pipe hanging in the air
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 d20+11=21 ; Friday August 4th, 2023 9:51:27 AM
Drack takes a swig from Abby's bottle, and patiently waits to hear of the rumors (fort save 21). As he listens, he is skeptical of the tale, but as he mentioned before, usually tales and rumors had some basis in fact'
As Abby disappears, his hand instinctively goes to his sword, but he does not draw it. With the pipe still hanging there, it is likely an invisibility spell, but he waits for confirmation from Loryn.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F9: R:10 W:12 Friday August 4th, 2023 10:38:12 AM
Happily spinning, jumping, pirouetting and weaving to music that was patently only audible within Torryn's head, the Sacred Dancer went through her routines with a light heart. Forgotten was the strange caravan and all else, for Torryn was lost in the moment, focused entirely on the grace and style of her movements.
She often found herself doubting her choices. The others, particularly Drack, all seemed so focused and that singular focus yielded rewards far faster than did her almost scattergun approach to learning. Yet when she danced, it all seemed worthwhile. Let others have more potent spells, more deft fingers, more martial prowess, she could dance and for her, that was enough.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+11=16 ; d20+13=30 ; Friday August 4th, 2023 11:16:10 AM
When Old Abby vanishes, Loryn leans back. He was fairly versed in magic and such, but this was a bit off. Arcana 16 The pipe still floating in the air was odd as well. An Invisibility spell would normally cover that and really he was unsure how that spell would not. Spellcraft 30
"Mystery indeed." he responds aloud Loryn stands and gives a pointing with his grand nose off and away from the floating pipe moving off.
With Gnubert and Drack following, he poses the question on his mind, "Either of you ever heard of The Frozen Chapel?"
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 d20+5=10 ; Friday August 4th, 2023 3:54:04 PM
Drack searches his recollection for the name, but isn’t likely to come up with anything.(know religion 10)
“I’m thinking it’s worth tracking down. Kids being taken is something that cannot be allowed to continue. Perhaps if we go to the area they were taken from, we can find out more. I will leaving the planning to you but a rumor such as this should be looked into. If it’s true, and we don’t, I would never live with myself. We have been sitting around long enough anyway.”
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday August 4th, 2023 4:49:47 PM
Ash passes on the bottle, handing it to one of his friends instead. When Abby disapears, Ash slightly smiles at the very cool showmanship.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Friday August 4th, 2023 9:45:46 PM
Manolo looks out (searches) for Torryn to give her the ribbon.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Saturday August 5th, 2023 3:41:40 AM
Torryn stopped and smiled in delight when Manolo found her and presented the ribbon. "It's perfect!" She confirmed before planting a light kiss on his left cheek. She took the ribbon and spun away weaving intricate patterns in the air with it as she went. After showing it to Spot, to get her approval, she set about fixing it into her hair. There were so many options, but she settled for drawing twin strands back from either side of her head and tying them behind with the aid of the ribbon, so that it, like her hair fell down behind her. Its bright red hue stood out vividly against her silvery hair.
(OOC: Header adjusted.)
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Saturday August 5th, 2023 7:12:31 PM
Mole arrives to hear the others deciding what to tackle next.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Sunday August 6th, 2023 10:14:33 PM
Losing interest in the crowd's praise, Mortimer observes Drack, Gnubert and Loryn having all congregated under a shade tree. Feeling the burn of the midday sun, he decides to join them. As he walks over, he can't help but observe a free-floating, smoking pipe. 'Well, this looks interesting,' he thinks.
"What 'ave you three been smokin'? Mind if I join this party?"
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Monday August 7th, 2023 2:23:19 AM
OOC: I'll let y'all answer Mortimer and make a post in the morning, well for me anyway's
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Monday August 7th, 2023 11:25:16 AM
Loryn gives Mortimer a wave as he comes over, "Been listening to alcohol induced fairy tales Mortimer. Ever hear of a place called The Frozen Chapel? Tale about witches and missing children. Every hundred years or so, which of course, is right around the bend. No good tale worth its weight in salt takes place in the 'you don't have to care future' after all."
