Looking around - DM BrianZ Friday April 12th, 2024 7:14:44 AM
The team begins a quick check of the Guild Quarter. Thirty or so minutes of walking around(and getting some tasty cinnamon rolls covered in frosting) turns up a few places of interest, including two small leatherworking shops. They aren't open yet, but they could be worth checking later.
There are some larger guilds and businesses as well that have leather items but these seem too large for such creatures to create a lair in them without being noticed.
Some sewer entrances can be found, but they look very small to try and get into them. You will have to make some inquiries if they connect to other Quarters in the City.
Fingers experiments with some magic. Known items on the team glow. He sees a few people on the street with minor glowing items, mostly jewelry with abjuration auras. A handful of weapons, but most citizens do not seem to have magic weapons. One of the guards has a shield that radiates an aura. But nothing that would seem extraordinary or unusual.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday April 12th, 2024 5:00:45 PM
Burton will head back to the Patch with the others. He's looking forward to some sleep and a bit of breakfast.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday April 12th, 2024 5:42:19 PM
Zarsellet feels the time getting to him. Some of the piles of fabric and clothing look like very comfortable places where one could get a nap....
"I'm done. The cinnamon roll was good, but my bed is calling.Let's head back home."
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 31/44 Friday April 12th, 2024 9:32:46 PM
Rhys joins the group as they head back to the Patch. While they have successfully dealt with two creatures likely responsible for the deaths of the beastfolk, he cannot help but feel there is something more behind the attacks.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Friday April 12th, 2024 9:45:52 PM
Lothlo finishes his roll while glancing around the area.
I think I'm going to go back and get some sleep as well. We can come back after we know what the guards have found. Besides, I get the impression those creatures would only come out when it's getting dark. We'll probably have better luck coming back to talk to people this evening
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Saturday April 13th, 2024 3:00:28 AM
Fingers pays that bakery to delivery some pastries - hot, if possible - in time for our breakfast.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday April 13th, 2024 10:37:41 AM
Kwarsk picks up a re-supply of white gold for the Patch (farmers wake up early, right?) and then likewise joins the Patchers in getting some shuteye at the Patch.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=4 ; d20=9 ; 2d6(3+3)=6 2d6(1+4)=5 2d6(6+6)=12 Saturday April 13th, 2024 12:19:01 PM
Paige returns to the Patch but before turning in, she checks her companions to make sure any wounds suffered at the hands of their assailants aren’t serious…
Heal check Rhys - d20=4+13=17 Heal check Naithi - d20=9+13=22
…and channels healing energy restoring up to 6+5+12=23 HP to each of her mates.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Saturday April 13th, 2024 8:43:13 PM Any thoughts on what time we should head back out to follow up on leads? Will getting back here around 3pm give us the time we need to talk to people?
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Sunday April 14th, 2024 9:43:19 PM
(OOC: In order to answer Lothlo's question, I'd like to know what time it would be after (a) a short rest (b) a long rest once we get home to the Patch)
Looking around - DM BrianZ Monday April 15th, 2024 7:05:45 AM
It doesn't take long to get back to the Patch, and picking up some supplies along the way makes a for a quick and tasty breakfast. White gold, various pastries, fruit and some dried and salted beef sticks are all easily acquired. Paige checks the wounds, thankfully none of them are serious and a quick burst of healing takes care of the worst of it. After that, the team gets some rest, and gets up early enough to still make use of the day.
You get up around 1pm, perhaps not a full 'night's' rest, but it's enough. So what do the heroes do next?
OOC- spellcasters may consider the rest sufficient to restore spells
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Monday April 15th, 2024 1:47:42 PM
Naithi walks over to Cuddly Mule, who was patiently waiting by the door, and give her a gentle pat on the head. Thank you for carrying us safely through the night and hauling that aberration, my dear friend, she said, her voice filled with genuine gratitude as she cleans her and rubs her down.
She then turned to Fizzgig, who was curled up in a ball on the floor, and scratched behind his ears. And thank you for keeping watch while we slept and tracking that things scent, I'm sure it didn't smell pleasant she added, smiling at the little dog's contented sigh.
Next, she approached Camalayaas and began to brush her fur, working out any tangles or debris that had accumulated during their travels. You were amazing last night, she whispered, her eyes shining with pride. I couldn't have done it without you.
After making sure her mount was comfortable, Naithi turned her attention to her newest pets - a trio of tiny mice that she had rescued from a trap earlier that week. She had taken it upon herself to train them as messengers, and they seemed to be taking to it quite well. (This is general training, not a specific trick)
She spent the next hour or so practicing with them, rewarding them with bits of cheese whenever they successfully completed a task. Jen, the butler cat (think Nana from Peter Pan), watches with amusement as the mice scurried back and forth, carrying notes between Naithi's outstretched fingers.
Finally, when everyone was well-rested and fed, Naithi gathered her things and climbed onto Camalayaas' back. She glanced over at those staying behind Be good until I get back, and take care of each other.
ooc: I'm assuming I got my net, chain and rope back from the guard, if not Naithi will buy some more. I need to go back to see where I'm at with training the mice and who I promised a pet to. These are non-combatants. Only Camalayaas is a combatant, but I didn't want to forget mentioning the others.
PS, read the LNB if you haven't and then post there.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Monday April 15th, 2024 1:58:59 PM
ooc: How many days have passed since we helped the orphans dig up the dog? I asking to track how far along I am with training the mice. Once done Pinky and Mistoffeles can be pocket pets for other Patchers or the orphans. Precious will remain Naithi's pet.
If the DM allows it, I would like to train them with the perform skills and serve so they will listen to their owners. Ideally they would learn serve first so the owners can keep them as pets now, and I'll finish training the other tricks in our down time.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday April 15th, 2024 2:02:36 PM
Burton appears looking refreshed he will sit in the main room and go through his notes until the others appear.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Monday April 15th, 2024 8:18:14 PM
Rhys wakes upon hearing the rustling of others. While his companions organize themselves for what is left of the day, the elf cleans and sharpens his blade and inspects his armour and other equipment for damage.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday April 15th, 2024 9:51:01 PM
Kwarsk emits a Patch-shaking yawn and then sets about readying himself for whatever the next challenge is. Once he's armed and armored he heads downstairs for some meat and white gold!
After enjoying his meal, and cleaning up, he sees Rhys sharpening his blade and walks over to him.
"Rhys, do you remember some time ago, just before Nintos left, where we strangely had to fight a Cloaker, another aberration normally only found underground?** I'm beginning to wonder if that was a test run for whoever's behind the skin stitcher and the choker we just fought. What do you think, a connection? Could Duncan be behind both sets of attackers?"
(** OOC - check the Patchers' posts in chapter 5, just after they return from the Blue Cave. In Particular, "The Scream" - that's the part of the story, in March 2023 with prior DM Melvin, where we fought the Cloaker, not to be confused with the Choker we just fought.)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday April 15th, 2024 10:25:53 PM
Paige emerges bleary eyed from her room and heads for the kitchen, seeking her stash of fragrant dark beans that when processed with hot water, create a stimulating beverage. As the cleric proceeds to crush the beans with mortar and pestle, she overhears Kwarsk talking to Rhys. ”I remember that! The cloaker’s name was Harold - he was sent as a messenger!”
When Burton starts riffling through his notes, the red-head will ask: ”whatcha’a got there, friend?”
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday April 15th, 2024 11:12:32 PM
Finger enters, rubbing his eyes. Messenger, huh? It's still early for me. Remind me what he said about that? He takes a few pastries and some fruit.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday April 16th, 2024 12:09:24 AM
Lothlo pours the last cup of coffee and immediately starts a second pot, his body resistant to the idea of leaving bed after the long night they had. He listens to the conversations that the others are having. Are you saying that this isn't the first set of such creatures that have been attacking the people here? That is troubling, I agree that two such sets of creatures seems to indicate that there is something bigger going on behind the scenes.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday April 16th, 2024 3:20:45 AM
Burton glances up at Paige when she asks her question; "Just some notes I have been taking of recent events. I'm just going over them to see if I've missed anything. Would you like to see?"
If Paige wants to have a look she will see within Burton's notebook he has a very neat writing style; there are brief descriptions of events, diagrams and questions some of which have answers written next to them. There also appears to be section on a spell that Burton is working on. Interestingly Burton isn't just writing in Common, Paige can recognize Dwarven runes & Elven script and some bits that appear to move as she tries to focus on them.
An early start to the day - DM BrianZ Tuesday April 16th, 2024 7:52:21 AM
Naithi is able to retrieve her items from the guard.
Burton checks his notes, and offers to share them if anyone is interested.
Rhys makes sure his equipment is in top shape.
Kwarsk wonders about another aberration previously fought by the team and wonders if there is a connection
Paige recalls the creature as well, and its' supposed name
Fingers grabs a bite to eat while joining the conversation
Lothlo also wonders if there is a connection between the various creatures.
.............................
'Breakfast' and other food is eaten, and it is early afternoon. What would the heroes like to do? visit the Guard? visit the Beastfolk? check into the shops at the Guild Quarter? other?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday April 16th, 2024 10:10:25 AM ”I think we owe Lars and his people an explanation of what we accomplished last night,” Paige suggests. ”I doubt it will get us any farther ahead in our investigations, and I don’t even know if it’s an end to the problems in the Outcast Quarter, but at least we can let the folks living there know there’s two less monstrosities predating on them.” The cleric sniffs her drink, and takes a sip. ” like I mentioned earlier, I’d like to drop by the same gaol where we left Ardreth’s henchmen. Maybe they’ve managed to get some information about Pyramid Industries from their investigation of the warehouse. What’s the link between Pyramid Industries, that obscure branch of cultists (of Ga’al?) we keep running across, the scroll we found in the Blue Cave (and left with the clerics of Gargul for safekeeping) and Duncan…”. Paige lets her voice trail off as she sips thoughtfully at her hot drink, hoping inspiration might strike.
(OOC: Duncan the power hungry dwarf we have yet to meet has been described as having a beard like an upside down pyramid. Check out the symbol for Ga’al on the Woldpedia Spirituality page! We’ve encountered cultists in an abandoned farmhouse, and a cleric on the road back from the Blue Cave. Seems related to me, however there hasn’t been anything in any DM post to encourage this supposition. Just speculation on my part…Carla)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday April 16th, 2024 10:43:02 AM ”Paige and Kwarsk may be on to something here. Two more abominations like the cloaker is a coincidence bearing further investigation. If Duncan is tied into this then he must be high up in the cult’s leadership. This might lead us nowhere but that’s exactly where we’ve been going for a while. We should let the Berem at the Black Cathedral know of our suspicions as it might help with deciphering the scroll we recovered from the Blue Cave.”
Rhys’s demeanor changes for the better with the prospect of a direction to pursue.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:29:44 AM
Zarsellet listens to everyone as he drinks (too much) coffee, and gets a bite to eat. "Are we going to check out the guild quarter? There were a couple of leather workers and likely other shops that could be a good front for monsters like those two."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:58:13 AM
Burton says from his seat at the table; "It might be an idea to get a look at the tools the skin stitcher was using. See if they are well worn, special in anyway? possible we could see if any of the leather workers recognize them, maybe identify where it got them from."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday April 16th, 2024 9:21:51 PM
Kwarsk says, "What say we follow up on the Guild shops first, and then make our way to the Black Cathedral after?"
Kwarsk gets and drinks some water, and then walks over to the door, ready to go wherever the Patchers want to go next.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:07:27 PM
Lothlo finish his cup of coffee. I agree, let's check out the leather shops first, it would be better to have any information they may be able to provide before we check in at the cathedral. I don't know what info they may be able to provide, but every bit helps.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:34:58 PM Can we go in pairs so we draw less attention?
Sights and Sounds - DM BrianZ Wednesday April 17th, 2024 7:16:34 AM
The team agrees on pursuing a few leads. And it looks like the first stop is the Guild Quarter. Fingers suggests not traveling as a large group and splitting up a bit.
As a reminder, the team does have the tools found on the skin stitcher. You could ask around to see if anyone recognizes them.
As you enter the Guild Quarter, you are met with the usual high level of activity in this area. Large numbers of people doing business, making deals, and setting up contracts for future work. As you travel, you pass by Jehanne(of the Mining Guild). She waves in recognition, but seems to be in a hurry on whatever errand she is on and does not stop to talk.
As you approach the leatherworking area, you noses are assailed with the strong odors of the craft. The acids and tanning solutions odor in the air leaves no doubt to which businesses are nearby and it is obvious many people avoid this section of the Quarter if they are just traveling through.
The team sees a few small shops, and one, larger guild doing business here. The larger guild is simply named Plateau City Leatherworks. The smaller businesses are: Zenya’s Patchwork and Ivan’s Custom Cuts. What would the heroes like to do next?
OOC- I would like to point out that the DMs have not discouraged Paige's theory either. :)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 2:52:12 PM
Fingers heads to the larger guild, Plateau City Leatherworks, on the assumption that in a bigger, busier place, it would be less odd for him to be just looking around. If accosted, he'll say he may be commissioning a custom-made masterwork belt to craft into a magic item.
He's hoping that the place is divided into stalls or stations for individual craftspeople. That would make it more obvious if a particular worker didn't show up this morning.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday April 17th, 2024 6:06:23 PM
Working off of the assumption that the creatures would avoid the more populated guild to limit attention on themselves, Lothlo heads to Ivan's Custom Cuts to ask about the tools.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=29 ; d20+7=13 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 9:49:09 PM
Kwarsk says, "Rhys, you want to take Zenya's Patchwork? I'm heading to Ivan's with Lothlo on the assumption that a big human will attract more attention than I will," Kwarsk finishes with a trademark half-smile.
Kwarsk follows Lothlo, keeping pace about fifteen feet back at first, but shifting to window shopping once inside, looking for clues while Lothlo does chatty things.
(OOC - Perception = 29, and Sense Motive while eavesdropping on the retailer's conversation with Lothlo = 13.)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20-1=7 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 10:39:00 PM
Rhys nods his head in acknowledgement of Kwarsk’s suggestion and heads off to Zenya’s Patchwork. When he arrives he will ask to speak with the owner.
The elf is unsure how to broach the subject but soldiers clumsily along ”It’s a sensitive matter” he speaks in a quiet tone. ”There’s been some nasty business over in the outcast quarter…maybe you’ve heard…bodies dismembered and skin removed….we tracked a suspect into the Guild Quarter but lost the trail….thing is, there were some pretty fine leather working tools used. Has any of your equipment gone missing? How about any of your workers?”.
(Diplomacy 7)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=16 ; d20=14 ; d20=15 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 10:40:30 PM ”I’ll go with Rhys!” Paige volunteers. Once inside Zenya’s Patchwork the half-elf listens to her friend, then adds her own two coppers. ”Like my friend said, whoever killed the folks showed signs of skill with his or her tools. Hear anything about it?”
The cleric watches the owner (?) and anyone else in the shop, out of the corner of her eye, and tries to gauge the atmosphere.
Diplomacy d20=16+6=22 Sense Motive d20=14+8=24 Perception d20=15+6=21
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 11:40:26 PM
Zarsellet considers the directions each of the team is going and decides to join Muuru. "Plateau City Leatherworks might hire temporary workers, or even rent stalls to outsiders. I can ask if there were any strangers that aren't working today while Muuru checks out the available belts."
When they get there Zarsellet asks to speak with whoever manages the people working there.
OOC: I didn't see anyone requesting to take the tools from the skin stitcher. I'd like to take them to see if they look any different from whatever the other workers use?
Shopping for clues - DM BrianZ Thursday April 18th, 2024 7:40:50 AM
Lothlo and Zarsellet split the tools between them, to use with asking questions. (Burton and Naithi, please list which group you are with, or if you are doing something else entirely)
Fingers heads into Plateau City Leatherworks, alongside Zarsellet. Inside they are met by a tired looking (human male) clerk at the front counter he introduces himself as Brel. It's pronounced Ber-ell. Sorry to point it out, but people get it wrong all the time. Now, what would you like to order? A custom-made masterwork belt? What size do you need? Is it for you or a friend. Hmm we'll have to measure..
Lothlo checks out Ivan's Custom Cuts, joined by Kwarsk. Inside, they find Ivan’s Custom Cuts has an appearance of an upscale establishment which caters to wealthy clients. The smooth talking (human male) behind the counter is obviously at ease selling high end products. You notice he takes the time to observe the quality of your gear before speaking. My friends! You have come to the right place. What can I interest you in today? Perhaps some high quality holsters for your weapons? Or maybe a pair of boots that are so fine, noblemen will be jealous of you and where you got them. Of course, if they ask, please tell them! He says the last with a warm smile and waits for your reply. (Kwarsk does notice that the items in the shop look to be high quality)
Rhys visits Zenya’s Patchwork, accompanied by Paige. Inside, they find a practical business, with little decoration or room for displays. The gruff (human female) behind the counter is straight to the point and introduces herself as Zenya and asks what you want. Upon hearing Rhys and Paige explain, she gives a curt reply. Oh that. Yes, nasty business. No, I'm not missing any equipment, not missing any workers either. So, what do you want to order? I'm busy and I'd like to get back to work. She waits impatiently with a pad and pencil to take the order. (Paige suspects Zenya is acting a bit more nervous than she should have any need to.)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=3 ; d20=8 ; Thursday April 18th, 2024 4:42:54 PM At Zenya’s Patchwork…
The red-head elbows her friend in the ribs, and tries to communicate her hunch that the gruff human female is acting a bit more nervous than she should have any need to be.
Unfortunately the cleric’s loud whisper and rolling of eyes probably draws more attention to her words (Stealth d20=3+3=6) ”Rhys! She’s acting more nervous than she should have any need to be! Press her harder!”
Paige will do her part (Intimidate d20=8+1=9) and addresses the shop owner: ”I’d suggest you tell us what you’re not telling us, and we’ll try to keep your name out of this business.” however the half-elf is not her usual eloquent self!
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+3=22 ; Thursday April 18th, 2024 6:31:51 PM
Burton will head to the Guild Quarters with the others. As they split up Burton stays outside to one side. He scans the roofs and skies to see if there was any sign of 'the crow' watching them.
Perception: 22
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+6=17 ; Thursday April 18th, 2024 7:55:10 PM ”I don’t believe you are telling us everything.” Rhys loom over the woman. ”Your cooperation will go a long way to ensuring your business is unaffected, but the opposite is also true. Your silence will guarantee your complicity when the truth comes out, I will personally see to it!”. The elf maintains his calm demeanour but his words ring with truth. ”Now, tell us what you know!”
(Intimidation 17 includes +1 prestige from WLA).
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday April 18th, 2024 9:32:15 PM
Naithi isn't the most diplomatic, so she follows Lothlo's group.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday April 18th, 2024 9:49:05 PM
Lothlo shakes Ivan's hand, taking note of the quality of his work. Now that you mention it, I have noticed that it can get rather muddy and rainy in these parts, and a new pair of boots that will keep my feet dry sounds like a good idea. How much would a new pair cost? I'm also looking to get a belt of dexterity once I save a little more gold if that's something you can do.
By the way, the other night my friends and I were attacked my some creatures that were carrying some fine leather working tools they were using on their victims. Have you heard anything about tools being stolen, or leather workers mentioning seeing anything strange outside their shops or the guild?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday April 18th, 2024 10:41:46 PM
Kwarsk window-shops, looking for a 'holster' (scabbard?) that would hold his waraxe well across his back. My current one is serviceable, but the quality here is most impressive.
(OOC - Reminder, per Kwarsk's last post:
Perception = 29, and Sense Motive while eavesdropping on the retailer's conversation with Lothlo = 13.)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday April 18th, 2024 11:45:56 PM Sure, Brel, says Fingers, careful to pronounce it correctly. You got someone on staff who specializes in belts? Or are your workers, like independent?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=34 ; Thursday April 18th, 2024 11:53:19 PM
Zarsellet gives a friendly smile to Brel, and adds after Muuru's question. "While you're working with Kwarsk, could you point me to whoever manages the workers, or the whole place here and who gets to work at any of the locations here? We came across some equipment that might have belonged to someone here and want to be nice and possibly return it."
OOC: Diplomacy 34 make him feel appreciated, and nice?
Shopping for clues - DM BrianZ Friday April 19th, 2024 8:30:45 AM
At Plateau City Leatherworks, Brel responds to Fingers and Zarsellet. There's not much specialty work here, although we can make whatever you need upon request. We have a number of workers and they complete the orders we get as fast as they can. They all have their own workstations. I won't typically bother the managers unless someone is placing a very large order. Now you have some tools you say? I can ask around, but no one has reported anything missing.
At Ivan's Custom Cuts, Lothlo, Kwarsk and Naithi continue shopping with Ivan. Ah, those boots will cost you 50 gold. Now, that may seem steep, but you will be the envy of friends and neighbors alike! As for the belt, we can manage that, but we don't get too many requests for such things, the Catacombs usually handles them. But as I said, it can be arranged, for the right price. Ivan seems perplexed by Lothlo's next query. Creatures? With tools? Can't say as I've ever heard of such a thing. Well, I only have a few employees, some of the best in the City! And none of them have told me they are missing any tools. Sorry, I don't think I can be any help there. My workers haven't mentioned anything strange, but I suppose I could ask them if you think it's important.
Kwarsk does notice some fine items on display(as mentioned last post). He doesn't sense any deceit from Ivan. Kwarsk does see a fine scabbard on the wall, designed for quick release of an axe when needed, but would still hold the item firmly in place while traveling about.
At Zenya’s Patchwork, Paige and Rhys are dealing with an increasingly irate Zenya. Just what is it you think you're accusing me of? Complicity? Truth? I'm not sure what it is that you think I'm not telling you, but I don't think I would tell you even if I knew! I think it would be best if you left now, I have a lot of work to do.
While the rest of the team is shopping and questioning, Burton stays outside and observes the area. He doesn't see any crows, but many other types of birds can be seen in the area.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday April 19th, 2024 12:34:32 PM
Zarsellet considers the answers from Brel, then pulls out the tool from the skin stitcher. "Well, this is the tool. Not for leather work I think but for skinning? We thought it might be useful for someone that would be tanning a hide?"
"You say everyone has their own workstations? Do you occasionally work two or more to a workstation? And does anyone keep track when someone doesn't come to work? Perhaps if someone gets sick or hurt. If this belonged to someone that isn't in today I wouldn't want to just dispose of it. To me it seems to be of pretty good quality. I don't skin or tan hides though so...."
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday April 19th, 2024 3:18:15 PM ”Right. I don’t know what it is you’re hiding but that will be for Captain Garrick and the guards to uncover. It would probably have been easier to speak with us, but your choice belongs to you.”
Rhys turns and walks out the door.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday April 19th, 2024 3:33:32 PM ”So, Rhys? You think the folks in the department of Administrative Affairs at the Black Cathedral might be interested in this place?” Paige says loud enough for the irate Zenya to hear, as she follows the fighter outside.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday April 19th, 2024 6:09:24 PM
Burton keeps an eye on the street while the others talk to the leather workers.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=26 ; Saturday April 20th, 2024 9:35:28 PM
Since Zar is asking for all the information Fingers was looking for, the minotaur will casually look around the shop for anything notable.
Perception: 26
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday April 20th, 2024 10:54:29 PM
Kwarsk lifts the quick-release axe scabbard from its place on the wall and gets in line behind Lothlo.
Kwarsk watches Lothlo, silently willing him to say, 'yes, ask your workers' by sheer force of will. If Lothlo turns to Kwarsk for any reason, Kwarsk will nod once and then flick his eyes at Ivan.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Monday April 22nd, 2024 5:51:14 AM
Burton: Keeps a vigilant watch from the street. Fingers: Casually casts his eyes around as he listens to Zarsellet’s questions. Lothlo: Watches Ivan carefully. Kwarsk: Wills Lothlo to ask more questions whilst examining some of the excellent workmanship. Naithi:. Watches Ivan carefully. Paige: Less the subtly adds to Zenya’s worries. Rhys: Tersely informs Zenya that she can speak with the Guard Captain. Zarsellet: Discusses the tool found with Brel, seeking to eliminate all options.
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At Zenya’s Patchwork, Zenya scowls and her frown deepens at the threat.
“Go! Fetch the guard. Fetch the whole lot of them if you want. I’ll have them arrest YOU for disturbing a legitimate business” She countered before dismissively turning and marching back into the main body of the workshop, admonishing her workers to stop gawking and get back to work.
Paige & Rhys Perception DC: 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { One worker, near to the counter is a young girl. She looks at you both worriedly for a moment and then glances back just as you turn and head for the door. She quickly puts her head down and focuses on her work. She has long, brown hair ad a pretty face.}
~~~
”A wise choice, a wise choice indeed. This work is unequalled in the city AND is guaranteed to withstand the usual wear and tear far better then more …..commonplace items, I assure.” Ivan seemed to have entirely forgotten the issue with missing tools such was enthusiasm for his finished products, which were undeniably fine.
Kwarsk examines the halter carefully, admiring the undeniable quality and detail. Craft Leatherwork DC:10/Craft A N Other DC:15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Detailed scrutiny reveals something odd –there are traces of markings that were present on the victims!} Hea, DC:10. Highlight to display spoiler: { The leather is very good quality and unusual; so unusual, in fact, that you think it is possible that it has come from an unusual source – possibly even a person!}
~~~
Brel reluctantly takes the tool and examines it before huffing in surprise.
”Masterwork. Yeah, that’s a very nice piece of kit for sure. Did you want to sell it?” he reluctantly hands it back. ”There’s be a real stink if something like disappeared from here. Honestly, I’d recognise that if I’d seen it before. See the scroll work on the finial at the end of the handle? Nice. Don’t see many like that.”
~~~
Watching outside Burton notes the gathered pigeons suddenly take flight and scatter. A large crow, possibly a raven lands on top of the steeply pitched roof of Ivan’s Custom Cuts. It looks at Burton.
Burton. Perception DC: 20. Highlight to display spoiler: { The angle was all wrong. The light is in your eyes, but….it looks like the same strange crow that you saw before! }
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday April 22nd, 2024 10:55:21 AM
Zarsellet raises his eyebrows in surprise. "Masterwork? I wouldn't know, but I can't sell it. It doesn't belong to me. I'm trying to find the owner so I can return it. Any chance someone here might recognize it and direct me to the owner?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+3=23 ; Monday April 22nd, 2024 2:11:31 PM
Naithi notices something unusual about the leather... Possibly disturbing, and she is wearing a Bogeyman's Cloak, Dread's coat, and dragon hide armor!
Not wanting to jump to conclusions Naithi gives the shop keeper a large grin. You do custom orders!? How complex can you make them? Can you make me a case for my travel harp and a collar for my mount... But not just any collar. One that can hold a potion so that she can drink from it is injured?
Also, can I get supplies from you? I'm looking for a whole hide like that one [b] She points to the suspicious leather, [b]to make a cloak out of. Not like this one, but wings of flying! Can't you picture me flying around like a fairy! I'm sure I'll be able to figure it how to do it eventually, but the first step is the cape!
ooc: Everyone that knows Naithi knows her desire for wings and to fly isn't an act as she's trying to obtain the fairykin trait.