Loryn looks at the floating pipe for a bit longer and decides it's time to move off and continue talking about whether or not to look into it more. Though Drack was all ready already and well why not.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life d20+2=14 ; Monday August 7th, 2023 12:14:39 PM (Knowledge [Local]: 14)
"Recall the place talked about in ghost stories, I do. Mostly that no one goes there. Why?"
(ooc: For my 14 roll, I figured that much was appropriate. DM may add to if he wishes :)
ooc: Is good by me =)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Monday August 7th, 2023 7:53:27 PM
Gnubert looks over at the floating pipe, "What in the name of all the Gods..." he stammers, "Where did she go?" Gnubert looks around, and shakes his head at Drack, "I have no clue to be honest"
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Monday August 7th, 2023 9:15:06 PM
As the party discusses their next moves, fanfare begins. voices can be heard chanting, "Sing us a song" and others, "Nah, play us a lively tune to dance too"
What the party sees is an immaculately dressed human male about 30 years old. He is strumming a lute, and has two female dwarves with him, bearing equipment.
Jumping onto an upturned crate, the man calls out, "Good eve all. Jessup's my name, and well, my lute is my game. Brave Brigga and her sister Bunda will accompany me. Now, who's got a favorite...."
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Monday August 7th, 2023 10:43:30 PM
Ash watches as the new man comes out to sing. "Dancing dwarves? Maybe I should have drank the bottle" he says out loud.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 7:41:35 AM
Drack listens to the further discussion, and is unsure what to make of the rumor. He waits as Mortimer says he has heard the tales, but with no further information, he moves on when Loryn does, not quite sure how to proceed.
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K d20+13=17 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2023 11:11:32 AM
Loryn stares a bit at Mortimer, pasting a concerned look on his face as if Mortimer did not appear well at all. Bluff 17 "Lean down here son, how are you feeling? Do you need Gnubert to take a look at that thing on the side of your head just there? i just said that the Frozen Chapel is the source of a tale about witches and missing children. Every hundred years or so, which of course, is right around the bend. You sure those are working?"
Loryn smiles and looks off to the bard and the pair of dwarf. Quite the group rolled into the little Hamlet here. "Word might be out that there's a young hero group with coin burning in their pockets here in Windhorn."
Loryn picks a spot on the grass in the fairgrounds to have a seat and listen to the bard. Torrynashkabbeth should be here any second he muses to himself
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:20/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 11:43:30 AM
Yet Torryn wasn't there. She was still in the yard, practicing her moves for Spot's entertainment. As the faint strains of a lute reached her, she mused on the importance of her vocation. To be a Sacred Dancer wasn't about being the best dancer possible; it was about ensuring that other danced as well as they could and in so doing had happiness brought into their lives. If they were happy, they in turn would bring others happiness. When looked on like that it really wasn't a bad thing - being a Scared Dancer.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 11:47:33 AM
(OOC: Jon tends to post late and due to the Time Zone differences - I am way ahead of you guys - I may miss tomorrow's deadline. I have a RL D&D session that starts at lunch time and won't finish until late. I may be able to post before midnight, but it's far from certain. So there may be 2 posts on Thursday.)
(Also Header adjusted - Torryn is now on full health as she'll have used her Lay On Hands ability to ensure that she's fully recovered.)
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Tuesday August 8th, 2023 12:23:30 PM
OOC - That's cool Nick. I'm gonna try to post 6'ish my time, I'm in Oregon ... I have a job interview and three dr appts today, UGH
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 4:58:03 PM "How often do these travelers come though the hamlet? Two groups in one day? Is that normal? " Gnubert says outloud. The normally jovial cleric seems concerned although he cannot figure out why.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 6:38:29 PM
Drack has no desire to be part of the revelry, and returns to his room to pray to Domi for guidance regarding the frozen chapel, even though he’s not expecting a response. If it’s true, it should be investigated. If it’s not true, the other evil meeting place needs to be revisited. Which is which. That is the question. Rumor based in fact, or an old wives tale. With the life of a child as the betting chip, he doesn’t really want to take chance, and would rather play the safe hand and look into it.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 7:34:02 PM
Mole listens to the conversation. He's never heard of this Frozen Temple.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 7:39:34 PM
Where is this place supposed to be?
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2023 8:01:54 PM
Manolo looks at Torryn dance... After awhile he bows to her and says " your moves are truly graceful"
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Tuesday August 8th, 2023 8:13:11 PM
The first song the minstrel plays is: Song 1
The Dwarven ladies aid with drums, and adding their voices to his
Someone in the crowd hears Gnubert's question and responds, "This minstrel oft comes unannounced. He's free with his music and jests, but ends up eating and drinking his fill at several homes, or taverns, or inns. Many of the young lasses enjoy his company as well."
Mole spends his time listening, as does Ash, Loryn, Manolo, Mortimer, and Gnubert.
Drack returns to his room to seek guidance on what he has heard (for Drack) Highlight to display spoiler: { As you pray and seek guidance on what you have learned, your room begins to brighten with a soft white light. This light provides a sense of warmth and comfort. The answer to Drack's question about the legitimacy of the rumor seems to be "yes", and a fatherly voice speaks - whether in his head or out loud "Courage my son, courage you and your friends will need soon."}
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life d20+4=20 ; Tuesday August 8th, 2023 10:41:36 PM (Sense Motive: 20, success)
Mortimer regards Loryn with tilted head and curled upper lip. His eyes flare with a sudden burst of bitter coldness with his detection of false-hearted sympathy. Then as quickly as it came, his demeanor swiftly reverts to a passive shrug. "Heard ya the first time, I did. But that's all I knew before your story of witches and youngins. Frozen Chapel sounds lika nice summer home, ta me."
If no one was going to offer him a puff on the pipe, he decides to help himself and take in a long drag.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday August 8th, 2023 11:18:25 PM
Ash claps along with the sing, passively listening until his turn on the pipe.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Wednesday August 9th, 2023 4:05:18 AM
Her practice concluded, Torryn curtsied to Spot and then made her way out of the yard to find the source of the music.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Wednesday August 9th, 2023 8:00:14 AM
Drack thanks Domi for his guidance, and heads out to find the others.
Once he finds Loryn, and the others, he will tell them "I sought guidance from Domi, and it was granted. the Frozen Chapel tales are real, and we need to go. Domi says we will all need courage very soon. Let us head out as soon as possible. Where do we start Loryn? any idea where to find this place? If not, we should try and find the villages or towns where someone has seen it."
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday August 9th, 2023 10:37:21 AM
Loryn starts to hold up a finger as Mortimer plucks the floating pipe from mid air to take a puff, but then simply doesn't and takes a cautious step backwards. The gnome stands for a good bit, waiting to see if something happens to Mortimer with a cheery smile on his face. He did love some good old fashioned mischief and mayhem and who knows, maybe the night will get quite exciting. Loryn finds himself rubbing his hands together with an all to eagerly anticipating grin on his face.
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Wednesday August 9th, 2023 7:46:50 PM
Gnubert turns to the voice in the crowd, "Thank you! I did not know." The cleric continues listening to the bard play until Drack arrives, "I am all for helping these children, especially if Domi has said the rumor is true. However, do we know of where we need to go, or at teh very least a direction of travel? I can try and pray for guidance tomorrow after I am granted my spells if that would help."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; Wednesday August 9th, 2023 8:44:09 PM
Manolo accompanies Torryn.
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Wednesday August 9th, 2023 9:39:46 PM
So the party all gathers to listen to the minstrel and his dwarven back up singers ...
The pipe which Mortimer grabs, freely stops floating Pipe [The bowl part holds about half a cup worth of tobacco, and the stem is at least a foot long]
The pipe tobacco, appears slow-burning and moist, and is almost black in appearance. When smoked the tobbaco produces a thick and cool acidic smoke with peppery notes of fig and molasses.
As the minstrel's song winds down to its end, he looks around the growing audience ... "Be there any lads or lasses who wish to dance a merry jig, come now, I know many good tunes..."