Heal check = 23
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=12 ; Monday April 22nd, 2024 4:12:30 PM
Paige joins up with Burton and Rys in the street outside the leather work shops in the Trade Quarter. ”I’m not sure what’s going on inside Zenya’s Patchworks, but somethings smokey! The owner is jumpy and one worker, near to the counter - a young girl with long brown hair and a pretty face - looked worried. I wonder if we could catch her during a break or after work - and ask her a few questions?”
Arching an eyebrow, the cleric asks Burton if he’s discovered anything interesting?
*Paige will share what she’s learned with anyone else from the party who might be outside the shops.
(Perception d20=12+6=18)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=24 ; Monday April 22nd, 2024 5:28:10 PM
Rhys notices the young woman’s discomfort before leaving but says nothing. (Perception 24). It is only once outside that he confirms Paige’s observation.
”So…what next? Do we speak with Captain Garrick about all of this, or do we wait for the young girl to come out and speak with her alone?”
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Monday April 22nd, 2024 5:48:45 PM
Lothlo realizes that while admiring the work he hasn't responded to Ivan yet. Sorry, I was admiring your craftsmanship and got lost in my thoughts. Yes, I think I would like a pair of boots, especially with all the rain I've been seeing in these parts. When would you be able to have them ready by?
I did figure that the creatures and missing tools would be a long shot, but when a craftsman's tools go missing word tends to travel fast so I thought it was worth a try checking just in case.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=26 ; Monday April 22nd, 2024 8:27:31 PM
Kwarsk considers the scabbard.
(OOC - Craft Leatherwork, take 10 = 12 (Kwarsk has no ranks); Heal, take 10 = 13 (Kwarsk has no ranks).) (OOC - I checked corebook - nothing stops an untrained PC from taking 10. I did not find rules on Difficulty Classes, but DC 10 is such a basic, routine, task that it seems reasonable Kwarsk can Take 10.)
Kwarsk's analysis takes him a while, but Naithi immediately starts asking useful questions so Kwarsk remains silent, still 'shopping,' and listening for Ivan's replies to Naithi.
(OOC - Sense Motive = 26)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday April 22nd, 2024 11:49:35 PM
Fingers pretends to only be mildly interested in Zarsellet's questions.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 4:48:23 AM
Burton: remains vigilant outside. Fingers: Feigns interest in Zarsellet’s questions. Lothlo: Confirms his ‘order’ and explains further about the tool. Kwarsk: Takes his time to absorb as much information as he can - not least about Ivan. Naithi:. Issues a whole stream of complex requests in enthusiastic enquiry. Paige: Shares her worries and observations. Rhys: Asks Paige about their next steps. Zarsellet: Asks after the potential owner of the tool. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Outside Zenya’s…
Rhys and Paige confer and compare thoughts. There is, as yet, no sign of the others – other than Burton, who seems to be watching the roofs of the businesses. After about ten minutes a shadowy figure emerges from the side of Zenya’s and a young girl scurries over to them. She’s shorter than perhaps they’d expected, but then, she had been seated. The brown hair and pretty freckled face assure you that it is the girl from the shop. The girl quickly introduces herself as Kerelis. She knows of the Patchers and recognised them. This is largely due to the fact that she is friends with Desi, one of the orphans from Puccini and was herself at the orphanage a few years ago. Now an adult, she has found honest paying work to take care of herself. She asks that the team not judge Zenya too harshly, the woman is under a lot of stress. The work they are turning out has proven to be of very reliable quality at a reasonable price. And their competitor, Ivan, has taken exception to the drop in his business and has been making increasingly threatening demands. ”Yeah, so Zenya wasn’t sure if you were there as hired muscle. He’s a lot of money and influence, has Ivan. No reason why he couldn’t get adventurers to do his dirty work. Anyway, that’s why. She was so off, I mean.” Kerelis can tell the team that Ivan has been recently focused on making items for very high end clients, with some very high quality leather he has been acquiring lately. Zenya was curious about that, but has not been able to find out who the supplier is.
~~~
Inside Ivan’s
Kwarsk Highlight to display spoiler: { The leather is extremely fine. The good stuff is incredibly soft and supple, not really suited to robust use, but it sure looks fancy and is, as Ivan stated, guaranteed to impress. As to Ivan, he seems very happy to was lyrical about the quality of his work. He is patently proud of what he’s achieving.} stands and watches as he continues to assess the workmanship. Ivan considers Naithi’s request and grows contemplative.
”Hmmm, that would take a considerable amount of material and expertise, necessitating the use of various experts within their field. Honestly, I would say that such was beyond the remit of any establishment in the city….any except Ivan’s! It can be done, but….well, naturally such items are FAR from cheap – not that you would want that, I’m sure. In fact, I’d need to survey the workload and garner estimates from my team before I could even supply a price. Nonetheless, be assured that it CAN be done.” Ivan concluded with delight.
~~~
At the Guild…
Brel sighs. ”Look, you’re in the wrong place, mate. Try one of the shops. Something like that – most likely comes from Ivan’s; they are the one that does all the high end gear. That being said Zenya’s stuff is durable, good quality and reasonable. You don’t produce stuff like that with cheap tools. Good luck with your enquiries, gentlemen.” Brel gave them a meaningful look that indicated he had nothing further to add.
~~~
Outside….
Burton watches a large bird stalk across the ridge tiles of a roof and disappear behind a chimney stack.
~~~
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+3=10 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 5:19:08 PM
Burton watches the large black bird, he can't be sure it's the same crow he had seem earlier. (Perception 10) When Paige asks Burton if he has discovered anything he nods in the direction of the bird but admits he doesn't know if it's the same crow as before.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 5:57:45 PM
Naithi jumps in excitement. All right! Can you take the measurements for the collar and the harp now? As for the cloak, I want to do the design the pattern myself so it will match my coat and armor. We can go over the next steps for the cloak after I get it to my liking. Besides, it will take me some time to save enough money to enchant the cloak.
ooc: Naithi wants to buy the large piece of suspicious leather, and will also purchase the harp case and collar.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 6:13:39 PM
Lothlo notices the suspicious leather Naithi points to. I've never seen leather like that before. Just so we are on the same page, I just wanted traditional cow leather for the boots. I want to look good, but nothing so exotic that I'd feel guilty if they got muddy walking down the street.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 8:54:31 PM
Zarsellet looks at Brel and nods. "So nobody here works with good quality tools like this? And you say Ivan's? Hmm...." He tucks the tool away and turns to Kwarsk. "What do you think? Anything worth looking at?"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 9:37:40 PM
Kwarsk is still looking at the scabbard while in line behind Lothlo when Zarsellet arrives. He listens to Zarsellet's inquiry.
He replies, "Just looking at this scabbard. Excellent material, but... excuse me."
Kwarsk waits for a pause in Ivan and Lothlo's conversation, and then steps up to ask Ivan, "Excuse me, but I like the quality and look of this scabbard, but as a guard-for-hire, I'm not sure it would stand up to repeated drawing of my waraxe. Could you please tell me more about this leather and how well it stands up to workman's use as opposed to decoration?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 9:49:28 PM Hmmm? Fingers turns back to Zar. Oh yes, the quality here is quite fine. But we need to get going.
Ber-ell, I'll probably be back to get more information about that belt. And if anyone asks... He puts some coin on the counter and winks. That's all we talked about, right?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+1=19 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 10:00:51 PM
Rhys listens to the girl’s story and is inclined to believe her. Her nervousness did not seem feigned and she knows of the orphanage. (Sense Motive 19)
”Thank you Kerelis. You were brave to talk with us when you knew your employer would not like it. You are correct, we are not working with or for this Ivan. We are trying to get to the bottom of some very vicious slayings in the outcast quarter and you have been helpful in eliminating Zenya from our list of potential suspects. I will apologize to her for my brusk approach in person once we have concluded our investigations.”
The elf hopes the young girl will not suffer for her actions. It is always nice to see a ‘graduate’ of the orphanage making good.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=6 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2024 12:55:54 AM
Paige nods in agreement, and smiles at Kerelis. ”What he says, the cleric points to Rhys”goes for me too.”
The half elf will look in the direction indicated by Burton (Perception d20=6+6=12) - but isn’t exactly sure what she sees!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday April 24th, 2024 2:21:57 PM
Naithi calls Camalayaas over so the leather worker can get a better idea of what she is looking for.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday April 24th, 2024 5:08:28 PM
OOC: Sorry for the error in my post. Since I was with Muuru, not Kwarsk that is who I would have turned to and questioned. But, maybe our groups were close enough?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday April 24th, 2024 5:18:17 PM
Lothlo Watches as Camalayaas approaches. I'll bet he's never made something for a dire rabbit before... I suppose not many people in the Wold would have had an opportunity to do so.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+3=11 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2024 6:21:48 PM
Burton stands quietly by as the others talk to the girl. His eyes keep glancing back in the direction of the roof where he last saw the bird. (Perception roll 11).
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=7 Wednesday April 24th, 2024 7:12:10 PM
Paige keeps looking where Burton is looking, hoping to see something…interesting? Scary?
(Perception d20=7+6=13)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday April 24th, 2024 9:15:44 PM
Kwarsk waits patiently for Ivan's reply.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday April 24th, 2024 11:58:18 PM
If Brel seems amenable to Fingers'...request, the minotaur heads out to find the others. Now, which of those other places is closest?
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Thursday April 25th, 2024 6:29:39 AM
OOC: Apologies for Wednesday’s missed post. I was away and events overtook me. I am also away Friday and Saturday. Brian will assume the reins tomorrow.
Burton: Spots a suspicious crow. Fingers: Leaves a ‘tip’ for Brel before exiting. Lothlo: Asks for more traditional leather expressing certain reservations. Kwarsk: Makes more detailked enquiry about the leather. Naithi:. Excitedly offers to commission the goods she desires. Paige: Confirms to Kerelis what Rhys said and then seeks to see what Burton had indicated. A large black bird disappeared behind a chimney stack. Rhys: Believes what the girl informs him. To him she seems trustworthy and honest. Zarsellet: Consults with Kwarsk regarding their next steps.
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At Ivan’s…
”Ah yes, of course we would be delighted and honoured to undertake such a commission and naturally, for such a unique creature only the very finest of materials would be appropriate. Of course, such things do not come cheap. Alas, quality never does. Were you minded to secure the materials of choice, that would necessitate a substantial down-payment. Without such, we would obviously be free to utilise said material for other projects. For all that you’ve indicated – and naturally, greater specifics will be explored before the work begins – well, two thousand should cover it.” Ivan smiled encouragingly before turning to the issue of the scabbard.
”You raise a perfectly valid point. Our finest leathers are not for ‘everyday’ usage. Indeed not. Such finery is for ceremonial and grand occasions where the need to impress is paramount. That being said, selecting the right material for the right job is something we excel at; so for a bold adventurer such as yourself, an exotic leather, but one of more durable quality would be our recommendation. Again, as is the case with the young lady here, such materials are far from cheap. I would recommend wyvern leather, Sir. Alas, currently, we are awaiting a restock of that material.” Again Ivan concluded with a pleasant smile; something at which he was evidently well-practiced.
Kwarsk will/sense motive; 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { You note that Ivan, as loquacious as he was didn’t answer the question you asked – at least, not entirely.}
~~~
Outside…
The crow failed to reappear. Perhaps it had flown down behind the building. Those outside thanked Kerelis for being so forthcoming. She in turn wished them well in their task and asked that she say ‘hello’ to Desi when next they see her.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=33 ; Thursday April 25th, 2024 12:13:20 PM
OOC: At Ivan's
Zarsellet moves up by Kwarsk and slowly pulls the tool from the skin stitcher so Ivan can see it. "Pardon me for interrupting. You are Ivan? Brel said that you might know who owned this tool. Said that it was too high quality for most skin workers, but not for you?"
OOC: Diplomacy 33 to try to be non-menacing/friendly?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday April 25th, 2024 2:54:10 PM
Burton waits with the others to see what everyone has found out.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday April 25th, 2024 2:54:11 PM
Burton waits with the others to see what everyone has found out.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday April 25th, 2024 3:29:59 PM
Naithi looks a little surprised by the price. Is the 2,000 gold for the leather I want to make a cloak, the harp case, and the collar? Or is it including additional components to craft that cloak into a wondrous item?
ooc: can you please clarify what the 2,000 gp covers and if the added cost can be applied to the cost of turning it into a magic cloak? If it is including additional magic components, can you clarify the cost of just the leather?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday April 25th, 2024 5:18:03 PM
Lothlo's ears perk up at the mention of wyvern leather sounds, something nicer than cow leather and without the concerns of coming from a mystery source. I know the reputation that wyvern's have in battle, I'm not surprised that their leather makes durable boots. I will be sure to come back when you have the leather back in stock.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday April 25th, 2024 8:01:39 PM ”I would be happy to say hello to Desi for you. I’m sure she’ll be pleased that you are doing so well.” Rhys replies to the young girl.
Once they are alone again he asks Paige and Burton what they would like to accomplish next, ”So what will it be? Do we visit the guard and see what their captive has to say? Or do we have a quick reconnoitre of Duncan’s manor house?”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=21 ; Thursday April 25th, 2024 10:54:52 PM
(OOC Sense Motive = 21)
Following up, Kwarsk replies, "So, Ivan, what kind of leather is this scabbard here made out of, precisely?"
Kwarsk gives a full smile and awaits Ivan's reply.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=2 Thursday April 25th, 2024 11:13:02 PM ”Well, we won’t accomplish anything hanging around here. Tempted as I am to check out Duncan’s digs, I guess we should follow-up with the guards and learn if they’ve squeezed any information out of that choker-creature we handed over to them.”
Paige looks up at the sky and tries to gauge the time of day. (Perception d20=2+6=8).
Shopping for clues - DM BrianZ Friday April 26th, 2024 6:01:11 AM
Burton: waits outside as some of the rest of the team report in. The crow seems to have left, it is no longer visible in the area.
Fingers: ends up out in the street, and quickly locates the rest of the team.
Lothlo: looks forward to commissioning an item from sturdy wyvern leather.
Kwarsk: asks about the type of leather and waits for reply. Well it is from my usual sources, ahem, cow hide of course. My supplier has a method of stretching it so it is extra soft and easy to work with. Kwarsk suspects Ivan is not being entirely truthful.
Naithi: asks about the cost. Ah, I misunderstood. Well, I'm afraid I can't give out material which could be used for other work. But please come and see me when you have the funds, I'm sure we will be able to make whatever you need. Ivan then resumes measuring Camalayaas for the item to be crafted later
Paige: suggests checking in with the guards next, and estimates it is between 2 and 3 pm.
Rhys: Kerelis hurries off before she is missed, with a 'pleased to have met you' Rhys makes some suggestions for the next move.
Zarsellet: shows one of the tools to Ivan. DC15 perception(also applies to everyone else at Ivan's shop) to display: Highlight to display spoiler: {Ivan's eyes widen is surprise for the briefest of moments upon seeing the tool}
With most of the team outside in the street, the remaining interaction is at Ivan's shop. There are many people about, going in and out of the shops, and doing their usual business. You get a few looks, some in recognition, and a few that seem...concerned. But overall, very little acknowledgement of the well armed people standing in the middle of the street.
Zarsellet smiles, slightly, when he notices Ivan's response to seeing the tool. "Good..... So Brel was right. He said it was a high quality tool, but I don't work leather. Or skin.... creatures. With a high quality tool like this maybe I could learn?" His face goes grim and he continues, "But since you do recognize this, perhaps you could explain how you know the previous owner?"
OOC: Intimidate=17. He's much better at Diplomacy....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday April 26th, 2024 2:44:35 PM
Naithi doesn't want to give up on the leather that might be evidence. She is torn between having him save it for her and having it turned into something that may obscure anything incriminating on it.
What I want is a truly unique creation that is nothing short of breathtaking. Made from the finest quality leather, it must flow around the wearer like liquid silk, the front catching the light in a mesmerizing dance of blues and silvers while the back it the embodiment of darkness...a girl must be able to dazzle at parties and also to disappear into the night when she caught the unwanted eyes of dishonorable men.
Upon closer inspection, one should see that the intricate design mimicks the scales of a blue dragon, with raised ridges and swirls that give it an otherworldly texture. The hood fashioned to frame the wearer's face to great effect.
But the true masterpiece lay in the folds, opening up into wings to that I may someday turn it into wings of flying. They should unfolded with a quiet rustle, revealing themselves to be thin membranes stretched taut between delicate finger-like bones. The upper surface of each wing a rich navy blue, speckled with silver and iridescent markings that glinted in the light. The lower half, however, are to be a deep oceanic shade that seemed to swallow the light whole.
It should be a truly stunning work of craftsmanship, the cloak was both functional and beautiful - a testament to the ingenuity of those who created it. Naithi couldn't help but imagine herself soaring above the trees, her hair streaming behind her like a golden comet.
That's what I want it's main form to be. Naithi begins sketching on some paper.
I would like some intricate stitching that allowed for such flexibility. Each seam should hold a hidden pocket or secret compartment, perfect for storing trinkets and tools. The hood should be detachable, snapping off with ease to reveal the cloak's true potential - a chameleon-like surface that adjusted to match whatever style is wore beneath it.
To alter the style, one should simply needed to pull on specific tabs or tug at certain sections of the garment. One pull turned the cape into a hooded cloak, the cowl billowing behind her as she moved. Another twist transformed it into a short jacket, while yet another caused the cloak to expand into a regal robe with long flowing sleeves.
Please make this from a durable and light weight leather, but not that really nice leather. Please save it for me. I'll pay a deposit for the leather, and if the cloak meets my satisfaction I'll have you make a higher quality one with that.
ooc: Yeah, my imagination went a little crazy. Although not magical, I expect this will cost a lot more than a traditional mundane cloak, hopefully convince him to save the other leather for me. I'm not expecting any special bonuses from it, just to have fun changing my cloaks appearance at will.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday April 26th, 2024 4:13:00 PM
Burton nods; "Lets go and find out what the guards have learned.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Friday April 26th, 2024 6:17:51 PM
Lothlo listens as Naithi discusses her fanciful cape and Zarsellet mentions the tools. Wow Naithi, that's sounds pretty cool, I can't imagine the amount of skill it would take to craft such a thing.
Ivan, I am curious what you know about those tools as well. Would you be so kind as to share what you know about them and their prior owners?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=24 ; Friday April 26th, 2024 10:10:13 PM
(OOC Perception = 24 re: DC 15)
Kwarsk looks down at the scabbard, and then back up, and says, "Well then, not the workman's grade of leather I'm looking for.[/b]" Kwarsk turns and puts the scabbard back precisely where he picked it up from.
He then smiles, waves, and leaves silently.
Kwarsk works fast to locate the rest of the Patchers, hopefully before they've gone anywhere.
Kwarsk will tell each of them, in person, in a low voice, that he can reach that Ivan's shop is involved in this somehow, perhaps buying leather based on human skin from the murders the Patchers have been investigating. Kwarsk suggests they find a safe place nearby to further strategize.
(OOC - If I recall correctly, we're some distance from the Patch, so have to scrounge a table at an eatery or something.
Patchers Assemble!)
Shopping for clues - DM BrianZ Saturday April 27th, 2024 8:04:15 AM
Ivan agrees it is a high quality tool. But otherwise it is standard for leatherwork. I have no idea why you would want to use it for such purpose, but I guess that is your business. As to the owner, well it bears no markings, and all of my own tools have my brand.
With that, Ivan returns his attention to the customer who seems interested in spending some money. He takes notes, and looks at Naithi's drawing. It sounds like a wonderful challenge, and I accept! Hmm, I don't think I can put a firm price on such a garment until I see how much labor will be needed, but I am confident we can make it. How does a 50 gold deposit sound?
Burton agrees with checking in with the guards.
Ivan already explained the tools seem to be standard types for leatherwork, except they are of high quality. He has nothing further to add to Lothlo's query.
Kwarsk attempts to gather the team so everyone can compare notes while having a quick bite to eat. He also believes Ivan's shop is involved in the murders.
{Most} of the team gathers at a small eatery nearby, within sight of Ivan's place. Between bites of excellent sandwiches, it is time to decide what to do next.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday April 27th, 2024 11:59:02 AM
Naithi digs deep into her pouch and produces 200 gold coins and places them on the counter. "This is for the deposit she the cloak and to hold that fine piece of leather offer there for me, the collar for Camalayaas, and a new case for my travel harp. Something sturdy and lightweight, preferably with some room for extra strings and tuning tools. If the labor comes to more, let me know.[/b] Naithi also leaves him with her harp and a few empty potion vials, knowing from personal experience that they will be needed to mold and shape the leather around the objects for a perfect fit.
When the transaction and negotiations are complete Naithi remind the others and will share with them what she learned. [b] Some of that leather is...unusual. I can't tell what it came from. However, I've done enough leather working to know it is now from a common source. The weight, sturdiness, texture and suppleness are different for every creature. However this is not one I can identify. He wouldn't sell the unsweetened leather to me, so I ordered some custom items and put a deposit on the one I couldn't identify to be worked after I see how the other items turn out. Hopefully that will be enough to preserve any evidence. If not, I'll have a nice addition to my wardrobe.
ooc: For those wondering, Naithi previously made a check that revealed "The leather is very good quality and unusual; so unusual, in fact, that you think it is possible that it has come from an unusual source – possibly even a person!"
Naithi is fine spending 200+gp to preserve possible evidence from the beastfolk murders. She is also fine spending it on some unusual or exotic leather even if it is not evidence and not evidence / made from a person.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Saturday April 27th, 2024 2:57:14 PM
Rhys orders a pint of ale and a sausage roll from the eatery. Once everyone has arrived he details what they discovered. ”I don’t believe that Zenya’s Patchworks is involved. I’m afraid I may have pushed a little hard, but one of the workers their came to see us privately and spoke well of her and told us she has been tormented by Ivan and likely thought we were under his employ.”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday April 27th, 2024 3:33:49 PM
Once all (that Kwarsk could convince to join him) are there, Kwarsk shares his interpretation of deducing the same as Naithi: good chance the leather might have come from a person, or at least a creature where the leather would be unsavory or even illegal. He suggests determining a way to keep an eye on Ivan, find out who his suppliers are. He concludes, "Perhaps some of us are stealthy enough to track his movements each night after his shop closes, and others could keep an eye out during the day for any unusual visitors to his shop?Other ideas on following up on this lead?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday April 27th, 2024 4:34:18 PM
As everyone discusses their findings the smell of the eatery causes her stomach to rumble and she tries to remember when she ate last.
She orders a Roast Beast sandwich for Camalayaas and a Marinated Steak Sandwich for herself along with some seed cakes to nibble on as the group discusses their next move.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Saturday April 27th, 2024 5:36:10 PM
Zarsellet orders a sandwich and a fruity drink if such is available. Listening to the others he adds his own comment. "When I first showed the tool to Ivan, his eyes widened with recognition. I'm sure that he knew who, or what had it before. When I pressed though he dodge the question. I'm sure that he's involved."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Sunday April 28th, 2024 3:50:22 AM
Burton makes notes of his friends observations. He casually mentions; "I may have seen the crow again." He nibbles at a cheese sandwich and a small ale before adding; "We could go and see how helpful the prisoner has been, possible ask the guards to find out what they were doing with the skin they stole. Or we could just burn down Ivan's leather workshop put him out of business for a while."
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Sunday April 28th, 2024 6:32:34 PM
Paige smiles widely at Burton. She likes the human’s way of thinking - especially the part about burning down the shop and putting Ivan out of business! Paige orders a sandwich made with grilled cheese, bacon, and blackberry jam on sourdough bread - and her second coffee of the day.
”I’m for going to see the guards, though we all don’t have to go. Those who want to stick around to watch Ivan and his shop, can stay nearby. Maybe take note of who might be their customers?”
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=17 ; Monday April 29th, 2024 1:44:36 AM
At Burton's suggestion, Fingers almost chokes on the head of lettuce he was eating.
Burt, stop that! Please tell me you're joking. We're not burning anything.
Kwarsk gives me an idea though. While you're all following Ivan around at night, his shop must be...unattended, correct? Maybe a discreet look through the premises would teach us something.
Oh, and Naithi, I hate to second-guess you, but I would have also ordered something small made from that leather, like a wristband. It wouldn't have taken much time -- maybe they had some scraps there they could use. I'm guessing we could get as much information from that as from a larger piece.
Say, Zar, what is that drink? It looks good.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Monday April 29th, 2024 3:53:10 AM Burton: Offers suggestions as to the way ahead. Fingers: Offers his own advice – perhaps some ‘unofficial’ scrutiny? Lothlo: Is impressed with Naithi’s ideas and asks Lothlo further about the tools – they aren’t his as they do not carry his mark. Kwarsk: Offers ideas that might help secure further evidence. Naithi:. Clarifies her actions – seeking to preserve evidence. Paige: Decides to report to the guards. Rhys: Explains about Zenya’s innocence. Zarsellet: Believes Ivan to be involved – somehow – in the murders.
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The food is good, albeit the enjoyment is somewhat impaired by the odour of the leatherworks. Whilst the cured leather good have a pleasant aroma, the stench of the tanning works definitely undermines it. The pale ale is particularly good though and very reasonably priced. Apparently it is favoured by the workers hereabouts.
With everyone gathered and with no one close enough to overhear their conversation, a consensus on the way ahead is sought.
- Is there sufficient evidence to warrant calling in the guard? (A Guard that is currently stretched rather thin)
- Should they confront him directly and challenge him? Perhaps even arrest him for questioning by the guard?
- Should they play a longer, waiting game to try to determine who is is involved? Would such a delay put others at risk?
- Are there other options yet to be explored?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday April 29th, 2024 1:14:45 PM
"You spoil all my fun Fingers" says Burton with a smile.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Monday April 29th, 2024 2:34:58 PM
Naithi shrugs at Fingers comment. I didn't think of that. I wanted to preserve the large piece, incase it belonged to a beastfolk and we could use it to identify the victim. I felt that if I didn't focus fully on my order he might realize I was suspicions of him. I'm not good at questioning people, but I'm good at compartmentalizing things and just being me.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Monday April 29th, 2024 4:02:44 PM
Lothlo enjoys the food as everyone shares their findings. Naithi, I take it that Camalayaas wasn't able to confirm your suspicions? I'm not sure there is much we can bring to a guard at this point. Everything I found is just a hunch at this point with nothing to back it up. And if my hunch is correct, it could easily explained by him as he didn't know or was tricked. It may be worth reporting so that they have a record if killings start again, but with the guards stretched thin I'm thinking we need to to have more evidence if before they can prioritize a real investigation into this.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday April 29th, 2024 4:48:51 PM
Zarsellet holds the drink up for Muuru. "It tastes like pineapple, but a bit more tart. But the color.... What is the bright red? I don't recognize it but it is good. The taste is stronger than the stench here."
He takes another sip, considering the words from the group. Quietly he adds, "If we are to do some investigation at night, there will likely be guards, possibly that shouldn't be.... seriously hurt. Magic could be needed to put them to sleep. Or a good knock over the head that isn't enough to kill!"
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Monday April 29th, 2024 6:55:22 PM
Rhys finishes his beer and readies to leave. “I am going to visit the guards to see what if anything they have learned about the captive.”
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday April 29th, 2024 9:59:40 PM ”I’m with Rhys. We’ll just go to the gaol and speak with the duty officer. Give some information. Hopefully get information.”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday April 29th, 2024 10:20:56 PM
Kwarsk says, "Rhys and Paige, that works...
As for the rest of us, I'm not sure if I would be of more use as a daytime lookout, when crowds are out and about, or as a nighttime lookout, since I can see in the dark, but then at night I'd need a good hiding place to be stationary in, kind of a hunter's blind, as it were.
Ideas?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday April 30th, 2024 1:34:24 AM
Fingers frowns at Zarsellet's comment. [b]You think they'd have a night watchman or something? I hadn't thought of that; makes sense for a large business.
But putting the watchman to sleep - magically or otherwise - would let them know that something suspicious had happened, even if nothing turns up missing, and I'd rather avoid that.
Can you do some bard trick to distract him for a while? Can anyone make me invisible? I've got a potion that's good for a few minutes...
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Tuesday April 30th, 2024 4:11:20 AM Burton: Teased Fingers. Fingers: Advocates distraction over discernible intervention in investigating Ivan’s shop. Lothlo: Expounds on the need for more conclusive evidence. Kwarsk: Asks for ideas and preferences about surveillance of the premises. Naithi:. Explains the reasoning for her order. Paige: Says that she’ll go with Rhys. Rhys: Says that he’s off to see what the guards have learnt from the captive. Zarsellet: Advocates moderation in pursuing clues.
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With matters barely organised and plans hardly shaped, Rhys and Paige get up to leave. It will take some time to get to the Guardhouse, speak with the custodial officer and then return.
The weather promises to co-operate though. Thin, wispy clouds do little to diminish the brightness of the day. There’s no hint of rain and the wind removes the worst of the tanneries’ smell.
No one ushers the group out, but more food and drink is available if they want it.
Ivan’s seems quiet – insomuch as there are no customers coming and going. It would seem that Ivan’s prices deter all but the wealthiest. Conversely, Zenya’s has a slow, but steady trickle of workers popping in and out.
- What will everyone do? -There is, as yet, no plan…..other than the hope that Paige and Rhys glean some useful information.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=8 d20=9 Tuesday April 30th, 2024 10:33:54 AM Paige makes sure Burton knows he’s welcome to be a part of the team going to the gaol to make a report and ask some questions.
The half-elf follows Riverside Road from the Guild Quarter past the Trade Quarter and through the Rogues Quarter where it links up with Skull Street into Nightmare Quarter. Her goal is the gaol where Guardsman Bersei brought the orphan Musetta when the elf-child was caught with some stolen merch. Hopefully Captain Garrick is around, too.
Once at the gaol, the cleric will confirm with whoever is in charge that The Patchers had handed over two nasty characters (an injured choker, and a dead skin stitcher) to a team of six guards the night before. The ‘creatures’ had been terrorizing folks in the Outcast Quarter and seem to have some ties to the tanneries or leather working shops in the Guild Quarter. The party is checking things out there (understanding how very busy the guards have been recently - what with the redeployment of so many in service to the dwarf Duncan.) She’ll ask if the guards’ questioning of the choker was successful, and if information could be shared with The Patchers to further their investigation.
Perception roll for time spent walking through the streets = 14 Diplomacy roll for the contact at the gaol = 15
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday April 30th, 2024 11:42:02 AM
Zarsellet considers Muuru's question. "My bardic music can be used for a fascination effect. It could distract guards while others were doing something that we don't want them to see. I could try to 'distract' two guards. The magic isn't strong enough for more, and of course then they'd obviously 'see' me." He pauses for a moment. "It wouldn't work against unintelligent things, dogs or such. Or I could try a hypnotism spell. That could work against dogs.... I'd still need an excuse for guards if there are any. Maybe I could just ask if they know when Ivan comes in tomorrow?"
"Paige could cast a silence spell on the group going in. Just in case someone scuffs a shoe or something."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday April 30th, 2024 1:28:15 PM
Burton nods and gets up to go with Paige and Rhys to see the guards; "Good idea I can pick up some kindling while we are away."
When the Patchers who are going to see the guards get there Burton lets Paige lead the conversation. He will add; "If you don't happen to know would you have any idea where the choker might have been taken for interrogation? We could head there as ask around."
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday April 30th, 2024 3:51:22 PM
Rhys follows Paige back to where the guards hold their prisoners. Perhaps a little more light can be shed on the matter by the choker or the guards who have interrogated it.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday April 30th, 2024 5:33:29 PM
Lothlo considers the best course of action with the others. Well, if Ivan knows that the creature was caught and that the tools were recovered then if he is behind this he'll likely either be trying to find a new supplier or trying to remove any evidence tying the operation to him. After how he looked at the tools I wouldn't be surprised if he immediately gets rid of anything incriminating... what do you think the odds are that this would includes making sure the creatures don't have anything in their base of operations that would lead back to him? That is to say, do you think if we keep an eye on him that he'll lead us to where the creatures were hiding out?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday April 30th, 2024 8:26:24 PM
Kwarsk says, "Lothlo, that's a bit of what I was getting at - even if Ivan is only buying stolen skin from the murderers, we still need to see who he's cutting the deals with.
Watching Ivan's shop isn't a way to catch the murderers, it's to find the little fish, the thugs, the negotiators, that may lead us to the next boss, and the next one, until we find out who the big boss is.
So, best ways to spend time in this area without getting noticed as being out of the ordinary?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday April 30th, 2024 10:49:59 PM Zarsellet: "Paige could cast a silence spell on the group going in"
Group? says Fingers with good-natured indignation. I'm not going in there with the whole bunch of you, even if you are silenced! Invisible AND silenced, maybe - but how am I going to order you around if you can't hear me?
No, this is a one-taur job, I think. Zar can stand by to distract the guards in case my potions wears off or something.
But since that "guard" is still hypothetical, maybe for tonight we just watch to see how they leave things after hours.
He calls to the server. Hey, can I get a mug of that red drink? Oh, and how late do you stay open?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday April 30th, 2024 11:53:03 PM
Naithi agrees with the others ideas and offers her services to whichever group thinks she would be most useful.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Wednesday May 1st, 2024 3:59:18 AM
Burton: Elects to go with Paige and let her lead the questioning. Fingers: Thinks it’s a job just for him and enquires how lare the shop stays open. Lothlo: Is concerned that Ivan will destroy any evidence linking him to the crimes. Kwarsk: Believes that Ivan is likley just a cog in a wheel and that they need to follow things to the end conclusion. Naithi:. Agrees with the others and offers her services wherever they are deemed most effective. Paige: Invites Burton and heads to the guard station to ask questions. Rhys: Accompanies Paige and Burton to the gaol. Zarsellet: Puts forth some ideas for investigating unnoticed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paige, Rhys and Burton set off leaving the others to enjoy a pleasant day, delicious beer and not a lot else. Ivan appears once to shut the shop! He pulls the shutters down, places a “CLOSED” sign on the door and quickly vanishes back inside. About ten minutes later a small group of workers file out the back of the shop and head towards the hostelry at which the group are sitting. All are smiling and chatting amicably
At this point in time Paige, Rhys and Burton are barely half way to their destination. All Perception 12Highlight to display spoiler: { You see a small group of crows over a steeply pointed roof to your right.} Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { One bird seems larger and is distanced slightly from the others.} Perception 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { It seems to be watching you, yet there are no reflections from its eyes. Does it even have eyes?!}
He spots the birds and indicates them out to the others.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=30 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2024 5:24:06 PM
Lothlo Covertly glances at the crows Burton mentions. That big one almost looks like it's watching us... but oddly I can't even see eyes on it. Do you think it's some sort of fake? And this isn't the first time a crow has been following us is it?
Lothlo glances towards the rooftops again and does some mental math. [b]...you know, I bet I can probably hit him from here. Anyone want to take a closer look at this bird that's been stalking us?[b]
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=16 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2024 9:29:04 PM
Rhys looks upward and spots the group of crows, including the larger one in the distance. ”I wouldn’t annoy them. I was always told they can recognize individual people and remember those who did them foul. I had a childhood friend who befriended a crow and for years it would bring him small gifts…a shiny pebble, an acorn…stuff”
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday May 1st, 2024 9:51:46 PM
Zarsellet looks up, way up, at Muuru and puts his saddest expression on his face.... "Seriously Muuru? You know I'm pretty good at not being noticed! And how are we going to help you if you need something?...."
Then he grins and tips up his glass, letting the last drop drain. "Just kidding. But before you go let me cast a Heroism spell on you. It lasts probably longer than you will need it and helps you with any skills, and if you do get noticed and have to fight something."
OOC: Before Fingers goes in, Heroism. Duration 50 minutes. +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks.
"But I WILL be out front listening, just in case. If there's any guards I might just offer some entertainment to them. A private concert from a starving street artist. You know we have to practice somewhere, just about anywhere, until we become famous!!!"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=31 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2024 10:04:26 PM (OOC - Perception = 31)
Kwarsk listens to what the server told Fingers when he asked, how late do you stay open?, and if it's late enough then Kwarsk will, out of earshot of anyone but Patchers, say, "Hmmm... I think they're open late enough that we could leave for a bit, then split up with Fingers heading for the shop and I return here for a drink. Yell loud enough, or blow a signal whistle, and I'll come to the rescue! Perhaps I, Lothlo, and Naithi could be the cavalry for this?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=22 ; d20=15 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2024 12:16:37 AM ”I think it’s called a ‘murder of crows’” Paige says as she points out the group of black birds. ”That one, the big one, sure looks weird. It kind of looks like it’s watching - but I don’t see any eyes!” The cleric reflects on what she might have heard or read about such things, as she continues to hustle through the streets.
Perception = 22 Knowledge = 15 (+4 = 19 for History or Arcana, +6 = 21 for Religion) for any knowledge regarding the significance of the crows.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday May 2nd, 2024 12:50:47 AM
Naithi agrees to hang back as the Calvary, and will also agree to summon a large bird to attack the crow if asked to do so.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Thursday May 2nd, 2024 3:35:21 AM
Burton: Spots some birds. Fingers: Stands ready to do some snooping. Lothlo: Thinks that the bird has no eyes and has been stalking them. Kwarsk: Offers a strategy to assist Fingers. Naithi:. Offers to be cavalry. Paige: Ruminates on what she knows of strange crows and their ilk. Rhys: Suggests leaving the crows alone. Zarsellet: Offers magical assistance to Muuru’s endeavours and a potential distraction if needed.
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NB. The group is split. The crow was only seen by Rhys, Paige and Burton.
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At the tavern plans are put in place, but with many of Ivan’s workers now filling the seats talking discreetly is problematic, not that anyone seems to be listening. The workers are in good spirits, delighted at their unexpectedly short working day and with evidently no less of pay!
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Paige leads the way and eventually they arrive at the gaol, long having left the scrutiny of any strange birds. Paige wracks her brain for what the particularly large crow – possibly a raven – might be. Her thoughts lead her down a disturbing path: it is undead! Of course, she couldn’t be certain, but it was a logical explanation. If it was an undead familiar to an undead mage, then surely that was news. Such thoughts though were banished upon arrival at the gaol. Much waiting ensued. There were evidently very few guards. At last they were admitted to the reception area and found themselves facing an imposing raised desk. Behind this was a surprisingly young man of swarthy complexion: a handsome man with long, black, curly hair. That hair was so lustrous and well maintained it seemed almost a wig.
“Ah, I recognise you!” He beamed in delight. “The fair Paige! It is a singular honour.” Such was the construction of the ‘desk’ that all had to look up to the man. It was almost as if they were in court looking up at the judge: in this case a very friendly judge. After Paige had explained the full reason for the visit, the man stared admiringly at her for a few uncomfortable moments before again gracing her with a cheeky smile.
”I cannot permit you to speak with the creature. I simply do not have the staff for that. No, I am not saying that you cannot handle yourselves, but this creature – it is clearly insane and should you kill it – how will I explain that? BUT! Fair Paige, how could I ever live with myself were I to see disappointment in those beautiful eyes? No, no! I could not. So, I will gladly impart that which we have learnt.”
“This thing is extremely dangerous. It and its accomplice are/were the killers responsible for all the deaths. You have done the city a great service, although I suspect that only the beastfolk will be truly grateful.”
“Now, WHY! Why you ask and to what end? Good questions, good questions, Fair Paige and would that I had all the answers. Yet this I can report. The creature was supplying a shop called Ivan’s Classy?….crafty.?. Clever?...Cuts. Whatever. That is whence all skin was taken. So, I think arresting this ‘Ivan’ is called for. Sadly, I have to remain here or I would be there in a trice! Hmm…..Mayhap one of your great wisdom could effect that arrest, Fair Paige. I can provide a Guard’s seal to make it official. Not that I would wish you to endanger even a hair on that beautiful head! Heavens forbid! Fear not, I am sure that pressures will ease soon and that some guards will be found to bring this villain to justice.” He leaned back but did not take his rich, dark eyes off Paige’s face. The other two were forgotten.
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Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday May 2nd, 2024 4:09:45 AM
Wednesday's Perception check: Take 10 = 22
Hey! Hey! Fingers whispers urgently to the table. Ivan's kicked everyone out of the shop. Lothlo was right - he's getting rid of evidence. No time left for subtlety.
And with that, the minotaur grabs his gear and heads for the door.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+1=11 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2024 11:15:46 AM
Rhys almost blushes at the embarrassment Paige must be feeling at this buffoons overt flirting. He can only wonder if the half-elf cleric will play along to get what she wants, or simply destroy the guard’s very soul with her icy glare. Either way this promises to be awkward…unless this is but a ruse, for Rhys does not remember meeting this guard before (Sense Motive 11)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday May 2nd, 2024 3:09:30 PM
Burton steps slightly forward, gets the guards attention and says; "Yes, we can make the arrest, do we need to be deputies or anything if not the guard seal will be fine. As for the hair on Paige's head that will be the least of Ivan's worries. I assume you want Ivan mostly in one piece? However, if he resists too much we can't guarantee he will stay that way."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday May 2nd, 2024 5:00:38 PM
Kwarsk says to the Patchers, "I can handle 'no subtlety.' Let's go!" He leaves sufficient coinage on the table for the Patchers' meals, points it out to the waitstaff, and bolts after Fingers!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday May 2nd, 2024 5:53:19 PM
Lothlo glances around to make sure Ivan isn't there. Yeah, it's definitely possible he's destroying any evidence. Still, let's try not to be too reckless, we don't want to have all Ivan's workers chasing after us... or the city guards.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=25 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2024 6:34:12 PM
Paige’s eyes open wide when she spots the popinjay sitting behind the tall desk. They bug out when he addresses her using the most flowery prose the cleric has ever heard. She looks at her companions, then back at the loquacious fellow, while Burton speaks.
”Yes! The Guard’s Seal, please. NOW! Um…time is of the essence…my fine fellow!” The half-elf responds, trying to match the man’s speech. Paige flushes bright pink to the roots of her hair as she steps forward her hand outstretched to receive the seal - and flutters her lashes, before looking down demurely. (Diplomacy = 25)
Her companions better not say anything…not-one-word…
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Thursday May 2nd, 2024 8:33:29 PM
Zarsellet is surprised when Muuru gets up to leave. He runs after him.... "Hey Muuru! Fingers! Remember that not all of us have your long legs! And i can't sprint the whole way there. I don't have magic to enhance my walking speed!!!"
As Fingers idly thinks that he'll have to teach Expeditious Retreat to the bard, he runs to the front door of the shop. When he reaches it, he's about to bang on the door, but alerting Ivan might cause him to hurry up whatever he's doing.
Instead, he examines the door lock. (Perception: 14, +2 for traps)
[i]Spells remaining:
0th: Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st: Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall
Other: Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Friday May 3rd, 2024 5:02:23 AM
Burton: Informs the guard that they will arrest Ivan. Fingers: Grabs his gear and heads for the door. He doesn’t slow, but hastens to Ivan’s front door, where he endeavours to speedily examine the lock Lothlo: Advocates discretion in tackling the situation. Kwarsk: Happy to do ‘not subtle’ follows after Fingers. Naithi:. Follows on. Paige: An acutely embarrassed Paige seeks to obtain the Seal of Authority quickly and be gone! Rhys: Squirms with embarrassment for Paige as he tries to recall whether he’s encountered this guard before. Zarsellet: Asks that Fingers slow down!
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The unnamed guard (who Rhys feels certain he’d remember if ever they had met) hands the Seal of Authority over to Paige, holding her outstretched hand tenderly for an uncomfortable moment before releasing it with a blissful smile.
”That is all the Authority that you need. With it, you are indeed Deputies. Please, you must return it with the prisoner….or the body. Yes, if this villain is indeed the one responsible for so many deaths, then I doubt many will mourn his passing. Take care, Fair Paige. I shall count the hours until we meet again.” he stared dreamily into her eyes and then winked mischievously. As they turned to make a hasty exit, he called out.
”Warden Reynaldo Castille de Silva at you service!”
~~~
Back Ivan’s. Fingers hastily makes his way to the door. He’s followed by Lothlo and a struggling Zarsellet. Naithi corrals Camalayas and unhurriedly gets ready to follow. She notes that Fingers haste has drawn the attention of a good number of patrons, no few of whom are workers from Ivan’s shop. Lothlo, seeking discretion, also notes the interest that this sudden burst of activity has drawn and slows his progress to walk in such a path that he obscures Fingers from easy view of those at the tavern.
Fingers immediately sees that the door is locked. All at the tavern (Intelligence DC:12 Highlight to display spoiler: { You recall that the door has provision to be barred.}
****** Hero Point awarded to Paige for quality role-playing and adding to the her story.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday May 3rd, 2024 2:22:14 PM
Burton leaves the guard post and stifles a laugh; "It seems you have an admirer Paige. Do you think he ordered the high chair specially to make himself look more important or just to look down ladies tops? Lets go and arrest Ivan, I might get to burn down his workshop after all."
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday May 3rd, 2024 4:41:52 PM
Zarsellet runs along after Fingers, annoyed at using a mode of movement bound to draw more attention than he thinks is proper. He knows that no plan survives the first minute or so of an encounter, but haste like this could easily be running in to a trap!
When he notices Muuru working at opening the door he slows to a walk and catches his breath. Can't hardly sing if he is gasping for breath!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+2=5 ; Friday May 3rd, 2024 6:02:14 PM
Lothlo ambles about, trying to help obscure what the others are doing. Figuring that those that noticed them may have noticed their prior actions, Lothlo keeps an eye on the birds from before, occasionally making arm motions to aim an imaginary bow at them to see if he could line up a good shot... a not unexpected action to see from a sharpshooter. However he makes no move to take out his actual bow, avoiding anything moves that might indicate he's actually going to take a shot. He hopes that these actions also further help obscure anyones view of Fingers.
Intelligence = 5
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday May 3rd, 2024 7:07:13 PM
Paige curls her hand around the seal, and engages in a little tug of war with the Warden until she is released. ”Yeah…sure…Reynaldo!.” she responds, as she backs towards the door, and makes her escape.
Outside the gaol, the cleric confers with her partners - agreeing with Burton: ”now that we have confirmation that this ‘Ivan’ character is in cahoots with the murderers, and we have the authority to act…” she shows them the seal, ”lets get back to the Trade Quarter and the rest of the Patchers as fast as possible.”
The red-head is pretty sure Rhys can set a good pace, but looking at Burton she has her doubts. ”Here. Drink this!”. Paige thrusts a potion of Longstrider* at the wizard, then turns and heads in the direction of the Trade Quarter at the run.
*+10 ft enhancement to base speed for 1 hour
(OOC: thanks for the Hero pt!)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday May 3rd, 2024 11:01:53 PM
Rhys sets off at a brisk pace. He looks back frequently to make sure he hasn’t lost his companions. ”That Reynaldo seems like a nice fellow…” he calls back over his shoulder.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20=9 ; d20+1=6 ; d20+12=25 ; Friday May 3rd, 2024 11:41:22 PM
Naithi figures the group has already drawn attention to itself and time is of the essence. Waiting only gives the potential criminals time to destroy the evidence and makes the group look more suspicious. If Fingers if trying to pick the lock m, then she'll give him a chance to do so, but if he isn't it it doesn't open quickly she says, I hope you know a good mending spell.
She quickly looks to see what will be easier to break down, the window it a door. She them loudly says, I think someone's calling for help in there. And proceeds to attempt to break her way in.
Actions -------- Intelligence = 9
Aid another check from Camalayaas = take 9, only a successful aid another if Camalayaas and Naithi can get a bonus for charging the door/window
Naithi strength check to break in, using a hero point in advance = 25 (29 if charging and aid therefore aid another from Camalayaas are allowed).
ooc: Simple doors (break DC 15) are not meant to keep out motivated attackers. Good doors (break DC 18), while sturdy and long-lasting, are still not meant to take much punishment. Strong doors (break DC 25).It takes a DC 25 Strength check to break through a door with a wooden bar, and a DC 30 Strength check if the bar is made of iron. If I can get a little help (aid another on the strength check) then breaking down the door shouldn't be a problem.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday May 4th, 2024 10:06:08 AM
Burton takes the potion and drinks it; "I assume it has something to stop you throwing up after drinking half a pint of liquid and then running off. Guess we will find out in a minute." Burton runs after the other two Patchers.
At Rhys's comment Burton replies "If you like toads."
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday May 4th, 2024 4:31:05 PM
*"If you like toads." Burton didn't mean to declare a love for amphibians.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+2=3 ; d20+3=15 ; Saturday May 4th, 2024 7:37:25 PM
Kwarsk keeps watch, occasionally eyeing Fingers' pick lock attempt.
If Fingers picks the lock, Kwarsk will wait, same as Naithi, else if Naithi tries to break down the door then Kwarsk will help.
(OOC - first, INT +2 roll: 3 - no info next, STR +3 roll to assist Naithi: 15 - success - IF Naithi gets around to breaking down the door, THEN Kwarsk grants +2 to the attempt.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Monday May 6th, 2024 5:07:10 AM Burton: Heads off back to Ivan’s teasing Paige slightly. He quaffs the potion and disparages Rynaldo. Fingers: The bar counfounds his attempts to get in. Lothlo: Ambles over towards Ivan whilst keeping an open for spying birds. Kwarsk: Throws his weight in with Camalayaas. The door is broken open! Naithi:. With Cmalayas’ aid (it’s mostly Camalayaas) the door is broken open with a resounding crash (It took everything they had!) Paige: Hurriedly avails Burton of magical speed feeling that the need for such is urgent. She then sets off at a run. Rhys: Makes good speed and even has time to comment about the ‘nice’ warden. Zarsellet: Concerned about the evident impropriety of their actions slows to a walk and saves his breath for singing.
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The door breaks – noisily. Across the street, head s turn and some patrons stand to get a better view. It seems that they are entirely unsure just what is happening. The group flood into the workshop’s reception area. The counter, to the right, is as neat as ever. The goods are displayed as proudly as before, except the leather that you felt had come from an unusual source, likely a sentient creature, was absent. Behind the counter, farthest away from the entrance sits another closed door. It had been open previously permitting a limited view of the workshop and more importantly, the smell of the fresh leather to drift through. That was not the case now. This door seemed every bit as sturdy as the front door and taking a run at it just wasn’t an option.
~~~
The others ran, jogged and occasionally walked briskly to conserve their breath that they not be utterly exhausted upon arrival back at Ivan’s. They made good progress, but the distance to travel remained plentiful. (We are talking minutes, not rounds.)
~~~
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday May 6th, 2024 6:43:05 AM
Burton runs along behind the other Patchers as they head back to Ivan's.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday May 6th, 2024 10:36:08 AM
Moving into the shop and looking around Zarsellet stays out of the way where possible. "Muuru, Another door to try?" When he starts, Zarsellet quietly sings to assist.
OOC: Remember the Heroism is a +2 Morale bonus to skill checks. The bardic performance is a +2 competence bonus that should stack.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+8=13 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=11 ; Monday May 6th, 2024 1:55:12 PM
Naithi gives Fingers a chance at the lock and offers help where she can. I'm not sure I can break down another door. Fingers, do you want to give it a try. I'm sure I heard someone calling for help.
Naithi Actions ------- Successful Aid another for strength or disable device
Camalayaas actions -------- Successful aid another for strength check
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday May 6th, 2024 3:50:50 PM
Paige continues towards the Trade Quarter taking the most direct route possible and making sure to not loose or outpace her companions. ”How are you doing Burton? Rhys?” she gets out, glad her regular training runs through the Nightmare Quarter have kept her in shape.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday May 6th, 2024 4:12:42 PM
Burton has quite a good constitution and waves to acknowledge Paige's question.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Monday May 6th, 2024 6:56:22 PM
Rhys lopes along beside his friend Paige. While the pace she sets is brisk, he has no trouble keeping up, and seemingly glides along, easily slipping between any pedestrians they come across. (OOC Rhys has the Run feat as well as Fleet). ”Right with you Paige” he replies.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=19 ; Monday May 6th, 2024 7:08:19 PM I hope you can get the door open, because the only way I can get that thing open is with fire. Lothlo glances around the perception area in the hope that there might be a spare key hidden or some other way past the door.
perception = 19
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Monday May 6th, 2024 8:27:34 PM It's a door. If you can't kick it in. If that doesn't work you break it down. Camalayaas, I need my sledgehammer.
ooc: I forgot they Naithi has a sledgehammer and thieves tools. Hopefully they will offer a circumstance bonus.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20=20 ; d20+10=30 ; Monday May 6th, 2024 9:05:05 PM
(Intelligence roll from last Friday: nat 20)
Fingers examines this door. If it has a lock, he'll pick it: Disable Device nat 20 = 30
But if it appears to be barred like the first one, he'll try to find a gap where he can see the bar, then cast Unseen Servant to lift it.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Monday May 6th, 2024 10:14:29 PM
Kwarsk looks for ways to assist Fingers with the door, and realizing his best contribution is being out of the way, sets about closing the outside door, but if it's too broken to be closed then he will simply be the door and set his Tower Shield in the doorway granting Total Cover to all behind him and obscuring the Patchers' actions from anyone trying to peer through the doorway.