OOC: I still haven't heard anything on the module, I'll poke the PTB's about it ... in the meantime, is there anything else y'all want to work on, or just chill, eat pizza and ice cream, and smoke?
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday August 9th, 2023 10:43:20 PM
"Any lads or lasses who want to dance" Ash thinks to himself, knowing fully well one person will take them up on that offer. He finally gets his pull on the pipe, and lets the smoke drift out his nostrils as he relaxes.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 d20=18 ; Thursday August 10th, 2023 5:33:16 AM
Dancing! And she'd arrived just in time by the sound of things. She wrinkled her petite nose at the stinky pipe. She really didn't see the fascination with smoking - at all.
"I will dance. Who will join me?" She asked gleefully as she smoothly transition her gait straight into the dance. (dance: 30!) She hoped that some would, but if not, she was perfectly happy to dance for everyone else.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Thursday August 10th, 2023 10:29:19 AM
Drack waits for Loryn to comprehend his revelation, and find out whether he has an idea of where to start or not.
Following that, Drack will head back to speak with Royka. "Do you know of these stories about the missing children and the frozen chapel? I need to find it. Can you tell me anything that would give me a starting point?"
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Thursday August 10th, 2023 4:28:19 PM
Torry is ready to dance, and gleefully and beautifully does so. When Royka hears Drack ask his questions, she again gets an almost federal grin, "Dance with me. If I feel you've earned your answers, so be it. I have a small amount of knowledge of such a place."
The song he starts playing, after switching from his lute to a violin...with help from the "Ladies" 4minutes 25 seconds in
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Thursday August 10th, 2023 4:50:41 PM
Mole will ask the performers if they know any dwarven songs. If so, he will sit and listen. When they finish, he tips them generously (20 gp).
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Thursday August 10th, 2023 4:59:19 PM
When Drack returns to tell Loryn about the validity of the Frozen Chapel rumors. "What's all this business 'bout the Frozen Chapel? The ghost stories are true, yeah," ... sigh, "of course they are. They always are," he declares with a shrug.
Mortimer, of all people, should know to trust the stories told by ghosts. They have no reason to lie.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Thursday August 10th, 2023 7:49:54 PM
Gnubert listens to the music with his companions but his mind is constantly drawn to children in danger, and he can't help but be restless. Gnubert finally walks back to his room and takes stock of his items in an attempt to make sure he is prepared for whatever lies next.
OOC: Debating on a Catacombs trip to spend his coin and bring him to WBL
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=3 ; Thursday August 10th, 2023 8:06:15 PM
Manolo tries to dance the best he can. .d20= 3
OOC: sorry for the short posts, overworked this week
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 d20=10 ; Friday August 11th, 2023 6:13:23 AM
Torryn will gladly help Manolo (aid another; Manolo gains +2 to his next efforts.) Regardless of who stays, who goes and who dances, Torryn will remain so long as the music plays, captivating the crowd's attention with her delightful performance.
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Friday August 11th, 2023 8:26:05 AM
The crowds enjoy the music and the dancing, good and bad. At the request of dwarven songs, the Minstrel smiles sorrowfully, "I know but one, as dwarves are too busy fighting to dance, yet this one, is one of the few that brings them out in ceremonial garb..."
Manolo & Torry enjoy themselves on the "dance floor"
Gnubert considers slipping away for a shopping trip
Drack gets caught up by Royka, who wants to dance the day and night away apparently
Ash, Loryn, and Mortimer seem to be enjoying themselves on the sidelines smoking and observing
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Friday August 11th, 2023 8:57:24 AM
Loryn, listening to the minstrel and enjoying the dancing and attempts thereof has a delighted grin on his face when Drack returns a bit later. The more serious look on the young humans face, more serious? is that possible. Loryn works his memory, well what do you know, apparently it is possible. Very well, returns with a more serious look upon his face, the grin fades to a more appropriate look of attention.