(OOC - yes, Kwarsk is aware this doesn't solve looking through windows, but he figures this is the best he can do for now.)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Tuesday May 7th, 2024 6:15:01 AM Burton: Runs behind the others as hey retrace their steps back to Ivan’s. He confirms to Paige that he is coping with the pace being set. Fingers: Fingers finds a lock and it is a quality one. However, it is no match for his skill and it opens with a satisfying click. Lothlo: Hopes Fingers can get the door open as he doesn’t really want to have to resort to fire. Kwarsk: Provides a barrier to obscure the actions within the store. Naithi:. Offers to aid Fingers where she can. She remembers that she has a sledgehammer – or rather, that Camalayaas does. Paige: Heads back making sure not to leave anyone behind. Rhys: Easily glides along, barely out of breath. Zarsellet: Quietly hums a cheery ditty to inspire success. ~~~ Ivan’s Leather Shop:Leatherworks
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Fingers had worked wonders with the quality lock. It seemed too that his inspired notion to lift the bar that definitely stopped ingress to the workshop would succeed. Surely the bar did not weigh more than 20lbs? Yet that notion was thwarted. It seemed that the door, whilst undeniably stout, did not fit quite so perfectly as that at the front. There were drafts. Consequently a strip of leather against the frame stopped that, but also stopped any view of the bar on the other side.
There really wasn’t that much room with the front reception area, so Camalayaas was forced to wait outside. On the plus side, that further obscured what was happening within. Naithi went to retrieve her sledgehammer, but knowing that was that was deployed, the noise would attract a great deal of interest and certainly inspire Ivan to greater speed in whatever he was up to.
(NB: You all did see the workers emerge from the rear of the shop. See appended map)
~~~
Meanwhile, across town, the three runners made good progress. No one impedes their way and the quickly eat up the distance. Yet there is still far to go. ~~~
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday May 7th, 2024 2:06:15 PM
ooc: Camalayaas is medium sized and Naithi is small, so she should be able to go most place the group can. Especially since Naithi by her self and Naithi riding on Camalayaas both take up one square on the map.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday May 7th, 2024 3:50:29 PM
Paige keeps moving…
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday May 7th, 2024 5:37:04 PM
Lothlo looks around nervously, hoping that they aren't discovered before they can get the door open
ooc: short initial post, more coming once I get access to the map
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday May 7th, 2024 5:45:49 PM
Seeing Fingers make quick work of the lock but the door not open Zarsellet growls. "Just break it open."
"Naithi? Maybe go around back? Kill anyone trying to escape?"
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday May 7th, 2024 6:23:02 PM
Burton continues to run despite the extra speed from the potion he's not as quick as the two elves ahead as he's a bit wider so has more trouble skipping round people. Burton pulls up and quickly catches his breath. As the others start to pull away Burton casts "Beast Shape I" shortly Paige & Rhys have a small dog running along with them.
Burton can maintain the Beast Shape for 5 minutes.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday May 7th, 2024 7:52:59 PM
Lothlo finds a spot where he can help defend the door if needed without getting in the way of Naithi slipping in and out or Fingers trying to open the lock.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday May 7th, 2024 10:44:05 PM Gimme that! Takes the sledgehammer from Naithi. Get to that back door. And go easy on the killing!
He swings the hammer at the door.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=22 ; d10+8=14 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2024 10:59:08 PM
Kwarsk delays to allow Fingers to swing the sledgehammer, and then Kwarsk squeezes in, drawing his waraxe, and executes a powerful windmill chop(!) on the door!
(OOC - When given the opportunity... Power Attack Door with +1 Dwarven Waraxe, hit AC 22, damage = 14)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+5=24 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2024 12:14:57 AM
Naithi passes forward the sledge hammer. As much as she wants to charge in with the others, it appears too cramped in the leatherwork shop to have Camalayaas inside and still allow other to move freely without having to squeeze (DM call). She is about to give Camalayaas the command to guard the entrance, her heart heavy with worry. Their bond was strong, but distance could weaken it significantly. If they were separated by more than 110 feet, their shared healing abilities would falter and neither would be able to recover from a paper cut until they were reunited.
Fortunately, Fingers has another task for her. Nodding swiftly at Fingers' instructions, Naithi leaps onto Camalayaas's back with practiced ease. She bounds towards the rear of the building, moving silently despite her size. As they near the back entrance, Naithi scans the area carefully for anything out of the ordinary.
If anyone stops her or approaches her she will take a deep breath, as she prepares herself for a confrontation. If needed, she'll use her agility and speed to apprehend the culprit and bring them to justice. But first, she calls out, her voice echoing down the alley, a mix of authority and curiosity. Anyone approaching from either direction would know that the exit isn't clear, giving them a chance to retreat or explain themselves before trouble finds them. If the do approach she will tell them to hurry and get the guards, unless they are responsible for the scene inside. [/b]
If it looks like combat is inevitable, or the target is fleeing, Naithi will throw her net at the target to extremely them.
ooc: Naithi intends to grapple or fight any enemy fleeing the building. If she gets jumped by several workers, she hopes her call will either convince some to flee to prevent prison time, or at least be loud enough to make the others aware she needs backup.
Ranged touch attach to throw her her at a target hit Touch ac 24 and gives the target the entangled condition.
DM Sanity Notes including net information and Active Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
Net: When you throw a net, you make a ranged touch attack against your target. A net’s maximum range is 10 feet. If you hit, the target is entangled.
If you control the trailing rope by succeeding on an opposed Strength check while holding it, the entangled creature can move only within the limits that the rope allows. If the entangled creature attempts to cast a spell, it must make a concentration check with a DC of 15 + the spell’s level or be unable to cast the spell.
An entangled creature can escape with a DC 20 Escape Artist check (a full-round action). The net has 5 hit points and can be burst with a DC 25 Strength check (also a full-round action). A net is useful only against creatures within one size category of you.
A net must be folded to be thrown effectively. The first time you throw your net in a fight, you make a normal ranged touch attack roll. After the net is unfolded, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls with it. It takes 2 rounds for a proficient user to fold a net and twice that long for a non-proficient one to do so.
(Note that as a Lost Child both Naithi and Camalayas share hit points and Against mind affecting, level/ability draining or instant death spells and effects both roll to save (when applicable). If either saves, both resist the attack.) Need to be within 110ft to heal. Improved Share Spell Any non-instantaneous spell you cast on yourself can also affect an animal companion Mounted Combat Once per round when your mount is hit in combat, you may attempt a Ride check (as an immediate action) to negate the hit. Low light vision for Naithi. Low light vision and scent for Camalayas. Shield Other 2d4 berries each cure 1 hp (max 8 hp/24 hours). 4 days worth remaining. Wild Shape x1}
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday May 8th, 2024 12:25:53 AM
Ignore the shield other in my active spells. I failed to remove it after the last battle.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Wednesday May 8th, 2024 4:11:05 AM Burton: Overcomes his running woes by shifting shape. He can easily keep pace. Fingers: Attacks the door. Lothlo: Assessed the area then positions himself discreetly. Kwarsk: Applies his axe to the task of sundering the door. Naithi:. Wanted Camalayaas inside, but practically that was more than a little problematic. People stood upright. Rabbits didn’t. Unless she wanted everyone to squeeze past her friend, Camalayaas would have to wait for more space. That decision proved wise, as Naithi was able to dart out and swiftly mount Camalayaas to dash around to the rear of the store. Paige: Kept running. Rhys: Keeps running. Zarsellet: Advocates breaking the door and Naithi heading around to the back of the store.
Two minutes. Two minutes and the runners will arrive at the scene.
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The heavy blows of axe and hammer resounded mightily through the reception of the leatherworks’ store. There was no doubt that such would be heard, not least by the workers across the street enjoying their unexpected ‘day off’. When Naithi charged around the back a few stood and started to amble back, curiosity clearly getting the better of them. Others stayed where they were, wanting no part of such ‘trouble.’
At the rear of the store Naithi found a small flight of wooden steps leading up to a very closed door. It was the access for the workers: no front door for them. Looking around, Naithi saw no one in the vicinity. She did note a trio of leatherworkers slowly ambling towards her, deep in discussion.
Inside the reception area it was clear that the door, stout as it was, would not survive much longer. ~~
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=12 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2024 3:33:58 PM
Paige is momentarily startled at the appearance of a small dog that seems to be keeping pace with her and Rhys. On second glance (Perception d20=12+6=18) the half-elf feels there is something very familiar about the expression in the eyes of the modest sized mutt, and she has trouble keeping a straight face!
Paige keeps running…
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday May 8th, 2024 5:41:03 PM
Paige gets the distinct impression that the mutt is trying to wink at her but seems to be having trouble with it's face. It's tail however is wagging like a thing possessed and it does appear to be enjoying the run as it darts around people.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday May 8th, 2024 6:02:26 PM Looks like the door is almost open... be ready, we don't know what to expect on the other side. But if he's trying to destroy evidence he probably knows the kind of trouble he's in and not going to go quietly.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday May 8th, 2024 7:44:19 PM
Rhys has had little involvement with Druids and shape-changers in his brief life and can only be amazed when his companion transforms into a dog. He doesn’t stop running for time is of the essence and Paige is on a quest.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday May 8th, 2024 10:51:24 PM
Zarsellet stands back waiting for the stronger folk to break the door down.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday May 9th, 2024 12:00:28 AM Kwarsk, you're probably first one in. Everyone, remember: The main job is to separate Ivan from any objects!
He swings the sledgehammer again.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Thursday May 9th, 2024 3:47:08 AM
Burton: Delights in his dog form. Fingers: Tells Kwarsk he’ll be first in. Lothlo: Advocates caution -anything might happen. Kwarsk: Hefts his axe. Naithi:. guards the rear. Paige: Notes the dog’s presence and keeps running. Rhys: Marvels at Burton’s transformation but keeps running. Zarsellet: Stands back waiting for the door to break.
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The runners race along keenly aware of the swiftly passing time. As they round yet another corner they behold a most unusual sight. A colourful wagon proclaims “Melchior’s Mighty Magical Miscellany”. A tall, swarthy man gleefully harrangues the small crowd gathered. He’s in loose fitting stripped pants, upturned sandals and a blue vest. On his bald head sits a fez. He has possibly the most impressive handlebar moustache that you’ve ever seen. Yet as remarkable as all this is, what captures the attention more is the rug – floating 2’ off the ground! Some street urchins are crawling underneath it. ~~~ The door breaks! Kwarsk stows his axe and brings his shield to bear as he eases through into the interior of the work shop. Arrayed before him are neat workbenches. Materials have mostly been folded away or stowed under the benches. No tools are left unsecured. For those there are cabinets on the walls. These all appear to be locked. They are certainly closed. Speaking of ‘closed’ – there’s another such door to the left. ~~~ Naithi and Camalayaas not the approaching trio. The central figure waves
”He there! What seems to be the problem?” Asks a tall, lean man with a fine leather hat. ~~~
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Thursday May 9th, 2024 4:38:01 PM
Zarsellet runs in and sings out a detect magic cantrip and scans the closed door, and the floor in front of it. He calls out a warning if he detects any.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=26 ; Thursday May 9th, 2024 4:53:56 PM Looks like Ivan isn't here, along with whatever he is trying to hide.
Lothlo looks around for any possible dangers, and listens carefully to determine if Ivan is behind the door.
perception = 26
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday May 9th, 2024 8:16:13 PM
Rhys takes note of the ‘magic wagon’ but keeps running. He doesn’t know how fast a magic carpet goes or whether they can negotiate a loan in any less time than it will take them to reach their destination on foot.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=17 ; Thursday May 9th, 2024 9:25:37 PM Somebody let Naithi in. Finger squeezes in between a workbench and the door, and checks the latter (and the floor area) for traps.
Perception: 17 (+2 for traps)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=23 ; Thursday May 9th, 2024 10:08:49 PM
Kwarsk heads for the back door to let Naithi in, keeping his eyes open for tripwires or other obvious impediments.
(OOC - Perception = 23)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=13 ; Friday May 10th, 2024 12:34:49 AM
Panting and sweaty, Paige pulls up short at the sight of the colourful wagon and the fellow with the magical wares. She knows there’s no way she can afford a flying carpet, and she’s not sure she trusts men with fantastical hair and grooming, but decides to give it a shot. ”How much for a ride on that flying carpet? Me, my friend Rhys, and our dog here, Burton? Going to the Trade Quarter.” she asks, giving ‘Melchior’ her most charming smile whilst digging in her pocket for some coins.
(Diplomacy = d20=13+6=19)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday May 10th, 2024 2:33:08 AM
Burton pulls up when Paige stops and watches Rhys run on a bit further. He sits and feels a really strange sensation as he realizes he is scratching his own ear with his own leg. He notices one of the street urchins has a ball which he tries to ignore while he listens for the man's response. However, his eyes keep returning to the ball. Burton thinks the man could ease off on the aftershave.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday May 10th, 2024 3:04:47 AM
Naithi keeps the net ready to throw, and is careful to make sure she doesn't catch a patcher on accident. (let me know if I need to re-roll, or if I can keep holding the same held action.
It like like some something bad went down. If you weren't part of it, get the guards and tell them The Patchers are waiting for them. If you were part of this, well, it's probably still best to go to the guard and turn yourself in and ask for their mercy.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Friday May 10th, 2024 4:58:52 AM
Burton: Stops alongside Paige and does his best not to become too distracted by the ball. BALL! Fingers: Quickly checks the area for traps. Lothlo: Looks and listens for Ivan. Kwarsk: Heads to the back door to let Naithi in. Naithi:. Addresses the three men. Paige: Seeks to obtain a ride on the flying carpet. Rhys: Elects to keep running, ignoring the vendor. Zarsellet: Rushes in seeking the presence of magic.
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”A ride, you say. Well, there are many that would find that appealing and many that would find it a terror. SO! That I might allay such fears….” He turns to the crowd. ”I know not these people, but they it seems are in need of haste. SO! Honest Melchior shall avail them of that speed and demonstrate that ALL my wares can be trusted. Stand back and MARVEL!” He waves the crowd back and then turns to whisper to Paige. ’Five gold each will suffice and I shall have you at you destination in a trice.’ The ball is picked up as the children step back along with the adults.
(OOC: Rhys knows that it’s still a good distance to the workshop and that the carpet will get them there far faster.) ~~~
Inside the workshop….
Kwarsk makes his way across the very neat workshop to the back door. It is locked and barred. He can easily lift the bar, but lacks a key.
Fingers swiftly determines that the door is neither locked, nor trapped. No sounds emanate from it.
Zarsellet confirms that there is no magic present around that door.
Lothlo hears nothing untoward, but notes how very neat everything is.
~~~
Outside the back door….
”Bad, you say? Oh my, well, that’s terrible.” He turned to his right. ”Danby, go ask young Eldon to run, fetch a guardsman. He’s a good runner is that lad. We don’t want to be implicated in anything bad, that’s for sure.’ he then turned once more to face little Naithi. ”Can’t think what all the trouble could be, but Mr Ivan, he’s sure been keeping some odd hours of late and ….well, it’s been weeks and weeks since I was last seeing new stock arrive. He takes it all in see.” the man nodded in conclusion. It was clear that he wanted to be helpful. Danby turned and jogged as quickly as his portly frame would permit, back to the tavern.
~~~
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday May 10th, 2024 8:19:15 AM ”Okay honest Melchior. It’s a deal!” She fishes out 15 GP and hands it over to the man. Pointing in the direction of the elf running off down the street, she directs: ”follow that elf! He’s with us. We’ll pick him up on the way!”.
The cleric gives Burton- dog a boost, then clambers onto the carpet herself. Wrapping an arm around the dog, she grabs hold of the carpet material with her free hand. ”You know how to work this thing, right?” she asks the swarthy man in the fez.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+8=21 ; Friday May 10th, 2024 5:12:09 PM "No magic on or around the door. This place just looks too neat and clean for a leather shop..."
He starts walking around, searching for anything that looks out of place.... OOC: Perception 21
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday May 10th, 2024 5:42:22 PM
Burton realizing that paws aren't very good for hanging on lays down next to Paige.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=18 ; Friday May 10th, 2024 5:46:53 PM I know what you mean, Zarsellet. Perhaps he runs a tight ship so that he can quickly lock up any incriminating evidence behind that door should someone like us come looking.
Lothlo also looks around for a key, a second entrance, "exotic" leather, or any tools that might get them behind the locked door.
perception = 18
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+10=21 ; Friday May 10th, 2024 6:41:21 PM
Rhys sees the magic carpet flying just above him and spots a small cart to his right. Picking up speed, he uses the cart as a springboard and jumps up to grab the leading edge of the carpet and swings himself aboard (Acrobatics 21). ”Well done Paige! Now, let’s see how fast this thing really is.”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday May 10th, 2024 10:12:01 PM
Kwarsk says, "Fingers, bring your lockpicks over to this door so we can let Naithi in."
Kwarsk steps back, Tower Shield at the ready.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20=10 ; Friday May 10th, 2024 10:28:38 PM Pick the lock? But we need....! Fingers feels that opening the back room is the most urgent thing, but, after all, he's the one who said we need Naithi in here.
Tensely, he runs to the door and starts opening the lock. Disable Device: 10+10 = 20 (ooc: accidentally rolled without skill bonus)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday May 10th, 2024 11:11:31 PM
Naithi nods her head. Unfortunately, that make a lie of sense. Make sure to tell the guard that...it might help keep you from being dragged into this.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Saturday May 11th, 2024 9:23:13 PM
Kwarsk watches the other door while Fingers works the lock on the outside door.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Monday May 13th, 2024 4:56:24 AM
Burton: Quickly lies down next to Paige. Fingers: Runs across to open the lock. Lothlo: Looks for a key or a means to open the locked back door. Kwarsk: Instructs Fingers to come open the back door to admit Naithi. Naithi:. Speaks with the trio of workers. Paige: Strikes a deal and steps onto the carpet. Rhys: Acrobatically leaps onto the carpet. Zarsellet: Confirms there’s no magic in play and looks for anything odd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ivan’s Leather Shop:Leatherworks
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Outside the shop… ”Dragged into what? We’re just tradesmen is all. Good, honest craftsmen – need good hands and a sharp eye for that, you do.” The man replied proudly even as his colleague turned and jogged back to the tavern. It seemed clear that they were going to dispatch a runner. It was at this point that the door behind her opened. Turning, she saw Kwarsk and Fingers peer around that door frame. Lothlo abandons his now needless search for a key in favour of watching the last unopened door. Zarsellet also keeps a whether eye and ear open for trouble. ~~~ Across town… ”Brace yourselves, my Pretties!” Laughed Melchior “Yuthi Mithi Alrihi” He called and gestured. The carpet leapt forward and even braced everyone except Burton took an involuntary step back, bracing themselves even more – which was just as well, as the carpet canted upwards to streak over rooftops. Melchior was taking them the shortest route. A journey of minutes was slashed to mere moments. Already Paige could see the rooftops of the small square that they sought. ~~~ You will now arrive on scene in 3 rounds!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=15 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 11:24:02 AM
Paige holds Burton-Dog a little tighter, and peeps over the edge of the flying carpet. Fascinated by the view, she wonders if there is anything that stands out as important to note. (Perception 15+6=21)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday May 13th, 2024 1:16:53 PM
Zarsellet moves over to the other door in the room and opens it.
OOC: Did Fingers check this door or open it? Not sure.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=13 ; d20+12=25 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 2:02:07 PM
Burton watches Melchior trying to figure out how he controlling the flying carpet. (Spellcraft 13 or Knowledge (arcana) 25)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Monday May 13th, 2024 6:11:55 PM
Lothlo doesn't have a clear shot, and isn't about to start a fight when he's the one inside a building that's not his own. He waits and hopes that someone has a silver tongue and can keep things from escalating.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=15 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 8:15:52 PM
Rhys enjoys the sensations of flying, the wind in his face and the exhilaration of being at such heights. The elf tries to orient himself and search’s the vista on all sides for a glimpse of Duncan’s manor. (Perception 15)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=15 ; Monday May 13th, 2024 10:03:21 PM
Kwarsk walks back to the last unopened door, stands to one side (expecting Fingers' arrival), and looks it over for traps. "Fingers, your turn!"
(OOC - Perception = 15)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday May 13th, 2024 10:29:15 PM It's not locked or trapped, Zar. He draws his blackjack and moves to where he can throw it through the door. Open it as soon as we're ready.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 1:21:47 AM
Naithi tells the guys outside to wait for the guard and to tell them that they are inside. She also tells the group not to be surprised if backup arrives for them. She then either goes in with Camalayaas (if the is room for the medium sized rabbit). If there isn't, then she will have Camalayaas guard the entrance for her and to let her know if trouble comes.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Tuesday May 14th, 2024 6:06:20 AM
Burton: Studies Melchior. He recognises that he’s using very specific commands in a language that Burton doesn’t recognise. (A linguistics 20 will reveal the command to start the carpet at speed, but not the language used.) Fingers: Confirms the door can be opened and duly does that. Lothlo: Hopes that matters can be resolved without recourse to violence. Kwarsk: Readies his shield at the last door, calling for Fingers. Naithi:. Having given instructions to te perplexed men Naithi and Camalayaas enter the main workshop. Paige: Looks for landmarks and the like as she speeds towards her destination. Rhys: Looks around and enjoys the sensation of flying. He spots what he believes to be Duncan’s manse. Zarsellet: Opens the last door (It had been checked and was neither locked nor trapped)
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The flying carpet streaks over the rooftops at exhilarating speed. Burton in particular seems to take great delight of the wind in his furry face. Rhys notes that Duncan has a strange flag flying over his mansion. (2 rounds until arrival)
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The door is flung open and … Nothing.
Fingers is quick to check behind the door and then look up, but there’s nothing to be seen beyond more workbenches and a large desk. The desk is robust and plainly has lockable drawers. Yet what he also notes of greater significance is a trapdoor.
The sunlight filters in through the windows highlighting small motes of dust in the air. The scene seems impossible quiet and calm.
~~~
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=25 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 1:24:17 PM
Rhys points out the manor he believes belongs to Clarisse’s ex, Duncan. ”Over there! That place with the odd flag. That is Duncan’s Manor! Does anyone recognize the flag?”. The elf cranes his neck to get a better view of the flag in question (Perception 25).
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=15 ; d20=8 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 1:55:03 PM
When Rhys exclaims over a manor house with an intriguing flag, Paige tries to identify the image on the strange flag and place the building in one of the quarters of the city in keeping with her understanding of how Plateau City is divided up.
She continues holding onto Burton-Dog…
To identify the motif on the flag… Knowledge d20 = 15 (+6 =21 for religion) or (+4=19 for history) To figure out the location of Duncan’s manse Perception d20 = 8+6 = 14 (any bonus from having maps of Plateau City?)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday May 14th, 2024 4:55:55 PM
Zarsellet points out the trapdoor as he casts detect magic to scan it. "Trap door. The bastard snuck away! Checking for magic."
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=28 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 5:37:09 PM
Kwarsk moves to the side of the trapdoor opposite from Fingers, and then looks it over for traps.
(OOC - Perception = 28)
"Kwarsk says, "Fingers, safe to open?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=14 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2024 10:46:38 PM
Fingers examines the door. Perception: 14 If it needs his special touch: Disable Device:
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 12:12:27 AM
Naithi and Camalayaas watch as the others begin opening the trap door
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Wednesday May 15th, 2024 8:07:15 AM
Burton: Wags his tail in delight. Fingers: Checks the door. He’s uncertain about that suspicious piece of metal and deems this door worthy of more careful examination. Highlight to display spoiler: {**He’ll need a better Perception roll to correctly identify whether the lock is as it’s supposed to be AND then a Disable Device to open the lock & any existing traps. Please make a roll for each.**} Lothlo: Watches, ready to act. Kwarsk: Quickly scans the trapdoor for traps. It does look suspicious. Is that piece of metal meant to just out just below the lock? He asks Fingers for his expert analysis. Naithi:. And Camalayaas watch on as the team sets about the task of opening the trapdoor. Paige: Also notes the mansion and the flag, but has no greater luck in identifying it that Burton. Rhys: Points out Duncan’s manor and seeks to identify the flag. To the best of his knowledge it is not representative of any country he knows. Zarsellet: Checks the trapdoor for magic, but finds none.
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The flying carpet starts its descent into the square they identified. It’ll be low off to hop off any moment. (Next round you can get feet on the ground.) Even at this distance you can see that the back door to Ivan’s is open and the front door is broken. There’s a group of men milling around across the street where they’ve spilled out from the tavern to see what is happening.
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Within… It seems quiet – very quiet. Has Ivan actually managed to escape? Opening the trapdoor seems crucial, but there’s that strange piece of metal. Now if everyone could stand clear of the window for Fingers to have a little more light on the matter…… Naithi Highlight to display spoiler: { Camalayaas smells something ‘off’ emanating from below. No further information is forthcoming.} ~~~
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=17 ; d20+10=12 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2024 10:33:28 AM Okay, everyone stand back. Perception: 17 (+2 for traps) Disable Device: 12
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+10=30 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2024 12:58:09 PM
OOC: Sorry been unwell so didn't post yesterday:
IC: Burton stands up and gets ready to jump off the flying carpet.
Linguistics roll 30 (natural 20) Burton has an ear for languages.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+1=8 ; Wednesday May 15th, 2024 1:34:58 PM
Naithi stops everyone. Camalayaas smells something off, likely something and hasn't encountered frequently. I don't know if it's another one if those strange monsters, something alchemical, or something else. Be very careful.
Naithi suggest the group lay some benches on their side and duck behind them incase a trap triggers some type of explosion. She also recommends they hold their breath increase there is some type of poisonous gas.
Aid another, failed
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday May 15th, 2024 3:54:04 PM
Kwarsk helps the Patchers get out of Fingers' way and give him room to work. Once that is accomplished, Kwarsk, some 10' to 15' away from Fingers, sets his Tower Shield (to Total Cover) and waits.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 4:27:58 PM
Zarsellet moves out of Finger's way.
OOC: Muuru. Don't forget the +2 to your skill checks from the Heroism spell
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday May 15th, 2024 10:38:40 PM
Lothlo waits outside the doorway of the small room to give the others room to work and not block the light coming into the room Do you think he might have been hiding the creatures in the basement? If so, it's possible there are more of them down there waiting for us.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 11:42:21 PM
Paige gets ready to jump off the carpet. She wonders what all the commotion is around the leather working shop. When she had left the Patchers they were enjoying food and drink at a small eatery and discussing the idea of setting up watches on Ivan’s establishment! Had that Ivan fellow made a move? and where are the the Patchers!?!
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday May 15th, 2024 11:53:41 PM
(OOC: I did forget that Heroism spell. Corrected: Perception 19 (+2 for traps), Disable 14)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Thursday May 16th, 2024 4:59:37 AM
Burton: Perks up as the land approaches.Highlight to display spoiler: {The strange words are not from the Northern continent. For some reason he thinks the command had some reference to the Wind.} Fingers: Does his stuff, but whilst he spots the problem, actually addressing the issue proves more problematic than he anticipated. Still, now that he’s seen what he’s faced with, he’s confident he can get around the issue. (Perception= success. Disable Device = Fail)
Lothlo: Moves out of the room and speculates that there might yet be more monsters. Kwarsk: Helps Fingers as best he can and then prepares a stout defence. Naithi:. Issues a warning to the others and suggests prudent defences against what might happen next. Paige: Gets ready to swiftly leave the carpet and wonders what has transpired in their absence. Rhys: Stands ready to act. Zarsellet: Moves clear of any actions or concomitant trouble.