"So the Frozen Chapel story is true. Now we need to discover the location of this place. Late in the night with drink and minstrels is not the best time, I would wager and so we should enjoy the final songs and then be off to bed. tomorrow we can speak to the minstrel and others about the whereabouts of the Chapel."
Noting Mortimers comment, Loryn looks to him, [b]"I would have guessed this type of adventure to sit quite right with you["/b]
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Friday August 11th, 2023 9:06:44 AM
Ash listens to the music, and to his friends talking about the Frozen Chapel. Seems cold would be in their future.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Friday August 11th, 2023 9:26:38 AM
Drack listens to Royka’s request. “I don’t know how to dance when not fighting, but I would be honored to give it a try with you.” Drack will then extend a hand “ shall we?”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 d20-1=12 ; Friday August 11th, 2023 1:55:21 PM
Mole listens to the minstrel begin the dwarven song. He closes his eyes and in his mind he pictures his home. Tears begin to run down his cheeks as he sees the mines of his homeland. Unknowingly, he begins to sing along with the minstrel. Blocking out the conversations around him, he only hears the song.
Singing DC12
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Friday August 11th, 2023 9:40:40 PM
OOC: I got a response on the module we pitched, there are several corrections they want us to do before they'll approve it, which I'm gonna tackle tonight
Update: Fixed some stuff, now need to fix some more and populate a map, then I think we're good to start this thing =)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Saturday August 12th, 2023 10:00:22 AM
Torryn was happy to dance as long as there was music. Even the Dwarven song was no barrier to her capacity to transform sound into motion: music into dance. She delighted in her new ribbon as it traced magical lines through the ait as she twisted, turned and spun around. The shapes it made were in all likelihood, 'magical' to her eyes alone.
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Saturday August 12th, 2023 6:36:39 PM
After the song is done, Mole gives the minstrel the tip (20 gp). He thanks them for the memories of his homeland.
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Sunday August 13th, 2023 6:37:10 PM
Gnubert cataloges his gear, then goes over it again. The cleric keeps getting the feeling something is off but he can't seem to lay his fingers on what it may be. Gnubert decides to pary on it and go to sleep.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=20 ; Sunday August 13th, 2023 8:19:47 PM
Manolo seems inspired and uplifted by Torryn. ' I can dance ', Manolo thinks as he moves gracefully. " Come one Drack !", Manolo cheers and encourages Drack Afterwards, after all the party ends, Manolo proceeds to sleep as dancing was certainly not easy on the muscles as he thought. D20=20
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Sunday August 13th, 2023 11:54:03 PM "Yeah, sure. Be nice, it would, ta get away from this summer heat," he replies to Loryn. "Gettin' there shouldn't be to difficult. Old Chapel Road hasn't seen much foot traffic in quite a while."
Mortimer settles down under the shade tree, with pipe in hand, as the evening progresses. He's perfectly content just setting back and watching the dancing and listen to the music. However someone unseen or heard by most decides to join Mortimer. "I do so love a good party." Out of the corner of his eye he notices a spectre, known as Mortdecai, lounging next to him. Mortimer replies with a sigh, "Yeah."
"I understand you're remembering things ... do you remember my father?"
Mortimer can barely answer "No," before the spirit interrupts him.
"I was his bastard child. He brought me home to live with the family, but I wasn't allowed to take the Margrave name."
"Sorry ta.." Mortimer rolls his eyes as he's interrupted again.
"Ohhh, it's alright. I always tried so hard to win his approval. But every time I found a way to run afoul of it."
"That's terrib.."
"Indeed. I couldn't even give him grandchildren. I'm afraid I wasn't much of a breeder. He always wanted a sizable family ... power in numbers, you know."
"What's 'is nam..?"
"Ohhh," Mortdecai replies interrupting, "I'd prefer that you remember."
Mortimer turns to look at him with a puzzled expression; only to see him fade away. He simply shrugs and takes another puff on the pipe.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Monday August 14th, 2023 6:50:25 AM
The musicians had played for a good while, so copying Mole's lead, she too paid them for the entertainment. It just wasn't as much.(10gp) It wasn't that she was mean. it was more that she felt there might be others in more need of her coins. In truth, she had little need for money: so long as she could eat and get a roof over her head, she was happy. Of course, money spent on bathing was never wasted. that last thought made her smile. A bath! What an excellent notion. Who knew when next she'd get the chance?