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The carpet glides swiftly down into the street, banking sharply as Melchior executes a dramatic and exhilarating turn, clearly enjoying the thrill of the ride. [b]”Ah, and here we are. Never let it be said that Honest Melchior does not deliver. My goods are the very best. Now bes ure to speak to all your friends of this admirable civic helpfulness.”[/b[ he chuckled as the trio leapt from the carpet. He did not wait. In fact the carpet never actually came to a full halt. He swept back up over the roof to make haste back to his caravan. (Acrobatics DC: 10 to hit the ground running. Success means you are able to take a double move action. Failure means you stumble and can only move the once.) ~~~ Within… Fingers skilled digits are stymied by the lock. It’s patently of better quality than he at first believed. On the plus side, he has identified the errant piece of metal and what is undoubtedly a trap. Fingers, Naithi & Camalayaas. Perception DC 10 to identify the smell drifting up from below Highlight to display spoiler: { It is the stench of tanning vats.} Others present – further back/less acute olfactory senses. Perception 15 to identify the leaking smell. Highlight to display spoiler: { It is the stench of tanning vats.} ~~~
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=32 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 11:02:04 AM (OOC - Kwarsk's nose picks this moment to be unclogged! Ugh! Perception = 32)
Kwarsk grimaces and mutters to himself at the smell, patiently awaiting Fingers' clearing of the trapdoor.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+4=20 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 1:31:02 PM
Burton leaps off the carpet with more enthusiasm than skill but having 4 legs (and a dex bonus) lands easily. He turns to watch the other Patchers disembark. He will then run after them once they appear to know where they are going.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+10=14 ; d20+8=10 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 4:07:00 PM
Rhys nimbly steps off the flying carpet and comes to a halt several steps away. He scans his surroundings looking for some indication of where to go next (Perception 10).
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Thursday May 16th, 2024 5:07:38 PM
Zarsellet waits, patiently, for Muuru to get the trap door open. He stays quiet so as not to distract the man.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+2=19 ; d20+6=15 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 5:45:41 PM
Paige manages a surprisingly smooth disembarkation from the magical carpet, and gives Honest Melchior a salute and a wave by way of sendoff! (Acrobatics=19)
The cleric addresses Rhys, her head turned away from the group of men milling around across the street by the tavern and mutters, ”I saw the back door to Ivan’s is open and the front door is broken. Why don’t you go ‘round the back. Take Burton-dog with you. I’ll manage the front door. Remember, we’ve got a seal from the Constabulary authorizing us to act!”
The red-head will smile at the folks in front of the tavern, but move towards the building - positioning herself in front of the door - blocking the way of anyone trying to get in or out.
”Can anyone tell me what’s been going on here?!” she asks, casting a quick glance over her shoulder to see if she can spot any Patchers beyond the broken front door(Perception=15), before focussing on the men on the other side of the road.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=32 ; d20+10=24 ; Thursday May 16th, 2024 6:19:27 PM
Perception: nat 20 = 32. Smell that? Tanning vats. Probably full of evidence by now. He tries the trapped lock again: Disable Device: 24
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday May 16th, 2024 11:27:54 PM Tanning vats? That sounds like the most logical place for any exotic skins to be located. Think you will be able to get us in?
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Friday May 17th, 2024 5:33:17 AM
Burton: leaps eagerly from the carpet and looks to see where best to go. Fingers: unlocks the trapdoor and defeats the trap. Lothlo: anticipates the odour is indicative where they’ll find damning evidence. Kwarsk: wrinkles his nose in disdain as he waits for Fingers to work on the trapdoor’s lock. Naithi:. watches quietly. Paige: instructs Rhys and Burton to go in via the rear whilst she goes to the front, pausing only to ask what’s happened. Rhys: jumps from he carpet and looks for where to go next. Zarsellet: waits for Fingers to do his thing.
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Outside…..
Rhys and Burton-Dog race around the back, or more accurately, the side of the building to dart up the short flight of wooden steps and in through the back door. There they see the backs of the Patchers as they are all peering into a room opposite. All is quiet. Light filters in through the tall, narrow windows. In this regard the place seems almost church-like. Their arrival does not go unnoticed; Camalayaas instantly turns and wrinkles a bunny-nose in their direction.
At the front, Paige pauses to ask for information. A middle aged and somewhat portly woman with very dark skin struts up.
”I seen ‘em all, I did. Batterin’ down de door like dey was stormin’ a castle! Poor Mr Ivan. I ‘ope you is come to stop dem criminals and vandals.” Being larger than Paige, the woman looked down on her expectantly with arms crossed under a mighty bosom. ~~~
Inside…..
Fingers succeeds! The latch is unlocked and the door is lifted – lifted to reveal a set of steps descending, but not into darkness. Light can be seen below: a soft gentle, yellowish light. Yet from the current position it was impossible to see more. Nor was there any sound. There was however the now much stronger pervasive smell from the tanning vats.
NB: Those with scent ability will find it impaired due to this overwhelming and masking aroma. Those without such ability will only smell this stink. ~~~
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday May 17th, 2024 10:59:58 PM
Zarsellet covers his mouth with a cloth, pretty ineffective except for a mental filter.... and waits for the stronger folk to lead the way.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Friday May 17th, 2024 11:54:00 PM
Fingers peers into the hole. There could be anything down there. Ivan and some accomplices? More booby traps? Tunnels leading away? He stashes his tools and draws his blackjack.
Kwarsk. The minotaur beckons. Marching order.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday May 18th, 2024 4:53:34 AM
Burton cancels the Beast Shape spell and reverts to his human form; "Well that was interesting." says Burton as he resisted the urge to scratch. "Paige should be here shortly she is out front." he adds.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday May 18th, 2024 10:21:05 AM
Naithi isn't sure if the group has a set marching order, so she remind them of Camalayaas low light vision and offers to go anywhere.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+10=27 ; d20+13=21 ; d20+11=16 ; Saturday May 18th, 2024 10:25:25 AM
Getting another whiff of the air, Naithi adds "Does anyone know if this is safe to breathe, or if we need to worry about it catching fire with a misplaced spell?"
Knowledge Nature= 27 Survival= 21 Perception = 16
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Saturday May 18th, 2024 5:04:03 PM
Thinking a moment about the yellowish light from below, and not wanting to get caught in total darkness, Zarsellet 'whistles' up some Dancing Lights and sends them into the hole to expand the initial look....
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Saturday May 18th, 2024 5:15:56 PM
Lothlo notices the over[powering smell and little else. Whoo, that stuff stinks. I suppose I'll take a spot in the middle. Anybody know if it's normal to have these kind of vats in a basement like this? It feels pretty sinister, but I can definitely see why they would have these smelly vats sealed up in the basement where they are less of a nuisance.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Sunday May 19th, 2024 4:00:22 AM
Burton listens to Naithi's question about the vats or vapor's being able to catch fire. "I hope not as most of my ready spells and wand is fire based. Apart from the lightning bolt of course but I'm guessing a lightening bolt in a basement might be bad."
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Sunday May 19th, 2024 7:30:15 PM
Paige listens to the middle aged and somewhat portly woman with very dark skin, before whipping the document/seal received from the handsome nit-wit back at the gaol and holding it up for all to see, before stashing it back inside her vest for safe keeping.”I’ll take over from here. You all stay back. Very far back. For your own safety, that is.” The cleric squeezes carefully through the broken door, and looks around for her friends simultaneously calling out: ”yoo-hoo! Anyone home?”
Paige touches her holy symbol and prays to Domi for courage and casts shield of faith on herself.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Sunday May 19th, 2024 11:26:31 PM
Rhys scans the room and get’s his first scent of the foulness emanating from below. He will follow Kwarsk’s lead.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick Monday May 20th, 2024 5:19:24 AM
Burton: reverts to human form and informs others that paige will arrive imminently. He worries that some of his magic in the confines of a basement might be ‘bad’. Fingers: speculates what might await and beckons for Kwarsk to lead the way. Lothlo: remarks on the stench and offers to go wherever is most helpful. Kwarsk: assesses the situation. Naithi:. Offers to be flexible in accommodating others’ preferences going ahead. She queries about the risk of fire. Paige: shows official authority to act, squeezes in and invokes her Shield of Faith. Rhys: follows Kwarsk’s lead. Zarsellet: covers his mouth with a cloth and awaits stronger folk to lead the way. He adds some light to proceedings. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ivan’s Leather Shop:Leatherworks Map updated.
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With the additional light at play, the group slowly and carefully make their way down the steps. They creak ominously under Fingers’ weight. Below they find an empty room, or seemingly so. The smell is almost overpowering down here. There are two large vats. Both are open and are patently in use. Further in you see a tall shelving unit that reaches up to the ceiling. Off to the right are barrels. These are sealed. All is still. All is quiet. There are no exits apparent, but you cannot see behind the racking. ~~~
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday May 20th, 2024 2:59:12 PM
Burton will wait on the ground floor for a report from those going below or the screaming to start before taking any action; "Lucky I'm not still a dog that stinks really bad."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=18 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 5:45:02 PM
Lothlo glances around the basement room, checking to see which of the vats are large enough to hold a person, and for any signs of lids askew, spilled liquid, or any other signs that someone could be trying to hide or set an ambush in any/all of them.
perception = 18
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=23 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 7:17:23 PM ”Haloo! Anyone home?!” Paige moves carefully through the front door and through whatever room she is in, looking for her companions. (Perception=23)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=16 ; d10+4=12 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 9:23:09 PM
Kwarsk advances some 15' beyond the stairs, drawing his waraxe as he goes, and then Readies to strike anyone who attempts to attack him or another Patcher.
(OOC - IF the Ready is triggered THEN the result = Hit AC 16 for 12 damage)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 34/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=29 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 9:26:47 PM
Coming down the stairs, Fingers around the room. Where the heck did Ivan go?. He looks around for secret doors or something.
Perception 29 (+2 for traps).
He also calls up the stairs. Hey, Naithi? You any good at finding footprints?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Monday May 20th, 2024 10:05:02 PM
Zarsellet stays at the top of the stairs waiting for the crowd to figure out something. Any tracks? Secret doors? Anything odd other than the stink!?!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Monday May 20th, 2024 11:50:36 PM
Rhys stands his ground, making sure no one can slip by the group in the basement and noone can come at them from behind.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+10=27 ; 2d6+2=6 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2024 5:50:56 AM Burton: opts to wait for the screaming to start. Fingers: searches for Ivan or a means of egress. He asks if Naithi can find footprints. Lothlo: looks around for a potential ambush Kwarsk: moves forward readying himself to strike. Naithi:. holds her position. Paige: moves into the main workshop, calling to the others. Rhys: stands his ground. Zarsellet: stays at the top of the stairs asking for information.
Feel free to move your positions(markers) as best depicts your current location.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The two vats to left and right are large, fully 10’ to a side. They are open. It is conceivable that some could hide in them as the liquid is but 2’ deep, but there’s no evidence of a breathing straw or similar. Moreover, surely only the truly desperate would immerse themselves in such a vile liquid.
No apparent avenues of escape reveal themselves. However, even Fingers keen eyes cannot see past the racking at the end of the room. He realises that there may yet be another way on. Just as he’s considering that notion he notices the liquid in the vat next to him shift. It spins! That liquid then spirals upwards to form a man-like shape, but one that is revolting and only serves to exacerbate the smell. It has a deep, dark red hue. An arm-like appendage lashes out at Muuru! It strikes true and Fingers feels his flesh erupt painfully as his blood is suddenly leached into the abomination. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fingers sustains 6 points of damage. Fingers Highlight to display spoiler: { The wound seeps. You are now subject to bleed damage each round: 1d6, which starts next round} ~~~~ COMBAT!
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=24 ; d10+4=5 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2024 12:16:06 PM
Kwarsk steps adjacent to the Vat Monster, saying, "Fingers, back off, I've got this!" and strikes it overhand style with his enchanted waraxe, slicing it a bit!
(OOC - Hit AC 24 with +1 waraxe for 5 damage.)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 12:56:34 PM
Hearing the sounds of combat down the stairs Zarsellet moves as quickly as he can to get closer. Once in range he starts a combat chant, empowering it with his Bardic magic to enhance the combat abilities of the team.
OOC: Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. 2 rounds used of 16.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday May 21st, 2024 2:35:21 PM
Burton calls out to Paige to let her know they are in the back and all was clear, just as the screaming starts.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday May 21st, 2024 5:57:17 PM Is that... is that a urine elemental? Please tell me that's not what's in front of us. Lothlo doesn't see a good line of sight, so he steps to the side to allow the more melee oriented members of the team to pass first.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 10:25:21 PM
Upon hearing the commotion below, Rhys peers down the trap door and determines that there is space at the bottom. The elf descends below and readies his sword not knowing quite what to expect. The smell that greets him as he descends tells him it won’t be anything good!
Fingers bravely yelps in pain and hides...er, [i]steps[/b] behind Kwarsk. He knows he could gore it from his position, but he's reluctant to touch it. Instead, he calls out a mystic phrase, and his blackjack flies from his hand to club the creature.
Att: d20+5 = AC 15. Dam: 1d8+2= 3
[i] In effect: Bleeding damage 1d6/round Mage Armor has not been cast! Inspire Courage: +2 saves (charm, fear), +2 att/dam Mage Armor has not been cast!
Spells ready: 0th - Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall (1 Large or 2 Small creatures)
Other Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day - 1 =4 Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 12:07:17 AM
Naithi hears the commotion and she and Camalayaas run down stairs. She looks around to determine if Flaming Sphere would set anything on fire besides the enemy, and for the time being decides to their her net at the abomination, her aim not up to it's usual standards. I don't think I'm going to be retrieving that...
ooc: Would flaming Sphere set the building, tanning liquids, or any fumes on fire? Also, would you role they flaming Sphere floats above the liquid, or would you rule it sinks into it?
Ranged touch attach to throw her her at a target hit Touch ac 9 to hit and give the target the entangled condition.
DM Sanity Notes including net information and Active Spells Highlight to display spoiler: {
Net: When you throw a net, you make a ranged touch attack against your target. A net’s maximum range is 10 feet. If you hit, the target is entangled.
If you control the trailing rope by succeeding on an opposed Strength check while holding it, the entangled creature can move only within the limits that the rope allows. If the entangled creature attempts to cast a spell, it must make a concentration check with a DC of 15 + the spell’s level or be unable to cast the spell.
An entangled creature can escape with a DC 20 Escape Artist check (a full-round action). The net has 5 hit points and can be burst with a DC 25 Strength check (also a full-round action). A net is useful only against creatures within one size category of you.
A net must be folded to be thrown effectively. The first time you throw your net in a fight, you make a normal ranged touch attack roll. After the net is unfolded, you take a –4 penalty on attack rolls with it. It takes 2 rounds for a proficient user to fold a net and twice that long for a non-proficient one to do so.
(Note that as a Lost Child both Naithi and Camalayas share hit points and Against mind affecting, level/ability draining or instant death spells and effects both roll to save (when applicable). If either saves, both resist the attack.) Need to be within 110ft to heal. Improved Share Spell Any non-instantaneous spell you cast on yourself can also affect an animal companion Mounted Combat Once per round when your mount is hit in combat, you may attempt a Ride check (as an immediate action) to negate the hit. Low light vision for Naithi. Low light vision and scent for Camalayas. Shield Other 2d4 berries each cure 1 hp (max 8 hp/24 hours). 4 days worth remaining. Wild Shape x1}
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=12 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 2:25:40 AM
Paige thinks she hears something. Combat? Someone chanting? Did someone call her name? (Perception = 12) The cleric moves towards the sounds.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d6=2 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=24 ; 2d6+2=9 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 7:57:55 AM
Burton: calls to Paige that all is well – then he fighting starts. Fingers: steps back and sends his blackjack at the creature. It fails to strike true. Lothlo: steps to the side to permit more melee oriented folk closer access to the fight. Kwarsk: Steps in and attacks. Naithi:. contemlates a flaming sphere attack, but elects to cast her net. It falls into the vat! Paige: moves towards the sounds of conflict. Rhys: descends and cannot fail to notice the truly awful smell. Zarsellet: rouses his team to greater success.
Naithi is dismayed to see her net fall into the vat. It wasn’t entirely lost to her as some hung over the lip of the vat. Most however was submerged and would take a lot of cleaning. Camalayaas wrinkled a nose in disgust. The whole place smelled bad; the creature particularly so. She realises that a Flaming Sphere will be ineffective in this instance as the liquid in the vat would extinguish it. (Anything that can extinguish a normal fire can extinguish a Flaming Sphere)
Kwarsk swung his axe. It bit into the monstrosity and slid through! There seemed to be no appreciable damage to mark the blow.
Fingers blackjack misses and his wound bleeds. (2 points of damage)
Zarsellet does his best to rouse the others to excellence, but the stinking miasma does its best to confound his efforts. Taking in lungfuls of the fetid air was not conducive to quality singing, or even chanting. (Fortitude 14 to sing. If failed, the song falters and is lost. Note however that the DC falls by 2 each round as he grows accustomed to the odour.)
The others do their best to gain some comprehension of what is unfolding below. Rhys blocks the view of those above and has, as yet, only a limited view of proceedings.
The creature lashes out again. This time twice: once at Kwarsk and once at Naithi. A wild swing misses the dwarf, but Naithi is clobbered. A stinging wound opens on her left shoulder (Bleed condition applies hereafter) (Naithi suffers 9 points of damage.) ~~~
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=11 ; d8+1=3 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 10:09:43 AM
Zarsellet chokes on the stench when he tries to extend the magical music, ending the effect. Noticing the Muuru bleeding he pulls the healing wands and touches him, more to stop the bleeding than to heal up his wounds much....
OOC: The wand is level 2 so 4 points healed. That stops the bleed effect though, right?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 12:30:39 PM
Burton pops his head around the door into the reception and waves at Paige. "They are in the basement, I don't know what has happened but it sounds like a fight has just started."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 2:02:39 PM
ooc: Can I assume that means you would rule a flaming sphere would fall into the vat and not float magically above it? I've seen DMs rule both ways.
DM Nick: No, my reading of the rules implies that the sphere would be extinguished. It is sp[ongey in texture and rolls over obstacles. Like a sponge, it doesn't float and will absorb the water and go out.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=14 ; d20+9=13 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=12 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 6:06:24 PM Well, I'm not sure what this thing is, but hopefully arrows will work on it. Lothlo takes a step forward and pulls some cold iron arrows from his quiver and aims at the vat monster
Attack 1 = 14 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 13 Damage 2 = 12
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 10:42:09 PM
Seeing the dwarf’s axe cleave through the vat monster with no effect, the elf sheathes his sword and makes room for any of his companions to engage in battle. ”This thing is unharmed by our blades. Hit it with magic!”
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=14 ; d10+8=18 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 10:55:33 PM
Kwarsk says, "Maybe I just didn't hit it hard enough..." and with that he makes a Powerful side-swipe at it with his waraxe!
(OOC - hit AC 14, for 18 damage.)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 11:41:37 PM
The blackjack flew wide. He tries again.
Att: d20+5 = AC 9. Well, that was worse.
In effect: Bleeding damage 1d6/round Mage Armor has not been cast! Inspire Courage: +2 saves (charm, fear), +2 att/dam Mage Armor has not been cast!
Spells ready: 0th - Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall (1 Large or 2 Small creatures)
Other Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day - 2 =3 Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=20 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:33:54 AM
Peeping over the edge of the trapdoor, Paige sees a veritable bottleneck as folks spill down into the tight confines of the basement. ”Unless there’s another way out, I’d suggest you all get back up here and let me and Burton see if a trial by fire might clean out the basement! She refrains from casting blindly into the basement out of concern for her companions clustered below.
The cleric tries to figure out what the stinking creature might be (Knowledge = nat 20! +4 for Arcana or History, +6 for Religion)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+3=20 ; d20=3 ; d20=15 ; d20+11=12 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:49:08 AM
Naithi quickly stops the bleeding and stares at the creature before her. Her best guess is they it is an abomination like the previous two, but Lothlo's golem comment makes her think that it could possibly be a blood or flesh golem I don't have any idea what this thing is. I know that golems taste better than abominations when cooked, but by that point identification is pretty much a moot point.
Naithi knows her only offensive spell is flaming sphere, which won't do much good here. As she heals herself she quickly looks for a lid for the two vats. If she cannot fight the monster, perhaps she can catch it. She is also worried the second vat may have another unseen monster in it.
Heal check = 20 to stop the bleeding, success
Knowledge arcana to determine if the creature is a golden l golem = 3 (she knows it looks icky)
Craft (Cooking) = 15 (If a regular monster or golem she can cook it, unfortunately, if it is an aberration it will taste awful no matter what she does)
Perception to look for a lid for the vats = 12
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 29/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:51:29 AM
ooc: Paige's post overlapped mine. If Naithi doesn't find a lid for the vats, she will have Camalayaas move them out of the way so Paige and Burton can get down
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+10=15 ; d20+10=23 ; 2d6+2=7 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 5:54:43 AM
Burton: informs Paige that it sounds like a fight has erupted in the cellar. Fingers: Again he tries with the blackjack. Again he misses. Lothlo: attempts to pierce the creature with two arrows. Neither strike true. Likely this had more to do with the vapours stinging his eyes than the martial skill of the creature. Kwarsk: decides that all that’s required is more force. He throws his all into a side swipe – that misses. Naithi:. sees no lids and given the size of the vats, they’d be impossible to hide. She’s no idea what the thing is, so can only guess how bad it would taste. She spends her time though administering to her wound and manages to stop the flow of blood. Paige: advises a tactical withdrawal whilst she tries to consider just what it is that they are facing. Rhys: decides that it will take magic to drop the abomination. Zarsellet: stops singing and quickly heals Muuru, staunching the bleeding wound.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paige Highlight to display spoiler: { wracks her mind trying to recall details from old tomes that she’d perused. Surely something therein would inform what they faced now. Yet there were so many entries, trying to recall specific details were nigh impossi- a GOLEM! It was a blood golem! Now if only she knew what that meant.} Cannot really see much of what’s happening below but with Naithi moving aside she squeezes down sufficiently to gain enough sight of the thing to make what she believes is a correct identification.
Naithi staunches her wound and moves aside to make room for others. The creature attacks her again. This time with both arms. The first attack goes high, over her head. The second connects on the same shoulder she’d just healed! ( 7 damage)
Behind Kwarsk a figure emerges from behind the racking. ”No, no, you must flee! The creature is too dangerous. Good Sir Dwarf, hold back your friends that I might appease it.” You recognise the voice. It is Ivan, albeit his features are now completely hidden by a deep cowl. Kwarsk Highlight to display spoiler: { Will save 15 or become subject to the Suggestion spell and do as he very reasonably ‘suggests’.}
The tight confines of the cellar worked against the others getting more actively involved. The fumes confounded singing and even aim it seemed.
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Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 2:07:11 PM
Rhys slips through the crowd of his companions to clear the way for those above and one again pulls his sword, this time in defence of any attacks from Ivan.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=21 ; d20+9=20 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=13 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 5:51:19 PM If the Golumn is too dangerous, does that mean we should focus on Ivan first? Lohtlo glances in Ivan's direction, but doesn't have a line of sight on him. Lothlo blinks a few times to help his eyes with the stinging before firing another volley at the vat monster.
Attack 1 = 21 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 20 Damage 2 = 13
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 2 arrows, 0 hero points
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=20 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 7:50:20 PM You! says Muuru, surprised at Ivan's sudden return. All right, do it -- but no tricks!
The minotaur squeeze into a corner beside the other vat. He wonders: is Ivan really trying to help?
Sense Motive: d20+5 = 20
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=19 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 9:55:06 PM
Seeing the team still trying to fight Zarsellet again tries breathing the foul air and activating his bardic performance again to enhance their prowess.
OOC: Fort save 19. Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Thursday May 23rd, 2024 10:28:51 PM ”It’s a GOLEM! A blood golem!” Paige bellows out for all to hear.
Though they’re super duper nasty things to deal with, she remembers a pretty simple orison* is capable of wounding them!
The cleric prepares purify food and drink and will cast it if she has the opportunity (needs to be within 10ft of the golem.)
* assuming that identifying the creature grants some knowledge of how to deal with it! Highlight to display spoiler: {A purify food and water spell deals 1d6 points of damage per caster level (maximum 10d6) to a blood golem. A blood golem can attempt a Fortitude saving throw (DC 10 + caster’s ability score modifier) to reduce the damage by half.}
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 39/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+9=12 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+9=18 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 12:37:14 AM
Naithi realizes that she is not the best match for the golem and shifts her focus to Ivan. She spurs Camalayaas forward as both of them try to grapple him. As she lunges did the leather worker she yells Appease this!
Actions ------------ Naithi Grapple Ivan. Grapple check beats CMB 20. Rerolled with a hero point. +2 for inspire courage.
Camalayaas, aid another grape check = 17, success
ooc: Update my header to the correct hp
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=22 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 2:51:20 AM
Burton remains out of the way by the trap door. There are to many Patchers in the basement already and no room for him to use his magic. Burton will try and remember what he knows about golem's and Blood Golem's specifically.
Knowledge (arcana) 22
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday May 24th, 2024 2:53:20 AM
OOC: I'm going to be away on holiday from next Monday in Spain so my posting is going to be very limited. If someone would like to run Burton for me.
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20=4 ; d20+10=19 ; 2d6+2=10 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 4:21:14 AM
Friday 24 May 24 Burton: stays back trying to recall what he knows, if anything, of blood golems. Fingers: moves away wondering if Ivan is indeed trying to help. Lothlo: fires 2 arrows at the apparently unarmed Ivan. Both miss. Kwarsk: does nothing as Ivan’s words seep into him. Naithi:. & Cammalayaas barrel forward to grapple Ivan. Paige: identifies the creature and readies a spell. Rhys: advances and pulls his sword free. Zarsellet: clears his throat and begins to again sing a rousing song. (Bonuses in effect) Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Ivan’s Leather Shop:Leatherworks
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"Get off me you fools! I'm trying to help!" Insisted Ivan as he attempted to wriggle free of Naithi and her steed's grasp. The blood golem moved, sliding easily through the stinking vat, churning the filth before exiting to strike at Naithi anew. Naithi is struck on the back. Another seeping wound is caused. 10 damage and bleed condition applies.
Lothlo cannot recall many details except…..Highlight to display spoiler: { The creature, similar to others of its ilk has many immunities and can even resist the effects of magic...to a degree.}
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+15=26 ; d10+9=19 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 9:33:14 AM
Rhys moves after the golem as it attacks Naithi. The elf hopes only to distract it enough to let the beastfolk subdue Ivan. He slashes at the slimy golem with his blade (Hit AC 26 for 19 hp). Unsure whether his sword will have any effect he follows up by goading his opponent. ”Over here you stinking clot!”
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+9=24 ; d8+2=3 ; d20+5=12 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 11:41:23 AM
As the battle gets even more chaotic Zarsellet notices the blood all over Naithi. He moves over and tries to tap her with the healing wand to stop the bleed effect.
OOC: I believe I have to roll a touch? 24 to hit? Only 3 healed but hopefully it stops the bleed. And he tries, fort save 12 should do it with the decrease each round, to continue the bardic performance for the melee.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=17 ; d20+9=28 ; d10+8=10 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 12:55:44 PM
Kwarsk ponders a long moment, and then shakes his head 'no'! He says, "Sorry Ivan, your red golem and nasty plans are crimping Plateau City's freedom!"
With that, Kwarsk takes several steps towards the thing and swings Powerfully once more, Inspired by Zarsellet's battle hymn, striking the golem solidly in its vitals, wherever they may be!
(OOC - Hit AC 30 (19 on die) for 12 damage!) (forgot to put +2/+2 in the Roller!)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 42/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=15 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+1=15 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 2:42:04 PM
Naithi maintains her hold on Ivan and tells him to continue what he was saying. Speak fast! What is the meaning... No. How do you appease it? Tell us what you know or I'll turn you into a bleeding golem and use you hide for my new cloak.. Naithi then pins him to the ground.
Actions ----------- Naithi check to maintain grapple = 20 (15+5 bonus for being the controller of the grapple) Pin Ivan. Intimidate = 15
Camalayaas Grapple check to aid Naithi = 20
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=15 ; d8+7=15 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 6:02:32 PM
Lohtlo responds to Ivan If you're trying to help, how about you tell us how to appease this thing.
Lothlo moves into position and fires another arrow, but with his eyes burning so much his arrows still aren't flying true.
Attack 1 = 15 Damage 1 = 15
ooc: it may not make a difference in the fight, but last round Lothlo didn't attack the "unarmed" Ivan, he attacked the Vat monster.
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 4 arrows, 0 hero points
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Friday May 24th, 2024 10:45:01 PM
(ooc: No result from the Sense Motive check?)
Naithi! Let him up! Ivan! Start talking!
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 3d6=10 ; Sunday May 26th, 2024 10:38:39 PM ”What do you think, Burton? Ready to see what folks are up to in the basement?”
Paige ignores the stench and goes down through the trapdoor, making room for Burton if he is able to follow. The cleric lets go with her prepared purify food and drink if she is within 10ft of the golem. (31F?) for 10 pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday May 27th, 2024 2:37:00 AM
Burton follows Paige down in to the basement. "Ivan if you can control the golem I suggest you get on with it. People give Ivan some room but watch him closely. Any funny business Ivan and you will be leaving the basement in a bag or two."
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+2=10 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=15 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 9:14:09 AM
Burton: like Naithi, Burton ‘encourages’ Ivan to co-operate. Fingers: asks that Naithi release Ivan and that Ivan start talking. He’s not at all convinced of Ivan’s entreaties, but the man is plainly in a desperate situation. Lothlo: entreats Ivan to be more specific in how to stop the monster and shoots at it – missing. That miasma really does sting the eyes! Kwarsk: elects to attack the golem and lands a solid blow. Naithi:. maintains her hold of Ivan and Camalayaas helps. Paige: closes and hurls magic at the creature. Rhys: lands a scything blow on the golem and taunts it. Zarsellet: moves forward and manages to cure Naithi’s wound, staunching the bleeding. He also manages to continue his inspirational song.
”No, no! Get off me! You’re only making matters worse! Please! I need to be able to – ugh” Ivan again pleaded with Naithi and those around him.
Muuru Highlight to display spoiler: { Apologies for omitting the Sense Motive earlier. In this instance, everything he says rings true.}
Ivan struggles, but cannot break free.
The golem continues its relentless assault on Naithi. However, the savage wounds it sustained significantly impair its capacity to focus and both raking smites miss!
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Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+15=31 ; d10+9=12 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 10:26:41 AM
Rhys continues slashing at the golem. ”Never mind appeasing it! Finish it off before it finishes Naithi!” the elf calls out.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=13 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 12:42:17 PM
Not seeing any other's with bleeding wounds Zarsellet stays out of the way and just tries to continue his Bardic performance to help the group finish off the monster. Did Ivan want to keep this creature alive? Was the man crazy? It was dangerous!?!
OOC: Fort save 13 should let me keep Inspire Courage active for another round. +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=13 ; d10+10=19 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 3:05:39 PM
Kwarsk's muscles pulse in step with the beats of Zarsellet's battle hymn as he Powerfully slices once more at the Blood Golem, not catching as much of it as he would have liked!
(OOC - hit AC 13 including bardsong, for 19 damage)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 42/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+16=29 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 3:24:50 PM I need more than "I need to be able to" if you expect me to let you go. Naithi believes the man has a way to appease the monster, but she doesn't trust that it won't involve sacrificing an Innocent or destroying the evidence.
Actions ------ Naithi will tie Ivan up, if no one stops her. Grapple check = 29
If the group (more than just Fingers) stops her, she will instead just maintain the grapple. If they insist she release the grapple, she will instead cast flaming sphere on the monster for 2d6 = 5 damage.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+9=17 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+7=15 ; d8+7=15 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 6:03:08 PM Ivan, if you are being sincere we really need something more to act on. From anyone in our shoes your words just sounds like a desperate hail Marry in the hopes that we are the most gullible group of people in the Wold.
Lothlo again attempts to hit the vat monster, hoping that he is finally able to get his watering eyes under control enough to shoot true.
Attack 1 = 17 Damage 1 = 15
Attack 2 = 21 Damage 2 = 15
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 6 arrows, 0 hero points
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 3d6=10 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 8:25:31 PM
Paige likes how a simple solution sometimes has a big impact. The cleric lets go with another orison (purify food and drink) directed at the golem for another 10 pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.) The cleric loves it when Zarsellet chants and inspires the group!
Naithi, fall back! I've got him covered. Muuru brandishes his blackjack, the one he can make fly through the air. But can't you all tell he's telling the truth?
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+2=7 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=17 ; 2d6+2=5 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 4:46:03 AM
Burton: quietly watches. Fingers: asks Naithi to fall back and states that Ivan is telling the truth *NB: He also – within that phrase – secretly invites everyone to make their own Sense Motive rolls.* Lothlo: again shoots at the creature, but even with Zarsellet’s inspiring words ringing in his ears, he fails to strike true. If only that stench wasn’t so caustic! Kwarsk: determinedly strikes at the golem, but his dwarven sense of rhythm lets him down. He misses. Naithi:. maintains her determined grip on Ivan. Paige: unleashes another spell at the golem. Rhys: slashes violently at the golem, yet the mighty hit doesn’t quite have the impact he would expect. Zarsellet: continues his inspiring performance wondering at Ivan’s motives.
Ivan’s struggles lessen as he seems to realise that he simply cannot get free.
”Oh, I tried; I tried to warn you, but you wouldn’t listen.” He sobs.
The golem attacks Naithi again. This time it connects only once and for a glancing blow. Nonetheless the blow stings and another seeping wound is inflicted. 5 damage sustained
The golem does appear to be leaking significantly, but being mindless attacks remorselessly.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=35 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+6=25 ; d8+2=4 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 3:51:12 PM
OOC: Sense Motive Nat 20 for 35. Save Fort 11 which I believe still makes it. 25 to touch Naithi with the wand.... Only 4 points healed.
Zarsellet sees the creature hit Naithi again and immediately taps the man with the CLW wand. He inhales the nasty air and sings another stanza of the song to inspire the team to finish the battle.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday May 28th, 2024 6:02:24 PM He may be telling the truth, but he's going out of his way to not be helpful.
Ivan, what are you going to do to help? What can we do?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 42/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 7:27:39 PM
ooc: Can I assumed Ivan is now tied up, allowing me to pursue other... Assuming I don't think Fingers will untie him?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+2=3 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+11=28 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 8:21:10 PM Fingers, I can see he's telling the truth. (Sense motive = 3) I'm just not sure appeasing the clot doesn't mean sacrificing ourselves and the beastfolk population of the city.
The young sloth girl and her rabbit sigh with relief as their bleeding wounds heal, and she thanks Zarsellet for the healing and prays someone has a prestigitation cantrip that can clean the blood and urine from her clothing later.
Actions ------------ Naithi Sense Motive = 3 (I trust Fingers and think Ivan wants to appease the creature.) Grapple the Blood Golem = 28
Camalayaas Aid another to grapple = 9 (fail)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 8:30:46 PM
ooc: Sorry, grapple check = 26. I had added an extra +2 bonus on accident.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+5=24 ; d3=3 ; 2d6=8 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 9:47:08 PM
What is Naithi doing? She thinks wrestling that thing is worse than anything Ivan can do while surrounded by us?
Grrr... Paige's Purify spell seems to work; maybe it takes more damage from cold too?
He moves closer and casts Ray of Frost.
Ranged Touch attack: d20 + 4 +1 (Point Blank range) + 0 (Precise shot; no penalty for firing into melee) = 24 Note target has -4 to DEX. Damage: 3 cold damage
If that penalty reduces its DEX bonus to zero, I think this qualifies for a sneak attack. In which case add 2d6 = 8 cold damage
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+9=23 ; d10+10=16 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 10:37:28 PM
Kwarsk leaves the words of Ivan to the others, focusing instead on the battle with the strange blood golem.
He takes another Powerful swing, aided by Zarsellet's tunes, his waraxe splitting it nigh in twain!
(OOC - Hit AC 23 for 16 damage. (all includes bardsong))
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+15=33 ; d10+9=11 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 10:43:55 PM
Rhys continues his relentless attack on the blood golem. (Hit AC 33 for 11HP)
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d20=14 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 11:58:58 PM ”Take that!” Paige hurls another orison (purify food and drink) at the golem for 12;pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.)
The cleric wonders if directing healing spells would ‘hurt’ the golem? (Knowledge = 14+4 for Arcana)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+2=16 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:47:27 AM
Burton: quietly watches. Fingers: magical attack lines the golem in frost. Lothlo: demands why Ivan will do to help. Kwarsk: hefts his war axe and cleaves the blood golem. Naithi:. maintained her grapple. With others help Ivan could be tied. She was grateful for the healing. Paige: attacks and hits again, but this time the creature appears to shake off the worst of the damage. Rhys: chops into the golem mightily Zarsellet: cures Naithi and notes what Ivan isn’t saying as much as what he is. Highlight to display spoiler: { Ivan has not spoken a word of a lie, but….} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With a sickening gurgle the blood golem collapses. Blood and urine spray everywhere! (All those within 5’ get thoroughly soaked.)
Ivan slumps. “You have me.” He sighs in apparent resignation. Certainly he ceases to offer Naithi no further resistance. However, he says nothing more simply lying inert on the floor. Perhaps somewhat annoyingly, he’s far less covered in gunk than anyone else in the vicinity.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=24 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 2:11:57 PM
Glad to see the.... current battle over, Zarsellet glares at Ivan. "That's not a lie, and possibly the same with some of what he said earlier, or what he didn't say. But he's not speaking the truth about what he knows."
He glances around the room. "We should search the place. Find the skins. If he keeps refusing to cooperate the evidence will have him flayed like his victims."
OOC: Continue watching Ivan for a response to my words or that of the others. Sense Motive 24?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20+3=16 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:55:15 PM
Lohtlo looks around, hesitant to let down his guard too fast. Ivan, is that the last of those monsters? Any other dangers lurking about? What were you doing with such a creature down here?
Sense motive = 16
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday May 29th, 2024 9:05:35 PM
Fingers goes behind the racking where Ivan had been crouching. Was there a door or something back there, or had he just been hiding?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday May 29th, 2024 9:59:18 PM
Kwarsk tries to shake off the gunk. Finally, he says, "Burton, I don't suppose you could make the rounds with a Prestidigitation spell to clean us off while we hogtie Ivan?"
Kwarsk joins Naithi in holding down Ivan, "accidentally" getting some gunk on his too-clean cultist-robes...
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday May 29th, 2024 11:13:14 PM
Rhys wipes away as much of the foul substance as possible and keeps his sword ready in case this was not the last monster.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 3d6=7 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 12:47:43 AM ” Gross!” Paige hurls a final orison (purify food and drink) at the golem (corpse?) for 7 pts dmg (Fort vs DC 13 for half dmg.) The cleric wants to make sure the icky creature is dead-dead.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday May 30th, 2024 1:37:49 AM
ooc: As much as I had to admit it, Naithi grappled Ivan round one, pinned him round two, and tied him up round three. Last round Naithi grappled the blood golem and was grappling him when it sprayed blood and urine everywhere :(
Naithi tries to hold back her gagging. Blood when butchering is one thing, but having a urine soaked clot exploded while you are grappling it is a memory she wants erased from her mind. Please tell me someone has a prestigitation spell prepared!
If no one has a spell prepared then Naithi will soon be making liberal use of her create water spell and change clothes as Camalayaas shields her from the guys view....ewwww
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+3=17 ; d20+11=26 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 4:22:00 AM Burton: remains quiet. Fingers: checks behind the racking, but sees no other exits. Lothlo: remains on guard and asks some questions of Ivan. Kwarsk: wonders whether Burton might clean the worst of the filth and adds a little to Ivan. Naithi:. Stands appalled at the wretched state she’s in. Paige: ensures the creature stays dead despite the gore and filth covering her. (At least she’s not as soaked as Naithi and Camalayaas.) Rhys: readies his blade for more trouble, whilst wiping away some of the gunk. Zarsellet: remains quiet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ivan twitched and shifted, attempting to get more comfortable in his bonds before answering.
”You will find a wand in my left boot. It can, by dint of its powerful magic, heal your wounds. The command word is “Relissium”. It is, as I say, over. I was blackmailed, you understand; given no option but to….create these things. Now, my life is forfeit regardless, but what of my daughter? Surely, you won’t let them kill her?”
Lothlo listening and watching Ivan carefully discerns nothing amiss in anything he says. It is however, difficult to focus when covered in blood and – less savoury liquids.
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Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+8=10 ; 2d6(2+6)=8 Thursday May 30th, 2024 10:48:15 AM
Paige doesn’t trust this Ivan fellow one bit! ”Don’t use that wand until it’s been checked out!” she calls out when Ivan mentions he’s got one tucked in his left boot. She narrows her eyes and tries to get an idea if any part of the fellow’s sob story is true! (Sense Motive =10)
With the group all down in the basement together, the cleric will channel healing energy through her healing symbol and out into the room. (For 8 points healing)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday May 30th, 2024 1:10:44 PM
Ugh, disgusted and dripping with the foul-smelling mixture of urine and gore, Naithi quickly backs away from the aftermath of the exploding blood golem. Unless someone can provide her with a prestidigitation spell, she gives a curt nod to let the others know she needs a moment, then swiftly disappears from view around the nearest corner along with Camalayaas.
Breathing deeply to calm her queasy stomach, she focuses on conjuring a gentle, soothing flow of crystal-clear water with her Create Water spell. The cool liquid envelops her, washing away the sticky, acrid residue covering her skin and hair. Shuddering at the memory of the golem's messy demise, she scrubs herself vigorously, ensuring every last bit of the disgusting mess is gone from both her and Camalayaas.
Next, she reaches into her pack and pulls out a fresh outfit – a crisp white shirt and leggings, plus a spare pair of worn leather gloves. She dresses rapidly, feeling the refreshing rush of cleanliness return as she discards her soiled garments. A few swift strokes smooth her tangled hair, restoring her usually radiant appearance.
With her composure restored, Naithi takes a steadying breath and re-emerges into view, looking revitalized and even more like than usual in this casual outfit. Her grin flashes briefly as she rejoins the others, indicating she's once again ready to tackle any challenges that lie ahead.
Naithi gathers up a buckets worth of blood golem samples that she will make sure gets purify food and drink cast on it. (If asked, she will say it is Incase they need it due tracking purposes, but she fully intends to cook it up later and create a blood golem recipe).
Alright Ivan, tell us about your daughter and what is going on. Even if I loathe you at this moment, I won't let a girl suffer because of it. And don't think I have forgotten about my purchases and the gold I gave you! I'm not sure I'll ever get the stench out of this cloak after that!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday May 30th, 2024 6:06:40 PM
Lothlo notices Naithi changing and can't help but think that with the floors in such a state that now probably wasn't the best time... but he was lucky enough not to be in sprayed with the same viscera that she was.
He then turns his attention to Ivan. I trust your daughter is an innocent victim in all this. We shall make sure she is safe.
You said you were being blackmailed, what can you tell us about the blackmailers? If someone is blackmailing you to do this, I can't imagine that they wouldn't just find another victim and we will be seeing another string of murders soon and be back to square one unless we make sure their operation .
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+15=27 ; d20+15=26 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 7:04:20 PM
Zarsellet listens to the tone in Ivan's voice. Is he telling the truth? Is he another victim? There appears to be more to this story....
"Ivan? I'm sure you can tell that you're not everyone's favorite person about now. Paige won't even trust that your wand does healing? It's pretty easy to verify you know. But surely you've heard of us? We help the temple. We help orphans. We help.... people that need help! And you're involved with a group that kills people, skins them and leaves the corpse to be found by their family and friends!?! They're creating terror around the city! And you claim that your daughter needs help? Well spill mister! I can't say for certain that it'll keep you from the gallows, but cooperate, point us at the leaders in this. We might be able to save your daughter, if you actually have one, and take care the real monster behind all of this."
"Or, distill it to really simple? You help us and we help you. Like I said, we help people that need help!"
OOC: That's 27 for sense motive while listening to the tone of his voice, and 26 for diplomacy to get him to cooperate more.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 30/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday May 30th, 2024 10:30:56 PM
Fingers takes Ivan's wand, casts Detect Magic and starts examining it.
ooc: In 3 rounds he'll make a Spellcraft check to identify the wand.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=25 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 10:46:54 PM
Rhys does not trust Ivan and agrees with 0aige that the wand should not be used until examined by those who can tell it’s true purpose. The elf begins searching the shelves and surrounding area. (Perception 25)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 54/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=20 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 11:13:39 PM
Kwarsk says, "Burton, yoo-hoo... please tell me you prepared Prestidigitation today!"
Kwarsk searches the areas Rhys is not searching.
(OOC - Perception = 20)
Shopping For Clues. DM: Nick d20+3=21 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+3=19 ; 3d6=10 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 5:25:58 AM Burton: remains quietly above. Fingers: starts to examine the want. It is indeed magical. Lothlo: asks Ivan about his daughter and her captors. Kwarsk: searches the area. Naithi:. is largely preoccupied in washing. This takes time. As does collecting samples of fallen blood golem, awaiting the subsequent spells to be cast, before she can eventually ask Ivan about his daughter. Paige: warns all not to trust Ivan as she then heals those in the vicinity. Rhys: agrees with Paige and begins a search of the environs. Zarsellet: tells Ivan about the Patchers whilst dissecting what he has to say. Highlight to display spoiler: { He thinks Ivan is lying.}
It takes time. It all takes time. Kwarsk and Rhys busily scour the racking as Naithi gets clean. Zarsellet and Paige pay particularly close attention to the constantly fidgeting Ivan.
”Oh, you’d do such a thing? Even after…...all that I’ve done?” he asks Zarsellet. [b]”Why? I mean how – How can I believe that you won’t simply abandon my daughter to her fate? Your hatred of me will certainly colour your decisions. No, no, you must let me – “[b] Upon shouting the word GO his hands ripped free of the bonds, a small, fine razor between his fingers. He held up one hand defensively in front of himself, empty. The other clutched at his chest in seeming horror, but it held something. A small symbol of some kind.
Knowledge Religion 12: Highlight to display spoiler: { Ga’al}
Dark, chilling energy rippled through the area. (Not Naithi secreted behind the shelving, but Camalayaas- giving her additional modesty, is affected)
All suffer 10 points negative energy damage. (DC:14 for half damage)
Just as all this happens Kwarsk and Rhys discover this very place is in fact the source of his leather. Furthermore, they also spot some summoning implements that tie Ivan to the two abhorrent creatures that had perpetrated so many foul murders. There looks to be more, but their scrutiny is rudely interrupted.
Just before the wave of dark energy struck, Rhys was reaching for a letter that had dropped beneath the bottom rack.
~~~
Thanks all, Brian takes over on Monday. This is likely to be my final stint as DM. Many thanks, I hoped that you enjoyed it. ~~~
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday May 31st, 2024 7:55:02 AM
Naithi feels the pain wash over her as Camalayaas hit by the negative energy. Everyone hears her yell Wild Shape.
ooc: More to come, but you don't need to worry about Naithi's modesty for a bit.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 43/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=19 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 2:54:29 PM
Hearing the tone of voice Zarsellet was pretty certain that Ivan was lying, but.... Then he proved it to everyone!
"Is that the best you can do? Then your body will join the rest of the corpses you've created. I doubt anyone would want your hide though!" He draws a full breath, again hating the foul air, and sings his battle song to inspire the team. This time to put the enemy down, at least unconscious!
OOC: Standard action to Inspire Courage again. Fort save if needed any longer was a 19.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 51/51, CMD: 21 () d20=2 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 6:22:08 PM
Lothlo is taken aback by the sudden negative energy wave that flows over him Okay, clearly in this town we need to thoroughly bind and gag anyone after a fight.
save = 2 ooc: more coming once I can view the map
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 49/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+6=7 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+9=20 ; d10+10=19 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 10:06:02 PM
(OOC - Knowledge: Religion - 7. Will Save vs Channel Negative Energy - 23. He takes 5 damage.
The basement is small, so I presume Kwarsk can move up to 20' and be adjacent to Ivan. On the battlemat I've moved him into a Flank with Fingers, as the Blood Golem was defeated.)
Kwarsk steps past Rhys and into a Flank with Fingers and, emboldened by Zarsellet's Bardsong, Powerfully strikes at Ivan (hit AC 20), Kwarsk's waraxe slicing easily past Ivan's robes and perhaps even bones and tendons! (19 damage)
Kwarsk says, "Patchers, try to just knock him out so we can question him later."
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 38/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=24 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 10:31:41 PM
OOC: Sorry, I forgot to do the saving throw.... 24 to save for half damage.
Finger bops him with his blackjack. Att: d20+4=11. Dam: d8+2 + 2d6 sneak attack (we have him surrounded) = 7+2+ 9 = 18 non-lethal.
(OOC: "It takes time". That sounds like it's been long enough to make a Spellcraft check: d20+7=14)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 50/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+7=12 ; d20=12 ; d20=4 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=17 ; Saturday June 1st, 2024 10:04:56 AM
Naithi tries to hold back her anger. We need to thoroughly bind and gag anyone after a fight... What did he think her rope was doing? She spent three rounds and two hero points to tie him up thoroughly. It's not her fault they let him escape.
Naithi transforms into a dire rabbit and returns to fight Ivan. Staring at him, she tries to determine what he is covering on his chest. Thinking it might be either a holy symbol giving him power or parasite (Naithi and Lothlo fought mind controlling parasitic fungi in The Culverwood), Naithi prepares to find something she needs to cut off.
Knowledge Religion = 12 Perception= 20 Knowledge Nature= 20 Wild shape into dire rabbit Move to Ivan
Camalayaas Will save = 14 (12+2 for inspire courage) Flank Ivan
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 39/44 d20+4=23 ; Saturday June 1st, 2024 5:03:50 PM
Rhys shudders as the wave of negative energy sweeps across the cellar, but manages to steel himself against the worst of it (Will Save = 23). His companions are quick to respond and the desire to keep Ivan alive precludes him from taking action as he would surely kill the man. Instead, he retrieves the letter that had slipped beneath the shelving.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=15 ; d20=20 ; 2d6=3 ; Sunday June 2nd, 2024 11:37:37 PM
Paige sees the flash of a holy symbol (Knowledge Religion d20=15+6=21) ”Ga’al” she cries out. ”He’s a cleric of Ga’al!
As the burst of negative energy washes over her, she summons the strength to resist (Will Save d20=nat 20! + 11=31 for half dmg.)
The cleric responds with a burst of positive healing energy, channelled through her holy symbol - 3 pts HP restored to Patchers.
Imposter -DM BrianZ 3d6=7 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 7:17:04 AM
OOC- there was a negative channel, and also a positive one, since the last DM post, Please make sure your header is updated
Burton: is ready to act Fingers: is able to determine that the wand has a conjuration aura, but then his focus returns to Ivan, Fingers strikes with the sap, but the blow does not get past Ivan's defenses. Lothlo: is hit by the negative energy and prepares to retaliate Kwarsk: moves into a flanking position and then strikes! However, his axe does not penetrate Ivan's armor, and Kwarsk hears the impact of his axe on something metal under Ivan's robes. Naithi: prepares to fight Ivan. She feels confident that the item is a holy symbol(or maybe unholy) (please add HP for Camalayaas to the header) Paige: is able to identify the (unholy) symbol as that belonging to Ga'al, She counters Ivan's tactic with some healing energy. Rhys: refrains from dealing lethal damage to the man, and instead retrieves what may be useful evidence. Zarsellet: taunts Ivan and then inspires the team
.............. Ivan does not seem daunted by the being surrounded by the team, in fact he seems to be enjoying the fight. OHO! Thought I would drop easily did you? Now I have you where I want you![b] Ivan channels energy once again. [b]Will save DC 14 for half damage: 7 damage to all within 30 feet
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 49/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=19 ; d20+11=21 ; d10+6=13 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 10:42:59 AM
(OOC - Will save 19 for half damage (3).)
Kwarsk strikes with accuracy this time, taking full advantage of the flank and bardsong, (hit AC 21) his waraxe desperately trying to slice through the metal beneath Ivan's robes. (13 damage)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 23`/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday June 3rd, 2024 12:11:15 PM
Save (Will):
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+3=7 ; d20+6=26 ; d8+2=4 ; 2d6=10 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 12:23:45 PM
(ooc: Forgot the flanking attack bonus last time, just in case a 13 would have hit.)
Save (Will): 7. Fail. Takes 7 points, but had just been healed by Paige for 3 points.
Okay, this boy's getting on my last nerve...
Fingers swings again with the blackjack. Att: d20+4+2 (flanking) = 26 (nat 20!) Dam: (d8+2)x2 (crit) + 2d6 sneak attack = 4x2 + 10 = 18 (Nonlethal. Honest.)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 38/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=15 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 2:57:11 PM
OOC: 15 on my save.
Zarsellet feels the evil channeled energy pass over him, followed by that from Paige, then another wave from Ivan as he insults the team. He shakes his head at the foolishness of the man. He continues the Inspire Courage on the team, and seeing who is right in front of him Zarsellet decides to target Naithi with Heroism.
OOC: Heroism gives a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks. Inspire Courage +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. So the two +2 bonuses to attack should stack.
OOC: Is the Heroism that I cast on Fingers still active? The duration is 50 minutes.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 39/44 d20+4=18 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+9=18 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 3:17:07 PM
Rhys once again feels a wave of negative energy wash across the room and manages to avoid some of the damage ((Will=18). Enough is enough…”Unless you are willing to cut off his hands and remove his tongue this one will continue to fight.” the elf warns his companions before slashing at Ivan with his curved blade (Hit AC 20 for 18 HP). Rhys does not hold back and swings to kill.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+4=9 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+7=12 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 5:23:27 PM
Lothlo looks but isn't able to find a a line of sight in Ivan so he checks to see if the shelving has an open shot through the shelves to hit him. If so, he takes his shot, otherwise he retreats up the stairs to a safe distance and to ready a shot if Ivan should try to make a break for the exit.