"Manny, that was excellent! You're a natural!" Torryn gushed in delight. She gave him a graceful curtsy in acknowledgement of his wonderful achievement, before straightening with a laugh to skip away, seemingly possessed of boundless energy.
"I'm going to have a bath. I may be some time." She informed them gleefully before departing back to their lodgings.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Monday August 14th, 2023 9:58:06 AM
After dancing for quite awhile with Royka, Drack will once again ask her about the frozen chapel, and how the group may find it.
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d100=89 ; Monday August 14th, 2023 6:47:35 PM
Manolo enjoys the dance. He sees the others pay and feels a tingle tingly ting feeling of pressure and shame that he didn't think about paying the musicians before. He gives the musicians whatever and how many coins he has on him at the moment.
Afterwards he retries to the lodgings as well and sleeps well.
DM-Jon - Ryan's evil twin Monday August 14th, 2023 7:29:07 PM
The minstrel offers about twenty songs in total before calling it a night. The innkeep offers he and his backup singers rooms at no cost.
The caravan also begins packing up as they plan on leaving in the morning.
Mole's tip earns him hugs and kisses from the dwarven women, who saw and heard him singing along with the tune.
Torry receives praise from locals, the minstrel, and the caravaneers for her dancing.
Royka gives Drack a big hug, and a kiss on the cheek, with a promise to look him upp next time they are in town.
Mortimer realizes that the pipe isn't vanishing, and that he has smoked all the tobacco in the pipe
Ash receives several pizzas as a parting gift, with the admonition to "Eat them in the next day or so, or they'll get stale and hard!"
Gnubert, Loryn, and Manolo receive thanks for participating, and "Dancing", the minstrel shares, "It's always good when people participate, makes me feel like I have done my job in sharing in a good time."
Several of the townsfolk have gotten together and laid out a feast of sorts, offering warm breads, fresh cooked meats, local vegetables (both raw and roasted), fresh caught rainbow trout, and fruit with some of the last of the ice cream. The taverner also rolls out some barrels of beer, and a small keg of powerful, but fruity mead (fig & walnut) that has been aged in a whiskey barrel (something I have in my fridge right now).
OOC: The module was approved so we'll start it tomorrow =)
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 5:39:29 AM
Torryn was not a drinker. She was simply too small and unused to such things to derive much pleasure from alcohol. She got her high from dancing. She did however, delight in the trout, a small amount of warm bread and plenty of vegetables, particularly enjoying the raw ones. For drink, she stuck to water, needing to rehydrate after her exertions.
"I'm sorry to be a party-pooper, but I'm going to go check on Spot again and then get a bath before bed. Bath's are great, especially when there's special scented oils. I bet I'll sleep like a log and be all refreshed and everything in the morning." She informed everyone before leaving. Her enthusiasm for the bath was palpable.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:19:09 AM
Ash, even though full, eats all the offerings food. Not wanting to be rude wins out over being full.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:46:50 AM
Drack returns Royka’s hug, and thanks her for a lovely evening. After she says she will look him up the next time she was in town, he responds. “Please do. I will look forward to seeing you in the future.”
Mole; (RichP) AC 18; HP 59/59; CMD 16 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:20:46 AM
Mole reciprocates the affection from the dwarven women with hugs and again thanks them for the memories. If able, he spends the rest of the night talking to the women. If so, a different aspect of the dwarf shows. He is more talkative and seems happy compared to his normal stoic demeanor.
When the evening ends, he bids then good night before heading out to walk the town.
(OOC- Since having the Ring of Sustenance, he typically spends most of the night up and then finds a place in the woods to rest. He takes earth elemental form while sleeping for his two hours and wakes shortly before dawn. At sunrise, he meditates before coming into town.)