Will save = 9
Attack = 12 Damage = 12
ooc: I moved to the shelving, but if the shelves don't have a way to shoot through them and there is no possible shot Lothlo will instead move to B19
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+11=21 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 11:27:24 PM
Another burst of negative energy washes over the cleric and again she summons the strength to resist (Will Save 21 for half dmg.) ”Tit for tat!” Paige chimes out - countering the evil. Elric’s bad vibes with some positive vibes of her own! (5 pts healing to Patchers)
The cleric responds with a burst of positive healing energy, channelled through her holy symbol - 3 pts HP restored to Patchers.
DM Sanity info: shield of faith on Paige so AC is 21
Paige’s HP 45/45
Inspire Courage from Zarsellet +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Imposter -DM BrianZ 3d6=11 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 8:12:47 AM
Kwarsk attacks again, but still is unable to penetrate the defenses Fingers manages to land a solid hit with the sap, knocking Ivan with a thump! Zarsellet continues to inspire the team(OOC- heroism, not sure so let's say it is still active. Inspire courage and heroism do stack, except for saves against charm or fear where you get the higher bonus) Rhys also adds a hit but is also stopped by Ivan's armor Lothlo moves to block the exit, should Ivan try to escape Paige continues to heal the team, keeping everyone in the fight Burton is ready to act Naithi is ready to act
Ivan doesn't seem inclined to give up yet, even after the hit from Fingers. Hmm, it's a bit too crowded in here, maybe you should back up! Ivan channels once again, DC 14 will save for half damage. Damage is 11
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 39/44 d20+4=15 ; d20+17=18 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 10:54:35 AM
Rhys once again shrugs off the negative wave of energy (Will = 15) but in doing so his focus is lost and he badly misses his attack on Ivan (Hit AC 18; Nat 1)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 41/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=15 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 9:15:17 PM
OOC: Will save 15
Zarsellet continues his bardic performance to inspire courage. "Back up? Why? You think we're going to let you walk out of here?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+11=15 ; d8+1=5 Tuesday June 4th, 2024 9:47:49 PM
Paige resists the burst of negative energy (Will Save =15) then casts a spell of her own! spiritual weapon. The hammer of Domi appears over the cleric og Ga’al and takes a wack! (5 pts dmg to Ivan)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 44/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=19 ; d20+13=27 ; d10+6=16 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 10:23:30 PM
(OOC - Will save 19, takes 5 damage. Also, I was cheating myself of +2 bonus to hit - Kwarsk is +9 with his waraxe normally, +2 flank, +2 bardsong is +13.)
Having taken Ivan's measure, Kwarsk thinks he has Ivan's number this time, executing an accurate overhead chop, (hit AC 27) cutting deep into Ivan's shoulder (16 damage)!
Kwarsk expertly yanks his waraxe from Ivan's shoulder, angling it as he does to cause extra bleeding, and now, waraxe glistening with Ivan's blood and blood golem goo, readies himself for the next opening!
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 41/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+12=16 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=27 ; d6+5=8 ; d6+1=5 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 11:34:45 PM
Naithi is upset that she can't yell at Ivan while I'm here dire rabbit form, so she satisfies her answer by biting the place Ivan was trying to cube in his chest and rending the skin while Camalayaas bites him from the other side.
Naithi Will Saves 17, 25 (this round and last round) Claw attack, hit AC 18 for 11 dmg (bonus for inspire courage and wild shape added after roll)
Camalayaas Will Saves 12, 27 (this round and last round) Hit AC 19 for 7 (inspire courage dmg added after roll)
ooc: sorry about the missed post. We had a kindergarten graduation and a new dishwasher put in.
Also, thanks for the healing. Naithi and Camalayaas were getting low
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+8=19 ; d8+2=8 ; 2d6=3 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 11:53:36 PM
Fingers hits him once again:
Imposter -DM BrianZ 3d6=13 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 7:53:36 AM
Rhys takes a swing, but missed Zarsellet continues to inspire the team. He wonders if Ivan is planning an escape attempt Paige casts a spell to attack Ivan(spiritual weapon needs an attack roll, may add to next post) Kwarsk takes aim....and hits! Ivan grunts as the blade bites deep. Naithi tries her claws, and Camalayaas does too, but Ivan's armor holds up under the assault. Fingers tries to knock him senseless again, but the armor blocks it this time Lothlo is ready to act Burton is ready to act
Ivan, now bleeding from a major wound, still doesn't seem inclined to give up. But he does seem to have given up on joking in combat and grunts instead. He channels negative energy once more, and pulls a kukri out of a sleeve. DC 14 will save for half damage: 13
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+5=18 ; d20+5=11 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 11:26:07 AM
OOC: 18 Will save
Zarsellet continues the bard song to inspire courage for the group. He glances around to see if anyone is hurt really bad and edges his way a little bit toward Muuru. Reaching a point where he is in range of poking at Ivan he does so but his short sword doesn't come anywhere near. "Running out of your evil magic and needing a blade? And a little blade at that! Almost as small as mine!"
OOC: Inspire Courage maintained as a free action. Move to K32. I think moving through J32 might have provoked an AoO?
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 33/44 d20+4=17 ; d20+22=26 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 6:24:52 PM
Rhys tires of Ivan’s continuous channeling (Will Save 17) and seizes the opportunity to attempt to disarm the evil cleric of his holy symbol. He deftly flicks out the blade of his sword towards the single hand still clutched to the unholy focus (Disarm = 26; used hero point in advance to increase CMB roll). If he is successful he will call out to his companions ”Don’t let him pick that back up!!”
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20+11=13 Wednesday June 5th, 2024 6:40:53 PM
The cleric is getting tired, and this time, is unable to resist the surge of negative energy. (Will save roll 13)
Noticing Rhys’s clever manoeuvre, Paige jumps to action. She uses the silver needle she won at the Giggling Ghost during the Solstice celebrations to prick her hand - thus summoning a mage hand! The cleric points her finger at Ivan’s holy symbol, and directs that the hand pick it up and bring the token to her (can move 15 ft.)
Meanwhile, the spiritual hammer makes another attempt to bonk the evil cleric on the head. (Attack d20 =16+7=21 for last round (5 dmg), 7+7=14 for this round (fail))
Paige’s HP 27/45
Inspire Courage from Zarsellet +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear. +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Silver needle/mage hand from GG - once per day (used)
Channel energy: 3/6 used
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d8+9=13 ; d8+9=17 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=24 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=15 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 7:32:07 PM
Lothlo takes aim at the door and keeps watch in case Ivan tries to escape
Attack 1 = 11 Damage 1 = 10
Attack 2 = 24 Damage 2 = 15
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows, 0 hero points
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+7=9 ; d20+13=28 ; d10+6=11 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 10:08:13 PM
(OOC - Will = 9, taking full damage this time.)
Kwarsk, emboldened by his prior strike, continues focusing on accuracy as he swings... and once more finds a chink in Ivan's armor (AC 28), cutting respectably deep (11 damage). He expertly reverses the momentum of his strike, looking for an opportunity to connect on the backswing.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+8=18 ; d8+2=8 ; 2d6=10 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 11:57:58 PM
With no better ideas, Fingers swings once again:
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=28 ; d20+12=19 ; d12=9 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+17=35 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+1=6 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 1:15:31 AM
Naithi and Camalayaas continue attacking Ivan. Slowly she gets used to fighting in her animal form. It is slower, but larger and more powerful, but it lacks the finesse she is used to. Perhaps it works be better forgetting accuracy all together and to let her instincts take over. It is difficult enough to hit him with one hit, but perhaps if she uses both classes and her teeth at the same time the extra attacks will allow her to land more hits...
ooc: If his holy symbol is disarmed, Naithi will catch it /pick it up in her teeth as her move action. (It much it away if that is not allowed.
Naithi Will Saves = 19 Claw attack, hit AC 18 for 9 dmg
Camalayaas Will Save = 25 Hit AC 28 for 8 dmg
Imposter -DM BrianZ Thursday June 6th, 2024 7:46:58 AM
Zarsellet continues to taunt Ivan, and inspire the team
Rhys tries to disarm Ivan of his holy symbol....and is successful! His sword rips through the tunic(revealing armor underneath) and cuts through the chain. The symbol clatters to the floor as Ivan looks on in disbelief.
Paige wastes no time, and uses an item to draw the symbol towards her. It ends up in her hand, and feels 'uncomfortable' to hold it. The spiritual weapon arcs through the air(twice) but fails to get through the armor.
Lothlo covers the possible escape route and fires a few arrows into the fray. One of them finds a weak spot in the armor and sticks into Ivan's shoulder.
Kwarsk takes aim...and connects once again. Another major wound is left on Ivan's body, and he seems to waver for a moment.
Fingers tries to apply some more bludgeoning damage to the beleagered Ivan, but fails to penetrate the tough armor.
Naithi seeing Paige already grabbed the symbol, instead focuses on the claws. She comes up short, but Camalayaas manages a solid hit.
Ivan...looks about in astonishment for a moment, not quite ready to believe he was beaten, then the kukri slips from his grasp and hits the floor just before Ivan does.
OOC- due to the nonlethal damage from earlier in the fight, Ivan is not dead, just unconscious. -end of combat
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday June 6th, 2024 11:30:20 AM
Fingers pulls out the manacles and binds Ivan with them. I need to find a way to put these on while we're in combat. Maybe Mage Hand?
Okay, everyone, I know our first impulse is to dump this guy headfirst into the urine vat and walk away. But on the very small chance that there really is a hostage somewhere, we need to question him again.
And this time, everyone pay attention, all right?
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=23 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 4:04:49 PM
Kwarsk says, "Well... that took some work. Tough armor he has on..."
Kwarsk studies Ivan's armor, then adds, "If anyone still has a wand of healing, I think all of us could use some right about now... or maybe... Paige, have any more of those area-healing glowies?"
(OOC - Kwarsk is trying to determine 1) if Ivan's armor is a chain shirt, like Kwarsk's, and 2) whether it is shinier and more rust-free than his own.
Perception = 23)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 33/44 Thursday June 6th, 2024 4:41:11 PM
Rhys returns his attention to the letter he had retrieved from under the shelves. With Ivan subdued he reads the letter hoping to find clues to where and whom else might be implicated in this obviously criminal activity. The presence of an unholy symbol of Ga’al would seem to support Paige’s hypothesis that this might be linked in someway to Duncan.
”If anyone has some holy water or has a spell that can purify the contents of the other vat, I suggest it be done…just in case it too has one of these blood beasts!” he calls out while reading.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday June 6th, 2024 5:39:08 PM
Lothlo can't help but chime in. Can we still stick him head first in the vat of urine a few times as part of the interrogation if he doesn't tell us everything?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d8+5=8 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=13 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 9:53:52 PM
Zarsellet considers Ivan, thinking that waking him up by submerging in the vat might be.... interesting. Then he hears Kwarsk and moves toward the dwarf. "Somebody check him for magic before waking him. He might have something nasty hidden. I'd half expect some kind of blast of poison on his death or something stupid like that!" Instead of using charges from the wand he sings a couple of short songs to heal Kwarsk's wounds, then looks around and notices Lothlo and Fingers.
OOC: CLW 5 times. 18 healed for Kwarsk. 17 for Lothlo. 13 for Fingers. That's all of my 1st level spells....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Thursday June 6th, 2024 9:56:08 PM
Naithi waits to see if there will be any more healing and make sure the others are watching Ivan so he cannot escape again. She gets Paige's attention and points up and down her body to let the other girl know she will be changing and getting dressed before going out of sight with Camalayaas to return back to her normal form and get properly dressed.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; 2d6=7 ; d20+7=15 ; Friday June 7th, 2024 12:43:57 AM Paige drains the last bit of holy energy left to her, sending out 3 waves of healing to all her companions. (3 rounds, 20 HP restored)
”Hold on to that miscreant!” she calls out, adding ”there’s a chance this might work on him too!” The cleric ensures her magic weapon hovers over Ivan’s head, and takes a wack at the evil cleric if he regains consciousness - before it winks out of existence. (Hit 15, fail?)
She drops the symbol of Ga’al in the nearest stinking vat, then starts fishing around in her pack. (OOC: Paige has 2 vials of holy water.)
Imposter -DM BrianZ Friday June 7th, 2024 7:25:56 AM
Fingers locks Ivan up with some manacles
Kwarsk examines the armor. He finds Ivan is wearing a mithril chain shirt under his clothing
Rhys retrieves the letter. The letter lists the delivery of supplies and information that Ivan would have needed to create the golem. The letter is signed compliments of Pyramid Industries.
Checking Ivan over before he regains consciousness, the only other notable item found is his kukri. (there is also the wand that was previously grabbed, There is some concern about the vats, but since no creature has yet emerged, you can feel confident there was only one of the creatures.
Some healing magic is shared around, and as suspected, Paige heals Ivan as well. He is quickly subdued until you decide what to do with him. There is some discussion on dunking him in the vat, but the intimidation won't work until he is awake.
With Ivan secured, Naithi moves off to a side area, and gets changed.
Ivan's holy symbol is usefully disposed of. What would the heroes like to do next?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 7th, 2024 1:59:37 PM
Burton sheepishly enters the basement as the fighting ends and Ivan has been strip searched, bound and gagged. "I'm sorry, I don't know what happened there but the sight of the Blood Golam just filled me with horror.
OOC: And I was away from my laptop on holiday in Spain. All back now and raring to go (O and Burton doesn't have Prestidigitation learned for the day and I don't think it would clean the parties for very long.)
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday June 7th, 2024 4:08:31 PM
Zarsellet stays away from Ivan. He'd probably stick a knife in him if he stayed near.... "Did we find any skins from people? Any evidence like that should put this creep in the ground!"
OOC: Don't know if we've found any proof like that? If not, search.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Friday June 7th, 2024 4:41:39 PM
Rhys rereads the letter to make sure he isn’t seeing things. ”This letter draws a direct line between Ivan and our friend Duncan! Here, take a look!”. The elf holds out the letter for any of the Patchers interested.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday June 7th, 2024 5:26:40 PM ”Well, Muuru, you wanted this disgusting creep alive - so you deal with him!” The cleric gives the minotaur the document provided by the suave fellow back at the gaol that authorizes the Patchers to stop Ivan by whatever means necessary. ”I am revolted by what this fellow has done - flaying individuals in order to use their skin to craft ‘artefacts’ and abominations. He should be sent on a journey to the lands of rest and face grey-eyed Gargul for his transgressions. Nothing that comes out of his mouth would convince me he is other than what he appears to be - a thrall to the master of domination! Ga’al!”
Paige shakes her head. ”I want a bath…and time to think! Who are Pyramid Industries and what are they up to?”
(OOC: May 2-3rd DM posts - Warden Reynaldo Castille de Silva provided Paige, Rys, and Burton with a ‘Seal of Authority’)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Friday June 7th, 2024 5:51:32 PM
Lothlo looks at the paper that officially authorizes them to apprehend Ivan. I'm so relieved to see you have that... though I suppose that means dunking the unconscious Ivan in urine a few times would reflect poorly on the guards... and wouldn't be appreciated by any guards that need to smell him until he's locked up. I suppose the best thing to do is to make Ivan is bound as securely as possible and deliver him to the authorities. We should probably gather what evidence there is and bring that with us as well just in case he has an accomplice that tries to finish cleaning things up once we've left. Lothlo glances at the bloody mess on the floor. If there is anything in that viscera that can be used to verify that abomination he had attack us, we should probably make sure to collect that as well.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Friday June 7th, 2024 10:59:18 PM
Fingers is annoyed that the group is ignoring his concerns. Just because this guy is evil doesn't mean he can't have a daughter in danger.
Which would be faster - taking him to the Cathedral to get a cleric to cast a truthfulness or detect lie or something? Or bringing the cleric here? Or to the nearest guard post after we drop him off?
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+12=15 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+12=26 ; Saturday June 8th, 2024 3:56:14 AM
Burton asks Rhys if he could look at the letter he had recovered. He will read through the instructions on how the Blood Golem was to be created and what was used for the creation. He is particularly looking for components that would indicate a crime would need to be committed to procure them.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Saturday June 8th, 2024 4:06:38 AM
OOC: Sorry meant to comment on Fingers post as well as the letter.
IC: "Fingers I agree, just because her father is a monster doesn't mean we should abandon the child. Would it be worth someone who isn't to badly covered with... well covered Burton actually appears to take on a light shade of green at the sight of the gore and has some diplomacy skill to talk to the workers outside and ask them if they know anything about Ivan's family and where he lives? I would be happy to help with this but I'm not much of a people person. I would also suggest we might want to make a house call to look for further evidence of his crimes or a kidnapping."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Saturday June 8th, 2024 11:56:51 AM
Naithi's dire rabbit form dissolves, leaving her standing in a corner of the cluttered workshop. Camalayaas positions herself protectively, shielding Naithi from potential onlookers as she changes, allowing Naithi to dress without worrying about being seen.
With swift, economical movements, Naithi slips into her blue drain scale armor, the exotic material conformed perfectly to her lithe frame. She cinches the straps securely, her fingers moving with practiced ease. As she finishes dressing, she runs a quick hand through her tousled blond hair, restoring some semblance of order to the tangled locks.
Next, she reaches into her pack and pulls out a fresh outfit – a crisp white shirt and leggings, plus a spare pair of worn leather gloves. She dresses rapidly, feeling the refreshing rush of cleanliness return as she discards her soiled garments. A few swift strokes smooth her tangled hair, restoring her usually radiant appearance.
With her composure restored, Naithi takes a steadying breath and re-emerges into view, looking revitalized and even more child like than usual in this casual outfit. Her grin flashes briefly as she rejoins the others, indicating she's once again ready to tackle any challenges that lie ahead.
Naithi gathers up a buckets worth of blood golem samples that she will make sure gets purify food and drink cast on it. (If asked, she will say it is Incase they need it for tracking purposes or evidence, but she fully intends to cook it up later and create a blood golem recipe for her monster cookbook).
As she walks back to the group Naithi sees precious poke her head out of her shirt pocket. She quickly checks on the pet mice to name she they are doing well and gives them each a treat for staying so still during the battle.
lI'm guessing Ivan was lying to us, but I won't risk letting a girl suffer because of it. As for the other workers, I was speaking to them at the back door, so I can to with whoever wants to negotiate to help smooth things over. I'm also willing to keep my order that I placed with when to help show that we believe this was the work of on individual and but the entire shop.
ooc: Naithi has a low diplomacy and is uncomfortable negotiating with humans, so she prefers others to lead such discussions.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Sunday June 9th, 2024 2:36:04 PM
Kwarsk says, "Paige, how much authority does that seal give us? Ivan was well-stocked - see there, he's wearing mithral armor! I'm thinking the proceeds from his gear would help the orphanage for a long time...
Fingers, Naithi, I agree - maybe the guards would be amenable to allowing the Black Cathedral's staff to interrogate Ivan while Ivan's in a guard-run jail cell?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday June 10th, 2024 12:10:53 AM
Paige answers Kwarsk, but loud enough for all to hear - including Ivan:”it’s all the authority we need. Indeed we have been ‘deputized’. It was suggested that we return it with the prisoner….or the body. The guard had information that this villain is indeed the one responsible for the many deaths, and the collection of skins for his trade. Reynaldo…ahh…commissioner de Silva….suggested none would mourn his passing.”
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Monday June 10th, 2024 8:06:41 AM
Burton, arriving late to the party offers suggestions to look for more clues. He looks over the letter and included instructions. While nothing specifically illegal would be needed to acquire the supplies, many of them are certainly not in common use by lawful citizens, and some of them items listed would have been very....icky.
Zarsellet wants to make sure the team has enough evidence and begins looking around.
Rhys informs everyone that the letter he found connects Ivan to Pyramid Industries.
Paige suggests Muuru should watch over the prisoner. She reminds everyone that the team has specific instructions to stop Ivan.
Lothlo is ready to finish gathering evidence, and turn Ivan over to the Guard as soon as possible.
Fingers wants to make sure that Ivan doesn't actually have a daughter who is in danger. Burton agrees.
Naithi discreetly changes, and freshens up. She offers to talk to the workers and get some more information. As for the order that was placed....with no guarantee the shop will remain open, Naithi can reclaim the money she placed on the order.
Kwarsk wonders if Ivan's possessions can be put to good use. By the way it is written, the team is welcome to keep Ivan's personal items, but not those that would be 'owned' by the shop.
OOC- The specific list of items and instructions to make the golem will not be listed, as it is outside the purview of players to make such an object. However, inquiries with knowledgeable entities of choice would know that a large amount of fresh blood would have been needed. How it was obtained would be the important part.
Treasure(need a volunteer to keep track please): mithril chain shirt, Kukri(very well made), wand
Those looking for more evidence don't need to try too hard. Maybe Ivan never thought he would get caught? You find some of the implements listed in the instructions that are part of the letter, Along with leftover alchemical reagents. You also find some items which were likely used as a focus to summon the creatures the team previously defeated.
What would the team like to do next? -take Ivan to the authorities? -question him? with or without help from the Church? -question the workers? -inspect Ivan's home? -something else?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday June 10th, 2024 11:07:50 AM
Paige is all for going home to get cleaned up, getting some sleep, and processing what she’s learned about the link between the worshippers of Ga’al and Pyramid Industries. She’ll suggest that the party return to the Nightmare Quarter - dropping Ivan off at the gaol on the way, and alerting the guard of what’s to be found in the basement of the shop.
The cleric will suggest that the place should be locked up and the workers all advised to go home until contacted by the authorities (who might want to interview them.) Paige is far from presentable (as are most of the party) - being covered in blood, gore, and other filth.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday June 10th, 2024 1:18:34 PM
Burton is in favor of dropping Ivan of with the authorities. He is happy to go and tell the workers that the business might be closed for a while and enquire if anyone knows about Ivan's family and where he lives.
He is concerned that with Ivan out of the picture his daughter (if he had one) and his story is true is now a liability to the captures so time is of the essence to rescuing her before she is disposed of.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+7=22 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 3:12:29 PM
Zarsellet goes with Burton to address the employees. He considers getting cleaned up, but decides that the blood and gore might add to addressing this crowd. "Nothing to see here people. We're taking Ivan to the authorities to face the justice that he deserves. His business will be closed until the mess gets sorted out and possibly a new, respectable owner can start again." He flicks a small spot of gore off of his sleeve. "If the authorities need to speak with any of you they will contact you. If you have any information that the authorities need to know, possibly to clear you of any part of the numerous crimes that happened here, please contact the authorities. That's all for now. We Patchers have this well in hand but we need you out of the way so we can safely transport Ivan, and then return to our home to clean this mess off of us."
OOC: Intimidate 22. OK role. Next level I get a huge boost to that skill!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=15 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 4:06:09 PM
While Burton and Zarsellet are dealing with the crowd outside, Rhys takes some time to search to building for any more clues or ill gotten gains from the illicit business Ivan has been running. (Perception 15).
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=21 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 10:28:26 PM
Kwarsk expands the search of Ivan's premises, looking for clues, contraband, stolen goods, prisoners, victims, etc., leaving others to inform the employees, drop Ivan off at gaol, etc.
(OOC - Perception = 21)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday June 10th, 2024 11:16:28 PM Zar! No! says Muuru as he rushes outside, only to see the crowd start to disperse. Too late.
Zar, you can't tell everyone that we've arrested Ivan! When that gets out, it will put his daughter in danger!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday June 10th, 2024 11:20:31 PM
Lothlo considers what Ivan said about his daughter and that they may still be in danger. I agree we should find out if Ivan really has a daughter and do what we can, though I really don't trust anything Ivan says at this point. However, if there really are other threats involved, we may want to hurry in case they get wind of what happened and try to free the prisoner. Lothlo makes sure the relevant items have been secured, and double checks that Ivan is still secure and that there are no signs he's covertly trying to break free of his bonds.
Are we ready to turn Ivan in? I'm not sure it's worth interrogating him further if we can't trust anything he says.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 1:50:38 AM
Naithi helps to talk to the other employees before returning with the others to the Patch
This might be a little late, but if there a temple to Ga'al? Should we tell them about this, or do we need to worry about them being part of it? I'm not sure if we should be warning them or investigating them.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Tuesday June 11th, 2024 8:10:11 AM
The team wraps things up at Ivan's leather shop, Ivan's Custom Cuts.
The place is searched for more evidence, but nothing else is found. However what you already have is plenty, and Ivan, regaining consciousness, knows it.
There are only a few workers still milling about. Some of them fled when the action started. They seem responsive to the Patchers intention to temporarily close the business, and not upset. Several of them agree to stop in with the Guard and make a statement. Fingers has no problem in locking up the doors.
Muuru is concerned that the information given will place Ivan's daughter in danger. One of the workers claims they didn't know he had a daughter. Was it all a ruse?
No other treasure is found, what remains are all implements of the trade.
The team is able to drop Ivan off at the Gaol without any problems. They agree to send word to the Guard Captain as well. Ivan looks miserable but seems to have nothing else to say.
The Patchers arrive back home, and have a chance to clean up and grab a bite to eat while deciding what's next.
OOC- There are no temples to the evil deities in the City(at least none that are known to the authorities)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday June 11th, 2024 4:45:48 PM
OOC: What time of day is it?
IC: Burton sits at the table, he picks at his food not really interested. Those who know Burton note that Burton isn't writing in his notebook.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday June 11th, 2024 6:09:15 PM
Lothlo returns home with the others and spends what feels like an eternity scrubbing every inch of his body until the final lingering traces of the urine vats finally have been removed. He then goes to the kitchen and makes a strong pot of coffee, less for the caffeine than the desire fill his nose with the aroma and purge his nostrils of the basement.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 7:58:29 PM
When Fingers gets home, he loudly throws his gear into a corner of the common room. The, loudly to whoever's nearby:
I don't get it! You all agree that maybe Ivan has a daughter -- but you simply let the crowd know that he's been caught?
And if there's a chance that we can get ahead of this thing, the time to do it is now before word spreads!
No, I take that back. The time would have been before we dragged Ivan through the streets to the gaol where everyone could see!
And yeah, I know none of you trusted him -- but we don't *need* to trust him! I was going to say we should take him to the Cathedral -- there's got to be someone who can cast Detect Lies or a scrying spell or something, right?
Unless someone says something, Fingers picks up his stuff and heads to the lab.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday June 11th, 2024 9:54:30 PM
Kwarsk says, "Fingers, adventuring gets confusing sometimes. Maybe the others didn't hear you. For what it's worth I didn't think anyone would act so fast while there was still the basement to search. The cat's out of the bag now, but we can still ask around for intelligence - I still think we should use whatever Seal Paige got for us to allow Berem and Clarisse and so forth to stop by Ivan's cell in the Gaol and question him with magic... might be rough though - clerics, even evil ones like Ivan, tend to resist such magics, so my teachers at the Pantheon monastery told me."