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Tuesday August 15th, 2023 4:34:32 PM
With Mortimer seeming at least to know where the group would start, Loryn lets the subject go and settles in for a night of people watching. The gnome enjoyed a good party, but unlike many of the other races, that enjoyment required little food or drink. Nursing a single drink or 1 snack throughout the night was not unusual for him.
The minstrel had already made a months tip and wages from what he'd seen handled out and so he refrained from adding to the pile.
Eventually the night was over and Loryn with a last smile and wave to Mole, good to see the dwarf feeling like he could be a dwarf, headed to his bed at Minerva's
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
DM-Jon - Some bedtime stories are true! Tuesday August 15th, 2023 8:22:57 PM Before the night was over:several of the party members, mainly those who ate during the feasting, again heard the tale of the "Sisters":This is a scary bedtime story to tell naughty children: A white witch married a mortal man. Their offspring were triplets, females, identical in all ways but their hair color. The story goes that this family had many happy years, but the triplets were naughty, which brought evil witches to their home. These evil witches killed the mother and father and took the triplets. Over time the triplets turned to evil. As they began to age, they prayed and searched for ways to maintain their youth. Gathering up naughty children, the Triplets would steal the children's life force, aging the children by 40 to 60 years.
Moral:Children should listen to their parents and not cause trouble, lest the Sister's come a'calling!
Several different people, mainly old-timers, share stories they have heard of the Sister's, and where they may reside.
Following these tales, everyone seems reluctant to speak further on locations or sightings, for fear of summoning the Sister's.
In the morning The minstrel sets off with his companions, the small cart they rode in on, now stuffed with food, and trinkets.
The caravan also packs up and heads out to their next destination.
Later in the day, Windhome's leaders seek out the party and invites them to dinner ... "Come dressed as you please, no formality's tonight."
Manolo (Michael A) -- AC 18/15/13 -- CMD 19 -- HP 31/35 ; d20=11 ; d20=7 ; Tuesday August 15th, 2023 9:48:53 PM
Manolo partakes in the feast and will eat and haves a sip of the mead and afterwards excuses himself to go to sleep .
He felt good after the dance and was in a cheerful mood the combination of alcohol and dance was intoxicating. . He hears the tale and it piques his interest.
It scared him, made him feel uneasy, ...and he didn't know why. He tries to listen to the conversations,the small talk perhaps there was something to calm him down He takes another few sips , with each sip he felt more dizzy and difficulty speaking. Staggering sometimes. ' definitely dizzy', he thinks/feels. If he sees anyone from the party he will ask for help. "I got a little bit drunk and I am ... scared, this tale is scary", he manages to say somehow as he struggles to walk in a straight line " I am afraid to sleep alone", he says , scared even more as he remembers now a tale Lanliss told him ago about powerful witches and the alcohol certainly didn't help with rational thinking
In the morning or noon or after noon. He wakes up, hangover and groggy... perhaps he woke up alone perhaps someone or something woke him up.
Local knowledge 20 ( while under the influence of alcohol) Dancing 7 (while under the influence)
Gnubert Glitterdust (Wade) AC: 19 T: 14 F: 17 R: 6 F: 7 W: 11 HPS: 43/43 CMD: 6 Tuesday August 15th, 2023 10:11:17 PM
Gnubert sleeps hard and unfortunately misses the conversation about the sisters. The cleric wakes early, and spends the first hour in quiet contemplation before praying for his spells.
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life Tuesday August 15th, 2023 11:02:24 PM
Unwanted thoughts won't allow Mortimer to sleep that night; not a first anyway. He employed a good stiff drink, or three ... maybe four; he lost count, to help dull his senses. As he lays there waiting for the wash of spirits to overtake him, he chortles at the phrase 'stiff drink'.
A phrase with very old origins. There was an ancient practice of transporting a corpse in alcohol to keep it preserved for a later burial. Along the way, those who were burdened with insatiable cravings for a drink would sneak sips from the casket. The stiff's drink would satiate their thirst until they arrived at their journey's end. Isn't it weird that alcohol is also referred to as 'spirits'. How similar the words cask and casket are. Mortimer continues to chuckle.