Kwarsk looks around, sees Lothlo has already taken dibs on first use of the cleaning supplies.
Kwarsk says, "If you don't use all the soap and water Lothlo, I'm next in line - that blood golem stuff was worse than some cavern Aberrations!"
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 9:59:30 PM
Rhys gives the Minotaur a disgruntled look but chooses to bite his tongue. He heads out to he courtyard, pumps cold water into the large basin near the forge and strips down to immerses himself in the frigid tank. His clothes follow and he gives them a good scrubbing down. Caring little for social niceties at this point, he marches back upstairs in his birthday suit to find fresh clothing.
”Damn those Minotaurs” he thinks to himself, ”they can be so bull-headed!”. The elf heads back downstairs and looks for some food and drink. Perhaps a sit down with all the patchers will clear the air.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 10:12:20 PM
Zarsellet approaches Muuru while Kwarsk is talking to him. "Muuru. I'm with you, but I don't want to be searching for Ivan's supposed daughter while I can't hardly breath 'cause I stink so bad. Take a little time to clean up. Then some of us can go and try to charm the neighborhood, instead of stink it up."
He pauses and then points at Muuru's equipment and starts humming. After a few rounds he moves around removing his own gear and waving his hands over it as well, cleaning the stuff as he goes.
OOC: Just scanned my character sheet. I don't have the Bard spell Prestidigitation. However, I do have the Gnome spell-like abilities including that spell. Sorry I forgot that....
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 1:27:09 AM
Paige addresses Muuru: ”one of Ivan’s worker’s claims they didn’t know he had a daughter! I believe it was a ruse to get us to drop our guard so he could hit us with his negative energy.” The cleric blows a wisp of hair out from in front of her face. ”No amount of diplomacy is going to get people past our appearance…or smell! Pull yourself together. You can ask about this mystery hostage girl when we go looking for information about Pyramid Industries.”
The cleric lines up behind Lothlo and Kwarsk for the bath. She notes Burton doesn’t seem his usual self…and then Rhys walks through the room in the altogether. The cleric brings her hand up to cover her face and shakes her head.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Wednesday June 12th, 2024 7:23:49 AM
There are some frayed nerves, with a possible prisoner not yet found. The Patchers take a quick rest, cleanup and get a bite to eat. The time is early afternoon, You have the rest of the day to investigate as you would like.
OOC- you have the option to stay together or split up and follow different leads.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 8:16:16 AM
Naithi has to climb into Camalayaas back to get anywhere near putting a hand on Fingers shoulder. Is his daughter was really in trouble, he would have most likely asked us for help. But, is you want, I'll help you find his house. Between the two of us we should be able to break in and see if there is anything that indicates he has a daughter.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 12:17:18 PM
Zarsellet almost stops the cleaning spell when he hears Paige's words. Sadly, Ivan really didn't seem the 'fatherly' type.... But the spell can last for an hour so he continues around getting whatever is available to clean.
"Paige makes a good point Muuru. And considering WHAT Ivan was, any child that he might have raised may be just as evil and dangerous as he was. But, I'll go with you and Naithi and see if we can find his home. There might be a daughter there, or servants, or other members as evil and devoted to that deity that he followed. Or there may be evidence tying him to conspirators. Whatever we find I think it'll be worth the trip."
"Now I think we need a story. Lots of people saw us carting that filth off so we can't claim that we're looking for him. If we tell them that we're looking for his daughter we'll probably be told that they didn't know that he had a daughter.... If we get that we tell them that he expressed concern over a daughter's safety, and we just need to be sure whether or not he was lying! We say that maybe he had a daughter but kept her hidden so she couldn't be used against him. Sound good?"
"Anybody else coming along? Not too many though. Don't want to intimidate the folks." He says the last while glancing up, and up, grinning at the Minotaur....
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday June 12th, 2024 1:10:50 PM
Burton looks up at the Patchers who are planning to look for Ivan's house; "I will go with you."
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 4:58:12 PM "Hey Paige. Can we get that paperwork authorizing the investigation of Ivan? Might smooth things down if the watch happens to come by while we are checking his home."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday June 12th, 2024 5:56:01 PM
Lothlo finish his coffee as the others discuss next steps. I agree, no matter how unlikely it may be that the story about his daughter was anything more than a distraction, we still need to follow up on it to make sure.
If we are trying to stay in smaller groups to not be intimidating, I'll head back the small eatery we were at before Ivan started closing his shop. If it was a common place for the leather workers to go to then it's probably a good place to get info. Ivan likely would have talked about his daughter at some point while hanging out with his workers, if he has a daughter.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 7:56:30 PM
Rhys tags along with those investigating Ivan’s home for clues.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 8:48:29 PM ”Zarsellet, I gave it to Muuru back at Ivan’s shop”. (See Paige’s post 7June) the cleric answers.
“I’m for the Black Cathedral where I’ll update Berem, and see if he or Clarisse have any intel on Pyramid Industries or Duncan. If there’s enough time I’ll swing by Puccinni’s aka the orphanage and see how the kids, Walid, and Sister Bonny are doing.”
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 11:20:41 PM
Muuru sighs. Paige, while you're there, see if anyone is willing to go to the gaol to interrogate Ivan, using that Detect Lie or Reveal Truth or whatever its called.
He goes to his piled gear, picks up everything except the crossbow, and checks to see that the "Letter of Appointment" is in his belt pouch.
Naithi, guys, let's go. He heads for the door. His workers probably know where he lives, but don't forget, a lot of shopkeepers live in the back of their shop.
He waves vaguely at the Patch building. Like the former residents here.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Thursday June 13th, 2024 8:08:35 AM
Naithi, Zarsellet, Burton, Lothlo, Rhys, and Muuru head back to the Guild Quarter and start looking for information the location of Ivan's home. Having been in his shop, and checked it over thoroughly for evidence, the team is confident that he did not reside there. Breaking up into groups, You find that Ivan's store is closed as intended and a City guard is posted nearby keeping a watch on it.
Fanning out to nearby businesses and places to eat, you are able to find a couple of former workers of Ivan's. They are looking around for work until the shop reopens, or for something else in case it doesn't. The older of the two, a man named Huckson is willing to chat. Hmmm, don't think he ever mentioned a daughter, though I could be mistaken. Ivan was a weird guy and didn't talk to the workers much. Can't say I'm surprised at what happened. I do know where his house is though, he used to brag about how nice it was sometimes, trying to convince the workers that if we did a good job, maybe we could get a house like that one day. Huckson gives the directions and then returns to his meal unless you have any questions.
Paige checks in with Berem at the Black Cathedral. Clarisse is there, looking a bit tired and disheveled after having worked on cleaning up the Scar most of the day. They agree to look into Duncan and Pyramid Industries. They also agree to stop by the gaol with some detection spells prepared to assist the guard with questioning Ivan. Paige can continue on to the orphanage if she likes, there is still plenty of time before sunset.
Kwarsk is available to join in at either investigation, or start one of his own.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday June 13th, 2024 12:32:53 PM Flashback
Kwarsk says, "Paige, I'll tag along just in case anyone's been tracking us and thinks now is the time to make their move."
Kwarsk tags along with Paige to the Black Cathedral, and listens for anything interesting.
/Flashback "Paige, time to visit the orphanage now?"
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday June 13th, 2024 5:35:03 PM
Burton will thank the workers for their help and give them both a gold coin. He will then start towards Ivan's house.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Thursday June 13th, 2024 7:06:28 PM
Zarsellet starts to dig for some coins but notices Burton beating him to it. Well, next time he'll have to avoid the distractions of the day.
With a destination given he follows along to Ivan's house hoping that Muuru can open any locks and bypass any traps without damaging the place. "We're going to knock before we try other methods to enter, right?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday June 13th, 2024 7:45:34 PM
Before heading to Ivan's house, Lothlo double checks with the guards outside Ivan's shop to make sure it's okay to do a welfare check on Ivan's daughter as an extension of the task they were given, and if not will suggest they go back to the same guard to get written permission to perform such a welfare check.
Once outside the house Lothlo will check for any signs of a daughter, or that anyone else is at home. I think knocking is definitely the best course of action. If he has a daughter then knocking on the door and letting her know who we are and that we are here to help her will be the simplest thing. And if nobody answers, we have a clear reason for entering to make sure she's safe.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=24 ; Thursday June 13th, 2024 8:13:42 PM ”So you’re going to knock?…and if someone other than a little girl answers? What then? Seems to me that if there is in fact a little girl and if in fact she is being held hostage, all you will be doing is alerting her captor and possibly further endangering her. Just give me a moment to sneak around to any windows and listen at a few doors to see if anything is going on!”.
Unless there are any objections, Rhys spends a few minutes scouting out Ivan’s House. (Stealth 28; Climb 26; Perception 24) he climbs up to any windows he can’t see through from the ground and peeks through any windows, cracks, or keyholes as well as listening for any sounds from inside,
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday June 13th, 2024 10:50:07 PM Now that you mention it, says Fingers, did Ivan say she was being held somewhere? Or did his enemies just gave him the "it would be a shame if something happened to her" speech?
I say we knock. If anyone other than the girl answers, we show them the Letter of Appointment and say we're taking her to the gaol to meet with her father.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday June 14th, 2024 12:02:42 AM
Seeing as the resident lockpick was suggesting that knock, Naithi agrees to go with his instinct. Her instinct told her that Ivan was full of it, but she wasn't going to risk a girl's life on her instinct
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday June 14th, 2024 12:06:57 AM
As she and the monk make their way to Puccinni’s, Paige says to the dwarf: ”I’m starting to think there’s some sort of plot by followers of Ga’al to infiltrate Plateau City, and I’m of a mind that this Duncan character is in the thick of it. Pyramid Group putting the squeeze on Zolgreb at ‘the Crypt’ and now implicated in Ivan’s nefarious business. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Sharas Tel and their sleep poison, and the red-robbed cultists in the farmhouse outside the city weren’t somehow connected. Then there’s that weird cleric we encountered after we found the scroll in the blue cave. That symbol he used to channel wasn’t the same as Ivan’s but is somehow related…a dwarvain variant of Ga’al, from what I could tell. Plus there was all that blather about heartache and heartbreak…”
The cleric grins ruefully, and continues: ”I didn’t used to be like this, but a couple months living in the Nightmare Quarter, and everything seems like a conspiracy! The only thing that doesn’t seem related is that dead dog the orphans found!”
If Paige and Kwarsk happen to pass a bakery or shop before they reach the orphanage, the cleric will shell out coin for a couple dozen cookies for the kids. Bearing in mind the importance of good nutrition, Paige will request oatmeal raisin cookies - rather than less wholesome options.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Friday June 14th, 2024 7:35:45 AM
The team heads out, to check on Ivan's house. The guards think it would be perfectly fine for you to check the place out. You're the Patchers, right? If you think it would cause an issue with the Captain, you might want to to check in first, but otherwise, I think the Guard will support most of what you do. And great work catching the killer. Well done, that.
There is some discussion along the way, and Rhys goes in first, a bit stealthily, to check the place out. He is not able to discern any noise from within, and no movement or anything unusual can be seen within. The team knocks..............................................................................and is left waiting. And waiting. There is no answer.
Paige and Kwarsk head to the orphanage to check in. Picking up some delicious oatmeal raisin cookies along the way. Upon arrival, the cookies prove to be a big hit. Between the excitement of the visit and the sugar(mostly healthy!) the kids quickly get a bit rambunctious and start running about. However, they sober up quickly when asked some important questions by the Patchers. Hmm, didn't someone hear something about a Pyramid the other day? Don't worry, we'll find out what we can. As one, the kids give a respectful salute.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 14th, 2024 1:49:45 PM
Burton turns to Rhys & Fingers "If you would be so kind to open up the door I feel we need to search for further evidence of Ivan's accomplices and have a look to see if there is any sign of a child living here."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=25 ; Friday June 14th, 2024 5:42:22 PM
A shiver suddenly creeps down Lothlo's spine as he gets the feeling he may be being watched... a feeling he's felt a few times since joining the Patchers. Lothlo glances around to see if the same giant birds are hanging around the area.
Perception = 25
After surveying the area he turns to Rhys and Fingers. What do you think, can you get the lock open?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday June 14th, 2024 10:57:16 PM
Zarsellet nods at Burton's words. "And of course check for traps. Wouldn't put it past that bastard to risk his neighbors by trapping his front door!"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday June 14th, 2024 11:06:13 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Paige, I think you're on the right track, like the possible connection between the Cloaker and those two recent Aberrations Ivan was using... does Ga'al have any special connection to Aberrations?"
As the two arrive at the orphanage and greet, and are greeted, Kwarsk listens thoughtfully to the orphans, who hear so many news tidbits...
After the children mention Pyramid, Kwarsk says, "Be careful as usual - I don't think Pyramid will take kindly to anyone they see or know is listening in on them... be smart, be safe, but eavesdrop when it's safe and smart!"
Kwarsk turns to Paige, awaiting her cue to head on back to the Patch.
When that cue comes, Kwarsk waves his farewells and resumes 'guard mode.'
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+10=13 ; Friday June 14th, 2024 11:54:59 PM Lessee, a basic three-tumbler recessed lock, probably bronze pins -- let's give it a try.
Disable Device d20+10 = 13
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+3=12 ; Saturday June 15th, 2024 5:04:56 AM
Burton stands to one side apparently cleaning his nails with a small knife while he actually scans the area around Ivan's house looking for anyone or thing paying to much attention on the group. (Particularly of the black feathered variety)
Perception 12
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Sunday June 16th, 2024 5:09:35 PM
Rhys waits for Fingers to check and open the door. If all else fails he is more than willing to break a window to gain entry.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=12 ; Sunday June 16th, 2024 8:17:08 PM
On the street outside the orphanage, Paige studies the sky in order to gauge the time.
Turning to her stalwart friend, she asks Kwarsk:”do you figure we could stop by the Crypt and see how our friend Zolgreb is doing? Mayhap he’s picked up some scuttlebutt regarding Pyramid Group? It was them trying to force him out of his business after all…”
Having found an audience, the cleric will expand on her theories and provide a list of individuals she’d like to question, ”like the folks at the Mining Guild and maybe Sampson’s” she says, adding that that might have to wait for another day - it getting on and only some establishments (like the Crypt) likely to still be open.
The half elf thinks on what she might know about Ga’al and aberrations (Knowledge Religion =12) and will share that info with the dwarf.
(OOC: Paige will only go to the Crypt if Kwarsk is willing.)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20=15 ; Sunday June 16th, 2024 8:30:40 PM
Naithi recalls what she can about followers of Ga'al. I have heard that some men aren't strong enough for the priesthood and that, and that their lack of fate can cause them to go mad during their rituals. Perhaps that's what happened here.
Naithi's understanding of religion is a little lacking. Before she came here following the Sargrass event she was in an area where the gods didn't exist. Mareatus has killed or banished them all resulting in a dislike for Ga'al, Mareatus, and the gods of testing.
ooc: I rolled a religion check, but you can delete it edit this of what I wrote isn't something Naithi can know.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Sunday June 16th, 2024 8:33:03 PM
ooc: Paige and Naithi's posting overlapped. Sorry if we're thinking the same thing, I didn't mean to steal you ideas.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Sunday June 16th, 2024 10:05:47 PM
ooc: Edited by myself. Religion is an untrained skill for Naithi, so she can't make a religion check. I was remembering the rules wrong.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Monday June 17th, 2024 8:04:22 AM
Lothlo looks around, concerned that the team is being watched. Aside from an occasional passerby, no one (and no thing) seems to be watching the team.
Burton and Zarsellet look around, and voice concern over possible traps.
While Rhys waits patiently, Fingers spends a few moments working the lock. There is a satisfying 'click' when he gets it, and a few sighs when no trap is sprung.
The door is unlocked, and still no movement inside.....
OOC- those at the house, please declare actions, make skill checks etc. We are not in combat rounds(yet hehe)
Paige recalls some knowledge about Ga'al that may prove useful in the current investigation. Naithi doesn't remember much, still learning about the Gods of the Wold. Kwarsk keeps a watchful eye, as they leave the orphanage and travel to the next destination. (You will be able to visit one more place before dark.)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=10 ; d20+8=25 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 3:10:40 PM
Rhys slips in through the door as soon as Fingers gets it open (Stealth 10) and takes a Quick Look at his surroundings. If there are stairs leading to a second story he will take them. Whether upstairs or down he will scan the rooms for any signs of Ivan’s daughter (Perception 25)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=17 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 5:26:19 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Paige, the Crypt sounds good to me. Let's see what Zolgreb's been up to..."
Kwarsk continues to guard Paige from the side, occasionally checking over his shoulder to see if they're being followed.
(OOC - Perception = 17)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday June 17th, 2024 5:34:16 PM
Lothlo waits outside for the all clear to enter and for lights to be turned on. He understands the need for caution after their run in with Ivan, but on the off chance he really does have a daughter he wants to make sure it is clear they are their to help and not people sent by a hypothetical third party that was threatening the daughter's safety.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=17 ; d20+6=8 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 7:22:56 PM
Arriving at the Crypt Paige shows the tuxedoed ogre bouncers the full membership info Zolgreb provided, including the vouchers for up to 100 GP/month for games, food, and drink. Once inside she looks around to see if there’s anyone she knows. If she spots any of the folks from the mining guild - the ones she’s heard referred to as ‘delvers’ - she’ll seek them out. The cleric got on pretty well with Moreth, the security guy for the guild, and the guild folks did seem happy with the information the party shared with them after the adventure into the blue cave.
The red-headed half elf will look for: Jocelyn - the human in charge of the guild, Jehanne - the half elf responsible for contracts for gems, Norvak - the gnome ‘legal beagle’, and Boris and Doris - dwarves responsible for future operations, and Moreth, of course. Otherwise, the cleric will seek out Zolgreb - the proprietor of the gaming establishment, after first making a detour to check out the buffet table.
Perception = 17, to find folks she might recognize amongst the patrons of the Crypt Diplomacy = 8, to weave through the room without treading on anyone’s toes or spilling their drinks.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+8=10 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 7:50:35 PM
Zarsellet slips in behind Rhys. He doesn't expect to find a daughter, especially since there was no answer. He casts a spell for light and sends it ahead of himself as he looks around, slowly moving in.
OOC: Perception 10 so I doubt I'm finding much....
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=22 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 8:19:03 PM
Fingers casts Mage Armor from his wand, then waits to follow Naithi in. (As capable as she is, Fingers cannot help feel protective of someone half his size.)
He looks around for anything of interest in the light of Zar's spell. Perception: 22 (+2 for traps)
Spells ready: 0th - Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall (1 Large or 2 Small creatures)
Other Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day - 2 =3 Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day) Wand of Mage Armor: (45 charges)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=29 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2024 1:18:46 AM
Naithi keeps her eyes peeled for danger and follows the group inside. If there is anything suspicious she will alert the others.
Perception= 29
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Tuesday June 18th, 2024 7:40:34 AM
The door is unlocked, and the team moves in. Rooms are quickly checked with the aid of a light spell. Up the stairs, and more rooms are checked. In just a few moments, the whole house is checked. There is no sign of anyone here.
A more thorough investigation follows and you feel sure there is no evidence here of a child living in this house. There is only one bedroom, and one set of bedroom furniture. A further examination of the place turns up practically nothing in the way of money or 'treasure'. Ivan owned a home and a business, but aside from a few personal belongings(which you found on him) there is no other wealth to be found. All of his recent activity must have been fully funded from someone or something else.
Paige, Naithi and Kwarsk arrive at the Crypt. They are ushered in quickly by the tuxedo clad ogres past the line which is starting to form. You hear one or two rumors in the crowd, wondering if the Patchers will be participating tonight.
Looking around the gambling hall, it seems like it might be a bit early for any of the team's acquaintances or allies to be present. The buffet table is excellent and since most of the patrons are still working their way inside, plenty of the selection is still there and not picked over yet. Zolbur(I checked the spelling from my notes) soon finds you, having been informed by his well trained guards that you are here. My friends! How are you? He motions for a waiter, and instructs him to get some of the 'good stuff' from the back room.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=13 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2024 4:49:23 PM ”So…no signs of a daughter. Just a ploy as we expected. Still, I think we should have a more careful look about for secret doors and the like. It seems to me that a cleric of Ga’al would be keeping some secrets and a basement or hidden room with a shrine to that foul god might well be beneath our feet!”
Rhys starts looking under any area rugs or other belongings that could hide a trapdoor or other hidden area. (Perception 13)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday June 18th, 2024 4:58:27 PM
Burton waits for the others as they scatter to search the house. As they return shaking heads and confirming that only one person lives there he nods. There is no additional evidence of Ivan's crimes or his accomplice's. "Ok, I think we can head back to the Patch now unless anyone has any further suggestions. Fingers can you lock the door again once we are outside?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday June 18th, 2024 5:25:49 PM
Lothlo shakes his head. We were not authorized to be looking for shrines or the like, but if he was trying to protect his daughter then it's not out of the question that he'd tell her to hide in a basement or safe room of some sort. Still, we made a pretty thorough investigation already, and I feel pretty sure there is no evidence here of a child living in this house. We can do one more sweep if you prefer, and can leave a note on for the girl on the off chance she exists, but I think we should probably rejoin the others and report our findings..
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday June 18th, 2024 5:27:30 PM
Zarsellet moves back to the entrance of the house. He feels, disappointed, satisfied, and a bit annoyed. "Well, there's nothing here to indicate that jerk even has any distant relatives, let alone a daughter. I've got more personal stuff in my one room than he has in this whole house. I wonder who will get ownership once he faces the charges against him? If his church was in this city I'd recommend burning it down just to keep the funds away from them!"
"Unless anyone has a better idea, back home for now?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday June 18th, 2024 9:32:33 PM I know you're all getting tired of me, but I don't think Ivan said his daughter was a little girl. She could be living on her own somewhere. But there's nothing more to do, I guess.
Fingers locks the door on the way out.
(ooc: I assume that our previous search included looking for secret doors and the like.)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday June 18th, 2024 9:55:01 PM
Kwarsk orients some chairs for Paige and Naithi, and then sits down at one himself, patiently waiting for Paige to do the talky-talky thing.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday June 18th, 2024 10:07:05 PM
Paige smiles broadly when she spots the gnome proprietor of the Crypt. ”I’m so happy to see you, Zolbur!” she says, responding to his greeting. ”I”m doing great! Just taking a break and enjoying your hospitality!”
The cleric will lower her voice and confide to Zolbur that the group has come up against a stone wall with regards to Pyramid Industries. ”It’s pretty frustrating, but we haven’t given up.”
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Wednesday June 19th, 2024 7:30:55 AM
There is another search of Ivan's house, this time with scrutiny on finding any secret doors, or concealed evidence. Nothing further is found. It seems less likely now, that Ivan had a daughter. With nothing left to check at the house, the team leaves, and Fingers locks the door.
At the Crypt, the waiter returns, with two glasses of very high quality red wine, and one glass of chilled white gold. Zolbur is sorry to hear about the current predicament with Pyramid Industries. I understand. Still you have had some success against them, mysterious as they are. I have most of my staff keeping an ear open for any relevant rumors. I promise I will pass along anything that might help. Now, since you are here, would you like to play a few games on the house?
It is early evening, meal time for most. The sun will be setting soon.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday June 19th, 2024 3:28:37 PM
Rhys follows the others out of Ivan’s home but instead of heading back to the Patch the elf heads back to the Guild Quarter and Zenya’s Patchworks. On entering the shop he looks for either Zenya or Kerelis. ”I am here to offer my apologies for threatening you and your shop when I was last in. Kerelis approached me later and told me of your worries that we might be working for Ivan. I can report to you that we have apprehended Ivan and he is now in the custody of the Guard. He has been implicated in the murder of innocent beastfolk and others in the city and for using their skin to construct a golem and perhaps also in the production of exotic leathers. His shop is shut down under order of the guard until they have completed further investigation. Again, please accept my apologies for my intimidating approach. Anything you can do for the workers that are now without jobs would I am sure be appreciated.”
Rhys bows slightly from the waist and takes his leave.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday June 19th, 2024 3:34:17 PM
Kwarsk says in a low voice, "Paige, a few friendly games couldn't hurt... especially if we play at separate tables and use the time to just listen on the conversations of others - maybe Pyramid employees come here to relax after work?"
Kwarsk says, "Sounds great Zolbur, thanks for the cold gold! Let me try..." and Kwarsk will briefly ask Zolbur about the gaming options and select whichever one seems to involve the most skill, rare as that is in Zolbur's establishment...
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday June 19th, 2024 3:51:53 PM
Burton heads back to the Patch with the others. When all the Patchers have gathered back at base Burton will say; "I think we need to concentrate on Pyramid Industries, so what do we know about them? Can anyone see any common denominators on their activities so far?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=13 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2024 5:34:53 PM
Paige is in complete agreement with Kwarsk, and accepts Zolbur’s invitation. The cleric will play ‘21’ for chicken stakes, until she looses her monthly allowance or it gets ‘late’ - at which time she’ll fetch her companion and head back to the Patch.
The cleric will get a good night’s sleep, waking up early and getting in a short run around the quarter. When she lopes past the Scab she’ll look for Clarisse. If the woman is at her usual thankless task in that accursed place, Paige will give her a wave as she jogs by. After a quick shower, and prayers - she’ll have breakfast with any folks who are up and ask if they discovered anything of interest at Ivan’s house.
Perception = 13 for picking up scuttlebut whilst at the Crypt.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday June 19th, 2024 6:16:20 PM
Confident that there is no daughter to be found at Ivan's, Lothlo starts the long walk back to the Patch with the others. Well, the good news is that there was never a little girl in danger. We also did a thorough check of Ivan's and didn't find any more bloody golem so that's one less danger we have to worry about wandering around town. Hopefully things will be a little more peaceful around here for a while.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday June 19th, 2024 9:53:37 PM
Zarsellet gets up in the morning and takes some time practicing on his instruments. He needed to remember that while he was a Bard and used the magic of that teaching, he was also an entertainer. He used to have a little bit of a following....
He joins the others to discuss what they'd found. "Ivan's place was a bust. One bedroom and hardly anything personal there. Looked like he barely did more than sleep there."
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday June 19th, 2024 11:59:34 PM
As they leave Ivan's, Fingers says I'd meet you all back home. He strolls back to the eatery where Ivan's workers liked to congregate.
He takes a table and orders a pint and a snack. If he sees any of the workers, he'll chat with them, sharing what is *publicly* known about where Ivan is now. Perhaps one of them will drop some more useful information.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=19 ; Thursday June 20th, 2024 1:38:51 AM
Naithi wonders what type of place Paige brought her to, but does her best to keep her eyes and ears open (perception= 19). Since the others feel comfortable playing the games, she joins them. She is willing to play with the money she had planned to give to Ivan for his work. If she wins it may help her to establish her druid Grove that much faster. If not, it is money she can afford to live without.
ooc: Sorry for the missed post. We have been having several storms, received 4 inches of rain and had three power outages. Fortunately all the flooding is about 15 minutes away.
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