He doesn't remember how he knows all this linguistic lore. However he can't help but feel these stories had served to inspire him at one time. How the stiff's drink could preserve you from time immemorial.
Morning slaps Mortimer soundly across the face. It was a rough start, he turns to his bottle on the night stand, but it appears he had emptied it during the night. It takes him most of the morning to gird his loins for the day. The invitation for dinner was a mixed blessing. He could definitely eat, but he knew this meal came with a request, a quest, or both.
Torrynashkabbeth (Nick) HP:27/27 AC:18 F10: R:11 W:13 Wednesday August 16th, 2023 4:21:19 AM
The message found Torryn again in the courtyard of the stables where Spot presently dwelled. Like some of her friends, she was apt to rising early. As well as tending to Spot, there were stretches to be completed. This habit had become ingrained now, but it was far from being a chore for her. Greeting the sun by exploring the capabilities of her body was always satisfying.
'No formality' Thought Torryn. The thought made her laugh. She didn't own anything even remotely 'formal'. Still, she could easily clean her boots and short dress. That dress was in fact, very short and in many ways more kin to a poncho than an actual dress, but it was ideal for dancing, in that it placed no restrictions on her movement. Sure, she showed a lot more leg than most in town (most being everyone else), but her ebullient nature and warm smile ensured she could dress so daringly without incurring too much malicious gossip.
Torryn decided that her new ribbon would be the perfect accompaniment to her wardrobe and wove it into a long, thin braid that fell down behind her in amongst the rest of her sparkling silvery mane. Dinner though, was some time off. She had plenty of opportunity to breakfast at Minerva's and see how her friends had fared after their likely late night festivities.
Ash Macfarlane - Shawn R; AC: 11(T 11, FF 10), CMD: 24 HP: 36/36 Wednesday August 16th, 2023 8:27:06 AM
Ash wakes up, and gets ready to watch the minstrels and caravan off. He grabs a couple cold slices, thinking to himself that the pizza is good in the morning for breakfast. Ash gives a hearty wave, before heading back.
"Anothet dinner, another quest" he mutters to himself later when invited to dinner.
Drack (Chris J) - hp 60/60 - AC 19 d20+8=28 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2023 9:34:42 AM
Before the stories start, Drack pointedly asks Mortimer “do you know where this chapel is? Can you get us there?”
As the tales proceed, and it seems apparent that people are unwilling to speak of a location, Drack will attempt to use Diplomacy to get more information. (Diplomacy 28, nat 20)
AC 13 HP 39/39 Loryn Glitterfall; Dan K Wednesday August 16th, 2023 11:47:26 AM
Loryn smiles as he observes several in the company drinking far more than they should, but they were adults, at least human adults and so it was not his place. Besides, the mischeivous part of the gnome liked the idea that come tomorrow, they would be fun to poke and bang pots around.
Morning finds Loryn in the kitchen, a hot honey tea in hand and eggs and shredded potatoes in a pan with butter and ham. He was going to keep it simple.
After breakfast, he sees to his mount and spends the rest of the morning in the small garden along the southern side of Minerva's. Good rich dirt, turning the compost and a bit of weeding. Midday kicks off a stroll through town to get some fresh bread and cheese and a sack of apples.
"A dinner invitation? Im sure we would be delighted" Not formal was good. mostly as Loryn did not think most of the group didn't or rather couldn't do formal. For his part, Loryn casts Prestidigitation to clean up and freshen up. He also brings a bottle wine. "Politeness dictates you don't come to dinner empty handed."
Spells: Active: Acid Ray 8/8 30' range 1d6+3 Innate: 1st lvl: 7/7 2nd lvl: 6/6 3rd lvl: 4/4
Mortimer Margrave (Stephen F.): ac:20/15/16. temp/hp:58/42. false life d20+2=22 ; Wednesday August 16th, 2023 3:34:56 PM
To Drack's question, Mortimer answers ...
(Knowledge [Local]: 22, natural 20)
"Yeah, yeah I do!" he replies with confidence.
(ooc: I'm going to rely on the DM to fill in the local localities :)
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